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Episodes
30 episodes
Revolutionizing School Meals for Healthier People and Planet: A Conversation with Natalie Linden
In this inspiring episode, host Mia Rubiera sits down with Natalie Linden, Chief Operating Officer at Eat Real, a nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing America's school meal programs. With over 20 years of experience in brand strategy and mark...
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24:33

Empowering Individuals to Invest in Climate: A Conversation with Will Wiseman
In our latest podcast episode, Will Wiseman, Co-Founder and CEO of Climatize shares the latest trends in renewable energy, impactful policies shaping the industry, and the unique features of Climatize's accessible investment app and platform.&n...
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29:28

Investing for Positive Impact: A Conversation with Jennifer Leonard
In our latest podcast episode Jennifer Leonard, a seasoned impact investing specialist, shares her journey from traditional Wall Street roles to microfinance in India, to her current position supporting investors interested in financial returns...
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15:54

Tips for Food Waste Prevention: A Conversation with Joelle Ciriacy
In our latest podcast episode, Joelle Ciriacy, Environmental Scientist at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, shares tips for preventing food waste. From being proactive with meal planning and shopping list...
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Venture Capital Driving Impact: A Conversation with Alexandra Clunies-Ross
In our latest podcast episode, Alexandra "Ali" Clunies-Ross, venture capital portfolio manager with Artesian, discusses how startup companies are addressing climate change, food insecurity, health and more. Ali shares insights on investing in c...
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Empowering Women By Giving Them Wings to Fly: A Conversation with Hailey Johnston
In our latest podcast episode, Hailey Johnston, Founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly, discusses the nonprofit she founded over a decade ago to empower women who have come out of crisis situations. She shares her background story and desc...
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35:53

The Power of Storytelling: A Conversation with Austin Meyer
In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Austin Meyer, a documentary filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, cinematographer, and photographer. Austin's works have been featured by National Geographic, HBO, Apple TV, Hulu, an...
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Hidden Health Hazards: How U.S. Animal Industries Could Spark the Next Pandemic - A Conversation with Ann Linder
In our latest podcast episode, Ann Linder, animal law expert, discusses our relationships with animals, including captive wildlife, livestock, and exotic pets. She details the risks of future pandemics due to poorly regulated animal indus...
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Sip, Savor, and Appreciate: A Mindful Approach to Coffee from Farm to Cup - A Conversation with Madeleine Longoria Garcia
Host Lucy Callender sits down with Madeleine Longoria Garcia, a coffee expert whose journey began as a barista during college and has since spanned across various roles in the coffee supply chain. She has worked in Hawai'i, Australia, Southeast...
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32:43

Investing in Impact: Lessons from the World Bank to Start-Ups - A Conversation with Monika Kumar
Host Amy Farrell speaks with Monika Kumar, a specialist in impact investing and sustainability reporting. Monika has dedicated her career to driving sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) into strategy at a range of...
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32:07

Beyond Jaws: A Deep Dive into Marine Conservation - A Conversation with Andrew Lewin
Host Amy Farrell speaks with Andrew Lewin, a marine conservationist and self-proclaimed “ocean-preneur.” Andrew, the CEO and President of Speak Up for Blue, dives into his background as a marine biologist and his transition to becoming a pas...
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29:38

From Bees to Brew: Skeptic Meadery Masters an Ancient Craft with Local Flare - A Conversation with Matt Loch
SolPods Co-Founder Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Matt Loch, owner of Skeptic Meadery, to chat about the unique process of making mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey, water and yeast. Skeptic Meadery sources honey in East Tennessee, he...
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29:33

The Smell of Money: Perspectives from the Writer/Producer - A Conversation with Jamie Berger
SolPods' Lucy Callender sits down with Jamie Berger, writer and producer of The Smell of Money, to discuss the motivating factors that led Jamie to create this powerful documentary. Jamie shares her journey and her goal to make people awa...
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40:29

The Climate Career Kit Story: Inspiring Eco-Minded Youth - A Conversation with Aishani Garg
Host Amy Farrell sits down with Aishani Garg, a high school student and founder of the "Climate Career Kit" podcast. Aishani passionately discusses her commitment to the environment and the driving force behind her podcast which is dedicated to...
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18:30

Turning Trash into Treasure: Repurposing and Crafting to Keep Scraps out of Landfill - A Conversation with Kathy Bonte
Amy Sabik sits down with Kathy Bonte, Board Chair of FabMo, a Sunnyvale, California-based nonprofit that promotes and encourages good stewardship of the earth by diverting discontinued designer fabrics, tiles, wallpapers and other similar mater...
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30:06

Breaking Boundaries to Build the Future - A Conversation with Jessica Maderos
SolPods' Amy Farrell sits down with Jessica Maderos, a trailblazing chemical engineer who's not only reshaping industries but also paving the way for other aspiring women in this dynamic field. Jessica stands as a beacon of innovat...
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29:18

Supporting the Sustainable Blue Economy: Propelling Change through Finance - A Conversation with Dennis Fritsch
SolPods’ Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Dennis Fritsch, Associate Nature Lead in Nature for the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), to talk about the imperative of ocean heal...
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The Bee Whisperer: Inspiration from a Honey Bee Advocate - A Conversation with Aidan Wing
SolPods Amy Farrell sits down with Aidan Wing, founder of Wings of Nature Bees, a regenerative apiculture company focused on natural practices and approaches to beekeeping and honey production. Aidan describes how bees called him to beeke...
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30:22

Community Composting: A Start Up Story in South Dakota - A Conversation with Deirdre Appel
SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Deirdre Appel, founder of SoDak Compost, the first non-profit community composting center of its kind in South Dakota. Deirdre's journey from New Jersey to Brooklyn, and eventually settling in Sioux...
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Episode 12
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Overcoming Adversity: How an Entrepreneur Transformed her Challenges into Sustainable Businesses - A Conversation with Farah Asemi
SolPods' Lucy Callender speaks with Farah Asemi, founder of ecofleet, a zero emissions, last mile, cargo bike delivery company, and Diagnostics 360, an environmentally-minded medical laboratory company. Farah explains how her personal exp...
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35:32

Clean Beauty Startup: Words of Wisdom from a Female Founder - A Conversation with Natalia Monnard
SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Natalia Monnard, founder of SQIN Ø, an all-natural, artisanal, sustainable cosmetic products company exclusively made in Switzerland. Natalia describes what inspired her to launch a clean beauty com...
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42:27

Tips from the Zero Waste Chef: Reducing Food and Plastic Waste at Home - A Conversation with Anne-Marie Bonneau
SolPods Amy Sabik sits down with Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of The Zero Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and the Planet. Anne-Marie describes how she went plastic free starting in 2011 and her ...
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29:09

Mobilizing Support for Ukrainian Refugees - A Conversation with Lesia Nünlist
SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Lesia Nünlist, co-founder of Zurich Helps Ukraine, a charitable organization focused on supporting refugees from Ukraine. Lesia describes how she sprang into action just days after the start of the ...
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Episode 8
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Encouraging Conservation in US States & Territories and Tribal Communities - A Conversation with Kate Burgess
SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Kate Burgess, a Conservation Program Manager with the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators where they discuss the importance of environmental conservation in the US and ways in which we all can he...
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30:58

Passionate About Protecting Our Oceans - A Conversation with Madison Frazier
SolPods' Lucy Callender sits down with Madison ("Madi") Frazier, a naturalist and educator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Madi tells us about her personal passion for ocean conservation and shares tips for anyone interested in entering the field...
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