Clean & Green Living

Shoes can contain up to forty different types of material, and once in the landfill, the rubber foams, plastics, and adhesives are likely to take hundreds of years, if not forever to decompose.

Today’s guest, Noah Swartz, is a fourth-generation bootmaker and the co-founder of Erem, a company with the goal of making performance footwear that is 100% biocircular. Biocurcular means that their desert boot uses only materials with proven paths back to nature and they provide each Erem product a seamless and responsible next life.

Erem was born out of Noah’s personal love for the desert, a conviction that outdoor gear can be made to higher environmental standards, and a belief that a company can positively and forever impact people, place, and Planet. Together with his father Jeff, Noah is innovating in product design, materials, and supply chain and reimagining what the life of a product looks like in order for it to leave a smaller footprint on our planet.

About Noah

Noah Swartz founded Erem because he couldn’t find gear built for the desert landscapes that he loves. A fourth-generation bootmaker who believes in business’s capacity and responsibility to solve social and environmental challenges, Noah brings to Erem an insistence that it is possible to create products that deliver world-class desert performance and that positively impact the world. 

Before founding Erem, Noah worked for iconic and disruptive brands including Beyond Meat, Modern Meadow, and Superpedestrian, and as an investment analyst at Gratitude Railroad. Noah grew up in the outdoor industry through The Timberland Company, which was founded, owned, and operated by his family until its sale to the VF Corporation in 2011. Noah completed three semesters at Harvard Business School before pursuing Erem full-time. He has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Columbia University. He and his wife, Raquel, love traveling, particularly to places where they can hike in the desert and go surfing in the same day.

Connect with Noah

Website https://eremlife.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erem_desert/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EremDesert

Twitter https://twitter.com/Erem_Desert

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahswartz/

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers
• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7
• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

I started this podcast with the intention of sharing stories of hope. Today’s guest Regina Ellis is not just a story of hope, but she is a true champion for it. In 1995, after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer, Regina founded The Children’s Cancer Association with the goal of making the world a little better for the thousands of kids just like her daughter whose childhoods are stolen by a diagnosis of illness, accident, or injury. In the past 25+ years, CCA has helped hundreds of thousands of children find their Joy—one song, one friendship, one breath of ocean air at a time.

Regina believes that joy fuels innovation, fosters creativity, and has the ability to truly change lives and her goal through CCA is to do all that she can to give, get and share joy.

About Regina

Regina Ellis and her family founded CCA in 1995 after her five-year-old daughter Alexandra died of cancer. Along with other parents, pioneers, and dreamers she set out to create something extraordinary: an organization with a new vision for what pediatric cancer support services might look like.

Connect with Regina

Website https://joyrx.org

JoyRx Music https://joyrxmusic.org/listen/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CCAJoyRx

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CCAJoyRx

Twitter https://twitter.com/CCAJoyRx

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers

• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7

• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

Everyday we are exposed to chemicals in our environment, our food, and our personal products. These chemicals can have a significant impact on our health, and while most of us don’t necessarily see and feel their impact, it’s there.

Today’s guest, Allison Evans, knows all too well the impact of these toxins. In high school, Allison was diagnosed with PCOS. In college, she developed severe back pain that was so debilitating she lost motor control of her body. She relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of getting better.

It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life. 

About Allison

Allison has dedicated herself to helping others reap the benefits of clean living. She, along with her husband and two daughters (soon to be three), left Houston for the country life as she heals from a recent mold exposure and diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease. 

Connect with Allison

Website https://branchbasics.com

Instagram https://branchbasics.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers

• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7

• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

In 2018, Jelani Memory wrote a book for his six kids titled, A Kids Book About Racism. At that time Jelani had 5 children, 4 white and 1 brown, and a new brown baby on the way. Having grown up in the whitest city in America, Jelani knew first hand that talking about racism is difficult and that most parents don’t know how to do it.

Since then, Jelani has built an entire media company around having difficult, and necessary conversations with children. A Kids Company About, that’s the name of Jelani’s company, has published over 50 books ranging from topics like Divorce, Voting, Cancer, Empathy, and Being Non-Binary. 

They recently expanded beyond books and have created a kids podcast network and a streaming platform for kids ages 10-15 to explore different Careers, Life Skills, and Big Ideas. Jelani’s end goal is to empower kids through storytelling. He believes that all children need to see themselves and their experiences in the stories they interact with. Use the promo code BETTER for 50% off your first box subscription order from A Kids Company About.

About Jelani

Jelani is a Husband, Father + co-founder of A Kids Book About, and a software company called Circle. 

A Kids Company About, makes kids books that matter. There are no dragons, silly bears, or cute tales about princesses. Only the challenging, empowering, and important topics that kids experience every day. Kids' lives are complicated, and our mission is to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations about things that matter.

Connect with Jelani

Website https://akidsco.com

Instagram https://akidsco.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/akidsco

Twitter https://twitter.com/akidsco

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimemory/

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers

• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7

• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

What if the saying “like a girl” didn’t have a negative connotation? What if doing something like a girl meant it was inclusive, what if it meant having the strength and freedom of self-expression. That is the goal of today’s guest, Kim Woozy.

Kim is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community.  She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women.

Kim currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources.

Kim found her own strength, freedom, and self-expression through action sports and is passionate about creating those opportunities for others. 

About Kim

Kim Woozy (she/her) is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate in the skateboarding community. She has spent the last 15 years creating and contributing to brands, organizations, and events that inspire, connect and empower girls and women including MAHFIA.TV, Women’s Skateboarding Alliance (WSA), Quit Your Day Job Film, The Skate Exchange Tokyo, Skate Like a Girl, and Slmbr Party. In 2019, she spoke on behalf of California State Bill AB 467 (Equal Pay for Equal Play) which was signed into law in 2020. She currently serves as the Director of Development at Skate Like a Girl, a 501c3 community-led organization whose mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. Challenging who and how people skateboard, Skate Like a Girl lowers barriers to entry and brings people together regardless of age, gender, race, and resources.

Connect with Kim

Kim’s Website https://www.kimwoozy.com

Skate Like a Girl https://www.skatelikeagirl.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimwoozy

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwoozy/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHnpmQZVOqEtDB6fLZ1jWQ

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers

• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7

• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

The theme of this podcast is innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better, and today’s guest, Holly Ruth Finigan, wants us all to know that in order to help others, we must first help ourselves.

Holly was in the prime of her career as a writer, blogger and social media expert for the highly followed Nantucket blACKbook, a platform, she created and built. She was the “it girl”. Everyone looked to her for the places to eat and shop and for all the hottest tips on Nantucket. Holly had all this power, but she realized that in the constant grind of advocating for others, she had lost herself. She had a toxic relationship with herself and a toxic relationship with social media and her phone. 

In a true “This or Something Better” moment, Holly decided to change the course of her life. She committed first to helping herself, and then she created a new foundation for her business in which she could also help others. 

About Holly

Holly Ruth Finigan is a writer, Realtor and meditation advocate. In 2020, after a decade of experience in brand building and social media, Holly shifted her business to real estate while creating workshops and women's circles around divine feminine empowerment, healing the relationship with mother, and chakra clearing breathwork. Holly's intention is to help people slow down and reconnect to their internet. 

Connect with Holly

Website https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com

Instagram https://www.hollyruthfinigan.com

Email [email protected]

Support the Show

Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways. 

1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/

2. Support my affiliate partners- I’ve partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link. 

• Shop Dropps - Regan’s favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers

• Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7

• Shop Branch Basics- Regan’s favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter

3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

In this episode I am trading places and taking on the role of podcast guest as I re-share my interview with Christine Grimm on the podcast, “And Then I…”. 

Chris is an accomplished executive coach and facilitator at Aria Consulting with over 25 years helping executives grow organizations and lead meaningful change for themselves, their people and company. In this conversation we talk about intentionality, resilience and my super powers. 

Links

And Then I Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-then-i-podcast/id1561367270?i=1000545307859

Aria Consulting https://www.ariacx.com

Learn more about Christine https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegrimm/

Hello, my name is Regan, and I am addicted to my phone. I am guilty of mindless scrolling, I feel anxious when I leave it somewhere, and I’ve been known to hide in bathrooms with it. When my attention isn’t on a screen, a lot of my time is spent on activities that quite honestly feel boring, draining, and mundane.  Does this sound familiar to anyone? I’m guessing that many of you are shaking your heads in agreement.

Today’s guest Catherine Price is here to help us, not only to find better screen life balance, but she’s also going to help us find some fun in our lives again. I don’t know about you, but I could definitely use more fun.

A quick bio on Catherine... She is a science journalist, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of the books, "How to Break Up With Your Phone" and "Vitamania." Her newest book launches today, and it is called "The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again."

This episode will inspire you to spend less time on your phone and more time having fun.

About Catherine

Dubbed “The Marie Kondo of Brains” by The New York Times, Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. She is also the creator and founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com, which is dedicated to helping people learn how to scroll less and live more. Her work has appeared in The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post Magazine, Slate, Men's Journal, Self, and Outside, among others.

Resources Mentioned

The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brain https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393339750

Connect With Catherine

Website http://catherineprice.com

Twitter https://twitter.com/Catherine_Price?s=20

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_catherineprice/

Screen Life Balance https://www.screenlifebalance.com

Screen Life Balance Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ScreenLifeBalance/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/slbalance

How to Have Fun https://howtohavefun.com

Kara Frazier was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. To encourage her to keep fighting, her friend’s mom gave her a pair of mini pink boxing gloves. Those gloves reminded Kara that she was strong and beautiful. Three years later, Kara passed those gloves on to another woman fighting her battle with cancer, and that was the beginning of Fighting Pretty!

The mission of Fighting Pretty is to remind every woman how strong and beautiful she is, especially if she's battling cancer. At the heart of Fighting Pretty’s work is the “Pretty Package”, a care package containing a scarf, a lipstick, words of inspiration, and most importantly, a pair of mini pink boxing gloves.

Since 2013, Fighting Pretty has sent over 10,000 pretty packages to women battling cancer. Kara and her team’s work has lifted so many women during their darkest times by providing hope, support, encouragement, and something pretty. 

About Kara

Fighting Pretty founder, Kara (Skaflestad) Frazier had just mourned the death of her Mema, who passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. Kara was in the shower when she performed her first self-breast exam and found a suspicious lump in her armpit area. In December of 2008, at just 26 years old, she went to her doctor and was told she was “too young to worry.” Kara pushed for a closer examination, only to find out that she did, in fact, have stage 3 breast cancer, which is considered to be an advanced and invasive stage of the disease.

Kara faced a double mastectomy, eight rounds of chemotherapy, four weeks of radiation, fertility treatments, and a year of Herceptin treatments. This was followed by hormone therapy that would last for a total of 10 years. Kara realized she wanted to go through this ordeal by “Fighting Pretty”—with a smile on her face, lipstick on her lips, and strength in her heart.

Since becoming a 501 c(3) non-profit organization in 2013, Fighting Pretty moved from Kara's apartment in New York City to a headquarters in Portland, Oregon, with two part-time employees. In just a few years, Fighting Pretty has impacted over 10,000 women battling all types of cancer in 50 U.S. states and 16 countries globally. Plus, Fighting Pretty has received over $1 million worth of product donations from top cosmetic brands to send to women battling cancer.

Kara works full-time as the Marketing Manager at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and devotes her life to helping cancer patients through their fight. Kara now lives healthy and happily in Oregon with husband Ben, her new step-daughter Aubrey and dogs Archie and Zulu.

Connect with Kara

Website https://www.fightingpretty.org

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FightingPretty/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fightingpretty

Twitter https://twitter.com/fighting_pretty

Recently my daughter and I became a part of a mother-daughter book club. Our first book was an amazing middle-grade novel called Starfish. Starfish is both a heartbreaking and heartwarming story about a young girl named Ellie who, ever since she wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, has been bullied about her weight. 

At our first book club meeting, we had the incredible fortune of having a zoom call with the author of Starfish, Lisa Fipps, and after talking with her, I knew she would be a fantastic guest for the podcast. Starfish is based on experiences that Lisa had as a child, and she wrote this book because it is what she wished she had when she was a fat kid trying to cope with bullying. Lisa never told anyone what she was going through. She never reached out for help with the emotions: sadness, anger, shame and she never stood up for herself. 

In a world where bullying is all too common, Starfish carries an incredible message that truly has the power to teach people, both young and old, about self-acceptance, compassion, and kindness to all. 

About Lisa

Lisa Fipps is a graduate of Ball State University, award-winning former journalist, current director of marketing for a public library (where she won the Sara Laughlin marketing award), and an author of middle-grade books. Starfish is her debut novel. She’s working on her next novel and several others. She currently lives in Indiana and lived in Texas. 

Connect with Lisa 

Website https://authorlisafipps.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorlisafipps/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorlisafipps/

Twitter https://twitter.com/AuthorLisaFipps