PODCAST · business
ORION
by A STELLAR CO
We meet with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and people doing good to share ways to consciously make and spend money.
Episodes
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What Happens When You Go Big? | Matt Rebackoff, MR EATWELL
On this episode we feature Matt Rebackoff, founder or MR EATWELL a high quality, slow fashion clothing line focused on food and culture. Matt's taken some leaps of faith in his business and it continues to pay off. We loved chatting with Matt (& Fred!) and learning the story behind his fun…
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How Can You Get Started on Your Idea? | Luis Martinez & Christiana Russell, We Tha Plug
We Tha Plug is a global virtual ecosystem that works with Pan African, Latinx, other under-represented founders & early stage startups from ideation phase to pre-seed and series A round. Check out We Tha Plug for opportunities to join their startup cohorts - www.wethaplug.com (And check out…
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Why is a Strong Brand Important? | Jen Derks, Four Fin Creative
In this episode, we connect with Jen Derks of Four Fin Creative, a branding studio that puts brand at the center of good business. You'll see it happens so organically for them -- without any prep, we swear! Learn why making waves like this is so important for Jen and her network of businesses…
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How Can We Practice Living in the Moment? | Vani Shiroor, DOTURMINDS
In this episode, we connect with Vani of DOTURMINDS – a mindful sand art company focused on letting go. We could’ve listened to her for hours about the journey with sand and its metaphor for life. You can tell when we started to sink in and live in the now. That’s Vani’s gift to us all. If you…
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How Can Cycle-Syncing Help Your Performance? | Laura Charelle, Balanced Bombshells
We connected with Laura at Balanced Bombshells to talk all things cycle-syncing. Each of us are on our own wellness journey with individual needs based on our bodies and minds. So, a one size fits all workstyle will leave many companies approaching burn out, staff turnover, or less than optimal...
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What is Greenwashing in Marketing? | Katie Smith, Wild Path Consulting
In this episode, we connect with Katie at Wild Path Consulting, whose clients have said she revolutionized their marketing mindset. Katie clarifies what is greenwashing marketing versus authentic sustainability strategies and how to spot the differences as a business leader and consumer. She has...
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Why is Company Culture Important for Growth? | Tania Treis & Susanne Heim, Panorama Environmental
In this episode we connect with the dream team at Panorama Environmental. In consulting, it can be a common practice for leaders to base business growth decisions solely on profit metrics and then pricing is a race to the bottom for the whole industry. We learned that at Panorama, a holistic view...
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How Can We Give Old Items New Life? | Derreck Cobb, A Man Who Sews
In this episode, we connect with Derreck Cobb -- a man who sews! You can tell we are fans of his work and love his friendly vibe, transparency about his business model, and enthusiasm for co-creating beautiful accessories from upcycled materials. We're confident you'll be inspired to consider the...
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What Does it Mean to Live Consciously? | Nay Secka, TEGAA
Nay Secka, founder of TEGAA, joins us on ORION to discuss founding the jewelry and accessory company, and how it supports the economy in her home country of Gambia. With conscious design, consumerism, and entrepreneurship, we can uplift others with our actions.
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How Can We Save Our Seas? | Jeremy Naylor, Seventh Sea
A California local, Jeremy grew up surfing from San Diego to Santa Cruz. His desire to help people, love for the ocean and travel, led him to the beaches of Southeast Asia where he was able to realize a childhood dream of Creating Jobs Cleaning Beaches Around the World and helping people learn to...
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Why is Emotionally Healing Ourselves Important? | Meghan Rose, The Meghan Rose Collective
Our oracle and spiritual advisor, Meghan Rose, is joining us on ORION! We are very excited to host her and learn about her spiritual journey, discuss how she has helped A STELLAR CO, and many other individuals and business leaders. Meghan helps us hone our intuition and focus on areas where we…
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Why Does the Secret War Matter Today? | Sera Koulabdara, Legacies of War
Sera serves as Executive Director of Legacies of War, the only U.S.-based educational and advocacy organization working to address the impact of conflict in Laos during the Vietnam War-era, including removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Sera also has a passion for the world’s economy, and first...
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Why is Environmental Leadership Important? | William Halligan, Esq., AEP/Harris & Associates
An environmental practitioner and attorney with more than 30 years of experience in private- and public-sector planning, Bill has prepared hundreds of environmental documents for a diverse range of projects throughout California. Bill currently serves as State President of the 1,800 member...
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Why Is Team Engagement Important? | Jennifer Apy, Milestonia
Jennifer is Co-Founder & CEO of Milestonia - a software to help business leaders create accountability cultures that are FUN! Higher engagement leads to greater productivity and camaraderie -- Milestonia has helped companies achieve 10x-100x ROI via increased productivity, lower turnover, with...
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How Can Leaders Help Individuals Thrive? | Diana Lowe
Leading a team is a tough job, there are lots of spinning plates, deliverables, politics to navigate, making sure you are in line with your own career aspirations, and on top of that making sure you are engaging your team and running a high performing team. Great leaders know that they need...
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How Can Business Be A Force For Good? | David J. Ferran, Torrey Project
Success came early in David Ferran’s career. At the age of 23 he raised his first million dollars in venture capital. By the time he turned 33 he had bought his first public company and by his 40th birthday he had taken his fist company public with an IPO on the NASDAQ. For nearly four decades...
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Where Can Abundance and Solutions-Thinking Take Us? | Tom Dadourian, LaunchBoom
Tom Dadourian, crowdfunding expert, CMO of LaunchBoom, and Tom of Tom's Finds, joins ORION to discuss why sharing knowledge and resources is key to growth. Tom's entrepreneurial journey and goals are rooted in sharing knowledge to solve problems.
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How Can We Give Plastic A Second Life? | James Merrill, Opolis Optics
James, founder of Opolis Optics, spent the last decade living and working on every corner of the world for The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other international NGOs. From Asia to the Middle East and all across Africa, James helped to build and expand programs…
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How Do We Transform Negative Into Positive? | Elizabeth Suda, ARTICLE22
New York native Elizabeth wanted to answer a simple question: “how and by whom are the goods we consume made?” After two years in the Merchandising Department at Coach, she packed her bags and traveled to Laos. She was without a plan, but prepared. Upon arrival in Vientiane she began knocking on...
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Live Enneagram Reading | Rachel Alexandria
Rachel Alexandria returns to do a live Enneagram reading with Laurel & Jessa. Which type are you? Rachel is doing a live reading with us today to confirm if we really know our types. Enneagram helps determine your core motivation, and how you can watch for signs of stress and growth. Check out...
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How Do We Undo the Damage to the Planet? | Jared Criscuolo, Upcycle & Co
Sponsored by, Torrey Project: Transform Business, Change the World. Torrey Project is a global organization dedicated to utilizing the power of business as a force for good. We discuss organic waste with Jared Criscuolo, Founder and CEO of Upcycle & Co - a company that turns organic waste streams...
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How Can We Embody Change? | Rob Greenfield
Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Rob is the creator of The Food Waste Fiasco, a campaign that strives to end food waste and hunger in the U.S. He has dove…
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How Can A Soul Guide Help Your Business? | Rachel Alexandria
Rachel helps high-performers with sensitive souls get over their fears to take action on their big dreams. Become the YOU that you’ve always dreamt of. You know your hidden potential, even if you’re don’t speak it out loud. The enormity of it sometimes scares you as much as it inspires you. If…
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How Can Consumers Reduce Plastic Waste? | Henry Pino, Matt Gawne & Gabriela Pino, Ecopod
Ecopod joins ORION to discuss helping people adopt refill technology to eliminate single use plastic. Why buy the container, when all you need is what’s inside? Learn more about the Ecopod Team: Henry Pino has been in the chemicals industry since 1993, when he created a company to help hotels,...
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How Can We Foster Belonging in the Workplace? | Tristan E. H. Higgins, Metaclusive
Tristan E.H. Higgins is a highly trained and internationally recognized speaker on diversity and inclusion. She speaks with humor and sincerity, which allows her to reach audiences of any age, nationality, and profession. She founded Metaclusive LLC to help organizations shift their focus to...
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How Far Can Ambition and Efficiency Take Us? | Rachel Olney, Geosite
Rachel Olney is a Stanford University Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate and the founder of Geosite Inc. Her academic research addresses innovation in bureaucratic and hierarchical organizations as well as mechanical and systems engineering and design. Specifically, her dissertation research is...
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How Can Your Business be Purposeful? | Steven Wright & Olivia Grahl, Eco Chateau
Steve and Olivia join us to discuss how Eco Chateau seeks to provide a respite from a demanding and active world where traditional services and innovative treatments are provided in a peaceful, soothing and comfortable setting in pursuit of wellness. Utilizing a balanced approach to ecological…
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How Can We Provide Sustainable Support? | Nicholas Sandoval, Create Purpose
Nicholas Sandoval, founder of Create Purpose, joins us (again!) to discuss the work Create Purpose is doing to provide educational programs and resources to orphans in Baja, Mexico. Create Purpose is hosting it's 6th annual fundraiser on November 19th, Nicholas will discuss the intention and...
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How Can We Discover Greater Vitality in Body, Mind and Spirit? | Kathryn Rogers, Maya Moon Co
Kathryn Rogers is a natural chef and chocolatier who has dedicated her life to discovering the best natural ingredients and sharing them around tables worldwide. Her company, Maya Moon Co., exists to create a delicious shift in our world in three categories: sustainability, health and connection....
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How Can You Predict Success in Business? | Joe Keshmiri & Cyrus Kennedy, XQ Innovation
Joe & Cyrus from XQ Innovation are back on ORION to discuss their belief that success in business is predictable. XQ's mission is to help organizations of all sizes turn every employee into a star performer. We view every human being in your organization as a human treasure, and unlock the…
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How Do We Become More Conscious and Confident Entrepreneurs? | Sensi Graves, Sensi Graves Swim
Sensi Graves, founder of Sensi Graves Swim, is a professional kiteboarder, entrepreneur, speaker, kiteboarding instructor and women's empowerment coach. She has competed professionally over the last decade and regularly places in the top three at some of the biggest international kiteboarding...
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How Do We Build Infinite Wealth In a Finite World? | Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker
We are humbled to host Dr. Tamsin on ORION to discuss her work with TEEM Innovation Group. Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker is an Evolutionary Biologist, Innovation Consultant, and Biomimicry Professional with a doctorate in Evolutionary Anthropology from New York University. She was among the first...
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What is the Future of the Foodservice Industry? | Ian Christopher & Kirsten Van Fossen, Galley
We are joined by Ian Christopher, CEO of Galley Solutions, and Kirsten Van Fossen, Head of Sustainability & Education of Galley Solutions, on ORION to discuss the modernization of the restaurant industry. Galley Solutions is a data-drive foodservice software that helps restaurants understand…
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What is Being Done to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic? | Jessica Tishue, Bliss Foods
Bliss Foods are the 1st ever edible superfood bowls & cups that replace the need for single-use bowls, plates, cutlery, & cups. Inspired by the amount of waste Jessica saw being produced by single-use plastics - Bliss Foods was founded to spark a culture of wonderment while improving the health…
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How Can You Bring Mindfulness to Business? | Gayani Weerasinghe, Attorney
We are pleased to host Ms. Gayani Weerasinghe, a business law and intellectual property (IP) attorney with both law firm experience and in-house experience. Her practice focus on helping start-ups and entrepreneurs with their business ventures, including helping them create their business...
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What Does It Mean to Be a Purpose-Driven Organization? | Lindsay LaShell, Diamond + Branch
Lindsay is the founder of Diamond + Branch, a digital marketing company that provides services to women-owned businesses and purpose-driven organizations of all kinds. Diamond + Branch Marketing is a Certified B Corp that provides digital marketing services prioritizing audience strategy and...
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How Can you Develop Long-Lasting Relationships? | Jennifer Barnes, Optima Office
Jennifer is the CEO of Optima Office, Inc, which provides fractional CFO, Controller, Bookkeeping and HR services to business between the start-up phase to larger scale organizations. Her employees fill the role in all accounting, HR or finance functions to companies in every industry in a...
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How Can the Entertainment Industry Be Sustainable? | Virginie Drouot, EcoMind Set
Virginie Drouot, Founder of EcoMind Set, joins ORION to discuss her passion for film, and her mission to make production sets more sustainable. With over 20 years of experience in film production and 5 years as an entrepreneur, Virginie has set foot on all types of productions, seen plenty of...
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Why Do We Care About Bees? | Hilary Kearney, Girl Next Door Honey
Hilary Kearney joins ORION to delve into the world of beekeeping. Hilary founded Girl Next Door Honey in 2012 in her home town of San Diego, California after graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Fine Art. Breaking from tradition, she developed a beekeeping business that does not rely on...
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Preview - Runway to Regeneration | Sasha West & Mavis Carolina Herrera
Runway to Regeneration is a team of entrepreneurs bringing connecting people together over food, fashion, and drinks. Regenerative business practices are are essential for creating long-term value in business, and our goal is to showcase businesses putting this into action. Join us as we discuss…
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How Can Improv Help in the Workplace? | Jeff Gould & Amy Pagano
Improv Comedy is known for it's spontaneity and humor, it's also a great tool for leadership and business communication. Join us as we chat with Jeff Gould and Amy Pagano, management leaders, about their improv experience, failed student council campaigns, and how improv enhances business...
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What is Rational Design? | Lee Fuhr & Abigail Jones, Cozy Design
Lee Fuhr, Founder and Creative Director, and Abigail Jones, Producer, of Cozy Design join ORION to discuss Rational Design - a digital design strategy employed by Cozy to focus on efficiency, quality, and reliability. Lee uses his experience (20 years in UX) to curate a work plan that saves…
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How Can You Turn Your Passion Into a Career? | James Schrader, Comedian
ORION hosts Comedian James Schrader as our guest to learn how he has turned his passion of performing, writing, and comedy into a career with purpose. James is a content creator for William Painter, face of Dr. Squatch Natural Soap, and a stand-up comedian.
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How Can You Adapt Your Supply Chain? | John Hyatt, Mexico Business Associates
John Hyatt, Founder of Mexico Business Associates and Vice President of Co-Production International joins ORION to discuss supply chain management in the wake of the COVID19 outbreak. John is an international business development professional who has spent the last 11 years in Mexico City…
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What are we doing during the pandemic? | Laurel & Jessa, A STELLAR CO
The World Health Organization has classified the coronavirus disease outbreak as a pandemic. A STELLAR CO, along with the rest of the world, discusses how this affects our daily business operations, and what actions we are taking.
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Why Should You Shop Sustainably? | Mavis Carolina Herrera, Mavis by Herrera
Mavis Carolina Herrera joins ORION to discuss her handbag line, Mavis by Herrera, and what it means to start and operate a business with sustainable purpose. Mavis designs and creates products from recycled and upcycled materials that are good for the environment and good for the people. Every…
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Can You Make Money Through Sustainable Investing? | Alissa Todd, The Wealth Consulting Group
Alissa Todd, Wealth Advisor of The Wealth Consulting Group, joins A STELLAR CO on ORION to discuss why investing sustainably and consciously is a smart financial decision. With high impact investing, you are mitigating financial risk through sustainable funds focused on long-term growth and…
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How Can You Live, Consciously? | Dr. Benjamin Kaplan-Singler, MD, "Dr. Ben"
Dr. Ben joins ORION to discuss how we can be more conscious in our daily actions and why doing so improves our professional and personal relationships. In this episode, A STELLAR CO and Dr. Ben provide concrete examples of how self-transformation internally from the bottom up benefits…
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How Do You Live with Intent? | Alice-Kate Lamb & Joe Pagano, Life InTents
ORION is pleased to host Alice-Kate Lamb and Joe Pagano, of Life InTents, a purpose-driven glamping tent rental and sales company. Life InTents believes in delivering Camplete Campassion = Connection + Joy + Comfort. We discuss living your life with purpose and intent, startup life, and finding...
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Why is Self-Awareness Important? | Joe Keshmiri & Cyrus Kennedy, XQ Innovation
Joe Keshmiri and Cyrus Kennedy of XQ Innovation join ORION to discuss the value of XQ -- a combination of IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ (emotional quotient), and personality traits. When you triangulate these three things together, you can create amazing collaboration at work. We learn it's…
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We meet with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and people doing good to share ways to consciously make and spend money.
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A STELLAR CO
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