28. Ocean Sole: Flip Flop Art

Erin Smith, a Paul Harris Fellow, who lives in Kenya and sometimes Florida, is a trailblazer in both the corporate and environmental sectors. Erin is the CEO and owner of Ocean Sole, which is transforming ocean debris into awe-inspiring art, and championing environmental causes coupled with creating opportunities in Kenya's coastal communities. Her career spans continents and industries, from high-tech to fintech. Gaining her education at George Mason, Georgetown, UVA and Pennsylvania, she now works to make a difference in people's lives and for our oceans. She has appeared on CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Show, sharing stories which blend inspiration, innovation, and impact.Her presentation today, "What the Flip Flop?," explores the mystery of millions of flip flops littering shores from Kenya to Malaysia. Ocean Sole works to transform this challenge into an opportunity. They not only clear beaches and upcycle 1.5 million flip flops annually, but also champion marine conservation, empower women, and craft stunning art. You'll learn the journey of these flip flops, the threats they pose to our oceans, and the work Ocean Sole engages in to creatively address this global issue, offering paths for everyone to make a difference.This presentation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yIAeu-pwbcU To learn more, go to:https://oceansole.comThe 60-second video about Ocean Sole:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZV9J62Z2VkOr watch this more detailed Business Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK-BHZs7GxE⁠⁠More about the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley⁠⁠    Website: ⁠⁠Rotary.cool⁠ Meetings’ ⁠⁠Video Archive⁠⁠ YouTubeChannel⁠⁠  How to become a member in ⁠⁠this online Rotary eClub⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Rotary International:⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.Rotary.org⁠⁠ Find a ⁠⁠local Rotary club⁠⁠  Find an ⁠⁠online Rotary Club⁠⁠Podcast and Zoom Host: ⁠⁠Rushton Hurley⁠⁠Podcast Producer: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ #PositiveChange #Inspiration #Rotary