Professional Podcast Profiles and more...

Be sure to check out the show -  new episodes every week. I have conversations with Captains of Industry, Experienced Navigators, and Early Journey Explorers to glean lessons we can all apply to our professional (and personal) journeys. These are the latest episodes.

What Are Land Trusts? biodiversity conservation Sep 08, 2022

With California being one of the largest states in the nation, we have a lot of land available to us, but one question that has been around for ages - what should we do with that land?

There are a fe...

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3 Books We Can't Recommend Enough lifestyle sustainable business Sep 06, 2022

You know that feeling when you finish a really good book and you’re excited to start reading something new, but you can’t seem to find something that catches your attention? Or maybe you want to read ...

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Why We Can't Have Transparency Without Traceability materials social impacts supply chain sustainable business Sep 01, 2022

Here at The Underswell, one topic we always teach our students is the difference between transparency and traceability. We talk about it so much that we even have a saying - you can’t have transparenc...

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Staying Optimistic When Sustainability Seems Overwhelming career advice sustainable living Aug 30, 2022

We’re really passionate about sustainability, and chances are if you’re reading this, you’re passionate about it too. However, being passionate only gets us part of the way there - we have to stay opt...

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What Really is ESG Investing? esg finance sustainable business Aug 25, 2022

Thinking about personal finances can be stress-inducing and the world of finance is often filled with jargon and risk factors that would dissuade even the biggest risk taker. As someone who is just ge...

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The One Thing Your Brand Should Do to be More Sustainable career advice sustainable business Aug 23, 2022

Your brand is ready to tackle sustainability, which is great, but where should you start? The team has probably already started looking at materials, waste solutions, or maybe even packaging alternati...

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Why Philanthropy Is Not The Same As Sustainability critical debate sustainable business Aug 19, 2022

Donating money to our favorite charities is a great way to show our support for the issues we’re passionate about and over the past hundred years or so, businesses have become increasingly involved in...

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Communicating Sustainability to Our Customers career advice sustainable business sustainable fashion Aug 16, 2022

Achieving sustainability initiatives requires a lot of hard work, collaboration, and commitment. Now that you and your team have achieved (or shall we say, made progress on - remember, it’s a journey!...

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We've Gotta Talk About It - The Inflation Reduction Act climate energy government sustainability Aug 13, 2022

You’ve probably seen it in the news - the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is undoubtedly a huge step in American government to address a number of our most pressing issues, including climate change.

Th...

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Where to Start if You Want a Career in Sustainable Fashion career advice sustainability Aug 09, 2022

Ever wondered how people get positions like Head of Sustainability, VP of Sustainability, or Director of CSR? Does one get a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a minor in social responsi...

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On A Lighter (And Bubblier) Note food & beverage lifestyle Aug 04, 2022

Summertime is my favorite time of the year. Growing up in Orange County, Southern California the best part of summer was the warm weather and spending the entire day at the beach. Many years later I s...

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Biodiversity & The Apparel Industry biodiversity climate sustainable business Aug 03, 2022

Picture this - you’re walking around your favorite outdoor spot. Maybe it’s your go-to National Park, your favorite beach, or your regular hiking trail. You see the birds, insects, animals, plants, an...

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