Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability: A Podcast About Creativity, Health, Equity, and Kindness

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference. A special thanks to our sponsor for today, TwentyFourSevenBlac. More information can be found at www.twentyfoursevenblac.com. Thank you again to our sponsor.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

Grab a cup of tea and join us for conversations, laughter, and community building focused on environmental, social and economic justice. With wonderful guests and our partners, Alliance for Sustainability (www.afors.org), Black Iowa News (blackiowanews.bulletin.com), and Inclusivi-TEA Collaborative (https://www.facebook.com/groups/inclusivesustainability), we pledge to work together to cocreate a future where the earth and everyone on it thrives. Alone, you can make a difference. Together, we can make THE difference.

In episode two of our podcast with Christopher Bell, Christopher further explains his work and his passions and tells us a story. Christopher C. Bell Jr. was born a black male in the mid-1930s, and raised in Campostella, a small, poor, Negro suburb of hard-wired, racially segregated Norfolk, Virginia; one of the most progressive cities in Virginia. He luckily dodged many of the pitfalls that endangered many of his friends as he escaped into Boy Scouting and reading. Chris attended Virginia State University, obtained a degree in Chemistry, and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Chris served twenty (20), bitter-sweet years in the army and retired as a Major. Twelve (12) of those years he served overseas and most of the time his duties required him to serve elbow to elbow with the natives of the country concerned. He served 2 years in Germany; 5 years in France; 2 1/2 years in Korea; 1 year in Vietnam; and 2 years in Ethiopia. Chris credits his foreign living and travelling with opening vistas of sensitivity and awareness in his “made in America” mind, and moved him toward more self-examination and critical thinking about things he had always taken for granted. While in the army, he completed a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) degree from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. After retirement from the military, Chris resumed his graduate studies. He earned a Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Administration, Supervision, and Social Policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Organizational Development from Boston University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Bell's employment history includes; managing and supervising Job training programs in the U.S. Department of Labor, mid-level management positions in the District of Columbia School System, and serving as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Bell's studies of the works of scholars and his own observations regarding the workings of the societal structures that surround human beings have led him to conclude that one of the root causes of what he defines as the White Superiority Syndrome is the “White male God and White Male Savior myth” promoted by Christianity. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a feeling of racial superiority in White people and prompts them to build a white racist culture. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a sense of racial inferiority in Black people and prompts them toward behavioral patterns of self-abuse, low self-expectations, and self-disparagement. Dr. Bell has concluded that racism is an inherent feature of the” White male God and White male savior myth” that is taught by Christianity, and he has committed himself to explain this problem to all who will listen. He teaches that black people must free themselves from believing in this “white god, white savior myth” if they are to ever see themselves as beautiful, and as competent, and as deserving of life's treasures as they imagine white people to be. Other black educators, psychologists, and thinkers have written tangentially about the need for black people to stop believing in this “white god and white savior myth” in order to authentically feel equal to white people, but most of them have gone unheeded. Dr. Bell dares to write “right on.” He trusts that his small contribution in his book “The Belief Factor and the White Superiority Syndrome” will help the “new” theological change-makers of the twenty-first century to begin their work in earnest.

In episode one of our podcast with Christopher Bell, Christopher talks about his path to understanding white supremacy and explains his use of the term white superiority. He talks about his childhood and goals for the future. Christopher C. Bell Jr. was born a black male in the mid-1930s, and raised in Campostella, a small, poor, Negro suburb of hard-wired, racially segregated Norfolk, Virginia; one of the most progressive cities in Virginia. He luckily dodged many of the pitfalls that endangered many of his friends as he escaped into Boy Scouting and reading. Chris attended Virginia State University, obtained a degree in Chemistry, and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Chris served twenty (20), bitter-sweet years in the army and retired as a Major. Twelve (12) of those years he served overseas and most of the time his duties required him to serve elbow to elbow with the natives of the country concerned. He served 2 years in Germany; 5 years in France; 2 1/2 years in Korea; 1 year in Vietnam; and 2 years in Ethiopia. Chris credits his foreign living and travelling with opening vistas of sensitivity and awareness in his “made in America” mind, and moved him toward more self-examination and critical thinking about things he had always taken for granted. While in the army, he completed a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) degree from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. After retirement from the military, Chris resumed his graduate studies. He earned a Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Administration, Supervision, and Social Policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Organizational Development from Boston University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Bell's employment history includes; managing and supervising Job training programs in the U.S. Department of Labor, mid-level management positions in the District of Columbia School System, and serving as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Bell's studies of the works of scholars and his own observations regarding the workings of the societal structures that surround human beings have led him to conclude that one of the root causes of what he defines as the White Superiority Syndrome is the “White male God and White Male Savior myth” promoted by Christianity. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a feeling of racial superiority in White people and prompts them to build a white racist culture. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a sense of racial inferiority in Black people and prompts them toward behavioral patterns of self-abuse, low self-expectations, and self-disparagement. Dr. Bell has concluded that racism is an inherent feature of the” White male God and White male savior myth” that is taught by Christianity, and he has committed himself to explain this problem to all who will listen. He teaches that black people must free themselves from believing in this “white god, white savior myth” if they are to ever see themselves as beautiful, and as competent, and as deserving of life's treasures as they imagine white people to be. Other black educators, psychologists, and thinkers have written tangentially about the need for black people to stop believing in this “white god and white savior myth” in order to authentically feel equal to white people, but most of them have gone unheeded. Dr. Bell dares to write “right on.” He trusts that his small contribution in his book “The Belief Factor and the White Superiority Syndrome” will help the “new” theological change-makers of the twenty-first century to begin their work in earnest. www.drccbellbooks.com www.drchrisbell.com. Email: cecebejr@aol.com

In episode two of Lori's interview with Darius Ross, Darius talks about his hopes for the future and the passions that drive him, offers some advice, and tells us a story. Darius Ross, A 35 yr veteran of entrepreneurship and real estate (real estate investing, brokerage sales, Property management and acquisition) whose life's path has gone from inner city struggles including poverty, violence ,eviction and foreclosure to the corporate suites. Along the way through those struggles He used those guerilla transitional skills to create a lucrative business and become a philanthropist & social activist. Who has fought and been a spokesperson for the following causes :the estate taxes,the minimum wage, the Pre-K program in NYC and Millionaire Tax. Darius has also won numerous Who's who awards and has been a Past member of Carnegie Hall Junior Board among other Civic boards! Facebook.com/dariusross Twitter.com/dacatman. Instagram.com/darreexec Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In episode one of our podcast with Darius Ross, Darius talks about his current passion for funding women-owned businesses, his childhood in Chicago, and his family's deep connection to the civil right movement, starting with the Goodman, Chaney, Schwermer murders. (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/human_rights_vol27_2000/spring2000/hr_spring00_chaney/). Darius Ross, A 35 yr veteran of entrepreneurship and real estate (real estate investing, brokerage sales, Property management and acquisition) whose life's path has gone from inner city struggles including poverty, violence ,eviction and foreclosure to the corporate suites. Along the way through those struggles He used those guerilla transitional skills to create a lucrative business and become a philanthropist & social activist. Who has fought and been a spokesperson for the following causes :the estate taxes,the minimum wage, the Pre-K program in NYC and Millionaire Tax. Darius has also won numerous Who's who awards and has been a Past member of Carnegie Hall Junior Board among other Civic boards! Facebook.com/dariusross Twitter.com/dacatman. Instagram.com/darreexec Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Author of “The Grow System: An Essential Guide for Modern Self-sufficiency From Growing Food to Making Medicine” published by Penguin Random House, featured by National Geographic as an expert is off-grid living, hosted Mother Earth News Online Homesteading Summit, selected by Authority Magazine as a Women Leader in Wellness, focus of award winning Reuters Sustainability Media contest, nationwide PBS campaign teaching people to grow half of their own food in their backyards, and on the cover of Masters of Health Magazine for Earth Day. www.thegrownetwork.com www.growhalf.com Instagram: @the_grow_network Twitter: @TheGrowNetwork Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability, Liz Loeb, Civil Rights Attorney and Associate Director at Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, talks about working at the intersection of racial justice and climate justice; the forces that drive and empower her; and how the pandemic has shifted her experience of nature. Liz Loeb is a civil rights attorney and community organizer with twenty years of experience working in political and social movements for justice. A graduate of Brown University, Liz holds a law degree from NYU School of Law and a Ph.D in critical social theory from the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Liz has worked as an international human rights attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights and as an attorney with the national ACLU criminal justice project, where she was part of the litigation team that won the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Safford v. Redding, which led to a national prohibition against forced strip searches in public schools. Liz led the successful statewide campaign to defeat the 2012 Voter Restriction amendment and recently served as Co-Director of Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice & Social Transformation. Liz currently works as the Associate Director of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, with a special focus on civic engagement, relational organizing, and collective resourcing. Liz is a highly sought after trainer, facilitator, and speaker, and has supported local and national groups in organization development towards dismantling white supremacy and building the conditions of shared liberation. In addition to her organizing work, Liz is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher and an active member of Shir Tikvah synagogue in Minneapolis. Liz lives on Dakotah land in Northeast Minneapolis with her partner Sarah and their dog Chloe. You can reach Liz at liz@mnipl.org Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In our second episode with Myron Lowe, co-hosted by Abigail Matthew, Myron talks about his passions and hopes for the future and tells us a story. Myron Lowe, M.S.Ed. Educational Psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach and leadership consultant. Myron works with organizations and communities to generate innovative collaboration, vitality, and wellbeing. He works with leaders to create environments of understanding and transformative learning. His experience includes more than two decades of executive leadership roles in strategic planning, collaborative initiatives, and innovative program design. He has transformed organizations using natural systems principles to navigate through complex challenges with purposeful engagement. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In episode one of our podcast with Myron Lowe, Lori is joined by guest host, Abigail Matthew, who talks with Myron about growing up in Chicago, how he got where he is, and how he developed his deep commitment to sustainability. Myron Lowe, M.S.Ed. Educational Psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach and leadership consultant. Myron works with organizations and communities to generate innovative collaboration, vitality, and wellbeing. He works with leaders to create environments of understanding and transformative learning. His experience includes more than two decades of executive leadership roles in strategic planning, collaborative initiatives, and innovative program design. He has transformed organizations using natural systems principles to navigate through complex challenges with purposeful engagement. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS, Lori talks with Lisa Roberts, founder of Boneyappetites, an insect-based pet treat company. Lisa talks about creating the treats to support her own dog's health, how she humanely raises the insects for her pet treats, using insect flour in her own recipes, and her hopes and dreams for the future. Lisa S. Roberts is Mimi. Lisa is an Author, Creator, Radio Co-Host, Entertainer, Businesswoman – She is also a Mother, Grandmother, and Texas Businesswoman. In her early career Lisa served as a Child Development Director for several private schools in Austin and as Assistant Director for the University of Texas Child Development Center. Her involvement with children's causes include serving on a subcommittee of the Austin Child Care Council, and the Austin Employer's Collaborate Council. Lisa served as Vice-President of Plant Interscapes, Inc. for over nine years managing horticultural teams and earning landscape and gardening certifications. Lisa owned and operated Back to Basics Home Care and Concierges LLC for eleven years where she mainly assisted the elderly population in Texas. Lisa now owns and operates Mimi's Country Porch LLC that owns Bonyappetit Pet Treats and More LLC. Lisa is Author of a Children's Book Series: “Back to the Basics with Aydan and Addy”. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Episode 2 of Lori's interview with Andrés Bustamante, Founder of Persona Contemporary, Andrés shares his life philosophy and passions, advice for young creatives, and how he thinks about sustainability. Andrés Bustamante @andresbustm is an interdisciplinary artist born in Cali, Colombia based in Nashville, TN. He attended Watkins College of Art followed by a self-taught, experimental practice. Curiosity is a catalyst to malleable mediums, exploring the abstraction in human emotion and human existence. Informed by his immigrant experience at a young age led him to existential questions about reality, exploring concepts of human divinity as a reflection of the unseen, and researching the abstract mystery of life reflected in psychonaut journeys. Unquenched awe and wonder inspire his creative process. Bustamante is passionate about community empowerment, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the visual arts. To provide opportunities for underserved communities to engage in creative play, nurturing awe, and wonder. Empowering communities with art fund-raisers, workshops, and murals via his organization, Persona Contemporary @personacontemporary Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Episode 1 of Lori's interview with Andrés Bustamante, Founder of Persona Contemporary, Andrés talks about the importance of creative play, being a political refugee from Columbia, and the healing power of creativity. Andrés Bustamante @andresbustm is an interdisciplinary artist born in Cali, Colombia based in Nashville, TN. He attended Watkins College of Art followed by a self-taught, experimental practice. Curiosity is a catalyst to malleable mediums, exploring the abstraction in human emotion and human existence. Informed by his immigrant experience at a young age led him to existential questions about reality, exploring concepts of human divinity as a reflection of the unseen, and researching the abstract mystery of life reflected in psychonaut journeys. Unquenched awe and wonder inspire his creative process. Bustamante is passionate about community empowerment, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the visual arts. To provide opportunities for underserved communities to engage in creative play, nurturing awe, and wonder. Empowering communities with art fund-raisers, workshops, and murals via his organization, Persona Contemporary @personacontemporary Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Episode 2 of Lori's interview with Alison O'Neil, Founder of Beauty Becomes You, Alison talks about sustainability, her goals and passions, and her advice for people interested in aesthetic health. L'Oreal Paris Woman of Worth, charity founder of Beauty Becomes You, Alison O'Neil is a long-time leader in the arena of Aesthetic-Health. Her unique focus, training and experience with thousands of products and patients in dermatology, psychology and cosmetology has led her to have a comprehensive understanding in what works and what is only hype in the realm of personal care products and treatment cosmetics. Sourcing ingredients and products that work is a favorite past-time which led her to BioZymes via the Colombian Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia five years ago. Alison was introduced to the visiting originator and to the science that showed the healing benefits of BioZymes which she witnessed could truly be translated into effective cosmetics. It was then that she pledged to help a small, family owned company who she believed had more than just hope in a bottle bring their technology of BioZymes to the world. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Episode 1 of Lori's interview with Alison O'Neil, Founder of Beauty Becomes You, Alison explains aesthetic health, why it matters, and how she has expanded and explored this growing field throughout her career, most recently in her work with seniors. L'Oreal Paris Woman of Worth, charity founder of Beauty Becomes You, Alison O'Neil is a long-time leader in the arena of Aesthetic-Health. Her unique focus, training and experience with thousands of products and patients in dermatology, psychology and cosmetology has led her to have a comprehensive understanding in what works and what is only hype in the realm of personal care products and treatment cosmetics. Sourcing ingredients and products that work is a favorite past-time which led her to BioZymes via the Colombian Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia five years ago. Alison was introduced to the visiting originator and to the science that showed the healing benefits of BioZymes which she witnessed could truly be translated into effective cosmetics. It was then that she pledged to help a small, family owned company who she believed had more than just hope in a bottle bring their technology of BioZymes to the world. Www.beauty becomes you.org BBYF2006 Www.SeniorSelectSeal.com Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this second intimate episode with Kate Furnish, Kate tells us to live in the moment and talks about learning to surrender to who she is, what is, and what the future holds. Kate then turns the tables on Lori and asks what drives her. Kate's website is www.mysanctuarysource.com and she can be reached at kate@mysanctuarysource.com. Kate Furnish has experience working with people healing from injury, surgery, or trauma as well as dealing with physical limitations. She empowers movement for life in her clients and understands that movement and flexibility are not just physical endeavors, they are mental and spiritual as well. Kate, knows the process and power of healing. She is a connected leader on a mission to spread joy in the world and help people activate their soul and live the life that brings them the most joy. When you live from your joy, you impact not only yourself but also those around you and make the world a better place. As a single mom, she understands each of us is a resource and living in a sustainable way leaves you with more to give to those around you not less. You get to give and have fun doing it. If you are interested in learning more, contact her about her new Program: Surrender, which walks you through the three steps to Joy No Matter What. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In our first episode with Kate Furnish, Kate talks about becoming a physical therapist and creating a unique method for helping her clients discover themselves and move into their joy. At the end of the session, she shares a breathing exercise with us. Kate's website is www.mysanctuarysource.com and she can be reached at kate@mysanctuarysource.com. Kate Furnish has experience working with people healing from injury, surgery, or trauma as well as dealing with physical limitations. She empowers movement for life in her clients and understands that movement and flexibility are not just physical endeavors, they are mental and spiritual as well. Kate, knows the process and power of healing. She is a connected leader on a mission to spread joy in the world and help people activate their soul and live the life that brings them the most joy. When you live from your joy, you impact not only yourself but also those around you and make the world a better place. As a single mom, she understands each of us is a resource and living in a sustainable way leaves you with more to give to those around you not less. You get to give and have fun doing it. If you are interested in learning more, contact her about her new Program: Surrender, which walks you through the three steps to Joy No Matter What. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability, Lori talks with Jerry Dirks about his life as a minister, the lessons he has learned, his beliefs and passions, and his current work to save the environment. Jerry's website is www.cleanairplan.com. His facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/Clean-Air-Plan-113069800523800 Jerry received his BA from Hamline University, St. Paul (1964). He received his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary, (74). He taught 6th grade and served as pastor in the Presbyterian Church USA. He was born and raised in Minnesota. He came from an outdoor family: hunting, fishing, vacationing at the lake, camping, and boundary water trips. This led to an appreciation of nature and to the hobby of bird watching. Out of his concern for the degradation of nature in the United States and globally, especially focusing on climate change, he has developed and manages a web site cleanairplan.com. The mission of the website and blog is to “Inspire, empower, and inform interested people how their choices and actions can reduce air pollution, improve human health and respond to climate change.” Air pollution and resulting climate change is threatening the earth and must be urgently addressed. Everyone can and must do their part to reverse earth's destruction before it's too late. Our daily choices matter, together we can succeed. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Daphne Orlando was born and raised on Long Island, NY with her two five-foot sisters by a short Italian father and a petite Dominican mother. After the adoption of her two sons, one from Guatemala and the other from South Korea, she followed her curiosity to learn more about how people are impacted by the fashion and textile industry all over the world. This led to Daphne setting aside her previous career in medical illustration to found EcoPetites, which is one of the first sustainable brands to design and create ethical clothing specifically for shorter women. To learn more about ethical living and petite fashion, read the EcoPetites blog at https://ecopetites.com/blogs/blog Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In part 2 of Lori's interview with Kara Ward-Tobin, Kara talks about moving to California, her passions and dreams, and the need for Hollywood to become more positive and shares a story about a childhood trip to Disney. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS, Lori talks with Kara Ward-Tobin about moving to Hollywood, working as a celebrity assistant, writing screenplays, creating a sustainable future, and her commitment to changing the culture of Hollywood through increased diversity and representation. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Part TWO of Lori's interview with Sean McBride, Sean talks about his love for Antarctica, explains the link between what happens in Antarctica and what happens in the rest of the world, describes his goal of flying an electric plane from Antarctica to the South Pole, and shares several stories. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Part ONE of Lori's interview with Sean McBride, Sean talks about overcoming self-doubts and depression, rescuing children and women from sex trafficking, becoming a Buddhist Monk, and learning to fly. Sean is an evolutionary anthropologist with a special interest in the hunter-gatherer lifestyle and its impact on contemporary human behaviour. He holds a 1st class honours degree in Anthropology and has undertaken field research with Aboriginal people in Australia, the Sami of Lapland, the Bedouin of Jordan and the Lahu of Thailand. He is a recognised expert in Aboriginal ethno-ecology and his past interests involved the teaching of Aboriginal skills for 22 years through his own survival school in Australia, and internationally for the general public, outdoor guides, foreign military and Australian Special Forces. He is a former Green Beret commando and Australian Army officer. In 2001 Sean was asked to be the survival consultant for Channel Nine’s Australian Survivor. He was also the Games and Challenges designer for the show. In 2004 he went to Thailand to rescue children from prostitution and from there set up The Grey Man organization to continue that work serving as its president till 2012. His organization rescued over 170 women and children from trafficking and prevented the trafficking of an estimated 600 more. He continues to work behind the scenes in this field. He stepped down as president of The Grey man in 2012 and in 2013 was ordained as a Zen Buddhist monk. His long-term interest in Antarctica was fulfilled in 2018 when he spent eight days camped on the Ross Ice Shelf and came away from that experience with a desire to protect Antarctica. He runs the Captain Antarctica Facebook page, Captain Antarctica Tribe Facebook group and the Captain Antarctica website, where he posts regular updates about the history, science and wildlife of Antarctica. His long-term plan is to fly an electric aircraft from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole to demonstrate the benefits of renewables and to highlight what can be done to protect Antarctica. To this end, during the Covid lockdown, he learnt to fly a plane and bought a Wittman W8 Tailwind aircraft which will eventually be converted to electric. Based in Brisbane he is presently the Senior State Anthropologist for the Queensland Government and in his spare time studies acting and flies in his plane. Website: www.captainantarctica.com.au Facebook page: www.facebook.com/captainantarctica Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainantarcticatribe Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In part TWO of Lori's interview with Vikki Reich, writer and communications consultant, Vikki describes how she lives a simple life as a way to support a sustainable future and encourages young creatives to follow their passions and listen to their own voices. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In part ONE of Lori's interview with Vikki Reich, writer and communications consultant, Vikki talks about leaving her job as a social worker to pursue a creative career and her belief that storytelling can save the world. Vikki's writing has appeared in numerous places online as well as in print for the Star Tribune, Us Magazine, and Listen To Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We’re Saying Now. She is one of the founding producers of Listen To Your Mother - Twin Cities. You can find her online at VikkiReich.com. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability, host Lori Myren-Manbeck talks about sustainability and why she chose to call her new book, You Can Save the World...In Fact, You're the Only One Who Can. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode, Lori talks with guests, Linda Myren and Darlene Maahs. Linda, who is Lori's mom, and Darlene have been friends for about 50 years. Darlene and Linda tell stories, talk about their creative outlets, and remind listeners to "try things," because you never know what you might like. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Deb Edwards is a lighting designer, a Young Living representative, and a smart, kind, and interesting human. In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability, Deb talks about her creative path, designing lighting for the artist Dale Chihuly, what sustainability means for her, and "feeling like a princess" when her uncle gave her a carriage ride for her fifth birthday. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

On today's episode, Lori talks with blogger Mike Hosey about his passion for sustainable living, his blog, Think Sustainability, and about his desire to make the world a better place. We find out that Mark's passion for the environment sprung out of witnessing the effects of a tsunami when he was eleven years old. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS Sustainability, Lori talks with artist Netia Worley about her 70 year art career, the various paths her art has taken, her passions, and her recommendation that artists "try it all" because you never know what art you will love until you do it. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Episode 3, we continue with Lori, co-host Shannon Crossbear, filmmaker Rita Davern, and Ramona Kitto Stately, We Are Still Here Minnesota, Project Director, are joined by Melody Gilbert, Director and Producer of Rita's documentary Stories I Didn't Know. The film explores the role Rita's family played in the takeover of Minnesota land from Dakota people in the 19th century. Participants share stories about the movie, as well as personal projects and goals for the future. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In Part II, Lori, co-host Shannon Crossbear, filmmaker Rita Davern, and Ramona Kitto Stately, We Are Still Here Minnesota, Project Director, are joined by Melody Gilbert, Director and Producer of Rita's documentary Stories I Didn't Know. The film explores the role Rita's family played in the takeover of Minnesota land from Dakota people in the 19th century. Participants share stories about the movie, as well as personal projects and goals for the future. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Episode 2: In part two of our podcast with Charles J. Malki, Charles talks about his passions and inspirations, describes his "holy place," offers some advice for young biologists and gardeners, and tells us a story. You can hear more from Charles on the IV Organics Channel on Youtube. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Episode 1: In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS, Lori talks with Charles J. Malki, biologist, speaker, organic gardening expert with IV Organics, and Author of Saving The World With The Home Garden. In part One, Charles talks about his long-standing love of gardening, his commitment to creating a sustainable future, and his passion for organic gardening. You can hear more from Charles on the IV Organics Channel on Youtube. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

In this episode of Inclusivi-TALKS, Lori is joined by co-host Shannon Crossbear, filmmaker Rita Davern, and Ramona Kitto Stately, We Are Still Here Minnesota, Project Director. Rita and Ramona talk about the making of Rita's documentary, Stories I Didn't Know, and the evolution of their friendship. The film explores the role Rita's family played in the takeover of Minnesota land from Dakota people in the 19th century. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Episode 2: In Part Two of Lori's interview with Rachael Z Miller, Exploratory Scientist, Creator Of the Cora Ball, Ocean Lover, and National Geographic Explorer, Rachael talks about her life philosophy, her advice for younger scientists, and exploration on the Hudson River. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon

Episode 1: In Part One of Lori's interview with Rachael Z Miller, Exploratory Scientist, Creator Of the Cora Ball, Ocean Lover, and National Geographic Explorer, Rachael talks about her love of the ocean, her path to becoming a scientist, and how she remains hopeful. Song “Beautiful Too” Written and Sung By: Teghan Devon