Earth to Farm to Table: Ojai Earth Day 2023
Earth to Farm to Table: Ojai Earth Day 2023

Written for Ojai Magazine The land, the seed, the farmers… Mother Earth participates the whole way, working together hand-in-hand. What better way to celebrate Mama Earth than with the farmers who tend to her all year long? This year, Earth Day will be celebrated for...

30 Days of Trash in Ojai Magazine
30 Days of Trash in Ojai Magazine

Written for Ojai Magazine He's been called the "Robin Hood of Modern Times," the "Forrest Gump of Ecology," and the "Trash Man Who Protects the Planet." Have you heard of him? Rob Greenfield is a man on a mission for food freedom, zero-waste activism, and building...

7 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Waste
7 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Waste

Written for Take Back Your Health - Your Guide To Healing"When people look to become healthy, they think of diet and exercise. But, what if food wasn’t the only thing you could change? Think of all the plastic we use on a daily basis, such as the containers that carry...

Behind the Brand: Deborah Lindquist – A Pioneer Of Eco Fashion
Behind the Brand: Deborah Lindquist – A Pioneer Of Eco Fashion

Written for Coco Eco Deborah Lindquist is a pioneer in eco-conscious fashion. The “Green Queen,” a nickname for which she’s known, is celebrating her 38th year as a designer. She’s renowned for her detailed, hand-made pieces of cashmere. Her craftsmanship is...

I Haven’t Camped in Twenty Years…
I Haven’t Camped in Twenty Years…

Written for Medium “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch I know people are jonesing to get out of the house and get back to traveling. I am one that’s been getting on a plane multiple times a month for many, many years. What I hadn’t...

Behind The Brand: Think Mink. Think Vegan Shoes.
Behind The Brand: Think Mink. Think Vegan Shoes.

Written for Coco Eco “The luxury brands of the world should be vegan and sustainable to be truly current and fashionable!” -Rebecca Mink Rebecca Mink is the founder, CEO, and designer of Mink Shoes. Her luxury “vegan” shoe line has no mink involved, unless of course...

Behind the Brand: Evolue – Naturally Evolved Skincare
Behind the Brand: Evolue – Naturally Evolved Skincare

Written for Coco Eco Jean Seo opened her clean beauty boutique, Évolué (French for “Evolved”), back in 2010. Jean was a pioneer on the forefront in this space. Soon after, she launched her own skincare line under the same name. “Yes, I opened the first one in the US,...

Fran Drescher: Turning Passion Into Purpose
Fran Drescher: Turning Passion Into Purpose

Written for Coco Eco Photo Credit: Peter Marc Jacobson You likely know of Fran Drescher from her iconic role in the hit TV series “The Nanny”. Like the “Sound Of Music”, but instead of Julie Andrews showing up at your door, it’s the flashy, fashion queen, Fran Fine,...

Tracy Duhs: The 9 Pillars of Health
Tracy Duhs: The 9 Pillars of Health

Written for Coco Eco I can’t think of a better pick for our “Girl Power” issue! Tracy Duhs is a hydration expert and educator. She started her “wholistic” wellness journey, as well as becoming a mom, early in life. Now with two teenage daughters she’s able to give...

Take Care of You, Boo!
Take Care of You, Boo!

Written for Coco Eco Taking care of yourself is not an option - it’s a necessity. We must nourish ourselves during these challenging times. Relax, restore and replenish. Don’t be “burnt toast.” What does this mean? You give every one around you the good pieces and you...

Dumpster Diving With Rob Greenfield
Dumpster Diving With Rob Greenfield

Written for Planet Experts Believe it or not, I met Rob Greenfield on Twitter. I was so impressed with what he was doing that I decided to go meet him. I was going to be in San Diego where he is based and just stayed an afternoon longer to meet up and have Rob take me...

Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Climate Change on EMA’s Green Carpet
Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Climate Change on EMA’s Green Carpet

Written for Planet Experts I was very excited about Green With Tiffany being on the “green” carpet at the Environmental Media Awards. I was even more excited to get an exclusive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. The EMAs (as it’s called) is hosted...