Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast

Hosted by Brion Hurley: Lean Six Sigma for Good

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May 2026

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A business podcast dedicated to teaching and sharing how the popular business improvement methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma can be applied to environmental impacts (water, air emissions, solid waste, trash, rubbish, hazardous waste, toxins, and energy) and societal issues (homelessness, government agencies, education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty, etc). These techniques and principles can help businesses, nonprofit organizations, NGO’s, not-for-profit organizations and local communities save money, engage employees and residents, and become better stewards of the environment. Learn more at LeanSixSigmaForGood.com Keywords: Lean, Six Sigma, Environment, Sustainability, Green, Energy Reduction, Energy Conservation, Carbon Footprint, Triple Bottom Line, Eco-friendly, Environmental Sustainability, Water Conservation, Lean Six Sigma, Business Improvement, Process Efficiency, Zero Waste, Waste Reduction, Efficiency, Poverty, Donations, Homelessness, Healthcare

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May 7, 202636 min

E135: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures with Travis Keener

In this episode, I share an interview with Travis Keener (the “Spill Plan Man”) from November 2025. He is a licensed engineer specializing in spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC) for industrial facilities. He explains that federal EPA regulations require sites storing over 1,320 gallons of oil-based liquids to maintain rigorous spill plans and secondary containment systems, such as earthen berms or<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e135-spill-prevention-control-and-countermeasures-with-travis-keener/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

April 23, 20261 hr 0 min

E134: Quality Improvement for Society with Dr. Yvonne Howze

In this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Yvonne Howze from December 2025. She specializes in Personal Mastery Leadership along with Organizational and Operational Excellence. She shares her remarkable journey from kindergarten lessons to becoming a nationally recognized leader in education, quality, and nonprofit improvement. With professional experiences spanning education, healthcare, transportation, and major<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e134-quality-improvement-for-society-with-dr-yvonne-howze/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

February 22, 202620 min

E133: Applications of Lean Six Sigma in Dermatology Clinics

I share a presentation I gave in July 2025 at the Practical Symposium in Beaver Creek Colorado. The topic was titled “Operations Management – Make Practice More Efficient” which described my experience working with two dermatology clinics. In the presentation, I explain my background in healthcare improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. I explain<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e133-applications-of-lean-six-sigma-in-dermatology-clinics/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

February 1, 202659 min

E132: Lean Six Sigma for Corporate Giving with Anthea Rowe

In this episode, I share an interview with Anthea Rowe, corporate communications and PR expert. She discusses her career trajectory and the application of Lean Six Sigma principles to non-technical fields like communications and philanthropy. She details a major project she led at 3M, where she utilized the DMAIC process and a Pugh Matrix to<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e132-lean-six-sigma-for-corporate-giving-with-anthea-rowe/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

December 16, 202540 min

E131: Agile and Sustainability in the UK with Mike Wrathall

In this episode, I share an interview with Mike Wrathall, where I explore his background in strategy, agile methods and sustainability. His early career involved building digital services, primarily for government and social housing organizations, such as streamlining the process for getting people who are homeless or victims of domestic violence into safe housing quicker.<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e131-agile-and-sustainability-in-the-uk-with-mike-wrathall/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

October 30, 202535 min

E130: Agile Sustainability Manifesto with Ines Garcia

In this episode, I share an interview with Ines Garcia, who is one of the creators of the Agile Sustainability Manifesto. She emphasizes the importance of adapting sustainable behaviors to individual lifestyles and advocating for change through personal example rather than pressure. She stresses that meaningful change starts with individual willingness to be part of<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e130-agile-sustainability-manifesto-with-ines-garcia/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

October 8, 20251 hr 46 min

E129: Reducing Malnutrition in South Sudan with Chelsie Azevedo

In this episode, I share an interview with Chelsie Azevedo, who has a masters in Public Health and is a Registered Dietician (RD), and was previously the Nutrition Technical Advisor for Rise Against Hunger. She shares the story of a powerful multi-year project she helped lead in South Sudan with students at Hope for South<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e129-reducing-malnutrition-in-south-sudan-with-chelsie-azevedo/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

September 11, 202542 min

E128: Transforming Lives Using Lean with Patrick Adams

In this episode, I share an interview with Patrick Adams, founder of Lean Solutions based in Michigan. We met virtually during the pandemic in the Lean Communicators Network, and later in-person at the Lean Six Sigma World Conference. He hosts an annual conference called Lean Solutions Summit that will take place in a few weeks<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e128-transforming-lives-using-lean-with-patrick-adams/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

August 27, 202544 min

E127: Applying Kaizen in Developing Countries with Sammy Obara

In this episode, I share an interview with Sammy Obara, Founder and Senior Partner at Honsha, a consulting firm made up of former Toyota employees. He recently presented a topic called “Kaizen without Borders” at the 2025 UCSD ProcessPalooza, and I invited him on the podcast. We discuss applying these powerful concepts to NGOs and<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e127-applying-kaizen-in-developing-countries-with-sammy-obara/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>

July 7, 202531 min

E126: Using Lean Six Sigma to Make Wishes Come True with Kristle Bulleman

In this episode, I share an uplifting interview with Kristle Bulleman, Process Manager at Make-A-Wish. She shares insights into her process improvement role at this well-respected nonprofit, outlining the impactful work done by Make-A-Wish to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. We dive into her experiences in using Lean and Six Sigma tools to<div class="more-link"> <a href="http://leansixsigmaenvironment.org/index.php/e126-using-lean-six-sigma-to-make-wishes-come-true-with-kristle-bulleman/" class="btn theme-btn"><span>Continue Reading </span><i class="icofont-long-arrow-right"></i></a> </div>