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Isaias Hernandez has a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and spent his college years working on a variety of diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work. Isaias is an environmental justice activist and educator from Los Angeles, CA. He's passionate about making environmental education accessible and advocating for social justice in the environmental movement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-evolution-with-gwilda-wiyaka--2888020/support.
We heard from listeners that one of the top barriers to eating plant-based is who we eat with. So much of our food is rooted in culture and tradition, and breaking from the norms of our social circles may create some dinner table friction. But we're here to help!On this episode, you'll hear: Listeners share how they're family reacted when they started eating plant-based. Tried and true advice on how to eat in harmony with meat eaters. How Isaias Hernandez's family reacted when he became vegan and what his vision of a more equitable plant-based future looks like. Data-backed responses to the most common questions you mat get as a first-time plant-based eater.
Clouds of diesel fumes clog the air in Beirut, Lebanon where the virtual collapse of the power grid has led residents to rely on diesel generators. The city's air is now so badly polluted researchers at the American University of Beirut are linking it to a startling 30% spike in cancer cases. Also, Isaias Hernandez is an environmental activist and social media creative who uses the handle @QueerBrownVegan on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. His topics include environmental racism, mushroom foraging, and queer ecology. Isaias joined us during Pride Month to talk about intersectionality, “rainbow-washing”, and more. And hair care products marketed to Black women today often include cancer-causing formaldehyde and hormone disrupting chemicals. But back in the early 1900s, an enterprising Black woman named Madam C. J. Walker used mostly natural ingredients in her hair products to empower Black women and become the first female American self-made millionaire. Her great-great granddaughter shares Madam Walker's story. -- What issues are you most interested in having Living on Earth cover in the 2024 election season? Let us know by sending us a written or audio message at comments@loe.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Paul is joined by Isaias Hernandez, AKA Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles, California. He creates content to bring environmental education to a wider audience. Today on the show, Isaias discusses his journey and how he blends creativity with environmentalism, he explains why intersectional environmental education is so important. And Isaias talks about how he's seen partnerships with celebrities like Billie Elish help amplify environmental messages. Resources and links: Queer Brown Vegan website Isaias Hernandez on TikTok Isaias Hernandez on Youtube Isaias Hernandez on Instagram Isaias Hernandez on X Isaias Hernandez on LinkedIn Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
In the next episode of our podcast, we journey into the world of environmental education and activism with Isaias Hernandez, the creator of Queer Brown Vegan. Tune in as we explore the layers of environmental justice, veganism, and sustainability through Hernandez's unique lens, offering insights into how education can be a powerful tool for environmental advocacy. We'll delve into the origins of Queer Brown Vegan, uncovering how Isaias's passion for environmentalism has evolved into a platform for discussing complex topics like intersectionality, climate justice, and eco-conscious living. Discover how Isaias Hernandez is making environmental education accessible and relatable, empowering a diverse community to take action for the planet with knowledge, compassion, and inclusivity.
Stephanie March is joined by Molly Hermann today! They discuss where they went out to eat this past week, Steph recaps her recent trip tp Mexico, and they talk with environmental educator Isaias Hernandez about veganism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephanie March is joined by Molly Hermann today! They discuss where they went out to eat this past week, Steph recaps her recent trip tp Mexico, and they talk with environmental educator Isaias Hernandez about veganism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isaias Hernandez a dedicated descendant of ancestors, devoted to improving environmental literacy though creativity, storytelling, and embodied education. His media platform is called QueerBrownVegan and he studied environmental science at UC Berkeley. Check out either or both web series: Sustainable Jobs and Teaching Climate Together. ... https://www.queerbrownvegan.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/@queerbrownvegan ... https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
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.
As you might have noticed, we are just one episode away from the 100th episode of the podcast! We're starting the celebrations early and changing up the usual format with this episode. Instead of interviewing a guest, this week we're sharing 10 lessons we've learned from 100 episodes of the podcast that features interviews with some of the most inspiring changemakers in the fashion industry.***MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Online Platform: Conscious Fashion CollectiveOnline Community: Conscious Fashion Collective MembershipPodcast Episode: EP79: Sustainable Fashion Policy and Collective Action with Elizabeth ClinePodcast Episode: EP96: Choosing Hope Over Climate Doomism with Isaias Hernandez Podcast Episode: EP50: Why Fast Fashion Is So Addictive with Zainab MahmoodPodcast Episode: EP24: The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-BellPodcast Episode: EP56: Style Psychology and the Drivers of Consumption with Dr. Dion Terrelonge Podcast Episode: EP77: What Democratizing Fashion Is Truly About with Natalie ShehataPodcast Episode: EP81: How We Can Expand the Sustainable Fashion Conversation with Samata PattinsonPodcast Episode: EP73: How To Uncover Your Soul Style with Kerry WildePodcast Episode: EP17: More Creativity, Less Consumption: Sustainable Stylist Tips from Alyssa BeltempoPodcast Episode: EP51: How To Find Joy In Your Closet Again with Stylist Sam WeirPodcast Episode: EP80: Where Does Fashion Stand On Climate Progress? A Conversation with Stand.EarthPodcast Episode: EP90: Rethinking Traditional Supply Chains with Ria Ana Sejpal of LilabarePodcast Episode: EP29: Compostable Clothing, Natural Dyes, and Localizing Fashion Systems with Lydia Wendt of California Cloth FoundryPodcast Episode: EP54: Slowing Down Media with Kestrel JenkinsPodcast Episode: EP94: Can Slow Fashion Businesses Scale Without Encouraging Overconsumption? With Mahdiyyah MuhammadPodcast Episode: EP92: From Extractive to Regenerative Fashion: Slow Growth, Climate Beneficial Fibers, and Cooperative Models with Laura Sansone of New York Textile LabPodcast Episode: EP38: How Custom Collaborative is Paving the Way for a Better Fashion Future with Ngozi OkaroPodcast Episode: EP20: How We Can Make Mending Mainstream with Josephine Philips of SojoPodcast Episode: EP57: Tips for Starting a Slow Fashion Brand with Selina Ho of ReclosetedPodcast Episode: EP58: The History of Fast Fashion with Sara IdacavagePodcast Episode: EP85: A People's History of Clothing with Sofi ThanhauserPodcast Episode: EP22: Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry with Aja Barber***CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:
This week on our #SmallBusinessShoutout with Villains Brewing Company. Head brewer Brad Kominek and owner Isaias Hernandez talk about how the brewery started and how they name some of their beers.
After learning about climate emotions, and seeing climate doomism proliferated in the media, Stella knew she wanted to have Isaias on the show to unpack this and understand how it's connected to the fashion industry.In this episode, Isaias Hernandez (who you might also know as @queerbrownvegan on social media) unpacks the complexity of climate emotions and the harms of climate doomism narratives, and discusses why “evidence-based hope” is essential for reorienting action and working towards equitable solutions for the fashion industry - and how we can all cultivate this hope in our own lives. Hit play to dive in! ***EPISODE SPONSORS:Osei-DuroOsei-Duro is a slow, artisan-made sustainable fashion brand based in Ghana using handmade textile techniques to create contemporary garments that are true works of art.Their colorful, bold-printed clothing is hand-dyed and sewn in Ghana by small-scale artisans and manufactured to support the local apparel industry. And they have extended sizes, with many styles going up to 4X.Osei-Duro's clothing is made with care — and the people behind these garments treat each other with the same care and respect. The small business pays full-time wages for a 4-day work week and offers numerous benefits including full health insurance and maternity coverage.Get 20% off sitewide by using the code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20.KotnKotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.***SHOW NOTES:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/isaias-hernandezMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Online Platform: Conscious Fashion CollectiveOnline Community: Conscious Fashion Collective MembershipVideo: Is it too late to save the planet? Evidence based hope vs climate doomism with Elin KelseyPodcast Episode: EP88: What Is Regenerative Fashion? With Safia MinneyWebsite: DessertoWebsite: The Or FoundationWebsite: Elin KelseyArticle: What is the Climate Scale?Article: New York therapists see surge in eco-anxiety as smoke fills skies: ‘Every client addresses it'Article: 12 Materials Of The Future That Could Change The Face Of FashionResource: The United Nations' Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook***CONNECT WITH ISAIAS HERNANDEZ:
The guest on this episode of rootbound is Isaias Hernandez. First, Steve thinks too much about knowledge. Then Isaias shares about a yellow flower, foraging and syrup. Steve talks about grapes — but not the ones you are thinking of— and a bug that nearly destroyed an industry. Also, making a drink based on a hike.Show NotesEpistemology on WikipediaForsythia on WikipediaForsythia Flower Honey Syrup from Grow Forage Cook FermentForsythia Flower MeaningSyrup vs SirupGenus VitisVitis aestivalisVitis ripariaVitis cinereaAll about wild grapesMeet Wine's Worst Enemy, PhylloxeraWild Edible World podcastPascal Baudar's WebsiteSandor Ellix Katz's websiteQueerBrownVegan.com - Isaias' websiteForaging Forsythia by QueerBrownVeganIsaias's InstagramSupport rootbound
In today's episode I'm chatting with Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator aka Queer Brown Vegan - the social media platform where he helps people understand the climate crisis. Isaias is so good at explaining some of the worlds most pressing issues in a super simple and engaging way - highly recommend following him on Instagram to learn more about sustainability, research, and what he calls ‘evidence-based hope'.We spoke about the link between the environmental crisis and social inequalities, how he believes the climate crisis is an educational crisis and how he perceives the tension between the need for systemic change and individual action. He told me the story of how and why he went vegan, and shared his perspective on ocean wildlife. We also discussed how to avoid climate doomism, and where to find hope - with the amazing example of the recovery of Monterey Bay, where ocean biodiversity is now thriving.Isaias is such a joy to speak with and I had a great time recording this conversation - hope you'll enjoy it as well!Want to dive deeper?Watch the episode about Monterey Bay on Isaias' YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13XomK_ASXs&t=650s&ab_channel=QueerBrownVeganCome say hi!Isaias on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/Why We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/Discover Earth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverearth/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. A big thank you as well to Discover Earth for partnering with Why We Care and helping raise awareness of the importance of ocean conservation.Thank you for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Change comes over time. The first episode of “Be the change.” podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks three years since that first episode. This episode features some of the most memorable guests from the last three years including: Sophie Beren, Kahlil Greene, Francesca Reicherter, Paxton Smith, Dineo Mya Serame, Isaias Hernandez, Angeles Ponpa, Natalie Magness, Ellis Lloyd Jones, Ideja Bajra, Sophie Sandberg, Marlow Baines, Aaliyan Khan, Bianca Hayles, Hailey Rodgers, Alisha Aslam, Ransom Fox, Rebecca Joseph, Ruhani Walia, Seika Brown, and Austen Wyche. Thank you for listening to the podcast! To get connected with me, please email me at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
Climate crusader--Isaias Hernandez, plus Supreme Court denies Big Oil again! And The Climate Daily reforestation campaign!
Isaias Hernandez is an Environmental Educator & Content Creator of QueerBrownVegan, where he educates people on the intersecting climate crises through a justice-oriented lens. Isaias and I discuss intersectionality, veganism and food insecurity, BIPOC voices in veganism, de-centreing whiteness in environmentalism/veganism, diversity and inclusion, and much [much] more.
Listeners, this week we had a conversation with Isaías Hernandez. Isaias Hernandez (he/him), aka @QueerBrownVegan, is a freelance environmental educator and content creator focusing on topics like veganism, zero-waste, and environmental justice. Isaias is from Los Angeles, CA, where he lived in a community that faced environmental injustice. Because of this, he became interested in learning about and protecting the environment. He went on to earn his B.S. in Environmental Science at the University of California, Berkeley where he worked on a variety of diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work. He now resides in New York and Los Angeles, working as a full-time content creator, public speaker, sustainability consultant, and business coach. During our conversation we talked about: 01:56 - His heritage and growing up in LA 06:33 - “There's certain limits of what can be shared” 07:15 - “When you're younger you're trying to be perfect for them” 14:01 - Getting interested in the environment 14:24 - “But you're not white and you're poor and you don't have any experience” 16:24 - Academic Institutions and Whiteness (cuando él empieza a hablar puede ser un recorte también) 17:19 - “Why is my lived experience not as important as my white peers?” 18:32 - After College 21:17 - At the end of the day, at least I tried” 25:13 - Becoming Vegan 26:00 -“I'm choosing to become the person I wanna become as an adult” 27:50 - The catalyst of change 28:56 - His New York breakdown 29:36 - Starting his platform 32:30 - Ecological Wealth 34:07 - “To me generational wealth is a very sacrificial mindset” 36:18 - The Influencer Industry 40:40 -“Everything is nuanced” Follow Isaias on all things social: Website Instagram Twitter TikTok Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Instagram Facebook Website Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge Join FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.club Be the first to know about Illuminate Retreat Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!
Listen in this week as guest Isaias Hernandez discusses our climate crisis and things we can do to educate others. Isaias is a passionate Environmental Educator and Gen Z Climate Activist, who goes by the moniker QueerBrownVegan.
Matt Matern speaks with Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator and activist, discusses his journey from growing up in poverty in Los Angeles to becoming a voice in the climate movement. He critiques the educational and social systems for failing to adequately address and communicate the interconnections of race, class, gender, and environmental health. Hernandez advocates for greener jobs, systemic changes, and more sustainable practices, emphasizing the need for a broader understanding and action towards a more equitable future.
"Dismantling White Supremacy is Environmentalism"Joined by Isaias Hernandez, the founder of the online platform, Queer Brown Vegan, we discuss the importance of inclusion within the environmental field, ecological wealth vs generational wealth, why dismantling white supremacy is environmentalism, building community, and accessibility within veganism.You can learn more about the Queer Brown Vegan platform by visiting this link https://queerbrownvegan.com/Instagram: @queerbrownveganLiked the episode? Leave a review or become a Patron today!
Peterson Toscano of Citizen's Climate Radio guest-hosts today, on the topic of Queer Response to Climate Change. Foremost he speaks with Isaias Hernandez who provides training and media as Queer Brown Vegan.
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Isaias Hernandez. Isaias is an environmental educator, environmentalist, activist and founder of Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is based in US and is a heavyweight when it comes to environmental and social justice issues. Through the power of education, Isaias has shaped the environmental justice discourse in the US. In addition, Isaias has redefined environmental education by developing new ways to deliver science, and engage audiences. Isaias learnt how to harness the power of social media to reach a wide audience, and today shares educational content to millions of people around the world. It is an enormous privilege to speak with Isaias on the Plasticology Project podcast.
An enlightening discussion with vegan environmental educator and influencer, Isaias Hernandez also known at @queerbrownvegan.Follow Isaias on Instagram and Tiktok @queerbrownveganWebsite: queerbrownvegan.com
Hey, Green Junkie!Have you ever dove down the rabbit hole of climate change and came up for air more depressed and hopeless than you did before you dove in? Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming to look at the state of our planet and all the action that needs to be taken in order to course correct. It can paralyze us so much that we end up doing nothing and taking zero steps in our journey - because what's the point. I think we can all relate to this feeling, so today I brought on Ariel Maldonado to talk to us about climate optimism and how we can take collective climate action to improve the state of our planet. She is a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air in this space, and I can't wait to share her with you. You won't want to miss this episode where we discuss, How Go Green Save Green came to be.The importance of mixing humor and seriousness when educating on sustainability practices.How to have hard conversations around climate change.What is climate optimism and why is it important?The importance of collective action?How you can engage in collection action in your community.You'll discover that and so much more in this episode.If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,Xoxo StephanieHang With Jessie:https://www.instagram.com/gogreensavegreen/Previous Episodes Mentioned:#28: Environmental Justice and Veganism with Isaias Hernandez#27. Eco-Guilt - Just Drop it#24. What is Greenwashing?Snag 1 on 1 Sustainability Consulting with StephanieFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokJoin me on LinkedInProduced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz Fohle
In this episode we talk about how we don't need a few people saving the planet perfectly, we need millions doing it imperfectly. Article Referenced Sophie O'Byrne in Conversation with Tiffany Greenwaldt-Simon: https://impact.nuigalway.ie/news/imperfect-sustainability-is-still-sustainability/ Calculate your Carbon Footprint: https://cotap.org/carbon-footprint-calculator/ “Being an imperfect environmentalist makes you a better environmentalist.” — Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan Learn more: https://www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/100-things-you-can-do-save-planet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/charlotte-shaw/support
“I created Queer Brown Vegan because my queerness has been something that I really have often hidden away in environmental research”, says Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator, explaining how male, pale and stale climate spaces gatekeep the climate movement – but now – thanks to Isaias and others like them – that's changing. Tune in to hear their experiences of reshaping the professional and digital creative climate space to be something entirely more inclusive, and engaging. Enjoyed this quickie? Why not listen to Isaias's full episode on Climate Curious – Why Climate Has a Youthwashing Problem: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-why-climate-has-a-youthwashing-problem/
What is sustainability? That's the question on everyone's mind. On this episode of Finding Fashion, we take a deep dive with Isaias Hernandez, the founder of Queer Brown Vegan. He covers everything from intersectional sustainability and climate doomism, to what REALLY goes into making vegan leather and fast fashion popping up in thrift stores. Isaias breaks it all down, and explains how he's cultivated a community of like-minded people who all want to learn more about environmentalism.Follow Isaias of Queen Brown Vegan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@queerbrownveganTwitter: https://twitter.com/queerbrownvegan Website: https://queerbrownvegan.com/Finding Fashion, powered by Galaxy is an eco fashion podcast that isn't clinically depressing! Finding Fashion is a new podcast that profiles fashion creators and their unique approaches to reversing the damage caused by fast fashion. Each episode celebrates a fashion change maker that is leading the shift by inspiring Gen Z to embrace sustainability in style. Galaxy is a new sustainable way to shop vintage, pre-loved and handmade fashion powered by live video. Visit https://www.shopgalaxy.com/ today!Subscribe now to catch our weekly episodes dropping in May!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fashion/id1620544734Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULvmf9aHMuNLvmFRYPgXVFollow, Listen, Watch and SHOP on Galaxy!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buyongalaxy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4QIZ827i9Qh46FzgmONnSgTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buyongalaxyShop: https://www.shopgalaxy.com/Watch: https://www.findingfashion.com/Closet Cleanout: https://www.closetcleanout.com/Follow Pojo: https://www.instagram.com/pojo/About our host: Pojo is a model and sustainability advocate based in NYC. She grew up in the fashion industry, going to class and then running to castings or runway shows after school. After a decade of modeling, Pojo's perspective shifted – and a passion for sustainability grew out of ethical dilemmas within her career. She wondered, how can a model be a part of the solution, with a history of being an advertisement for the problem? With each episode of Finding Fashion Pojo guides our journey, discussing a more sustainable fashion future with our special guests.Produced by Phoebe “Pojo” Joseph & Perry LandesbergRecorded at Gotham Podcast Studios NYCVideography Geoff HaggraySound & Video Edited by Gelatin Labs
Who gets a voice when it comes to the environment? After all, we all have to live on this little blue dot together. Everyone, regardless of identity, has a right to define humanity's relationship with the environment. However, environmentalism has a long and unfortunate track record of exclusion towards BIPOC and other marginalized groups. If we truly want to save the planet, we need to work towards a future that is just and equitable for all. Who's Saving the Planet is celebrating Earth Day this year by collaborating with Isaias Hernandez, (@queerbrownvegan), Sally Garcia (@callmeflowerchild), and Reza Cristian from Sustain the Mag to discuss how sustainability and social justice intersect! Isaias Hernandez is an environmental justice activist and influencer, and he is the creator behind Queer Brown Vegan, an educational platform and safe space for other like-minded individuals to learn terminology in the environmental movement. Sally Garcia is a BIPOC environmental activist and influencer who is working to make America's National Parks more safe and equitable for all. Reza Cristián is the founder and editor-in-chief of SUSTAIN THE MAG, an online media platform where eco-conscious warriors cultivate a healthy, planet-friendly lifestyle. Sustain disrupts complacency and refuses the old habits of our over-consuming, throw-away society. Listen, share with friends, and get out there to keep saving the planet!
Hey, Green Junkie!Today, I am introducing you to the amazing Isaias Hernandez. Isaias, is the founder of the Queer Brown Vegan and he is blazing a trail for young and old alike in his quest for environmental justice and a healthier planet. He is here to remind us all that taking care of our planet and each other doesn't have to be hard or expensive and that everyone has a role to play in ensuring that we all have equal access to our earth's beautiful and natural resources. I'm so honored to have him on this episode and hope you learn as much as I did. In this episode we will discuss,What is environmental justice?How you can get involved in environmental justiceThe strategy of 3 when it comes to a green homeThoughts on eco-guilt, shame and perfectionismYou'll discover that and so much more in this episode.By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you'll be more informed and empowered to advocate for the environment and educate those who want help making the planet a better place.If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,Xoxo StephanieHang With Isaias:www.queerbrownvegan.comwww.instagram.com/queerbrownveganwww.facebook.com/queerbrownveganwww.twitter.com/queerbrownveganhttps://www.tiktok.com/@queerbrownveganhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCysM7A0Eyik1uj1cnD2FBQPrevious Episodes Mentioned:Episode # 27: Eco-Guilt - Just Drop ItSnag 1 on 1 Green and Sustainable Coaching with me https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/green-sustainable-coaching-calendarFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterCome join the Green Junkie Facebook GroupBecome a Green Junkie Insider and gain access to bonus contentProduced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz Fohle
Join Aalia and environmentalist Isaias Hernandez as they discuss the topics of environmental and social justice. They highlight the disparities that those of different racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds face with respect to the environment and various lived experiences. The two make it clear that we must challenge the status quo and provide education and equitable resources to those that face racism, classism, misogyny, environmental, social, and food injustice. Isaias is an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles, CA. Growing up, he lived in a community that faced environmental injustice and it changed the way he saw the world. His platform @QueerBrownVegan is an environmental education page that exists to teach about environmentalism to anyone and everyone, with a focus on social justice and topics not traditionally covered in environmental spaces. He has a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and spent his college years working on a variety of diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work. After graduating, he helped start the digital publication Alluvia Mag before becoming a full-time educator and creator.
Our relationships with animals and land, and our decisions around food, vary vastly from person to person. Most of us have grappled with these relationships, as well as how we want to live in right relationship to land, food, and animals. With curiosity, this conversation delves into complexities and nuances of veganism, going beyond easy answers to explore intersections of animal rights, social justice, cultural respect, and environmental care. Isaias Hernandez joins Reseed to bring his experience as an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles. Growing up, Isaias lived in a community that faced environmental injustice and it shaped the way he saw the world, spurring him to advocate for social justice in the environmental movement. His experiences led him to create @QueerBrownVegan, an environmental education platform that exists to make environmental education accessible to everyone.In this conversation, we explore everything from food sovereignty to white veganism to the rebuilding of local food systems, as well as Isaias' journey of seeking liberation as a queer person in outdoor spaces. We look at human imperfection, and how to avoid burnout and care for ourselves in environmental and justice movements. This episode is an in-depth exploration of liberation for all people, animals, and Earth herself. Learn more at reseed.ca.
Episode 260 is a special edition recap episode that highlights what we learned in season 5. This show is intended to help us gain perspective, so we can move more intentionally into season 6. “We need everybody pursuing intersectionality, environmentalism, sustainability — like, whatever you're latching onto in terms of progress, latch onto it, but do it in a healthy way that's manageable in the longterm.” -Diandra Marizet, ep 211 As I reflect on season 5, I would say there was a lot of GROWTH. Now, when I say growth, I'm doing my best to separate it from the capitalistic-driven mindset that surrounds us that aligns growth solely with economics and $$$$$. The growth I felt through season 5 was very contextual – it was about stepping back and truly understanding what is happening in fashion. The incredible guests that joined me through these episodes really challenged me to think beyond the fashion industry bubble, and to further understand how systems of oppression operate, how they impact the way fashion functions today, and how fashion in and of itself perpetuates these harmful systems through its origins and structure. Concluding Season 5 feels like an important step for me. It featured interviews with many guests that I admire deeply, and it really reminded me that if we don't slow down to understand how far we've come, we can't move forward with clarity and intention. The special episode weaves us through some of the highlights from the season – some of the quotes that made an impact on me, and that I continue to circle back to, in my continual quest to unveil and discover more about the intersections of fashion and sustainability. Quotes & links from the conversation: The Root: Decolonizing The Sustainable Fashion Agenda with Dominique Drakeford > “We need everybody pursuing intersectionality, environmentalism, sustainability — like, whatever you're latching onto in terms of progress, latch onto it, but do it in a healthy way that's manageable in the longterm.” -Diandra Marizet on episode 211 “I really push for the narrative of 'you are your own environmentalist' that includes Indigenous experiences, ancestral knowledge if you are Indigenous, cultural-based experiences for BIPOC individuals or just lived experiences that you've had that you don't resemble to environmentalism.” -Isaias Hernandez on episode 214 “Another thing that I love to always mention is to just not feel so lost in the consumerism part of sustainability, because that goes back to colonialism, that goes back to the mindset of capitalism where people think they have to purchase in order to be a part of something, and I always love to mention that we were brought to think that we were the problem because corporations didn't want to take accountability for their mistakes, but in actuality, we are the solution.” -Reza Cristián on episode 213 “Angela Davis said in a recent conversation she had with Yara Shahidi that there's a difference between having information and having knowledge … you can Google something and have information about avocado pits but you're not suddenly the expert or the most knowledgeable on the subject — and I think people need to start to reflect on that and the differences there and really pay homage and give credit to and space to the actual experts and the actual folks who hold the knowledge and the understanding of these practices.” -Katie Pruett on episode 217 “Especially now, with things really coming to a tipping point of sorts, with so many different environmental and social issues — I think people still need to continue to have hope, because the main point of destructive or oppressive systems is for people to become weary and to become hopeless.” -Maya Penn on episode 218 “For me, disruption is about recognizing systems because you study them, and then committing in the perennial marathon effort to see where there's room and a need for radical reimagining.” -Kimberly McGlonn on episode 219 “Fashion is in the business of creating culture — we are culture creators — that is an immense power that we have is the influence of creating communities in culture. And, the fact that we have an opportunity to shape what the next culture becomes is a tremendous privilege, yet unfortunately I constantly see that we are taking that privilege for granted — we are not using it to the best of its ability. And that is why now that I'm slowly building this brand, I want to make an impact toward the change this industry deserves.” -Selina Sanders on episode 222 “Really the biggest achievement of all to-date was making this sort of bold decision to pivot our business model to operate entirely direct-to-consumer, and I think really now — our values and our business model actually align.” -Maggie Hewitt on episode 223 “In sciences, and especially the environmental sciences, we think of everything as a system. Everything is interconnected and there are ramifications for every decision made, every act that's taken, every resource used, and even social systems play into that — which is part of the reason why I loved the environmental sciences so much, because you see how this theory or this phenomena impacts people on a day-to-day, and then you can figure out — is this a balanced system or is this co-beneficial and things like that. And so, in my business, I look at it exactly the same way.” -Gina Stovall on episode 224 “We pride ourselves in providing tools, resources, highlighting thought leaders, sharing about changemakers and being a source for Indigenous perspective on society's current events — and that is us providing our community with what's needed to reclaim one's culture, reclaim identity and reclaim Indigenous story through accurate representation.” -Chantel Keiko Ricks on episode 225 “So much of what we do is working with frontline organizers, so that they can tell their own stories — inviting them to come write for us, creating space so that they're not just quoted in an article, but they're writing the article. And I think that there's sometimes hesitance to do that in the media industry, out of this sort of obsession with objectivity — I think is honestly what sometimes drives some of that. And we do that in a way that, we're not here to necessarily push an agenda, but we're here to give people space to tell their truth, tell their stories and to educate the public about the battles that many of these people are fighting.” -Yessenia Funes on episode 227 “In most of the societies, cloth is just, it's essential, it's considered something that contains the human spirit and it's the layer next to the skin — you know, it has all those meanings. And cloth is essential from what you're wound in the moment of birth to what you're wound in at the grave.” -Catherine McKinley on episode 228 “Because engineering is often about innovation and about the future, we're never told to study the past or even the current systems — it's always about create, create, create more, innovate more and think about the future. But again, if we don't take into account that context and that history, then we're just going to perpetuate those same problems over and over again.” -Kiana Kazemi on episode 230 “I think the narrative of the sustainable fashion world when it first became trendy was that you had to be disciplined in your approach to sustainable fashion, and I think that sort of also paralleled the need to streamline your color. But, now that people are starting to realize that sustainable fashion doesn't only mean shopping from curated capsule wardrobe brands — they're also seeing that they can go thrifting, and find these really cool, fun textures and repurpose the stuff that they're already wearing … it's really cool to see that color and those textures playing out right now in sustainable fashion, because it feels in a way with all of this color, more inclusive.” -Kara Fabella on episode 232 “We're gonna be really vocal with our platform to show people that we don't need to be following these trends. I think trends is what has pushed this overconsumption in massive amounts. And there's the misconception that trends are the only fun clothes you can use — like trendy clothes equal fun and sustainable clothes equal boring, which is absolutely not the case at all.” -Lottie Bertello on episode 234 “I'm trying to reclaim the word influence because I think the word is so special and so powerful. Like I said earlier — it's such an honor to be able to influence others to do things. Like with all things with capitalism, it just takes it and commodifies it, but I think we can go back to the definition of what influence is, which is to have an effect on others, and I want to be a positive influence and a good influence to encourage others to think new ways and try new things and be encouraged and be empowered.” -Jazmine Rogers on episode 238 “Nowadays, sustainable or sustainability — it means different things to different people. To you, it might mean plastics and to me, it might mean human rights or circularity or carbon. You know — it's so broad. I just think we need to move away from this broad brush approach to the subject and I guess, be more specific with which issues actually we're trying to tackle.” -Lauren Bartley on episode 239 “The society in which we live in is very much a result of the rules of our society — in that, it is people who change the rules, who create them and can change them, I should say. And so, I think that was definitely my biggest takeaway, is like, nothing about this system that we live in right now is inevitable. You know, where women garment workers are exploited and we're just trashing rivers and throwing up climate change-causing emissions into the air and creating this product that isn't making us happy — that's not an inevitability, it's just the systems of rules that we create and have to change.” -Maxine Bédat on episode 240 “This is where I feel the creativity is lacking — because generally, when you're making a product, your creativity is only bound and limited to what's viable to commerce, to how you can sell that creativity, so therefore, you cannot be fully creative if it doesn't sell, if it's something that doesn't make money.” -Akilah Stewart on episode 241 "It's about connection, connecting to everything you do and having an alternative way of looking at things. Whether it be a relationship with another being or another person or a relationship with the plants or a relationship with any aspect — anything that you interact with in the supply chain. So, when we talk about agriculture, it's about the soil, it's about ecosystems, it's about the biodiversity, it's about the animals. You know, it's not just about *not* adding chemicals — it's about recreating something which we have destroyed for years and years and years." -Nishanth Chopra on episode 242 "Self care should be an everyday thing, and it almost should be an every moment thing — like every thing that you're doing is with intention to support yourself, to preserve yourself, so that you can then continue to go on to live your life's purpose, whatever that may be." -Julia Perez on episode 243 “I wanted to fill the gap of showing that you can consume less and it can actually be fun and it doesn't have to be a sacrifice — which, like society has made it out that way — like we have to be in this constant search of more, when in fact, the opposite can actually be a very fruitful and rewarding endeavor.” -Alyssa Beltempo on episode 244 “I think no one's really attempted to make fashion rental about the sharing economy, to make it about women sharing with each other. It's always been seen more as a “oh, I want to wear designer clothing” or “oh, I want to wear something new” or “oh, I have a charity gala or a ball to go to”. It's always been for those sort of reasons — it's never really addressed the fact that we all have enough fashion in our existing wardrobes.” -Eshita Kabra-Davies on episode 245 “Fashion was never just about the garment or the clothes — I felt like it really is an ethos. Like fashion is about the restaurants you like to eat, the movies you like to watch, the museums you go to with your friends on the weekend, where you like to travel to on holiday. And creating this world of evolution, because as we get older, we change; we're evolutional beings, and how our wardrobe is affected by that.” -Nia Thomas on episode 246 “I think of something like ribbon work in my culture — like every color of the ribbon means something, or maybe it represents someone in your life or like you said, intention is first and foremost. How it looks is important, but why it's there is even more important. And so, I'm drawn to anyone who also approaches design that way.” -Christian Allaire on episode 247 “While it's mainstream now, it's important to recognize where it comes from, and the adversity that was faced from doing so back in the day. You know, we're at a point where it's a little more accepted, which is amazing, but before we go into marketing everything as genderless, I think it's important to know the struggle that came from crossdressing or drag or even participating in genderless fashion to begin with.” -Isiah Magsino on episode 249 “We have these brands, and we have people kind of saying — ok, I need to tick this box and I need to do this and I need to make sure that I have women of color in our photo shoots and our editorial campaigns, and I need to make sure x, y and z. And that to me is why diversity is tokenistic, because it's not happening from the roots, it's not happening from the foundation, it's not happening from a system that was built by BIPOC and for BIPOC.” -Natalie Shehata on episode 250 “I think right now — what nonbinary fashion means to me is just dressing the way that I want to dress without worrying about how the fashion industry would label it or how the person that maybe created it would label it, and just focus more about how it feels on my body or how it aligns with how I want to express myself at the time. So, sort of living outside of any of the labels and just focusing on what feels great to me.” -Francisco Diaz on episode 251 “Part of the sourcing is seeing what's abundant out there and kind of designing around that.” -Sara Gourlay on episode 252 “You think about all the different areas that touch fashion and fashion, in respect, it touches as well. You've got immigration, you've got trade, you've got tax issues, you've got water resource issues, you have sustainability issues, you have labor issues, you have a myriad of issues that are currently handled in Washington in a dozen different agencies. So, the idea of the fashion czar was to pull someone who could look at all these different spaces (sort of at the 30,000 foot level) and say — 'okay, here's where we need to have everyone come together'.” -Hilary Jochmans on episode 253 “Preloved is very much a word down here — we don't understand the term deadstock. There is no such thing. If it can hold together, it can be used in a quilt. If it doesn't shred in your hand, it can be used in a quilt, you know. It just depends on the person and their personal taste for doing things. Like I said, we grew up — if your zipper tore, we fixed it. If you had a hole in your pocket, we mended it. If your pants were too short, we lengthened it. If they were too long, we hemmed them. If you had a hole in your knee, we took our time, found a really old pair that were no good anywhere else, and we took time and we patched them. So, sustainability down here is just basically a way of life.” -Mary Margaret Pettway on episode 255 “We want to offer products that are going to last for decades and for generations and that are well made, and those are the values that we want to enforce and support as a company. And so, we have made that choice — that's the kind of promise that we want with the products that we sell. On the other hand, I don't shame anybody who feels that they need to shop some of these [fast fashion] brands, because sometimes, the people who are the most price-constrained, they are the best at taking care of their clothes for a long time.” -Shilla Kim-Parker on episode 256 “The people that are currently in the industry — they say diversity and inclusivity, they say sustainability but they don't really know what it is, so for me — let me catch the kids when they're younger, right? So that when they get into the industry, they're not cultural appropriating, they are thinking about hiring diversity within their teams, they are thinking about, you know, what are some systems that I can put into place to make sure that this brand that I'm working for is ethical, has a corporate social responsibility, and is sustainable all at the same time.” -Farai Simoyi on episode 257 “We have to ask ourselves — on a planet where there is not endless resources, is this the attitude that we want to lead ourselves into the future on? If we are really approaching planetary limits, I think it's actually time for us to maybe have some cultural shifts in how we view what is enough and what we should want out of life.” -Aja Barber on episode 258 “Our thirst for change is unquenchable — and the more that people feel like they have agency in that, is the more that degrowth becomes possible.” -Georgina Johnson on episode 259 “We have to be willing to discuss how the human experience is so much more nuanced than just — this is good, this is bad, and you gotta be on either side of the aisle or you're wrong. It's: we're all human, we all need to do better, and the ways we're gonna dismantle the system are by changing the way we approach consumption, being more mindful to reuse the things in our lives, but also being patient with ourselves as we slowly make that transition.” -Mikaela Clark on episode 235
Change comes when we focus on unlearning and relearning. Isaias Hernandez is an environmental educator and content creator running the account @queerbrownvegan on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. For more information or to get connected with Isaias, visit https://queerbrownvegan.com.
For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/4aaaad54-4e31-4dc8-b3e6-c97d76fb47ad/b38aa In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Collective, the second day of our Food Summit has the goal of empowering and educating our community to make lasting change through our eating habits. We learn how green capitalism can damage our planet just as much as traditionally-thought harmful practices, and how compassion is truly important for fixing our current climate crisis. Voiz is a collective of college students with a joint drive towards sustainability. We believe everyone should understand and know the impact they have with every single purchase they make. Keep up with Isaias Hernandez! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QueerBrownVegan/ Website: www.queerbrownvegan.com *Keep Up With Us!* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiz.sustainability/ Website: https://www.voizreviews.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voizsustainability LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voizreviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB-a_3OIzZu7c4fia9BhLQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voizsustainability/
Youthwashing is the latest corporate eco marketing strategy. But young climate activists aren't falling for it, says environmental educator Isaias Hernandez, aka @QueerBrownVegan on the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. In a bid to try and clean up their image, multinational businesses (usually with a vested interest in fossil fuels), feature WAY too many young faces in their ads… and we're over it. In this chat with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, learn what institutionalised racism feels like in the climate movement (from someone on the inside), why we need to push for multigenerational wisdom as opposed to piling the pressure on young people to save the world, and how foraging for mushrooms is the perfect eco self-care activity to try today. Tune in to learn why climate has a #youthwashing problem. Check out Isaias' page, @queerbrownvegan: https://queerbrownvegan.com/
Hey Changemakers! Veganism, environmental racism, and sustainable living are examples of environmental topics that Isaias Hernandez (Creator of QueerBrownVegan) is passionate and skilled in informing people about. Join us as we in indulge in an inspiring and informative conversation about their work! Isaias Hernandez's Instagram: (@)queerbrownvegan Isaias Hernandez's Webpage: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ EarthBurned Instagram: (@)earthburned EarthBurned Twitter: (@)BurnedEarth EarthBurned Webpage: EarthBurned Our Redbubble: Consider donating to our Summer 2021 Fundraiser- 100% of proceeds donated to Anti-Defamation League + Ocean Conservancy- (@)earth-burned20. Our GoFundMes are linked on our website as well.
Isaias Hernandez is used to tackling tough topics. In this episode, we discuss his work as an environmental justice educator, teaching the rest of us why BIPOC communities experience the biggest impacts from Climate Change. He speaks honestly about growing up the son of Mexican immigrants, living in Tongva-land in Southern California, and coming to grips with his childhood that was so very different from his peers at Berkeley. We learn how to relearn what we've been taught in history class for eons and just how difficult that process can be when it doesn't match our reality. Our discussion reminded ME that a healthy, sustainable lifestyle should be a right and not a privilege. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today's episode is with Isaias Hernandez, also known by their Instagram handle as @QueerBrownVegan. After graduating from Berkeley with a degree in Environmental Science, Isaias was disappointed by the state of climate education: queer and POC advocates didn't get as much recognition and most research was only accessible through academic institutions. So he started Queer Brown Vegan, a social media platform and online community where people can learn and discuss intersectional environmentalism. We talk about going vegan, creating room for everyone in the movement, and communicating climate change. Be sure to check out QueerBrownVegan on Twitter and Instagram! Reminder that we plant a tree for every subscriber, so go ahead and hit that button. Executive Produced by Sustainable Partners, Inc. Edited/Produced by Shelby Kaufman Associate Produced and Engineered by Sophie Ewh Music by Ryan and Jack Met of AJR All Rights Reserved, Sustainable Partners, Inc.
Isaias Hernandez, the creator of QueerBrownVegan, is making environmentalism accessible through his content that focuses on environmental justice, veganism and zero waste living. Join us for this inspiring conversation where we dive into the importance of representation in environmentalism, strategies to work towards climate justice, becoming vegan, how damaging industrial agriculture is on our planet and so much more. If you’re passionate about making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place for everyone then this episode is for you! Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/22 for the full show notes! Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, hosts Chloe Young and Georgia Scarr interviewed Isaias Hernandez, Environmental Educator and Creator of Queer Brown Vegan. We spoke about utilizing social media in social justice movements, taking accountability, and the importance of amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. The climate crisis is inherently intersectional, and Queer Brown Vegan truly embodies this. Be sure to visit https://queerbrownvegan.com to learn more.
In this episode, environmental educator and content creator, Isaias Hernandez (he/they), discusses what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, from preserving culture to ensuring safe spaces for marginalised communities and more!Hosted by 21-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Things mentioned in this episode:Gender: A Graphic Guide by Meg-John BarkerSustainable self-love (instagram.com/p/CNtjUAZnt-N/)Earth emotions (instagram.com/p/CFMCR1PHzzj/)The Red Deal: Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth by The Red NationThe Slow Factory (instagram.com/theslowfactory/)Intersectional Environmentalist (instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/)Bad Activist Collective (instagram.com/badactivistcollective/)Follow Isaias Hernandez:Twitter: twitter.com/queerbrownveganInstagram: instagram.com/queerbrownveganTikTok: tiktok.com/@queerbrownveganFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiawww.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyCreated and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode #121, Quinn's got a fantastic new guest to help answer his favorite question: “What can I do?” Isaias Hernandez – or, as he's known pretty much everywhere on the internet, Queer Brown Vegan -- shares the mic today. He's built a massive following using an intersectional approach to reach people through empathy and education. In this series, we look at how young people are using their passions and lived experiences to participate in this transformational moment in history. Isaias exemplifies this by taking his passion for the environment, his frustration with the inaccessibility of academia, and his skill for graphic design, to create the kinds of educational content he wished he had access to when he was younger. Isaias has taken every aspect of who he is and incorporated it into that educational platform. From understanding his own role in the food system, the way that humans are exploited in agricultural systems, and the inevitability of climate change, he looks to his own interests and what makes him unique, then shares it with the world. Have feedback or questions? http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp (Tweet us), or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.com Important, Not Important Book Club: https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant (The Red Deal) by The Red Nation https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant (https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant) Links: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ (queerbrownvegan.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/ (@queerbrownvegan) https://foodispower.org/ (foodispower.org) https://earthjustice.org/ (earthjustice.org) https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/ (intersectionalenvironmentalist.com) https://slowfactory.foundation/ (slowfactory.foundation) Connect with us: Subscribe to our newsletter at http://importantnotimportant.com/ (ImportantNotImportant.com)! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ImportantNotImp (twitter.com/ImportantNotImp) Follow Quinn: http://twitter.com/quinnemmett (twitter.com/quinnemmett) Follow Brian: https://twitter.com/beansaight (twitter.com/beansaight) Like and share us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant (facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant) Intro/outro by Tim Blane: http://timblane.com/ (timblane.com) Important, Not Important is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media) Support this podcast
Today I'm Talking to Isaias Hernandez who is an environmental educator who in his words: "loves to (un/relearn)". Which makes him (in my opinion:)) a very positive, open-minded and well educated human being. He inspires and educates about intersectional environmentalism, zero-waste/low-waste living, environmental justice, climate news, veganism and so much more! In this episode we're Talking about Isaias upbringing in Los Angeles, eco-anxiety, social injustices regarding the climate crisis, his college time and him finally living somewhere where he has a beautiful garden to grow things and play around in
Today's episode is a complete treat for anyone who wants to learn more about food security, intersectionality, social - environmental justice and how to take action to live a more balanced, conscientious and informed life. We are delighted to welcome the sweet and sage Isaias Hernandez to SOUNDFOOD. Isaias is an environmental educator and activist, vegan, entrepreneur, public speaker, digital marketer, and creator of Queer Brown Vegan- an educational platform that seeks to share the spectrum of environmentalism through graphics, illustrations, and videos (and very delicious vegan recipes!) Isaias grew up in Los Angeles, CA where he witnessed environmental injustices through his unique perspective as a BIPOC and LGBTQIA person. It was those disparities that inspired him to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley. Wise beyond his years, he has gained experience in a variety of diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work. We discuss Isaias' focus on creating food security in communities, the importance of buying local food, what sustainability actually means, avoiding “vegan capitalism” and seeing through “rainbow washing” and more. Isaias also has a reverence and sensitivity for Indigenous cultures that govern so much of his personal practices and convictions. This conversation imparts as much wisdom for the mind as it does nourishment for the heart and soul. Thank you Isaias for joining us! Mentioned In This Episode: Where to find Isaias Hernandez: QueerBrownVegan.com Queer Brown Vegan on Instagram Queer Brown Vegan on Facebook Queer Brown Vegan on Twitter Books Mentioned In This Episode: The Red Deal: Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth Silent Spring- Rachel Carson Also Mentioned In This Episode: Uplift Climate Slow Factory Foundation TerraCycle Package Free Shop SPECIAL CODE FOR LISTENERS Use the code SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off first purchase 30% off subscriptions from mikunafoods.com (chocho based superfood products) TUNE INTO SOUNDFOOD: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM TEXT US ON OUR TELEPORTAL for high vibrational updates on all things SOUNDFOOD @ 1-805-398-6661 MERCURIAL MAIL Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Connect with our Host: @nitsacitrine Lastly, we would be so grateful if you felt inspired to leave us a review on APPLE PODCAST!
This is part two of a special four part symposium that was broadcast on Cimpatico, produced in partnership with OneUpAction this past Earth Day. Saad Amer, the CoFounder of Plus1Vote, hosts. This episode features Transportation section of the #ActionsForTheEarth which focuses on Biden's plans regarding rebuilding transportation infrastructure, public transit, and investment in rail service and Amtrak as outlined in The American Jobs Plan. This covers how the plans impact marginalized communities and how effectively the plans address the climate crisis. Panel guests featured are: Isaias Hernandez (he/they) Kristy Drutman (she/her) Zanagee Artis (he/him) Join Cimpatico
In this episode, you're going to meet Isaias Hernandez - an Environmental Educator and creator of Queer Brown Vegan where he creates introductory forms of environmentalism through colorful graphics, illustrations, and videos. He seeks to provide a safe space for like-minded environmentalists to advance the discourse around the climate crisis.Hit play and listen along as we chat about Isaias's journey to the empowerment education space, how we can all un-learn together, and advice on how we can step off of social media and start to take action!Queer Brown Vegan website: https://queerbrownvegan.comQueer Brown Vegan Instagram: https://instagram.com/queerbrownvegan?igshid=ckcik3evtfsu (All other platforms linked in show notes)Subscribe to our newsletter for new updates and exclusive content every week! https://lenasamford.com/hometown-earth/Hometown: Earth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hometownearth/Episode Show Notes - https://lenasamford.com/hometown-earth/isaias-hernandez-queer-brown-vegan/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Isaias Hernandez, Founder and Chef of Smoke & Fire Social Eatery joins the show to talk about their mouth-watering menu.
Take a listen to Neil get the scoop on the Mac Rib of Smoke and Fire. It's been taking over Instagram!!
In this episode hosts Fatima Zahrae Tarib and Jahnavee Palsodkar interviews guest Isaias Hernandez on how toxic masculinity perpetuates the climate crisis. The discussion closely examines the roots of toxic masculinity, it's correlation with colonialism, white supremacy and how to address it. To know more about the guest, check out his instagram page @queerbrownvegan
In the Green Chair with Isaias Hernandez an Environmental Educator and the creator of QueerBrownVegan, an Instagram page focused on accessible educational posts about environmental terms. Isaias grew up and lives in L.A., we talk about his career path, veganism, and environmental justice work. https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relay-education/message
Have you suffered from eco-anxiety or grief? How can we be imperfect environmentalists? And how can we navigate the interconnectedness of injustice, veganism and zero waste? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Isaias Hernandez - commonly known as Queer Brown Vegan, an environmental educator who loves (un)learning. In this episode, we talk about the spectrum of climate emotions, how we can normalise being imperfect and making mistakes, and creating healthy boundaries and communities online. It's time to live wide awake. Stay connected with Isaias Website: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/ Stay connected & support the show Instagram: http://instagram.com/livewideawake Support: If you enjoyed the show do consider making a contribution so we can keep having conscious conversations - https://www.patreon.com/livewideawake Reach out: hola@stephldickson.com
This week we did an overview of the links between veganism and colonialism with Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan and queerbrownvegan.com). We brushed on hot topics such as The World Bank, displaced species, the beginning of industrial agriculture, western food growth, etc. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Behindthetofu.com/sources Don't forget to rate and review us on apple podcasts! Music: https://freesound.org/people/joshuaempyre/sounds/250748/ Art: https://www.instagram.com/morgantheeartist/
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Why does self-care = overconsumption? Isaias Hernandez (aka @queerbrownvegan) discusses the relationship between human and animal injustices, how queerness and diversity are inherent in nature, the danger of perfectionism in the zero-waste movement, and how you may already be practicing conscious consumerism without knowing it.We also discuss / (16:03) How queerness impacts his understanding of the natural world(17:09) Nature allows and embraces queer identities(21:08) How his work today is advocating for the liberation of humans and animals while understanding that not everyone can adapt a plant-based lifestyle(26:08) “Why is it that self-care has to be rooted in overconsumption?”(35:09) “The lifestyle movement has perpetuated perfectionism, which is misleading...”(39:00) “You probably do live sustainably even if you don't identify those actions as sustainable.”(43:53) Isaias discusses the climate scale and climate mental healthLINKS / Find more about Isaias at...QueerBrownVegan website@queerbrownvegan on IGMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE...Educational .pdf with Sara MendesEarth Emotions by Glenn Albrecht (book)Prentis Hemphill + Finding our Way (podcast)The Climate Scale (post)FREE RESOURCES~free~ class on How to Not Need Instagram (+ why you don't need more followers) FREE prompts for January's astrologySTAY CONNECTEDJoin our FREE online ~private~ communityMary Grace's websiteJoin us for a free class on Taking Care : Pillars for Creation, Circularity + Support — tools to help you design your life with more support and care built in, especially during difficult times. This free class is Friday, March 18 at Noon ET/ 9:00a PT. Sign up here to attend and/or get the replay. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mgallerdice)
Isaias Hernandez is the creator of Queer Brown Vegan where he makes accessible environmental education content. As a Queer, Brown, and Vegan environmentalist, he seeks to provide a safe space for other like-minded environmentalists to engage in the discourse of the current climate crisis. On this episode we discussed his journey to doing this work,Continue reading "Educating on Dismantling White Supremacy in the Environmental & Vegan Movements"
In this episode, Claire talks with Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an environmental scientist and educator who graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018. On his Instagram account, he is known for posting informative accessible graphics on a wide range of topics all focusing on the intersectionality of environmentalism. In this episode they talk about how he got started with his account, his personal stories dealing with environmental injustice, his experiences being a queer POC in his higher education program, and his vegan journey. Listen for some fun and some learningFind Claire@clairecancook on Insta & Tik Tokwww.clairecancook.coFind Isaias@queerbrownvegan on Insta & Tik Tokwww.queerbrownvegan.comwww.alluviamag.comQueer/Gender-Related Education Resources for issues we talked abouthttps://legacyprojectchicago.org/milestone/two-spirit-peoplehttps://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/trevor-advocacy/homelessness/
Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I talk to Isaias Hernandez (AKA @queerbrownvegan on Instagram) about his experiences growing up in a neighborhood that faced environmental injustices, what we can do to be activists, eco-terminology, and more. We cover tons of terms and resources in this episode, all of which are linked here in the show notes. Enjoy! To stay connected with me, follow: The podcast Instagram: @seekingsustainability_podcast My personal Instagram: @julia.blandford Follow Isaias's AMAZING Instagram here: @queerbrownvegan Resources mentioned in the intro: ThredUp // Ocelot Market // Ten Thousand Villages // Garmentory Terms and resources mentioned throughout the episode: Intersectional Environmentalist: intersectionalenvironmentalist.com // IG: @intersectionalenvironmentalist Slow Factory Foundation: slowfactory.foundation // IG: @theslowfactory Future Earth: @futureearth // created by @steph_shep and @mahmo Hazel M. Johnson (the mother of EJ) // link to her bio here Dr. Robert Bullard (the father of EJ) // link to his official website here "Dark Waters" (based on a true story)- link to the film's trailer here Soliphilia - link to Isaias's post on soliphilia here Solastalgia - link to Isaias's post on solastalgia here Tierratrauma- link to Isaias's post on tierratrauma here Eco-Xenophobia- link to Isaias's post on eco-xenophobia here Psychoterratic- link to Isaias's post on psychoterratic here Somaterratic- link to Isaias's post on somaterratic here
Isaias is an intersectional environmental scientist and educator from California . We spoke about what it means to make your environmental work intersectional, the lack of diversity withing ecology and conservation, and living a vegan, low impact lifestyle. - you can find more about Isaias's work here; https://www.queerbrownvegan.com/; https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/; and here https://twitter.com/queerbrownvegan Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor Coffee Notes - Equal Exchange Origins - A Blend from farms in Nicaragua, Peru and the DRC Info - Coffee produced by: Unicafec - Asociacion Union de Cafetaleros Ecologicos (Peru), SOPACDI (DRC) & SOPEXXCA - Unión de Cooperativas Agropecuarias (Nicaragua) Roast Date - Unknown Tasting Notes - Rich honeyed apricot and almond Learn more about Equal Exchange Coffee - https://www.equalexchange.co.uk/product/organic-women-farmers-coffee/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/
Isaias Hernandez, also known as @queerbrownvegan on Instagram, is an eco-educator based in California. He creates accessible, educational environmental content, with a focus on veganism, zero-waste, and environmental justice. Having experienced environmental injustice in his community growing up, he hopes to cultivate an inclusive community where people can learn while unlearning at the same time. In this episode, we discuss the importance of intersectionality in the environmental movement, toxic masculinity, individual versus collective action, social media as a tool for activism, and advice for people wanting to get more involved in the sustainability movement. FIND ISAIAS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerbrownvegan/ Website: https://www.queerbrownvegan.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgzWfreyjidUhqomexhqWWA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@queerbrownvegan Alluvia magazine: https://alluviamag.com/ FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugreenia/ Blog: https://www.veganhkblog.com/ ISAIAS'S RECOMMENDATIONS: @browngirl_green: https://www.instagram.com/browngirl_green/ @theslowfactory: https://www.instagram.com/theslowfactory/ @alluviamag: https://www.instagram.com/alluviamag/ @ourclimatevoices: https://www.instagram.com/ourclimatevoices/?hl=en Please note this episode was recorded remotely, so do excuse any audio issues.
I talked with Isaias Hernandez, an Environment Educator, about he uses social media to educate others.