Conversation with Michele Granberg about Veganuary, what/how/why, and her work as a vegan coach. Michele Granberg is a personal coach focusing on mindset, lifestyle, and healing and she also leads workshops and events. Her background and training is in psychology. Her website is www.MicheleGranberg.com . We're here today to discuss a vegan lifestyle, especially during Veganuary ( www.Veganuary.com ) and those New Year's resolutions! This episode has great information for non-vegans, pre-vegans, ...
Jan 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is the opportunity to learn something new every time I have a new guest on the show. In this episode, I chat with Cory Hutchinson who's running for office in Florida. He's seeking a spot as Sarasota County Commissioner for District 3. He's running a smart, focused, and people-powered campaign. Everything he's saying makes sense. He’s been a resident of Sarasota County his entire life and grew up in North Port where he lives with his fiance. He’s...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In 2018, Florida saw the worst red tide it's experienced in decades. Millions of marine animals from fish and crabs to dolphins, sea turtles, and even a whale shark were killed by the toxic algae called karenia brevis. This algae is naturally occurring, but usually is in small amounts for a limited time. Due to human behavior leading to excess nutrients, these excess nutrients are like steroids for the algae and apocalyptic blooms like that of 2018 happen and destroy ecosystems as well as econom...
Sep 01, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I am so excited for everyone to listen to this episode. I get to introduce you to one of my favorite places and chat with one of my favorite people: Karla Dumas at Yesahcan Animal Sanctuary. In this episode we talk about Yesahcan Sanctuary and meet Karla Dumas, one of the founders of Yesahcan. We get to hear about the unique and inspirational stories of some of the resident animals and discover ways we can each make a difference. Founded in 2018, by Karla and Jody Dumas, Yesahcan Sanctuary is a ...
Aug 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In 2016 I had the pleasure of meeting Pierce Delahunt who at that time had chosen to leave a fast-paced lifestyle in NYC for a life on the road in a diesel-truck converted to run on used vegetable oil. When I first met Pierce, we became instant friends. I'm drawn to folks living outside the box and he was eager to share his story for others to hear. Although Pierce and I have different ways of thinking about issues and perceiving the world around us sometimes, we have a mutual respect and seek c...
Aug 19, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to Threads of Commonality! In this episode, Sam Kelly has the opportunity to chat with the ultimate environmental candidate, the tree lady herself, Alice White. She is running for Sarasota County Commissioner in Florida. Even if you're not anywhere near Sarasota, this conversation is refreshing. It's encouraging to know that someone so passionate and REAL is running for office. Alice has been actively involved in her community for over 30 years. She’s a retired teacher and founder o...
Aug 13, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Sam Kelly has the opportunity to have a chat with the Mayor of Venice, FL, Ron Feinsod. They discuss the environment and wildlife, land development regulations, and the COVID19 situation, especially the topic of masks. Mayor Feinsod was elected in 2019 to serve his first term as Mayor of Venice. He ran on an environmental platform making water quality and healthy ecosystems the focus of efforts. In his time in office, he has been faced with the current challenge of leading a cit...
Aug 11, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Threads of Commonality, Sam Kelly introduces us to Megan, a teenage activist that has been using her voice to make a change in the world since she was a little girl needing a stool to reach the microphone. Megan Sorbo is a fourteen-year old animal and environmental activist. Megan is an unapologetic, outspoken, and unwavering vegan. In addition to animals, Megan’s other passion in life is Taekwondo. There are multiple people who inspire her, but Megan particularly looks up to ...
Aug 07, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Imagine starting a millennial-friendly church in America’s Holy City. That’s just what today’s guest, Colin Kerr, has done in Charleston, SC. From philosophical Talks on Tap, to weekend beach volleyball, to Sunday services with the all-inclusive, full-of-youth congregation, this “pastor” is anything but traditional. We will talk Christianity for the curious, confused, and skeptical. Colin Kerr is the founding pastor of Parkside Church. He previously spent eight years assisting historic congregat...
Aug 05, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
