The guest in this episode is Daniel Hill - you may know him as the guy who started the Open Door Climate Movement! We discuss fear as a motivator for action, redefining networking as an introvert and balancing optimism with systemic realities. 

Daniel's journey shows that making a difference often means creating spaces for genuine human connection.

Meet Andy, fascinating guest who has spent years navigating the complexities of career transitions, personal identity, and meaningful work. From a corporate career that spanned fintech and management consulting to years of van travel across continents, he shares how he found clarity in the most unexpected places—Siberian trains, surfboards, and conversations over tea. Now a career coach helping others align their passions with their contributions, he offers practical insights and empowering advice for anyone contemplating a big leap or a small step toward a life that feels true. Let’s dive in!

We’re joined by Allen, who shares his story of witnessing the impacts of climate change in Colorado and his determination to create a safer, more sustainable future. Starting with small changes at home, Allen’s journey led him to electrify his house, and ultimately advocate for community bike safety. His story reminds us of the powerful ripple effect our individual efforts can have on society.

In this episode, we meet amazing Alex Gamboa Grand, founder of Way of Being, a local plastic-free, low waste, sustainable, locally sourced home & beauty products store in Portland, OR! We explored her journey as an entrepreneur, some of her favorite items that are easy to swap out for more sustainable alternatives, and why the using your buying power as a consumer is an important part of the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle for everyone - without guilt, without unrealistic standards, and without sacrificing comfort, style, convenience or happiness. 

In this episode, we sit down with Spencer Meeks, founder of Apex Presentations, to chat about his journey from engineer to climate communications expert. Spencer shares how he uses his unique skill set to start his own business helping climate and cleantech pros break down complicated ideas and make their messaging stick. We dive into his deep connection to nature, how his upbringing inspired his passion for sustainability, and the challenge of finding purpose-driven work in the climate space. We discuss how good communication can amplify climate solutions and drive position impact and legacy. 

In this episode, we’re talking with a brave human named Dustin about his year-long journey of getting solar panels installed on his home in Raleigh, North Carolina. What started as a straightforward project quickly became a lesson in navigating HOA rules, getting neighbors on board, and finding creative solutions to unexpected roadblocks. We dive into the challenges he faced, his what he’s learned, some ideas on how the process could be improved and the opportunities that exist for making solar installations easier for everyone.

In this episode, we delve into the world of sustainability through the inspiring journey of Ting, a passionate community organizer for climate action. Ting shares how her upbringing laid the foundation for her commitment to sustainable habits and how motherhood provided a deeper opportunity to embrace practices like using reusable cloth diapers, fully electrifying her home, and seeking out ways to inspire others in her community. This was a fun and inspiring story of how to find ways, both big and small, to exercise our power and create the future we ACTUALLY want to live in.