The Trend Report

Mindful Materials with Jen Levisen


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Discover the transformative power of mindful design as Jen Levisen, director of communications at Mindful Materials, joins us to shed light on the sustainable future of commercial spaces.

Our conversation traverses Jen's vibrant journey from the commercial design and office furniture industry to spearheading a global movement for environmentally responsible materials. Delve into the origins of Mindful Materials and how this once modest labeling system has evolved into a trailblazing nonprofit, fostering a universal language for sustainability and impacting the industry.

Jen and I celebrate the collaborative spirit within the design community, instrumental in initiatives such as the A&D Materials Pledge and the emergence of influential forum groups. These groups, comprised of design firms, manufacturers, and beyond, are pivotal in driving the conversation on sustainability forward, underscoring the significance of united industry efforts.

We wrap it all up with a personal reflection on my own transition from journalism to industry columnist, reveling in the joy of storytelling and the importance of finding one's narrative voice.
 
For those seeking to influence the world through design, or simply to savor compelling stories behind industry innovation, this conversation with Jen Levisen promises an enriching journey.

Links & Resources

Episode 129 - The OG Nerd Shares her Secret with Dianne Murata - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode129

Episode 131 - Uncovering Your Genius Spark with Rex Miller - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode131


Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It  by Kamal Ravikant - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-Your-Depends/dp/0062968726

Office Insights Magazine - https://www.officeinsights.com/

Viewpoint Magazine - https://viewpointmag.com/


Connect with Jen:

mindful MATERIALS website: https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/

mM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfulmaterials/

mM on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmaterials/

 

Jen’s personal email address:


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The Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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