The Resilience Report
Welcome to The Resilience Report, where we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the trailblazers redefining sustainable business. In each episode, host Lauren Scott sits down with ecopreneurs and lighthouse leaders—visionaries who are tackling our planet’s toughest challenges and proving that business can be a force for good. Lauren has spent more than a decade working in the cleantech space, and specializes in translating climate initiatives into meaningful action to deliver on commitments to the building and renewables sectors. Her marketing and communications background is leveraged to promote social and environmental responsibility as an approachable, yet critical part of business operations. Scott’s career has been marked by being named one of Montreal’s Top 50 Women Leaders (2025), by her nomination as a 2020 Woman of Inspiration by the Universal Women's Network, as well as being shortlisted as Industry Woman of the Year by the ControlTrends Awards (2020).
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For nearly twenty years, today’s guest has been quietly—and sometimes uncomfortably—challenging one of the biggest assumptions we make: that a new home is automatically a healthy one. Spoiler alert—it’s often not.
Paul Kealey is the Founder and President of EkoBuilt, one of North America’s most advanced sustainable homebuilding companies, and the architect of a philosophy he calls House is Medicine. His work sits at the intersection...
Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report.
If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward? It’s not an easy one—but that hasn’t stopped our guests from showing up with honesty, courage, and incredibly practical insights.
Releasing this episode on the very last day of 2025 feel...
Discover how world-class brands evolve and thrive through uncertainty with Cat Holt—CEO of Coologee and the creative strategist behind Progressive’s viral Dr. Rick campaign. In this episode, Cat explains why brand strategy is actually business strategy, and how companies can unlock growth, clarity, and long-term resilience by putting brand at the center of their transformation.
Whether you're a founder, marketer, C-suite leader...
In this episode of The Resilience Report, host Lauren Scott sits down with Ron Ladner, founder of the iconic waterfront restaurant Shaggy’s — a business born unexpectedly out of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What began as a mission to restore hope to a shattered community has since grown into one of the Gulf Coast’s most resilient and people-centered restaurant brands.
Ron shares how Shaggy’s transformed the traditional hosp...
B Corp certification is booming — but is it still worth it in 2025? 🌍
In this episode, host Lauren Scott breaks down the latest stats, the 2025 standards overhaul, and what every business leader needs to know about the real value, risks, and opportunities behind becoming a certified B Corp.
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For anyone curious about where renewable energy in Canada is headed — and how innovators are reshaping the grid to get us there — this conversation is essential listening. Hassan Shahriar, founder of ADAPTR Inc., offers an insider’s look at how Canada’s energy transition is unfolding, the gaps still holding us back, and the bold solutions that could define the next decade.
ADAPTR is tackling one of the toughest challenges ...
Water touches every part of our lives, from the health of our oceans to the resilience of our communities. In this conversation, we hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who brings the collective voice of industries that depend on water—fisheries, energy, technology, and beyond.
Based in Atlantic Canada, Kendra is at the forefront of bringing industries together to build a more resilient ocean future.
Befor...
Philanthropy is evolving—and it’s reshaping how businesses and communities build resilience. In this episode, we explore what happens when generosity moves beyond tradition and becomes a driver of innovation, purpose, and sustainable impact.
John Bromley, founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, shares unique insights from decades of experience at the crossroads of philanthropy and business, revealing how new models of giving can stren...
How do you build a brand that people truly trust—especially in times of disruption? In this episode, Marie-Chantal Savoy, founder of Savoy Strategy and former marketing leader at CN, LOGISTEC, and Air Canada, shares her insights on:
- Why authentic branding is the key to resilience
- How to balance AI efficiency with human creativity
- The overlooked role of water as the foundation of resiliency
- Why leaders must embrace agility and purpo...
After more than 2.5 years and conversations with 60+ experts at the intersection of sustainability and business, host Lauren Scott steps back to reflect on the six core themes that consistently emerge across these discussions.
In this special solo episode of The Resilience Report, Lauren explores:
🌍 Why sustainability must be fully integrated into business strategy—not treated as a side campaign.
📖 The power of authentic...
Lisa Diegel is on a mission to transform fashion from the inside out—and she’s doing it with purpose and authenticity. As the Director of Sustainability & Impact at Faherty Brand, Lisa brings over 20 years of experience spanning raw materials, product development, global compliance, and sustainability strategy. Her deep roots as a proud citizen of the Nisga’a Nation in Northwestern British Columbia fuel her commitment to protec...
Discover how AI-powered fashion technology is transforming the way we think about style, sustainability, and consumption!
In this episode of The Resilience Report, Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, shares how her innovative platform is helping people reimagine their closets, reduce fashion waste, and make smarter, more sustainable choices.
With over 20 years of experience in fashion tech and r...
What better guest for The Resilience Report than The Resilience Coach himself? Russell Harvey joins us for a timely conversation that gets to the heart of what it really means to be resilient in today’s complex world.
With over two decades of experience in leadership development and organizational change, Russell has supported more than 78,000 people in building resilience that goes far beyond “bouncing back.” His practical, human-c...
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. ...
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