What does water have to do with your business?

More than you probably think.

In this episode, we’re going to show you how water is already shaping your costs, your supply chains, and your ability to grow—whether you’re paying attention to it or not.

Because the reality is:

The companies that understand water as a strategic issue early are the ones that will be more resilient, more efficient, and better positioned for what’s coming next.

This episode is a little different.

Instead of a single conversation, we’ve pulled together some of the most valuable insights from past guests on The Resilience Report—leaders working across food, infrastructure, innovation, and strategy.

Think of this as a masterclass.

By the end, you’ll understand:

• Where water is showing up as a hidden risk in business
• How leading companies are turning that constraint into innovation
• And what it looks like to treat water not just as a resource—but as a competitive advantage

You’ll hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of the Canada's Ocean Supercluster, who breaks down how water underpins entire economic systems.

From Tatiana Estevez, founder of Permalution, who’s building technology to generate water in places where it doesn’t exist.

From Callie Giaccone, formerly from Lufa Farms, who’s rethinking how we grow food using closed-loop water systems.

And from Marie-Chantal Savoy, founder of Savoy Strategy, who brings the leadership lens—how trust and decision-making shape the systems behind it all.

What ties all of these conversations together is simple:

Water is no longer just a background input.

It’s becoming a constraint.
 A catalyst.
 And in many cases—a competitive advantage.

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AI is here—and for business leaders, the question is no longer if we use it, but how we use it responsibly.

In the first solo episode of 2026, host Lauren Scott explores the evolving relationship between AI and sustainable business. From energy efficiency to data transparency and workforce transitions, AI is reshaping how companies operate—but it also raises new environmental, ethical, and leadership questions.

Lauren breaks down four areas where AI and sustainability intersect:

• Efficiency and the risk of the rebound effect
• Data transparency and sustainability reporting
• The environmental impact of AI infrastructure
• The human side of technological transition

Drawing on her experience working in the tech sector, Lauren shares a balanced perspective: AI isn’t the hero or the villain of sustainability—it’s a tool that scales the values businesses already hold.

The episode closes with three leadership principles for navigating AI responsibly:

• Think about intent before implementation
• Build guardrails for sustainable growth
• Keep human accountability in decision-making

If you're navigating the future of business, sustainability, or technology, this episode offers a thoughtful starting point for a conversation that’s only just beginning.

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So many of us avoid conversations about wills, estate planning, and what happens after we’re gone. It can feel uncomfortable, morbid — or like something we’ll just “get to later.” But the truth is, these are some of the most important conversations we can have if we want to protect our families and create impact that lasts.

My guest today, Mark Halpern, has built his life’s work around helping people move from simply achieving success to creating significance. He’s one of Canada’s leading experts in using life insurance, tax strategy, and philanthropy not just to preserve wealth, but to unlock opportunities for meaningful giving. His guidance has already helped direct more than $300 million to Canadian charities — while helping families feel more secure, more prepared, and more intentional about their legacies.

This episode is about getting comfortable with the planning most of us avoid — and seeing how estate planning, when done thoughtfully, can protect the people we love and support the causes that matter most to us.

• Learn more about Mark and his work: https://wealthinsurance.com/about-us.html
• Catch all of our episodes: www.theresiliencereport.ca

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In Hawaii, resilience isn’t a trend—it’s a business necessity. With some of the highest energy costs in the country, an islanded grid, and growing climate risk, the built environment has very little room for inefficiency. The question isn’t whether buildings should change—it’s how to do it without sacrificing comfort, cost, or design.

My guest today has built his entire practice around answering that question.

Joining me is David Sellers, founder of Hawaii Off Grid, an architecture firm that made a bold decision only design net-zero buildings—and has been delivering fully off-grid architecture since long before it was mainstream. David’s work sits at the intersection of sustainability and smart business: buildings that generate their own power, lower operating costs, and look exceptional doing it.

He also developed Surf Block, a new building material made from surfboard waste that’s fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and insulating—turning a local waste challenge into a scalable resilience solution.

Today, we’re talking about what it really takes to design resilient buildings that people want—and why this approach is moving from the fringe to the future.

Learn more about Hawaii Off Grid: www.hawaiioffgrid.com

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One of the biggest questions from leaders, founders, and change-makers is "How do we actually measure the impact we’re trying to make?" Because caring about people, communities, and the planet is one thing—but being able to prove real, measurable change is something else entirely.

Our guest today lives right at that intersection of purpose and proof. Neil Callanan is the founder of LooseGrip and the creator of the Grasp Impact Framework, which helps mission-driven brands connect meaningful storytelling with measurable outcomes. Since 2009, he’s worked with both global brands like Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s and emerging values-led companies to turn impact into real business growth.

Neil’s work sits at the crossroads of marketing, activism, and analytics—helping teams move beyond disconnected data or pure intuition, and instead translate stories into metrics that actually hold up. His goal is simple: help leaders measure what truly matters so they can do more of it. Neil, welcome to the show.

So if you are a business leader or entrepreneur trying to figure out how to measure and communicate your own impact, this episode is for you.

• Learn more about LooseGrip: https://loosegrip.net/
• Discover the Grasp Impact Framework: https://www.graspyourimpact.com/

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For nearly twenty years, today’s guest has been quietly—and sometimes uncomfortably—challenging one of the biggest assumptions we make: that a new home is automatically a healthy one. Spoiler alert—it’s often not.

Paul Kealey is the Founder and President of EkoBuilt, one of North America’s most advanced sustainable homebuilding companies, and the architect of a philosophy he calls House is Medicine. His work sits at the intersection of human health, environmental responsibility, and long-term affordability—and it’s forcing the building industry to rethink everything from air quality to energy use to how homes actually affect our bodies and minds.

Paul designs and builds net-zero Passive Houses that don’t just save energy—they reduce stress, prevent mold and illness, protect families, and last for generations. His belief is simple but radical: our homes are not inert structures. They’re living environments. And when they’re designed poorly, they quietly compromise our health every single day.

In this conversation, we dig into why building codes aren’t enough, how “value engineering” often works against human health, what the pandemic changed about how we think about indoor air, and why resilience—at both the personal and planetary level—starts at home.

If you care about health, sustainability, affordability, or the future of housing, this episode will completely change the way you look at the place you live. 

Learn more about EkoBuilt: https://ekobuilt.com/

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Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report.

If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward? It’s not an easy one—but that hasn’t stopped our guests from showing up with honesty, courage, and incredibly practical insights.

Releasing this episode on the very last day of 2025 feels just right. It’s a moment to look back, take stock, and carry forward what really matters as we step into 2026.

Most of all, this episode is a thank you. To our guests, and to you—our listeners. Your feedback, curiosity, and commitment to positive impact have shaped this show in ways I never expected. We already have some powerful conversations lined up for the year ahead, inspired directly by your messages, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

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In this "Best of" episode, here from our incredible lineup of guests:

Food, beverage and agriculture

• Avi Greenstein, Bamboozle
• Rebecca Tickell, award-winning filmmaker and environmental activist
• Ron Ladner, founder of Shaggy’s Restaurants

Energy and carbon reduction

• Miranda Gardiner, iMasons Climate Accord
• Catherine Atkin, Carbon Accountable
• Hassan Shahriar, ADAPTR Inc.

Water

• Tatiana Estevez, Permalution
• Kendra MacDonald, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Marketing and communications

• Marie-Chantal Savoy, Savoy Strategy (also our top downloaded episode of the year!)
• Cat Holt, Coologee

Corporate culture and strategy

• Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes, Authors and IMD professors
• Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach
• John Bromley, Charitable Impact

Fashion, beauty and design

• Dr. Kristian Edwards, BLK + GRN
• Cynthia Savard, ORAKI
• Todd Bracher, Industrial Designer
• Trisha Pitura and Melanie Bernard, MINI-TIPI
• Julia Dietmar, OpenWardrobe
• Lisa Diegel, Faherty Brand

Travel and adventure

• Mary Anne Ivison, Podcast Host
• Kristin Karstensdotter, LivTours

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Discover how world-class brands evolve and thrive through uncertainty with Cat Holt—CEO of Coologee and the creative strategist behind Progressive’s viral Dr. Rick campaign. In this episode, Cat explains why brand strategy is actually business strategy, and how companies can unlock growth, clarity, and long-term resilience by putting brand at the center of their transformation.

Whether you're a founder, marketer, C-suite leader, or entrepreneur navigating growth challenges, Cat’s insights offer a roadmap for building a stronger business, leading through change, and creating a brand that actually drives performance. If you’re searching for strategies on business transformation, marketing leadership, creative strategy, or scaling with purpose—this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real-world experience.

Learn more about Cat's work at Coologee: https://coologee.com/

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 #SustainableBusiness
 #LeadershipDevelopment
 #MarketingStrategy
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In this episode of The Resilience Report, host Lauren Scott sits down with Ron Ladner, founder of the iconic waterfront restaurant Shaggy’s — a business born unexpectedly out of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What began as a mission to restore hope to a shattered community has since grown into one of the Gulf Coast’s most resilient and people-centered restaurant brands.

Ron shares how Shaggy’s transformed the traditional hospitality model by putting culture, community, and long-term sustainability at the heart of the business. He reveals why employee happiness is the foundation of profitability, how his team-service model is reshaping industry norms, and the surprising ways a restaurant can drive measurable social impact.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, hospitality leader, or business owner seeking fresh ideas for growth and resilience, this conversation offers powerful insights on sustainable leadership, organizational culture, and building companies that thrive — even in times of crisis.

Topics covered include:

• Rebuilding a business and community after catastrophe
• Sustainable leadership and people-first culture
• Rethinking the restaurant model for long-term success
• Employee retention and operational efficiency
• Community engagement and coastal conservation
• Growth strategies in a challenging economic climate

Learn more about Ron's work here: https://ronladner.com/

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B Corp certification is booming — but is it still worth it in 2025? 🌍

In this episode, host Lauren Scott breaks down the latest stats, the 2025 standards overhaul, and what every business leader needs to know about the real value, risks, and opportunities behind becoming a certified B Corp.

#BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #Resilience #ESG #PurposeDriven #CorporateResponsibility #LaurenScott #TheResilienceReport

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