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The Tie-In

Zena Harris and Mark Rabin

Behind the scenes, sustainability in action. Entrepreneurs Zena Harris and Mark Rabin talk shop with filmmakers, event producers, and entertainment professionals from around the world in a quest to amplify the voices of people who are innovating, leveraging their influence, connecting ideas, and inspiring crews to make the entertainment we love more sustainable.

tv & film entrepreneurship

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01:12:10

S2 E49: Tony Linan: Build The Electric Story / Isaiah...

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2025/12/02

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are changing things up, we have two interviews on this episode. Tony Linan from Texas and Isaiah Smith from Louisiana share their point of view from their distinct regions, communities, and niches in entertainment.. Tony, a former military filmographer, has moved into documenting power sports and has insight on what it would take for electric motorcycles and gear to take off in his community. Isaiah brings the joy and shares what he’s witnessed in the

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01:01:31

S2 E48: Melina Laboucan-Massimo: Creating...

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2025/11/25

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Founder and Executive Director of Sacred Earth Solar and co-founder of Indigenous Climate Actions. Melina shares with us her journey into climate activism; why she started an organization dedicated to supporting self-sufficiency and a just renewable energy transition for Indigenous communities; insights from her 2020 series Power to The People; and reflections gathered over her 20 years of experience working on social,

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54:55

S2, E47: Samuel Rubin: Culture Eats Strategy For...

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2025/11/18

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Samuel Rubin, a social impact practitioner and climate activist working at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and environmental advocacy. Samuel, Zena, and Mark explore the language of change, the inertia of emotion, how to avoid the greenhouse effect of ideas, and why culture shapes action.Learn more about Samuel RubinWebsite: https://www.entertainmentculturepavilion.orgInstagram: Entertainment Culture Pavilion, Samuel RubinPlease like

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47:53

S2, E46:Adam Rowe and Joe Madziak: If You’re Not...

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2025/11/11

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Adam Rowe (Production Designer) and Joe Madziak (Construction Coordinator) about how they worked together in Canada and the U.S. to reuse sets on Good Sam (2022), Glamourous (2023), and Matlock (2024-current). Adam and Joe share practical knowledge, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and share the obvious and surprising positives of working with sets across multiple projects.Learn more about Adam Rowe and Joe Madziak:Adam Rowe Instagram Adam Rowe IMDB Joe

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01:01:12

S2, E45: Aaron Laslo: Stop Buying Carbon Credits

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2025/11/04

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Aaron Laslo, founder of Can-Do! Green Technologies, an urban lumberjack and CEO of UrbanJacks. UrbanJacks is a Vancouver, Canada-based startup growing in Vancouver and expanding to Ontario and California markets. UrbanJacks processes secondary solid wood waste and transforms it into recycled, premium lumber. We talk carbon credits, the circular economy, forging a new path in new industries, collaboration across North America, the courage required to

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01:06:39

S2, E44: Brett Walter & Tim Guinee from Climate...

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2025/10/28

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark have a conversation with Climate Action Now’s Founder and CEO Brett Walter and President Tim Guinee. Brett is an award-winning software designer and former Silicon Valley executive. Tim is a climate campaigner and an actor whose voice and face you’ll likely recognize from his 30+ year acting career. On this episode, we learn more about the Climate Action Now App; explore the intersection of technology and story; and riff on where we’ve been, where we are, and

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59:13

S2, E43:Valerie Weiss: Using Curiosity to Find...

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2025/10/21

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark chat with Award-winning filmmaker Valerie Weiss. Valerie has directed for some of televisions biggest producers all while looking to incorporate her sustainable values into the day to day work of a director. On this episode we discuss Valerie’s journey from her early interest in storytelling, her years in science that culminated in receiving a Ph.D. in Biophysics, becoming a director for Film and TV, her appointment on the DGA’s Sustainable Future and Special

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58:58

S2, E42: Jackson Wild Award Winner - Shared Planet

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2025/10/14

And the 2025 Jackson Wild Award for Innovation in Green Production goes to…Shared Planet! This week, Zena and Mark catch up with the production team from Shared Planet: Armen Evrensel, Production Manager for River Road Films; Matt Muncaster, Production Coordinator; and Lynn Fuhr, Line Producer. Shared Planet is a natural history series centered on coexistence and environmental restoration. Filmed across dozens of countries, Shared Planet brings to life untold stories of people and wildlife thriving

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S2, E41: Jackson Wild Award Finalist - Tony Lee -...

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2025/10/07

This week, Zena and Mark catch up with Tony Lee, the Producer and Director of P-22: The Legacy Lives On, a finalist of the 2025 Jackson Wild Innovation in Green Production Award! This is a lovely conversation about the film and the iconic story of Los Angeles’ iconic mountain lion, as well as sustainable practices that touch on the co-existence of nature, urban life, and community. We recorded this interview in collaboration with Jackson Wild.Jackson Wild is a nonprofit that brings together

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53:32

S2, E40: Leena Manro: Purpose Driven Business; What...

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2025/09/30

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are talking with Leena Manro. Leena is on a purpose-driven journey that embodies body, mind, and soul. Co-Founder of All Purpose, an award-winning B Corp-certified creative agency, she works in spaces and with companies that are “doing good” in the world. In this episode, we explore how we approach our life and work, and ways to create a positive work environment.Website: https://www.allpurpose.io/Instagram: @leenamanroPodcast:

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51:15

S2, E39: Jack Cooper Stimpson: Telling Climate...

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2025/09/23

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are joined by Jack Cooper Stimpson. Jack is an award-winning writer, director, and environmental campaigner. Jack directed the short Spirit of Place, which was the first film to ever use the Green Rider. On this episode, we explore finding humor in climate stories, how to implement the Green Rider in filmmaking, and the success of Spirit of Place on the festival circuit.Website: https://www.jcooperstimpson.com/Instagram: @jackcooperstimpsonPlease like &

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59:55

S2, E38: Nat Boltt: We Are Great Apes; Will We Bring...

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2025/09/16

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are talking with Nat Boltt, Director (Holy Days), Writer (Holy Days), and Actress (Riverdale). An ambassador for the Sustainable Production Forum, Nat is passionate about sustainable production. On this episode we talk to Nat about sustainability on her first feature film Holy Days, discuss the state of sustainable production, and challenge each other to consider how we can do it better.Website: https://natbolttdirector.com/Instagram: @natbolttInstagram:

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01:02:25

S2, E37: The Evolution of Digital Media with Founder...

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2025/09/09

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are talking with powerhouse Catherine Warren, Founder and President of FanTrust. Catherine is deep in the digital engagement revolution. We dive into digital engagement, AI, and where digital media is headed.Website: www.fantrust.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ceowarrenPlease like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_podYou can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on

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S2, E36: Communicating with Nature about Nature to...

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2025/09/02

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are taking a look at the nature we’re striving to protect in our own way with a hands-on explorer and educator, the Zoologist Andy Johnston (@andyjohnston.wildlife). His enthusiasm and knowledge about the marvelous creatures we share our wild backyard with has engaged the viewing public of New Zealand and his fans online. We learned a lot about what kind of messaging gets people excited about sustainability and ecology, and we hope you learn a lot from

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S2, E35: Getting “Trade Curious” with Electrician and...

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2025/08/26

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark learn about electrical services, lighting design, and so much more from Carly Steiman (@ladyelectric_)! Carly has specialized in design, installations, consulting, and so much more for two decades. She brings a positive, can-do attitude to everything she does, and we hope listening to her words inspires you as much as it inspired us! The latest scoop about her upcoming art exhibit, the likes of which showcases the power and vibrancy of strong women pursuing

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58:51

S2, E34: Trying on Sustainable Costume Design with...

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2025/08/19

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark take a look inside the sustainable costume closet with Jillian Clark, the Founder and CEO of Roboro, an organization doing their best to keep textiles out of landfills. You’ll hear about her fascinating career, as well as her many anecdotes about why she’s so proud of her “emotional industry” in LA. Her story is inspiring to creatives who are trying to find their way forward on a challenging career path, and her thoughts on stitching together more circularity

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55:02

S2, E33: Rethinking Waste Diversion with the Founder...

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2025/08/12

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark explore waste management with the Founder of Rethink Resource (@rethink.resource), Shane Harker. Waste management seems to be at its best when the people working in that industry champion forward-thinking and data-led ideas and transparent processes. That’s one of the many reasons we so enjoyed our conversation with Shane. There is a lot to learn about waste and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with it. Shane touches on this and so much more in this

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52:07

S2, E32: Finding Grassroots, Cinematic Community with...

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2025/08/05

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark sit down with Sabrina Torres, the Founder of The Great Film Club (@thegreatfilmclub), to discuss how screening events can bring artists together! Their annual festival is coming up August 22 and runs through August 24. It’s free to submit, and Sabrina’s team prioritizes showcasing the work of filmmakers who are trying to find their audience. This is a great episode for anyone interested in what’s trending for independent film production. One huge takeaway is

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S2, E31: Wishing our fans a great summer! We’ll be...

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2025/08/02

Thanks so much for being fans of “The Tie-In!” We look forward to releasing another full episode on Tuesday, but for now, we wanted to wish you a happy and healthy summer!Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_podYou can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

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49:35

S2, E30: Digitizing Opportunity with CEO and Founder...

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2025/07/22

This week on The Tie-In, it’s a joy to bring you our discussion on digital opportunity with Mo Dhaliwal, the CEO and Founder of Skyrocket Digitial. A software engineer turned marketer, Mo is also the esteemed host of The High Agency Podcast (@highagencypod), which Mark had the pleasure of being on recently. On this podcast, we talk about how visionaries championing cultural change can create social impact. These inclusive conversations can lead to better sustainability as more voices are heard, and

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