Episode Summary
Featured as a 2017 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 emerging leader in sustainable business, Jarami Bond leverages the power of storytelling, his love for relationship-building, and refined communication skills to help mission-driven organizations grow while maximizing positive impact. He enjoys crafting brand narratives, marketing strategies, and meaningful experiences that captivate customers and cultivate brand loyalty.
He is the Creative Director of Bond Studio, a visual storytelling company grounded in the belief that everyone’s story matters and deserves to be told. He is also a Co-Founder at Neuvant Studios.
We start this episode with an introduction to Jarami as he explains how his deep love for nature is rooted in his early childhood experiences outdoors. We also learn that his original field of study at North Carolina State University was civil engineering and how his internship in bridge and highway construction reignited his passion for the environment. Jarami’s change to environmental sciences paved the way for him to emerge as a highly sought-after thought leader who has spoken in front of thousands of individuals.
As Jarami’s sustainability story unfolds, we learn more about the man behind the podium. His passion is genuine, and he uses photography to create visual stories to promote the beauty of the world around us and encourages others to give back to the Earth. On top of all of this he has been called to do modeling and wear testing for a variety of brands as you will see in this featured short from Hill City.
During our multi-topic discussion we touch on several key pieces of advice.
Public SpeakingThe audience does not know what you are going to say. Give yourself grace and focus on the message and less on the script.
Have a pre-game ritual to prepare. Test equipment, get to know the room and introduce yourself to the attendees. This will help prevent distractions so you can focus on the audience and the message you’re delivering.
Sustainability At HomeBe conscious of water usage.Be aware of maximizing loads in the laundry and dishwasher.
Compost food waste.Compost piles and worm bins are great additions to the sustainable home.
Consume less meat.Methane emissions from livestock contribute to global warming.
Meat alternatives such as Beyond Meat and Impossible are becoming widely available.
Use natural ventilation and open windows before turning on the air conditioner.
Purchase natural cleaning solutions. Your skin, lungs and the Earth will thank you.
Nature PhotographySunrise and sunset are best times to photograph when starting out.
Explore YouTube to get familiar with camera settings such as ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture.
Mr. Bond is a man of many talents and we look forward to having him join us again.
“The Earth is, actually, probably thankful that we’re all at home because we’re not out polluting the streets. Industry is paused, manufacturing is paused, so the air quality is experiencing an unprecedented level of health. The streets are cleaner. You know, the Earth is really thankful for this break from our pretty high impact ways.”
Episode Resources
Jarami Bond website:https://www.jaramibond.com//
Jarami Bond and sustainability: https://www.jaramibond.com/sustainability
Jarami Bond Instagram:@Jarami_Bond
Bond Studio Instagram: @BondStudio
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Production Crew
Host: Troy Ocariza
Guest: Jarami Bond
Producer: Troy Ocariza
Music by: Audionautix.com
