Nikki is the founder of Alegria Partners, a consulting firm that specializes in planning and executing marketing communications and sustainability initiatives for mission-driven companies. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from the Presidio School of Management and works in a strategic capacity with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profits to develop and reach specific, measurable goals.

Most recently, she wrote ⁠Green Wisdom: A Guide for Anyone to Start, Engage and Energize a Sustainability Team⁠. The book features innovative businesses that are setting and achieving goals that invigorate employees, cut costs, increase profits and build connections with local businesses.

Prior to her work at Alegria Partners, Nikki founded⁠ EcoTuesday⁠, a national networking forum that facilitated vital connections and essential change in the business community. EcoTuesday hosted more than 300 events in 12 cities across the country and brought together hundreds of sustainability professionals, making a positive impact in each city.

In 2012, ⁠Renewable Energy News⁠ named Nikki one of the “Top 10 Women in Cleantech and Sustainability.” Nikki is also an Advisor for ⁠evox Television Networks⁠ on the company’s sustainability and communications strategy, in addition to serving as the spokesperson for its “Living” brand category. Nikki currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area’s Conscious Capitalism chapter, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability and ⁠Going Organic Magazine⁠.

Nikki’s background also includes traveling the world interviewing CEOs and managing directors of some of the world’s largest companies. Her interviews focused on long-term economic strategy, environmental impact and social responsibility endeavors.

"Businesses have the power to keep the global temperature from increasing more than .5 celsius, and we need smart, caring people to take the lead and develop initiatives that will keep companies on the right path.

I met so many of them while researching for this book!

Many of my friends here on this Facebook stream are solo entrepreneurs - but that's ok! I know many of you have friends who work for small/medium-sized companies, so please share this book with them!

And hey, I think people in solo businesses can also learn a thing or two about how to bring even more sustainability awareness into their company by reading Green Wisdom!

My hope is that other sustainability professionals will use the examples from Green Wisdom and integrate them into their own businesses!" - Niki Pava

⁠#greenwisdom⁠ ⁠#booklaunch⁠ ⁠#paperback⁠ ⁠#nonfiction⁠ ⁠#sustainability⁠ ⁠#amazon⁠ ⁠Amazon.com⁠

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Here's the link to purchase: ⁠https://amzn.to/2zPC2PZ

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⁠https://nextchapter.pub/authors/laurie-woodward-childrens-fiction-author.

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Marc is a devoted husband and father of three. Aside from being a successful businessman and entrepreneur, building a multiple 7-figure branding firm in the last five years, he has also coached over 100,000 people in the areas of relationship, career, and productivity. He is deeply committed to supporting others in fulfilling upon what matters to them most. Michelle is a mother of 2 and bonus mom of one. She began her career as a professional dancer, performing around the world, for over 2 million people, with various recording artists such as Prince, Celine Dion and Backstreet Boys. After many successful entrepreneurial ventures, she met her soulmate Marc and turned her focus onto her marriage. After the birth of their children, she became deeply interested in how a marriage can thrive after kids. She is dedicated to supporting women in stepping into the feminine with ease, grace and trust. They are passionate about restoring relationships and allowing couples to have amazing lives together. Listen to their exclusive interview about how The Relationship Code can improve you, your relationship and your family.

therelationshipcode.org

To make an appointment for a free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/relationshipcodeevent/discoverycall?month=2023-09

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Aaron says:

"I learned everything I know from my mother, who I hold dear to my heart. She taught me how to simplify, keep only what I love and use, and do it with style. There is nothing like coming into a space and organizing and designing it to bring it to new life. One where you have clarity, peace and can be productive. It is fulfilling to do and an amazing gift to give. It brings me joy to turn a space into one that truly feels livable, functional and beautiful for everyone." 

All in Place Website: https://allinplace.org

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Dickinson recalls that he started the program as a living memorial to Page Smith, the historian and founding Cowell College provost, and his artist wife, Eloise.

The Smiths had been instrumental in Dickinson's growth as a young adult. Having grown up in an orphanage and foster homes, going on his own when he was 16, Dickinson was one of the first students to arrive on the new UC Santa Cruz campus in 1965.

"The Smiths, together with the caring, competent, committed community they gathered, helped me make my way forward to an adult life of which I feel pretty proud," said Dickinson. "That is what we try to offer our students."

The Smith Renaissance Society, as it's now known, is remarkably successful—the graduation rate of alumni, called Smith Collegiate Fellows, is higher than the UC and UC Santa Cruz average.

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PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 2023

I interviewed the energetic and enthusiastic Gina Cotner, CEO of Athena Executive Services. Listen to the story of a courageous entrepreneur who started her own company and has built a team of phenomenal people who empower executives, managers and business owners.

From their website:

"In Greek mythology, the owl is the symbol for Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Owls are generally solitary, but when seen together the group is called a “parliament” as they have long been considered to be of a wise disposition.

The Executive Assistants who are selected for our team go through an extensive 5-phase screening process, including an audition that usually takes two to four days to complete. This audition allows them to demonstrate their prowess and ability to do the kind of work we most often do for clients."

GINA COTNER - CEO

Fun facts:

• Serious Dog Lover
• I love word games and card games
• Big time Pickleball enthusiast
• I’m a fighting warrior for people living lives that they love

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