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Latest Episodes

128: Vegan Businesses + Living Your Values | Taryn Rasgon, Vegetaryn
October 30, 2020

We’re joined this week by Taryn Rasgon of Vegetaryn! Vegetaryn is a vegan lifestyle brand based in positive, welcoming plant-based activism. Taryn herself is an excellent example of an entrepreneur that is very truly living her values through every bus...

127: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Impulse Purchase
October 14, 2020

Between Prime Day, upcoming holiday season, and Instagram ads… it can sometimes be challenging to keep your values of conscious consumption and sustainability in mind before impulse shopping. Today, I’m sharing ten quick questions you can ask yourself ...

126: Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Worry Into Compassionate Action| Dr. Renee Lertzman
October 08, 2020

We are talking climate anxiety, trauma, and validating our feelings with Dr. Renée Lertzman, a renowned psychologist, author and sustainability strategist who uses psychological insights to change our approach to the environmental crisis.

125: Cultural Sustainability + Family Eco Practices: Chic Chats
September 30, 2020

We’re talking with about our cultures, our upbringings, and what sustainability looks like in our families – things that are not the beautiful minimalistic images we’re seeing on Instagram. Five community members join us today to share stories and cult...

124: We Have All The Climate Solutions We Need – Why Aren’t We Acting? | Julia Jackson, Grounded.org
September 23, 2020

Julia Jackson joins us to discuss the interdisciplinary solutions that could save us *today* from the climate crisis! Julia Jackson is the founder of Grounded.org, and is committed to bringing together the brightest minds and leading solutionists to fo...

123: Water, Public Health, Advocacy, + a Julia Roberts Film | Erin Brockovich
September 16, 2020

I am deeply honored today to be joined by the one, the only, Erin Brockovich. Erin Brockovich is consumer advocate, environmental activist, and legal clerk who, despite her lack of education in the law, was instrumental in building a case against the P...

122: The Case for Part-Time Veganism
September 08, 2020

“We don’t need a few perfect vegans, we need millions of people actively reducing their consumption of animal products.” We’re breaking down why the perfectionist stigma around veganism isn’t helpful: I discuss greenhouse gas emissions savings from enc...

121: Religion + Climate Change: Chic Chats
August 26, 2020

We’re speaking with three listeners about their experiences and perspectives intersecting religion and climate conversations. Lizzi speaks on approaching conversations with denialists, and why caring for the planet is definitely linked to Christian val...

120: Trash Fashion, Reimagining Textiles, Pageant Platforms for Nonprofits | Elizabeth Tran, Miss Miami Beach USA
August 18, 2020

Elizabeth Tran is the first pageant contestant to compete in evening gown with a dress she made completely out of garbage. Is that not the definition of ‘eco chic’? We’re talking sustainability couture: trash fashion,

119: Self-Love as Environmental Education; Natural Hair and Beauty; Inclusivity in Cosmetics | Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru
August 09, 2020

We’re continuing our conversation from Tuesday with Wawa! Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru ia a brilliant environmental justice scholar passionate about empowering BIPOC communities. This portion of our conversation centers around the idea of Self-Love as Enviro...