"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life." - Mary Oliver. This week, we explore how a local organization is pushing for climate action. The moral of the story? Set healthy boundaries and keep going. Climate Action Campaign's Nicole Capretz shares her tips for becoming a rabble-rouser, navigating local politics, and holding government accountable.

Thank you to our listeners for a fantastic season 1!
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Nerding out with Nicole

• Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn or on the Climate Action Campaign website
• Follow Nicole on Twitter aka her “happy place”
• Learn about the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan from the City of San Diego
• Read more about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Join the San Diego Green New Deal Alliance!
• Learn more about privilege by Rider University and what it means for you by Everyday Feminism
• Meet Ralph Nader and read his and Donald Ross’ book, Action for a Change
• Learn more about Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)
• Read about the Gulf War in 1991
• Learn about the Environmental Health Coalition in National City, CA
• Meet Todd Gloria, the current Mayor of San Diego

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A special thank you to  Nicole Capretz. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

Where does our energy come from, and how does it get there? This week, we explore generated power. Almost everything we do requires some form of energy - from filling up your gas tank, tuning in to your favorite podcast, or cooking your favorite meal. San Diego Community Power's Nelson Lomeli teaches us about environmental racism, engaging in the democratic process, and how to demand cleaner, greener energy.
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Nelson’s nerdy notes

• Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn, or on Instagram
• Learn about community choice aggregation (CCA) on Wikipedia
• Read about the Sonoma State Seawolves mascot, a nod to Sonoma's own Jack London, author of The Sea-Wolf
• Learn about the California Electricity Crisis of 2000 and rolling blackouts on Wikipedia
• Learn about frontline communities from The Hill
• Learn about the Environmental Health Coalition, and how they’re fighting for toxic-free communities
• Read about San Diego Community Power on their website
• Read more about the City of Lancaster CCA
• Learn why we must provide sufficient, affordable, and clean energy to all from ClimateDiplomacy.org

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A special thank you to Nelson Lomeli. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

With the average American home containing over 300,000 items, it's no wonder why so many of us struggle with clutter. Despite what advertisers and marketers tell us, our lives are more than what we buy or the stuff we own. This week, we chat with Rosey Williams about living mindfully, voting with our dollars, and the business case for diverting our waste streams away from landfills.
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Rosey's relevant resources

• Connect with Rosey on LinkedIn
• Learn about Rosey’s employer, Link International Inc.
• Meet environmental activist and blogger of the zero-waste movement Lauren Singer
• Watch How to Fit Two Years of Trash in a Mason Jar with Lauren Singer on YouTube
• Learn more about the field of international studies
• Learn about China’s Sword Policy on YaleEnvironment360
• Join San Diego Leaders 2020
• Check out the Equinox Project’s Quality of Life Dashboard
• Visit Joshua Tree National Park
• Learn about the San Diego County Taxpayers Association
• Explore zero-waste lifestyles on YouTube
• Read about eco-minimalism
• Learn about PreZero US
• Visit Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and become a Master Composter
• Support the Indigenous Environmental Network
• Read Indigenous peoples are the original environmentalists. It is time we start treating them that way
• Read Indigenous people and the nature they protect
• Join a Buy Nothing Facebook Group
• Watch the Story of Stuff on YouTube
• Read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

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A special thank you to Rosey Williams. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

As first-generation Americans, what we want for ourselves can often be at odds with our family's expectations. East meets west, and cultures collide. This week, we speak with artist Annie Hong (aka HOOTNANNIE) about finding and loving ourselves, support systems, and creativity. This episode also includes a bonus conversation between Alex and Ally following the interview.
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Arts and affinities with Annie, Ally, and Alex

• Check out Hootnannie, Annie’s website
• Read Annie’s resume
• Follow Annie’s work on Instagram
• Check out the Lightning in a Bottle music festival where Ally and Annie met
• Watch Cryptocurrencies: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTube
• Read about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on SimpliLearn
• Listen to the Creative Elements podcast on NFTs, an interview with Bad Bunnies NFT [Design] - From idea to sold-out NFT project in less than 3 months
• Learn about Seoul, South Korea
• Learn about the 2014 Isla Vista killings on Wikipedia
• If you’re thinking about self-harm please visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for resources. (Right now. Do it!)
• Visit NAMI: National Alliance for Mental Illness
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Watch Euphoria on HBO
• Watch Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu
• Learn about bipolar disorder and bipolar disorder II
• Read about codependency
• Read Suicide by Cop: Broadening Our Understanding by Tony Salvatore
• Learn about suicide statistics in the US and how to become an advocate for prevention from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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A special thank you to Annie Hong. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

Nature can be both beautiful and scary. Adventures outside can be less daunting (and more fun) with a supportive community around you. This week, we continue celebrating Filipino American History Month with Kimberley Esliza, CEO of Wondery, an outdoor lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring women to get outside.
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Wander along wistfully with Wondery

• Check out Kim’s company: Wondery - A Woman’s Outdoor Clothing Brand
• Explore with Wondery events or create your own adventure
• Learn about Kim’s birth city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines
• Check out our previous episode with Filipino historian, Kirby Aráullo
• Learn about the percentage of US residents who speak different languages via the 2015 Census data
• Discover the popular climbing meetup of Stoney Point in the Los Angeles Metro Area
• Meet the women’s climbing group Kim works with called Lady Crush Crew

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A special salamat to Kimberley Esliza. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

“Create. Reenvision. Repeat.” Learn how to appreciate and design sustainable garments that are as unique and beautiful as you are. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with sustainable fashion designer and artist, Sean Kam.
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Sean’s Savvy Shownotes:

• Read about Sean’s business The Dressmaker
• Follow Sean Kam, the Dressmaker on Instagram
• Watch Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTube
• Read Can We Stop Greenwashing? an article by Elizabeth L. Cline
• Watch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion from the Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on YouTube
• Host a clothing swap
• Watch Ally and Christy’s interview on swap + sustain’s Pop-Up Swap and Hip Hop
• Watch the True Cost (2015) documentary on YouTube
• Join the Fashion Revolution
• Read Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard
• Visit 8 Fat Fat 8, a family-friendly neighborhood bar in Honolulu, HI for good fun, good food, and good karaoke!
• Read about Sean and his creative process on ShoutOut Socal
• Learn about the Kensington neighborhood in San Diego, CA
• Learn about the Nextdoor app
• Read about the C5 cargo plane, a large military transport aircraft
• Get a sense of Sean’s responsibilities as an aircraft loadmaster in the US Coast Guard

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A special mahalo to Sean Kam. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

“No history, no self. Know history, know self.” - Jose Rizal, Filipino national hero. This week we seek to understand our roots and find connections between many of our cultural traditions. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with renowned historian and YouTuber, Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo.

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Extra Credit from Kirby's Interview

• Watch Kirby’s YouTube Channel (over 50,000 subscribers!)
• Visit Kirby's website, kirbyaraullo.com
• Read about Kirby’s hometown, Angeles City, Philippines
• Learn about the health benefits of moringa leaves (malunggay)
• Read about the indigenous Aeta people of the Philippines
• Learn about Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr., one more the most controversial leaders of the 20th century
• Read about the Mount Pinatubo volcano eruption that Kirby and Ally lived through
• Learn about Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN)
• Learn about Balikbayan boxes via the Los Angeles Times: These boxes are a billion-dollar industry of homesickness for Filipinos overseas
• Listen to Otso-Otso, a popular Filipino novelty song
• Review theories on why Filipinos start celebrating Christmas in September
• Learn more about Mindanao and the Moro Rebellion, an armed conflict between the Moro people and the United States military during the Philippine–American War
• Learn about Pampanga, the half-buried church from by the historic Mt. Pinatubo volcanic eruption
• Watch the Disney short film, From Our Family to Yours and learn about the infamous Christmas parol lanterns
• Read about the First Asian American Settlement in the US on History.com by Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo
• Learn about the Filipino Farm Worker Movement from the National Parks Conservation Association and the New York Times
• Read Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide by Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo

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Special thanks to Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

Can you imagine your perfect city? Victoria (or Vee) Paykar can. This week we examine why designing fair, and accessible transportation policies require empathy. With this crash course in equity and intersectionality, listen and learn about what it takes to uplift communities disproportionately affected by environmental racism.

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Various vittles from our chat with Vee

• Connect with Victoria Paykar on LinkedIn
• Meet transportation advocate Tamika Butler
• Learn about the Intersectional Environmentalist
• Watch L.A.’s Dodger Stadium’s violent origin on Vox
• Learn about BIPOC and listen to NPR’s Code Switch: Is It Time To Say R.I.P. To 'POC'? episode on the topic
• Learn about President Biden’s proposed infrastructure funding framework and read Ale's blog post
• Read about the built environment
• Learn about marginalism and intersectionality on the Privilege Wheel by Sylvia Duckworth
• Watch Privilege/Class/Social Inequalities Explained in a $100 Race
• Learn about the electric vehicle models and which electric vehicle may best fit your lifestyle
• Read about micromobility and learn about the 15-Minute City
• All We Can Save author Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's Venn diagram on what you should do about the climate crisis
• Read The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
• Read The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Kline
• Read The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It by Robert Reich
• Learn about redlining and Redlining and Coastal Access Inequity in San Diego
• Read the Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design by Charles Montgomery

Special thanks to Vee Paykar. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

Rebels, punks, outcasts, freaks. Some are born with a lot of sass or a chip on their shoulder. Some get fired up seeing the world for what it is. Whatever your deal is, this week’s guest, Mitch Silverstein, can probably relate (with a joke or two). Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore mid-career pivots, common nonprofit misconceptions, and make a case for selfishness.

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Totally tubular tools and tips

• Connect with Mitch Silverstein on LinkedIn
• Follow Mitch Silverstein on Instagram
• You are on native land, find out whose
• Learn about Robert’s Rules of Order and running/joining nonprofit boards on Board Source
• Learn about Surfrider Foundation San Diego, volunteer, and donate
• Volunteer with the Blue Water Task Force
• Find your local Surfrider Foundation chapter
• Watch The Social Dilemma (2020)
• Visit The Social Dilemma website
• Watch Black Mirror on Netflix
• Read Facebook Admits It Was Used to Incite Violence in Myanmar on The New York Times 
• Read Myanmar coup: How Facebook became the ‘digital tea shop’ on BBC News
• Watch Idiocracy (2006)
• Read Think Again by Adam Grant

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Wonder at wildflowers. Feast your eyes on forests. Throw on your headphones and take a wonderful walk on the wild side as we share audio space with the enchanting naturalist and theater practitioner, Ylfa Muindi. 

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Some wonderful treesources

• Connect with Ylfa Muindi on LinkedIn
• Visit the Burke Museum of Natural History
• Visit the Woodland Park Zoo
• Learn about The Ecology Center
• Listen to Timber Wars from Oregon Public Broadcasting
• Listen to How to Save a Planet from Gimlet Media (one of our favorite podcasts!)
• Watch the Wolves of Yellowstone on National Geographic
• Visit the California Wolf Center
• Listen to Ylfa's self-guided forest therapy audio guides on forestedniches.org
• Read Forest bathing: What it is and why you should try it and 'Forest Bathing' Is Great for Your Health. Here's How to Do It

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Special thanks to our guest: Ylfa Muindi. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.