Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

How can the ways that we go about storytelling either cause division, fear, and hatred, or inspire harmony, empathy, and connection? And in turn, how does this impact our abilities to realize a more sustainable future more quickly? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, environmental journalist and storyteller Janice Cantieri, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/96, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let me know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

How may looking at advancement in a linear way (underdeveloped, developing, and developed) limit our ability to learn with an open mind and experience life to the fullest? Why is supporting environmentally and socially conscious tourism so important to sustainable development and the conservation of vital ecosystems, like our rainforests? Sharing his wisdom with us here is Marco Bollinger, Co-Founder of Lokal Travel, a marketplace for booking eco adventures around the world that support local communities. He's also an award-winning filmmaker and photographer who's photographed Beyoncé and Barack Obama, spent years documenting Lebanon's refugee camps, and danced for 107 hours in a full costume to raise awareness for rainforest conservation. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[5:32] Kaméa: "What does what you learned about happiness [in "developing" nations] tell us about these types of categorizations we often put on different countries?" [8:44] Marco shares a powerful story about listening to two little girls in a refugee camp sing a song and what it taught him about resilience and the human spirit.[12:00] What led Marco from photography to social entrepreneurship.[17:16] Marco on modern day issues with traveling and even eco-tourism that he wanted to help address.[23:42] What we can do or look for as mindful travelers to make sure more of our traveling dollars go towards local communities.[27:17] Marco explains the problem of land speculation when it comes to sustainable tourism. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/95, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What are some key public health and environmental issues stemming from the food and beverage industries that we should know about? How do health concerns sparked by the food industry trap people into states of ill health, making it really hard for people to break free from this cycle? Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah Pool, former Founder of Pacific Superfood Snacks and the Co-Founder and CEO of Canvas, a healthy beverage company committed to improving individual and global health through functional nutrition and innovative technology applications. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[5:05] Sarah explains why so many of our 'health' foods contain unhealthy fillers and gels.[7:45] Sarah: "A group of really passionate people can make a huge difference in the world."[9:32] Sarah explains how Canvas got started.[11:21] Sarah discusses what prebiotics and probiotics are and why they're important.[16:50] The most alarming public health issues sparked by the food and beverage industry to know.[21:52] Insights into latest eco-friendly food and beverage packaging options.[23:34] Sarah on what need most to accelerate toward a national or global population of healthier humans.  [25:31] How we can inspire others to make changes, and why it's no longer sustainable to farm the way we have traditionally. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/94, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How do natural disasters relate to sustainability and vice versa? And how can we urbanize in ways that take into better account the ecosystem's characteristics so our cities can be more resilient against natural events? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Phoebe Loyd of Bare Change, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/93, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let us know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

Why should durability be a key factor to take into account when we try to shop more sustainably? How are advertisements set up to potentially manipulate our thinking, and how can we address that ourselves in order to protect our mental health? Sharing her wisdom here is Tara Button, the Founder of BuyMeOnce, a website which finds the most sustainable and longest-lasting products on the planet. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[7:56] How Tara and her team determine which items are the longest-lasting products on the planet to stock.   [16:46] Tara discusses the dangers of advertising and how consumers are constantly manipulated.[19:43] How we can consciously address this problem as individual consumers.[22:10] Kaméa: "Do you think there's a relationship between the accumulation of stuff and our perceived self worth?"[25:22] Tara: "Unless you are enough as you are right now, no money will ever make you happier."[26:19] Kaméa: "When you picture a future where everyone is buying things once, where do you see opportunities for growth from a business or economical standpoint?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/92, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What is biophilic design, and what are the scientifically proven benefits of being close to nature? Given that we're increasingly urbanizing, what can we do to ensure that future plans for urbanization prioritize green spaces, living walls, and rooftop gardens? Sharing his expertise with us here is Richard Kincaid, Founder of Sagegreenlife, an award-winning living wall company which has installed custom walls all across the country and is dedicated to transforming built environments into happier, more sustainable spaces. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[7:33] Kaméa: "What did you learn from the real estate world that can help us accelerate our work in sustainability?"[8:26] Richard: "There is no reason why we have to be in these concrete jungles."[12:44] Kaméa: "What is the process of designing living walls that will thrive in the environments for which you're building them?"[17:08] Kaméa: "What are some benefits we know of in terms of how greenery in urban landscapes affects our individual wellbeing?"[19:16] Richard: "Living walls solve a lot of potential problems and it does it in a way that's beautiful and non-controversial."[20:50] Richard discusses the challenges businesses are facing to attract and retain talent and how living walls can help with this.[29:30] Richard's thoughts on focusing on the positives when it comes to inspiring action for climate change. Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/91, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

How are systemic racism and inequality intricately tied to environmental issues? How can we be more mindful of the language we use when we talk about sustainability to not further exclude and divide, but to help unite and include people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Francesca Willow of Ethical Unicorn, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/90, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let us know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x

Why is it that environmental issues rarely make headlines in mainstream media? What's the importance in providing objective information about sustainability, as opposed to subjective ones? Georgina Wilson-Powell, the founder of Pebble, a community-focused and mobile-first magazine on a mission to influence consumer change through inspiring advice for sustainable living. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[4:46] Georgina's thoughts on why sustainability topics often don't make headlines in mainstream media.[5:01] Georgina: "I was always told that sustainability doesn't sell; it's boring; no one is interested. I just felt in my gut that was wrong..."[17:45] Kaméa: "Why did you decide to emphasize that Pebble Magazine is mobile-first?"[20:25] Georgina shares her greatest piece of guidance on how we can tell more engaging stories when it comes to sustainability.[21:48] Georgina: "We like to say that we're the carrot, not the stick. Because you can't beat people into submission to change their behavior."[26:57] Georgina's thoughts on inspiring friends and family members to care about sustainability topics Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/89, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Why are we wired to be drawn to new things constantly and feel a sense of security (at least in the short term) from the accumulation of more stuff? Why should the psychology of materialism actually make us hopeful about our abilities to work towards a less materialistic and more sustainable future? Sharing his expertise with us here is Dr. Tim Kasser, a psychology professor at Knox College in Illinois who's written over 100 scientific articles and chapters on materialism, values, ecological sustainability, quality of life, and more. He shared his expertise on the notable documentary, The True Cost, and has also authored five books, including his most recent one, Hypercapitalism. Let's dive in. HIGHLIGHTS[10:31] Kaméa: "What influences how materialistic someone is?"[15:49] Tim explains why we may innately want the latest and greatest things.[19:21] Tim discusses the problem with our current social, political, and economic system and how it does everything it can to encourage people to consume.[20:36] Kaméa: "Since it wasn't always this way, what about our world has changed in order to encourage mindless materialism?"[23:57] How ad-blocking, mindfulness, and the "value pie" can make a huge impact in our materialism and wellbeing.[28:48] Tim discusses the motivation and message of his newest cartoon book, Hypercapitalism. [30:51] Kaméa: "What do you think we need most today in order to collectively redefine what it means to live well so that we can actually accelerate toward better life quality and a sustainable planet?" Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/88, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Why do we even need to be informed shoppers of skincare and cosmetic products? Shouldn't their safety be regulated by the government or industry already? How can we shop for safer and eco-friendly products? Special guest of our Bloom Tuesday episode, Marie Arlet of Shea Brand, shares her expertise on this topic with us. Find the full show notes with references linked at www.GreenDreamer.com/87, subscribe to our weekly newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @KameaChayne to let us know you're tuning in. Thanks for bringing your light! x