Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
The Green Janitor Education Program with U.S. Green Building Council – Los Angeles’ Dominique Smith
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Dominique Smith talks about how certifying janitors, really the stewards of buildings, creates & empowers new sustainability advocates.
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The Triple Bottom Line with TriplePundit’s Nick Aster
Economic, social and environmental priorities constitute the triple bottom line, so how can all three work together for the greater good?
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Fair Trade 101 with Equal Exchange’s Rodney North
Have questions about fair trade? Dive in with the Answer Man, Rodney North.
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Creating a Marketplace for Green with Green Festivals’ Pascale Coupal-Sikes
Green Festivals brings together small and large companies and organizations, drawing crowds in the tens of thousands to address sustainability holistically.
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Living a Greener Life with Actress Frances Fisher
From diet to the car she drives, Frances Fisher has taken on a greener lifestyle one step at a time.
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The Plantpower Way with Rich Roll
In his late 30s, Rich Roll realized a change in lifestyle was needed. It would lead him to ultra-endurance events, a new diet and a new outlook on life.
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Food As Sustainable Messaging with MudHen Tavern & Border Grill’s Susan Feniger
Food can be entertainment and educational, and Susan Feniger has found success in melding those worlds.
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Veganizing the Mainstream with Vegan Chef Leslie Durso
For vegan chef and healthy living educator Leslie Durso, it’s not all about eating vegan – it’s about eating right.
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Greening Young Hollywood with Amy Smart & Carter Oosterhouse
Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse are helping lead the green movement in young Hollywood – both the culture and the industry.
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Protecting the Ocean Playground with Sustainable Surf’s Kevin Whilden
Surf culture could be a powerful example of optimum sustainability, and Sustainable Surf is aiming to be the catalyst to spark this movement.
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The Power of Plant Protein with Beyond Meat’s Ethan Brown
Can you take the animal out of the protein production equation? Plant-based protein is providing the satisfying answer.
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Talking to Hollywood’s Mr. Environment, Ed Begley, Jr.
From riding his bicycle to the Oscars to building a LEED platinum-ranking home, Ed Begley, Jr. has made it part of his life to stand for the environment.
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