This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are up to the plate with Writer and Producer, Bill Mikita (@billmikita). He’s got tons of knowledge about making the business work for you, and we loved his stories about his process and experience in getting the stories he wants to tell out on screen. If you’re looking to become a climate influencer and you want to see more climate stories turned into movies, then this episode might provide some much needed inspiration.

One thing we loved hearing from Bill is how he allowed his career path to change over time. He ended up somewhere he didn’t expect but is nonetheless proud of. We hope our listeners will allow themselves to be surprised by where life may lead them. Take chances and don’t be discouraged from making the art you want to make. Bill’s creativity is proof that through determination, problem-solving, and keeping an open-mind, it is possible to make your dreams come alive.

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark sit down with Dax Patton (@daxpatton), the Executive Director of “Spirit Oceano” (@spiritoceano) to discuss the vision behind green burial at sea. Journey with us through Dax’s unique career path that led him to this venture in unexpected, but inspiring ways. Learn how this visionary professional has adapted to opportunities and created conversation around shifting perspectives in the, perhaps, most personal experience there is.

Get ready for festival season! Greenspark Group is traveling to Miami for “the Green Sports Alliance” - https://www.greensportsalliance.org - There’s so much on the calendar for both Zena and Mark, so connect with them to learn where sustainability is taking root.

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This recording contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

We recommend you watch this on YouTube so that the accompanying visual aids will enhance your experience: https://youtube.com/@the-tie-in?si=gEi0pZPNu7zi0QwC

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark show you what it was like behind-the-scenes of the “Luck Reunion Tour” (@luckreunion) where Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial) closed out the night with a memorable performance! The Tie-in team put together a mini documentary to show how clean energy tech wizards like Neel Vasavada and his “Overdrive Energy Solutions” team and the team at Reverb are improving the standard for reducing fossil fuels at large-scale live music events. We hope you enjoy this exclusive look behind the scenes and draw inspiration for your next music concert.

Here you can follow where “Overdrive” is heading next: https://www.overdrive.rocks

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark met up with Kishla Askin, a national and health security expert who has helped with emergency preparedness and disaster management for over 30 years. She is the COO of “Polar Pangea,” an organization that helps develop global solutions to the Arctic climate crisis. What we’ve learned is that it all starts in the Arctic, and we must protect it to protect our entire planet. Her quest to maintain peace and stability is all about cooperation. We’re all a part of setting this new standard for global climate sustainability, and you’re a part of it by downloading and sharing this episode.

Thank you for your continued support, and you can support Kishla’s amazing work by connecting with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishlaaskins?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark met up with Sherri Goodman, another attendee of SXSW, and they talked about her new book. “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security” is a window into how the Government is addressing a huge threat to our way of life: Climate Change. Sherri’s experience as the Pentagon’s first Chief of Environmental Officer has given her great insight into the steps we must take to address the issue and change minds.

We’re so honored to bring your attention to an inside story from a real expert that’s intricately connected to such important topics. You can order Sherri’s book here: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier#desc

This episode is all about change. In addition to our engaging chat with Sherri, Zena and Mark reflect upon the changing language behind climate activism. People and organizations are approaching things with terms like “opportunity space” that will hopefully make things more accessible. We need to work together to build a better world, and you listening to our podcast helps us do that.

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark share another episode from the 29th floor while surrounded by the gorgeous skyline of Austin, Texas, and during SXSW no less. They’re chatting with Hector Rodriguez (@el_peso_hero), the Creator of a fascinating comic book series about immigration and more called “El Peso Hero.” He’s also the Founder of “Texas Latino Comics,” and the comic book industry isn’t shying away from climate action. Efforts are being made to showcase work in digital spaces and embrace more climate friendly printing services. This is a fascinating episode for anyone interested in hearing about the hurdles original IP’s must go through in order to get produced as a film or TV show. Hector is currently undergoing that process, so who knows, you might see “El Peso” saving lives on screen! There’s so much to be gained from supporting climate stories like “El Peso,” and they just celebrated a very successful kickstarter.

We love spreading the word about art we want to think will make a difference, and you can make a difference in Hector’s life by checking out some of his comics here.

Follow Red ThreadX and maybe we’ll see you there someday: https://www.theredthreadx.com

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark caught Sally Ann Ranney (@gcarcticangels) after her presentation at SXSW25. “What Happens in the Arctic Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic” brought her together with other superstars from our past and future shows like Sherri Goodman, Michelle Li, and Kishla Askins. They joined forces to talk about how we need to continue fortifying the urgent nature ofNational Climate Security. Throughout the years, Sally has been all over the world helping people see the unavoidable need to protect our most crucial geological regions from COP 26 in Scotland to the Arctic Circle Assembly. Funding sustainable ways to reach lower emissions that will better protect our lifestyles is what she’s all about, and we’re very thankful she came on our show.

Follow Sally as she travels the world to change it for the better by visiting her website: https://sallyranney.com

We hope you enjoyed the interview, as well as some of the conversation our team had at the start of the episode.

Additionally, please check out ReScene https://www.re-scene.com/ - a grassroots effort by production designers, construction managers, industry organizations in Toronto to help productions reuse materials. Some things are just good and true. It’s true!

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark share another episode from the 29th floor while surrounded by the gorgeous skyline of Austin, Texas, and during SXSW no less. Janice Overbeck is bringing documentary filmmaking into the future, strategizing about how to best communicate calls to action and promote climate messages. She’s been connected to such fabulous work as “Plastic Earth” (2023), “The Last Bumblebee” (2024), and the upcoming “Capturing the Carbon” series. Janice was even gracious enough to share an exciting trailer for her work, so if you stick with this interesting conversation, you’ll get to see and/or hear, depending on how you’re listening in, a sneak peak at what’s coming up for her. We learned a lot about how the creative forces behind documentary film can promote climate action by telling real stories.

We look forward to seeing what important facts, places, data and concepts her production team can shine light on next. You can check those out for yourself by keeping up with any and all updates on their website: https://2050pictures.com

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