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River of IdeasA River Network in Art and Storytelling with Victoria Bradford Styribicki | River of Ideas, Episode 08In this episode of River of Ideas, host Abby Moore speaks with artist, choreographer, and performer Victoria Bradford Styrbicki about her incredible project Network: A River Connected. Victoria shares the story of her 2019 journey traveling on foot from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, stopping in over 100 communities to gather stories, landscapes, and voices.Drawing inspiration from her family’s history and the disappearing craft of net-making, Victoria used traditional methods to weave fishing nets as a way to preserve this art form and process the stories she encountered. These nets, along wi...
2024-12-2627 minRiver of IdeasFrom Green Team to Green Workforce with Akia Vang and Mary Yang | River of Ideas, Episode 07In this episode of River of Ideas, host Mary Yang, MWMO’s Community Outreach Specialist and former Mississippi River Green Team member, sits down with fellow Green Team alumnus Akia Vang to explore how the program shaped their journeys into environmental careers. This unique, mentored job program for Minneapolis youth, jointly run by the MWMO and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, gave them hands-on experience with conservation efforts like habitat management, water quality monitoring, and invasive species removal. Akia, who recently completed his graduate degree at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, shares how his earl...
2024-10-3031 minRiver of IdeasDesigning for a Low-Salt Future with Connie Fortin | River of Ideas, Episode 06In this episode of the River of Ideas podcast, host Nick Busse chats with Connie Fortin, the Low-Salt Strategist at Bolton & Menk, Inc., and a recognized expert in smart salting practices. Together, they dive into the pressing issue of chloride pollution in our waterways, a problem driven by the overuse of road salts and de-icing chemicals. Connie shares her journey from a background in computer science to becoming a leader in sustainable salt practices. The conversation covers the impact of chloride on the environment, the challenges of reducing salt usage while maintaining safety, and innovative strategies like low-salt design...
2024-08-2746 minRiver of IdeasUpper Harbor Terminal's Green Future with Kevin Reich | River of Ideas, Episode 05In this episode of River of Ideas, host Nick Busse interviews MWMO Executive Director Kevin Reich about the ambitious redevelopment of the Upper Harbor Terminal in North Minneapolis. Learn how the 53-acre former industrial site will feature an expansive district stormwater treatment and reuse system, an ephemeral stream, restored shoreline and habitat, and more.The redevelopment of the Upper Harbor site presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore a large section of Mississippi River shoreline in the Twin Cites urban core, as well as provide regional stormwater treatment to a large portion of North Minneapolis. Since 2015, MWMO staff...
2024-07-3137 minRiver of IdeasFrom Urban Angler to Community Educator: Ray Ruiz Jr.'s Journey | River of Ideas Episode 04Join Adam Flett from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization as he sits down with Ray Ruiz Jr., founder and executive director of Baztec, Inc. In this episode of "River of Ideas," Ray shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a renowned fishing guide and educator in the Twin Cities. Discover how Ray's passion for fishing and community outreach has led to impactful programs, fostering a love for nature and conservation among diverse communities. Learn about the challenges and rewards of river fishing, the importance of clean water, and how Ray is breaking barriers to make...
2024-06-2457 minRiver of IdeasJennifer Ehlert: Creating Resilient Urban Yards with Metro Blooms | River of Ideas, Episode 02In this episode of River of Ideas, we sit down with Jen Ehlert, Vice President of Metro Blooms Design + Build to talk about designing sustainable urban landscapes. We discuss the history of Metro Blooms and the Blue Thumb education and outreach program and delve into some practical advice for homeowners looking to enhance their properties with native plants and raingardens. Jen also shares her personal journey into landscape architecture and her passion for integrating ecological design into everyday landscapes.Links:Lawns to Legumes Grants (Apply by May 15!) — https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/Blue Th...
2024-04-1632 minRiver of IdeasSarah Nassif: Using Art to Connect People with Nature | River of Ideas, Episode 01For our first episode of River of Ideas, we sit down with MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif to talk about her upbringing, her evolution from naturalist to artist, and how her Weaving Water workshops helped foster a sense of community in a troubled time.Credits:Abby Moore — HostSarah Nassif — GuestNick Busse — Production, EditingEva Hanson — Camera AssistantAbout River of Ideas:River of Ideas is a podcast about greener cities and cleaner water through science and urban planning. We cover topics like green infrastr...
2024-03-251h 29
The Dynamic Leader PodcastEpisode #164. Interview with Adam Bennett on leading strategy & transformationIn this conversation, Shelley has the pleasure of delving into the world of transformation and strategy with Adam Bennett, the Principal of Great Change Consulting. With over three decades of experience at the forefront of navigating disruption, Adam's passion has been guiding individuals through the journey of change and transformation.
He challenges that we have yet to peach peak change, drawing attention to the colossal macro forces shaping our world—climate change, population shifts, geopolitics and the imminent impact of AI on global supply chains and decision-making.
Adam's insight is profound; he be...
2023-11-0950 min
The Dynamic Leader PodcastEpisode #36 - Season finale - The Dynamic Leader Podcast - Shelley offers thanks to all her guestsLeadership really is the topic that never ends...yes it goes on and on my friends. Over the past 35 episodes Shelley has shared chapters from the book and conducted 25 interviews with leaders who shared their insights, experiences, successes and failures in their own leadership journey. Every single conversation teaches you something and each conversation confirms there’s no easy road to becoming a great leader.
In this Podcast Shelley says thanks to every leader who's been part of the journey. Narelle Burke, Cath Smith, Fiona Preston, Paul Veldman, Ange Hann, Kim Ruyten, Barry Edgar, Lana Bonnet, Allison Nur...
2020-10-0541 min
The Dynamic Leader PodcastEpisode #29 - Influencing Results - Interview with Adam WatsonIn this episode Shelley speaks with Adam Watson, senior leader in operations and emergency management, about his views on influencing others to deliver results, particularly in the COVID environment.
Adam shares how influencing results is largely dependent on engagement and bringing your team along on the journey through effective communication. He talks about the importance of context and developing a compelling narrative along with sharing the ‘how’, the ‘why’ and getting input from the team so they can own their part.
Finally, Adam shares the need to lead by example and look after yourself, because in doing...
2020-08-1248 min
Craft Beer StormCraft Brewers Conference Part 1 - Great Malt Makes Great BeerWe made it to CBC 2019! Michael kicks it off by chatting with James Loughran of Loughran Malt, Adam Read of Country Malt and Kyran Flett of Canada Malting.Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local...
2019-04-1311 min