ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
What happens when you wear your own trash for 30 days?
You start a podcast.
Welcome to Mama Earth Talk—a podcast for eco-curious individuals and conscious businesses who want to make a real difference, live lighter on the planet, and do it all without the pressure to be perfect.
I’m Mariska Nell, founder and host of Mama Earth Talk—a sustainability advocate, and passionate believer in progress over perfection. With a Master’s in Sustainable Design, postgraduate studies in Environmental Science, and years of hands-on experience, I’m here to help you take meaningful, heart-led action that works in real life.
Mama Earth Talk shares an episode every second month packed with inspiring guest interviews, uplifting good news stories, and practical insights to keep you grounded and motivated.
We also offer themed seasons, each diving deeper into specific topics like low-waste living, sustainable business, and planet-positive design—giving you the tools and inspiration to make real, lasting impact.
Whether you're here to learn something new, feel inspired, or connect with a global community of changemakers—this space is for you. No guilt. No overwhelm. Just real talk, soulful progress, and hopeful stories—one small step at a time.
Listen on your favorite podcast app—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or anywhere you tune in. You can also subscribe at https://mamaearthtalk.com/listen
If something in the show speaks to you—or you know someone who’d love it—please share it and leave a review on Podchaser. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mama-earth-talk-713574
Got questions or just want to say hi? I’m always around on Instagram @mamaearthtalk
Mama Earth has a voice—and it is us Crazy Birds.
Instagram: @mamaearthtalk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575371374179
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mamaearthtalk
Website: https://mamaearthtalk.com/
You start a podcast.
Welcome to Mama Earth Talk—a podcast for eco-curious individuals and conscious businesses who want to make a real difference, live lighter on the planet, and do it all without the pressure to be perfect.
I’m Mariska Nell, founder and host of Mama Earth Talk—a sustainability advocate, and passionate believer in progress over perfection. With a Master’s in Sustainable Design, postgraduate studies in Environmental Science, and years of hands-on experience, I’m here to help you take meaningful, heart-led action that works in real life.
Mama Earth Talk shares an episode every second month packed with inspiring guest interviews, uplifting good news stories, and practical insights to keep you grounded and motivated.
We also offer themed seasons, each diving deeper into specific topics like low-waste living, sustainable business, and planet-positive design—giving you the tools and inspiration to make real, lasting impact.
Whether you're here to learn something new, feel inspired, or connect with a global community of changemakers—this space is for you. No guilt. No overwhelm. Just real talk, soulful progress, and hopeful stories—one small step at a time.
Listen on your favorite podcast app—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or anywhere you tune in. You can also subscribe at https://mamaearthtalk.com/listen
If something in the show speaks to you—or you know someone who’d love it—please share it and leave a review on Podchaser. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mama-earth-talk-713574
Got questions or just want to say hi? I’m always around on Instagram @mamaearthtalk
Mama Earth has a voice—and it is us Crazy Birds.
Instagram: @mamaearthtalk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575371374179
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mamaearthtalk
Website: https://mamaearthtalk.com/
Hosts:
Update frequency:
monthly
Average audio length:
32 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
214 episodes
since Aug. 12, 2018
episodic
IN THIS PODCAST 🔗
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
TL;DR
In this episode of the Mama Earth Talk podcast, host Mariska Nell talks with Christy Wilhelmi, founder of Gardenerd and author of five books, who grows 50–70% of her family’s produce in under 300 square feet using bio-intensive gardening. The big takeaway: healthy soil, not chemicals, gadget…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
TL;DR
In this episode, we talk to Samantha Skyring, founder of Oryx Desert Salt. She grew up in South Africa, built and sold an aviation refurbishment business by 21, ran a kayaking expedition company on Lake Malawi, and eventually sold her house to buy 34 tons of Kalahari Desert salt with no busin…
In this episode, we talk to Kurt Avery. He is the owner and founder of Sawyer Products and someone who has dedicated his life to solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges, access to clean water, through innovation, partnerships, and a business model that gives back by donating 90% of their …
In this episode, I share why Earth Month holds such a special place in my heart, how a bold experiment in 2018 sparked meaningful conversations around waste, and why sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We explore how small, realistic steps can create real impact, and I also share an exc…
In this episode, I shares the real story behind building a sustainable hard-goods brand in the pet industry, unpacking the engineering, manufacturing, certification, and financial trade-offs that most people never see. From design constraints and material decisions to B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and…
In this episode of Mama Earth Talk, we talk to Sahar Karoubi, founder of Bambuyu, a sustainable tissue company challenging the way everyday household products are made and consumed.
Together, we unpack something most of us use daily, toilet paper, and explore the hidden systems behind it, from defo…
In this episode, we chat with Julia Dietmar, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, a platform helping people use what they already own and make smarter fashion choices. Julia shares how a messy closet sparked her sustainability journey, how OpenWardrobe helps digitize closets and plan outfits with AI…
In this episode, we talk to Molly Patrick, — co-founder & CEO of Clean Food Dirty Girl, certified life coach, and straight-talking expert in whole-food, plant-based eating. Molly shares her unconventional roots, why progress beats perfection, and specific ways to add joyful, plant-powered dishe…
In this conversation, Mariska emphasizes the importance of sharing unique ideas and stories, highlighting that the world needs diverse voices rather than a few perfect examples. She advocates for embracing imperfection, especially in the context of sustainability, and encourages listeners to trust …
In this episode, we talk to Jim Massey. He is the best-selling author of Trust in Action and the soon-to-be-released Risk in Action. He’s also the founder of Eastward, a company rethinking how organizations see and act on risk. A former Chief Sustainability Officer at AstraZeneca and Zai Lab, Jim h…
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