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This Green PlanetRunning a Business as a Single ParentI have been running a successful company for nearly 10 years now, and the last few years as a single parent. It’s not easy to run a family and a business, but it is possible. That’s why episode 30 of This Green Planet is about my tips to running a business as a single parent! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of embracing your single parent status and actionable steps you can take right now to use it to your advantage in your business. I cover some of the followin...
2021-10-0816 minThis Green PlanetEncouraging Early Activism in your KidsI was a youth and adult activist, and am encouraging my kids to be youth activists as well. I fully believe youth activism is essential to raising adult activists and for future generations to make positive changes in our world. That’s why episode 29 of This Green Planet is about youth activism!In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of youth activism and actionable steps you can take right now to encourage your kids to be activists. I cover some of the following topics: The power and desire that our yo...
2021-10-0112 minThis Green PlanetGrowing a Company While Going through a DivorceI decided to now in the spirit of transparency and authenticity. But in addition to all the craziness of life right now with parenting and running my businesses, I’m also going on a divorce. And unfortunately, it is a high conflict divorce, mostly in part because it involves my companies. That’s why episode 28 of This Green Planet is about Growing a company through a divorce! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of knowing the information you need before there’s a crisis and actionable steps you can take right now to pr...
2021-09-1721 minThis Green PlanetBuilding a Company While Raising “Spirited” KidsHaving spirited kids and running a business can be challenging; it’s not for the faint of heart. But there is strength and beauty in being able to do this successfully. Women in STEM often leave the STEM field because of not feeling supported in their motherly tasks and start their own businesses, so this episode will speak to a lot of you. Episode 27 of This Green Planet is about parenting spirited kids while running a successful business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of understanding your child’s strong-willed nature and the...
2021-09-0323 minThis Green PlanetWomen STEM Role Models to FollowIn past episodes, we’ve discussed the need for female role models in STEM fields as a way of bridging the gender gap and allowing female STEM careers to be more open. This is an incredibly important topic in the STEM fields to allow for more inclusion, to erase the pay gap in genders, and to allow female STEM leaders to stay in the STEM fields longer. There are not enough female role models in the STEM fields, but those that do exist deserve to be celebrated. That’s why episode 26 of This Green Planet is about a few of m...
2021-08-2023 minThis Green PlanetHow Women in STEM are Changing the Business WorldIn the last 5 years, there have been significant improvements to how we inspire young girls to get into STEM fields and find interest there, and in turn, this has completely changed the fields relating to STEM significantly. You’ve heard me talk before about how women in STEM have different skillsets and have different perspectives than our male counterparts when it comes to how we think and feel, which ultimately adds a new dynamic to STEM fields. But there’s no secret that a large gender gap still remains in the STEM fields. That’s why episode 25 of This...
2021-08-1315 minThis Green PlanetThe Importance of Mentorship in STEM Fields with Sidney Madison PrescottHaving a tech-centered career as a woman, and especially as a woman of color, completely caught Sidney Madison Prescott by surprise. Originally set on law school, Sidney got an internship in the tech industry her third year of undergrad and fell in love with the complexities of it all. After choosing technology, she found another surprise; people would judge her competence not on her actual skills and passion, but based on the fact that she wasn’t the stereotypical cartoon version of what a “tech guy” should be or look like. These issues are faced by women in the...
2021-08-0625 minThis Green PlanetThe Secret to Achieving Work-Life BalanceWe’ve all heard people brag about how great of a work/life balance they have, as if juggling all these things is bad. In much of the industry, having a strong work/life balance is something to strive for. But I don’t think it exists in the way society would like to lead you to believe. That’s why today’s episode 23 of The Green Planet is about work and life harmony instead of work and life balance.I have spent two years trying to achieve this idea of “balance” between work and life, and that’s why I...
2021-07-3013 minThis Green PlanetClimate Tax with Mark Reynolds of Citizen Climate LobbyToday on the podcast we have Mark Reynolds, from Citizen Climate Lobby, to share with us the importance of a Carbon Tax in order to save the planet. In this conversation, you’ll learn along with me as we talk all about why a Carbon Tax is the goal, how to get involved, and more. Mark shares how to come to a place of common ground with conflict of any type, which truly is the key to conflict resolution. His program, which picked him in a way, is a great volunteer opportunity, and I was actually involved in...
2021-07-2323 minThis Green PlanetEmpowering young girls in STEAMI recently learned that if young children do not pick up interests in STEM and STEAM fields by 8th grade, they are likely to never pick up the skills or interests. As many of you know, I have a teenage daughter. That’s why episode 21 of This Green Planet is about empowering young girls in STEAM. In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of STEM and STEAM in middle school girls and actionable steps you can take right now to help a young girl you know get involved in STEM and STEAM. Some...
2021-07-0913 minThis Green PlanetBest Small Green Businesses – My 15 FavoritesI'm going to share with you today my absolute favorite women-owned sustainable businesses. How many times have you supported a company for its Girl Power message only to realize that there were no girls behind the scenes at all? This has happened to me way too many times than I care to admit. Plenty of the brands that target women seem female-founded, it's always really surprising to find out that they're anything but I wanted to take today's episode to honor women entrepreneurs around the country around the world.Here are some of the businesses t...
2021-07-0213 minThis Green PlanetFunding your Green and Eco-Friendly BusinessIf you are just starting out your company, you’ll need to set up your business in a way that entices potential investors if that’s what you would like to do. That’s why episode 19 of This Green Planet is about funding your green and eco-friendly business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of setting up your green business properly and actionable steps you can take right now to secure investors or finances. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The benefits of using a crowdfu...
2021-06-2517 minThis Green PlanetSTEM vs STEAM and Why it MattersWhat is the difference between STEM and STEAM? This is a common question. That’s why episode 18 of This Green Planet is about the difference between the two! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of encouraging STEM and STEAM education. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The history of STEM and STEAM and the philosophy behind themEncouraging our students and children to think outside the boxHow to get your kids more interested in STEAMBe sure to tune in to all the episodes to re...
2021-06-1814 minThis Green PlanetHow to Start a Green BusinessWith two green companies, I love being able to encourage other women to start their businesses with a green mindset. That’s why episode 17 of This Green Planet is about how to start a green business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing actionable steps you can take right now to start a green business. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:What is a green business?Most consumers are willing to switch brands based on the values of the companyThe step-by-step process of creating a green business Be s...
2021-06-1816 minThis Green PlanetMake Your Current Business GreenerIt doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, you can make a difference by going green or making it more environmentally friendly. That’s why episode 16 of This Green Planet is about making your current business greener! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of aligning with your values and actionable steps you can take right now to make your business greener. This week, I’m talking points I go over in this episode include:Consumers are more likely to purchase from businesses that align with their valu...
2021-06-1814 minThis Green PlanetWelcome to the New This Green Planet This Green Planet Podcast offers support and guidance to women who are starting and running a sustainable or STEM-related business. Hosted by Penny Bauder, a 7-figure business leader, environmental scientist, serial entrepreneur, author, and business coach, this podcast is bound to inspire you to do what it takes to have the business of your dreams. Learn more at https://thisgreenplanetpodcast.com/
2021-06-1804 minThis Green PlanetGrowing and Protecting the World’s Bee Population with JP MackeyJ.P. Mackey is a 12-year-old nature-lover and founder of Bumble Bracelets, a “buzz-ness” he created to raise funds to help save the bees, the number one most valuable species on the planet. J.P. handmakes each bracelet to order, with gemstones and beads including lapis lazuli, labradorite, Amazonite, Czech glass, and agate, among others. Each bracelet also has a signature silver, gold, or glass “bee” bead. All proceeds are donated to Heifer International’s Gift of Honeybees program, which gives local farmers a bee package, hive, box, and training in beekeeping techniques to increase the global honeybee po...
2021-02-2620 minThis Green Planet35+ STEM Resources for Parents, Teachers, and StudentsAre you feeling stuck trying to figure out what STEM resources to check out for your family? This episode is going to be a little different as Penny Bauder shares her favorite STEM podcasts, blogs, and games that the entire family can enjoy.Penny is an environmental scientist-turned-entrepreneur and author. She’s worked as a climate scientist, an invasive species biologist, and a wilderness park ranger. Motivated by a deep passion to raise a generation of environmental leaders, in 2010 Penny founded Green Kid Crafts, a children’s media company that provides kids around the world with convenient and...
2020-12-1128 minThis Green PlanetBuilding Math Confidence in Girls with Brittany RhodesBrittany Rhodes is the creator of the Black Girl MATHgic Box, the first and only monthly subscription box curated to increase math confidence and decrease math anxiety in girls on a 3rd-8th grade math skill level. Each box contains a relevant and engaging math activity booklet, items to support the activities, an affirmation to inspire confidence, a profile of a black woman mathematician and a Caring Adult Guide. Brittany has a Math degree and over 15 years of math tutoring experience. At Black Girl MATHgic, their mission is to help girls build the math confidence they need to succeed...
2020-12-0442 minThis Green PlanetYou can have career in tech without a tech degree with Bryanne LeemingBryanne Leeming is the CEO and inventor of Unruly Splats. Bryanne grew up in New Hampshire where she learned business from her restaurateur parents who have owned Murphy’s on the Green for over 30 years. Prior to starting Unruly Studios, she worked in timepiece product development at Harry Winston and in project management and sales at adMarketplace. She has a degree in Cognitive Science from McGill, an MBA from Babson, and was named a 2018 Inc Rising Star and Boston Business Journal’s 2019 40 under 40.This week, episode 13 of This Green Planet Podcast with Michel Huffaker is about having a ca...
2020-11-2734 minThis Green PlanetStop Admiring the Problem with Michel HuffakerMichel began her career as a Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst in the US Air Force before moving on to become an Intelligence Analyst for the US Departments of Defense and State. She has worked on many sides of the cybersecurity industry — from government to end-user, to vendor. She previously worked with iSIGHT Partners/FireEye, then MGM Resorts International before joining ThreatQuotient as Director of Threat Intelligence. This week, episode 12 of This Green Planet Podcast with Michel Huffaker is about owning being a woman in a tech career. Thank you for listening!If you...
2020-11-2027 minThis Green PlanetWhy is STEM education so important?Penny is an environmental scientist-turned-entrepreneur. She’s worked as a climate scientist, an environmental planner, and a wilderness park ranger. Motivated by a passion to raise a generation of environmental leaders, in 2010 Penny founded Green Kid Crafts, a children’s media company that provides kids around the world with convenient and eco-friendly STEAM activities.Today, it’s become a leader in the subscription industry, with over 1 million packages shipped worldwide that have exposed a generation to think about and take a leadership role in sustainability. Penny, her husband Jeff, and her children Rowan and Declan live together in San...
2020-11-1322 minThis Green PlanetSTEAM Includes Girls Too with Dr. Adrienne StarksDr. Adrienne Starks founded STREAM Innovations, Inc., in 2015 in Birmingham, AL. Under her leadership, their mission has been committed to helping students develop and explore their passion in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) by providing exposure, experiences, and engagement with high expectations for their success.This week, episode 10 of This Green Planet Podcast with Dr. Adrienne Starks is about the importance of encouraging minority girls into STREAM. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t f...
2020-10-2337 minThis Green PlanetThe Future is STEAM with Crystal EmeryCrystal Emery is telling stories to help level the playing field in our world. She is the Founder and CEO of URU The Right To Be, Inc., a nonprofit content production company that addresses issues at the intersection of humanities, arts, and sciences. A producer, director, author, and activist, Emery’s body of work covers a broad range of topics from diversity, inclusion and equity to children’s literature, sociopolitical issues and STEM.This week, episode 09 of This Green Planet Podcast with Crystal Emery is about how the future of the world is in STEM careers. Thank you...
2020-10-1641 minThis Green PlanetA tech degree isn’t required to be the founder of a tech or STEAM company with Liz SaraLiz Sara is Chair of the National Women’s Business Council, the non-partisan, federal advisory council that serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration on issues that affect women business owners and entrepreneurs. She’s also the Founder and President of Best Marketing, LLC, where she consults for more than 90 small businesses in the high-tech sector and serves as a chief business advisor to entrepreneurs in creating and executing go-to-market strategies. This week, episode 07 of This Green Planet Podcast with...
2020-10-0942 minThis Green PlanetBridging the Gender Wage Gap with Lauren HassonLauren Hasson is the Founder of DevelopHer and a senior engineer in apps and information security at a leading Silicon Valley fintech company. Lauren transformed her career from rock bottom into a top, high-profile professional and nearly quintupled her salary in less than four years. Now, she’s moving the needle to bridge the gender wage gap and inspiring thousands of women to build their best careers and break glass ceilings in STEM and tech.This week, episode 07 of This Green Planet Podcast with Lauren Hasson is about bridging the gender wage gap. Thank you for listening!...
2020-10-0228 minThis Green PlanetBringing Young Girls Together Around STEAM with Yamilee Toussaint BeachYamilée is the Founder & CEO of STEM From Dance. After studying mechanical engineering and being an avid dancer for over 25 years, she switched gears to teach high school algebra in an underserved community in East New York, Brooklyn through Teach For America. She started STEM From Dance eight years ago with the hope that a strong dance and STEM supplemental education would help to increase the number of underrepresented minority girls across the nation who pursue a future in STEM.This week, episode 06 of This Green Planet Podcast with Yamilee Toussaint Beach is a...
2020-09-2531 minThis Green PlanetFinding the North Star of who you are Trying to be with Sonia RiefSonia Rief is currently Vice President, Vehicle Connected Services and Program Management Office for Nissan North America, Inc., a position to which she was appointed in 2019. In this role, Rief is responsible for managing vehicle line profitability in North America and accelerating Nissan’s connected services business.This week, episode 05 of This Green Planet Podcast with Sonia Rief is about finding your North Star. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and revie...
2020-09-1830 minThis Green PlanetAddressing Systemic Bias in STEAM with Jessica NordlanderJessica Nordlander is a technology executive with an MSc in Applied IT, an XGoogler, and recently named ‘Sweden’s Most Innovative Leader’. As COO at Thoughtexchange, one of Canada’s fastest-growing software companies, she tries to operationalize awesomeness.This week, episode 04 of This Green Planet Podcast with Jessica Nordlander is about addressing the bias in STEAM. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways!
2020-09-1139 minThis Green PlanetRegenerative Agriculture with Steve RosenzweigSteve Rosenzweig is a Soil Scientist at General Mills where he drives adoption of regenerative agriculture systems and measures the effects on greenhouse gases, soil health, biodiversity, and farmer economic resilience.This week, episode 03 of This Green Planet Podcast with Steve Rosenzweig is about practicing regenerative agriculture. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH PENNY BAUDER:Fac...
2020-09-0441 minThis Green PlanetBeing Curious with Dr Chavonda Jacobs-YoungDr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young joined the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in 2012 as Associate Administrator and named Administrator in 2014, becoming the first female and person of color to lead the agency. Dr. Jacobs-Young is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Public Administration and a Presidential Rank Award winner.This week, episode 02 of This Green Planet Podcast is about being curious. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to...
2020-09-0437 minThis Green PlanetBeing a Team Player with Bridget CoughlinBridget C. Coughlin, Ph.D., was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Shedd Aquarium in 2016. Under her leadership, 1.9 million aquarium guests each year enjoy innovative experiences that are focused on Shedd’s Mission of compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world. A relentless advocate for access in all ways, Dr. Coughlin commits the organization to offer tens of millions of dollars in free admission each year; champions varied learning styles and approaches; and is a voice for real diversity, equity, and inclusion.This week, episode 01 of This Green Planet Podcast with Bridget Coughlin, Ph.D...
2020-09-0431 minThis Green PlanetIntroducing This Green Planet PodcastThis Green Planet Podcast shares ideas about leading with social impact, women in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and kids making green changes in their communities. Hosted by Penny Bauder, the founder of the award-winning Green Kid Crafts Subscription Box, this podcast is bound to inspire you to impact change in your life and your world.In this episode, Penny is sharing a behind the scenes of her journey toward social impact and environmental change along with what you can expect from this podcast.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes...
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