Granite Goodness

Theresa McKenney is the Head of Sustainability & Government Affairs at NEMO Equipment, a world leader in manufacturing sustainably sourced outdoor adventure gear. NEMO Equipment Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @nemoequipment @treeline_outfitters @sneakymiles @granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/su...

Caitlin McGrath-Levesque is the co-founder of Red’s Good Vibes, where they believe in “Radical giving without limits, without questions, and with a focus on choice, preference, and dignity. Reducing the barriers surrounding reaching out for assistance will give us all the chance to eliminate the shame and stigma we associate with traditional services.” Links & Notes: Red’s Good Vibes Caitlin’s TED...

In our first filmed episode of Granite Goodness, Krystal helps Andy understand every professional mistake he’s ever made, but in the most supportive way possible. Krystal Hicks is the Founder and Owner of JOBTALK LLC. JOBTALK founded by Krystal Hicks in 2018 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After more than 10 years of working in the employment sector, Krystal decided to professionalize what had inadv...

Sarah Palermo is Campaign Director for The NH Campaign for Legal Services. Links & Notes: NH Campaign for Legal Services A reporter rides with Ron Paul Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @treeline_outfitters @sneakymiles @granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Anna Goldsmith is the Executive Producer of TEDxPortsmouth and owner of The Hired Pens. Kaarin Olofson Milne is the Director of TEDxPortsmouth and Principal at Flow Strategies. Links & Notes: TEDxPortsmouth The Hired Pens Flow Strategies TED Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @tedxportsmouth @ted @treeline_outfitters @sneakym...

Deaglan McEachern is the 75th Mayor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Links & Notes: Mayor Deaglan McEachern Portsmouth 400 Music provided by Sneaky Miles Instagram: @deaglanmceachernportsmouth @portsmouthnh400 @sneakymiles @granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Jon Kiper is a candidate for New Hampshire Governor running for the Democratic nomination. He is also the owner of Jonny Boston’s International restaurant in Newmarket, NH. Links & Notes: VoteKiper.org The Jon Kiper Show Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @votekiper @jonnybostonsinternational @treeline_outfitters @sneakymiles...

Jason Plant is the Co-Founder and CEO of Green Lightning Energy and Hydrophos Solutions. Links & Notes: Green Lightning Hydrophos Solutions Venture Time Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters To learn more about us or read our Good News in New Hampshire Newsletter, go to granitegoodness.com Instagram: @treeline_outfitters @sneakymiles @gran...

Beth Tener is the creator of the Kinship Hub and host of the Living Love podcast. Links & Notes: Beth Tener Kinship Hub Living Love Podcast Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @amplify_kinship @treeline_outfitters @sneakymiles @granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Alex Freid is the Founder and Senior Director of Atlas Consulting at PLAN: The Post-Landfill Action Network. Links & Notes: PLAN UNH Trash 2 Treasure Music provided by Sneaky Miles This episode was recorded in and sponsored by Treeline Outfitters Instagram: @treeline_outfitters @postlandfill @sneakymiles @granitegoodness Get full access to Granite Goodness at www.granitegoodness.com/subscribe

Join us for this special episode of Granite Goodness where we talk to Cody Whelan-- owner of Treeline Outfitters, our sponsor and where we record most of our episodes! Cody is a master of the three pedals driving style, and once helped an 80-year-old conquer her fear of stick shifts, turning her into Portsmouth's happiest driver. When he's not turning driving into a spiritual journey, Cody's busy...

Dovev "Da Vinci" Levine, the ultimate juggler of sustainability pies, gives us the play by play of his career. From accidentally befriending his professor to giving motivational speeches at little league, he's seen it all. Dovev's life map is like Da Vinci's notebook, but with more sketches of casual drinks with municipal sustainability officers across New England. On this episode he explains why...

Faina-- a serial risk-taker and tosser of spaghetti on walls-- spills the beans on her journey from hall director at UNH to Apprenticeship Coordinator at Revision Energy, juggling roles in Women’s Studies, Sustainability, and motherhood along the way. Her adventures in academia and "side hustles for good" underscore a passionate drive for social impact, blending human-centered design with entrepre...

Thespian. Lesbian. Artist. Entrepreneur. Deaf. Disabled. New Hampshirite. Genius? Jules Good takes us on their journey through disability advocacy, queer identity, the relentless pursuit of justice, and their eventual founding of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Jules Good is the Founder and Consulting Lead of Neighborhood Access. Links & Notes: Neighborhood Access Music provided by Sneaky M...

On this episode Andy talks to his sustainability "sensei", Fiona Wilson, who reveals her journey from selling beer ads in Thatcherite Britain to leading the charge for eco-friendly business practices in the U.S. They dive into the challenges of merging profit with planet-saving initiatives, laugh about printing manifestos on soap bottles, and debate whether saving the world is all about sustainabi...

In this episode of Granite Goodness, Andy chats with Marisa Rafal, the mastermind behind the New Hampshire Toy Library Network, who not only helps kids by lending out toys for free but also turns out to know a lot about brain synapses. Along the way she psychoanalyzes my imaginary friends from childhood, educates me about Japanese prefecture design, and teaches me the life lessons one can learn fr...

Zack takes us into the wild world of regenerative agriculture, amphibian road-crossing escapades, and the intricacies of creating eco-friendly supply chains—all while sipping chaga tea and planning to record a podcast from a sauna. Listen to Zack for 68 minutes waxing poetic about corporate sustainability, explaining the nutrient density of carrots, and recounting his clandestine nighttime mission...

Anna Yates recounts how early environmentalists, in a bid to save whales from becoming lamp fuel, decided to start using that “black oozy stuff” (oil) instead. 140 years later, Anna has found herself leading modern-day sustainability efforts at Albany International, where she navigates a whirlwind of sustainability reporting, renewable energy innovations, and regulatory challenges—all while mainta...

On this episode of Granite Goodness, Allyson Ryder reveals that trick-or-treating elections in Barrington turned kids into democracy fanatics, causing voter turnout to skyrocket as kids dragged their parents to the polls to vote on the critical issue of Halloween scheduling. Allyson goes on to proudly state her New Hampshire credentials, including her parents' love story that apparently began at t...

In the first episode of Granite Goodness, Andy chats with his friend and mentor Ian Grant, a serial entrepreneur and self-described incurable optimist who’s had more career pivots than a ballet dancer. From sloshing water buckets on a horse farm to navigating business competitions at UNH, Ian shares his eclectic journey with the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store. Now, as a special advisor to th...