Best Kristies Lab Podcasts (2025)

Leadership is admired, but rarely understood. In this episode, Christina Khater opens up about the unseen side of being a CEO, the isolation, the weight of responsibility, and the silence that comes with being at the top. From decision-making that affects livelihoods to the quiet moments of doubt no one sees, she explores the emotional reality lead…

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Scaling With the Heart 5:44

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Success is often defined by strategy, growth, and performance but what happens when you lead with values instead? In this episode, Christina shares her journey of building KristiesLab with purpose, resilience, and authenticity. From navigating self-doubt and cultural expectations to scaling a business while remaining human, this episode reframes en…

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Why Green Buildings Need Youth Outreach | Julia Pooler (Buildy Green) 37:23

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If the green building movement wants to grow, it has to start early. In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood talks with Julia Pooler, founder of the Carbon Zero Youth Initiative (CZYI) and author of the children’s book “Buildy Green: It Takes a Team, a Better Building Story.” Julia explains why youth outreach isn’t just “future wor…

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Tiffany A. Duck - Library Consultant at LitDext 1:06:37

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Tiffany A. Duck, Library Consultant for her business LitDext, discusses the wide range of information services she provides for organizations, libraries, publishers and other companies. During our conversation, she mentioned Joint Council of Librarians of Color, Black Caucus American Library Association and ALA Core.…

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Bill Marden - Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library 48:20

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Bill Marden, Director of Privacy and Compliance at The New York Public Library, discusses the importance of confidentiality. During our conversation, Bill mentioned International Association of Privacy Professionals.

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Designing for All the Carbons — with Kristy Walson (Branch Pattern, LEED Fellow) 45:59

24d ago45:59

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Mechanical engineer turned sustainability leader Kristy Walson (Principal, Branch Pattern; LEED Fellow) joins Clear Haze Exchange to break down decarbonization in plain language. We talk operational carbon, embodied carbon, and refrigerants, why energy modeling matters, how to start with utility data, and why lease language can block building upgra…

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From Plastic Waste to Planet-Safe Labs — with Greg Kwak of Diversified Biotech 45:24

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In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with Greg Kwak, Vice President of Business & Product Development at Diversified Biotech, a Massachusetts-based company leading the charge toward sustainable lab consumables. Greg shares how PlanetSafe, their plant-based alternative to traditional lab plastics, is reshaping research …

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Family, Focus & Making Complex Systems Simple — with Janelle Ball 36:29

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This episode of Clear Haze Exchange is extra special—Marcus sits down with his sister Janelle Ball, founder and CEO of BC Educators and host of That’s Derm Good Podcast. Janelle helps dermatology practices across the country get patients the right treatments faster. She shares how she built her company, how patient access works behind the scenes, a…

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Profitable Sustainability: Dr. Eric Woodroof on Making Energy Efficiency Work for Everyone 43:19

2M ago43:19

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In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, host Marcus Hazelwood sits down with Dr. Eric Woodroof, founder of Profitable Green Solutions and creator of multiple industry certifications, including programs under the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Dr. Woodroof has trained thousands of Certified Energy Managers (CEMs) around the world—including M…

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Angela Pashia - Career and Leadership Development Coach 1:05:15

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Angela Pashia, Career and Leadership Development Coach, discusses the value of coaching and how to find a qualified coach. Listeners of The Librarian Linkover podcast can enter to win a free coaching session! Click here for more information. During our conversation, Angela mentioned the International Coaching Federation.…

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Alissa Janchenko - Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting 52:22

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Alissa Janchenko, Owner of Yes& Training and Consulting, discusses how improv training is a great tool to train on staff engagement and customer service. During our conversation, she mentioned her involvement in the Illinois Library Association and Limestone Stage Community Theater.

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Mandy Simon - Managing Consultant at Bradbury Miller Associates 29:28

3M ago29:28

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Mandy Simon, Managing Consultant at BradburyMiller Associates, discusses hiring library directors and job hunting, including some things she wishes librarians knew about the job hunt.

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Decarbonizing Labs: Inside the Labs2Zero Movement with Alison Farmer 43:55

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By Marcus Hazelwood

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Shanna Hollich - Learning and Training Manager at Creative Commons 52:44

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Shanna Hollich, Learning and Training Manager at Creative Commons, discusses how librarians are a perfect fit to work in open licensing and OER.

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Kalpana Sutaria on 'Cooling Our Environment' and Inspiring Action 37:43

3M ago37:43

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On this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with architect, author, and environmental advocate Kalpana Sutaria to explore the intersection of design, policy, and climate action. Drawing on her upbringing in India, decades of work in Austin, and her book Cooling Our Environment, Kalpana shares how passive design strategies, co…

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Marquita Gooch - Host of Black in the Stacks 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Marquita Gooch is the host of Black in the Stacks and is a marketing professional. She discusses the importance of her podcast. Marquita also gives librarians some tips on how to market their libraries.

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Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen - CEO and Executive Director of Mother Goose on the Loose 27:27

3M ago27:27

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Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, CEO and Executive Director of Mother Goose on the Loose, discusses how she started her businesses and gives suggestions to librarians who are thinking of going into business for themselves. During our conversation, she mentioned Association for Library Service to Children.

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Trash to Treasure: Educating with Innovation 40:13

4M ago40:13

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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking initiative of turning waste into educational opportunities. Discover how discarded materials are being transformed into sustainable school buildings, providing hope and education to underserved communities. Join us as we delve into the stories of those making a difference and the students whose lives a…

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Nisha Mody - Life Coach for Liberatory Dreamers and Leaders 55:28

4M ago55:28

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Nisha Mody, Life Coach for Liberatory Dreamers and Leaders, discusses trauma informed workplaces. During our conversation, she mentioned WeHere.

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Dr. Sandra Hirsh - Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries 55:42

4M ago55:42

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Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean of Academics, College of Information, Data and Society and Special Advisor to the Provost for AI Initiatives at San Jose State University discusses her new book Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries. During our conversation, she mentioned ASIS&T. I mentioned that SLA was looking to merge with ASIS…

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Engineering Climate-Resilient Buildings: CIBSE on Policy, Standards, and Net Zero 48:41

4M ago48:41

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In this episode, Marcus Hazelwood sits down with Anastasia Mylona, Technical Director at CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers), to explore how building services engineering is shaping a sustainable future. Anastasia shares her insights on developing UK’s Part O regulations to address overheating in new dwellings, the growing …

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Helen Rimmer - The Kind Brave Leader 29:07

4M ago29:07

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Helen Rimmer, The Kind Brave Leader, discusses kindness, wellbeing and bravery, as well as her fall event Kindness Unites.

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Alexander London - Award Winning Author 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Alexander London, award winning author, discusses why he worked in libraries and why he became an author. During our conversation, he mentioned the Virginia Children's Book Festival.

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Designing Through the Haze: Michael De Luca on Architecture, Empathy, and Impact 47:25

5M ago47:25

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In this inspiring episode of Clear Haze Exchange, architectural designer and influencer Michael De Luca joins us to share his creative journey into the world of architecture. From his early passion for design to his commitment to sustainability and community impact, Michael offers a thoughtful look into the evolving role of environmental design in …

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Megan Schadlich - Founder and Director of The Healing Library 38:39

5M ago38:39

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Megan Schadlich, Founder and Director of The Healing Library, discusses how librarians are a great fit to work in educational design, instructional facilitation and as a Curriculum Advisor.

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Kristie Grzywinski - Director of Technical Services at SQF Institute 45:40

5M ago45:40

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Kristie Grzywinski, Director of Technical Services at SQF Institute, discusses why librarians are a great fit to work in associations. During our conversation, she mentioned Association for Women in Science, why we should not eat raw cookie dough, as well as how to cut your risk of food borne illness. Kristie also recommends Spoke and Bird and Good…

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Lessons Learned from Energy and Sustainability Industry Leaders 24:02

5M ago24:02

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Episode 9 of Clear Haze Exchange, host Marcus Hazelwood reflects on the insightful conversations held in Season One. Starting with Mohamed “Mo” El-Sayed, he and Marcus discuss the importance of effective communication in the field of energy engineering. Mo explains why clear communication is as vital as technical expertise. Another standout guest, …

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Billy Allen - Owner of 3 King Visions 55:15

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Billy Allen , owner of 3 King Visions, discusses how librarians are the leaders of the new cool.

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Bobbi L. Newman - Owner of Bobbi L. Newman Consulting 1:03:37

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Bobbi Newman, owner of Bobbi L. Newman Consulting, discusses workplace well being. She is the founder of ThriveLib and ThriveLib: Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries conference.

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From Design to Operation: Leveraging Energy Modeling for Sustainable Building Design feat. Matthew Duffy 45:26

5M ago45:26

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Energy modeling is a crucial tool for decarbonizing the built environment, from analyzing energy consumption to informing design decisions. In Episode 8 of Clear Haze Exchange, Matthew Hazelwood welcomes Matthew Duffy, Vice President of IESVE Sales North America East at IES Ltd., to the podcast. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability an…

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Kayl Parker - Senior Operations Consultant at Sparklos 26:49

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Kayl Parker, Senior Operations Consultant at Sparklos, discusses how important it is for librarians to value themselves and make themselves marketable. She mentions Women in Tech during our conversation.

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Martin Kalfatovic - Managing Director of International Image Interoperability Framework Consortium 13:22

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Martin Kalfatovic, Managing Director of International Image Interoperability Framework Consortium, discusses how his library skills and experience fit perfectly into managing the interoperability of digital objects. Shout out to Ranganathan!

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The Power of Storytelling in Environmental Advocacy feat. Bertie Stephens 45:00

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Clean Planet Group is on a mission to turn the tide on plastic waste—with a mix of creativity, innovation, and bold action! In Episode 7 of Clear Haze Exchange, host Marcus Hazelwood welcomes Bertie Stephens, the CEO and board member of Clean Planet Group. Whether it’s sparking young minds through storytelling, transforming unrecyclable plastics in…

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Naomi L.A ‘Baudelaire’ Smith - Global DEI Consultant 1:12:59

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Naomi L.A ‘Baudelaire’ Smith, a global DEI consultant, discusses why she is committed to rearchitecting systems to honor marginalized voices and foster meaningful, lasting change.

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Sustainable Solutions: Bridging Food Waste and Energy Efficiency feat. Yolanda Owens 48:30

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In Episode 6 of Clear Haze Exchange, host Marcus Hazelwood is joined by guest Yolanda Owens, Executive Director of Local Matters, who emphasizes that sustainability involves understanding how to utilize the resources we currently have to ensure a viable world for the next generation. As a Buckeye from Columbus, Ohio, Yolanda brings her unique persp…

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Alyssa Mandel - Owner of Knot Again Jewelry 32:06

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Alyssa Mandel, owner of Knot Again Jewelry, discusses the "traditional library skills" she uses in her jewelry business to add value for her clients.

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David Belanger - DL Belanger Consulting 31:30

7M ago31:30

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David Belanger, owner of DL Belanger Consulting, discusses his consulting business and how it's a perfect fit for librarians to work with library boards in their planning processes.

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The Importance of Resilience and Sustainability in Design feat. Alan Scott 42:41

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In this episode of Clear Haze Exchange, Marcus Hazelwood speaks with Alan Scott, the Director of Sustainability at Intertek. With a dynamic career as a registered architect and project manager in various architectural firms, Alan shares insights into his career evolution from the creative side of architecture to a managerial role focused on sustain…

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Building a Sustainable Future: Marcus Hazelwood's Career Path feat. Stephanie Hazelwood 43:17

7M ago43:17

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Marcus Hazelwood invites his wife, Stephanie Hazelwood, to the Clear Haze Exchange podcast, and a unique turn of events occurs: Marcus gets interviewed instead of being the interviewee. The couple discusses the evolution of his career, the risks they’ve taken, and the insights gained through their shared experiences. Stephanie brings a fresh perspe…

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The Role of Integrative Design in Sustainable Projects feat. Chad Edwards 37:20

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Architects have a key role in a project's construction or regenerative support. Chad Edwards, a principal at Emersion DESIGN, joins the Clear Haze Exchange podcast to discuss the value of collaborative design in creating highly sustainable and cost-effective buildings. Sustainable design has traditionally focused on meeting specific standards and c…

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Dr. Lauren Hays - Associate Professor of Instructional Technology 24:17

8M ago24:17

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Dr. Lauren Hays, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, discusses instructional technology and why librarians are a good fit in the field.

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Technology for Good: Navigating the Path to Net Zero feat. Mahesh Ramanujam 44:07

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Mahesh Ramanujam, co-founder, President, and CEO of the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ), joins the Clear Haze Exchange podcast to discuss how technology can be either an enabler or a differentiator. Mahesh begins by explaining how the evolution of technology has led to significant advancements in energy efficiency, automation, and data management, w…

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The Key to Sustainable Building Solutions and Leadership in Engineering feat. Mohamed El-Sayed 36:36

9M ago36:36

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Marcus Hazelwood invites Mo El-Sayed to discuss leadership, effective communication, and retro-commissioning. Mo’s experiences in energy engineering and leading EA Energy Solutions are potent reminders that retro-commissioning and effective communication remain a key strategy in the quest for energy-efficient buildings as sustainable practices cont…

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Who is Marcus Hazelwood? Welcome to Clear Haze Exchange 2:00

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In an era where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing concerns, the need for sustainability has never been more urgent. However, the complexity surrounding sustainability and energy efficiency leaves people feeling overwhelmed and confused. This is where the mission of podcasts like "Clear Haze Exchange" becomes invaluable. Host…

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Audrey Rugangazi - Library Vendor Work 29:31

9M ago29:31

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Audrey Rugangazi, who does library vendor work, discusses why librarians are great fits to work at library vendors.

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Angela Pashia - Leadership Development Coach 47:55

9M ago47:55

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Angela Pashia, Leadership Development Coach, discusses the benefits of hiring a leadership coach, as well as the differences between managerial coaching and professional coaching. You can find info on her summer group program at Lead With Curiosity. You can find her Library Juice Academy courses here and her newsletter here.…

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Dana Munsch - Customer Success Manager 15:40

10M ago15:40

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Dana Munsch - Customer Success Manager, tells us that librarians can do anything!

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Neuromarketing Insights 4:16

11M ago4:16

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In this episode of Kristie’s Talk, we delve into neuromarketing, the innovative field where neuroscience meets marketing. Learn how understanding subconscious consumer responses is transforming the way businesses connect with their audiences. From enhancing campaigns to predicting preferences, neuromarketing offers endless possibilities for marketi…

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The lonely road of leadership: A CEO's truth 7:03

12M ago7:03

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In this episode, Christina Khater uncovers The Lonely Road of Leadership: A CEO’s Truth. She explores the hidden struggles of leadership, loneliness, immense responsibility, and self-doubt, while offering insights on resilience, authenticity, and building a strong support network. A must-listen for leaders seeking connection and purpose.…