We’re back with a fresh episode, packed with real-world sustainability lessons straight from the source! This time, Christy, Seth, and Eric sit down with Brian Nash, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Ingredion—the Fortune 500 ingredient solutions powerhouse behind brands you know (and probably some you don’t).

Brian shares his remarkable journey from environmental health and safety into leading sustainability at Ingredion. He opens up about the company’s evolution toward embedding sustainability into its core strategy, from measuring its impact through cost control, risk mitigation, and brand enhancement, to creating real value through transparency and systems thinking.

Together, they unpack the complexities of global supply chains, the importance of transparent reporting, the realities of climate risk, and the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability education and careers. Brian even offers poignant advice for today’s business leaders and aspiring sustainability professionals on driving meaningful change—reminding us all that perfection shouldn’t stand in the way of progress.

Welcome to another episode of the Going Zero podcast, where we dive into the real-world challenges and bold solutions shaping the future of sustainability. In today’s episode, host Christy Cook is joined by Mike Wrathall, an sustainability strategist who’s helped organizations across sectors—from social housing to defense—navigate complexity and accelerate their impact on the environment.

Mike shares his journey from a childhood passion for recycling to leading sustainability and climate strategy efforts at major firms like Deloitte. We’ll uncover how agile methodologies, often associated with software development, are transforming traditional business models, enabling organizations to adapt, innovate, and make sustainability central to their mission. Mike brings us behind the scenes of organizations that have reinvented themselves, including a charity that spun out a for-profit enterprise and the Formula 1 powerhouse McLaren’s shift toward circularity.

Whether you’re running a business, working in government, or simply passionate about driving positive change, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Mike explains why seeing sustainability as an opportunity—not just a compliance hurdle—unlocks new avenues for growth, cost savings, and resilience. Plus, he offers real steps for anyone looking to integrate agile thinking into their sustainability journey.

Welcome back to Going Zero, proudly sponsored by Emerald Ecovations! In today's episode, we're joined by Marjory Wildcraft—the dynamic founder of The Grow Network and a recognized leader in the survival and preparedness movement. Featured by National Geographic as an expert in off-grid living and known for inspiring hundreds of thousands to start backyard gardens, Marjory takes us on her remarkable journey from electrical engineer to passionate advocate for self-sufficiency and homegrown food.

Listen in as Marjory reveals the wake-up call that changed her path, her firsthand experiences with the daunting realities of our food system, and the practical, empowering steps anyone can take—no matter where they live—to grow half of their own food in surprisingly small spaces. She dives deep into the importance of soil health, composting, raising backyard chickens and rabbits, and busts some of the biggest myths about gardening and self-reliance. Plus, Marjory shares her hopeful vision for a regenerative, community-driven food future, and her advice for individuals and businesses ready to join the movement.

Whether you're a city dweller with only a balcony to spare or someone dreaming of a rural homestead, this episode is packed with inspiration, concrete action steps, and Marjory’s contagious passion. Stay tuned for a conversation that will motivate you to dig into self-sufficiency and rethink what’s possible in your own backyard!