For nearly twenty years, today’s guest has been quietly—and sometimes uncomfortably—challenging one of the biggest assumptions we make: that a new home is automatically a healthy one. Spoiler alert—it’s often not.

Paul Kealey is the Founder and President of EkoBuilt, one of North America’s most advanced sustainable homebuilding companies, and the architect of a philosophy he calls House is Medicine. His work sits at the intersection of human health, environmental responsibility, and long-term affordability—and it’s forcing the building industry to rethink everything from air quality to energy use to how homes actually affect our bodies and minds.

Paul designs and builds net-zero Passive Houses that don’t just save energy—they reduce stress, prevent mold and illness, protect families, and last for generations. His belief is simple but radical: our homes are not inert structures. They’re living environments. And when they’re designed poorly, they quietly compromise our health every single day.

In this conversation, we dig into why building codes aren’t enough, how “value engineering” often works against human health, what the pandemic changed about how we think about indoor air, and why resilience—at both the personal and planetary level—starts at home.

If you care about health, sustainability, affordability, or the future of housing, this episode will completely change the way you look at the place you live.

Learn more about EkoBuilt: https://ekobuilt.com/

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Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report.

If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward? It’s not an easy one—but that hasn’t stopped our guests from showing up with honesty, courage, and incredibly practical insights.

Releasing this episode on the very last day of 2025 feels just right. It’s a moment to look back, take stock, and carry forward what really matters as we step into 2026.

Most of all, this episode is a thank you. To our guests, and to you—our listeners. Your feedback, curiosity, and commitment to positive impact have shaped this show in ways I never expected. We already have some powerful conversations lined up for the year ahead, inspired directly by your messages, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

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In this "Best of" episode, here from our incredible lineup of guests:

Food, beverage and agriculture

• Avi Greenstein, Bamboozle
• Rebecca Tickell, award-winning filmmaker and environmental activist
• Ron Ladner, founder of Shaggy’s Restaurants

Energy and carbon reduction

• Miranda Gardiner, iMasons Climate Accord
• Catherine Atkin, Carbon Accountable
• Hassan Shahriar, ADAPTR Inc.

Water

• Tatiana Estevez, Permalution
• Kendra MacDonald, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Marketing and communications

• Marie-Chantal Savoy, Savoy Strategy (also our top downloaded episode of the year!)
• Cat Holt, Coologee

Corporate culture and strategy

• Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes, Authors and IMD professors
• Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach
• John Bromley, Charitable Impact

Fashion, beauty and design

• Dr. Kristian Edwards, BLK + GRN
• Cynthia Savard, ORAKI
• Todd Bracher, Industrial Designer
• Trisha Pitura and Melanie Bernard, MINI-TIPI
• Julia Dietmar, OpenWardrobe
• Lisa Diegel, Faherty Brand

Travel and adventure

• Mary Anne Ivison, Podcast Host
• Kristin Karstensdotter, LivTours

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Discover how world-class brands evolve and thrive through uncertainty with Cat Holt—CEO of Coologee and the creative strategist behind Progressive’s viral Dr. Rick campaign. In this episode, Cat explains why brand strategy is actually business strategy, and how companies can unlock growth, clarity, and long-term resilience by putting brand at the center of their transformation.

Whether you're a founder, marketer, C-suite leader, or entrepreneur navigating growth challenges, Cat’s insights offer a roadmap for building a stronger business, leading through change, and creating a brand that actually drives performance. If you’re searching for strategies on business transformation, marketing leadership, creative strategy, or scaling with purpose—this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real-world experience.

Learn more about Cat's work at Coologee: https://coologee.com/

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In this episode of The Resilience Report, host Lauren Scott sits down with Ron Ladner, founder of the iconic waterfront restaurant Shaggy’s — a business born unexpectedly out of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. What began as a mission to restore hope to a shattered community has since grown into one of the Gulf Coast’s most resilient and people-centered restaurant brands.

Ron shares how Shaggy’s transformed the traditional hospitality model by putting culture, community, and long-term sustainability at the heart of the business. He reveals why employee happiness is the foundation of profitability, how his team-service model is reshaping industry norms, and the surprising ways a restaurant can drive measurable social impact.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, hospitality leader, or business owner seeking fresh ideas for growth and resilience, this conversation offers powerful insights on sustainable leadership, organizational culture, and building companies that thrive — even in times of crisis.

Topics covered include:

• Rebuilding a business and community after catastrophe
• Sustainable leadership and people-first culture
• Rethinking the restaurant model for long-term success
• Employee retention and operational efficiency
• Community engagement and coastal conservation
• Growth strategies in a challenging economic climate

Learn more about Ron's work here: https://ronladner.com/

#ResilienceReport, #RonLadner, #ShaggysRestaurant, #RestaurantSuccess, #RestaurantLeadership, #RestaurantOwners, #HospitalityIndustry, #RestaurantLife, #CommunityDrivenDining, #WaterfrontDining, #CommunityImpact

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B Corp certification is booming — but is it still worth it in 2025? 🌍

In this episode, host Lauren Scott breaks down the latest stats, the 2025 standards overhaul, and what every business leader needs to know about the real value, risks, and opportunities behind becoming a certified B Corp.

#BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #Resilience #ESG #PurposeDriven #CorporateResponsibility #LaurenScott #TheResilienceReport

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For anyone curious about where renewable energy in Canada is headed — and how innovators are reshaping the grid to get us there — this conversation is essential listening. Hassan Shahriar, founder of ADAPTR Inc., offers an insider’s look at how Canada’s energy transition is unfolding, the gaps still holding us back, and the bold solutions that could define the next decade.

ADAPTR is tackling one of the toughest challenges in the renewable sector: how to integrate clean energy sources like wind and solar into an aging power system built for a different era. In this interview, Hassan explains why smarter grids and better collaboration between utilities, generators, and consumers are key to unlocking real progress. He also shares what’s working — from pioneering projects across Canada to the shift toward more adaptable, holistic energy solutions — and what it takes to stay resilient while leading innovation in a rapidly changing industry.

Whether you’re an energy professional, a sustainability leader, or simply someone who wants to understand how the renewable future will actually work, Hassan’s story offers both clarity and inspiration about what it means to adapt, lead, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

🌍Learn more about ADAPTR here: https://www.adaptrenergy.com/

#RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergyInnovation #SmartGridTechnology #SustainableInfrastructure #ClimateSolutions #CanadaEnergyFuture #EnergyResilience #GreenTechnology #FutureOfRenewables #CleanTech #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #EnergySystems #ClimateInnovation #RenewablesCanada #CleanEnergyFuture #EnergyTransition

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Water touches every part of our lives, from the health of our oceans to the resilience of our communities. In this conversation, we hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who brings the collective voice of industries that depend on water—fisheries, energy, technology, and beyond.

Based in Atlantic Canada, Kendra is at the forefront of bringing industries together to build a more resilient ocean future.

Before joining Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Kendra was a Partner at Deloitte and served as Chief Audit Executive for Deloitte Global. A sought-after speaker on innovation, the future of work, and disruptive technologies, she also serves on the Board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. With global experience in Ottawa, Montreal, Australia, and Hong Kong, Kendra has called St. John’s home since 2010, where she lives with her husband and two children.

In this episode, she shares why listening to diverse perspectives is critical for tackling ocean challenges, how collaboration across sectors sparks innovation, and why the future of resilient business is inseparable from the future of our oceans.

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Philanthropy is evolving—and it’s reshaping how businesses and communities build resilience. In this episode, we explore what happens when generosity moves beyond tradition and becomes a driver of innovation, purpose, and sustainable impact.

John Bromley, founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, shares unique insights from decades of experience at the crossroads of philanthropy and business, revealing how new models of giving can strengthen both communities and companies. From redefining generosity to unlocking purpose-driven growth, this conversation highlights the future of philanthropy in building a more resilient world.

If you’re curious about how business and giving intersect, and why resilience is as much about what we contribute as what we create, this episode is for you.

🌎 Learn more about Charitable Impact: https://www.charitableimpact.com/

#Philanthropy, #CharitableGiving, #DonorAdvisedFunds, #DonorCentric, #CorporateGiving, #WorkplaceGiving, #SocialImpact, #Sustainability, #Generosity, #CanadianNonprofits

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