The Conscious Show: Recent Episodes
Samantha McCord
Are you wondering how you can make more conscious decisions to create a better future for our kids?
Then you have come to the right place!
You will learn about sustainability, crunchy parenting hacks, all while giving you tips on how you can make your impact too.
Today, we welcome Ashley Southard the Co founder of Mushroom Design, a supplement that combines 9 immune boosting mushrooms and 9 cell regenerating vitamins to help support your body without over doing it.
In this episode we go over microdosing, our immune system and how important it is to know what you put in your body.
If you want to try Mushroom Design, enjoy 25% click here (use CBASKET at check out)
Let’s dive right in!
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Connect with Mushroom Design:
Socials:
Personal Instagram: @ash.southard
Mushroom Design Instagram: @mushroomdesign
Links for show notes:
Learn more about Mushroom Design's dedication to sustainability: https://mushroomdesign.com/pages/sustainability
Learn about what's inside Mushroom Design: https://mushroomdesign.com/pages/meetmushroomdesign
Today we welcome Bo Cornelissen, the Founder and CEO of Trips to Fair Trade Projects - Kenya and Augusta Naturals. She has worked in the fair trade industry for over 10 years and believes that ethical trading is essential in order to build sustainable value chains. She creates opportunities for brands and manufacturers to source fair trade organic products and guides a trip to Kenya to show just how impactful these fair trade projects are.
In this episode we go over fair trade, women empowerment, period poverty, how you can contribute to the livelihood of people in developing countries, and just how bright and vibrant Kenya is.
Let’s dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket:
www.consciousbasket.com
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If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Bo:
Instagram: tripstofairtradeprojects_kenya
Website: https://www.producentenreizen-kenia.nl
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TripstoFairTradeProjectsKenya & https://www.facebook.com/ProducentenreizenKenia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kNT2zL-iNhMQESdlp5X6g
Today we welcome Katie, The Gut Guardian, and the co-founder and CEO of BelliWelli. Being someone who is basically the President of the IBS Club, having had six colonoscopies, 4 endoscopies, 26 rounds of antibiotics… she was desperate to find a way to solve her gut trouble. She became tired of wading through labels and consulting doctors, all she just wanted was to enjoy her food without fear. Seeing how much she was struggling, her Chef in Shining Amour; her husband Nick, crafted a gut friendly treat she could eat without the consequences.
In this episode we talk about her induction to into the IBS family, struggles in the gut challenged community, following a low-FODMAP diet, and ways to mitigate your gut issues in a yummy way.
Let's dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
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If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with BelliWelli
@belliwellisnax on TikTok
@belliwellisnacks on IG
@belliwellisnacks on FB
www.belliwelli.com
Today we welcome Ary a co founder of Arsayo, which is a family ran company, who designed a backpack that is comfortable, stylish, and ethical. They offer a product that respects the animals, the environment and the work of men and women.
In this episode we cover what it is like to work alongside your family, creating a movement to promote vegan ethical fashion brands, how to explore these brands in a 3d virtual environment, and quality alternative materials to leather.
Let's dive right in!
Get a 10% discount with code: consciousbasket10 on the Arsayo website when you use this link: https://arsayo.com/?aff=8
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier
or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Arsayo
Arsayo website : https://arsayo.com/
Our philosophy : https://arsayo.com/fr/pages/our-philosophy
Arsayo Instagram profile : https://www.instagram.com/arsayoparis/
The F.A.K.E. Movement : Fakemovement.com
The F.A.K.E. Movement IG profile : https://www.instagram.com/fakemovement/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ary-ohayon-%E2%93%A5-237987b/
Today we welcome Dr. Aysha Akhtar who is a double Board-certified neurologist and preventive medicine/public health specialist whose work points out that there is a mutual benefit to both humans and animals when animal interests are protected.
In this episode we cover her most recent book, Our Symphony With Animals, animal testing, and protecting human health by protecting animals.
Let's dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier
or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Aysha
CCS website: https://contemporarysciences.org/
CCS facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ContemporarySciences
CCS twitter: @Contemp_Sci
Aysha's personal website: https://ayshaakhtar.com/
Aysha's facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAyshaAkhtar/
Aysha's twitter: @DrAyshaAkhtar
Today we welcome Nic the Founder of the swimwear brand Nic Hyl. After picking up and moving to New York City to follow her dreams to become a fashion designer she has now made it her focus to create a thoughtful, slow fashion swimwear brand that makes everyone feel beautiful.
In this episode we go over what slow fashion is, the impact of the fashion industry on our environment, how her brand is taking advantage of upcycling, and how important it is to know where your garments are made, because there are people impacted by each piece.
Let’s dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
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If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier
or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Nic
Shop and Newsletter Signup: www.nichyl.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NicHylClothing
Email: nic@nichyl.com
Blog: www.tiesidesandscoops.com
Twitter and Clubhouse: @nichyl
Instagram: @nichylclothing
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2V4mzHr
Discounts & Deals:
- Anyone who signs up for the newsletter they'll get 15% OFF their first purchase on www.nichyl.com
- The Summer studio sample SALE is also going on at www.nichyl.com. Nothing over $35.
- FREE 30 challenge on www.yourelivingbeautifully.com to help build self-esteem and confidence while wearing a swimsuit.
Today we welcome Carlotta the founder and CCO of Northforma Entertainment. Carlotta is a tenacious creative producer with 8+ years experience in the film and digital industries. She founded Northforma Entertainment to write & produce original content able to bridge the gap between climate science and entertainment. She is a Cinematography graduate with extensive experience in commercial production, having worked in organizations like Mindshare Global, The Smalls, NewsUK, Scholastic Ltd. and more.
In this episode we go over her story, who Gen Z is and why they are so important, and how having a great imagination can shape a positive future.
Let’s dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Carlotta:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlotta-merzari/
https://www.instagram.com/carlottamerzari/
https://www.instagram.com/northforma_tv/
Today we welcome Adrien, the Founder and CEO of Sustainable tomorrow. Adrien is on a mission to play an active role for a better future for all of us and our planet. He has traveled the world and seen how many cultures use single use plastic and wants everyone to know that the hard truth is that every plastic product we use, ends up somewhere on this planet.
In this episode we cover alternatives to plastic, standing up for what you believe in, and how we can all fight for a sustainable tomorrow.
Let’s dive right in!
Get 10% off when you use this link! https://thesustainabletomorrow.com/discount/CB10
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Adrien
Instagram : https://instagram.com/thesustainabletomorrow
Facebook : http://facebook.com/thesustainabletomorrow/
Direct email : adrien.ammous@thesustainabletomorrow.com
Today we welcome Bernardo the CEO and Founder of 8000 Kicks, one of the 1st waterproof hemp shoes on the market, but they don’t stop there. They take a 360-degree approach to make this planet a better place by empowering their customers to “opt-into” a more sustainable eco-friendly footwear solution. 8000 kicks is made of super strong cannabis hemp fibers, the soles are made of ecological algal blooms, they have the first natural hemp insoles, are waterproof, 100% vegan and eco-friendly.
In this episode Bernardo tells us how the idea for 8000 kicks came from a fun night out with his friends, his views on sustainable entrepreneurship, how important a transparent supply chain is, and how he got his grandma who has over 50 years of textile experience to help him create this amazing brand.
Let’s dive right in!
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Coupon for Conscious Basket Listeners: CB10 when you use this link: https://www.8000kicks.com/?ref=DGJDrHGWjJ5AGX
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Bernardo:
Facebook and Instagram: @8000Kicks
email: mail@8000kicks.com
www.8000kicks.com
Today we welcome Katharina who is a vegan activist for a group called Animal Rights Square out of Berlin. This group stands against all exploitation of animals, and they are working hard to create a safe place for everyone. Being a group that is against all oppression not just animal exploitation, their goal is to unify humans with compassion and understanding.
In this episode we go over what is like to become an activist, easy tips on how you can step up too, and how we are all in this world together, so we might as well be kind.
Let's dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Katharina:
The Vegan Kat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vegankat/
Instagram/Facebook of the Animal Rights Square:
https://www.instagram.com/animalrightssquares/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/180060079893604
In this episode we welcome Kayleigh the founder and CEO of Lashtox UK, who represents a lash growth serum that is fully vegan and cruelty free, so you can get the growth without the guilt. Using all-natural oils and ingredients to stimulate growth and improve the condition of your lashes, they can honestly say their Tox is game changer for your lashes, which she likes to call, “the low maintenance lash”.
In the episode we go over the struggle to find clean beauty, starting a business at 22, how to overcome fear and know the universe has your back, and ways to stay inspired when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Lashtox UK
Site: www.Lashtox.co.uk
Instagram: @Lashtoxuk
Email: Lashtoxuk@outlook.com
Today we welcome Robert Schwartz, the founder and CEO of Organic Sprout Box, an at home DIY sprouting kit.
In the episode we cover Roberts childhood in Chicago where he was raised in a low income neighborhood, What living in a food dessert is like and the impact to children's health over time, taking a stand in community outreach programs, the crime of government redlining, and how Robert created a sustainable way for you to get fresh organic food every day, especially for those of us who do not have the availability where we live.
Let’s dive right in!
Groups mentioned in the episode:
Climate reality project: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/
ACORN: https://www.acorn.org/ or https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Community_Organizations_for_Reform_Now
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Organic Sprout Box
Email Info@urbansproutbox.com
Web site www.organicsproutbox.com
Instagram @sproutingconvictions
Twitter @sproutbox2
Today we talk to Courtney Grant who hosts his own cooking show called Vegan Cooking with Courtney. He is inspired to show you that you can eat what you love and be vegan, because it's all about the spices!
In this episode we talk about health, listening to your body, inspiring people, and little tips on how you can boost your health as well!
Let's dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at: info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Courtney
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.grant.9883
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneygrant1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CourtneyGrant7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/courtneygrant
In this episode we welcome Emma, the Founder and CEO of Frequency Happy who is an empowered mama living and breathing her work all while juggling her beautiful daughter Daisy!
She is a healer who uses “Body talk” and has gifts to help elevate your energy, she is focusing on helping us all have a little more self-love in our lives. And now since COVID hit, she has had to pivot from doing work on people’s bodies and energy, to digital healing and using different modalities and oils to help people empower themselves.
We also talk about how toxins are everywhere and ways to keep your toxic load low, ways to get centered and calm with essential oils, different ways to bake and cook with the oils and the health benefits, how to release happy hormones, and ways to boost your immunity in a time we all need to be at our healthiest.
Lets dive right in!
Resources for Essential Oil Recipes:
www.doterra.com/US/en/ebooks
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=frankincense+and+cancer
Smoothie Recipe:
- Frozen Mango
- Fresh Blueberries
- Frozen Berries
- Chia Seeds
- Flaxseed
- Oat Milk
- XI Drop of Wild Orange Oil
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms:
@consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Frequency Happy:
mewe.com/p/frequencyhappy
www.mydoterra.com/frequencyhappy/
sourcetoyou.com/en
doterrahealinghands.org/
Emails:
empurple25@icloud.com
emma@frequencyhappy.nl
Today we hang out with Allison, a native SoCal girl, out of Fullerton who became vegan at 17, which she told me meant she only knew of one vegan at the time, Paul McCartney. We talk about how she worked in corporate America, then became an adjunct professor for 10 years but realized it didn’t fit her path. Especially teaching from home with her kids during COVID, just didn’t work. So being the go getter she is, she had gone back to school in 2019 for business as a side hustle, and decided to become the vegantreprenuer she is today running Allison's Goods! She is revealing to the consumer why transparency and quality of ingredients matter for you and your family’s health.
In this episode, we talk about starting a business, why ingredients and transparency matters in the supply chain, what it takes to be certified cruelty free and vegan!
Let’s dive right in!
Hit us with a review and get 10% off at Allison's Goods! Just send a screenshot of the review to info@consciousbasket.com (take this before you submit the review because sometimes it takes Apple a while before pushing them live) and I will share the discount code with you. ;)
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms:
@consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Connect with Allison's Goods
www.allisonsgoods.com
Follow her on all social platforms:
@allisonsgoods
Sister company launching end of 2021:
www.craftsoapery.com
All social platforms:
@craftsoapery
In this episode, we go into the story of how Conscious Basket was created and a little backstory about our founder Samantha McCord.
We discuss shaking old habits, self love, breaking the golden handcuffs, finding love and going after your dreams.
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms:
@consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
In our episode we welcome Jamie Woodhouse out of London who left his 23 year career as a management consultant director to pursue his passions like philosophy, politics, & ESG investing.
Today we are going to be discussing the Sentientism movement which is a worldview committed to using evidence and reason to have compassion for all sentient beings.
We cover the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect, history of the movement and ways you can get involved.
Let's dive right in!
Connect with Jaimie
www.jamiewoodhouse.com
https://sentientism.info/
https://twitter.com/sentientism
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sentientism/
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
In this episode we welcome Laurie the founder and CEO of Wild Coast Perfumery who has been a serial entrepreneur her entire life, but for 30 years she has always had the dream of becoming a perfumer. Only using pure plant based precious essential oils, she is truly an artist who can tell stories with her signature scents.
We cover following your heart to pursue your passion, why transparency in her ingredients is so important, what makes a perfume natural and how to avoid greenwashing, reducing her impact based on where she sources her ingredients, and how every one of her perfumes creates a memory in a bottle.
Hit us with a review and get 15% off at Wild Coast Perfumery! Just send a screenshot of the review to info@consciousbasket.com (take this before you submit the review because sometimes it takes Apple a while before pushing them live) and I will share the discount code with you. ;)
Connect with Wild Coast Perfumery
https://wildcoastperfumes.com/
Instagram: @wildcoastperfumery
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
In this episode we welcome two of the OGs from the New Jersey vegan scene, Kendra and Marisa who are the founders of the New Jersey Vegfest & The Vegan Local. Prior to COVID these, vegantrepreneurs, were throwing huge vegan festivals bringing 8000 plus people together, with over 250 vendors.
They are so welcoming to all, you don’t need to be a full-fledged vegan to enjoy the party. But since COVID hit, and devastated their event calendar, they decided to pivot and help those very vendors go digital. The Vegan Local is an online specialty market that features all your favorite vegan and plant based food from your area in the United States.
In this episode they express the challenges of being a business owner and having to constantly innovate, especially in the times we are in.
Hit us with a review and get 10% off at The Vegan Local! Just send a screenshot of the review to info@consciousbasket.com (take this before you submit the review because sometimes it takes Apple a while before pushing them live) and I will share the discount code with you. ;)
Just a reminder they only deliver to the 48 consecutive US states.
Connect with The Vegan Local
Kendra Arnold
Marisa Sweeney
Instagram: @The_vegan_local
www.theveganlocal.com
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
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@consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Today we welcome Gabriella the founder and CEO of Vybe Up, a seasonal subscription box that makes self care super easy for your energy which she calls "energetic self care."
Keeping self-love simple by delivering seasonal boxes of spiritual tools and products that align with the time.
She partners with a Reiki Master and Astrologer to ensure that this actually matches what is going on with the energy of the collective.
In this episode we talk about finding fulfillment outside of traditional corporate America, becoming entrepreneurs, loss of loved ones, and recalibrating after energy shifts with self love from mother earth.
Hit us with a review andget 20% off at Vybe Up!Just send a screenshot of the review to info@consciousbasket.com (take this before you submit the review because sometimes it takes Apple a while before pushing them live) and I will share the discount code with you. ;)
Connect with Vybe Up:
Gabriella Paladino
wwww.vybe-up.com
Instagram: @Vybe_up
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms: @consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com
Welcome to the Conscious Basket show where we share with you real behind the scenes of extraordinary people trying to make a difference in this world. My name is Samantha McCord and I am the founder and CEO of Conscious Basket.
I started Conscious Basket because I wanted to make it super easy for you to make conscious choices about what your buying.
Imagine you buy something as simple as hand cream, do you actually know what is in it? If any animals or humans suffered while making it? How was it shipped to you? Is the supply chain fair from beginning to when you have it in your hands?
We are using technology to give you just that. The complete story on the supply chain, so you can know how what you buy impacts your health, our planet and if any animal or human suffered in the making.
On this podcast you will find entrepreneurs, industry leaders, medical professionals, activists and more talking about how they are making a positive impact on this world and how you can too.
Alright lets dive right in!
Connect with Conscious Basket
www.consciousbasket.com
Follow us on all social platforms:
@consciousbasket
If you would like to be interviewed, are an interested supplier or would like to reach out for any other reason email us at:
info@consciousbasket.com