Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

2 things to get excited about? Hear about reverse vending machines and pioneering brands challenging the ways we have been doing things according to status quo. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/39, and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x

What are some key issues in the chocolate industry that we need to know about? When things get tough, how can we stay motivated and just keep pulling through? Founder of bean-to-bar chocolate company Madécasse, Tim McCollum, shares his wisdom with us here. HIGHLIGHTS:[6:44] What inspired Tim to start Madécasse.[7:39] Kaméa: “What was your greatest learning lesson from working in the private sector that you were able to bring to your social enterprise?”[9:42] The key differences between a traditional chocolate supply chain and Madécasse’s Bean-to-Bar supply chain. [11:19] Tim’s thoughts on what targeting the root cause of poverty through chocolate would look like.[12:49] What we as individuals can do to inspire change from large corporations like Hershey’s.[14:02] Keys to Madécasse’s success in establishing itself within grocery stores and retailers so far.[16:37] Tim: “You better believe in what you’re doing. You will go through these amazing swings of euphoria and crashing down, and what keeps you going is the belief in what you’re doing.”[18:35] Key insights on injustices in the global cocoa industry. [20:43] Tim’s thoughts on what we need most to help address poverty and support sustainable development in our world today. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What’s the latest research on the health and environmental impacts of sunscreen? How was our guest today able to go from being a hesitant business owner (who didn’t even want to do business in the first place) to a thriving entrepreneur, fueling her business with her passion for wellness and the environment? Visionary, pioneer, and founder of a leading eco sunscreen brand All Good, Caroline Duell, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [2:07] What first got Caroline into sustainability.[4:11] What led Caroline on the path to making botanical products.[8:04] Why Caroline was so hesitant to start a business.[8:43] Caroline: “I kept myself in check. I knew that you could have a really good impact as a company grows.”[12:14] Caroline: “The right path is not always what might seem to be the best way to go.”[13:54] Kaméa: “What has been the key to getting All Good’s products distributed and sold in so many major retailers?” [14:47] What's led All Good to being a leading sunscreen brand. [15:45] What inspired Caroline to start Safe Sunscreen Council.[18:15] Kaméa: “Do you think it’s more effective to push for policy change or consumer awareness?”[19:39] Caroline shares some of the latest research on how sunscreen can be damaging to our health and that of the environment.[21:48] How we as consumers can make sure the sunscreen we’re buying is safe.[23:06] Kaméa: “How can we as a society become more preventative with environmental issues before it’s too late? Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How do we recycle properly to ensure that what we toss down the recycling chute actually gets recycled, and not just be 'aspirational recyclers'? Special guest for this Bloom Tuesday, Jonathan Levy of ZeroWasteGuy.com shares his expert tips and insights with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/36, and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x

How can we be better communicators so that our important messages actually move people and resonate with our audiences to inspire action? How can we go beyond reducing single-use plastics in our own lives to affecting greater change in actual waste infrastructures for system change? Kathryn Kellogg, creator of GoingZeroWaste.com, actor, and spokesperson for National Geographic's Planet or Plastic Campaign shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [3:34] Kaméa: "Why are endocrine disruptors and toxic chemicals everywhere in our day-to-day lives, like in normal cleaning products?" [5:40] Kathryn: "You didn't have to be perfect to make a difference. That was something that really resonated with me, and I wanted to share that with others."[6:50] Kaméa: "What's something from your experience acting that supports your work in building up the zero waste community?" [7:56] Kathryn's advice for getting our stories to resonate with our audiences.[9:05] One of Kathryn's favorite (and weirdest!) eco-friendly simple swaps.[12:30] Kathryn: "When facing rejection, you have to learn how to not take it personally."[13:08] How Kathryn ended up working with National Geographic.[13:49] Kathryn: "Showing up is 90% of the battle."[15:37] Kathryn: "Not everyone has the same amount of access and we have to know that we are all working for a better future." [16:31] Kaméa: "What do you think are the roots of moral superiority within sustainability?"[20:30] What we can do as individuals to inspire policy change and help solve waste infrastructure problems. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What does it take to scale our positive impacts through business? What are millennials craving today, and how can this actually drive conversations and choices related to sustainability? Founder and CEO of United by Blue, Brian Linton, shares his wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [2:57] What made Brian want to dedicate his life to cleaning up our oceans. [11:06] Brian: "The beauty of the model is that by focusing on the fundamentals of creating a business, we're able to have a longterm, lasting impact."[12:08] What keeps Brian going personally, despite challenges.[12:53] Brian: "What's ultimately going to cure our oceans and waterways is people talking about it, educating their friends, and changing their own behaviors."[14:00] Kaméa: "What has been key to United by Blue's continuous growth and your ability to establish yourself in the sustainability space?"[16:50] Some of the most difficult products to manufacture in a more eco-friendly way. [20:54] Brian's thoughts on our biggest challenge today in fighting plastic pollution.[21:47] Kaméa: "What's the fastest way to address the issue of single-use plastic?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

We're continuing to move the needle forward towards a healthier planet to call home! Here are 2 things to celebrate this week, as well as something we should be mindful of as we continue talking about plastic straws to keep this conversation inclusive and respectful. Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/33. Thanks for bringing your light! Catch you on Instagram @KameaChayne

What do we need to know about species extinction around the world today and how that impacts us? How can we stay positive and inspired even as we learn about more problems we need to address? Environmental journalist and Editor of Center of Biological Diversity's The Revelator, John Platt, shares his wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS:[3:55] John: "...it's proof that if you're really educated about something and care about it, you can make a difference." [8:50] Kaméa: "How do you handle it emotionally when you have to dig into problems all the time?"[10:30] John: "...It doesn't all suck. We can make a difference and we are making progress!"[11:25] Advice for someone who feels drained by all of the problems we face. [16:09] One major sustainability issue that isn't talked about enough and affects all of us.[16:50] John: "Wildlife issues in a lot of ways are actually issues about human society."[21:00] Kaméa: "How does biodiversity loss impact the individual living in urban or suburban areas?"[21:50] The importance of pollination for our food supply. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What’s a common struggle specifically for us eco and socially-driven entrepreneurs and creatives that might prevent our passion projects from thriving? Why is it important for us to support large corporations that may have a history of irresponsible practices? Journalist, media strategist, podcast producer and host of Spirit of 608 podcast, Lorraine Sanders, shares her wisdom with us in this episode. HIGHLIGHTS[4:54] Lorraine: "I really care about where things came from and the story behind them and that brings more meaning to the things in our lives."[5:59] Something Lorraine learned about sustainable fashion that shocked her.[10:21] Lorraine's greatest challenge growing her platform.[12:33] Kaméa: "What are some common mistakes that eco creatives and entrepreneurs make when trying to build out their presence?"[13:06] Lorraine: "A lot of people feel like they can't start building their relationships with the media until everything with the brand is perfect. But if you wait... it's almost too late to gather authentic attention."[15:07] Lorraine on why it's important for business owners to put themselves out there.[17:44] Lorraine: "The common thread of founders that are making it happen is this thing inside of them that tells them they are going to figure it out. It's a matter of how and when, not if."[20:30] Kaméa: "How can we tell a more powerful story about sustainability?"[21:10] Lorraine: "I think we're finally waking up and seeing how major brands who have been vilified are likely to be the ones that truly shift really fundamental, systemic change globally."[22:49] "Don't oversimplify complicated things." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Our voices and political actions matter! Here, the following 3 Green Dreamers share one policy they're currently supporting and why, and easy actions we can take today to become active citizens specifically within the United States: Phoebe Lloyd - Environmental activist, blogger, and YouTuber who advocates living an eco-friendly lifestyle on her platform, BareChange.orgAditi Mayer - Sustainable fashion blogger, photographer, and activist whose work explores the intersections of style, sustainability, and social justice at ADIMAY.comFaye Lessler - Sustainable living advocate, community organizer, and supporter of sustainable brands behind the blog Sustaining.Life Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' socials and projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/30. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

If you're interested in learning how working with a publicist can elevate your work, or what doing PR for yourself might look like, this is an episode for you. What do we need to have in place before we pitch our work to the media (or work with publicists to do so) to increase our chances of getting featured? From a PR perspective, what does sustainability need to garner more attention from the public? Founder of Orchard and Broome, the first PR agency to selectively represent sustainable and ethical brands, Stephanie Sica, shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS[3:43] Stephanie: “I love the innovation and creativity that sustainability offers.”[7:46] What Stephanie does to create work/life balance as an entrepreneur.[8:36] One thing eco-creatives and entrepreneurs can do to increase reach and credibility.[10:11] How to know when a brand ready to work with a PR agency.[11:52] Why it’s important for brands to have of a budget and invest in long term relationships.[14:38] What it means for entrepreneurs do do PR for themselves.[16:48] What brands should look for in a publicist.[21:40] Stephanie: “I think we need to work hard to stress the inclusivity of sustainability and the idea that sustainability can be for everybody.”[28:00] Stephanie: “I don’t compare myself to others because I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t do things my way.” Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How was Girlfriend Collective able to launch so powerfully to establish itself in the athletic wear space as a conscious fashion startup? What does it take to cultivate a loyal audience and customer base that's eager to support and share all that we do and create? Today, Girlfriend Collective's Co-Founder Quang Dinh shares his wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS:[7:31] Quang: "Now, with the rise of the internet, to be able to build a product that means something is a lot more powerful because the content to consume is a lot easier today than word of mouth in 2005."[7:59] Quang's inspiration to start Girlfriend Collective.[9:25] The team's greatest challenge in creating their product.[11:49] Kamea: "Can you walk us through the thought process behind your powerful launch strategy?"[12:52] Quang: "We felt like we had something so strong that I wanted to give this stuff away and know that [customers] were going to come back." [14:23] Kamea: "How certain were you that you were going to get this return on investment when you first launched that free leggings campaign?"[15:14] Quang: "We had a lot of skeptics..."[15:56] Quang: "All the feel-good stuff is always tertiary."[18:39] Kaméa: "What does it take to get a [conscious] brand seen in today's digitally-driven landscape?"[24:12] Kamea: "On an individual level, what do you think a single consumer can do to help improve the recycling industry in the U.S.?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

It's Plastic Free July! Share this episode with a friend, and let's continue raising awareness together about the simple steps we can take to make a difference. For more plastic-reducing guidance, check out episode 15. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/27, and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x

What does it take to create engaging and highly shareable content for wellness and the environment? How has mindbodygreen been able to establish itself as an authority in the sustainability space? Here, Emma Loewe, Sustainability Editor of mindbodygreen shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS[6:44] One shocking statistic Emma recently learned about plastic.[8:23] Kaméa: "What has been the key to mindbodygreen attracting such a large audience?"[8:39] Emma: "Making [wellness] accessible to everyone is one of our biggest goals."[9:10] Emma: "It's important to meet people where they are."[10:03] How Emma overcomes creative block and stays inspired.[14:28] Emma: "Environmentalism can be a daunting and scary place."[15:11] Emma's biggest learning lesson from having written over 1,000 articles on sustainability. [15:50] Kaméa: "What makes a piece of content really engaging and shareable?"[17:43] Kaméa: "What do you think has been slowing down the sustainability movement?"[20:10] Emma: "We make so many micro decisions in our day to day and just starting to make some of them more sustainable can add up to a real lifestyle change." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What do we need to know about our soil health across the globe? And how can we inspire meaningful systemic change through self-development? Today, one of The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans, former Executive Director of People's Grocery and Green for All, and Founder and CEO of Soil and Shadow, Nikki Silvestri shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS [3:45] Kaméa: “What’s something most people don’t understand about how social inequality impacts the movement?”[6:35] How self-development can support sustainability. [8:10] Nikki: “If you can’t make sophisticated decisions because you’re so tied to your own opinion… then we’re never going to get anywhere.”[8:45] Nikki on how we can go past self-defensiveness to work towards a greater goal.[14:15] Nikki: “Focusing on building healthy soil is an intervention that is almost impossible to get wrong if you’re doing it the right way, so you will unintentionally benefit other systems.”[15:20] Current conditions of soil health degeneration around the globe.[16:49] What we can do as individuals to support regenerative farming.[19:22] Kaméa: “What do you think is missing from our current way of looking at sustainability?”[19:55] Nikki: “Soil is pretty hidden when you think about the environment. [24:02] Nikki’s thoughts on what it takes to go from awareness to creating meaningful change.[24:08] Nikki: “The practice of looking externally when we feel uncomfortable is much less effective than looking to ourselves first.”[27:57] Nikki: “If my behavior is going to be counterproductive to the outcomes I’m going for because it’s going to reinforce guilt and shame, then I’m not going to do it.” Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Pass it on and let's create a ripple effect of good. Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/24. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

How can we leverage the power of video to share our ideas on sustainability, deepen our relationships with our audience, and grow our reach? How can we help to normalize eco-conscious living so we don't feel like the odd one out in social gatherings? Today, Erin of YouTube channel and blog My Green Closet shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS:[03:45] A problem about the fashion industry that made Erin feel like she wanted to be a part of positive change in the field.[07:25] Erin: "I knew nothing [about YouTube before getting started]."[14:40] Erin on the power of video in engaging and effective communication.[15:30] How Erin goes about creating engaging content. [17:00] Erin: "I think it's important to highlight that you don't have to be perfect."[18:55] Erin: "It's about seeing all the good things you can do, rather than tallying up all the things you did wrong." [22:45] How we can help normalize sustainable living and bring more people into the conversation in positive, inclusive ways. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, sign up for the show's Weekly Highlights, and share your key takeaways tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How did Fashion Revolution, which has become a global movement, get started and grow to have the impact and reach it has today? What does it mean for us that people express interest in buying less and buying better, but often aren't doing so because of things like price, convenience, and style options? On this episode, Fashion Revolution's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Orsola de Castro, shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [08:30] One of the greatest challenges the Fashion Revolution team faced when growing the movement.[09:15] Orsola: "We all have a different vision of Fashion Revolution, and yet we all mattered."[10:35] Orsola: "We kind of assumed #WhoMadeMyClothes would be a relatively easy question to answer, and yet no one could answer it at all. We realized there was a massive disconnection. [10:35] Why being bold but inclusive, while avoiding negative protesting, victimizing, naming and shaming, has been so important to Fashion Revolution. [13:25] Orsola: "We wanted people to be a part of the solution. Every single one of our wardrobes are in the fashion supply chain somewhere. Therefore, every morning when you choose the clothes you wear, you can be a part of that change."[16:50] Orsola: "You don't have to have an interest in fashion to understand there's a massive impact in the clothes that we wear." [19:05] Kaméa: "An article said - millennials do have the heart to make more sustainable purchases, but often aren't doing so because of things like price, convenience, style options. What are your thoughts on that?"[22:40] Kaméa: "How has Fashion Revolution been so successful at inspiring action, beyond just awareness?"[24:35] A key decision Orsola has made as the Creative Director that's helped to elevate Fashion Revolution.[26:00] Orsola's highest hopes for Fashion Revolution. SPONSOR: Kanekta.co is a digital sourcing platform connecting ethical brands and suppliers to retail buyers across the globe. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your key takeaways from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

With all the awareness of plastic pollution, we've been making great, meaningful strides! Here are 2 recent events showcasing us turning the tide against plastic pollution to celebrate. Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/21. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

How can we get over perfectionism to just take action in what we want to do? How can we effectively tell the story around sustainability to keep it inclusive and engaging, so that we can grow the movement more quickly?Today, host of Conscious Chatter and Co-Founder of Left Edit, Kestrel Jenkins, shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS: [07:25] Kestrel: “After a couple years, I burnt out… I had to step back and reassess how I was going to work in this space.”[08:35] Kestrel: “[I wanted my work to be about] bringing more people in… so we can all learn together. I wanted it to have an inclusive approach.”[10:55] Kestrel: “Often I won’t do things because I want them to be perfect, and it holds me back from actually getting over the hurdle of just starting things.” [14:15] Kaméa: “Let’s say you wanted to start something new today, and a voice is telling you it’s not good enough. How would you respond?”[19:00] Kestrel’s thoughts on what we can do to keep conversations around discouraging issues engaging. [23:35] Kestrel: “It’s not a simple story. It’s really complicated – an intricate conversation.”[24:30] How Kestrel balances staying objective as a storyteller while also expressing her opinions. SPONSOR: Kanekta.co is a digital sourcing platform connecting ethical brands and suppliers to retail buyers across the globe. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Now that we know about plastic pollution, what's next? What do we need to start from scratch to building a physical eco product and bringing that to life? Today, eco smartphone case brand Pela Case's Co-Founder, Jeremy Lang, shares his wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS:[06:50] How Jeremy turned his idea into an actual product.[08:55] The hardest part for the Pela Case team going from product to launching the brand.[11:40] Jeremy: "We wanted to make sure that it wasn't an eco-friendly product that didn't function well. We wanted to make sure #1 it was designed really well, protected your phone, felt really great. But also was eco-friendly."[13:40] Keys to helping Pela Case take off as a brand.[14:55] Jeremy: "It really seems like we can make a difference."[15:45] What Pela Case's team did to secure some great, viral press features.[17:00] Kaméa: "What do you think the world needs to not have any plastic issues at all? What does that world look like?"[17:45] Jeremy: "You can look at it two ways... what a big pile of garbage, or you can say... what an opportunity..."[20:20] Kaméa: "How can we inspire conventional companies to be more responsible for the products they're putting out (that will eventually be disposed of)?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

18 of 18 beaches around the world have been found to have microplastics. And 1/4 of fish tested in markets in California were found to have microplastics in them. We've yet to understand the impacts of microplastic pollution on a global scale over time, but here I share some new things I learned over the weekend in terms of what we already know, as well as 2 ways we can begin to help to address this more challenging issue as individuals. Are you working on an important research or project to help address microplastic pollution, or know of one you'd like to share? Get in touch via GreenDreamer.com so we can learn from you and support your work! Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/18. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

How can we go from having an ecopreneurial idea, especially something that's not yet been done before, to bringing it to life? What do we need to really tackle the issue of plastic pollution all over the world and move into a more circular economy? Today, Plaine Products' Co-Founder, Lindsey McCoy shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS:[5:30] Lindsey: "It is a continual learning journey. Still, we're learning, tweaking, ... I think that's part of being an entrepreneur... constant problem solving, ... when something's not working out the way you thought it was going to, being able to let go and figure out how to adjust."[06:20] Something that didn't work out for Plaine Products that they had to tweak.[06:55] How Lindsey raised awareness for her brand.[13:50] Lindsey: "Something that you're going to use once for a few minutes but will stick around for hundreds of years... just doesn't make sense when there are other options out there."[14:15] Lindsey: "My motto is progress, not perfection... life happens."[17:25] Lindsey: "Instead of asking why organic food is so expensive, maybe we should be asking why non-organic food so cheap."[21:25] Lindsey's greatest learning lessons from her ecopreneurial jourey. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

As part of 'speaking up for what we believe in,' how can we muster up the courage to say things that are different or that might go against the current? And, what needs to happen alongside conscious consumerism in order for us to accelerate positive change?Alden Wicker, Editor-in-Chief of EcoCult.com, President of Ethical Writers & Creatives, and journalist with bylines in Racked, Quartz, Refinery29, Glamour, Inc Magazine, and more, shares her wisdom with you here. HIGHLIGHTS:[9:45] The biggest challenge Alden faced building EcoCult into a leading sustainable lifestyle blog.[12:30] Kaméa: "If you were to start all over, what would you do differently to establish yourself more quickly?"[14:20] Kaméa: "Do you get nervous before publishing something controversial, and what gives you the courage to do it anyway?"[16:20] Alden: "There's too much emphasis being placed on guilting people into working harder at being sustainable."[19:05] Alden: "There's this rampant perfectionism in the movement.[19:15] Alden: "There's this idea that we can't demand the government tax or ban plastic bags unless we haven't ourselves used a plastic bag in a year, because that'd be hypocritical. No, I want them to tax and ban them. Because then, it'll be easier for me to not use a plastic bag and be the person I want to be."[19:40] Alden on her viral article "Conscious Consumerism is a Lie" on Quartz.[23:00] Alden: "It's really easy to become popular in this world by overpromising people, or holding yourself up as perfect."[25:10] Alden: "I don't want people to feel guilty. I do want them to feel pissed." SPONSOR: Kanekta.co is a digital sourcing platform connecting ethical brands and suppliers to retail buyers across the globe. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your key takeaways from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

In honor of World Environment Day themed "Beat Plastic Pollution," I share some words of wisdom from the following 5 Green Dreamers: Amber Boyers - Founder of eco swimwear brand Baiia LabelRenee Peters - Model, Earth Activist and Content Creator of Model4GreenLiving.comHolly Rose - Writer, Environmentalist, Blogger of LeotieLovely.comFlorine Hofmann - Zero Waste Blogger of TheWastedBlog.comTamara Lim - Founder of zero waste grocery delivery service Wally Shop Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/15. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

Why has the palm oil industry become so destructive in Southeast Asia? When we're up against such colossal environmental issues, how can we scale up our positive impacts to be able to address them more effectively and powerfully? Here, the Head of PR of Ecosia (a search engine that uses its ad revenues to supporting tree planting projects around the world), Jacey Bingler, shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [3:55] Motivations for Ecosia to focus on tree planting projects.[6:45] Jacey's eerie memory at a palm oil tree plantation and why these plants have become so destructive in southeast Asia.[7:40] Jacey: "As long as there are no palm oil plantations, the government isn't necessarily interested in building proper roads."[10:10] Ecosia's biggest challenge reaching more potential users and what's worked for them.[15:00] How Ecosia builds trust and loyalty among its users to support its exponential growth.[18:40] Kaméa: "What do you think the world needs to accelerate towards a greener world?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What happens when we consciously look beyond mainstream portrayal of reality? And how can we create and innovate in ways that push the needle forward and doesn't just add to info-overload? Here, award-winning, globally exhibited photographer Mukul Bhatia of @FoundinTranslations shares his wisdom with you. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[02:45] "I was always the odd one out... I knew I saw the world in a different light than what mainstream cinema or media [portrayed]."[04:30] "There are so many things that are usually lost in translation, but one thing I found in my journey… was receiving kindness [from every place I travelled to].[05:30] Mukul: "In this Insta-friendly world, most people don't see the journey."[08:00] Mukul's life-changing realizations from traveling.[9:45] Mukul: "Humankind is very beautiful in underrated ways… it's only when we see good in ourselves that we grow the good." [12:10] Mukul: "[Sustainable living] is really not supposed to be guilt-oriented, but mostly for the love for the environment you live in."[16:20] Keys to Mukul establishing himself as an internationally exhibited photographer.[20:00] Mukul: "Don't be perfect." Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Here, I answer a Question from April @thehonestroot: "What got you into sustainability and green living?" If you'd like to share your journey into sustainability with me, tag me @KameaChayne #GreenDreamer in your post so I can learn your story, too, and maybe even share it in a future post! :) Thanks for bringing your light! Hit SUBSCRIBE, and sign up for our Weekly Highlights + find our episode references at GreenDreamer.com.

If you're an eco content creator, this is an episode for you! How can we maintain the courage to continually put ourselves out there, knowing that we'll get judged and even hate, at an extreme? How do we balance saying yes out of pure passion, with saying no to not overcommit? In this episode, pioneering sustainable fashion blogger, Natalie Kay of @SustainablyChic, shares her wisdom with us. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[08:05] What encouraged Natalie to go all in with her sustainable lifestyle blog.[10:05] Natalie: "Some brands that are big and consider themselves ethical still come to me wanting [free] content, yet they don't want to treat me the same way they treat the people making their clothing."[12:10] How Natalie deals with cyber bullying and negativity from putting her work out there.[15:40] Kaméa: "How do you balance saying yes with saying no to not overcommit?"[19:45] Natalie: "I'm also a very shy person in real life… So when I go on social media, I'm pretty similar."[20:10] What motivated Natalie to start her new project, Pratique Organique. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How do we balance dropping truth-bombs about the problems in this world, with inspiring hope? And how can we even reach the conscious audience we want to reach to begin with? Today, AmyAnn Cadwell, the Co-Founder of the stunning digital publication, The Good Trade, shares her wisdom with you. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS[02:55] AmyAnn: "It was such a huge wakeup call for me… in full color, the reality of fast fashion as depleting earth's resources and leveraging slave labor to pass on a 'cheap' cost to the end consumer."[10:00] How AmyAnn got started with The Good Trade.[11:50] AmyAnn: "As women,... we tend to overthink things and underestimate that we have what it takes."[14:20] Balancing shedding light on heavy issues vs. inspiring hope.[17:10] AmyAnn's advice for conscious creatives and brands wanting to reach their people.[18:25] A common challenge conscious companies and creatives face in our current landscape.[19:30] Kaméa: "What do you think conscious consumers crave today?" Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

There is hope, positivity, and beauty in the world. And I know you'll only add to it! Hit SUBSCRIBE, and thanks for bringing your light. Find the full show notes and sign up for our Weekly Highlights at www.greendreamer.com. We're also now taking suggested Questions to answer on these BLOOM TUESDAY episodes - feel welcome to message me www.instagram.com/kameachayne or email me [email protected] with topic suggestions, questions, and feedback.

What does it take to grow our social platforms with intention from 0 to 500k+ so that we're able to share sustainability ideas with more people? How can we begin to bring 'eco' mainstream? Today, wildly successful social media influencer and vegan ballerina @ArtsyAgnes shares her wisdom with you. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS[12:30] Agnes' greatest challenge building her platform from the ground up to 500k+.[13:15] Agnes: "Your platform needs to say something about who you are and what you believe in."[15:10] Agnes: "Everything is unlimited… whether it's a physical limitation, emotional limitation, spiritual limitation... that's just all in your head."[17:10] The 3 keys to Agnes's exponential growth as a purpose-driven social media influencer.[20:00] What Agnes would do differently if she had to start all over again today from zero.[21:10] Agnes: "You never know how you're story's going to turn out. Comparison's not good for you, not good for the other person." Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What do small, voluntarily responsible businesses need in order to compete with huge conventional companies that capitalize on being able to legally cut corners? What is "Social Intrapreneurship"? Meghan French Dunbar, Co-Founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, shares her wisdom with you today. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[5:05] Why the words "BUSINESS" and "CORPORATIONS" almost automatically are associated with greed and corruption.[10:20] Using "Social Intrapraneurship" to inspire change from within existing companies.[13:15] Top 3 challenges Meghan commonly sees conscious businesses face today.[14:30] Meghan: "To... start a company is crazy enough, but social entrepreneurs often care so much about the purpose about what they're doing that they work even harder than traditional entrepreneurs… they hang on longer because they believe so much in what they're doing."[15:50] How conscious companies can compete with conventional big corporations.[25:00] Meghan: "That moment when you're 100% sure you should give up... that's when you should dig in and put your head down." Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Positive change for sustainability in the world begins with YOU feeling at your best from the inside-out. Only when you're in your optimal health can you bring about your best work. So yes, that's right - Mama Earth wants and needs you to take a breather and be good to yourself. Find 3 of my favorite uplifting newsletters to subscribe to and some resources on eco chronic anxiety at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode with me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let me know you're tuning in!

Time to TAKE ownership and realize the life you want for yourself, the passion project you want to create, and the change you want to see in the world! Bestselling author of Cured by Nature and WILD Habits, Tara Mackey, shares her deeply inspiring story of natural healing, how she completely turned her life around using simple habits, and how you can gain clarity in your next steps.Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[2:05] How Tara went from hitting rock bottom in her life to turning everything around.[4:05] Tara: "[I realized] if I wanted to heal, I needed to probably not be on 14 different drugs."[14:50] Tara's biggest challenge from self-healing to putting herself out there as an entrepreneur, blogger, and author.[19:20] Tara: "It feels like everything in my life has added up to this moment in time perfectly in a way I never ever could have imagined or orchestrated."[20:15] How to inspire positive change in others.[23:10] Tara: "Every woman needs to read every other woman in the world's story." Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Anything you put out onto the internet can be accessed by people all over the world. So it's VITAL that we understand how to communicate respectfully and powerfully cross-culture, being mindful that people have different backgrounds, world views, privileges or lack thereof..."Influencer to watch," 3x TEDx Speaker, podcast host of As Told by Nomads, coach, and consultant for global leaders, Tayo Rockson, shares his wisdom on these topics with you here.Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[2:10] Tayo: "By the time I was 17, I had lived in 5 countries in 4 continents."[6:40] Kaméa: "If there's one thing you learned about humankind from all your travels, what would it be?"[8:40] How Tayo went from 85 job app. rejections and being broke multiple times to becoming a thriving, change-making entrepreneur and "influencer to watch."[18:20] The #1 communication mistake change-makers make that detracts from their messages and how you can avoid sounding tone-deaf.[26:10] Tayo on what we need to have less conflict and more harmony in the world. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How do you get people to listen to you, and what does it take to get your passion project seen and heard in this info-overloaded digital world? Leah Segedie, author of Green Enough, Founder of Mamavation, and Founder of ShiftCon Social Media Conference for eco-wellness influencers shares her wisdom with you here.Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS:[3:15] Leah: "And I really felt like [lack of transparency in the food industry] was a feminist issue."[7:55] Leah on what we need to get people to listen.[9:45] What it takes to bring people together in spite of deep differences.[12:50] What makes someone an influencer.[16:45] What it takes to get your important message seen and heard today.[22:40] How Leah made her book, Green Enough, wildly popular.[26:10] Sneaky indirect additives you need to know about. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

The woman who originally coined the term "Zero Waste Lifestyle," Bea Johnson, joins me to talk about starting this now-global movement.Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. Highlights:[2:55] "As soon as you adopt the zero waste lifestyle, you realize quickly that we've been duped."[3:35] What got Bea to reduce waste in the first place.[5:55] What motivated Bea to start a blog and share this lifestyle.[9:15] What Bea does to inspire people to take their first steps.[14:00] How Bea stays at peace knowing our world is still so wasteful.[19:15] Bea's thoughts on how we can reduce material consumption while supporting economic growth. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Actor-entrepreneur, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, and Co-Founder of Lonely Whale Foundation, Adrian Grenier, is our honored first guest of Green Dreamer Podcast. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS [2:00] How Adrian came to be so passionate about sustainability. [3:30] Adrian shares his greatest struggles as an environmentalist. [7:05] Adrian: "This may shock people, but I'm not trying to save the planet." [8:30] Adrian on what he learned from the entertainment industry that supports his work in sustainability. [15:45] Adrian: "I think this whole 'American Dream' thing is a sham." [22:25] What's next for Lonely Whale Foundation (it involves YOU!). Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Now more than ever, our planet needs YOUR light to thrive. This podcast is here to support your optimal wellbeing and happiness, because only when you're in your best health can you bring about your best work. The show's here to help us deepen and broaden our understanding of the complex field of sustainability, because knowledge empowers us to make more impactful choices. And the show's here to share wisdom from eco pioneers, revolutionary thinkers, and leading creatives to help us learn what it takes for us, our sustainability-driven passion projects, and our planet to THRIVE - in every sense of the word. Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE, and come say hey @KameaChayne on social media to let me know you're tuning in! To be honest, it's weird to feel like I'm talking to myself so... I do look forward to hearing from you! :)