Today I decided to go unscripted and candid, and decided to talk about why I started Verdant Growth: the problems in environment and society I see and the two strategies I want to use in my life to fight them.
The VG Daily: 010 – A Different Perspective
On my walk with Manoa today, I suddenly came to a break in the trees that gave me a view of all of Osaka, as well as a new perspective on human society. Also….I made it thought 10 episodes! I’m excited for me. Thanks so much to everyone who has come along for the journey. I appreciate all of you!
The VG Daily: 009 – Meditation & Awareness
The term ‘meditation’ comes with a lot of baggage, but the awareness that it teaches is so valuable in learning to live by your own values. It will help you to create better connections with your family and friends, nature, and yourself. Here’s why! Headspace Guide to Meditation (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/2N1GfKA
The VG Daily: 008 – Why living ECO is NOT a sacrifice
Today we’re going to address one of the things I hear a lot: “I don’t have time to be ECO. I can’t be more ECO. I can’t be bothered with being ECO. I can’t sacrifice like you can.” Sound familiar? Everyone thinks that living more sustainably means making sacrifices and giving up things you love. But I would venture a […]
The VG Daily: 007 – Joshua Spodek
Today we’re talking about Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, host of This Sustainable Life podcast, award winning author of Leadership: Step by Step, and most environmentally-friendly person I know. He was my inspiration for starting Verdant Growth and is now teaching me to lead others on environment. He’s an incredible person, and I highly recommend you watch/read/listen to everything he’s posted. […]
The VG Daily: 006 – Plastic is Great
In today’s daily, I wanted to dispel the myth that I hate plastic. I don’t! Plastic is great…And awful. And here’s why!
The VG Daily: 005 – Plastic Recycling is a Myth
After my discussion yesterday on A Plastic Ocean, I decided to continue the plastics discussion with a talk about why plastic recycling is really a myth.
The VG Daily: 002 – Live ECO?
In Episode 2, I wanted to discuss the slogan I choose for Verdant Growth: Live ECO. What does ECO mean? What does it mean to ‘live eco’? And most importantly…Why the heck do you pronounce it “eh-ko” instead of “ee-ko”?? Also, two of my very good friends and former roommates joined me in chat to ask a couple questions that […]
YT: How to Lead in Environment with Joshua Spodek
Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, Host of This Sustainable Life podcast and award winning author joins me for a talk about leadership in environment. He is inspiring, passionate, and the leader for the environment that we need! Learn more about Josh: http://joshuaspodek.com/ Joshua Spodek’s Podcast, This Sustainable Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
The VG Daily: 001 – Introduction
In Episode 1 of the Verdant Growth Daily, I just wanted to talk about what this podcast is, what I want it to be, and why I decided to start it. It’s the start of a new journey that I’m really excited for. Thanks so much for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to me on YouTube if you want […]