Boiling Point Podcast

By Greg Hemmings and Dave VealeSociety & Culture Business

Boiling Point Podcast episodes

June 29, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 057 - Derek Sabori
Growing with your Sustainable Brand
Introducing Derek Sabori

It is quite the journey when you start answering the phones for free and eventually progress to a vice president of global sustainability. That is the path that Derek Sabori took though. Derek works with the massive lifestyle and clothing brand, Volcom and has been with the company since 1996. He comes to the Boiling Point by way of a chance meeting with Greg Hemming at the Sustainable Brands conference they both attended in June.
Derek’s position has him managing all parts of Volcom’s business sustainability from fabric choice to land use, waste to compliance. His message to young people entering the business world, it is okay to connect your inner values with your career. Hear about Derek’s journey in this episode of the Boiling Point.

In this episode
Derek tells us how he went from being an art major to a vice president of a major company.
He tells us about how Volcom sees sustainability as a major part of their operation.
Derek explains how patience is a major part of making changes within a global brand.
We hear how Volcom builds a real community behind its brand.
Greg comments how it is possible to grow with a great company that has a great open culture.
Dave notes that as you grow older you don’t need to change the person you always were.

Links
- Derek on LinkedIn
- Derek on Twitter
- Derek on Instagram
- Volcom's New Future
- New Future on Facebook

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30 min
June 22, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 056 - Justin Perkins
Founding Story of a Change Maker

Introducing Justin Perkins
The universe works in amazing ways. By being observant and using your intuition the path of your life can become an amazing and impactful adventure. One person that has followed such a path is Justin Perkins. Justin is a native of Boulder, Colorado and is the senior director of brand engagement and business development with Care2.com, as well as the founder and president of the Olomomo Nut Company.
Care2 was one of the first “social good” websites to emerge back in 1998 with 30 million members and has petitions signed by hundreds of millions of people. Olomomo was a hobby business Justin started back in 2008 that is now getting national distribution throughout natural grocery stores in the United States and soon Canada. Both companies are certified B Corps.
Justin’s passion for social impact was sparked by a trip to Guatemala when he was a teenager. It was a big shock for him to see how different the world was from mountainous paradise of Boulder. Seeing how the rest of the world lived prompted his curiosity, and brought on questions like, “what does it all mean?” His curiosity took him to Brazil to study international development and to South Africa for several months where he had a life-changing experience with a man named Billy that led him on a path to creating a non-profit. This experience was so deeply impactful for Justin that he new he had to pursue something similar in his career path; only in such a way that he could also make a buck as well.
Tune into this episode of the Boiling Point to see how openness to new experiences and serendipity can open a path to a life full of meaning and passion.

In this episode
Justin fills us in on the great things happening with Care2.com and Olomomo.
Greg and Dave are mesmerized by Justin’s entrepreneurial origin story.
Justin tells us about his friend Billy and how a chance meeting at a guitar store in Cape Town, South Africa changed his life forever.
We hear how Care2 is taking on issues from Bill Cosby to corporate slavery.
Justin explains how Care2 assists socially responsible companies as well as non-profits.
Dave believes it is remarkable how Justin uses his intuition and how his life seems like a “choose your own adventure” book.
Dave also comments on Justin’s curiosity for the world and how one half hour is not nearly enough to get the whole story.
Greg sees how adventurers, artists, and entrepreneurs are all the same type of people.

Links
- Care2.com
- Olomomo Nut Company
- Olomomo on Twitter
- Care2 on Twitter
- Justin's email (Care2)
- Justin's email (Olomomo

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31 min
June 15, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 055 - Nick Aster
Bring on the Business Sustainability

Introducing Nick Aster
For too long sustainability was a niche topic discussed mostly by activists. However, now there seems to be a shift in the tides where business is coming to the table to make a real impact. One of the reasons for this is due to the hard work of people like our guest this week on the Boiling Point, Nick Aster.
Nick is the founder of TriplePundit.com, which is an online business sustainability publication he started as a passion project around 10 years ago. After completing on of the first MBA programs in the subject of business sustainability, Nick wanted to get the word out on all he had learned and on some exciting people. Five years later, Nick was able to quit his former job and work TriplePundit.com full time.
Nick has seen the evolution of business sustainability from a niche topic to a cautious optimism as large corporations are starting to buy in and make their own impacts. No longer does it seem that business sees activists as agitators, but now collaborators toward a better world and increased profitability. Sure, for some of these companies it might be just great PR or lip service, but more often then not these companies are taking the issue seriously.

In this episode
Greg tells us about his visit to the Sustainable Brands conference in San Diego (where he met Nick).
Nick tells us why he believes there has been a change in mindset from big companies toward participating in sustainability.
He tells his motivation to make an online publication like he has and about its growth to 500,000 readers a month.
Nick and Greg talk about being mission based media companies.
Nick also talks about an interesting conversation he had with a massive corporation at Sustainable Brands that had him greatly encouraged.
Nick tells us the greatest starting places for your business to start its path toward sustainability.
He also tells it why it is important to make practical impacts that are not abstract and are directly connected to you and your business.
Dave appreciates how the track to sustainability could be so practical and useful to business.
Greg joins the cautious celebration that businesses are really starting to jump on board with this concept.

Links
- Nick's Twitter
- Triple Pundit's Twitter
- Triple Pundit's Website
- Sign up for Triple Pundit's Newsletter
- Sustainable Brands Conference

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28 min
June 01, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 055 - Kyle MacNevin & Kayley Reid
Wear your Label and Defeat Mental Health Stigmas

Introducing Kyle MacNevin and Kayley Reid
Mental health has traditionally been a taboo topic to talk about openly. This left many unable or unwilling to reach out for help and caused them to suffer in silence. However, recently there has been a shift of opinion, which has allowed those with mental health issues to speak more openly and as a result those who hadn’t sought help are now more open to the idea.
Kyle MacNevin and Kayley Reid were on the cutting edge of this movement when they launched their clothing line Wear Your Label. Wear Your Label is a for-profit, social enterprise that puts mental health front and center while helping to obliterate mental health stigmas. Best of all, part of the profits from each sale go to help out groups supporting mental health initiatives.
Mental health is not like any other illness or injury. When you break your arm and have to get a cast, everyone understand that you are injured and on the way to recovery. Mental health is not as visible and therefore not as easy to understand… that is until now.
Wear Your Label has been able to build community and belonging to those who may have previously felt isolated by doing just as their company name says. The clothing tells the world, that you have had some struggles and are in the process of recovery. In an industry so notorious for exacerbating certain mental health and body issues, they have really turned a page.

In this episode
Kyle and Kayley tell us about their personal struggles and how talking about them led to a great social business opportunity.
They describe how they want to shift the stigma into tribes of understanding and compassion.
Kyle tells us how owning a mental health problem and working on it does wonders toward feeling better and starting the conversation with others who may need to talk.
We hear about how mental health has drastic effects to business and how businesses that are tackling the issue have seen great results.
Kyle and Kayley tell us how there is more than just washing instructions on the inside tag.
Dave mentions how being vulnerable encourages others to do the same.
Greg is inspired that the company is not only a social enterprise but by how it’s whole purpose is to generate conversation.
Dave suggests this episode for anyone that is seeking to understand what the millennial generation really wants.

Links and References
- Wear Your Label Webpage
- Wear Your Label on Twitter
- Wear Your Label on Facebook
- Wear Your Label on Instagram

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32 min
May 25, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 054 - Amanda Hachey
The New Economy
Introducing Amanda Hachey
If 20th century capitalism was characterized as corporations maximizing shareholder value, a lot has changed with the beginning of the 21st century. Early adopters are changing how business is now being done in the new economy. Millennial entrepreneurs are looking to make real impact in the world AND make a tidy profit at the same time. Amanda Hachey has been on the cutting edge in this shift in attitude.
While at school at the University of New Brunswick-Saint John, Amanda got to notice a paradox between some of her business courses and her political science classes. In the business courses, all she would hear about is maximizing profit. In the building next door, her poli sci classes were taking about how 20th century capitalism was ruining the planet. What she couldn’t understand was why these two groups working so closely by each other couldn’t communicate to find a better answer.
Amanda now works as a Sustainability Sherpa for Conscious Brands and her job is to help companies navigate from the “base camp” at which they currently stand to a higher elevation which benefits the community, employees, stakeholders, and the environment.
Amanda has worked and lived across the world, but after her travels she realized the place that really needed help was at home. In her two years of working in New Brunswick, she was a vital part of taking the province from having zero B Corp companies to eight. She and Conscious Brands still have a ways to go though; their mission statement is to help 1,000 brands transition to the new economy by the year 2020.

In this episode
Amanda gives us some background as to why she is so passionate about the new economy.
She tells us about her initial frustration during the initiation of the movement and how things have changed.
She tells us about some companies that are taking the plunge toward sustainability including Wal-Mart.
Amanda comments on how she convinces companies that are on the fence to make the right move.
We hear how making the “right” move can help your business with bottom-line savings, employee engagement, and better owner appreciation.
Amanda also defines the difference between a Sherpa and a Consultant.
Dave notices how Amanda drips with passion and practicality and how she can properly promote her passion.
Greg is reminded again that you can work within a creative and purpose driven company.
Dave also notices how Greg is great at making people feel like they missed the biggest, greatest party.

Links and References
- Conscious Brands Website
- Amanda's Email
- Amanda on Twitter
- Conscious Brands on Twitter
- Bob Willard's Sustainability Advantage

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31 min
May 19, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 053 - Clyde Wray
What it Means to Care
Introducing Clyde Wray
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daily lives and future plans that we don’t take the time to stop and truly experience the moment. Really, the ability to take in the moment is synonymous with taking the time to care. Clyde Wray is a man who takes the time to feel the moment and truly care. Clyde is an actor, director, poet, playwright, and author, who knows the true value of caring.
Originally from New York, Clyde eventually settled in Saint John, New Brunswick where he now works in the arts. The need to care doesn’t just extend to those who work in the creative industries, teachers, healthcare workers, and clergy; it is also essential in business. When you don’t care, it extends into everything you do in your business. Your employees and customers will get the feeling you don’t care enough, and they might mimic your attitude.
Too often, entrepreneurs spend their time hyper focused on the future that they forget those daily moments. This is just another form of avoiding a caring attitude that can result in dashing those future plans anyway. In today’s episode, Clyde teaches us what caring truly means and how it can help you and others in your daily life.

In this episode
We meet Clyde and his voice that was made for podcasting.
Clyde explains how sometimes caring is not the same thing as “not making waves.”
He explains why it is important to care about yourself before you can care for another.
Clyde also points out the importance of letting yourself feel authentically.
We discuss how the all mighty $ can blind the entrepreneur from caring.
Clyde reveals a moment in his past where he went through some tough times, what he took from the experience, and how it continues to inspire his daily life.
Clyde challenges us not to fear your feelings. The highs and lows of life are all part of the tapestry of life.
Clyde also gives a great example of the difference between sympathy and empathy.
He also explains how using candor in difficult situations can really be a great form of caring.

Links and References
- Clyde's Website
- Clyde's Facebook
- Clyde's Twitter
For more of Clyde's great voice, check out this promo for a Hemmings House children's pilot, "Monkeytown"

Monkeytown 3 Minute Promo from Hemmings House on Vimeo.

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31 min
May 12, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 052 - The Birthday Episode
Happy Birthday to the Boiling Point Podcast
That’s right we made it to our first anniversary. We have had so many amazing guests, insights, and opinions from which we have learned so much (and we hope you did to). In this episode, Greg and Dave reminisce over the past year of podcasts and set the stage for the year to come.
As always we thank you for tuning in and we promise you another year that will be worth remembering.

In this episode
Greg and Dave reflect on their favorite episodes and the nuggets of information that they internalized the most.
Both agree that the most memorable episodes where from the guests that just “dripped” with passion.
Dave and Greg agree that moving forward the episodes will be theme based but will still have excellent guests.
Greg and Dave talk about some of the books they have read/listened to over the last year.
Greg appreciates the time that the podcast gives him with Greg and the discipline having the show has given him.
Greg also loves the show is making an impact and his helping people connect and be more empathic.
Dave loves the way that the podcast has increased his conversation skills and how the podcast is resonating with so many.
Dave and Greg also preview the first episodes of our next year.

References
The episodes Dave and Greg love
- Dino Dogan
- JaNae Duane
- Chris Hadfield
- David Alston
The books Dave and Greg having been "reading
- Johnny Carson by Henry Bushkin
- Belushi: A Biography by Judith Belushi Pisano & Tanner Colby
- Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey

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24 min
April 28, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 051 - Chris Durban
Introducing Chris Durban
You might think of translators as quiet people who sit in dark rooms writing somewhat verbatim from one language to the other. Some of the time this might be true, but not nearly as much as you would think. Chris Durban flies in the face of this stereotype. Chris is an unofficial voice for the industry and has been doing the job for over 30 years.
Translation is not nearly as dry as some would have you believe. Which crisis situation erupt around the world, often a translator is brought in to do the job right. Just think of the errors in context or understanding if you brought in the wrong translator in a hostage situation; the results could mean the difference of life or death.
For those in business, translation is also crucial. When you are speaking to your clients or customers, you don’t want them put off by a faulty computerized translation. Also to, translation becomes so key when looking to enter new markets. Translation can often be an afterthought for those in business, but it shouldn’t be and Chris will explain why in this week’s Boiling Point.

In this episode
Greg tells us how Chris and he met at Seth Godin’s Ruckus makers.
Chris tells us what the difference is between translators and interpreters.
We get a fuller understanding of why this industry is so key in business, politics, and in crisis situations.
We also hear how trust is so important in the work of a translator.
Chris tells us about her plan to get the news on translation out there in August.
We also hear about how a former press secretary for the President might have advised on an interpreter character in a popular TV show.
His preconceived notions of translators and how important of a job it is for communication and connection take Dave back.
Greg sees the industry as critical for businesses looking to go into new markets and how bad translation will produce bad results.

Links
- The American Translator's Association
- French Translator's Association
- The ATA's Getting it Right Pamphlet
- Getting it Right in French
- The Properous Translator
- 101 Things a Translator Needs to Know

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26 min
April 20, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 050 - Jake Rothschild
Introducing Jake Rothschild
An entrepreneur is always plotting the next move for their business and to take it to the next level. It also takes persistence to get everything just right. Jake Rothschild knows persistence was the key to his newest invention that will soon make a big impact for sweet lovers. Jake is the owner at Jake’s Ice Cream in Atlanta, Georgia a business that makes over-the-top and delicious ice cream—an Atlanta institution. After opening 15 years ago, many of his customers were looking for flavors they could enjoy that would fit the criteria of their health concerns. There is nothing worse than craving a frosty treat and not being able to have any because of health concerns like diabetes, gluten or dairy intolerance, etc.
Jake initially cringed at the thought of having to make “diet” versions of his product because his creams were supposed to be made with the “good stuff” and adding sweeteners would severely affect the taste. However, Jake still tried, especially after being approached by a television-shopping network to make a flavor out of Splenda. After doing some research, decided that do to some alleged potential health concerns with the product and an in-proper taste he abandoned the idea. But Jake’s conscious kept eating at him and his persistence took off. He tried honey as a sweetener (no good for diabetics), and then moved on to agave and soymilk (still no).
Finally after years of trying Jake had his “eureka” moment making his new brand Joyscream out of ingredients that are delicious, nutritious goodness from the earth…and better yet… it is sweetened with the healthiest sugars on the planet. Learn how deliciousness and dedication came together on this week’s episode of the Boiling Point Podcast.

In this episode
Jake tells us how he had the thought of making “junk food” good for you.
Jake and Greg talk about meeting each other at a Seth Godin talk.
Jake explains you don’t need to be a food scientist to make such a product as him, just an avid googler. We hear how Willy Wonka inspired him.
We are reminded of the need to sometimes be vulnerable.
Jake tells us what is currently going on with Joyscream and what’s next.
Jake also has a challenge for Boiling Point Listeners.
Greg reminisces about all the crazy cool people he has met at conferences over the years.
Dave is inspired by Jake’s ability to be curious and his passion to push through

Links
- Jake's website
- Jake's Ice Cream website
- Jake's email
- Jake's Ice Cream Facebook
- Jake's Ice Cream Twitter

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31 min
April 13, 2015Boiling Point - Episode 049 - Matt White
Introducing Matt White
It is always said that people should follow their passion when entering an entrepreneurial endeavor. Of course, there are limitless things that someone could have a passion for and often the passion may not be typical. Matt White is one of those people who took an unconventional passion and made a business out of it. Matt is the founder of Sussex Beard Oil, a product that was developed out of his own need to manage his own facial hair. He was having difficulty finding an all-natural product that didn’t result in dry skin or hair breaking. Without being able to find the product he wanted, Matt decided he would make his own and was happily surprised with the result. The oil eventually lead Matt to develop more products for the bearded person and now his items sell across Canada in stores, as well as internationally online.
Matt believes that everyone has a beard, but some only internally. Matt wanted his product to connect more deeply to its users. In order to make this connection, the company’s motto is that every beard has a chin, every chin is connected to a man, and that every man has his victories, troubles, and turmoil. Check out this week’s Boiling Point to get inspired to take your own unique idea to the next level.

In this episode
Matt tells us how his “manly side” led him to develop beard related products.
He also tells us what he had learned from previous entrepreneurial experiences that helped launch this product.
Matt tells us how living what he was exposing as a life coach helped in the creation of his products.
Greg asks for ideas on a beard-related television shows he could pitch with Matt.
There is discussion on how beards have become a cross-cultural phenomenon.
Matt suggests that there has never been a better time to become an entrepreneur with all of the resources at your fingertips.
Greg appreciates Matt’s path of finding his passion first and then figure out how to capitalize on it.
Dave notes Matt’s ability to live what he preaches and his ability to connect his product with the goodness in people’s lives.

Links and References
- Sussex Beard Oil Website
- Sussex Beard Oil on Twitter
- Sussex Beard Oil on Facebook

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32 min

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