Biologist Dr. Manrique Prada and thought leader John Stackhouse joined me this week in an episode I titled two conversations with Mother Nature. Dr. Manrique Prada, a Ph.D. in biological science, stands as one of South America's most esteemed environmentalists. In his new book Voices of Mother Earth, Manrique shares his experiences living among the Xavante people—an indigenous tribe who lives off the land and in harmony with Mother Nature. Manrique imparts their wisdom of attentively listening to the forest, making decisions guided by dreams, and being part of the ecosystem versus trying to control it. The Xavante considers most humans as termites who destroy everything in their path.

Dr. Prada's teachings hold valuable life lessons for preserving our planet. He sees little promise for celebrities and politicians who talk without the walk and so much hope if we create this conversation with nature from the ground up.

John Stackhouse, formerly the Editor in Chief of Canada's national newspaper, the Globe and Mail, is now a Senior VP at RBC inside the office of the President. As the leader of RBC's Climate Action Institute, John's conversation is clear; we must move beyond rhetoric to action. He points to the power of business and markets to drive change, an extraordinary green revolution happening in the United States and why Canadians can and must keep pace with speed and scale.

Two powerful and thought-provoking conversations on what we can do individually and collectively for our planet.

To buy Manrique Prada's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDJZDKB3

To find out more about the RBC Climate Action Institute: https://www.rbc.com/climate-action-institute/

To listen to John Stackhouse's Disruptors Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/disruptors/id1332711400