Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live An Ethical + Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Ron Kamen, CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of the AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron's life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions, to reduce their carbon footprint and save the money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, nonprofits, and businesses to increase their energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy. Ron's now building an online community of awesome, earth kind people ready to go clean and save green. Today. I've asked Ron to explain our current electricity system and the renewable energy alternatives as if we are fifth graders. And then he's also sharing tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint and sav

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Kaylee Baker. She's the CEO and founder of ZippNada, a sustainable lifestyle brand in Arizona. She's been practicing zero waste living for eight years after watching a documentary depicting the harm of single use plastic. Both fascinated and appalled by this, Kaylee has since dedicated her life to being part of the solution, spreading knowledge and awareness to others interested. Kaylee has created several local programs and Lake Havasu, including Havasu boomerang bags and zero waste Havasu, both aimed at helping her community live a more low impact lifestyle. She's spoken at festivals, conferences, and local meetings about single use plastic. Today. We're talking about her journey to zero waste, how

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Carissa Hauck. Born and raised in Spearfish, South Dakota, she started brewing kombucha as a fun hobby during college. During her senior year, Carissa suffered a serious knee injury, which shattered her plans to start a career and move abroad. But her limited mobility meant more time for experimenting with kombucha brewing. Soon, her friends and families were raving about the flavors she created. So in 2018, she founded Scobi kombucha, Spearfish's first kombuchary with her roommate and good friend Bianca Hutzler. Today, Carissa and I are talking about what kombucha is, why it's good for your gut health and how to make it.This episode is made possible by Ritual. Order your first bottle with free shipp

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Brianna Kilcullen. She's a sustainability consultant, hemp hustler, and founder of Anact and act is short for enact the simple act of taking action and creating positive impact. Brianna's simple act was to create a sustainable towel made out of hemp and organic cotton that is better for the planet. In 2019, she helped legalize hemp in Florida while launching Anact. Prior to starting Anact, she worked in the apparel industry for prAna, a subsidiary of Columbia sportswear and Under Armour. She was Under Armour's first ever full time sustainability employee. She's traveled to over 40 countries and has worked in factories on almost every continent. Brianna graduated from the George Washington University

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.Tara McCann is a health coach who helps women use the power of their menstrual cycles to tune into what their body needs and work with their body instead of against it. Tara's clients track their menstrual cycle and use that information to make confident choices about their health, get more done in their business, and prioritize nourishing themselves. Today we're talking about fertility, listening to your body's needs working with your hormones and more so let's get started.This episode is made possible by Sustain. Shop shame-free products for periods and sex at hippiehavenpodcast.com/sustainThe Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Christian Shaw. He's an adventure and storyteller discovering the path to make an impact in the world. His studies at Cornell university were focused on sustainability and business. While he was there, he and two classmates began the formation of their 501c3 nonprofit Plastic Tides. Shaw is a teacher by nature and is passionate about sharing his skills and knowledge while inspiring others to join the movement for a healthier planet. Plastic tides connects with youth all over the world and provides them the tools and platform to amplify their voices. In addition to their focus on the next generation, plastic tides works with outdoor brands to tell their stories in the context of plastic pollution and

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Danny O'Malley. He's the founder and president of Before the Butcher, a leading provider of plant-based burgers and other meat alternatives. His company was among the first to bring meat look alike and taste alike products to the growing number of consumers concerned about the negative effects of meat production and consumption on animal welfare, climate change and human health. Danny is also an international speaker on plant based proteins. One of the fastest growing categories in the food space. Today, we talk about the effects of factory farming on the environment, meat alternatives, the ever-growing plant-based market, and more so let's get started.This episode is made possible by Ritual. Order y

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Ashley Etling. She's the founder and CEO of LimeLoop, a reusable shipping container company. Ashley has founded and built multiple companies from the ground up. She's driven by the desire to create impact by building sustainable supply chains from product to door, as well as creating a culturally sound company. Today, we're talking about e-commerce shipping, the changes we hope to see in the shipping process, and much more so let's get started.Get 30% off a 12-month LimeLoop subscription of your choice. Use code "hippieloop" at checkout. The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Zuleyka Strasner. Originally from the UK, Zuleyka studied International Relations and Mandarin in a hybrid program in Southern California and Beijing. And she earned a Master's in Politics at Oxford University. In 2016, Zuleyka and her husband moved to California where she founded Zero a zero waste grocery delivery service in 2019. Today, we talk about the inspiration behind her zero waste, grocery delivery service, how it all works, and the importance of following your dreams.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of sever

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Nicole Snow. She's a United States Air Force veteran, entrepreneur angel investor, mom to a three year old, wife and the founder and CEO of Darn Good Yarn. Nicole founded her company in 2008 out of the desire to create a business focused on social consciousness, through crafting and design. Over the past 12 years, Darn Good Yarn has saved over 2 million pounds of manufacturing, remanent material from ending up in landfills or rivers instead upcycling it into handmade craft supplies and apparel while employing more than 300 global artisans. Darn good yarn has appeared for the last three years on the Inc. 5,000 list and was recently named New York's Capital Region Company to watch. Today, Nicole and I

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Kristyn Ivey founder of For the Love of Tidy. She is Chicago's first platinum certified KonMari consultant. Kristyn is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs, how to let go of stuff and attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style all in harmony with the KonMari method, dedicated to Marie Kondo's mission to inspire the world, to choose joy. Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming graduates of tidy and masters of life. Today, we talk about how to start the decluttering process, how clearing out your spa

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Epiphany Jordan. She's a nurture by nature and profession Epiphany is on a mission to redesign human touch for better health and relationships. She's the founder of the Austin, Texas based Karuna sessions and the author of "Somebody Hold Me: A Single Person's Guide to Nurturing Human Touch". Today, we talk all about human connection, platonic touch, how we can get our touch needs met, how COVID has changed, how we interact with others and more.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fuel

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Sara Safari and author speaker and women's empowerment advocate. Sara is a postgraduate student in leadership and change as well as an electrical engineering professor. Sara is also an avalanche survivor and will soon be the first Iranian woman to climb the Seven Summits. Today, we talk about success, failure, stepping out of your comfort zone, and learning to overcome obstacles to climb your own Everest.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her c

Today is a special episode because I've got a big announcement to make actually one of the biggest things to ever happen in my life. Bestowed Essentials was selected as one of the 15 winners of the Stacy's Rise Project™, which includes a $10,000 grant. Stacy's pita chip is a female founded brand with a history of helping women rise. Since 2017 Stacy's Rise Project™ has invested more than $600,000 in female founded businesses. And I am still in shock that my business is now part of this incredible project. The other winners of the Stacy's Rise Project™ are:EvervioletHugo Coffee RoastersLittle Likes KidsDress It Up DressingsPurpose TeaJunita's JarFair AnitaJust Date SyrupColorMyStoryFronenBright BlackFemlyProgeny CoffeeNadiThe Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment wi

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Gabrielle Thomas. She's an entrepreneur creative director and wellness educator. Gabrielle helps women to trust themselves, build businesses and claim their seat at the table while getting paid, what they deserve. Today, we talk about what allyship means, why it's a verb, not a noun, how we can all use our voices to make a difference. And Gabrielle's latest project, Less Captions, More Action.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values.

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Lauren Ornelas. She's the founder and president of the food empowerment project, an organization working to create more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices. Lauren has been active in the animal rights movement for more than 30 years in cooperation with activists across the country, Lauren persuaded Trader Joe's to stop selling all duck meat and achieved corporate changes within Whole Foods Market, Pier One Imports, and others. Lauren also helped halt the construction of an industrial dairy operation in California, and she served as campaign director with the Silicone Valley Toxics Coalition for six years. Today, Lauren and I are talking about ethical and unethica

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Michelle Kuei. She's a certified confidence leadership coach who helps negative self talkers believe in their talents to reach full potential in a fulfilling, personal and professional life. Michelle is the author of the new memoir, "Perfectly Normal: An Immigrant Story of Making it in America". She owns her own coaching company and is a board member of the United Nations Association of the USA and a Clinical Pharmacist at USC's Keck Medical Center. Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in New York, but today she lives in Los Angeles with her Tabby cat named Buster. We talk about overcoming life's obstacles, what self-talk is and how we can use self-talk to our advantage.The Hippie Haven Podcast is

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Kristen Manieri. She's the host of 60 mindful minutes, a podcast that launched in 2017 to share conversations about what it means to live a more connected, conscious and intentional life. She's a writer with more than a decade of experience and her work has been published in Huffington post, pop sugar, your tango, and the Gottman Institute blog as well as inflight magazines and blogs for international airlines such as WestJet and Virgin. In 2018 Kristen launched her course awakened living and is now taken countless woman through the process of becoming the conscious witness of their lives. As a mindfulness teacher, her goal is to help students become their sturdiest steadiest calmest selves.The Hippi

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Linda Lattimore, a well-regarded expert speaker in the field of sustained leadership, a seasoned lawyer, C suite executive and business strategist. Linda released her bestselling book in 2018 titled "Solutionaries: You are the Answer." This book gives individuals a path forward to fill their heart accounts as full as their bank accounts. As the founder of both Solutionaries Academy and Cross Sector Institute, Linda offers training to change makers and forward thinking companies that understand the need and value of social innovation and conscious business. Linda's online class for change makers offers, videos, guides, and helpful hints for the topics we'll be discussing in this episode. And we have a

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Toni Okamoto. She's the founder of Plant Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save money by eating more veggies. Toni is the author of two books, the Plant Based on a Budget Cookbook and the Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. She is also the cohost of the plant powered people podcast. And today Toni and I will be talking about how you can eat plant based on a budget. The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with h