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Latest Episodes

184: Insta-Hiker Culture + Responsible Recreation | Emily Pelland, HikingWithHeels
June 17, 2022

We're chatting with Emily Pelland of @hikingwithheels all things outdoor recreation. Emily shares her story of building up an online presence as a hiker-influencer, and the challenges that ultimately encouraged her to step away from the space. We discuss

183: What Do Bottled Water Companies Sell?
June 10, 2022

Taking a juicy, investigative look into one of the most controversial sustainability topics: bottled water. We are diving deep into the controversies surrounding big brands like Nestle (and the 51 brands they own) and Fiji - what the players in this mult

182: Decolonizing Environmentalism (Rewind) | Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru
June 03, 2022

We are rewinding to one of my favorite guests ever! We’re joined by Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, a brilliant environmental justice scholar passionate about empowering BIPOC communities! Wawa is a recent alumnus of the University of Connecticut, and a Rhodes sc

181: The Evolution of The It Bag: Stuff for Status
May 27, 2022

What makes an "it bag"? I'm breaking down my thesis on "stuff for status," high-price overconsumption, through the lens of designer handbags. We go through the stories behind iconic designer handbags - Hermes Kelly and Birkin, the Gucci Jackie, and the La

180: Sustainable, Clean Beauty for All | Brook Harvey-Taylor, Pacifica Beauty
May 20, 2022

Brook Harvey-Taylor is the Founder + President of Pacifica Beauty, a 100% vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand dedicated to accessibility, sustainability, and above all else, compassion of people, animals, and the planet. Brook and I discuss the industry l

179: Consumed by Aja Barber | Book Club with Morgan Cook, MostlyEcoMorgan
May 13, 2022

We read Aja Barber's debut book, Consumed, this month, + Morgan (@mostlyecomorgan) and I could wait to discuss it! Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism pushed us to reassess our frameworks on sustainabilit

178: The Drought: Water Policy, Fires, + Solutions for the American West | Gabrielle Canon
May 06, 2022

We're speaking with California-based reporter Gabrielle Canon about all things mega-drought: how droughts impact wildfires (and the prep we can do for those), how early water policy was crafted in the West, and superstar city solutions to mitigate and ada

177: Eco-Conscious Hollywood: Vegan Lifestyles, Astrology, + Her Farm | Torrey DeVitto
April 29, 2022

Actress Torrey DeVitto joins us to talk all things sustainability - we chat about how she maintains her vegan makeup and fashion values on film sets, and I get all the details on the 8 acre farm she is renovating to become an animal rescue! We also discus

176: How To Be Human In A Warming World | Dr. Kimberly Nicholas
April 22, 2022

We welcome on our Earth Day episode Dr. Kim Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science at Lund and author of UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE: How to be Human in a Warming World. We discuss the emotional side of the climate crisis – coping with feelings

175: Bees, Butterflies, + Native Gardens | Dr. Gail Langellotto
April 15, 2022

The episode all about pollinators! We’re joined by Dr. Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture, Entomology, and Master Gardener Program at Oregon State University. We learn about healthy gardens,