In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Austin Meyer, a documentary filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, cinematographer, and photographer.  Austin's works have been featured by National Geographic, HBO, Apple TV, Hulu, and The New York Times.  During the podcast, Austin shares his background and the drivers that led him to his film-making career, his transition to becoming a vegan and his passion for animals and animal rights. Austin encourages us to rethink our choices for a kinder, more sustainable world.

Discover Austin Meyer's documentary films
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Learn from the world's best documentary filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, audio experts, editors, producers, and writers on The Austin Meyer Podcast.
Schedule a virtual tour at an animal sanctuary: The Center For Animal Protection and Education
Austin is a co-founder of Collective Capital - a change and innovation consultancy.
Get inspired to go vegan at Veganuary

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In our latest podcast episode, Ann Linder, animal law expert, discusses our relationships with animals, including captive wildlife, livestock, and exotic pets.  She details the risks of future pandemics due to poorly regulated animal industries in the U.S. and finds that the epicenter might not be a distant market but could be much closer to home - at a pet shop, a livestock auction or at your kitchen table!

Ann is a co-author of a groundbreaking report that delves deep into 36 different animal industries. Shockingly, all of these industries are far less regulated than believed, leaving wide gaps for pathogens to spillover and pose a constant threat to public health.

Dig into the details of Ann's report,  "Animal Markets and Zoonotic Disease in the United States"

Follow updates on avian influenza viruses in the U.S

Find out how you can take individual action to avoid inadvertently supporting concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

Explore the writings of Ed Yong

Learn more about One Health and One Welfare

Check out the CETI Project

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Host Lucy Callender sits down with Madeleine Longoria Garcia, a coffee expert whose journey began as a barista during college and has since spanned across various roles in the coffee supply chain. She has worked in Hawai'i, Australia, Southeast Asia, Mexico and Central America gaining experience in cafes as well as in the agricultural aspects of coffee.  Madeleine's passion for education led her to Pacific Coffee Research on the Big Island of Hawai'i, a women-owned business that offers educational opportunities in the coffee industry for various audiences, aiming to increase appreciation for coffee through understanding its journey from farm to cup. She also holds a Q Arabica Grader license from the Coffee Quality Institute, qualifying her as a professional coffee taster, a role that requires a mindful and focused approach to evaluating coffee in multiple categories.  Lucy and Madeleine discuss the environmental, social and economic sustainability issues in the coffee industry, including the carbon footprint of international coffee trade, gender equality in farming and the importance of treating coffee farms as businesses.  

Learn more about Pacific Coffee Research
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Explore the resources of the Coffee Quality Institute
Check out the Good Food Awards program

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Host Amy Farrell speaks with Monika Kumar, a specialist in impact investing and sustainability reporting.  Monika has dedicated her career to driving sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) into strategy at a range of organizations from start-ups to businesses in New York City to the World Bank Group.  She shares her journey which led her to her role today where she advises private wealth and institutional investors on defining their sustainable investment goals and portfolio reporting.  Throughout the episode, Amy and Monika explore planetary limitations, impact reporting and Monika's entrepreneurial experience with block-printing artisans in India.   Monika provides suggestions on where to start with sustainability reporting and shares valuable insights on  double materiality. 

GRI
TCFD
Donut Economics
Ichcha

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Host Amy Farrell speaks with Andrew Lewin, a marine conservationist and self-proclaimed “ocean-preneur.” Andrew, the CEO and President of Speak Up for Blue, dives into his background as a marine biologist and his transition to becoming a passionate science communicator through blogging, YouTube videos, and eventually podcasting. Throughout the episode, Amy and Andrew explore everything from plastic pollution and marine protection to the impacts of climate change on the ocean. Andrew provides practical advice on consuming seafood sustainably and shares valuable insights into the process of finding jobs in marine biology and conservation. 

Speak up for Blue Podcast Network
Seafood Watch
CITES Species List

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SolPods Co-Founder Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Matt Loch, owner of Skeptic Meadery, to chat about the unique process of making mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey, water and yeast. Skeptic Meadery sources honey in East Tennessee, helping to promote local biodiversity. They avert food waste by accepting and utilizing fruits and herbs which would have been wasted otherwise. Not to mention, they collaborate with a local orchard to provide delicious beverages for community events. Mead is the bees knees - listen to learn what the buzz is all about!

Learn more about Skeptic Meadery: https://www.skepticmeadery.com/
Visit Breedan's Orchard: https://www.breedensorchard.com/
Join the American Mead Maker's Association: https://mead-makers.org/
Stop by Mount Juliet's Farmers Market to support local honey producer Ralston Farm and other small businesses: https://www.mtjuliet-tn.gov/Search?searchPhrase=farmers%20market

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SolPods' Lucy Callender sits down with Jamie Berger, writer and producer of The Smell of Money, to discuss the motivating factors that led Jamie to create this powerful documentary.  Jamie shares her journey and her goal to make people aware of the injustices of industrial animal agriculture and the adverse impact on communities and the environment. Her activism for a better world, better environment, for people and for animals is infectious. One listen to this podcast, and you will want to see her film.

Watch the official trailer for The Smell of Money
Visit The Smell of Money Website
Follow the The Smell of Money on IG: @SmellofMoneyDoc

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Host Amy Farrell sits down with Aishani Garg, a high school student and founder of the "Climate Career Kit" podcast. Aishani passionately discusses her commitment to the environment and the driving force behind her podcast which is dedicated to helping young environmental enthusiasts like her enter the world of climate careers. This episode explores Aishani's inspiring journey and provides valuable insights into the realm of environmental advocacy and green professions, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to be part of a sustainable future.

Listen to the Climate Career Kit on Spotify
Visit the Climate Career Kit Website: https://www.theclimatecareerkit.com/ 
Follow the Climate Career Kit on IG: @theclimatecareerkit
Watch the Climate Career Kit on YouTube

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Amy Sabik sits down with Kathy Bonte, Board Chair of FabMo, a Sunnyvale, California-based nonprofit that promotes and encourages good stewardship of the earth by diverting discontinued designer fabrics, tiles, wallpapers and other similar materials from landfills, making them available to all interested persons and inspiring creative reuse.

Check out FabMo's website. and Follow FabMo on Instagram
For other up-cycling organizations in the U.S., see New York City-based FABSCRAP, Oakland, California-based East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, RAFT Store in San Jose, California, and San Francisco-based SCRAP.
Kathy Bonte's Yellow Rose Designs upcycling designer jewelry and merchandise
More information about 3dKids Academy

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SolPods' Amy Farrell sits down with Jessica Maderos, a trailblazing chemical engineer who's not only reshaping industries but also paving the way for other aspiring women in this dynamic field.  Jessica stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability at Blue Planet, a company committed to rewriting the environmental narrative of the construction industry.  Jessica’s podcast is a perfect introduction to the importance of the “Built Economy.”  Buildings account for almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and a third of the world's energy consumption. At Blue Planet, Jessica spearheads efforts to create carbon-negative concrete aggregate, a groundbreaking innovation that helps the Built Economy get closer to net zero. 

Learn more about the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the Society of Women Engineers.
Check out University of California Davis Department of Chemical Engineering.
Discover the U.S. Green Building Council, the World Green Business Council, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

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