Ecogal the curious consumer

Francisco Torres, Founder and General Manager of Compost For Life in Miami Florida, joined me in the ecogal studio to learn about the mission of his company as well as delve into what compost is and the value composting provides from growing more food to drawing down carbon to helping mitigate climate change.

Raven Hernandez is the founder and CEO of Earth Rides, the only all-electric ride-hailing app. Raven is a first-generation Latina American and is a graduate of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Raven was inspired to start EARTH after a personal quest to improve her own health drove her to affect change on a large scale. She envisioned EARTH as a way to help people make a difference while enjoying a better experience with a service they already use. Inspired by her vision of encouraging people to make eco-friendly and healthier choices, Raven launched EARTH in October 2020 in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

Megan Gill is the owner of The Good Fill in East and West Nashville. Her passion to see consumers become more thoughtful about the impact of their purchasing decisions led her to open Nashville's first packaging-free shop. The Good Fill has diverted over 100,000 plastic bottles or containers from landfills and thousands more pounds of personal and home care waste. By offering sustainably made and package-free alternatives, Megan hopes to open up a larger conversation about how our everyday decisions make an impact on people and the planet.

Kristina Villa is a farmer, communicator, and community coordinator who believes that our connection to the soil is directly related to the health of our bodies, economy, and society. With over a decade of experience in vegetable farming and cattle management, Kristina enjoys using her skill sets to share photos, stories, and information which help to inspire change in human habits and mindsets, causing the food system, climate, and overall well-being of the world to improve.

Natalie Novak of KPS Essentials joined me in the ecogal studio to talk about the shocking discovery that changed the trajectory of her life, her reason for creating an all organic food-grade skincare line. We talked about why it's important to know the ingredients in the products you are putting on your largest organ, your skin, and how long it takes to enter into your system. It was an informative conversation and I hope you'll find this valuable and useful.