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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best SolPods Studio episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to SolPods Studio for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite SolPods Studio episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Empowering Women By Giving Them Wings to Fly: A Conversation with Hailey Johnston

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03/08/24 • 35 min

In our latest podcast episode, Hailey Johnston, Founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly, discusses the nonprofit she founded over a decade ago to empower women who have come out of crisis situations. She shares her background story and describes how the project equips women with sewing skills, mentorship and life enrichment to gain resources they need to find jobs and take control of their futures.

Learn more and shop handmade goods at: Project Free 2 Fly
Save the date for the Project Fee 2 Fly annual fund-raiser, Bird & Barn
Follow Project Free 2 Fly and share their story on Instagram

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The Power of Storytelling: A Conversation with Austin Meyer

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02/05/24 • 45 min

In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Austin Meyer, a documentary filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, cinematographer, and photographer. Austin's works have been featured by National Geographic, HBO, Apple TV, Hulu, and The New York Times. During the podcast, Austin shares his background and the drivers that led him to his film-making career, his transition to becoming a vegan and his passion for animals and animal rights. Austin encourages us to rethink our choices for a kinder, more sustainable world.
Discover Austin Meyer's documentary films
Follow Austin on Instagram and YouTube
Learn from the world's best documentary filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, audio experts, editors, producers, and writers on The Austin Meyer Podcast.
Schedule a virtual tour at an animal sanctuary: The Center For Animal Protection and Education
Austin is a co-founder of Collective Capital - a change and innovation consultancy.
Get inspired to go vegan at Veganuary

Sip, Savor, and Appreciate: A Mindful Approach to Coffee from Farm to Cup - A Conversation with Madeleine Longoria Garcia

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12/15/23 • 32 min

Host Lucy Callender sits down with Madeleine Longoria Garcia, a coffee expert whose journey began as a barista during college and has since spanned across various roles in the coffee supply chain. She has worked in Hawai'i, Australia, Southeast Asia, Mexico and Central America gaining experience in cafes as well as in the agricultural aspects of coffee. Madeleine's passion for education led her to Pacific Coffee Research on the Big Island of Hawai'i, a women-owned business that offers educational opportunities in the coffee industry for various audiences, aiming to increase appreciation for coffee through understanding its journey from farm to cup. She also holds a Q Arabica Grader license from the Coffee Quality Institute, qualifying her as a professional coffee taster, a role that requires a mindful and focused approach to evaluating coffee in multiple categories. Lucy and Madeleine discuss the environmental, social and economic sustainability issues in the coffee industry, including the carbon footprint of international coffee trade, gender equality in farming and the importance of treating coffee farms as businesses.

Learn more about Pacific Coffee Research
Follow Pacific Coffee Research
Explore the resources of the Coffee Quality Institute
Check out the Good Food Awards program

Investing in Impact: Lessons from the World Bank to Start-Ups - A Conversation with Monika Kumar

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12/15/23 • 32 min

Host Amy Farrell speaks with Monika Kumar, a specialist in impact investing and sustainability reporting. Monika has dedicated her career to driving sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) into strategy at a range of organizations from start-ups to businesses in New York City to the World Bank Group. She shares her journey which led her to her role today where she advises private wealth and institutional investors on defining their sustainable investment goals and portfolio reporting. Throughout the episode, Amy and Monika explore planetary limitations, impact reporting and Monika's entrepreneurial experience with block-printing artisans in India. Monika provides suggestions on where to start with sustainability reporting and shares valuable insights on double materiality.

GRI
TCFD
Donut Economics
Ichcha

Beyond Jaws: A Deep Dive into Marine Conservation - A Conversation with Andrew Lewin

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12/06/23 • 29 min

Host Amy Farrell speaks with Andrew Lewin, a marine conservationist and self-proclaimed “ocean-preneur.” Andrew, the CEO and President of Speak Up for Blue, dives into his background as a marine biologist and his transition to becoming a passionate science communicator through blogging, YouTube videos, and eventually podcasting. Throughout the episode, Amy and Andrew explore everything from plastic pollution and marine protection to the impacts of climate change on the ocean. Andrew provides practical advice on consuming seafood sustainably and shares valuable insights into the process of finding jobs in marine biology and conservation.

Speak up for Blue Podcast Network
Seafood Watch
CITES Species List

Turning Trash into Treasure: Repurposing and Crafting to Keep Scraps out of Landfill - A Conversation with Kathy Bonte

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09/29/23 • 30 min

Amy Sabik sits down with Kathy Bonte, Board Chair of FabMo, a Sunnyvale, California-based nonprofit that promotes and encourages good stewardship of the earth by diverting discontinued designer fabrics, tiles, wallpapers and other similar materials from landfills, making them available to all interested persons and inspiring creative reuse.
Check out FabMo's website. and Follow FabMo on Instagram
For other up-cycling organizations in the U.S., see New York City-based FABSCRAP, Oakland, California-based East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, RAFT Store in San Jose, California, and San Francisco-based SCRAP.
Kathy Bonte's Yellow Rose Designs upcycling designer jewelry and merchandise
More information about 3dKids Academy

Breaking Boundaries to Build the Future - A Conversation with Jessica Maderos

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09/20/23 • 29 min

SolPods' Amy Farrell sits down with Jessica Maderos, a trailblazing chemical engineer who's not only reshaping industries but also paving the way for other aspiring women in this dynamic field. Jessica stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability at Blue Planet, a company committed to rewriting the environmental narrative of the construction industry. Jessica’s podcast is a perfect introduction to the importance of the “Built Economy.” Buildings account for almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and a third of the world's energy consumption. At Blue Planet, Jessica spearheads efforts to create carbon-negative concrete aggregate, a groundbreaking innovation that helps the Built Economy get closer to net zero.
Learn more about the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the Society of Women Engineers.
Check out University of California Davis Department of Chemical Engineering.
Discover the U.S. Green Building Council, the World Green Business Council, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

The Bee Whisperer: Inspiration from a Honey Bee Advocate - A Conversation with Aidan Wing

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08/18/23 • 30 min

SolPods Amy Farrell sits down with Aidan Wing, founder of Wings of Nature Bees, a regenerative apiculture company focused on natural practices and approaches to beekeeping and honey production. Aidan describes how bees called him to beekeeping and inspired him to launch his own business. Learn about the amazing community of the hive, the benefits of bees and honey, and what you can do to help protect bees.
Check out Wings of Nature Bees' website: https://www.wingsofnaturebees.com/
Follow Wings of Nature Bees on Instagram: @wingsofnaturebees
Learn more about the Master Beekeeper Program: https://thebeeconservancy.org/

Community Composting: A Start Up Story in South Dakota - A Conversation with Deirdre Appel

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08/08/23 • 52 min

SolPods Cassie Freyeisen sits down with Deirdre Appel, founder of SoDak Compost, the first non-profit community composting center of its kind in South Dakota. Deirdre's journey from New Jersey to Brooklyn, and eventually settling in Sioux Falls in 2021 amid the pandemic, drove her to create SoDak Compost, addressing the lack of food scraps recycling options for urban apartment residents. Learn more about Deirdre's inspiring journey, innovative solutions, and the community impact of SoDak, highlighting the potential for transformative sustainable practices in other new environments.
Check out SoDak's website here.
Follow SoDak on Instagram: @sodak_compost
United States Composting Council
Dakota Rural Action
Institute for Local Self Reliance
Iron Fox Farms
Cherry Rock Farms
Community-Scale Composting Systems by James McSweeney
Follow @compostable.kate on Instagram

Revolutionizing School Meals for Healthier People and Planet: A Conversation with Natalie Linden

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03/14/25 • 24 min

In this inspiring episode, host Mia Rubiera sits down with Natalie Linden, Chief Operating Officer at Eat Real, a nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing America's school meal programs. With over 20 years of experience in brand strategy and marketing, Natalie shares her journey and insights into transforming public school cafeterias across the nation. Learn how Eat Real collaborates with school districts to improve meal quality, ensure nutritional security, and promote sustainable food practices. From removing excessive sugar to introducing locally sourced, nutritious meals, Natalie discusses the profound impact of their work on students' health and the environment. Tune in to discover how we can all contribute to a healthier future for our children and make every school meal count.

Check out the Eat Real website to learn more.

Follow Eat Real on Instagram for more inspiration.

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How many episodes does SolPods Studio have?

SolPods Studio currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does SolPods Studio cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Eco, Impact, Podcasts, Green, Esg and Sustainability.

What is the most popular episode on SolPods Studio?

The episode title 'Venture Capital Driving Impact: A Conversation with Alexandra Clunies-Ross' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on SolPods Studio?

The average episode length on SolPods Studio is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of SolPods Studio released?

Episodes of SolPods Studio are typically released every 16 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of SolPods Studio?

The first episode of SolPods Studio was released on Jan 31, 2023.

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