The Turning Point Podcast
On The Turning Point Podcast, we talk to mission driven leaders who are dedicated to social and environmental impact, doing their part to help our species navigate this critical moment of change. Joanna Macy, the great environmental activist and systems ecologist, said that when faced with planetry crisis, there are three stories we can tell ourselves. *Business as usual* in which we tell ourselves that some degree of damage is necessary for human progress. *The great unraveling* in which we tell ourselves that mass ecosystem destruction is inevitable. And *The Great Turning* in which we tell ourselves that evolving the way we live is the only way forward and that we’re at the beginning of one of the great human projects in our history. On this podcast we talk to the people who are writing that third story with their own work in their own lives. Welcome to the turning point.
Episodes
David Leon—former co-founder of Farmer’s Footprint and Principal at Esso Partners—joins us to unpack a bold, systems-level approach to transforming our broken food system. Drawing on deep experience in regenerative agriculture and finance, David explains how ecological investing can unlock more than just profit—it can regenerate soil, ecosystems, and communities.
This episode explores why the food system isn’t failing—it’s simply d...
Scaling regenerative agriculture is harder than it looks. Nick Reinke, CEO of HabiTerre, joins us to unpack the real economic and logistical roadblocks—from transition risk on the farm to the limitations of carbon credit markets. He offers a systems-level perspective on how climate tech, data infrastructure, and aligned incentives can create change that sticks—for both farmers and food companies.
Burning medical waste is harmful, expensive, and still surprisingly common in 2025. In this episode of The Turning Point, we explore why—and what mission-driven healthcare leaders can do about it.
Kelly Prchal, CEO of Clean Waste Systems, shares how her company’s ozone-based waste treatment system is disrupting the status quo. With no heat or water required, these machines sterilize waste, reduce volume, cut emissions, and can save...
Battery storage is one of the most critical — and misunderstood — components of the clean energy transition. In this episode, Zahra Hargens Iliff, founder and CEO of Vessyll, joins us to talk about how her company is helping businesses cut costs and reduce grid strain by deploying on-site battery systems.
We explore why battery storage is essential to meeting future energy demand, how utilities and private companies can collaborate...
Former athlete and advertising exec Dr. Justin Baker joins Ian C. Williams to share his journey through burnout, meditation, and a PhD in Human Factors. What starts as a personal healing story evolves into a deeper exploration of why self-awareness alone isn’t enough to create meaningful organizational change.
Justin breaks down the flaws in the “mindfulness industrial complex,” and explains how behavioral science and design thinki...
In this episode of The Turning Point, Ian C. Williams discusses the critical connection between personal transformation and planetary transformation. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing the sixth mass extinction and the need for individuals to take responsibility for their actions. Ian explores the concept of discipline as a means of learning and adapting, rather than mere control. He highlights the importance of self-awareness...
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