The Sustainable Business Spotlight

Send a text On this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight, I sit down with Jestine, founder of Sustainable Classrooms, a Montana-based nonprofit, turning plastic waste into building blocks for education in Togo, West Africa. We talk about tackling plastic pollution, working across cultures, and building classrooms with locally sourced materials, all while creating jobs and improving studen...

Send a text On this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight, I sit down with Taylor Dubose, founder of SUS, a Massachusetts-based gear company making backpacks, hats, and accessories from recycled plastic and repurposed gear. We talk about rejecting fast fashion, designing for repairability, and the logistics behind collecting waste and turning it into durable products, all without selling o...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! In this episode, I’m joined by Deirdre Bird, founder of Dry Umbrellas, a company reimagining a frustrating everyday product with sustainability in mind. After one too many cheap umbrellas flipped inside out on the streets of Boston, Deirdre decided to take action.  The result? A line of high-quality, ocean-bound plastic umbrellas that...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! In this episode, I’m joined by Kathleen Ventura, co-founder of Compost Crowd, a compost collection service transforming how residents and businesses in Northern Arizona manage their food waste. Kathleen shares how Compost Crowd started, the environmental importance of composting, and how small lifestyle changes can create massive coll...

Send a text Welcome to The Sustainable Business Spotlight ! Today, I’m joined by Marjory Wildcraft, founder of The Grow Network , a global movement helping people grow their own food and live sustainably. What started as a backyard experiment has become a thriving community empowering self-sufficiency and resilience. In this episode, Marjory shares how anyone can start growing food—no matter their...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight! I’m excited to be joined by Mallory Ottariano, the founder and CEO of Youer, a sustainable clothing brand that’s been empowering women with eco-conscious fashion since 2012. What began with just a $100 sewing machine has now blossomed into a beloved brand that champions sustainability in every stitch. Known for its women...

Send a text Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight! This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by Annie Agle, VP of Sustainability at Cotopaxi, a brand known for its mission-driven approach to creating responsibly made outdoor gear that brings color, joy, and performance to adventurers everywhere. Guided by their slogan, “Gear for Good,” Cotopaxi is not just about mak...

Send a text Welcome to a festive episode of the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! As the holiday season approaches, many of us are excited to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones (and maybe a little something for ourselves, too!). While gift-giving is a beautiful tradition, it’s important to consider how we can make our choices more sustainable. This holiday season, you don’t hav...

Send a text Welcome to this episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I’m excited to introduce you to today’s guest Danielle Lemon, the founder of Aligned Living Financial. After spending 8 years in real estate, Danielle made a transformative shift in 2020 when she recognized the need to make financial literacy and resources more accessible to everyone. This insight led her to...

Send a text founder of Live Heal Travel , a reiki master, shamanic energy medicine practitioner, and mindfulness facilitator passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their fullest potential. I had the privilege of meeting Rosalyn at a conference, where we quickly connected over our shared passion for sustainability. Her expertise in sustainable travel and wellness comes together beautiful...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today’s guest, Tamara Masa Voijnovic and I first connected at a women’s entrepreneurial conference, and discovered we have a coinciding passion for sustainability. Tamara is a creative turned senior project manager, passionate about living sustain(ed)-ability. Tamara launched Time Illuminated during the pandemic, combin...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I’ve been looking forward to having Sami Hagen-Yahraes on the show for some time! Sami is a highly skilled aesthetician with over 8 years of experience, and she’s the visionary CEO behind Unblur Skin Studio in Tucson, AZ. Driven by her passion for radiant, healthy skin, Sami recently launched her own skincare line, SLHY...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today, I’m excited to introduce Kenz, your certified granola girl and founder of Eat Purposefully. After overcoming years of digestive challenges, Kenz turned her passion into a mission, crafting gut-friendly snacks that truly nourish from the inside out. What began as home kitchen experiments has blossomed into an inno...

Send a text Welcome back to the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! It’s such a joy to have Kate De Palma on this podcast episode! Kate De Palma is a Stanford graduate, educator-turned-entrepreneur, and best-selling author who has taken the candle world by storm with her company, Scented Designs. I’ve had the pleasure of trying her clean and environmentally-minded artisan candles and le...

Send a text Welcome to the Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today’s guest is Andy De Silva, a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur and co-founder of Hotel Emporium Inc. With a strong background in hospitality and international trade, Andy's journey started in Colombo and led him to the U.S., where he served as a Guest Services Manager at Crowne Plaza and Wyndham Hotels. He later founded...

Send a text Inviting to the podcast our next guest Dustin English, Dustin is the Chief Experience Officer at VOORMI, where he combines his extensive experience in extreme environments with a passion for innovation. As a former elite guide on high-stakes expeditions—from Denali to the South Pole—he brings invaluable practical knowledge to the brand. Dustin is dedicated to crafting technical apparel...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Living more sustainably is a passion of mine and recently, I’ve been eager to learn more about zero waste sewing. That’s why I’m particularly excited about today’s episode as I have the pleasure of chatting with Liz McDade, the founder of No Trace. Liz launched No Trace in 2017 to promote sustainable crafting and eco-fr...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Rocky, who along with his wife Alyx, runs Steadfast Systems—a Montana-based design and manufacturing company specializing in high-quality sewn tool kits. Their dedication to domestic production and high quality products is not only inspirational,  but also deeply resonates...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today's guest is Sabrina Storozuk, a tech entrepreneur redefining industries with her innovative approach. From her experience at PWC to leading startups and Fortune 500 companies, Sabrina now focuses on tech and women’s hair health with her latest venture, Wear-ARC. Discover how she’s empowering women through cutt...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! I'm thrilled to be joined by Grant Brown in this episode. Grant is a tech entrepreneur turned eco-activist, using his expertise to simplify complex environmental issues. As the founder of Happy Eco News, he shares positive stories and solutions to inspire hope and action towards a sustainable future. Media coverage...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! This episode is particularly special because it's my first solo episode, and I have some exciting news to share – Jelt has launched a brand-new product! As many of you know, I co-own Jelt, a sustainable belt company, with my brother. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce our latest creation: the Jelt Crossbody Bag. Join...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Today, I'm thrilled to have Sarah Robertson-Barnes with us. Sarah is the founder of Sustainable in the Suburbs, a freelance writer, educator, and consultant with a passion for plants, podcasts, and knitting. Through her blog, she shares practical tips and insights on living a low-waste lifestyle, especially for fam...

Send a text Welcome to this week’s episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! When shopping online, we may not always consider how our orders get to our doorstep or their impact on the environment. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Marcus Hoed, the co-founder of Dutch X. Marcus is dedicated to finding sustainable delivery solutions, and Dutch X offers sustainable same-day and n...

Send a text Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! While we often focus on sustainable businesses on this podcast, today we are broadening our scope to discuss business growth. No better to chat about this with than Laura Sinclair! With over a decade of experience in digital marketing for top brands, Laura helps businesses shine. She empowers women to grow their busines...

Send a text Welcome to The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! Some of the most significant shifts we can make in our lives to live more sustainably involve our everyday products. With this in mind, I am excited to be joined by Lindsey McCoy, co-founder and CEO of Plaine Products, which offers eco-friendly personal care products in reusable bottles. Inspired by her decade of environment...