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The Underswell with Derek Saboriš From Surf Culture to bettershelter: Steve Jones on Design, Real Estate & ReinventionGuest: Steve Jones ā Owner, bettershelter | Creative Visionary | Real Estate Developer
Steve Jones has lived many careers in one: surfer, Quiksilver creative, college instructor, boutique developer, and community builder. Along the way, heās built a reputation for design vision, grit, and a knack for staying relevant. In this episode, Steve shares stories that remind us why creativity, perseverance, and relationships matter more than ever when building a career. šš”
From his early days helping Shawn Stussy with shop windows in Laguna Beach, to leading Quiksilverās visual identity during its rise to a global powerhouse, to launching be...
2025-08-191h 00
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš„ From the Drum Kit to the Boardroom: Michael Marckx on Building Brands, Careers, and a Life Well-LivedMichael Marckxās career doesnāt read like a straight ladder climbāitās a masterclass in following curiosity, saying yes to unexpected detours, and bringing your whole self (athlete, musician, strategist, dad, leader) to the work you do.
From his early days as a marathon-running, surf-obsessed econ major at UC Irvine to leading brand turnarounds at Surfing Magazine, Ocean Pacific, Spy, Globe, and beyond, Michael has built a career at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce. Heās the founder of Monuments of Cycling and creator of the Belgian Waffle Rideānow the largest gravel race series...
2025-08-121h 05
The Underswell with Derek SaborišļøPodcast Profile: Adaptable, Analytical, and Ambitious: Andrew Kaminski is Ready to WorkGuest: Andrew Kaminski ā Digital Marketing Specialist (Entry-Level)
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Meet Andrew Kaminskiāa recent college graduate with a strong work ethic, a background in hospitality, and a growing skillset in digital marketing. In this Professional Podcast Profile, we explore Andrewās unique path from restaurant jobs and internships to the world of PPC, paid ads, and lead generation.
What stands out is Andrewās ability to learn fast and adapt to new systems (thank you rock climbing and film studies), and bring a humble (and humorous when...
2025-08-0723 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš From Hospitality to Higher Ed: A Career of Reinvention and RelationshipāBuildingWhat does a career look like when it doesnāt follow a straight lineābut every chapter adds up to something remarkable?
In this episode, I sit down with Julia Burton, a dynamic and resilient leader who has reinvented herself time and again across hospitality, finance, corporate events, and now higher education. From her earliest job selling hot dogs and waiting tables at the Four Seasons to managing multi-million dollar partnerships at UC Irvine, Juliaās story is proof that grit, humility, and a people-first mindset can open doors in unexpected ways.
Her career journey includ...
2025-08-0550 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriā» Turning On the Charisma Switch: A Career of Executive Presence with Katrina CravyKatrina Cravy has built a dynamic career through the power of story, stage presence, and sincere connection. In this episode, she joins me to talk about executive presence, mastering the art of charisma, and why communication is a learnable power skillānot just something youāre born with.
From her early days as a TV anchor and consumer advocate to her current work as a coach for CEOs, speakers, and rising leaders, Katrina has been on both sides of the spotlight. If you've ever worried you donāt āhave it,ā and want some tips on how to get āitā t...
2025-07-2952 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš§š± Designing for Change: Santiago Forero Vegaās Journey from Systems Thinker to Sustainability EntrepreneurIn this episode of The Underswell, Iām joined by Santiago Forero Vega, a sustainability consultant, entrepreneur, and š„Ā avocado farmer on a mission to make sustainability a performance driverānot just a cost center.
From launching his own consulting company, ThinkSID, to helping run his familyās avocado farm in Colombia, Santiago blends personal experience with corporate know-how to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the agricultural world: how to make sustainability actually work for farmers.
š¬ āDisappointing my future self was the scariest thing. Thatās what pushed me to finally take the leap.ā
We cover his...
2025-07-1553 min
The Underswell with Derek Saborišļø Professional Podcast Profile: Sebastien Marcq | Brand Strategy, Cross-Industry Agility & Leading with Positivityš¤ Meet Sebastien Marcq, a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience shaping iconic brands across industriesāfrom lifestyle giants like Vans and Volcom to global CPG players like Sambazon, and the U.S. launch of Asiaās premium tea chain, Chagee.
Sebastien is currently exploring his next leadership role, and this conversation offers a deep dive into his philosophy, track record, and the contagious energy he brings to every team. If you're hiring senior marketing talentāor know someone who isāthis is the kind of candidate youāll want to meet.
š§ In This Episode, You'll Learn Abo...
2025-07-0228 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriā»ļø From Recycled Skateboards to Systemic Impact: David Stoverās Imperfect JourneyIn this episode, I sit down with David Stover, CEO and Co-founder of Bureo, Inc., for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, systems change, and staying the courseāespecially when things get messy.
Davidās path started in a surf and skate shop in Rhode Island, wound through engineering school and corporate consulting, and eventually led him to Australia and then Chile, where a garage-based skateboard project sparked a global movement to turn discarded fishing nets into high-performance materials.
From lucky breaks with Jack Johnson and Patagonia to bold pivots and relentless supply chai...
2025-07-0149 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš§ Even Captains Need Captains ā with Chris DāAmico, Founder, Chief Creative OfficerIn this episode, I sit down with longtime creative leader and newly minted agency founder, Chris DāAmico, to discuss big career moves, the evolving creative landscape, and the power of clarity. Chris has built a standout career in advertising, creative direction, and brand storytellingāworking with brands like Taco Bell, Dunkinā, and many more.
Now, he's channeling all of that experience into CAPTAIN, a strategic and creative studio helping ambitious founders and executives find their voice and category. Chris brings wisdom, humility, and bold insights on what it means to lead, evolve, and stay true to your c...
2025-06-2455 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš Let Go, Go Big, and Believe in Magic: Ocean Explorer Tiffany Duong on Building a Bold, Nonlinear CareerIn this inspiring conversation,Ā I'mĀ joined by ocean explorer, environmental advocate, and serial nonprofit founder Tiffany Duong. From law offices in LA to diving remote reefs in Honduras, Tiffanyās career path is anything but traditionalāand she wouldn't have it any other way.
Tiffany shares her courageous pivot away from corporate law after a life-changing dive in the GalƔpagos, and walks us through her ongoing journey to build a life that is joyful, purpose-driven, and unapologetically her own.
If youāve ever wanted to know how to build a meaningful life while pursuing impact, a...
2025-06-1748 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriš¼ You're capable of more than you think: Breene Murphy on Building a Careerāand Lifeāwith PurposeHow do you build a successful career and a meaningful life?
This week on The Underswell, I sit down with Breene Murphyāformer sports writer turned financial strategistāwhose career journey took a major turn after delivering his grandmotherās eulogy. That emotional moment led to a powerful realization: he wanted his work to help others live better lives.
Since then, Breene has built a path across personal brand strategy, climate action, and purpose-driven investing. Today, heās focused on aligning capital with valuesāespecially through climate-friendly 401(k)sāand helping others make smarter, more conscious fi...
2025-06-1054 min
Dose of Social: Actionable Social Media Tips for Small Businesses and BrandsPurpose-Driven Marketing in a Noisy World with Derek SaboriIn this episode of Dose of Social, Lindsay and Kayla catch up with longtime friend and sustainability advocate Derek Sabori, founder of The Underswell. With a career that started in action sports and evolved into sustainability consulting, education, and now podcasting, Derek shares the story behind launching a purpose-driven brand, why storytelling is essential for both business and career growth, and how podcasting can be a powerful tool for building a modern personal brand. If youāre navigating a career shift, this conversation is a must-listen.Connect with Derek:Website: theunderswell.comLinkedIn: Derek SaboriInstagram: @theunderswellHereās wh...
2025-06-0434 min
The Underswell with Derek SaborišÆ Start Before Youāre Ready: Building Bold, Balanced Careers with Matt RaminickWhat happens when you're laid off, have a newborn at home, and decide to build a business from scratch anyway?
In this episode of The Underswell, I sit down with Matt Raminickāfounder of Sunnyside, a creative and marketing agency helping lifestyle brands grow through strategy, storytelling, and standout creative. Matt walks us through his unconventional career journeyāfrom aspiring touring drummer to eComm lead at Quiksilver, Volcom, and PacSun, to agency owner. The best part? Heās still figuring it out, and heās sharing it all as he goes.
This oneās full of perspec...
2025-06-0349 min
The Underswell with Derek Saboriā»ļø Junk Man Mike: Sustainability, Grit & 40+ Years in the Auto Core IndustryIn this special episode of The Underswell, I sit down with my dad, Mike Saboriāa.k.a. Junkyard Mikeāfor his first-ever podcast appearance.
With over 40 years in the automotive core and recycling industry, Mike shares the journey of building a small business from the ground up, working through extreme Arizona heat, navigating evolving technology, and finding purpose in sustainability before it was a buzzword.
From his early days rebuilding alternators to sourcing high-value parts from auto recyclers, Mike's story is about passion, grit, adaptation, and a lifelong love of cars. He opens up abou...
2025-05-2745 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriFrom Park Ranger to Salesforce Pro: Navigating Career Pivots with Alex WarnekeāØ How do you go from scuba diving in the Channel Islands to configuring customer data systems in Salesforce?
Alex Warneke did just thatāand brought all her storytelling, science, and communication skills along for the ride. In this episode, I chat with Alex, a data storyteller, Salesforce consultant, science communicator, and rock-climbing digital nomad.
Her path is anything but linearāand thatās exactly the point. Together, we explore what it means to cultivate transferable skills, how to manage career pivots (especially when they involve walking away from your ādream jobā), and what it looks like to buil...
2025-05-1348 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriSteve Richardson: Finding Balance as a Materials Expert, Sustainability Leader, Climate OptimistSteve Richardson has built a career that reads like an adventure log through the best of the outdoor, performance, and sustainability-driven industriesāOakley, Tesla, Patagonia,Adidas, and now contract work with Nike. But the through-line? Curiosity, a growth mindset, and a values-driven approach to work and life.
In this episode, I reconnect with Steveāone of my first sustainability consultant hires and a longtime friend. We talk about career pivots, embracing a nonlinear path, staying flexible in a volatile job market, and the essential role of self-care in career longevity. This oneās packed with real talk for an...
2025-05-0642 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriCasey Wallace: Lessons Learned From the U.S. Air Force Academy, D1 Tennis, Start Ups, and ExitsIn this episode,Ā I sit down with Casey Wallace, COO of Stoked Plastics, to explore the power of resilience, relationships, and what he calls "maximum effort."
Casey shares his journey from the U.S. Air Force Academy and military service to entrepreneurship, leading sustainability-driven operations, and helping to build a game-changing company that transforms ocean-bound plastics into high-performance materials.
Learn why success isnāt linear, why your network matters more than your resume, and why having a "short-term memory" might just be your best career strategy.
Key Themes:
Career pivots
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Inn...
2025-04-2944 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriBreaking the Mold: Nonlinear Careers, Climate Impact & Bold Movesš§ In this episode, I sit down with the ever-curious and deeply accomplished Kirthika Padmanabhanāan operator, strategist, and climate-focused investor whose career journey spans continents, industries, and disciplines. We talk about what it means to embrace a nonlinear path, take bold leaps, and build a meaningful career rooted in impact. From hedge funds to YouTube, startups to climate tech, Kirthikaās story is a reminder that the best paths are often the ones we didnāt even know we could take.
š£ļø What We Talk About:
What a rhizome (yeah, I had to look it up too :) has to do with...
2025-04-2243 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriMilka Milliance | Rethinking Retreats, Leadership, and the Power of PivotsIn this inspiring and thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Milka Millianceāentrepreneur, leadership development strategist, and founder of Simetras. We explore her career pivots from journalism to nonprofit work, then into consulting, and ultimately entrepreneurship. Milka opens up about burnout, bold moves, and building businesses rooted in purpose and people.
Now leading Simetras, Milka is designing immersive team retreats that go way beyond offsite funātheyāre built to transform teams, fuel strategic thinking, and strengthen leadership.
This episode is a powerful listen for anyone navigating career changes, seeking inspiration to go out on their...
2025-04-1551 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriProfessional Podcast Profile: Olivia Jones | Creative Drive, Resourceful Energy, and Saying āYesā to GrowthOlivia Jones is a fashion merchandising student at Orange Coast College with a sharp eye for style, a strong sense of self, and a future-focused mindset. Sheās currently gaining real-world experience as a stylist at a local Leviās store and as an event coordinator with the student-run Coast Collective, where sheās refining her creative production skills, coordinating campus events, and helping bring visibility to a student-run retail space.
Olivia and I spoke about her path from business student in Hawaii to creative producer-in-the-making. She shares what it means to take initiative, pivot with purpose, and sh...
2025-04-1032 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriFrom MySpace to Mastery: Lindsay Mauch on Building a Purpose-Driven Career in Digital MediaIn this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Mauchāfounder and CMO of LTM Digital, co-host of the Dose of Social podcast, and longtime social media strategistāto explore her 20+ year journey through the evolving landscape of digital media. From her roots in action sports media and her days at MySpace, to running her own thriving agency while staying present as a mom, Lindsay shares honest insights on what it takes to build a sustainable and values-aligned career.
We talk networking, building agency life around lifestyle, learning from failures, and so much more.
Lindsayās story...
2025-04-0846 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriFrom Action Sports to Tech Sales: Reinventing Your Career with Confidence ā featuring Courtney OmanWhat do you do when your life takes a hard left?
(This episode was recorded live on 3/28/2025)
In this episode of The Underswell, I reconnect with longtime friend and former action sports colleague Courtney Oman, now a thriving Senior Account Executive in the tech space. From her early days at Oakley and Volcom to selling ERP software in the life sciences sector, Courtney shares a bold, honest, and empowering story of career reinvention.
After becoming a single mom in a new city, Courtney realized the career she once loved no longer fit her...
2025-04-0143 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriLive! March 21, 2025 - Kaveri Marathe: Values, curiosity, sabbaticals and a novelIn this episode, I sit down with ESG consultant and writer Kaveri Marathe to talk about her unconventional career journeyāfrom journalism to sustainability consulting to entrepreneurship and now novel writing.
Kaveri shares what led her to take a sabbatical in Lisbon, her thoughts on AI's role in ESG reporting, and key lessons from launching a textile recycling startup. Tune in for insights on career pivots, living by your values, and designing a work-life that fits you.
Topics we cover include:
Navigating career pivots and building a values-aligned resume
Taking a sabbatical and moving ab...
2025-03-2547 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriLive! March 14, 2025 - Careers take time, networking is key, a look back at VolcomThis week I discuss career development and offer advice based on my diverse job experiences. Additionally, the episode features a spontaneous guest appearance from a former student, James Kelly, who discusses his entrepreneurial journey in AI-driven design, and thanks to an audience prompt, I take some time to reflect on my time at Volcom and the recent challenges faced by Liberated Brands.
Here are some of the topics we touched on:
Career Building Takes Time and Consistent Effort
The Power of Saying "Yes" and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
The Value of Networking and Building...
2025-03-1844 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriMichael "Doshi" Doshi | Next-gen materials, circular economy, strategic partnerships, project managementšļøProfessional Podcast Profile | Michael āDoshiā Doshi
Meet Doshi, a skilled relationship-builder and strategic partnership developer looking to apply his expertise at a mission-aligned organization in the circular economy.
Building authentic relationships comes naturally to Doshi, and his diverse resume spans content creation, talent agent, plastic pollution research, and next-generation biomaterials. Doshiās main focus is landing a role in strategic partnerships or project management at an innovative materials company in the circular economy.
Tackling circularity, plastic pollution, and the innovation and adoption of sustainable materials has become Doshiās personal mission. His stories of tenacity...
2025-02-2127 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriGeoff Koboldt | Operational excellence consulting, career coaching, resume & LinkedIn optimizationšļøProfessional Podcast Profile | Meet Geoff Koboldt
Visit his website, and youāll learn that heās an entrepreneur working seamlessly on two tracks:
As a business consultant, Geoff is an AI-curious operations wizard and a lean Six Sigma black belt who helps clients maximize net income and clean up their operations.
As a career coach, he assists clients with resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation.
What I learned during our conversation, though, is that Geoff genuinely enjoys helping others and is driven by othersā success. So whether itās efficiency gains in your...
2025-02-1826 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriJohn DiGregorio | Leadership, FP&A, strategy, IT operations, entertainment industry, educationšļøProfessional Podcast Profile | John DiGregorio
Meet John DiGregorio, a passionate and driven leader who thrives in dynamic and complex environments. Based in Los Angeles, CA., John has a strong background in finance and information technology, and a proven track record delivering strategic insights, process improvements, and business solutions to global organizations like Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and most recently, Liberated Brands.
Heās currently seeking new opportunities.
I found John to have an inspiring outlook on leadership and relationship building. I also appreciated his clear-eyed approach to business operations and can easily see him...
2025-02-1325 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriJustin Carven | Circular economy, manufacturing, sustainable materials management, organic wasteProfessional Podcast Profile | Justin Carven
Meet Justin Carven, a waste reduction, circular economy, and regenerative business specialist based in Portland, OR. Throughout his career, Justin has developed creative and resourceful approaches to challenging problems and honed skills in a variety of areas, including:
Business strategy
Product development
Mechanical design
Sales and marketing
Financial planning
Supply chain management, and more.
Driven by a passion for sustainability, Justin is looking to land somewhere where he can develop innovative solutions to support regenerative business practices and a circular economy. As discussed here, thatās done by integrating the ri...
2025-02-1120 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriAnnika Perry | Social impact, active lifestyle, marketing, events, managementProfessional Podcast Profile | Meet Annika Perry, a social impact, events, marketing, and communications specialist based in San Diego, CA. Annika has a proven track record in marketing and social impact. As she shares in her podcast profile, she has consistently designed and delivered transformative events and programs that inspire, engage, and catalyze meaningful, lasting change in organizations or communities.
Annika is an energetic, curious, and optimistic professional looking for her next opportunity, ideally in the active/outdoor/social impact/sustainability space.
With expertise in event management, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, and sustainability communications, youāll...
2025-02-0720 min
The Underswell with Derek SaboriNew year, new show, new concept... Great conversations.Seeing talented professionals in tough situations has inspired the next chapter of my journey: using podcasting as a service to help professionals like you stand out.
Podcast interviews often highlight CEOs, founders, and industry experts (guilty as charged). But I started asking myself, why stop there? Starting today, Iām introducing the Professional Podcast Profile: a personalized podcast interview showcasing YOUR story, skills, and aspirations. Itās more than a CV or LinkedIn profileāitās your resume brought to life.
Think of it as the interview before the interviewāa tool to share with recruiters...
2025-01-1401 min
Inspiring PerspectivesWelcome to Inspiring Perspectives a thinkPARALLAX podcastSend us a textFresh ideas on corporate sustainability from leaders at some of the worldās most respected companies. Hosted by Derek Sabori, produced by thinkPARALLAX.Regardless of where you're at on the journey, if you're in the corporate sustainability space, this show is for you...Inspiring Perspectives is a sustainability and ESG podcast featuring fresh takes, bold ideas, practical application, and real-world sustainability challenges and solutions as told by sustainability leaders from a variety of industries who are doing the work. Produced by the team of experts at the su...
2024-03-0801 min
People Places PlanetCan Fashion Ever Be Sustainable? Maybe.Consumers are seeking out ethically made and climate-friendly apparel to gift this holiday season. But how do they know whether their purchases are truly sustainable or eco-friendly? This weekās podcast episode explores the rise of greenwashing claims and the role of the Federal Trade Commission in guiding the industry and holding companies accountable for deceptive marketing claims. Host Sarah Backer sits down with Carolyn Kennedy, a 2024 JD Candidate at the Georgetown University Law Center, and Derek Sabori, an apparel industry veteran with more than 26 years of experience to discuss legal and industry perspectives on sustainable fashion.Ā
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2023-12-2025 min
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2022-06-0253 min
Environmental Social JusticeQuelling Fast FashionDerek Sabori is an apparel industry veteran with more than 24 years in the action sports/lifestyle industry and two degrees from UC Irvine.
He balances multiple roles as a consultant to lifestyle brands and an entrepreneur with a college instructor background helping brands, individuals, and students start, strengthen, and scale meaningful sustainability programs through foundational education, solid understanding, compelling storytelling, and best-in-class solutions at his learning platform, The Underswell and his apparel brand, Kozm.
Learn more at www.theunderswell.com and www.thekozm.com
No Shaming, No Blaming and Every Little Bit Helps.
2021-11-3016 min
Guys Talking YogaBrand Spotlight and Story: Kozm ShortsDerek Sabori got into yoga as means to recover and balance out his jujitsu training and got hooked by its body-breath coordination and the intellectual challenges in pulling off an advanced inversion called parsva bakasana ā more commonly known as side crow pose. His passion and appreciation for its many benefits lead him to founding a yoga apparel company called Kozm and creating a killer pair of hemp, cotton and lycra shorts that have become an instant hit. Check them out at www.thekozm.com.
2021-07-0129 min
AsTheySayDerek SaboriDerek worked for over 19+ years for the lifestyle clothing brand Volcom, where he worked his way up from receptionist to VP of Global Sustainability. Like many, Derek worked in the restaurant industry, which taught him life lessons he reflects on to this day. He is a University of California at Irvine alumni, where he graduated with his B.A. of Arts and M.B.A. of Business.Ā At some point during his career, the question arose of why we are still doing business the old way and not prioritize the balance between people, planet, and profit. Derek founded his own s...
2020-11-1800 min
Sustainability for GoodJoin us on Women Lead Radio as Quyen Tu, your host of Doing Good is Good for Business, has a conversation with Derek Sabori, Co-Founder of Kozm, on reimagining men's athleticwear.
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2019-07-1932 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellProtecting the Brand | Big Tony Alvarez, Global VP of Supply Chain/Compliance, VolcomBig Tony Alvarez wears many hats. Itās clear, however, that heās a protector; namely, for the sake of this episode, heās the protector of the brand Volcom.
As the VP of Global Supply Chain and Compliance, Big Tony is in charge of a team that makes sure that Volcomās products are made in a socially responsible manner, in compliance with some of the highest labor standards in the industry, and that they test safe and are free of restricted chemicals. Heās been at it for years, and it feels like his role is in a really swe...
2019-01-311h 03
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellCertified Organic | Kirk Aronstam, Pure JojobaKirk Aronstam is an organic farmer and the Lead Shephard at Pure Jojoba. In this episode, I sat down to talk with him about a product (and plant) that I only just learned about. If you didnāt already know it, the jojoba (ho-HO-ba) shrub is pretty much a wonder plant that produces a seed that is pressed to oil and benefits your skin in many, many ways.
Special offer just in time for the holidays - 15% discount code: theunderswell at www.purejojoba.com
Kirk and his family are organically farming on the desert land his father had the foresight to...
2018-12-0655 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellPurpose Driven | Sevag Kazanci, Co-Founder, Parks ProjectShop Parks Project: Use the code: underswell30 for 30% off your purchase; limit to one use per customer.
Sevag Kazanci is the co-founder of Parks Project, a brand whose motto is to āleave it better than you found it,ā referring to our National, State, and local parks; as well as local public lands. The unique thing about Parks Project? Each collection of quality goods Parks Project makes, is made with purpose and helps fund a project in our (yes OUR) parks.
So howād it all start?
In 2010 Sevag started working for TOMS, the shoe company that helped bring the purpose driven...
2018-10-3056 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainable Basics | Dustin Winegardner, Arvin GoodsDustin Winegardner is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Arvin Goods. Arvin goods creates basics for men and women; mainly socks and underwear. All the goods that Arvin makes are made from 100% upcycled materials, designed using āclosed loopā recycling and low impact production practices. Arvin basics reduce water usage, eliminate toxic dyes, and are helping eradicate the concept of waste.
*WANT 25% OFF YOUR ARVIN GOODS!? Use the Code UNDERSWELL at www.arvingoods.com
Full show notes at www.theunderswell.com
Photo by Harry Fricker / @frickeruk
2018-10-1052 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellBetter Printing & Displays | Mike Hill, CEO at AoSAMike Hill is the CEO of the socially conscious and environmentally considerate, AoSA Image and AoSA Organic Coffee Shop in Huntington Beach, California. AoSA stands for Art of Sustainable Action and focuses on printing and art displays using recyclable, compostable, and natural fiber products. AoSA Image, a certified B Corp, has worked with TOMS, Burton Snowboards, Clif, Obey, Guayaki Yerba Mate, Sambazon, and many more and has become the go-to print and display shop for brands looking for a more responsible/considerate display solution.
Mike and I discuss the career path of a serial entrepreneur, social impact, brands with soul...
2018-10-0348 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainability at Vans | Kim Matsoukas, Sr. Manager Sustainability & CSRKim Matsoukas is the Sr. Manager of Sustainability & Social Responsibility at Vans, one of the most beloved footwear & apparel companies (dare I say) in the world. With a Masterās degree in Environmental Science and Management, a BS in Biology and Hispanic Language and Literature, a LEED certification, and a work history that included experience at a division of Interface Carpets (yes, of Ray Anderson fame), Kim was more than well qualified for the job and is leading the charge there on initiatives ranging from corporate giving, to raw material sourcing, to end of use product solutions.
Show #0041 | Full notes at...
2018-09-0557 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellNonprofits & Philanthropy | Vipe Desai, HDX Hydration Mix and MoreVipe Desaiās career continues to evolve. Heās been building businesses and brands for more than 30 years now and while heās a long-time, well-known and well-respected industry veteran in the boardsports industry, Vipe might be known best known now for his work in the board of directors space, specifically in the non-profit world, promoting ocean conservation and ocean-related politics.
We spoke about that and so much more. Full notes at www.theunderswell.com, but here are some of the points we discussed:
The impressions of a first job
Being a young entrepreneur
Allowing a career to pivot and evolve...
2018-08-281h 02
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellProfession With a Purpose | Michael Newton - Guayaki Yerba MateMichael Newton, aka Don Miguel, is one of the pioneering partners of the brand Guayaki Yerba Mate (MAH-tay)Ā - heās been there for over 20 years and seems to have found his purpose as he goes about his daily routine sharing mate (heās a ācebadorā), connecting friends with the product and spreading what might best be described as aloha. All with the goal of creating a positive impact in the world through both personal connections and business.
Show #0039 | See the full post notes and links at www.theunderswell.com
2018-08-2155 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellEnvironmental Activist | Jackson Hinkle - Team Zissou, OC Students for City CouncilJackson Hinkle is an 18-year-old environmental activist and politician who recently graduated from San Clemente High School in California. While many teens are still finding direction, Jackson was getting early recognition for the work heās doing in the community. Not long ago, he was recognized as one of Teen Vogueās ā8 Young Environmentalists Who Are Working to Save the Earth.ā
Our conversation ranges from influencing young people to take action, to mobilizing an eco campaign,Ā to the importance of civil action, to what brands should be paying attention when it comes to Gen Z and how to stay well informed...
2018-07-1947 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellCareer Profile | Purpose Marketing | Jonathan Hanwit - thinkPARALLAXJonathan Hanwit is the co-founder of thinkPARALLAXĀ in Encinitas, California. Heās a surfer, a Dad and a CEO who is out to help businesses and brands have more than just an impact on their bottom line. thinkPARALLAXĀ is a full-service brand and communications consultancyĀ that works with clients to help them ārise on purpose.āĀ Prior to foundingĀ thinkPARALLAX, Jonathan worked in marketing for a non-profit, but found social impact earlyĀ in life and has continued to build on those roots.
We had a great conversation that took on topics ranging from entrepreneurship, embedding purpose in your brand, finding the new norm, ri...
2018-07-1040 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell 015 | Let's Talk About Carbon and Two DegreesAfter sustainability-driven talks, "What's something that I can do immediately?" is a question I get asked almost every time. My new reply: "Learn about carbon and emissions and how they are driving climate change, and thus the impacts that climate change is having - and will have - on us, humans."
In this talk, we'll dive into articles that explain why emissions should be of concern, why we've put a 2 degree cap on what we can handle in terms of a changing climate, what a carbon credit is, and whether or not there's much hope to stop the train that's...
2018-06-2649 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellA Social Impact Career | Kohl Crecelius, KNOWN SUPPLYKohl Crecelius is the Co-Founder and the CEO of both Krochet Kids intl. and KNOWN SUPPLY; two social impact companies out to disrupt the way supply chains in the apparel industry work. With their motto of āMeet the Makersā they are answering the call for transparency in the apparel industry that Fashion Revolution has put out there: āWho Made Your Clothes.ā Iāve had a great time watching Kohl and his partners grow their brands, and Iām excited about the path they are forging for others, the positive impacts they are having on lives in Uganda, India, and Peru, and for the...
2018-06-1957 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainability Career Profile | Rob Ianelli, Oceanworks CEO and Co-FounderRob Ianelli is the CEO and Co-Founder at Oceanworks, an innovative supplier of 100% recycled ocean plastic. Oceanworks is championing the clean-up of our oceans and transforming plastic debris into useful products. He was the founder at Norton Point sunglasses - a product made from that same supply chain, recycled ocean plastic and happens to be a serial entrepreneur. The space that Rob is in is about to boom. Itās no secret that we are choking ourselves in the plastic we make and use - Rob is coming in as a solution (even if just part of it) to a gl...
2018-06-1252 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainability Careers | Isaac Nichelson - Circular-SystemsIsaac Nichelson is a Co-Founder and the CEO at Circular-Systems, an award-winning solution in the textiles space who has been a leader in the sustainable fashion space for many years. His career has been full of entrepreneurial adventures and opportunities to work with world-class brands. Isaac and his partners were recently awarded a Global Change Award by the H&M Foundation for the innovative work they're doing with a textiles system called Agraloop, turning crop waste into valuable, textile fibers. A career in sustainability is there for the taking, but it will take persistence, says Isaac.
Here, we walk through...
2018-05-3050 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellCareer Talk - The Power of Brands and Taking Risks - Some ThoughtsAfter a chat with some students at UC Irvine, I wanted to share some thoughts on careers in sustainability and the benefits of working with a brand and taking career risks when you're young.
Always open to questions you might have!
2018-05-2007 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainability Talk - Certifications Under Scrutiny - Greenbiz Article RelayedLet's take a look at the topic of 3rd party certifications - you know, those labels that you see on coffee, chocolate, your seafood and more. The foundation for this piece is an article on www.greenbiz.com named "Calling into question ethical-sourcing certifications" that covers the claim made by the NGO Changing Markets Foundation, which released new research last week, suggesting many certification schemes are so focused on signing up industry partners that they are accepting lower sustainability standards and providing cover for environmentally damaging corporate practices.
Greenbiz article: https://bit.ly/2I8mc67
Other links:
https://changingmarkets.org...
2018-05-0922 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Sustainability News + Insights - Jan 07 2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: This week's topics include The H&M circularity commitment, Pact Fair Trade organic clothing, Pushfins recycled skateboards in surf finds, Oceana talks about Poke bowls, Hasbro gets sustainability recognition, the Body Shop gets a new owner (good news?), and loli straw, the edible straw, looks to come to life on Kickstarter.
Links:
https://pushfins.com/
https://wearpact.com/
https://www.ecowatch.com/poke-tuna-oceana-2522775789.html
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1530128773/lolistraw-by-loliware/description
2018-01-0818 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellChristian Johnson, CEO of Seed Consulting Group - Empowering leaders to shape a sustainable futureWhen you meet Christian, you instantly know there's something special about him. Whether it's his effortless professional approach, his sincere dedication to building personal relationships, his commitment to engraining sustainability into his career, or just his friendly smile, you know you're dealing with a class act.Ā
Christian and I have known each other for a few years now, thanks to him reaching out to me to participate in a sustainability symposium he and other students were putting on at UC Irvine. Since then, there have been two successful symposiums, Christian has graduated with his MBA, and has been elected as t...
2017-12-1143 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellKozm Products: Sustainability in Fibers BreakdownKozm Kronicles Episode 4: We break down the fibers and the builds of Kozm products!
2017-12-0421 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellKozm Kronicles 003-Troy EckertA conversation with Kozm co-founder Troy Eckert.
Intern Ryan sits down with Troy at this home and talk about his beginnings at Volcom, his injuries that have led him to the yoga mat, and Kozm's different approach to building a brand.
2017-12-0426 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellKozm Kronicles 002-Derek and Troy on the RoadThe Kozm Kronicles Episode 2!
Episode 2 is a glimpse into the daily life of Derek and Troy, co-founders of Kozm, as they drive and talk about obstacles and accomplishments they've experienced one year into creating Kozm from the ground up.
The two industry veterans talk about the humbling experience of building a sustainably conscious brand, their approach to gaining brand exposure with a direct to consumer model, and the importance of being patient as the brand builds.
2017-11-2013 min
The Wire by Firewire Surfboardsep. #18 - The Marketing Mind behind Volcom - Troy Eckert and his partner at Kozm, Derek SaboriTroy Eckert was the marketing mind behind Volcom for 20 years. He was the first employee at Volcom and retired young in 2010. Derek Sabori was a surf industry outsider who joined Volcom in 96' and worked his way up to Vice President of Global Sustainability before leaving in 2015. These two guys were hugely successful as surfers inside Volcom, and they say much of their wins both personally and professionally have come from yoga, which they are now representing through KOZM - a yoga-inspired clothing line for men, made fair with care. This episode covers a ton about surfing, yoga, Volcom...
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2017-11-1025 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellWorms, Surfing, Aquaponics and Hydroponics! Eddy Garcia from Living Earth SystemsThanks to Adam Fischer at Entropy Resins, I had a fantastic conversation with Eddie Garcia from Living Earth Systems in the garden at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. Eddie lives and breaths sustainabilityā¦from transforming your chlorine swimming pool to a fresh water pond down to growing your own food in your tiny apartment, he has a solution for you. Hear about how he got his start, his Styrofoam eating worms, bio-diversity and learning to think outside the box to live a better life. For more information, visit:
Living Earth Systems at http://livingearthsystems.com/
Special thanks to ou...
2017-10-2141 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellA Quick Conversation with Evan Marks - The Ecology Center (an Intro)Almost nine years ago, The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California broke ground, converting an old abandoned farm house into a thriving non-profit business. A sustainability learning center, a community hub, and experiential masterpiece, The Ecology Center is one of my favorite places for inspiration. I was able to get Evan Marks on the mic for a hot minute to talk about the center, his vision and his open approach to making sustainability a part of your life. Short, but sweet.
More on Evan and The Ecology Center coming, for sure.
www.thecologycenter.org
2017-10-1907 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - 012 - 10-16-2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include Tropical forests emitting more carbon than they're sequestering? More time to fix our CO2 problem? An Eco Challenge. Automotive & EVs, getting it right, highest rated BREEAM building, mega retailers and consumer product goods companies getting in on the sustainability game. Brands mentioned: Nissan, Target, Bloomberg, SC Johnson, Method, Ecover, and more.
Links:
http://www.triplepundit.com/2017/09/sc-johnson-aquisition-method-ecover/?utm_source=Daily+Email+List&utm_campaign=187b5f864a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9dedefcee3-187b5f864a-220582465
https://innovation-forum.co.uk/analysis.php?s=tropical-forests-no-longer-a-carbon-sink
https://2017...
2017-10-1729 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellInterview: United N Color Movement's Lesa JaraMeet Lesa Jara, furniture designer/retailer at Casara Modern and creator of a movement called United N Color. Lesa teamed up with the artist Mark Daren aka Madsteez for a project that invites people to come and sit on a couch that he brilliantly painted and chat about life. United N Color is a movement of peace that connects people through artistic expression and creativity.Through the lure of design and artistic passion, they seek to inspire positive and impactful conversations focused on the themes of love, intelligence, creativity, and innovation in an effort to promote awareness and unite humankind...
2017-10-1312 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellMy Education & Career Journey - An Interview by Michael TurrentineThis time it's me answering the questions. A good friend of mine Michael Turrentine is back in school (Cal State Long Beach) finishing up a degree and needed an interview subject. He had questions about my early days at Volcom, my education path, my career choices, and then gave me a window to offer some advice, and words of wisdom; take 'em or leave 'em. If you're interested, I went from Engineering, to Studio Art to Fashion Merchandising, to MBA and then found Sustainability. Now, at 45 I call myself an entrepreneur. There hasn't really been a dull moment, and Mike...
2017-09-2553 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 011 - 09-20-2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include wine-in-a-box, better sneakers (Nike and Adidas - making goods withe clever recycling/upcycling), ocean causes, PangeaSeed, 22 Degrees Jacket, Bluesign, 1% for the Planet, and more...Always on the lookout for cool things that are intriguing, that I might be interested in owning/using that are made better, doing better.
2017-09-2224 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 010 - 09-17-2017A very quick (and unedited, and underproduced) look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include products for the ocean, skateboards made from plastic bottle caps, recycling textile waste for a close loop economy, whiskey done sustainably, and more. Jack Daniels - CVS - Columbia - H&M - Wasteboards -PangeaSeed - and more.
2017-09-1924 minGood Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 009 - 09-05-2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include corporations supporting Harvey relief, fashion brands and commitments to sustainable fibers, Levi's and 3D printing, Wrangler commits to better cotton, Reformation releases sustainability report, High Snobiety talks circular economy, Earth Overshoot Day comes early and more.
2017-09-0627 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellAlaska...by Cruise!?Almost exactly a year ago, I read an article on Marieclaire.com called On Thin Ice: Can the Fashion Industry Help Save the Planet? I was almost immediately convinced that I had to take the family to Alaska to go and see these glaciers for ourselves. I wanted the kids to experience it...before they were gone. We decided the most practical way (there's a backstory here) was by cruise. Sustainability feature - not likely, but if you've ever thought about making the journey, this is one way. There was so much to do, and we saw so much. I...
2017-09-0229 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 008 - 08-10-2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include dealing with deforestation, WWF, Apple, recycling coffee pods, better tuna, Subaru x Klean Kanteen and more. Learn, share, repeat.
2017-08-1127 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellCap & Trade - The concept, the California commitmentThis episode; a look at cap & trade. What the heck is it? Why is it in the news? And what does the Washington Post, Vox, Forbes and Investopedia have to say about it? Twenty four minutes here, is just enough to perhaps pique your interest in the topic...and please excuse the use of "bore"by the company...should have been "borne" :)
2017-08-0524 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellClimate Change and Chasing Coral Coral - Two great articles on Fast Company and VoxClimate Change and Dying Coral Reefs. This episode I dive into the Fast Company article "Stop Right Now and Watch "Chasing Coral" to See What We've Done to the Ocean" and "9 Questions About Climate Change You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask" on Vox. I walk you through the articles, and add a little commentary.
2017-08-0135 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellWhat the Heck is a Certified B Corp?You've heard of B Corps, but aren't sure what the difference between a B Corp, and a Benefit Corp is. And what makes a brand a Certified B Corp? Here's a little breakdown and a little insight into the difference between the two. Still not clear? Check out http://benefitcorp.net/ and https://www.bcorporation.net/ This episode was inspired by our brand www.thekozm.com becoming a certified B Corp.
2017-07-3017 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 007 - 07-25-2017A quick look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Topics include Tesco and detox, Philadelphia Eagles and food waste, Stella McCartney and overconsumption, Campbell's and values, cotton in space!?, Timberland's Earthkeepers, biomimicry and more. Shout out to Boeing.
2017-07-2625 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellSustainability 101 - A Quick StudyA high level look at and a simple overview of what you can do, how can you can start your journey, and how I started mine, in the space of eco, green, better business, and sustainability in general.
2017-07-2221 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 006 - 07-17-2017A look at what's going on in sustainability-in-business news: Cotton Rankings, Rank-A-Brand, The New Denim Project, ocean plastic packaging, upcoming events (BSR, Women in Green Forum, The Heart Series, Fair Trade Fashion Show), and spotlight on Jack Johnson.
2017-07-1819 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 005 - 07-14-2017A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Glue-free shoes (better for factory workers), China's textile sector reducing impacts, Planet Fitness and Apple power with renewables, GM and Michellin's rubber commitment, oyster shell recycling, New Belgium and Sierra Nevada brewing, natural capital accounting, and a shout out to Yoki Shop in Newport Beach.
2017-07-1524 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 004 - 07-12-2017A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Sunglasses made from fallen timbers, Toyota donates to STEM, 7-Eleven commits to better coffee, FlipGive gets an ambassador, Wranger commits to sustainable cotton, Netfix Picks, and Jeremy Rifkin talks about the Third Industrial Revolution.
2017-07-1216 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 003 - 07-08-2017A look at what's going on in sustainability news: Impossible Foods, biodegradable cars, repeat your outfit, brands using better chemicals, Looptworks, donegood.is and more.
2017-07-1016 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 002 - 07-06-2017A daily look at what's going on underneath the surface, specifically in the better business space, sustainability, product innovation, and responsible brands. Today's episode: Big brands committing to EVs, edible utensils, fair trade swim, and unique fibers for fashion.
2017-07-0615 min
Good Things Happening! W/ Derek Sabori by The UnderswellThe Daily Underswell - Episode 001 - The IntroThe Daily Underswell is a short-form approach to a daily newscast focused on sustainability in business, design, and our personal lives. It's about doing business better, and highlighting the brands and products that are contributing to that. It's about people, careers, and the journey we are all on. I rely on positivity, humor, curiosity, and adventure to keep the stories interesting. This is a brief intro into my background.
2017-07-0609 min
The Boiling PointBoiling Point - Episode 057 - Derek SaboriGrowing with your Sustainable Brand
Ā Introducing Derek Sabori
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Ā It is quite the journey when you start answering the phones for free and eventually progress to a vice president of global sustainability.Ā That is the path that Derek Sabori took though.Ā Derek works with the massive lifestyle and clothing brand, Volcom and has been with the company since 1996.Ā He comes to the Boiling Point by way of a chance meeting with Greg Hemming at the Sustainable Brands conference they both attended in June.
Derekās position has him managing all parts of Volcomās...
2015-06-2929 minBoiling Point PodcastBoiling Point - Episode 057 - Derek SaboriGrowing with your Sustainable Brand
Ā Introducing Derek Sabori
Ā
Ā It is quite the journey when you start answering the phones for free and eventually progress to a vice president of global sustainability.Ā That is the path that Derek Sabori took though.Ā Derek works with the massive lifestyle and clothing brand, Volcom and has been with the company since 1996.Ā He comes to the Boiling Point by way of a chance meeting with Greg Hemming at the Sustainable Brands conference they both attended in June.
Derekās position has him managing all parts of Volcomās...
2015-06-2929 min