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Making the Grid Smarter!

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

With all of our advancements in technology, we have seen little innovation when it comes to how we power all of our new gizmos and gadgets! What would a future with a smarter energy grid look like and how would that come to benefit us all?

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“It was important and rewarding for people to he

“It was important and rewarding for people to help each other. There’s no point system for helping somebody...” - Jordan Schwartz⠀
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This week we're chatting with Jordan Schwartz, a leader in technology and virtual events, and a strong believer in the "Hive Mind" as a strategy for growing business. ⠀
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Jordan leads his team by drawing inspiration from beehives and ant colonies; you won't want to miss the honey-hole of wisdom in this week's podcast episode!⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to listen to Jordan and learn how to lead like a bee. 🐝

Thanks for having us on your show, IT TECH TALK! (

Thanks for having us on your show, IT TECH TALK! (@ittechtalk)⠀
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Listen as Liesl chats with Joel about how to hit the reset button on your brain to bring positive change into the world around you. ✨

This too will pass.⠀ ⠀ #Quoteoftheday #LouiseE

This too will pass.⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #LouiseErdrich⠀
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This #MeatlessMonday meal is right on theme with o

This #MeatlessMonday meal is right on theme with our June challenge to reduce plastic waste! ⠀
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Pesto grilled zucchini over roasted red pepper puree with toasted pine nuts.⠀
🥒 The zucchini was placed into a reusable mesh shopping bag (no plastic baggies!).⠀
🌶 The roasted red peppers came in a recyclable glass jar.⠀
🥜 The pine nuts were bought from a bulk spice shop and stored in a glass mason jar.⠀
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What has a wingspan of up to 4 feet and is always

What has a wingspan of up to 4 feet and is always dropping its food during flight?⠀
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We're celebrating the hyacinth macaw, a species of parrot whose clumsy eating habits support an entire ecosystem!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to watch a stunning short video about them by Terra Mater (@terramater), and learn how we can help save this beautiful bird. 🦜⠀
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Did you miss our June Happy[ness] Hour with famous

Did you miss our June Happy[ness] Hour with famous marine biologist, Nathan Robinson? ⠀
Don't stress, Network members can watch it on-demand! (And trust us, you'll want to!)⠀
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Click the link in our bio to the Conspiracy of Goodness Network to find the video!

It's time for your Self Care Sunday reminder! 💐

It's time for your Self Care Sunday reminder! 💐⠀
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Renee picked some fresh flowers today... simply because it made her happy! ⠀
Taking the time to do something small for yourself makes alllll the obligations we face during the week just a little easier to get through.⠀
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So buy yourself some flowers, do a little yoga, or attend an online workshop on a topic that interests you! ⠀
(Psst, we offer monthly online events on the Conspiracy of Goodness Network!)⠀
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Whichever you choose, make sure it's something that makes you smile. When you do, you'll see a whole lot of joy unfold before you. ✨

There's always another way ✨⠀ #Quoteoftheday #

There's always another way ✨⠀
#Quoteoftheday #DollyParton⠀
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We want to know about the changes you've made to r

We want to know about the changes you've made to reduce your plastic waste! ⠀
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The more tips we share with each other, the better shape we'll be in for a plastic waste-free future.⠀
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Pop on over to ConspiracyOfGoodnessNetwork.com and tell us about it in the Monthly Challenges group!⠀
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Not a member yet? No worries, apply today. ✨

YOLO, right?⠀ ⠀ #Quoteoftheday #MaeWest⠀ ⠀

YOLO, right?⠀
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#Quoteoftheday #MaeWest⠀
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