The VG Daily: 004 – A Plastic Ocean

The VG Daily: 004 – A Plastic Ocean

I watched A Plastic Ocean on Netflix last night and it was an eye opening experience for me. On episode 4, I talk about what I saw, how I felt, and what we can do to reduce our mindless consumption of plastic. Be sure to check out A Plastic Ocean on Netflix! UPDATE: Just found out you can watch the […]

This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature

This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature

I’m excited to announce that I will be the host for the new podcast, This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature a branch of the This Sustainable Life podcast by Joshua Spodek! My goal with TSL: Solve For Nature is to invite guests  who are working on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) solutions in nature and the environment to discuss […]

The VG Daily: 002 – Live ECO?

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

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

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 […]

The Verdant Growth Daily

The Verdant Growth Daily

As part of my ‘start of 2021 re-thinking Verdant Growth’ efforts, I spent a lot of time thinking what I can do to be a more effective leader to those wanting to live better. One thing that came to me is that if I want to lead people more effectively, they need to feel comfortable with me. There needs to […]

My Initiative Journey Project Update

My Initiative Journey Project Update

When last I posted, I had practiced presenting my projects to friends and family members. I actually ended up pursuing the project on EV chargers in apartments. I wasn’t sure if this was the one I really loved, but as is mentioned in Josh’s book, there really is no wrong choice in projects: if you end up choosing a project […]

YT: Bonus Bamboo Adventure

YT: Bonus Bamboo Adventure

When I was making the video about bamboo, I just decided to stomp around the bamboo forests for a while and took some random video to use in the main video. In case anyone wanted to see me, my family, and my dog exploring the bamboo, I thought I’d upload it. Enjoy!

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