Talking with a Trailblazer - Kelly Bergeron

01/07/21 • 53 min

In this episode, I had a conversation that I had been yearning to have for a while. Talking with a woman in tech. But not just any woman; Kelly Bergeron is an unapologetically ambitious, insanely intelligent individual who simultaneously gives off best friend vibes. We covered a lot of topics in this episode including her time working at Salesforce, the value of diversity in the tech industry and what Kelly has accomplished within her own community in Cornwall, Ontario. She is an inspiration to me and listening to her talk can give anyone the courage to stand up and change the world.

Podcast Recorded: January 2, 2020
Podcast Published: January 7, 2021

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Podcast Recorded: January 2, 2020
Podcast Published: January 7, 2021

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My Wish for Waste with Bill Higgins

Solutions with Sutera is something I hold near to my heart. Sutera makes sorting waste convenient, safe and sustainable. In this episode, I speak with Sutera's Business Development Officer, Mr. Bill Higgins about the power of smart waste management solutions. As I start to gather my big picture understanding of how the world of stuff works, I am quickly realizing that there are many shortcomings in the idea of "going-green". One of those shortcomings is not being able to handle the capacity of waste human beings are producing. It is pretty clear to me that how we think of disposing our garbage must become more deliberate. Sutera has created and is continuing to develop innovative waste solutions that has the potential to change our current system. I believe that it is important for more people to start to grapple with the idea "where does my stuff go?", in order to change the amount of waste that is currently circulating. From dog-poop to textiles, recyclables to compost, everything has the ability to become circular from production to end of life, if we start to challenge the norm. Bill not only provides context to the current problem but also insight about viable solutions. I will be starting a campaign to install a dog poop containment system in my neighbourhood, anyone have any advice about how to go about this?
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The Plastic Predicament with Sally Earthrowl

Have you ever wondered where plastic goes when you throw it “away’? Hint: there is no such thing as AWAY. Do you ever ask yourself about the negative consequences of plastic pollution in marine ecosystems? What about how much plastic is in or on the food that you eat?

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sally Earthrowl, Mission Leader of eXXpedition, which is a Community Interest Company and not-for-profit organization that pioneers all-female (*insert hands cheering emoji*)sailing research expeditions at sea and virtually voyages on land to investigate the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic pollution.

Sally and I have an in-depth conversation about how eXXpedition is on a mission to understand the plastics issue as a whole and to work with industry to pinpoint solutions and policy at a global level by addressing knowledge-gaps and delivering evidence to inform effective solutions. We discuss everything from gyres to single use plastic, data collection to diversity in science and sailing. Hope you enjoy!

Some resources Sally mentions are linked below:

Shifting Your Choices - Select how, in what aspect of life and where you want to create a shift, from sea to source. From simple consumer choices, to more complex industry actions, you can explore ideas that create long term change.

Marine Debris Tracker - this is the circulatory assessment tool/protocol Sally refers to in our conversation. This app is currently being used in a global citizens science initiative to log marine debris throughout the world.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean.

eXXpedition - learn more about their team, missions, research and how to get involved!

*This episode was recorded on August 27, 2020. Please note, that at the time of this episode's publication, eXXpedition Round the World has been cancelled due to the current global situation. Please see https://exxpedition.com/update for further details.

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Can someone invite me to Clubhouse please?