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August 30, 2022 48 mins

Tree whisperer, Ernest Lerma wants to heal himself and his community through trees! He is the CEO of  Waffle Forest, the world’s first eco-friendly, carbon reducing smart forest. He and his team are rehabilitating land in South Phoenix and reducing carbon emissions through a process of reforestation and geo engineering. He is also a master in web development, and digital marketing.

In this episode Ernest and I talk about our similar upbringing in Phoenix, healing, how he got Nobel Peace Prize winner Riccardo Valentini on his team and much more! He is doing great things for the world through his non profit, so please sign his petition or donate, linked below. This is a great episode, go listen now!


Connect with Ernest!

Website: https://www.waffleforest.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waffleforest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waffleforest/

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode!

Book: Awake the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

Les Brown - Motivational Speaker: https://lesbrown.com/

Toca Madera: https://www.tocamadera.com/


Connect with Me!

Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcast


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