130: Erik Ohlsen Regenpreneur Story - Economic Change Through Regenerative Design
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Release Date: 08/19/2023
154:The Alchemy of Sound - Clare Hedin on Belonging, Risk, and Regenerating Our Inner Landscape
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
In this unique and deeply moving episode, we sit down with our good friend, musician, and entrepreneur, Clare Hedin. Clare takes us on a journey into the world of sound alchemy, exploring how music and vibration can be powerful tools for personal and collective regeneration. She shares her personal story of finding her purpose, not through a predefined plan, but by following a persistent sense of longing and taking courageous leaps into the unknown. Join us as we discuss how sound can help us navigate challenges, dissolve problems, and reconnect with a profound sense of belonging. Clare...
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153: Reconnecting with Life - Ryan James on Degrowth, Worldview, and the Entrepreneur's Journey
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Description: In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ryan James, a world traveler, entrepreneur, and advocate for the degrowth movement. Ryan shares his incredible journey from a promising baseball career to living in a remote village in Cameroon, and how these experiences fundamentally shifted his worldview. He challenges us to look deeper at the stories we tell ourselves about business, culture, and our relationship with the Earth. Join us as we explore the tension between entrepreneurship and degrowth, the importance of inner transformation for creating outer change, and how...
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152: From Personal Health to Systemic Change: Anthony Corsaro on Fueling the Regenerative CPG Movement
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Corsaro, a passionate advocate and entrepreneur in the regenerative food space. Anthony shares his personal journey from a family background in conventional produce distribution to becoming a key player in the regenerative consumer-packaged goods (CPG) movement. He opens up about how his own health challenges ignited his passion for creating food systems that are not only better for people but also for the planet. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal well-being and systemic change, the complexities of building a regenerative brand, and...
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151: From Waste to Wonder: Jonathan Appel on Restoring Eden with Revolutionary Technology
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Description: In this episode of the Seeds of Tao podcast, we're joined by Jonathan Appel, the visionary entrepreneur behind Eden Energy Solutions. We dive deep into his incredible journey of creating a technology that transforms harmful waste into clean, regenerative energy and organic fertilizers. Jonathan shares the inspiring origin story of Eden Energy, a mission sparked by a spiritual awakening and fueled by a lifelong passion for cleaning up our planet. Discover how this revolutionary, decentralized system has the potential to revolutionize industries, from agriculture to big oil, and...
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150: The Marketer and The Mennonite Farm: A Story of Regenerative Branding with Sam Ingersoll
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Description: How does a small, community-owned organic dairy, rooted in the slow-paced traditions of Amish and Mennonite farmers, compete against slick, billion-dollar brands? The answer lies in authenticity, a deep understanding of customer values, and a story that truly resonates. In this episode, Joshua sits down with Sam Ingersoll, a passionate advocate and marketing leader in the regenerative food space. Sam shares his incredible "full circle" journey—from growing up on a farm and hating it, to an Ivy League education and the high-stakes world of tech marketing, and finally back to his...
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149: Funding the Commons: A Deep Dive into ReFi, DAOs, and the Future of Regenerative Economics
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Podcast Episode 149: Funding the Commons: A Deep Dive into ReFi, DAOs, and the Future of Regenerative Economics Description: What if our financial systems were designed to heal the planet instead of extracting from it? This isn't a far-off dream; it's the emergent reality of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). In this roundtable discussion, host Joshua Prieto and co-host Noam Rifkind are joined by Stefan Fiedler-Alvarado, a leader in the ReFi space and the Director for the Certificate of Regenerative Entrepreneurship at UCI. Together, they dive deep...
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148: Regenpreneur Story - The Soil & The Ledger with MAD Capital
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Podcast Episode: The Soil & The Ledger: Seeding a Regenerative Future with MAD Capital Description: The path of a regenerative entrepreneur is often a lonely one, fraught with financial hurdles and a system not built to support the deep, patient work of healing our planet. In this episode of the Seeds of Tao podcast, we sit down with Brandon Welch and Philip Taylor, the founders of Mad Capital, a company on a mission to finance the regenerative revolution in agriculture. Join us for a candid conversation about their journey, from the philosophical underpinnings of their work to the...
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147: ColivingDAO Regenpreneur Story - The Soul of Coliving
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Promotional Links: - This is a two-part series in collaboration with the ColivingDAO podcast. Make sure to catch the beginning of my own journey into creating a coliving space in Bogota, Colombia. - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and leader for regenerative change. As you take this quiz you will learn your brand's archetype profile and how to best utilize it in your message and marketing. Description: Join us as we delve into the world of co-living with Gareth and Daniel, the founders of Co-living DAO. Discover their vision for a future where...
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146: Bonita Ford and Eric Toensmeier Regenprenuer Story - Navigating Climate Anxiety and Finding Solutions
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Join us for a powerful conversation with climate leaders Bonita Ford and Eric Toensmeier as we explore the emotional toll of climate change, the importance of permaculture and adaptation strategies, and how entrepreneurs can make a real difference. Plus, learn about Bonita's upcoming book and workshop!
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145: Hannah Temple Regenpreneur Story - Reinventing Organizations and the Way We Do Business
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Promotional Links: - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and leader for regenerative change. As you take this quiz you will learn your brand's archetype profile and how to best utilize it in your message and marketing. Description In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Hannah Temple, a regenerative entrepreneur who is dedicated to reinventing organizations and the way we do business. Hannah shares her journey of realizing the need for change at a young age and how she has been working towards building a more regenerative and socially...
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Step into the world of regenerative design with us on Episode 130 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast. 🌿✨ Join us in conversation with Erik Ohlsen, a passionate permaculture designer, and founder of Permaculture Artisans. From tending a 1-acre food forest to transforming industries, Erik's journey is a symphony of change. Discover how he breathes life into landscapes and envisions an economy deeply rooted in regenerative practices. Tune in and explore how Erik's story can inspire you to create lasting impact! 🎙️🌍
Check out the full show notes and accompanying blog post on our site!
Guest Bio: Erik Ohlsen
Erik Ohlsen is a passionate writer, inspiring educator and experienced professional landscape designer. His goal is to help people connect deeper with nature and themselves.
www.erikohlsen.com
Erik is an internationally renowned certified permaculture designer/practitioner and certified permaculture teacher. For nearly 20 years he has taught ecological landscape design and implementation to thousands of students and clients around the world. He is driven to looking for effective ways to reach larger audiences in his mission to steward the environment.
Erik is the Director of the Permaculture Skills Center, a vocational training school which offers advanced education in ecological design, landscaping, farming and land stewardship. He is also the Founder/Principal at Permaculture Artisans, a fully licensed contracting firm specializing in the design and installation of ecological landscapes and farms throughout California.
In the field of ecological land development and management, Erik has extensive experience with projects that range from small urban lots to 100+ broadacre design and implementation. His many years of experience observing and listening to landscape patterns, and managing installation crews and design teams, have led to an extensive knowledge of all aspects of ecological land development and planning. He is a specialist in water harvesting systems, food forest design, community organizing, facilitation, vocational education and more.
Erik resides in Sebastopol, California with his wife Lauren, raising a family, a homestead and running their businesses.