Conscious Design Podcast™

Today Ian welcomes in his Conscious Design Podcast Show a new guest by the name of Mike Newman. Mike immediately  introduces himself to the audience and what his company does. Mike also mentions the education of the public that helps him do these activities. Mike then explains how beneficial these discussions are to knowing what can help the specific business. Mike and Ian then both talk about the consumers and how they have reacted to the product. Mike then talks more about the special solution to the logistics problem. In the last part Mike shares some final thoughts and his contact details.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

2:59 – Education

7:49 – Business

11:07 – Consumer

20:00 – Subscribe!

20:26 – Logistics

30:33 – Guest Outro

About Mike Newman:

Mike Newman is a leading expert in transformational logistics platforms from single-use to circularity, reducing the mountains of plastics and corrugated cardboard entering our waste stream and saving millions in packaging expenses. He received his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Over the last 20+ years he worked at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability, including directing the Sierra Club’s political operations in 20 states and building e-waste programs for companies such as Verizon, Walmart and Best Buy and the Sales and Marketing Vice President for ReCellular.

Know more about Mike and Returnity here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/returnityinnovations

https://www.returnity.co/

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Welcome to another episode of Conscious Design podcast, today Ian welcomes Amie Hansen, who starts off by telling a bit about herself. Amie also shares where the vision for his company came from. Amie and Ian then talk about the life cycle of many products and the different durability issues. Amie then explains the cycle of buying things only for them to be used once or maybe even never and how her company is helping to fight against this trend. Amie and Ian then continue to talk more about the need for creation of entry points for people to join the cause and how Amie is helping to do exactly that. Amie then talks about habit formation and how that will help people get used to changing their shopping habits. In the guest outro Amie shares her contact details and some final thoughts for the listeners.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

3:30 – Inspiration

9:57 – Durability

15:06 – Useless Purchase

20:56 – Subscribe!

21:22 – Entry Points

30:05 – Habit Formation

38:17 – Guest Outro

About BRINGIT Bags:

BRINGIT Bags is a female founded startup that makes reusable shopping bags that are the only bags on the market made from sustainably grown tree fiber. They designed their bags to meet the needs of shoppers – the bags have extra wide straps, are made from durable material, are flexible to allow for compact and organized storage between shopping trips and they are machine washable.

Know more about BRINGIT Bags here:

www.bringitbags.com

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Welcome back to yet another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today the guest is Max Justus. Max starts off by a little introduction to what he does and what his company does. Max then describes the need to fight against fast fashion and what he utilizes to make his products more sustainable and attractive for the broader audience. Max then describes how he also managed to modernize his supply chain and make it less harmful and more transparent. Max and Ian talk about the Laces Program and what it is doing that it makes it so unique and special. Ian and Max discuss another program, that being of bringing old shoes back and therefore in a way recycling them. Max then talks more about the packaging and what has done with that and how it also makes the company more sustainable. In the guest outro, Max shares final thoughts and where to find him and his company.

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About Max Justus:

Maximilian Justus is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Grounded People Apparel Inc. is a fair-trade, sustainable and earth conscious fashion company, with an initial focus on vegan shoes.

Know more about Max and Grounded People here:

www.groudedpeople.com

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Welcome to the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian welcomes Fred Parent who first introduces himself and the company and what exactly they do. Ian and Fred both share their observations of how company structures are slowly shifting and making business more efficient and able to solve more obstacles than before. Fred and Ian also talk about the development of using hemp as a potential product for healing and not viewing it as only a recreational drug. Fred also talks more about the process of reinventing the already used methods and trying to improve on the previously established bases. Fred and Ian discuss new developments in the world of batteries and how it connects to the general perception of people for new futuristic products. Fred and Ian also discuss the possibility of some disaster repeating if action is not taken to prevent it in the first place. Ian then talks about his experience of obtaining sustainable materials and how that has changed from the past. Fred and Ian share their thoughts on cooperation in sustainable space and compare it to already existing companies, mainly from the space sphere. In the guest outro Fred shares where he can be found and invites everybody to join him on his mission.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

6:41 – New Structure

11:04 – Green Medicine

17:52 – Reinventing

28:00 – Batteries

32:27 – Subscribe!

33:02 – Natural Catastrophes

41:27 – Materials

47:18 – Cooperation

57:09 – Guest Outro

About Fred Parent:

Fred Parent is the Co-Founder and CEO of GÜDPHORIA. A big thinker, Fred has been dreaming up ideas, whether it be for cocktails or climate solutions, since a very young age. Fred’s career started in hospitality, imbuing him with a deep sense of understanding of customer service and entrepreneurship. An award-winning ambassador of Hendrick’s Gin, Fred effortlessly directed the execution of experiential events and shepherded the brand through its strongest period of growth, leading teams of 50+ people all over the globe, and managing budgets up to $12M.

With GÜDPHORIA, Fred envisions a future where hemp and its byproducts become both a catalyst for climate solutions and a way to heal traditionally marginalized communities throughout the country.

Know more about Fred and GÜDPHORIA here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-parent-0b779b22

https://gudphoria.com/

Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today’s guest is Laura Baum. Laura starts off by a little introduction of what she does. She continues about what her main mission is and how that inspired her to start her business. Laura then expands more on the idea that providing an experience with your product is very valuable for many customers. Laura then explains what part of her business model supports sustainable behavior, mainly in the consumer. Laura also talks more about the role of the customer in her sustainable model and how it elevates people and changes their entire perspective on the world and what they can do to help out a little. Ian asks Laura about how she researched all her current knowledge to which Laura shares some tips. Laura then explains a bit how the business and consumer perspective is changing also. In the guest outro she mentions where she can be found.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

3:39 – Going Organic

5:26 – Experience

9:53 – Sustainability

20:03 – Subscribe!

20:28 – Resources

27:02 – Business Side

32:03 – Guest Outro

About Laura Baum:

Laura is the founder of Laura’s Botanicals, a small batch handmade skincare brand and a coaching business that has offered private and group programs. With a background in clinical herbalism, Laura knows first hand the pressures that there are on health professionals to show up big and consistently for their clients. Laura has for three years coached independent health business owners, practitioners, coaches, service based providers and healers who are ready to shift into a more prominent place in their industry with sustainable but still effective marketing processes for growth in sales and impact.

Know more about Laura and Laura’s Botanicals here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-baum-18592a6a

https://www.laurasbotanicals.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian welcomes Dennis Marechal. Dennis starts off with a bit of background and what got him into woodwork. Then Dennis continues to explain a bit about what new materials he has been experimenting with. Dennis and Ian both discuss the importance of a story behind your product and how that affects how consumers will perceive it. Dennis then explains how he has found his passion within a community of wood enthusiasts and explains that while his business is not scalable into mass production, he is more comfortable at the level he currently is. In the outro Dennis invites people to check him out and at the same time talks a bit more about the combination of studying and running a side hustle.

Parts

0:00 - Guest Intro

2:39 – Experiments

3:47 – Story

10:29 – Community

12:44 – Subscribe!

13:09 – Guest Outro

About Dennis Marechal:

Dennis is a young entrepreneur from Belgium with a passion for sustainability, woodworking and stationery equipment. At the moment, he is studying in Sweden for a Bachelor in International Business Management. He runs a side business named Wooden Gifts and More, where he creates unique pens and business gifts out of sustainable wood.

Know more about Dennis and Wooden Gifts and More here:

https://be.linkedin.com/in/dennis-marechal

https://woodengiftsandmore.shop/

** To celebrate Dennis' first podcast visit, all listeners of the podcast will get a 15% discount on their complete order with the code "IAN15". **

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Today Ian welcomes Kevin Wolf as a guest on his show. Kevin starts us off with a little backstory and introduction of the company and talks more about what they actually do. Kevin also specifies what makes their technology so special. Kevin then talks even more about the technology and reveals which two details make their model better than everybody else’s. Kevin and Ian then talk about the hardships of renewable entrepreneurs and mainly consider the question of finances and reveal how crowdfunding has helped in the past years. Kevin then mentions how the turbines are slowly becoming more and more efficient in energy output. In the outro Kevin invited people to check his site and possibly take part in their journey via crowdfunding.

Parts:

0:00 - Guest Intro

5:46 – New Winds

12:23 – Small Details

19:05 – Financing

28:13 – Subscribe!

28:38 - Efficiency

43:11 – Guest Outro

About Kevin Wolf:

Until his move to the role of CEO, Kevin served as Wind Harvest’s Chief Operations Officer, overseeing the company’s science, engineering, project development and website. His science degree, environmental background, consensus-based facilitation expertise, and years of work with the company help in his leadership role with Wind Harvest, where he now leads the capital raising campaign.

Know more about Kevin and Wind Harvest here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wolf

https://windharvest.com/

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Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian welcomes Andrew Gaines. He introduces himself briefly and provides a short background of what he does. Andrew then by using an illustration talks about the current system we have and what needs to change. Andrew then talks more about the need for culture to change, in order for progress to be ready and we can move to a greener future. Andrew and Ian both talk about how efficiency is the key to progressing and making people believe in the sustainable goal. Ian and Andrew also both agree that it is mainly a mindset thing of how people perceive the problem. In the guest outro Andrew shares some parting words and where you can find him.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

5:01 – Need For Change

11:02 – New Culture

17:13 – Subscribe!

17:38 -Efficiency

26:51 – Mindset

29:44 – Guest Outro

About Andrew Gaines:

Andrew Gaines is the Climate Change and Corporate Social Responsibility lead for Synergy Global. He is on the board of Be The Change Australia and the instigator of Inspiring Transition, a platform supporting citizen-educators championing transitioning to a life-affirming culture.

His professional life has been devoted to improving brain functioning as a Feldenkrais practitioner, psychotherapist, and creativity trainer. His books include Catalysing mass commitment to transformational change, Inner Work, and Creativity Games. His TEDx talk is transitioning to a life-affirming culture.

Know more about Andrew and Inspiring Transition here:

https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewgaines1

https://inspiringtransition.net/

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Today in the Conscious Design Podcast Ian welcomes Revi Schlesinger. Revi starts by talking about where exactly her journey started and what has she learned during the way that helped her in her career. Revi also talks about her youth and how she realized in what industry she wanted to operate and how to fix it for the better, which provided her motivation to get better. Revi and Ian both discuss that the human touch can never be erased no matter how advanced technology is and that it will be always needed in many processes. Revi then further explains how the market is prone to changes very frequently and how you can anticipate them and get ready. Ian and Revi then talk more about the cooperation between people from different cultures and backgrounds. In the guest outro Revi thanks the audience, says some final words and invites people to check out the projects she is doing.

Parts:

0:00 – Guest Intro

5:46 – Need For Change

15:58 – Human Touch

21:50 – Subscribe!

22:15 – Market Change

34:58 – Culture And Respect

38:58 – Guest Outro

About Revi Schlesinger:

Revi specialized in business process optimization, innovation, technology integration, and change management. She is a business and operational strategist, corporate transformation leader. She is also a capacity-building visionary committed to global business transformation for sustainability and impact.

Know more about Revi here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/revischlesinger

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Today Ian welcomes Ben Bensaou on his Conscious Podcast Show. Another aspect of innovation, based on Ben, is never being too long in your comfort zone and deriving value from different inputs. Another point that is mentioned is that it is important to fully analyze things before making a decisive decision. In the guest outro Ben shares some final thoughts and departs.

Parts:

0:00 – Rotation Of Jobs

20:07 – Good Look

32:18 – Guest Outro

About Ben Bensaou:

Ben is the author of Built to Innovate (McGraw Hill, 2021). He is professor of Technology Management and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD. As an innovation consultant, he has helped some of the world’s leading companies build innovation in their corporate DNA. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, and a research fellow at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Know more about Ben here:

https://fr.linkedin.com/in/ben-m-bensaou?trk=public_profile_browsemap

https://www.builttoinnovatethebook.com/

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