An Optimistic Future: Our Actions Matter

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Welcome to the ”An Optimistic Future: Our Actions Matter” podcast, where we explore the incredible power of individual actions to shape our collective future. In each episode we delve into important social, environmental, and economic issues, and discover how everyday choices can make a world of difference. From insightful discussions and expert interviews, we are compiling a list of simple steps we can all take to effect positive global changes. Together, through conscious choices and meaningful actions, we can create a healthier, thriving, and sustainable future. Your actions matter. Let’s change the world!

  1. SEP 7

    Brainstorming Solutions to Fix the Problems of the World

    An Optimistic Future Podcast founder and host, Bryan Rade, begins a dialogue on possible solutions to address social, economic and environmental challenges from a “top, down” perspective. Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/

    36 min

  2. MAR 29

    Shaping Our World With Our Buying Power

    An Optimistic Future Podcast founder and host, Bryan Rade, discusses the power that we have as individuals -  and collectively - to shape out communities and the world around us with our buying power. Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/

    28 min

  3. 10/14/2024

    “A Restaurant Model That Supports Farmers and Ethical Food” with Lil MacPherson of The Wooden Monkey

    An interview with Lil MacPherson, co-founder of The Wooden Monkey restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in which she discusses the importance of supporting local food producers, avoiding pesticides, social consciousness and much more!   The Wooden Monkey website: https://www.thewoodenmonkey.ca/   The Wooden Monkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewoodenmonkeyrestaurants/   Lil’s personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeyladylil/   The Dirt Gang website: https://thedirtgang.ca/   Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support Canadian small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support American small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    54 min

  4. 09/15/2024

    "Cleaning Up Our Oceans and Beaches" with Angela from Scotian Shores

    An interview with Angela, founder of Scotian Shores, in which she discusses the importance of supporting ocean cleanup and steps we can take to keep our waters trash-free.   Scotian Shores website: https://www.scotianshores.com/   Scotian Shores Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotianshores   Scotian Shores Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScotianShores/   Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support Canadian small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support American small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    51 min

  5. 08/26/2024

    “Self-Checkouts: Good or Bad for Society?” with Christopher Andrews

    An interview with Christopher Andrews, Drew University’s Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology, and author of The Overworked Consumer: Self-Checkouts, Supermarkets, and the Do-It-Yourself Economy.  Christopher discusses the impact of self-checkouts on the job market and the economy, as well as customer and retailer psychology.  He also gives his expert insights on the question: are self-checkouts a good or a bad thing?   Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support the Canadian economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support the American economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    41 min

  6. 06/09/2024

    “The Importance of Supporting Local Food Production!” with Brianna Hagell of Vessel Meats

    An interview with Brianna Hagell, owner of Vessel Meats in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in which she discusses the importance of supporting small farms, local businesses, and food security.   Vessel Meats website: https://www.vesselmeats.com/   Vessel Meats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesselmeats/   Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support the Canadian economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support the American economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    43 min

  7. 04/23/2024

    “Healthy Habits to Raise Healthy Kids!” with Dr. Bryan Rade ND

    A presentation by Dr. Bryan Rade, a naturopathic doctor with extensive experience working with pediatric patients (and he has three children of his own).  He shares his thoughts about diet, exercise, chemical exposure, parenting style and more, with the intention of providing information that can help keep our kids as healthy as possible.    Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support the Canadian economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support the American economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    1h 23m

  8. 04/07/2024

    “Is the Chocolate You’re Purchasing Ethical?” with Ayn Riggs of Slave-free Chocolate.Org

    An interview with Ayn Riggs of Slave-Free Chocolate.Org, a not-for-profit organization that she formed to raise awareness about the ethical practices (or lack thereof) in the chocolate manufacturing industry.  Please listen to our conversation and visit her website so you can make an informed decision about which companies you want to support when purchasing chocolate.  Always remember: where you spend your money sends a strong message to the companies of the world!   Slave-free chocolate website: https://www.slavefreechocolate.org/   Slave-free Chocolate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slavefreechocolate_org/   Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps   Do you have a bit more time and energy to take a bigger step to help make the world a better place?  Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/bigger-steps   Optimistic Future Podcast YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@OptimisticFuturePodcast   Optimistic Future Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticfuturepodcast/   Please support the Canadian economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in Canada: https://www.madelocalgroup.ca/   Please support the American economy and small businesses by purchasing products manufactured in the US: https://www.madelocalgroup.com/

    48 min
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Welcome to the ”An Optimistic Future: Our Actions Matter” podcast, where we explore the incredible power of individual actions to shape our collective future. In each episode we delve into important social, environmental, and economic issues, and discover how everyday choices can make a world of difference. From insightful discussions and expert interviews, we are compiling a list of simple steps we can all take to effect positive global changes. Together, through conscious choices and meaningful actions, we can create a healthier, thriving, and sustainable future. Your actions matter. Let’s change the world!

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