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47) From eco surfboard startup into global industry authority with Firewire’s CEO Mark Price

FromGreen Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration


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47) From eco surfboard startup into global industry authority with Firewire’s CEO Mark Price

FromGreen Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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What did it take for our guest today to help an eco surfboard startup become an industry authority and leader? What do we need to inspire a collective shift to valuing our needs over our desires?   Mark Price, CEO of Firewire surfboards and former executive at Reef and RipCurl, shares his wisdom with you.   HIGHLIGHTS: [7:40] Mark walks through the process of manufacturing conventional surfboards versus Firewire's eco-conscious surfboards. [11:49] Mark's greatest personal challenge in growing Firewire from a startup. [16:08] How Mark balances longterm vision with current goals. [20:32] What Mark believes has been key to Firewire going from startup to becoming a global authority. [21:49] Kaméa: "What do you see as a common struggle that eco entrepreneurs face today?" [22:16] Mark: "If you're looking to start a company with an eco component, that cannot be the only point of difference." [25:57] Mark: "You have to be optimistic and fight the good fight."   Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!  
Released:
Aug 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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If you're a creative, visionary, entrepreneur, or activist SO passionate about sustainability that you're eager to do what you can in your personal life and also with your passion projects dedicated to helping our planet thrive, Green Dreamer with Kaméa Chayne was created for you! There's a lot of doom and gloom in this space, but there's also a lot of good being done by changemakers across all fields. Get inspired by our past guests including Adrian Grenier of Lonely Whale; Kate Williams of 1% For the Planet; Xiuhtezcatl Martinez of Earth Guardians; Dr. Marcus Eriksen of 5 Gyres Institute; Bea Johnson of Zero Waste Home; Orsola de Castro of Fashion Revolution; TED speaker and pioneering food waste activist Tristram Stuart; Tom Szaky of TerraCycle; and Peggy Shepard of WE ACT For Environmental Justice. Learn how we can align our love for the natural, wild world with our choices to live with purpose and fulfillment; what we need to turn our awareness of deep-rooted, intersectional environmental and social issues into meaningful action; how we can stay positive, motivated, and activated when we feel burnt out and discouraged; and how can we contribute our personal talents, skillset, expertise, and passions to support the regeneration of a healthier future. If this sounds like your jam, hit subscribe and together, let's learn what it takes to thrive in every sense of the word. Thank you for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne