The Resilience Report

While emissions often dominate the sustainability conversation, today we’re shifting the spotlight to an issue just as critical—water. With climate change intensifying droughts and disrupting global water cycles, it’s time we talk about solutions that are as innovative as they are essential.

On this episode of The Resilience Report, we’re joined by Tatiana Estevez, founder and CEO of Permalution—a climate tech company pioneering the...

Today, we are honored to welcome award-winning filmmaker and environmental activist Rebecca Tickell. Alongside her husband, Josh Tickell, Rebecca has spent decades telling stories that have sparked global movements—from FUEL and The Big Fix, to The Earthing Movie and, of course, the breakout hit Kiss the Ground.

Now, she’s back with a powerful follow-up: Common Ground—a Tribeca award-winning documentary featuring voices like Jason M...

BLK + GRN offers a beautifully curated online marketplace for clean beauty. No more digging around and cross referencing different sources: they have done the work for us. Better still, the social mission behind the brand specifically amplifies the incredible work of the black-owned brands lining their online shelves.

Dr. Kristian Edwards is the mastermind behind this marketplace — a Yale and Johns Hopkins alum, public health expert...

2025 has been a very dynamic year for professionals working in the sustainability space. While some markets feel particularly fragmented, others are charging ahead with important environmental progress, and while certain industries like banks are pulling out of sustainability alliances, we are seeing others like data centers pushing new frontiers when it comes to energy and water conservation.

So, it should come as no surprise that ...

We’re diving deep into the world of sustainable tourism with Kristin Karstensdotter, co-owner of LivTours—a company redefining what it means to travel responsibly and authentically.

Kristin and her team are on a mission to offer unforgettable, high-end experiences while staying true to their commitment to sustainability. From small group tours that minimize environmental impact to initiatives that give back to local communities, Liv...

MINI TIPI is a Canadian lifestyle brand that blends authentic Indigenous storytelling with sustainable, high-quality textiles. 

Joining us are Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder and Creative Director, and Melanie Bernard, Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing. Together, they’ve built a brand that’s not just about products—it’s about preserving culture, empowering artists, and fostering community.

In this episode, we explore how MINI ...

Todd is the founder of BRACHER, an Industrial Design and Advisory firm. With over 25 years of experience, Todd integrates design, science, and business to drive sustained growth. He has launched over 200 products, secured two dozen patents, and a three-time International Designer of the Year recipient. Known for guiding strategic differentiation and navigating disruption, Todd is a sought-after advisor for top brands and startups. ...

From making 100% of their apparel here in Canada to designing with recycled and bio-based materials to reshaping how we think about ethical production and supply chains, Cynthia Savard and her team at ORAKI are proving that fashion can be both stylish and sustainable.

Before founding ORAKI, Cynthia worked for 15 years at some of the biggest names in the fashion industry as head designer. Determined to climb the ladder, she...

Like any growing industry, certain terms gain momentum over time. In the sustainable business space, we have seen this over recent years with terms like emissions, CO2 avoidance, carbon neutral, net positive and more. To be honest, some might argue that many companies have had emissions blinders on. But this is slowly changing, as regulations and best practices around the world are starting to look at other key sustainability consi...

Professors Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes co-edited the new book “Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD”. In it they bring together renowned IMD thought leaders to offer action-orientated, practical support to business leaders ready to move beyond understanding why sustainability is essential to tackling the critical question of how to achieve it.

Julia is Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Busines...

Our next guest is the host of the podcast, cleverly titled “Let’s Take This Outside”: Mary Anne Ivison. The show focuses on athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects their performance and everyday life. 

Mary Anne is a trusted media professional with over 13 years of experience in radio broadcasting, television, voice over, and live-hosting and emceeing. After many successful ye...

If sustainability were a professional sport (and let’s face it, sometimes it certainly can feel like it!) our next guest would be in the first round draft pick.

I am so honored to be joined by Catherine Atkin, Co-Founder and Director of Carbon Accountable, whose expertise has been pivotal in advancing corporate transparency on greenhouse gas emissions. Catherine and her team played a leading role in shaping California’s SB 253 Clima...

Avishai (Avi) Greenstein is the innovator behind Bamboozle, the brand that helped composting become an urban household must with its eco-chic countertop bin. 

Before launching Bamboozle in 2016, Avi innovated a new plant-based material that would become the essence of the Bamboozle brand. A repurposed bamboo mold supplemented by melamine, this bamboo fiber became the first ever sustainable and biodegradable plastic that was both cos...

Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord.

With over 16 years of experience, Miranda brings extensive industry knowledge in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies.  She most recently served as the Global Manager, Data Center Sustainability at Meta, Inc. where she led the sustainability strategy for the entirety of their  Data Centers, including LEED® Gol...

Our "Best of 2004" episode is a heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners and guests for being part of The Resilience Report. Your support, feedback and desire for positive impact is truly magical!

Finance (our most downloaded topic in 2024!)

• Lauren Ott, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships @ Impact Genome 
• Milla Craig, Founder & CEO @ Millani Inc.
• Pierre-Laurent Macridis, Senior Associate - Private Inv...

Sustainability in the corporate world is changing so quickly. Over the past few years alone, investors, boards and companies have suddenly all had to understand the ESG considerations of their respective ecosystems. Many are feeling overwhelmed by the speed of change, even those who are lucky enough to have an in-house sustainability lead. Which is why the solution in speaking to many of our guests is seeking out an external sustai...

As we get closer to wrapping up the year, numerous reports are coming out regarding the state of renewables around the world. 

At a very high, macro level, we are investing more in renewable energy than ever before, especially in solar and wind power. Last year, “a record-breaking USD$622.5 billion was invested in renewables! 

Most of this money went into solar panels and wind farms, with a 70% increase in tech investments like batte...

For those who don’t know, an important part of my sustainability journey involved philanthropic work in the environmental space. Core to this was the time I served on the board of directors for Sierra Club Canada Foundation, the Canadian arm of one of North-America's largest environmental advocacy groups. 

I met some truly incredible people during this time, one of which was their Head of Communications, Conor Curtis. 

I recentl...

As much as I love sustainability, I also love fashion. Over the past decade or so, I have consciously tried to marry these two ideas together by proactively trying to find sustainable fashion solutions.

One of the number one tricks up my sleeve over the past 5 years has been a business right here in Montreal: the Shwap Club, founded in 2018 by the inspiring Annette Nguyen. 

Having studied and practiced law for nea...