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You guys, this is a big deal - for me, at least. I think that solar energy is such an easy way to harness energy - it's just a big investment... BUT - have you noticed the huge solar farms on the side of the road over the last several years? We're talking about those today!
Tony Napolitano  didn't say "I'm the CEO of Maine Community Solar," when he filled out my guest form, but I'm so glad it was him I got to talk to- he was so great, and has so much passion for his business. Maine Community Solar's job is mainly education, so they're ready for your questions! Their goal, and community solar in general, is to set up folks who don't have the means to have a full solar array, or don't own their home, to be able to enjoy the benefits of solar energy, and to engage more renewable energy in the regions. I'll let him tell you more - just listen in! I had a huge AHA here, and I am on fire right now!
Please listen in!

You can find Maine Community Solar online at https://mainecommunitysolar.org/

They're active on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mainecommunitysolar/

And also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaineCommunitySolar207

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Happy International Podcasting Day, everyone! To honor the incredible community that podcasting is, and the amazing small world that I apparently live in, I recorded a fun episode with my new podcasting friend Amy Lewis, who also lives in my town, and has a super awesome podcast called Pop Culture Retrospective, to honor her older sister, who she lost a few years ago. It's such a fun podcast, and I've wanted to be wanted to be a guest on her podcast since I started listening, so this was a dream! Amy is the best host, and knows SO many facts about pop culture! I remember our first real conversation - I had commented on a few of her episodes previously, but she commented on my episode about Springworks Farm in Lisbon Maine, and said one of her students worked there, and she was happy to learn more about it, and my brain was spinning in so many directions, thinking that this podcaster that I'd been following could be local--
Amy quizzed me on 90s trivia, and 90s pees, I let you down, I'm so sorry. In my defense, I was attempting to appreciate country music in Utah, and working in the 90s, so not really in "the scene" (like I was in High School lol), but Amy didn't tell me I sucked...

Please find Amy and Pop Culture Retrospective where you listen to podcasts - her website is here https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/

Amy is also an amazing photographer! She photographs families, Senior photos, head shots, real estate, Air B&B, you name it! https://www.amylewisphotos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amylewisphotos/

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I loved this conversation with Jennifer Stalley, whose life is  just so interesting! Jennifer lives in California with her spouse and daughter, loves horses and gardening and works in marketing. She came to a stark realization during the Pandemic that sparked  Meemzy Magic toys. She was purchasing sensory toys for her daughter who was very young during the Pandemic, since everyone was home all day, but still had to work - she decided she was able to make them herself, in a more sustainable way, that was every bit as entertaining, if not more so. She tells this story SO much better than I do, so listen in here!

Jennifer is a Kindred Spirit, and just so aware of her responsibilities when it comes to the future, and shares some startling stats that blew my mind.

You can check out sensory toys and kits at Meemzy Magic here: https://www.meemzymagic.com 
Jennifer is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087911356315 
She's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/meemzymagic/
Check out her Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@meemzymagic

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This conversation was so fun for me, as I am enjoying so much getting to know Stephanie Bolduc, whose dad is my cousin. They live in the UK, so I don't get to see them often, and I didn't know Stephanie really at all until this year!

Stephanie is very involved in environmental  issues, and she takes her footprint on the earth very seriously, but in the most gracious way. She has discovered foraging recently and really enjoys finding new uses and value in what we see outside. She is also learning about hot compost (I didn't know about it either, if you were thinking that), and lets us know what she's learning.
Hear all about it in the episode!

Stephanie went to school to work in theater (is it theatre in the UK?), and was creating costumes and theater sets, so she's super crafty and creative.

You can find Stephanie on Instagram  at: https://www.instagram.com/bold_duck/
She has a 2nd Instagram account for home renovations and cat pictures here: https://www.instagram.com/number_98_mate/
She's also on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@98_mate 

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I just love Andrea Canny; she had mentioned this idea on another podcast, and I was just dying to tease it out and learn more about it, so here it is! Andrea has a heart of gold and just LOVES her slice of heaven where she's living in Cincinnatti, and with good reason!
Andrea Canny is a fantastic actor, singer, artist and teacher, and that's what I know from spending 3 days with her in March of 2022 at the Podcastaway Retreat, to learn the ins and outs of beginning podcasting with the 10K Dollar Day podcast folks. Andrea was the Podcast Producer at the time, and I felt instantly at home with her, and we bonded over gardening and cooking and family. Now she's a Virtual Assistant while looking for the next acting gig, and managing her family's home property where she grew up.
Andrea's idea makes me so jealous of people who live near her, knowing her incredible plans for her space, but I'll let her tell you - just listen here!

Here's Andrea's website to see what she's up to: http://www.andreacanny.com/

Her Instagram account is here:  https://www.instagram.com/pupbutt/
TikTok link is here: https://www.tiktok.com/@pupbutt?lang=en
Linkedin link is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacanny/
Facebook link is here:  https://www.facebook.com/andreacannysings/  

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Nancy Chan's information that she shared was fascinating! Nancy works with Kori Krill Oil, and shares why Krill Oil is a better supplement than Fish Oil, which I've been taking for years, and how Kori is sustainably harvesting it. That alone was pretty great, but she has so much more to share!
Remember, Nancy is talking with little ole me, and she was so patient while I asked my silly questions. I'm totally sold now, and can't wait to try Krill Oil. The website is here if you'd like to check it out: https://www.korikrilloil.com/

I have a discount code for 20% off your first order here: https://korikrilloil.refr.cc/amyfagan

Kori's Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/korikrilloil

And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/korikrilloil/

They're also on Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/korikrilloil

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Julia Goldstein is a real gem of a human, and I'm so glad we connected!

Julia is an author in Washington state and lifelong learner who loves to explain complex subjects, who also is very passionate about sustainability, and she combines the two things to help us to get to the bottom of the mysteries of recycling and other areas - how awesome is that? She's written a few short books to explain recycling and composting, and she has a blog where she offers updated information on things she's currently excited about. If you subscribe to this blog when you check out her website, she offers a really great gift!

In Julia's own words: "I believe that our society needs to change how we make all kinds of products, and individuals can influence businesses through our buying decisions. I can share the changes I have made in the past 5-10 years as I've learned more about packaging, composting, recycling, and similar topics."

Here's Julia's website:  https://juliagoldsteinauthor.com (don't forget to subscribe to her blog! Also check out the amazing book offers in the sustainability realm)

You can connect with Julia on Linkedin here: https://linkedin.com/in/juliagoldstein


Julia shares a blog post where she talks about Rainbow Chili here: https://www.juliagoldsteinauthor.com/blog/rainbow-chili-reducing-food-waste-during-veganuary

And the link for the Sparketype quiz to see what your personality type is is here:  https://sparketype.com/sparketest/

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Gosh, did I have a great time talking with Michael Andersen about living in his RV! Life is so much more than living in an RV, though, and that's where it got really interesting. I want to leave you with something to gain from listening, but know that Michael has quite the story, and is making the most of this time now. I'm hoping to get to meet him in person when he travels to Maine this fall!

Michael is a website designer, and also created a website for his fellow Nomads, to help them find farmers' markets and good food, and to share great places to travel and see, as well as a way to connect with others. Check out https://travelinggatherings.com/

I was so impressed with how much thought Michael had invested in this adventure, and how much his life has changed, living in a 180 square foot RV in the best ways - listen here for details! (sorry about Rudy the Rooster in the background - he was also loving what he was hearing!)

You can follow him  on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TravelingGatherings

 Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/travelinggatherings/

For Pinterest people, he's here: https://www.pinterest.com/travelinggatherings/

And if you're interested in his website skills, he said you can find him everywhere @thatandersenguy

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I was excited to get to talk with Liz McDade, because I'm a daydream crafter, but don't give myself time to learn to do new things. I had no idea who I was speaking with, though! Liz is no joke on the crafting and sustainability front! Check out this link of speaking events she's done! https://notraceshop.com/media/

Liz is also SO easy to speak with, and I love that she is so real about perfection. She has a shop where you can buy some crafted low-waste items, but she is moving toward teaching these days, which is an extra gift, to learn and keep the skills you've learned!

AND, for any old school TV fans out there, Liz and her brother have a podcast where they watch the TV show Columbo 1 episode at a time and talk about it - it's called Trench Coat, Cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with Columbo!

Here's the link to listen to her podcast! https://trenchcoatcigar.libsyn.com/

Liz's YouTube channel to learn how to craft a more sustainable life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnIjx8fXbc5vJmchPJqkUwQ

Liz's Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/no_trace_shop/

And her website is here: https://notraceshop.com/

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Liz Shipton's story is a fascinating one; she's a musician and author, and her partner is a sailing instructor, so they bought a boat and are spending 3-5 YEARS sailing the world. So far they're almost 2 years in, and she's published several books out of a 9 book series. Oh, and they have their dog Ayloy, with them, too (sorry I called her Loki - that's the boat's name)!

Liz's books are based loosely on their adventures, and also on climate change; which she'll talk about how that's affecting this adventure... Book one is called Salt, and is available on Amazon/Kindle, found here: https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Spicy-Dystopian-Fantasy-Thalassic-ebook/dp/B0BZN2K9F9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z1E06B18BOO1&keywords=liz+shipton+salt&qid=1691151408&sprefix=liz+shipton%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

I love stories like Liz's, because her love of the earth and the beauty that surrounds her also motivates to take better care of it. (There is a method I'm working toward). Sailing the world is an education in many ways, and she seems to be taking it all in-

You can find Liz Shipton on TikTok here: https://tiktok.com/

Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor/

Her sailing adventure Instagram page is here: https://instagram.com/sv_loki

Liz's Facebook page is here: https://facebook.com/lizshiptonauthor

And her website is here:  https://lizshipton.com
 
 

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Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

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