The Resilience Report

Lauren Scott
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Welcome to The Resilience Report, where we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the trailblazers redefining sustainable business. In each episode, host Lauren Scott sits down with ecopreneurs and lighthouse leaders—visionaries who are tackling our planet’s toughest challenges and proving that business can be a force for good.Lauren has spent more than a decade working in the cleantech space, and specializes in translating climate initiatives into meaningful action to deliver on commitments to the building and renewables sectors. Her marketing and communications background is leveraged to promote social and environmental responsibility as an approachable, yet critical part of business operations. Scott’s career has been marked by being named one of Montreal’s Top 50 Women Leaders (2025), by her nomination as a 2020 Woman of Inspiration by the Universal Women's Network, as well as being shortlisted as Industry Woman of the Year by the ControlTrends Awards (2020).

  1. How a 30-Year Ad Strategist Rebuilt His Career Around Indigenous Language Reclamation ft. Jef Combdon (MarkerTree)

    Jun 24

    How a 30-Year Ad Strategist Rebuilt His Career Around Indigenous Language Reclamation ft. Jef Combdon (MarkerTree)

    This episode's is someone I've wanted to sit down with since the very early days of this podcast — and trust me, the wait was worth it. Jef Combdon is a 30-plus year marketing communications and media strategist who has built campaigns for some of Canada's most recognized names: Molson Coors, Kraft, Colgate, Maple Leaf Foods, and Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, among others. He has operated at the highest levels of both holding companies and independent agencies, across Toronto and St. John's. And then he walked away from all of that to build something entirely his own. MarkerTree is Canada's first and only social enterprise in the marketing communications space — a company with two mandates built right into its DNA: deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, and use the profits to fund Mi'kmaw language reclamation. Jef is a proud Mi'kmaw and active member of the Ktaqmkukewaq Mi'kmaq community, and he co-founded the Ktaqmkuk Mi'kmaw Fluency Project — an online and immersion school working to bring fluency back to Newfoundland, where it had all but disappeared. What does that mean for you, listening right now? Whether you're an entrepreneur questioning whether your work is aligned with your values, a leader navigating what reconciliation actually looks like inside a business, or someone who has ever had to choose between getting ahead and being fully yourself — this conversation will stay with you. Learn more about MarkerTree: https://markertree.ca/ Message us your thoughts!

    55 min
  2. Your Bank Account Might Be Your Biggest Carbon Footprint ft. George Mazzella (GreenFi)

    May 20

    Your Bank Account Might Be Your Biggest Carbon Footprint ft. George Mazzella (GreenFi)

    Most of us are doing the work. Recycling. Driving electric. Making more conscious choices about what we buy and who we buy from. But there's one place almost none of us think to look — and it might be undoing all of it. Your bank. In this episode of The Resilience Report, we sit down with George Mazzella, Head of Marketing at GreenFi, to talk about what actually happens to your money when you deposit it, why the traditional banking system isn't designed for you to ask that question, and what a new generation of financial products is doing to change that. George has spent the better part of seven years at the intersection of sustainability and finance — across project financing, carbon credit development, and regenerative agriculture — before landing at GreenFi, where the mission is simple: make sustainable banking the new standard of banking, full stop. We get into: Why your deposits are likely financing fossil fuel activities without your knowledge The difference between greenwashing and genuine transparency in bankingHow microtransactions at scale funded 3.5 million tree plantings last year — just from people swiping their cards Whether ESG and climate-forward investing actually delivers competitive returns (the data might surprise you) The psychology of behaviour change — and why sacrifice-based products always fail What "green hushing" is and why it matters more than greenwashing right now What George believes banking should look like in 10 to 15 yearsThis is one of our most requested topic areas, and this conversation is the deepest we've gone into it yet. If you've ever wondered whether your financial decisions actually reflect what you stand for — this episode is your starting point. 🌱 Check out GreenFi here: www.greenfi.com 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review, share it with someone who'd find it useful, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation. #TheResilienceReport #SustainableFinance #GreenBanking #GreenFi #ESG #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #FinTech #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #GreenInvesting #ConsciousCapitalism #ResponsibleBanking Message us your thoughts!

    34 min
  3. Extreme Weather & Your Business: Build Before the Storm ft. Rachael Gauthier (IBHS)

    Apr 22

    Extreme Weather & Your Business: Build Before the Storm ft. Rachael Gauthier (IBHS)

    Storm-Proofing Your Business: What the Science of Building Resilience Means for Leaders If your business was hit by a major weather event tomorrow, would you actually be prepared—or would you be figuring it out in real time? For most of us, resilience only becomes real once it becomes personal—once there’s damage, disruption, or a direct impact on operations. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Rachael Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety—IBHS—to unpack what’s changing in the risk landscape, and more importantly, what you can do now to stay ahead of it. We talk about expanding tornado risk, why hail is one of the biggest hidden drivers of loss, and the practical steps businesses can take to strengthen their buildings and reduce downtime before disaster strikes. So if you’re responsible for protecting people, assets, or operations, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to. To learn more about IBHS: https://ibhs.org/  Message us your thoughts!

    37 min
  4. Water Is the Next Supply Chain: A Masterclass in Business Resilience

    Apr 3

    Water Is the Next Supply Chain: A Masterclass in Business Resilience

    What does water have to do with your business? More than you probably think. In this episode, we’re going to show you how water is already shaping your costs, your supply chains, and your ability to grow—whether you’re paying attention to it or not. Because the reality is: The companies that understand water as a strategic issue early are the ones that will be more resilient, more efficient, and better positioned for what’s coming next. This episode is a little different. Instead of a single conversation, we’ve pulled together some of the most valuable insights from past guests on The Resilience Report—leaders working across food, infrastructure, innovation, and strategy. Think of this as a masterclass. By the end, you’ll understand: Where water is showing up as a hidden risk in businessHow leading companies are turning that constraint into innovationAnd what it looks like to treat water not just as a resource—but as a competitive advantageYou’ll hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of the Canada's Ocean Supercluster, who breaks down how water underpins entire economic systems. From Tatiana Estevez, founder of Permalution, who’s building technology to generate water in places where it doesn’t exist. From Callie Giaccone, formerly from Lufa Farms, who’s rethinking how we grow food using closed-loop water systems. And from Marie-Chantal Savoy, founder of Savoy Strategy, who brings the leadership lens—how trust and decision-making shape the systems behind it all. What ties all of these conversations together is simple: Water is no longer just a background input. It’s becoming a constraint.  A catalyst.  And in many cases—a competitive advantage. Message us your thoughts!

    15 min
  5. AI & Sustainable Business: Inevitable Tech, Intentional Choices ft. Lauren Scott

    Mar 18

    AI & Sustainable Business: Inevitable Tech, Intentional Choices ft. Lauren Scott

    AI is here—and for business leaders, the question is no longer if we use it, but how we use it responsibly. In the first solo episode of 2026, host Lauren Scott explores the evolving relationship between AI and sustainable business. From energy efficiency to data transparency and workforce transitions, AI is reshaping how companies operate—but it also raises new environmental, ethical, and leadership questions. Lauren breaks down four areas where AI and sustainability intersect: Efficiency and the risk of the rebound effectData transparency and sustainability reportingThe environmental impact of AI infrastructureThe human side of technological transitionDrawing on her experience working in the tech sector, Lauren shares a balanced perspective: AI isn’t the hero or the villain of sustainability—it’s a tool that scales the values businesses already hold. The episode closes with three leadership principles for navigating AI responsibly: Think about intent before implementationBuild guardrails for sustainable growthKeep human accountability in decision-makingIf you're navigating the future of business, sustainability, or technology, this episode offers a thoughtful starting point for a conversation that’s only just beginning. Visit www.theresiliencereport.ca for more  Message us your thoughts!

    23 min
  6. Building Financial Resilience: Philanthropy, Risk & Legacy Planning ft. Mark Halpern

    Feb 25

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

    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 important conversations we can have if we want to protect our families and create impact that lasts. My guest today, Mark Halpern, has built his life’s work around helping people move from simply achieving success to creating significance. He’s one of Canada’s leading experts in using life insurance, tax strategy, and philanthropy not just to preserve wealth, but to unlock opportunities for meaningful giving. His guidance has already helped direct more than $300 million to Canadian charities — while helping families feel more secure, more prepared, and more intentional about their legacies. This episode is about getting comfortable with the planning most of us avoid — and seeing how estate planning, when done thoughtfully, can protect the people we love and support the causes that matter most to us. Learn more about Mark and his work: https://wealthinsurance.com/about-us.htmlCatch all of our episodes: www.theresiliencereport.caMessage us your thoughts!

    53 min
  7. Why the Future of Architecture Is Off-Grid: Climate-Resilient Design Without Compromising Aesthetics ft. David Sellers (Hawaii Off Grid)

    Feb 11

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

    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 question isn’t whether buildings should change—it’s how to do it without sacrificing comfort, cost, or design. My guest today has built his entire practice around answering that question. Joining me is David Sellers, founder of Hawaii Off Grid, an architecture firm that made a bold decision only design net-zero buildings—and has been delivering fully off-grid architecture since long before it was mainstream. David’s work sits at the intersection of sustainability and smart business: buildings that generate their own power, lower operating costs, and look exceptional doing it. He also developed Surf Block, a new building material made from surfboard waste that’s fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and insulating—turning a local waste challenge into a scalable resilience solution. Today, we’re talking about what it really takes to design resilient buildings that people want—and why this approach is moving from the fringe to the future. Learn more about Hawaii Off Grid: www.hawaiioffgrid.com Check out more from The Resilience Report: www.theresiliencereport.ca Message us your thoughts!

    58 min
  8. The Business Case for Good: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact ft. Neil Callanan (LooseGrip)

    Jan 28

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

    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 lives right at that intersection of purpose and proof. Neil Callanan is the founder of LooseGrip and the creator of the Grasp Impact Framework, which helps mission-driven brands connect meaningful storytelling with measurable outcomes. Since 2009, he’s worked with both global brands like Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s and emerging values-led companies to turn impact into real business growth. Neil’s work sits at the crossroads of marketing, activism, and analytics—helping teams move beyond disconnected data or pure intuition, and instead translate stories into metrics that actually hold up. His goal is simple: help leaders measure what truly matters so they can do more of it. Neil, welcome to the show. So if you are a business leader or entrepreneur trying to figure out how to measure and communicate your own impact, this episode is for you. Learn more about LooseGrip: https://loosegrip.net/Discover the Grasp Impact Framework: https://www.graspyourimpact.com/Message us your thoughts!

    56 min
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Welcome to The Resilience Report, where we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the trailblazers redefining sustainable business. In each episode, host Lauren Scott sits down with ecopreneurs and lighthouse leaders—visionaries who are tackling our planet’s toughest challenges and proving that business can be a force for good.Lauren has spent more than a decade working in the cleantech space, and specializes in translating climate initiatives into meaningful action to deliver on commitments to the building and renewables sectors. Her marketing and communications background is leveraged to promote social and environmental responsibility as an approachable, yet critical part of business operations. Scott’s career has been marked by being named one of Montreal’s Top 50 Women Leaders (2025), by her nomination as a 2020 Woman of Inspiration by the Universal Women's Network, as well as being shortlisted as Industry Woman of the Year by the ControlTrends Awards (2020).

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  • Creator
    Lauren Scott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Resilience Report
  • Show Website
    The Resilience Report

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