Granite Goodness

GOOD NEWS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWSLETTER #1: Guns to Gardens Read it here or on our website! https://lnkd.in/eQ-v3Zju #newhampshire #granitestate #nh #optimism #goodnews #positivenews

GOOD NEWS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWSLETTER #2- Improvement, Not Perfection Plus: addiction treatment, accessible voting, local news support, wins for conservation, cheaper artificial organs, affordable local fruit, and scything competitions! Read it here or on our website! https://lnkd.in/eu47aSDu #newhampshire  #granitestate  #nh  #optimism  #goodnews  #positivenews

Join us for this special episode of Granite Goodness where we talk to Cody Whelan-- owner of Treeline Outfitters, our sponsor and where we record most of our episodes! Cody is a master of the three pedals driving style, and once helped an 80-year-old conquer her fear of stick shifts, turning her into Portsmouth's happiest driver. When he's not turning driving into a spiritual journey, Cody's busy connecting neighbors and building community on and off the trail. Think of him (like Dovev) as a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci, but instead of painting the Mona Lisa, he's teaching you how to drive a 1995 Honda Acty Attack Dump kei truck. If you ever see someone biking to work with calves of steel and a smile that could light up a small town, that's probably Cody, spreading joy one gear shift at a time. *This episode contains censored swear words* Episode and transcript available here: https://lnkd.in/eMhsZSeY You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/e_bKq6YG #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

Dovev "Da Vinci" Levine, the ultimate juggler of sustainability pies, gives us the play by play of his career. From accidentally befriending his professor to giving motivational speeches at little league, he's seen it all. Dovev's life map is like Da Vinci's notebook, but with more sketches of casual drinks with municipal sustainability officers across New England. On this episode he explains why synergy with family, friends, and colleagues is perhaps the great possible feeling. He also explains why, when driving, should steer towards positivity in the global carpool that is all of us on planet Earth. Dovev Levine is the Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Affairs and Assistant Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement at the University of New Hampshire. Episode and transcript available here: https://lnkd.in/esBMCndK You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else: https://lnkd.in/efP-v7Sw #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

On this episode of Granite Goodness, Faina-- a serial risk-taker and tosser of spaghetti on walls-- spills the beans on her journey from hall director at UNH to Apprenticeship Coordinator at Revision Energy, juggling roles in Women’s Studies, Sustainability, and motherhood along the way. Her adventures in academia and "side hustles for good" underscore a passionate drive for social impact, blending human-centered design with entrepreneurial spirit. She also really loves New Hampshire. Faina Bukher is the Apprenticeship Coordinator for Leadership and Management at ReVision Energy. Episode and transcript available here: https://lnkd.in/e2rVadhV You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else: https://lnkd.in/emPKacCS #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

Thespian. Lesbian. Artist. Entrepreneur. Deaf. Disabled. New Hampshirite. Genius? Jules puts the GOOD in Granite Goodness. Join us as they take us on their journey through disability advocacy, queer identity, the relentless pursuit of justice, and their eventual founding of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Jules Good is the Founder and Consulting Lead of Neighborhood Access. Episode and transcript available here: https://lnkd.in/eBRSRD_m You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/eZzeJu-t #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

On this episode of Granite Goodness Andy talks to his sustainability "sensei", Fiona Wilson, who reveals her journey from selling beer ads in Thatcherite Britain to leading the charge for eco-friendly business practices in the U.S. They dive into the challenges of merging profit with planet-saving initiatives, laugh about printing manifestos on soap bottles, and debate whether saving the world is all about sustainability, civics, or just making sure we remember the orangutans. Andy unsuccessfully attempts to leverage this interview into a private sailing lesson. Fiona Wilson is the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of New Hampshire. (Effective July 1, 2024 she will become the Chief Sustainability Officer at UNH) Episode and transcript available here https://lnkd.in/eAsvnN4e You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/eG9JM5Qc #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

In this episode of Granite Goodness, Andy chats with Marisa Rafal, the mastermind behind the New Hampshire Toy Library Network, who not only helps kids by lending out toys for free but also turns out to know a lot about brain synapses. Along the way she psychoanalyzes Andy’s imaginary friends from childhood, educates us about Japanese prefecture design, and teaches on the life lessons one can learn from touching shaving cream. Marisa Rafal is the Founder of the New Hampshire Toy Library Network. https://www.nhtoy.org/ Episode and transcript available here: https://lnkd.in/eRy3hJVB You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else: https://lnkd.in/ePsgwvvf

On this episode on Granite Goodness, Zack takes us into the wild world of regenerative agriculture, amphibian road-crossing escapades, and the intricacies of creating eco-friendly supply chains—all while sipping chaga tea and planning to record a podcast from a sauna. Listen to Zack for 68 minutes waxing poetic about corporate sustainability, explaining the nutrient density of carrots, and recounting his clandestine nighttime mission to help salamanders navigate New Hampshire's treacherous roads. Zack Angelini is the Co-founder of Public Good Provisions Episode and transcript available here https://lnkd.in/eFdvqUFW You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/e2MGBPen Links & Notes: Music provided by Sneaky Miles To learn more about us or read our Good News in New Hampshire Newsletter, go to granitegoodness.com University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Regenerative Rubber Initiative Bionutrient Food Association Harris Center for Conservation Education #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews

On this episode of Granite Goodness, Anna Yates recounts how early environmentalists, in a bid to save whales from becoming lamp fuel, decided to start using that “black oozy stuff” (oil) instead. 140 years later, Anna has found herself leading modern-day sustainability efforts at Albany International, where she navigates a whirlwind of sustainability reporting, renewable energy innovations, and regulatory challenges—all while maintaining that tantalizing allure of sustainability paperwork. Along the way, Andy and Anna exchange enough compliments to make even the most modest guest blush and explore why New Hampshire might just be the epicenter of solving some of the world's most complex problems. Anna Yates leads Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability efforts at Albany International Corporation. Episode and transcript available here https://lnkd.in/eqj2fq_5 You can also find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/eHtHNhKr #newhampshire #nh #granitestate #optimism #positivenews #goodnews