Episode 16 - Featuring Jacob Pechenik, Co Founder and CEO of Lettuce Grow

In this episode we get curious about our 'fresh' produce. Something we buy each week from the store to feed ourselves and our families and never question how fresh & nutritious it actually is? Well our guest today, sheds some light on this and offers listeners a farm to table solution that is easy to install in your own home. See below for an exclusive listeners discount code.

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Jacob Pechenik is a passionate entrepreneur who’s built a career around questioning and improving industry status quo. Upon graduating from MIT with a BS in Chemical Engineering, Jacob founded and led TechTrader, an early web-based B2B supply chain platform, followed by the development and launch of YellowJacket Software, a peer-to-peer derivatives trading platform supporting a broad spectrum of segments (from weather and energy to agriculture) in 2004. In 2011, he set his sights on the film industry, founding Venture Forth, a film, finance and production company focused on high-quality and impact-driven independent films. His dedication to innovation and socially constructive disruption led to the co-founding in 2017 of The Farm Project, a Public Benefit Corporation on a mission to transform our food system, and Lettuce Grow, an altruistic initiative that aims to reconnect people with their food. Today, Jacob remains committed to delivering healthy, sustainable harvests to every home and enabling growers to have healthier connections with our planet.

HELPFUL LINKS:

www.lettucegrow.com

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CREDITS:

The BE CURIOUS PODCAST is brought to you by ECODA MEDIA

Host: Louise Houghton

Production by: Deviants Media

Producer: Louise Houghton

Assistant Producer: Ralph Cortez

Motion Graphics: Josh Dage

Episode 15 - Featuring Harmen Van Kamp, the Co Founder and CMO of Global Air Cylinder Wheels

In this Episode we get curious about rubber tires. Something you think very little about until you have a blow out or the garage tells you you need new ones and quotes you $1000+

But in keeping with the title of our podcast, its time we get curious about these rubber wheels and discover the impact they have on our environment. Today we are dialing in to talk to the CMO of Global Air Cylinder Wheels that offers a more eco friendly alternative to the common tire.

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Born in Amsterdam and having lived in six countries, Harmen brings a global perspective to business development, with a passion for cross-border collaborations. With over 12 years of experience in the mining industry, including 8 years with GACW, he has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in international markets. Fluent in multiple languages, Harmen leverages his deep understanding of diverse cultures to build strategic partnerships. Committed to bettering the environment for generations to come, he actively promotes sustainable solutions and innovations, like the Air Suspension Wheel, that contribute to a more eco-conscious future in the industries he serves, and beyond.

HELPFUL LINKS:

www.instagram.com/airsuspensionwheel

www.instagram.com/becurious_podcast

www.globalaircylinderwheels.com

CREDITS:

The BE CURIOUS PODCAST is brought to you by ECODA MEDIA

Host: Louise Houghton

Production by: Deviants Media

Producer: Louise Houghton

Assistant Producer: Ralph Cortez

Motion Graphics: Josh Dage

Episode 14 with Leslie Campbell - CEO & Founder of Sustain LA

In this episode we get curious about sustainability. We hear that word a lot these days but what does it mean in our every days lives and just how can we live more sustainably? Well to shed some light on all this; tell us about her refill store and talk more about her zero waste consulting business, I'd like to introduce the Founder of Sustain LA, Leslie Campbell.

GUEST BIO:

Leslie VanKeuren Campbell is the Founder and CEO of Sustain LA. Sustain LA operates a zero waste refill station featuring household cleaners, body care products and plastic-free home essentials. Additionally, they provide sustainable event rentals for the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond. Leslie has been involved in, studying and practicing sustainability and zero waste for over fifteen years. In addition to founding Sustain LA, she completed UCLA Extension’s Global Sustainability and Food Studies programs, holds an AA in Environmental Studies from Santa Monica College and is a Certified Sustainable Recycling and Resource Management Professional with the California Resource Recovery Association. Leslie and her family have called Los Angeles their home for over twenty years. They enjoy a zero waste lifestyle, public transportation, and of course plenty of time in the great outdoors, where her zero waste dream was born.

HELPFUL LINKS:

www.instagram.com/becurious_podcast

CREDITS:

The BE CURIOUS PODCAST is brought to you by ECODA MEDIA

Host: Louise Houghton

Production by: Deviants Media

Producer: Louise Houghton

Assistant Producer: Ralph Cortez

Motion Graphics: Josh Dage