Mind Body Planet with Krystalynn Gier

By Krystalynn Gier

We chat all your favorite topics without the confusing jargon so that anyone and everyone can understand and be a part of the climate and wellness conversations. From engaging guest interviews to solo... more

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September 25, 2023Is Plant Based Leather the Next Big Thing? with Michael Lis of Sonora
Today's conversation with Micheal Lis is revolved around plant based leather!
Michael Lis, founder of Sonora, has a background in environmental science and has passion for conscious consumerism. His affinity for quality leather products, inspired him to seek and create quality silhouette in a sustainable fashion.
🎙IN THIS EPISODE
Michael's journey with Sonora

What is cactus leather?

How is cactus leather made?

Why choose cactus leather?

How does cactus leather hold up when compared to the other options out there like traditional animal leather and plastic leather often referred to as "pleather"?

Any advice for someone who wants to learn more about cactus leather?
👝FIND SONORA HERE
Check out Sonora here: ⁠https://thesonorabrand.com/
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesonorabrand/
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Scientists Find A Whole New Ecosystem Hiding Beneath Earth’s Seafloor”
LINK: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-find-a-whole-new-ecosystem-hiding-beneath-earths-seafloor/
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42min
September 18, 2023How I became a Content Creator & my Journey with Sustainability, Health, & Wellness
Hey friends! Due to popular request this episode is all about my sustainability journey and how I became a full time content creator. Hope you love it!

🎙IN THIS EPISODE
How did I get started with sustainability?

Starting social media

What's in store for the future?
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“The bacteria that can capture carbon”
LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230829-the-bacteria-that-can-capture-carbon

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37min
September 11, 2023The Evolving Landscape of Sustainability in Small Business with Kumar Vijayendra
Hi everyone! 👋🏻 So excited for today's conversation about the evolving landscape of sustainability with Kumar Vijayendra.
Kumar Vijayendra is the author of "The Sustainable Entrepreneur" and is a thought leader in Small Business Transformation with 17 years of experience in transforming the operations of diverse organizations around the world. He has published multiple articles in this area in multiple trade journals including the CEO World, All Business, and other global research publications. Kumar is an invited member of the Forbes Business Council and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
Additionally, Kumar serves as the President at Footsteps LLC, a last mile delivery company in the Bay Area, CA. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Hollister Downtown Business Association and the Community Food Bank of San Benito County. Kumar is a frequent peer judge for industry organizations dedicated to management and business innovation, such as the Stevie Awards, Globee Business Innovation Awards, Disruptor Awards, Titan Awards, among others.
Kumar holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in sustainability and operations. He has certifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt, a Certified Scrum Master, and is also a professional executive coach.
🎙IN THIS EPISODE
The 4 Ps of sustainability (People, Planet, Profit and Purpose)

Advice for those trying to have more sustainable business operations

Why is it important for business owners and executives to get involved in sustainability efforts?

How small businesses can adopt sustainable practices

Some of the barriers with small businesses actively participating in the goals of sustainability

How has the concept of sustainability evolved for businesses
👥FIND KUMAR HERE
Check out Kumar here: ⁠https://iamkumarv.com/
"The Sustainable Entrepreneur" by Kumar Vijayendra on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Entrepreneur-Profitable-Business-Planet/dp/B0C9SK1D8P
Instagram: @iamkumar_v
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-vijayendra/
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Full of beans: scientists use processed coffee grounds to make stronger concrete”
LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/aug/23/full-of-beans-scientists-use-processed-coffee-grounds-to-make-stronger-concrete
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46min
September 04, 2023Your Guide to Composting with Rebecca Schwartz Altholz of @robecs
Today we are talking with @robecs all about composting!! I know it’s a large and often confusing topic for many people, so the purpose of today’s episode is to hopefully break it down piece by piece. Rebecca Schwartz Altholz is on social media under @robecs where she shares her easy tips on living more eco-friendly, and also has a MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia. I learned SO much in today’s episode, so I know you will too. Let’s get into it!
🎙IN THIS EPISODE
What is composting?

The different types of composting

How to know if your city has a commercial compost

How you can do composting at home

House Vs Apartment Living Compost thoughts/advice

The difference between compostable vs biodegradable

Advice for someone who wants to get involved with more composting
✨FIND REBECCA HERE
Instagram: @robecs
TikTok: ⁠@robecs
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack”
LINK: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66359047
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54min
August 21, 2023Let's Talk Solar: Solar Panels, Cost, & Energy with Carolyna Margarita
We're talking all things SOLAR☀️
Carolyna has a degree from MIU in Sustainability and Regenerative Farming. Her time in college was spent as Student Body President creating a new eco-waste management plan for the campus. She spent 2018-2022 volunteering as a Coral Restoration Diver in the Cayman Islands and has dedicated her life to eco-education and healing humanity. She likes to say that she’s “mother earth's sugar mama”. Green buildings are her passion, she spent time building Earthships in Taos and also has her WELL AP and LEED GA certifications.
🎙IN THIS EPISODE
Carolyna's introduction & her journey with sustainability

What is solar energy?

How does solar energy work?

What are the benefits of solar energy

Disadvantages of solar energy

Debunking Common Solar Panel Myths!
☀️FIND CAROLYNA HERE
Instagram: @carolynamargarita
Glydnation Solar Company: @Glydenation
Glydnation Website: https://join.glydesolar.com/
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“France will help pay for peopleʼs clothing repairs”
LINK: https://www.weforum.org/videos/france-will-help-pay-for-people-s-clothing-repairs?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=bJYMvFhLuMaIwPi9e-o4D1SVG5Jo9VLaEXzkRQp2Vhgwudb8nxILKhynAwW-M68x.Un8Kqx
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40min
August 14, 2023All Things Candles: Wax, Fragrance, and More with Alejandra Guerra of Everly Candles
Ale is the cofounder of Everly which provides clean candle refills so you can Candle, Refill, & Repeat! She founded Everly with her mom and along the way has learned so much about sustainability that not only works for her company, but also for her personal life. In this episode we're talking all things candles!

🎙IN THIS EPISODE
How growing a sustainable business has reflected in Ale's personal life

The differences in candle wax

Is paraffin wax really that bad?

What kind of candle wax you should be looking for

The vast amount of of information on fragrances and which ones you should be avoiding

Advice for sustainable entrepreneurs

Good Climate News
🕯FIND EVERLY HERE
Check out Everly here: ⁠https://tryeverly.com/en-us
Instagram: ⁠⁠@tryeverly
TikTok: ⁠⁠@tryeverly
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Pacific Garbage Patch Is Teeming With Life–An Ecosystem Older Than Plastic But No One Saw it”
LINK: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pacific-garbage-patch-is-teeming-with-life-an-ecosystem-older-than-plastic-but-no-one-saw-it/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=31-07-2023
✨OTHER THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT
7 Free From Nail Polish
The Detox Market
1% for the Planet
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49min
August 07, 20236 Ways on How to Spot Greenwashing
Get frustrated or confused on how many companies are greenwashing? I hear you! In this episode we're talking 6 ways you can start to spot greenwashing in your day-to-day life.

🎙IN THIS EPISODE
What is greenwashing?

6 Ways to Spot Greenwashing
Look for Misleading Terms

Check for Certifications

Research their History

Lifecycle of the Product

How are they Marketing?

Be Skeptical of Claims
Why is it important to spot greenwashing?

🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Let weeds and climbers grow to help wildlife beat heat, says top gardener”
LINK: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jun/23/let-weeds-climbers-grow-help-wildlife-beat-heat-top-gardener?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign-email&utm_campaign=7%2F2%20-%20Susty%20Sunday%20%28w%2Fnew%20footer%29%20%282023-07-02%29&bxid=01H0PDM5YVGN9W90D5E8K7F64J&cid=01H0PDM5YVGN9W90D5E8K7F64J&nb_klid=01H0PDM5YVGN9W90D5E8K7F64J&_kx=PPVP-BIHRh-OaK0p4Eu7fucKkp0rU2g5QD3a0QJtrnsGf8vfAw2Ul3RpCD4CiOKa.HdmUL6
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40min
July 31, 2023How to Start your Sustainability Journey in 2023
Hi my friends!!! Today is an episode I've wanted to do for a WHILE for those of us who want to start living more sustainably but just aren't quite sure where to start. In this episode I'm giving you the break down of the beginning steps for starting your sustainability journey in 2023 and how I would start incorporating these ideas into my daily life.

🎙IN THIS EPISODE
1:42 - This week's favorites

4:12 - Introduction to Sustainability

4:36 - Step 1: Education

5:58 - Step 2: Consume less Single-use Plastics

10:33 - Step 3: Eat More Plant Based Meals

14:17 - Step 4: Shop Sustainably

18:15 - Step 5: Reduce your Energy Consumption

20:15 - Step 6: Spread the Word

25:10 - Good Climate News
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Good News: U.S. Cities Turn Old Landfills Into Solar Farms”
LINK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/solar-farms-usa
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28min
July 24, 2023What does it mean to be an organic formulator and is Palm Oil really that bad? with Allana Taylor of Sabali Pure
Allana is married to the love of her life, Astrologer Eric (Big E Astrology). She started exploring healthier lifestyle choices while caring for a sick family member and grew increasingly frustrated by the chemical-laden products she reluctantly used on herself and her family. When a friend introduced her to homemade body butter, a passion was ignited!
Allana began Sabali Pure, using organic and high quality ingredients, with mindful friendly packaging. She uses what she calls “Whole Ingredient Formulation”. Coming in early 2024, please look out for Sabali Lifestyle. This platform will bring only the best holistic healers, products, workshops, and fully immersive retreats to the ascending collective.

🎙IN THIS EPISODE
Allana’s journey with Sabali Pure & organic ingredients

What is Lippe Butter?

Is Palm Oil really that bad?

What about Sustainable Palm Oil?

The importance of supporting small businesses and voting with your dollars

Advice for someone who is interested in a similar sustainable business career path

Advice for someone who is looking to make the switch to whole, organic ingredients & products
🌱FIND SABALI PURE HERE
Check out Sabali Pure here: ⁠https://sabalipure.com/
Instagram: ⁠⁠@Sabalipure
YouTube: @Sabalipure
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“The Magic of Moss: The Tiny Plant Absorbs 6x More CO2 Than Other Plants, Says New Study”
LINK: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-magic-of-moss-the-tiny-plant-absorbs-6x-more-co2-than-other-plants-says-new-study/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=11-07-2023
✨OTHER THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT
Hello Hayes
Eric's Podcast with MarieLucinda
Big E Astrology Instagram
Article about water & kind words HERE
More about Lippe Butter HERE
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47min
July 17, 2023What is slow living?
If you're a busy person and feel like every moment you're thinking to yourself "what do I do next?", then this is the episode for you! Slow living practices have absolutely changed my life.
🎙IN THIS EPISODE
Setting healthy phone boundaries

What is slow living?

How you can implement slow living practices into a busy lifestyle

The benefits of slow living
🌎GOOD CLIMATE NEWS
“Beautiful Homeless Shelters Get Radical Redesign to Impact Residents”
LINK: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/beautiful-homeless-shelters-get-radical-redesign-to-impact-residents/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=06-07-2023
✨OTHER THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT
@MalamaLife
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21min

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