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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
77 episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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35:11
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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37:51
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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24:28
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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19:25
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:19
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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36:04
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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27:57
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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45:15
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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34:30
Beyond the Garden: Soil-Based Solutions for Sustainable Health
Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Joe Roselle, COO of Urban Farming Education, steps in for host Mike McMahon to interview Ashlee, a passionate advocate for holistic nutrition and rege...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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29:43
Producing a Better Planet: Gil Holland’s Sustainable Cinema
Episode Summary:In this energizing episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with acclaimed indie film producer Gil Holland, whose work spans from Sundance-winning features to green urban redevelopment in Louisville’s NuLu d...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:49
Flipping the Script on Food Waste: From Trash to Treasure with Oscar Rodriguez
Episode Summary:In this transformative episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon speaks with Oscar Rodriguez, a pioneer in food waste diversion and sustainability solutions. Oscar shares his 15-year journey from commod...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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29:25
Venice in Transition: A City Navigating Climate and Culture
Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Roselle steps in for host Mike McMahon and takes us on a journey to Venice, Italy—a city facing the dual pressures of climate change and mass tourism. Through ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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50:57
From Backyard to City Block: Chris Macy’s Vision for Phoenix’s Food Forest Future
Episode Summary:In this transformative episode of "Harvesting Wisdom," host Mike McMahon speaks with Chris Macy, founder of the Phoenix Food Forest Initiative, a grassroots movement transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:30
Beyond the Bin: Denali’s Role in Reimagining Waste
Show Notes:In this episode of Harvesting Wisdom, titled “Beyond the Bin: Denali’s Role in Reimagining Waste”, host Mike McMahon welcomes Margaret Wilson, General Manager of Denali Arizona, to explore ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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32:04
Feeding the Future: How Recycling Tech is Turning Food Waste into Climate Solutions
In this cutting-edge episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon is joined by Riley Casey of Van Dyk Recycling Systems, a leader in innovative waste processing and sustainable infrastructure. Together, they dive into the evo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:12
Compost Culture: Building Soil, Sustainability, and Social Impact with Shota Austin
Show Notes:In this down-to-earth episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon speaks with Shota Austin, Arizona native, composting expert, and treasurer of the Arizona Compost Council. Representing...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:41
Student-Powered Sustainability: GreenLight Solutions and the Future of Climate Action
In this energizing episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Ashley Weisman, Executive Director of GreenLight Solutions, to explore how students are leading the charge in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:35
Islands of Insight: Science, Species & Sustainability in the Galápagos Pt. 2
In this captivating second installment of our Galápagos journey, Harvesting Wisdom host Mike McMahon is joined aboard the National Geographic Islander II by two exceptional guides: Fernando Ortiz and Socrates Tomala. Their deep experti...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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33:30
Islands of Insight: Science, Species & Sustainability in the Galápagos pt1
In this awe-inspiring episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with Dr. Donald McFarlane, biologist and cave ecologist from Claremont McKenna College, for a deep dive into biodiversity, climate science, and the mysteri...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:21
The Dirt on Better Farming: Eco Tea’s Sustainable Revolution
In this transformative episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon reconnects with Dale Overton, founder of Overton Environmental Enterprises Inc., for a deep dive into the future of soil health, microbial science, and climate-smart agricul...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:06
Roots of Change: La Crema, Heritage, and the Heart of Community Series: La Crema Sustainability Series – Part 3 (Finale)
Episode Summary – Harvesting Wisdom Podcast In the final installment of the La Crema Sustainability Series, host Mike McMahon brings together themes of regenerative agriculture, community collaboration, and innovation at the intersec...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:50
Beer Saves the World: Brewing a Regenerative Future with Kernza®
In this refreshing and thought-provoking episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon sits down with filmmaker Kelly Salloway to explore how storytelling, sustainability, and even beer can shape a better world. Kelly, co-founder of Perennial...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:03
Rooted in Regeneration: How La Crema is Cultivating the Future of Wine and Soil
In this enlightening episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon visits the heart of California wine country for an in-depth conversation with the team at La Crema Winery. Together, they explore how one of the nation’s leadi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:21
Harvesting Resilience: Regenerative Farming & Zero Waste Cities (Part 2)
In this two-part episode of Harvesting Wisdom, host Mike McMahon dives deep into the intersection of regenerative agriculture, forest restoration, and urban sustainability. He is joined by two inspiring guests...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:41