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Anne Therese Gennari
Ready to change the world? Hey Change Podcast flips the narrative on climate change from fear to climate optimism. Co-hosts Anne Therese Gennari and Robin Shaw speak with scientists, experts, and activists about the challenges we face with climate change and what we can do about it. With topics ranging from intersectional environmentalism, climate justice, neuroscience, and more, the Hey Change Podcast educates listeners about climate change while inspiring courage, inclusivity, and optimism!
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What are eco-emotions and how are they affecting our everyday lives? What role do they play in our ability to – and desire to – make a difference? And how do we overcome these mental barriers that are keeping us paralyzed and stuck in place?
Seeking answers to these questions could be one of the most important topics of our times. Not just for the individual, but also for the world, as it’s a critical step in igniting the curiosity and courage needed to co-create a climate-just future.
Tune into this important conversation with three Fierce and Passionate Climate Authors that was recorded during this year's Climate Week in NYC. Tori Tsui, author of It’s Not Just You, Britt Wray, author of Gen Dread, and Anne Therese Gennari, author of The Climate Optimist Handbook shared the latest research on eco-emotions, tools for healing, and how to grow emotional resilience for the days to come.
The panel was moderated by environmental educator and creator of the digital media platform QueerBrownVegan, Isaias Hernandez.
Get the books!
It's Not Just You:
https://bit.ly/its-not-just-you-buy
The Climate Optimist Handbook:
https://bit.ly/the-climate-optimist-handbook-buy
Generation Dread:
Paperback: bit.ly/gdus2023 (available for pre-order, out Oct 2023)
Hardcover: bit.ly/gdus2022 (available now)
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What does it mean to use your anger for good? Today's guest Mike Veny hasn't just learned to deal with his anger, he actively challenges it to better his work and do good in the world! As a mental health expert, advocate, and professional speaker, Mike tours the country helping companies and their employees revive the gifts of mental wellness. We brought him on the Hey Change Podcast to talk about how anger can serve as a powerful (and healthy) tool in our work for climate and social justice.
In this episode:
- Passion vs gifts
- How to lead a meaningful life
- Breaking stigma and creating new norms
- How to embody your anger and let it empower you
- How to think about our work in climate change to stay inspired and motivated
Follow Mike:
Website: https://www.mikeveny.com/
Instagram: @mikeveny
Twitter: @mikeveny
Mentioned in the episode:
Book: Hug Your Haters
Climate Optimist Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/
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Can climate grief and anger be catalysts for transformational healing? Is there such a thing as healthy denial? And how can we learn to work with our emotions in a way where our hearts break open and use that to serve ourselves, others, and the world? Those are only a few of the things we get into in our beautiful conversation with Jack!
In this episode:
- How to pay attention to our fear, anger, and anxiety to let it empower you
- The mental health work required to be a climate optimist
- Healthy guilt and healthy denial
- How to grow from shame
- Why resilience is an act of resistance
Mentioned in the episode:
- Online climate community): www.collectvexaction.com
- Weekly support calls - contact: https://livingresilience.net/safecircle/
- Don't Look Up Action Network: https://dontlookup.count-us-in.com/
Jack Adam Weber is an award-winning author for environmental and social justice, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medical herbalist, celebrated poet, certified yoga and Qi Gong instructor, climate activist, mental health advocate, and permaculture farmer. His latest book, Climate Cure: Heal Yourself to Heal the Planet, goes into depth about the healing work we’re here to take on as individuals to grow emotional resilience and become forces to be reckoned with in this world.
Website: https://jackadamweber.com/
Instagram: @jackadamweber
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How do we restore our spiritual relationship with nature and find ourselves as embedded participants within the web of life? More importantly -- what does that look like in practice?
In this fascinating conversation with Aaron, we talk Ecopsychology, how a culture of emergence within companies can help shift society in a positive direction, as well as how a community-driven approach might lead us into a climate optimistic world.
Aaron Gabriel Neyer is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google with a big passion for both living and technological systems. He's currently furthering his education with a Master's in Eco-Psychology at Naropa University.
Connect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wildsunlove/
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What could the future of fashion look like if we learned to recycle and repurpose all material already created? That is what we'll get into in this episode with two innovators in the field -- Renewcell and Circ. Considering only 1% of textiles get recycled into new clothing today, this is a field we should give a lot more attention and focus on!
About Renewcell:
Harald Cavalli-Bjorkman is the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Renewcell, a sustainable tech company from Sweden that patented a process to efficiently create pulp made from 100 percent recycled cotton clothing, called Circulose®
Learn more: www.renewcell.com
About Circ:
Luke Henning is the CFO of Circ, an American company pioneering the space of cotton and polyester recycling. Circ's big differentiator is that they're the only brand recycling and recovering both polyester and cotton from fabrics in any ratio.
Learn more: www.circ.earth
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How important is it that we can track climate and environmental efforts in business? We'd like to say VERY. In this conversation with David Lammers from CDP Europe and Gilles Tisserand from Tetra Pak, we discuss how to bring transparency to the entire value chain as well as the business's role in paving the path forward!
David Lammers is the Associate Director of Corporate Operations at CDP Europe. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
Gilles Tisserand is the Vice President of Sustainability Climate and Biodiversity at Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company working closely with their customers and suppliers to provide safe food. Tetra Pak has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP and secured a place on its ‘A-list’ for the third year running for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect forests.
Learn More
- CDP + A List Report
- Tetra Pak + Sustainability Report
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In today’s episode, we want to share with you two conversations to help us shift the narrative on business and money. We’ll talk about impact investing and how we can be creative when it comes to starting businesses that not only solve a problem but support a more sustainable world.
First up we have Rebecca Orlowitz David, an impact investing expert and founder of the platform GIVE. She's also the author of the book of the same name -- and GIVE - How To Manage Your Money and Make a Difference.
Next, we have Linda Pouliot, the CEO, and founder of Dishcraft. Linda is a great example of someone who started a business that not only solves a problem for businesses but does so in a way that leads us into a more sustainable and enjoyable future.
A few impact investing suggestions mentioned in the show:
Calvert for responsible investing and engagement
CNote to help support underserved communities in the US
Kiva for loans that change lives in underserved communities around the world
Republic, an app for impact investing with a low minimum
Also mentioned:
Abundance Project by Derek Rydall
Heated Newsletter
Banking on Climate Chaos – 2021 Report
Rebecca’s platform:
https://www.give.how/about
Rebecca’s book: GIVE - How To Manage Your Money and Make a Difference.
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https://www.joinlocalallies.com/
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When we talk about climate change, we usually talk about how we have to fly less, drive less, eat less meat, cut down our plastic, etc. What we don’t often talk about is the impact of cities, yet cities are responsible for 80 percent of all greenhouse emissions! And cities are only expected to grow. With approximately half of the global population living in cities right now, we’re expecting to see that number increase to two-thirds in 2050. So how do we rise to this challenge? Is it really possible to make cities net-zero or even net-positive?
That is what we’ll get into in this conversation with Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain!
Our GuestBenoit Bazin is the current CEO of Saint-Gobain, one of the top ten oldest corporations in the world, and an aspiring worldwide leader in sustainable construction. The company was first founded in 1665 by the French King’s minister Colbert, with the intention to get France ahead of the mirror-making business, and ended up producing all the glass for the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.
With 167,000 employees spanning 110 different nationalities and industrial operations in no less than 70 countries, Saint-Gobain is a company we want with us on the sustainability ride! You currently find their windows in Le Louvre, The Statue of Liberty, the Whitney Museum, and other impressive buildings around the world.
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In this episode, we discuss what mindful gifting can look like during the holiday season and how we can be intentional with how we express love for the people we care about while being kind to the planet. Then Robin joins Garik Himebaugh, founder of Eco-Stylist, for a conversation about what makes a brand sustainable, men’s role in sustainable fashion, greenwashing and what the future of fashion looks like.
Eco-Stylist is a directory for truly sustainable and ethically made clothes. Garik created this amazing resource so we can all “dress like we give a damn.” Get inspired to shop with intention and gift in meaningful, more sustainable ways. Happy Holidays from Hey Change Podcast!
Learn more about Eco-Stylist:
Website:https://www.eco-stylist.com/
Instagram: @yourecostylist
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Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose work has resulted in over 125 peer-reviewed papers. Her Ted talk has nearly 4 million views and she’s been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, one of the Huffington Post’s 20 Climate Champions, and has been named one of FORTUNE’s world’s greatest leaders.
In this conversation with Katharine, we talk about:
- How faith informs her work as a climate scientist, proving that science and faith need not be polarized.
- Tips for how to onboard people to climate solutions from a place of optimism, connection, and love.
- Katharine shares some amazing stories about conversations she’s had with climate change deniers and how we can approach challenging conversations within our own networks.
- She also shares some amazing tips and uplifting stories about climate solutions (check out Solar Sisters and Science Moms), we know you’re going to be inspired!
Learn more about Katharine Hayhoe:
Website: http://www.katharinehayhoe.com/
Instagram: @katharinehayhoe
Twitter: @KHayhoe
Her Book: Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Sally Ranney, the President and Co-Founder of Global Choices, a women-led organization on a mission to drive action on the Ice Crisis and climate change. We spoke with Sally about the profound importance of polar ice and how we are - in fact - all ice dependent species!
The Ice Crisis 101:
- The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet
- Every year that goes by, arctic sea ice is reduced by an area about the size of Ireland
- When the permafrost melts, stored-up, old methane is released
- Methane is 35 times more effective at trapping heat than CO2
- Melting sea ice is affecting weather conditions all around the globe
- The simple fact - we can't grow more ice. Once it's gone, it's gone...
Also in the episode:
- The renewable challenge and what we can do right now
- How the laws that govern the sea and the Arctic need to be strengthened
- 1 ton of CO2 melts 32 square feet of arctic ice ( a flight coast to coast in the US is 1.2 tons of carbon)
- Women’s role and leadership in systemic change
- Optimism + Reclaiming “Pro-Life”
Sally Ranney is a powerful leader and advocate, she is the president and co-founder of the American Renewable Energy Institute and AREDAY Summit and she serves on the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Federation, Women's Earth and Climate Action Network, along with other important Institutes.
Sally's work spans more than forty years and five continents. She is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions such as being honored with the Horace Albright Away, the International Conservation Award, and Earth Guardians' Earth Stewardship Award to name but a few. She was also named one of 35 women to be included in The International Women in Wildlife.
Learn more about Sally Ranney:
Website: https://sallyranney.com/
Arctic Angels: https://www.globalchoices.org/arctic-angels
Instagram: @gcarcticangels
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Book mentioned in the intro: The Urban Challenge - Reviving the Desire to Live in Cities
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Zanagee Artis, the 21-year-old founder, co-executive director and policy director for the global, youth-led climate justice organization Zero Hour. Zanagee has been featured in a number of publications for his work on climate justice and climate policy, including The New York Times, Teen Vogue, and edie. Zanagee is also co-author of A Kids Book About Climate Changeand co-host of 1 Point 5: A Kids Podcast About Climate Justice.
We spoke to Zanagee about the intersectionality of climate justice and the many ways we can be involved in the climate movement. We also got to hear about an incredible trip coming up for Zanagee: in March of 2022, Zanagee will travel to Antarctica with the 2041 Project as an ambassador of the Global Choices Arctic Angels Network, to raise awareness about the importance of protecting polar ice.
Zanagee also invites US-based Hey Change Podcast listeners to join him in DC for the People vs Fossil Fuels Action October 11-15th. It’s an opportunity for us to put pressure on the Biden Administration to take action on climate change and to support youth-led climate action.
Learn more about Zanagee Artis:
Website:http://thisiszerohour.org
Instagram: @nageeartis
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This episode is for every climate activist from all parts of the journey, from beginners to experienced eco-nerds, who want to learn how to better engage people into climate-positive actions and mindset! I learned all about Per Espen’s work last summer when I dove deep into his book on human psychology and the many reasons we’re not acting on climate change, and it’s a true honor to have a chance to finally sit down and speak with him.
In this episode:
- What are the psychological barriers to climate action? (The 5 Ds)
- How do we rethink growth?
- What are ESG goals and why are they important?
- How can we as individuals help fuel healthy green growth?
Per Espen Stoknes, a psychologist with PhD in economics, is a TED Global speaker, climate strategy research, and economist, and serves as the director of Centre for Green Growth at the Norwegian Business School. An experienced foresight facilitator and academic, he’s also a serial entrepreneur, including co-founding clean-tech company GasPlas. He’s also the author of several books, among them Learning from the Future and the award-winning book: What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming (2015), as well as his most recent book Tomorrow’s Economy - A Guide to Creating Healthy Green Growth.
Books:
Tomorrow’s Economy - A Guide to Creating Healthy Green Growth
What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming
Follow Per Espen:
Instagram: @estoknes
Twitter: @estoknes
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What roles should businesses play in fighting climate justice and co-creating a better world? We'll get into that and much more in this episode with Yvette Torres-Rahman, Co-Founder and CEO of Business Fights Poverty. Get FREE tickets to the UNGA summit on September 20-24, 2021. Use code "HEYCHANGEUNGA" when registering!
Event Tickets: https://businessfightspoverty.org/global-goals-summit-2021-register/
Business Fights Poverty:
Website: https://businessfightspoverty.org/
Reports and Toolkits: https://businessfightspoverty.org/reports/
Mentioned in the episode:
COP26: https://ukcop26.org/uk-presidency/what-is-a-cop/
Books: Becoming, Michelle Obama + Factfulness, Hans Rosling
Climate Optimist Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/
Business Fights Poverty is trusted by some of the world’s most pioneering international businesses to curate meaningful and productive engagement with their peers and stakeholders, crowdsource expertise to solve practical social impact problems, and drive thought leadership. They have recently launched the outputs of three collaborations: on how to create systems within companies to drive commercial innovation with social impact; on how to build transformative corporate-NGO partnerships; and on how businesses can support refugee livelihoods through their value chains.
At the end of April, Business Fights Poverty also joined forces with leading charities and business networks including Brands on a Mission, the British Asian Trust, Concordia, Crown Agents, The League of Intrapreneurs, and the World Economic Forum's COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs to call on businesses to take urgent action to help India respond to COVID-19. Please let me know if you would like me to send through further details on this.
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This has been an incredible season for the Hey Change Podcast, where we focused on Optimism in Action. We have learned so much from each of our guests, and in today’s episode, we will be sharing with you some of the gems from our conversations in season 3.
This episode is going to be packed with takeaways, so get your pen and paper ready to jot down notes, insights, and particular episodes that you may want to circle back to and hear in full.
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Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
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Did you know that the roots of regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and the farm-to-table movement grew from the work of Black farmers like Dr. Booker T. Whatley and Dr. George Washington Carver? And yet today, Black farmers are highly underrepresented in farming and farm ownership. While the Black population of the US is approximately 13.4%, Black farmers represent 1.3 % of farmers across the US.
In this episode, we had the honor and privilege of speaking with Kiani Conley-Wilson, a grower, activist, and organizer based in Troy, NY. She is passionate about environmental justice, anti-racist/pro-feminist organizing, and the power of food across cultures, economies, and environments. Kiani is the Community Empowerment Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, which is an Afro-Indigenous-centered community farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system. She also organizes with local organizations to develop people-centered systems and spaces.
This is such a powerful conversation and anyone interested in sustainability, environmentalism and low waste living will learn a lot about how to make their advocacy and daily lives more intersectional.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Film: Sacred Cow
Book: Farming While Black
Quote: “I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm and changing the things I cannot accept" by Angela Davids
Learn more about Soul Fire Farm:
Website: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/
Instagram: @soulfirefarm
Follow Kiani on Instagram: @kiani4troy
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This episode is dedicated to the Black Farmer Fund. The Black Farmer Fund supports a thriving, resilient food economy, repairing Black communities' relationship to food and land. Hey Change Podcast listeners, you are invited to join us in supporting the Black Farmer Fund. A donation of any size supports and strengthens the economic infrastructure of Black food businesses and helps to build community power through a reparative capital framework. Go to https://www.blackfarmerfund.org/ and let’s support a more fair, equitable and regenerative world by supporting Black farmers today.
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Did you know that there isn’t a single corner of the Earth where microplastics do not exist? Yes, plastics are taking over our world, but how bad is it, really? We sat down with our friend and colleague Madeleine MacGillivray to take a deep dive (no pun intended) into the topic of microplastics. Tune in to gain a full understanding of what they are, where they come from, and what we can all do about it!
In this episode:
- What are microplastics?
- How do microplastics affect human health?
- That recycling is a myth (but that we should still keep recycling)
- The truth behind biodegradable packaging
- What plastics are actually recyclable?
- How microfibers (from clothes) actually make up most of the plastic pollution
- What you - and all of us - can do now to make a difference
Nerd out further:
Blood plasma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6586940/
They're literally everywhere: https://www.americanscientist.org/article/plastics-plastics-everywhere
Microplastics and male fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967748/
Madeleine MacGillivray is a microplastics expert, a 5 Gyres Ambassador, and a model with Role Models Management in NYC. Since the age of nine, she has been speaking out against water issues when she founded her first non-profit organization, raising awareness about climate change and drought in Africa, and was acknowledged by Bill McKibben's national climate rally. At the age of 16, she was part of the highly influential Our Children’s Trust lawsuit, which sued the US government and the EPA.
Madeleine specializes in marine microplastic pollution and legislation, conducting research in Indonesia, the Arctic, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Galápagos Islands. She’s also the Microplastics Policy and Science Fellow at the women and Indigenous-led environmental organization Seeding Sovereignty. This conversation is so informative and helpful to understand what is going on when it comes to plastic products and their impact on our world. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about microplastics this is your episode.
Website:https://madeleinewallacenyc.com/
Instagram: @madeleinemacgillivray
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This episode is sponsored by Parents for the Planet, a new platform created by our very own Robin Shaw. Parents for the Planet is helping families create a better planet for our children and better children for our planet. Empowered parents change the world, so follow along on IG at @parentsxplanet or check out https://parentsxplanet.com/ and stay tuned for resources, blogs, and a podcast coming soon! Parents for the Planet is here to help you raise the next generation of changemakers.
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Lonely Whale’s #stopsucking campaign has eliminated approximately 20 billion single-use plastic straws from the waste stream. Today, we learned from Kendall Starkman, the Director of NextWave Plastics, about her work with the consortium of companies convened by the award-winning non-profit Lonely Whale.
In this conversation:
- Plastic credits & plastic neutrality
- How our waste system relies on informal workers in low-income countries
- What does the future of plastic looks like?
- One garbage truck full of plastic is being dumped into the ocean every minute
- How has covid affected plastic reduction efforts?
- What are companies doing to turn to change the future of plastics?
You're gonna love this one, let’s turn off the tap on ocean-bound plastic!
Kendall's Mantra: “What I don’t know is a very good place to start”
Learn more about Lonely Whale:
Website: https://www.lonelywhale.org/
Instagram: @lonelywhale
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A guided meditation to look beyond climate change and envision a new kind of world!
Scripted, recorded, and edited by your host, Anne Therese Gennari.
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What future could we find ourselves in if we kept some room in our hearts for the unimaginable? What life could YOU have if you allowed yourself to dream and believe?
Too often, we’re bound by our current realities, stressed and filled with worry and fear because we don’t know what the future will look like. We fear change because we don’t know what that change will bring. But we know that everything we’ve ever built, invented, or created, has come from an ability to look beyond what we know to be true now. Our world today consists of millions of manifestations - big and small - made by people who had the courage to dream of something new. People who were brave enough to think of realities that lingered outside their comfort zones; who dared to believe in the unbelievable and imagine the unimaginable, and who found the courage to go explore those new worlds.
When it comes to climate change, the only hope we truly have is to be found in that courage. We must expand our hearts and minds, begin to question everything, and dare to dream. Because maybe change isn’t so bad. Maybe change means that things could be even better. Better in the most unimaginable ways!
I created this guided meditation to help you find the place where YOUR dreams, ideas, and visions live. It will help you broaden your perspective and trust that it’s OK to not know everything. And that the sooner you let go of that need, the sooner you can move into the future where we’re meant to be.
Listen to this meditation daily and you will notice the world around you begin to shift, and you with it, as you become the hero this time needs!
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In this episode, we speak with Val Emanuel, sustainability advocate, animal activist, entrepreneur and co-founder, with Anne Therese, of the world’s first ethical modeling agency, Role Models Management. Val shares with us how growing up in an immigrant family shaped her views on sustainable living, and how she practices a sustainable lifestyle, not because it’s trendy, but because it’s the only way she knows to be true.
We were so inspired to talk with Val about her journey, how sobriety led to self-discovery and how doing the inner work is what makes you feel like you belong and can be powerful in the world. Val believes in the power of a mentor, and we learned so much from her in this episode. We hope you do too.
Learn more about Val Emanuel:
Website:https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/founders-story
Instagram: @malibumama__
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Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
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In this episode, you’ll hear the incredible story of refugee-turned-model/entrepreneur and humanitarian Mari Malek. Mari shares with us how she went from fleeing South Sudan as a child refugee to modeling and DJ'ing for top magazines and luxury brands in NYC. Mari has worked with clients like Lanvin, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, acted in the feature film The Nile Hilton Incident, started a wellness coaching practice, and is the CVO for the charity she founded, Stand for Education.
We are honored and humbled to speak with Mari and this episode is dedicated to her amazing charity, which we’d love for you to support. Stand for Education is a global community of changemakers helping children, women and refugees in conflict-ridden areas access quality education, creative arts programs, and vocational training along with nutritious meals and medical support. By empowering children, women and refugees in South Sudan and beyond, Mari and Stand for Education are changing lives and uplifting communities. Go to standforeducation.com to learn more about the projects that you can stand up for.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
Book recommendation: The Richest Man in Babylon
Mantra she lives by: “I am in alignment with all that helps me grow”
Learn more about Mari Malek:
Website:http://www.marimalek.com/
Charity: https://www.standforeducation.com/
Instagram: @iammarimalek
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Instagram: @robinxshaw
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In this episode, we speak with the incredible Dr. Julie Pullen about the importance of building community around climate solutions. Dr. Julie Pullen is a climate scientist using advanced computing technology and open-source software to quantify climate risk in the financial sector and beyond. With a background in earth system prediction and complex systems, Dr Julie brings a unique perspective as an oceanographer and former engineering professor, holding leadership roles in academia, non-profit, government, private sector, and scientific societies. Her work catalyzes sustainable investing in climate solutions and women-led ventures, and our conversation with Julie is nothing short of empowering.
In this episode:
- The importance of slowing down
- Embracing observation + learning to support a fair climate transition
- What will happen to stranded assets as we make necessary changes towards a climate positive future?
- Things we can do to mitigate climate change today
- What part does money play in climate action?
- Re-envisioning greener cities
- The power of imagination
We also talk about her work with Women Power Our Planet, an organization she co-founded that channels the financial power of women as an impactful climate solution. You’ll hear Dr. Julie talk about three things we can do to mitigate climate change today, as well as her praise for the book All We Can Save by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. We know you, too, will feel optimistic and empowered!
Learn more about Dr. Julie Pullen:
Website:https://www.juliepullen.com/
Instagram: @julie_pullen
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Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Clearloop. Hey Change Podcast Listeners can go to clearloop.us through the month of June and get your name on a solar panel! Let the sun shine in!
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This episode is for the creatives and creators! We had the pleasure of speaking with 26 year old, London-based poetic phenomenon, Tom Roberts, aka Tomfoolery. His poem “The Great Realization” has been viewed over 60 million times and been transcribed into languages all over the world. Tom’s mission to spread a message of hope, optimism, and socially constructive ideas inspired us deeply and we knew you’d love to hear from him too.
In the early stages of the pandemic, Tom started putting out narrated videos that caught global attention. His sincerity, honesty, and ability with words made a lasting impression, enjoy this uplifting conversation with the one and only Tomfoolery.
In this episode:
- How do we facilitate creativity?
- How do we put power to words to successfully share the message of change and optimism?
- How happiness is a bi-product of a meaningful life
Also mentioned:
- Book recommendation: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
- Dostoyevsky quote “…we are all responsible to all for all.”
Learn more about Tomfoolery:
Website:https://www.probablytomfoolery.com/
Instagram: @probablytomfoolery
CONNECT + FOLLOW:
Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, 2BDetermined. A career services firm that provides coaching for individuals and organizations, 2BDetermined can help you find success and satisfaction in work aligned with your values. As a socially conscious firm, they welcome the opportunity to support marginalized people with empathy, understanding and a passion to see their clients succeed on their own terms. 2BDetermined offers a complimentary consultation to understand your needs and see how they might help. For anyone looking for work with meaning and purpose, with a payoff that’s more than a paycheck, please contact Day Merrill from 2BDetermined today.
E-Mail: dmerrill@2BDetermined.ca
Office: 705.293.0492
Cell: 416.725.2947
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Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!
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Money is power but is it OK to use that power to change the world? Here are my few cents on this right now - tune in and see what resonates, contemplate what feels new and different, and please challenge me on whatever doesn't feel right!
My four truths right now:
- It's OK to make (a lot of) money changing the world
- It’s OK to not have the answers and still be optimistic about the future!
- It’s OK to hold space for pain/fear and optimism at the same time!
- You’re probably wrong about a lot of things and that’s OK, the sooner we can be OK with being wrong, the sooner we can let go and choose 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍!
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Connect with Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
LinkedIn: Anne Therese Gennari
Twitter: @AnneTherese_G
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In today’s episode, we speak with two advocates for garment worker rights, Yeni and Nayantara, about what it’s like to be a garment worker in America today. Yeni Dewi has worked in the garment industry in Los Angeles and in Indonesia for over a decade. She is a leader at the Garment Worker Center, fighting for dignity and fair wages for all garment workers, as well as a CAST LA member advocating against human trafficking.
Nayantara Banerjee is a former small business owner with over a decade of experience in tailoring & alterations. She has an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design from Syracuse University and has pursued graduate studies researching Labor & Responsibility in the Apparel Industry at New York University. After several years of volunteering with Los Angeles' Garment Worker Center, including leading creative sewing and pattern-making classes for its members, Nayantara now serves full-time in Industry Research & Strategic Partnerships for GWC.
In this episode:
- Learn about Yeni's personal experience as a garment worker in the US
- Why "Made in America" isn't necessarily a good thing
- The important work of the Garment Worker Center
- How Senate Bill 62 could change the apparel industry in the US for good
- Why Yeni and Nayantara are hopeful about the future
- And lots more...
This conversation really opened our eyes to how we view the clothing we wear every day and we hope it makes you think differently about your clothes too!
Learn more about the Garment Worker Center:
Website:https://garmentworkercenter.org/
Instagram: @garmentworkercenter
Support SB62: Petition
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Twitter: @AnneTherese_G
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by climate change? Are you afraid that if you allow yourself to fully understand the magnitude of the problem, you’ll lose yourself in despair? First of all, know that you’re not alone. Studies have shown that the more you learn about climate change, the less you tend to do, and the overwhelm that comes with this growing awareness is quite disempowering.
This episode of Climate Optimist Fridays is about how to invite climate change awareness into your life in a way that will empower and heal you.
Download the Healing Journaling Guides: https://theclimateoptimist.com/resources
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Connect with Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
LinkedIn: Anne Therese Gennari
Twitter: @AnneTherese_G
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In this episode, we speak with Ayesha Barenblat, CEO and founder of Remake.World. As a social entrepreneur with a passion for building sustainable supply chains that respect people and our planet, she founded Remake to mobilize citizens to demand a more just, transparent, and accountable fashion industry. Remake’s free educational resources, advocacy campaigns, and audited fashion brand directory are focused on making fashion a force for good. With over 800 members, remake puts pressure on brands to take accountability and do right by the people who make their clothes and has unlocked billions of dollars in unpaid wages owed to garment workers with their #payup campaign.
Are you ready to learn about how you, too, can turn fashion into a force for good? Join us as we learn about being thoughtful citizens over consumers and how our choices make a difference in the fashion industry and beyond.
Learn more about Ayesha’s work at Remake:
Website:https://remake.world/
Instagram: @remakeourworld
PayUp Campaign: https://payupfashion.com
Also mentioned in the episode:
Our video production with Remake: https://remake.world/films/10-ways-to-dress-like-a-sustainable-fashion-pro/
Watch Remake’s “Made In” stories: https://remake.world/category/stories/made-in/
Sign the petition #payup https://payupfashion.com/
Sustainable Brand Directory: https://directory.remake.world/#/
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Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Twitter: @AnneTherese_G
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, 2BDetermined. A career services firm that provides coaching for individuals and organizations, 2BDetermined can help you find success and satisfaction in work aligned with your values. As a socially conscious firm, they welcome the opportunity to support marginalized people with empathy, understanding and a passion to see their clients succeed on their own terms. 2BDetermined offers a complimentary consultation to understand your needs and see how they might help. For anyone looking for work with meaning and purpose, with a payoff that’s more than a paycheck, please contact Day Merrill from 2BDetermined today.
E-Mail: dmerrill@2BDetermined.ca
Office: 705.293.0492
Cell: 416.725.2947
Or book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/2bd-day
www.2BDetermined.ca
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Hi friends, welcome to my Climate Optimist Fridays, a series of short motivational episodes to kick off the weekend and to reset after what might have been a long and challenging week. I’ve realized that when most people suffer from Sunday Scaries, I tend to suffer from Friday Anxieties.
It’s interesting but when Friday afternoon comes around, I just feel… lost. It’s like all that juice that kept me motivated and busy throughout the week has run out, and I’m faced with having to deal with myself and the deeper questions like “Why are we here?” “Do we even have a shot at this climate change thing?” “Does my work to make this world a better place even matter?”
I decided to start this series as a way to find something every Friday to be inspired and reminded by. I’ll be forced to tap into my own library of climate optimism thoughts and by sharing here, I can hopefully help someone else who might be dealing with Friday Scaries too! And if you’re not anxious on Fridays like I am, don’t worry, I need this for myself, so let this be whatever it needs to be for you!
IN THIS FIRST ONE I'll talk about the core of what being a Climate Optimist means and answer the question: Why are we here? I hope you'll feel inspired and that you come back for more Climate Optimist Fridays to come so that we can continue this journey of healing, optimism, and empowerment together.
Let’s stay motivated so that we can get to business and co-create this new world!
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Connect with Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Twitter: @AnneTherese_G
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We had the privilege of speaking with a visionary of our times, Teju Adisa-Farrar. In this episode, we discuss intersectional environmentalism, eco apartheid, and how imagining a future outside of the capitalist system is a form of resistance. Teju is a Jamaican-American geographer, researcher, writer, and poet from Oakland, California. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on connecting the dots between environmental, social, cultural, and ecological issues.
In this episode:
- What is Eco Apartheid?
- Intersectional environmentalism
- Reframing consumer culture
- Imagination as a tool of climate action
- The importance of choice architecture for systemic change
- How to view ourselves as part of the ecosystem
- Radical optimism and how to envision new worlds
Learn more about Teju:
Website: https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/
Instagram: @misstej
Article: A Portrait of Grandma's Hands
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Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, 2BDetermined. A career services firm that provides coaching for individuals and organizations, 2BDetermined can help you find success and satisfaction in work aligned with your values. As a socially conscious firm, they welcome the opportunity to support marginalized people with empathy, understanding and a passion to see their clients succeed on their own terms. 2BDetermined offers a complimentary consultation to understand your needs and see how they might help. For anyone looking for work with meaning and purpose, with a payoff that’s more than a paycheck, please contact Day Merrill from 2BDetermined today.
E-Mail: dmerrill@2BDetermined.ca
Office: 705.293.0492
Cell: 416.725.2947
Or book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/2bd-day
www.2BDetermined.ca
Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!
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We’re back with Part 2 of our life-altering conversation with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD. Building on the foundation of Part 1, Bruce shares the Three Keys to reprogram your subconscious mind so you can create the life of your wishes and desires. In this conversation, we explore how to use these tools and insights to change our lives, our relationships, our communities and to co-create a new kind of world.
Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. He shares why the current chaos of the world is exactly what we need and what the purpose of this human existence is in the first place. This conversation blew our minds, get ready to find out the answers to some of the most important questions we have about life.
Are you ready to feel excited and optimistic about the future? Do you wish to feel empowered as a citizen in your ability to create a climate just society and world? Let’s dive in!
Learn more about Bruce:
Website:https://www.brucelipton.com/
Instagram: @BruceLipton
Twitter: @Biologyofbelief
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Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle, and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.
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In this episode, we speak with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD, about the biology of belief and how, in fact, we’ve all been programmed. Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. In this conversation, we learn from Bruce about epigenetics, how our subconscious is running our lives and that we, indeed, are living in the Matrix.
Part 1 of this conversation gives you everything you need to know about how our consciousness changes our life experiences. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we build on this foundation and learn how to change our programming and change the world!
What we talk about:
- The difference between genetics and epigenetics
- How to become the master creator of your life
- Why positive thinking alone isn’t enough
- How we’ve been programmed since birth
- You’re only conscious 5% of the day (and what that means)
- Why falling in love changes your life (the quantum physics way)
Learn more about Bruce:
Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/
Instagram: @BruceLipton
Twitter: @Biologyofbelief
CONNECT + FOLLOW:
Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin Shaw:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.
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In this episode we speak with Cameron Russel, a supermodel, activist, trailblazer, and dear friend. With seventeen years of modeling for brands like Prada, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret and Vogue, she gave one of the most popular TED talks of all time (over 37 million views!) on the power of image, and co-founded the model/activist group the Model Mafia. Cameron is currently finishing her book about fashion, intuition, and power.
Join us as we talk about finding your voice as a model, using your platform for activism, how media shapes identity and how building community is our best chance at saving our world. This is a heartfelt, inspiring episode and we know you’re going to love it!
Learn more about Cameron:
Website: http://www.cameronrussell.org/
Instagram: @CameronRussell
Twitter: @cameronrussel
Also mentioned in this episode:
Michelle Cliff Essay: Notes on Speechlessness
A Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire
“One of the tasks of the progressive educator, through a serious, correct political analysis, is to unveil opportunities for hope, no matter what the obstacles may be. After all, without hope there is little we can do. (Location 101)”
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Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Anne Therese:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Robin:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Luxe Botanics, a high performance skincare line formulated with the most transformative botanicals and manufactured ethically with respect for people, animals and the planet.
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Welcome to Season 3, “Optimist In Action!”
In this episode, you’ll meet our new co-host, Robin Shaw, and hear how Anne Therese’s work inspired Robin to change her life. Learn about AT’s journey as an activist and “stubborn climate optimist,” why she considers herself a “recovering vegan,” and how she’s learned to deal with climate anxiety. Find out how meeting Anne Therese changed Robin’s approach to work, life and parenting, and how they came up with “Optimist In Action” as a campaign, social movement, and way of life. Get ready to get inspired!
Talked about:
- Activism as a source of happiness
- Awareness hurts and that’s ok
- How to protect (or not protect?) your heart
- What does it mean to bring a child to today's world?
- Tips for small but empowered actions
- The magic in creating ripple effects of change
To learn more about Anne Therese’s work:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Modeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/
To learn more about Robin’s work:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Also mentioned in this episode:
Children’s book: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade
Model Activist Community: Model Mafia
Quotes:
Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." - by William Hutchinson Murray paraphrasing Goethe
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable” - Mary Oliver
Sponsor:
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new!
Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.
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Remember the "Dell Dude" from early 2000? Ever wonder what happened to him?
I'm thrilled to tell you that we have actor Ben Curtis - also known as the Dell Dude from the famous commercials for Dell Computers - guest Hey Change to share his story of quick fame, PSTD, addiction, and recovery. Ben passionately shares his story - the highs and the lows - and talks about how having a coach helped him get out from where he was and into the place he is today, recovered and thriving!
In this episode:
- The value of a coach and what having one can do to you
- How to think about spiritual growth and healing
- The importance of self-empowerment in activism
- Tips for everyday healing and empowerment
About Ben:
Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known as the Dell Dude in a series of commercials for Dell Computers between 2000 and 2003. But then a series of events, that you’re about to learn about soon, led him down a windling path and to a quite dark place where the only way out was to reach out a hand and ask for help.
Today, Ben is a recovered addict, an experienced actor in recent shows like Orange is The New Black and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he’s a musician with his own band Dirty Mae, but most importantly he’s a life coach on a mission to help - especially men - find self-love, courage, * compassion.
Connect with Ben:
Work with Ben:https://linktr.ee/bencurtis
Website: https://www.bencurtis.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencurtisofficial
CORRECTION: The book I'm talking about at the end of the episode is Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Stay in touch!
@AnneThereseGennari
www.theclimateoptimist.com/contact
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Are you suffering from climate anxiety? How do you even know if you are?
I decided to record this solo episode to share my story of climate anxiety and how it's shown up in my life. I hope that by opening up about how I've felt all these years, I'm reaching out a helping hand.
Because I want you to know that whatever you might be feeling, you're not alone! Eco-anxiety and climate depression are spreading like wildfire (no pun intended) among us and psychologists worldwide are just starting to pay attention to the mental health effects climate change can have. This is a serious topic so let's get serious about it - so that we can learn to heal!
In this episode I talk about:
- My climate anxiety and how it led to eating disorders and self-sabotage
- Tips for connecting with your anxiety and how to work through it
- Daily practices for healing and dealing with eco-anxiety
Don't think this episode is for you? You might want to think again! YOU have the right to heal. YOU are entitled to feel grief and to choose to move beyond it. YOU get to be the happiest and healthiest version of yourself that you can possibly be. Because if you want to heal the world, you must start by healing yourself first.
I hope this is a helpful one, friends! If you want to read more, check out my blog post "How To Deal With Climate Anxiety"
If you have any story you want to share or if you need help or guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out:
@AnneThereseGennari
www.theclimateoptimist.com/contact
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Do you know your carbon footprint? How would your everyday actions change if you did?
In this episode, we talk to Josie Stoker, a wonderful young woman from Britain who spent the last 7 years in Asia, where she worked alongside Indigenous communities to bring their knowledge to corporate leadership teams. Having seen first-hand the effects of climate change today, she became passionate about empowering people to turn eco-anxiety into eco-action, and she’s excited about the role technology can play in supporting everyday people in their ambitions to take climate action.
Today, Josie is CoFounder and CEO at Capture - a B2B helping companies build a planet-friendly workforce. It also serves as an app that anyone can download and use to start tracking his or her individual carbon footprint, so make sure to check it out!
In the episode:
- How much ice do you actually melt when taking a flight?
- Do individual actions actually matter and if so, why?
- What is the difference is between climate change and environmental destruction?
- What role should companies play in building a better world?
Website: https://www.thecapture.club/
Instagram: @thecaptureapp
Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennari
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Let's end 2020 with some real climate optimism! This is a live chat from previously this year when I had the honor of talking to Andreas Karelas, the author of Climate Courage, about all things climate change, optimism, and positive action!
I hope it's the right dose of optimism (and courage) you need to end this year on a good note and start 2021 with a new-found sense of curiosity and drive to make this world a better place! HAPPY NEW YEARS FRIENDS
In the episode:
- Climate Solutions to be excited about
- The importance and beauty of action in community
- How to build momentum for positive change
- How to start inclusive conversations that spark action
- Choice architecture and why it's important
- Why choosing how to deliver information is essential
- The mental elements to adapting change
About Our Guest:
Andreas Karelas is the founder and executive director of RE-volv, a nonprofit organization that empowers people around the country to help nonprofits in their communities go solar and raise awareness about the benefits of clean energy. He is a dedicated clean-energy advocate with over 15 years of environmental and renewable energy experience. He is an Audubon TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellow and an OpenIDEO Climate Innovator Fellow. He lives and works in San Francisco. Connect with him at re-volv.org and on Twitter at @AndreasKarelas.
Buy the book: https://climatecourage.us/
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What is carbon negative fashion and is it even possible to produce clothes that sequester more carbon than the process of making the garment produces? It might seem too good to be true, but it's not, and I'm thrilled to end 2020 with you guys by introducing what I hope is the future of fashion - carbon negative, 100% biodegradable, permaculture approved clothes.
Edzard van Der Wyck is the founder of Sheep Inc. - a new fashion brand launched in October 2019 that is creating carbon negative, fully traceable, 100% biodegradable, ethically sourced, Merino wool, unisex ZQ certified jumpers. On top of all these fancy and exciting titles, they also work closely with their wool farms to ensure a focus on regenerative farming, land mapping, bio diversity and planting trees with the goal of creating farms that are carbon sinks and producing a naturally carbon negative product. Check out their sweaters and learn more about their journey at www.sheepinc.com
Good to know about merino wool:
- Merino is the world’s naturally technical fibre which is renewable and bio-degradable. It’s natural proteins will completely break down with environmental exposure into organic carbon and return to the environment in years to come.
- Merino wool is a natural and sustainable resource because merino wool continues to grow each year after the annual harvesting of the fleece.
- Merino sheep live on a diet of water and grasses and live outdoors.
- Not all merino wool is ethical and sustainable. Look for certifications like Responsible Wool Standard, ZQ Merino Standard and the Soil Association Organic Standards
I hope you find this to be a super optimistic and encouraging episode to end 2020 with, and I hope to see you back here on Hey Change in the new year! Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennari
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Have you struggled with wanting to change the world (like, desperately) but not knowing how to find the time or energy while also keeping up with the rest of your life? Are you dreaming of finding your true passion and learning how to navigate your way to a life filled with purpose and joy? Today's episode with Katina Mountanos is all about creating that life for yourself and the steps to start taking to create a life where you won't just survive, but thrive.
Things we'll cover:
- Actual exercises for finding your purpose
- How to align your personal purpose with greater good
- The key to mindfulness and happiness
- How to rethink everything society has taught us to co-create a different world
- Tips for mindfulness, balance, and necessary reflection
About our guest:
Katina Mountanos, a renowned writer and creative entrepreneur who founded the viral blog On Adulting that helps thousands of millennials around the world mindfully navigate adulthood. Her debut book, On Adulting: How Millennials (And Any Human, Really) Can Work Less, Live More and Bend the Rules for Good (November, 2020) provides insights, tools, guidance and more to help millennials and GenZ figure out how to navigate adulthood in a conscious, happy way. She recently cofounded a mental well-being startup, Daydreamers, and is pursuing her master’s in clinical psychology at Columbia University.
Get your copy of On Adulting now: https://www.onadulting.com/the-book
Katina is @onadulting on all social platforms
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When did we start having such a strained relationship with stuff? And can you actually have stuff without breaking the planet? That is exactly what we'll get into in this episode with circular economy entrepreneur and author Sandra Goldmark.
Thing's we'll ponder together:
- When and why did we lose touch with the value of things?
- How can we care for things and fix them when they're broken?
- How should we think about stuff to make sure they only fill a functional, balanced, and nurturing part of our lives?
- What is circular economy and how can we achieve it?
We'll also start the episode with what I call "Maddie Chats" where Madeleine is coming back to the show to give you quick "need-to-know" about microplastics, a teaser of an upcoming episode when we'll dive a lot deeper into that world...
About Sandra:
Sandra is a circular economy entrepreneur and author whose work focuses on solutions to overconsumption and climate change. In her recent book Fixation: How to Have Stuff Without Breaking the Planet, she takes readers on a quest to radically reimagine what a healthy relationship with our stuff might look like.
Website: https://sandragoldmark.com/
Mentioned in the episode:
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Did you know that we have merely 60 years left of growable soil? That is if we continue doing farming the way we do today, with destructive practices like tilling, mono-cropping, and fertilizer use. The good thing is that soil has an incredible ability to regenerate itself and that it's hungry for carbon. And if it's something we have way too much of in our atmosphere today, it's just that. So by changing our agricultural practices and build for healthy soils, we can create a machine that will not only grow more nutrient dense foods, but also help sequester all the CO2 currently stored in our air.
In other words - no only do we have the ability to save the soil, but if we do, the soil might very well save us.
This is live Q&A with Rob Herring, the director of the incredible film The Need To Grow. If you haven't seen the film already I highly recommend you watch it - head over to www.theneedtogrow.com and start getting excited about soil!
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Mentioned in the episode: makesoil.com
Music: Madeleine Wallace
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Let's talk politics and ideas for a whole new world! We’re thrilled to have interviewed Howie Hawkins, Green Party presidential candidate. If you’ve never heard of Howie, prepare to get inspired. Howie has been deep in fights for peace, justice, labor, the environment, and independent working class politics since 1967. His current big fight is for an Eco-Socialist Green New Deal — super interesting!
In this episode, we talk about:
- Howie’s policies, including what the Eco-Socialist Green New Deal is all about
- A vision for redesigning society that benefits everyone, and the environment as a byproduct
- Tips for activists on staying motivated to keep fighting
- The importance of local change-making in conjunction with systemic fights
- What we need to remember when we vote!
Learn more about Howie at www.howiehawkins.us
Follow him on Twitter: @HowieHawkins
Exciting announcements:
Hey Change has gained a co-host, woop! Please welcome Madeleine Wallace and make sure to go follow her: @madeleinewallace
Also, there is now a PATREON page for Hey Change Podcast and we so appreciate any support. Buy us a climate coffee and we will continue creating conversations worth listening to :) --> www.patreon.com/theclimateoptimist
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“A lot of times I can see clearly what the potential of this person is. I can see what their life path is. I can even see the steps of how they can meet this potential. But a lot of people are die-hard fixed to their current identity and they may not know why. Most people don’t know how much they’re holding themselves back.”
Today's chat with intuitive coach Megan Markey is about finding your purpose and a life where you get to thrive, and about listening to your voices inside and learning how to turn your dreams into action. This episode is 100% about how to empower yourself and make reality of your own dream journey, but at the same time, it’s also 100% about changing the world. I have said this before and I cannot say it enough, so I’ll say it again - your activism fuels off your own spiritual, mental, and physical well-being! In other words - heal yourself to help heal the world.
If you are ready to start your climate optimist journey TODAY, head over to www.theclimateoptimist.com and sign up for my first class launching in August. This first one will be for FREE so make sure you don't miss out. In the class, you’ll get all the tools for creating a mindful, empowered, and balanced life as an activist. In other words - learn the lifestyle hacks to keep your activism engine going...
Today's Guest
Megan Markey is a former journalist, intuitive, social entrepreneur, and obsessed pattern seeker. She strikes a unique balance between the practical and spiritual to help you seek and find the soul-aligned version of you that wants to communicate with the world. Her most recent mission is to help guide spiritual entrepreneurs and conscious corporate leaders out of the lives they’ve chosen to be “safe” and into their soul-aligned purpose and mission. I’ve personally worked with Megan multiple times and she has the ability to understand you and your life’s purpose like no-one else.
This is a conversation between us as friends, and the drive we both share to make this world a better place.
Connect with Megan:
Website: http://www.meganmarkey.com/
Light Workers Leadership Program: Lead With Love
Instagram: @megmarkey
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How you take care of yourself as an activist is super important. Not only will you be able to sustain your activism for a longer time, but you will have a much bigger impact on the world and those around you. This episode will focus on the spiritual work and mindset that goes into being the change you want to see in the world. We will talk about why energy matters, how to implement meditation and mindfulness into your life, and also how to think about the world as a climate optimist.
Exciting announcement:
I'm about to start hosting my Climate Optimist Class online and if you sign up before the end of July, you get my E-book and the first class for free! Head over to theclimateoptimist.com right now and claim your free spot :)
Today's guest:
David Gandelman is a spiritual teacher, host of the Energy Matters Podcast, and Grounded Sleep Podcast. His work has been featured on the Insight Timer meditation app, where it has been streamed for more than 30 million minutes. He connects energetic experience, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor, to create a safe atmosphere for people interested in learning to meditate, and develop their natural spiritual abilities.
Website: www.DavidGandelman.com
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How do we make change happen in a world that may not be ready for change?
It’s election year here in the US and if there’s something that might be more important than anything it's that if you can, you turn out to vote. But what does this look like during a pandemic? And more so - how can you be more involved in politics in your every day life? Does your social media sharing and tweeting actually matter and do politicians listen to what you have to say? Learn about that, the Green New Deal, and much more in this chat with my friend and incredibly impactful guy Saad Amer.
Saad Amer is an environmentalist, activist and the Founder of Plus1Vote, an organization dedicated to improving voter turnout and improving representation in our democracy. Reaching millions, the organization rallies voters on issues like climate change, social justice and voting rights. He is an Expert Reviewer for the upcoming IPCC AR6 report, is on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Youth Constituency, and is an Advisor to the National Parks Conservation Association. He has written for National Geographic, PBS and the World Bank, and has spoken at the United Nations, TEDx and Tokyo University. He went to Harvard University where he studied Environmental Science and Public Policy with a minor in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.
Website: www.plus1campaign.org
IG: @plus1vote & @itssaadamer
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The term "vote with your dollar" is starting to become fairly well-known. People understand that how they spend their money and what companies and products they support matters. But what most people don't know is that we must also pay attention to what our money is doing when it's just sitting in our banks. Because (and this might come as a surprise to many, as it did to me) it's not just sitting there, it's out in the world doing stuff. Your money funds thing.
So, what exactly is your money funding? That's exactly what we're about to get into in this episode with Benjamin Stuart, Chief Marketing Officer at Bank of The West and an expert on this topic. This bank is not like most other banks, they know money has the power to finance positive change and are taking action to support activities that help protect the planet and improve people’s lives.
Here are some resources to check out in addition to this episode:
Bank of The West Website: https://www.bankofthewest.com/
Banking on Climate Change (Report by Rainforest Action Network): https://www.ran.org/bankingonclimatechange2020/
Resources on How to Change Banks: https://www.womenpowerourplanet.org/takeaction
NYT Article by Bill McKibben: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/11/opinion/climate-change-bank-investment.html
Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Friday: http://firedrillfridays.org/
350.org "Stop The Money Pipeline": https://350.org/
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Did you know that it takes 713 gallons of water, 1/3 LBS of pesticides, and 13 LBS of carbon to make ONE t-shirt? Crazy, right? Also, did every year, about half a million tonnes of plastic microfibers leak into our oceans from washing synthetics - the equivalent to 50 million plastic bottles. These crazy facts don't even mention the inhumane and unethical practices that goes into making a majority of our clothes, so needless to say, fashion is a dirty industry.
But it doesn't have to be that way, and I'm thrilled to have Kerry Bannigan, the woman behind The Conscious Fashion Campaign, on Hey Change. We chat about UN's sustainability goals, the human element for change, and what needs to be done to change Fashion Week for the better.
If you want to learn more about the fashion industry and what you can do to start becoming a more conscious fashionista, check out my List & Guides on Hey Change World: https://heychange.world/lists-guides-1
Kerry is the Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, an organization that in collaboration with the United Nations, is engaging leading global industry event stakeholders to commit to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Conscious Fashion Campaign seeks to inspire worldwide prominent fashion industry tradeshows, fashion weeks, conferences and speaker series to implement responsible marketing, operations and logistics that are mindful of social, economic and environmental impact.
Check out The Conscious Fashion Campaign: https://consciousfashioncampaign.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousfashioncampaign/
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Is there hope for our planet or should we consider it game over? If you were starting to doubt, make sure to tune into this conversation with Renee Peters and she will undoubtedly bring back your faith!
"It's incredible to see how fast soil comes back to life when humans get to work with it the right way. For the longest time I thought we were the problem, then I realized that if done the right way - we can actually be the solution."
Renee Peters is an Earth activist who––after a decade working as a fashion model in NYC and all over the world––realized a deep yearning to return to Nature. With an undergrad degree in Animal Biology, last summer she decided to follow her calling to explore the potentials of permaculture and regenerative agriculture for ecosystem restoration. She took a Permaculture Design course in Vermont with Whole Systems Design and subsequently completed a two-month apprenticeship on a Homestead near Albany; a four-month WWOOF exchange on a permaculture production farm in Maui, HI; and is currently deepening her practices with permaculture as a Forest Garden Apprentice in Highland, NY.
No longer modeling, Renee seeks to show her following on social media that transitioning to a completely different field of work is possible, no matter what your age is. She also hopes to show that reconnecting and working with the land is a change that not only benefits the planet, but also benefits the soul and personal health and happiness.
Follow Renee:
Website: http://www.model4greenliving.com/
Instagram: @Renee.ElizabethPeters
Twitter: @model4greenLVNG
Mentioned in the show:
Terra Preta:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra_preta (Humans positive impact on the Amazonian rainforest)
NY Times article: Make a compost bin at home
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What does it mean to really find some time with yourself and reflect on... everything? What does sustainability mean and how has that whole term got a completely new spin these later days?
Adam Taubenfligel is one of the co-founders of sustainable denim brand Triarchy and one of the coolest guys I've talked to in a long time. He might look like a complete badass on the outside but this denim rocker dude has more wisdom to share than most people I've talked to.
Tune in to get inspired to live a totally new life. If you're ready for that sort of thing, that is!
Website: https://triarchy.com/
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Cool animal guy to follow: https://www.instagram.com/dean.schneider/
Changing the narrative around climate change is imperative if we are to aim for a regenerative future. We can't continue to just pump fear and point fingers (let’s face it, we’ve all been wrong) and there's no point in piling evidence of our inevitable disaster unless we're given the clear directions of what to do.
Fear + uncertainty = anxiety + apathy. Which means a bunch of unhappy people unable to get to action. Reversing global warming is not just possible - it's our only option - and we need to start looking at it from excitement and understand that it is, in fact, the most exciting time ever to be alive!
I want to help shift your Universe so that you can feel good about being here, alive and thriving on this planet today. Not despite all the terrible things humanity has done, but because of all the good things we are here to do. I invite you to start your own personal journey towards becoming a happy, healthy, and mission driven Climate Optimist.
In The Climate Optimist Class #1 we will uncover why optimism is needed in the world today and how we can start changing our personal worlds through the practice of retruthing. I would love to see your retruthings as you go about and transform your worlds! Please tag me - @annetheresegennari and @heychangeworld and encourage friends and families to start #retruthing their worlds as well!
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Did you know that 99% of the world’s gold miners use mercury when extracting gold from the earth? Mercury is a super harmful material and the United Nations have declared the issue a worldwide crisis. More so actually: It’s the number one threat to the planet.
When Today’s guest Robert (or Bob) Donofrio , the founder of @futurajewelry , found out about this he knew he had to do something about it. Bob began his career in the luxury jewelry business 35 years ago and is the former President of brands like Bulgari and Asprey. But through a recent life-changing discovery of the devastation and threat that mercury used in small-scale gold mining poses to our planet, he chose to support a cleaner tomorrow. He launched Futura, a modern brand offering consumers a new jewelry option to wear what they believe. He is also an Official Partner of the UN Environment Program Global Mercury Partnership and I’m so honored to have him here on Hey Change.
Website: www.futurajewelry.com
Instagram: @FuturaJewelry
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Why are positive news so important? That’s a topic we’re discussing with passion in todays episode with Georgina Powell, a true Eco-Warrior and the founder of positive news magazine Pebble. As a writer she found it frustrating that no-one was interested publishing things like sustainable fashion or environmental progress and innovations, and she thought that of course people must be willing to read about such positive things? Turns out she was right and Pebble, an online magazine with all things good news, has today reached 40,000 monthly readers and growing. In this episode we talk about how positive news have changed both of our lives but also how we feel that amazing shift that is happening all around us. Is the time finally here to be excited about positive change?
Let’s end 2018 with a bang! WOOP!
Pebble is an award-winning, fast growing digital magazine and community based in the UK - it's all about guilt-free pleasures - from ethical fashion to eco travel. Its founder Georgina Wilson-Powell has spent the last 16 years working as an editor and publisher for global food and travel brands before setting it up pebble in 2016. She wanted to use her media and communication skills to share positive stories that inspire change.
Website: www.pebblemag.com
Instagram: @PebbleMagazine
Facebook Pod: @PebblePod
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After an inner calling to visit the slum in Guatemala, Bethany Tran decided to quit her safe and well paying job at Comcast to start the Root Collective. Today she helps employ people and bring empowerment to individuals and communities in poor parts of Guatemala and the work has brought miracles already.
In this chat with me we talk about how crazy it can seem to follow a gut feeling that makes so sense, how women (even in America) often don’t understand that they are the ones who hold the key to change, and what being an empowered and conscious consumer really looks like. If you wish you had more power to change the world, this episode just might change your perception of what that power really is. Get ready to feel optimistic an uplifted, this is how you change the world.
Website: www.therootcollective.com
Instagram: @therootcollective
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You know what time it is guys? It’s time to completely flip it all on its end and start redesigning everything. Because it’s not about reducing or reusing, it’s about redesigning. Not just the products we buy and the clothes we wear, but our whole society and how we operate as humans. Does this mean we need to go back in time and say thanks and good bye to consumerism for good? No, not al all! In fact, if you are to believe the cradle to cradle philosophy, shopping is not the issue. Because it’s not just what we do but how we do them - how can we redesign everything? But the exciting part is that we can do it and we have nature as our role model, showing us how.
The C2C School of Thought is characterized by a positive conception of man with a positive footprint: as beneficial organisms humans are a part of the environment. Old patterns of thinking are abandoned, while new paths towards “intelligent abundance" are established.
Website: www.c2c-ev.de
Instagram: @c2c.ev
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Did you know that if food waste was it’s own country, it would be the worlds third biggest emitter of green house gases after China and The United States? Crazy, right? So what actually happens then when food ends up in our landfills? Tune into this episode with Kat Nigro at Compost Now as we talk about the importance composting and why knowing how to take care of your waste is such a big part of your responsibility as a conscious consumer.
What’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable? What happens to our food when it doesn’t end up back in our soil? And what, exactly, can you throw in your compostable bin? Listen to find out!
Website: www.compostnow.org (https://compostnow.org)
Instagram: @compostnow https://www.instagram.com/compostnow/
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Have you ever felt like the life you built for yourself wasn’t really what you thought it would be? Or have you maybe felt too pushed by society and expectations - both your own and others - to follow a certain path even though deep inside you know you’d rather do something else? And if so, have you ever considered just saying “heck with this” and go for it?
I know, it can seem super scary, but in this talk with Sinead Bovell, the top of her class business student who completely switched gears and decided to do her own thing, we talk about what it means to trust your intuition and follow your heart. Sinead is all about building that life for yourself that you are meant to live and to do the work you’re put on this earth to do, and so she started her own business to be able to educate and inspire other millennials to follow their own dreams.
She’s the model who talks tech, the girl boss who gets invited to attend meetings at the UN and hang out with presidents at Bloombergs Business Forum, and one of the most earth-bound and humble humans I’ve ever met. I’m super excited to share this talk with you guys, so get ready to feel inspired!
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Instagram: @SineadBovell
WAYE: www.wayetalks.com
WAYE IG: @waye_wayetalks
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In this episode with Graham Hill from LifeEdited we talk about how to downsize our lives and why we need to rethink the way we build, furnish and share our homes. Simply because we don’t have much choice.The future is in our hands and changing the way we live doesn’t have to be about sacrificing the joy of life. So get ready to be inspired to live yours with a little less impact than before and learn how a minimalist life can bring you more joy than you might’ve thought.
Website: www.lifeedited.com
IG: @mrgrahamhill
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The fashion industry is the world’s dirties industry after oil, and if you didn’t know those facts already, chances are you’ve seen hashtags like #sustainablefashion, #fashionrevolution or #ethicallymade circling around. But what does sustainable fashion really mean? And what can you as a consumer do to play your part in it?
In this episode with Brooke McEver, a true sustainable fashion guru here in San Francisco, we aim to uncover all the confusion this new kind of industry might bring. Because what is really the differences between up-cycling, recycling and repurposing? And what does it mean that something is sustainably made? How do you know as a consumer that you’re making a good choice and how can we all learn to rethink how we see fashion and start anew?
This episode won’t hold all your answers, but it’s hopefully a good start to build that curiosity muscle of yours, and to hopefully inspire you to wanna learn more!
So, who is our guest today?
Brooke is currently a product lead at Unspun, a company changing the future of apparel through consumer behavior and manufacturing methods. She also co-founded the Sustainable Fashion Alliance, focused on collective action from industry stakeholders, and previously ran the Sustainability Department at Bangladesh’s largest Factory for three years. Brooke holds a BFA in Textiles and Design for Sustainability, and a Graduate degree in Design from Stanford University.
Ready to learn a thing or two about sustainable fashion? Without further ado, this is Brooke…
For full list of terminology: www.heychange.net/intro-sustainable-fashion
Mentioned in the episode:
Documentaries:
The True Cost and River Blue
Companies & Apps:
Soko - Jewelry Company:
Good on You App
Your Closet App
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Can you make money and help save the world at the same time? Well, that’s exactly what we’re about to find out in this episode with Teresa Orsolini from Swell Investing. Swell is a company that helps you start investing your money with as little as $50, and in portfolios of companies that are all on this earth to do good. In other words, learn how to invest your money with intention and see them grow as the planet thrives with you. Sounds like your kind of investing? Then let’s dive right in! No matters if you know a ton about investing or nothing at all, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of new insights from this super inspiring episode.
Don’t miss: If you sign up for a Swell account with the code HEYCHANGE, they will put in another $50 in your name. So head over to https://www.swellinvesting.com to get started.
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What does it mean to practice action and faith? Why is it important to learn how to speak up for yourself and trust your voice and opinion? And how can we seek our ultimate spiritual growth while dealing with stuff like doubt, confusion and everyday dramas and problems?
These are just a few of the topics that we will cover in today’s episode with NYC based girl boss and social entrepreneur, Kerrin Smith. We also share our recent learnings of how life is not supposed to be about finding perfection, but about seeking the challenges and struggles that will make you feel alive.
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What does an "ECORenaissance mean"? And how can we move collectively and in style into a better and more sustainable future? This is the conversation with the woman who was there when it all started and who's seen the movement pave it's path over the years, a movement that grew from our concern for organic food and that is widely spreading into sustainable fashion and other important parts of our lives. So do you want to believe we can do something to fight for our future? Then get ready to be inspired by the woman who's been making waves of change for 20 something years!
Marci Zaroff
Marci coined and trademarked the term “Eco Fashion” in 1995 and has since then been a pioneer in the world of ecology and fashion. Her vision: to style the world and change, while changing the world of style. In other words, the gave birth to the movement that is today taking the world by storm.
She’s the woman behind the largest professional “health coach” certification program in the world, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and she’s been part of co-founding many companies like BeyondBrands, Good Catch Foods, Under The Canopy and MetaWear Organic, a Virginia based factory creating Cradle-to-Cradle certified apparel.
What more? Despite the busy entrepreneur and change maker that she is, she’s also found time to write a book. ECORenaissance was just released and she’s currently touring the country to promote this amazing book.
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website: www.marcizaroff.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcizaroff/
ECORenaissance: https://www.amazon.com/ECOrenaissance-Lifestyle-Cocreating-Stylish-Sustainable
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Did you know that one in five fruits and vegetables are considered too ugly for grocery stores, meaning that billions of pounds of fresh fruits and veggies every year never make it to a store? And more so, that actually 40 % of all food that is produced gets thrown away? From an environmental point of view, the food we waste is responsible for roughly 8 percent of all global emissions. YIKES! But, like with any alarming facts like these, there’s room for positivity and solutions.
In this episode, get ready to learn a thing or two about food; how you can get better at making the most of what you buy, how to make sure you don’t shop too much in the first place, and how to support ways that those “ugly” produces find a home. According to Project Drawdown (scientific research led by Paul Hawken), reducing food waste is number 3 on the list of the 100 most efficient ways of reducing global warming, so step up your game and get to action with your food!
Reilly Brock is a content manager for Imperfect Produce, and amazing company that sources ugly and surplus fruits and vegetables that would be thrown away, and deliver them to people’s doors.
Website: www.imperfectproduce.com
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In today’s episode with vegan model and social influencer Brad we talk a lot about (plant-based) foods, of course, but even more so about the impact food has on us and Planet Earth. Brad shares his story about growing up an unhealthy, lost, and chubby kid and how he one day decided to take matters in his own hands and start loosing weight. The reason? Simple, he wanted to attract that pretty girl in school! But the path it lead him down had a much greater impact on his life than he first might have thought.
What we’ll cover today is the importance of self-empowerment and of choosing a lifestyle that will make you both feel and look good. We talk about how what might seem like vain reasons at first, will actually catalyze you into a new version of yourself - a self-loving, self-empowered and humble you, who will one day be the one who helps and empowers others. Brad also gives his best advice on how to take on something as scary as going plant-based, and how it’s all about a marathon and not a sprint.
Brad is a former chubby and timid kid turned fit international male model represented throughout the US. His relationship with food has greatly impacted his life from a young age and in 2017, Brad decided to start weaning himself off meat as a way to find inner peace with the world around him. Today, Brad is purely plant based and shares his story and expertise to inspire others to obtain a physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier life.
Read Brad's Ebook for free: https://www.bradleyjarryd.com/resources/
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If the previous solo episode was all about the why's and how's to going vegan, this one really about one thing: Getting to action.
Because how do you close that knowledge-to-action-gap and how do you actually get started with the change you told yourself you want to do? I totally get why this is hard and, honestly, that's why this episode is about just that. My mission with this episode is to leave you feeling empowered, excited and ready to finally take that leap. Let your plant-based journey begin!!
What we will cover in this episode:
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Why change is overwhelming and hard but how we can get past that
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The biggest mistake most people do when wanting to start a new chapter in their lives
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Easy steps to get started - today
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How to listen to your body and figure out your own metabolism
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A few things to think about when starting a plant-based journey.
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Empower your wardrobe - change your life. This is a podcast episode about the power of dressing for success but maybe in a we haven’t thought about it before; bit’s all about embracing simplicity and comfort and to do so in a chic and sustainable way!
In today’s episode with Nina Faulhaber, learn why investing in smart, versatile “uniforms” will create that headspace you need to fully develop into your most powerful girl boss (wisdom stolen from no-one but Mr Obama himself), how we’re about to make textiles from seaweed, and why no-one but you should determine the clothes that you wear.
Sources mentioned:
The Accessory Junkie: www.theasseccoryjunkie.com
Posh Mark: www.poshmark.com
Rent the Runway: www.renttherunway.com
Kelp Jerky (Seaweed Farming): https://akua.co
Website: www.thisisaday.com
Instagram: @thisisaday & @NinaFaulhaber
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Are you tired of hearing all the negative facts about our the environment? Do you, like me, feel like there must be some positive news out there to go after and share? And lastly, do you want to feel good about who you are and the choices that you make and still be able to fully enjoy all that society has to offer? Then, my friend, I think it’s time you become a Stubborn Climate Optimist!
So what does being a Stubborn Climate Optimist actually mean? In today’s episode with Jessica Donohue from 2020T, an organization on a mission to bring positive and empowering conversation around global warming and the future of our planet, we cover that and lots more. We talk about how to be provocative in a good way and how to start those important conversations with people that will move us in the right direction. Are you an Eco-Warrior? Are ready to finally claim that title and to wear it with pride? Then let’s jump right into this episode and get excited about how to work for our precious planet in the happy, fun and empowering way!
Buy a Climate Optimist T-Shirt here: www.2020t.us
Instagram: @ContinuosCreative Jessica: @Donohue_j
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Here's one I haven't done in a while - a solo episode! In this episode I've decided to share my personal journey to a plant-based life and what I've dealt with through all of that; the why's behind it, the magic that came with it, but also a lot of the confusion when I first started out. Because the thing is that's it's easy to forget how hard things were on an early stage and how confusing it can be when you first start out.
When I first thought about going vegan four years ago I was as far away from that lifestyle as you can possibly be. I was a gym junky downing protein-shakes like my life depended on it and I counted every calorie that I ate. No-one in my family or in my group of friends were vegans or even vegetarian and I had never been introduced to the idea of living a plant-based life. But by changing one habit at the time and by asking for help I made it happen in only three months and I can HONESTLY say that since that day my life hasn't been the same. So this episode is a way for me to share my journey in order to hopefully be able to help you start yours.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Plant-Based vs Vegan - what's the difference?
- My story - how I went from omnivore to vegan in only 3 months
- Unexpected gains!!!
- How to deal with change
- Forget "perfect" - strive to be The Conscious Consumer
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Can we save the World through Fashion? Yes. Now let's talk about how. This is an episode of hope and empowerment; hope of making the world a better place, and bringing the empowerment to you by helping you understand how you can be part of making that happen. Because what does it mean to offset your carbon footprint? And what’s the most effective ways that we, the consumers, can make small changes to help move our world in a different way? How much are our daily habits really affecting global warming and could we possible help slow it down?
In today’s talk with Joyce Hu, one of the Co-Founders of the Sustainable Fashion Alliance in San Francisco and also the Marketing and Creative Director at the global organization Wildlife Works, we talk about how to make the world a better place and how to do so through business and fashion. So is there actually hope for the future and can fashion help us lead a revolution for good? Tune into to get inspired and to learn a thing or two about carbon credits, slow consumerism, mindful living and how to make a huge impact on the global economy with the money you spend!
Show notes
Read the book by Lynne Twist about how to give soul to money: http://soulofmoney.org
Take online course "awakening your dreamer" and feel inspired to change the world with Pachamama: https://www.pachamama.org/engage/awakening-the-dreamer
Website: www.wildlifeworks.com & www.marlinray.com & www.sustainablefashionalliance.com
Instagram: @JoyceHuBerry
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“Ethical weddings do not mean ugly weddings. I want them to be fearsome and show style!”
Today we're talking to the passionate and inspiring entrepreneur Praise Santos. She's a wedding photographer and story-teller with a huge passion for ethical living, and when she felt a disconnect in her believes and the work she was doing, she decided to piece two and two together and create a whole new market; ethical weddings.
Things we cover in this episode:
- Ethical Weddings – What does it mean and what would it look like? (No worries – we’re talking super sexy and glamorous still!)
- Self-Love and Body Image – How can we overcome our inner judgmental voice and learn to love ourselves just as is?
- How to implement your passions into your professions and find loopholes in the market to do what you love.
- How to trust the journey and knowing that sometimes things will happen in it’s own pace, and that that is good.
- Tips on how to start your own entrepreneurial journey – Embracing the little steps and how that is what’s gonna change your world and the big one.
Website: www.ethical-weddings.com
Instagram: @Praaaise , @EthicalWeddings
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Change. Why is is so damn hard and how can we make it a little easier? How do we learn to believe in ourselves and to trust our intuition? Well, one thing I know for sure is that it helps a lot keeping people around you that radiate good energy and that will be there and push you on your way. People that say "You've got this girl, go show the world what you're made of!"
Katina Montanos, the founder of blog On Adulting and the podcast Challenging The Collective, is one of those people that pushes me to keep going and who's always there with a big, encouraging smile. This BONUS episode is taken from her podcast where she actually interviews ME, and we cover topics like how to embrace change and how to trust your crazy and bold deciscions, the benefits of a plantbased life and what made me go vegan, as well as the story behind how I ended up where I am today - an ex model running my own agency (how crazy is life??). So tune in for a woman-to-woman fireside chat between Katina and I, on embracing the things we can't change, and fighting for the ones that we can.
Katina's Blog: www.onadulting.com
Instagram: @onadulting
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Wanna know the science behind happiness? Maybe a few tricks that you can start implementing today that will help you be happier and to live life in a more mindful way?
In this episode with Greg, the founder of the positive vibes society @pvos.co , he teaches us about the molecules we have in our bodies that make us feel happy and how we can learn to produce more of them. We also cover he meaning of flow, the importance of struggle, as well as sharing one or two personal stories of our own.
Website: https://www.pvos.co
Instagram: @PVOS.co
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How much have you thought about your sleep? Or more so, do you have any idea what impact your mattress has on both the planet and your health? Well, you’re about to find out, so let’s dive into the world of sustainable sleep.
Did you know that 50,000 mattresses end up in our landfill every single day? Crazy, isn’t it? But what does that even mean? And how much does it actually harm the planet? In this talk with Jay Decker, one of the co-founders of sustainable mattress company Avocado Green, we talk about that and much more as we dig deep into the world of sleep, as well as revealing some of the hidden (and ugly) truths about the industry.
Website: www.avocadogreenmattress.com
Instagram: @AvocadoMattress
Magazine: www.magazine.avocadogreenmattress.com
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Do you sometime feel like social media is taking over? Does it make you stressed or have you feel like you're "missing out"? Don't worry, you're not alone, and in this talk with lifestyle blogger Amanda Holstein we try to uncover how we can balance our use of social media and to still live happy and mindful lives. We will talk about things like;
What's the real life of a blogger actually like?
How big part does social media actually play in our lives and is it making us less happy?
How much should we actually share with others and
How can we learn to find a balance in all it's craziness and stay sane and happy?
Instagram: @advicefroma20something & @advicefroma30something
Website: www.advicefromatwentysomething.com
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Do you care about your health? Do you find it important to work out, eat right and stay mindful and balanced? Then my next question is, have you ever asked yourselves what’s in your clothes? Because if you haven’t, you might wanna start doing that now! Because the truth is that the garments that we wear are filled with tons of toxins and that the skin, which is our body’s biggest organ, will absorb.
So how is it that we know so much about the food we put in our bodies, the products we apply on our skin, and the energies we surround ourselves with in terms of co-workers and friends, but no-one talks about the fact that we walk around wearing toxins all day? In this episode with Annette, the Design Director at Ethical & Sustainable active-wear brand Vyayama, we talk about the importance of knowing what your clothes are made of. Not just for your own health but for the future of our planet as well.
Website: www.vyayama.com
Instagram: @vyayama
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A reusable water bottle that leaves a negative CO2 footprint on this planet, is that even possible? Turns out it is, and in this episode of change we talk to one of the co-founders of Yuhme, a company creating reusable water bottles made from sugarcane! And what more? For each bottle sold they also give 6 months of clean drinking water to someone in need, making them the world's most sustainable water bottle with a purpose!
Why is plastic so bad for you and what is it actually doing to our planet? How can we create new trends that could turn everything around? Can we even feel consciously good about buying anything anymore or do we have to shut that lifestyle down for good? As our conversation went on I felt my hope for this planet grow, and I can’t help but feel like we’re starting to really head in the right direction. So tune in to get inspired and learn how you can become a conscious consumer superstar!
Website: www.yuhme.se
Instagram: @ouryuhme
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Amer Jandali is a young man who had one big vision in his life - to get to New York City. Once there he found himself in a whole new world and not long after he moved to this huge apple, he knew he wanted to create something positive for this planet. Tune into this episode as we talk about sustainable entrepreneurship, good struggles and how to save the world.
Check out Braceletote: https://www.braceletote.co
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Sustainably made denim, naturally dyed fabrics and designs that never go out of style? Those are just a few of the attributes that describe Industry Of All Nations, a brand on a mission to make this world thrive again. Do you want to know how you can make simple changes in your life to help shift our world into a more sustainable future? Do you care about fashion but still want to do good? Then you’ve definitely found your episode!
Meet Juan, the architect designing clothes and half the brain behind Industry Of All Nations, as we talk about the future of fashion. Because why is it that all we buy comes from 2 or 3 countries when the entire world should be producing? That’s question Juan asked himself and the whole story behind IOAN, a fashion brand on a mission to bring production back to original makers all over the world.
Website: www.industryofallnations.com
Instagram: @IndustryOfAllNations
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What is the "truth"? What things in life truly matters? How do we learn to love ourselves and our bodies and how to de get in touch with that inner voice we know is always there?In today's episode of change, we chat with Katina, a 20-something-year-old blogger and inspiration-seeker who just moved to San Fransisco from New York. We talk about finding our place in the grown-up world, about trusting our gut and dealing with doubt, as well as the importance of choosing our environment and the people who surround us. We talk about the life of a control freak (both guilty), how to have a happy relationship with your significant other and also; how to challenge ourselves when things are hard.This is definitely a very personal conversation when both Katina and I share a lot of our own experiences in our career paths and life, so I hope that you will find your own way to relate. For more inspiration and help on how to deal with adulthood and all that shit that no-one tells you about growing up, head over to Katina's blog: http://www.onadulting.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onadulting/My website: http://heychange.netFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresebengtsson/
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This is a fun and empowering talk with ex-super model and best-selling author Dawn Gallagher. We find ourselves in the heart of Soho where we have a deep conversation about beauty, society, and how to make your life the best it can possible be. Dawn shares her story of when she moved to New York and was thrown into the modeling world at the age of 16, and how she had to deal with people's opinion of "not being smart enough" or not having a "proper degree". But how, which she realizes now looking back at it all, life turned out exactly the way she always wanted it to be.
Dawn Gallagher is a former supermodel, best selling author, blogger, beauty expert, television host and a mom. She’s a veteran of the beauty business for over 25 years and discovered years ago that taking care of yourself is not self-indulgent, but can only do good. Dawns mission today is to empower and inspire women and men to look and feel their best at any age.
Website: www.DawnGallagher.com
Instagram: @DawnLGallagher
Youtube: DawnGallagher
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What's the real deal about protein? How much does one actually need per day and can we get enough from only eating plants? According Marc Wood, the nightclub boss who decided to go vegan 6 years ago and who started doing Triathlons at age 48, you absolutely can. He's now also a certified nutrition health coach guiding people at the gym how to build muscles and stay healthy on a plant-based diet and lifestyle. Listen to find out why Marc found the vegan route to be an easy choice and learn why plant-based proteins are the future.
Marc stopped eating meat at age 23 when he went to see an animal rights convention in Earls Court, London, where he for the first time became aware of the suffering and cruelty animals are subjected to. After eventually meeting a vegan friend several years later who educated him on the dangers of dairy and the cruelty that industry, it was an easy step to skip the T in vegetarian and go fully vegan. From volunteering at the Hospice of New York, Marc witnessed people suffering from a lot of diseases, which got him thinking about why so many people in the western world die from cancers and heart-related problems. He began educating himself on the causes of such diseases and today he's a certified Family Health Coach and helps others by going into their homes and giving lessons on how to cook tasty and nutritious plant-based meals.
Website: www.marcswood.com
Instagram: @Marc_Stafford_Wood
Documentaries Mentioned:
Earthlings
Forks over Knives Cowspiracy
What the Health
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Want to learn how to make chocolate ice-cream out of sweet potatoes? Then tune into this fun episode with New York model and Vegan Chef Leo Rusanov. As we share the floor in his Harlem apartment we talk about both of our journeys to a plant-based life; how they started, what changes we went through and how it made us feel. We kill some typical "vegan myths" and Leo shares why he at first was afraid of the term "vegan". Are you curious about changing to a plant-based diet but don't really know how? Then I hope this episode can help you get that journey started!
Leo is a Russian guy who moved to New York six years ago. When he about 16 months ago (by accident, almost) got introduced to the plant-based kitchen when assisting a chef, he found himself introduced to a whole new world. He got to eat all she prepared and was amazed by how good vegan food could be, and he thought to himself "why should I ever need to eat anything else?" In other words, Leo became vegan simply because he loved the food so much! But being a model and a man, of course, he struggled with some of the doubt that everyone asks themselves. Will I get enough protein? Will I lose a lot of weight? Will I be able to find enough things to eat? Well, listen to find out...
Instagram: @VeganChefLeo Facts from the Episode:
One thing that vegans might be lacking is B12, and it's essential that you make sure that you get enough. Most groceries of lifestyle stores carry B12 supplements and one pill a day usually makes it (be careful not to buy the ones with gelatine in them though - NOT VEGAN!) There's also one other life-saver out there and it's called Nutritional Yeast - cheesy in its flavor and goes with lot's of food! (Listen to recipes for directions).
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At the age of 23, Dane Johnson got diagnosed with Crohn's disease and found himself living a double life - one where everything was perfect, a life where he was the cool, healthy guy he always wanted to be, and one where the sickness was so present that there was no way he could deny it. He spent years battling Crohn's disease and trying to at the same time sustain his hip image of a model. Then one day he got the message from his doctors he didn’t want to hear - that he would have to give up his career and lean into the fact that this was his life now; A life filled with drugs, pain, and humiliation.But Dane refused to accept the future the doctors laid out for him and decided he’d had enough pain. That day, he decided to get in charge of his own life and started the journey that wouldn’t just transform his own life, but also the lives of many others. Today Dane is practicing Natural Medicine and has made it his life’s mission to help people all over the world in similar situations regain their health. His story is beyond amazing and what he has to share is just extraordinary. So get ready to empower yourself and finally get in control of your own life.Who is Dane?Dane Johnson is an international model and Natural Medicine Practitioner specializing in Gut Health. After a near-death battle with Crohn’s Disease, Dane defied the odds by not only saving his own life - but avoided surgeries and eventually eliminated all drug use. He has since founded CrohnsColitisLifestyle, which aims to empower others to take control of their health naturally. He is an avid philanthropist, motivational speaker, fitness enthusiast and “can do all American”. His background includes acting, hosting, public speaking, marketing/sales, and Life Coaching.Website: www.CrohnsColisticLifestyle.comInstagram: @DaneJohnson1
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Would you ever wear roadkill? What does it mean to vote with your wallet? Could it actually be fun to help save the world? In today’s talk with sustainable fashionista Cora Hilts, we put end to some confusion that is Ethical and Sustainable fashion. I mean, what is really the difference between recycled, upcycled and something that’s sustainably made? What does it mean that a piece of clothing is organic?? Is vintage is in our out and is it ok to claim yourself the title of a hero?WHO IS CORA?Cora Hilts who is one of the co-founders of British fashion store RêveEnVerte – a hip and trendy place for consuming ethical and sustainable fashion online. She founded the company together with her partner Natasha four years ago, in response to the evolving nature of contemporary style, something they both felt to be a bit too consumptive and trend-based for their taste. Rêve-En-Vert is their commitment to bettering the world through the medium of fashion and lifestyle. It is a project of passion to support designers who are improving the standards of the design industry.Inspired to try out some sustainable fashion? If you head over to revenvert.com and use code “heychange“, you get a 15 % discount on your first purchase – how awesome is that?? Don’t miss out!!CORA’S RETRUTH:The idea that one person can’t make a change. I think that that has actually been my biggest fear this whole journey of creating Reve, believing that I as an individual don’t have the capacity to do enough. But when I look back on what I’ve been able to achieve over the last 4 years I know I’ve done some good.I mean, look at Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela and right now Elon Musk. They’ve really been showing us that yes, a single individual can really have a huge impact on the world, and never think that you can’t be that individual.Don’t forget to follow them on Instagram: @RevEnVert
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Allergies, digestive issues, fatigue, stress. Unfortunately, these are all terms that are becoming more and more common in today's world. In my talk with model and integrative nutrition health coach Sandrina Bencomo, we put some light on these commonalities and highlight how that doesn't have to be your destiny, and that you have the power in your hands to decide the life you want to live.
Is it normal to feel tired after we eat, or is that's just a reality we've accepted? A reality we can change? And how can we connect with our bodies and become each other's best friend? Sandrina shares some of her valuable coaching advice and teaches us how there's, for example, no such thing as a bad craving.
Sandrina Bencomo is a beautiful person from the inside out with her roots from Venezuela. She’s a model with Elite Models in New York and she’s also a certified nutrition and health coach. She started her own journey to integrative health when she struggled with a bunch of different things she couldn't find help for. When she realized there weren't answers to be given anywhere, she decided to seek them up herself and once and for all gain power over her own life.
Website: www.OrganycLove.com
Instagram: @OrganycLove & @SandrinaBencomo
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Want to feel empowered about the things you can do as an individual to help better our world? Then get ready to be inspired! I'm super excited to share this episode with Robert Friedman from NRDC as we dive into a lot of interesting topics and reveal a few hidden truths. I left his office in Manhattan, feeling empowered and ready to get out there and fight, and I can only hope that you will feel the same 30 minutes from now.
Rob Friedman is a New York based young man who fights for climate and environmental justice at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he among other things fights against fossil-fuel infrastructure and advocates for safe drinking water Before NRDC, Friedman worked on water-quality enforcement and community engagement at Riverkeeper in New York’s Hudson Valley. He holds a degree in environmental policy from Bates College and is a trained organizational behavior coach through the Academy for Coaching Excellence.
Follow NRDC: @nrdc_org
Website: www.nrdc.org
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Plant-Based? Really? What does it mean and what can switching your diet in that direction actually do to your health? What's the biggest misconception about the vegan diet and, seriously, what is the whole thing about tofu?
Tune in to listen to what Julia Chebotar, educated nutritionist, health coach and owner of The Organic Grill (East Village), has to say about the subject and learn how changing the way you eat can literally save your life. She shares some tips on how to add more plant based to your plate and how to cut down on food waste, as well as putting an end to a vegan myth or two.
Julia Chebotar is a natural foods educator, chef, health coach, and wellness expert. She believes that a healthy lifestyle is about balance and encourages her clients to consume organic and seasonally vibrant produce. Julia helps clients create habits and that have a big impact on health, weight, and energy. Connect with her on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Instagram: @healthchefjulia
Website: www.healthchefjulia.com
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How do we react when we realize that we may not be as healthy as we thought? When is a habit becoming obsessive, and how can we change our ways of being in order to take care of ourselves in better ways? In today’s girl talk with life philosopher, TEDx Speaker, and total babe Kerrin Smith, we talk about everything the Universe has brought to our attention right now. We also discuss the meaning of the word empathy, and how it’s so different to rebel against something bad opposed to standing for something good, even though the underlying cause may be the same.
Kerrin Smith is the founder COOL AND THOUGHTFUL™ and its predecessor CATiD LLC, a passion project with the mission to redefine what it means to be cool. In 2014 she delivered a TEDx talk, The Local Economy of Fashion, and she's all about making that vintage chic look feel just right. If you're in NYC and see a girl wearing sneakers with colorful ribbons, that might just be her!
Instagram: @coolandthoughful
Website: www.coolandthoughtful.com
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How can we learn to care about sustainable fashion in a cool and modern way? Do we have to let go of trends and style just because we happen to also care for our planet? Tune into this episode with model activist Renee Peters as we talk about just that and also how to love yourself in the life of an eco-warrior. Do sustainability and positive body image go together? Or do you have to actively practice both to seek that important balance of compassion and self-love?
Learn how Renee has struggled with society's image of a "sample size", and how that at the same time has helped her learn how to love and respect her own body. She shares with us her view on sustainable living, and how adopting such a life actually helped her find her identity and figure out who she truly wants to be.
Renee Peters is a model, living and working in New York City, and an advocate of sustainable living. She strives to be a role model in all that she does, using her platform for positive change. Her blog, Model4GreenLiving, seeks to reshape the way people think about environmental issues and show that it’s cool to care. She uses her social media to send a message of self-love and body-positivity and to encourage mindful, sustainable living. Renee loves to volunteer, is an environmental activist, and a budding philanthropist in her free time.
Follow Renee on Instagram: @Renee.ElizabethPeters
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What does it mean to speak up for sustainable fashion? And how can you make a change, right now, starting with where you are knowing nothing but the fact that you want to change? Join me for a trip to the Financial District in Manhattan as I visit model and social activist Britt Bergmeister for a chat on her living room floor. Behind closed doors, we get down to the girliest of girly and talk about everything from model life, hormones, women empowerment, sustainable fashion and how we both are just a little bit too obsessive with planning our days.
Learn how modeling has made Britt become the business woman she now is, how she's constantly learning and wanting to share as she goes, and also how she still to this day is insecure about her body, looks and what she's supposed to do next (Girls, we're all in this together...)
Follow Britt on Instagram: @brittbergmeister and@odmodc,
Website: www.odmodc.com
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Tune into today's episode as I'm at the floor in Val's house in Malibu, talking about body images, beauty standards and why we decided to start our very own agency. Val was discovered as a model in a mall at the incredibly young age of 2 and has been in the entertainment industry ever since. She and I connected via an email late 2016, and in January 2017 our journeys combined when we decided to start our own modeling agency - Role Models Mgmt - together.Learn what we've learned about ourselves from being exploited in this industry, and why we think it's important to empower models to be advocates for positive change!
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Get ready to change everything you thought you knew about makeup and the beauty industry. Sarah Rose Adams, a self-proclaimed green beauty therapist, has made it her life mission to use her passion in makeup and beauty to change how women think of themselves, how we look upon beauty as a society, and also to teaching us - the consumers - what it is that we really put on our skin. Sarah is the very queen of retruthing and her spirit and compassion is contagious. Make sure to listen in to feel empowered and ready to get out there and apply some freaking beauty to this world - both for yourself, others and our precious planet!
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Do you want to be one of 10 million happier people? What if I told you there’s a formula to be used to make sure you’re happy every single day? Like, no meditation or wishful thinking, but a scientifically proven system backed by numbers and facts? What if I told you you’re about to listen to the inventor of this very system, right now? Tune into this life-changing interview with Mo Gawdat, engineer at the "dream factory" at Google X and author of the book Solve for Happy, to reinvent how you think about and design your life.Who is Mo?Mo Gawdat is a remarkable thinker and the Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X], an elite team of engineers that comprise Google’s futuristic “dream factory.” Applying his superior skills of logic and problem solving to the issue of happiness, he proposes an algorithm based on an understanding of how the brain takes in and processes joy and sadness. Then he solves for happy.Links:If this episode made you happier - make sure to go to www.solveforhappy.com - to help Mo’s countdown to 10 million happier people!Want to receive emails from Mo? outreach@solveforhappy.com - Write title "email"Connect, interact and find out about new events facebook.com/solveforhappy
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"The Woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The Woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has even been before."- Albert EinsteinWise words spoken by a wise man, and this episode is all about putting yourself in the driver's seat of your life and start heading yourself in the direction of your dreams. We will cover why you should look upon your life journey as a game of Mario Kart and how it's super important to embrace the growth in order to stay on course.Learn:Why you need to be an alert and conscious driverHow life is filled with lessons and hidden treasures, not failuresThe importance of staying on track and not losing the game
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Dale Noelle is a former fitting model who was for nearly two decades one of the most successful and sought after talents in her field. She then decided to take things in her own hands, and by managing herself, she soon fell in love with this part of the business and built what is today TRUE Model Management, one of the agencies to be reckoned with in New York.Dale’s passion is to inspire others to be optimistic, overcome adversity, find the good in any situation, pursue your dreams, and to live a meaningful life. So here I am, in the TRUE Model Manhattan office at 7th Avenue in New York, and it’s with honor I’m saying Hi and WELCOME to this incredible woman that is Dale Noelle.Connect with Dale:Website: www.dalenoelle.comInstagram: @dalenoelle_trueTRUE Model Mgmt: www.truemodel.net
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In this episode with inspiring “survivor” Mariette Trempenau, we talk about the importance of being authentically you in a world that expects you to be perfect, how to make it as a young girl in a man dominated industry like fashion photography, and how you sometimes need to be provocative and not five a F*, in order to make an impact in this world.Mariette shares her experiences with her illness Fibromyalgia (chronic pain) and how her home-made T-shirt created a worldwide movement, landed her on magazine covers, and gave voice to a community that now is #FuckChronicalPain.I hope you’ll feel empowered by the episode because I sure do, and if you want to support #fuckchronicalpain, head over to www.fuckchronicalpain.ticktail.com and buy some of her amazing artwork!Instagram: MarietteTrempenauENJOY!
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Why is “busyness” actually a kind of laziness and have we lost our pioneering spirit? How do millennials act on a home party withJustin Bieberwithout phones and, finally, why is it so important to be able to say no?These are only a few of the things we cover in today’s episode with futurologist, author, and trendspotter Magnus Lindkvist, so I hope you’re ready to jump on board and take a tour into the future…Magnus Lindkvist is a trendspotting futurologist and author who weaves together important current trends to forecast what life, society, and business might look like in the future.He has given in excess of a thousand keynote speeches over the past decade to everyone from Fortune 500 CEOs and civil servants in the Middle East, to anyone looking to be inspired and enlightened by trendspotting and future-thinking.I had the honor of meeting with Magnus and hearing him speak at H&M’s Change Makers Lab in Stockholm early April this year, and it’s with pleasure I’m today introducing him as a guest on Hey Change!
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What is compassion fatigue?How do we bring compassion into a modern dialogue for the masses? Why is self-compassion is so hard yet the foundation of all good, and, How do you change the motion in your mind from “sacrifice” to that you’re actually gaining?With us on today’s show, we have Alok Appadurai, founder of GoodElephant.org and certified holistic self-compassion coach. He's also a Do-Good business and branding consultant, and a feminist, sober, vegan dad.Make sure to listen to the very end when he shares some true wisdom that anyone can take to heart, and learn from this inspiring man what it can feel like to truly be living.
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