On this episode we feature Matt Rebackoff, founder or MR EATWELL a high quality, slow fashion clothing line focused on food and culture. Matt's taken some leaps of faith in his business and it continues to pay off. We loved chatting with Matt (& Fred!) and learning the story behind his fun clothes. Check him out at mreatwell.com or Instagram @ mr_eatwell – we hope you enjoy this episode!

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What Happens When You Go Big? | Matt Rebackoff, MR EATWELL

We Tha Plug is a global virtual ecosystem that works with Pan African, Latinx, other under-represented founders & early stage startups from ideation phase to pre-seed and series A round. Check out We Tha Plug for opportunities to join their startup cohorts - www.wethaplug.com   (And check out Vulcan Design Studio!)

How Can You Get Started on Your Idea? | Luis Martinez & Christiana Russell, We Tha Plug

In this episode, we connect with Jen Derks of Four Fin Creative, a branding studio that puts brand at the center of good business. You'll see it happens so organically for them -- without any prep, we swear! Learn why making waves like this is so important for Jen and her network of businesses for good.  

Why is a Strong Brand Important? | Jen Derks, Four Fin Creative

In this episode, we connect with Vani of DOTURMINDS – a mindful sand art company focused on letting go. We could’ve listened to her for hours about the journey with sand and its metaphor for life. You can tell when we started to sink in and live in the now. That’s Vani’s gift to us all.  If you want to learn more about Vani's story, check out other podcasts she has been featured on: How did Vani arrive to the USA: Flight Club podcast Journey as a special needs mom: Rise with the Light podcast History behind Ancient Dot Art : Artist Unmasked podcast Mindfulness for Productivity : Productivity with Purpose 

How Can We Practice Living in the Moment? | Vani Shiroor, DOTURMINDS

We connected with Laura at Balanced Bombshells to talk all things cycle-syncing. Each of us are on our own wellness journey with individual needs based on our bodies and minds. So, a one size fits all workstyle will leave many companies approaching burn out, staff turnover, or less than optimal performance. We all share our different experiences with cycle-syncing in hopes it improves your life balance. Enjoy!  

How Can Cycle-Syncing Help Your Performance? | Laura Charelle, Balanced Bombshells

In this episode, we connect with Katie at Wild Path Consulting, whose clients have said she revolutionized their marketing mindset. Katie clarifies what is greenwashing marketing versus authentic sustainability strategies and how to spot the differences as a business leader and consumer. She has helped us navigate the wilderness of our own work and we hope her strategies resonate with you, too. Enjoy!  

What is Greenwashing in Marketing? | Katie Smith, Wild Path Consulting

In this episode we connect with the dream team at Panorama Environmental. In consulting, it can be a common practice for leaders to base business growth decisions solely on profit metrics and then pricing is a race to the bottom for the whole industry. We learned that at Panorama, a holistic view of culture and self-development comes first and the results are an empowering competitive advantage.   

Why is Company Culture Important for Growth? | Tania Treis & Susanne Heim, Panorama Environmental

In this episode, we connect with Derreck Cobb -- a man who sews! You can tell we are fans of his work and love his friendly vibe, transparency about his business model, and enthusiasm for co-creating beautiful accessories from upcycled materials. We're confident you'll be inspired to consider the infinite possibilities before tossing a garment, an old bag, or even a couch! Enjoy.   

How Can We Give Old Items New Life? | Derreck Cobb, A Man Who Sews

Nay Secka, founder of TEGAA, joins us on ORION to discuss founding the jewelry and accessory company, and how it supports the economy in her home country of Gambia. With conscious design, consumerism, and entrepreneurship, we can uplift others with our actions.

What Does it Mean to Live Consciously? | Nay Secka, TEGAA

A California local, Jeremy grew up surfing from San Diego to Santa Cruz. His desire to help people, love for the ocean and travel, led him to the beaches of Southeast Asia where he was able to realize a childhood dream of Creating Jobs Cleaning Beaches Around the World and helping people learn to live more Sustainably. Knowing people everywhere feel the same way, want to help, but just need a means of doing it… Seventh Sea was born.

How Can We Save Our Seas? | Jeremy Naylor, Seventh Sea

Our oracle and spiritual advisor, Meghan Rose, is joining us on ORION! We are very excited to host her and learn about her spiritual journey, discuss how she has helped A STELLAR CO, and many other individuals and business leaders. Meghan helps us hone our intuition and focus on areas where we may have subconscious blocks that impede us from achieving our potential. Growing up in the heart of conservative & rural New England, Meghan found solace in discussions about astrology, the afterlife, and spiritual lessons. She fell in love with the safety from local practitioners who took the time to let her explore her intuition. In 2012, Meghan received a B.S. in Marketing Management & Business Development from Southern New Hampshire University… and then booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles just weeks later, feeling called to start studying alternative healing and energy work in California. She left all that she knew in order to discover her truth. After years of training, mentorship programs, and teaching opportunities she has entered into her soul’s role as a Spiritual Advisor: combining her background in Intuitive Tarot Card Reading, Reiki Energy Healing, and Guided Meditation. She can be found teaching at Los Angeles’ top meditation studios, leading corporate wellness retreats and keynote presentations, offering her Intuitive Tarot Manifestation™ workbook as a leading voice in the wellness industry, and working individually with clients all over the world.

Why is Emotionally Healing Ourselves Important? | Meghan Rose, The Meghan Rose Collective

Sera serves as Executive Director of Legacies of War, the only U.S.-based educational and advocacy organization working to address the impact of conflict in Laos during the Vietnam War-era, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO).   Sera also has a passion for the world’s economy, and first launched her career in Lommel, Belgium as an International Business Consultant. Sera specialized in helping emerging markets and completed projects in over 10 countries including Kuwait, Ghana and South Africa. While in Botswana, Sera discovered her passion for helping others while volunteering with the Clinton Foundation.   Legacies of War is the only U.S.-based educational and advocacy organization working to address the impact of conflict in Laos during the Vietnam War-era, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO).   Legacies of War raises awareness about the history of the Vietnam War-era bombing of Laos, provides space for healing the wounds of war, and creates greater hope for a future of peace. Legacies of War works directly with key decision-makers in the U.S. government – including Congress and the Administration – and with the private sector and media outlets to provide these influential groups with compelling information and analysis.   Legacies of War serves as a convener and organizer of partner organizations and individuals seeking to resolve the UXO problem in Laos. Legacies of War's work has led to exponential increase of U.S. funding for UXO clearance and victim assistance in Laos, from $3M in 2008 to $40M today. In bringing greater attention and increasing resources, Legacies of War helped to make a real impact on the ground in Laos: more land being cleared, lives being saved and additional care and services available for the approximately 25,000 UXO victims living in Laos.

Why Does the Secret War Matter Today? | Sera Koulabdara, Legacies of War

An environmental practitioner and attorney with more than 30 years of experience in private- and public-sector planning, Bill has prepared hundreds of environmental documents for a diverse range of projects throughout California. Bill currently serves as State President of the 1,800 member Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP). As a member (and former chair) of AEP’s Legislative Review Committee, Bill works directly with AEP’s lobbyist and the State Legislature on proposed legislation related to CEQA. The committee provides analysis, prepares comment letters, and conducts direct lobbying on legislative bills relating to CEQA. He recently served on the working group for AB 2323 for Assembly Members Friedman and Chiu. Bill also teaches an annual “CEQA Hot Topics” class at the Capitol for legislators and staffers. Bill is a frequent guest lecturer on CEQA and associated case law for University of California’s Irvine and Riverside campuses, Cal Poly Pomona, and AEP. He has also has extensive experience providing third-party review of environmental documents for legal and technical adequacy.

Why is Environmental Leadership Important? | William Halligan, Esq., AEP/Harris & Associates

Jennifer is Co-Founder & CEO of Milestonia - a software to help business leaders create accountability cultures that are FUN! Higher engagement leads to greater productivity and camaraderie -- Milestonia has helped companies achieve 10x-100x ROI via increased productivity, lower turnover, with greater focus and alignment on growth initiatives. Milestonia believes that new technologies can empower individuals to take charge of their professional development – and help leaders create accountability cultures that deliver bottom-line impact. Milestonia is building a platform to support the future of work by enabling SMB teams to succeed.

Why Is Team Engagement Important? | Jennifer Apy, Milestonia

Leading a team is a tough job, there are lots of spinning plates, deliverables, politics to navigate, making sure you are in line with your own career aspirations, and on top of that making sure you are engaging your team and running a high performing team.   Great leaders know that they need support, clarity, a sounding board, and a safe space to talk about different options of decisions they have to make.   This is where Diana comes in. Diana helps Senior Technology Leaders reduce team conflict, gain discretionary effort, and inspire team commitment to drive results.

How Can Leaders Help Individuals Thrive? | Diana Lowe

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