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June 17, 2025
Innovating Sustainability and Safety with James Reeves of the American Honda Motor Company
As the Director of Sustainability Strategy for North America in the American Honda Motor Company’s Regional Planning team, James Reeves helps to shape the path forward for Honda to achieve its two 2050 goals: zero impact on the environment and zero traffic fatalities involving a Honda vehicle. John Shegerian: Get the latest Impact Podcast […]
June 10, 2025
Driving Transformational Change with Andrew Dempsey of REI
Andrew Dempsey is the Director of Climate at REI, where he focuses on driving transformational change throughout the organization by leading the co-op’s climate, energy, and waste strategies. His work is centered on achieving impactful outcomes for REI’s business, employees, and broader community of members. John Shegerian: Do you have a suggestion for a Rockstar […]
June 3, 2025
Making the Right Call with Legendary Sports Columnist Sally Jenkins
Sally Jenkins has been a columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post for more than twenty years. She was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2020 and in 2021 was named the winner of the Associated Press Red Smith Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Journalism. She is the author of twelve books of nonfiction including here […]
May 27, 2025
Committing to Innovative Circularity with Mary Jacques of Lenovo
As Executive Director, Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance at Lenovo, Mary Jacques is responsible for managing Lenovo’s corporate teams of SMEs charged with managing product regulatory compliance; Lenovo’s ISO quality, environmental, and energy management systems; and Lenovo’s corporate ESG programs. Within Mary’s organization, the Global ESG team leads the company’s efforts to drive Lenovo’s corporate climate change, product […]
May 22, 2025
Leading a Cultural Movement with Allison Begalman and Heather Fipps of the Hollywood Climate Summit
Allison Begalman and Heather Fipps are two of the co-founders of the Hollywood Climate Summit, which this year will take place June 2-4 at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles. It will be an action packed event filled with creative, cross-sector media professionals looking to uplevel their climate knowledge, break […]
May 20, 2025
Greening the Supply Chain with Stephan Schablinski of DHL
Stephan Schablinski is the Executive Vice President of Operations Excellence – GoGreen at DHL Supply Chain, a division of DHL Group, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the North American GoGreen strategic agenda. In this capacity, he is also a key member of the North American ESG Steering Committee, focused on integrating sustainability […]
May 13, 2025
Developing Global Sustainability Solutions with Sue Brown of Worley
Sue Brown is responsible for driving the sustainability vision and strategy for Worley, a global leader in delivering professional project and asset services across the energy, chemicals, and resources industries. She advises the Board and management on emerging sustainability and climate issues. Prior to this role Sue was Group Director of Corporate Affairs, with responsibility […]
May 6, 2025
Focusing on Sustainable Solutions with Darrell Fleming-Kendall of the ITAD Summit
Darrell Fleming-Kendall is the events manager and special projects director for the ITAD Summit, Mobile Disrupt, and CarbonWyze. Darrell has worked in the recycling industry for the past 15 years, before that focusing on international development. Darrell holds a BA from Bowling Green Statue University and an MA from the University of Kansas. In his […]
April 29, 2025
Learning that “Your Mom’s a Person Too” with Children’s Book Author Daniela Saltzman
Daniela Saltzman is the founder and CEO of Saltzman & Co., a communications advisory firm that enables companies to generate value from sustainable products and services. Clients include a global media company, investment firms, and early stage businesses. She is also the author of a new children’s book titled Your Mom’s a Person Too! — […]
April 22, 2025
Amplifying the Mobility Sector with Bob Lafon of Mobile Disrupt and Capital Growth Partners
Bob Lafon is a wireless/mobility professional and thought leader of nearly 35 years. He is a co-founder of Mobile Disrupt, which is happening this year at the Fontainbleu Miami Beach July 8-9, 2025. It is the foremost gathering for professionals in the Mobility sector. Attendees span from mobility to enterprise experts, including resellers, brokers, electronic […]
April 15, 2025
Harnessing Cellular Breakthroughs to Manage Stress and Toxins with Dr. Nayan Patel
Dr. Nayan Patel is an alumnus of the University Of Southern California School Of Pharmacy, where he now serves as adjunct faculty. A pharmacist for over three decades, Patel is an internationally recognized expert, consultant, and lecturer on the Master Antioxidant Glutathione and has traveled the world educating practitioners and pharmacists on advanced biochemistry and […]
April 10, 2025
Providing Proactive Tools for Healing with Michele and Cloé Bohbot of Oxynergy2
Co-Founders Michele and Cloé and their team at Oxynergy2 personalize wellness protocols to proactively heal and rejuvenate people’s bodies inside and out. The mission is to empower guests with proactive care, boosting cognitive function, reversing aging, and improving overall vitality. Oxynergy2 is a premier longevity center dedicated to enhancing health through preventive and wellness therapies, […]
