In this episode, we meet with Sanjana Sekhar - Sanjana is an author, filmmaker, and climate activist on a mission to make climate action the hottest place to be. Her work amplifies “thrutopian” stories with a lens on climate justice, radical imagination, and Adrienne Maree Brown’s “pleasure activism.” As the founder of GARMI, a climate newsletter and creative studio, she leverages systems-thinking storytelling to reclaim extractive narratives and world-build towards a healthy human future on Ear...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, we meet with Madeleine MacGillivray - Madeleine is a lifelong climate justice advocate and microplastics-focused science communicator. She is the Climate Communications and Policy Coordinator at Seeding Sovereignty, where she hosts the climate justice podcast Supersede. Madeleine is the founder of Superheroes Needed, a project that empowers individuals to realize our climate superpowers. She holds an MS in Sustainability Management at Columbia University’s School of Professional...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, we meet with Alexa White - Alexa White's dedication to sustainable agriculture and environmental justice is clearly demonstrated through her Ph.D. candidacy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. Her work, grounded in agroecology and biology, critically assesses sustainable agriculture's biophysical indicators and probes the efficacy of international climate governance, particularly in light of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Alexa'...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode, we meet with Matt Scott - the director of storytelling and engagement at the global nonprofit climate solutions resource Project Drawdown. Matt is also the founding director of the Drawdown Stories program where he helps everyday people find their role in climate solutions. Matt is the host of the climate solutions short documentary series Drawdown's Neighborhood, featured on the Weather Channel's Pattrn streaming network. Prior to his work at Project Drawdown, Matt was the glob...
Jun 12, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode, we meet with Kiana Michaan. Kiana is a renewable energy professional, clean energy advocate, and climate justice organizer. Kiana previously worked at Sologistics where she provided permitting, utility interconnection, and project management for hundreds of solar projects across New York City. She worked with Black Girl Environmentalist on community building and with Our Climate Voices on climate justice storytelling. Kiana has worked with WE ACT for Environmental Justice on equ...
Mar 23, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, we meet with Jeremy Raguain. Jeremy is a Seychellois conservationist who holds a Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations and Environmental Geographical Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations (Honors) from the University of Cape Town, a Diploma in Environmental Management from the Technical University of Dresden. He is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University. Jeremy i...
Mar 16, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode, we meet with Daphany Rose Sanchez. Daphany is an experienced community organizer and an expert in climate and housing. Born and raised in New York City public housing, Daphany witnessed and lived through the intersections of housing discrimination, climate divestment, and economic injustice. Her experience moved Daphany to fight for climate resiliency in the communities she grew up in, organizing neighborhoods across every borough in the city while working alongside renewable en...
Mar 09, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode, we meet Bodhi Patil. Bodhi Patil is a UN-recognized, award-winning GenZ ocean-climate “Solutionist” dedicated to improving the interconnectedness between ocean health and human health. He is the Founder & CEO of Inner Light, empowering a generation to build resilience from the inside out for people and planetary wellbeing. He is co-creator/cofounder of Ocean Uprise and SeaDragon Studios and advises several love-based climate organizations on a mission to protect our blue pla...
Oct 12, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode we meet with Jaegi Lissade. Jaegi is the Partnership Coordinator of Reclypt. Jaegi is passionate about circular fashion and reducing fashion waste. She first began attending Recylpt events during Climate Week in 2022 and over the past year has evolved from participant to ambassador to now being a member of the Reclypt team! She is currently a student at Queens College studying Economics and Environmental Studies with plans to work in sustainable finance. Bearing this in mind she ...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, we meet with Angely - a climate and environmental journalist from NYC. Her work is featured in national and city publications including The New York Times, The Nation, Rolling Stone, Vogue, The Guardian, and more. She focuses on primarily environmental science, environmental justice, social media, and culture. Her fact-checking work is featured in various publications like The Nation, Rest of World, Mother Jones, and Gimlet among others. We learn about the power of social media ...
Aug 30, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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. In this podcast episode we are focusing on UOCEAN 2050, which is a pioneering, practical, and non-profit charitable initiative of The Vayyu Foundation based in the United Kingdom with...
Aug 24, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 We learn about how companies actually take action to make change We learn about employee activation for equitable solutions in the workplace Follow and connect with Aiyana on socials: Instagram: @aiyanab Twitter...
Aug 16, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 We learn about the lack of diversity in the climate tech space We learn about discovering your worth in tough professional spaces Follow and connect with Kayalin on socia...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 Gardens, where his studio, gallery, and socially engaged art practice are based. We learn about how Xaviers background and upbringing influenced ...
Aug 02, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 for clean water, to addressing aggregate mining pollution, relocating toxic tank farms, and organizing mutual aid. We learn about how to mobiliz...
Jul 26, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 We learn about navigating in a mainly white dominated space We learn about the power of environmental justice and community Follow and connect with McKenna on socials: Instagram: @mckennadunbar Twitter: @ mocoko...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 We learn about the toxins in our cleaning products and the negative affects it causes We learn how a company like ECOS was able to get to the trifecta of carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification Follow and connect with Kelly ...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, we meet with Johanna Schmidt - a sustainability researcher in the Impact & Economics department at Triodos, a mission-driven bank and impact investment manager in the Netherlands. We learn why banks don’t support Deep-Sea Mining We learn why Deep-Sea Mining is a business risk We learn Deep-Sea Mining and it’s environmental risks are minimally researched Stay updated and involved with The International Union for Conservation of Nature: https://www.iucn.org/ Check out Triodos ...
Jun 23, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 ramifications of mining it, since there is limited research. We learn about how deep seabed mining can start as soon as July 2023, once the legal...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 organizer We learn about some environmental victories you might not have heard about We learn how to educate ourselves and get involved in our commun...
Jun 01, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. We learn about the reality of Indigenous representation and stereotypes people still believe in. We learn and talk about the murdered and missing Indigenous women and how the system is largely fail...
May 24, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode Notes In this episode, we meet with Selassie Atadika - a Ghanaian chef, educator and food systems advocate. After over a decade working at the United Nations working in the humanitarian sector, Selassie completed a crash course at the Culinary Institute of America. It was then when her company, Midunu, a nomadic and private dining experience highlighting ‘New African Cuisine’ was born. This episode dives into food as a medium for storytelling, and the beauty of community surrounding food...
May 18, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Episode Notes In this episode, we meet with Emira Woods - the newest head of Green Leadership Trust - an organization working to tackle the lack of inclusion of BIPOC on climate/ environmental organizational boards. They are the first cross-organizational effort focused on building power and diversity in any advocacy sector. They are guided first and foremost by their responsibility as fiduciaries of the organizations we represent. Learn more and support the GLT here: https://www.greenleadership...
Oct 25, 2022•33 min
Episode Notes Deep Sea Bed Mining Interview with the folks at Sustainable Ocean Alliance and featuring Marine Expert, Diva Amon. This episode dives into the political, social, and moral implications behind "deep sea bed mining," an emerging industrial field that involves extracting submerged minerals and deposits from the sea floor. To date, mining for sand, tin, and diamonds has been generally limited to shallow coastal waters - but now industries are starting to explore what could lie in the d...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
Episode Notes More info on fight toxic prisons here www.instagram.com/fighttoxicprisons www.instagram.com/villainus_music https://abolitionistlawcenter.org/Our-Work/Projects/Campaign-To-Fight-Toxic-Prisons/ https://nationinside.org/campaign/prison-ecology-project/ Find out more at https://brown-girl-green.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Jun 30, 2022•39 min
Episode Notes This episode draws connections between the prison industrial complex and environmental justice- Brown Girl Green sits down with Amanda Diaz from Freedom for Immigrants @migrantfreedom on instagram. Here’s a petition from the Shut Down Glades Coalition to take action today: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/fl-tell-dhs-shut-down-glades-now The list of books Amanda mentioned plus more if folks are interested: “ Are Prisons Obsolete? ” by Angela Davis (PDFs can be found here on " T...
Apr 25, 2022•39 min
Episode Notes Learn more at greenjobsboard on instagram and the website browngirlgreen.com/greenjobs! Find out more at https://brown-girl-green.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .
Apr 21, 2022•21 min
Episode Notes In this episode you will learn about: -The connections between colonization and conservation -How conservation movements can displace Indigneous communities -How Indigenous people in Tanzania are resisting and reclaiming the narrative of conservation over their lands Learn more and support the Maasai here: bit.ly/maasaihelp bit.ly/maasaihelp2 Find out more at https://brown-girl-green.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Apr 15, 2022•43 min
Episode Notes This episode of Brown Girl Green covers the issue of food waste - which currently contributes to 6% of global green house gas emissions (our world in data). Learn from Maen Mahfoud, an expert who is taking food surplus and using it to redistribute out to the communities who need it the most. Check out this live episode and learn more about his company, Replate - a non-profit tech organization working to address the food surplus crisis. www.replate.org Find out more at https://brown...
Mar 20, 2021•58 min
Episode Notes This episode of Brown Girl Green is focused on sustainable fashion. We discuss if/ why sustainable fashion is the path forward away from throw-away culture and mass over-consumption of clothing in modern society. Despite the benefits of more "sustainable" or environmentally friendly fashion, there are still a lot of gaps around diversity, equity, and inclusion within the movement. A majority of sustainable fashion only caters to a small demographic that excludes many different ethn...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min
