ORION

How are We "All-One"? | Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Dr. Bronner's

We are joined by the highly knowledgeable and all-around wonderful Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Director of Operational Sustainability & Innovation with Dr. Bronner's All-One pure-castile soap and hair and body care products.

Darcy shares how Dr. Bronner's is a model regenerative business and the world's third highest-ranking certified BCorp. You'll discover their "All-One" philosophy and Cosmic Principles lead them to generate $134M annual revenue, donate $8M annually to non-profits and political causes, cover 100% employee health insurance costs (including co-pays!) for 250 employees, and progress beyond carbon neutrality to net sequestration.

Excitingly, David Bronner is on the Board of the Regenerative Organic Alliance and is seeking to add the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) to their extensive list of third-party certifications. The ROC moves beyond the point of sustainability to regenerate the soil and land that supports us, the animals that nourish us, and the farmers and workers that feed us.

When you buy Dr. Bronner's soaps, you are creating a positive net impact in the world around you. Listen on ORION and check out Dr. Bronner's 2019 All-One Report to get inspired. 

Why do you need Range? | Nick Norris & Brian Gruber, Range Partners

We love Nick Norris and Brian Gruber of Range Partners and are excited to host them on ORION. Range Partners is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned commercial brokerage focused exclusively on tenants and buyers, and so much more. They discuss their social business model, diverse professional backgrounds, and philanthropic efforts. Plus, they teach us the philosophy of dog training. Fun fact - check out Nick Norris on The Tim Ferriss Show (Nick Norris — Navy SEAL and Athlete on Training, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Healing (#378) January 18, 2019). 

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What is the New Narrative? | Nathan Young, The New Narrative

Many people don't identify with the traditional narrative of attending and graduating college, getting married, buying a house, having kids, etc. Nathan Young, founder of The New Narrative, joins us to discuss how sharing experiences creates a sense of connection and community. The New Narrative explores personal stories and topics about living in modern times via the power of storytelling. 

How Can I Stay On Track? | Nate Church & Eric Romo, On Track Wellness

A new year brings an opportunity to revisit goals, action plans, and habits. Finding accountability partners creates a support network to stay on track. We are kicking off the new year with our fitness coaches Nate Church & Eric Romo, co-founders of On Track Wellness, who discuss fitness, entrepreneurship, finding your passion, and accountability.

How does Ecology Affect Wildfires?

Marlene Tyner-Valencourt, Conservation Project Manager of WRA, joins us on ORION to talk wildfire and ecology - a hot (sorry) topic in California, and throughout the world. Marlene also provides us tips on how to get involved in our civic processes to be impactful. 

How is Business Repairing our Oceans?

Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood, co-founders of Blue Latitudes and Blue Latitudes Foundation, join us on ORION to talk about their work on Rigs-to-Reefs programs, the health of the oceans, and entrepreneurship. We are fortunate to have these dynamic founders speak with us on being a force for impactful change with education and outreach.

What is Sustainable v. Regenerative Business? | Trey McDonald

We are joined by Trey McDonald, a leading sustainable development expert and current Director of Sustainability for the University of San Diego, to discuss the beauty and bane of defining sustainability and why we need to change to regenerative practices. 

Why is Culture Important? | Jessa & Laurel, A STELLAR CO

Join us for this minisode as we talk about culture - why it's important and how we are building our culture for A STELLAR CO. 

How Can we Help, Consciously? | Nicholas Sandoval, Create Purpose

We all want to help, but what we think may be helping, is not always be the right solution. Nicholas Sandoval, CEO and founder of Create Purpose, joins ORION to talk about his journey of philanthropy and bringing awareness to giving. We discuss how his organization is providing innovative programs, mentors, and local leaders to help orphans and vulnerable children thrive. For more information and to contribute to Create Purpose, please go to www.createpurpose.org.

 

 

Who is A STELLAR CO? | Jessa & Laurel, A STELLAR CO

Join ORION featuring A STELLAR CO, the host of ORION. On this minisode, Laurel and Jessa provide information on A STELLAR CO - what we do and why we do it. Get to know us better as we continue on the journey of stakeholder capitalism!