Waste Less Live More

Join Mary for this fabulous conversation with Caroline Nellis-a rockstar environmental activist-and be inspired!!!

They chat about some cool events coming up soon that you won't want to miss!!

We know there is burn out trying to keep this world from burning up!   Danni is here to offer hope and tools to assist those with Climate Fatigue! Sit down with a cup of hot tea and join us for the convo! 

Mary talks to Caroline, the director of Local Source to find out more about this gem of a business and the importance of supporting local food systems!!

Join us as we sit around the table with a couple of our favorite ladies to chat about what a less wasteful holiday season might look (and feel) like.  No matter what holiday we choose to celebrate, may we be as mindful of the impact on the world around us, as we are of the impact on our hearts.  Wishing you happiness and joy this season! 

Listen in as we talk the fascinating world of mushrooms-and our dependance on them-with Becky and Ginger, two fabulous mushroom farmers, who started their own mushroom cultivation business!  Make sure to follow them at Woods and Stems and get some of their mushroom jerky and spices! 

We loved getting to talk with Whitney Muncy, owner and founder of Emerald Design about the steps she's taking to be more green within her business.  She also helps us to understand some of the environmental impact of the floral industry and much more! Listen to rethink what it takes to make an Okay Bouquet!! 😉

Join me as I talk to my super smart friend, downtown neighbor and all around amazing business woman, Amy Bouchie! She's the founder of New Horizons Financial Consultants.  Learn how investing for your future doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your values! 

*Nothing said on this podcast constitutes financial advice! 

Join me to learn all about this gem in our community from their Sustainable Living Program Manager, Amy Rhodes! 

We love Bees, and we hope after you listen to this fascinating episode you will too!! 

Get all the BUZZ about honey and they amazing creatures that make it from Kelsey Gearhardt, a fourth generation (female) beekeeper! 

Join Mary as she kicks off Season 2 with her dear friend Robin Mallery! You'll love listening in on their conversation about our local farmer’s market, the many benefits of supporting our local food systems and much more! Robin brings so much knowledge and passion for food justice and access to the table (or microphone) and we’re honored for her to take time out of her crazy schedule to talk with us! 

Owner/operator Samantha Buente of Haynie's Corner Brewing Co. stops by to chat with Mary about their amazing low waste efforts in their day to day operations!  
Now you can feel even better about yourself, and who you're supporting, when you stop in for a pint! 😉

Mary and Jamie had a great time interviewing certified diver, Abby Nielson! They chatted about her adventure of selling her home and packing up  backpacks to travel. Abby and her husband fell in love with the ocean and scuba diving after a trip to South Africa, which led them to become certified Divemasters. During their travels, they saw the impact that human beings can have on the environment and have since been working toward becoming more eco conscious and to waste less-and live more!

Mary sits down to talk conscious beauty with Erin Carpenter from Elate Cosmetics. Elate is a company fully committed to the planet and all of us who inhabit it.  If you're mindful of the ingredients you're putting on your skin, you care about keeping our planet healthy, and you're passionate about not subscribing to narrow beauty standards, you'll want to give this a listen!

Mary got to interview Bret Bloom, owner and founder of Dirt Wain! An amazing company committed to community-scale composting!! They offer food scrap and yard waste composting for households and businesses in the greater Fort Wayne area, keeping food scraps out of the landfill where they are destined to become methane gas—an accelerant contributing to climate breakdown. Composting reclaims nutrients and puts them back in circulation!  Listen and get ready to be excited about DIRT!!

Did you know 12 billion pads (made with a ton of plastic) and 7 billion tampons are thrown in the landfill each YEAR! And the average woman spends an average of $5,000 on period products over their lifetime.

Join me and the awesome team at Sixth and Zero to talk about the amazing alternatives available that aren't just better for us, but better for the environment! 

We got to chat with Brain Whitesell from TriState Recourse Recovery about the do's and don'ts and a bit of the how to's of recycling.

The Bra Recyclers have donated over 4 Million Bras to various organizations around the globe! Hear how they are making a positive impact environmentally and socially!

In Episode Zero, Mary gives us an idea of what this new podcast is all about-and who its for. (Spoiler alert: It's for all of us!)