We Can Remake The World

Every life matters. In Nature, nothing is insignificant. Every member of an ecosystem is needed to help that community thrive, yet as humans we often pretend like we are the only ones who matter. There is a lot that the natural world can teach us about caring for each other and our planet. Today we're joined by Melissa Sciacca, US executive director for the globally-respected David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust based in east Africa. The Sheldrick Trust manages large areas of land in Kenya, protecting elephants and rhinos from threats like poaching, and caring for orphaned wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. Melissa gives us a window into the experiences of African wildlife, what we can learn from them, and how we can ensure that these beautiful animals continue to grow in numbers for generations to come.

Learn more about the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/.

CHALLENGE: Adopt a species. Pick an animal you love and learn more about the challenges they face and how we can protect them. Take action in whatever way makes sense to you, and share what you learn with others.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are all members of a global community, and if we can act from that understanding we can change the world. 2: There is a lot to learn from Nature and the animal kingdom which could help us rethink our world for the better. 3: You can be an ambassador for the causes you care about.

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Your clothes can change the world. Fashion is one of the largest global industries with hundreds of millions of workers and a huge global environmental footprint. Unfortunately this industry has been able to operate in the dark for decades, but we're realizing now that we need to rethink how we design, produce, buy, and sell our clothes. The good news? Small and large brands around the world are starting to wake up and transform how they do business to protect people and planet. Annick Ireland, founder and CEO of the London-based, mission-driven apparel platform, Immaculate Vegan, joins us to talk about the importance of supporting brands who are building a better path forward, and how all of us can be part of the revolution going on right now in fashion. It's time for us to make a real fashion statement, where we wear our values on our sleeve.

Shop, share, and support the Immaculate Vegan mission at https://immaculatevegan.com/.

CHALLENGE: For your next new item of clothing, search for mission-driven brands and purchase from them. Give sustainable and natural materials a test run, and spread the word! Tell others about your experience.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: There is unlimited creativity at our fingertips to rethink and redefine fashion for the better. 2: There is an invisible cost to our clothes, and greater transparency is the solution. 3: How you dress is a statement not just about you, but about your values.

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Things may be chaotic, but we can rise above the worst of it. We all want to feel like we have some control over how things play out in our lives, and in the world, but there's so much that's out of our hands right now. Rather than getting stuck in judgment and blame, we can find compassion for ourselves and for others to recognize that we're all doing our best. We may not accomplish everything we believe we should right now, and that's okay. We may see others' actions and feel discouraged or distressed by them, and that's okay too - they're doing their best just like we are. Compassion leads us away from the daily dramas and toward acceptance, both for ourselves and for others, so that even during the most difficult times we can find a sense of calm.

The leading cause of climate change may shock you. Cars? No. Airplanes? Nope. Fossil fuels in any form? Guess again. Keegan Kuhn, co-director and producer of the Netflix documentary, COWSPIRACY, joins us for a candid conversation about what's really behind skyrocketing greenhouse gas numbers, deforestation, species extinction, ocean dead zones, and more. According to data from countless sources, including the United States and other global governments, what we eat will determine the future of our world more than anything else. Listen for ways you can protect the health of our planet simply by rethinking your food habits, and become part of the solution.

Support COWSPIRACY: Watch the film, share with others, and learn more at www.cowspiracy.com.

CHALLENGE: Make shifts in how you eat based on the information covered during our conversation with Keegan. And start a dialogue with others around you about why it matters.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: Change must come from us - the citizens of the world. 2: Our current food system is not sustainable, and we have the power to change it. 3: It's time to redefine "hope" so that our individual actions are enough.

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Each of us have an invisible impact. The products we buy every day directly affect people, wildlife, and Nature around the planet. Nobody knows this better than Dr. Ian Singleton, OBE, Director of the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP). Ian lives on the Indonesian island of Sumatra near Borneo, one of the most lush rainforest regions in the world. But the forests are disappearing rapidly, and along with it the habitat for thousands of species including the orangutan which is native to this region. Ian wants us to know that we can stop the destruction and protect these highly intelligent and complex animals. By understanding the change you can make with your purchases, your awareness, and your voice in daily life and on social media, you can be part of the solution so that we continue to enjoy one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse regions on Earth for generations to come.

SUPPORT the SOCP: Learn more, donate, adopt an orangutan, and more at https://www.sumatranorangutan.org/.

CHALLENGE: Read the labels of every product you purchase over the next two weeks. Become more aware of the ingredients added to our food, self-care, and cleaning products and how they impact our world.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: When we protect Nature and wildlife, we protect ourselves. 2: We don't have to start over. We can take what we have now and do better. 3: We are each shaping the world every day, whether we are aware of our impact or not.

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Wondering how to make a difference? Start with what you love. Michael Platt of Michael's Desserts is a passionate baker on a mission to help solve food insecurity. After starting his baking business at age 11, Michael knew he wanted to help others. He began to give away one baked good for every one he sold, but he hasn't stopped there. Through the work Michael does as a baker, and through his nonprofit, he's raising awareness around food insecurity among children in the United States.  Can a cupcake change the world? Join us for Michael's thoughts on how even the simplest actions can make a powerful impact, and what each of us can do to make our own contribution.

SUPPORT Michael's Desserts: Purchase one-for-one baked goods and products, or donate at https://www.michaelsdesserts.com/.

CHALLENGE: Make something of your own - food, clothing, anything you love - and give it to someone in need. 

TAKEAWAYS: 1: We can each make change by exploring our unique talents. 2: It's time to see our problems as solvable, not impossible. 3: No contribution is insignificant if our intentions are clear.

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Our daily actions have power. With every dollar we spend and every product we buy, we're shaping the world around us. So how can we make the best choices available to us? That's the question Natalie Isaacs of 1 Million Women wants to help you answer. 1 Million Women is a community of women and girls around the world who are committed to protecting and preserving our Earth in every way possible. Join us for our conversation with Natalie to learn more about the daily habits you can rethink to build sustainability into every aspect of your life, and hear from Natalie about what our world could become if we all embraced an Earth-centered lifestyle.

SUPPORT 1 Million Women: Join the community at www.1millionwomen.com.au, share, and follow on Instagram @1millionwomen.

CHALLENGE: Choose one daily habit and commit to making change in that area. Tackle food waste, energy consumption, single-use plastic, overconsumption, or sustainable eating as a start.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: The time for a sustainability-focused lifestyle revolution is now. 2: None of us are perfect, and that's okay. 3: You have power to shape the world every day.

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Finally, a fresh start. Time for new ideas about what we can be and do, individually and collectively. We’re still taking things one day at a time and doing our best to stay centered during some crazy times, but there’s so much we can do right now to get ready for a better world ahead. Nathan explores how we can set intentions now to come out of 2021 better than we’ve ever been. We have an opportunity to build a new foundation this year so that 2022, 2023, and beyond reflect the world we want to live in now. Let’s not miss this opportunity. Let’s commit ourselves now to doing all we can to focus on creating solutions. Let’s build this community into a movement for good today.

We made it. 2020 is coming to a close. Sweet relief! Although we’re all looking forward to a much needed reset and a year of improvements ahead, let’s remember the things we learned about ourselves in 2020 that will help us be better in 2021. Let’s never take anything for granted again. Let’s reflect on the new world we want to build as we reflect on the challenges we faced in the year behind us. Join us for a look back on the conversations we had in 2020, and all that we learned from the visionary guests who joined us on the show. We highlight 10 WAYS you can make an impact in the world right now based on the missions of each of our guests in 2020. Tune in. Get inspired. Take whatever action you can. And then go and enjoy some well-deserved rest and restoration as we head into the new year.

See you in 2021!

What if every dollar you spent helped someone in need? Or benefitted the environment? This is the world Dave Heath, CEO and co-founder of Bombas, wants to live in. And we’re right there with him. Bombas was founded on a mission to serve - for every clothing item they sell they give one to the homeless. Join us for our conversation with Dave who tells us the massive success story of Bombas. Dave believes Bombas has grown fast not just because of a great product, but because every day his employees go to work and change the world. Bombas has donated over 40 million items to the homeless, which makes us wonder what this world could look like if every business was like Bombas. Let’s support impact-driven businesses and let’s find out.

SUPPORT Bombas: Learn more, and shop with impact at https://bombas.com/.

CHALLENGE: Find three companies that inspire you with the work they’re doing and the impact they’re having and do something to support them. Purchase their products or share their mission with people around you. Help them achieve their mission with your support.

TAKEAWAYS: 1: Business can change the world in huge ways. 2: Businesses that serve are better businesses in every way. 3: Business could be leading the way for all of us. But we need to tell businesses what we want from them.

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