Sneaker Impact News
Weekly interviews, news, updates and more about Sneaker Impact and our work in the recycling and running industries. Hosted by Bryan the Botanist. Please send us your guest recommendations and topics you'd like us to feature. Email: bryan@sneakerimpact.com
Episodes
40 episodes
Aligning Body & Earth: Climate Justice and Somatic Healing with Ludovica Martella (Sustainably Lu)!
Healing the Earth and Ourselves: An Interview with Ludovica Martella, AKA Sustainably LuWelcome to Sneaker Impact News! In this episode, host Bryan welcomes special guest Ludovica Martella, better known as Sustainably Lu. Ludovica is an ...
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Episode 37
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1:45:01
Ecstatic Flow: Exploring Transformative Dance with Jenergy
Unlocking Healing Through Ecstatic Dance with Jennifer Mirambeau | Sneaker Impact NewsIn this episode host Bryan the Botanist sits down with Jennifer Mirambeau, aka Jenergy, a visionary movement artist and the founder of Ecstatic Flow. J...
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Episode 36
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49:31
Shatter the Stigma: Psychedelics, Mental Health, and the Future of Therapy with Bobbi Gio
Episode 35 of Sneaker Impact News features Bobbi Gio, the founder of Shatter the Stigma 5K, a race aimed at raising awareness about the therapeutic uses of psychedelics for mental health. Bobbi, a student at Florida International University (FI...
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Episode 35
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48:51
From Activism To Music: Meet Aaron Jordan, The Visionary Behind HIPHOUSE Festival
Episode 34 of Sneaker Impact News features Aaron Jordan, the visionary tech founder and community organizer behind HIPHOUSE Music Festival. Aaron shares his journey from Louisville, Kentucky, to Miami, and the inspiration behind his new festiva...
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Episode 34
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1:25:25
Sustainable & Healthy Fashion: Taryn Hipwell Teaches Us How To Shop for Shi(f)t (& Suck Less)!
Join host Bryan on Sneaker Impact News as he welcomes Taryn Hipwell, a renowned healthy fashion consultant, founder, author, and educator. In this episode, Taryn discusses her journey in sustainable fashion, highlighting her initiatives like 'H...
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Episode 33
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1:14:36
Pilathon's Pilates Revolution: Community, Core Strength, & Special Events!
In Episode 32 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist welcomes Natasha and Adriana from Pilathon, a renowned Pilates studio in Miami. They discuss the studio's history, celebrating their third anniversary at the Little River location, a...
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Episode 32
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Microplastics & Plastic Pellet Pollution: Kelly Leviker/Public Interest Research Group
Host Bryan the Botanist speaks with Kelly Leviker from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). Kelly, PIRG's Beyond Plastic advocate, discusses her efforts in combating plastic pellet pollution through organizing citizen science initiatives ...
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Episode 31
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1:13:20
Sustainability & Psychedel*cs: A Deep Dive with Marissa Feinberg of PSYCA
In Episode 30 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist welcomes Marissa Feinberg, the founder of Psychedel*cs for Climate Action (PSYCA). They discuss the Miami launch of PSYCA, with insights into Marissa's journey from environmental soc...
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Episode 30
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1:12:23
The Greening of the U! Meet Teddy Lhoutellier, Director of Sustainability at the University of Miami
Teddy Lhoutellier is the current Sustainability Director for the University of Miami. Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Environmental Science are his passion. He started at the U in 2014, implementing the University's first comprehensive Sus...
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Episode 29
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Miami's Pro Active Community Leader: Meet Los Antonio of No Sleeping Running Club ⚠️ 🏃
It wouldn't be a Monday in Miami without Los Antonio firing up the troops at the No Sleeping Running Club which meets at 7pm every Monday night in front of American Social in Brickell. Los shares what makes him tick, what keeps him fired up, wh...
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Episode 28
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Inspiring Change: Maddie Kaufman & Amanda DiPerna of Debris Free Oceans
In Episode 27 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist sits down with local Miami environmental leaders, Maddie Kaufman and Amanda Di Perna of Debris Free Oceans (DFO). Many topics are discussed on how they are working with local and nat...
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Episode 27
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1:11:38
Inside the World of Waste Management: An Interview with WastePro's Mike Fernandez
In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, we welcome Mike Fernandez, Vice President of Post Collections at Waste Pro. Host Bryan the Botanist introduces Mike, highlighting their friendship and professional connections. Mike delves into his backgr...
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Episode 26
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54:43
Sustainable Architecture & Urbanism with Esteban Martinez of Green Loop
In this enlightening episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist sits down with Esteban Martinez, a distinguished architect and co-founder of Green Loop. Esteban shares his remarkable journey from studying at the University de los A...
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Episode 24
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From Graffiti to Galleries: The Artistic Journey of Pedro Amos
Join Sneaker Impact News as we sit down with Pedro Amos, a renowned visual artist and public arts ambassador from Miami, to explore his remarkable journey from starting as a graffiti artist in 1994 to becoming an influential figure in Miami's v...
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Episode 22
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Leading From the Front: Ted Metellus, Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon & NYRR
In this special episode of Sneaker Impact News, hosted by Bryan the Botanist, we have the honor of interviewing Ted Metellus, the Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon and Senior Vice President of Event Development and Production at t...
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Episode 23
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44:27
Leading the Green Business Revolution: Yadira Diaz of Gradible
In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist converses with Yadira Diaz, founder and chief impact officer of Gradible, about pioneering sustainable solutions for companies. Yadira shares her motivation from a young age, inspi...
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Episode 25
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53:31
Building Community Through Athletics & Design: Terrance Diggs of D17
Join host Bryan the Botanist as he sits down with Terrence Diggs, the visionary founder of D17 Clothing and ASICS ambassador, in this exciting episode of Sneaker Impact News. Terrence opens up about his journey from a tech and arts-influenced u...
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Episode 21
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1:16:59
The Obstacle is The Way: Ricky Hughes and the Rise of STL Run Crew
Join host Bryan the Botanist on Sneaker Impact News as he sits down with Ricky Hughes from STL Run Crew. Ricky shares his inspiring journey of founding STL Run Crew during the pandemic as a means to tackle depression and promote community healt...
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Episode 17
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32:11
Every Action Counts: Sophie Ringel of Clean Miami Beach (SI NEWS CLIP)
In this Sneaker Impact News clip, Sophie Ringel, founder and executive director of Clean Miami Beach, shares her journey from Germany to Miami, the formation of Clean Miami Beach, and her experiences growing into a non-profit powerhouse. Sophie...
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Episode 19
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1:56
Tidal Waves of Change: Sophie Ringel's Environmental Mission to Clean Miami Beach
In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, Bryan the Botanist sits down with Sophie Ringel, founder and executive director of Clean Miami Beach. Sophie shares her journey from Germany to Miami, the formation of Clean Miami Beach, and her experienc...
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Episode 19
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58:02
Redefining Fashion in Miami: Martu Freeman-Parker’s Journey & Sustainable Initiatives with Mana Fashion Services
Sneaker Impact News Presents: An In-Depth Interview with Fashion Expert Martu Freeman ParkerIn this episode of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan the Botanist sits down with Martu Freeman Parker, a renowned figure in the fashion indu...
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Episode 18
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Run To Be Happy with Soy Corredora & RunAdic!
In this special multi-guest episode, we're joined by the phenomenal Sonia Chavez, founder of Soy Corredora, and Maria Suarez, COO of RunAdic. Dive into the inspirational journeys of these remarkable women as they discuss the expansion of Soy Co...
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Episode 16
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56:02
Meet Joe Robinson from We Run 313 (SI NEWS CLIP)
🎙 We had an amazing chat with Joe Robinson from We Run 313 about his journey from music label boss to running influencer and community leader. But most importantly, how he's helping to transform Detroit into a healthier and happier community th...
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Episode 15
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2:11
Transforming Detroit Through Running: An Interview with Joe Robinson of We Run 313
In this episode of Sneaker Impact News, Bryan the Botanist interviews Joe Robinson, a community leader, entrepreneur and running influencer from Detroit, Michigan. Joe shares his journey from growing up on the east side of Detroit to creating a...
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Episode 15
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37:52