Finding Balance and Promoting Sustainability with Amy Fagan

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Finding Balance and Promoting Sustainability with Amy Fagan

Summary: In this episode of the WV Uncommonplace Podcast, JR Sparrow welcomes Amy Fagan, the passionate host of the Grounded in Maine podcast. Amy shares her journey into the world of sustainability, community advocacy, and her love for making small-batch jams. They discuss the importance of supporting local businesses and finding ways to live sustainably without striving for perfection. Amy also opens up about her recent move to Southwest Virginia and how it has influenced her perspective on sustainability and community building.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction: Meet Amy Fagan, host of the Grounded in Maine podcast, and learn about her passion for sustainability and local businesses.
• Journey Into Sustainability: Amy talks about her upbringing in a sustainable household and how it shaped her passion for eco-friendly living and community support.
• Finding Balance: With a busy career in healthcare, Amy shares tips on how she balances her work, podcasting, and hobbies like making small-batch jams.
• The Grounded in Maine Podcast: Amy dives into the inspiration behind her podcast and highlights some of the most impactful stories and guests she’s featured so far.
• Living Imperfectly Sustainable: Amy discusses her philosophy of imperfect sustainability, encouraging listeners to make small changes that collectively lead to a bigger impact.
• Life in Southwest Virginia: Amy opens up about her recent move and the new opportunities it presents for connecting with local communities and businesses.
• Animals, Food, and Music: A fun segment where Amy shares her love for animals, music, and food, and how they all tie into her approach to sustainable living.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s okay to be imperfect when it comes to sustainability; small steps add up.
• Supporting local businesses is not just about purchasing goods—it’s about building and nurturing communities.
• Balancing passion projects with a busy career is possible with the right mindset and prioritization.
• Living sustainably can be fun and fulfilling when you focus on the things you love.

Connect with Amy Fagan:

• Listen to the Grounded in Maine Podcast: [Podcast Link]
• Follow Amy on Instagram: [Instagram Handle]
• Learn more about Amy’s sustainability journey and her love for small-batch jams: [Website/Blog Link]

Connect with WV Uncommonplace:

• Follow JR Sparrow: [Social Media Links]
• Subscribe to WV Uncommonplace for more insightful conversations: [Podcast Link]

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