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June 21, 2022

#230 - How (& Why) to Save the Mangroves, with Vahid Fotuhi of Blue F…

The idea of creating a better world for the new generations motivates Vahid to make a positive impact on the planet through renewable energy and reforestation by giving awareness, taking environmental actions, and creating eco-warriors – starting with his children.

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June 14, 2022

#229 - How to Save Our Planet and Create an Ecotopia, with Professor …

Imagine a future without climate change: clean air, less pollution, and renewable energy. We always talk about the downsides, but what about focusing more on the solutions?

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June 7, 2022

#228 - Defining the Future for Sustainable Travel, with James Thornto…

In 2019, more than 1 billion international trips were recorded globally, contributing to 8% of the world's carbon emissions from the travel industry. This record inspires us to reflect and understand the importance of preserving and protecting mother nature through …

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May 31, 2022

#227 - Leveraging Adversity For the Greater Good, with Yasmine Mustaf…

In honor of World Refugee Month (June), we bring back this exceptional conversation with Yasmine Mustafa of ROAR For Good from October 2019. Yasmine founded ROAR For Good, a mission-driven technology company dedicated to cultivating a safer workplace.

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May 24, 2022

#226 - How to Create a Greener, Sustainable Internet, with Tom Greenw…

We are in a digital age, with information at our fingertips. Yet, a lot of people are unaware of the impact of digital technology on the environment. Wholegrain Digital aims to help organizations thrive online using efficient design and web …

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May 17, 2022

#225 - How to Market Travel Ethically, Sustainably, & Responsibly, wi…

Some companies use misleading marketing strategies to appear more environmentally friendly. For the ones that actually “walk the talk”, how do they separate their brand from this practice? One way is through setting ethical marketing guidelines.

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May 10, 2022

#224 - How to Reinvent the Economics of Agriculture Using Blockchain …

Agriculture is essential in the fight against the climate crisis, not only for mankind but for the survival of the Earth. Gregory Landua and Regen Network are leading the way towards tracking and funding ecological regeneration and creating new tools …

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May 3, 2022

#223 - How to Turn Degraded Landscapes into Regenerative Circular Eco…

The Earth is unique, irreplaceable – it’s our home. We can't keep destroying it little by little. There is still a chance to save it, and one of these solutions is through regenerative agriculture projects.

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April 26, 2022

#222 - How Can Circular Fashion Reverse Climate Change? with Shamini …

In our last episode for the Earth Month celebration, we bring back this fantastic conversation with Shamini Dhana from October 2020. This interview was also chosen to honor Fashion Revolution Week (April 18-24, 2022) and the anniversary of the Rana …

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April 19, 2022

#221 - The Importance of Trees: Why Tentree is on a Mission to Plant …

Continuing our revisitation of some excellent climate crusading episodes from our archives in celebration of Earth Month, today we bring you Derrick Emsley of tentree from February, 2021.

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April 12, 2022

#220 - The Family-Owned Company Fighting Climate Change By Achieving …

In celebration of Earth Month, we are resurrecting some climate crusading episodes from the archives. Today we’re revisiting this episode with Rebecca Hamilton of Badger Balm from September, 2020.

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April 5, 2022

#219 - How Regenerative Organic Certification is the Future of Agricu…

This episode is in honor of Earth Month, and a repost from our discussion with Elizabeth Whitlow in October of 2020. Elizabeth is the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA).

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March 29, 2022

#218 - The Purpose of Grow Ensemble: Creating Awe

In today’s episode, host Cory explores the purpose and mission of Grow Ensemble. His never-ending appetite to learn and grow, particularly in ways that result in an increased awe for the world around him, is foundational to the concept of …

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March 22, 2022

#217 - How (& Why) to Build a Local Dirt-to-Shirt Supply Chain

In a post-pandemic world, what's the value of a dirt-to-shirt supply chain? Eric Henry, President of TS Designs, believes that now, more than ever, businesses need to take an increasingly holistic view of their responsibility to the planet and society …

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March 15, 2022

#216 - Pursuing Purposeful + Meaningful Work on the We Can Do This Po…

Sean Pritzkau and host Cory Ames come together over their shared passions for purpose-driven business and podcasting. Join the conversation as they share the journeys that have led them to where they are today, the driving forces behind the work …

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March 8, 2022

#215 - Can Purpose-Driven Business Fix Capitalism? with Davis Smith o…

If you’ve traveled, you’ve seen the destructive nature of capitalism. But can we lean into it and still make an impact? Better yet, can we use it as the very instrument for change? Davis Smith joins us today to share …

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March 1, 2022

#214 - Annotations for February 2022: Crickets, Good News, & Fashion …

Host Cory revisits three interviews from February and shares his thoughts, reflections, and key takeaways for the show’s new annotations segment. Hear a recap from Kate Stoddard, Branden Harvey, and Tara Donaldson.

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Feb. 22, 2022

#213 - How the Business and Media of Fashion Co-Exist, with Tara Dona…

It’s easy to get distracted by the flashy surface of the fashion industry, but it’s the sinister underbelly that we need to delve into to truly start making a difference. Today we are joined by Tara Donaldson, Executive Editor of …

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Feb. 15, 2022

#212 - Why the World Needs *Real* Good News Right Now, with Branden H…

Now, more than ever, we need a dose of good news. The past few years have seen an ever-increasing wave of negative stories that are hard to ignore. Our guest today is trying to change some of that. Branden Harvey …

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Feb. 8, 2022

#211 - Eating Crickets: The Key to a Sustainable Food System? with Ka…

Kate Stoddard is a mother, social entrepreneur, environmentalist, and founder of Orchestra Provisions. She is passionate about finding regenerative solutions to mending broken food systems. In this episode, we explore how eating crickets could be the key to a sustainable …

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Feb. 1, 2022

#210 - How Business Can Be More Sustainable

How can businesses be more sustainable? And from the consumer’s side, what can we do to push businesses to make more sustainable choices? Today, we unpack the seven most common prescriptions on how to become more sustainable, and three ways …

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Jan. 27, 2022

#209 - Breaking Down Sustainable Business Practices

What makes a sustainable business actually sustainable? There are many ways that a business can make an impact with seemingly standard business operations, and today we're breaking down the practices involved in this by leaning on an excellent impact analysis …

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Jan. 25, 2022

#208 - What is Sustainable Business and Why Does it Matter

Today, host Cory starts a new mini-series in which he unpacks the central concept of sustainable business. The next few episodes will expand on the points that are raised here. Things kick off with a few new perspectives on why …

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Jan. 18, 2022

#207 - How to Build an Online Community to Fight Climate Change, with…

Nivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project, making social impact easy for busy people, starting with bite-sized climate action plans! She believes in positive messaging around social change and shares experiences that have motivated her to make …

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