"It's my passport because it allows me the freedom of movement, which I told you earlier was so important for me." - Monica Pandele shares the importance of her passport in shaping her perspective and experience.

[Why This Is Important] - The main message of this episode is to become a person worth listening to so you can understand the impact of cultural differences and environmental destruction, as well as the importance of engaging with local communities.

[What you need to know] - Monica's experience in Sumatra highlighted the impact of cultural misinterpretations, the environmental consequences of resource mismanagement, and the clash of western corporations with local customs and practices.

[What you need to do] - Understand the diverse perspectives and customs of different cultures, educate yourself about environmental impact and resource management, and consider the implications of corporate actions on local communities.

[TAKE ACTION] Do this now: Seek out opportunities to engage with and support local communities, educate yourself on environmental sustainability, and be mindful of cultural sensitivities in cross-cultural interactions.

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.

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Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc.

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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.

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