With indoor air pollution often being worse than outdoor air pollution even in urban spaces, how can we reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals in our homes for our health? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Nimi Kelloway of Haute Coton, shares her expertise with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/69 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringin...
Oct 09, 2018•19 min
What are some things we need to know about electric cars and the future of renewable energy? What does it take to scale our audience size into the millions, so that we can inspire and engage with more people with our work? Our guest today is Seth Leitman of Green Living Guy – an expert on electric cars and renewable energy who's worked for the state of New York on green energy and who writes about LED green lighting, indoor air quality, alternative-fueled vehicles, and more. Let's dive in. HIGHI...
Oct 06, 2018•34 min
Why is it important for us to minimize our purchasing of clothes with microplastic fibers, like virgin polyester and nylon? How can we support sustainability markets to grow when conscious consumers, by nature, are trying to buy less? Andrea Plell is the Founder of Ecologique, a PR, communications, and event production company, the Co-Founder of Sustainable Fashion Alliance, and the West Coast Regional Director of Fashion Revolution USA. She shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS:...
Oct 04, 2018•40 min
We're on track to losing our vital forests around the world, but we also are making huge progress towards reforestation and conserving our existing ancient forests. Here are 3 we can get excited about. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/66 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x...
Oct 02, 2018•10 min
Why does carbon offsetting sometimes have a negative reputation for just being a bandaid solution to our emissions, and how does the word itself limit our perception of what these projects are actually about? How can we pick out carbon offsetting projects actually effectively offsetting emissions, from the ones that aren't? Marisa de Belloy, CEO of Cool Effect, shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [6:27] What Cool Effect does and how it's different than other carbon offsetting projects. [16:4...
Sep 29, 2018•38 min
How was our guest today able to create a technology to be able to close the loop in our production and disposal of clothing? What does it take to come up with a disruptive idea for sustainability and bring that to life? Patricia Ermecheo, CEO and Founder of Osom Brand and OSOMTEX, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [9:50] Kaméa: "What is OSOMTEX doing differently than other textile recycling programs?" [13:24] Kaméa: "Can this be recycled an indefinite number of times?" [22:1...
Sep 27, 2018•36 min
With climate change being a topic that often repels and divides people, how can we talk about it in a way to engage more people and inspire more action? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Meghann Percy of Kiss That World Podcast, shares her biggest learning lessons from attending Al Gore's recent Climate Reality Project Leader Training in Los Angeles. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/63 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharin...
Sep 25, 2018•17 min
What do we know about how the chemicals and dyes used to treat our clothing impact our health? How can we pick apart brands that may be greenwashing from the brands that are actually trying to do what they can to improve? Jamie Bainbridge, VP of Product Development at Bolt Threads shares her wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS [5:23] Jamie on what Bolt Threads' scientists and engineers do for fashion. [7:29] What is spider silk and how is it made? [13:20] Kaméa: "What are some of the health impacts of t...
Sep 22, 2018•29 min
What is the soil-to-soil concept of circularity, and how can this sequester our carbon, enrich our soil, and promote healthier ecosystems? Why is that we have to look past the numbers and findings from our environmental impact assessments in order to really understand sustainability? Rebecca Burgess, Founder and Executive Director of Fibershed and author of Harvesting Color, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [11:03] Rebecca: "If we don't practice by doing, we'll never really...
Sep 20, 2018•35 min
With so many global issues looming over our heads, and with social media platforms like Instagram found to be detrimental to our mental wellbeing, how can we tackle chronic anxiety to stay motivated and activated? Special guest for this Bloom Tuesday, Ashley James of Learn True Health Podcast (our guest from EPS58), shares her expert tips and insights with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/60 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharin...
Sep 18, 2018•17 min
How can we use the analogy of pasta and pasta sauce to better understand plastics and their health impacts? Why is it that we urgently need more research and development to find alternatives to plastic, especially for food packaging? Chantal Plamondon, Co-Founder and CEO of Life Without Plastic, a pioneering one-stop-shop for all things non-plastic, shares her wisdom with us. HIGHLIGHTS: [8:14] Chantal: "It started when I was just addressing my need, but I knew there were probably other parents ...
Sep 15, 2018•37 min
How can we take ownership and responsibility of our own lives so that we can be empowered to take action and make a difference? What do we need to properly to take care of ourselves holistically so that we have the energy and motivation to bring about our best work? Ashley James, holistic health coach and host of a top wellness podcast, Learn True Health, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [14:45] Kaméa: "What's a common theme you've heard over and over again while interviewi...
Sep 13, 2018•38 min
It's often doom and gloom in this field, but here are 2 positive things happening right now we can get excited about in the sustainability space. For a chance to win a gift card to an eco brand every month, subscribe to our Sunday Newsletters at www.GreenDreamer.com , and I look forward to connecting on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x...
Sep 11, 2018•10 min
Why is it that we need to instill a sense of moral obligation to not be the reason a living species goes extinct? How can we tell more powerful stories around sustainability to actually move people and inspire action? Carl Safina, Founder of The Safina Center and a biologist, conservationist, award-winning author, speaker, and contributor to NYTimes, NatGeo, HuffPost, etc., shares his wisdom with us here. HIGHLIGHTS: [7:33] Kaméa: "Throughout all of your years working in environmentalism, what's...
Sep 08, 2018•37 min
What is 'biomindfulness' and how can meditation help us to collectively work towards a healthier planet to call home? Why is it important to give people space to learn things, process information, and potentially change — at their own pace? Andrea Sanders, environmental educator, mindfulness advisor, TEDx speaker, artist, and Instagram influencer, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [5:33] Andrea explains the connection between meditation and environmental sustainability. [10:...
Sep 06, 2018•33 min
Most people don't like to be told what to do or that they need to change their habits, decisions, and lifestyle. So how can we inspire positive action and changes in the name of better health and sustainability? Here, I share 5 tips I learned from our past guests that can help strengthen our messaging and approach, and some insights from an article called The Science of What Makes People Care, published on Stanford Social Innovation Review. For a chance to win a gift card to an eco brand every m...
Sep 04, 2018•16 min
How can traveling inspire a deeper appreciation for humankind and its diversity, more harmony and connection in our world, and awareness of our world's social and environmental issues? What does it take to move people to action through social media and visual storytelling? "Modern day Tarzan with a camera" Sam Potter, photographer, filmmaker, and content creator known as @CaptainPotter on YouTube and Instagram, shares his wisdom and inspirations with us. HIGHLIGHTS: [6:15] How Sam got started as...
Sep 01, 2018•35 min
Once we've gone down the rabbit hole, digging up all the social, public health, and environmental issues we face today, how do we get ourselves out of there to actually take action and make a difference? Most people already understand and support the idea of 'organic,' which is great... But why is that not enough for sustainability? Why is regenerative agriculture the next big thing to support? Mari Stuart, ecological designer, teacher, and Founder of Project Grounded, shares her wisdom with us ...
Aug 30, 2018•38 min
Plastic straws may make up just 0.03% of ocean plastic waste, but why is this particular focus so important for us to move the needle forward in addressing the bigger picture of plastic pollution? What are two things we can get excited about this week? For a chance to win a gift card to an eco brand every month, subscribe to our Sunday Newsletters at www.GreenDreamer.com , and I look forward to connecting on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning...
Aug 28, 2018•11 min
Considering that a lot of our environmental, social, and public health issues today are driven by irresponsible business practices, how can we turn this around so that we can collectively use the power of business for good? In spite of knowing what we need to preserve our clean water, clean air, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems, why is it that we still have resistance against these fundamental, shared human needs? Michael Lenox, Co-Author of 'Can Business Save the Earth?,' Tayloe Murphy Prof...
Aug 25, 2018•30 min
How can we bring more fun into sustainability so we can draw more people into the space? To inspire greater awareness and action, what can in-person events do for sustainability that the digital world can't replicate? Stephanie Dickson, Founder of The Wedge and Green is the New Black (Asia's first conscious festival) shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [6:54] The biggest challenge Stephanie faced in creating the first eco-festival in Asia. [8:02] Stephanie: "I really had to le...
Aug 23, 2018•33 min
With the fashion industry being one of the biggest polluters in the world, how can we start shopping more sustainably for our clothes without getting overwhelmed? What's an exciting trend we can feel hopeful about within fashion? Special guest for this Bloom Tuesday, Kasi Martin of The Peahen (@the_peahen) shares her expert tips and insights with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my ...
Aug 21, 2018•17 min
What did it take for our guest today to help an eco surfboard startup become an industry authority and leader? What do we need to inspire a collective shift to valuing our needs over our desires? Mark Price, CEO of Firewire surfboards and former executive at Reef and RipCurl, shares his wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS: [7:40] Mark walks through the process of manufacturing conventional surfboards versus Firewire's eco-conscious surfboards. [11:49] Mark's greatest personal challenge in growing Firewi...
Aug 18, 2018•36 min
What does it mean that we're now beginning an “Eco-Renaissance”? Rather than guilting or shaming people into being more eco-friendly, which might really just push people away, how can we attract people into sustainability so that they naturally and excitedly want to be a part of this movement? Serial ecopreneur (MetaWear, Under the Canopy, Farm to Home Organic, Good Catch Foods, Beyond Brands, Institute for Integrative Nutrition... etc.) and author of the new book ECOrenaissance, Marci Zaroff, s...
Aug 16, 2018•38 min
When these projects scale, they may have immense positive impact in helping our fashion industry become healthier and more sustainable. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/45 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x
Aug 14, 2018•9 min
How was Sharon Rowe able to grow her company into a $2.2 million tiny business while being a pioneer, leading the reusable bag movement? How can we thrive personally, professionally and financially, all while not compromising our values rooted in sustainability? Sharon Rowe, founder of ECOBAGS, shares her wisdom with us on this episode. HIGHLIGHTS: [8:55] Kaméa: "What was one of the most difficult moments in building your business?" [11:30] What kept Sharon going in spite of stressful moments in...
Aug 11, 2018•37 min
How was our guest today able to get her eco-friendly lunch bags available not just in eco-focused stores, but also in the mass market through big box retailers like Target and T.J. Maxx? Even though issues with plastic pollution have already been around for decades, what did it take for us to wake the world up about this on a global scale, as we have in the recent months? Kirsten Quigley, founder of LunchSkins, shares her wisdom with us today. HIGHLIGHTS: [6:30] Kirsten: "It occurred to me that ...
Aug 09, 2018•36 min
Have you read The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben? Here, I share 5 fascinating things I learned about trees from this NYTimes Bestseller, including why ancient forests are our key allies in helping us work towards a thriving planet. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/42 , and follow me on Instagram @KameaChayne where I'll be sharing more of my inspirations, tips, and learning lessons along the way. Thanks for bringing your light! x...
Aug 07, 2018•11 min
Recipient of President Obama's United States Community Service Award, the 2015 Peace First Prize, and more, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has been at the forefront leading youth environmental activists and giving speeches since he was six. How can we leverage the power of art and music to support the sustainability movement? In this time of need, what has the most untapped potential that can help us accelerate towards a thriving planet? Xiuhtezcatl, an indigenous climate activist, hip hop artist, author,...
Aug 04, 2018•34 min
With the fashion industry today being extremely wasteful, what are some positive trends we can feel hopeful about? What can we learn from how thredUP was able to revolutionize the experience of second-hand shopping, from it being viewed as unpleasant to fun and desirable? Erin Wallace, Brand Director of the world's largest secondhand clothing and consignment store thredUP, shares her wisdom with you today. HIGHLIGHTS: [3:20] Something that shocked Erin about sustainable fashion. [6:26] Kaméa: "W...
Aug 02, 2018•29 min
