The Resilience Report
Welcome to The Resilience Report, where we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the trailblazers redefining sustainable business. In each episode, host Lauren Scott sits down with ecopreneurs and lighthouse leaders—visionaries who are tackling our planet’s toughest challenges and proving that business can be a force for good.
Lauren has spent more than a decade working in the cleantech space, and specializes in translating climate initiatives into meaningful action to deliver on commitments to the building and renewables sectors. Her marketing and communications background is leveraged to promote social and environmental responsibility as an approachable, yet critical part of business operations. Scott’s career has been marked by being named one of Montreal’s Top 50 Women Leaders (2025), by her nomination as a 2020 Woman of Inspiration by the Universal Women's Network, as well as being shortlisted as Industry Woman of the Year by the ControlTrends Awards (2020).
Episodes
80 episodes
Extreme Weather & Your Business: Build Before the Storm ft. Rachael Gauthier (IBHS)
Storm-Proofing Your Business: What the Science of Building Resilience Means for LeadersIf your business was hit by a major weather event tomorrow, would you actually be prepared—or would you be figuring it out in real time?...
Water Is the Next Supply Chain: A Masterclass in Business Resilience
What does water have to do with your business?More than you probably think.In this episode, we’re going to show you how water is already shaping your costs, your supply chains, and your ability to grow—whether you’re paying attent...
AI & Sustainable Business: Inevitable Tech, Intentional Choices ft. Lauren Scott
AI is here—and for business leaders, the question is no longer if we use it, but how we use it responsibly.In the first solo episode of 2026, host Lauren Scott explores the evolving relationship between AI and s...
Building Financial Resilience: Philanthropy, Risk & Legacy Planning ft. Mark Halpern
So many of us avoid conversations about wills, estate planning, and what happens after we’re gone. It can feel uncomfortable, morbid — or like something we’ll just “get to later.” But the truth is, these are some of the most important conversat...
Why the Future of Architecture Is Off-Grid: Climate-Resilient Design Without Compromising Aesthetics ft. David Sellers (Hawaii Off Grid)
In Hawaii, resilience isn’t a trend—it’s a business necessity. With some of the highest energy costs in the country, an islanded grid, and growing climate risk, the built environment has very little room for inefficiency. The question isn’t
The Business Case for Good: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact ft. Neil Callanan (LooseGrip)
One of the biggest questions from leaders, founders, and change-makers is "How do we actually measure the impact we’re trying to make?" Because caring about people, communities, and the planet is one thing—but being able to prove real, m...
House Is Medicine: How Better Homes Protect Our Health, Wallets, and Planet ft. Paul Kealey (EkoBuilt)
For nearly twenty years, today’s guest has been quietly—and sometimes uncomfortably—challenging one of the biggest assumptions we make: that a new home is automatically a healthy one. Spoiler alert—it’s often not.Paul Kealey is th...
Resilience in Review: The Leaders and Lessons That Shaped 2025
Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report.If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be r...
Beyond the Logo: Building a Brand That Drives Sustainable Growth ft. Cat Holt (Coologee)
Discover how world-class brands evolve and thrive through uncertainty with Cat Holt—CEO of Coologee and the creative strategist behind Progressive’s viral Dr. Rick campaign. In this episode, Cat explains why brand strategy is actually business ...
From Katrina’s Aftermath to Industry Innovation: Resilience, Community, and Reinventing the Restaurant Model ft. Ron Ladner (Shaggy’s)
In this episode of The Resilience Report, host Lauren Scott sits down with Ron Ladner, founder of the iconic waterfront restaurant Shaggy’s — a business born unexpectedly out of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What began as a mis...
B Corp in 2025: What It Really Means for Purpose-Driven Business ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
B Corp certification is booming — but is it still worth it in 2025? 🌍In this episode, host Lauren Scott breaks down the latest stats, the 2025 standards overhaul, and what every business leader needs to know about the real value, risks, ...
The Clean Energy Gap: Why Generation Alone Isn't Enough ft. Hassan Shahriar (ADAPTR Inc.)
For anyone curious about where renewable energy in Canada is headed — and how innovators are reshaping the grid to get us there — this conversation is essential listening. Hassan Shahriar, founder of ADAPTR Inc., offers an insider...
Canada’s Blue Economy: Water, Industry, and Innovation ft. Kendra MacDonald (Canada’s Ocean Supercluster)
Water touches every part of our lives, from the health of our oceans to the resilience of our communities. In this conversation, we hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who ...
Rethinking Philanthropy: Strengthening Business and Community ft. John Bromley (Charitable Impact)
Philanthropy is evolving—and it’s reshaping how businesses and communities build resilience. In this episode, we explore what happens when generosity moves beyond tradition and becomes a driver of innovation, purpose, and sustainable impact.
Building Brand Trust in the Age of AI: Purpose-Driven Leadership ft. Marie-Chantal Savoy (Savoy Strategy)
How do you build a brand that people truly trust—especially in times of disruption? In this episode, Marie-Chantal Savoy, founder of Savoy Strategy and former marketing leader at CN, LOGISTEC, and Air Canada, shares her insights on:<...
What 60+ Sustainability Experts Taught Us: 6 Key Takeaways Shaping Resilient Business ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
After more than 2.5 years and conversations with 60+ experts at the intersection of sustainability and business, host Lauren Scott steps back to reflect on the six core themes that consistently emerge across these ...
Sustainable Fashion: Circularity, Conscious Design, and Community Impact ft. Lisa Diegel (Faherty Brand)
Lisa Diegel is on a mission to transform fashion from the inside out—and she’s doing it with purpose and authenticity. As the Director of Sustainability & Impact at Faherty Brand, Lisa brings over 20 years of experience spanning raw materia...
AI-Powered Styling: Rethinking Sustainable Fashion ft. Julia Dietmar (OpenWardrobe)
Discover how AI-powered fashion technology is transforming the way we think about style, sustainability, and consumption! In this episode of The Resilience Report, Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, shares how he...
Why “Bouncing Back” Isn’t Enough: Building True Resilience at Work ft. Russell Harvey (The Resilience Coach)
What better guest for The Resilience Report than The Resilience Coach himself? Russell Harvey joins us for a timely conversation that gets to the heart of what it really means to be resilient in today’s complex world.With over two decade...
Fog and Cloud Harvesting: Solving Water Scarcity with Atmospheric Innovation ft. Tatiana Estevez (Permalution)
While emissions often dominate the sustainability conversation, today we’re shifting the spotlight to an issue just as critical—water. With climate change intensifying droughts and disrupting global water cycles, it’s time we talk about solutio...
Regenerative Agriculture Explained: Soil, Climate, and "Common Ground" ft. Rebecca Tickell (filmmaker)
Today, we are honored to welcome award-winning filmmaker and environmental activist Rebecca Tickell. Alongside her husband, Josh Tickell, Rebecca has spent decades telling stories that have sparked global movements—from FUEL and The Big Fix, to...
Clean Beauty Marketplace: Amplifying Black Women-Owned Brands ft. Dr. Kristian Edwards (BLK + GRN)
BLK + GRN offers a beautifully curated online marketplace for clean beauty. No more digging around and cross referencing different sources: they have done the work for us. Better still, the social mission behind the brand specifically amplifies...
Sustainability Messaging 2025: Essential Trends for Business Communication ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
2025 has been a very dynamic year for professionals working in the sustainability space. While some markets feel particularly fragmented, others are charging ahead with important environmental progress, and while certain industries like banks a...
Exploring Without Exploiting: Sustainable Tourism ft. Kristin Karstensdotter (LivTours)
We’re diving deep into the world of sustainable tourism with Kristin Karstensdotter, co-owner of LivTours—a company redefining what it means to travel responsibly and authentically.Kristin and her team are on a mission to offer unforgett...
From Tradition to Innovation: Sustainable Indigenous Design ft. Trisha Pitura & Melanie Bernard (MINI TIPI)
MINI TIPI is a Canadian lifestyle brand that blends authentic Indigenous storytelling with sustainable, high-quality textiles. Joining us are Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder and Creative Director, and Melanie Bernard, Co-Founder and Direc...
