Finding Genius Podcast

Why can some plants survive in cold climates, but others cannot? Al Pacheco Kovaleski, an expert in cold hardiness and dormancy in plants, joins us today to discuss his perspective on this intriguing topic… Al is an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here, he researches how plants control their cold hardiness and dormancy during the winter, and how that leads to bud break and flowering in the spring. Listen in now to discover: The strategies plants use to survive cold winters. How evolution influences whether or not plants are able to live year-round. What you can do to add renaissance to your plants – even in harsh conditions. Why the study of acclimation is so complicated. What insights does he share with fellow horticulturists? Click play to find out! To learn more about Al and his research, visit Plantresilience.cals.wisc.edu now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Poizner, an urban orchardist and the founder of Orchard People. With a passion for educating and empowering others to successfully grow fruit, Susan started Orchard People because she believes that gardening is essential to being more connected to our environment – and living a more sustainable life. Fruit trees can experience an array of problems, including poor-quality fruit, pests, and disease. Susan has a goal of making fruit tree care easy by providing articles, podcasts, books, and premium online courses to gardeners across the globe… Join in now to find out: Why it takes a while for fruit trees to mature. How to care for fruit trees effectively and sustainably. The different stages of growth for various fruit trees. The importance of pruning when it comes to tree growth. Click here to learn more about Susan and her work with Orchard People! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Jeremy Silva, founder of BuildASoil, discusses creating healthy soil, testing for nutrients, and the importance of soil texture in plant growth. Learn how his company provides custom soils to help growers achieve sustainable and efficient results.

In this conversation, we connect with Jonathan Lynch, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lynch has been a professional in his field for 4 decades, receiving his Masters and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from UC Davis, where he also completed his postdoctoral training. The global environment is constantly changing – which significantly impacts plant and soil health. As the head of the Roots Lab at Penn State, Dr. Lynch is on a mission to better understand the genetic, physiological, and ecological basis of plant adaptation to infertile soils. How does he achieve this? By meticulously studying the physiology, genetics, and ecology surrounding organismic processes… Tune in now to discover: How to improve the growth of plants in hard conditions. The challenges that roots face in low-fertility soil. Problems that soil fertilizers can pose. The most important crops on Earth. How climate change is affecting crop yield. Join us now to dive into Dr. Lynch's fascinating journey through life and science! You can learn more about Dr. Lynch and his work with the Roots Lab by clicking here. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today is Doug Evans, the author of The Sprout Book and a pioneer of the plant-based health movement for over 20 years. The Sprout Book is a National Bestseller that illustrates how sprouts can be used as an ultra-food for health, weight loss, and optimum nutrition – and Doug is eager to show people just how low-cost and accessible they really are. After making the radical decision to live a raw, plant-based life, Doug found his health making dramatic improvements. Since then, he has been dedicated to sharing his nutrition habits with the world educationally and imaginatively… In this conversation, we discuss: The scientific benefits of using sprouts. What a raw, plant-based diet consists of. Why sprouts are so nutrient-dense. How to take sprouting to another level. To sign up for Doug's newsletter and buy his book, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Can science turn any blood into a universal donor type? Join us in this episode as we explore groundbreaking healthcare innovations with Maher Abou Hachem, a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark. Maher's expertise spans recombinant protein production, purification, biomolecular interactions, stability, and enzymology. From gut microbiome studies to pioneering blood type conversion, his cutting-edge research is reshaping the future of healthcare. Are you ready to find out what makes Maher's work so unique? Hit play to find out! Dive in now to discover: What the major blood types are, and how they are used in transfusion and transplant applications. What happens if you give the wrong blood type to a patient. How researchers can change one blood type to another. The significance of red blood cells in the human body. You can learn more about Maher and his investigations here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Bossard, the Director of Agricultural Operations at Cornell University AES. Here, he oversees greenhouses and plant growth chambers – and eight research farms located across the state of New York. Not only does Shawn oversee growth and research farms, but he also provides broad strategic direction for all Cornell AES operations. What has his experience with greenhouse plant production resulted in? You may be surprised… Click play to discover: What Cornell's outdoor plant growth season is. What makes Cornell's greenhouses different from others. The importance of creating a consistent environment in greenhouses. Why LED lighting is preferred for indoor plant production. How to facilitate a successful compost operation. You can find out more about Shawn and his work with Cornell's AES here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Today we connect with Michael Selden, the CEO and Co-founder of Finless Foods. Finless Foods is a company that works towards building a future for seafood where the ocean is preserved and protected. With a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michael has dedicated his life to climate justice and science advocacy, and Finless Foods is a major part of this mission… Seafood production is facing a variety of challenges, from dwindling resources to climate damage. Finless Foods aims to mitigate these issues by producing plant-based and cell-cultured seafood – all using scientific methods. In this episode, Michael outlines: The process involved in producing cell-cultured seafood. How fish farming experts contribute to creating well-rounded products. The most important cuts of fish to provide consumers with. How overfishing is affecting the oceanic ecosystem. Could this approach relieve the pressure from ocean-harvested seafood? Is this the future of seafood production? Determine this for yourself by tuning in now! Visit finlessfoods.com now to learn more about Finless Foods and their unique vision! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we discuss four-dimensional thinking with Dr. Jacob Kendall, the Founder of Kendall Enterprises, a speaker, and a facilitator for communities and businesses. With formal training and professional experience in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology, Dr. Kendall is a true Renaissance man with a passion for optimizing healthcare experiences for all… Dr. Kendall has lifelong experience managing his own medical care. With two open-heart surgeries, a congenital disorder, and various other issues, he grew tired of the healthcare system's shortcomings. Now, he has transformed his self-advocacy into a way to demystify healthcare so others can be better patients and caregivers. Join the conversation now to learn about: What 4-dimensional thinking is, and how to harness it. How to view problems from various perspectives. The main reasons why people don't support new and innovative ways to approach healthcare. Are you ready to embrace a new approach to healthcare – challenging norms and seeking holistic solutions? Visit Dr. Kendall's website to dive deeper into his insights and start your journey toward reframing health for a better, more inclusive future. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Usher, a seasoned tech innovator and expert in business development boasting over 15 years of experience across diverse industries. He joins us to discuss an intriguing topic: how to streamline legal firm operations with proven strategies. Eric is the President of Legal AVA, a platform that provides highly trained and optimized virtual assistants to small law firms. He is also the CMO of Heraclius, a digital marketing and business development agency that serves the legal, healthcare, and tech sectors. With immense skills in marketing, advertising, and training, his passion for innovation has benefited legal professionals across the globe… Listen now to explore: How Eric got into the legal industry, and what he's doing to innovate it. What to look for when hiring virtual assistants. Essential virtual assistant hiring techniques. How VAs constantly learn and optimize their services. Want to learn more about Eric and his unique approach to legal operations? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9