Tiny Climate Challenge

A podcast for busy people who want to save the planet by completing one simple eco-challenge at a time. The vision for this show is to engage, educate and empower people to reduce their carbon footprint and solve our climate crisis by completing various small eco-challenges. Produced by Heard Not Seen Media, Inc.

028 Creating Community with Amanda Essoh & Jim Wang 11/10/2021

028 Creating Community with Amanda Essoh & Jim Wang In this Tiny Climate Challenge episode, our Guest Challengers Amanda Essoh and Jim Wang discuss how they serendipitously met each other on a plane, spontaneously connected with folks in their local communities and organically created communities of their own to help elevate their voices and make a difference in our world. Guest Expert/Challenger Contact Information LinkedIn: LinkedIn: Expert/Guest Challenger Bio Amanda Essoh is a second-year Ph.D. student of Medical Sciences focusing on the intersection of stress and addiction. She joined a career in neuroscience research to contribute to burgeoning knowledge about mental health and illness. Her daily routine consists of conducting experiments to map the path of stress hormones across brain regions to measure their contribution to addictive behaviors. She ultimately plans to apply this foundation to an independent research career studying anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Aside from lab work, she is an enthusiastic participant in education outreach to local schools near her university and actively works to hone her science communication skills. Amanda is eager to complement her passion for unraveling biological mechanisms with improving the accessibility and quality of fundamental science education. She is confident that a strong tie between researchers and the community is vital to finding a unified solution to anthropogenic climate change. Jim Wang is a California resident who is concerned about our environment, our communities, and our future. Working through the City of Encinitas’ Environmental Commission, his city has acted to reduce plastic waste, adopted a Climate Action Plan committed to 100% clean electricity, created an Environmental Award, and declared a Climate Emergency. His academic background includes degrees in engineering and geoscience from MIT and University of California Berkeley. Links mentioned Contact Us Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/21125657

027 Permission to be Great is Granted with Joan Kling 07/21/2021

026 Bruce Bekkar: Climate Confessions 04/08/2021

025 Sophia Militello: Conscious Consumerism 02/23/2021

024 Nancy Mancilla: Corporate Social Responsibility 12/09/2020

024 Nancy Mancilla: Corporate Social Responsibility In this Tiny Climate Challenge episode our Guest Expert Nancy Mancilla talks about the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. As the Founder and CEO of ISOS group, Nancy has trained and enabled numerous sustainability professionals and students to understand and use leading global sustainability standards and frameworks to promote a healthy planet, resilient communities, and thriving economies. Her Tiny Climate Challenge for all us is to research the CSR reports of our favorite companies and brands. Guest Expert Bio Since founding in 2008, Nancy Mancilla has orchestrated hundreds of certified training under the various non-financial standards, elevated many global brands to leadership status through ISOS Group’s strategic advisory work, and produced several linkage documents to help ease the reporting burden in the marketplace. As CEO, she manages relationships with clients, industry associations, sustainability-focused MBA programs, and federal agencies; coordinates client project development; develops educational initiatives and curriculum; and sets organizational strategy. In addition to certifications for those that ISOS Group represents, Nancy has completed the iCompli SASB course and various modules from the and is registered as an AA1000 CSAP certified assurance practitioner. She holds a master’s degree in Public Service with a Sustainability Focus from the , a master’s in International Relations with a concentration in Post-Conflict Development from the , and a bachelor's in International Relations from the United States International University. Links mentioned Contact Nancy Mancilla LinkedIn: Email: [email protected] Website: Contact Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/17125238

023 Molly Basler: Green Dream Candidate for LA City Council 09/23/2020

022 Leonard Grossberg: Environmental Activism for a Lifetime 09/01/2020

021 Brian Ettling: How to be a Climate Champion 08/04/2020

021 Brian Ettling: How to be a Climate Champion In this Tiny Climate Challenge episode, our Guest Expert Brian Ettling talks about his commitment to caring for our environment as a former National Park Ranger and current climate activist for Climate Reality Project, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Renew Oregon. He reminds us that we can all make a difference in the world by the way we vote, the products we buy, and the attitudes that we share with each other. His Tiny Climate Challenge for all of us is to get out into nature, initiate climate conversations with everyone we meet, and take daily actions to solve our climate crisis. Guest Expert Bio Brian Ettling is originally from St. Louis MO and currently lives in Portland OR with his wife Tanya. For 25 years he was a seasonal park ranger at , Oregon and , FL. While working in the national parks, he saw the negative impacts of climate change. In 2012, this inspired Brian to speak out and organize for climate action by getting trained as a Leader and volunteering with (CCL). Since 2010, Brian has given over 200 climate change talks as a park ranger, Toastmaster, Climate Reality Leader, and CCL volunteer, speaking in over 10 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Ottawa Canada. He has also traveled to Washington D.C. 8 times in the past 5 years to lobby Congressional offices to pass federal carbon pricing legislation. Even more, he went to Salem OR numerous times in the past couple of years to urge state legislators to pass state-level pricing pollution legislation to reduce the threat of climate change. While Brian is deeply troubled by climate change, he has created space for fun by proclaiming himself as "The Climate Change Comedian", creating humorous short YouTube videos with his wife and parents, which led to an appearance on in August 2016. Links mentioned Contact Brian Ettling Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Email: Website: Contact Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/15443009

020 Ana Clara Farria: Global Climate Reality Leaders Unite 07/21/2020

019 Taylor Leigh Cannizarro: Passion in Action 06/30/2020

019 Taylor Leigh Cannizarro: Passion in Action In this Tiny Climate Challenge episode, we learn to create environmental and social impact with our Guest Expert Taylor Leigh Cannizarro. She inspires all of us to turn humanity's greatest threats into humanity's greatest opportunities through her work with Plastic Bank and invites us all to make our own impact in the world by joining her “Impact with Taylor” challenge. Guest Challenger Bio Meet Taylor Leigh Cannizzaro, Chief Alliance Officer at , an economic development firm monetizing plastic waste to provide an opportunity for the impoverished to collect and trade plastic as a currency. Her visionary leadership skills and the ability to develop exponential relationships further Plastic Bank’s initiatives to empower a regenerative society that stops ocean plastic and alleviates poverty. Taylor’s passion to create a world that works developed over a career as a molecular-oncology scientist driving better diagnostics and treatment via new testing and company launches. As a certified yoga instructor and health coach who learned marketing and sales, she then built the influencer program at Neurohacker Collective. With her years of leadership and communication training, she is empowering people to actualize the environmental and social impact they’ve been dreaming of. She believes it's “kairos time” to protect the planet and its inhabitants. She is a surfer, yoga connoisseur, an avid student of transformational learning, and avant-garde for the oceans. Links Mentioned Tiny Climate Challenge Guest Contact Facebook: @impactwithtaylor Instagram: @impactwithtaylor Twitter: @ImpactwithTLC LinkedIn: Taylor Leigh Cannizzaro Email: Contact Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/15019871

018 Erika Morgan: Watts Up with your Electricity Bill? 06/16/2020

018 Erika Morgan: Watts Up with your Electricity Bill? In this Tiny Climate Challenge, our Guest Expert Erika Morgan is back to teach us how to read our electricity bills so that we can make our kilowatt-hours go a lot further to saving the planet. Guest Challenger Bio Erika Morgan is an independent clean energy consultant dedicated to speeding the transition to zero-carbon energy solutions. She works with non-profit and private entities, providing technical, operations and business facilitation, policy advocacy, and market development for clean energy solutions, including community choice energy programs. She also provides operational support to the - a statewide alliance of grassroots nonprofits dedicated to ensuring that “community” stays central to Community Choice. Ms. Morgan’s career spans the clean energy industry, as a policymaker, manager, consultant, project manager, public educator, and executive coach. A specialist in organizational management, Ms. Morgan helps clients manage rapid growth, innovation, and flexibility. A former Deputy Commissioner of Energy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and of Environmental Protection for the State of Maine, in both roles she participated in the state’s efforts to deregulate its electricity market. A pioneer in electricity aggregation, she formed New England’s first retail aggregation for 100% renewable electricity. Upon moving to San Diego, she saw the power of California’s Community Choice model to speed the transition to an electricity system free of carbon and responsive to local community needs. She earned her Masters in Public and Private Management from . Links Mentioned In This Episode Contact Erika Morgan Contact Us Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/14814119

017 April and May: Sustainability Survival Tips from the Quaran-Queens 05/12/2020

016 Marta Hynan: DIY Cleaning Supplies 04/21/2020

015 Marina Qutab: The EcoGoddess 02/25/2020

014 Pia Piscitelli: Slow Fashion Challenger 02/04/2020

013 Erika Lopez Lara: Slow Fashion Expert 01/21/2020

012 Erika Morgan: A Good Traveler Program Champion 12/03/2019

012 Erika Morgan: A Good Traveler Program Champion In Tiny Climate Challenge Episode 12 our Guest Challenger and Energy Consultant Extraordinaire Erika Morgan talks about the benefits and ease of purchasing carbon offsets through program for her recent car and air travel from San Diego to Boston. Guest Challenger Bio Erika Morgan is an independent clean energy consultant dedicated to speeding the transition to zero-carbon energy solutions. She works with non-profit and private entities, providing technical, operations and business facilitation, policy advocacy and market development for clean energy solutions, including community choice energy programs. She also provides operational support to the - a statewide alliance of grassroots nonprofits dedicated to ensuring that “community” stays central to Community Choice. Ms. Morgan’s career spans the clean energy industry, as a policymaker, manager, consultant, project manager, public educator, and executive coach. A specialist in organizational management, she helps clients manage rapid growth, innovation, and flexibility. A former Deputy Commissioner of Energy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and of Environmental Protection for the State of Maine, in both roles she participated in the state’s efforts to deregulate its electricity market. A pioneer in electricity aggregation, she formed New England’s first retail aggregation for 100% renewable electricity. Upon moving to San Diego, she saw the power of California’s Community Choice model to speed the transition to an electricity system free of carbon and responsive to local community needs. She earned her Masters in Public and Private Management from . Links mentioned Tiny Climate Challenge Contact Erika Morgan Contact Mayela Manasjan We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" or . Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of at . /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/12255335

011 Paul Manasjan and Steve Statler: A Good Traveler Leaves No Trace 11/12/2019

011 Paul Manasjan and Steve Statler: A Good Traveler Leaves No Trace In Tiny Climate Challenge Episode 11 our Guest Experts, Paul Manasjan and Steve Statler talk about The Good Traveler, a program they co-founded to engage the traveling public to fly carbon neutral through the purchase of carbon offsets. Their Tiny Climate Challenges for all of us is to purchase carbon offsets as individuals, organizations (private, public and non-profit), to promote sustainable conferences and events and encourage all airports to achieve carbon neutrality. Visit for more information. Guest Expert Information Paul Manasjan619-990-1767The Manasjan Consultancy With over 30 years of public sector experience working in the fields of environmental health, resource management, and sustainability, Mr. Paul Manasjan is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in airport sustainability and the recipient of the . Mr. Manasjan has recently retired from his post as Director of Environmental Affairs for and as chair of , Environmental Committee’s Sustainability Working Group. He is now applying his expertise at to supporting private and public sector organizations in the visioning and building of resilient enterprises through collaborative, integrative and whole-system approaches to continuous improvement. Steve StatlerSVP Marketing & Business DevelopmentWiliot503-709-1900 FB: Twitter: Steve Statler is the author of the presenter of the and a Senior VP at where he is responsible for consulting, marketing and business development. Wiliot is a fabless semiconductor company connecting people and products with battery-free Bluetooth tags powered by harvesting energy from radio waves. Prior to Wiliot, his consulting company specialized in Bluetooth beacon technology, training and advising manufacturers, venue owners, VCs, as well as makers of beacon software and hardware. Previously he was the Senior Director for Strategy and Solutions Management at 's Retail Solutions Division, helping to incubate Gimbal, one of the leading Bluetooth beacons in the market. Along the way, he became interested in sustainability and carbon offsetting. As a consultant, he supported the development of carbon offsetting program. Links mentioned Contact Mayela Manasjan /episode/index/show/tinyclimate/id/12000875