Manufacturing has been problematic in the past, but it presents a lot of opportunities to make life better for workers and the community, and to be regenerative for the sake of the planet. Today’s guest is an expert on manufacturing, and how it can be better.Joe Sprangel is this week’s guest and I really enjoyed his insight and his big heart for humanity.Joe is the Dean of the College of Business & Professional Studies at Mary Baldwin University and the Founder & Principal Consultant of Emmanuel Strategic Sustainability.Where to find Joe Sprangel onlineWebsiteLinkedInFull show notes are here: https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/025Follow @halfhippiepodcast on Instagram for more resources and actions you can take.

Sustainable development is a global policy framework that could replace capitalism and give everyone access to a better life. Everyone!I've been studying and researching Sustainable Development and in this episode, I'll tell you what I've learned and why I think it's the future. Check out the show notes for links to some of the resources I mentioned.https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/024 This is very exciting! It gives me hope for the future. I hope it inspires you too.Be sure to follow on Instagram @halfhippiepodcast for more fun and helpful resources.

Let’s talk about conscious consumerism. Today’s guest is a conscious consumer and she also advises sustainable businesses around marketing strategy and brand identity… it’s all about what conscious consumers want!Ashlee Sang is today’s guest and she is so insightful and charming. One of my favorite things she said is “Every single choice I make affects a real human and actually affects the environment in a real way... once I knew that, I couldn't unknow it.”I feel the same way! Once I learned about factory farming, the dairy industry, the clothing industry, etc, I couldn’t unknow it and I now I have to make decisions with this knowledge in mind. She also gives some great tips for people who want to be a little more conscious, and of course for sustainable businesses who want to reach more customers. Find Ashlee Sang onlineWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInFollow @halfhippiepodcast for extra goodies throughout the week.

The Half Hippie Podcast is back from summer break! In this brief episode, I'll share a bit about what I've been doing over the summer and what's in store for future episodes. Be sure to follow on Instagram @halfhippiepodcast for more fun and helpful resources.

Today’s guest hosts yoga and wellness retreats all over the world! She is the creator and facilitator of Elements Wellness Retreats where she offers yoga retreats and now teacher training. Her training program starts with online workshops and culminates with a retreat and graduation in Costa Rica!And of course, she’s planning to host a retreat in Portugal.Welcome, Buffie Diaz.I met Buffie several years ago and instantly had a girl crush! She is the epitome of chill. Show notes are here:https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/021Find Buffie online:Website Instagram: @YogiBuffie and @ElementsWellnessRetreats Follow @halfhippiepodcast on Instagram for more fun and resources throughout the week.

My guests today are currently sailing the world while running a business! CLARYTI co-founders are spreading awareness on plastic pollution in the ocean through household cleaning products. Their mission is to eliminate the 3rd largest contributor of plastic pollution in the ocean -- household products -- by creating non-toxic plastic-free cleaning products that people love!Welcome, Nixie Marie and Cameron Van Peebles.They are so creative, fun, and smart. This conversation had some new perspectives and reasons to be optimistic that I hadn’t considered. Show notes are here: https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/020Where to find Claryti onlineWebsite Instagram Also follow @halfhippiepodcast on Instagram for more resources and goodies related to today's episode.

Today’s guest is a comedian and actor. She lives in Chicago and she is the co-host of the comedy and politics podcast Sit Still, Look Opinionated. Part of the show is discussing how to have productive conversations around “taboo” topics and hone critical thinking skills.Welcome, Claire Malkie.Claire is smart, funny, and ready to have hard conversations that aim to make us all better.Show notes are here:https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/019Where to find Claire and Sit Still, Look Opinionated onlineInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInFollow @halfhippiepodcast on Instagram for more fun throughout the week.

I'm normally not too optimistic about climate change, but I've been hearing from so many brilliant people and it's Earth Day so I thought I'd do something a little different. In this episode, I'll share how and why I became passionate about sustainability (my origin story) and 5 things that make me optimistic for the future.5 reasons I’m optimisticTechnologyVegans aren’t saving the planetYounger generationBCorps companies EconomicsListen now and follow on Instagram for good stories throughout the week. @halfhippiepodcast

After completing a Master's Degree in Sustainability Management from the Harvard Extension School and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Boston University, today’s guest launched Green Buoy Consulting to show businesses exactly how to integrate sustainability to transform their businesses.Welcome, Eliza Erskine!Eliza’s work focuses on early-stage, small & mid-size companies across industries and delivers results including 30% average annual energy savings and adding an average of 38 points to clients' B Corp assessments. Green Buoy Consulting clients have been featured on Inc. 5000 and Nevada Top Workplaces Small Companies lists.Show Notes are here:http://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/017Where to find Eliza and Green Buoy Consulting onlineWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInFollow us on Instagram for more resources throughout the week. @halfhippiepodcast

Today’s guest helps moms and busy women learn how to grow fresh food at home with confidence and ease so they can lead their families in living healthy, happy, and intentional lives.And she’s so chill. I love her calm vibe.Welcome, Danielle Smith.In this episode, we’ll talk about why gardening is so healthy, how to follow nature to prevent pests without using chemicals, and how to make it easy to grow your own vegetables.Show Notes are here:https://halfhippiepodcast.com/episode/016 Where to find Danielle onlineInstagram Facebook