Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.
We are back today with Polly Barks of Green Indy Blog. Polly was actually the very first person I interviewed for the podcast, back in July, though it ended up being the second interview published. In that episode, we talked all about how to advocate for zero waste, including online, in your local community, what to do if your friends + family totally aren’t interested, and more, so if you haven’t listened to that one already, be sure to add it to your play list! Polly has living zero waste since 2015, and has been teaching it as her full-time job for about a year now. She is about to launch a new online course called the Essential Zero Waste Blueprint starting January 1st, 2019, covering how to go zero waste in 12 different areas of your life over a twelve month timespan, no matter how or where you live. She’s here today to share more info on that course, including her 12 starter tips for a waste-free life.
The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. She’ll be opening a second Hippie Haven in Salem, Oregon in Feb 2021.
Follow along on Instagram - @ahippieinavan & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentials
Read podcast transcripts at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com
