The definition of Moxie according to Merriam-Webster:1: ENERGY, PEP woke up full of moxie2: COURAGE, DETERMINATION it takes … moxie to pull up roots and go to a land where the culture and probably the language are totally foreign— M. J. McClary3: KNOW-HOW was impressed with his musical moxie and hired him as a soloAlexia Vernon is the author of Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World. Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women’s empowerment, Alexia is a sought-after women’s speaking and leadership coach. The creator of The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator and Spotlight Speakers Collective speaker coaching programs, she has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for Fortune 500 companies and professional associations, spoken at the United Nations, and delivered a TEDx talk on the future of feminism. Alexia has been featured on networks including CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS and in ForbesWoman, Inc., Women's Health, and The European Business Review. Connect with Alexia at alexiavernon.com and across social media @alexiavernon.We LOVE Alexia's blog with actionable steps to step into your truth.Are you ready to step into YOUR Moxie? I am! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HOW TO STEP INTO YOUR MOXIE WITH ALEXIA VERNON

Meet Nixie: The Goddess ActivatorNixie Marie is a wild and passionate soul here with a mission to raise the vibration of our planet and support women in reclaiming her sacred feminine gifts. Through her many gifts as a Shamanic Artist, Goddess Activist/ Coach, Global Moon Priestess, Medium, Intuitive Healer, and Podcast Host of I AM GODDESS COLLECTIVE, she opens herself up as a channel to the divine. She is a lover of the earth, the sun, the moon, and all things metaphysical. In her early 20's she found herself through the healing arts and studying in the realms of shamanism, witchcraft, sound healing, ritual dance, moon magick, and music festivals. Today you can find her living on the land in Topanga, CA in a yurt painting mandalas and sharing her spiritual teachings. She's also our soul-sister & Sagittarius Mystic Witchy Queen!Get to know her and her AWESOME work by simply listening to this podcast episode and soaking up all the goodness and high vibes. Oh yeah!You can find Nixie here:Instagram @iamgoddesscollective@nixiemariewww.iamgoddesscollective.comwww.nixiemarie.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nixie: Goddess Podcaster with Badass Entrepreneurial Spirit

Christina seriously crushed this podcast interview. At the time of recording, we were about to head to the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal and Christina prepared me, Ellen, on the spot on how to network like a boss and navigate the jungle of the Summit. Christina coached me on the spot which will make you think of how you speak at networking events and to anyone you speak really.Speaking of which: are you considering attending a couple of networking events this year? I recommend to attend a handful this year to expand your network and work on your speaking skills. #2019goalsChristina Canters is a keynote speaker, communication skills expert and podcast strategist based in Melbourne, Australia. A former Architect, she started her business The C Method to help corporate professionals and business leaders dramatically increase their influence, confidence and impact at work, through learning powerful communication techniques.An engaging and high-energy speaker, she inspires and educates audiences around the world with her compelling storytelling, passion and humour.Christina has been podcasting since 2013. Her current show, Stand Out Get Noticed, is one of the top-ranked public speaking and business communication podcasts in iTunes, with over 800,000 downloads.She is also the CEO of Podcast Services Australia (PSA), which she co-founded with her fiancé Aaron Heath. PSA is an innovative podcast development and training company that helps individuals and organisations maximise their impact through podcasts. PSA won a StartUp Victoria Female Founders award in 2017.To learn more and connect with Christina, visit thecmethod.com and podcastservices.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want to seriously crush authentic speaking?

Written by Brittany ShenkPicture this: you walk outside your house, and you’re IN a park. Plants are all around you; they line the sidewalks, climb the walls of your home, huge trees provide shade and fruit for you to snack on. They cleanse your air. They decrease your stress. You don’t have to walk to the park to be surrounded by nature, you step out your front door, and boom, nature is just there, hugging you, cleansing you, loving you.When did we decide that green spaces have to be confined within the boundaries of a park? Plants are essential to the health of the planet, so, doesn’t it make sense that we would want them EVERYWHERE?Stevie Famulari, our podcast guest this week, is my new favorite plant enthusiast. She’s on a mission to integrate more plants into our environments, like rooftops, building walls, offices spaces, etc., to address the changing climate. Stevie has handfuls of brilliant projects that use plants as a focal point. Stevie “has been a Professor of Landscape Architecture for a decade, as well as a director, a green artist, an author, and a researcher”, and has been featured in hundreds of books, magazines, television shows, papers, and newspaper articles.In our podcast episode, Ellen had the chance to chat with her about her latest projects, here’s a quick recap:EngagingGreen.com: a database for finding certain plants to uptake certain environmental toxins (cigarette smoke, formaldehyde, etc.)A rooftop garden chakra healing center for outpatient cancer patients: yep, it’s as cool as it sounds, and yep, even the crystals were approvedLiving green dresses: exactly what you’re imagining, roots and allGreen Up!: her upcoming book to help businesses and individuals learn how to ‘green up’ their spaces; keep an eye out for this baby to hit the shelvesSimply put, Stevie is a plant-loving badass.Let us know what you think of this week’s episode in the comments below, and be sure to check out all of Stevie’s impressive, green projects on her website. Stevie Famulari, Gds teaches and designs public art, phytoremediation, stormwater management, landscape architecture history, and specialty green courses. Her research in design explores the relationship, extension, and application of green designs to other professional fields. Stevie’s PhD, ABD research is at RMIT. She received her Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a concentration in Fine Arts from Syracuse University. Her Bachelors of Fine Arts is from New York University.Ms. Famulari’s works explores the relationship, extension, and application of green designs to other professional fields. Her work focuses on greening designs and practices to create healthy spaces for living and working. With the science of phytoremediation applied to the art of landscape design, her works have aesthetic beauty as well as healing properties for both people and the environment. See acast

PLANTS: THE OG AIR PURIFIERS WE NEED MORE OF

Written by Brittany ShenkHAPPY PODCAST THURSDAY, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: we are so pumped to have Emma Loewe, the sustainability editor at mindbodygreen, on our podcast this week. All of us here at ecofemmag are huge fans of her work and often pop over to mbg to skim Emma’s latest articles. Her voice is powerful, yet gentle, and we find inspiration in her ability to stay optimistic about healing the planet, which is not always an easy thing to do.Fun fact about Emma: she studied Environmental Science at Duke University to learn how to spread awareness about environmental issues through storytelling. Another fun fact? That’s exactly what she’s doing. AKA: she’s crushin’ it.One of the reasons we wanted to bring Emma onto the show - other than the fact that we’re a little #obsessed - was to chat about a book she recently co-authored, The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self-Care. The title alone makes my heart vibrate. Her book is a seasonal guide to improving overall wellness using ancient rituals, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. “Our main intention with the book was to add a little bit more meaning and purpose behind self-care...we really wanted to weave in some of the history behind some more self-care practices to add a little bit more context.”We hope you can set aside 20 minutes of your day to listen to this podcast with Emma. Her passion for self-care, environmental activism, and sharing news through storytelling rings loud and clear, and we need more energy like that bouncing around in the universe.We encourage all of you to check out Emma's website, and follow her on mindbodygreen and Instagram. Thank you Emma, from the bottom of our hearts, for setting aside time to chat with us on the ecofemmag podcast. We’re thrilled to see what you do next. Emma Loewe is a NYC-based writer and editor. She is currently the Sustainability Editor at mindbodygreen. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in Environmental Science in 2015 and is fascinated by how people interact with nature. She loves being outside, taking photos, and finding creative ways to write about sustainability. She is the co-author of The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self-Care, a collection of spiritual rituals pegged to the four seasons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EMMA LOEWE'S NEW BOOK WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

Written by Brittany ShenkAnyone here know what glossophobia is? It’s a fear of public speaking, and one of the most common fears human beings experience. It’s right up there with spiders, death, heights, and being stuck in small spaces.Public speaking terrifies me. You’d think after 18 years of schooling, two of which were very presentation-focused, my public speaking anxiety would’ve improved? #nope. Sweat soaks my palms. Breathing becomes more difficult, uneven and shallow. My limbs tremble. I experience a ‘presentation blackout.' I walk off stage to recover, and realize I don't remember a single moment of my speech. Oh crap, did I leave an entire part of it out? Did my words match up with the presentation slides? Who did I make eye-contact with...did I even remember to make eye contact..? What were my hands doing the whole time?? Who knows? I can't remember. These questions just bounce around like ping-pong balls in my head.PUBLIC SPEAKING: A TOOL FOR SELF-DISCOVERYRecently, the ecofemmag team has been focusing on dropping down into our heart spaces before sharing our thoughts. Speaking our truths. This takes a bit of inner work though. Speaking our truths first requires that we explore our inner truths - figuring out who we are at our core - which is what our podcast episode this week is all about.Our podcast guest, Angela Lussier, is a two-time TEDx presenter and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood. We discussed the journey that led her to her profession in public speaking, her experiences on a TED stage, and the Speaker Sisterhood business.She’s also really good at cartwheels.SPEAKER SISTERHOODSpeaker Sisterhood club is kinda like Toastmasters, but it’s exclusively for women and focuses on using public speaking as a tool for self discovery. The curriculum Angela developed is dynamic, and includes mind mapping, impromptu speaking, speech development, meditation, and yoga, among other development activities.The women in the Sisterhood are at various levels with their public speaking skills, but they’re all determined to improve. The members learn from each other, guide one another, lift each other up, and hold space for their club members to feel safe and supported. They’re also finding shifts taking place in other areas of their lives, as a result of the program, areas such as romance, work, removing toxic friendships, and speaking authentically.“If you’re thinking about public speaking, and you feel like you're not ready, you should try it anyway. You’ll never be ready. You just have to start.”CONNECT WITH ANGELA LUSSIERThough she isn’t crazy about spending time on social media, you can still find and connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. To learn about how to sign-up for the Speaker Sisterhood club, check out her website and follow her instagram and Facebook page as well.Thank you, Angela, for being on the show, we are VERY excited to join the Speaker Sisterhood and learn more about speaking w

HOW PUBLIC SPEAKING CAN UNLOCK YOUR ABILITY TO SPEAK YOUR TRUTH

The wild feminine lives within each one of us. It can take time to acknowledge and connect with, but it is never separate from us, or accessed externally. The soul is brilliant, and when we drop from our heads to our hearts, tap into our own source of divine power, and listen to and honor our soul’s deepest desires, this is where the magic happens.I am honored and overwhelmed, with sisterly pride, to write our podcast summary this week. Ellen interviewed my own sister, Ashley Shenk, about her self-love journey, finding the courage to embrace her wild feminine energy, and her experiences living and working in intentional communities and how that has contributed to finding contentment and voicing her innermost, authentic truth.Ashley grew up in the forests of Oregon, surrounded by nature, but has only recently developed an intimate relationship with Mother Nature. As a child, she felt separate from the natural world, an outsider looking in. Nature was something to look at, rather than connect with. Living in eco-communities shifted the way she interacted with the natural world, which then altered the relationship she had with her own inner being. The more she became connected to nature, the more she connected to her self. The more she became connected to her self, the more she became connected to nature. The two are one in the same.She now lives and works at Breitenbush Hot Springs, a holistic healing retreat in the Cascade mountain range, where she leads Nature Alter workshops for the guests and staff. Through these workshops, she provides people with opportunities to physically and symbolically connect with earth and her energies; to tell stories, create art, and take pleasure in the sacred act of doing, simply to express oneself.“We are of nature, we are not separate from it. We are born from it, we will return to it, we eat it, it gives us energy. We are it.”Witnessing my older sister transform over the past couple of years into the radiant woman that stands beside me today has been a journey in itself. As the younger sister, I often find myself watching from the shore as Ashley hops across the river, leaping from one rock to the next with unmatchable grace and shrieks of excitement. From the deepest parts of my core, I honor her and her gentle determination to finding and expressing her soul’s voice.We hope you find the inspiration and the courage you need in her words. Let us know what you think of this podcast episode by commenting below. We invite you to share your personal journeys and struggles with us here at ecofemmag. Our hearts are open to hold space for you, our dearest listeners, and always remember: we love you.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HOW TO IGNITE YOUR WILD FEMININE & EMBRACE YOUR DARKNESS

As editor in chief of ecofemmag, each week, I listen to Ellen’s podcasts and write summaries of the interviews she conducts with extraordinary eco-business owners, empowered women and men, compassionate environmentalists, and fellow nature-lovers. I can honestly say every podcast of Ellen’s I’ve listened to has emotionally moved me or inspired me in one way or another.But, dear ecofeminists, this week, listening to Ellen share her journey about speaking from the heart and her personal goal to improve her ability to stay present in her heart while in the company of others moved me to tears, accompanied by continuous waves of goosebumps. I related to her on such a deep level that I had to listen to the podcast twice before I could sit down and take notes to write the summary.The raw authenticity of her voice, the gentleness in her words, the truth she reveals about herself to the world - wow - I am beyond fortunate to know and work side-by-side with this radiant, high-vibe woman.“If I, the founder of this magazine & podcast can’t fully express myself, then what message am I sending to you, our beautiful listener? I feel this fire in me, this need to express myself authentically.”I sincerely hope you take ten minutes of your day to listen to Ellen share about the struggles she has faced staying grounded in her heart center in the presence of others, and how she plans to overcome them.Is speaking from the heart something you struggle with, too? Do you have advice you’d like to share with us, your ecofemmag team, or your fellow ecofeminists? Our goal here at ecofemmag is not only to share our wisdom with you, but we crave your wisdom as well. We nothing more than to grow together, rise together, evolve together. To be raw, authentic individuals, together.Thank you, for being you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPEAKING FROM THE HEART

Sometimes, we stumble upon companies that make our whole body melt with comfort and gratitude. Mukti Organics is one of those genuinely breath-taking companies we fell in love with from the moment we discovered them. From their values and product quality, to their purpose and color schemes, it’s clear that Mukti Organics is wholesome and honest to the core.For this week’s podcast episode, Ellen spoke with Mukti herself, and oh man, we soaked up this conversation between the two of them like little dry sponges. Mukti’s raw authenticity seeps through her microphone and into our hearts. She is bursting at the seams with compassion, loving-kindness, and a mission to protect the planet, and highlight the beauty that already exists in every single one of us.“We can’t afford NOT to be sustainable in everything we do.”Her approach to health and personal care is simple & holistic, with an emphasis on reconnecting humans to nature. Mukti has set a high standard of organic beauty on an international scale with her award-winning formulations, which are all certified organic, vegan, and cruelty-free, and feature indigenous Australian ingredients.Additionally, Mukti has written a book - no, an encyclopedia, really - called Truth in Beauty. This book will blow your mind! It covers everything you’ll ever need to know about holistic beauty and lifestye practices.“Truth in Beauty is a practical, easy to follow book that will help you make the switch to clean beauty and a healthier lifestyle without compromising on the results.”We really hope you find this podcast episode as fulfilling as we did, we’re so grateful to have had the chance to connect with Mukti. She’s a holistic beauty superhero, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share her company with you.You can stay up to date with her on her website, Facebook page, and on Instagram. And be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram page, as we have an exciting Mukti giveaway to share with you…Mukti is an eco-activist and green cosmetic chemistry pioneer. Educated in complementary medicine with a penchant for beauty, botany, and clean living, Mukti has set the benchmark for certified organic skincare in Australia.She has been actively involved in the beauty and personal care industry for over two decades. Her varied career has encompassed natural therapies and beauty therapy with a common thread focusing on health and wellness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MUKTI ORGANICS: THE ECO-BEAUTY COMPANY THAT REJUVENATES THE SKIN, MIND, & SOUL

Green Sea Guard. Even the name of this company paints a colorful picture of a powerful team of guardians poised and ready to save the Earth. Protectors of the ocean. Defenders of the water. This eco-focused company is in active forward motion to keep harmful emissions out of our water system. These are true ocean heroes.This week, Anita Bradshaw, the woman behind the operations of the Green Sea Guard, joined us for another episode of the ecofemmag podcast. Though it took 28 years for Anita to find her way into the renewable energy scene, she’s doing remarkable work with Green Sea Guard.When most of us talk about ‘emissions’, we’re usually referring to cars, planes, and factories, but we often forget the huge carbon dioxide contribution made by ships and other watercraft. Green Sea Guard provides (and installs) equipment to evaluate the emissions released by watercraft in order to improve the overall efficiency of the fleets, but also to bring awareness to the extremely high amounts of carbon emissions this industry produces.The Green Sea Guard is a team of both paid and volunteer employees, and the majority of them have been involved from day one, around four and a half years ago. These humans are changing the world for the better, and I thank each and every one of them from the depth of my soul.“There are so many little things we can all do every day, and sometimes it's quite easy to think ‘Oh, this doesn't really matter,’ but it’s all about every single one of us going that extra mile. We can really make a difference.”Curious about how Green Sea Guard monitors ship emissions? Are you itching to learn more about Anita and how she found herself working with this sea-changing project? This episode is only 24 minutes long - so be sure to pencil us in sometime today or this weekend. Don’t have time? Listen while you wash those dishes, or on your evening walk. Turn podcast learning into a family activity, maybe swapping out that evening TV show for a podcast chat. This podcast episode is bound to provoke lots of stimulating round-the-table discussions.Want to follow the Green Sea Guard’s progress? Click here to read more about them on their website. They’re also active on Twitter and Facebook, but they spend more time actually installing and monitoring, rather than posting to social media, so be patient with their updates! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

GREEN SEA GUARD: MOTHER OCEAN'S CARBON EMISSION PROTECTION AGENCY

The ocean is one of the purest forms of magic I’ve ever encountered. Her depth. Her vastness. Her sparkling, glittery surface. Her playful wildlife & intelligent plant children. Her rhythmic waves, the never-ending heartbeat of Earth herself. She is soft. She is powerful. She is a home, a coach, an entity, a friend, a mother, a sister, and a goddess.She cannot be owned. She cannot be controlled. She is a being. One that must be treated with respect, love, kindness, and compassion.This week we spoke with Eve Isambourg, otherwise known as @theecoblogger, about her campaign I Speak Blue, Too. Eve has a bone-deep connection to Mother Ocean & created this movement to provide a community for all ocean lovers around the world to feel less alone in their fight to protect her.Eve spent her teenage years living on an island in the Indian Ocean with her family. This is where she developed her intimate relationship with the sea. A relationship she described as similar to that of a mother and child:“The comparison could be the same [as that between] parents and their children. They love their children, so they care about their children and want to protect their children… When you love something, then you care, and want to protect that thing.”She’s a worldwide wave-chaser, an entrepreneur, an ocean protector, a graceful writer, a yoga instructor, a student of the universe. This is a podcast episode you won’t want to miss. Her spark is absolutely contagious. Thank you, Eve, for being on the show, we’re like little kids jumping up and down with too much excitement in our little bodies waiting to see what you’ll do next to help heal the planet.Pssst. Don’t forget to check out her socials to stay up to date with her current & upcoming projects, all of which are full of love & light:Website: Share with Eve IsambourgInstagram: @theecoblogger, @ispeakbluetooHashtags: #ispeakbluetooFacebook: Eve Isambourg, I Speak Blue, TooYouTube Channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SHE SPEAKS BLUE, & WE DO, TOO

The TakeawaysRipplEffect is a marketing and production company that provides impact experiences which address various societal issuesRipplEffect offers hands-on volunteer opportunities to encourage people to take action on issues they find important, by becoming an active part of the community they choose to visitThe ripple effect. We’ve all heard of it. The small drop of water in the still pond; the continuous spreading of an action or idea that gathers momentum with each new liquid ring of consciousness. This is how every movement grows, how every idea becomes widespread, how we band together with our brothers and sisters to make an impact and demand change.As the ripples wander farther apart, we are brought closer together.This week’s podcast episode spotlights Lauren Biegler, the founder of RipplEffect, a marketing and production company that creates social impact experiences to spread awareness about social issues and encourages people to take action. While working in a business and development sales role for another company, she had an undeniable sense of unfulfillment in her work. Lauren decided to take action rather than continue to feel like she wasn’t accomplishing anything. And voila, RipplEffect was born.RipplEffect’s overarching goal is to inspire people, through hands-on volunteering experiences, to take responsibility for issues they care deeply about, to help create change on both a local and global scale. Lauren feels most alive when she’s volunteering or involved with charity work, and I have an overwhelming amount of respect for her for choosing to follow her heart and start an impactful, giving, world-changing business, rather than staying in a role she found unfulfilling.“You must show up, learn, and take action in your own life to see the changes you want in our world. We are here to help you make that possible.”I hope you have some time to listen to this podcast, as you may find yourself wanting to be involved in the uplifting work they’re doing. Be sure to check out RipplEffect’s website to read more about what they’re accomplishing in the world. You can stay up-to-date with their movements by following them on Instagram and Facebook.Thank you, Lauren, for being the powerful, generous, change-making advocate you are and for taking time to be on the show. I cannot wait to see what you and RipplEffect will do next.You can listen to the podcast here on our website or on iTunes. Feel free to leave us a comment or a review, we’d love to hear from you!Lauren Biegler grew up surrounded by the breathtaking natural world of Colorado, blessed by unlimited access to the mountains and outdoor recreation. She moved to Boston for university, receiving a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Marketing. She then worked for five years at Mashable, a high-growth tech start-up company, in a business and development sales role. After deciding she wanted more purpose in her career, she left Mashable and co-fo

BECOME A PART OF THE RIPPLEFFECT

Every morning, I start my day with a warm cup of cacao & cayenne and then pull a card from my Sacred Rebels Oracle deck while I sip on my spicy morning magic. I have an energetic connection to these cards, as if they’re old friends I get to chat with at the start of each new day. It feels as if they know me, especially when I’m wavering between doing what I think I should do and what my soul actually wants to do; they give me the messages and advice I need to hear to stay aligned with my true self.I chuckle to myself when I pull a card that changes the entire focus of my day, “How is it possible that a deck of cards can swat me back into leading with my heart and soul so quickly, when I can’t even convince myself to floss everyday?”This week’s podcast guest, Alana Fairchild, is the creator of this beautiful, energetic collection of oracle wisdom (and many other decks as well), and having her on the show was nothing but pure joy. Alana is one of Australia’s most respected metaphysical teachers and self-help authors, and she “has a unique approach to her work, combining music, dance, voice, channeling, sacred ritual, and energy work to create a powerful experience of the divine.”What I love most about Alana is her honesty and authenticity and how she sees herself in the universe. She has such a genuine, playful approach to business, and I found myself relating to her in more ways than I can count. She admits to attempting a business approach that matches other current business trends, but decided to reign it back in and work in a way that resonated with her heart instead, rather than with societal norms. That’s authenticity to the core, my friends, and I have so much respect seeping outta my heart for her ability to stop and say, “Well, change of plans, ladies and gentlemen, that’s not the real me.”Her message to our listeners is to follow your instinct, the voice in your head, the feeling in your belly; to listen to the soul in your body because she IS divine, which means divine guidance is already inside of you (meaning you don’t need to look outside of yourself for guidance). You know those things that make you feel good? The things that make you feel energized rather than depleted, the things you cancel other plans to go do, the things that put the warm fuzzies in your stomach? Go do them, that’s your intuition guiding you toward alignment with the source.I hope you enjoy this podcast episode, I am grateful to have had a chance to chat with Alana’s soul. I could feel the good vibes rippling out of her as we spoke. Thank you, Alana, for sharing with us! Be sure to check out her website, follow her on Instagram & Facebook, and continue the conversation with us about this episode in the comments or on any or all of our socials.Serious amounts of love to you all &lt;3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE WITH ALANA FAIRCHILD

Technology is cool. I mean, it’s really cool. I get up in the morning, journal, with a cup of spicy chai, and set intentions for the day, all while wrapped up in my favorite blanket, and then I get to turn on my computer and connect with my ecofemmag team who are scattered all around the world. Technology has allowed me to ‘open my tap’, to realign with my earthly values, to find my soul mates, to feel creative and valued, and to play my part in healing Mama Earth. My ideal job would not exist without technology. And neither would the awe-inspiring, creative innovations that are popping up all over the planet to move humanity forward, preserve and protect our Earth, and minimize our impact on the planet.Technology is not necessarily the dark side, or the reason for the current state of our planet. It’s the values and souls behind the technology that matter.Light souls using technology for good = big wins for the planet.Green Tech Challenge, co-founded by Frederik van Deurs, is one of the many supernovas of the tech industry, beaming with light and hope for humanity’s future. In our podcast episode this week, Ellen spoke with Frederick about the beauty of the tech world, and how they’re using it to connect start-up companies with consultants, lawyers, accountants, strategists, anyone they feel would be a solid fit for the company to grow and expand as quickly as possible.They offer free four-day growth programmes for start-up companies to participate in. Let’s say that again, the programmes are free for start-up companies. As long as the start-up is established (and not just an idea of a company), it’s fair game. Simply go to their website and click “STARTUPS APPLY NOW”, to take your eco-business up a couple of dozen notches.There is a selection process: they pick startups based on their environmental impact, the strength of the team, the traction (revenue and funding), and the overall scalability of the business model. If you’re making more with less and have massive impact potential, they’ll see you.Frederik is one of those humans with a clear, raw vision, and he aligns his mission with every choice he makes - you can hear it in his voice. This guy is the real deal, and I promise you’ll be inspired by listening to how he sees the world, and the business he’s created to help evolve humanity in that direction. He’s got a podcast too, so be sure to check it out after you listen to our lovely chat with him.“Right now, if we don’t fix this planet situation, it doesn’t matter if we have equal rights, it doesn’t matter if we have no child mortality rates, it doesn’t matter if we have education, if we fought illiteracy or fought hunger. It doesn’t matter if we got to a certain standard of living that the royalty in the 1700s couldn't even imagine for lower middle class people. Nothing matters if we’ve destroyed the planet. And that is definitely something worth getting up in the morning for.” See acast.com/p

GREEN TECH CHALLENGE

You’ve signed the papers, the dealer hands you the key, and you climb in behind the wheel of your new car. You take that first deep breath of “new car” smell, and the fresh, bright fragrance fills your lungs.Instead of turning on the radio and blasting your air conditioner, you may want to consider rolling down those windows, because that “new car” smell is really just the off-gassing of every chemical used to produce your new vehicle. Cars are manufactured with their windows up, so you’re essentially sitting in a chemical pod on wheels.Air quality is a silent health hazard, we’re surrounded by chemicals in our lives that go unnoticed or unregulated. Living in a new home, driving a new car, sleeping on a new non-organic mattress are all examples of areas of our lives that are often overlooked as potential health concerns, but the off-gassing of the chemicals can have negative health impacts over time.Green for a Reason, founded by Catherine O'Toole, is an educational platform “that empowers consumers to easily find environmentally safe, sustainable products, and involves experienced green professionals dedicated to building less toxic homes.”I’m incredibly grateful to have Catherine as my guest on the ECOFEMINIST podcast this week. She shared her personal journey that led her to creating Green for a Reason, and talks about the importance of avoiding environmental chemicals for optimal health, her business goals, and she left us with five easy recommendations that we can all do today to help decrease our exposure to the toxins in our environment:Have a mat outside your front door and another one immediately as you step inside - use this to wipe your shoes off to reduce the amount of chemicals your shoes drag indoors, such as grass fertilizers, flooring chemicals, etc.Take your shoes off and leave them near the front door, again, to avoid bringing those chemicals into your homeOpen your windows! Let that fresh breeze replace the stagnant air in your home or vehicleAvoid using synthetic air fresheners. Instead, use an essential oil diffuser with responsible, authentic oilsUse wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets when doing laundryWe hope you enjoy this podcast episode (we certainly did). Check out Green for a Reason’s website for more information about Catherine’s business, and be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook.Catherine, thank you for being on the show and bringing awareness to an issue that is often ignored. Being mindful of our air quality and our exposure to toxins is crucial in maintaining a healthy body. You inspire us all. Catherine O'Toole was born and raised in Ireland. After studying Fashion design in Ireland, winning a lottery Green Card to the United States, a successful 10 year career in the fashion industry in New York City Catherine left the United States and backpacked around the world by herself for 3 years. During her travels she met a Texan in the south of Spain and they returned to Aust

DETOXING YOUR SPACE WITH GREEN FOR A REASON

If you’ve been following us here at ECOFEMMAG for a while, you may know that I spent quite a bit of time living in a van exploring the valleys, cities, and mountains of Portugal. My daughter, Sally, was born during this time, which led to re-establishing my home back in Amsterdam. I hold my van days close to my heart, which is why I immediately felt connected to this week’s podcast guest, Callee, a.k.a. A Hippie in a Van.Callee is a zero-waste activist who travels around the U.S. in her well-loved, solar-powered van, which is both her home, office, and transportation. She’s currently in Georgia and heading up the east coast in the coming months. Even with extremely limited space, Callee has developed her own self-care product line, Bestowed Essentials, with a mission that speaks directly to my soul:“We handcraft ethical and eco-friendly personal care products for badass babes who deserve to treat themselves after a long day of changing the world.”The products she creates are hand-made in the U.S. from natural ingredients, and are vegan and cruelty-free. Callee mindfully ships her products with zero-waste packaging, and gives a portion of the proceeds to charity. And yes, she makes all of her products in her van. Rockstar status, am I right?Interested in hearing more about Callee’s journey, business, and zero-waste lifestyle? Check out this week’s podcast with Callee, our favorite Hippie in a Van. Don’t forget to explore her websites, Bestowed Essentials and A Hippie in a Van, her podcast channel, Hippie Haven Podcast, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook!Could you let go of all your belongings and live, work, and travel in a van? What aspects of your life do you focus on to decrease your carbon-footprint? What could you improve? Share your thoughts with us, we love hearing from you!Callee is a vanlifer, entrepreneur, and activist who is passionate about helping people live an ethical and eco-friendly lifestyle. She is the creator of Bestowed Essentials, blogger behind AHippieInAVan.com and host of the Hippie Haven Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CALLEE: THE ZERO-WASTE, ECO-ACTIVIST, HIPPIE ENTREPRENEUR IN A VAN

Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Healing with Courtney YellowWolf GrahamAccessing our sacredness can feel daunting for some, and completely natural for others. Some individuals have to walk through dark times to find the strength to be their truest selves, others were born with the ability to stand in their power from day one. The depth of connection to our souls varies from person to person, but what sets you apart from your neighbor is not necessarily your past experiences or psychic talents, but your awareness, openness, and the courage you have to be you, exactly as you are.Our podcast guest this week, Courtney Graham, is a practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming and also a spiritual practitioner. She offers emotional, mental, and spiritual guidance to help her clients stand in their power and expose their truest selves. In the darkest moments of life-threatening trauma, she found her voice, her power, and her ability to push through to the other side. With the help of her guides and angels, she began to embrace her unique connection to spirit, which she now uses to help others find peace and courage within themselves.She shared something during our interview that has clung to my heart from the moment the words left her mouth:“There’s power in being soft and gentle.”I do hope you take time to listen to this podcast episode with Courtney, which is available on our website and on iTunes. She has been through an immense amount of self-reflection, self-development, and an unwavering dedication to listening to her soul, and I know I ’ve found inspiration in her journey. If you’re looking for someone to help you step into your soul’s mission, check out her website to see if she’s a good fit (and be sure to follow her on Instagram). She provides intuitive guidance, sound healing, energy work, meditation guidance, personal, and home clearings, and a handful of other services.Courtney is a radiant, light, loving soul, and I am so fortunate to have connected with her. Thank you, Courtney. You have an extraordinary gift, and I hope I can help to spread your love as far and wide as possible.Raised on a ranch in New Mexico, Courtney wanted to work with animals and spent eight years in the veterinary field. She had a change of calling and ended up in Nashville, TN, for four years in the music and art industry. And now she resides in Seattle, Washington. After having many hardships in her life, Courtney found that western medicine was not working for her, and so nine years ago, she began to train with her Choctaw elders and started following a path of holistic therapy. After changing her life and finding ways to heal, she pursued this path to guide others to heal and find themselves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALING WITH COURTNEY YELLOWWOLF GRAHAM

Joey Doherty: Poetry to Ground Your Soul and Reconnect With Nature Joey Doherty is a poet, licensed professional counselor, certified wellness counselor, and meditation instructor. He is the program coordinator for wellness coaching at The Ohio State University and has given lectures about self-love, nature deficit disorder, compassion fatigue, stress management, meditation, and holistic wellness. Joey has published two books of poetry, "Wild Compass" and "Remember to Harvest." His writing has a romantic connection to nature and touches on the many ways we can learn from the natural world around us. In his free time, Joey enjoys biking, playing music, hiking, rock climbing, and painting. He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. Have you ever been immersed in nature, maybe walking deep in an old growth forest or dipping your toes in a crystal blue creek, where the soft energy swirling around you feels exactly like your favorite sweater? You feel comforted, warm, and peaceful, and a sense of home settles in your chest. You inhale the overwhelming beauty, exhale the stress you left at home, and remind yourself, “This, this is why we exist, to feel what I’m feeling in this moment.” This week’s podcast episode features Joey Doherty, an extraordinary man who has cherished his relationship with Mother Earth his entire life. Joey is a poet, among many other professions and talents, and he has this unique, authentic way of capturing the sensations we feel while connecting with the natural world. Like those quiet moments I have in nature, his poetry also reminds me, “This, this is why we exist, to feel what I’m feeling in this moment.” In this podcast episode, Joey shared with us his journey to finding poetry, the creative outlet he uses to express his thoughts and emotions about Mother Earth. He’s published two books so far, “Remember to Harvest”, and “Wild Compass,” which I will recommend to anyone, whether you enjoy poetry or not. I find myself struggling to accurately describe his work, I’m not sure if there are words beautiful enough to do him justice, but always I’m overwhelmed with a sense of home and loving kindness after reading his poems. His goal is to publish one poetry book every year, so if you’ve had the opportunity to read his books already, don’t worry, he’ll be publishing more magic every year. Joey has a way of translating the spiritual connection between the soul and nature through words, so even if you’re sitting in an office, on an airplane, or in the middle of a city, his words will help you connect to Mother Earth. I hope you take time to listen to this podcast episode (here on our website or on iTunes), and are able to find his books for your personal library. For every book he sells, four trees are planted. You can also explore his website, and be sure to follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s help spread his love as far and wide as we possibly can. Thank you, Joey, for being on the show; yo

JOEY DOHERTY: POETRY TO GROUND YOUR SOUL AND RECONNECT WITH NATURE

GLITTEREVOLUTION: Biodegradable Glitter that Your Inner Child and Earth Warrior Spirit Will Love Oh, the joy of glitter! The inner child in me finds her way to the surface whenever I paint myself with this magical, sparkly, shimmery accessory. A playful, pastel energy bubbles up and overflows around me into the world when I’m decorated with glitter. It’s hard to not smile when your physical body reflects how you feel on the inside. But recently, glitter has become a hot topic of discussion because of its negative environmental impact. Most glitter is made of plastic, meaning it doesn’t break down after it gets washed down the drain. Glitter particles find their way into our water system, and contribute to the growing plastic pollution issue we’re facing. Are you one of the thousands of people (like me!) who love using glitter, but want to stay aligned with your environmentally-conscious values? Great news - you absolutely can, thanks to GLITTEREVOLUTION, a biodegradable glitter company. Wendy May initially created GLITTEREVOLUTION as a way to continue to use glitter and  stay connected with her inner child, without the guilt of negatively impacting our planet. What started as a small business,operated out of her backpack for her close circle of friends, has now blossomed into a tremendous, momentum-gaining company, with no end in sight. The spectrum of colors to choose from is almost overwhelming, in the most delightful way possible. Choosing between them feels like being a kid in a candy shop. She offers various color combinations and sizes with unique names like Cosmic, Neptune, Venus, Dragonfly, Atlantis, Galaxy, Unicorn, and Mermaid, to name but a few. Wendy lives a nomadic lifestyle and has her hands full with numerous activities and businesses. In addition to running GLITTEREVOLUTION, Wendy also owns and runs a women’s Life Reboot retreat in Spain, which focuses on creating community, mutual support, and accessing a deeper connection with the self, letting go of societal expectations and who we believe we’re supposed to be, opposed to who we truly are. If you’d like to learn more about GLITTEREVOLUTION or her Life Reboot Retreat, listen to our podcast on our website or on iTunes. Take some time to explore her websites, and be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Wendy, I had a lovely time speaking with you, and I’m so happy you could be on the show to tell the world about the extraordinary work you’re doing. Let us know what you think of this week’s podcast, as we always love hearing from you, Ecofeminists! Wendy May is a nomadic coach, transformational retreat creator, and eco-entrepreneur. She founded GLITTEREVOLUTION in 2016 to provide a better biodegradable alternative to conventional microplastic glitter, while raising consciousness about everything we buy, use, consume, and throw away. She also loves to serve as facilitator and guide to humans who are stepping into alignment with a higher purpose.   See

GLITTEREVOLUTION: BIODEGRADALBE GLITTER THAT YOUR INNER CHILD AND EARTH WARRIOR SPIRIT WILL LOVE

Good On You: The App That's Changing the Way We Shop For Ethical Clothing The Takeaways:  Good On You is an app that rates brands in the fashion industry on a five-star scale based on the sustainability and ethical practices used in manufacturing the clothing Brands earn their ratings based on three components: methods of production, quality-of-life for their employees, and animal cruelty assessments The app is FREE to download!  The other day I was out shopping for a new bathing suit. As I was pulling hangers off the rack, it occurred to me that I had no idea where the majority of these fabrics came from or how they were manufactured. I wondered about the quality of the material, if there was micro-plastic particles hiding behind the bold prints, and the health of the human whose hands had been sewing this suit just months before my hands found it. The fashion industry has been making serious strides toward sustainable and ethically produced products, though some brands are more dedicated to these practices than others. Curious how your favorite brands stack up against the rest? There’s an easy way to find out: use the Good On You ethical shopping app! Sandra Capponi, co-founder of Good On You, grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and found her niche in the fashion industry after focusing on social justice issues for many years. The Good On You app gives consumers the power to shift the culture in the fashion industry by rating brands based on the ethical practices used to manufacture their clothing line. The app also encourages brands to improve their rating by transitioning to sustainable and ethical methods of production, increasing quality-of-life for their employees, and eliminating animal testing. Good On You is free of charge, and provides tips and resources about the evolution of the fashion industry by highlighting the newest ethical brands in the business. Their overarching goal is to encourage both consumers and corporations to take responsibility for the health of the planet to create lasting change. "Everytime we buy, we vote for the kind of world we want to live in" Be sure to listen to this week’s podcast to learn more about Sandra and the Good On You app, you can do that here on our website or on iTunes. Your next step after that? Download the app and start learning about your favorite brands! Check out their website, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on their progress. Thank you, Sandra, for being on the show! I LOVE this app and will recommend it to everyone I know.   Sandra is the co-founder and head of business development at social impact startup, Good On You. The free Good On You app gives ethical ratings for 1000s of fashion brands so shoppers can make a difference every time they shop. With over 10 years experience in corporate social responsibility, Sandra has long been concerned with sustainability and supply chain issues in big business. Sandra left the corporate world to join the foundin

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