Environmental Voices Rising - Women at the Mic

This is a 'listen again' episode. Diving back into the archives to listen to Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of Hope Matters - Why Changing the Way we Think is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis.

In the world of conservation, two leaders from Planet Women Kristine Zeigler and Janet Nguyen are making waves by transforming the way we think about environmental leadership. In this enlightening conversation we discuss "why women' their work and leadership are absolutely crucial to solving the climate crisis and upleveling the bottom line.

Have you ever wondered about terms like ecosystem, watershed and biodiversity? Joining this conversation is Kate Lundquist, co-director of the Water Institute at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center and Champion of Bring Back the Beaver Campaign.

Climate change is more than just rising temperatures—it's about the complex interactions within our global systems. In this podcast, Leah Rampy, the author of Earth and Soul, invites you on her journey to comprehend living in these transformative times. This is a conversation about a personal journey and the discoveries Leah made along the way searching for the collective paths to sustainability and offering guidance for a greener future.

In this episode, Semia Bray, co-director of the Black Environmental Leaders Association, shares her family’s inspiring journey of agency and advocacy. Discover how she guides current and future leaders to align with nature and the built environment, championing environmentally just causes while honoring her profound legacy.

Diane Anatascio, Programs and Ranch Manager of Shepherdess Land and Livestock, a women-owned business shares how the ancient tradition of shepherding is being reinvented with prescribed grazing - a land management practice that is a frontline defense for wildfires and modern environmental stewardship.

Stacy James, cofounder and driving force behind Dazzle Africa takes us behind the scenes as she shares how Dazzle Africa takes guests on safari in Zambia and join in community to support wildlife preservation and support education for the next generation of local conservationists.

A deep dive conversation with Kortney Opshaug, founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Gear. Learn how their cutting-edge tracking technology is transforming the business of ocean fishing, yielding tangible results in reducing plastic pollution , reducing CO2 emissions and championing sustainable fishing methods for the betterment of our oceans.

In conversation with Osprey Orielle Lake; she shares insights from her latest book – The Story is in Our Bones – How Worldviews and Climate Justice can remake a World in Crisis. We learn about the vital role that indigenous women climate leaders play in frontline activism and policy advocacy and the importance of the Right of Nature movement. This story emphasizes how understanding and honoring the narratives of our own lineages can connect us to the larger narrative of environmental relationships.

This episode highlights a conversation with Toby Herzlich, visionary founder of Biomimicry for Social Innovation - an organization committed to integrating the principles of Biomimicry in leadership development, fostering innovative thinking to address the pressing challenges of social and climate change.