Liberation Project

Join Aalia and zero waste chef Anne-Marie Bonneau as they discuss the importance of eating healthier, nutritious foods while reducing the amount of food and materials that we waste. As a cookbook author, blogger, fermenter and sourdough baker, Bonneau has lived plastic-free since 2011. She shows others how reducing their trash not only benefits the planet but also satisfies their taste buds, improves their well-being and boosts their bank accounts. Her book, The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet is now out.

Join Aalia and the brilliantly outspoken Uju Asika as they delve into conversations surrounding parenting and race. Born in Nigeria, Uju grew up in the UK and has lived and worked in London, New York and Lagos. She is a multi award-nominated blogger, screenwriter and creative consultant. A former journalist, she’s written for numerous publications and select literary anthologies. She is the author of “Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World” and her book has been deemed “a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone looking to raise kinder children.”

Join Aalia and Marta Zaraska, a French-Polish-Canadian science journalist, as they discuss practical approaches to improving your well being, specifically health and longevity. Having graduated from law school while invested in journalism, Marta has become a world-renowned, bestselling author. Her first book, “Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million Year Obsession with Meat,” was published in 2016. Her second book, published in 2020, is titled “Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100.” Her book is a research-driven case for why optimism, kindness, and strong social networks will keep us living longer than any fitness tracker or superfood and has been named by The Wall Street Journal one of the best books of 2020 on longevity and aging. 

Join Aalia and Joey Pringle, Founder and Co-owner of Veshin Factory, as they discuss the importance of conscious living, veganism, and sustainable production. After his first break in fashion as an accessories designer, Joey obtained his BA Honors in furniture and product design and re-entered the industry working as a technical bags developer for MEC & then most recently the accessories lead for tentree. A business trip taking him to China birthed the idea for Veshin, and a green factory model developed. Today, Veshin is successfully & ethically producing fashion products and accessories. The five pillars they live by: Sustainability, Transparency, Plant-Based Culture, Giving Back, and Meditation & Wellness.

Join Aalia and the co-founders of Kind Community, Caner and Isabella Veli, as they discuss tangible ways of living a more compassionate and sustainable life. Launched in 2019, the climate-positive startup Kind Community is a hub of inclusive sustainability content, events and conversations for everyone, no matter where you are in your sustainability journey. With 17+ years of combined experience in startups and the corporate world, this dynamic duo has dedicated their work to amplify the voices of people doing great things for the planet. 

Join Aalia and SUSTAIN the Mag founder Reza Cristián as they discuss lifestyle and the importance of sharing sustainable ideals. SUSTAIN is a WOC-founded independent sustainable media site that is shifting the environmental narrative in media. It brings forward educational content around the amazing change-makers in the industry through interviews, digital covers and more, covering the many lenses of sustainability and making it inclusive for all.

Join Aalia and zero waste advocate Laura Young as they delve into the concepts of being mindful and wasting less in order to more efficiently care for our bodies and our planet. Environmentalist and public speaker “Less Waste Laura” advocates for environmental education, obtained her Masters Degree in Environmental Protection and Management, and currently works for the international development charity, Tearfund, as their Scotland COP26 Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator. Come along and listen to Laura’s professional and personal journey as an environmentalist and to obtain some tips on how to lead a more sustainable life.

Join Aalia and serial ecopreneur Marci Zaroff as they delve into the importance of sustainable living which includes many aspects of our lives spanning from nutrition to fashion to business. Marci coined the term “eco-fashion” and is an internationally recognized eco-lifestyle expert, educator, innovator, and author. Having founded several companies including MetaWear and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Marci has been instrumental in driving authenticity, environmental leadership, and social justice worldwide for nearly three decades.

Join Aalia and environmental media host Kristy Drutman as they discuss the topic of intersectional environmentalism and its connection to media, society, and politics. “Intersectional” is an inclusive term used to include the planet and all people when advocating for environmental protection. Having grown up in a culturally mixed household, Kristy founded the Brown Girl Green show & is passionate about creating conscious, culturally relevant content to engage audiences about proactive solution-building to the climate crisis. 

Join Aalia and the LA-based slow fashion artist Selina Sanders as they delve into the concept of slow fashion. Having worked professionally in the industry for 15 years, Selina came to the realization that fashion, on a large scale, was more about cutting corners than beauty and creativity. After losing her job during the pandemic, she turned to Instagram’s ethical fashion community to share her sustainable clothing line that features carefully sourced vintage materials. Her brand ethos: “Maximum style, minimal carbon footprint.”