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Sustainability DefinedEp 90: The Farm to Table Movement (with Chef Ariane Daguin)Farm to Table — sounds obvious, right? But how did something so seemingly simple become such a radical act? In this week's episode, Nethra and Cecilia unpack the history, philosophy, and misconceptions surrounding the farm-to-table movement — from its roots in counterculture to its current role in shaping sustainable food systems. They explore how industrial agriculture and globalized supply chains have created a deep disconnect between eaters and the land, and why “local” isn’t just a buzzword, but a call to reimagine what food can be. This episode also features a special interview with Ariane Daguin, a trailblazer in ethical...
2025-08-0150 min
Love Shorts TamilNethra’s Unspoken LoveNethra, a school teacher, regularly visited a bookshop in her area. There, she met Ismail. Their conversations grew, and their wavelength matched perfectly. Nethra proposed to him, but due to family reasons, Ismail didn’t accept her love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-1604 minSustainability DefinedEp 89: Sunscreen 101: Reef-safe, SPF, Myths and Impact on Marine LifeSunscreen usage has risen exponentially over the last decade - and with summer finally here, Cecilia and Nethra are exploring the impacts of sunscreen on our bodies and marine life. How does sunscreen break down in our ecosystems? What is "Reef-Safe"? What are the solutions to the accumulation of sunscreens in our coral reefs and marine habitats? What is the difference between SPF 30 and 50? Definers, tune into this month's episode as we explore these topics and hear from our expert guest Katie Day, Senior Manager of Science and Policy at the The Surfrider Foundation. Special gu...
2025-07-031h 05Sustainability DefinedEp. 88: The Plastic Trail of Your Online Order - and the Seaweed AlternativeOnline shopping is convenient, but at what cost?! In this episode, we explore the massive plastic footprint hidden in your doorstep deliveries, from poly mailers to mixed-material packaging that often ends up in landfills. Cecilia and Nethra break down the environmental toll of e-commerce and spotlight the innovative seaweed-based alternative offered by cleantech startup SWAY. Don’t miss our interview with Alyssa Pace, SWAY’s Communications Lead, as we dive into how compostable packaging and seaweed/nature based solutions could help reshape the future of sustainable shipping.
2025-06-0750 min
Sustainability DefinedAtypical Ep. 10: Innovations in Sustainable Aviation - Insights from the Airbus SummitDid you know that airplanes can run on waste cooking oil, municipal solid waste, forestry waste, and even algae in the form of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)? Well, they can. Biomimicry, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and aircrafts inspired by GEESE? Learn about some of the innovations happening right now in the aviation industry and where it's headed in the coming decades. The industry has some ambitious goals of reaching net zero by 2050, running aircrafts on mainly SAFs, using newer lightweight materials to reduce fuel consumption, and even getting aircrafts to fly in the same v-pattern as flocks of...
2025-04-211h 04
Sustainability DefinedEp 86: Hot Commodities: Chocolate & SustainabilityWelcome to the first episode of Hot Commodities: Chocolate & Sustainability, a new series from Sustainability Defined! Meet your new hosts, Cecilia and Nethra, as they dive into the environmental and social challenges within the chocolate supply chain. From cacao farming to the final product, they break down the key players, power imbalances, and pressing issues like deforestation, child labor, and climate change. This episode explores the role of women in cacao production, the struggles of smallholder farmers against large corporations, and potential solutions such as agroforestry and ethical sourcing. Cecilia and Nethra aim to unpack the...
2025-04-041h 13
Sustainability DefinedAtypical Ep. 9: Meet Your New Hosts!👋 Big news, Definers! We're thrilled to introduce your NEW podcast hosts, Cecilia Rios & Nethra Rajendran! We are excited to be passing the mic to two incredible voices. In this episode, Jay and Scott join Cecilia and Nethra for a warm welcome and a sneak peek at what's to come with Sustainability Defined. We are confident they will bring fresh perspectives and a wealth of passion to the table. Get to know them in this special introductory episode as they share their backgrounds, sustainability interests, and the future direction of the show. Ready to meet your new h...
2025-03-0720 min
Empathy in TechOvercoming Isolation at Work with Nethra SamarawickremaNethra Samarawickrema is a career and executive coach who helps people align their work with their values. She supports her clients in making career transitions and writing their own scripts to actualize lives that express who they are. Her work is grounded in empathy and she coaches entrepreneurs, engineers, academics, writers, artists, and startup co-founders to listen to their needs and actualize their full potential. She also works with organizations, combining insights from Anthropology, Design Thinking, and Nonviolent Communication to train teams in transforming their communication to enhance their collaboration. She has a PhD in Anthropology from Stanford University...
2024-08-0137 min
Talks Too MuchKarly & NethraWelcome to the first episode of Talks Too Much!! We are so excited to bring you this conversation with Karly and Nethra! Both guests graduate from Middletown High in 2023. One could describe their high school experience as unconventional; even though that wouldn't be a strong enough word to actually describe it. You see, Karly and Nethra were freshmen when the COVID-19 pandemic began, blinked their eyes, and they were seniors. Both of them bring us through the most untraditional high school experience and navigating school, and life during a world wide pandemic.
2023-11-011h 19
How To Talk To A ManHow To Bring Out The Intimacy And Closeness with Nethra SamarawickremaDr. Nethra Samarawickrema supports individuals and couples through her coaching practice called “Find Your Yes.”
She teaches couples key skills for building intimacy using her toolkit called “Communication for Co-Creation.”
Her clients learn how to design an intentional relationship, by listening for each other's needs, and by creating agreements that can hold these needs while adapting them to change as they both grow.
Please visit her website, WorkWithNethra.com.
Nethra also runs the Lab for Listening with her collaborator Yuri Zaitsev, where they train people how to transform conflicts into opportunities for conn...
2022-06-2819 min
Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakUsing "Two-Way Empathy" For Difficult Conversations ft. Dr. Nethra Samarawickrema Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakWatch this episode to learn why an anthropologist thinks ethnography is a wonderful lens for empathy.
Stanford educator, Dr. Nethra Samarawickrema, is an anthropologist, coach, and Co-Creator of the Lab for Listening. Her work combines ethnography, non-violent communication (NVC), and design thinking to harness the transformative potential of empathy. In this episode, she shares how NVC changes the dynamics of relationships by focusing on unmet needs.
00:00 Introduction
00:23 About Nethra Samarawickrema
01:52 Nethra describes the connection between anthropology and empathy
04:17 How Nethra defines empathy
06:00 The importance of humility
2022-04-2135 min
This Anthro LifeOn Being Heard and Learning to Listen with Nethra SamarawickremaWhen we think about social science and social scientists working out in the world, we tend to jump to the science part, you know jobs that focus on research - consumer research, user experience research, or qualitative studies for non-profits. But if you have any experience with therapy, whether as a patient or therapist, worked with a career or life coach, or anything to do with conflict mediation, you might have noticed there’s more than a little overlap in skill sets with anthropology.I have been really fortunate to get to know Nethra Samarawickrema, co-founder of the Li...
2022-03-2353 min
Not a LabelNethra - Listening To Our NeedsIn a world where we are constantly looking at the external, fo our wants and desires to fill in our internal needs, Nethra guides beautiful souls to understand what it is that our soul truly craves for, and how to communicate our needs in order to truly feel loved, supported and understood in this journey.
Nethra is an anthropologist, coach, and writer based in Sausalito, California. Her work is grounded in a unique method that combines Nonviolent Communication (NVC), ethnography, and design thinking. In this conversation, she shares her soul, in every exchange of wisdom, and in e...
2022-01-2849 min
Nethra's Talk ShowAt the end we all go to grave alone || Life Lessons || Nethra's Talk ShowHi everyone , Just shared some Gyan hope you like it Thanks to all those who taught us these lessons in our life.& To Those who shared these lessons, I appreciate and loved it LOTS OF LOVE Make sure you subscribe and follow to my Podcast.Link to my podcast- on Spotify and Anchor https://anchor.fm/nethra5 https://open.spotify.com/show/6BUjdSO...Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughtshoo...Podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbO...Blog- www.t...
2022-01-0721 min
The Filter Koffee PodcastDancing with the waves with Nethra KumananIn this episode, Karthik speaks to Nethra Kumanan - The first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in sailing. Karthik speaks to Nethra about her childhood in Chennai, how she encountered the sport and became among the world's best in it. They speak about the intricacies of the sport, how it is tremendously tactical and physical and how her conditioning from learning Bharatanatyam actually helped her excel in her sport. Nethra also talks about the challenges she overcame in her journey - from how she battled mental stress, which prevented her from qualifying for the Rio Olympics to the...
2021-05-2956 min
Guts Glory Gumption - The Voice of Indian Sports with Rica Roy PodcastNethra KumananNethra Kumanan is the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics and also the first Indian sailor to get a direct entry into the Summer Games. Nethra Kumanan is the 10th Indian to qualify for a sailing event at an Olympics, but her achievement is a bit more special. Nethra Kumanan is the first woman from India to do so and significantly, the first Indian sailor to have booked a place at the Olympics directly and that too by topping a qualifying event for the Summer Games. The nine Indians before her managed to get to the Games...
2021-04-2919 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 53: Pollinators with Rob Davis (Center for Pollinators in Energy), Kevin Hackett (NativeEnergy), and Elysa Hammond (Clif Bar & Company)We run a family-friendly podcast here at Sustainability Defined, but in this episode, we’re going to talk about sex. Plant sex, to be precise. Pollinators play a critical role in moving pollen from male to female parts of the flower so the plant can reproduce. Without pollinators to help plants reproduce, we wouldn’t have all sorts of food and products that we enjoy daily, our ecosystems would be severely harmed, and we wouldn’t have all those pretty flowers to look at. The world of pollinators is huge; we’re guessing many of you listeners think of bees whe...
2020-09-0400 min
AARNA AMARVishnu Sahasranamam StotraVishnu Sahasranamam Stotra
Om Vishvam Vishnur-Vashatkaro Bhuta-Bhavya-Bhavat-Prabhuh
Bhutakrud Bhutabhrud Bhavo Bhutatma Bhuta-Bhavanah
Putatma Paramatma Cha Muktanam
Parama Gatih
Avyayah Purusha Sakshi Kshetrajno-Kshara Eva Cha
Yogo Yogavidam Neta Pradhana-Purushesvarah
Narasimha-Vapu Shriman Kesavah Purushottamah
Sarvah Sarvah Sivah Sthanur-Bhutadir-Nidhir-Avyayah
Sambhavo Bhavano Bharta Prabhavah Prabhur-Isvarah
Svayambhuh Sambhur-Adityah Pushkaraksho Mahasvanah
Anandi-Nidhano Dhata Vidhata Dhaturuttamah
Aprameyo Hrishikesah Padma
Nabho-Mara-Prabhuh
Visvakarma Manustvashta Sthavishtah Sthaviro-Dhruvah
Agrahyah Sasvatah Krishno
Lohitakshah Pratardanah
Prabhutas-Trikakubdhama Pavitram Mangalam Param
Isanah Pranadah Prano Jyeshthah
Sreshthah Prajapatih
Hiranyagarbho Bhugarbho Madhavo Madhusudana
Ishvaro Vikrami Dhanvi Medhavi
Vikramah Kramah
Anuttamo Duradharsah Krutajnah Krutiratmavan
Suresah Sharanam Sharma Vishvaretah Prajabhavah
Ahah Samvasaro Vyalah Pratyayah Sarvadarshanah
2020-08-2002 min
Nethra's Talk ShowShould Artists work for FREE during Pandemic...? ft.sonu venugopalHad a very good conversation with "baju mani kakku" i.e., our favorite Sonuvenugopal. Listen to the complete episode and I hope you guys enjoy.
The Nethra's TALK SHOW hosted by nethra it's me.
I First had a Channel called THOUGHT SHOOTER where i make comedy content, vlogs and much more.
SO now here I started my Own PODCAST called "The Nethra's TALK SHOW" to complete my dream of becoming RJ In this channel you get to watch and listen to the short clips from my podcast hope...
2020-08-1829 min
Nethra's Talk ShowAre Stand Up Comedians Financially Stable!? ft. Rupen Paulhello All,
It's Rupen Paul on my podcast A Stand up Comedian, Writer, Content Creator
Had a Nice conversation about many things like life, relationship, friendships & listen to the complete episode to know more.
Biggest thing i wanna do is to be an RJ so i am in the journey of making it happen join me in this and let's make it happen. I have own podcast listen to me and enjoy the conversation.
Like me on facebook
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2020-08-1135 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 52: Feminine Hygiene Products with Celia Pool and Alec Mills (DAME)Should it be taboo to talk about a $6 billion industry that is responsible for greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to driving three million cars for a year? Of course not! But unfortunately, the artificial sensitivities around the topic of this month's episode - feminine hygiene products - have hindered widespread discussion of the significant environmental and social issues associated with these products. Join us as we investigate the many sustainability issues they affect, from environmental footprints and social acceptance to female genital health, access and equity, and many more. In addition to speaking with the co-founders of DAME...
2020-08-0758 min
Hopefully SustainableThe Magic of Composting | Nethra RajendranThis week we are getting our hands dirty and talking compost with Nethra Rajendran, recent Management Information Systems and International Business Major from the University of Georgia. During her time as a student, Nethra served as the EcoReps Interns where she worked with UGA Housing to implement a composting program in the dorms. Throughout the episode, Nethra shares all her practical knowledge from the different types of composting to how compost is the ultimate solution to food waste. After this episode, you will truly believe that composting is for everyone so grab your bin, some leaves and newspaper, food...
2020-08-0340 min
AARNA AMARGuru Slokha:
On Ramana MaharshiApaara sat cit sukha vaari raashe : Yasyormi maatram bhuvanam samastam Guhaahitam tam ramanam gabheeram Chintaaviheenam hrdi chitayaami
2020-07-2900 min
AARNA AMARNama Ramayanam॥ Balakandah ॥
Shuddhabrahmaparatpara Ram॥1॥
Kalatmakaparameshwara Ram॥2॥
Sheshatalpasukhanidrita Ram॥3॥
Brahmadyamaraprarthita Ram॥4॥
Chandakiranakulamandana Ram॥5॥
Shrimaddasharathanandana Ram॥6॥
Kausalyasukhavardhana Ram॥7॥
Vishwamitrapriyadhana Ram॥8॥
Ghoratatakaghataka Ram॥9॥
Marichadinipataka Ram॥10॥
Kaushikamakhasamrakshaka Ram॥11॥
Shrimadahalyoddharaka Ram॥12॥
Gautamamunisampujita Ram॥13॥
Suramuniwaraganasamstuta Ram॥14॥
Navikadhavitamridupada Ram॥15॥
Mithilapurajanamohaka Ram॥16॥
Videhamanasaranjaka Ram॥17॥
Tryambakakarmukabhanjaka Ram॥18॥
Sitarpitawaramalika Ram॥19॥
Kritavaivahikakautuka Ram॥20॥
Bhargavadarpavinashaka Ram॥21॥
Shrimadayodhyapalaka Ram॥22 || ॥ Ayodhyakandah ॥
Aganitagunaganabhushita Ram॥23॥
Avanitanayakamita Ram॥24॥
Rakachandrasamanana Ram॥25॥
Pitrivakyashritakanana Ram॥26॥
Priyaguhaviniveditapada Ram॥27॥
Tatkshalitanijamridupada Ram॥28॥
Bharadwajamukhanandaka Ram॥29॥
Chitrakutadriniketana Ram॥30॥
Dasharathasantatachintita Ram॥31॥
Kaikeyitanayarthita Ram॥32॥
Virachitanijapitrikarmaka Ram॥33॥
Bharatarpitanijapaduka Ram॥34॥
2020-07-2903 min
Nethra's Talk Show"Working with Danish Sait On French Briyani" journey of a RJ to film actor feat RJ VikiHello all , listen to what RJ viki talks about his journey from being an rj to actor !!!
He runs a show called "kivi mathu" in 92.7 BIg fm. And has acted in first Kannada web series as NASA.
Hope you guys enjoy listening to us
keep listening to The Nethra's Talk Show. Lots of love
@thoughtshooter_nethra
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel - Thought Shooter
2020-07-2920 min
AARNA AMARVishnu Sahasranamam Stotra-1Vishnu Sahasranamam Stotra
Om Vishvam Vishnur-Vashatkaro Bhuta-Bhavya-Bhavat-Prabhuh
Bhutakrud Bhutabhrud Bhavo Bhutatma Bhuta-Bhavanah
Putatma Paramatma Cha Muktanam Parama Gatih
Avyayah Purusha Sakshi Kshetrajno-Kshara Eva Cha
2020-07-2500 min
Nethra's Talk Show"How to conquer the EDM industry as a female Music Producer ?Hello ALL...
Wanna know what Smokey tells about the life, hard work and also about the EDM industry. It was a pleasure talking to her a very humble person.
SMOKEY is a Music Producer, Live Act & DJ hailing from the historic streets of Mumbai. She’s known to explore Drum And Bass / Underground Bass Music. Behind her seemingly wild and zany personality lies a great sense of dedication and her inimitable approach to music.
SMOKEY's social media handels-
https://www.instagram.com/smokeysound/
www.smokeysound.co...
2020-07-2143 min
AARNA AMARGuru sloka :
On Kanchi Mahaperiyavaapaara karunaa sindhum jnaanadam shaantiroopinam
Shri Chandrashekara gurum pranamaami mudaanvaham
2020-07-1500 min
Nethra's Talk ShowAll about SUGAR CITY MANDYA, KARNATAKA, INDIASakare nadina bage chika putta mahithi.. keli anadisii.
It's all about the sugar city that is Mandya. Sandalwood famous actor Ambaresh's place
listen to know more about the place and the people in this district.
STAY TUNED WITH ME IT'S NETHRA.
Subscribe to my channel - THOUGHTSHOOTER NETHRA
https://youtu.be/-qN5HLx8suw
LOTS OF LOVE GUYS HAVE A HAPPY DAY
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2020-07-1107 min
Sustainability DefinedAtypical Ep 1: Racial Justice, Favorite Sustainability Articles & Listener VoicemailsThis is our very first “atypical” episode. It’s gonna sound a little different than what we usually share, and we probably won’t do these too often, but hey, variety is the spice of life. So, first on this episode, we read a statement on racial justice. We’ve done a lot of reading and thinking over the past several weeks and wanted to acknowledge the fact that we have failed in a number of ways when it comes to racial justice. Our self-awareness and anti-racism have fallen short, and we’re coming to recognize the inherent shortcomings of a show ho...
2020-07-0342 min
Nanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 20Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 20 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 19Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 19 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 18Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 18 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 17Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 17 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 15&16Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 15&16 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 14Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 14 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 13Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 13 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 12Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 12 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 11Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 11 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 10Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 10 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara - Chapter 09Nanna Thamma Shankara - Chapter 09 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 06Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 06 by RJ Nethra
2020-07-0200 min
AARNA AMARSree Vishnu Sahasranama Sthotram.ATHA DHYANAM
Shuklam-baradharam Vishnum shashivarnam chaturbhujam | Prasanna vadanam dhyayet sarva vigh-nsohpaantaye ||
Vyasam vasisth-anaptaram shakteh poutra-mkalmasham | Parash-araatmajam vandsehukatatam taponidhim ||
Vyasaya vishnuroopaya vyasaroopaya vishnave | Namo vai brahmanidhaye vasisthaya namo namah ||
Avikaraya shudhaya nithya paramathmane | Sadaika roopa roopaya vishnave sarva gishnave ||
Yasya smaran-amatrena janm-asamsara bahndanat | Vimuchyate namas-tsamai vishnave pradh-vaishnave ||
Om namo vishnave prabhavishnave
2020-06-2900 min
Nethra's Talk ShowHappy Father's Day. Ep-1Appa ontara coconut edange ....
The first episode dedicated to all the Fathers out there.
listen to complete episode and hope you guys will enjoy it.
and all mothers who are fathers too much love for them.
lots of love
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2020-06-2405 min
2020-06-2100 min
Nethra's Talk ShowWELCOME TO THE NETHRA'S TALK SHOW - INTROHEYYY hi everyone I finally started my own podcast and i am super excited. This is the intro and will be back with the first episode. STAY TUNED
Keep listening to my show hope it brings smile on your face or sometimes tears
LOTS OF LOVE DEAR LISTENERS.
you can write and follow me on my instagram- @thoughtshooter_nethra
and Subscribe to my YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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2020-06-1801 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 51: Urban Greening with Sandra Albro (Holden Forests & Gardens)In this episode, we focus on how we can beautify our cities while delivering environmental benefits through a process called urban greening. Urban greening refers to public landscaping and urban forestry projects that create mutually beneficial relationships between city dwellers and their environments. We discuss urban greening’s impacts on human health, what listeners can do to promote urban greening, what successful green infrastructure projects look like, and which cities boast the most green space (Scott guessed wrong on which cities were at the top of the list, so we think you’ll be surprised too!). We’re joi...
2020-06-051h 00
Sustainability DefinedEp 50: Hospitals and Sustainability with Julie Moyle (Practice Greenhealth)It's time for our first check-up on hospitals and sustainability. With coronavirus upending our way of life and infecting so many people, it's critical that our hospitals continue to operate. Sustainability ensures hospitals can continue operations in times of stress, and it also helps hospitals save money, reduce their impact on the environment, and make their communities more healthy. In this episode, we break down how hospitals can operate more sustainably and highlight some compelling examples from leaders like Boston Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic. We also have insights from someone well positioned to tell us about sustainability trends...
2020-05-011h 05
AARNA AMARShri Shiva Panchakshara Stotram 3shivaya gauri vadanabja vrnda
suryaya dakshadhvara nashakaya
sri nilakanthaya Vrshadhvajaya
tasmai shi karaya namah shivaya
He who is auspicious and who is like the newly risen sun causing the lotus-face of Gauri to blossom,
He who is the destroyer of the sacrifice of Daksha,
He who has a blue throat and has a bull as his emblem,
Salutations to that Shiva, who is represented by the syllable "shi"
2020-04-1900 min
Nanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- Chapter 07RJ Nethra reads out, chapter 06 of "Nanna Thamma Shankara".
Anant Nag narrates his first experience on a ship, their fear of water and shooting stars!
Courtesy- Total Kannada publication
2020-04-1700 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara 05RJ Nethra reads out, 5th chapter of " Nanna Thamma Shankara" .
Anant Nag narrates the story what a big copy cat Shankar Nag was, and how many times he got punished because of lil Shankar.
Courtesy- Total Kannada publication
2020-04-1700 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara 04RJ Nethra reads 4th chapther of Anant Nag's "Nanna Thamma Shankara".
In this Anant Nag narrates why Shankar Nag was called "ApadoLLa" as a kid!
Courtesy- Total Kannada publication
2020-04-1700 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara- 03RJ Nethra reads this new chapter of "Nanna Thamma Shankara" . Anant Nag narrates the story of his childhood in the mutt with lil Shankar Nag. Story talks about how the lil Shankar missed his father who was mostly away for work.. his antiques as a child and how he managed to even impress the Guru at the mutt!
Courtesy- Total Kannada publication
2020-04-1700 min
AARNA AMARShri Shiva Panchakshara Stotram 2mandakini salila chandana charchitaya
nandisvara pramathanatha mahesvaraya
mandara pushpa bahupushpa supujitaya
tasmai ma karaya namah shivaya
He who is worshipped with water from the Mandakini river and smeared with sandal paste,
He who is the lord of Nandi and of the ghosts and goblins, the great Lord,
He who is worshipped with Mandara and many other flowers,
Salutations to that Shiva, who is represented by the syllable "ma"
2020-04-1300 min
AARNA AMARShri Shiva Panchakshara Stotram 1Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya Bhasmangaragaya Mahesvaraya
Nityaya Suddhaya Digambaraya Tasmai Na Karaya Namah Shivaya
My salutations to the letter “Na” , which is Shiva, Who wears as garland the king of snakes. Who has three eyes, Who wears ash all over Him, Who is the greatest Lord, Who is forever, Who is the cleanest, And who wears the directions themselves as dress.
2020-04-1300 min
AARNA AMARShri Rama RamaRama sloka
श्री राम राम रामेित रमे रामे मनोरमे । सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥
Shri Rama Rama Rameti, Rame Rame Manorame;
Sahasrenama tattulyam, Rama Nama Varanane
Meaning:
1: By meditating on "Rama Rama Rama" (the Name of Rama), my Mind gets absorbed in the Divine Consciousness of Rama, which is Transcendental,
2: The Name of Rama is as Great as the Thousand Names of God (Vishnu Sahasranama-stotra, Uttara-khanda, Padma Purana 72.335).
2020-04-1000 minNanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara 02RJ Nethra reads on the second chapter of Nanna Thamma Shankara!
Anant Nag talks about his dreadful trips to his hometown with his family. That boat ride that he still shudders to think of. Amidst all the chaos, Shankar Nag would simple sleep through. Listen to know why!
Courtesy- Total Kannada publication
2020-04-0900 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 49: e-Mobility with Giovanni Bertolino (Enel X)Transportation is a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, it's actually the #1 source, above both energy and industry, which, you know, are kind of big activities. A transition to e-Mobility – the use of transportation modes that are fully or partly driven with an electric drivetrain – along with decarbonizing our energy system would mean significant progress in the fight against climate change. In this episode we talk about what's needed to make the transition to e-Mobility a reality, how to accelerate (see what we did there?) that transition, and what the challenges are to more wide...
2020-04-031h 03Nanna Thamma Shankara (kannada)Nanna Thamma Shankara 01Book reading in the most beautiful way by RJ Nethra.
"Nanna Thamma Shankara" written by Anant Nag delves into his memories with his younger brother Shankar Nag. All about their childhood, growing up years, a riot that Shankar Nag was narrated with interesting anecdotes.
RJ Nethra's narrative makes it all the more dreamy and interesting.
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In this episode (First Chapter of NTS), Anant Nag remembers the time when Shankar Nag was a newborn. Their time at the ashram and how they fought to name the newborn. And did you know Shankar Nag had two names?? Listen...
2020-04-0200 min
Sustainability Defined*UPDATED* Ep 1: Electric Bikes with Amber Wason (Riide)Do you remember your first time? We sure do - it was on a bike! In preparation for some awesome new content coming up, we're replaying our very first episode from way back in April of 2016. Join us as we cover the basics of electric bikes and discuss the latest developments in the e-bike market. Hint: they're gaining speed and show no signs of braking. ------ Sustainability Defined is the podcast that defines sustainability, one concept (and bad joke) at a time. Hosted by Jay Siegel and Scott Breen. Each episode focuses on...
2020-03-0649 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 48: Careers in Sustainability with Trish Kenlon (Sustainable Career Pathways)"How do I get started with a career in sustainability?" "Do I need a master's degree to advance within the field?" "What if you really love the company you work for, but they don’t have an opportunity to work in sustainability (and get paid for it)?" Pursuing a career in sustainability can seem as tough as defining sustainability in the first place. Fret not, dear listeners! We collected your questions and crafted an episode dedicated to exploring the landscape of jobs in sustainability. Join us as we break down the market for sustainability jobs, relate our ow...
2020-02-071h 13
AARNA AMARvāgarthāviva saṁpṛktauवागर्थाविव संपृक्तौ वागर्थप्रतिपत्तये।
जगतः पितरौ वन्दे पार्वतीपरमेश्वरौ॥ १-१
vāgarthāviva saṁpṛktau vāgarthapratipattaye |
jagataḥ pitarau vande pārvatīparameśvarau || 1-1
2020-01-2700 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 47: Soil Carbon with Jennifer Cooper and Jeff Bernicke (NativeEnergy) and Hana Kajimura (Allbirds)Beneath our feet lies a huge carbon sink. In fact, soils hold more than three times the amount of carbon that's in the atmosphere! It used to hold a whole lot more before we disrupted the soil with certain kinds of development and agricultural practices. Today, many see restoring the carbon that used to be in our soil (and then some) as key to what's needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change. We talk with Jennifer Cooper and Jeff Bernicke at NativeEnergy to hear how it collaborates with organizations to deliver authentic, community-scale sustainability projects, including ones...
2020-01-031h 05
AARNA AMARTvam-Eva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Bandhush-Ca Sakhaa Tvam-Eva |त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणम् त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव सर्वम् मम देव देव ॥
Tvam-Eva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Bandhush-Ca Sakhaa Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Viidyaa Dravinnam Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva ||
Meaning:
1: You Truly are my Mother And You Truly are my Father .
2: You Truly are my Relative And You Truly are my Friend.
3: You Truly are my Knowledge and You Truly are my Wealth.
4: You Truly are my All, My God of Gods.
2019-12-3100 min
AARNA AMARAchyutaananta Govinda 🔬💉Achyutaananta Govinda
Namocchaarana Bheshajam
Nashyanti sakalaan rogaan
Satyam Satyam vadaamyaham
Vishnu Mantra for Healing
The chanting of the names Achyutha , Anantha and Govinda is the medicine ,
And I tell the truth and nothing but the truth that it would destroy all diseases.
2019-12-2400 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 46: 2019 Holiday Hodge-PodgeIt's that time of year again - peppermint mochas, trendy scarves, and Sustainability Defined's holiday hodge podge episode! We have our usual slate of sustainability-minded holiday gift ideas in addition to what we hope will be a new tradition: sharing highlights from our favorite sustainability articles of the year. We also interview Annabelle Mercer and Samantha Burch, students at Duke University's Masters of Environmental Manage program, who helped us develop a #marketing #strategy program for the podcast over the last several months. They join us to explain how they've refined our marketing strategy and how listeners can apply their...
2019-12-0651 min
AARNA AMARRaamam skandham hanumamtam 🙏🏼🛏रामं स्कन्दं हनूमन्तं वैनतेयं वृकोदरम् ।
शयने यः स्मरेन्नित्यं दुःस्वप्नस्तस्य नश्यति ।।
Raamam skandham hanumamtam
Vainateyam vrukodaram
Shayane yah smarennityam
Duswapnam tasya nashyati
Meaning : Remembering Shriram, Kartikeya, Hanuman, Garuda and Bhima while going to sleep eliminates nightmares.
2019-11-1600 min
AARNA AMARJnananandamayam devam nirmala sphatikakrutim,
aadharam sarvavidyaanaam Hayagreevamupasmahe.ज्ञानानन्दमयं देवं निर्मल स्फटिकाकृतिम्
आधारं सर्व विद्द्यानां हयग्रीवं उपास्महे
Jnananandamayam devam nirmala sphatikakrutim,
aadharam sarvavidyaanaam Hayagreevamupasmahe.
Meaning: I worship Lord Hayagreeva, who is the very form of knowledge, pure as a crystal, and who is the support of all knowledge.
2019-11-1300 min
AARNA AMARBrahmārpañam Brahma Havir🍽Brahmārpañam Brahma Havir
BrahmāgnauBrahmañāhutaṃ,
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
BrahmakarmāSamādhinah.
The act of offering is God. The oblation is God. By God it is offered into the Fire of God.
God is That which is to be attained by him who performs action pertaining to God.
2019-11-0900 min
AARNA AMARBuddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam 🐵Hanuman : बुद्धिर् बलम् यशो धैर्यम्
निर्भयत्वम् अरोगताम्
अजाड्यम् वाक् पटुत्वम् च
हनुमत् स्मरणात् भवेत् ॥
Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam
Nirbhayatvam Arogataam
Ajaaddyam Vaak Pattutvam Ca
Hanumat Smarannaat Bhavet ||
Meaning:
1: (From the contemplation on the character and activities of Hanuman) Intelligence (Buddhi) (to understand a situation), Strength (Bala) (to execute a work), Graceful Appearance (Yashas) (to please others), Patience (Dhairyam) (to wait for the appropriate moment and work with the appropriate pace), ...
2: ... Fearlessness (Nirbhayatvam) (to tackle a situation), Free from Disease (Arogatam) (to work with good health), ...
3: ... Free from Laziness (Ajadyam) (to be up and doing) and Skillfulness in Speech (Vak Patutvam) (to communicate properly), ...
4: ... (All these) becomes (one's own traits of character) from the contemplation on Hanuman.
2019-11-0600 min
AARNA AMARGurur brahmaa gurur vishnuhGurur brahmaa gurur vishnuh
gurur devo maheshvarah
gurur saakshaat parabrahma
tasmai shree gurave namah.
Here play Mantra
Meaning
Know the Guru to be Brahma himself. He is Vishnu. He is also Shiva. Know Him to be the Supreme Brahman, and offer thy adorations unto that peerless Guru.
2019-11-0400 min
AARNA AMARGangge Ca Yamune Cai[a-E]vaगङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥
Gangge Ca Yamune Cai[a-E]va Godaavari Sarasvati |
Narmade Sindhu Kaaveri Jale-[A]smin Sannidhim Kuru ||
Meaning:
1: O Holy Rivers Ganga and Yamuna, and also Godavari and Saraswati,
2: O Holy Rivers Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri; Please be Present in this Water (and make it Holy).
2019-11-0300 min
AARNA AMARKaraagre Vasate Lakssmih 🤲🏻कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मिः करमध्ये सरस्वति ।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ॥
Karaagre Vasate Lakssmih Karamadhye Sarasvati |
Karamuule Tu Govindah Prabhaate Karadarshanam ||
Meaning:
1: At the Top of the Hand (i.e. Palm) Dwell Devi Lakshmi and at the Middle of the Hand Dwell Devi Saraswati,
2: At the Base of the Hand Dwell Sri Govinda; Therefore one should Look at one's Hands in the Early Morning and contemplate on Them.
2019-11-0300 min
AARNA AMARMuussika-Vaahana Modaka-Hastaमूषिकवाहन मोदकहस्त
चामरकर्ण विलम्बितसूत्र ।
वामनरूप महेस्वरपुत्र
विघ्नविनायक पाद नमस्ते ॥
Muussika-Vaahana Modaka-Hasta
Caamara-Karnna Vilambita-Suutra |
Vaamana-Ruupa Mahesvara-Putra
Vighna-Vinaayaka Paada Namaste ||
Meaning:
1: (Salutations to Sri Vighna Vinayaka) Whose Vehicle is the Mouse and Who has the Modaka in His Hand,
2: Whose Large Ears are like Fans and Who Wears a Long Sacred Thread,
3: Who is Short in Stature and is the Son of Sri Maheswara (Lord Shiva),
4: Prostrations at the Feet of Sri Vighna Vinayaka, the Remover of the Obstacles of His Devotees.
2019-11-0300 min
2019-11-0200 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 45: Sustainable Aquaculture with Sophie Ryan (Global Salmon Initiative)For most listeners, the term "farming" evokes images of tall crops on large swaths of land (hello, listeners from Nebraska!). Well, there is also farming in the water to raise fish! This practice is known as aquaculture, and it's becoming increasingly important as we look to meet the demand for fish as a protein source without putting additional strain on wild fish stocks. Aquaculture is also big business. In fact, Salmon aquaculture is the fastest growing food production system in the world. We talk with Sophie Ryan, CEO of the Global Salmon Initiative, about aquaculture generally and dive deep...
2019-11-0159 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 44: Biomimicry with Nicole Miller (Biomimicry 3.8)Mimicking nature might be the plan for your Halloween costume (trick or treating is so close!), but looking to nature is also increasingly seen as a way to solve problems and innovate both in life and business. Biomimicry is a burgeoning field that involves finding sustainable solutions to certain challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. Innovators have found solutions to real-world problems through the study of the shape of a bird's beak, the hide of an armadillo, and the fins of a humpback whale. We'll dive into cool examples and how you can learn to apply th...
2019-10-0439 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 43: High Speed Rail with Andy Kunz (U.S. High Speed Rail Association)High speed rail ain't your grandparents' type of train. Modern high speed rail systems sustain speeds of more than 125 MPH, drastically cutting transit time between major destinations while reducing road congestion at the same time. In this episode, you’ll learn about the many benefits of these systems and why so many global cities have developed state of the art systems while the U.S. lags behind. Prior to arriving at our final destination, we’ll also talk with Andy Kunz, President and CEO of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, who will give us his insights on why...
2019-09-0653 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 42: Climate Advocacy with Brady Walkinshaw (Grist) and Varshini Prakash (Sunrise Movement)In every episode, we make sure to include how you, dear listener, can put the concept we discuss into action. Well, with this episode on climate advocacy, we spotlight the ways you can get involved and share tips on how to be most effective. We need you out there explaining the urgent need for action (listening to this podcast earns you partial credit)! Our expert guests, Brady Walkinshaw, CEO of Grist, and Varshini Prakash, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sunrise Movement, explain how they got involved in climate advocacy, ways to effectively spark action, and how you can take...
2019-08-0254 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 41: Equity in Cities with Rob Phocas (City of Charlotte) and Jerry Tinianow (City of Denver)When we think about sustainability in cities, the first things we envision tend to be sexy mobility systems, smart buildings, and urban forests. Fact is, there's an additional layer to the sustainability cake that's just as important (and tasty): equity. It's not enough for sustainability efforts to increase renewable energy production, make water use more efficient, decrease carbon emissions, etc. We have to ensure that sustainability efforts consider the wishes and feedback of all residents, regardless of income level or neighborhood. Also, they should positively impact all parts of the city. In this episode, we unpack how to be...
2019-07-0558 min
Sustainability DefinedHiatus Ep #3: Big Data and Sustainability with Kate Brandt (Google)Dearest Sustainability Defined family, we are taking a short hiatus. This is the third in a brief series of episodes where we'll give a short update on what we're up to outside of the podcast and then replay an oldie but goodie in its entirety. For this month's hiatus, we're revisiting our episode on Big Data & Sustainability. It's one of our most downloaded episodes and features an interview with Kate Brandt, Google's Sustainability Officer. Since this episode originally aired in October of 2017, Kate's continued to push the needle in sustainable tech and spotlight the positive impacts big...
2019-06-0754 min
Sustainability DefinedHiatus Ep #2: Supply Chain Emissions with Zach Freeze (Walmart)Dearest Sustainability Defined family, we are taking a short hiatus. This is the second in a brief series of episodes where we'll give a short update on what we're up to outside of the podcast and then replay an oldie but goodie in its entirety. For this month's hiatus episode, we're revisiting Walmart's ambitious supply chain emissions initiative called Project Gigaton, which I think we can all agree is a badass name. For many companies, Scope 3 emissions (fancy term for supply chain emissions) make up most of a company's carbon footprint. Learn more about these emissions and...
2019-05-0349 min
Sustainability DefinedHiatus Ep #1: Sustainable Beer with Katie Wallace (New Belgium Brewing Company)Dearest Sustainability Defined family, we are taking a short hiatus. This is the first in a brief series of episodes in which each episode we'll be giving a short update on what we're up to outside of the podcast and then replaying an oldie but goodie in its entirety. For this month's hiatus episode, we'll be raising a toast to sustainable beer. We didn't get score any free drinks out of this episode (definitely a miss on our part), but we did learn a heck of a lot about what goes into making beer sustainable and why...
2019-04-0538 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 40: University Sustainability with Penn State UniversityGrab your notebook and #2 pencil... we're going back to school! Through their operations, research, and course offerings, universities have a large carbon footprint and play a major role in advancing sustainability. Join us as we dive into the nuances of sustainability on college campuses, including a special focus on Penn State University, where one of its professors, Lucy McClain, includes our podcast in her course curriculum. In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Paul Shrivastava, PSU's Chief Sustainability Officer, Professor McClain, and two of the students in Professor McClain's class who had the privilege of listening to our episodes...
2019-03-0152 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 39: Energy Efficiency with Scott Tew (Ingersoll Rand)Producing a watt of energy from renewable sources is great, but y’know what’s better? Not even using that watt in the first place! This is where energy efficiency comes into play. It allows us to keep doing our favorite activities but not use as much energy in the process. In this episode, you’ll learn about energy efficiency’s many benefits, the challenges to its widespread adoption, which organizations are leading the way in the field, and what you can do to be more energy efficient at home. One of these leading organizations is Ingersoll Rand, a diversif...
2019-02-0150 min
Sustainability Defined*UPDATED* Ep 6: Food Waste with Ann Yang and Phil Wong (Misfit Foods)Still hunting for a New Years resolution? Look no further! Reducing food waste is one of the easiest ways we as individuals can fight climate change. It also happens to be the third most impactful solution on Paul Hawken’s Project Drawdown list to reverse global warming (see Episode 32 for our interview with Paul Hawken). We covered this important topic in early 2016, back when Jay and Scott were both single and ready to mingle in DC. There’s much to update on food waste so after we air the original 2016 episode, stay tuned as we investigate current trends in food...
2019-01-0453 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 38: Holiday Hodge-Podge of sustainable gift ideas, climate change migrants, and guests from the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Grosvenor Real Estate, and the Woodrow Wilson CenterThis year, the holidays are coming early to Sustainability Defined listeners. Tune into our Holiday Hodge-Podge episode for all kinds of treats, including sustainable gift ideas, an overview of the climate change migrants issue, a summary of Jay's European travels, and exciting podcast updates. Plus, we include not one, but three (!) interviews from sustainability leaders around the world: Lauren Herzer Risi (Project Director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center), Emily Hamilton (Senior Sustainability Manager at Grosvenor Real Estate), and Andrew Merrie (Communications Officer at Stockholm Resilience Centre). We hope you enjoy this episode and...
2018-12-0758 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 37: Offshore Wind Energy with Benj Sykes (Orsted) and Liz Burdock (Business Network for Offshore Wind)Get your lifejackets on, folks - we're going offshore! While most installed wind energy capacity in the U.S. is on land, offshore wind is prevalent in Europe and poised to accelerate on American waters. We have no doubt you'll be blown away as you hear about the potential for offshore wind and the jobs it can generate. Join us as we speak with experts on two different continents: Jay spoke with Benj Sykes, UK Country Manager at Orsted, in London, and Scott sat down with Liz Burdock, CEO and President of the Business Network for Offshore Wind, at...
2018-11-0241 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 36: Green Burial with Elizabeth Fournier (Cornerstone Funeral Services)When we say “sustainability,” the first thing you think about is how we bury our dead, right? Ok, we rarely think about it either, but by the end of this episode, we think you’ll agree that green burial has a significant environmental impact. We also hope the episode spurs conversations with your loved ones about your (and their) end of life wishes. The perfect guest joins us to chat about this interesting topic - Elizabeth Fournier, also known as “The Green Reaper.” With a nickname like that, we knew that she could keep up with our bad jokes. Enjoy this...
2018-10-0554 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 35: Sustainable Beauty and Personal Care Products with Danielle Azoulay (L'Oreal USA)While we know our listeners are beautiful inside and out, we all have our go-to beauty and personal care products that help us feel fresh and clean. Dating would be a huge challenge without 'em. However, some of these products harm our health and the environment due to their ingredients, packaging, and manufacturing processes. We'll talk about the sustainability of beauty and personal care products generally and then explore how the world's largest beauty products company embraces sustainability when we chat with Danielle Azoulay, L'Oreal USA's Head of CSR and Sustainability. ----------------------------- SustainabilityDefined is the...
2018-09-0746 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 34: Biodegradable Products with Susanna Carson (BSIbio Packaging Solutions)There are all kinds of claims out there about compostability, bio-based packaging, and biodegradability. In this episode, we clarify all those terms, explain why they’re important, and discuss the latest trends in biodegradable products. We then bring on our expert guest Susanna Carson, someone who once wore a compostable ball gown, to tell us about her bio-based product companies and what we should all know about biodegradable products. Armed with this new info, you’ll be sure to impress at your next party - a party that will undoubtedly feature compostable cups (we’re told that partie...
2018-08-0347 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 33: Sustainable Tourism with Daniella Foster (Hilton)When you think of travel and tourism, what comes to mind? Maybe it's a pristine beach, an exciting new city, or all those airline miles you're dying to use. Odds are, the environmental impacts of your travel are more of an afterthought, but that's no reason to believe they don't exist. In this episode we dive into why a sustainable tourism industry is so important. We're joined by Daniella Foster, Hilton Hotels' Senior Director of Global Corporate Responsibility, to discuss everything from ecotourism to job opportunities for young people around the world. Recorded live from the Sustainable Brands '18...
2018-07-0659 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 32: Reversing Global Warming with Paul Hawken (Project Drawdown)The effects of global warming can sound so calamitous that the problem itself seems insurmountable. Well do we have some good news for you! In this episode, we overwhelm you with solutions to global warming and explain how we can actually reverse it. Our latest sustainability celebrity, Paul Hawken, an environmentalist, entrepreneur, activist, and author, joins us to talk about his latest project--Project Drawdown. Project Drawdown has identified, researched, and modeled the 100 most substantive, existing solutions to address climate change. Join us as we break down some of these solutions and explore Project Drawdown with Paul’s unparalleled expertise....
2018-06-0151 min
Sustainability Defined*UPDATED* Ep 11: Climate Change Communication with Ed Maibach (Center for Climate Change Communication)You, dear listener, may be one of the few Americans who knows that 97% of climate scientists believe climate change is human-caused... but how do you approach the topic with someone who doesn't believe it's even happening? And how many climate change skeptics are out there? We talk in this episode with the man who has the answers to these questions and more. Ed Maibach, Director of George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication, has been researching for the past several years the various ways Americans think about climate change and how to motivate people to act...
2018-05-0448 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 31: LIVE Recording of Existing Buildings Keynote with Jay and Scott (U.S. Green Building Council keynote speech)We've been told we have the faces for podcasting, but apparently the U.S. Green Building Council thinks we have the faces for speeches too. USGBC invited us to its annual GreenCon event to give a keynote speech on existing buildings, and here for your listening pleasure is a live recording of our talk. It's certainly a timely topic - in 2015, about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption was consumed in residential and commercial buildings alone! Have a listen and forever change the way you see existing buildings. Plus, we start the speech with not one but *four* party...
2018-04-0657 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 30: Green Finance with Joel Makower (GreenBiz Group)What if we took some of the trillions of dollars invested every year and put that money towards projects that address climate change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Well, green finance is trying to do just that. Learn in this episode about the various instruments and mechanisms that funnel more and more capital towards green projects. Plus, a special treat just for you! The man, the myth, the legend, Joel Makower, the Chairman and Executive Editor of "the" source for green business news, GreenBiz Group, joins us to talk green finance and (of course) his mustache. ...
2018-03-0249 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 29: Green Aviation with John Mandyck (United Technologies)With an average of 10,000 airplanes in the global skies at any given time, it’s safe to say aviation is a huge part of our lives. Join us from takeoff to landing as we discuss how the global aviation industry is flying towards sustainability at an astonishing speed. John Mandyck, Chief Sustainability Officer at United Technologies Corporation, visits us to explain how his company is helping make planes greener than ever. You can find more info on United Technologies Corporation's sustainability efforts and its white papers on sustainable aviation at www.naturalleader.com, and you can follow John Mandyck on...
2018-02-0238 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 28: Marketing Sustainability with Soli Townsend (Futerra)You’re probably thinking, “Does something as awesome as sustainability even need to be marketed?” Turns out, half the fun of sustainability is spreading its positive impacts as far as possible. Hear from our expert guest Soli Townsend, co-founder of the sustainability strategy and change agency Futerra, about how she has helped major companies market their sustainability actions and products all around the world. She'll also tell us about her new book The Happy Hero in which she explains how we can feel good by doing good. Join us as we start the year off right talking marketing, sustainability, and po...
2018-01-0552 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 27: Sustainability and Art with Annie Griffiths (National Geographic and Ripple Effect Images) + Holiday Gift IdeasSure the facts and figures we discuss on the show are helpful, but a photograph or painting that emotionally touches someone can have just as big of an impact - or even more! Since Jay and Scott have rudimentary artistic skills at best (Scott's stick figures haven't improved much since 2nd grade), Annie Griffiths, an award-winning photojournalist and one of the first female photographers hired at National Geographic, joins us to talk about how art can catalyze behavioral and societal change. Plus, we give you five green holiday gift ideas in time for festivus and other year-end festivities.
2017-12-0130 min
Sustainability DefinedEp 26: Big Data and Sustainability with Kate Brandt (Google)In this episode we dive into big data, the massive collections of information that can deliver all kinds of insights, including thing like predicting popular tv shows, determining the best way to combat crime, and identifying air pollution hot spots. Big data also calls for a big time guest, and oh baby did we get one! Kate Brandt, the ever-smiling Lead for Sustainability at Google, joins us to explain how Google uses big data to advance sustainability inside the company and around the world. ----------------------------- SustainabilityDefined is the podcast that seeks to define sustainability, one...
2017-10-0644 min