The concept of sustainability is not just for the younger generations like Millennials and Generation X . Sustainability has become a buzzword in both local and global discussions, but its importance extends far beyond just a trend. It is a comprehensive approach that seeks to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Our Experts in this area of the site explore why sustainability is crucial, how it’s currently being pursued, and what strategies can further this goal effectively.
Sustainability is often built on three main pillars: environmental, economic, and social—often referred to as the triple bottom line. Environmental sustainability involves the stewardship of key natural resources to prevent degradation and depletion, while economic sustainability seeks to generate economic value without harming the environment or society. Social sustainability focuses on maintaining and improving social equity and quality of life.
Despite increasing awareness, several challenges hinder our sustainable progress. These include excessive consumption of resources, persistent pollution, waste management issues, and ongoing social and economic inequality. As Baby Boomers, our actions can have a profound impact on the current environmental situation. Hence, it’s time to adapt and contribute to a greener world for ourselves and future generations.
Looking for high dividend income beyond traditional REITs? In this episode of the Dividend Stockpile, I'm joined by the team from NewLake Capital Partners (NASDAQ: NLCP) to discuss one of the market's most unique real estate investment opportunities.NewLake Capital Partners is a cannabis-focused REI…
Looking for high dividend income beyond traditional REITs? In this episode of the Dividend Stockpile, I'm joined by the team from NewLake Capital Partners (NASDAQ: NLCP) to discuss one of the market's…
Looking for high dividend income beyond traditional REITs? In this episode of the Dividend Stockpile, I'm joined by the team from NewLake Capital Partners (NASDAQ: NLCP) to discuss one of the market's most unique real estate investment opportunities.NewLake Capital Partners is a cannabis-focused REIT that acquires and leases specialized cultivation and dispensary properties to licensed operators across the United States. During our conversation, we explore the company's business model, how it generates rental income, its approach to risk management, dividend strategy, growth opportunities, and…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insur…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join t…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let’s figure this out.Nicole Whalen, founder of Green Compass, is revolutionizing urban sustainability by tackling one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. During today’s episode, Nicole explained how her company uses an innovative approach to retrofit c…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let’s f…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin:…
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Nicole: I walk into challenges not seeing them as insurmountable. Let’s figure this out.Nicole Whalen, founder of Green Compass, is revolutionizing urban sustainability by tackling one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. During today’s episode, Nicole explained how her company uses an innovative approach to retrofit commercial properties…
There’s an underlying tension that many school leaders are carrying right now.
The expectations are clear. Student outcomes must improve. Achievement gaps must close. Growth must accelerate across every subgroup.
At the same time, the conditions inside our schools tell a different story. Staffin…
There’s an underlying tension that many school leaders are carrying right now.
The expectations are clear. Student outcomes must improve. Achievement gaps must close. Growth must accelerate across e…
There’s an underlying tension that many school leaders are carrying right now.
The expectations are clear. Student outcomes must improve. Achievement gaps must close. Growth must accelerate across every subgroup.
At the same time, the conditions inside our schools tell a different story. Staffing challenges persist. Teachers are stretched thin. Building leaders are balancing more than ever. Even in the most committed and capable districts, there is a sense that people are doing everything they can… and still wondering if it’s enough.
This is where leadership becomes especially challeng…
What happens when the person who helped billions shop online decides to reinvent how we consume?In this episode of The Raygacy Show, I sit down with Anya Cheng — Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men’s clothing subscription platform championing sustainable fashion.Before launching her o…
What happens when the person who helped billions shop online decides to reinvent how we consume?In this episode of The Raygacy Show, I sit down with Anya Cheng — Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-p…
What happens when the person who helped billions shop online decides to reinvent how we consume?In this episode of The Raygacy Show, I sit down with Anya Cheng — Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men’s clothing subscription platform championing sustainable fashion.Before launching her own venture, Anya played a pivotal role in shaping global commerce. She helped launch Facebook and Instagram Shopping at Meta, led new business expansion at eBay, scaled McDonald’s global food delivery at McDonald's, and drove mobile commerce innovation at Target.But this conversation goes beyond h…
Can sustainable investing actually lead to better dividend growth?Many investors think of sustainable investing as simply avoiding certain industries or aligning a portfolio with personal values. But what if it's really about identifying high-quality businesses that are better positioned to grow ear…
Can sustainable investing actually lead to better dividend growth?Many investors think of sustainable investing as simply avoiding certain industries or aligning a portfolio with personal values. But …
Can sustainable investing actually lead to better dividend growth?Many investors think of sustainable investing as simply avoiding certain industries or aligning a portfolio with personal values. But what if it's really about identifying high-quality businesses that are better positioned to grow earnings, generate cash flow, and increase dividends for years to come?In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I sit down with Peter Krull, Partner and Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors, to explore the connection between sustainability, business quality, and long-term dividend g…
"There's a housing shortage crisis in places all around the world. And for me, as somebody that is from architecture, from urban design, from property development, especially for residential buildings, I believe that technology is …an avenue to be able to facilitate lower cost development…One of…
"There's a housing shortage crisis in places all around the world. And for me, as somebody that is from architecture, from urban design, from property development, especially for residential buildings…
"There's a housing shortage crisis in places all around the world. And for me, as somebody that is from architecture, from urban design, from property development, especially for residential buildings, I believe that technology is …an avenue to be able to facilitate lower cost development…One of the things that (an expert from Los Angeles) told me about, which was a great example of being able to speed up construction and affordability, is just around the recent fires that happened. And one of the things that they're doing is that they are using artificial intelligence to help speed up tha…
"Biophilia is basically bringing in the outdoors to create a calming environment. Acoustic privacy is essential for a peaceful home environment. Wellness should be a priority in home design, just like it is in hotels." Rukmani RamdariIn this episode of The Ageless Traveler, we turn our homes into va…
"Biophilia is basically bringing in the outdoors to create a calming environment. Acoustic privacy is essential for a peaceful home environment. Wellness should be a priority in home design, just like…
"Biophilia is basically bringing in the outdoors to create a calming environment. Acoustic privacy is essential for a peaceful home environment. Wellness should be a priority in home design, just like it is in hotels." Rukmani RamdariIn this episode of The Ageless Traveler, we turn our homes into vacation spaces for year-round health and fun. It’s more than a staycation; it’s living as beautifully and luxuriously as if you were staying at a $2,000-a-night hotel.My guests, Rukmani Ramdharry and Robert Spears, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind Purgula.com, show you how to transform you…
Sarah's on summer break this week, so Beth sits down with chef, culinary historian, and seventh-grade history teacher Mica Chavez to trace how food actually built the world we live in — from the Columbian Exchange and the science behind corn, to slavery, immigration, and the industrial food system…
Sarah's on summer break this week, so Beth sits down with chef, culinary historian, and seventh-grade history teacher Mica Chavez to trace how food actually built the world we live in — from the Col…
Sarah's on summer break this week, so Beth sits down with chef, culinary historian, and seventh-grade history teacher Mica Chavez to trace how food actually built the world we live in — from the Columbian Exchange and the science behind corn, to slavery, immigration, and the industrial food system we're stuck with today.
Topics discussed:
The Columbian Exchange: how corn, chili, potatoes, and tomatoes reshaped diets on both sides of the Atlantic
The science of nixtamalization — why New World corn didn't wreck teeth the way Old World wheat did
How chili peppers spread across the glo…
Welcome to this shared inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough.Pull up a chair for global conversations that shape a better world as we explore how travel, community, culture, and collaboration connect to the Unite…
Welcome to this shared inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough.Pull up a chair for global conversations that shape…
Welcome to this shared inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough.Pull up a chair for global conversations that shape a better world as we explore how travel, community, culture, and collaboration connect to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).In this debut episode, the hosts are joined by Carlisle Richardson, an international relations expert whose career has included serving as Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations and as a United Nations Economic Affairs Officer. Carl…
Jeremy Shirey
July 14, 2026
Devin Thorpe 
Darrin Peppard 
Rayson Choo 
Adriane Berg 
Sarah & Beth 
Lisa Smith