Category Archives: Inspiring Interviews

The Rainforest Foundation US – An Interview with Suzanne Pelletier

We mentioned in our last post that this week the Rainforest Foundation is celebrating Rainforest Week. In an effort to help raise awareness of the issues, we interviewed its Executive Director Suzanne Pelletier and asked her a few questions. There’s … Continue reading →

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One More Generation – An Interview with Olivia Ries!

Ashmore Carey was fortunate to catch up with one of the inspiring co-founders of One More Generation — nine-year-old Olivia Ries.  As you know, this wonderful organization is dedicated to the protection of endangered wildlife and the environment, and its … Continue reading →

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CoolMom– An Interview with Terri Glaberson!

If you’re following Ashmore Carey’s Connecting Dots blog, you know that last week we caught up with CoolMom Executive Director Terri Glaberson. Check out Part II of that interview below, and feel free to leave a comment or reach out … Continue reading →

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Hot Planet Seeks Cool Moms – Gotta love that!

The Seattle-based group CoolMom believes that moms and their families can be a force for a greener, healthier planet. Their slogan? “Hot planet seeks cool moms.” The goal? Simply, “A healthy planet for moms and kids.” From coordinating the  ”walking … Continue reading →

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Urban Farming – An Interview with Founder Taja Sevelle

  Taja Sevelle started the organization, Urban Farming, which we featured last week. She began six years ago in Detroit with nothing but a dream, some pamphlets, and a small amount of startup money. Being a recording artist, she had … Continue reading →

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Save the Frogs! An Interview with Kerry Kriger

We believe that when it comes to environmental stewardship, children are naturals. Given that, we are always on the lookout for ways to support kids in their interest in the environment. There is so much that can be done to … Continue reading →

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Katie’s Krops – An Interview with Katie Stagliano

This is part two of our post on Katie’s Krops. We had the good fortune to catch up with Katie Stagliano, the thirteen-year-old founder of the non-profit organization that bears her name. She was kind enough to take time for … Continue reading →

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Mindful Momma – An Interview with Micaela Preston

Moms inspire us – especially green moms! We are curious about their backgrounds and what led them to make changes in their lives that would potentially have an impact on their families and the environment. Many have gone to great … Continue reading →

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Kids Turning Green! An interview with Erin Schrode

This is part two of our interview with Erin Schrode. She is an inspiring young woman. She co-founded the national organization Teens Turning Green with her mom and her peers, when she was just 13. In the first part of … Continue reading →

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Teens Turning Green – Interview with Erin Schrode, young woman and national green leader

Twenty-year-old Erin Schrode co-founded the national organization Teens Turning Green with her mom and her peers, when she was 13 years old. The non-profit started as a way to raise awareness of and to try to change the cancer-causing toxins … Continue reading →

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