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In this conversation, Anne Therese Gennari and guest Charlie Sellars explore the journey of sustainability, emphasizing that every job can contribute to climate action. They discuss the importance of maximizing opportunities in sustainability rather than focusing solely on minimizing negative impacts. The dialogue highlights the need for narrative shifts in climate action and the significance of engaging diverse perspectives. Additionally, they explore the balance between individual responsibility and corporate accountability in sustainability efforts. The discussion also touches on the political landscape's impact on climate initiatives and the potential for optimism in the face of challenges. Finally, they envision a future where sustainable practices are the norm and emphasize the need for collective action to achieve this vision.Two climate optimists coming together - this is a conversation you don't want to miss!www.heychangepodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Charlie Sellars is the director of sustainability at Microsoft and, most importantly, the author of the newly released book What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist's Guide to Sustainable Living. His book pulls from his experience at Microsoft to empower people on climate across their Personal, Professional, and Political lives. He helps us realize that all of us are more powerful against climate change than we think, and that while nobody can do everything, everybody can do something - and his book gives pragmatic, data-driven evidence to help direct us to where we can have the most impact across everything we do. Get the book here: https://bit.ly/3Zc5ZpVVisit Charlie's website: https://www.charliesellars.com/Website: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-buyThe Climate Optimist Handbook:https://bit.ly/the-climate-optimist-handbook-buyGeneration Dread:Paperback: bit.ly/gdus2023 (available for pre-order, out Oct 2023)Hardcover: bit.ly/gdus2022 (available now) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 giftsHow to lead a meaningful lifeBreaking stigma and creating new normsHow to embody your anger and let it empower youHow to think about our work in climate change to stay inspired and motivatedFollow Mike:Website: https://www.mikeveny.com/Instagram: @mikevenyTwitter: @mikevenyMentioned in the episode:Book: Hug Your HatersClimate Optimist Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastHosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshawPodcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 youThe mental health work required to be a climate optimistHealthy guilt and healthy denialHow to grow from shameWhy resilience is an act of resistanceMentioned in the episode:Online climate community): www.collectvexaction.comWeekly 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: @jackadamweberCONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastHosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshawPodcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastHosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshawPodcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.comAbout 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.earthCONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastHosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshawPodcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 MoreCDP + A List ReportTetra Pak + Sustainability ReportCONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast@annetheresegennari + @robinxshaw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 engagementCNote to help support underserved communities in the US Kiva for loans that change lives in underserved communities around the worldRepublic, an app for impact investing with a low minimumAlso mentioned:Abundance Project by Derek RydallHeated Newsletter Banking on Climate Chaos – 2021 ReportRebecca's platform:https://www.give.how/aboutRebecca's book: GIVE - How To Manage Your Money and Make a Difference.CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/https://www.joinlocalallies.com/Instagram: @robinxshawIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Sign up for the 10-week Climate Optimist Challenge: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/https://www.joinlocalallies.com/Instagram: @robinxshawIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @yourecostylistSign up for The Climate Optimist Master Class: bit.ly/climate-optimist-master-class CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/https://www.joinlocalallies.com/Instagram: @robinxshawIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @katharinehayhoeTwitter: @KHayhoeHer Book: Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided WorldSPECIAL GIFT!Sign up for the Climate Optimist Newsletter and receive a FREE ticket to the Master Class!(If you're already signed up, contact AT for link)Learn more about The Climate Optimist Master Class here CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 dependant species!The Ice Crisis 101:The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planetEvery year that goes by, arctic sea ice is reduced by an area about the size of IrelandWhen the permafrost melts, stored-up, old methane is releasedMethane is 35 times more effective at trapping heat than CO2Melting sea ice is affecting weather conditions all around the globeThe 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 nowHow 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-angelsInstagram: @gcarcticangels CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastToday's Ad: Palmetto Solar - GET ON SOLAR TODAY!Book mentioned in the intro: The Urban Challenge - Reviving the Desire to Live in Cities Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Change and 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 CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 GrowthWhat We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global WarmingFollow Per Espen:Instagram: @estoknesTwitter: @estoknesCONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariSign up for my Substack Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 RoslingClimate 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.CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariSign up for my Substack Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariClimate Optimist Master Class: Bit.ly/climate-optimist-class Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawWhat does it mean to be a Climate Optimist? Take the Climate Optimist Master Class today: Bit.ly/climate-optimist-class See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 CowBook: Farming While BlackQuote: “I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I'm and changing the things I cannot accept" by Angela DavidsLearn more about Soul Fire Farm:Website: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/Instagram: @soulfirefarm Follow Kiani on Instagram: @kiani4troy CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawThis 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.More resources to check out:https://www.farmingwhileblack.org/https://www.soulfirefarm.org/get-involved/reparations/https://www.oneearth.org/csas-and-regenerative-agricultures-ties-to-black-history/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 packagingWhat plastics are actually recyclable?How microfibers (from clothes) actually make up most of the plastic pollutionWhat you - and all of us - can do now to make a differenceAlso mentioned:Quote: “There's nothing you can't tell me, there's nothing I don't wanna hear.” - Janet MacgillivrayBook: Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-SmithMantra: “I'm all flowers and no-one can take that away”Our film recommendation to learn more about the plastic industry: The Story of Plastic 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-everywhereMicroplastics and male fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7967748/Legislation: https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/environment/482614-new-bill-calls-for-us-to-address-source-of2x microplastics in bottled water than tap: https://www.statista.com/chart/13255/study-finds-microplastics-in-93-of-bottled-water/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.Learn more about Madeleine Wallace:Website: https://madeleinewallacenyc.com/ Instagram: @madeleinemacgillivraySeeding Sovereignty on Instagram: @seedingsovereignty 5 Gyres Institute on Instagram: @5gyres CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawThis 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 neutralityHow 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 minuteHow 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 CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to our sponsor Luxe Botanics. More than a skincare company, Luxe Botanics are beauty activists, featuring rare and transformational botanicals that have been globally sourced and sustainably harvested while taking action to support local communities and safeguard the environment. Each botanical has been selected for its purity, scientific performance, and clinical efficacy, targeting specific skin concerns, while balancing and protecting the skin. Plus, proceeds from every Luxe Botanics purchase go back to the communities that harvest their incredible ingredients. Luxe Botanics is offering Change Podcast listeners 15% off with code HEYCHANGE. With carbon-neutral shipping and planet-conscious packaging, get ready to fall in love with the vegan, organic, cruelty-free, and ethically sourced high-performance skincare line that is Luxe Botanics.Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Sign up for my newsletter to receive updates on more meditations, classes, and other climate optimist news: https://theclimateoptimist.com/sign-up-----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!Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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-storyInstagram: @malibumama__ CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to our sponsor Cupid & Psyche Beauty. Created by fashion photographer Tracy Toler-Phillips, Leaping Bunny approved, vegan and cruelty free, Cupid & Psyche offers a gorgeous range of buildable lip colors that are also paraben free and made with nourishing, organic ingredients. Their nail lacquers are made without the top 10 most toxic ingredients found in most polishes, and instead are infused with Marula Oil to protect and nourish your nails. Cupid & Psyche donates a percentage of all profits to save the bees and help our animal friends. Check out cupidandpsychebeauty.com and help create a world where no animal has to suffer in order for you to shine!Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 MandelaBook recommendation: The Richest Man in BabylonMantra 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 CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawIntro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 transitionWhat will happen to stranded assets as we make necessary changes towards a climate positive future?Things we can do to mitigate climate change todayWhat part does money play in climate action?Re-envisioning greener citiesThe power of imaginationWe 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 CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Clearloop. Clearloop is changing the game when it comes to reclaiming your carbon footprint, making clean energy investment a tool for social and environmental justice. Building new solar projects in the areas across America with the dirtiest grids, Clearloop is transforming the health and economic wellbeing of communities that have, until now, been left behind. Clearloop works with brands big and small who want to reclaim their carbon footprint, but for a limited time they are offering offsets to individuals. Join us in helping Clearloop reach 1 million watts of clean energy at their first project in Jackson, TN. 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! Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 lifeAlso mentioned:Book recommendation: Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingDostoyevsky 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: @robinxshawA 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: 416.725.2947Or book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/2bd-day www.2BDetermined.ca Your future is still to be determined, so be determined! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 worldIt’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

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 USWhy "Made in America" isn't necessarily a good thingThe important work of the Garment Worker CenterHow Senate Bill 62 could change the apparel industry in the US for goodWhy Yeni and Nayantara are hopeful about the futureAnd 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: @garmentworkercenterSupport SB62: Petition CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastSIGN UP FOR THE CLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS with the Hey Change Special___ Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariLinkedIn: Anne Therese GennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_G Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawSIGN UP FOR THE CLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS with the Hey Change Special___Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/resourcesCLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS - Learn more + Sign up here: Hey Change SpecialConnect with Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariLinkedIn: Anne Therese GennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_G See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/#/CLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS - Learn more + Sign up here: Hey Change Special CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_G Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA 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: 416.725.2947Or book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/2bd-day www.2BDetermined.ca Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!___Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!Connect with Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_G See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 environmentalismReframing consumer cultureImagination as a tool of climate actionThe importance of choice architecture for systemic changeHow to view ourselves as part of the ecosystemRadical optimism and how to envision new worldsLearn more about Teju:Website: https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/Instagram: @misstejArticle: A Portrait of Grandma's Hands CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA 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: 416.725.2947Or book your free consultation here: https://calendly.com/2bd-day www.2BDetermined.ca Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @BruceLiptonTwitter: @Biologyofbelief CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA 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.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @BruceLiptonTwitter: @Biologyofbelief CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin Shaw:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA 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.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @CameronRussellTwitter: @cameronrussel Also mentioned in this episode: Michelle Cliff Essay: Notes on SpeechlessnessA 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)”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, Luxe Botanics, a high performance skincare line formulated with the most transformative botanicals and manufactured ethically with respect for people, animals and the planet.https://luxebotanics.com/ Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE. Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!To learn more about Anne Therese’s work:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Modeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/To learn more about Robin’s work:https://parentsxplanet.com/https://www.instagram.com/robinxshaw/Also mentioned in this episode: Children’s book: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela GoadeModel Activist Community: Model MafiaQuotes: 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.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 youHow to think about spiritual growth and healingThe importance of self-empowerment in activismTips for everyday healing and empowermentAbout 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/bencurtisWebsite: https://www.bencurtis.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencurtisofficialIf you have any story you want to share or if you need help or guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out:@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray Wallace See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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-sabotageTips for connecting with your anxiety and how to work through itDaily practices for healing and dealing with eco-anxietyDon'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:@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray Wallace See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: @annetheresegennariWebsite: www.theclimateoptimist.comMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 FRIENDSIn the episode:Climate Solutions to be excited aboutThe importance and beauty of action in communityHow to build momentum for positive changeHow to start inclusive conversations that spark actionChoice architecture and why it's importantWhy choosing how to deliver information is essentialThe mental elements to adapting changeAbout 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/Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.comGood 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 StandardsI 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: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! THANK YOU See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 purposeHow to align your personal purpose with greater goodThe key to mindfulness and happinessHow to rethink everything society has taught us to co-create a different worldTips for mindfulness, balance, and necessary reflectionAbout 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-bookKatina is @onadulting on all social platformsStay optimistic and stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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:Try 2 weeks as a member if the Action Squad today: www.theactionsquad.comWant to partake in the Healing Journaling workshop? Shoot me an email --> annetherese@theclimateoptimist.comMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceStay optimistic and stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!If you want to participate in more thing like this and learn how to empower yourself as a change-maker and activist, check out The Action Squad. Start your free membership trial today - we can't wait to change the world with you!Mentioned in the episode: makesoil.comMusic: Madeleine Wallace Connect and follow: @AnneThereseGennari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 aboutA vision for redesigning society that benefits everyone, and the environment as a byproductTips for activists on staying motivated to keep fightingThe importance of local change-making in conjunction with systemic fightsWhat we need to remember when we vote! Learn more about Howie at www.howiehawkins.usFollow him on Twitter: @HowieHawkinsExciting announcements:Hey Change has gained a co-host, woop! Please welcome Madeleine Wallace and make sure to go follow her: @madeleinewallaceAlso, 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/theclimateoptimistStay in touch and always feel free to reach out with ideas, thoughts, or questions!www.theclimateoptimist.com@AnneThereseGennari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“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 GuestMegan 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 of of the lives they’ve chosen to be “safe” and into their soil aligned purpose and mission. i’ve personal 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 LoveInstagram: @megmarkeyStay in touch!Website: www.theclimateoptimist.comIG: @annetheresegennari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.comFollow me:Website: www.theclimateoptimist.comInstagram: @annetheresegennari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.orgIG: @plus1vote & @itssaadamerFollow me:www.heychange.world@annetheresegennari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/takeactionNYT Article by Bill McKibben: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/11/opinion/climate-change-bank-investment.htmlJane Fonda's Fire Drill Friday: http://firedrillfridays.org/350.org "Stop The Money Pipeline": https://350.org/Please stay in touch!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Website: https://heychange.world/Sign up to my Climate Optimist newsletter: https://heychange.world/sign-up-climate-optimist See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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-1Kerry 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/Kerry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrybannigan/The Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Website: https://heychange.world/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.ElizabethPetersTwitter: @model4greenLVNGMentioned 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 homeStay in touch:ANNE THERESE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/HEY CHANGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychangeworld/Website: https://www.heychange.world/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/HEY CHANGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychangeworld/ANNE THERESE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Mentioned in episode:Cool animal guy to follow: https://www.instagram.com/dean.schneider/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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!For updates and positive inspiration, sign up to the Climate Optimist Newsletter. Visit HeyChange.World for more :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.