Nature With You

Enjoy the third installment of Nature in the Movies 💚🎬

In this episode we talk about domesticated animals, industry vs. nature, how there should be no 'sides' when it comes to nature, poaching, nature spirits, and more 🐺

Princess Mononoke was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and produced by Toshio Suzuki

Enjoy episode 30 🌻🌿 Matt's awe and respect for nature is so evident in our conversation. I always appreciate being able to nerd out about the vastness of the natural world with a friend!In this episode we talk about the importance and grand scale of nature, air quality health impacts, hurricanes, and more 🌎💬⭐️ "Your whole life is dependent on the forces of nature."

Enjoy the first episode of 2026 🌻🌿Christian has such an open mind and is always ready to learn or try something new - especially when it comes to nature. I loved talking about how his interests have grown ever since he started studying environmental science in higher education! 📓In this episode, we talk about trying new things in nature, motivations to pursue a degree in environmental science, rabies, wolves, and more. Enjoy!

Enjoy episode 28 🌻🌿 Dylan's love of the outdoors is rooted in the state where he grew up: Pennsylvania. My conversation with him made me think a lot about the value of finding the beauty in your own home environment. Enjoy! 💚

In this episode we talk about Pennsylvania wildlife and beauty, bass fishing tournament FAQs, working as a fisheries/aquatic biologist, and more! 🎣

Anna's respect and love for the outdoors is so evident throughout this episode, and I especially enjoyed hearing how the seeds for this passion were planted in different childhood memories 🌱

Episode highlights: fascination with bushcraft, gardening, impressiveness of nature, tornadoes and storm chasing, and more!

💬⭐️ "As someone who, for a long time was a skeptic of climate change, I think it's important just to take the stigma away and be able to talk about it."

I have a feeling you are going to start planning a hiking trip after you listen to this episode... Amelia was such a wonderful guest & I had a great time hearing about her solo journeys through National Parks & international landscapes.

In this episode we talk about solo hiking (challenges & beauties), debunking myths about getting involved with the outdoors, health benefits of nature, and more. Enjoy!

Jackson & I decided to join the Wicked conversation this week 💚 🎬

In this episode we talk about animal rights, ostracizing environmental advocates, human impacts on ecosystems/habitats, and more - all in the context of the Wicked franchise! 🧹

Wicked & Wicked: For Good are directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt Productions

In this special episode, I talk to the BCC's Deputy Director, Phil Costa, about the sustainability program at the Baltimore Convention Center and the importance of environmental stewardship in the hospitality industry 🌱💡

Enjoy!

Located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the BCC is a premier venue for conventions, meetings, trade shows, and more. It remains the heart of Baltimore's convention and tourism industry and aims to provide an exceptional experience for event organizers, exhibitors, and the 400,000+ attendees each year.

Excited for you to hear my conversation with Jana, who is such a kind, charismatic, and funny individual & storyteller.

In this episode we talk about having an aversion to bugs, the beauty of Iceland, prioritizing nature time in daily life, looking up, & more! 🌥️

Jana Brooks is the Customer Experience Manager for Visit Baltimore, the convention and visitor bureau of her hometown Baltimore, MD, and is the owner of Forward Minded Management, her sustainability and event consultancy. Previously, she was the Operations Manager for the newly modernized CFG Bank Arena, and prior to that, Jana was the Manager of Events and Tenant Services for the Maryland Stadium Authority. There she was in charge of overhauling the sustainability efforts across the Complex which led to LEED Gold and Silver statuses for Oriole Park and the Warehouse, respectively. Jana is a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Maryland chapter amongst other organizations and earned her LEED Green Associate designation in June 2023.

As you will hear in this episode, Izzy loves taking photos of naturally occurring moments (a lot of them involving nature & shadows) that catch her eye & allow her to appreciate what's around her 📷🌿

In this episode we talk about shadows, playing outside as a child, the importance of nature conversations, and more. Enjoy!