Previous Shows
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
February 23, 2021
Equity, Peace and Justice with Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King
Arndrea has dedicated her life to serving humanity. This commitment was demonstrated when as a teenager, she volunteered as a candy striper at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. This early experience of supporting and advocating for those with health challenges fueled Arndrea’s passion to end all forms of pain, inequity and injustice. Over the years, Arndrea has […]
February 18, 2021
Environmentally Responsible Recycling Opportunities with Tricia Conroy
Tricia Conroy serves as the Executive Director of MRM, the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company. MRM was founded to help electronics manufacturers work together to provide convenient, environmentally responsible recycling opportunities to consumers and to comply with e-waste laws across the United States. Ms. Conroy has led the organization since 2009. John Shegerian: This edition […]
February 16, 2021
Eliminating the Idea of Waste with Tom Szaky
Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 20 countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfill or incineration. It also created […]
February 9, 2021
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates with Dan Zahir
Daniel Zahir is the Creative Director of Edelweiss Chocolates, a 5th-generation family run chocolatier, handcrafting confections in the heart of Beverly Hills since 1942. Daniel has enjoyed 20 years of growth and learning at Edelweiss Chocolates and is proud to commit to ushering in a new era of tradition that will take Edelweiss full-steam ahead […]
February 4, 2021
Advancing Sustainability Commitments with Pete Keller
Pete is responsible for defining and implementing the strategic direction of the recycling and sustainability platform for Republic Services. Pete has an extensive background in operations and compliance, having served in prior roles as Region Engineer, General Manager, and Area President. Prior to his employment with the Company, Pete practiced as a Professional Engineer with […]
February 2, 2021
A Second U with Hector Guadalupe
After spending 10 years in federal prison, Hector Guadalupe came home with an obsession for fitness, in great health, and hungry for work. Yet, he came home to a lot of closed doors. Once given a chance he started a successful career personal training first corporate health clubs, and eventually founded Unibody Fitness NYC, where […]
January 28, 2021
Investing in a Sustainable Future with Brent Bell
Brent Bell has been in the waste industry for over 20 years. Brent started at USA Waste in 1997 and worked at the corporate offices during the USA/Waste Management merger in the late 1990’s. Brent is currently the Vice President of Recycling for Waste Management responsible for operations of 100+ facilities and sales & marketing […]
January 26, 2021
Walk a Mile with Mallory Brown
Mallory Brown is a documentary filmmaker and global humanitarian. She travels the world to tell real-life stories of human connection. Mallory’s goal is to encourage others to embrace empathy and open their hearts to the needs of others. At the age of 34, she has traveled to over 50 countries and raised hundreds of thousands […]
January 18, 2021
Continuing the Legacy of Human Rights with Martin Luther King III
As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parent’s legacy of nonviolent social change. A graduate of his father’s Alma mater, Morehouse College, Mr. King has devoted his life to working in the non-profit sector to […]
January 14, 2021
Reuse and Recycle with Corey Dehmey
Corey Dehmey is the Executive Director of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, known as SERI. SERI is a non-profit organization based in the United States working around the world to protect the planet and enrich lives by championing sustainable actions throughout the entire electronics lifecycle. John Shegerian: This edition of the Impact podcast is brought to […]
January 12, 2021
Driving For a Zero Emission Future with Breitner Marczewski and Geraldine Barnuevo
Breitner Marczewski is a Sr. Sustainability Engineer for General Motors, providing engineering support for the GM’s Zero Waste program globally. Marczewski holds a dual-bachelor’s degree, Science and Technology and Energy Engineering both from the Federal University of ABC, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is a TRUE Waste Advisor from GBCI and holds a Six Sigma […]
January 7, 2021
Sustainatopia with John Rosser
John Rosser is one of the world’s leading authorities on impact and sustainability investment issues, including smart cities, climate change and sea level rise. He has spoken at several leading conferences around the world during the past decade, including alongside former president Bill Clinton and, separately, on request of the government of Chile. In 2009 […]
