Alive Loren Podcast: Celebrating soulful conscious living

Since 2006 Charity Water has been using 100% of public donations to fund proven clean water (verified by photos and GPS coordinates). To date, over 51,000 water projects in 28 developing countries have been funded, delivering clean drinking water to more than 11 million people. And clean water = education, income, dignity and health.

Saltwater is a private investment company, of operators turned investors, with a portfolio of 28 business. They are not your traditional investors. They are committed to working in the trenches with the businesses they partner with, to build value over the long-haul, investing in those who see things differently!

Pachama is harnessing AI to reliably measure and report on the most proven, scalable and cost-effective means to draw CO2 by using machine learning and satellite imaging to measure carbon forest capture. Plus they connect those wanting to invest in forest carbon markets with curated high-quality projects.

ButcherBox is an American home delivery supplier of sustainably, ethically and humanely raised beef, pork, chicken and seafood. More Thank Words is a non-profit social enterprise, which empowers youth to ‘take charge of their lives by taking charge of business.’

by Humankind not only empowers consumers to reduce single-use plastics associated with their daily personal care routine, but the brand is also committed to walking the talk by fulfilling their pledge to be carbon neutral within their first business year and sharing inspiring global earth and people-friendly initiatives and advocates.

Plastic Bank offers a regenerative solution, which reveals the value of ocean plastic waste. Their close loop, circular economy system sees their registered collectors earning tokens for their collected plastic waste that can be used for daily essential items, or redeemed as cash. The collected sorted material is reborn as Social Plastic, that through business partnerships, re-enters the global manufacturing supply chain.

Clariter is global cleantech company whose 3 step process sees plastic waste being transformed into high-quality pure solvents, oils and waxes that can be used to make anything from candles, to waxes, lubricants, degreasers, paints and more, much more! They are committed to turning a global problem (plastic waste management) into a sustainable solution.

Kreyol Essence are a 100% natural ethical hair and skincare brand that is purpose-driven and fueled by the belief that Haiti’s economic revival will come from job creation, not donations. An inspiring example of business as a force for good, business as the solution.

Hal Taussig was a social entrepreneur and impact investor long before those terms were even in use. Celebrating his life and legacy, his business and foundation, his commitment and dedication to using business as a force for good. (My mistake and sincere apologies - Hal passed away in 2016 not 2010 as mentioned in the podcast)

Personal reflections and takeaways from the moving and thought-provoking 2019 American biographical drama Just Mercy about lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the Equal Justice Initiative and his passionate pursuit of justice. Plus celebrating Marriott International's five core values as well as their specific and measurable commitments and 2025 goals in the areas of Sustainability and Social Impact.