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"What makes this really challenging work is the weight and urgency of climate change."

In her third guest episode of the season, Diana sits down with the wonderful Yessenia Funes. Funes is a journalist who has covered environmental and climate justice for nearly 10 years. She is currently editor-at-large for Atmos with bylines in The Guardian, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, i-D, and more.

These ladies need no introduction. In this highly anticipated guest episode, Diana sits down with Samantha Kaddis and Nia O. from The Cleo Institute. This Florida-based non-profit is dedicated to climate crisis education and advocacy.

In this episode, we discuss IRA funding, climate education in high schools, and yep, having those hard conversations. + stay until the end of the ep to here a fun extra clip about what keeps Diana going, even on the hard days...

The sauce is in the name, but we'd love to hear from you! Comment, DM, and submit your 2024 Sustainable Resolutions to @palma_collective on IG!

In her second episode of S3, Diana provides live updates, trends, and a brief history of COPs to her listeners.

Skip to minute 5 if you just want COP28 updates without the back story.

Kicking off S3, Diana sits down with Empodera Clima Founder and Executive Director, Renata Koch Alvarenga.

Hailing from Brazil, Renata is a deep believer that we need people willing to change the status quo, especially those in the policy space. As recent grads in public policy, Diana and Renata discuss pressing climate issues such as sustainable finance, disaster financing, SDGs, and climate risk analysis.

In this PALMA exclusive episode, Diana & Mauricio Solorzano dish on one of the world's most quality and sustainable rum brands.

Mauricio has worked for Flor de Caña Rum for more than 20 years and is currently the Global Brand Ambassador. This position has allowed him to represent the brand in more than 30 countries, introducing thousands to the world of super-premium rums and sharing with pride the Flor de Caña story.

This second hot topic episode, delves into #nipplegate, and how it says more about how we communicate about climate change.

The reality is, climate change is SCARY! And as someone in the space, doing this work daily, and constantly reading the horrifying headlines, having a laugh is actually therapeutic, like a personal version of SNL.

As a society, and as climate advocates, yes, we need to hold space for the seriousness, the gravity, and the grief, but also the humor. Without it, we’re doomed.

Brittany Rivkind is the founder of Thriftknd, one of the best known vintage and pre-owned apparel stores in Sag Harbor, NY. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Brittany explains the business model behind vintage, her opinions on sustainability, and what it takes to make it in such a competitive market.

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Kicking off this exciting time, Diana sits down with some folks from Veggie Mijas - a community that highlights the importance of having a plant-based lifestyle while also intersecting race, gender identity, class, and sexuality.

In this episode, Diana delves into what it means to join VM, events happening this month, how to get involved, and so much more!

Enjoy!

In her first HOT TOPIC episode, Diana delves into the confusing world of condoms. Are they bad for us? What about the planet?

Let's get spicy.