In this week’s episode, Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst shares the ways sustainability is implemented in the city. Just a few examples: championing energy efficiency in municipal buildings, testing a Tesla electric car as a police cruiser, to visionary concepts such as a micro-grid and battery storage. These initiatives deliver sustainability not only for the environment, but also financial sustainability for the citizens of Brookhaven.

Brookhaven’s strong leadership during the recent coronavirus pandemic has been applauded, and followed by others regionally. Could Brookhaven’s leadership on public health and sustainability, eventually lead us to say “As Brookhaven does, so does the State of Georgia?”

Episode Highlights:

7:42 Green Building and Sustainability in Brookhaven

11:29 Envisioning Micro-grid, Generation & Storage of Renewables

13:47 Trending Renewables in Georgia & What is Driving it

18:52 Electric Vehicle Benefits & Vehicle to Grid

21:19 The Potential of Electric School Buses

22:56 Deep Dive on Brookhaven's Tesla Police Cruiser

Find Mayor Ernst on Facebook or at john.ernst@brookhaven ga.gov

Find John during his day job at Ernst Legal on Facebook or john@ernstlegal.com

Natasha Dyer with the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Resilience stops by the studio this week to discuss waste. Our conversation has something for everyone, from Natasha's story of changing careers and landing her dream job in Atlanta, to easy tips to help anyone save money and waste less. We also discuss the leadership program, Atlanta Sustainability Ambassadors, one of Natasha's creations that is now completing its sixth group of cohorts. This week's episode busts the FUD around easy ways to use less, save money, recapture waste for the betterment of society, and explains how the single-use plastic ban at ATL airport restaurants won't equal doom and gloom.

To find out more about the Atlanta Office or Resilience, visit their webpage.

This week I do my first solo episode, as I recount the podcast's growth so far, answer questions about the equipment, software, and hosting I use, as well as the podcast's next steps. I hope this episode will provide you value and inspiration to start something new. Until next week!

In our first of 5 episodes covering each multicultural real estate association, we begin with Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Atlanta 2020 President, Emily Wheeler. Emily is a young REALTOR® that has blasted on the scene the last few years in both her business and in leadership roles. Emily and I discuss the role and efforts of WCR, the needs of millennial clients, the role of millennial leadership, and the power of social media and content to improve lives..

Find Emily on Facebook, IG, LinkedIN

Learn More about WCR at https://www.wcr.org

More info on the 2020 Rev conference in Miami: http://realestate.vision/2020-conference-registration/

This week I am joined by fellow REALTOR® Vic Collins of KW. Vic shares his path to the real estate industry and what has driven his success. We also dive into leadership in the REALTOR® Association, working on inclusion, and why being involved in your community and industry leads to happiness and success.

Find Vic on social media @vjrtherealtor

Vic and his brothers’ college scholarship: CNOTEFoundation.com

This week we sit down with Gustavo Arce of Better Tomorrow Solar. Gustavo is a young leader making a space in Georgia's solar industry, and he has new ideas to engage and interact with the public about solar. Listen as Gustavo shares his journey to the industry, explore Atlanta's vegan food scene, and how content creation around solar is the next stage in expanding consumer awareness and myth busting the FUD.

For more info on going solar, find Better Tomorrow Solar on social media.

Mentioned in the episode: Energy Sage, Google’s Project Sunroof, PVwatts

This week we dive into electric vehicles. Unsurprisingly, a topic with some of the biggest FUD surrounding it. Disruptive new technologies are always accompanied by fear of change, only exacerbated by the industries invested in the status quo. Remember the cell phone market a decade ago? Anne goes over her work to raise awareness and adoption. EVs are no longer the future, they are here now. Come drive with us and find out for yourself.

Find Anne on Twitter @cleanenergy4u

This week I sit down with Rick Guerrero, Director of Branch Sales and Strategic Partnerships at US Mortgage.  This is not your typical discussion with a mortgage lending pro.  Rick and I discuss his experience starting over in a new city and in a new career. Our conversation covers a range of examples of putting yourself out there, being intentional in your networking, and building a strong organization.  A perfect road map for someone looking to start, or revamp, a strong sphere of influence, while giving back.  

Find Rick on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. rick.guerrero@usmortgage.com

Rick’s Book Recommendations: The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster by Darren Hardy, The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, Relentless by Tim Grover