Episode 337: Biodiversity jobs, teaching kids about water
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Will Sarni, founder and CEO of Water Foundry and the Future of Water Fund, talks about his new book, "Water, I Wonder.
Fri.Oct 21, 2022
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Showing the World Self Care Isn't Selfish | Made in America, Season 4, Ep 3
3BL Media
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Partners in business and life, The Harpers tell their story of running a self-care business and how they expanded to new heights in Baltimore. Brought to you by GoDaddy. SOURCE: GoDaddy. DESCRIPTION: Meet the Harper family, led by mom-and-dad team, April and Tyron. The Harpers are looking to land their wellness company Harp Vision a brick-and-mortar location.
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