"Utopia Plastics has been used in the making of over 200 different products in the alternative space." - Sharina Perry's journey from envisioning a better world as a child to revolutionizing the plastics industry with plant-based materials is truly inspirational.

[Why This Is Important] - The main message is to become a person worth listening to, so you can make a positive impact on the world and take strides towards sustainable innovations. The episode message revolves around the potential of plant-based plastics in transforming the manufacturing industry and contributing to environmental sustainability.

[What you need to know.] - Sharina Perry's vision and determination led to the development of plant-based materials that can be used as an alternative to petroleum in plastics manufacturing. Utopia Plastics is driven by values of stewardship, collaboration, and creating a sustainable ecosystem business model.

[What you need to do.] - Embrace a vision that can contribute to positive change, seek out strategic partners who align with your values, and build a community-driven approach towards problem-solving in your industry.

[TAKE ACTION] - Embrace a vision for positive change, seek out strategic partners who align with your values, and work towards a community-driven approach to problem-solving in your industry.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/

Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/

Sharina Perry

is an entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience establishing and running national businesses. Sharina is the founder and inventor of Utopia Plastix, a plant based alternative to petroleum-based polymers. Sharina is also the originator and developer of The Utopia Model, a sustainable ecosystem business model. She is well regarded as an innovator, strategist, and unconventional thinker. She is often praised for her exceptional capacity to foster creative thinking, effective execution, and deliberate leadership. Aside from her successful career, Sharina holds a significant number of leadership,

management, and business development certifications. Sharina holds an expert certification in Sustainable Strategies and Circular Economics. Her education

includes but is not limited to, The University of Oklahoma and Cambridge Judge Business School. Sharina also owns registered global patents and trademarks.

Throughout her illustrious career, Sharina has received numerous awards and accolades and has been recognized worldwide. This year Sharina was listed as Forbes's Top 10 Women To Watch in 2023 (globally). Sharina was also featured in September 2023 on the iconic Nasdaq Billboard in NYC Times Square as the Inventor of the Year.

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