Green Champions
Conversations with real people sharing sustainability success stories.
Green Champions is hosted by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris. With new episodes released every Tuesday, Green Champions demystifies sustainability, addresses climate anxiety, and makes progress feel accessible.
Episodes
106 episodes
Karimah Hudda - What if Trade was Actually Fair?
Karimah Hudda, founder of Illumine Earth, returns for part two of her conversation with Dominique and Christy. After exploring her roots, Karimah dives into her "champion story." From the mountains of Indonesia to the boardrooms of global giant...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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20:46
Karimah Hudda - Bringing Grassroots Equity Into Global Corporations
Karimah Hudda, founder of Illumine Earth, has spent two decades working where sustainability, leadership, and global systems meet. She discuss how her multicultural upbringing and work across 50 countries shaped her approach to equity. Karimah ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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26:51
Season 5 Intro - A New Co-Host!?
Season 5 is here, and we have some exciting news. Christy Cook is officially joining Green Champions as co-host! You may already know Christy from her previous guest appearance, and now she's here to stay. If you're missing the voice of former ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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11:29
Lauren Koch - How Change Actually Shows Up in Patient Rooms
Lauren Koch, Sustainability Senior Program Manager at Mars Veterinary Health, is a passionate advocate for purpose-driven work and a champion for sustainability in the healthcare sector. She delves into her impactful work, sharing how she has s...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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23:13
Lauren Koch - What Healthcare Can Teach Us About Sustainability at Scale
Lauren Koch, Sustainability Senior Program Manager at Mars Veterinary Health, is a passionate advocate for purpose-driven work and a champion for sustainability in the healthcare sector. Lauren shares the story of how a viewing of Al Gor...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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23:54
Brody Olson - The Empathy Economy of Junk Removal
Brody Olson, the Sales Development Manager at Two Men and a Junk Truck, is here to prove that "junk removal" is about much more than just a trip to the dump. It's about empathy, community, and finding a second, third, or even fourth life...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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26:45
Brody Olson - One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Career
Brody Olson, Sales Development Manager at Two Men and a Junk Truck, may not have dreamed of a career in junk removal, but his journey is a powerful testament to the value of service, adaptability, and finding purpose in unexpected places. Brody...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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21:36
RE-RELEASE: Lisa Goldsand - The Hyperlocal Advantage for Thrifting
Can a neighborhood thrifting initiative make a dent in the massive problem of fashion waste?Lisa Goldsand, the founder of Circular Thrift, shares her mission to valorize post-consumer textile waste and scale the reuse of clothing...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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25:29
John Seryak - Go Sustainable Energy and the People Behind the Power
John Seryak, the founder of Go Sustainable Energy, believes that real change in the energy sector starts with listening to the people on the ground. In this episode, he shares the origin story of his company, the evolution of its mission, and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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29:18
John Seryak - Building an Energy Firm to Be Bold
John Seryak, founder of Go Sustainable Energy, believes the biggest hang-ups in sustainable energy aren't about technology or money, they're about listening. In this deeply honest conversation, John explores his journey into the world of sustai...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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23:45
Danna Lotz - School Recycling Programs That Actually Work
Danna Lotz, a lifelong educator with 18 years of experience, is now the School Programs Administrator at the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). Her story is an example of how a passion for teaching and a commitment to resourc...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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23:01
Danna Lotz - Second Graders, Cereal Boxes, and Landfill Tours
Danna Lotz, a lifelong educator with 18 years of experience, is now the School Programs Administrator at the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). Her story is a powerful example of how a passion for teaching and a commitment to...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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22:51
Adam & Dominique - Happy Holidays from your Hosts
Grab a warm drink and settle in for our special 2025 holiday wrap-up! After releasing an episode every single Tuesday and growing to over 90 episodes, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people and inspiring stories that made this...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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15:53
RE-RELEASE: Duccio Travaglini - Breaking Climate News With Cool Data
Duccio Travaglini, Co-founder of Greencome Media, shares his innovative approach to environmental communication and his mission to transform how we discuss climate change. Rather than contributing to climate anxiety through catastrophic messagi...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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18:43
Kristan Uhlenbrock - Creating a New Institute at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Kristan Uhlenbrock, a scientist, writer, and communicator, leads the Institute for Science and Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where she is dedicated to weaving thoughtful science into public conversations and decision-maki...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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26:39
Kristan Uhlenbrock - Leading With Science in a Polarized World
Kristan Uhlenbrock, who leads the Institute for Science and Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, is a scientist, writer, and communicator dedicated to bridging the gap between science, policy, and community. Her journey from a f...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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25:49
RE-RELEASE: Aryeh Alex - Creating Green Jobs from Food Scraps
Did you know that Columbus, Ohio generates a staggering one million pounds of food waste per day?But the city taking concrete steps towards sustainability, and Aryeh Alex, its Sustainability Manager, is leading the charge. The city's amb...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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29:45
Joe Tegerdine - How Reencle Unlocked 24-Hour Composting
Joe Tegerdine is the General Manager of North America for Reencle. He is on a mission to make composting accessible, convenient, and impactful. Joe explains the science behind Reencle, a home composter that uses a unique blend of microbes, heat...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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24:42
Joe Tegerdine - From Legal Briefs to Leafy Greens
Joe Tegerdine is the General Manager of North America for Reencle. He shares his unconventional journey from dissecting owl pellets to navigating the complex world of consumer electronics. His story is a testament to the power of following your...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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27:04
Jamie Richards - Inside Bansk Beauty’s Regenerative Shea Project in Uganda
Jamie Richards, Director of ESG for Bansk Beauty's portfolio including Amika, Eva NYC, and Ethique, explains how sustainability is not just a value but a core business strategy. She details how Bansk’s "Five Goods" ESG framework guides their mi...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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27:10
Jamie Richards – Reconciling Style and Sustainability
Jamie Richards, Director of ESG at Bansk Beauty, home to iconic brands like amika, Eva NYC, and Ethique, shares her journey from a 9-year-old with a "Save the Earth" sign above her bunk bed to a leader in corporate sustainability. Jamie shares ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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25:10
Nicholas Fox - How Composting is like Baking a Cake
Nicholas Fox, is the 'Compost King' and founder of Soul and Soil, is on a mission to transform waste into a valuable resource in The Bahamas. He's building a movement from the ground up, proving that even a slow process can create profou...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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24:29
Nicholas Fox – Why He’s Fighting Food Waste in Paradise
Nicholas Fox, the self-proclaimed 'Compost King' and founder of Soul and Soil Composting, is a permaculture designer and passionate advocate for turning waste into value in The Bahamas. His journey is a testament to how childhood curiosi...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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26:35
Christy Cook - Inside the Largest Food Waste Prevention Plan
Christy Cook is a seasoned sustainability consultant and entrepreneur, shares her expertise in building scalable and impactful sustainability programs. With over two decades of experience working with global giants like the United Nations, Sode...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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21:13
Christy Cook - From Farm to Fortune 500
Christy Cook is a seasoned sustainability consultant and entrepreneur. She shares her inspiring journey from a small farm in Georgia to working with global giants like the United Nations, Sodexo, and Walmart. With over two decades of exp...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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25:27
