Jeff Siewicki, founder of Vital Mission Farms and RegenerativeSuccess.com, joins this week’s podcast. Jeff started his career as a pharmacist, but his passion for regenerative farming led him to leave his corporate job and found Vital Mission Farm in 2017. His main goal? Use innovative, climate-friendly regenerative agriculture techniques to grow healthy food for others.After finding success and scaling the farm, Jeff decided to share all the lessons he had learned with others and launched RegenerativeSuccess.com in 2021. The online community offers consulting, educational materials, and advice to farmers and farmers-to-be on how to start and scale a profitable regenerative farm. Jeff dives into all the details behind his journey, from leaving the pharmacy world and starting his own farm to launching a platform that helps others with theirs. His desire to help others (and the Earth) is contagious, and one can learn a lot from his unique journey. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. For more on Jeff Siewicki and Regenerative Success, check out https://regenerativesuccess.com/ and/or Jeff's LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsiewicki/Stay up to date with current and future Consensus in Conversation episodes and content by connecting with Conor on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/Episode timestamps:0:04: Jeff’s cold open on farming0:52: Intro on Jeff Siewicki, Vital Mission Farm, and Regenerative Success2:43 Background, early career path, medicine 9:19: Getting into farming, Vital Mission Farm13:09: Memorable moments, sustainability, healthy foods 18:19: Advice on finding success 20:31: Regenerative agriculture, climate change28:26: Finding and building resiliency34:18: Optimism, entrepreneurship39:17: Motivation, key takeaways 40:54: Conclusion and end credits

Today, Oct. 6th, is the 8th annual Green Sports Day, so it only felt right to rerun our episode with Roger McClendon, executive director of the Green Sports Alliance (GSA). After all, Roger and the GSA are an instrumental part in promoting Green Sports Day – where the global sports community works together to encourage sustainable action, raise environmental awareness, and celebrate the positive impact sports can have – across the globe. Learn more about #GreenSportsDay, at greensportsalliance.org/greensportsday/Roger is well equipped to talk about sustainability and sports: he finished as the second all-time scorer for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball’s team, behind only Oscar Robertson, became Yum! Brands’ first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, and now leads the Green Sports Alliance, a national non-profit organization promoting sustainability and health in sports. Roger’s talent and leadership has taken him from hardwood courts to boardrooms, leaving behind a trail of success and positive impact. And it’s no different at the Green Sports Alliance, which continues to scale and find new ways to make a positive impact for communities nationwide.  Even if you’ve listened before, it’s worth another one– Roger brings a wealth of wisdom to the table. Happy Green Sports Day! Time Stamps!0:00: Cold open || 0:34: Intro on Green Sports Day, Roger, and GSA || 2:30 Background and basketball || 6:53: Early career and Yum! Brands || 13:35 Roger’s “F squared C squared” approach || 16:48: Green Sports Alliance || 19:02: The origin of GSA || 21:22: Stakeholders: sports leagues and more || 25:24: Sports, community, and collaboration || 27:08: The power of fan participation || 30:35: Motivation, the future, and what’s next || 31:52: Roger on Green Sports Day || 32:26: Final, inspirational words || 33:14: End Credits ||More Resources:Green Sports Alliance Linktr.eeRoger’s LinkedInConnect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn (@ckgone). See you next week!

Today’s episode features Michael Chanin, founder and CEO of Cherry Street Energy, a Georgia company powering cities, businesses, and more with renewable energy. Like me, Michael spent his early career in finance. He was an analyst and associate at Goldman Sachs, prior to stints at a few other financial institutions. When Georgia passed an industry-altering law around solar power in 2015, he saw a massive opportunity and launched Cherry Street Energy. In the following years, Cherry Street has emerged as one of the nation’s leading solar energy firms, helping people and businesses of all kinds transition to cleaner energy. Michael Chanin adds interesting insights on the future of solar power, shares how the company has scaled so successfully, and offers a unique perspective on competition in the energy industry. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. Timestamps0:01: Cold Open with Michael Chanin || 0:52: Intro on Michael, Cherry Street Energy || 3:20: Background, Growing Up || 4:11: School, Education || 6:25: Finance Career || 9:49: Origin of Cherry Street || 14:30: Taking The Leap || 15:47: Customer Adoption || 21:01: Utilities, Stakeholders || 24:09: Energy Growth, Trends || 26:23: Doing Good, Favorite Projects || 31:07: Growing Cherry Street || 34:16: Workforce Development || 39:11: Motivation, Inspiration || 43:22: Outro, How To Learn More || 44:01: End Credits || More from the episode:Check out the latest from Cherry Street at www.CherryStreetEnergy.com  Connect with Conor Gaughan, our host, on LinkedIn (@ckgone)

Today’s episode features Jamila Norman, owner and founder of Patchwork City Farms, star of the urban farming show Homegrown, and, most importantly, a farmer at heart. Jamila, also called Farmer J, started Patchwork City Farms (PCF) in 2010 after recognizing a need for more locally available, accessible produce and food in the Atlanta area. Jamila has led PCF with one approach in mind: grow sustainable produce in the city, for the city, and educate others while doing it. Her passion for urban farming and food advocacy led to Homegrown, a show on the Magnolia Network where Jamila helps families turn their outdoor spaces into functional farms while sharing the benefits of growing one's own food.  Jamila is all about helping others, and she's quite good at it. But she's also a successful founder, farmer, and food advocate. If you're seeking answers on how to inspire others, help your community, grow a business, or just need some inspiration, this episode is a must listen. Timestamps:0:01: Cold Open with Jamila Norman || 0:42: Intro on Jamila, Patchwork City Farms || 2:31: Background || 4:37: Environmental Influences || 6:12: School, Early Career || 11:23: Urban Farming, Growth || 18:46: Stories, Lessons Learned || 23:29: Farmers, Markets || 27:05: What’s Next at Patchwork || 29:48: Homegrown, Magnolia || 34:27: Doing Good For Others || 38:29: Motivation, Inspiration || 42:09: End Credits || More from the episode:Follow Jamila on Instagram @patchworkcityfarms or check their link tree.Connect with Conor on LinkedIn. You can stream seasons 1-3 of Homegrown on Discovery+ and Max.

Today’s guests are TELO Trucks founders Forrest North and Jason Marks. The founders offer expert insights into the current (and future) EV landscape and share how TELO’s compact electric trucks maximize efficiency with a revolutionary design.Jason, TELO’s CEO, is a former collegiate pole vaulter who spent his early career at National Instruments developing systems tests for U.S. automakers as Chief Business Development Manager. Forrest, the company’s CTO, worked on the early Tesla team before founding electric motor startup Mission Motors. He later founded and sold Plugshare, the number one EV charging app, before launching TELO with Jason in 2022. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. After all, we’re talking about mini electric pickup trucks!! Episode Timestamps:00:32 Intro on TELO, Guests ||  02:22 Forrest’s Background, Bio ||  08:57 Jason’s Background, Bio ||  14:41 Maurice Olley’s Influence ||  15:47 Origin Story of TELO Trucks ||  19:47 What Makes TELO Unique ||  26:52 The Electric Vehicle Industry ||  32:01 Doing Good and Sustainability ||  36:28 The Future, Conclusion ||  37:05 End Credits || Episode Resources / Links:More on TELO Trucks → https://telotrucks.com/ Jason on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmurraymarks/ Forrest on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestnorth/ Conor on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/

Today’s guest is Jay Bellows, President of KORE Power, a vertically-integrated energy storage company focusing on grid reliability and renewable energy sources. Jay previously led Northern Reliability, a leader in distributed energy storage, as CEO and President from 2013-2022. After merging NRI with KORE Power and taking the reins, Jay now oversees an impressive list of innovations, technological advances, and market success. He shares his thoughts on the transition to renewable energy, explains why storing energy is so vital, and offers valuable insights into how he has aligned profit with purpose.  Speaking of energy, Jay brings a lot of it to the conversation. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!Episode Timestamps: 00:31 Intro on Jay and KORE Power // 02:14 Background and Growing Up // 03:32 What Jay Does At KORE // 07:05 Energy Industry Growth // 11:28 Northern Reliability (NRI) // 12:24 Nomad Power Project // 16:50 KORE Initiatives and Programs // 21:20 Domestic Energy Production and Storage // 25:10 Growth at KORE Power // 30:09 Basketball and Coaching // 33:11 Optimism and Motivation // 37:32 End Credits // More from the episode:Company Website → https://korepower.com/ Company Social → https://www.linkedin.com/company/korepower/ Guest Social → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-bellows-0b89453/ Conor Social → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ 

This week’s guest is Damon Barron, founder and president of Carolina Urban Lumber, a timber company that turns wood waste heading for landfills into high quality furniture.Trees absorb a lot of carbon, but if those trees are cut down and go unused, wasted sitting in landfills, they degrade, end up in landfills, and release that same carbon back into the atmosphere, harming the environment. By diverting those carbon-filled, ‘wasted’ trees away from landfills and turning them into furniture, Damon’s company saves (literal) tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Carolina Urban Lumber’s core mission is rooted in sustainability, and it’s no accident. Damon, an industry veteran, started the business after seeing how wood waste ends up in landfills. They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure… let’s find out! More from the episode:Check out Carolina Urban Lumber online → https://carolinaurbanlumber.com/  Connect with Damon on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-barron-63532aa9/ Connect with our host, Conor, on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/Time Stamps!0:00:04 Cold Open0:00:41 Introduction, Background0:04:34 First Job, Wood Industry0:07:38 Career Before to Modern Meadow0:11:00 Origin of Carolina Urban Lumber 0:18:28 The Problem and Solution0:23:53 Sustainability0:30:14 Legacy, Future Impact0:32:51 End Credits

This week’s guest is Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, CEO of the bio-design technology company Modern Meadow. Founded in 2011, these researchers and scientists are using nature-inspired proteins to develop sustainable materials and products for fashion, beauty, and other industries, like biomaterial alternatives to leather!After leadership roles at L’Oréal, Christian Louboutin, and Revlon Inc, Catherine joined Modern Meadow as President and COO in 2021. She became CEO in 2022, and she’s using her global consumer goods expertise to push the company to new heights. Catherine brings a refreshing perspective to the conversation. If you’re interested in valuable takeaways from her leadership roles at prior beauty companies, how Modern Meadow is innovating the biofabrication industry, how to align purpose and profits, or what the future of material science holds, you’ll get all of that and more. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!More from the episode:Modern Meadow on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-meadow/ || Catherine on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-roggero-lovisi-1a38a543/ || Conor on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ || Episode time stamps:00:00:04 Cold Open00:00:52 Introduction 00:02:34 Background and Early Influences00:07:38 Career Before to Modern Meadow00:14:56 Modern Meadow00:25:58 Sustainability and Science00:36:52 An Industry-Wide View00:42:40 Aligning Profit and Purpose00:45:30 What’s Next?00:51:24 End Credits

Alfred Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Crux Climate, a software startup revolutionizing clean energy tax credit management, is this week’s guest. Alfred is well-suited to break down clean energy tax incentives, share founders' lessons, and talk about the rapidly growing clean energy market, which is expected to receive $3 billion in investments over the next decade. Alfred is a Stanford grad who worked for the U.S. Treasury Department and BlackRock before launching his first software company with co-founder Allen Kramer. That company was acquired in 2020, leaving Alfred and Allen ready for their next adventure. And, in 2023, they launched Crux Climate. The software startup is developing online solutions that let organizations buy and sell tax credits for clean energy, a business that is likely to boom following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Alfred and Crux Climate are in the midst of a new and ever-growing industry. Whether it’s hearing about how he came up with the idea for Crux, what the next few years of regulation might hold, or how to find a co-founder that you stick with for more than one company, you’ll want to tune in! Listen now on all major podcast platforms. More from the episode:Crux Website → https://www.cruxclimate.com/ Crux on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/cruxclimate/ Alfred on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredjohnson01/ Conor on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Time Stamps!1:10 Introduction2:56 Background and Early Career14:18 Crux Climate26:00 New Asset Class34:27 ESG, Profits, and Sustainability40:07 Legacy and Future45:53 Conclusion and End Credits

Named one of The Peach State’s most influential leaders, Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk clean manufacturing, the CEO Imperative, and The Georgia Way, for the first ever live recording of Consensus in Conversation, at our recent event: Southern Surge: Next Generation Manufacturing Summit. Next-gen clean energy manufacturing is already driving powerful economic growth in Georgia and throughout the South, while also delivering positive impacts for the planet. With a commitment to building the American workforce and strengthening local communities, business environments that prioritize people, planet, and profit are gaining a competitive advantage in attracting the most innovative companies and their transformational investments. Chris preaches the opportunity, and imperative, for corporate leaders to be servant-hearted and to build purpose-driven organizations. Beyond the power of businesses to make the world a better place, this approach also attracts the best young talent, whose contributions are essential for long-term growth. Yet again, corporate stewardship and profits coincide. Chris has a long and distinguished career in public service, including serving as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Economic Development. His new book - The CEO Imperative: Faith Based Service in a Toxic World - challenges the status quo in business leadership narratives by illustrating the values that executives can and should adopt to help address society's biggest problems. Additionally, his TEDx encourages the corporate community to be servant-hearted– leading with character, purpose, and love– with broader ambitions to create a better world for future generations.After you listen to the podcast, buy Chris’ book here and watch his TED Talk. More from the episode:Georgia Chamber on LinkedIn Chris on LinkedInConor on LinkedIn Episode Timestamps:00:00 A Special Live Edition of Consensus in Conversation01:28 Introducing Chris Clark02:28 Servant-Hearted Leadership 07:34 The Georgia Way and Attracting Clean Manufacturing Investments13:40 Georgia's History of Conscious Capitalism 15:40 The Three Pillars of the New Georgia Economy: A Future-Focused Strategy17:32 Inspiring a Youthful Workforce30:35 End CreditsOur conversation took place on stage at Southern Surge: Next Generation Manufacturing Summit, bringing together political leaders, industry executives, economic development officials, and local stakeholders to discuss the recent announcements of new production facilities for electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and microchips. And, it wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, as well as event support from American Clean Power, Bipartisan Policy Center, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, and Electric Drive Transportation Association. For more information, check out www.southern-surge.com.  

Jenny Du just wants to make sure we all eat our veggies. This PhD, entrepreneur, innovator and scientist is this week’s Consensus in Conversation guest! She is the co-founder and SVP of Operations at Apeel Sciences, a food innovation company that’s raised more than $700M in funding to date with its simple yet revolutionary idea: put a protective layer, or peel, around produce to keep them fresher, longer. Jenny shares her unique path to entrepreneurship, the origin story of Apeel, how they’re helping curb food waste, and what they’re working on today; all while breaking down the complex science at its core (in a digestible manner). More from the episode:Apeel WebsiteApeel on LinkedIn Jenny Du on LinkedIn  Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn Episode Timestamps:0:00 How Material Science is Giving Produce a New Life00:52 Introducing Jenny Du11:50 Entrepreneurs, Founders, and Imposter Syndrome 15:55 Starting a Company to End Food Waste19:02 Deconstructing Tomatoes to Unlock a Solution 22:06 How the Supply Chain Ends in Food Waste34:48 Next Up - Nature-Based Innovations40:38 End Credits

President and CEO of Trout Unlimited (TU), Chris Wood loves a good outdoor adventure. A longtime conservationist and angler, his dedication to the natural world is inspiring, whether he’s talking environmental policy, Aldo Leopold, Trout Unlimited, or… fishing. Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit working to protect salmon and trout while keeping America’s fisheries and freshwater rivers healthy. With over 300,000 members, TU is upending traditional conceptions of conservation by including everyone in their restorative efforts, supporting thousands of coldwater conservation projects across the country. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. More from Chris and Trout Unlimited: Trout Unlimited Website | Trout Unlimited on LinkedIn | Chris Wood on LinkedInFollow Conor and Consensus Digital Media on LinkedIn to stay up to date.Episode Timestamps: 0:04 Public Lands in America0:52 Intro & Background 7:36 Bureau of Land Management17:04 Trout Unlimited33:54 Conservation, Nature 39:36 Optimism & The Future41:42 End Credits

We’re joined by Paul Snyder, Executive VP of Stewardship at Tillamook County Creamery, the 112-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op and iconic Oregonian brand. Tillamook Creamery attracts over 1 million visitors a year, and even if you’ve never been to Oregon, you’ve definitely seen their ice cream and other products in grocery stores across the country. Paul started in the hospitality industry and worked his way to Tillamook, where he’s leading sustainability-driven partnerships and aligning impact with profits. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts! More from the episode:Company Website → https://www.tillamook.com/Company Social → https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillamook-county-creamery-association/ Guest Social → https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsnyder/ Conor Social → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone Time Stamps:0:43 Introduction 8:20 Joining Tillamook19:06 Farmers, Rural America23:06 Co-Operative Models27:49 Doing Good and Doing Well39:02 ESG45:18 Conclusion

Margo Walsh, CEO and Founder of MaineWorks, a B Corp that helps former felons recover from addiction and reenter the labor force, joins today’s episode.Margo herself is in long-term recovery from substance abuse disorder, and her honesty, commitment to reinvigorating the lives of others, and passion to do good is inspiring. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.More from the episode:MaineWorks → https://www.maineworks.us/  MaineWorks on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/maineworks/Margo on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/margowalsh/Conor on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone Time Stamps:0:00 Cold Open || 1:01 Intro, Background || 4:56 Early Career || 7:31 Substance Abuse Disorder || 18:09 MaineWorks || 31:03 Maine Recovery Fund || 36:09 B-Corp, Motivation || 42:46 Conclusion ||

You’ve probably heard – or seen a pair – of Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand disrupting the fashion and footwear industries. Joey Zwillinger, CEO and co-founder of this certified B Corp, joins the pod to talk about the company’s origin, discuss how he aligns purpose and profits, and share his insights on the future of fashion, footwear, and sustainability. Joey’s story starts in California, ventures through banking and VC, and, after a chance encounter with co-founder Tim Brown, leads to the launch of Allbirds: listen now on your favorite podcast platform!More from the episode:Allbirds Website → https://www.allbirds.com/ | Allbirds on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/allbirds/ | Joey on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzwillinger/ | Conor on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone | Episode Time Stamps:0:00 Cold Open | 0:53 Introduction | 2:00 Background, College | 7:43 Early Career | 12:24 Capital Markets | 16:59 Allbirds | 26:14 Purpose, Sustainability | 39:44 Conclusion | 40:40 End Credits |

Mark Danzenbaker, CEO of GridPoint, and Peter Corsell, Founder and Chairman of GridPoint, are energy industry experts. The clean technology company helps businesses, buildings, and energy grids optimize energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints and improving grid resilience. Peter, a former member of the CIA, founded the company at only 25 years old in 2003, building it from the ground up. Mark joined GridPoint in 2009, and has successfully scaled the firm since becoming CEO in 2016. The two bring a fresh, unique perspective to the energy industry, entrepreneurship, and the future. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!More from the episode:Company Website → https://www.gridpoint.com/ Company Social → https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridpoint/Mark’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanzenbaker/Peter doesn’t have one. We promise we didn’t skip him!Conor’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Time Stamps!0:00 Cold Open0:49 Introduction / Backgrounds7:00 Founding GridPoint11:37 Mark Joins Peter16:20 What GridPoint Does21:13 The Energy Grid25:42 Sustainability32:48 Motivation, Optimism37:09 Conclusion

Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the table. He’s worked his way up to the top of Elanco’s leadership, where he leads their innovative approach to animal health and food security for all.This conversation focuses on Elanco’s mission, food security, animal health, and Jeff’s pursuit to align purpose with profits. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. More from the episode:Elanco's Website → https://www.elanco.com/en-usElanco's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco/Jeff's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/Conor's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/Episode Time Stamps:0:00 Cold Open1:39 Introduction / Background7:54 Joining Elanco13:09 Visiting Brazil16:30 Elanco’s Mission22:49 Farmers, Animal Health32:53 Motivation, Legacy38:17 Conclusion

Jean-Louis Warnholz, Co-Founder and CEO of Future, has years of experience in and around emerging markets. His time spent researching economics at Oxford, work for global economic institutions and the U.S. government, and leadership role at BlackIvy Group led him to launch Future in 2021. Future incentivizes users to lower their carbon footprints. Their core product is the Future Card, a debit card offering cashback rewards to users for low carbon purchases, like public transit. Jean-Louis brings a unique perspective to emerging markets, aligning purpose and profits, and betting on the future. Listen now on all podcasting platforms!More from the episode:Future Website → https://www.future.green/ Future LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefuturecard/Jean-Louis Warnholz → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-louis-warnholz/Conor Gaughan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/Episode Time Stamps!0:00 Cold Open2:10 Introduction 3:56 Pivot to Purpose6:50 Future 11:10 Cutting Carbon 17:08 Circular Economy21:26 Other Industries26:45 Purpose and Profit32:11 Motivation, Inspiration35:19 Conclusion

Cisco DeVries is all about energy. Before jolting OhmConnect to new heights as CEO, Cisco designed a clean energy product called Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and later launched Renew Financial, a startup based on the PACE product. With natural disasters and grid problems on the rise, there’s no one better to explain what it all means and how companies are building a more resilient, eco-friendly grid for all.Cisco brings over 20 years of energy industry experience to the table. Join the conversation now: from in-depth breakdowns of the electrical grid to Cisco’s optimistic energy, it’s worth the listen!More from the episode:Website → https://www.ohmconnect.com/ Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohmconnect/ Cisco’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cisco-devries-9a89363/ Conor’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Time Stamps!0:00 Introduction2:10 Background5:16 Entrepreneurship, PACE9:35 Renew Financial13:29 OhmConnect 19:33 Electric Grid28:26 Purpose and Profit37:32 Optimism, Motivation41:36 Conclusion

Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, Founder and CEO of LIVSN, a sustainable outdoor clothing brand, joins this week’s episode. Before his success launching LIVSN, Andrew struggled with addiction, which led to his incarceration. On his long road to recovery, he set his life back on track and eventually launched LIVSN, which raised over $100K through a Kickstarter campaign.  Andrew’s powerful story spans recovery and rehab, launching a startup, and building a sustainable brand that aligns purpose and profits. We will all gain something from this podcast, whether it’s a motivational framework, a business blueprint, or just some good ol’ inspiration.More from the episode:Website → https://www.livsndesigns.com/ Company Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/livsndesigns/  Andrew’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gibbs-dabney-40415399/Conor’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Time Stamps!0:00 Intro 2:14 Addiction and Recovery 12:35 Taking the Hard Route 15:24 LIVSN 21:48 Kickstarter 28:30 Sustainability 37:08 Transparency 41:21 Legacy and Motivation 44:09 Conclusion

Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem Global, is on a mission to build sustainable, affordable energy efficient homes at scale. Vantem’s 3 million square feet of prefabricated dwelling units reduce construction costs, delivery times, and energy use. Before Vantem, Chris was the founder and CEO of Simex, a sustainably harvested timber company. If there’s anyone that knows the ins and outs of sustainable construction, it’s this guy. Chris brings a unique perspective, passion, and expertise on sustainable construction, entrepreneurship, and creating true impact to mitigate climate change. More from the episode:Website → https://vantem.com/ Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantem/ Chris Anderson’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-anderson-769744a3/ Conor’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Time Stamps!0:00 Intro1:39 Background4:43 First Company: Simex8:23 Vantem Global15:28 Green Premium19:16 The Future22:47 Sustainability25:13 Motivation, Inspiration29:56 Conclusion 

Jill Brosig is a physicist turned Managing Director, Chief Impact & ESG Officer at Harrison Street. And, she has done it all, from researching inertial confinement fusion and earning her masters in engineering and now helping to pioneer new asset classes at Harrison Street. Jill brings a science-first approach to the investment firm, which focuses exclusively on alternative real assets. But for Jill, portfolio theory means measuring, managing, and reporting for the big picture including the risks and returns that come from resiliency and climate risk mitigation.We’re thrilled to talk to Jill about ESG (environmental, social, governance), the climate, real estate, and real impact. Don’t forget to like or review on your favorite podcasting platform, and thanks for listening! More from the episode:Website → https://www.harrisonst.com/ Impact Page → https://www.harrisonst.com/impact/ Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-street/ Jill Brosig → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-brosig-8a39a71a6/ Conor’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/Time Stamps!0:00 Intro2:07 Early Career, Physics3:29 Transition to Finance6:47 Harrison Street Overview11:24 ESG and Sustainability20:39 Health in Real Estate24:19 More on ESG30:06 Inspiration and Motivation33:07 Outro 

After serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL for almost a decade, Greg Putnam co-founded Little Belt Cattle Co. (LBCC), a first generation Montana cattle ranch, in 2020. Greg started the company with almost no ranching experience, but he has successfully grown the local beef business to new heights, even in an industry not known for newcomers. Greg stands out for his mission-driven leadership style, commitment to regenerative ranching practices and veterans, and ability to instill purpose into everything he does. We’re honored to talk with Greg about his service, successful transition to entrepreneurship, and the future of sustainable ranching. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, so click play and enjoy! More from the episode: Website → https://littlebeltcattleco.com/ Merch Store → https://littlebeltcattleco.com/shop DTC Beef Sales (Spring 2023) → https://littlebeltcattleco.com/beef Greg Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-putnam-a5758b209/ Follow Conor on LinkedIn for any and all things CiC → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/ Episode highlights:0:00 Intro01:38 Background, Military Service04:51 Little Belt Cattle Co. 13:41 Cattle Business 19:35 Sustainable Ranching23:33 Agricultural Misconceptions 25:43 Optimism and the Future30:55 Outro 

When Smooth Ambler opened in 2009, few envisioned the craft whiskey distillery would grow so big so fast. John Little, co-founder and whiskey maker, started the company with his father-in-law. The two had no experience with distilling, but their enthusiasm to learn, commitment to transparent labeling, and community-driven ethos has brought them success and industry-wide respect. Despite the fact that many high priced bourbons and whiskeys are older than the company itself, Smooth Ambler is a shining example of a company aligning profits and impact to achieve sustainable growth.Pour yourself a nice glass, sit back, and hit play to hear the fascinating story behind John Little and Smooth Ambler.More on Smooth Ambler:Website → https://smoothambler.com/ FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/SmoothAmbler Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smoothambler/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/SmoothAmbler John Little’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-little-b003698/ Episode Highlights:0:00 Intro01:41 Background04:17 Whiskey10:57 Smooth Ambler Spirits Co.25:34 Transparency28:07 Optimism and the Future36:04 ConclusionFollow our host Conor on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date!

Land O’ Lakes is known for butter: they make 300 million POUNDS annually! But equally as important: their commitment to sustainable agriculture.Tina May, VP, Rural Services and Chief of Staff to the CEO, joins us to talk agriculture, broadband, rural services, and so much more. From her start as a grain merchandiser, to her work at the USDA, to Land O’ Lakes, where she leads the development of the American Connection Corp and countless other sustainability initiatives, Tina has proven the power of doing good and doing well.Food and agriculture is something we all share, whether we’re planting the seeds or just eating them. So grab some food, hit play, and listen to our conversation on Tina’s impressive career, how agriculture policies like The Farm Bill can impact Americans, the work of Land O’ Lakes, and the future of food. More on Tina and Land O’ Lakes:Tina May on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-may-086331a5/Land O’ Lakes → https://www.landolakes.com/American Connection Corps → https://www.americanconnectioncorps.org/ Time Stamps!00:00 Intro01:57 Early Career 06:39 USDA, Farm Bill11:23 Land O’ Lakes14:31 American Connection Corps20:34 Fellowships, Sustainability28:10 Looking Forward32:59 Conclusion Follow our host Conor on LinkedIn to stay up to date → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/

Roger McClendon is always near the top: he finished as the second all-time scorer for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball’s team, behind only Oscar Robertson, became Yum! Brands’ first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, and now leads the Green Sports Alliance, a national organization promoting sustainability in sports. Roger’s talent and leadership has taken him from hardwood courts to boardrooms, leaving behind a trail of success and positive impact. Our conversation bridges his career path, the power of sports, the need for sustainability, and so much more. If you’re itching for some basketball between March Madness and the NBA Playoffs, look no further: it’s live on all major podcasting platforms. Listen now! More on the Green Sports Alliance and Roger:GSA's Upcoming Summit, June 26-28, 2023Green Sports Alliance Linktr.eeRoger’s LinkedInEpisode Highlights:0:00: Background and Basketball5:55: Early Career and Yum! Brands11:11: Sustainability 15:49: Green Sports Alliance24:26: Sports and Community29:37: The Future Follow our host Conor on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date!

Navy SEALs and successful entrepreneurs share at least one thing: both are hard work! Meet Tim Sheehy, a former US Navy SEAL officer turned successful entrepreneur. Tim is Founder and CEO of Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company. He previously founded and sold Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT), a data and surveillance-driven defense and aerospace company. If anyone has found a way to make challenging work look easy, it might just be Tim. The episode’s live, so click play and listen on all major podcasting platforms.More on Tim Sheehy:Bridger AerospaceTim’s LinkedInAscent Vision Technologies (AVT)Time Stamps:0:00: Background and Military Career5:55: Bridger Aerospace11:35: Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT)15:00 Key Business Themes21:48 Sustainability and Conservation25:05 Looking Forward Follow our host, Conor Gaughan, on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date!

Imagine a restaurant that changes its menu twice a day, every week. Why? To reduce food waste and support local farmers. Enter Chef Steve McHugh: a record six-time finalist for Best Chef in Texas. We talk about his time at the CIA (no, not that one), learning cooking skills, rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, and overcoming non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Oh, and, launching restaurants while growing a community in San Antonio too.If you’re hungry, grab a snack, sit back, and hit play! More Chef SteveCheck out his Instagram @chefstevemchughLandrace at the Thompson HotelCured at PearlLuminaire (opened last month!)Time Stamps!0:00: Background 8:30: Culinary Path13:50: Food, Community, and Resilience22:28: New Projects 25:25: Inspiration for the FutureFollow our host Conor on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date!

I'm joined by Vailia and Russell From, two friends and winemakers pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the wine industry, while staying focused on sustainability and being good stewards of the lands they cultivate. Vailia has worked in all things wine– from the restaurant floor to sales to importing to harvesting, and now she’s running her very own Desparada, a vineyard rooted in spirit and elegance. Russell is a wine creative– whether it’s a wine that stays in contact with the grape skins for the duration of harvesting or the Tomboy, his only white wine offering that’s described as “a white for red wine lovers– he’s constantly pushing creative boundaries at Herman Story Wines, which he owns and operates. Join our conversation on winemaking, organic agriculture, stewardship of the land, sustainability, and taking the path less traveled. All you have to do is sit back, uncork (or unscrew, no judgements) some wine, and hit play. For more information on Herman Story Wines: https://www.hermanstorywines.com/ Want more details on Desparada? Visit: https://www.desparada.com/

We're joined by Juliana Garaizar, an angel investor working as the head of innovation for Greentown Labs, the largest climate tech incubator in North America. Juliana has lived across the globe, and now she’s now in Houston– working on the intersection of climate tech, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. We discuss entrepreneurship, supporting climate-positive startups, advocating for inclusivity in the workspace - particularly in finance - how to create maximum impact with minimal environmental harm, and the best place to vacation (just kidding…I didn’t get around to that question) – so sit back, hit play, and join this episode of Consensus in Conversation!For more information on Greentown Labs, check out their website: https://greentownlabs.com/

Today we welcome Charles Dimmler, CEO and co-founder of Checkerspot, and Matt Sterbenz, GM of Wintersports. Checkerspot is a high performance materials company proving that you don’t have to choose between sustainability and performance. Founded in 2016, the company is pioneering a planet-first approach to product creation and innovating the outdoor industry through biotechnology and sustainability. WNDR Alpine, Checkerspot’s consumer-facing backcountry skis are made from algae, and the first of its kind. Charles’ expertise in biotechnology and Matt’s professional skiing background provide great insights into the future of industry on this episode of Consensus in Conversation. Since our recording, Checkerspot released an amazing new product: The Pollinator™ Kit. It gives individuals, small businesses, and big corporations the ability to create new products and designs with some of Checkerspots’ sustainable materials like polyurethane, which is derived from algae oil. To get your own pair of WNDR Alpine skis, check out: https://wndr-alpine.com/collections/shop For more details on The Pollinator™ Kit: https://www.pollinatorkit.com/ And check out their partnerships with different innovators: https://checkerspot.com/innovators/

This week’s guest is Lew Moorman, co-founder of Scaleworks, a venture capital firm, and Soilworks Natural Capital, an investment fund. Lew grew up in Texas Hill Country, home to some of America’s best ranchland, and although he started his career in consulting, he found his passion in venture capital, helping small software companies flourish. Now, he has turned his sights towards one of America’s oldest (and largest industries) – agriculture – where he is helping to lead the regenerative agriculture sector to new heights while championing the idea that smart livestock ranching and natural climate solutions are one in the same. Whether it’s about innovation in the agriculture sector or how maximizing profits incentivizes sustainability, you’ll want to hear what Lew has to say on this episode of Consensus in Conversation.

This week’s guest is Brent Harris. He’s the VP of Governance at Meta, where he has played an integral role in the organization’s approach towards governance, including the creation and development of the Oversight Board. He is currently helping the company and broader industry to envision and build a Metaverse with empathy, accessibility, and sustainability at its core. Brent’s career has stretched from nonprofits to public service and the private sector. This diverse background makes him well-suited to help lead one of the most powerful companies in the world as they work on some of their toughest challenges, ultimately figuring out the power and potential of the Metaverse as a force for good in the world. You won’t want to miss our fascinating conversation on governance, the Metaverse, empathy, and Meta’s place in this ever-changing world of technology.

We welcome Michael Blaugrund, Chief Operating Officer at the New York Stock Exchange, to talk about Natural Asset Companies (NACs), ESG, the capital market landscape, and the NYSE’s role in it all. Nature and the related ecosystem services are worth an estimated $100-$150 trillion a year, revealing a massive opportunity for nature in the business world. NACs aim to unlock that value as they support and protect our natural resources. Find out what this all means for the future of business, the markets, and our country on this episode of CiC.

We’re joined by Jonathan Goldberg, founder and CEO of Carbon Direct, a company at the forefront of scaling carbon management and the negative emission industry. Jonathan’s diverse career, from trading at Goldman Sachs to founding a commodity hedge fund to becoming a partner at Glencore, gives him a unique perspective on the future of energy, particularly at this moment in history as we transition to the clean economy. As America’s big businesses work to lower emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, companies like Carbon Direct are playing a massive role in this increasingly net neutral world. Listen to the conversation to get the fully story!

Ken Grossman started homebrewing as a teenager in the 70’s. Fifty years later, he’s a legend in craft brewing. The founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has built one of America’s most successful craft beer companies while building a legacy of doing good for the world alongside doing great in business. We sit down with Ken Grossman and his son, Brian Grossman, to learn more about your favorite brewer’s favorite brewers! Sierra Nevada holds industry respect, is pushing the boundaries of sustainable brewing, and shows no signs of slowing down– join the conversation and hear the inspiring story of a beer that brews a better world.

We're talking to Danny Seiden, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an organization that represents businesses and CEOs across the state. He's held a storybook career that started in Disney World, led to law school, and eventually public service, where he worked as a trusted adviser to Arizona's governor, Doug Doucey. Today, he's truly a CEO of CEOs helping lead a state and private sector in innovation around sustainability and, most notably, the critical issue of water conservation. Danny has a unique perspective watching Arizona businesses make a big positive impact on the state's biggest issues. All of these companies are seeing a big impact on their own bottom line. Want to learn more? Join our conversation!