A weekly show highlighting global thought leaders with solutions to societal and global problems. Featuring impact driven founders, social entrepreneurs, authors, investors, employees, and more who are leading their industries in providing solutions to some of our most pressing problems. Learn about how their solution will help solve these societal and global issues, and what inspired them to take action. William Cheshier hosts the show and brings his professional broadcasting experience to the podcast world. An entrepreneur himself, Will hopes this podcast brings positivity to the table and inspires people to talk about innovative and exciting solutions.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
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.
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
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.
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
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.
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Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
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
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
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
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Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
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
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
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
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
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
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
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
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
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
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