Heart Stock Radio Podcast

Shamil Hargovan is the Managing Director of STS Capital Partners and CEO of Altruvest Charitable Services, where he is bettering the human condition through impactful business. In 2016, Shamil was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Manufacturing and Industry – and again in 2017 to the Forbes 30 Under 30 All-Star list. He has also been featured as one of Inc Magazine's "50 Emerging Global Entrepreneurs to Watch".  He shares his story on this episode.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People.  

Michelle McLaughlin is the founder and Chief Soap Maker at Montana Pure Skin. She is passionate about making products that are healthy for people and considerate of the environment. Located in Marion Montana, Michelle's planning to add jobs and growth to her local economy as she scales her business. Heart Stock Radio is  a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People

After 20+ years in fashion design, Thomasine Dolan Dow felt the fashion industry had lost its mind and wanted to do something about it. Thus began her sustainability journey. From farms to shipping finished garments, she's helping fashion brands take on the challenge of doing better. Thomasine shares her story and answers the question "Why does sustainable fashion matter?" on this episode of Heart Stock.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas is a Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business at the British School of Fashion. She researches and teaches sustainability and ethics, conducting cross-disciplinary research on sustainability including fashion, luxury, and health; promoting innovative policy in sustainability, international marketing, ethical business, and fair trade. She is also Editor-in-Chief for Bloomsbury Fashion Business Case Studies. She shares her story on this episode.   Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.  

Not only does Jessica speak 7 languages, she is also the founder of Fair For Us, a platform that gathers all the latest news related to fair trade, whether it’s textile, food, or materials. Hear Jessica's story on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Dr. Michael P Masters is a Professor of Biological Anthropology and author of "Identified Flying Objects". He uses a multidisciplinary study of time and the UFO phenomenon to cautiously examine the premise that “UFOs” and “Aliens” may simply be our distant human descendants. Dr. Masters shares his story and his experiences as an author on this episode of Heart Stock. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Rudi van Aarde and Stuart Pimm are working to improve elephant populations. Together as professors at the Conservation Ecology Research Unit, University of Pretoria in Johannesburg South Africa, they have studied African Elephant populations and developed an interesting and multi- country approach to land conservation, so existing herds might increase in numbers.  Pictured from left to right are: Stuart Pimm, Theo Wassenaar, Rudi van Aarde and Robert Guldemond. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Taneeza is the co-founder of South Dakota Voices for Peace and South Dakota Voices for Justice. She has developed strategic programming to empower South Dakotans with accurate information to fight Islamophobia, immigrant/refugee bigotry in order to nurture informed, inclusive and civically engaged communities. South Dakota Voices for Justice engages in direct lobbying against bigoted legislation and statements made by elected officials or those running for office.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People.    

Mandi Kerr has spent her career bringing people together. She started thinking about how to connect everyone in this industry, and thus the Global Hemp Association was born and the rest was history. The Global Hemp Association is a diverse organization that works with a variety of individuals and companies, with the common goal of growing the hemp industry on a global scale. As the CEO and board member, she works with leaders across a variety of industries to help educate others on the benefits of hemp. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

One of the stars of the Netflix series, Blackstone, Andrea is a five-time Gemini-nominated actress, a 15-time music award winner. As the founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. She is an influencer in Feminine Leadership and trains women to “Lead Like a Goddess.” An advocate for rematriation and reconciliation, Andrea helps women, men and all-gendered people to name, reclaim and embody the qualities of the Sacred Feminine. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 FM and underwritten by Purse for the People

Breezy Point Energy’s (BPE) mission is to combat the immediate threat to our planet brought on by climate change and improve the health and quality of life of the individuals in the communities where they live and work. Based in Northern Montana, home of the best wind results in the country, their wind, solar, energy storage, and green hydrogen generator solution, will be able to provide renewable energy 24/7 365 days a year without interruption with a zero-carbon footprint.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Stuart is the Doris Duke Chair of Conservation Ecology at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. He is a world leader in the study of present day extinctions and what can be done to prevent them. As the founder and president of Saving Nature, he works with local conservation groups to acquire land to reconnect isolated habitats. He was worked and taught in Africa for nearly 20 years on elephants, most recently lions — through National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative — but always on topics that relate to the conservation of wildlife and the ecosystems on which they depend.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Brett Blumberg, is the Director of Sustainable Events & Analytics at Green Sports Alliance in San Diego, California. At Green Sports Alliance, they leverage the power of sports to drive meaningful impact by convening industry stakeholders, and engage fans, inspiring them to embrace sustainability. Brett is interviewed by our intern extraordinaire Jillian Lewandoski, recent graduate of Pace University with degrees in Sports Marketing and Arts & Entertainment Management.   Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Felipe helps conscious travelers find local, ethical tour operators they can trust, in 18 countries and 100+ destinations in Latin America at Sumak Sustainable Travel. He founded the social enterprise 9 years ago and focuses on tourism and sustainable development for local and indigenous communities. Hear his story on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and is Underwritten by Purse for the People

 Alyssa Agrifolio is the Senior Manager of Corporate Giving & Events at the New York Football Giants. She holds a Masters Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Sports Administration where she's also taught as an adjunct professor. Alyssa shares her story and how she's making a positive impact working with the NY Giants.  Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Kelly Drennan is the Founding Executive Director of Fashion Takes Action (FTA), Canada's only non-profit organization devoted to advancing sustainability in the fashion industry through education, awareness, research and collaboration. Since 2007 FTA has worked with over 2000 fashion brands and retailers. Kelly developed FTA's youth education program called My Clothes My World for students in grades 4-12. Hear Kelly's story on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Tiila is a former Sephora executive and the founder of AETHER Beauty. She is passionate about sustainable beauty product development and has won several awards for the work she is doing at AEHER Beauty. Hear her story on this episode of Heart Stock Radio.  Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Dana Thomas is the author of Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes. Thomas began her career writing for the Style section of The Washington Post, and for fifteen years she served as a cultural and fashion correspondent for Newsweek in Paris. She is currently Editor-at Large for Vogue Business, and a regular contributor to The New York Times Style section. Hear her story and the impacts of fast fashion on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans (by weight). Dinesh is determined to change this and preserve nature by making it possible to switch from plastic to an edible spoon. Hear his story and the story of IncrEDIBLE on this episode. Heart Stock Radio is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People

Allen is the Founder and creative force behind the Cincinnati based business accelerator, MORTAR.  Through a 15-week course, aspiring entrepreneurs build a comprehensive business canvas and learn the nuances of business management. The end goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally. Allen shares his story and the story of MORTAR on this episode. Heart Stock is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People