Episode description

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.

My guest today is Kaylee Baker. She's the CEO and founder of ZippNada, a sustainable lifestyle brand in Arizona. She's been practicing zero waste living for eight years after watching a documentary depicting the harm of single use plastic. Both fascinated and appalled by this, Kaylee has since dedicated her life to being part of the solution, spreading knowledge and awareness to others interested. Kaylee has created several local programs and Lake Havasu, including Havasu boomerang bags and zero waste Havasu, both aimed at helping her community live a more low impact lifestyle. She's spoken at festivals, conferences, and local meetings about single use plastic. Today. We're talking about her journey to zero waste, how she opened her own zero waste store, and what it's like living a low impact life in a rural area. Let's get started.

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The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 200 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. 

Follow along on Instagram - @hippie.ceo & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentials
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