Season 4

April 16, 2024

How Austin L. Ray is Fixing Atlanta

Today’s episode is a great example of using your unique skills to amplify your impact. This week, Monica is chatting with Atlanta-based writer Austin Louis Ray, who has contributed to publications like Rolling Stone, GQ, Cre…
April 2, 2024

Calling Business Leaders to Action with David S. Eady

It’s easy to think that business interests are diametrically opposed to environmental progress - and in many cases, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, meaningful evidence suggests that many businesses would actually improve the…
March 19, 2024

Nature in Recovery & Corridors of Beauty with Karen Lloyd

What does it really mean when we talk about reconnecting with nature? To actually connect with nature, is it enough to simply get outside? Who speaks for the rights of nature to remain undisturbed? These are just a few of th…
March 5, 2024

Expedition Behavior: Growing Leaders with NOLS President Sandy Colhoun

Time and time again, we’ve seen that spending time in nature has profound effects on our physical and mental wellbeing, but did you know that the outdoors are also uniquely suited for imparting leadership skills? This week, …
Feb. 21, 2024

Native Plants, Keystone Species, and Ecosystem Restoration with Doug Tallamy

E.O. Wilson once said, “if insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos”- and he wasn’t wrong. In fact, our entire food system depends on the energy that tiny bugs transfer to vertebrates. So, what’s the…
Feb. 6, 2024

The Life Changing Power of Outdoor Adventure with Shelby Stanger

Our guest today, Shelby Stanger, believes that a little bit of outdoor adventure is the key to a full and happy life. In fact, Shelby credits her own experiences surfing and escaping her comfort zone with catapulting her int…
Jan. 23, 2024

The High Line, Therme, & Social Infrastructure with Robert Hammond

Our guest today, Robert Hammond, has dedicated his life to creating vibrant public spaces that foster human connection, wellbeing, and bring out the best in our communities. In the late 90’s, Robert, alongside business partn…