The Green Mind

Leander catches up with Vance Russell to discuss environmental social science, working in the environmental field, engaging in multiple types of projects. 

Episode Highlights:

6:50 - How do you end up in Environmental Social Science?

24:20 - What type of work will get Vance excited? 

29:02 - How did Vance end up in the UK? 

32:36 - How to create relationship goals in conservation? 

37:10 - What are the next steps for Vance and his consulting? 

Links Mentioned:

https://www.vrconservationcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vance-russell-ab596810/

Leander catches up with Inclusivity Social Scientist, Nikki Cox, to discuss the importance of recognizing privilege on a path to a more inclusive conservation movement. Nikki currently works for the U.S. Forest Service and has dedicated her career towards the betterment and empowerment of ALL people. Nikki is a shining example of a person doing their best to recognize privilege, elevate social science, and support others in viewing the possibilities of building collaborations with new and innovative allies. This podcast should motivate you to step up your game!

Episode Highlights:

5:45 - What is an Inclusivity Social Scientist? 

11:08 - Why would a white person focus on JEDI in conservation?

19:00 - How do you get your voice heard? 

28:55 - What is the future of public lands?

36:01 - Finding representation 

Links Mentioned:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-story-but/id1504725503

Leander interviews another podcaster Sapna. Sapna is the host of the Breaking Green Ceilings podcast. They discuss experiences of being BIPOC podcasters with a focus on environmental and social challenges and the importance of providing a platform for unheard voices. Leander wants to forgive his audience for making the statement "falling on deaf ears". He actively, daily works to eliminate unnecessary vocabulary that isn't accurate and utilizes a group of people to describe something which further stigmatizes and highlights societal ignorance. 

Episode Highlights:

4:20 - Starting a new podcast

9:55 - Conservation as a segregated movement

16:00 - Learnings from guests

20:24 - Experiences of "people of difference" in conservation 

26:17 - Immigrant experience and conservation 

32:28 - Getting BIPOC people into conservation 

Links Mentioned:

Breaking Green Ceilings: https://breakinggreenceilings.com/

Lacy Consulting Services: https://www.lacyconsultingservices.com/

It is our season finale and Leander is talking directly to you. He discusses projects he is working on around the world and hopes to get you excited about the world of combining social and environmental justice. Get out in nature, relax, and listen.

Episode Highlights:

2:50 - Intersection of urban poverty and environmental action

8:50 - Incorporating JEDI into the Conservation Standards

13:35 - Projects at Lacy Consulting Services

22:40 - Research on the social science of trust

31:00 - Transforming the conservation field

Links Mentioned:

JEDI in Conservation Standards

Video of JEDI in Conservation Standards

Bat Conservation International

NA Agriculture and The Nature Conservancy

Next 100 Coalition

The Nature Conservancy - The Bahamas

Protect our Winters

Summary:

Leander catches up with his friend Juan Perez. They talk about what it means to be Panamanian, how young Juan got into conservation, the impacts of U.S. politics, and how to exemplify sustainable conservation. Juan shares personal stories to help expand the link between people and nature. Enjoy!

Episode Highlights:

6:52 - Getting youth into conservation

14:50 - Juan's journey to sustainable conservation

20:29 - Dominant culture on the global stage

27:10 - Impacts of U.S. politics to individuals outside the U.S.

31:00 - Explaining conservation to family members

Links Mentioned:

www.wilderness.org

www.peoplesland.org

Summary: Leander meets up with a new friend, Jim Cummings. They discuss how faith, youth, and conservation all intersect. Listen as these two share personal and powerful stories that provide context for how conservation impact is occurring in one of the most impoverished and high-crime cities in the United States. And how this model is being adopted around the world. 

Episode Highlights: 

3:00 - Nature in Camden, New Jersey

9:50 - Jim's story 

11:35 - Urban Promise around the world

21:00 - Faith-based Organization

24:30 - White, straight, male working with Black and Latino Youth

Links Mentioned:

http://urbanpromiseusa.org/

http://www.urbantrekkers.org/

https://urbanpromiseinternational.org/

Leander invites a fantastic entrepreneur, David Dabah, that has been with Leander since he started Lacy Consulting Services. David and Leander spend hours collaborating and trying to elevate each other. In this podcast, we talk star power and talent as David describes what it is like to work with talents such as Eve, Nick Jonas, Chainsmokers, and Lewis Hamilton.

Episode Highlights: 

3:00 - Working with talent

10:20 - How to not be starstruck

14:18 - Leveraging talent to improve conservation outcomes

22:40 - Lived experience versus perceived experience in nature

30:20 - Why bring celebrities to conservation

Links Mentioned:

https://dstudiomedia.com/services

https://www.ifaw.org/au

https://eco-age.com/agency/events/green-carpet-fashion-awards/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddabah/

Leander catches up with his graduate school friend Britt Basel and discusses Britt's work elevating human and ecological wellbeing around the world. Britt is a videographer, water specialist, conservationist, world traveler, and amazing human being. You won't want to miss this one. 

Links Mentioned: 

https://ecothropic.com/

Melissa Krug is a linguistic anthropologists with a focus on people, food systems, organizational culture, and nature. Dr. Krug is the owner and founder of Forest and Trees Research Consulting. She is curious about social systems, communication, and the ways in which messages impact organizational structures.

Visit http://www.thegreenmindpodcast.com for the full transcript.

Episode Highlights:

6:20: Melissa explains what an athropologist does

12:00: Indigenous work and Fair Trade

18:13: Forest and Trees Research Consulting

22:00: Comedy skit on The Office

25:40: Conservation and JEDI discourse

Links Mentioned:

www.forestandtreesresearcher.com

www.lacyconsultingservices.com

Becky Migas talks about how to be more environmentally conscious when hosting a variety of events and also the role women and allies play in sustainability. We talk about the process of behavior change and policy creation in an effort to improve sustainability everywhere.

Visit http://www.thegreenmindpodcast.com for the full transcript. 

Episode Highlights:

2:55 - Impact of events on the environment

13:00 - Beginning of Women in Sustainability 

18:14 - Benefits of getting women and allies together

24:15 - Diversity of women

28:22 - Leander's trip to Seattle

Links Mentioned: 

Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/bgreenco/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebgreenco

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B.GreenCo

Kite and Dart Group: http://kiteanddartgroup.com/

Lacy Consulting Services: https://www.lacyconsultingservices.com/