Growing Our Future

Ep. 41 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Catherine Burns

Stephen Lucke and SSG Lacy "Mc" McDonald are joined by Catherine Burns, a story midwife and consultant, keynote speaker, and former artistic director at The Moth.#sustainability #SanAntonio…

Ep. 46 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: OGs

Ep. 45 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Project Sweetie Pie Mr. Michael Chaney

Stephen Lucke is joined by Project Sweetie Pie with Mr. Michael Chaney. Project Sweetie Pie works with neighborhood residents, non-profits of all sizes, universities, members of faith communities,…

Ep. 44 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Growing Hope

Stephen Lucke is joined by Julius Buzzard with Growing Hope. Julius found his home in Ypsilanti in 2013, and never looked back. He spent the formative years of his career within the local nonprofit…

Ep. 43 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Mo'Betta Green (Ivory)

Ep. 42 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Rebels in the Garden & Mo'Betta Green (Ms Bev)

Stephen Lucke and SSG Lacy "Mc" McDonald are joined by Rebels in the Garden and Mo'Betta Green, Beverly Grant and James Grevious. Beverly Grant’s gift to her hometown is about more than a few plants,…

Ep. 39 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Gardeneers

SSG. Lacy “Mac” MacDonald is joined by Paris Monaghan and Joseph Campos of Gardeneers. They work with Chicago’s South- and Westside schools and communities to contribute positively to the larger food…

Ep. 40 Big Green DAO 2024 Annual - Power Plant Podcast: Integrative Development Initiative

Stephen Lucke is joined by Elinor Crescenzi and Ellie O’Bosky of Integrative Development Initiative, a nonprofit that highlights and affirms the importance of initiation and organized initiatives in…

Ep. 38 Inside the Gardopia Internship with Lilah Wheat

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen chats with Lilah Wheat, Gardopia Gardens' Education, Health, and Environment Intern and a senior at Trinity University. Lilah shares…

S1E36 Ep. 36 Indigenous Nutrition with Keianna “Kat” Cachora

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen sits down with Keianna “Kat” Cachora, Traditional and Nutritional Food Specialist at Hardin School District in Hardin, Montana. Kat…

S1E37 Ep. 37 Learning, Leadership & Life Lab with John Fisher

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen is joined by John Fisher from Life Lab, an organization dedicated to garden-based learning and environmental education. John shares his…

S1E35 Ep. 35 The Garden Experience at Charlottesville Highschool

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen is joined by Peter Davis, an urban farming educator, and Justin Malone, principal of Charlottesville High School in Virginia. Peter and…

S1E34 Ep. 34 About Armadillo Gardens with Alec Ferguson

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen sits down with Alec Ferguson, co-founder of Armadillo Gardens—an urban farm rooted in the heart of San Antonio. Alec shares the story…

Ep. 33 Getting to Know Gina Ortiz Jones

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, our host Stephen is joined by Gina Ortiz Jones, Former United States Under Secretary of the Air Force and current candidate for Mayor of San…

Ep. 32 Spring Growing with Cydny Bagley

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen is joined by Cydny Bagley, the winner of last year’s Spring Grow-A-Thon. Cydny shares her winning journey, from the challenges she…

Ep. 31 Sowing The Right Seeds with Patty Ward

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, host Stephen is joined by Patty Ward, co-owner of Sow Right Seeds. Patty shares the inspiring story behind how she and her husband launched their…

Ep. 30 Looking at Logos with Tanner Freeman

In this Episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Tanner Freeman, the creator of our Gardopia Logo!

Ep. 29: Amazing Initiatives at SA Metro Health with Nadia Gaona & J'Shcarla Adkins

In this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen is joined by Nadia Gaona and J'Shcarla Adkins to explore the incredible initiatives and impactful work being led by SA Metro Health across…

Ep.27: Talking Trees and Farms with Sylvain & Sarah Clavieres (Part 1)

In this two-part Episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Sylvain & Sarah Clavieres of Talking Tree Farms. As they discuss soil health, homesteading, and urban…

Ep.28: Talking Trees and Farms with Sylvain & Sarah Clavieres (Part 2)

In this two-part Episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Stephen sits down with Sylvain & Sarah Clavieres of Talking Tree Farms. As they discuss soil health, homesteading, and urban…