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Visionary Ventures: The Carl Boustany PodcastCAN YOU RESTART YOUR LIFE AT 63? : Mark Coope | EP021SummaryIn this episode of Visionary Ventures, Mark Coope shares his inspiring journey from being a rugby league player and jujitsu black belt to overcoming severe PTSD after a traumatic incident. At 63, he has transformed his life by establishing elderpreneur.com, a platform aimed at helping mature individuals embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. Mark discusses the mental challenges he faced, the importance of resilience, and the steps he took to rebuild his life, including therapy and visualization techniques. In this conversation, Mark Coope shares his transformative journey focusing on physical health, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. He...2024-11-1053 min
DIOTALK PodcastDIOTALK PODCAST EPISODE #184 with Founder of Elderprenuer & Owner of Samurai Ju-Jitsu Mark Coope.
Mark Coope At 63 years old, faced severe mental health challenges after a life-altering event. He was a confident, active person with a thriving business and a loving family. But everything changed on February 19th, 2016, when he was viciously attacked by a group of youths. The physical wounds healed, but the psychological scars left me battling severe PTSD. His business suffered, his self-esteem plummeted, and he was on the brink of giving up.
In early 2024, during a routine doctor’s visit, he had a breakdown. Years of buried negative emotions erupted, and he realized he needed to change.
With his wi...2024-09-1657 min
Coope Ande Uno a UnoSINPE Sistema Nacional de Pagos ElectrónicosEn el nuevo Podcast Coope Ande UNO A UNO, nos acompaña el director de la División de Sistemas de Pago del BCCR, Carlos Melegatti Sarlo, para conversar sobre el gran impacto que ha tenido el SINPE en las transacciones de los costarricenses y sus beneficios.2023-03-0318 minCoope Ande Uno a UnoConocé el NUEVO Crédito Vivienda SOSTENIBLEEn el nuevo Podcast Coope Ande UNO A UNO, nos acompaña nuestro Administrador de Productos de Crédito, Josué Marín Miranda, para conversar sobre el 𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗢 𝗖𝗿𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 y sus beneficios, como una opción para aquellos que se preocupan por la sostenibilidad. ¡Ahora DISPONIBLE PARA TODOS LOS SECTORES!2023-02-1513 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - bono de vivienda en Costa Rica 2023Sobre la reactivación de presupuestos para atender la situación de vivienda digna en Costa Rica. El bono de vivienda en Costa Rica ha sufrido cambios importantes en los últimos años. En este video compartimos la entrevista realizada a Marianela Morales, vocera oficial del BANHVI, quien nos explica las situaciones relacionadas con el bono de vivienda y la apertura que se está dando en presupuesto para este 2023.2023-02-0221 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - Marchamo 2023, novedades y premiosEl marchamo 2023 trae una serie de situaciones y consultas recurrentes entre asociados Coope San Marcos y el público en general. En una nueva edición de nuestro podcast "Quedamos en eso" repasamos junto con Dinier Castro, todo lo que trae el marchamo 2023 en cuanto a seguros autoexpedibles o seguros complementarios al marchamo, además de los premios que Coope San Marcos trae para 2023: una moto Freedom Hércules 150 y un viaje para dos personas al hotel Occidental Tamarindo bajo el sistema todo incluido. Además, repasamos fechas, lugares donde cancelar su marchamo, regulaciones para el caso de quienes no cu...2022-11-0138 min
Coope Ande Uno a UnoAhorro Vista Premium de Coope AndeCon motivo del mes del ahorro, en este episodio de nuestro podcast, la Jefa de Estrategia Comercial, Vivian Rodríguez, nos cuenta sobre los beneficios que ofrece el NUEVO Ahorro Vista Premium, para que podás invertir el tuyo hoy en Coope Ande.2022-10-2011 min
Coope Ande Uno a UnoCoope Ande es la primera Cooperativa Pet Friendly y ahora ofrece asistencia para mascotasEn este nuevo episodio nos acompaña nuestra Administradora de Seguros y Asistencias, Vanesa Molina, para comentarnos acerca de los beneficios que ofrece el NUEVO plan Coope Ande Mascotas; sobre las primeras 5 agencias Pet Friendly para que podás hacer tus gestiones con tu perrito o gatito; y de algunas consideraciones del reglamento antes de venir.
👉 Para adquirir la asistencia podés visitar la agencia más cercana o llamar al 2243-0303.2022-10-0709 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - retos e innovación en producción de aguacateDon Francisco Fallas nos sorprende con todo lo que hay en el desarrollo de la producción de cultivo de aguacate en la región de Los Santos.
Experto, con años de experiencia en la producción de aguacate, hablamos en este episodio con don Francisco Fallas sobre la innovación, retos y futuro en el cultivo y producción del aguacate, esclareciendo de paso muchos aspectos e información en torno a este cultivo fundamental para la zona de Los Santos.2022-10-0119 min
Quedamos en esoAumento en el precio de fertilizantes para caféEn esta nota informativa en el podcast "Quedamos en eso", analizamos el aumento en el precio de fertilizantes para café, un tema que nos afecta a todas las personas que residimos en la zona de Los Santos, especialmente a los caficultores.
Con participación de Asdrúbal Gamboa Picado revisamos diferentes aspectos que han generado el aumento en los precios de fertilizantes para café y la agricultura en general. Si estás preocupado por el aumento en el precio de fertilizantes para café, le invitamos a ver este episodio e invitamos para que nos comparta sus opiniones al respe2022-09-0122 minCoope Ande Uno a UnoUNO A UNO apoyando a las mujeresEn el mes de las madres preparamos un episodio especial con doña Alexandra Márquez-Massino Rojas, Gerente General de Coope Ande, para conversar sobre los esfuerzos y la transformación que está marcando la Cooperativa hacia las mujeres, con el fin de que se sientan apoyadas y sigan adelante alcanzando sus metas, porque queremos que todas las personas tengan las mismas posibilidades, independientemente de su género. ¡Coope Ande es para todas y todos!2022-08-2616 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - cooperativismo y educación en la región de Los SantosYancy Garro Jiménez es asesora regional de capacitación y forma parte de la Comisión Regional de Educación Cooperativa de la Dirección Regional de Educación Los Santos. Con ella conocemos parte de las iniciativas de desarrollo integral de los estudiantes, especialmente en el terreno de la educación cooperativa.2022-08-0122 min
Wendy K LaidlawNatural Progesterone Truths with Dr Tony CoopeWendy K Laidlaw welcomes back Dr Tony Coope (MD) from the UK to the Podcast where they discuss the truths and safety of natural bio-identical progesterone cream. “With endometriosis it’s not just about adding Progesterone. Without addressing the emotional and spiritual elements of your life, you cannot heal. That’s the conclusion I have come too”. Dr Tony Coope There is often a significant amount of misinformation, misunderstanding and confusion amongst many women, including the mainstream medical realm, about the use and supplementation of natural bio-identical progesterone cream. Natural bio-identical progesterone cream is a safe w...2022-07-2951 min
Coope Ande Uno a UnoHerramientas digitales al servicio de los asociadosEn este podcast, te contamos los beneficios que conlleva la transformación digital a cargo de Luis Castro, Gerente de Tecnología y Calidad de Coope Ande. Además, conocé las novedades y los esfuerzos que realiza la institución para estar al alcance de todos(as) de manera amigable y segura, ofreciéndote una experiencia positiva en cada gestión que realicés. ¡Evolucionamos UNO A UNO por vos!2022-07-1515 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - los inicios del cooperativismo en la zona de Los SantosMisael Monge Alvarado forma parte clave en la historia del desarrollo regional. Desde muy joven participó de la fundación de varias cooperativas regionales, entre ellas Coope San Marcos. En este episodio conoceremos cómo llegó el cooperativismo a la región y otros detalles que impulsaron el movimiento en la región.2022-07-0129 minCoope Ande Uno a Uno¿Qué acciones lleva a cabo Coope Ande para ayudar al medio ambiente?En este nuevo podcast tenemos de invitada especial a Silvia Fonseca, nuestra Ingeniera Ambiental de Coope Ande, para conversar sobre los proyectos que han venido liderando desde el 2013, como la primera Cooperativa de ahorro y crédito en ser reconocida en el Programa País Carbono Neutralidad de forma continua; además del programa Concientiza Verde que va dirigido a nuestros asociados, brindando consejos prácticos e información útil en diferentes temas para cuidar el planeta; demostrando así nuestro compromiso por el medio ambiente. ¡Porque juntos podemos reducir nuestra huella, por el futuro de la Tierra y las próximas gen...2022-06-0422 min
Five QuestionsUrsula CoopeI ask the philosopher Ursula Coope five questions about herself.
Ursula Coope is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Oxford. She is the author of “Time for Aristotle” (2005) and “Freedom and Responsibility in Neoplatonist Thought” (2020).2022-05-1725 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - Ciclismo en la zona de Los SantosEl ciclismo en la zona de Los Santos es un deporte que ha tomado mucha fuerza en los últimos años. La belleza de las montañas en Tarrazú, Dota, León Cortés, y otros cantones de la periferia, de variedad en rutas, a permitido que cada vez más personas no solo de la región sino del país entero, realicen ciclismo en esta región. En este nuevo episodio del podcast "Quedamos en eso", compartimos con el señor Lesmes Rojas Navarro, quien forma del equipo de ciclismo Santeños. Con él conversamos sobre los tipos de cicli...2022-03-0120 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - productos ecoamigables a partir del aguacateMariel Ureña Granados es una estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial, procedente de la región de Los Santos.
Ella ha desarrollado con apoyo de la universidad Fidélitas, un biopolímero a base de semilla de aguacate. En este episodio conoceremos más de este interesante proyecto, y sus posibles aplicaciones.2022-02-0119 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - enfrentar la cuesta de eneroEn este nuevo episodio de nuestro podcast Coope San Marcos “Quedamos en eso”, brindamos información importante sobre cómo enfrentar la cuesta de enero. En compañía de Yendry Navarro Garro y Omar Martínez Martínez, colaboradores y profesionales en área financiera, repasamos diferentes acciones posibles de seguir para superar el reto de inicio de año.2022-01-0134 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - diseño web en la zona de los santosStephanie Robles Gamboa es una joven vecina de la zona de Los Santos. Profesional en el área de diseño web y experiencia de usuarios UX, Stephanie es también la profesional que se encargó de nuestro nuevo sitio web Coope San Marcos: https://csm.fi.cr/
En este episodio conversamos con ella sobre las novedades de este nuevo sitio web, además de hablar nuevas tendencias como el teletrabajo, los nómadas digitales, y coworking, tendencias que han tomado fuerza especialmente con la pandemia, en los últimos años.
Contacto con Stephanie Robles Gamboa: WhatsApp...2021-12-0115 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - Marchamo 2022Sobre el premio al cancelar el marchamo en Coope San Marcos, y opción especial de crédito para apoyar a las y los asociados que por diferentes circunstancias no pueden cancelar el marchamo durante estos meses.2021-11-0120 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - turismo en la zona de Los SantosEl turismo es base del desarrollo económico actual de Costa Rica. La zona de Los Santos esconde una gran belleza natural, gran potencial para emprendedores en el sector turismo, una oportunidad para que el turista nacional, y extranjero viva experiencias magníficas.
De la mano del guía de turismo nacional, Oscar Emilio Flores Umaña, en este episodio conoceremos un poco más del desempeño de la zona en turismo, y posibles soluciones que le conviertan en un destino más llamativo para nuevos visitantes. 2021-10-0119 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - nutrición al estilo santeñoNuestra región esconde una gran riqueza. Nuestros abuelos siempre valoraron cultivar la tierra, disponer de múltiples alimentos para consumo propio. En este episodio de la mano de Mónica Mata, experta en nutrición y quien es oriunda de la región, exploramos diferentes alimentos producidos comúnmente en la zona, y sus valiosas propiedades en aporte nutricional para nuestra alimentación. 2021-09-0122 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - la caficultura de la zonaLa caficultura es el principal motor económico de la región de Los Santos. En este episodio conversamos con el señor Asdrúbal Esteban Gamboa, asesor de servicios financieros de Coope San Marcos, quien también es caficultor. Su experiencia le permite comprender de mejor forma las necesidades, oportunidades, y retos para el productor regional, además de canalizar los recursos de nuestra cooperativa adecuadamente según el escenario particular de cada asociado. Le invitamos a compartir este episodio con familiares y amigos.2021-08-0128 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - Tips de ahorroEn este episodio conversamos en la señorita Carolina Chinchilla Ureña sobre diferentes acciones para establecer un plan de ahorro. Además Carolina nos indica diferentes tips de ahorro para ponerlos en práctica tanto dentro del plano personal como familiar.
Recuerde: puede escuchar o continuar escuchando este episodio en cualquier momento, además de que puede descargarlo.2021-07-0124 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - ¿Qué es el Sistema Banca para el Desarrollo?En este segundo episodio hablamos con el señor Sidney Monge Jiménez, jefe del departamento de crédito de Coope San Marcos, conociendo un poco más sobre el Sistema Banca para el Desarrollo, y las grandes posibilidades que ofrece para los sectores productivos de la región de Los Santos. Le invitamos a compartir este episodio con familiares y amigos.2021-06-0121 min
Quedamos en esoQuedamos en eso - denominación de origen café Tarrazú con protección en más de 180 paísesLa Denominación de origen café Tarrazú ya está protegida en más de 180 países. En este primer episodio conversamos con don Roque Humberto Mata Naranjo, quien ha estado implicado junto con el comité organizador, en todo el proceso que es hoy una realidad, y que sigue su evolución con más marcas y procesos de consolidación.2021-05-0430 min
The KitchenTable Community PodcastEpisode 11: The Rebel Alliance – How small agencies can take on the big players and win – featuring Richard CoopeSmaller agencies often believe that they can’t compete with the marketing leviathans in their swanky Shoreditch and Soho offices. Our latest guest on the Kitchen Table Community Podcast, Richard Coope, argues that they can – and, more importantly, they should. I’m delighted to have Richard on the podcast to share his insights into the inherent advantages that smaller agencies have over their larger competitors, especially in the post-pandemic era. Why should clients pay big money to larger agencies when they can get the same standard of work elsewhere for a lower price? In an era where agencies can no...2021-03-3046 min
C21PodcastAnouk Mertens and Laura-May CoopeNEO Studios MD Anouk Mertens discusses Amazon documentary Take Us Home: Leeds United and the future of watching live sports at home; and Laura-May Coope, co-founder at Social Life, which recently won an Emmy for its work on Netflix's Big Mouth explains how streamers use the agency to drive interest around their shows.2020-10-0628 min
GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier003 - GAT Podcast: Force Multiplier - Painting the Picture with Data in Healthcare with Julie CoopeToday I'll be speaking with Julie Coope from our BRG GAT team. Julie is both a registered general nurse in the UK and a registered nurse in the USA, with more than 30 years of commercial and clinical experience. We'll be discussing how Julie applies her clinical experience to help healthcare professionals achieve better outcomes by painting the picture with data. 2020-09-0837 min
Coope Ande Uno a UnoCoope Ande-Casa propiaEn nuestro primer podcast conversamos sobre los créditos de vivienda, ¿qué aspectos debés considerar a la hora de adquirir un préstamo de esta índole?
Tomar la mejor decisión te beneficiará en tus finanzas, por eso en Coope Ande te asesoramos, con el fin de seguir uno a uno con vos.2019-10-3012 min
Wendy K LaidlawDr Tony CoopeWendy K Laidlaw interviews Dr Tony Coope (MD) from the UK who has over 20 years experience in general practice, as well as a hospital doctor, covering the specialities of medicine, surgery, paediatrics, geriatrics and emergency/trauma medicine. Many years ago Dr Coope left general practice to explore an Integrated Medical approach to healing naturally including the use of nutritional supplements, bio-identical hormones, botanicals as well as complex homeopathy and the use of sound and monochromatic light in healing. To learn more and start your own natural healing journey download your Top 5 Quick Start Tips at ht...2019-07-301h 02
Sin BarrerasSin Barreras - Buenas noticias desde Coope-SuperaciónHoy está con nosotro el gerente general de Coope-superación, el señor Julio Rojas. Esta cooperativa es autogestionaria e integrada por personas con discapacidad. Don Julio nos comparte algunas muy buenas noticias sobre los logros alcanzados por esta entidad.
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https://mx.ivoox.com/es/373365542019-06-2056 min
Growing TrendsGardentopia – Jan Johnsen’s go to Landscape Book Gardentopia – Jan Johnsen’s go to landscape book for Homeowners.
A few years ago Ann and I were fortunate to interview Jan Johnsen about a fascinating book she had written about gardens.
Jan’s book “Gardentopia” for the home owner with 135 lushly illustrated garden and planting ideas that aim to inspire and inform you. They are fun, easy to remember and can be implemented in any size yard. Designed to help you with the process of accessing, sketching, designing, laying out and finally creating their own garden.
Jan’s writing style allows the reader to follow the thinking process to such an exten...2019-04-0635 min
Podcasts – Growing TrendsGardentopia - An interview with the author Jan JohnsonGardentopia – Jan Johnsen’s go to landscape book for Homeowners. A few years ago Ann and I were fortunate to interview Jan Johnsen about a fascinating book she had written about gardens. Jan’s book “Gardentopia” for the home owner with … Continue reading →2019-04-0635 minGrowing TrendsGardentopia – Jan Johnsen’s go to Landscape BookGardentopia – Jan Johnsen’s new go to landscape book for Homeowners. A few years ago Ann and I were fortunate to interview Jan Johnsen about a fascinating book she had written about gardens. Jan is back with a new book … Continue reading →2019-04-0600 minGrowing TrendsJunior Explorers – an interview with the founder Anurag AgarwalAnn and I were delighted to be able to interview Anurag Agarwal the founder and CEO of www.juniorexplorers.com Junior Explorers motto is “Inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards” come take a listen and hear just how they are achieving … Continue reading →2016-05-0200 minGrowing TrendsJunior Explorers – an interview with the founder Anurag Agarwal Ann and I were delighted to be able to interview Anurag Agarwal the founder and CEO of www.juniorexplorers.com
Junior Explorers motto is “Inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards” come take a listen and hear just how they are achieving this.
ABOUT JUNIOR EXPLORERS
Our mission is rooted in the belief that you only protect something that you love and you can only love things you are connected to. From this belief, Junior Explorers was developed as a program to develop kids’ understanding of our planet, its ecosystems and species through fun and interactive missions. We built a program...2016-05-0232 minGrowing TrendsAn interview with Jenny PetersonAnn and I were fortunate to interview Jenny Peterson, just after her new book was published. Jenny is an amazing, extremely positive lady who is an inspiration for us all. A Garden that Heals Pittsburgh, Pa. (October 5, 2015): When … Continue reading →2016-03-1700 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsThe Cancer Survivor's Garden CompanionAnn and I were fortunate to interview Jenny Peterson, just after her new book was published. Jenny is an amazing, extremely positive lady who is an inspiration for us all. A Garden that Heals Pittsburgh, Pa. (October 5, 2015): When … Continue reading →2016-03-1730 minGrowing TrendsAn interview with Jenny Peterson
Ann and I were fortunate to interview Jenny Peterson, just after her new book was published. Jenny is an amazing, extremely positive lady who is an inspiration for us all.
A Garden that Heals
Pittsburgh, Pa. (October 5, 2015): When Jenny Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, it rocked her world. Her cancer treatment was hard, emotional and often deeply depressing. But Peterson, a garden designer and Master Gardener, did not let the cancer diagnosis define her. She used her desire to garden and dig in the dirt again to pull her out of the darkness. And she discovered that gardening...2016-03-1730 minGrowing TrendsGrandy’s Long walk – The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia Ann and I had the pleasure of interviewing Linda Stanley after she had completed this 1000km walk. Linda undertook this walk on her own, it took the best part of 8 weeks to complete and more than three months … Continue reading →2016-02-2900 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsGrandy’s Long walk – The Bibbulmun Track, Western AustraliaAnn and I had the pleasure of interviewing Linda Stanley after she had completed this 1000km walk. Linda undertook this walk on her own, it took the best part of 8 weeks to complete and more than three months … Continue reading →2016-02-2926 minGrowing TrendsGrandy’s Long walk – The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia
Ann and I had the pleasure of interviewing Linda Stanley after she had completed this 1000km walk.
Linda undertook this walk on her own, it took the best part of 8 weeks to complete and more than three months to prepare for.
Linda isn’t your average walker by any means, she suffered some serious injuries breaking her back in an accident. Being a somewhat determined lady she set about challenging herself to literally get back on her feet again.
We interviewed Linda in her new home, a beautiful chestnut farm in Nannup, Western Australia just after the launch of the children...2016-02-2926 minGrowing TrendsThe right-sized Flower GardenKerry Mendez has a passion for gardening, in her latest book “The right-sized Flower Garden” she discusses how to develop a garden that you can manage, often this will reduce the amount of work involved. As she explains it’s all … Continue reading →2016-01-2400 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsAn interview with Kerry Mendez, author of The right-sized Flower GardenKerry Mendez has a passion for gardening, in her latest book “The right-sized Flower Garden” she discusses how to develop a garden that you can manage, often this will reduce the amount of work involved. As she explains it’s all … Continue reading →2016-01-2429 minGrowing TrendsThe right-sized Flower GardenKerry Mendez has a passion for gardening, in her latest book “The right-sized Flower Garden” she discusses how to develop a garden that you can manage, often this will reduce the amount of work involved. As she explains it’s all about making the right choices, whilst at the same time making simple design changes. Here is a practical book with sensible tips, lists, time and energy saving suggestions that will help the beginner and the experienced.
Come take a listen, I’m sure you will learn something new.
2016-01-2429 minGrowing TrendsA recent visit to China ( part two) to explore the many environmental issues. - Growing Trends Ann & Chris continue their interview with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to China. He talks to us about how the Chinese are adapting, planning and coping with the enormous … Continue reading →2015-11-1728 minGrowing TrendsA recent visit to China ( part two) to explore the many environmental issues. Ann & Chris continue their interview with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to China. He talks to us about how the Chinese are adapting, planning and coping with the enormous … Continue reading →2015-11-1700 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsA recent visit to China ( part two) to explore the many environmental issues.Ann & Chris continue their interview with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to China. He talks to us about how the Chinese are adapting, planning and coping with the enormous … Continue reading →2015-11-1728 minGrowing TrendsGrowing trends new look and our first interview from a visit to China - Growing Trends
Hello everyone, we hope you like our new logo ?
We have some great interviews planned for the next few months.
Our first is with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to China. He talks to us about how the Chinese are adapting, planning and coping with the enormous growth the country has seen over the past few years.
Cities of 5 - 10 million people built in under 10 years !
This type of growth brings staggering infrastructure issues or as Bill says " This is a big deal !"
The interview is one of those must listen to...2015-10-2223 minGrowing TrendsGrowing trends new look and our first interview from a visit to ChinaHello everyone, we hope you like our new logo ? We have some great interviews planned for the next few months. Our first is with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to … Continue reading →2015-10-2200 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsGrowing Trends interviews Bill Sosinsky on his recent trip to ChinaHello everyone, we hope you like our new logo ? We have some great interviews planned for the next few months. Our first is with Bill Sosinsky , CEO of Energime University. Bill has recently returned from a trip to … Continue reading →2015-10-2223 minGrowing TrendsGarden Centers are changing.. - Growing TrendsAnn is in Paris, France talking to Valerie Langendorff, President of a Women’s Garden Executive Club. Valerie looks at Garden Centers from the ladies perspective in France, her ladies group have identified a number of interesting trends.. Women make 70% of … Continue reading →2015-08-1724 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsTrends in Garden CentersAnn is in Paris, France talking to Valerie Langendorff, President of a Women’s Garden Executive Club. Valerie looks at Garden Centers from the ladies perspective in France, her ladies group have identified a number of interesting trends.. Women make 70% of … Continue reading →2015-08-1724 minGrowing TrendsGarden Centers are changing..Ann is in Paris, France talking to Valerie Langendorff, President of a Women’s Garden Executive Club. Valerie looks at Garden Centers from the ladies perspective in France, her ladies group have identified a number of interesting trends.. Women make 70% of … Continue reading →2015-08-1700 minGrowing TrendsIf I were to open a garden center today ……Garden Centers have evolved over the years, there are Independent Garden Centers often in a local neighborhood, there are larger groups with multiple locations.
Many of the big box ‘Do it Yourself stores’ have larger and larger ‘Garden Center’ sections.
The question recently has been where are they all heading.
So Ann asked Sid & John – “If I were to open a Garden Center today what would be your recommendations?”
Sid Raisch
CEO of Horticultural Advantage (www.AdvantageDevelopmentSystem.com) , providing business expertise and extensive leadership training to small to medium horticultural businesses, primarily retail garden centers and selected wholesale suppliers.
John Stanley.
Inter...2015-07-2425 minGrowing TrendsIf I were to open a garden center today ……Garden Centers have evolved over the years, there are Independent Garden Centers often in a local neighborhood, there are larger groups with multiple locations. Many of the big box ‘Do it Yourself stores’ have larger and larger ‘Garden Center’ sections. … Continue reading →2015-07-2400 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsIf I were opening a Garden center todayGarden Centers have evolved over the years, there are Independent Garden Centers often in a local neighborhood, there are larger groups with multiple locations. Many of the big box ‘Do it Yourself stores’ have larger and larger ‘Garden Center’ sections. … Continue reading →2015-07-2425 minGrowing TrendsThe Chelsea Physic Garden – Linking people to plants & natureIt’s not often you find a garden that was founded in 1673. Which is when the Apothecaries’ Garden was formed. Ann was on a trip to Europe recently and dropped in on the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden. Situated on the side of the River Thames in London. The gardens original purpose was to train apprentices in identifying plants. With the gardens location close to the river creating a warmer microclimate. This significantly increased the many non-native plants that could be grown.
In 1700 the garden had started an international botanic garden seed exchange system, which continues to this day.
The gardens cover...2015-07-1326 minGrowing TrendsThe Chelsea Physic Garden – Linking people to plants & natureIt's not often you find a garden that was founded in 1673, as the Apothecaries' Garden. Ann was on a trip to Europe recently and dropped in on the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden on the side of the River Thames … Continue reading →2015-07-1300 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsAnn visits the Chelsea Physic gardenIt’s not often you find a garden that was founded in 1673. Which is when the Apothecaries’ Garden was formed. Ann was on a trip to Europe recently and dropped in on the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden. Situated on the … Continue reading →2015-07-1326 minGrowing TrendsHow we look at Food Tourism today - Growing TrendsAnn and I interviewed John Stanley of John Stanley Associates recently about his new book, he jointly wrote with his wife Linda, Food Tourism – A Practical Marketing Guide. The fastest growth in tourism today is the culinary sector. Listen … Continue reading →2015-06-2923 minGrowing TrendsHow we look at Food Tourism todayAnn and I interviewed John Stanley of John Stanley Associates recently about his new book, he jointly wrote with his wife Linda, Food Tourism – A Practical Marketing Guide. The fastest growth in tourism today is the culinary sector. Listen … Continue reading →2015-06-2900 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsGrowing Trends : How we look at Food Tourism todayAnn and I interviewed John Stanley of John Stanley Associates recently about his new book, he jointly wrote with his wife Linda, Food Tourism – A Practical Marketing Guide. The fastest growth in tourism today is the culinary sector. Listen … Continue reading →2015-06-2923 minGrowing TrendsHeaven is a GardenA few years ago I read a paper about how grasses 'moved' to music, then I read about the effects of harmonious sounds on plant growth. Why do I mention this ? Well a few weeks ago we were talking … Continue reading →2015-06-2500 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsGrowing Trends : Heaven is a GardenA few years ago I read a paper about how grasses ‘moved’ to music, then I read about the effects of harmonious sounds on plant growth. Why do I mention this ? Well a few weeks ago we were talking … Continue reading →2015-06-2539 minGrowing TrendsHeaven is a Garden - Growing TrendsA few years ago I read a paper about how grasses 'moved' to music, then I read about the effects of harmonious sounds on plant growth. Why do I mention this ? Well a few weeks ago we were talking … Continue reading →2015-06-2539 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsGrowing Trends: Interview with Mel Bartholomew of Square Foot GardeningThere has been quite a revival or is it renaissance in growing herbs and vegetables at home recently ? The beauty of growing at home is that the gardener knows where this food has come from, what he has used … Continue reading →2015-06-1728 minGrowing TrendsAre you growing herbs & veggies at home?There has been quite a revival or is it renaissance in growing herbs and vegetables at home recently ? The beauty of growing at home is that the gardener knows where this food has come from, what he has used … Continue reading →2015-06-1700 minGrowing TrendsAre you growing herbs & veggies at home? - Growing TrendsThere has been quite a revival or is it renaissance in growing herbs and vegetables at home recently ?
The beauty of growing at home is that the gardener knows where this food has come from, what he has used to grow it.
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The produce tends to be fresh, packed full of nutrients, tastes delicious. More and more people are joining in this healthy pursuit.
There are a number of experts in the field of 'How to Grow ' today we are interviewing the Square Foot Garden Guru - Mel Bartholomew
(https://picagardi.files.wo...2015-06-1728 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsAre we rediscovering a sense of community ?Today’s interview is really fascinating, our friends Bill Sosinsky and Rich Sapienza of Energime University discuss, coming trends, in particular the growing sense of community involvement. Community gardens – the modern name for an ‘Allotment’ is a case in point. … Continue reading →2015-06-0129 min
Growing TrendsAre we rediscovering a sense of community ? - Growing TrendsToday’s interview is really fascinating, our friends Bill Sosinsky and Rich Sapienza of Energime University discuss, coming trends, in particular the growing sense of community involvement.
Community gardens - the modern name for an ‘Allotment’ is a case in point.
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The growing popularity of farmers markets, are helping to provide locally grown produce, that is grown in season, rather than having all food always available. There are some real benefits to eating ‘for want of a better word’ the right vegetables for the season.
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We talk about wate...2015-06-0129 minGrowing TrendsAre we rediscovering a sense of community ?Today’s interview is really fascinating, our friends Bill Sosinsky and Rich Sapienza of Energime University discuss, coming trends, in particular the growing sense of community involvement. Community gardens – the modern name for an ‘Allotment’ is a case in point. … Continue reading →2015-06-0100 minGrowing TrendsThe Growing Potential for Algae -Part two - Growing TrendsWhen we started this latest series of interviews with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet we soon realised how important Algae is to life on our planet.
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We never realised how interesting or how much interest these interviews would generate.
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Here’s the second part, it’s fascinating, informative and what the future holds for us all.
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Have a listen then drop us a line with your thoughts we would love to hear from you.
You can he...2015-05-2526 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsOutdoors: Growing Trends - The Growing Potential for Algae Part TwoWhen we started this latest series of interviews with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet we soon realised how important Algae is to life on our planet. We never realised how interesting or how much interest these interviews would generate. Here’s … Continue reading →2015-05-2526 minGrowing TrendsThe Growing Potential for Algae -Part twoWhen we started this latest series of interviews with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet we soon realised how important Algae is to life on our planet. We never realised how interesting or how much interest these interviews would generate. Here’s … Continue reading →2015-05-2500 minGrowing TrendsThe Growing Potential for Algae – Part one - Growing TrendsOur interview this week is with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet, it's all about the amazing properties of algae and the work being done today that could transform many areas of our lives. This fascinating interview is in two parts, with the second part coming next week.
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Algae has some fascinating uses :-
As an Energy Source - a 737 plane flew from Houston to Chicago on fuel derived from algae, way back in 2011
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As a Fertilizer - from as long ago as the 16th century, sea...2015-05-2100 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsThe Growing Potential for Algae – Part oneOur interview this week is with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet, it's all about the amazing properties of algae and the work being done today that could transform many areas of our lives. This fascinating interview is in two parts, … Continue reading →2015-05-2128 minGrowing TrendsThe Growing Potential for Algae – Part oneOur interview this week is with Bill Sosinsky and Joe Ravet, it's all about the amazing properties of algae and the work being done today that could transform many areas of our lives. This fascinating interview is in two parts, … Continue reading →2015-05-2100 minGrowing TrendsGT114 Eat your RosesIt's that time of year again, as we move from Spring into Summer all sorts of tasty treats abound in our gardens, our interview today is with a lady who has taken this to a new dimension. Ann & I … Continue reading →2015-05-0600 minPodcasts – Growing TrendsOutdoors: Growing Trends - Eat your RosesIt's that time of year again, as we move from Spring into Summer all sorts of tasty treats abound in our gardens, our interview today is with a lady who has taken this to a new dimension. Ann & I … Continue reading →2015-05-0627 minGrowing TrendsGT114 Eat your Roses - Growing TrendsIt's that time of year again, as we move from Spring into Summer all sorts of tasty treats abound in our gardens, our interview today is with a lady who has taken this to a new dimension.
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Ann & I caught up with Denise Shreiber recently to interview her about her fascinating book, all about edible flowers.
Being a transplanted 'Brit' it was interesting to hear that her book was born after a trip to England where she sampled 'Rose Petal Ice Cream', Here I was, under the illusion that everyone visited...2015-05-0600 minGrowing TrendsGT113 Do you suffer from Allergies?It’s allergy awareness week in England . A subject that has become more and more important to my family over the past few years. My grandson Callum was born with severe allergies , which appear at the slightest opportunity, so … Continue reading →2015-04-2600 minGrowing TrendsSuffering from Allergies?It’s allergy awareness week in England .
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A subject that has become more and more important to my family over the past few years.
My grandson Callum was born with severe allergies , which appear at the slightest opportunity, so much so that my daughter Nathalie has developed a huge number of allergy free recipes, started a company to help others with young children with allergies, has been featured in the newspapers, magazines and on television.
You can read more here – The Intolerant Gourmand (https://intolerantgourmand.wordpress.com/)
This prompted Ann and I...2015-04-2600 minGrowing TrendsGT113 Do you suffer from Allergies? - Growing TrendsIt’s allergy awareness week in England .
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A subject that has become more and more important to my family over the past few years.
My grandson Callum was born with severe allergies , which appear at the slightest opportunity, so much so that my daughter Nathalie has developed a huge number of allergy free recipes, started a company to help others with young children with allergies, has been featured in the newspapers, magazines and on television.
You can read more here – The Intolerant Gourmand (https://intolerantgourmand.wordpress.com/)
This prompted Ann and I...2015-04-2600 minGrowing TrendsGT112 School Garden Projects have many positives, you can hear many of them here. - Growing Trends(http://growingtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Children-eating-salad-300x300.jpg)
Is this really salad ? it tastes so good like this !
Ann & I were fortunate to talk to three amazing ladies from Tennessee a little while ago. They wanted to start a school garden at their school, here is their story, the school garden is now in its third year.
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Some of the main points we heard were:-
It's essential to have teacher as well as parent support.
Take time to plan carefully
Initially growing from seed is harder , due to the school...2015-04-1600 minGrowing TrendsGT112 School Garden Projects have many positives, you can hear many of them here.Is this really salad ? it tastes so good like this ! Ann & I were fortunate to talk to three amazing ladies from Tennessee a little while ago. They wanted to start a school garden at their school, here … Continue reading →2015-04-1600 minGrowing TrendsGT111 Eating fresh local foodHere in the USA its Spring, time to think about fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. It's even more important this year with the continuing drought in California where a lot of the countries fresh produce is grown as they now have a … Continue reading →2015-04-0400 minGrowing TrendsGT 110 Norma Burnson – Sustainable Food for the GlobeAnn and Chris interview this remarkable lady, Norma is on a mission. Norma's mission is "Sustainable Food for the Globe, One Square Foot at a Time," and that is also the title of Norma Burnson's book, available on Amazon.com. At Burnson & Associates, we are passing along … Continue reading →2015-03-2500 minGrowing TrendsGT109 Dr Charles Rawlings talks about his passion, studying & photographing living shellsAnn and I were very fortunate to interview Dr Charles Rawlings MD , he has an interesting passion, studying & photographing 'living shells', a scuba diver for the past thirty or so years Dr Rawlings has been observing, studying & … Continue reading →2015-03-1700 minGrowing TrendsGT108 Fracking – is this the future for oil?Ann & Chris continue their fascinating talk with Rich Sapienza and Bill Sosinsky. Today we spend time talking about Fracking a relatively new industry with maybe a huge potential. Rich works with the 'Fracking' industry and has some interesting things … Continue reading →2015-03-0200 minGrowing TrendsGT107: Alternative sources of energy power & storage – it’s looking good for the futureAnn & Chris continue their talk with Rich Sapienza and Bill Sosinsky, starting with windmills and wind turbines. Rich is a believer in 'Small is beautiful' – the idea of making incremental savings of say 25% with smaller units being … Continue reading →2015-02-1000 minGrowing TrendsGT106:Sustainability for the world today.Ann and Chris interview Rich Sapienza and Bill Sosinsky we talk about sustainable solutions for the world today. It's fascinating, interesting and very enlightening. Sustainability must work on its own, grow on its own, support itself with the built-in ability … Continue reading →2015-02-0200 minGrowing TrendsGT105:Bill Sosinsky talks on empowering the world to re-establish a sustainable environment.Bill continues his visionary journey creating Energime University. Empowering the world to re-establish a sustainable environment. The Tipping Point As far back as I can remember since we as people began to recognize our potential to destroy our planet’s environment, … Continue reading →2015-02-0200 minGrowing TrendsGT104:Introducing Energime UniversityWorld Wide WEsponsibility Bill Sosinsky, Founder, Co-Owner, and CEO of The Energime Family of Companies including Energime Sustainable Technologies, Energime Power, Energime Energy Efficiency and is the Chairman of the Board for The Energime Foundation. Bill is also the Founder … Continue reading →2015-01-2400 minGrowing TrendsGT103:Patti talks about her Bees & Bee keepingPatti is one of those rare ladies, an expert bee keeper and a fascinating speaker. Listen to her explain the intricate lifestyle of the honey bee, it's truly fascinating and very educational. We visited Patti at her lovely country home … Continue reading →2015-01-1600 minGrowing TrendsGT103:Weston Red Barn FarmWe called in to the farm early one morning, just as the sun was rising, to talk to Steve before his busy day had got into full swing. A trip to the Weston Red Barn Farm is like visiting a … Continue reading →2015-01-1600 minGrowing TrendsGT101:Kelly’s GardenKelly was an inspiration, sitting in her beautiful garden was almost spellbinding. Take a listen and tell us what you think ? "Finding happiness in a garden – how it's done at the Kelly Gallery" 2015-01-1600 min