Green Champions
Conversations with real people sharing sustainability success stories
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Start with our curated episodes to get a feel for what Green Champions is all about. We’ve picked a few standout conversations to help you dive right in.
Trailer - Green Champions
Green Champions is a podcast by Dominique Hadad and Adam Morris , focusing on environmental change through conversations with individuals making a difference in sustainability. Dominique brings her experience as the sustainab...
Kevin Butt - Three Decades of Driving Sustainability at Toyota
Kevin Butt is the Regional Environmental Sustainability Director at Toyota North America. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from a curious young mind exploring the woods to becoming a leading advocate for environmental sust...
![Impact Award Winner - Non-Profit Breaking Tree-Planting Records Despite Federal Cuts [Shelly Douglas]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5sf9mzhasoe0315scn6w2gkzsikq?.jpg "Impact Award Winner - Non-Profit Breaking Tree-Planting Records Despite Federal Cuts [Shelly Douglas]")
Impact Award Winner - Non-Profit Breaking Tree-Planting Records Despi…
Shelly Douglas is the Executive Director of Green Columbus, who was recently awarded the 2025 Impact Award from the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit. Since her last appearance, Shelly has broken her tree-planting record...
Nihat Akin Ercan - What If You Could Drink Florida’s Humidity?
Nihat Akin Ercan, co-founder of PiKARE SKYSOURCE and recent winner of the NanoValbruna innovation contest, is turning humidity into a valuable resource. His innovative system generates water from the air, offering a sustainab...
Graham Oberly - From Football Fields to Farm Fields
What does it mean to "love your neighbor" through regenerative farming? Graham Oberly, co-owner of Oaks and Sprouts farm, shares his inspiring journey from environmental activism to sustainable agriculture. Growing up in Ches...
Joya Elmore - Teaching Students with Environment Based Learning, Hydr…
How is Joya Elmore turning her school into a zero-waste haven, one compostable pumpkin at a time? Episode at a glance - The Growers Program: Growing Food, Mind, and Soul - Hydroponics and Botany: A Deeper Dive into Plants - T...
Dominique Hadad - Sustainability as a Moving Target
Dominique is the co-host of Green Champions and founder of Green Scope Consulting, a company transforming organizations into zero waste operations. When she’s not supporting clients in reaching their sustainability goals, she...
Adam Morris - Find Your Agency to Create Change
Adam is the co-host of Green Champions and founder behind People Helping People. This dual venture offers a rich tapestry of inspiration, practical tools, and educational resources tailored for social entrepreneurs aiming to ...
Lauren Click - How a Small Apartment Launched a National Nonprofit
Lauren Click is the award-winning founder and executive director of Let's Go Compost, a nonprofit making composting accessible to all. What started with a failed $500 composting device in a high-rise apartment has blossomed into a national movement, providing free resources to schools and communiti…
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About the Hosts
Co-Founder, Co-Host
Dominique is the co-host of Green Champions and founder of Green Scope Consulting, where she supports clients in reaching their sustainability goals. Dominique brings curiosity, clarity, and an ability to connect innovation, policy, and lived experience into engaging conversations that spotlight real-world solutions.. Dominique is passionate about demystifying sustainability and battling climate anxiety with success stories from Green Champions that deserve to be given a microphone more often.
Co-Host
Christy Cook is a sustainability strategist, advisor, and storyteller focused on translating complex systems into clear, actionable insights for businesses and institutions. Her work spans food waste prevention, sustainable food systems, and cross-sector collaboration, with experience working alongside global brands, nonprofits, and policymakers. Christy brings a systems lens, operational understanding, and a strong commitment to integrity and impact-driven storytelling.
Co-Founder, Producer
Adam is the producer of Green Champions and founder behind People Helping People. This dual venture offers a rich tapestry of inspiration, practical tools, and educational resources tailored for social entrepreneurs aiming to realize positive social change. Beyond his professional endeavors, you can find Adam organizing events with GiveBackHack, the launchpad for social innovation. Adam is a firm believer in the power of cultivating deep connections and shared experiences as catalysts for growth and the birth of innovative ideas.
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