Seeking Sustainability

Join me as I chat with the founders of Pajara Pinta, a Colombian lifestyle brand that ethically  produces handmade bags and accessories in partnership with local artisans, indigenous communities and single moms across Latin America. In this episode, we discuss relationships they've built with local indigenous communities, the ways in which growing up in Colombia inspired Pajara Pinta, and more.

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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Pete Huff, the co-director of the Wallace Center, where he oversees the Resilient Agriculture & Ecosystems Initiative and the Pasture Project. We discuss the importance of regenerative grazing and incorporating livestock into agricultural practices, in addition to how we can reshape agriculture through equity, community, and respect for the land. 

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Hello pals! This episode of Seeking Sustainability features Jesse Smith, the Director of Land Stewardship at White Buffalo Land Trust. 

About Jesse: "Jesse is the Director of Land Stewardship and is guiding the development of our flagship farm as well as working with our team, contractors, and partners to grow the land under our management and the impact in our community. His passion and expertise in agricultural system design...

It is an undeniable fact that although social media isn't all sunshine and roses, it does have some incredible perks- including being able to connect with so many amazing people from around the world! In this episode, I chatted (and laughed- a lot) with one of my Instagram pals, Heizal Nagginda. Heizal runs an organization called Climate Operation, whose aim is to educate youth about climate change and environmentalism, through vis...

In this week's episode, I discuss climate and political terminology with environmental educator and activist, Helena Bennett. Click here to check out the post with the terminology that Helena talks about in the episode. 

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Welcome back, friends! This episode is with Connor Humphreys, who- alongside his wife, Nicole- founded BANDITS Bandanas. BANDITS creates stylish, unique bandanas with original art, and 10% of sales goes to a charity of the artist's choice. 

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Hello all! This episode features the lovely Pallavi Pande, "mompreneur" and founder of DTOCS. DTOCS creates a more eco-conscious alternative to disposable tableware by crafting their products from naturally fallen palm leaves. DTOCS products are also microwave safe, can be reused multiple times, AND are 100% garden/backyard compostable! 

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In this episode, I conversed with the co-founder of United By Blue, Mike Cangi, to discuss the story, mission, and progress of this incredible company. Topics include everything from conscious capitalism, removing plastics from the supply chain, to cleaning waterways. 

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"What can I do, if I'm just one person?" is a question that many of us have probably pondered over, maybe even feeling a bit powerless in the face of the world's huge and daunting issues. In this episode, I discuss (more like rant into my microphone) about how fear has often been paralyzing and prevented us from taking action to help the Earth. 

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2021 is finally here! Let's all take a deep sigh of relief- and gratitude- that we are in a new year. With that said, let us not forget the work that still needs to be done; this year is absolutely crucial to making this planet a better, cleaner, safer place. Join me as I chat with Kevin J. Patel, founder of OneUpAction, "an intersectional youth-led organization working to provide resources to youth advocates." Let's all take a pag...

Well folks, it's been a while since I've posted an episode, but I'm realizing (just now, as I'm typing this) that this is my TENTH episode! Woohoo! As always, I hope you enjoy this conversation, and make sure to check out (and buy!) some of TERRA-TORY's products (seriously, they're the prettiest soaps I've ever owned). I hope this conversation and Kimberly's story inspire you to embark on your own creative endeavors and use the ups...

If anyone else has baked multiple loaves of bread in the last couple of days to cope with their election anxiety. . . . yeah, me too. But alas, I am here with yet another distraction that can take your mind away from the election- a new podcast episode with Sam Hartsock from Remake! Based in San Francisco, Remake is an organization whose mission is to put an end to fast fashion. 

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It's almost election day, folks- so, just as a reminder, please go out and vote! This episode features Danielle Elsener, a fashion designer whose work is centered around zero-waste design. Strategic, intelligent, and forward-thinking, Danielle is an incredible designer, and her work is undeniably innovative. I hope her work, in addition to this conversation, inspires you to rethink the way that you design. 

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"The biggest fundamental of regenerative agriculture is the soil, it always goes back to the soil.” - Andrew Evans

Welcome back, folks! In this episode, I chat with my friend Andrew about the fundamental aspects of regenerative agriculture, why "Big Ag" is harmful to people and the planet, and how we can improve agriculture through changes in policy. 

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If anyone else felt emotionally hungover from watching last night's Presidential (if you can even call it that) Debate, you're not alone. My friend Ayia and I sat down to talk about the utterly confusing catastrophe that was last night's debate and discuss some key moments that really stuck with us. Ah, but fear not! We also conversed about ways in which you can practice self-care while trying to emotionally navigate these stressfu...

This episode's guest is Ariane Lourie Harrison, co-founder of Harrison Atelier, an architecture firm based in Brooklyn, NY whose primary approach to design is centered around the question, "how can we build for more than one species?" Ariane is also a mother of two, AND a professor for the graduate program at Pratt Institute in NYC. 

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