What do punk rock, radical environmentalism, vintage baseball cards, and one of the herbal world's most influential companies have in common?
Shawn Donnille.
In this episode of Herbalists After Hours, we sit down with the owner of Mountain Rose Herbs for a wide-ranging conversation about activism, entrepreneurship, childhood joy, and the sometimes unexpected path to building a business that can genuinely change the world.
Shawn shares how his early years as an activist shaped the person and business owner he would become, how a box of old baseball cards helped him buy his stake in Mountain Rose Herbs, and why reconnecting with the things he loved as a kid has become increasingly important to him.
We also explore what it really means to build an ethical, values-driven company, including the difficult decisions, the responsibility that comes with influence, and Shawn's belief that herbalism can help inspire much broader cultural and environmental change.
Along the way, we get into punk rock, the evolution of Mountain Rose Herbs, radical environmental action, the legendary RootsTalk conference, and what keeps Shawn hopeful after decades of pushing against the status quo.
This is an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation with one of the herbal industry's most outspoken and fascinating leaders.
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A heartfelt thank-you to Shawn for welcoming us into his home and sharing so openly with us!
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