Host Will Cheshier explains what's coming next for the Talkin' Solutions Podcast as the show will go on a break as next steps are being prepared.  Tune in to find out the direction of the podcast including the potential creation of a podcast network, and a brand new website providing more content highlighting impact driven startups, non-profits and impact investors.  Also, get an update on what Will is working on and how his professional endeavors are shaping the new changes with the podcast. Episodes are target to resume in July.

Daniel Jilg is the co-founder of TelemetryDeck and joins the Talkin' Solutions podcast for a conversation about the importance of understanding data privacy and what you can do to understand how your data is being used. TelemetryDeck helps companies improve their product by supplying immediate, accurate usage data while users utilize their app or website. What separates them from other companies is that they anonymize all of their user data to provide more security and privacy to their users without compromising the quality of their analytics. In this episode we discuss: 👉 Defining data privacy and understanding what it is and how it affects you 👉 How companies collect, utilize and sell your data 👉 Actionable tips you can do to be more aware of the data that you allow companies to use 👉 How TelemetryDeck anonymizes a person's data while providing top tier analytics to measure usage on apps and websites 👉 Top tier analytics and data usage information you should focus on when analyzing your website or app's performance Get access with a special promo code "CHESH" when you check out TelemetryDeck for more information about how to download the app and how you can build sustainable habits to improve your well-being. Follow TelemetryDeck on LinkedIn Follow Daniel on LinkedIn Follow TelemetryDeck on Instagram Follow TelemetryDeck on Twitter You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host Will Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Rebecca Rosenberg is the CEO & Founder of ReBokeh and joins the podcast to discuss her solution to individuals that have low to moderate vision impairments, affecting more than 25 million Americans.  ReBokeh's vision and mission is to make it simple for all individuals to see by providing sleek, affordable and streamlined assistive technologies through their downloadable app available on iOS and Android. Currently, ReBokeh has been downloaded in over 70 countries with thousands of users.  In this episode we discuss: 👉 Rebecca's personal story and how her own vision impairment shaped her idea for ReBokeh 👉 How the application provides tools for people with vision impairments to improve their ability to see clearly 👉 Why there currently is no solution on the market for low to moderate vision impairments and the types of conditions that causes these impairments 👉 The challenges of taking an idea and building a successful startup at university and upon graduating 👉 The impact of technology and how over 70 countries and thousands of users are being positively impacted Check out ReBokeh for more information about how to download the app and how you can build sustainable habits to improve your well-being. Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn Follow ReBokeh on LinkedIn Follow ReBokeh on Instagram Follow ReBokeh Reddit Thread You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host Will Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

The co-founders of Wheel of Well-Being for Everyone Mamta Chaurdia & Sandy Blaine sit down with me for a discussion around the importance of well-being to your personal and professional life in this episode of the Talkin' Solutions Podcast. Wowe is a well-being ecosystem and mobile app aimed at encouraging users to build sustainable habits to thrive. They focus on well-being from a "whole-person" perspective and how it impacts you personally and in your professional life. It is available on both iOS and Android. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How to define well-being and the importance of it in your personal and professional life 👉 Tips to build sustainable habits to improve your overall well-being 👉 How startups, small businesses and corporations can utilize Wowe to provide better outcomes for their employees 👉 A walkthrough of the app and how it helps you build sustainable goals that fit within your lifestyle 👉 The health benefits of having a positive relationship with yourself and why it should be a priority Get exclusive access as a Talkin' Solutions listener for a Free 3 month trial with the Wowe App by emailing hello@wowe.app and let them know you heard about them from the Talkin' Solutions podcast. Check out Wowe for more information about how to download the app and how you can build sustainable habits to improve your well-being. Follow Wowe on LinkedIn Follow Wowe on Instagram Follow Wowe on Facebook Twitter You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host Will Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the Talkin' Solutions Podcast! This is a quick trailer to give you a rundown of what to expect on this show. You'll learn about solutions from individuals working hard to change the world for the better from CEO's, startup founders, impact investors, non-profit leaders and more. Learn about solutions solving problems for climate change, agriculture, diversity, women's rights and health, and much, much more.  I'm your host Will Cheshier and I look forward to hearing from you as we highlight leaders working hard to solve some of our bigger challenges.

Ulrich Krzyminski is the founder of Beyond Plastic and joins me for a conversation around solutions to single use plastics and how his experience as an engineer led him to focus on solutions to the abundance of single use plastics in the world today. Beyond Plastic has created the Beyond Plastic Award where they honor and showcase companies that are fostering new product and packaging solutions to do away with single use plastics. In this episode we discuss: 👉 The history of single-use plastics and why we started to make them so abundant in our societies 👉 Plastic and its use as a material within our products 👉 The "So Long, Plastic" book and highlighting the great solutions to single-use plastics from companies and individuals across the world 👉 Focusing on how we can change our cultures to move away from single use plastics 👉 How Beyond Plastic highlights and promotes solutions to solving our problems with plastics Check out Beyond Plastic for more information about what Beyond Plastic is doing in their mission to reduce the amount of single use plastics. Follow Beyond Plastic on LinkedIn Follow Beyond Plastic on Instagram Get 30% off with code "CHESHTECH" and Buy the So, Long Plastic Book! You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host Will Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Daniel Betts is the CEO of Blue Frontier and they are revolutionizing air conditioning with an innovative approach that will reduce electricity consumption by up to 90% and reducing the global warming potential impact of refrigerant by 85%. Why is this important? As the world continues to rise in temperature and get richer globally, more and more regions of the world are using air conditioners in commercial and residential buildings. Air conditioning is becoming a human rights issues in regions of the world as climate change causes more extreme weather and temperatures. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How air conditioning impacts climate change at a high level and why the current technology is inefficient 👉 Understanding the importance of providing more access to air conditioners as the climate warms and how it has become a human rights issue 👉 The new technology being developed by Blue Frontier to create more sustainable and effective air conditioners 👉 Why commercial buildings output high emissions in the power grid 👉 The future of how air conditioners will impact human rights and help fight the climate change battle as we move towards 2050 Check out Blue Frontier for more information about how they work with companies to make their supply chains more sustainable. Follow Blue Frontier on LinkedIn Follow Daniel on LinkedIn YouTube You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Solutions to making supply chains more sustainable is the discussion of this episode of the Talkin' Solutions Podcast as the Founder and CEO of Terran Industries Evannah Jayne joins the show. Terran Industries is based in Australia and implements a business-to-business solution to provide companies with eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and other synthetic goods across the world. They focus on end to end sustainable supply chain and resilience solutions. In this episode we discuss: 👉 The current challenges of supply chains and why they can be difficult to make sustainable 👉 How the supply chain creates 80% of the emissions and what parts are the largest contributors 👉 Why education is important in understanding and implementing sustainable solutions to improve supply chains 👉 How Terran Industries creates viable and efficient solutions to help companies become more sustainable 👉 The different areas where companies can improve their supply chains and business practices to be more sustainable Check out Terran Industries for more information about how they work with companies to make their supply chains more sustainable. Follow Terran Industries on LinkedIn Follow Evannah on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Import/Export TV Episode - Learning about the green economy and solutions Info Packs You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

We're learning all about "Green Marketing" and a solution for how you can begin to create a more green marketing strategy for your startup and business in this episode as I sit down with the founder of The Green Marketing Academy Michelle Miller.  The Green Marketing Academy is a program offering online courses, certifications, and training programs that help businesses, marketing professionals, startups and teams adopt sustainable, ethical and inclusive marketing practices. In this episode we discuss:  👉 What is Green Marketing, how it continues to evolve and how to be aware of greenwashing 👉 Actionable tips on how you can implement more green marketing practices into your business and startup 👉 How The Green Marketing Academy provides resources and top tier content to help guide you to begin implementing more green marketing practices within your business 👉 Being intentional and transparent about your marketing practices as a business 👉 The importance of taking a step-by-step approach to start making changes to make your marketing more sustainable and build a more sustainable business Check out The Green Marketing Academy for more information about how to sign up for their course and get more educational content on how you can implement green marketing practices in your company.  Follow The Green Marketing Academy on LinkedIn Follow Michelle on LinkedIn Instagram Sign up for The Green Marketing Academy and learn more  You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

The importance of financial education and rewarding good saving habits is the topic of this episode of the Talkin' Solutions podcast as I chat with the co-founder and CEO of Monkee, Martin Granig. Monkee is a financial platform based in Europe with a mission to help millions of people achieve their goals without building up debt. They use the slogan 'save now and buy later' and are the antithesis of 'buy now, pay later' as their platform incentivizes users to save their money to make purchases and be rewarded for it. In this episode we discuss:  👉 The importance of financial education for youth and creating accessible educational access for both adults and youth 👉 The differences in approaching finances between Europeans and Americans 👉 How Monkee empowers its users to "Save Now, Buy Later" through incentives on their platform and being the antithesis to "Buy Now, Pay Later" 👉 Tips on how you can and should approach your savings goals 👉 Understanding the impact good financial habits can have on all aspects of your life in a positive and encouraging manner including alleviating stress and anxiety Check out Monkee for more information about their quest to encourage consumers to "Save Now, Buy Later." Follow Monkee on LinkedIn Follow Martin on LinkedIn Instagram Resources for financial education  You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn + YouTube and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Uplifting at-risk youth through outdoor adventure sports is the solution we’re focusing on as we jump back into the non-profit space on this week's edition of the Talkin' Solutions Podcast. Isaiah Adams, the founder of Anchors Outdoor Adventures, joins me for a conversation about his journey as a non-profit founder and the reasons why he felt compelled to help break the pay to play gap in outdoor adventure sports.  Anchors Outdoor Adventures offers youth in their community a safe and inclusive space to try something they might otherwise not have access to, build community, create lasting relationships and have fun!  In this episode we discuss: 👉 Outdoor Adventure Sports and how they benefit youth compared to other sports 👉 How Anchors Outdoor Adventures breaks down the pay to play barrier and grants access to sports that some at-risk youth would otherwise not be able to participate in 👉 The mental health benefits of being outdoors during a youth's development 👉 How they partner with organizations in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S to bring at-risk youth to outdoor sporting events throughout the year 👉 The research and benefits of action sports specifically in promoting positive behavior for at-risk youth Check out Anchors Outdoor Adventures for more information and to learn how to help them in supporting at-risk youth in the great Pacific Northwest. Follow Anchors Oudoor Adventures on LinkedIn Instagram Donate to help at-risk youth experience adventure sports You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Hello Tractor uses digital tools to connect their eco-system of partners from tractor owners to tractor operators and farmers in need of tractor services in order to improve their yields and earn more money to help empower their local economy and communities. Jehiel Oliver, the founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, joins the podcast to chat about his company, his journey from finance to social entrepreneurship, and how his company is creating innovation in Africa. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How Hello Tractor matches tractor owners to farmers to produce higher yields and empower farmers to make more money to build their local communities 👉 The challenges of creating digital tools and implementing them into the eco-system in Africa 👉 Discussing the importance and impact of agriculture in Africa 👉 The future of agriculture in Africa and how it will impact the economy and communities 👉 His journey and what drove him to create a mission driven company in Africa Check out Hello Tractor for more information and to get resources to help you run a more sustainable startup.  Follow Jehiel on LinkedIn Follow Hello Tractor on LinkedIn Follow Hello Tractor on Instagram You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG + LinkedIn and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

We're talking about the importance of creating a sustainable business in the 2023 premiere of the Talkin' Solutions podcast with the co-founders of Moiety Consulting Lidia Martin and Emma Walsh. Moiety Consulting creates tailored strategies to embed sustainability into your operations and policies by addressing your company’s social and environmental impact. Lidia focuses on environmental policy and supply chains while Emma maximizes your marketing efforts. In this episode we discuss: 👉 What does it mean to have and work towards a sustainable business 👉 Tips for you to make your business more sustainable 👉 What you should be focusing on as a business owner to optimize your business for sustainability 👉 How Moiety Consulting helps you achieve your business goals 👉 Current problems startups face when trying to be more sustainable and the future outlook of sustainable business regarding legislative changes  Check out Moiety Consulting for more information and to get resources to help you run a more sustainable startup.  Follow Emma on LinkedIn Follow Lidia on LinkedIn Follow Moiety Consulting on LinkedIn Follow Moiety Consulting on Instagram You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

I'm recapping my first full year hosting the Talkin' Solutions podcast in the 2022 finale. It's been a whole lot of fun and I've truly enjoyed how much I've learned from each and every one of my guests this year. Reflection is an incredibly important part of progress in my opinion and this end of year episode will allow us to look back on the ups and downs of the podcast. In this episode I discuss: 👉 The importance of reflecting on your progress and recognizing your achievements while finding areas to improve 👉 Looking back on all of the founders and startups I've had on my podcast 👉 Analyzing my first full year hosting my own podcast 👉 Mistakes I've made and what you can learn from, plus how I plan to improve moving into 2023 👉 The startups and founders that inspire me and have changed the way I think about solutions to societal problems You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

This week we're talking about being more responsible with alcohol with the founder of ISH Spirits Morten Sorensen. ISH Spirits offer non-alcoholic beverages including wine, cocktails and spirits and are available in over 15 markets winning 40 international taste awards. They believe that everyone deserves a drink and empowers consumers with choice to still go out for drinks, or go to a social gathering without the pressure of over-consuming alcohol and allowing you to stay productive the day after. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How alcohol undermines 13 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 👉 Why inclusivity is important in social gatherings and the challenges alcohol presents for some individuals 👉 How ISH Spirits crafts non-alcohol cocktails and beverages that taste like the real thing and is responsible for winning over 40 international taste awards 👉 Locations you can buy ISH Spirits and how you can enjoy them at bars, restaurants and public events 👉 Fun ideas for cocktails and how you can mix and match ISH Spirits products with or without alcohol empowering you with choice Check out ISH Spirits to learn more about how patients can benefit from their solution to empower primary care physicians Follow Morten on LinkedIn Follow ISH Spirits on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Primary care physicians play an essential role in an individual and a communities health, but we're seeing an alarming amount of dropout from physicians in recent years. We're talking with the co-founder of ViTel Health Brittany Busse about a solution to this problem in this episode of the Talkin' Solutions Podcast. ViTel Health empowers physicians into private practice with a digital first model that puts an emphasis on supporting physicians to better serve their patients. They provide resources and take care of the admin work so physicians can spend more time focusing on understanding and learning about their patients and their health. In this episode we discuss: 👉 Why physicians are feeling burnt out and how by 2030-2035 there could be a deficit of 50,000 primary care physicians 👉 Benefits of having a primary care physician and the value they can provide in your life throughout your health journey and the power of telehealth 👉 What's broken about the primary care physician training model and the issues the system has in supporting physicians 👉 What's really important to primary care physicians and their desire to understand and properly treat and advise their patients 👉 How you (patients) can benefit from ViTel Health equipping physicians with tools and resources to take back control of their time and focus more on their practice Check out ViTel Health to learn more about how patients can benefit from their solution to empower primary care physicians Follow Brittany on LinkedIn Follow ViTel Health on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and mission driven entrepreneurship.

Secondhand shopping is full of bargains and circular consumerism reducing waste and encouraging more positive workplace practices and is the focus of this week's Talkin' Solutions Podcast episode. I'm sitting down with the co-founder of Used and Loved (@usedandloveduk) Jess Potter. Used and Loved is a UK based company that makes buying secondhand simple by allowing you to search the world of secondhand websites in a one-stop shop making it easy to find the pre-loved product you’ve been shopping for. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How buying secondhand can help mitigate climate change and reduce waste 👉 The misconceptions about buying secondhand and how it's viewed as a social status 👉 Saving money and being more financially responsible through shopping secondhand 👉 Importance of supporting your neighbor and small businesses over big corporations 👉 How Used and Loved created a simple and easy to use search engine to find all the secondhand items you're looking for Check out Used and Loved to learn more about the importance of buying secondhand Follow Jess on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and entrepreneurship.

We're talking about building a sustainable investment portfolio for your retirement and why sustainable investing is the future in this episode of the Talkin' Solutions Podcast. I sat down with Carbon Collective co-founder Zach Stein to chat about their platform and how it helps to educate investors on sustainable investing and fundamental investment principles  In this episode we discuss: 👉 What sustainable investing is and how it has progressed in recent decades 👉 Myths about investing in fossil fuels and how they've declined in market capitalization of the S&P 500 over the last 3 decades 👉 How you can inspire change through your investment dollars 👉 Tips on how to approach sustainable investing as a retail investor 👉 How your company can set-up retirement funds for your employees to invest in sustainable solutions Check out Carbon Collective to learn more about the importance of an independent press to democracy and how to donate Follow Zach on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and entrepreneurship.

We're discussing holistic health, wellness and spirituality as we dissect the differences in approach between Japan and Western countries with the founder of Mogami Wellness Saori Okada. Saori talks about the importance of taking a more holistic approach and understanding spirituality within your life, and how as founders and employees we can apply that to build a strong work culture. She also dispels some misconceptions including the meaning of Ikigai. Tune in as we learn some of the secrets regarding spirituality that have helped lead Japan to have the longest life expectancy amongst all countries. In this episode we discuss: 👉 The differences between Japan and Western countries in their approach to spirituality and health and wellness 👉 Misconceptions about the Western definition of Ikigai and its origins 👉 Actionable steps you can take to apply the Mogami Wellness Framework to your life 👉 How startup founders and employees can implement a more holistic approach to health and wellness to boost company culture 👉 The benefits of being more spiritually connected from both a personal well-being and work culture perspective Check out Mogami Wellness to learn more about the importance of an independent press to democracy and how to donate Follow Saori on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and entrepreneurship.

We're exploring the world of a fast growing startup in the women's health tech space as I sit down with the co-founder and CEO of Cheeky Bonsai, Elise Orthwein. Cheeky Bonsai is just over one year old but have quickly positioned themselves as a fast rising startup in the women's health space offering UTI products and period patches sold online and in-stores at Target across the U.S. In addition, they provide educational content surrounding women's health through their blog "The Cheeky" and their IG and TikTok content. In this episode we discuss: 👉 The stigmas surrounding women's health and why it's been "taboo" to talk about in a public setting in the past 👉 How Cheeky Bonsai's products are focused on helping women improve their health and be more aware of their bodies 👉 The importance of utilizing social media to create educational content in the women's health space 👉 Challenges of being a founder in the women's health tech space and where the industry is currently trending 👉 How Cheeky Bonsai empowers women and the company's plans for the future Check out Cheeky Bonsai to learn more about the importance of an independent press to democracy and how to donate Follow Elise on LinkedIn You can learn about more impact driven solutions through entrepreneurship by following CheshTech and Talkin' Solutions on IG and host William Cheshier on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok. Sign up for the Talkin' Solutions Newsletter for weekly updates in the world of social impact investing and entrepreneurship.