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Season 2
S2E2 - Uplifting Indigenous Women in the Climate Fight
In this episode, we meet with Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel. They are a passionate advocate for their indigenous relatives and communities, fighting for justice and visibility. In this podcast we learn about the birth of Rising Hearts and how Jordan began mobilizing in their community.
S2E3 - Law as a Tool to Center Communities
In this episode, we meet with Jeremy Orr - a skilled senior-level attorney and manager with a demonstrated history in law, policy advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. He is highly experienced in the areas of social justice, civil rights, and environmental justice.
- We learn how Jeremy started his journey in the climate litigation space as a community
S2E4 - Tonga’s Fight Against Deep Sea Mining
In this episode, we meet with Pelenatita Kara who is the Program Manager of the Civil Society Forum of Tonga and has been working as an advocate against deep sea mining since 2012.
We learn about what deep sea mining really is and how it is performed. We learn that it can take decades for experts to understand the nature of deep sea marine life and the
S2E6 - The Making of an Eco-Friendly Product
In this episode, we meet with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, the President and CEO of ECOS. ECOS produces plant-powered detergents and cleaners that are safer for the people, pets, and our planet!
- We learn about the history and creation of ECOS
S2E7 - Energy and Equity: How Are They Connected?
In this episode, we meet with McKenna Dunbar - who is currently a Building Electrification Lead at Sierra Club. McKenna is renowned for their unwavering commitment to environmental justice and equitable clean energy transitions.
- We learn about their research project turned into a passion
S2E8 - Why Youth Organizing Matters
In this episode, we meet with Alexia Leclercq - a grassroots organizer, scholar, and artist. Alexia is the co-founder of the Colorado River Conservancy under PODER and a political education non-profit named Start: Empowerment. They have led various environmental justice campaigns from passing national climate and chemical reform legislation and fighting
S2E9 - Environmental Art as a Form of Activism
In this episode, we meet with Xavier Cortada - one of Miami’s pioneer eco-artists. He works across various mediums of art to generate awareness and action around climate change, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. Xavier is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Miami Department of Art and Art History, and Artist-in-Residence at Pinecrest
S2E10 - Being A Black Woman in the Climate Tech Space
In this episode, we meet with Kayalin Akens-Irby - the head of growth at Planet FWD, the leading carbon management platform for consumer brands to tackle climate change. Kayalin is an impact-oriented woman who cares about trying to build a better future for everyone.
- We learn about using climate tech to fight the climate crisis
S2E11 - Project Drawdown x Brown Girl Green: Holding Businesses Accountable for Climate Action
In this episode, we meet with Aiyana Bodi - a senior associate at Project Drawdown. Aiyana works with corporate partners and their employees to scale climate solutions in more meaningful and impactful ways in the workplace.
- We learn about influencing companies towards a sustainable shift
S2E12 - Diversifying Ocean Conservation: UOcean
In this episode, we meet with Chris Desai - a world renown entrepreneur and philanthropist from humble beginnings who has made considerable contributions to the benefit and protection of this planet with the organic luxury fashion brand Vayyu, the registered charity The Vayyu Foundation and its two global projects.