Alison Teal, Time Magazine’s Female Indiana Jones, and O Magazine’s Oprah Of Adventure, travels the world seeking out the greatest myths, mysteries, and legends on earth. A lifelong explorer and professional filmmaker she shares her films and p

Q&A: Boardriders Rising with Bob McKnight

May 6th, 2019 40m 1s

Co-Founder and former CEO of Quiksilver, Bob McKnight joined us for a Q&A where we discussed the early stages of building the Quiksilver brand but also how it pioneered some key environmental initiatives. The brand has now restructured and is l

Ocean to Table: Feeding the Planet Sustainably with Aquaculture

May 6th, 2019 51m 22s

Matt Mulrennan (Moderator) Director, Ocean Initiative, XPRIZE FoundationLiane Thompson (Speaker) CEO, AquaaiScotty Schmidt (Speaker) CEO, Primary OceanLindsay Cruver (Speaker) Director of Research and Development, Catalina Sea RanchDescript

Clean Waterways Advance a Healthy Economy and a Healthier Population via Surf Therapy

May 6th, 2019 43m 21s

Ryan Ashton (Moderator) Director of Development, Aquarium of the PacificDescriptionKris Primacio (Speaker) Executive Director, International Surf Therapy OrganizationSean Swentek (Speaker) Executive Director, A Walk On WaterSteve Mount (Spe

TrashBlitz from The 5 Gyres Institute

May 6th, 2019 10m 19s

Melissa Aguayo, Advocacy and Education Director, The 5 Gyres InstituteTrash Blitz evaluates plastic pollution throughout the watershed and near shore environments using both citizen and rigorous science. Results from the pilot project will be

Ocean Heroes Bootcamp

May 6th, 2019 5m 3s

Emy Kane, Director of Digital Strategy, Lonely WhaleOcean Heroes Bootcamp empowers existing and emerging youth leaders to create their own campaigns to take action against ocean plastic pollution. Learn what's in store for this program in 201

AltaSea Update

May 6th, 2019 10m 40s

Tim McOsker (Speaker) AltaSeaAltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is working on building the world’s most innovative ocean research campus on the waterfront in San Pedro. The institute’s vision is to turn to the ocean to develop solutions for s

We Tap App

May 6th, 2019 15m 23s

Evelyn Wendel, Founding Director, WeTapAccess to potable water is an important foundation for thriving civilizations. In modern urban sprawl, well maintained public drinking fountains is a much overlooked yet critical element to healthy envir

Synthetics, Sustainability & The Plastic Problem

May 6th, 2019 41m 23s

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff (Speaker) Founder & CEO, Lincoln Sarnoff ConsultingChristian Cullinane (Speaker) Managing Director - Consumer Brands, Xeros Technology Group PLCDerek Sabori (Speaker) Sustainability Advisor/Educator, KozmBrands are ea

From Waste to Zero: Making Waves for a Cleaner Future

May 6th, 2019 32m 24s

Angela Sun (Moderator) JournalistRyan H Harris (Speaker) Founder, Earth TechnologiesSurfing is tightly connected to ocean healthy. But shaping surfboards also creates a considerable amount of toxic waste, that is until now. Enter Earth Techn

Defend the Pacific: How A Business Alliance is Leading the Opposition to Offshore Oil Drilling

May 6th, 2019 46m 40s

Nancy Downes (Moderator) Southern California Campaign Manager at Oceana, OceanaKurt Bjorkman (Speaker) General Manager, The Ranch at Laguna BeachZach Weisberg (Speaker) Founder and CEO, The InertiaMike Matey (Speaker) VP Marketing , ReefTh

Building a Brand in the Non-Profit Space

May 2nd, 2019 36m 54s

Peter Abraham, Founder of Abraham Studio, has spent the last 30 years creating high profile marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. Red Bull, Nike, Toyota, lululemon, and Whole Foods have all depended on Peter to generate impact and results

Vipe Desai - Public Forum on Offshore Drilling

Aug 24th, 2018 8m 8s

On Wednesday August 22, local Orange County community members and experts led a forum to discuss how a healthy ocean impacts their lives and how they can work with their elected leaders to protect the California coast.Get involved and join th

Why It's Time for Environmentalists to Vote with Nathaniel Stinnett

Jul 9th, 2018 29m 57s

On this special episode of the Rising Tide Summit podcast we are joined by Nathaniel Stinnett, the founder of the Environmental Voter Project. He’s been hailed as a "visionary" by The New York Times, and dubbed "The Voting Guru" by Grist maga

Small Business Session with Pierce Nahigyan, Editor-in-Chief, Planet Experts

Apr 20th, 2018 35m 16s

This panel will explore businesses with green initiatives baked into their DNA. Panelist will discuss the challenges of renewable manufacturing, how the products are marketed alongside an eco message, and what opportunities and challenges busin

Helping the Siren Find Its Voice with Dune Ives, Executive Director at Lonely Whale Foundation

Apr 20th, 2018 32m 58s

This presentation will share the strategies employed to create a public-facing campaign that gave rise to the global straw movement and the behind the scenes efforts Lonely Whale engaged in to create a platform for positive change upon which St

Global Youth Movement to Stop Plastic Pollution with Katie Allen, Executive Director at Algalita

Apr 20th, 2018 33m 18s

With previous generations failing to foresee the prevailing plastic pollution crisis, a new generation has come together to demand we address this issue head-on. Utilizing advocacy platforms built by leading plastic pollution organizations, you

Launching a Mobile Age for the Ocean Economy with Matt Mulrennan

Apr 20th, 2018 46m 41s

Launching a Mobile Age for the Ocean Economy with Matt Mulrennan, Director of the Ocean Initiative at the XPRIZE Foundation.Learn about how the XPRIZE Ocean Initiative is inspiring solutions to the oceans grand challenges. Hear from winning t

Why Businesses Should Support Ocean Friendly Legislation with Lisa Kaas Boyle

Apr 20th, 2018 40m 22s

Why Businesses Should Support Ocean Friendly Legislation with Lisa Kaas Boyle, Environmental Attorney and Legal Policy Expert.The talk will focus on how legislation can level the playing field by requiring best management practices to reduce

Spark Magic in Your Team, Brand and Cause with John Guastaferro, CFRE

Apr 20th, 2018 30m 17s

Today’s consumers are looking for more than great products or services. They want to feel connected to you, your brand promise, and your social values. In this insightful and entertaining workshop, discover the power of connecting three criti

Age of Activism: Rise of Brand Citizenship with Jim Moriarty

Apr 20th, 2018 37m 25s

Age of Activism: Rise of Brand Citizenship with Jim Moriarty, Director of Brand Citizenship at 72andSunny.While forces converge in front of our eyes, activism is red-lining and shifting the game for brands large and small. Sugar-high, ephemer

Getting from Conservation to Commercialization: Creating the Business Case for Ocean Innovation

Apr 20th, 2018 35m 39s

Getting from Conservation to Commercialization: Creating the Business Case for Ocean Innovation with Ann Carpenter, CEO at Braid Theory and Jack Baric, Media Consultant for AltaSea.

Conscious Capitalism: How Clean Water and Healthy Beaches Drive Our Economy

Apr 19th, 2018 37m 25s

Conscious Capitalism: How Clean Water and Healthy Beaches Drive Our Economy with Chad Nelsen, CEO of Surfrider Foundation.Join Surfrider CEO, Chad Nelsen as he discusses the value of our coasts to Californie's economy with business leaders in

Changing the Narrative to Solve Climate Change

Apr 19th, 2018 36m 10s

Changing the Narrative to Solve Climate Change with Kevin Whilden, Co-Founder at Sustainable Surf & Eddy Garcia Founder, Living Earth Systems.How can we change the narrative around climate change, so that more people and business are actively

Turning The Tide Towards Greener & Bluer Business Practices in the Restaurant World

Apr 19th, 2018 42m 7s

Turning The Tide Towards Greener and Bluer Business Practices in the Restaurant World with Sarah Sikich, Vice President, Heal the Bay.With the rising societal awareness and demand for socially and environmentally conscious business practices,