"I think I've been waiting for Slow Money my entire life. Woody Tasch is a hero for our times." -Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau
From the day we caught wind of Slow Money, we’ve been a big supporter of this organization. Last year Kathleen attended their very first National Gathering, interviewed the founder Woody Tasch and our team helped spread the word any way we could.
So we’re super excited to announce that we’re a proud media partner of the Second National Gathering which is being held at the beautiful grounds of Shelburne Farms in Vermont (pictured above) from June 9-11.
As part of our partnership with this kick-butt group, Slow Money is offering all of YOU a 20 percent discount to attend…
Enter the discount code ‘kathleen’ to register for the gathering and ‘kathleen+dinner’ to register for the Friday evening Farm Table Dinner in addition to the regular activities.
Get inspired to stimulate the economy from the ground up and invest in companies that matter.
Meet incredible folks and change agents like Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms (you may remember his from Food, Inc.) and Bill McKibben, renowned environmentalist, author and founder of 350.org.
Share your ideas with the growing group of investors, donors, entrepreneurs, farmers and activists who are launching the nurture capital industry. Think collaboration.
Hey guys, this year for Earth Day you have a chance to do something that's not only positive for the planet, but good for you too. And us. (smile) Watch this quick video from Kathleen to hear the scoop…
So there you have it. We’re rallying our loyal fans to help spread the word about The Kathleen Show all over the country. Because the more people we're reaching, the more we can raise awareness about the topics that matter most—like what's good for our planet, our health and our lives.
Please contact the program director at your local radio station and tell them you want to hear The Kathleen Show.
In exchange for your hard work, we'll give you a chance at one of five Organic Green Tea Sets from our friends over at Rishi Tea.
We’re making it super easy…
Shoot us an email letting us know which city you live in and that you're on board to help us out.
We'll email you back with station contact information and a fun email to send as is, or personalize however you like.
Hit the send button. And for bonus points, email back to let us know you did.
You’ll be entered to win a fabulous gift from Rishi Tea.
Winners will be announced on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) on our Facebook Page.
And to help everyone gear up for Earth Day, we thought we’d share some of our favorite eco shows. Enjoy...
Curious about barefoot running? We are. So as a follow-up to her recent interview with “Born to Run” author Christopher McDougall, Kathleen talked to Justin Owings from BirthdayShoes.com on the air about Vibram Five Fingers (pictured above).
According to barefoot converts, these funky “shoes” could lead to a new chapter of running in your life free of aches and pains. Or at the very least, might help you rediscover the joy of running.
You’ll have to tune in to the very end of the show to find out if Kathleen is ready to order a pair of Five Fingers, but I’ve already taken mine out for a spin and have to say…they feel good.
Listen now:
If you've tried Five Fingers or barefoot running we'd love to get your comments below.
These are just a few of the folks who you missed if you didn’t get our latest
newsletter (we'll leave the others a surprise). So if you missed it,
catch up on the latest must-hear shows and find out what else is new at The
Kathleen Show. It's now available online.
Are girls receiving a message from culture that they
aren’t meant for science? Dr. Deborah Berebichez (aka "the Science Babe") is working her buns off to dispel that myth and teach young people that science can be a very fun, and attractive discipline.
Raised in a conservative community in Mexico City, Deborah was the first Mexican woman to complete a Ph.D in Physics at Stanford University. And now, she’s inspiring others to fall in love with science by showing the world what a ball it is to know how stuff works. From the physics of high heels to the nanotechnology of fashion, this spitfire smartie is taking her male-dominated field by storm. (And parents of girls...there are some special pointers for you.)
Several weeks ago Kathleen interviewed Mary Cantando, a leading authority on what makes female entrepreneurs succeed. Not only has she created and sold her own multi-million dollar companies, she is putting her know-how to work to help others thrive in the business world.
As part of her mission, Mary puts together a neat annual calendar with daily advice and inspiration from women business owners all over the country. You can check out the 2010 calendar here.
And if you’re a kick-butt entrepreneur who has a few words of wisdom to pass along, here’s your chance. Mary is accepting quotes for next year’s calendar and has asked us to let our loyal listeners know (sorry guys, this opportunity is for only for the ladies).
Submit your best business lessons and we’ll share them with Mary.
And if you missed it, find out why women are meant to rock the business world. Listen to Mary's interview:
We’ve got some good news for our listeners in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Starting this weekend on FM 107.1 you can tune in to The Kathleen Show at our new time on Sundays from Noon to 2 p.m.
Of course if you’re not in the Twin Cities, you can catch the show at its normal time on our other stations, online and via podcast after the show airs, or by live streaming very soon. Stay tuned…
He's one of the most recognized and respected doctors in the world, and next week we’re pretty darned excited that Dr. Andrew Weil will be our guest on The Kathleen Show.
Dr. Weil is a leading advocate for natural and preventative medicine, but more importantly, he practices what he preaches (and we like that!). With his incredible background (10 books that have sold over 10 million copies and the cover of TIME Magazine…twice) along with a vast expertise on health topics of every kind, we can’t wait to see where this interview goes. An hour seems way too short...
Don’t miss Dr. Andrew Weil on The Kathleen ShowSaturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 in these cities across the country.
Of course, we’ll also be sharing the interview with all of you here at the blog, via podcast and on our Website after the show airs.
I have been flirting with the idea of adding more tea to my life for a long time. I wanted the proven health benefits. And I needed to find an alternative to 5 cups of coffee per day and the jitters and the stomach issues that come with too much java. But I didn’t want the soggy bags. Laying everywhere. On the saucer, on my counter, in the sink. And I was uninspired by the taste. Drinking tea felt like a necessary, but not exactly pleasant, part of my day.
Little did I know that there was an entire world lying outside of those bags—or should I say inside them? I got turned on to and fired up about the world of loose leaf tea. No bags. Beautiful, dancing leaves. Rich, flavors…both bold and subtle that tease your tongue and play with your mind. A ritual to be reckoned with.
And I never thought I’d say this, but tea has become my most anticipated time of the day.
Here’s how it happened…
I had a business meeting with Rishi Tea. Our goal was to discuss a partnership between their company and our show. I was there because Rishi met every criteria I have for potential sponsors. I had gone through my checklist twice:
Are they organic? Check. (USDA certified.) Are they passionate about producing an excellent product? Check. (Eleven 1st place awards at the 2009 World Tea Championship. And the Founder spends more time in the fields than the office. Because he loves it.) Does it benefit my audience to know about them? Check. (Jammed with antioxidants.) Are they enhancing our lives and health and planet? Check, check, check. (Rishi has a strong focus on sustainable production and Fair Trade—protecting workers and the earth where the tea originates.)
We approached Rishi Tea because of all of the above. But something unexpected happened during that meeting. They made me a cup of tea. Loose leaf tea. During the meeting. Right in front of me. And I couldn’t take my eyes off it.
It was more than the cup of tea itself. It was the ritual that struck me. In the midst of this ‘business’ meeting, watching the action of the tea being prepared—the smelling (like you’d smell a bottle of wine), the steeping (the gorgeous leaves swirling in a glass pot), the serving, and the drinking—I realized something: I needed this. This mental time out...to stop the racing of my day and of my mind. I felt relaxed and clear in a way that I haven’t felt mid-afternoon of a work day. Ever.
And so…
Steeping a pot of tea has become my twice a day ritual. Once in the afternoon, which brings back a sense of calm (or should I say sanity?), focus, and creativity to my work day. And then at night as Steve and I explore (and sometimes arm wrestle over) new flavors—although both of us can enthusiastically settle on the Cinnamon Plum. (For the record Steve, my husband, is a football-loving, tool belt-wearing dude—not exactly someone who conjures up images of teatime.)
Needless to say we became partners with Rishi Tea. And I’m going on a tea journey. Learning more about the health benefits, the art of the production, the places of origin, and organic and Fair Trade methods. I’ll be sharing what I learn and hope that you can join me by reading, listening, watching, commenting… and enjoying the bliss of a daily cup of tea.
Here’s what I can recommend to start. A canister of Cinnamon Plum. A glass pot with a tea light warmer. (I like glass because I like to see the tea dance). And find some cups that speak your language. You’re good to go.
Let the journey begin with this gorgeous video...
Some fun facts about Rishi:
The company donates 25 percent of profits from Cinnamon Plum to the Clean Water Fund. One fine example of their dedication to corporate responsibility.
They are based in Milwaukee, WI. (I never would have guessed this.)
Those eleven 1st place awards at the World Tea Championships were more than any other tea producer.
Their organic loose leaf tea is purchased directly from tea growers at origin.
This entry has been posted as part of Food Renegade's Fight Back Friday.
Ok, it wasn't exactly the hot seat. But last week, Jody and Joan of In Business Radio did throw Kathleen a few questions she’s never been asked before which made for a fun interview.
If you’ve ever read Kathleen’s bio and wondered how the heck she went from drug rep to filmmaker to radio host, Jody and Joan covered it all and then some during this especially candid interview. (Including some never before discussed issues surrounding Katherine Heigl and Michael Moore.)
Find out what happens when you put three talk radio hosts in one studio. You can listen to the whole show here.
Have a question for Kathleen about something you heard in the interview? Leave a comment below.
I'm a filmmaker, writer, and talk radio host. After a decade of schlepping drugs for big pharma, I finally got the ovaries to walk away from my career as a pill pusher and share what I knew on the big screen. I wrote and directed the feature film Side Effects (starring Katherine Heigl) as well as...(Read full bio)
The making of Side Effects starring Katherine Heigl
