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Caroline Kinsman of The Non Gmo Project

by Chris Tinney | Jan 13, 2018 | Environment, Living Well, Up Close Podcasts

Caroline Kinsman of the No GMO Project No GMO! GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates...

Jon Camp of The Humane League

by Chris Tinney | Sep 30, 2017 | Animals, Up Close Podcasts

The mission of The Humane League, the reason they exist, is to reduce animal suffering by inspiring change at all levels. This sense of purpose drives their actions in an unrelenting march forward for animals. On this episode, we speak with Jon Camp.Jon is the Vice President of Grassroots, overseeing all grassroots program work and developing The Humane League’s national activist network.

Bruce Perlowin, CEO, Hemp Inc

by Chris Tinney | Sep 26, 2017 | Hempworx, Up Close Podcasts

We first spoke with Bruce Perlowin the CEO of Hemp, Inc. (OTC symbol HEMP) back in July. You can listen to that show here. This week we circle back and find out more about first publicly traded company to focus on building and promoting the hemp industry.

Beginning the end of Poverty with Scott Miller

by Chris Tinney | Sep 19, 2017 | Homelessness, Social Justice, Up Close Podcasts

Circles USA has been working to make a real impact on poverty since its incorporation in 1998. By employing a unique strategy that emphasizes a true community solution for people willing and ready to move out of poverty.

Dr. Joel Wallach, “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie”

by Chris Tinney | Jul 25, 2017 | Living Well, Up Close Podcasts

Start & Stop the Show Below - Youngevity Get "Let's Play Doctor" by Dr. Joel Wallach, CEO of Youngevity - FREE CLICK HERE for Details Introduction When I first heard, "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by the CEO of Youngevity, Dr. Joel Wallach I was upset! Dr. Wallach is...

Jon Camp of VeganOutreach.org

by Chris Tinney | Mar 1, 2016 | Animals, Living Well, Up Close Podcasts

Up Close with Jon Camp of VeganOutreach.org

Socially Responsible Investing, SRI & ESG

by Chris Tinney | Feb 24, 2016 | Living Well, Up Close Podcasts

Socially responsible investing (SRI) and Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) is an investment methodology that takes into account the environment, social concerns and the impact that investment may have in the community. It takes into account both the financial return and the social return of the investment.

Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp Inc.

by Chris Tinney | Nov 25, 2015 | Environment, Up Close Podcasts

This is an interesting time for the industry and Bruce’s perspective is always insightful and informative. He was dubbed the “King of Pot” by the FBI more than two decades ago and the CNBC show Marijuana Inc that featured his life story has been viewed more than 18 million times. He has since been dubbed the Godfather of Pot Stocks having started the first publicly traded company in the medical marijuana industry, Medical Marijuana Inc. (Symbol MJNA) .