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The Sustainable Business Spotlight
Sustainable brand owner? Sustainable brand lover? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the ‘Sustainable Business Spotlight’ with Amy Auble.
Amy’s passion for sustainability and desire to market sustainable brands is showcased in each episode. Each week, she will provide you with tangible tips, strategies, and a variety of connections within the sustainable business world.
This podcast is perfect for sustainable business owners and consumers alike! Some episodes will be curated specifically for sustainable business owners; you will learn how to scale your sustainable business using the success and guidance of other owners, hear tips by people who truly understand what you’re experiencing, and understand how to grow your network and market your brand with sustainability at the forefront. Some episodes directed more towards the consumers; understanding what makes a brand or business sustainable, learning about the importance of products made to last, and emphasizing why buying local matters!
Regardless of what audience you are part of, this podcast packs a punch and encourages you to evaluate how sustainability can become a more prominent aspect in your business and in life. Tune in on Tuesdays, where Amy passionately connects strategy and sustainability through solo and guest episodes. Time to shine a spotlight on sustainable businesses!
Episodes
33 episodes
Turning Plastic Waste Into Schools: How Sustainable Classrooms is Reimagining Education Access & Opportunity in Togo
On this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight, I sit down with Jestine, founder of Sustainable Classrooms, a Montana-based nonprofit, turning plastic waste into building blocks for education in Togo, West Africa. We talk about tackling ...
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Upcycling and Designing Products That Outlast Fast Fashion with Taylor Dubose of SUS
On this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight, I sit down with Taylor Dubose, founder of SUS, a Massachusetts-based gear company making backpacks, hats, and accessories from recycled plastic and repurposed gear. We talk about rejecting ...
Turning Ocean-Bound Plastic Into Durable Products with Deirdre H. Bird of Dri Umbrellas
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! In this episode, I’m joined by Deirdre Bird, founder of Dry Umbrellas, a company reimagining a frustrating everyday product with sustainability in mind. After one too many cheap umbrellas flip...
The Power of Local Action: How Compost Crowd is Changing Waste Culture with Kathleen Ventura
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! In this episode, I’m joined by Kathleen Ventura, co-founder of Compost Crowd, a compost collection service transforming how residents and businesses in Northern Arizona manage their food waste...
Growing Food Yourself with Marjory Wildcraft
Welcome to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! Today, I’m joined by Marjory Wildcraft, founder of The Grow Network, a global movement helping people grow their own food and live sustainably. What started as a backyard experime...
Keeping ‘Made in the USA’ Alive: Sustainable Fashion Insights from Youer’s CEO
Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight! I’m excited to be joined by Mallory Ottariano, the founder and CEO of Youer, a sustainable clothing brand that’s been empowering women with eco-conscious fashion since 2012. What...
Gear for Good: How Cotopaxi Leads Sustainability with Annie Agle
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight! This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by Annie Agle, VP of Sustainability at Cotopaxi, a brand known for its mission-driven approach to creating responsibly made outdoor...
Sustainable Holiday Gifting
Welcome to a festive episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! As the holiday season approaches, many of us are excited to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones (and maybe a little something for ourselves, too!). While g...
Sustainable Investing: Danielle Lemon on Aligning Financial Goals with Personal Values
Welcome to this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I’m excited to introduce you to today’s guest Danielle Lemon, the founder of Aligned Living Financial. After spending 8 years in real estate, Danielle made a...
The Power of Eco-Retreats: Sustainable Travel and Self-Awareness with Rosalyn Acosta
founder of Live Heal Travel, a reiki master, shamanic energy medicine practitioner, and mindfulness facilitator passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their fullest potential. I had the privilege of meeting Rosalyn at a conf...
Building A Sustainable Business: Tamara Masa Voijnovic on ESG, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today’s guest, Tamara Masa Voijnovic and I first connected at a women’s entrepreneurial conference, and discovered we have a coinciding passion for sustainability. Tama...
Skin Deep: The Power of Non-Toxic Beauty with Sami Hagen-Yahraes
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I’ve been looking forward to having Sami Hagen-Yahraes on the show for some time! Sami is a highly skilled aesthetician with over 8 years of experience, and she’s the v...
Sustainable Snacking: Kenz’ Purposeful Mission for Healthier Choices
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today, I’m excited to introduce Kenz, your certified granola girl and founder of Eat Purposefully. After overcoming years of digestive challenges, Kenz turned her passion into a...
Lighting the Way: The Eco-Friendly Candle Revolution with Kate De Palma
Welcome back to the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! It’s such a joy to have Kate De Palma on this podcast episode! Kate De Palma is a Stanford graduate, educator-turned-entrepreneur, and best-selling author who has taken the cand...
Rethinking Hospitality: Eco-Innovations with Hotel Emporium's Andy De Silva
Welcome to the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today’s guest is Andy De Silva, a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur and co-founder of Hotel Emporium Inc. With a strong background in hospitality and international trade, Andy's journey s...
Beyond Layers: The Future of Sustainable Outdoor Apparel with Dustin English
Inviting to the podcast our next guest Dustin English, Dustin is the Chief Experience Officer at VOORMI, where he combines his extensive experience in extreme environments with a passion for innovation. As a former elite guide on high-stakes ex...
Mindful Crafting: Exploring Zero Waste Sewing with Liz McDade
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Living more sustainably is a passion of mine and recently, I’ve been eager to learn more about zero waste sewing. That’s why I’m particularly excited about today’s episode as I ...
Sustainable Stitching: How Rocky of Steadfast Systems is Redefining Domestic Manufacturing
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Rocky, who along with his wife Alyx, runs Steadfast Systems—a Montana-based design and manufacturing company specializing in high-qual...
Innovating Hair Care: Sabrina Storozuk’s Tech-Driven Revolution with Wear-ARC
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today's guest is Sabrina Storozuk, a tech entrepreneur redefining industries with her innovative approach. From her experience at PWC to leading startups and Fortune 50...
Positive Stories for a Greener World: Grant Brown of Happy Eco News
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I'm thrilled to be joined by Grant Brown in this episode. Grant is a tech entrepreneur turned eco-activist, using his expertise to simplify complex environmental issues. As the ...
Unveiling Jelt's New Crossbody Bag: A Journey of Sustainability and Innovation
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! This episode is particularly special because it's my first solo episode, and I have some exciting news to share – Jelt has launched a brand-new product! As many of you know, I c...
Green Growth in the Suburbs: Nurturing Sustainable Choices with Sarah Robertson-Barnes
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today, I'm thrilled to have Sarah Robertson-Barnes with us. Sarah is the founder of Sustainable in the Suburbs, a freelance writer, educator, and consultant with a passion for p...
Green Speed: Dutch X's Zero-Emission Deliveries with Marcus Hoed
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! When shopping online, we may not always consider how our orders get to our doorstep or their impact on the environment. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Marc...
Growing Your Business with Laura Sinclair
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! While we often focus on sustainable businesses on this podcast, today we are broadening our scope to discuss business growth. No better to chat about this with than Laura Sincla...
Plaine Products: Redefining Beauty Sustainability with Lindsey McCoy
Welcome to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Some of the most significant shifts we can make in our lives to live more sustainably involve our everyday products. With this in mind, I am excited to be joined by Lindsey McCoy, co...