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Be sure to check out the show -  new episodes every week. I have conversations with Captains of Industry, Experienced Navigators, and Early Journey Explorers to glean lessons we can all apply to our professional (and personal) journeys. These are the latest episodes.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 advocacy biodiversity conservation education environmental impacts sustainable living Apr 19, 2024

Another Earth Day is upon us and while the current climate may seem a little rocky, there’s never been a better or more pressing time to celebrate climate action. 

Many organizations have taken Earth...

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Special Guest Q&A with Danielle Keller Aviram: Understanding the Impacts of Lab-Grown & Natural Diamonds environmental impacts expert insights q&a social impacts sustainable living Apr 17, 2024

Danielle Keller Aviram is a sustainability consultant, researcher, and lecturer living in Berlin, Germany, specializing in all things jewelry and luxury fashion. Danielle and I connected after we shar...

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Treat Yourself (Responsibly): Navigating the Sephora Sale and Avoiding Overconsumption cosmetics economics overconsumption personal care sustainable living Apr 10, 2024

Twice a year, one of the biggest beauty retailers in the U.S. holds sales that both entice and frustrate consumers. It’s a paradoxical relationship, yes, but it works. 

We’re constantly bombarded wit...

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Looking to Reduce Your Impact? Start with Your Food: Our Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Support Sustainable Food Systems environmental impacts food & beverage how to sustainable living Feb 07, 2024

Living in the United States, food is a hotly debated topic. If you’ve seen the movie Super Size Me from 2004, it paints a disturbing picture of American diets and food culture. 

In the 20 years since...

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The Underswell #2023Wrapped sustainable business sustainable living Dec 21, 2023

We’ve reached the tail end of 2023 and we’re so grateful to have had another successful year! Thank you to all of our crew members for spending time with us this year, and we hope to see you back in 2...

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How to Be an Ethical Consumer how to lifestyle sustainable living Dec 15, 2023

Stakeholders are the bread and butter of sustainability, and when I say stakeholders, that means all of us. Consumers, brand employees, workers throughout the supply network, factory owners, advocates...

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Can Black Friday Ever Be Sustainable? holiday op-ed sustainable living Nov 22, 2023

Black Friday is an American Tradition that dates back to the 1950’s, but in the past 70-ish years, the annual event has evolved into something beyond our wildest imagination. Every year, sales start e...

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Is This the End of Corporations?: An Argument for Small Businesses in the United States critical debate lifestyle op-ed social impacts sustainable business sustainable living Sep 27, 2023

Yesterday I listened to one of my favorite podcasts, “Dark History with Bailey Sarian,” and this week’s episode was titled “Pumpkin Spiced Lies - The Secrets of Starbucks.” Apropos of the season? Yes,...

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How You Can Take Part in This Year's Climate Week, No Matter Where You Are advocacy climate sustainable living Sep 21, 2023

Climate Week has once again rolled around and citizens across the U.S. are making their voices heard in support of climate action. The resounding theme: fossil fuels cannot be a part of the future. Pr...

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Sustainability On The Go: Our Favorite Sustainability Apps education sustainability sustainable living Sep 08, 2023

Staying up to date with the latest climate news is important, but lately, it’s been feeling a little “doom and gloom.” Climate change was seldom talked about in media a few years ago, but today, the s...

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We Love Trader Joe's and Here's Why You Should Too food & beverage op-ed sustainability sustainable living Sep 01, 2023

Like so many other people in the United States, I love Trader Joe’s. They offer a wide selection of unique products, the prices are better than most other grocery stores, and every store I’ve been to ...

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How to Shop Back to School Sustainably lifestyle sustainable living Aug 18, 2023

It’s that time of year again! Summer is winding down and schools are getting ready to go back in session. 

Back to School (BTS) season means lots of shopping to make sure you or your kids have all th...

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