When I was about 9 or 10 years old, my childhood friends and I watched the movie The Blob as the “creature feature” re-run on a local television station. The 1958 horror flick starred a young Steve McQueen, who had to help his small town stop a … [Read more...]
About Michael Shore
Hope By The Numbers
In his famous book, The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell defines the term as "that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.” It is an inflection point and that moment of … [Read more...]
FREE HOPE!
Sickness, war, death, and climate change. The first three ills were released into the world by Pandora. We can only blame ourselves for climate change. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the gods, and Zeus offers … [Read more...]
Podcast: Stretch of Imagination – Interview with Janneke Geven of Terra Active
In this episode of the Heart of Waraba podcast, we interview Terra Active founder Janneke Geven. She is a young entrepreneur from Sweden that used the isolation of COVID19 restrictions to fuel her new line of activewear made from recycled … [Read more...]
Podcast: The Roar is Back! Welcome to Heart of Waraba Season 2
Welcome back to Heart of Waraba where we support, uplift and inspire sustainable entrepreneurs from around the globe. We are so excited to be back for the 2021 season. We have a new group of interns who bring fresh ideas to the table and new … [Read more...]
Podcast: From Cow to Cactus: Adrian López Verlarde and Desserto Cactus Leather
Desserto is an alternative to animal leather, which not only kills cows but produces unimaginable amounts of waste, Desserto has patented a technology that transforms mature cactus leaves into a soft multipurpose material. The product is aimed … [Read more...]
Podcast: New Opportunities Found in the Past: Ahmed Yehia and Eco Nubia
Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Yehia takes on ecotourism, and teaches us about trust, thinking resourcefully, and rebirth along the way. Persistence is what Ahmed answered as his greatest lesson so far. From navigating the public-private sector … [Read more...]
Podcast Trailer: Welcome to the Heart of Waraba Podcast
Thank you for joining us on this journey to create a more sustainable future through entrepreneurship. We hope you enjoy this podcast and find hope to tackle the environmental issues facing the world. --- Support this podcast: … [Read more...]
Podcast: Ripples of Sustainability: Jerry Winata and The Bawah Reserve
Jerry Winata thinks holistically and takes risks to increase sustainability for small islands in Indonesia, leading change for nations around the world. Winata runs the Bawah Anambas Foundation. The focus of his nonprofit is the inclusion of the … [Read more...]
Mary Rose Zawedde: Seeds of Sustainability
Kampala, Uganda is the home of many beautiful things - Lake Victoria, the Kasubi Tombs, and the gorgeous architecture of the Mengo Olubiri Palace. These attractions are only a few of the reasons that tourists are drawn here. The city provides its one … [Read more...]
