Ep454: The Man Who Declared War on Waste: How TerraCycle Founder Tom Szaky Is Reimagining the Future of Consumption

Lauren Salaun is a transformational coach, somatic healer, and host of the Amplify podcast. She helps high-achieving women regulate their nervous systems, embody feminine energy, and create aligned success in love, life, and business. Connect with Lauren: Website: https://www.laurensalaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensalaun/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurensalaun/  Podcast: Amplify

Tom Szaky is the founder & CEO of TerraCycle and Loop, two groundbreaking platforms turning the global waste crisis on its head. A refugee-turned-entrepreneur, Tom has spent 25 years redefining how we recycle, reuse, and rethink consumption worldwide. Connect with Tom Website: https://www.terracycle.com Instagram: @terracycle Loop: https://loopstore.com Books: Available on Amazon and major retailers

Steve Griggs is a New York–based landscape designer and author of Straight Dirt, known for transforming backyards, rooftops, and estates into lifestyle-driven outdoor sanctuaries. A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, he blends engineering, plant science, and artistry to create spaces that tell your story. Connect with Steve Website: https://stevegriggsdesign.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegriggsdesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveGriggsDesign Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/stevegriggsdsgn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3rPHh3yC3FgzQ_nw9xenw Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/stevegriggsdesign/stevegriggsdesign-com

Christopher Mackin is a wealth advisor, healer, and founder of Sacred Ohms who blends financial strategy with spiritual insight. A Reiki Master and author of Conscious Wealth, he helps leaders transform money into WELLth while supporting ocean conservation and conscious living. Instagram: @iamchristophermackin LinkedIn: Christopher Mackin

Tim Rexius is a serial entrepreneur, international brand builder, and dynamic speaker who has scaled multiple companies — including the rapidly growing Omaha Protein Popcorn Co. — all without outside investment. His journey is a testament to grit over privilege: from sleeping in his car and surviving on ketchup-packet "soup," to building brands now sold in over 6,000 retailers across 13 countries (and rapidly expanding beyond). With more than 20 years of experience in health and nutrition, international sales, and brick-and-mortar retail, Tim has become known for disrupting broken systems and serving the 95% of people overlooked by the traditional health food industry — kids, parents, and everyday consumers who want to eat better without sacrificing taste. Beyond the metrics, Tim's story is one of identity evolution, strategic pivots, deep failures, and a commitment to legacy. He balances four companies, six kids, and a thriving marriage, while delivering 30+ keynotes a year to audiences ranging from high school students to top business leaders. His candid, no-BS approach resonates because he's lived every chapter — the setbacks, the reinventions, and the climb. Today, Tim's mission is simple: Help everyday people achieve extraordinary things — no investors, no shortcuts. Connect with Tim: Website: timrexius.com Instagram: @timothydrexius

Justin Allan Montgomery is the founder of ProCourseStart and a proven expert in turning professional expertise into scalable, high-margin continuing education businesses. A former nurse practitioner, Justin built and scaled The Elite Nurse Practitioner, an 8-figure education platform, giving him firsthand experience in what works—and what doesn't.  Known for his blunt, no-nonsense style, Justin now teaches doctors, therapists, attorneys, chiropractors, and other credentialed professionals how to create real passive income without the marketing gimmicks. Through his blueprint and mastermind, he empowers others to build trust-based businesses that don't depend on social media algorithms or influencer status. If you're tired of the noise and want a straight path to monetizing your knowledge, Justin's your guy. Connect with Justin: Website: procoursestart.com Instagram: @procoursestart YouTube: ProCourseStart Channel LinkedIn: Justin Allan Montgomery

Shelly Lefkoe is the founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a transformational personal growth organization that has helped over 150,000 people worldwide eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold them back in life, love, and business. For over 35 years, Shelly has worked with individuals struggling with deep-seated behaviors and emotional challenges, from procrastination to fear of public speaking to relationship conflicts. Her proven methods, validated by independent research at the University of Arizona, create lasting transformations in just hours. Shelly is also a bestselling author of "Hitting the Wall: Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business and Your Life" and an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader. Her programs and expertise have been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, and The New York Times. Connect with Shelly: Website: lefkoeinstitute.com Instagram: @shellylefkoe LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shellylefkoe

Christian entrepreneur and bestselling author Janine Mix helps women of faith break free from financial guilt and build wealth with purpose. Host of Permission to Prosper and author of Buy The Damn Coffee, she teaches that prosperity and faith can coexist — and change the world. Connect with Janine: Website: JanineMix.com Instagram: @JanineMix Facebook: facebook.com/JanineMix Podcast: Permission to Prosper YouTube: @JanineMix

Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve, is a fitness industry leader reshaping how women move. With a career spanning partnerships with icons like Jillian Michaels, she now leads a global, science-led brand empowering women through sustainable workouts and franchise ownership. Connect With Julie: Website: pvolve.com Instagram: @_juliecartwright LinkedIn: Julie Cartwright Pvolve Instagram: @pvolve YouTube: Pvolve

Kevin Murphy is a master illustrator, portrait artist, and founder of Evolve Artist. With 30+ years of experience, he's helped thousands worldwide learn realistic painting through a clear, fundamentals-first method that proves talent is a myth—and anyone can master art. Website: EvolveArtist.com Instagram: @evolveartist Facebook: /EvolveArtistTraining Email: [email protected]