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This episode of E.S.Now is going to be a little different.  To honor an innovative and expansive collaboration spanning art and environmental regeneration, from the ocean to the moon, we are having an open conversation with the leaders of BitBasel art gallery who is sending a micro-engraved solid gold disc or artwork curated by, Refi Tulum blockchain and regeneration, onto a rocketship to the moon, literally. This is a conversation between the gallery owner, curators and some of the artists themselves as we reach touch the moon and save the oceans simultaneously.  The Ocean SDG 14 Collection focuses on “Life Below Water.”  This collection will be exhibited during Miami Art Week and is part of BitBasel’s Lunar Mission—sending digital artworks to the moon as a timeless message of care for our planet.  In this unusual episode, we are turning over the mic to Sandra Ponce De Leon of Refi-Tulum, to be the host.  With special guests, co-founder of BitBasel Scarlett Aranared, and several of the participating artists that Sandra will introduce, including myself. This is a larger conversation about ocean conservation and the length of humanity's reach, that you will find absolutely fascinating. Let’s jump right in.  www.bitbasel.com www.instagram.com/refitulum

Chemical toxins from apparel accumulate in your body, and overtime can cause hormonal changes, nerve damage or even cancer.  In this two part conversation, DeAnna Batdorff, a 30 year practitioner of Ayurveda leads us through detox protocols for forever chemicals and microplastics.  Have your notebooks ready.  And explore her upcoming classes at www.dhyanaessentials.com  DeAnna Batdorff, a Generation-X born and raised in California, is a wholistic health detective with over 30 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lymphatic Massage Specialist, Nutrition Counselor, Western Herbalist, and Clinical Aromatherapist. She specializes in reading the pulse, spine, face, skin, and tongue as primary assessment tools. All of DeAnna’s teachings are rooted in her three foundational pillars: listen to self through symptoms, the right to take action, and ‘follow-through means feeling better.

Chemical toxins from apparel accumulate in your body, and overtime can cause hormonal changes, nerve damage or even cancer.  In this two part conversation, DeAnna Batdorff, a 30 year practitioner of Ayurveda leads us through detox protocols for forever chemicals and microplastics.  Have your notebooks ready.  And explore her upcoming classes at www.dhyanaessentials.com  DeAnna Batdorff, a Generation-X born and raised in California, is a wholistic health detective with over 30 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lymphatic Massage Specialist, Nutrition Counselor, Western Herbalist, and Clinical Aromatherapist. She specializes in reading the pulse, spine, face, skin, and tongue as primary assessment tools. All of DeAnna’s teachings are rooted in her three foundational pillars: listen to self through symptoms, the right to take action, and ‘follow-through means feeling better.

In this two part episode of E.S.Now, we are with Jeff Garner, an Emmy Award winning fashion designer and documentary filmmaker who is about to release his feature film Let them Be Naked on Amazon Prime worldwide.  In his twenty years of design, he has done extensive research and testing on different types of popular fabrics and has found disturbing levels of carcinogenic chemicals.  Catch part two of this episode in two weeks.  Let Them Be Naked is an audacious exploration into the presence of toxic and often harmful chemicals in the fabrics and materials used in our everyday clothing. Since his mother’s death from breast cancer, designer and activist Jeff Garner has spearheaded a campaign to uncover the health implications of exposure to these chemicals and the urgent need for more ethical production of garments. His advocacy has created relationships with research organizations and innovators across the globe, all leading the conversation surrounding unregulated toxins in the fashion industry. www.letthembenaked.com

In this two part episode of E.S.Now, we are with Jeff Garner, an Emmy Award winning fashion designer and documentary filmmaker who is about to release his feature film Let them Be Naked on Amazon Prime worldwide.  In his twenty years of design, he has done extensive research and testing on different types of popular fabrics and has found disturbing levels of carcinogenic chemicals.  Catch part two of this episode in two weeks.  Let Them Be Naked is an audacious exploration into the presence of toxic and often harmful chemicals in the fabrics and materials used in our everyday clothing. Since his mother’s death from breast cancer, designer and activist Jeff Garner has spearheaded a campaign to uncover the health implications of exposure to these chemicals and the urgent need for more ethical production of garments. His advocacy has created relationships with research organizations and innovators across the globe, all leading the conversation surrounding unregulated toxins in the fashion industry. www.letthembenaked.com

On this episode of E.S.Now I have special guest Julie Wojtkiewicz who is going to take us on a journey of the what, why and how-to of natural dyes.  Julie is a textile dyer & co founder of Inseparable, a toxic free & healthy fashion brand using entirely natural dyes to colour clothes. She is going to tell us the pros & cons of dying fabrics yourself, and walk us through how to do it. Made locally in Kent in the UK, her brand was created with the desire to bring timeless, versatile and feminine pieces to live and dance in, in all adventures.  You can find her brand at shopinseperable.com 

On this episode of E.S.Now I’m with Alison Knott, a digital marketing extraordinaire who specializes in sustainable businesses, who is here to share with you how to stand out in the digital space. Alison K raises web and digital marketing literacy for founders and teams putting good into the world. Her delivery is humourous and her energy contagious. No one has time for boring jargon! Her passion is the intersection of the web, creativity, and business. Topics include: SEO, email marketing, website ownership and brand authority. www.alisonkconsulting.com Wuxley https://wuxly.com/ Deborah: https://globalmeasure.org/ Article about Chat GTP water usage: https://gizmodo.com/chatgpt-ai-water-185000-gallons-training-nuclear-1850324249 My website: https://alisonkconsulting.com/resources/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonknott/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alisonkconsults/

Environmental Style Now Episode 26.   In preparation for the upcoming new year, we are switching tracks for a season to deliver how-to’s for up-and-coming new business owners who want to break into the eco fashion world.  Each episode will discuss something new and fun for business owners to sink their teeth into.  And for those of you who aren’t in the biz, believe me, you will still learn a lot about the sustainable fashion movement.  On this episode of E.S.Now, we are jumping this off by meeting with Deborah King, founder and CEO of Global Measure.  Deborah wants to help your eco fashion brand gain important certifications for your hard earned sustainable practices.  Learn exactly what that involves in this episode dedicated to emerging eco fashion labels. Find out more about her social enterprise on her website  www.globalmeasures.com 

On this episode of E.S.Now we speak with Dr. Anne Metz.  Her work focuses on utilizing the transformative power of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness for psychological and personal growth. Although she has a KAP practice, she is particularly interested in helping people make the transition from recreational  to intentional use of psychedelics. Let’s find out how alternative medicines can bring you closer in relationship to the planet.  www.drannemetz.com

On this special ZIP episode of E.S.Now, I have the pleasure of talking with actor and activist Ian Somerhalder, for a quick, zippy seven minutes.  Ian  an ambassador for the United Nations, and is best known for his starring role on Supernatural and the TV Hit Lost. He has been a spokesmen and activist for the environment for over a decade with the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, which helps combat deforestation.

Join us on E.S.Now with activist, coach and founder of an online school for change-makers and way finders, Laura Hartley as we discuss how to find your purpose and make change in the fashion industry.  If you’re a changemaker, activist or looking to remake the world, Public LovED is for you. A liberatory space and online school, you can find programs on healing burnout culture, regenerative leadership & the inner work of dismantling capitalism & supremacy culture. Questions? Just reach out! 

My guest today, Marc Cortez is here to talk about his recently published book Climaturity. Marc  is an entrepreneur, professor and long-time veteran of the solar, electric vehicle, and energy storage industries. He has raised over $23M for multiple startups, and is currently the Founder/CEO of Liquid8, a water conservation startup. Mr. Cortez is also a professor of Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Please check out his work at www.climaturity.com and www.liquid8.com 

My guest today is here to talk about his latest feature in GQ magazine.  Dr. Evan Johnson is a public speaker on peak performance, a life coach, and his recent feature discusses dressing for the part to trick the brain to become the part.  Learn more about peak performance through his TED Talk, and see how Dr. Evan can help you achieve your highest level by booking a session with him via his website.  www.drevanjohnson.com 

Join DeAnna Batdorff and E.S.Now host Courtney Barriger in a discussion of the history of Ayurveda and how what is in your closet can set off you off balance.  DeAnna Batdorff, a Generation-X California native, is a wholistic health detective with over 30 years of experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Lymphatic Massage Specialist, Nutrition Counselor, Western Herbalist, and Clinical Aromatherapist. She specializes in reading the pulse, spine, face, skin, and tongue as primary assessment tools. All of DeAnna’s teachings are rooted in her three foundational pillars: listen to self through symptoms, the right to take action, and ‘follow-through means feeling better.

My guest today has a wealth of knowledge of all things fabric. Carroll Dunham has traveled the world with National Geographic, and selected a very unique collection of threads that support indigenous tribes . But more than that, she has made it part of her mission to bring awareness to the importance of micro ecosystems, and how it takes generations of craftsmanship along with a very local environment to create legacy fabrics.  It is the difference between a micro economy and a global economy, and it’s quite fascinating. She cofounded Around The World in 80 Fabrics as a way to preserve and tell the story of sustainable fabrics, and create fertile ground for the cross pollination of ancient sustainable practices in the making of fabric.  www.atw80fabrics.com