Happy New Queer! 🎉🌈 Let’s dust off 2024 and rejuvenate our souls with the incredible Parker McMullen Bushman (she/they) aka Kweenwerk (@kweenwerk). Parker is a trailblazing Social & Environmental Justice Activist/Educator. Their mission is to reshape our society's expectation on what an outdoorsy, earth-focused human “should” look like.

Listen in as we discuss the importance of representation in the fight against climate change and what Parker means when they say that racism is killing the planet. We hope you enjoy this episode dear listeners, and happy 2025! 🎉💕

FEATURED GUEST:

Parker is the CEO/Founder of Eco Inclusive Strategies and Founder of Summit for Action. They are also the Board President for the National Association for Interpretation. Listed by Outside Magazine in 2022 as one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry, Parker is dedicated to reshaping the environmental fields to be more inclusive and equitable.

Parker has a background in non-profit leadership, conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation, spanning over 25+ years. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

02:36 Introducing Parker McMullin Bushman

05:55 Parker's Background and Inspiration

08:29 Connecting with Nature and Wellness

12:42 Challenges and Representation in the Outdoors

16:09 Environmental Justice and Social Media

33:11 Impact of Redlining and Environmental Racism

42:32 Inclusive Guide and Community Engagement

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

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