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!
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! )
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.
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 His...
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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 ...
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...
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 accountab...
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, g...
Success came early in David Ferran’s career. At the age of 23 he raised his first million dollars in venture capital. By the time he turned 33 he had bought his first public company and by his 40th birthday he had taken his fist company public with an IPO on the NASDAQ. For nearly four decades David Ferran worked, played and fought with Venture Capital investors, Private Equity investors and Wall Street analysts. Having been President, CEO and or Chairman of three publicly traded companies gave ...
Tom Dadourian, crowdfunding expert, CMO of LaunchBoom , and Tom of Tom's Finds, joins ORION to discuss why sharing knowledge and resources is key to growth. Tom's entrepreneurial journey and goals are rooted in sharing knowledge to solve problems.
James, founder of Opolis Optics , spent the last decade living and working on every corner of the world for The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other international NGOs. From Asia to the Middle East and all across Africa, James helped to build and expand programs that addressed gender and economic inequality, agricultural value chains, climate change, and biodiversity protection policies. All of this allowed James to see the magnificent beauty of the world first ...
New York native Elizabeth wanted to answer a simple question: “how and by whom are the goods we consume made?” After two years in the Merchandising Department at Coach, she packed her bags and traveled to Laos. She was without a plan, but prepared. Upon arrival in Vientiane she began knocking on the doors of local women-based textile businesses. She was on a mission to understand how local, sustainable crafts made by women could be plugged into the global fashion market. Recognizing that market ...
Rachel Alexandria returns to do a live Enneagram reading with Laurel & Jessa. Which type are you? Rachel is doing a live reading with us today to confirm if we really know our types. Enneagram helps determine your core motivation, and how you can watch for signs of stress and growth. Check out Rachel's website for more information: https://rachelalexandria.com/enneagram/...
Sponsored by, Torrey Project : Transform Business, Change the World. Torrey Project is a global organization dedicated to utilizing the power of business as a force for good. We discuss organic waste with Jared Criscuolo, Founder and CEO of Upcycle & Co - a company that turns organic waste streams into new products. Upcycle & Co. believes in putting waste to work by using the most nutrient-dense materials available to green landscapes, gardens—and the planet. Keeping pollution-causing ni...
Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Rob is the creator of The Food Waste Fiasco, a campaign that strives to end food waste and hunger in the U.S. He has dove into more than two thousand dumpsters across the United States to demonstrate how nearly half of all food in the U.S. is wasted while 50 million (1 in 7) Americans are food insecure. Rob donates 100% of hi...
Rachel helps high-performers with sensitive souls get over their fears to take action on their big dreams. Become the YOU that you’ve always dreamt of. You know your hidden potential, even if you’re don’t speak it out loud. The enormity of it sometimes scares you as much as it inspires you. If you don’t quite know how to get there, it can be scary to let go of what IS for the sake of what you imagine.
Ecopod joins ORION to discuss helping people adopt refill technology to eliminate single use plastic. Why buy the container, when all you need is what’s inside? Learn more about the Ecopod Team: Henry Pino has been in the chemicals industry since 1993, when he created a company to help hotels, hospitals and restaurants reduce their stockpile of chemical drums by refilling them with his fleet of tanker trucks. In 2003, Mr. Pino sold that company to dedicate more time to his high-rise development ...
Tristan E.H. Higgins is a highly trained and internationally recognized speaker on diversity and inclusion. She speaks with humor and sincerity, which allows her to reach audiences of any age, nationality, and profession. She founded Metaclusive LLC to help organizations shift their focus to belonging. “Metaclusive” means a sense of belonging that transcends diversity and inclusion where all are represented, valued, and accepted. Tristan has a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from the University of C...
Rachel Olney is a Stanford University Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate and the founder of Geosite Inc . Her academic research addresses innovation in bureaucratic and hierarchical organizations as well as mechanical and systems engineering and design. Specifically, her dissertation research is focused on elite US Cyber Command teams developing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. Rachel has also aided the military’s efforts to leverage commercial imagery and communications platforms t...
Steve and Olivia join us to discuss how Eco Chateau seeks to provide a respite from a demanding and active world where traditional services and innovative treatments are provided in a peaceful, soothing and comfortable setting in pursuit of wellness. Utilizing a balanced approach to ecological and economic sustainability we will promise to be good to our team, clients, community and planet.
Nicholas Sandoval, founder of Create Purpose , joins us (again!) to discuss the work Create Purpose is doing to provide educational programs and resources to orphans in Baja, Mexico. Create Purpose is hosting it's 6th annual fundraiser on November 19th, Nicholas will discuss the intention and preparation of the fundraiser, program improvements, and how to build a sustainable and conscious non-profit. Tickets available: https://www.createpurpose.org/tickets...
Kathryn Rogers is a natural chef and chocolatier who has dedicated her life to discovering the best natural ingredients and sharing them around tables worldwide. Her company, Maya Moon Co., exists to create a delicious shift in our world in three categories: sustainability, health and connection. Their signature honey-sweetened, dairy-free chocolate truffles are pure bliss in each bite, made with organic ingredients and herbs, fruits and spices to support health and well-being. In addition to he...
Joe & Cyrus from XQ Innovation are back on ORION to discuss their belief that success in business is predictable. XQ's mission is to help organizations of all sizes turn every employee into a star performer. We view every human being in your organization as a human treasure, and unlock the science of the human mind in a way that is easy for anyone to understand. XQ brings unique strategies to clients, all through the lens of innovation.
