Joan Gregerson
Joan Gregerson
059: Alhassan Sesay, Sierra Leone School Green Club
Tune in to hear my interview with the founder of the Sierra Leone School Green Club. We talk about how and why he started the club, what they’ve been doing to make a difference and their plans for the upcoming September 20, 2019 School Strike for the Climate. Alhassan Sesay’s personal motto is, “If not us, who? […]
058: Don’t Give Up on Transformative Change
If you go into your office every day, it looks pretty similar. But, if you hike the same place throughout the year, it changes dramatically. Nature is a master at transformative change. Humans forget that it’s even possible. The May 2019 Global Assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services says:“Through ‘transformative change’, […]
057: Anese Forsyth, Teacher & Recycling Ambassador in Odessa, TX
Tune in to hear my interview with second-grade teacher Anese Forsyth. Learn how Anese started recycling in her 2nd grade bilingual classroom in Reagan Elementary and how it soon spread to become a resource for the entire community. Meet Anese Forsyth!Anese attributes her passion for nature to her parents. Anese was raised in Pakistan and […]
056: Vann Fussell: Compost Colorado
Tune in to find out how a Denver, Colorado entrepreneur is putting some zing into residential and commercial composting pick-up! Vann Fussell is the founder and chief officer of Compost Colorado, a unique compost service based in Denver. Compost Colorado swaps members’ full compost buckets each week with new, clean buckets filled with eco-friendly samples and […]
055: Becky Migas: Pro Tips for Epic Zero Waste Events
It’s summertime and that means outdoor festivals, food and fun… and more often than not, a ton of waste! 🙁 Tune in to this episode to hear from long-time event coordinator, Becky Migas of B Green Events about how to plan and execute epic zero waste events! Hear how simple steps transformed Denver’s East High School […]
054: Rose Thomas & Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market
Some communities have loads of grocery stores and Farmers Markets options, while others have little to none. Rose Thomas noticed the lack of options in her community of Green Valley Ranch in Denver, Colorado. Without any background in this, Rose dove in and founded the Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market. Tune in to discover the […]
053: Ben Kerchner with Styrofoam Stoppers
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!South Lakewood Elementary School “Styrofoam Stoppers”As part of Cris Sorency’s literacy class at South Lakewood Elementary, students studied the art of persuasion. Then, they put it into action! Hear from Ben Kerchner, who just graduated from fifth grade at South Lakewood Elementary and how their class, the “Styrofoam Stoppers”, […]
052: Creativity vs Control: Be More Effective and Struggle Less
What is the right balance between creativity and control? How can you use both to make a bigger impact and struggle less? That’s what we’re talking about today! It’s so important to be able to take creative risks but we can’t do that without relinquishing the idea that we can control the outcome. This is important for […]
051: The 3 Secrets for Unblocking Your Creativity with “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron
Find out how to use the book “The Artist’s Way” to unblock your creativity with these three secrets. Become a more powerful eco-leader and live a life of purpose and passion with this incredible 12-week program.
050: Quickly Building an International Climate Action Network with Daniel Gbujie, Team 54 Project
Green Team Academy Podcast with Joan GregersonEpisode 50 with Daniel Gbujie, Team 54 ProjectListen here or on the Green Team Academy channel on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher or Google Play.Violent conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria led Dr. Daniel Gbujie to change his focus from medicine to climate action. In order to […]