"I didn't take no for an answer." - Monica Pandele

Growing up behind the iron curtain in Transylvania, Monica Pandele experienced life in its fullness despite the limitations of communism. Her upbringing in a frugal yet nature-rich environment shaped her into the global citizen, community builder, and systems thinker she is today.

[Why This Is Important] - The main message of Monica's story is about becoming a person worth listening to, so you can appreciate and respect nature, and create a path for yourself. This message resonates with the idea that adversity can lead to resilience and growth, and that our upbringing and experiences can mold us into who we become.

[What you need to know] - Monica's childhood in Transylvania was filled with simplicity, discipline, and resourcefulness. She spent her summers in the mountains, without running water or electricity, and learned to appreciate the joy of being present with nature and each other. Rationing of resources, such as electricity and warm water, fostered a sense of community and hardship that bonded the people together. Monica's desire to protect and stand for nature led her to pursue a career as a biologist focused on biodiversity conservation and environmental education.

[What you need to do] - Embrace the simplicity and joy in being present with nature. Practice discipline and resourcefulness in your daily life. Educate yourself and others about the importance of respecting and protecting nature.

[TAKE ACTION] Do this now - Take time to appreciate the resources you have and find joy in the simplicity of life. Reflect on how hardship can create bonds within your community. Educate yourself about biodiversity conservation and environmental protection

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/

Monica Pandele is A global citizen, sustainability professional, life-long learner, systems thinker, and community builder, Monica is currently in pursuit of mobilizing capital for climate resilience solutions, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure projects and land-use conservation practices. She believes these are critical elements demanding large scale investments in the context of climate change, to support dealing with our systemic social and environmental injustice issues.

Check out Monica’s profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-pandele/

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