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👋 Hi, I’m Cory Ames.

I'm a naturalist, writer, and podcaster based in San Antonio, TX.

I write and produce videos on sustainable business, Texas native plants, and philosophy.

I publish a weekly newsletter, The San Antonio Ensemble, exploring how we can create environmental, economic, and cultural resilience in San Antonio and Texas.

I also send one monthly newsletter, The Monthly Ensemble, which shares broader updates on my efforts to live + work more sustainably.

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Oct 19
What Is a “Conscious Business?” (as Defined by a Conscious CEO)

What Is a “Conscious Business?” (as Defined by a Conscious CEO)

In this post, you’re going to learn exactly what is a “Conscious Business.” You’ll also learn what a
8 min read
Jul 21
100 Podcast Tips for Starting, Sustaining, & Growing a Show

100 Podcast Tips for Starting, Sustaining, & Growing a Show

Want the audio version of this post? Listen here: We launched The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast in January 2019.
32 min read
Feb 26
Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression—And The Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression—And The Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

Author: Johann Hari  Category: Health & Wellness, Community  Rating: 7/10  Check it out on Amazon.com Summary: Depression and
12 min read
Feb 26
Atomic Habits: A System for Getting 1% Better Every Day by James Clear

Atomic Habits: A System for Getting 1% Better Every Day by James Clear

Author: James Clear Category: Productivity, Self-Improvement  Rating: 6/10 Check it out on Amazon.com Related Books & Resources: * Deep
11 min read
Feb 26
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

Author: Cal Newport Category: Mindfulness, Productivity Rating: 7/10 Check it out on Amazon.com  Related Books & Resources: * The
7 min read
Sep 14
So Good They Can't Ignore You Summary, Quotes & Takeaways

So Good They Can't Ignore You Summary, Quotes & Takeaways

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11 min read
Sep 05
A Photo (or Photographer) Can Serve Many Purposes: Sitting Down with Angela Michelle

A Photo (or Photographer) Can Serve Many Purposes: Sitting Down with Angela Michelle

I scheduled time to meet with Angela Michelle on a weekday afternoon. I recently began a project to learn photography
5 min read
Aug 29
Anything You Want By Derek Sivers: Summary & 5 Key Takeaways

Anything You Want By Derek Sivers: Summary & 5 Key Takeaways

Derek Sivers is my favorite kind of entrepreneur. And, I think you won’t be able to help but like
10 min read
Aug 29
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (Summary, Review & Quotes)

The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin (Summary, Review & Quotes)

Looking for insight on The Art of Learning?  You’ve come to the right place. 🙂 I had to read The
6 min read
Aug 08
Is College Worth It? The Value of Higher Education

Is College Worth It? The Value of Higher Education

Making the decision to not pursue a college education purely on cost is short-sighted. While I’ll discuss the variable
13 min read
Oct 12
How to Learn Photography: Finally Put Your Camera to Use

How to Learn Photography: Finally Put Your Camera to Use

I thought photography an interesting skill to learn. I wanted to take on a project that pushed me to be
21 min read
Oct 10

Kurt Vonnegut's Player Piano Review

You will question what you think you know about what’s best for the American people after reading this book…
2 min read
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