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Mangroves are one of nature's best defenses against the effects of climate change. They protect our coasts from erosion and storms, filter out pollutants in the water, and provide a vital habitat for fish and other marine life. But mangroves are being destroyed at an alarming rate, putting our environment and economy at risk. Watch this video with Vahid Fotuhi of Blue Forest to learn more about the importance of mangroves and what we can do to save them.#climatechange #sustainability #mangrove 📄FULL EPISODEVisit the website for the full episode and highlights from the conversation -https://www.socialentrepreneurship.fm/230/YouTube - https://youtu.be/K6nDFEpAtH0🔗 CONNECT WITH VAHID & BLUE FOREST🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahidfotuhi🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/BlueForestLoves👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfotuhi/👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueforestx/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blueforest_impact/💻 Website - https://blueforest.co/🔗 CONNECT WITH GROW ENSEMBLE 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowEnsemble/🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/GrowEnsemble💻 Website - https://growensemble.com/💌 Newsletter - https://growensemble.com/newsletter/

In this video, Brett Isaac of Navajo Power discusses the renewable energy access problem and how his company is working to solve it. Navajo Power provides sustainable energy solutions to off-grid communities in the American Southwest, and they are committed to helping these communities thrive. Watch to learn why it's legacy, not profit, driving Brett and Navajo Power forward to ensure the clean energy revolution leaves no communities behind. #climatechange #cleanenergy #sustainability 📄FULL EPISODEListen/Watch the full episode here - https://www.socialentrepreneurship.fm/231/Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/HLt6l5zcv7I🔗 CONNECT WITH BRETT🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/navajopower1👥 LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-isaac-816552219/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/navajopower1/💻 Website - https://navajopower.com/

When it comes to sourcing, going local can have some pretty big benefits. In this talk, Eric Henry of TS Designs explains the importance of building strong relationships with local suppliers – and how those partnerships can go beyond just placing orders and shipments.#supplychain #sustainableclothing #buylocal 📄FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTFor the full episode with Eric Henry - https://socialentrepreneurship.fm/205-end-the-climate-crisis/YouTube - https://youtu.be/B8dzTlDcraA🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/tsdesigns📘 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TSDesignsNC/👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/biohenry/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solidstateclothingnc/💻 Website - https://tsdesigns.com/

I’ve learned there’s a shared motivation behind the efforts of many making social or environmental action their lifes’ work.To show others what’s possible, both for the first time and the hundredth.Because many of them consciously (or subconsciously) know that if they can show others what can be done, they know more will do it.This fall, The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast will feature a conversation I had with Gia Schneider, CEO of Natel Energy. This clip is a sneak peek. Her company, which she co-founded with her brother, is designing and implementing hydropower projects that both produce affordable, clean, and renewable energy and leave the river ecosystems they are set up in better off.People want to focus on things that are possible. Gia knows that. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis📄FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTStay tuned for the full episode with Gia - https://socialentrepreneurship.fm/

Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author of the book Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation on how we can change the world by better understanding where we live. You love what you know and take care of what you love.“Discovering the beauty of the world that you inhabit...I feel like that sense of falling in love is the most important thing you can do," says Paul.Perhaps we take Paul's advice. Pay attention for a second to discover what’s right around us. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis📄FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTFor the full episode with Paul Hawken - https://socialentrepreneurship.fm/205-end-the-climate-crisis/🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/paulhawken👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hawken-0792b/💻 Website - https://paulhawken.com/

Overwork and burnout – so prevalent in today’s society that over 60% of employees around the globe suffer from workplace stress, creating billions of additional health costs annually. By re-examining how we work and reducing the number of working hours each week, we can greatly reduce this additional stress and financial burden.Dr. Alex Pang is the Global Programs and Research Manager for 4 Day Week Global, a non-profit community advocating the 4-day work week, and the Founder of the Silicon Valley-based consulting company Strategy and Rest. Alex has written books that illustrate how individuals and organizations can integrate rest, creativity, and focus. His latest book is "Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less–Here's How."In today's episode, Cory and Alex talk about the idea of restructuring our overwork and burnout work culture into working fewer hours with more focus and discipline. Alex describes how the future of work can be better if we implement one extra day to rest and recharge.As one of the leading voices in reducing working hours, Alex is optimistic that we can create a future where people can spend more time with family and friends, do healthy activities, discover new hobbies, and ultimately make the world a better place.#WorkWeek #Burnout #Rest ⭐️ SPONSORED BY Saybrook University - https://growensemble.com/saybrook/📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://www.socialentrepreneurship.fm/238/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/askpang👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-p-mccrea-1907/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askpang/💻 Websites - https://www.strategy.rest/ | https://www.4dayweek.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH CORY🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmesCory👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amescory/💻 Website - https://coryames.com/💌 Newsletter - https://coryames.com/newsletter/🔗 CONNECT WITH GROW ENSEMBLE 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/GrowEnsemble🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowEnsemble/💻 Website - https://growensemble.com/💌 Newsletter - https://growensemble.com/newsletter/📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDStrategy and Rest - https://www.strategy.rest/4 Day Week Global - https://www.4dayweek.com/Institute for the Future - https://www.iftf.org/home/Strategic Business Insights - http://www.strategicbusinessinsights.com/Series A funding information - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/seriesa.aspDefault Mode Network (DMN) information - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/default-mode-networkDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport - https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/Coach Steve Kerr on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevekerrShorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less--Here's How by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - https://bookshop.org/books/shorter-work-better-smarter-and-less-here-s-how/9781541730717Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - https://bookshop.org/books/rest-why-you-get-more-done-when-you-work-less/9781541617162The Distraction Addiction: Getting the Information You Need and the Communication You Want, Without Enraging Your Family, Annoying Your Colleagues, and Destroying Your Soul by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang - https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/alex-soojung-kim-pang/the-distraction-addiction/9780316208260/The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price - https://bookshop.org/books/the-power-of-fun-how-to-feel-alive-again/9780593241400The Flexibility Paradox: Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation by Heejung Chung - https://bookshop.org/books/the-flexibility-paradox-why-flexible-working-leads-to-self-exploitation/9781447354772🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast (https://www.socialentrepreneurship.fm/) is the #1 podcast for social entrepreneurs and changemakers. With Host Cory Ames, Founder of Grow Ensemble, dive deeper into all things building a better world. Hear from CEOs, Executive Directors, Thought-Leaders, Academics, Activists, and more from any and every sector all over the globe. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1448278538Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1IfgluvDr7Sdtthyx3Yquu🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1448278538?mt=2&ls=1

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