I have been running a successful company for nearly 10 years now, and the last few years as a single parent. It’s not easy to run a family and a business, but it is possible. That’s why episode 30 of This Green Planet is about my tips to running a business as a single parent! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of embracing your single parent status and actionable steps you can take right now to use it to your advantage in your business. I cover some of ...
I was a youth and adult activist, and am encouraging my kids to be youth activists as well. I fully believe youth activism is essential to raising adult activists and for future generations to make positive changes in our world. That’s why episode 29 of This Green Planet is about youth activism!In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of youth activism and actionable steps you can take right now to encourage your kids to be activists. I cover some of the following...
I decided to now in the spirit of transparency and authenticity. But in addition to all the craziness of life right now with parenting and running my businesses, I’m also going on a divorce. And unfortunately, it is a high conflict divorce, mostly in part because it involves my companies. That’s why episode 28 of This Green Planet is about Growing a company through a divorce! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of knowing the information you need before there...
Having spirited kids and running a business can be challenging; it’s not for the faint of heart. But there is strength and beauty in being able to do this successfully. Women in STEM often leave the STEM field because of not feeling supported in their motherly tasks and start their own businesses, so this episode will speak to a lot of you. Episode 27 of This Green Planet is about parenting spirited kids while running a successful business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m shari...
In past episodes, we’ve discussed the need for female role models in STEM fields as a way of bridging the gender gap and allowing female STEM careers to be more open. This is an incredibly important topic in the STEM fields to allow for more inclusion, to erase the pay gap in genders, and to allow female STEM leaders to stay in the STEM fields longer. There are not enough female role models in the STEM fields, but those that do exist deserve to be celebrated. That’s why episode 26 of This Gre...
In the last 5 years, there have been significant improvements to how we inspire young girls to get into STEM fields and find interest there, and in turn, this has completely changed the fields relating to STEM significantly. You’ve heard me talk before about how women in STEM have different skillsets and have different perspectives than our male counterparts when it comes to how we think and feel, which ultimately adds a new dynamic to STEM fields. But there’s no secret that a large gend...
Having a tech-centered career as a woman, and especially as a woman of color, completely caught Sidney Madison Prescott by surprise. Originally set on law school, Sidney got an internship in the tech industry her third year of undergrad and fell in love with the complexities of it all. After choosing technology, she found another surprise; people would judge her competence not on her actual skills and passion, but based on the fact that she wasn’t the stereotypical cartoon version of wha...
We’ve all heard people brag about how great of a work/life balance they have, as if juggling all these things is bad. In much of the industry, having a strong work/life balance is something to strive for. But I don’t think it exists in the way society would like to lead you to believe. That’s why today’s episode 23 of The Green Planet is about work and life harmony instead of work and life balance.I have spent two years trying to achieve this idea of “balance” between work and life, and that’...
Today on the podcast we have Mark Reynolds, from Citizen Climate Lobby, to share with us the importance of a Carbon Tax in order to save the planet. In this conversation, you’ll learn along with me as we talk all about why a Carbon Tax is the goal, how to get involved, and more. Mark shares how to come to a place of common ground with conflict of any type, which truly is the key to conflict resolution. His program, which picked him in a way, is a great volunteer opportunity, and I was ac...
I recently learned that if young children do not pick up interests in STEM and STEAM fields by 8th grade, they are likely to never pick up the skills or interests. As many of you know, I have a teenage daughter. That’s why episode 21 of This Green Planet is about empowering young girls in STEAM. In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of STEM and STEAM in middle school girls and actionable steps you can take right now to help a young girl you know get involved in...
I'm going to share with you today my absolute favorite women-owned sustainable businesses. How many times have you supported a company for its Girl Power message only to realize that there were no girls behind the scenes at all? This has happened to me way too many times than I care to admit. Plenty of the brands that target women seem female-founded, it's always really surprising to find out that they're anything but I wanted to take today's episode to honor women entrepreneurs around t...
If you are just starting out your company, you’ll need to set up your business in a way that entices potential investors if that’s what you would like to do. That’s why episode 19 of This Green Planet is about funding your green and eco-friendly business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of setting up your green business properly and actionable steps you can take right now to secure investors or finances. Some of the talking points I go over in this episod...
What is the difference between STEM and STEAM? This is a common question. That’s why episode 18 of This Green Planet is about the difference between the two! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of encouraging STEM and STEAM education. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The history of STEM and STEAM and the philosophy behind themEncouraging our students and children to think outside the boxHow to get your kids more interested in STEAM...
With two green companies, I love being able to encourage other women to start their businesses with a green mindset. That’s why episode 17 of This Green Planet is about how to start a green business! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing actionable steps you can take right now to start a green business. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:What is a green business?Most consumers are willing to switch brands based on the values of the companyThe step-by...
It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, you can make a difference by going green or making it more environmentally friendly. That’s why episode 16 of This Green Planet is about making your current business greener! In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of aligning with your values and actionable steps you can take right now to make your business greener. This week, I’m talking points I go over in this episode include:Consumers are more likely ...
This Green Planet Podcast offers support and guidance to women who are starting and running a sustainable or STEM-related business. Hosted by Penny Bauder, a 7-figure business leader, environmental scientist, serial entrepreneur, author, and business coach, this podcast is bound to inspire you to do what it takes to have the business of your dreams. Learn more at https://thisgreenplanetpodcast.com/
J.P. Mackey is a 12-year-old nature-lover and founder of Bumble Bracelets, a “buzz-ness” he created to raise funds to help save the bees, the number one most valuable species on the planet. J.P. handmakes each bracelet to order, with gemstones and beads including lapis lazuli, labradorite, Amazonite, Czech glass, and agate, among others. Each bracelet also has a signature silver, gold, or glass “bee” bead. All proceeds are donated to Heifer International’s Gift of Honeybees program, whic...
Are you feeling stuck trying to figure out what STEM resources to check out for your family? This episode is going to be a little different as Penny Bauder shares her favorite STEM podcasts, blogs, and games that the entire family can enjoy.Penny is an environmental scientist-turned-entrepreneur and author. She’s worked as a climate scientist, an invasive species biologist, and a wilderness park ranger. Motivated by a deep passion to raise a generation of environmental leaders, in 2010 Penny ...
Brittany Rhodes is the creator of the Black Girl MATHgic Box, the first and only monthly subscription box curated to increase math confidence and decrease math anxiety in girls on a 3rd-8th grade math skill level. Each box contains a relevant and engaging math activity booklet, items to support the activities, an affirmation to inspire confidence, a profile of a black woman mathematician and a Caring Adult Guide. Brittany has a Math degree and over 15 years of math tutoring experience. At Bla...
Bryanne Leeming is the CEO and inventor of Unruly Splats. Bryanne grew up in New Hampshire where she learned business from her restaurateur parents who have owned Murphy’s on the Green for over 30 years. Prior to starting Unruly Studios, she worked in timepiece product development at Harry Winston and in project management and sales at adMarketplace. She has a degree in Cognitive Science from McGill, an MBA from Babson, and was named a 2018 Inc Rising Star and Boston Business Journal’s 2019 4...