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Harvesting Wisdom Podcast with Mike McMahon
Discover insights that grow a greener world with Harvesting Wisdom Podcast hosted by Mike McMahon. 🌱🎙️ Leading experts share wisdom on agriculture, sustainability, and education in Arizona and beyond. Policy makers, industry experts, and international outreach champions – we cover it all! Tune in for a harvest of knowledge. 🌍🌾
Episodes
93 episodes
Inside Lahaina’s Recovery: Wildfire Devastation & Hope for the Future
In this powerful episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon takes us to Lahaina—a once-thriving coastal community now navigating the long road to recovery after devastating wildfires.Through firsthand footage and on-the-ground stor...
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Rebuilding Without Waste: Circular Economy in Ukraine’s Recovery
In this powerful episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman sits down with Lydia Shimon, Project Manager at Neo Eco Ukraine, to explore how sustainability is being redefined in the face of crisis. Broadcasting from Kyiv, Lydia share...
From Film to Impact: How Storytelling is Changing the Future of Our Planet
In this episode of the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, host Mike McMahon sits down with environmental filmmaker Alan Lacy and producer Kelly Sallaway to explore how storytelling is shaping the future of environmental awareness and action.Ala...
Green Building & Energy Resilience: Reconstructing Smarter Communities (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, guest host Diana Kruzman continues speaking with Irina Sokhodov and Olena Rybak about practical strategies for energy resilience and high-performance reconstruction.They ...
Green Building & Energy Resilience: Reconstructing Smarter Communities
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman sits down with Irina Sokhodov (Ukrainian Green Building Council) and Olena Rybak (Managing Director, IC Ukraine) for a practical conversation on gre...
Planning With Uncertainty: Ukraine’s Urban Future
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Diana Kruzman speaks with Kolko Trefers, CEO of Roskvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine, about sustainable urban planning during times of crisis.They explore how cities can rebuild thoughtful...
From Farm Poisoning to Soil Pioneer: Kevin Fretz’s Mission
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Kevin Fretz, founder of Green Earthology and Patriot Green, to explore how waste can become the solution to pollution.Kevin shares his powerful personal story—from b...
Dr. Zamba on Mongolia’s Climate Future: Parks, Policy & Supercomputers
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, we speak with Dr. Zamba — former Minister of Environment, climate envoy, and scientist — about Mongolia’s unique climate realities and the policy choices shaping its future.Dr. Zamba reflects on Mon...
Mobility, Memory & Survival: Nomadic Wisdom from Mongolia pt 1
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, we journey into the vast Mongolian steppe to explore how nomadic herders are navigating climate change, economic transformation, and shifting cultural traditions.Geographer and researcher Batbunyan ...
Guardians of the Gobi: Tradition, Climate & Conservation in Mongolia part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our powerful conversation with Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar of the Zoological Society of Mongolia.This episode explores how Mongolia transitioned from being a representative office of the Zoologi...
Finding Light in Altyn-Kazyk: A Youth Climate Documentary
In this powerful Youth Spotlight episode, filmmaker Jina Song joins Harvesting Wisdom to discuss her six-minute documentary Altyn-Kazyk: The Golden State — officially selected in the Youth (18 & Under) Category for the Skyfire Environmental...
Restoring Tree & Soil Health in the Desert with Adaptive Plant Health
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with the founders of Adaptive Plant Health to explore what it truly takes to keep trees, landscapes, and communities thriving in the Arizona desert. With backgrounds spanning eco...
What Sustainability Really Means | Soil, Waste & Community Solutions with Lauren Kuby
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Lauren Kuby, Arizona State Senator and longtime environmental advocate, to explore what sustainability really means beyond buzzwords.Lauren Kuby shares her backgroun...
Guardians of the Gobi: Tradition, Climate & Conservation in Mongolia
n this powerful installment of our Mongolia series, host Mike McMahon and co-host Diana Kruzman sit down with Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar (Tunga), Director of ZSL Mongolia and one of the country’s leading conservation voices.Raised by her gr...
Inside the Arizona Science Center: Sustainability, STEM Education & Environmental Storytelling
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Brenna Follett, Director of Professional Development at the Arizona Science Center, inside their iconic giant-screen theater to explore how science education, sustainability...
Ride Smart at Skyfire: Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller on Sustainable Transit in Phoenix
In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Valley Metro, to talk about sustainable transportation, regional growth, and how public transit supports community connect...
Mayor Corey Woods: Vision for a Greener Tempe
In this engaging episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Roselle, Chief Operating Officer of Urban Farming Education, steps in for host Mike McMahon to welcome a remarkable leader—Mayor Corey Woods of Tempe, Arizona. Together, they dive into the dyna...
Powering Phoenix: EV Equity, Access, and Innovation with Karen Apple
In this illuminating episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Roselle sits down with Karen Apple, the Electric Vehicle Program Manager for the City of Phoenix's Office of Sustainability. Karen breaks down the city’s bold mission to become the most sus...
Sipping Sustainability: The Fair Trade Journey of Stephanie Vasquez
In this inspiring episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Stephanie Vasquez, founder of Fair Trade Cafe and Empowering Latina Leaders in Arizona (ELLA). Stephanie shares her journey from middle school science teacher to p...
Community Roots: Phoenix’s Sustainability Journey with Councilwoman Hodge Washington
In this inspiring episode of Harvesting Wisdom, guest host Dr. Russell sits down with Councilwoman Hodge Washington to explore the City of Phoenix’s innovative sustainability efforts. From efficient waste management systems and green organics p...
Empowering Communities: The LemonAid & ChariTea Story
In this powerful episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down in Hamburg with Aileen Puhlmann, a dynamic leader at the LemonAid & ChariTea Foundation. Together they unpack how a beverage company channels its success into a soci...
Sustainability in Practice: Arizona Worm Farm’s Story (Part 2)
In this enlightening episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon continues his journey at the Arizona Worm Farm with Daniel Domenech. Daniel, front-end manager and sustainability educator, shares how the farm transforms waste into ...
Sustainability in Practice: Arizona Worm Farm’s Story (Part 1)
In this inspiring first part of a two-part series on Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Zach Brooks of Arizona Worm Farm to explore how one man transitioned from a high-powered career in management consulting to buildi...
GCU GROW: From Campus Gardens to Global Impact
Episode SummaryIn this inspiring episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon welcomes leaders and changemakers from Grand Canyon University (GCU) — Dr. Dina, Assistant Dean of Science, and student leader Matt — along ...
Recycling the Narrative: Youth at the Forefront of Change
Episode Summary:In this energizing episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Roselle steps in for Mike McMahon to interview Ashley Weisman, CEO of Green Light Solutions. Discover how a student-led initiative transformed into a sustainability powerh...