Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability

Promotional Links: The Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and leader for regenerative change. As you take this quiz you will learn your brand's archetype profile and how to best utilize it in your message and marketing. Description In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Hannah Temple, a regenerative entrepreneur who is dedicated to reinventing organizations and the way we do business. Hannah shares her journey of realizing the need for change at a young age and how she has been working towards building a more regenerative and socially responsible economy. We explore Hannah's work with Tealco, an organization that supports businesses in becoming regenerative forces in the world. She discusses the importance of shifting the behavior of organizations to create positive impacts on economies, cultures, and the environment. Hannah also explains Tealco's process for helping organizations make the transition to regenerative models, including systems mapping and regenerative landscape assessment. Throughout the conversation, Hannah emphasizes the need for genuine diversity, courage, and learning from nature as key elements in driving positive change. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply interested in creating a more sustainable future, this episode will leave you inspired and motivated to take action. Connect with Hannah Temple and learn more about her work with Tealco through the A Thriving Futures Podcast and Tealco website. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on reinventing organizations and the path to a regenerative economy. Guest Bio: Hannah Coleman Hannah Temple is a recognised expert in the field of human rights and business. She has worked with many of the world’s largest organisations to practically implement human rights due diligence in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles across both their supply chains and their own operations. Her experience has led her to work with a vast diversity of stakeholders, sectors and topics, helping organisations to grapple with the full spectrum of social, environmental and governance issues. She has been invited to speak at and contribute to key forums in the sustainability, ethical business and human rights arenas, including the UN Global Compact Academy, Business Fights Poverty, Moodys Investors Services, Article 30 and the Ernst and Young Eco-Innovators Network. She is a skilled facilitator, nature facilitator, systems thinker, trainer, strategist and analyst. Visit our website for the full show notes here

Promotional Links: **regenBEN Community and Resource Commons-** a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Description Join us for an inspiring conversation with Paul Coleman, a regenerative entrepreneur who shares his remarkable journey of exploration, environmental action, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Paul takes us from floating the Amazon to walking across the Americas, and ultimately building a regenerative livelihood in Chile. He beautifully illustrates how nature's beauty has shaped his entrepreneurial dreams and influenced his approach to environmental conservation. Through captivating stories and personal experiences, Paul reminds us of the importance of envisioning our goals, making plans, and taking small steps towards creating meaningful change in the world. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will leave you motivated to embrace the beauty of nature and pursue your dreams. To connect with Paul Coleman and learn more about his work, visit earthwalker.com or follow Paul & Konomi’s Garden on Facebook. Don't miss this uplifting episode that highlights the power of nature's beauty in driving entrepreneurial endeavors. Tune in now! Guest Bio: Paul Coleman Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? Meet Paul, also known as the Earthwalker. He has traversed over 47,500 kilometers around the globe, dedicating his life to planting trees and inspiring others to preserve our precious natural environment. Imagine walking alongside Paul as he shares his incredible story. Born in the UK, he now resides in La Junta, a serene village nestled in Chilean Patagonia. Together with his wife, Konomi, they have transformed a once degraded cattle pasture into an organic farm and sanctuary for wildlife. Their home, built with earth and turf, harmonizes with the surrounding nature. Paul's life is a tapestry of captivating tales. From his upbringing in Manchester to his adventures at sea, his years as a private chauffeur, and his awe-inspiring expeditions down the Amazon, each experience has deepened his connection with the world we inhabit. At Seeds of Tao, we invite you to join Paul on this remarkable journey. Explore the different chapters of his life, filled with adventure, wisdom, and profound insights. Allow yourself to be inspired by the beauty of nature and join the movement towards a more regenerative and sustainable future. Together, let's embrace the transformative power of nature and unlock our potential to create positive change in the world. Check out the full show notes on our website here

Promotional Links: regenBEN Community and Resource Commons- a community of like-minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Description In this episode, we sit down with Judith Horvath, a regenerative entrepreneur and farming expert. Judith shares her journey into farming and how she transitioned from a suburban farm to owning her own farm. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of self-reliant food practices, and her work as a regenerative farming consultant. Join us as we explore Judith's inspiring story and learn valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs in the farming industry. For more information about Judith Horvath and her work, visit her website and listen to her podcast, Fair Hill Farmstead Life. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with personal stories and valuable advice on regenerative entrepreneurship. Guest Bio: Judith Horvath Regenerative Farmer/Rancher, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, agriculture/agribusiness consultant, and podcaster. Judith Horvath is a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture and the transformation of our food systems. After a successful career in corporate business, Judith made a bold decision to transition into regenerative farming, becoming a true regenpreneur. Her journey into regenerative agriculture began with a desire to provide her family with a healthier diet and a more sustainable lifestyle. She started by implementing the Feingold System and gradually shifted away from processed foods, embracing the origins of food and self-reliance. This led her to start a suburban farm, which served as an incubator for her future endeavors. Taking on the risk of buying a farm, Judith and her family embarked on a challenging yet rewarding journey. With determination and a commitment to sustainability, they slowly diversified their farm offerings, including grass-fed livestock and organic produce. Judith's farm not only became a source of self-reliant food production but also a platform for regenerative farming practices. As a regenerative farming consultant, Judith helps others navigate the challenges of starting and maintaining regenerative farms. She shares her expertise and provides valuable insights to her clients, helping them avoid common pitfalls and build profitable and sustainable agricultural ventures. Through her podcast, Fair Hill Farmstead Life, Judith inspires aspiring entrepreneurs in the farming industry. She shares personal stories, practical advice, and the importance of collaboration in the regenerative farming community. Judith believes that by working together, we can create a future where regenerative farming practices are the norm, benefiting both our environment and our communities. Join Judith Horvath on her podcast and dive into the world of regenerative agriculture. Discover her inspiring journey, learn valuable insights, and explore the possibilities of becoming a regenpreneur in the farming industry. For full show notes check out our website here

Promotional Links: Come join us at the Regenearth Convergence - December 7-9 in Colorado Springs we are coming together to bring two new regenerative real estate development projects into the world. Come present your project to be voted as one of those two or just come to support regenerative land development. **regenBEN Community and Resource Commons-** a community of like-minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Description: In episode 142 of the podcast, Kirsten Liegmann shares her inspiring journey as a regenpreneur and explores the potential of regenerative communities. She discusses the importance of aligning with nature, pushing the boundaries of sustainable living, and the power of consciousness in creating a more connected world. Kirsten emphasizes the need for balance between structure and flow in entrepreneurship and shares valuable insights on following divine breadcrumbs, embracing authenticity, and the transformative potential of self-change. Join Kirsten as she invites listeners to get involved in the Regenearth Studio and be part of the movement towards a regenerative future. ✨🌱🌍🎙️❤️ View the full show notes on our website Guest Bio: Kirsten Liegmann is a visionary leader and the founder and CEO of New Humanity Ventures. She is also the co-founder and COO of Oliizoi, a regenerative real estate developer, and the co-founder of the Regen Earth Studio. With her coaching, mentoring, trainings, and presentations, Kirsten empowers individuals to become extraordinary leaders and pioneers of a new paradigm way of living on Earth. She believes that conscious, mature, and evolved leadership is essential to transform our unsustainable and life-destroying ways and create a regenerative and life-giving future founded in respect. Kirsten's approach is rooted in the understanding that in order to solve our problems, we need to change our thinking. She guides her clients and audiences through a step-by-step process to break free from limitations and fears, and fully embrace their leadership roles with joy, courage, strength, and clarity. Her areas of expertise include awakened leadership, spiritual and personal growth, conscious entrepreneurship/regenpreneurship, sustainability, regenerative elders mentorship, new paradigm designs, and virtual and in-person facilitation. Kirsten holds an MBA in Sustainable Management and has a wealth of experience in business and project management. She has successfully led and managed numerous virtual events, including HOPE 11-11 and a virtual memorial for her late husband and Chicago 7 activist, Rennie Davis. In this transformative time, Kirsten believes that a more emotionally and spiritually mature New Humanity can awaken and come together as a powerful global force for change. She is dedicated to igniting, training, and uniting this New Humanity to create a new way of living on Earth. Kirsten is a captivating presenter and welcomes inquiries about speaking engagements. Feel free to reach out to her directly on LinkedIn.

Promotional Links: Alexandre Family Farm Regenpreneur Masterclass- on November 21st @ 9 am PT (12pm) ET we will be diving into the specific lessons, knowledge, and wisdom Blake and Stephanie have to share about starting, growing, and operating a dairy farm. regenBEN Community and Resource Commons- a community of like-minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Podcast Links & Resources: Alexandre Family Farm Website: check out the farm's website. They have loads of information on their farming practices, A2/A2 dairy, products they produce, and more Come visit their farm in North Cali: are you in the area or plan to be? Come visit their farm and have a guided or self-guided tour. Savory Institue: Blake mentions the Alan Savory Institute as a big contributor to their regenerative farming strategy. Regenerative Organic Alliance: Alexandre Family Farm is certified regenerative organic. You can check out more about what that means on the ROA website. In this episode, Blake and Stephanie Alexandre, owners of Alexandre Family Farm, share their inspiring journey towards regenerative agriculture and becoming the first regenerative-certified dairy farm in the United States. With a multi-generational farm that has been passed down through the family, they discuss their deep-rooted passion for farming alongside Mother Nature and the vital importance of aligning with natural processes. Blake and Stephanie emphasize the significance of building organic matter in the soil and implementing regenerative practices to restore the health and vitality of their land. They explain how their farm has transitioned from conventional farming methods to regenerative practices, guided by a profound understanding of the wisdom found in regenerative agriculture. By embracing regenerative principles, they are not only connecting back to nature but also setting an example for others in the agricultural industry. During this insightful conversation, Blake and Stephanie share the challenges they faced on their journey and the lessons they have learned as regenerative entrepreneurs. They discuss the transformative power of restoring our connection to nature and the positive impact it has on sustainability and the environment. Their story serves as an inspiration to all those who aspire to create a more regenerative and sustainable future through their entrepreneurial endeavors. Join us as we delve into the wisdom and experiences of Blake and Stephanie Alexandre, exploring the incredible journey of their multi-generational farm and the exciting path they are forging for this and the next generation of farmers. You can read the full show notes on our site Keywords: regenerative agriculture, dairy farm, organic matter, natural processes, regenerative practices, entrepreneurship, sustainability.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Description: In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dan Kittredge, the visionary founder of the Bionutrient Foundation, to explore his inspiring journey in regenerative agriculture and the pursuit of food quality. Dan's day, a blend of soil advocacy and paper-writing, reflects his passion for quality food. His infectious enthusiasm emanates from a deep desire to make a positive global impact. Discover how his upbringing on an organic farmstead shaped his unique perspective, offering competence and a lifelong connection to nature to his children. For those aspiring to embrace the farmstead lifestyle, Dan's invaluable advice provides a roadmap to success. He emphasizes balance and shares ways to get involved. Tune in for a journey that inspires change, one nutrient-dense bite at a time. 🌱🌍 You can read the full show notes on our site. Guest Bio: Dan Kittredge Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Dan grew up on Many Hands Organic Farm in central Massachusetts. After a global career in food and seed activism where he worked with farmers across India, Russia, and Central America, Dan returned to the U.S. and launched the BFA in 2010 to ignite a movement around food quality. His resonating message has filled hundreds of workshops and speaking engagements with farmers and eaters alike hungry for answers. To expand upon these concepts is the BFA flagship event, the annual Soil & Nutrition Conference, now in its tenth year that has hosted speakers such as John Kempf, Ray Archuleta, Kathleen DiChiara, David Montgomery, Fred Kirschenmann, Judith Schwartz, Graham Sait, Bernard Pollack, Glen Rein, Dorn Cox, Elaine Ingham, Joel Salatin, Stephan van Vliet, Fred Provenza and many more luminaries in the food and ag sectors. A born leader in this field, Dan has solidified himself as an expert in the world of “nutrient density” and biological or regenerative agriculture. Through this mission, the Bionutrient Institute was launched, with partner organizations, Our-sci LLC, FarmOS, and Next 7, to demonstrate and share the connections between nutrient density and soil, plant, and human health. BFA’s significant growth since 2018 now means three labs in the U.S. and one in Europe are conducting surveys of the food supply, measuring the variation of nutritional compounds found in food, and connecting it to management practices. In 2021, the Institute unveiled a second-generation prototype of a hand-held consumer spectrometer called the Bionutrient Meter, calibrated by the sampling done at the labs. The meter is designed to test nutritional quality at the point of purchase, bringing transparency to the marketplace and providing growers with the needed tools to increase nutrition in their crops and leverage economic incentives to drive complete system regeneration. The most recent lab in Boston is designed to further the mission of our understanding of nutrient density and to engineer an advanced version of the Bionutrient Meter with the data used for calibration all being open source, demonstrating the BFA’s commitment to small landholders and the greater global Commons. To learn more about this work, visit: Bionutrient.org and BionutrientInstitute.org

Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubation Cohort - Launching early 2024, enrollment is opening in October 2023 for our first incubation cohort designed to help regenerative businesses accomplish their goals, and have a consistent support network along the way. Have you ever wondered about the true goal of a regenerative business? In Episode 139 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we embark on a journey to uncover this profound purpose. Drawing insights from nature's wisdom, we explore the intricacies of setting, tracking, and achieving regenerative business goals. 🌍 Join us as we break down the complexities of regenerative thinking and design. Discover how aligning with nature's intrinsic systems can lead to reduced waste and enhanced sustainability. Learn the art of managing energy, both yours and others', to foster positive change in your business. 🌟 Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that delves deep into creating businesses that nourish life and bring about lasting impact. Tune in now to gain invaluable wisdom on the goals of regenerative businesses! 🎧 You can find the full show notes on our site.

Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubation Cohort - Launching early 2024, enrollment is opening in October 2023 for our first incubation cohort designed to help regenerative businesses accomplish their goals, and have a consistent support network along the way. 🌟 Join us in Episode 138 as we delve into the incredible journey of Minou Schillings, a passionate regenpreneur. Discover what drives her exciting work and how she's embracing uncertainty while building capacity as an impact entrepreneur. Minou shares her wisdom on the early days of entrepreneurship, partnerships, regenerative business, and the essential principles she values in businesses. Tune in to uncover valuable insights and connect with her on LinkedIn to keep the conversation going. 🌍 You can find the full show notes on our site. Guest Bio: Minou Schillings "When you never change your mind, why have one?" I am here to help you to break with business-as-usual thinking and imagine and realize a regenerative future. The business-as-usual mindset is broken. For decades or even centuries, this mindset has damaged nature and big parts of society. We have now (finally) got to the point that it is also harming businesses. Sticking to this old way of thinking will make your business less resilient, less likely to survive an economic crisis and less innovative. Leaving the business-as-usual mindset behind and striving to create positive impact on people and the planet is now not only the right thing to do, it is also a wise business decision. I am here to help you to realize the mindset shift needed to transition to a regenerative and just future. We will only realize a better future once we can imagine it. I spend most of my time exploring regenerative pathways with business owners, teams and impact-driven individuals. My Dutch background makes me direct, no-nonsense, down-to-Gaia and efficient.

Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubator Application In Episode 137 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of networking and its profound significance for systems change. Join us as we explore why networking matters, not only for personal and organizational growth but also for the well-being of our communities and the planet. Discover the key ingredients that make networking work for some and not for others, unveiling the powerful role of charity, humility, and shared goals. Get ready to harness the art of networking to drive regeneration in your work and make meaningful connections that pave the way for positive change. Tune in and let's cultivate connections that transform our world! 🌱🌏 You can find the full show notes and resources on our site.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Community and Resource Commons - a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Join us in Episode 136 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast as we chat with Matthew Sherman. From coaching to performance psychology, and even a transformative health crisis, Matthew's story is a captivating journey into regenpreneurship. Learn how he defines regenerative business, shifting away from old mechanistic thinking, and discover his insights on changing the programming of your business for a brighter, more regenerative future. Tune in and let Matthew's transition away from business as usual, towards business built on regenerative principles inspire you as you cultivate your regenerative business! 🔥🌱 You can find the full show notes on our website. Guest Bio: Matthew Sherman Matthew Sherman is widely known as a community creator, and culinary innovator. His mission over the past decade has been to transform the category of healthy foods from a boring, arduous and exclusive landscape to a fun, and inspiring experience, focused on building the community of health. Sherman’s multifaceted abilities to brand, lead and cultivate experiences quickly set him apart from other entrepreneurs and chefs. In his late 20’s Sherman started to truly understand how dynamic, human performance really is. “The approach to health has to be all encompassing. You cannot drive a car with one tire and you cannot create optimal performance without examining a persons food choices, physical movement, past experiences, DNA, cognitive tools, emotional flexibility and strength, relationships and spirituality.” Says Matthew. In 2010 Sherman embarked on a journey to nourish his community and raise the vibration of clients, customers and employees. The vision was to provide the most nutrient dense food and juices that he possibly could. He opened jugofresh, an organic cold-pressed juice, smoothie and vegan food restaurant, which quickly gained a cult like following. Both jugofresh and Matthew received national and international attention with appearances on the Today Show, articles in Conde Naste, Travel & Leisure and USA today, as well as features in The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive, and Miami Magazine. Sherman recently launched Oneness Projects, LLC in June of 2018, which is forging new and progressive ideas, building a real estate and revitalization project. Matthew is committed to spreading his core values of more unity, more peace, more love, and ultimately more thriving free people.

Promotional Link: StorySeed Community and Resource Commons - a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. In Episode 135 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we embark on a soulful journey with Hoda Mohajerani, the visionary behind Chakra Chai. Discover the profound story that led to the creation of this unique organic, ayurvedic food and beverage company. Hoda shares the transformative power of a deeply significant life event that ignited a passion for accelerating human consciousness through their business. From sourcing organic to giving back to charitable causes and fostering a cradle-to-cradle lifecycle, Chakra Chai is rewriting the script on conscious entrepreneurship. Tune in to explore the inspiring tale of creation, commitment, and a profound connection to the natural world. 🍵🌿 You can find the full show notes and resources on our website. Guest Bio: Hoda Mohajerani has synthesized over three decades of experience in women’s, environmental and human rights advocacy; natural medicines, premium organic branding, fashion and music production; into a systems-based, servant-leadership, to nurture and realize visions for people and the planet. A graduate from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, Hoda’s academic background spans sociology, literature, arabic and comparative religions. She has worked with various ngo’s such as the Women’s Environmental Network, the UN, the Centre for the Study of Democracy and has been a frequent guest on the BBC. She has been described by those closest to her as a: Visionary Leader. Servant of Love. Critical thinker and Compassionate Bullshit Slayer. The many routes of Hoda’s personal “Silk Road” all eventually led to the founding of CHAKRA CHAI: A regenerative, mission-driven company rooted in the five thousand year tradition of Ayurveda. Their primary tagline “Conscious Nourishment for The Conscious Age“ hints at the company’s fundamental principle: Consciousness is at the heart of our existence. Our heightened (or reduced) access to Consciousness determines the realities that we experience- individually and collectively. Hoda says “we are not just another food and beverage brand. Chakra Chai is a vehicle for our collective movement towards higher consciousness, reconnecting us to the sacred nature of creation and food as a form of Communion.”

Promotional Link: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) In Episode 134 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we embark on an enchanting journey with Sarah Spencer, where she unveils the incredible potential of thinking like a tree. Sarah's passion for finding nature-inspired solutions to the world's challenges shines through as she shares her transformation from a human rights lawyer to a social permaculture advocate. Discover how nature's patterns can enrich our personal lives and businesses, fostering resilience, long-term vision, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Sarah's insights offer a refreshing perspective on reimagining success through the lens of the forest. Tune in, get inspired, and explore the secrets of nature with Sarah Spencer. 🌱🌳 You can find the show notes and other resources on our site. Guest Bio: Sarah Spencer I help visionary leaders and team-members grow their purpose-led enterprises (of all size and type) in a way that is healthy, resilient, creative and abundant, inspired by living-systems success. In our complex and uncertain world, leaders and their organisations are facing multiple issues: Funding and finance worries Employee dissatisfaction, lack of productivity Work-life balance issues Worries around sustainability Adapting and innovating in volatile markets... Through working with us, visionary (but sometimes overwhelmed) leaders can discover how to unleash the potential that is within their team, their organisation and their networks, to create regenerative organisations fit for 21st century challenges. We know that nature is a perfect role model for success, resilience, adaptability and health, and because our organisations are dynamic living systems (not machines as outdated paradigms would have us believe), when visionary leaders transition their teams to new, regenerative ways of working, they create positive flows for themselves, their teams, their stakeholders and the world. Our key programmes are: Think like a Forest Regenerative Organisation FUNDAMENTALS – for leaders and changemakers in purpose-led businesses and organisations – a 3 month online course -a deep-drive into growing an making an impact with your regenerative organisation. Think like a Forest Regenerative Organisation ADVENTURE – for whole teams or whole organisations. A whole-team adventure over 6 months. Think like a Forest Regenerative Organisation EXPERIENCE – a one day introduction to regenerative business, in-person, in nature. You can read more about everything we offer, including the bios of myself and other trainers, at https://www.thinklikeatree.co.uk/for-businesses-and-organisations/ We are also looking for nature-inspired visionaries to join our network of Think like a Tree facilitators. Get in touch if you would like to add Think like a Tree facilitation to your existing skills. My background: My experience in business, organisations, charities, social enterprises as an entrepreneur spans decades. The common thread is the purpose-led nature of my work, for people and planet. My career began as a legal representative and team leader for the UK’s largest refugee charity. I later trained extensively in a range of regenerative practices, including regenerative leadership, permaculture (land and social), forest school and regenerative design. I founded Think like a Tree in 2017 and published Think like a Tree: the natural principles guide to life in 2019.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) In Episode 133 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we delve into the heart of personal resilience and its pivotal role in shaping ecological and community resilience. Join Emily and Josh Prieto as they unravel the art of aligning purpose with goals, navigating the impact of your actions, and fortifying your journey with empowerment and release practices. 🎙️✨ Discover the key to becoming a resilient leader and fostering the change our world craves. Tune in for insights that empower your regenerative journey! 🌿🌍 You can find the accompanying blog post on our website.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Being an entrepreneur is tough, and being an impact entrepreneur working to create a regenerative business can feel like an uphill battle. In episode 132, LaUra Schmidt joins us to shed light on the importance of taking care of ourselves, our Zone 0, as we work to create positive change. She especially talks through the aspect of eco-grief, how to work through that feeling, and protecting ourselves from burnout (a common plague among entrepreneurs). You can find the show notes and other resources on our site. Guest Bio: LaUra Schmidt LaUra Schmidt is the founder of the Good Grief Network and the brain behind the “10-Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate” program and the FLOW Facilitation Training modality. She is a lifelong student, curator, and practitioner of personal and collective resilience strategies. LaUra holds a BS in Environmental Studies, Biology, and Religious Studies and an MS is in Environmental Humanities. LaUra has earned certificates in “Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy” and “Climate Psychology.”

We don't become impact entrepreneurs without some sense of purpose and desire for impact. And as entrepreneurs, our level of personal development and mindset is so closely linked to the health of our business, it's important to be always progressing and building our emotional resiliency. Today's episode 131 is the recording of a Masterclass from back in January with Anamaria, where she guides us through different exercises to connect with ourselves on a deeper level and align ourselves with our highest level of purpose. You can find the Masterclass recording, with video, in our free Resource Commons. We are now hosting Masterclasses every month, so you can find out the next Masterclass on our site as well. We also have the show notes and accompanying resources on our site. Presenter Bio: Anamaria Aristizabal Anamaria Aristizabal is a Master Certified Integral Coach®, Leadership Trainer, Culture Consultant, and Trained Facilitator dedicated to supporting individuals, teams, and organization in their development and change initiatives. She excels at designing impactful coaching programs, as well as workshops and transformational journeys with creative and participatory methodologies. With her work she hopes to inspire, empower, and transform, in order to generate positive social, environmental, and economic impact. She is based near Bogotá, Colombia in an intentional ecological community called Aldeafeliz, a global demonstration center for a regenerative and inspirational lifestyle. She seeks to contribute to a transition towards more empowered, humane, entrepreneurial, and regenerative cultures that facilitate the next stage of human evolution.

Promotional Links SynergeticPress:Resource Commons and Community Forum: Step into the world of regenerative design with us on Episode 130 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast. 🌿✨ Join us in conversation with Erik Ohlsen, a passionate permaculture designer, and founder of Permaculture Artisans. From tending a 1-acre food forest to transforming industries, Erik's journey is a symphony of change. Discover how he breathes life into landscapes and envisions an economy deeply rooted in regenerative practices. Tune in and explore how Erik's story can inspire you to create lasting impact! 🎙️🌍 Check out the full show notes and accompanying blog post on our site! Guest Bio: Erik Ohlsen Erik Ohlsen is a passionate writer, inspiring educator and experienced professional landscape designer. His goal is to help people connect deeper with nature and themselves. www.erikohlsen.com Erik is an internationally renowned certified permaculture designer/practitioner and certified permaculture teacher. For nearly 20 years he has taught ecological landscape design and implementation to thousands of students and clients around the world. He is driven to looking for effective ways to reach larger audiences in his mission to steward the environment. Erik is the Director of the Permaculture Skills Center, a vocational training school which offers advanced education in ecological design, landscaping, farming and land stewardship. He is also the Founder/Principal at Permaculture Artisans, a fully licensed contracting firm specializing in the design and installation of ecological landscapes and farms throughout California. In the field of ecological land development and management, Erik has extensive experience with projects that range from small urban lots to 100+ broadacre design and implementation. His many years of experience observing and listening to landscape patterns, and managing installation crews and design teams, have led to an extensive knowledge of all aspects of ecological land development and planning. He is a specialist in water harvesting systems, food forest design, community organizing, facilitation, vocational education and more. Erik resides in Sebastopol, California with his wife Lauren, raising a family, a homestead and running their businesses.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - a free lesson from StorySeed, this quiz will help you identify your dominant brand archetypes and the accompanying Toolkit with help you apply that knowledge into your marketing so you can show up with a consistent personality and voice to your audience. Ever wondered how to redefine the investor-entrepreneur dynamic? 🤔 Join us for an insightful chat with Alessandra Caine in Episode 129 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast. 🎙️ Discover how Alessandra's journey from nurturing large-scale landscapes to venturing into ecommerce paved the way to shaping the narrative around regenerative business. Explore challenges, transitions, and the wisdom of seeking the right people as she shares valuable advice for fellow impact entrepreneurs. 🌍✨ Tune in to explore the world of investing in regeneration and be inspired to change the game! 🌟🌿 Check out our website for the full show notes. Guest Bio: Alessandra Caine - LinkedIn Profile Trained as an environmental scientist, I believe the best way to accelerate the shift towards a regenerative economy is to understand that any business operates in a complex ecosystem and its social and environmental impacts go beyond its factories. Only by redesigning business models with these impacts in mind, we will be able to transform our value chains in truly sustainable ones. With almost 10 years of experience in international sustainability programs worldwide, I am dedicated to scale successful solutions by working alongside impact investors and companies which are serious about halting and preserving biodiversity. Host Bio: Emily Prieto - LinkedIn Profile Emily is an explorer for the new creative solarpunk world and catalyst for regenerative economies and permanent cultures (permacultures). As the co-founder of Seeds of Tao she helps create experiences and opportunities for entrepreneurs to build strong regenerative enterprises. She is an artist, creative designer, and brand strategist who has worked with small and large businesses to create content that shares the brand identity through a compelling message and story. Using her creative design talent, Emily has also become a permaculture land designer, helping to design both commercial and residential lands for long-term regenerative change. She fluently speaks Spanish and English, adores Latin-American culture and chooses to build community and regenerative stewardship in the rainforests of Central America alongside her husband and four children.

Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - a free lesson from StorySeed, this quiz will help you identify your dominant brand archetypes and the accompanying Toolkit with help you apply that knowledge into your marketing so you can show up with a consistent personality and voice to your audience. Join us in Episode 128 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, where we explore the art of collaborative storytelling for impact entrepreneurs. From shaping internal narratives within teams to embracing collective movements, we delve into the four quadrants that interlace personal and collective stories. Discover how these interconnected tales cultivate regenerative businesses and contribute to a vibrant tapestry of transformation. Tune in as we unravel the power of collaborative storytelling in crafting a more harmonious world. You can see the full show notes on our site.

Promotional Link: Regenerative Business Economy Community and Resource Commons In episode 127 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, Thomas Richardson is joining us to share his amazing journey from his gypsy travels around Europe, to regenerative entrepreneurship. Through his experience with a myriad of people, a mindset of lifelong learning, and boots on the ground experience in festival and event creation, he's crafted his journey into regeneration. Like so many of us, along his journey Thomas made a huge pivot to live a higher level of alignment with his values and passion in regenerative entrepreneurship. Join us in this episode as we talk about entrepreneurship, the power of regeneration, and transitioning the economy from an extractive system to a regenerative one. You can check out the full show notes on our site. Guest Bio: Thomas Richardson I'm a serial entrepreneur with a varied and completely unique history. I held the title of head elephant boy for Chipperfield's circus at 13, launched a music producing label and studio in my early career, founded and currently run Geosculpt Ireland, an award-winning environmentally innovative garden and landscape business that brings traditional stonemasonry techniques into the 21st century with advanced permaculture and cutting-edge design, and am the founder and CEO of GEIA, the Global Ecological Investment Agency, which finds novel ways to fund regenerative agricultural and ecological projects through full circle systems. Host Bio: Joshua Prieto Josh is the Co-Founder and Director of the Seeds of Tao learning platform for regenerative entrepreneurs. He has over 10 years of experience creating, building, and operating startup solutions alongside entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. That experience has shown him that entrepreneurs have the biggest role to play in the Anthropocene as we either create the solutions for, or become the root problem of, our people, planet, and future. Josh now co-creates educational programs that disrupt the current way our entrepreneurs learn. His holistically designed educational programs empower entrepreneurs to stop chasing “silver-bullet” solutions and start designing solutions that use regenerative systems.

In this episode of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we're sharing a Masterclass from our Regenpreneur Masterclass Series, we loved this Masterclass that Jenny Patton presented at, all about shifting paradigms through our story and message. We know there are SO many messages out there, a lot of noise. But if we want to connect with our audience and open their minds to regenerative solutions, we've got to be effective in that message. Our message must be clear, concise, emotionally engaging and transformative. If you'd rather watch the Masterclass to get the whole experience, you can find it in our free Resource Commons. You can also find the full Show Notes of the episode and more on our site.