Ep 09: Leading Sustainable Cities w/ Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst

Ep 09: Leading Sustainable Cities w/ Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst

In this week’s episode, Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst shares the ways sustainability is implemented in the city. Just a few examples: championing energy efficiency in municipal buildings, testing a Tesla electric car as a police cruiser, to visionary concepts such as a micro-grid and battery storage. These initiatives deliver sustainability not only for the environment, but also financial sustainability for the citizens of Brookhaven. Brookhaven’s strong leadership during the recent coronavirus pandemic has been applauded, and followed by others regionally. Could Brookhaven’s leadership on public health and sustainability, eventually lead us to say “As Brookhaven does, so does the State of Georgia?” Episode Highlights: 7:42 Green Building and Sustainability in Brookhaven 11:29 Envisioning Micro-grid, Generation & Storage of Renewables 13:47 Trending Renewables in Georgia & What is Driving it 18:52 Electric Vehicle Benefits & Vehicle to Grid 21:19 The Potential of Electric School Buses 22:56 Deep Dive on Brookhaven's Tesla Police Cruiser Find Mayor Ernst on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MayorJohnErnst/] or at john.ernst@brookhaven ga.gov Find John during his day job at Ernst Legal on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Ernst-Legal-Group-126645484703511/] or john@ernstlegal.com

Ep 08: Doing More with Less. The Truth on Waste Diversion w/ Natasha Dyer

Natasha Dyer with the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience stops by the studio this week to discuss waste. Our conversation has something for everyone, from Natasha's story of changing careers and landing her dream job in Atlanta, to easy tips to help anyone save money and waste less. We also discuss the leadership program, Atlanta Sustainability Ambassadors, one of Natasha's creations that is now completing its sixth group of cohorts. This week's episode busts the FUD around easy ways to use less, save money, recapture waste for the betterment of society, and explains how the single-use plastic ban at ATL airport restaurants won't equal doom and gloom. To find out more about the Atlanta Office or Resilience, visit their webpage [https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-resilience/about-the-office-of-sustainability].

Ep 07: what the FUD so far w/Christopher Matos-Rogers

This week I do my first solo episode, as I recount the podcast's growth so far, answer questions about the equipment, software, and hosting I use, as well as the podcast's next steps. I hope this episode will provide you value and inspiration to start something new. Until next week!

Ep 06: Leading Women w/ Emily Wheeler of WCR Atlanta

In our first of 5 episodes covering each multicultural real estate association, we begin with Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Atlanta 2020 President, Emily Wheeler. Emily is a young REALTOR® that has blasted on the scene the last few years in both her business and in leadership roles. Emily and I discuss the role and efforts of WCR, the needs of millennial clients, the role of millennial leadership, and the power of social media and content to improve lives.. Find Emily on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/emilywheelertherealtor/], IG [https://www.instagram.com/emilytherealtor], LinkedIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/Emilysellsatlanta] Learn More about WCR at https://www.wcr.org [https://www.wcr.org] More info on the 2020 Rev conference in Miami: http://realestate.vision/2020-conference-registration/ [http://realestate.vision/2020-conference-registration/]

Ep 05: Leadership and Engagement w/ Vic Collins

This week I am joined by fellow REALTOR® Vic Collins of KW. Vic shares his path to the real estate industry and what has driven his success. We also dive into leadership in the REALTOR® Association, working on inclusion, and why being involved in your community and industry leads to happiness and success. Find Vic on social media @vjrtherealtor Vic and his brothers’ college scholarship: CNOTEFoundation.com