A cozy conversation with Arielle King, lawyer and environmental justice expert, in her DC apartment. We discussed her time in law school, her experience with grassroots environmental justice organizing, and how we feel about music and journalis

Trash, TikTok and Turning Frustration into Positivity

Jan 23rd, 2022 1h 18m

On this episode I speak with Caulin Donaldson, TikTok star who picked up trash in his native Tampa, Florida community for 500 days straight. We talk about a variety of topics all tying into how to use positivity to inspire people to action. Cau

Making the Connection between Spirituality and Environmentalism

May 25th, 2021 1h 2m

Marina Qutab, also known as Eco Goddess online, is a passionate spiritual activist, lifestyle blogger, and digital creator who uses her platform to educate and inspire people to live more ecologically conscious lives. We discussed the connectio

Using Comedy and Social Media to Fight Conspiracies, Disinfo, and Golf

Mar 18th, 2021 2h 19m

(Recorded on January 15th, 2020) Abbie Richards is an eco-communicator, comedian, and social media icon. She catapulted into online stardom by spearheading the #CancelGolf movement, landing her some mentions on SportsCenter. She then shifted he

Respecting, Preserving, and Restoring Populations of Native Fauna

Jan 18th, 2021 1h 6m

Jack Schonhoff of 'Jack's World of Wildlife' strives to showcase ethical animal treatment + education through entertaining content. He is on a mission to spread a love and fascination for wildlife and our environment to the young and old alike.

Educating on Dismantling White Supremacy in the Environmental & Vegan Movements

Nov 28th, 2020 1h 1m

Isaias Hernandez is the creator of Queer Brown Vegan where he makes accessible environmental education content. As a Queer, Brown, and Vegan environmentalist, he seeks to provide a safe space for other like-minded environmentalists to engage in

Getting Everybody Growing Food

Sep 16th, 2020 1h 7m

Timothy Hammond aka Big City Gardener and I discuss his influence on his instagram (@bigcitygardener) making content teaching his followers how to grow their own food and how we can go about getting more people into gardening. Links: Tim's webs

Starting a Career in Environmentalism

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 4m

Zahra Biabani aka Soulful Seeds and I discuss her blog, her experience with environmental studies in university, and how young people can go about choosing their next step on their journey to a career in sustainability and/or environmental acti

Black Lives Matter, Environmental Justice, & Community Action

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 58m

A lengthy chat on environmental activism during the current state of the U.S. and how we as a movement are adapting and growing as we examine the intersections between racial and wealth inequality and environmental issues. Joined with Brandon V

Making Sustainability Inclusive and Accessible

Jun 15th, 2020 1h 1m

Jhánneu is a Instagram and YouTube influencer focused on low waste living and sustainable beauty. She also speaks about the necessity of inclusivity for sustainable brands and how access to sustainable products and services impacts who can bene

Preparing Delicious Solutions

May 4th, 2020 58m 19s

My guest this episode, Faiez Rana, founded the plant based, all organic, locally focused, zero waste food prep company 'Prep to Your Door' with his now wife, Heather. We discuss how they got started, the motivation for and challenges to stayin

Using Films to Spark Movements with Josh Fox

Apr 12th, 2020 1h 24m

This weeks guest is Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker and environmental activist Josh Fox. Josh also worked closely with the Bernie Sanders campaign in both 2016 and 2020 as a spokesman for the anti-fracking movement.

Beyond Sustainable Fashion

Apr 2nd, 2020 1h 15m

This episode was just as much an introduction to the sustainable fashion industry for me as it may be for some of y'all. Diandra has got you covered on which clothes to buy and which you might want to avoid. Follow her on Instagram to keep the

Mushrooms Can Do It All

Mar 12th, 2020 1h 27m

They aren't just a great source of vitamins and minerals. Mushrooms are being used to heal mental illness, replace styrofoam packaging, repair soil, fight invasive plant species, and even consume plastic waste?!? Sam the Fungi and I spend the

Empowering People to Grow Food

Mar 3rd, 2020 1h 21m

Roman and Chelsea are empowering people to grow their own food with an easy to use home gardening service that sends you everything you need to grow organic herbs, and soon veggies, as well as feeding you all the information you need to succeed

The Great American Comeback Story of Hemp

Feb 18th, 2020 59m 10s

Hemp: it's whats for breakfast, and what the breakfast came in, and the label on your breakfast, and the fuel that got you to your breakfast?!?! The potential uses for hemp are seemingly endless, and in this episode we dove into the details of

Soil is Everything

Jan 13th, 2020 1h 26m

Soil is everything when it comes to repairing the Earth's ecosystems, bringing back biodiversity, cleaning our water supply, and overcoming climate change. My guest on this episode, Pete VanDyck is a bit of a soil enthusiast and makes his livin

Topic Tuesday: Cradle to Cradle

Dec 3rd, 2019 1m

Topic Tuesday is back! This is a video series I started on Instagram (@philthefixer) that focuses on a new topic of sustainability in the built environment each Tuesday. This week I am sharing with you an episode on Cradle to Cradle, which is a

Meat the Future

Nov 21st, 2019 58m 12s

We finally did it... An episode about veganism. Isaac Mogannam of PLOW distribution and I conversed about why we chose to go plant-based, how it changed our perspective on life, and how he turned it into a career. Isaac has an amazingly inspir

Looking to Nature for Solutions

Nov 18th, 2019 1h 39m

Biomimicry is the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes. On this episode I spoke with biomimicry specialist, Kathy Zarsky about how nature is not only a place to escape

Topic Tuesday: Permaculture

Nov 5th, 2019 1m

It's Tuesday! Topic Tuesday! This is a video series I started on Instagram (@philthefixer) that focuses on a new topic of sustainability in the built environment each Tuesday. This week I am sharing with you an episode on Permaculture featuring

Being Born in the Midst of Ecological Crisis

Oct 20th, 2019 1h 35m

A talk about the youth climate movement and growing up in the middle of a global ecological crisis with three of the organizers from the Austin climate strike and founders of Austin Climate Coalition. Music: “Long Road” – PABLO.POS

Using Regenerative Agriculture to Foster Community and Fight Climate Change

Oct 10th, 2019 1h 10m

This week's guest, Karin Ascot, has worked with the City of Austin's Environmental Department as well as the Texas Chapter of the Sierra Club, but is currently planning construction for a regenerative agriculture "EcoVillage" here in Central Te

Strategies for a Zero Waste Future

Oct 2nd, 2019 1h 17m

Season 2 begins with a conversation with Stacy Savage, Founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies, LLC, on waste diversion, the circular economy, and the policies driving a zero waste future. Music: “Long Road” – Donovonn

Topic Tuesday: Biophilic Design

Feb 5th, 2019 1m 35s

Happy Tuesday! This is a video series I started on Instagram (@philthefixer) that focuses on a new topic of sustainability in the built environment each Tuesday. This week I am sharing with you one of my most popular episodes on biophilic desig