The Reducetarian Podcast

In this episode, Brian and Samantha explore how to start a movement of student chapters on campuses across the globe. From recruiting faculty to designing student activities, you will learn how to foster a community of ethically-minded individuals at universities and activate its members to be a force for good.  For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Podcasting is one of the best ways to broadcast your message to and educate the masses. And fortunately, it’s incredibly accessible too! In this episode, Brian speaks to podcasting expert Stephen Lacey about how to create your own show from start to finish. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Social media is an exciting landscape full of ways for you to get your voice heard. But where do you even begin? In this episode, Brian and Taryn (founder of Totally Taryn Social) discuss the art of social media and how you can grow your platforms authentically. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Leslie Samuelrich from Green Century Funds, who thoroughly explains what a shareholder activist is and how just about anyone can get involved in advocating for change within companies. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Networking is about finding common ground with new people and creating real, meaningful connections. No matter what industry you’re in, building these new relationships and trading information with others can be an excellent tool to help you further your career. In this episode, Brian and Andrew explore making networking as effortless and natural as possible.For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Experts estimate that 77% of the population has some level of anxiety around public speaking. However, individuals like Meghan, who have been speaking in front of crowds for years, know just how to conquer that anxiety. In this episode, Brian and Meghan discuss how to be better public speakers. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Rick Holland believes that fundraising is all about the strength of connections we have with like-minded people who want to make a difference. In this episode, Rick and Brian tackle the potentially anxiety-inducing intricacies of fundraising. They cover who to ask, how much to ask for, and where to find potential and donors. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

So you’ve filmed and edited your documentary. Now what? In this episode, Liz Manashil walks us through what it takes to get your film out into the world. From whether to work with a sales agent or aggregator to finding the right distributor, Liz explores this tricky landscape from top to bottom. Don’t miss her critically important distribution tips to ensure as many people as possible watch your documentary. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

Award-winning documentary filmmaker, director, and producer, Keegan Kuhn, believes that it’s now easier than ever to make films and grow an audience. In this conversation, part one of two in our documentary-making series, Brian and Keegan explore how to create a documentary, from writing a script and shooting to adding all the bells and whistles in post production. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Bonnie about how to get your financial accounting done right. This is a brilliant conversation for new entrepreneurs to tune into as Bonnie explains lots of financial jargon such as accounts receivable, gross profits, fixed assets etc. You will also learn some of the high-level ins and outs of how QuickBooks works, and more. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Amy about how to organize a large-scale conference. Their conversation takes a step-by-step approach, from coming up with a theme and purpose of the event to hiring volunteers, advertising the event, and securing funding. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to John about the ins and outs of starting a cell-cultured meat company. John shares experiences from his own journey of creating Cultured Decadence: how it came to life, his prior knowledge, finding a co-founder, fundraising, recruitment and more.  For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Katie about having productive conversations that do not lead to conflict. From touching upon your personal experiences to finding a neutral environment, Katie shares lots of practical advice that will help you become a master of valuable discussion. This includes when talking about hot button issues like factory farming, meat reduction, and climate change. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Becky about strategic planning and how it can help you to maximize your impact. This conversation explores the meaning and benefits of the planning tool, Purpose Outcomes Process (POP) and how you can create one to ensure success in your own projects and missions.  For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Midge and Ron about building grassroots initiatives. They cover how to reach people and encourage participation, how funding works, and offer examples from the success of their program - Bedford 2030. Midge and Ron also share plenty of practical advice, such as for setting achievable goals and measuring progress. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Sandra about how you can make your enterprise more eco-friendly. Drawing upon her experience at Just Salad, Sandra details the many different routes you can take to ensure your business is as eco-friendly as possible. Learn about how to look at the lifecycle footprint of your products, determine optimal paths forward, and effectively communicate the sustainability efforts of your company to consumers. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Beth about product placement and how entrepreneurs can get their products on television and in movies. From where to find the right contacts to the importance of making your packaging suitable for the screen, Beth shares a ton of practical advice to help you with this innovative marketing strategy. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Madeline about how to get influencers and celebrities involved in a campaign. Madeline covers the pros and cons of having influencers endorse a campaign, where to send a pitch to and how to word it, her experience working with influencers, the tone to set when engaging with them, and much more.  For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian talks to David about implementing corporate campaigns—campaigns designed to put pressure on companies to change their practices. Using The Humane League's approach as a case study, David covers topics such as: how to choose which companies to target, how to find the right people to contact and what to say to them, how to mobilize a team, mistakes to avoid when campaigning, and what happens after a campaign fails or is successful. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation

In this episode, Brian speaks to Melanie about building relational literacy - the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating - and how it can improve our advocacy and personal relationships. Melanie offers practical advice on increasing your relational literacy and also shares tips for how this framework can make organizations a more powerful force for change. For show notes and past guests, please visit www.reducetarian.org/podcast.  Follow Reducetarian: Twitter: twitter.com/reducetarian Instagram: instagram.com/reducetarian Facebook: facebook.com/reducetarian LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reducetarian-foundation