Nature, Beauty & Jennifer Walsh

Today's episode features a 2-part interview with Jennifer Walsh, who talks about her years in the beauty industry, her deep love of nature and her mission to connect us to the natural world. The first part of our interview was recorded Fall 2019 with the intention of kicking off our 3rd Season this Fall. But with everything happening in the world today we realized Jennifer's perspective and love of nature is the inspiration we could use right now as we are all sheltering-in-place. So we talked to her again this April while she is sheltered in NYC, and we hope this conversation will give you the encouragement to find those moments to get outside into the beauty of nature. Please enjoy this episode of Serenbe Stories. Mentioned In The Episode1918 Pandemic - Previously the most severe pandemic in recent history, caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. Thought it is colloquially referred to as the “Spanish Flu,” it’s thought to have originated on an U.S. Army Base in Kansas and spread by soldiers during World War I.Biophilic design - A tactic meant to increase connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.Blue Zones - Regions of the world where residents have lower rates of chronic diseases and live longer than anywhere else.  Global Wellness Summit - Annual conference hosted by the Global Wellness Institute that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively impact and shape the future of the global wellness industry.Ketchum’s Wellness Council - A diverse group of influential industry leaders helping to tell brands’ authentic wellness stories. Jennifer is on the council and developed the Nature Green Print (NGP) program to underscore the importance of walking mindfully through nature to bridge the gap between nature and brain health.Mother DirtNational Retail Federation - Retail’s greeted advocate, standing up for the people, policies, and ideas that hep retail thrive.Walks with Walsh - Jennifer interviews CEOs, founders, innovators, and philanthropists who are using nature in all that they do while also making sure to protect it. The new book, Start In Your Own Backyard, is out and available for ordering.  Step off the treadmill of life and book a stay at the Inn at Serenbe. Use code Serenbe Stories when you book online or over the phone and receive 10% off your stay!Learn more about Serenbe and see our Events Calendar. Order your copy of Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming Where You Live with Radical Common Sense by Serenbe founder Steve Nygren.