Podcasts about model4greenliving

What can we learn from the modeling and fashion industries to help us accelerate our progress towards a healthier future? How does the role of privilege tie into conversations around sustainable living, and how can we be more mindful of this so that we're not just improving our own lives independently, but also helping to improve the system to make it easier and more accessible for everyone to live better as well?   Sharing her wisdom here is Renee Elizabeth Peters, a model-activist, the content creator at Model4GreenLiving, a social media expert, and an environmental advocate. You'll hear about the role of modeling in social impact; how to combat burnout as an activist; how we can use our privilege to make a more positive impact; and more. Let's dive in!   HIGHLIGHTS [11:03] Renee's greatest personal struggle working within the modeling industry while championing mind, body, and earth positivity. [14:43] How the media's mainstream narratives impact our mental health and beliefs about what we 'need' to be happy. [17:43] Taking a holistic, positive approach to sustainability and social impact to prevent burnout. [19:01] Renee's three pieces of advice for someone feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by all of the global issues we face today. [22:45] The role of privilege in sustainable living and how influencers can more effectively use their privilege to make a more widespread positive impact. [28:51] Kaméa: "What can we as individuals do to help conversations around sustainability feel more inclusive so that more people may hop on board?" [30:14] One easy thing everyone can do to support systemic change.   Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/108, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

  In episode 132, Kestrel welcomes Renee Peters, the founder of Model4GreenLiving, to the show. A fashion model, lifelong animal lover and nature enthusiast, Renee’s interests have inspired Model4GreenLiving, which showcases practical tips and everyday actions that help encourage mindful, sustainable living. "Feminism and environmentalism are not two separate things - they go together." - Renee Peters, Founder of Model4GreenLiving In this episode, Renee shares her insider insight on the modeling industry, from its challenges to its perks to its abusive nature. She also talks about where she is now in her career - at 29 - and how she can already see that the end of her modeling days are in sight. Kestrel + Renee also talk about Project Drawdown, the book edited by Paul Hawken, that outlines solutions that reduce greenhouse gases by avoiding emissions and/or by sequestering carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. For Renee, she believes strongly that if you are an environmentalist, you should be a feminist. As it’s outlined in Project Drawdown, supporting the empowerment of women and girls is listed as the 6th and 7th most impactful way to reduce climate change. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat:  The Model Alliance says that according to one survey, 29.7 percent of female models have experienced inappropriate touching at work. “What It’s Truly Like To Be A Fashion Model” - video story by the New York Times that Renee was featured in Project Drawdown: according to Project Drawdown, supporting the empowerment of women and girls are the 6th and 7th most impactful ways to drawdown carbon emissions “Always leave the place better than you found it” - something that Renee learned from her 10 years of being a Girl Scout, and something that still impacts the way she thinks about her actions today The True Cost film was monumental in Renee’s journey, and ignited her desire to want to learn as much as possible about the issues of the fashion industry to use her position as a model for good; listen to Conscious Chatter’s episode with Andrew Morgan, director of True Cost here > “I was unsure about who I was, and fast fashion only perpetuated that confusion." - quote from Renee’s post called “Why Giving Up Fast Fashion Is One Of The Best Things I’ve Done” Elizabeth Suzann, one of Renee’s favorite brands Reformation, one of Renee’s favorite brands LA EVENT ALERTGALERIE.LA + international online magazine MOCHNI are partnering for Happy Hour | A sustainable fashion networking event on Wednesday, September 19th from 7 - 9 pm at GALERIE.LA's store at ROW DTLA. Get Your Ticket Here.

In honor of World Environment Day themed "Beat Plastic Pollution," I share some words of wisdom from the following 5 Green Dreamers:   Amber Boyers - Founder of eco swimwear brand Baiia Label Renee Peters - Model, Earth Activist and Content Creator of Model4GreenLiving.com Holly Rose - Writer, Environmentalist, Blogger of LeotieLovely.com Florine Hofmann - Zero Waste Blogger of TheWastedBlog.com Tamara Lim - Founder of zero waste grocery delivery service Wally Shop   Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenDreamer.com/15. Thanks for bringing your light! x @KameaChayne

How can we learn to care about sustainable fashion in a cool and modern way? Do we have to let go of trends and style just because we happen to also care for our planet? Tune into this episode with model activist Renee Peters as we talk about just that and also how to love yourself in the life of an eco-warrior. Do sustainability and positive body image go together? Or do you have to actively practice both to seek that important balance of compassion and self-love?Learn how Renee has struggled with society's image of a "sample size", and how that at the same time has helped her learn how to love and respect her own body. She shares with us her view on sustainable living, and how adopting such a life actually helped her find her identity and figure out who she truly wants to be.Renee Peters is a model, living and working in New York City, and an advocate of sustainable living. She strives to be a role model in all that she does, using her platform for positive change. Her blog, Model4GreenLiving, seeks to reshape the way people think about environmental issues and show that it’s cool to care. She uses her social media to send a message of self-love and body-positivity and to encourage mindful, sustainable living. Renee loves to volunteer, is an environmental activist, and a budding philanthropist in her free time.Follow Renee on Instagram: @Renee.ElizabethPetersWebsite: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.