Episodes

Building Financial Resilience: Philanthropy, Risk & Legacy Planning ft. Mark Halpern
Feb. 25, 2026

Building Financial Resilience: Philanthropy, Risk & Legacy Planning f…

So many of us avoid conversations about wills, estate planning, and what happens after we’re gone. It can feel uncomfortable, morbid — or like something we’ll just “get to later.” But the truth is, these are some of the most ...

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Why the Future of Architecture Is Off-Grid: Climate-Resilient Design Without Compromising Aesthetics ft. David Sellers (Hawaii Off Grid)
Feb. 11, 2026

Why the Future of Architecture Is Off-Grid: Climate-Resilient Design …

In Hawaii, resilience isn’t a trend—it’s a business necessity. With some of the highest energy costs in the country, an islanded grid, and growing climate risk, the built environment has very little room for inefficiency. The...

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The Business Case for Good: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact ft. Neil Callanan (LooseGrip)
Jan. 28, 2026

The Business Case for Good: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact ft…

One of the biggest questions from leaders, founders, and change-makers is "How do we actually measure the impact we’re trying to make?" Because caring about people, communities, and the planet is one thing—but being able to prove real, measurable change is something else entirely. Our guest today l…

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House Is Medicine: How Better Homes Protect Our Health, Wallets, and Planet ft. Paul Kealey (EkoBuilt)
Jan. 14, 2026

House Is Medicine: How Better Homes Protect Our Health, Wallets, and …

For nearly twenty years, today’s guest has been quietly—and sometimes uncomfortably—challenging one of the biggest assumptions we make: that a new home is automatically a healthy one. Spoiler alert—it’s often not. Paul Kealey...

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Resilience in Review: The Leaders and Lessons That Shaped 2025
Dec. 31, 2025

Resilience in Review: The Leaders and Lessons That Shaped 2025

Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report. If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward? It’s not an easy one—but that hasn’t stopped our…

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Beyond the Logo: Building a Brand That Drives Sustainable Growth ft. Cat Holt (Coologee)
Dec. 17, 2025

Beyond the Logo: Building a Brand That Drives Sustainable Growth ft. …

Discover how world-class brands evolve and thrive through uncertainty with Cat Holt—CEO of Coologee and the creative strategist behind Progressive’s viral Dr. Rick campaign. In this episode, Cat explains why brand strategy is...

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From Katrina’s Aftermath to Industry Innovation: Resilience, Community, and Reinventing the Restaurant Model ft. Ron Ladner (Shaggy’s)
Dec. 3, 2025

From Katrina’s Aftermath to Industry Innovation: Resilience, Communit…

In this episode of The Resilience Report , host Lauren Scott sits down with Ron Ladner, founder of the iconic waterfront restaurant Shaggy’s — a business born unexpectedly out of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What beg...

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B Corp in 2025: What It Really Means for Purpose-Driven Business ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
Nov. 12, 2025

B Corp in 2025: What It Really Means for Purpose-Driven Business ft. …

B Corp certification is booming — but is it still worth it in 2025? 🌍 In this episode, host Lauren Scott breaks down the latest stats, the 2025 standards overhaul, and what every business leader needs to know about the real v...

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The Clean Energy Gap: Why Generation Alone Isn't Enough ft. Hassan Shahriar (ADAPTR Inc.)
Oct. 29, 2025

The Clean Energy Gap: Why Generation Alone Isn't Enough ft. Hassan Sh…

For anyone curious about where renewable energy in Canada is headed — and how innovators are reshaping the grid to get us there — this conversation is essential listening. Hassan Shahriar , founder of ADAPTR Inc. , offers an ...

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Canada’s Blue Economy: Water, Industry, and Innovation ft. Kendra MacDonald (Canada’s Ocean Supercluster)
Oct. 15, 2025

Canada’s Blue Economy: Water, Industry, and Innovation ft. Kendra Mac…

Water touches every part of our lives, from the health of our oceans to the resilience of our communities. In this conversation, we hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster , who brings the collective vo...

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Rethinking Philanthropy: Strengthening Business and Community ft. John Bromley (Charitable Impact)
Oct. 1, 2025

Rethinking Philanthropy: Strengthening Business and Community ft. Joh…

Philanthropy is evolving—and it’s reshaping how businesses and communities build resilience. In this episode, we explore what happens when generosity moves beyond tradition and becomes a driver of innovation, purpose, and sus...

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Building Brand Trust in the Age of AI: Purpose-Driven Leadership ft. Marie-Chantal Savoy (Savoy Strategy)
Sept. 17, 2025

Building Brand Trust in the Age of AI: Purpose-Driven Leadership ft. …

How do you build a brand that people truly trust—especially in times of disruption? In this episode, Marie-Chantal Savoy , founder of Savoy Strategy and former marketing leader at CN, LOGISTEC, and Air Canada, shares her insi...

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What 60+ Sustainability Experts Taught Us: 6 Key Takeaways Shaping Resilient Business ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
Sept. 3, 2025

What 60+ Sustainability Experts Taught Us: 6 Key Takeaways Shaping Re…

After more than 2.5 years and conversations with 60+ experts at the intersection of sustainability and business , host Lauren Scott steps back to reflect on the six core themes that consistently emerge across these discussion...

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Sustainable Fashion: Circularity, Conscious Design, and Community Impact ft. Lisa Diegel (Faherty Brand)
Aug. 20, 2025

Sustainable Fashion: Circularity, Conscious Design, and Community Imp…

Lisa Diegel is on a mission to transform fashion from the inside out—and she’s doing it with purpose and authenticity. As the Director of Sustainability & Impact at Faherty Brand, Lisa brings over 20 years of experience spann...

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AI-Powered Styling: Rethinking Sustainable Fashion ft. Julia Dietmar (OpenWardrobe)
Aug. 6, 2025

AI-Powered Styling: Rethinking Sustainable Fashion ft. Julia Dietmar …

Discover how AI-powered fashion technology is transforming the way we think about style, sustainability, and consumption! In this episode of The Resilience Report, Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, shares ...

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Why “Bouncing Back” Isn’t Enough: Building True Resilience at Work ft. Russell Harvey (The Resilience Coach)
July 23, 2025

Why “Bouncing Back” Isn’t Enough: Building True Resilience at Work ft…

What better guest for The Resilience Report than The Resilience Coach himself? Russell Harvey joins us for a timely conversation that gets to the heart of what it really means to be resilient in today’s complex world. With ov...

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Fog and Cloud Harvesting: Solving Water Scarcity with Atmospheric Innovation ft. Tatiana Estevez (Permalution)
July 9, 2025

Fog and Cloud Harvesting: Solving Water Scarcity with Atmospheric Inn…

While emissions often dominate the sustainability conversation, today we’re shifting the spotlight to an issue just as critical—water. With climate change intensifying droughts and disrupting global water cycles, it’s time we...

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Regenerative Agriculture Explained: Soil, Climate, and "Common Ground" ft. Rebecca Tickell (filmmaker)
June 25, 2025

Regenerative Agriculture Explained: Soil, Climate, and "Common Ground…

Today, we are honored to welcome award-winning filmmaker and environmental activist Rebecca Tickell. Alongside her husband, Josh Tickell, Rebecca has spent decades telling stories that have sparked global movements—from FUEL ...

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Clean Beauty Marketplace: Amplifying Black Women-Owned Brands ft. Dr. Kristian Edwards (BLK + GRN)
June 11, 2025

Clean Beauty Marketplace: Amplifying Black Women-Owned Brands ft. Dr.…

BLK + GRN offers a beautifully curated online marketplace for clean beauty. No more digging around and cross referencing different sources: they have done the work for us. Better still, the social mission behind the brand spe...

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Sustainability Messaging 2025: Essential Trends for Business Communication ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
May 28, 2025

Sustainability Messaging 2025: Essential Trends for Business Communic…

2025 has been a very dynamic year for professionals working in the sustainability space. While some markets feel particularly fragmented, others are charging ahead with important environmental progress, and while certain indu...

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Exploring Without Exploiting: Sustainable Tourism ft. Kristin Karstensdotter (LivTours)
May 14, 2025

Exploring Without Exploiting: Sustainable Tourism ft. Kristin Karsten…

We’re diving deep into the world of sustainable tourism with Kristin Karstensdotter, co-owner of LivTours—a company redefining what it means to travel responsibly and authentically. Kristin and her team are on a mission to of...

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From Tradition to Innovation: Sustainable Indigenous Design ft. Trisha Pitura & Melanie Bernard (MINI TIPI)
April 30, 2025

From Tradition to Innovation: Sustainable Indigenous Design ft. Trish…

MINI TIPI is a Canadian lifestyle brand that blends authentic Indigenous storytelling with sustainable, high-quality textiles. Joining us are Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder and Creative Director, and Melanie Bernard, Co-Founder an...

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Sustainable Design: Using Science to Solve Global Challenges ft. Todd Bracher (Chief Design Advisor, Industrial Designer)
April 16, 2025

Sustainable Design: Using Science to Solve Global Challenges ft. Todd…

Todd is the founder of BRACHER, an Industrial Design and Advisory firm. With over 25 years of experience, Todd integrates design, science, and business to drive sustained growth. He has launched over 200 products, secured two...

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Sustainable Activewear: Meet the Canadian Brand Doing it Right ft. Cynthia Savard (ORAKI)
April 2, 2025

Sustainable Activewear: Meet the Canadian Brand Doing it Right ft. Cy…

From making 100% of their apparel here in Canada to designing with recycled and bio-based materials to reshaping how we think about ethical production and supply chains, Cynthia Savard and her team at ORAKI are proving that f...

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