Ask yourself this question, do you see something that can be changed and willing to be the agent of change? My name is Nelson Fernandes, a young entrepreneur with a passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and creating positive change. Over the past year plus, I formed the Green Roof Team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for one sole reason: transform our existing Green Roof into a multidisciplinary innovation hub through leadership for participatory learning. Breaking down our purpose, we desire students to gain hands-on experience with their passions. For myself and many of our team members, renewable energy is our...
Latest episodes
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21 min
E54. Building Our Brand with Prem Rana
Prem Rana joins the podcast to talk about the progress the company has made on expanding our brand! Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.com --- Support…
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16 min
E53. Push Beyond Your Fear with Stephen Schulte
Fear and Insecurity can often paralyze us and prevent us from reaching our potential. Stephen Schulte joins the podcast to discuss how we can go beyond these doubts and reach new h…
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29 min
E52. Act in Spite of How You Feel with Tanner Clark
This week, Tanner Clark joins the podcast as he discusses the balance between logic and emotion and how it can affect decision making! Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https:/…
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17 min
E51. Get the Right Mentor with Stephen Schulte
This week, Stephen Schulte talks about mentorship, and how finding the right person can have a lifechanging impact! Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenroofteam.…
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39 min
E50. A Year in Review with The Green Roof Team
This special episode has Nelson, Prem, Tanner, and Stephen joining the podcast to reflect on the incredible accomplishments in 2022 for the Green Roof Team! Learn more about the Gr…
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48 min
E49 Lessons from Building a Startup with Connor Snyder
Connor Snyder has always loved social media, and on this week's podcast, he dives deep into the lessons he learned from building a social media startup! Check out Storry: https://s…
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26 min
E48. Think Big with Tanner Clark
Although we may be limited in time, money, and resources, should that stop our big ideas? This week, Tanner Clark joins the podcast to discuss why we should continue to think big.…
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25 min
E47. Spend the Majority of Your Time with People Smarter Than You with Stephen Schulte
Stephen Schulte joins the podcast to discuss how being around the right people can passively make us a better person. Learn more about the Green Roof Team: https://www.greenrooftea…
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17 min
E46. Networking isn't all about you with Zachary Boehl
Networking is such a vital part of any type of business, as well as an important pillar of personal growth. But how can one elevate their networking to the next level? This week, Z…
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25 min
E45. Working with Nonprofits with Tanner Clark
Nonprofits are often a side of business that is confusing to understand, but Green Roof Team's Tanner Clark comes on the podcast to talk about the positives of nonprofits and how t…
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37 min
E44. Technology is an Opportunity, Not a Threat with Prem Rana
Technology has changed our lives dramatically, but can it be a detriment to the growth of a business? How can we turn technology to our benefit? Green Roof Team's Prem Rana joins t…
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25 min
E43. You Don't Always Have to be the Smartest One in the Room with Stephen Schulte
Knowledge is power, but is having the most knowledge actually detrimental? Green Roof Team's Stephen Schulte discusses how important it is to learn from others, even when you may k…
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18 min
E42. Talent Trumps Seniority with Zach Boehl
Many startups are hiring younger people over more antiquated people. But does the new talent outdo experienced seniority? Green Roof Team's Zach Boehl discusses this idea on this w…
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27 min
E41. Require Criticism and Disagreement in Your Company with Tanner Clark
Building a strong team is important in any company, and Green Roof Team's Tanner Clark discusses the importance of having different opinions on a team. Learn more about the Green R…
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20 min
E40. Don't Manage People, Manage Expectations with Stephen Schulte
Come listen to a Green Roof Team's Manager, Stephen Schulte, who chats about Don't Manage People, Manage Expectations. During this half hour, learn about our perspective on alignin…
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34 min
E39. The World of Solar Nonprofits with Sydney Munoz
Come listen to a Renewable Energy Community Engagement Coordinator, Sydney Muñoz, who chats about The World of Solar Nonprofits. During this half hour, learn about Clean Energy Dev…
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22 min
E38. Business Comes First, Family Second with Tanner Clark
Come listen to a Green Roof Team's Manager, Tanner Clark, who chats about Business Comes First, Family Second. During this half hour, learn about our perspective on a controversial…
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32 min
E37. Hustling 2.0 with Edwardivan Labarca Torres
Come listen to a Game Designer, Edwardivan Labarca Torres, who chats about Hustling. During this half hour, learn about Hustling, Customer Discover, and Lean Startup. Visit for mor…
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29 min
E36. Lessons Learned from the University Innovation Fellows Program with Prem Rana
Come listen to a Manager of the Green Roof Team, Prem Rana, who chats about Lessons Learned from the University Innovation Fellows Program. During this half hour, learn about Desig…
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24 min
E35. What Will We do With the Business... next 3-6 months with Prem Rana
Hey! Did you know the Green Roof Team has a Podcast? 💡 This week Prem Rana of the Green Roof Team chats about the businesses next three to six months! You can find us on Spotify, A…