http://www.12tides.com

@12tides

Pat Schnettler, founder of 12 tides seaweed snacks, gives us a look into how their company is on the forefront of ocean conservation with compostable packaging, support for regenerative kemp farms, and helping protect the ocean through their partnership with Sea Trees kelp restoration project. 

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Today's minisode is about being more aware of the plastic waste we create every day and a few small, easy changes we can make to act in a more sustainable way.

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Carol Fassbinder-Orth of Bountiful Blossoms Bee Company is not only a beekeeper but also a researcher and PhD professor at Creighton University.  Julia and Carol dive into the world of beekeeping, pollination, and the fragility of our ecosystem as illustrated by our buzzy little friends that we really can’t live without!

https://www.bountifulblossomsbeecompany.com/
@bountifulbbco

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What's the deal with B corp certification? Is it worth it? Is it enforceable?  Listen to this episode to see what is even more important than getting B corp certified.

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Social Mixers currently holds the title of youngest business on our podcast - at the time of recording they were just past one month of their first farmers market and first sale!  Julia and co-owner Kat Duvic talk about the challenges of getting your business off the ground from idea conception to fruition, the difficulty of recycling glass, and the importance of the USPS!  #savethepostoffice!

https://thesocialmixers.com/
@social.mixers

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Today's minisode is about how supporting local businesses benefit small business owners, the local community, and you, the (ethical) consumer.

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Our first in-person interview is with Rachel Beck - the Sustainability Coordinator/ Social Media Manager for Single Speed Brewing Company in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa.  Did you know that Single Speed repurposed an entire building for their Waterloo site and is registered with the State Historical Society of Iowa?  Between that and their solar-powered beer - they’ve really made a mark in not only the beer community but their local community as well!

http://www.singlespeedbrewing.com/
@singlespeedbrewingco
@singlespeedwaterlootaproom
@singlespeedcftaproom

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If you mess up, it's okay.

Today's minisode is a lesson of personal growth and self-forgiveness.

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Chatting with Kyle Sieck of Local Burrito about the importance and benefits of being locally sourced and supported, the ins and outs of being a diversified food company, and being able to empower yourself and others through freedom and flexibility while still maintaining your business. 

Resources

• Local Burrito Website: https://www.localburrito.com/
• Local Burrito IG: https://www.instagram.com/localburrito/
• Blue Horse Bar IG: https://www.instagram.com/bluehorsebar/

Chatting with Cassie Green about her Elderberry Syrup and her transition from corporate America sales to independent grocer to the syrup business.  Join us to hear about the importance of product purity, building trustworthy relationships between consumers, retailers, and food companies, and get a behind the scenes peek at what goes on in the food and beverage industry!

Resources

• Website: Cassiegreenhealth.com
• IG: @cassiegreenhealth
• Cassie’s book recommendation for getting started: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/this-organic-life/

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