Open Rivers Navigator

Meredith Ellis joins from her 3,000 acre Texas ranch to share her journey to sustainability ranching, developing a deep love for the land and why women make better ranchers. She breaks down the importance of finding balance on the ranch and why the business model works. Read more about Meredith: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/meredith

What is climate strategy? What does sustainable business look like, and why do businesses approach sustainability the same way? Charlotte Bande explains the difference between sustainability strategy and business strategy, how she handles the emotional stress of climate change, and the power in doing simple things. Read more about Charlotte: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/charlotte

Howard Vincent discusses the North American model of hunting, why sustainable hunting makes sense and the key role of policy in conservation. Howard also explains the importance of collaboration, mentorship and how he forms real connections. Read more about Howard: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/howard

In the final episode of the series with Dr. LaKisha Odom, she dives into the harm of microaggressions and the impacts of institutional racism on everyday life. This episode re-caps the “why” for this series and serves to remind our audience that while you are not alone in these feelings of inadequacy, you are not inadequate. Read more about LaKisha: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha 

 In the second episode of this three-part series, Dr. LaKisha Odom shares her personal experiences of being too much yet still not enough. She also discusses the consequences of gaslighting, the transformative side of discomfort and the ways you can take action in your own life. Read more about LaKisha: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha 

While it is understood climate change is damaging, the associated trauma and emotional stress are often overlooked. Laureline shares why she understands issues on a more emotional level, why relying on feelings is not always a weakness, and the power in realizing she knows nothing. Read more about Laureline: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/laureline

From teacher, to psychologist, to photographer...Mamen didn't follow a linear path. Mamen discusses why she never felt lost, how she ended up spending 11 years in University and her perceptions of the white savior complex. See more of Mamen's work at: www.saura.com or view her travel diary: https://www.instagram.com/mamen_saura/. Read more about Mamen: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/mamen-saura 

In the first episode of this three-part series focused on diversity and barriers in agriculture, Dr. LaKisha Odom discusses how she developed a passion for agriculture, how she holds multiple realities and her experience in the white world of agriculture. Read more about LaKisha: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/lakisha 

From growing up in a greenhouse to teaching high school science, Christina discusses how people connect with nature and the beauty and power in being small. Learn more about Christina's pollinator gardens at: https://www.facebook.com/RebelGardeners/ and read more about Christina: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/christina

Margaret discusses her journey from oil rigs to non-profits, learning the right skills for the job, what change really looks like and the behind-the-scenes work in conservation. Read about Margaret's upcoming book: https://islandpress.org/books/strategic-corporate-conservation-planning and read more about Margaret: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/margaret