In this episode, we chat with Molly Patrick, co-founder and CEO of Clean Food Dirty Girl, about her off-grid roots, the power of imperfect progress, and how to bring more plants to your plate this holiday season. Molly shares simple swaps, crowd-pleasing festive dishes, and tips for joyful, sustainable eating that nourishes you—and Mama Earth.

Celebrate 200 episodes of Mama Earth Talk with Mariska Nell and a tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall. Together we can, together we must.

In this episode, we talk to Jim Massey. He is the best-selling author of Trust in Action and the soon-to-be-released Risk in Action. He’s also the founder of Eastward, a company rethinking how organizations see and act on risk. A former Chief Sustainability Officer at AstraZeneca and Zai Lab, Jim has spent his career helping leaders turn trust, ethics, and innovation into impact.

During this episode Jim shares how he’s advised boards, led bold ESG agendas, and built simple models that cut through the noise so leaders can act. Outside of work, he’s a traveller, a dad, and co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller GeoKids. Jim’s all about turning big talk into bold action.

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In this conversation, Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch, discusses her journey into the world of sustainable coffee production and the alarming realities of child labor, slavery, and environmental degradation within the coffee industry. She emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness and action in driving change, advocating for living wages for farmers and the need for better certifications. The discussion also touches on the role of law in holding corporations accountable and the impact of Coffee Watch’s initiatives in raising awareness and prompting political responses.