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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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01:03:25

Building Community in the Age of AI: Jenny Stefanotti...

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2026/04/07

What does it take to build a thriving community around big ideas — and what does that have to do with sustainability in entertainment? Jenny Stefanotti, founder of Denizen, joins Zena and Mark to talk about how an accidental pandemic-era salon grew into a conversation with an 85,000-person reach on Clubhouse and a global community of leaders at the forefront of systemic change. They dig into AI's disruption of the labor market, the democratizing potential for indie content creators, and why

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17:24

Holy Days Is Coming to Canada | Nathalie Bolt on...

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2026/03/31

Writer, director, and actor Nathalie Boltt — known for Riverdale and South Africa's Isidingo — joins The Tie In to talk about her debut feature film Holy Days, a comedy starring Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weave,r and Judy Davis. Nathalie opens up about the realities of sustainable film production, what it takes to make an independent film in Canada and New Zealand, and why the entertainment industry has a responsibility to tell more hopeful stories. If you work in film, care about sustainability, or

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41:35

Film Set Safety, Crew Wellbeing & The Documentary...

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2026/03/24

Becky Morrison, founder and CEO of New York and LA production company The Light, joins hosts Mark and Zena on The Tie-In to expose the hidden public health crisis on film and TV sets worldwide. From the Safe Sets documentary to the untold history of Hollywood's military-inspired production model, Becky breaks down why crews are burning out, getting hurt, and why the industry is finally pushing back. Relevant to film workers in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and every major global production hub

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31:49

Amanda Smith: Greening the Paint Department and...

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2026/03/17

Amanda Smith has spent over two decades as a scenic artist working across theater, theme parks, and film. In 2022 she joined IATSE Local 729, became a Certified California Naturalist through the UC CalNat program, and launched two parallel projects: Los Angeles Is Not A Desert — an art and writing initiative exploring LA's overlooked ecosystems — and the IATSE Local 729 Set Painters and Sign Writers Sustainability Committee.In this conversation Amanda talks about what sustainability actually looks

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37:00

How Artists Are Using Concerts to Move Fans to Action...

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2026/03/10

What if a QR code at a live show could route thousands of people to exactly the right place to make a difference — based on where they're scanning from?Pete Kronowitt is "an activist with a music problem" and board member of Music Declares Emergency. He joins Zena and Mark to talk about the organization's Amplify program — a system that gives artists at any level a simple, trackable way to direct their audiences toward high-impact organizations. He breaks down how it works, why it works, and what a

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30:46

How the Green Rider Is Getting Actors & Production...

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2026/03/03

What does it look like when actors use their power on set to drive real climate action? In this episode of The Tie In, Zena and Mark sit down with Danusia Samal, co-founder of the Green Rider. The Green Rider is a UK-based organization that provides actors, writers, and directors with practical tools to reduce the carbon footprint of film and TV productions. We explore how the Green Rider's "handshake" model is breaking down communication barriers between talent and production, why early

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53:32

How Outside Days Built a 36,000-Person Sustainable...

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2026/02/24

What does it actually take to make sustainability a core pillar of a major live event — not an afterthought? In this episode, we sit down with CJ Jerard, Chief Brand Officer at Outside, and Jonah Geschwind of Green Disco to unpack how they built OutsideDays, one of the fastest-growing outdoor festivals in the U.S., with sustainability baked in from day one.From slashing diesel generator use by 95%, eliminating 190,000 single-use plastic cups, and achieving 100% food vendor compliance — to getting

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36:30

Grid Modernization & Clean Energy Technology: AI...

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2026/02/17

This week on The Tie In, Mark is in the field at DistribuTECH 2025, the premier grid modernization and clean energy technology conference, interviewing innovation leaders solving critical sustainability and infrastructure challenges.Featured clean energy technologies: AI-powered utility infrastructure software accelerating grid upgrades (Bentley Systems), breakthrough lithium battery safety technology preventing thermal runaway in commercial energy storage (Viridi), utility-grade modular microgrid

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23:22

S3 E6: Founder’s Journey: Is Entrepreneurship Worth...

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2026/02/10

In this raw, honest episode of The Tie-In podcast, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin tackle the question every entrepreneur and startup founder faces: Is starting another business worth the next 5-10 years of your life?Zena and Mark dive into real talk about building companies and the founder journey:✓ The hidden costs of entrepreneurship beyond money✓ Self-awareness and personal growth as essential founder skills✓ The startup fallacy nobody talks about✓ Choosing your path: starting a company vs. joining a

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42:51

S3 E5: From Frustration to Action: The Ripple Effect...

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2026/02/03

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Every Day Action Co-founders Hillary Cohen and Sam Luu. Every Day Action is a non-profit born from Hillary and Sam’s frustration at seeing untouched gourmet meals for cast and crew on film and T sets being thrown away rather than donated – because it was too complicated. Their experience as Assistant Directors for film and TV gave them the experience and problem-solving skills needed to turn their frustration into action. Listen in as we learn

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47:46

S3 E4: Disrupting the Fashion Industry: Maria...

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2026/01/27

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark speak with Maria Intscher-Owrang, Co-Founder and CEO of Simplifyber, an advanced materials company transforming manufacturing through simplified, sustainable processes. Maria is a fashion innovator who brings over 20 years of global design leadership and early expertise in ethical, sustainable luxury. Listen in as we learn about the vision and methodologies behind Simpifyber and why the fashion industry is ready to be disrupted. Learn more about

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36:58

S3 E3: The Tie-In at SPF25 with Yasmin Glanville:...

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2026/01/20

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena is on stage at the Sustainable Production Forum with Yasmin Glanville, a senior results-oriented, growth, innovation, leadership, and communication strategist. Yasmin has over 35 years of executive and consulting experience with major business organizations, communities, NFPs, foundations, government, NGOs, and startups in a broad range of industries. Filmed during SPF Toronto on November 24th, 2025, Zena and Yasmin define and discuss what makes a good leader, who can

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43:46

S3 E2: Jackson Wild 2025 Media Award Winner,...

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2026/01/13

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark speak with Alan Lacy, chief filmmaker and founder of Reel Earth Films, about his latest film, a Jackson Wild 2025 Media Award Winner: Burrowing Owls: A Love Story. In this episode Alan shares behind the scenes details on the production and filming of Burrowing Owls, the film’s collaboration with The Global Owl Project to actively participate in conservation efforts, and their strategies tell a great stories. Learn more about Burrowing Owls, Alan Lacy, and

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01:14:55

S3 E1: From The Field: Burning Man’s Renewable Energy...

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2026/01/06

This week on “The Tie-In,” Mark is on The Playa talking to the innovators who are using the extreme environment of Burning Man as the proving grounds for portable, replicable, user-friendly renewable energy microgrids. Meet some of Burning Man's renewable energy pioneers and learn about the infrastructure they are creating to help meet The Burning Man Project’s 2030 goals set out in their Net Zero Black Rock City Initiative. Mark brings us into Black Rock City to hear from Solarpunk’s Xtina Chu and

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30:40

S2 E52: Mark and Zena’s Journey Through the...

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2025/12/23

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark reflect on their second season. Season 2 included nearly 50 interviews! Join Zena and Mark as they look back on what they've done this year and share the lessons they've learned from their guests. 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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55:49

S2 E51: CJ Jerard and Jonah Geschwind: Outside Days,...

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2025/12/16

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with CJ Jerard, Chief Brand Officer at Outside, and Jonah Geschwind, CEO of Green Disco, about planning and production of Outside Days, Denver, Colorado’s 3-day festival that brings family and friends outside to enjoy music, ideas, film, and experiences. Outside Days has aspired to become the most sustainable festival in the country, tune in to get the behind-the-scenes details on how they make it happen. Learn more about Outside Days, Jonah, and

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57:59

S2 E50: Larry Engel: The Unintended Consequences Of...

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2025/12/09

This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark speak with Larry Engel, a Daytime Emmy® award-winning filmmaker and the director of the Film and Media Arts division in the School of Communication at American University. Larry co-authored the first Code of Best Practices in Sustainable Filmmaking in 2009 and is currently an associate director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, where he directs the Classroom in the Wild experiential program. With five decades of experience, Larry has stories and

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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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