Flowerhood

Bill Gross, Renewable Energy, Our planet and Hope

When I mention the phrase “climate change,” does your mind immediately go to doom and gloom? I think we’re all plagued by a bit of fatalism when it comes to the subject... I know I tend to be. But there may just be hope on the horizon! Through a combination of ingenious technology, our climate future might just look a little brighter today than it did yesterday. In this episode, I’ll share with you the story of Bill Gross, a US businessman who uses his shrewd acumen for the business and tech worlds for a greater good. Bill has put his incredible business skills to great use in the fight against climate change and has tackled some of the issue’s most important problems. Did you know that in 2017, the cost of solar energy actually became cheaper than fossil fuel? Listen to find out how it may just be possible to fix the solar energy storage conundrum and switch to a cleaner, more renewable system. Tune in to Episode 24 of Flowerhood, to hear my musings on the relationship between natural growing patterns and the start-up world and to hear Bill Gross’s story and his achievements in climate technology. In this episode, you will learn: * About Bill Gross and his fascinating backstory (5:20) * How Bill became interested in alternative energy sources (6:52) * What factors go into successful startups-- and which ones matter the most (9:37) * About the similarities I find between natural, seasonal winters and an “economic winter” (13:05) * How our CO2 emissions are affecting our climate (15:18) * About Moore’s Law and how it might be useful in designing cheaper, more efficient energy storage (17:50) * About Bill’s strategy for solar energy storage (20:20) * The future possibilities of solar energy (21:08) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Flowerhoods] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Flowerhoods/] Resources Mentioned * The Single Biggest Reason Startups Succeed - Bill Gross [https://youtu.be/bNpx7gpSqbY] * Replacing Fuels With Sunlight [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EKx7aEzXb0] * Heliogen [https://heliogen.com/] * Energy Vault - Enabling a Renewable World [https://energyvault.com/] See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Guided Meditation in Nature

Do you find yourself muddling through sleepless nights and groggy days? Constantly frazzled, feeling anxious and exhausted? I’d love to share with you my techniques for a restful, full night’s sleep, as well as a tip for correcting your circadian rhythm. In this episode, I want to share with you a guided meditation journey through nature. Think of it as a reset for a stressful day or the perfect start to a tranquil night. I also discuss some of the modern technology standing between us and optimal rest. Tune in to Episode 23 of Flowerhood, to learn how to trade our smartphones, tablets, and artificial light for peace, calm, and rejuvenation. Join me for a guided meditation starting at 10:55. (But please make sure you’re not driving while listening! You might be a little too relaxed for that!) In this episode, you will learn: * How camping can be beneficial to resetting your circadian rhythm (1:28) * How the last 150 years of electricity has manipulated our natural rest patterns (2:01) * The ways meditation can enhance neuroplasticity and what that means for you and your sleep (5:53) * About my own successful sleep practices (6:34) * The surprising (and quantifiable!) benefits of an afternoon nap (8:04) * Guided meditation (10:53) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Flowerhoods] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Flowerhoods/] Resources Mentioned * Flowerhood Episode 14: Sleep & Nature [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/2020/11/18/handy-tips-for-a-good-nights-sleep-head-into-nature] * Book: Shakti Gawain- Creative Visualization [https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Visualization-Power-Imagination-Create/dp/1577312295] * YouTube Channel: Jason Stephenson- Guided Sleep Meditations [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPYhcdFgrlUXiGmPRAej1w] See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Weeds, Adversity, and Strength

Have you ever observed something in nature that led you to a realization about your own life? Maybe you, too, have seen Earth’s beautiful resiliency in the face of adversity. In this episode, I want to share some of the incredible beauty right here in my avocado orchard and explore what we can learn from it. The last year has left so many of us feeling anxious, stressed, and down, but maybe we’re all just pumpkins waiting to flourish in a patch of weeds. Tune in to Episode 22 of Flowerhood, to learn how the only constant in life is that there is no constant, and how we can use that to our advantage. In this episode, you will learn: * The event that brought me to becoming a podcast host, one year ago this week. (01:13) * A quick update on my avocado orchard. (4:36) * The beauty and balance of the orchard’s environment. (7:29) * How we can learn about overcoming adversity and setbacks by observing natural ecosystems (13:15) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Flowerhoods] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Flowerhoods/] Resources Mentioned Podcast Accelerator Course [https://www.michelle-sorro.com/masterclass?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fmichelle-sorro.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F44861%2FYGmLFKzZ] Join a free live masterclass on podcasting with Michelle and Ginni the following dates using the link below: Masterclass #1: Thursday, March 4 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST) Masterclass #2: Tuesday, March 9 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST) Masterclass #3:  Wednesday, March 10 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST) Masterclass #4: Thursday, March 11 2021 @ 12pm PST (3pm EST) See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Plant Based Skincare with Lisa Goodeve

Have you ever wondered what power the plant world holds for your skin? Are you fed up with being marketed creams and potions filled with God-only-knows-what? Oftentimes, even if we’re nourishing our bodies with whole foods, exercise, and mindfulness, we’re still missing out on nurturing our largest organ: our skin. In this episode, I speak with skin therapist and plant-based skincare expert Lisa Goodeve to get to the bottom of what’s really lurking in the products we put on our face and learn how our daily lifestyle can affect everything from acne to aging. Tune into Episode 21 of Flowerhood to learn about the tenets of great skin and to see how closely they align with the principles of great overall health. In this episode you will learn: * The biggest factor in your skin’s premature aging (9:00) * Why it’s so important to look for the words paraben-free on our cosmetics and skincare (10:16) * How to decipher the label natural in the world of beauty (17:03) * How to read past phony marketing and why commercial skincare can sometimes do more harm than good  (26:40) * Why diet and environment are the two greatest hurdles for great skin (32:58) Let’s connect! * Website [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Flowerhoods] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Flowerhoods/] Connect with Lisa: * Lisa Goodeve 100% Natural Skincare [http://www.lisagoodeve.co.nz] * Lisa Goodeve Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lisagoodeveskincare] * Lisa Goodeve Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lisagoodeveskincare/] Resources Mentioned: * Kerryn Sawyer- The Plant Power Coach [https://www.facebook.com/theplantpowercoach] * Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey [https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135] See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Empathy In Nature

Have you seen the beautiful image captured by photographer Tobias Baumgartner last year? The one with two penguins holding hands? That is one of the most touching photos I’ve ever seen, and there’s an incredible story tied to those penguins, that proves empathy is all around us. In this episode, I want to share with you an amazing incident that happened right here, in my orchard, that got me thinking about empathy in nature. Believe me, if anyone told me the story you’re going to hear, I wouldn’t have believed it, but it happened, and it taught me a great lesson about leading with empathy and just showing kindness to those around you. Tune in to Episode 20 of Flowerhood, to learn the impact empathy has on anyone, whether it’s a chicken, a penguin, or an employer at work. In this episode, you will learn: * The experience I had that got me thinking about empathy in nature. (01:56) * There’s always a lesson in everything in life. (11:15) * The story behind Tobias Baumgartner’s photo of two penguins holding hands. (12:21) * The importance of being an empathetic leader. (15:38) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://www.flowerhood.co.nz/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Flowerhoods] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Flowerhoods/] Resources Mentioned: * Tobias Baumgartner's photo [https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2020/12/27/picture-of-the-year-2020/] See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.