The Green Collar Pod
Introducing Green Collar - a podcast dedicated to the economy of tomorrow, exploring jobs that have a positive impact on the environment and people’s well being. Come join Kiersten and Aparna as they interview experts to explore different roles that make up the green collar economy, while highlighting ways to make every job a Green Collar job.
Episodes
40 episodes
39 - Josephine Wedroth
How do you turn a love of math, creativity, and sustainability into a career designing greener buildings? In this episode, Josephine Wendroth shares her unconventional journey into MEP engineering, what sustainable building design actually look...
38 - NYAM Podcast by Alesha Ray ft. Aparna and Kiersten
Aparna and Kiersten had the opportunity to be guests on the NYAM Podcast & GrowFRWD hosted by Meteorologist Alesha Ray! To see more of Alesha's awesome content, check her out on instagram at:@nyampodcast@growf...
37 - Laurie Beth Nix
In this episode, Laurie Beth Nix of the Association of Energy Engineers shares how a career in communications led her to sustainability, energy efficiency, and authentic marketing. From storytelling and greenwashing to career pivots and the pow...
36 - Sustainable Summer!
Hello one and all, and happy summer! For this episode, we wanted to share some resources and news bits we found to be interesting, and encourage everyone to find ways to incorporate sustainability into their summer. Listen in (or sh...
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35 - ChipChat ft. Kiersten and Aparna
Hello listeners, and happy start to the summer! Today, we're mixing things up and sharing a
34 - Brady Mills
Looking to break into climate, sustainability, or real estate decarbonization? In this episode, Brady Mills shares the certifications, frameworks, books, newsletters, and industry organizations that shaped his two-decade career at the intersect...
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33 - Eric Corey Freed
We are joined by Eric Corey Freed, who has a bio so extensive that we broke it down into bullets! He is: An award-winning architect, In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, an...
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32 - Sandra Capponi
Sandra is the co-founder of Good On You, the platform helping millions of shoppers instantly understand the sustainability of fashion and beauty brands. Since 2015, her team has rated over 7,000 brands, making it easier for us and many others t...
31 - Kiersten & Aparna
To celebrate the upcoming Earth day and more than a year of podcasting, Green Collar presents a special episode! In this special role-reversal, the hosts become the hosted when a dear friend, Max Kriegsfeld, takes over the mic to in...
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30 - Maria Juenger
Happy episode 30, Pod People! We hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr Maria Juenger. Dr Juenger studied and teaches about the materials that literally hold our built environment together, with an emphasis on chemical ...
29 - Michael Orbank
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael — a sustainability leader working at the intersection of construction, materials, and the built environment. Michael shares how his career evolved from an early interest in sustainable design to leading ...
28 - Olivia Amyette
In this episode, we’re joined by Olivia Amyette, founder and CEO of Infinite Energy Advisors and the Solar Knowledge Institute. Olivia shares her remarkable journey: from launching a solar company at just 20 years old, to building Georgia’s onl...
27 - Christy Cannon
In this episode, we’re joined by Christy Cannon, an energy industry expert with 25 years of experience navigating electric markets, energy management, and building technology. Christy shares her career journey: from helping guide Texas through ...
26 - Lindsey Machamer
In this episode, we’re joined by Lindsey Machamer, Division Manager for Park Development at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, to explore how sustainability, resilience, and equity show up in the design and delivery of public spaces. L...
25 - Annise Maguire
In this episode, we’re joined by Annise Maguire, an environmental attorney turned sustainability and ESG strategist, to explore a career shaped by environmental justice, global impact, and bold pivots. Annise walks us through her journey from e...
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24 - Doug Tallamy
In this episode, we’re joined by renowned entomologist, ecologist, and author Doug Tallamy to explore how everyday landscapes—from backyards to balconies—can become powerful tools for conservation. Doug shares his career journey, explains why n...
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23 - Year in Review
In this special year-in-review episode of The Green Collar Pod, co-hosts Aparna and Kiersten reflect on their first full year of podcasting with no guest, just honest conversation, data, and highlights from 22 episodes. The...
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22 - Greg Ross
Greg Ross is a senior climate analyst at Cheniere Energy, where he focuses on greenhouse gas measurement, mitigation, and verification across the North American natural gas supply chain. A Houston native now based in Washington, DC, Greg brings...
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21 - Jillian Hansen
Today we’re joined by Jillian Hansen, Market Intelligence Lead at US Solar, who shares her journey from aspiring political campaigner to renewable energy expert and distr...
20 - Laurent Canneva
Today we’re joined by Laurent Canneva, co-founder and CEO of Spare It. Trained as a pharmacist with a business background, he spent 17 years at Sanofi leading commercial operations acro...
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19 - Peyton Ridland
Today we’re joined by Peyton Ridland, Business Development Lead for FuelCell Energy across the western U.S. Peyton has dedicated his career to driving decarbonization through clean energy technologies like fuel cells, hydroge...
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18 - Mahesh Ramanujam
Welcome back to the Green Color Pod! Today we’re joined by Mahesh Ramanujam, co-founder, president, and CEO of the Global Network for Zero, and former CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council—an internationally recognized leader driving he...
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17 - Ethan Tapper
Forester, author, and social media educator Ethan Tapper joins the podcast to share his unconventional journey into forestry, from wilderness expeditions done for love to becoming a leading voice on ecosystem stewardship. He reflects on the dua...
