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LOFTS @ CHEROKEE STUDIOS; LA’s FIRST Green Live/Work Lofts (Part 2/5)
Showcase Loft #1: This showcase loft is dedicated to Alice Cooper, King of Shock Rock. His lyrics include lots of references to blood, sweat, nightmares pain, torture, and death. The Dennis Design Group has definitely complemen...
Change for Change
On November 2nd, 2009 Kalia Modern Eco-Living and Green Wave launched their pilot program for further environmental and philanthropic initiatives. This particular initiative was called "Change for Change". Kalia Pilo...
TCM ECO TABLE Divided By Night Tour 2009
I would say the Eco-Table was our crowning achievement for the tour. Although I believe I could make it more successful on a next run, considering I had 2 weeks of prep time, we pulled off something near miraculous. The Eco-table concept served a...
Thirty Steps to Setting up your Green Business, part 5
Today's post outlines specific ways for you to maximize your online interactions with partners and potential clients. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4 of the series. Step 21) Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn I've said it before and I'...
CalFinder Is Yelpin\' About Solar
Still looking for solar options? CalFinder did some digging & canvassed Yelp reviews so you don't have to. The reviews are generally positive, with only a few negative exceptions, according to CalFinder. photo via david.nikonvscanon ...
Video: Modern Eco Homes Takes The Work Out of Buying Green
The holidays are here & Green shopping is on our minds. Finding the right gift for your fam & friends is a yearly challenge and shopping consciously is another added factor to the difficulty. Wondering how you're going to jug...
Video: Fisker Santa Monica Reveals The Fisker Karma
We managed to snag an invite to a sneak preview of the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at Fisker Santa Monica last week & today we're giving access to the exclusive party. Fisker Santa Monica and LAcarGUY.com hosted ...
Thirty Steps to Setting up your Green Business, part 4
Today's post is on the "human side" of your company. You will make it or break it based on customer involvement and feedback. Here are some steps on interacting in person and in groups. Next week we'll cover online interactions.Read...
EMA Challenges California To Be Green
Ten Southern California Cities to Launch the California Green Community Challenge WHO: Amy Smart, Frances Fisher, Daryl Hannah, Hart Bochner & the participating cities: Simi Valley Mayor Paul Miller Lo...
Video: One-on-One with 2012 Executive Producer, Michael Wimer
We had some one-on-one time with Michael Wimer, Executive Producer of 2012, at the 2009 EMA Awards. Watch our interview with Wimer as he gives us a glimpse of the entertainment industry's massive effect on the environment. Watch More Videos ...
Thirty Steps to Setting up your Green Business, part 3
Today's post is on the nuts and bolts of your business infrastructure. Like it or not, someone does have to cover these steps, and they can be a big deterrent to the average person, so take it one step at a time or delegate! Read part 1 or part ...
THE WOMEN\'S CONFERENCE 2009
Maria Shriver to Be Joined by Richard Branson, Katie Couric, Elizabeth Edwards, Dr. Jane Goodall, David Gregory, Valerie B. Jarrett, Caroline Kennedy, Alicia Keys, Annie Leibovitz , Governor Schwarzenegger and 14,000 Women at The Women’s Confer...
POM Wonderful Harvest Tour
POM Wonderful is not just the name of a wonderful fruit company, but Wonderful is actually a variety of pomegranate grown here in Fresno, CA. Catchy name nonetheless. Myself and 14 other food, health, and lifestyle bloggers attended the...
Thirty Steps to Setting up your Green Business, part 2
We're going through a step-by-step process for you to set up your green business. Today we're focusing on some more big-picture items. Read about steps 1-5 here: linkStep 6) Fine-tune your mission statement.Why are you doing what you do? Why ...
Video: Marshall Herskovitz - Producer, Director & Environmentalist
Herskovitz is a longtime environmentalist, founding member of 1sky, president of the Producers Guild of America & has produced an amazing list of films including: “Legends of the Fall”, “Traffic”, “I Am Sam”, ...
Thirty Steps to Setting up your Green Business, part 1
This is part one of a step-by-step process for you to set up your green business.My coach Rob Seidenspinner (on LinkedIn) always reminds me that all of us are creative, resourceful, and whole. If you're reading this blog, you have the makings of ...
Video: Conscious Consumerism at Chicago Carrot Mob
In this episode of Conscious Living, hosts Bianca and Michael do some grocery shopping at Fox & Obel Market in Chicago, Illinois to participate in a Carrot Mob. Started in San Francisco, Carrot Mob is a social activist group that helps consumers...
Let's Get Together: Green women in business, unite!
You may have your business plan written, your brochure printed, your website ready, and your e-mail, phone, and virtual mail set up and ready to go --- but I'm here to remind you that we continue to have an offline life as well as our very busy o...
Video: An Introduction to the Green Exchange
Despite uncertain economic times, green business is booming. In Chicago, Illinois there is a landmark development, the Green Exchange which is bringing together some of the best green businesses in the world under one roof. Check out this video to he...
The Pitfalls of Palm Oil
During the approximately 8 hours we spent driving through Costa Rica we couldn’t help but notice the thousands of acres of perfectly aligned palm trees that seemed to spring up out of nowhere. I had read and heard about palm oil plantations de...
Video: Environmentalists & Entrepreneurs Party at the Playboy Mansion
Who knew renewable energy can be so sexy?! More than 1,600 dignitaries, celebrity supporters, guests and EO members from around the globe were in attendance at Hef's house last Saturday. Watch the video as we catch up with VIP guests on th...
EO Event at Playboy Mansion Benefiting Renewable Energy a Huge Success
EO-LA holds 2009 Fund Raising Event at Playboy Mansion to Bring Renewable Energy Sources to Underdeveloped Communities a Huge Success. Hugh Hefner Receives Humanitarian Award Despite tough economic times for non-profits, the Los Angeles Entr...
TheGreenGirls.com Launches All New Marketplace!
Always looking for effective & efficient ways to spread awareness, TheGreenGirls.com launches the all new Marketplace. About The Marketplace Now you can Tap Into the TGG Audience! The Marketplace allows you to expose your events, services, p...
Girl on Tour: TCM On Board Recycling Program
Ken handled the recycling on the second leg of the U.S. tour which I did not go on as it was only 10 dates. Initially we had our merchandise guy Ross handle the recycling for the first part of the first leg of the initial Divided by Night tour for T...
Giving back while going green: Philanthropy and your Green Business
We have strength in numbers, and many of us donating just a little bit can create a massive effect. I truly believe that the more you give away, the more you receive, and this has been true in my own experience. Consider your own efforts multiplied...
Entrepreneurs Gather at Playboy Mansion to Support Renewable Energy
High Profile Entrepreneurs Gather at Playboy Mansion to Raise Money for Renewable Sources of Energy Worldwide Six Chapters of the Entrepreneur’s Organization as well as the Board of Directors of the EO Los Angeles Chapter have embarked ...
Get Green Certified - Show You're Legit!
Green Certification programs are a great way to demonstrate your passion for going green. If your business is already green certified, congratulations! You know the benefit of using your local or national program to show your commitment to the...
Titty Bingo
What is it? It's my new term for advertising. This last March I attended my first SXSW, of course with The Crystal Method. We came out of the main registration building out onto one of the streets. Basically they shut down the entire downtown ...
Your Business Makes a Difference in the World
I believe that our efforts make a positive difference in the world -- many of us are starting and growing our green business because we do believe we make a difference. Let's consider how business operates at a local, state, national, and global...
Join us at a Benefit Screening & Premiere Party for the movie CRUDE
AMAZON WATCH Invites You to a Benefit Screening and Premiere Party for CRUDE Please join us for the Los Angeles premiere screening of CRUDE, an award-winning documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger (Brother's Keeper, Paradise Lost, So...
