Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Impacting Society and Promoting Literacy with Better World Books’ Andy Perlmutter
Better World Books aims to keep books useful by repurposing them however possible, including recycling them if necessary.
Preaching Sustainability Transparency with FedEx’s Mitch Jackson
It’s no secret that FedEx’s footprint is wide: Serving 220+ countries and territories, the shipping giant must continue to develop eco-friendly innovations as it grows.
Leading the Green Retail Revolution with The Ultimate Green Store’s Laura Meyer
Laura Meyer created a digital store to feature the products that she is passionate about championing.
Driving Sustainable Growth with Alcoa’s Kevin Kramer
Kevin Kramer’s responsibility as President of Growth Initiatives at Alcoa is to tie together the company’s illustrious history of sustainable practices.
Uniting to Clean up Our Communities with National Public Lands Day’s Robb Hampton
National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the U.S., and is held on the last Saturday in September of each year.
Seizing Green Opportunities in the Land of Enchantment with New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce’s Allan Oliver
Allan Oliver is CEO of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, an organization that aims to create sustainable jobs throughout the state’s diverse communities.
Marketing Sustainability Initiatives Through Companies with Environmental Defense Fund’s Beth Trask
The Environmental Defense Fund takes on the most urgent environmental threats to the climate, oceans, ecosystems and people’s health.
Enacting Waste-Reduction Strategies with Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District’s Steve Christman
NISWMD is a multicounty entity charged by the state to reduce the solid waste stream in the densely populated area.
Sourcing Organic Produce with Initiative Foods’ John Ypma
John Ypma’s long history in the food business led him to creating a line of organic baby food at Initiative Foods.
Syncing Energy, Economy and Environment with ‘Green Living Guy’ Seth Leitman
“Green Living Guy” Seth Leitman tackles the green questions that “people are afraid to ask.”
Advocating for Green Energy Advancements with Patton Boggs’ Joshua Greene
With the help of Patton Boggs, many businesses continue to see the value in transitioning to a cleaner-energy economy with sustainable policies.
Connecting People with Nature with National Wildlife Federation’s David Mizejewski
As NWF celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, its focus remains intact as “America’s conservation organization.”