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

Galahad Clark, a seventh-generation Clark of the Clarks shoe dynasty, is the co-creator of Shoespiracy and the founder of VIVOBAREFOOT, a global footwear brand that’s set out to be the most sustainable in the world. After learning about how the thick layers of support in our footwear are leading the muscles in our feet to atrophy, compromising sensory information and our bodily health, Galahad created a shoe that is wide, flexible, and sensory, allowing our feet to function they way they are supposed to! On this podcast episode, Galahad sheds light on this public health scandal around shoes, how our feet's strength impacts the health of our brains, joints, and body as a whole system, the environmental impact of the shoe industry and what it means to support sustainability as a footwear brand; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/138 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Manuela Baron is a Colombian-American content creator and artist behind The Girl Gone Green, focused on advocating for environmentally conscious living. On this podcast episode, Manuela sheds light on how exposing ourselves to different cultures and environments shift our perspectives on sustainability; why she hesitates to promote "zero-waste living"; how can we go against that grain of social media, which tends to promote mindless consumption, to encourage mindfulness, minimalism, and conscious consumerism; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/137 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Adam Sacks is a climate activist, writer, and the Executive Director of Biodiversity for a Livable Climate. On this podcast episode, Adam sheds light on how biodiversity loss may be a greater threat to our planet than climate change; why we need to include the conservation of biodiversity as a key climate health solution; how real-life stories of regeneration around the world prove that we already know what it takes to rebuild healthy, resilient ecosystems; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/136 Support the show: www.patreon.com/greendreamer Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Bob Donofrio is the creator of Futura Jewelry, a brand that creates a global curation of iconic jewelry designs using only certified Fairmined Ecological Gold. (At present, it's the only brand to do so.) After a life-changing discovery a few years ago of the threat that mercury from small-scale gold mining poses to people and our planet, he founded the brand in efforts to support a cleaner future and better social and environmental standards in the industry. On this podcast episode, Bob sheds light on how mercury emissions has been dubbed a global crisis by the United Nations; why Fairmined Ecological Gold, specifically used in jewelry, is necessary to improve the practices in gold mining (though gold is also used for other things like computer chips); how the creation of beautiful, meaningful, and timeless designs can encourage deeper appreciation for fashion rather than drive overconsumption; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/135 Support the show: www.patreon.com/greendreamer Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Leah Penniman is an educator, farmer, the author of Farming While Black, and food justice activist who currently serves as founding co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York—a people-of-color led project that works to dismantle racism in our food system. On this episode, Leah sheds light on the impact of colonialism on soil health around the world; how the oppression of Black and Indigenous people-of-color in the United States has affected farmland ownership and continued, institutionalized injustice; how we can take action to support racial justice in food production; and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/134 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Tristram Stuart is a speaker, an international award-winning author (The Bloodless Revolution and Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal), the founder of Feedback and Toastale, and an expert on the environmental and social impacts of food. On this episode, Tristram shares how we've come to adopt a wasteful, linear food system (and what a circular system would look like), how we can be more respectful to nature in spite of our economy undervaluing what is truly invaluable, how we can rewire our broken food system through delivery services driven by supply of what is available rather than consumer demand, and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/133 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

With a background in alternative fuels, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation technologies, and financial services, Brian Goldstein is the Executive Director of Energy Independence Now (founded by Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation‘s CEO, Terry Tamminen), a nonprofit on a mission to support the transition to a clean transportation system through hydrogen fuel. On this episode, Brian shares how hydrogen fuel cells work, the environmental impact of electric vehicles compared to hydrogen-powered vehicles, the practicality and potential of fuel cells to help green the transportation sector, and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/132 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: @KameaChayne @GreenDreamerPodcast

J.I. Cruz is the co-founder of ACEPR, a nonprofit social enterprise and accelerator program that aims to provide Puerto Rican community leaders with the resources, financing, and know-how needed to establish renewable energy microgrid cooperatives across the island. On this episode, J.I. shares how renewable energy relates to natural disasters like hurricanes, the role of decentralized electric grids in sustainable development, how he deals with ageism as someone who started his social venture at 21 years old, and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/131 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: @KameaChayne @GreenDreamerPodcast

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Judith D. Schwartz is a journalist who focuses on nature-based solutions to global challenges and the author of Cows Save the Planet and Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World. On this episode, Judith shares why fixating on reducing carbon emissions alone is a shortsighted approach to tackling climate change, how 'organic' is losing its standards and meaning, what it means that we've been managing against environmental challenges rather than managing for them, and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/130 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

Whitney Bauck is an Associate Editor at Fashionista. She got her start writing about the intersection of fashion, faith, and ethics, and now frequently explores the topics of sustainability, worker rights, and diverse representation within the fashion industry. On this episode, Whitney shares why she thinks regenerative agriculture may be the next big thing in sustainable fashion, her thoughts on what drives fashion trends, how we can influence the industry to be more ethical and sustainable in practice, and more. Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/129 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: www.instagram.com/greendreamerpodcast

How might exposures to cultures different from our own allow us to see our own blind spots when it comes to our common lifestyle habits (and those of other people's)? How has our current fashion industry come to be so wasteful, and what can we do as individuals to help the industry move in a healthier direction? Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah-Jayne Smith, Founder of Magpies and Peacocks—the only nonprofit design house in the United States. Let's dive in! Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/127 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: @KameaChayne @GreenDreamerPodcast HIGHLIGHTS [3:01] Kaméa: "Do you think the amount of space that Americans have compared to other countries in the world has, in part, inspired this culture of disposability?" [14:18] Sarah-Jayne talks about what she thinks it was that allowed the fashion industry to become so disposable and wasteful. [18:50] Kaméa: "What do you think acting as a nonprofit has allowed you to do that operating as a business may not have?" [20:58] Sarah-Jayne talks about the recyclability of different types of fabrics. [23:50] Kaméa: "How can we best encourage a less disposable culture going forward?"

At a time when we need to galvanize collective power to drive systemic change, why is it important for us to go beyond conscious consumerism to also focus on political action? What can we do besides voting to support environmental policy throughout the year? Sharing his wisdom here is Will Hackman, an activist and contributing writer on the topics of energy, environment, climate change policy. Let's dive in! Episode notes: www.greendreamer.com/127 Support the show: www.greendreamer.com/support Instagram: @KameaChayne @GreenDreamerPodcast HIGHLIGHTS [2:55] Kaméa: "Is it more effective to try and do what we can as individuals with our lifestyle choices, or is it more effective to work on environmental policy change?" [10:50] Where the U.S. stands in terms of its environmental policy in relation to other countries. [15:55] What 'decarbonizing the economy' entails, and what it would this look like in practice. [18:08] How climate change and other environmental factors are affecting our oceans, including ocean acidification. [22:03] Will talks about what we can do throughout the year to impact policy change beyond voting.

What does it mean for us that plastic is actually in part a byproduct of the oil industry? How do we deal with the frustration of being around friends or family members with wasteful habits while we're working hard to reduce our personal waste? Sharing her wisdom here is Kathryn Kellogg, author of the new book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS [3:53] Explaining the concept of zero waste to someone learning about it for the first time. [6:32] Dealing with the frustration of being around friends or family members who may be very wasteful. [9:49] Kathryn: "People are so focused on what they can't do that they miss all of the awesome stuff that they already are doing or what they can do." [20:08] Kaméa: "Based on what you know, is plastic a byproduct of the oil industry, and if so, what does this mean in terms of plastic's place in our society today?" [24:21] Kaméa: "What are your thoughts on the practicality of bioplastics replacing regular plastics?" [30:51] What personal sustainability means to Kathryn. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/126, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

What is biodynamic farming, and what can we learn from this to support the regeneration of a healthier planet? How have our individual actions already shifted societal trends, and how are they continuing to crystalize our path towards a sustainable future?Sharing his wisdom here is author and Founder of Y on Earth, Aaron Perry. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS [3:11] Aaron discusses Nature-Deficit Disorder and how urbanization may contribute to mental illness.[6:01] Aaron discusses how our daily individual actions add up to help drive larger positive change.[8:32] Aaron explains what biodynamic agriculture is. [12:44] What Aaron does as Chief Sustainability Officer for organizations and companies.[22:00] Aaron explains how global and national events in the 20th century led us to where we are today in terms of unsustainable policies and systems. [28:12] Aaron: "One of the big choices we each have is: To what degree might we let go of what we think of as our personal interests, and work more towards our greater global interests as a society and as a single species living on a single planet?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/125, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

What do we need to know about how microplastic pollution impacts our health and the health of our natural ecosystems? Why can natural microfibers shed from our clothes also be problematic when they wash down the drain?Sharing her wisdom here is Rachael Miller, the Co-Founder of Rozalia Project and the Founder of Cora Ball, a solution that keeps microplastics from our clothing from washing down the drain. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS [9:23] Rachael explains how our clothing and textiles break apart and shed microfibers.[11:42] Why our clothing made from natural fibers (and not just synthetics) can also be problematic.[15:47] Rachael talks about how her team designed Cora Ball through biomimicry. [25:16] Rachael: "Everyone who wears and washes clothes is part of this problem... And everyone who wears and washes clothes can be a part of this solution."[27:41] Rachael: "Unlike microbeads, there is no one solution here."[29:41] Kaméa: "How do you think we can move towards a more preventive system?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/124, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

What's at stake when the coverage of environmental issues leave out their impacts on the people they affect? What is the role of an artist in supporting the sustainability and regeneration of a thriving planet?Sharing his wisdom here is Michael A. Estrada, a photographer, writer, and the founder of Brown Environmentalist, also known as BEEN Media. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS [5:10] Kaméa: "What is the role of an artist in environmental activism?"[6:58] Michael talks about what led him to focus on the experiences of people of color in sustainability. [11:16] Michael discusses how common media narratives about environmental activism may have harmed BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).[13:06] Michael: "Yes, it's painful. But in that pain, there is also a lot of healing that needs to be done." [15:06] Michael and Kaméa discuss how social media has been unhelpful in creating the picture of what an environmentalist looks like. [22:43] Michael: "Take the time to do the self-learning and the self-healing work." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/123, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

How does our mental and emotional wellbeing impact our ability to serve those we love, our communities, and our planet? What is it that actually motivates behavioral change, and what does this mean for us as people wanting to spark positive change in our own lives and the lives of people around us? Sharing her wisdom here is Dr. Parneet Pal, Chief Science Officer at Wisdom Labs. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS[9:03] Kaméa: "Across the board, we're experiencing increasing levels of stress, burnout, anxiety, and loneliness. What are the driving forces are behind this negative trend?"[11:13] How technology affects our mental health.[19:19] How our daily stress responses can impact our mental and emotional wellbeing and our abilities to think beyond our own good.[21:15] Parneet talks about what mindfulness is from a scientific standpoint.[25:25] How practicing mindfulness can lead to more compassion and empathy and in the bigger picture, a less consumptive society.[27:50] Parneet: "Before we can change the world, we have to start with our own selves."[30:58] Kaméa: "What exactly does it take to actually change our behaviors and habits?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/122, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

To address the unsustainability of our current food production, how can we work towards having localized and regenerative food systems? What do we need to know about the mislabeling, or greenwashing, of our food products? Sharing her wisdom here is Wen-Jay Ying, Founder and CEO of Local Roots NYC. Let's dive in! *Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support HIGHLIGHTS[5:55] Wen-Jay: "There is so much content about food out there that it can feel kind of intimidating. But if you can make it really fun and a little sexy, I think people are more likely to listen." [10:20] Kaméa: "Were there any specific roadblocks that you faced as a female, minority business owner?"[14:25] Kaméa: "How did we come to adopt such an unsustainable food system in America?"[18:35] Wen-Jay explains how localized food systems can actually boost nutrition in our foods and therefore, also their flavors.[21:26] Wen-Jay and Kaméa discuss how not all whole foods are equal. [23:42] Wen-Jay explains talks about greenwashing and mislabeling in the food industry.[25:31] Kaméa: "How do you think we, as consumers, can better support sustainable food systems without letting the complexity overwhelm us?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/121, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying Green Dreamer? Become a patron for bonus episodes, access to our Green Dreamer Network, and more: www.greendreamer.com/support

How does the dominant narrative that we are destructive as humans actually do our work in sustainability a disservice? What is the importance of accepting that not everyone will approach or see environmental activism in the same way? Sharing their wisdom here are conservation psychologists and leading researchers at New Knowledge Organization, Dr. John Fraser and Dr. Rupu Gupta. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS[8:23] Kaméa: "How has your transdisciplinary approach allowed you and your team to reach new findings or come up with more powerful solutions for sustainability?"[11:02] John explains how humanity has a pattern of depleting our resources, and how this is not a new problem.[16:29] John discusses the personal and social wellness challenges of conservationists. [18:51] Kaméa: "What advice can you offer for those of us who feel guilty for taking a positive approach to sustainability when there is so much pain, injustice, and serious degradation to address?" [22:55] Rupu talks about how the dominant narratives of who cares about nature exclude the broader racial and ethnic diversity that truly exists in environmental activism.[28:17] John and Rupu discuss the importance of coming together with partnerships and groups to make a larger positive impact. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/120, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

How do we reach people who aren't already mindful of their environmental impact, while not pushing them away by being 'too hardcore' in our approach? What should we keep in mind when we're sharing sustainability with our friends and people who are just entering the scene so that our messages can reach them in an engaging and meaningful way? Sharing her wisdom here is eco-realist and YouTuber Shelbi of Shelbizleee. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS [5:39] How Shelbi first started dumpster diving.[9:06] Shelbi discusses the importance of holding stores and companies accountable for their waste.[15:16] Shelbi explains why she quit dumpster diving.[18:00] How Shelbi evolved her message to emphasize her focus on sustainability more while not pushing away subscribers initially just intrigued by dumpster diving or by the makeup products she found in dumpsters.[20:44] Shebi on the importance of making sustainability feel attainable.[23:20] Shelbi: “You cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that you can do.”[25:03] Shelbi: “Zero waste was never meant to fall completely on the consumer.” [27:58] Shelbi: “I do think we need to make it more fun!” Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/119, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

How has the media coverage of sustainability evolved over the last decade, and how can we support its presence in mainstream narratives? What was it that instilled in us this idea that living sustainably is all about sacrificing things rather than about gaining things that can truly enrich our lives? Sharing her wisdom here is Candice Batista, an environmental journalist and the founder of The Eco Hub. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS [3:26] What sparked Candice's interest in environmental journalism. [7:11] Candice talks about how she was 'very preachy' at first and why she now approaches her messaging from a more educational tone.[8:51] Kaméa: "What's your current greatest challenge in helping to inspire public engagement and action?"[12:58] Candice: "People can tell when you're doing something because you have to or when you're doing something because you're really passionate about it." [13:53] The misconception that eco-living is all about sacrifice.[20:44] Candice: "When you have less stuff, you actually have more space in your brain and your psyche because you're not cluttered with all these things."[22:59] What Candice has changed her mind about throughout her years reporting on sustainability.[27:16] Kaméa: "How can we better inspire care and action?"[27:36] Candice: "If you have a voice and you can use it, then use it." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/118, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

How do lab-grown diamonds compare in their environmental impact with conventionally mined ones? Given that some people rely on mining diamonds for their livelihoods, why do we still need to transition away from extracting these precious stones by way of mining? Sharing his wisdom here is Alex Weindling, Founder and CEO of Clean Origin, a jewelry company which sells lab-grown diamonds. You'll hear about some of the major social and environmental issues involved in conventional diamond mining, how lab-grown diamonds are made, why this technology should render the need for mining diamonds obsolete, and more. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS[5:04] Alex talks about what eventually led him to leave his family business in the conventional diamond industry.[10:02] Alex: "Not only can we get them without ripping craters in the earth that are literally visible from the atmosphere, but we can make them more accessible to more people."[15:39] Kaméa: "Do you think there is such a thing as sustainable mining?"[18:03] Why the diamond mining today is becoming less and less efficient, using more resources for less yield of diamonds.[19:52] How lab-grown diamonds are created.[24:33] How transitioning away from mining diamonds will impact those whose livelihoods depend on it.[28:49] Alex discusses what the best ways are to give our diamonds new life at the end of their life-cycles for us. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/117, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

How can we help sustainability as a topic get more attention in spaces where people already consume a lot of content online, such as on YouTube? How can we lessen the amount of in-fighting going on within environmental activism so we can join forces to inspire whatever action and change we can together? Sharing her wisdom here is Immy Lucas, a YouTube content creator and Founder of the Low Impact Movement. You'll hear about what made her most watched videos go viral, how to be more inclusive of all types of people in our communication, why it's so important for eco-advocates to come together, and more. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS [7:18] Immy shares one of the most difficult parts in her transition towards a zero waste lifestyle.[10:56] Immy: "Just make the best decision you can without worrying about it too much." [14:10] What's at stake when we communicate in ways that may exclude a certain group of people.[14:46] Kaméa: "If you had to start all over again, what would you do differently, if anything?"[15:28] Immy: "Sharing your weaknesses and mistakes can be incredibly rewarding and it can be helpful for other people." [25:13] Immy: "What's important here is that you're trying. Even if it's a tiny step... for us, that's good enough and we want to support that." [28:34] Kaméa: "How do you see waste reduction being related to fighting climate change? [31:08] Immy: "We need to let go of judgment and any negative in-fighting that there might be within the movement. I think it's so important that we come together." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/116, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.*

Why have we parted ways with some traditional but perfectly functional and natural ways of storing food in favor of plastic packaging? Given that companies aren't necessarily held liable for their negative externalities (e.g., waste, pollution, etc.), how can we get them to be voluntarily responsible for their impacts? Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah Kaeck, Founder of Bee's Wrap. You'll hear about how plastic has made its way into all corners of our modern day lives, why sustainable beekeeping is so important, how to sustainably scale a business that makes a positive impact, and more. Let's dive in! *Enjoying the show? Support Green Dreamer on Patreon for bonus episodes, access to our private support community, and more.* HIGHLIGHTS[6:35] Kaméa: "Why do you think such a healthy, functional, and practical way of storing food has been lost?"[9:09] Kaméa: "How can we get companies that make things to think about the long-term impacts since they're not held liable for that?"[10:43] Sarah shares how she and her team got the idea of Bee's Wrap across to so many people.[16:31] Kaméa: "Do you think it's possible for a really large company to operate sustainably while supporting a sustainable future at the same time?"[18:05] Sarah shares the role of beekeeping for sustainability.[19:36] How can we, as consumers, ensure that the beeswax or honey in what we buy come from sustainably managed hives? Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/115, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, 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! *Become an official Green Dreamer Patreon Supporter*

How can awareness of sustainability—even if just among a minority group of people—eventually reach a tipping point when it can then create a ripple effect and break into the mainstream? What does it take to create stories and documentaries that leave people feeling deeply inspired, empowered, and moved to action? Sharing his wisdom here is Jordan Osmond, documentary filmmaker and Co-Founder of Happen Films. You'll hear about why fear may not an effective motivator for sustainable behavioral change, how we can learn from localized and indigenous knowledge, how to inspire and activate people through film, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS [6:46] The difference between using cold facts versus using stories when sharing information and motivating others to take action.[18:37] Jordan: "There's still time to heal the damage that has been done."[19:45] Why leading by example may be more effective than trying to force change upon others.[22:46] What first got Jordan interested in regenerative agriculture. [27:06] Jordan: "There is so much knowledge from indigenous cultures... that is sadly being lost but is also being relearned. And that's all permaculture is really. It's nothing new." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/114, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

In the middle of this global awareness to use less single-use plastic bottled water, why is the bottled water market still on the rise? Why is aluminum superior to plastic as a material used for single-use packaging? Sharing her wisdom here is Nicole Doucet, the CEO and Co-founder of Open Water. You'll hear about all the reasons why aluminum is a more environmentally friendly packaging material when compared to plastic, the pervasive problem with microplastics, why recycling plastic isn't a sustainable solution, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS [4:57] Nicole's thoughts on why it seems we have just recently gained more awareness as a society on single-use plastic even though it's been a problem for a long time.[9:01] Why aluminum is a more environmentally material than plastic for packaging.[9:44] Kaméa: "Why are there incentives to support the recycling of aluminum in particular and not other materials?"[16:22] What was the challenge you wanted to overcome with your rebranding from Green Sheep Water to Open Water?[21:01] The problem with the pervasiveness of microplastics.[23:13] Kaméa: "How can we most effectively tackle plastic pollution as soon as possible?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/113, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

Given that many young people today are already so passionate about helping to solve our global issues, how can we better engage them and empower them to contribute their unique perspectives and talents? How does engineering tie into this picture of sustainability, and how can engineers best apply their backgrounds and skillset to help further advance our progress towards a healthier future? Sharing her wisdom here is Brittany Bennett, Executive Director of Engineers for a Sustainable World. You'll hear about the role of engineers in tackling environmental issues, the importance of having young people in leadership positions, the need for policy change and collective action, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[4:28] How engineers are uniquely positioned to solve environmental problems.[13:40] Brittany: "One of the greatest things we can do is to combine our power together to create collective action."[16:51] What Brittany does to stay encouraged when others don't believe in her.[17:00] Kaméa: "What is the importance of having ideas in leadership from young people and minorities in today's world?"[19:04] Brittany: "I wish we were more open about our failures as a society." [20:52] How we can continue to encourage and motivate young people toward action. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/112, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 are some environmental impacts from the beauty and skincare industry that we should be mindful of? In the midst of our fast-paced, often stressful lives, what can we keep in mind that can help us to immediately shift our outlooks to one of gratitude? Sharing his wisdom here is Andy Hnilo, Founder and CEO of Alitura Naturals. You'll hear about the serious injury that led to him starting Alitura Naturals, some of the most concerning problems with the skincare and beauty industry right now, how to keep a perspective of appreciation in life, and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[3:18] The serious accident that eventually led to Andy's founding of Alitura.[7:52] Why the ingredients we put onto our skin matter.[12:23] Andy discusses the research and development process he used to develop his innovative, natural skincare.[17:02] Why Andy decided to source unique, wild-harvested ingredients and how this set his products apart from other popular natural skincare brands.[25:17] Some of the biggest environmental and health issues that exist within the beauty industry.[28:02] The availability of unisex and men's eco-skincare and beauty products.[29:47] How word-of-mouth marketing is the most powerful tool Alitura has used to gain exposure. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/111, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

Why can we feel confident and hopeful about our ability to address climate change in this time of need? Even though this topic can often feel complex, overwhelming, and sometimes controversial, what are the three basic things we need to know about the science of climate change that are just undeniable and simple realities? Sharing his wisdom here is Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, an astronomer, teacher, and author. You'll hear about the relationship between astronomy and our climate; how the solutions to tackling climate change have multi-faceted benefits for our society; how to speak intelligently and with clarity about climate change science; and more. HIGHLIGHTS[3:03] The relationship between astronomy and climate change.[6:06] The difference between saving the earth and saving civilization.[7:19] Jeffrey explains the simple science behind global warming in three steps.[9:12] Jeffrey: "There's plenty of hope still out there; we just have to do what we know needs to be done."[10:44] How a carbon tax could greatly impact our transition away from fossil fuels, and how this could actually strengthen our overall economy.[18:56] How we can speak more effectively to the general public about climate change.[22:27] Why climate change is not a partisan concern and how leaders with conservative views were actually first to highlight the issue. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/110, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 will a deeper understanding of our microbiome health encourage us to take better care of ourselves and our planet? How has human activity been impacting our earth's world of microbes, and what's at stake if our microbial diversity and richness continue to decrease? Sharing her wisdom here is Ara Katz, the Co-Founder of Seed, which is pioneering the application of microbiome science for both human and planetary health. You'll hear about what exactly our microbiome is and does for us; how our personal ecosystems relate to our earth's microbes; how microbiome science will shift our entire approaches to self-care and earth stewardship; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[7:21] Ara shares how her experience breastfeeding led her to connect the dots between personal and environmental health.[18:01] Ara explains what our microbiome is and what it does for us.[25:51] Kaméa: "How does our individual microbiome relate to our planet's health?"[26:04] Ara: "We're not in this environment or on this environment—we are of this environment."[26:47] How using antibiotics in animal agriculture impacts our soil health, which in turn creates a harmful cascading effect on the health of our earth and ultimately, ourselves.[27:38] Ara: "Everything is ultimately connected... Microbes are the invisible internet of everything."[32:58] What the impact of urbanization may be on our collective health, given that it leads to decreasing exposures to our microbes-rich living environments. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/109, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 can we learn from the modeling and fashion industries to help us accelerate our progress towards a healthier future? How does the role of privilege tie into conversations around sustainable living, and how can we be more mindful of this so that we're not just improving our own lives independently, but also helping to improve the system to make it easier and more accessible for everyone to live better as well? Sharing her wisdom here is Renee Elizabeth Peters, a model-activist, the content creator at Model4GreenLiving, a social media expert, and an environmental advocate. You'll hear about the role of modeling in social impact; how to combat burnout as an activist; how we can use our privilege to make a more positive impact; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[11:03] Renee's greatest personal struggle working within the modeling industry while championing mind, body, and earth positivity.[14:43] How the media's mainstream narratives impact our mental health and beliefs about what we 'need' to be happy.[17:43] Taking a holistic, positive approach to sustainability and social impact to prevent burnout.[19:01] Renee's three pieces of advice for someone feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by all of the global issues we face today.[22:45] The role of privilege in sustainable living and how influencers can more effectively use their privilege to make a more widespread positive impact.[28:51] Kaméa: "What can we as individuals do to help conversations around sustainability feel more inclusive so that more people may hop on board?"[30:14] One easy thing everyone can do to support systemic change. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/108, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

When money is often associated with corruption and greed, how can we shift our money mindset to be more confident and unafraid to work with it (given that this is how our world operates), so that we can better use it as a means to help improve our world? What can we do to begin meaningfully addressing the issues of disease, poverty, and climate change altogether? Sharing his wisdom here is Devin Thorpe, author, speaker, and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center. You'll hear about why having the right money mindset is important for making a positive impact; why corporations aren't going away and what we can do to better hold them accountable for their work; the interconnected relationship between poverty, disease, and climate change; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[7:20] Devin: "I think all of us in the sustainability world on some level resent the influence of money. But the fact is–money is what makes the world go round."[11:47] Why corporations are a necessity in our world today and what we can do to require more responsibility from them.[12:39] The fundamentally flawed idea that a corporation's sole reason for being should be to create shareholder value.[20:58] How the issues of poverty, disease, and climate change relate to one another.[24:22] The role of politics in climate change and poverty and how these are nonpartisan issues.[27:04] Devin: "I really think we need to take personal responsibility and never ever, ever forget the astounding need for us to be politically active—we must do both." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/107, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 food waste, and what can we do as individuals to help our communities waste less food? Even though sometimes we may feel, as individuals, like just one person in this massive world, why is our sheer existence so important in helping to shape trends and society? Sharing his wisdom here is Max La Manna of Eating With Max. You'll hear about how we can inspire those around us to take positive actions for our planet; how we can create a less wasteful food industry; what to know about plant-based foods that can help us feel more connected to our earth; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS [6:45] What inspired Max to become a pioneer as a chef focused on not wasting any food, tackling plastic waste from the food industry, and making plant-based recipes.[8:53] Max: "I think that's where a lot of creativity lives – in that space of the unknown and in that space of fear."[9:25] Max's advice on getting over the roadblock of fearing the unknown or fearing what other people think.[13:20] What Max has done to be able to connect deeply with his audience to inspire positive change.[15:00] What we need to know about food waste and how we can get our communities to waste less food.[20:05] Kaméa: "We've become very disconnected as a society from nature, especially as it has to with food... How can we inspire a deeper connection between humans and nature through food?" [22:40] At a time when our global meat consumption is still on the rise, what we can do to inspire people to try more plant-based protein and eat less meat. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/106, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

In addition to supporting the most established national or international environmental nonprofits, why do we also need to simultaneously support local, small, and community-based organizations? What's the importance of making sure that key decisions, policies, and solutions are made in the presence of people from a diversity of backgrounds? Sharing her wisdom with us here is Peggy Shepard, Co-founder and Executive Director of WE ACT For Environmental Justice. You'll hear about how grassroots initiatives can lead to meaningful change for citizens; how large environmental organizations differ in their measures of success and focus compared to community-based organizations; how we can support environmental justice as individuals; and more. Let's dive in! HIGHLIGHTS[8:18] Peggy: "The environmental justice movement really coalesced around the fact that low-income communities and communities of color were being targeted for polluting facilities, but not receiving environmental benefits like parks and alternative energy options like solar and natural gas."[9:23] Peggy: "We believe that the voices of the affected residents are the ones that should take leadership on these issues."[12:11] Peggy talks about the prevalence of systemic environmental racism in the U.S. that is perpetuated by public policy and the history of inequality.[24:20] The differences in how large-scale, national nonprofits measure success compared to community-based organizations, and why we cannot overlook supporting the latter.[27:20] Peggy: "We've got to have a diversity of perspectives because it enriches all of our policies and it enriches our lives." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/105, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 aquaponics work and how can this be used to support a more sustainable future in agriculture? What are some environmental issues from the medical cannabis industry that we should know, and how can we best support it to move in a healthier direction? Sharing his wisdom here is Warren Bravo, the co-founder and CEO of Green Relief. You'll hear about how he pivoted from leading his family business to become the largest cement contracting company in Canada to co-establishing his licensed medical cannabis company; how he developed their aquaponic system to be able to scale sustainable production of the plant; how sterile systems like hydroponics compare to aquaponics and soil-based growth; and more. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS:[7:00] How Warren got involved with the medical cannabis industry and sustainable agriculture.[11:55] Warren: "I learned a long time ago not to sweat over things I can't control."[12:41] What aquaponics are and how they work.[15:35] Kamea: "What do we know about the difference between plants or crops grown from sterile systems like hydroponics compared to ones with rich micro-biotic populations?"[19:05] Warren's biggest struggle in growing Green Relief.[24:22] Warren shares how to support the medical cannabis industry to be more sustainable and more generally, how to champion sustainable agriculture going forward. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/104, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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!

Why are plastic pieces so problematic when they end up in our oceans? How can focusing on preventative solutions to tackling plastic and micro-plastic pollution help us to more effectively address this global issue? Sharing his wisdom here is Dr. Marcus Eriksen, Co-founder and Research Director of 5 Gyres Institute. In this episode, you’ll hear about his research on microplastic pollution leading to the passing of our federal Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015; why he thinks we need to focus more on stopping plastic from entering our waterways in the first place instead of on cleaning up plastics already in our oceans; and more. Let’s dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[4:21] Marcus discusses his active deployment in the Gulf War and how seeing the ecological impact of war affected him.[5:30] Marcus: "I've got to preserve and conserve the world around me. That's my duty; that's what's worth fighting for."[8:16] How the 5 Gyres Institute fought for (and won) the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. [14:07] Marcus speaks on the linear waste system and how that system needs to change into a circular system.[25:45] How the burden of pollution has changed from resting on the consumers' shoulders alone to consumers sharing the load with corporations.[27:19] Kamea: "It's important for us all to also know that we all have to work together. It's consumers; it's businesses; it's governments. We have to all collaborate with each other." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/103, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 can we better convey the science behind sustainability to the general public so that people will be more interested and motivated to take action? How do insects tie into this picture of sustainability, and why is their presence so vital to our sustainable future? Sharing his wisdom here is Phil Torres, a biologist with an appetite for adventure. Known for his fieldwork in the Amazon rainforest, he documents his research on his YouTube channel, The Jungle Diaries, and is also the host of United Airlines' Big Metal Bird, and The CW's Ready Set Pet. He's also appeared on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel, and has published in Wired, BBC, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, and more. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[8:40] Phil explains how the decisions we make locally have global effects.[12:58] Kaméa: "What led you to become a science communicator?"[19:14] Why it's important to take the time to notice and acknowledge the nature and living creatures around us.[20:26] Kaméa: "What do you think is the most challenging part of getting people to care?"[24:42] Phil shares an experience that really shocked him during his work as a TV host.[28:42] The role of insects in sustainability.[33:40] How insect populations may be indicative of the health of our planet. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/102, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 are some ways in which non-profits can really shine and accomplish things that even purpose-driven businesses may not be able to? Why is it so important for sustainability to be inclusive of everybody, no matter our backgrounds, abilities, differences in beliefs, or accessibility? Sharing her wisdom here is Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For the Planet, which is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. In addition to bringing experiences from her past leadership along, she believes strongly in the power of collective action. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[4:55] Kate: "It's about protecting places, but it's also about engaging a broad group of people all over the world—and how do we most effectively do that?"[17:27] Kaméa: "What do you think has been key to getting so many companies and people on board?"[19:46] Kate discusses the importance of inclusivity and accessibility within the sustainability movement.[20:01] Kate: "No matter where you live or how much money you have, you are a human on this planet that we share—so we need to take that into account."[23:53] Kate discusses the power of the nonprofit sector and its ability to go where for-profit businesses cannot.[30:56] Kate: "There's always something you can do, and among those things, I think it's really important that people choose because you're going to stay committed to the thing that's right for you." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/101, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 mean that a lot of our current efforts to 'go green' could just be facades or short term solutions that might create another set of unintended problems? How do we deal with the loneliness and rage that might come from having woken up to a lot of our systemic issues which a lot of people around us might still not see? Our guest on this episode is Ayana Young, a lover and protector of wild nature and the host of For the Wild podcast. Today, she teaches empowered earth stewardship, leads biodiversity enhancement workshops, and facilitates panels across North America with her team. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[5:12] Ayana: "I think the word 'sustainability' is thrown around way too much. It's become a marketing tool."[8:30] Ayana: "When you think about 9 billion people all with iPhones, cars, being able to fly airplanes anytime... it really doesn't matter if you plug that into a solar panel or not."[13:30] Kaméa: "Is this a matter of questioning what progress really means? Because we're headed in a direction that is called growth, but equates with a lot of destruction today."[14:53] Ayana: "I really believe that creativity is the antidote to destruction."[27:00] Ayana on how everyone we need everybody on board, and how everyone has a part to play.[37:18] How Ayana deals with her rage and frustration, knowing she sees things so clearly while most people and especially decision makers may not. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/100, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 we're wrapping up 2018, I wanted to take this opportunity to have Abigail Davidson, Green Dreamer's Creative Partnerships Manager and the one who's been creating all of our show notes, lead us in reflecting upon our first 100 episodes. Abigail is also a holistic wellness blogger and coach at The School of Wellbeing who helps individuals learn to listen to their bodies and minds and develop a thriving lifestyle specific to them. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/99, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let me know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

Even when we may not feel so hopeful about our ability to turn things around for a sustainable future, what can we hold onto to inspire us to keep going? How does our global industrialized food system aggravate social and environmental issues, and how can we begin to tackle this? Sharing his expertise here is Rob Greenfield, a world-renowned adventurer and activist who just embarked on his big project called Food Freedom, where he'll be growing and foraging 100 percent of his own food for an entire year in Orlando, Florida. Some of his other past projects include cycling three times across the United States on a bamboo bike for sustainability, dumpster diving in thousands of grocery store dumpsters to raise awareness about food waste and hunger, and wearing 30 days worth of trash out in public to create a visual of just how much trash one average American creates. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[6:32] Rob on how we may be able to break free from "mono-cropped" perspectives from being in places surrounded by people who live and think in the exact same ways.[10:03] Kaméa: "What is the ideation process like for you when you come up with your projects?"[6:04] Kaméa: "How do you deal with people calling you out for the few things you aren't doing perfectly?"[20:44] Rob: "None of us will ever fix all the problems, and none of us have the responsibility to fix all the problems that were created in the world. But we all can take accountability for ourselves and do our best to have a positive impact around us." [28:46] The sustainability and future of our global industrialized food systems.[30:02] How Rob can feel doubtful about our abilities to realize a sustainable future, yet still have so much enthusiasm for conscious living and activism. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/98, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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've been talking so much about plastic pollution, but how exactly is plastic even made to begin with, and what can we learn from that process to better understand its impact on our health? How can we deal with having friends or family members who may not personally support the work we do or believe it can really make a difference? Sharing her wisdom with us here is Christine Liu, author of the blog and YouTube channel on living more simply and sustainably, Snapshots of Simplicity. She has a degree in industrial and packaging technology from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and currently works at Cisco as a sustainable packaging program manager, where she also co-founded its internal employee organization called the Green Team Network. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS [6:32] Christina explains how plastic is actually made.[10:53] Christina's advice for someone working for a company that's not focused on sustainability but wants to be an "intrapraneur" and work as a change maker from within.[11:47] Kaméa: "What do you think is most effective when it comes to influencing the key decision makers in a large company like Cisco?"[15:35] How Christine deals with push back from friends and family members.[17:19] Christine: "Being an over-achiever or perfectionist, it's really easy to overlook rest and to not give yourself enough credit for what you do."[18:15] Christine shares about her anxiety, her decision to take some time off from work, and how it has impacted her overall outlook and values. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/97, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 can the ways that we go about storytelling either cause division, fear, and hatred, or inspire harmony, empathy, and connection? And in turn, how does this impact our abilities to realize a more sustainable future more quickly? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, environmental journalist and storyteller Janice Cantieri, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/96, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let me know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

How may looking at advancement in a linear way (underdeveloped, developing, and developed) limit our ability to learn with an open mind and experience life to the fullest? Why is supporting environmentally and socially conscious tourism so important to sustainable development and the conservation of vital ecosystems, like our rainforests? Sharing his wisdom with us here is Marco Bollinger, Co-Founder of Lokal Travel, a marketplace for booking eco adventures around the world that support local communities. He's also an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who's photographed Beyoncé and Barack Obama, spent years documenting Lebanon's refugee camps, and danced for 107 hours in a full costume to raise awareness for rainforest conservation. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[5:32] Kaméa: "What does what you learned about happiness [in "developing" nations] tell us about these types of categorizations we often put on different countries?" [8:44] Marco shares a powerful story about listening to two little girls in a refugee camp sing a song and what it taught him about resilience and the human spirit.[12:00] What led Marco from photography to social entrepreneurship.[17:16] Marco on modern day issues with traveling and even eco-tourism that he wanted to help address.[23:42] What we can do or look for as mindful travelers to make sure more of our traveling dollars go towards local communities.[27:17] Marco explains the problem of land speculation when it comes to sustainable tourism. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/95, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 are some key public health and environmental issues stemming from the food and beverage industries that we should know about? How do health concerns sparked by the food industry trap people into states of ill health, making it really hard for people to break free from this cycle? Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah Pool, former Founder of Pacific Superfood Snacks and the Co-Founder and CEO of Canvas, a healthy beverage company committed to improving individual and global health through functional nutrition and innovative technology applications. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[5:05] Sarah explains why so many of our 'health' foods contain unhealthy fillers and gels.[7:45] Sarah: "A group of really passionate people can make a huge difference in the world."[9:32] Sarah explains how Canvas got started.[11:21] Sarah discusses what prebiotics and probiotics are and why they're important.[16:50] The most alarming public health issues sparked by the food and beverage industry to know.[21:52] Insights into latest eco-friendly food and beverage packaging options.[23:34] Sarah on what need most to accelerate toward a national or global population of healthier humans. [25:31] How we can inspire others to make changes, and why it's no longer sustainable to farm the way we have traditionally. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/94, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 natural disasters relate to sustainability and vice versa? And how can we urbanize in ways that take into better account the ecosystem's characteristics so our cities can be more resilient against natural events? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Phoebe Loyd of Bare Change, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/93, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let us know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

Why should durability be a key factor to take into account when we try to shop more sustainably? How are advertisements set up to potentially manipulate our thinking, and how can we address that ourselves in order to protect our mental health? Sharing her wisdom here is Tara Button, the Founder of BuyMeOnce, a website which finds the most sustainable and longest-lasting products on the planet. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[7:56] How Tara and her team determine which items are the longest-lasting products on the planet to stock. [16:46] Tara discusses the dangers of advertising and how consumers are constantly manipulated.[19:43] How we can consciously address this problem as individual consumers.[22:10] Kaméa: "Do you think there's a relationship between the accumulation of stuff and our perceived self worth?"[25:22] Tara: "Unless you are enough as you are right now, no money will ever make you happier."[26:19] Kaméa: "When you picture a future where everyone is buying things once, where do you see opportunities for growth from a business or economical standpoint?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/92, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 is biophilic design, and what are the scientifically proven benefits of being close to nature? Given that we're increasingly urbanizing, what can we do to ensure that future plans for urbanization prioritize green spaces, living walls, and rooftop gardens? Sharing his expertise with us here is Richard Kincaid, Founder of Sagegreenlife, an award-winning living wall company which has installed custom walls all across the country and is dedicated to transforming built environments into happier, more sustainable spaces. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[7:33] Kaméa: "What did you learn from the real estate world that can help us accelerate our work in sustainability?"[8:26] Richard: "There is no reason why we have to be in these concrete jungles."[12:44] Kaméa: "What is the process of designing living walls that will thrive in the environments for which you're building them?"[17:08] Kaméa: "What are some benefits we know of in terms of how greenery in urban landscapes affects our individual wellbeing?"[19:16] Richard: "Living walls solve a lot of potential problems and it does it in a way that's beautiful and non-controversial."[20:50] Richard discusses the challenges businesses are facing to attract and retain talent and how living walls can help with this.[29:30] Richard's thoughts on focusing on the positives when it comes to inspiring action for climate change. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/91, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, 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 are systemic racism and inequality intricately tied to environmental issues? How can we be more mindful of the language we use when we talk about sustainability to not further exclude and divide, but to help unite and include people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Francesca Willow of Ethical Unicorn, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/90, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let us know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x