Author of the Get Well Johnny Book series, Dr Pooch is a holistic health education expert. In this episode he talks about his journey writing and creating this series of kids education book for holistic health. The Get Well Johnny books are a perfect way to introduce holistic health to children K-3rd grade. With childhood obesity at an all time high and diabetes a common ailment, health literacy is the best form of medicine and prevention for our children today and generations to come. Health literacy is not taught in schools, so reading the Get Well Johnny books, children become more aware of the innate goodness of natural products. Whether at home or an academic environment, holistic health literacy reminds adults of what children inherently know: health is wealth. Get the Get Well Johnny Books here: https://drpooch.com/ Time Stamps [1:50] Twelve children’s books that cover important health topics [2:57] Importance of health literacy [3:48] Lack of nutritional knowledge in mainstream health practitioners [5:00] The underlying issues of ill health in children [6:00] The idea behind the books and purpose [9:29] The response to the books [12:18] Dr Pooch’e advice for bringing ideas to life [13:59] Vision for the book series
Francesco Cara is a serial entrepreneur and an academic. He teaches digital innovation in sustainability at the IED Milan, Institute of Design in Milan and he shares his observation of why innovation in sustainability is growing exponentially and how some of the technology is becoming mainstream. Francesco also talks about the If You Want To platform, a project where I had the opportunity to be a part of his team when we built a platform curating sustainable digital solutions. You can find Francesco's work here: https://iywto.com/ Time Stamps [1:33] What Francesco teaches his students at the European Design Institute [5:18] Role of students in sustainability [6:30] The If You Want To project [9:19] Business model issues with the project [11:55] What has changed in the last five years in the green technology and sustainability space [17:11] The question of shortage of funds or shortage of entrepreneurs [18:49] Example of sustainability entrepreneurship - Rifò [22:03] Franceso’s advice for podcast listeners [26:21] How to get in touch with Francesco
Carl Pratt is the founder of FuturePlanet.love a community of sustainability professionals, change makers, and entreprneuers. They run highly curated monthly community connect events and a brand new 10X Impact Climate event series. Connect with Carl at http://futureplanet.love/
Zenna Hopson, host of Third Millennium Education podcast, is former Head of Ofsted and EY entrepreneur of the year. In this episode, Zenna share the 3 key problems of the current education system, what is working and what needs to really change.
Jasper Steinhausen of Ouroborus.works talks about how CEOs and Exectutives are transforming their business for a sustainable circular economy.
Sustainable Design and Business Strategist, Erica Purvis talks to us about designing for the circular economy to create postive impact. She shares how she transitioned from a career from mechanical engineering to become a business coach. Erica runs Technical Nature and works on sustainable and circular projects as well as coaching small business owners who wants to be more circular. Based in Reading, UK, Erica is passionate about local circular initiatives in her local Reading area and hosts the Circular Coffee Conversations Connect with Erica Purvis Technical Nature Circular Coffee Conversations
Sue Jackson, cofounder of Future Proof Your Business talks about how businesses can be profitable and yet purpose driven. Highlights: Why she is launching the Future Proof Your Business How to embed social impact into you business Examples of how a local brewary business transformed into an impact driven business How to work wtih Future Proof Your Business Launching a podcast and recording the first episode Also check out Anne Bland fellow cofounder of Future Proof Your Business on Episode 5 of Impact Goal Rush.
Will Richardson is the CEO and founder of Green Element, a forward thinking environmental management consultancy. In this episode, we talk about SBTi, Science Based Target Initiative, a little known initiative that will ensure your company be inline with the net-zero target of 1.5°C. This is an important initiative for businesses small and large to become more sustainable and demonstrate you are taking climate action. Key highlights: Why businesses need to be more impact driven How has the corporate sustainability evolved Being a B-corp What is the Science Based Targets Initiative and why do it What are the 3 scopes of carbon emmisions Sustainable Business Podcast by Green Element What is the Green Element Academy and who is it for Connect with Will Richardson: www.greenelement.co.uk
Kat Luckock, Social Entrepreneurs Coach and Impact Strategist, founder of ShareImpact talks to us about what makes a social enterprise and how you can become one. Connect with Kat Luckock ShareImpact
Kathleen Hamilton is Head of Product at GeniusU, a global ed-tech platform making entrepreneur education available and revolutionising the education industry. She is also founder of the purposeful work community. Key Highlights: What is the GeniusU platform and how to use it Why the education system needs to change How to be a digital nomad, start remote working and be location independant Why you now is the time to learn how to do remove working #1 tip on how to be more purpose and impact driven Connect with Kathleen Hamilton: Personal website Ikigaia Podcast
Dan Watson is the CEO and cofounder of SafetyNet Technologies, an award wining tech company making fishing more sustainable. Key highlights: Out of sight is out of mind. Importance of using the Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for entrepreneurs. Why entrepreneurs are attracted to SDGs. Awareness around - SDG14 - Life below water How they are taking the guess work out of fishing with precision fishing. Importance of improving your luck coefficient and having co-founders Advice on becoming a better entrepreneur that has nothing to do with your business, but everything to do with how you show up. Connect with Dan Watson: SafetyNet Technologies @DNW1710
Kyron Gosse is a changemaker, social entrepreneur and founder of GoTiny.co a pioneer in the tiny house movement. Kyron talks about the number one mistake most entrepreneurs make and the lessons learned in his journey inspiring more people to unleash their awesomeness and freedom through real estate and property. Key highlights: Lesson from a Kenyan bee farmer on a B1G1 study trip Why tiny house and the future of coworking and coliving Number one mistake impact entrepreneurs make Connect with Kyron Gosse: https://gotiny.co/ https://kyrongosse.com/
JP Dallmann, host of Impact Leaders podcast talks about how Sustainable and Impact Investing is becoming more mainstream and why entrepreneurs need to be impact driven and getting aligned with the SDGs.
Gayle Edwards, personal brand disruptor, founder of Brand You Consultancy and The Disruptor Club talks about the importance of being in your own skin, identifying your identity and leaving a legacy.
Paul Dunn share why all entrepreneurs need to be focused on impact and aligning our businesses to the SDGs.
Pete Cohen explains how entrepreneurs can take steps to create bigger impact through living by design, connecting with a billionaire podcast guest and the key to consistently be podcasting.
Anne Bland talks about why we need to urgently be addressing the Global Goals and how a business that is driven by impact will future proof it.
Dr Ros Miller is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Consultant Surgeon, host of Songbirds and Sirens podcast talks about overcoming the fears and challenges of being an entrepreneur and shows how she is making the most of a healthcare crisis.
Dr Marcus Curcija is the founder of Third I Management and host of Insights into Impact Podcast. He talks about the importance of impact assessments and how to make use of the SDGs framework.
Catherine Gallagher is the founder of Turnbirdge Wells Entrepreneurs Social and founder of Redpoint Mentoring and passionate about the sustainable travel industry. She talks about the importance of finding your tribe as an impact entrepreneur and how entrepreneurs can take steps to be more impactful.