Vanessa Thompson, Career Opportunities in Sustainability for Environmental Educators

We are all in the attention economy.Louise Karch (pronounced CARSH) makes sure good people like us break out not blend in.Louise is delighted to speak us. She has a special fondness for environmental educators having been an Outward Bound Instructor.For over a decade, she also was a career management professional, She was honoured to study with and support Richard Bolles, the author of the bestselling career/life planning in history, What Color Is Your Parachute.It was Richard Bolles who inspired Louise to write guidebooks. Louise is the award-winning author of Word Glue, and head cheerleader and one of the co-authors of the global mega-hit The Carbon Almanac, It’s Not Too Late (Penguin Random House),Louise’s most recent book, First Aid for Fairies: From Rain to Rainbows, is an uplifting steampunk-inspired guide that helps teens shift from stress to strength It’s been nominated for the American Library Association’s MIchael Princz award.Louise has mentored leaders in 71 countries and edu-tained audiences from Australia to the Arctic. She prefers being warm.You can find Louise at…Word GlueFirst Aid for FairiesInterview Database with Addendum for Environmental Educators RESOURCES MENTIONEDWhat color is your parachute? (2022)*Transitions (2019)*Brag! Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It*Outward Bound (Canada)Outward Bound (USA) ASSESSMENTInstitute on CharacterJackson Vocational Interest SurveyGallup CliftonStrengths Finder CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Episode description:Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Vanessa Thompson, Managing Director of The Sustainability Experts. Vanessa shares bold strategies for sparking disruptive ideas, seizing new opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and careers.A renowned keynote speaker and consultant, Vanessa partners with startups, VCs, and global corporations to deliver powerful solutions that merge innovation with sustainability for lasting impact.Listen to Vanessa’s Podcast: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/the-showBook Vanessa as a Speaker: https://www.vanessathompson.comContact Us:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/?viewAsMember=true- Email: [email protected] Website: The Sustainability Experts- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PLmkmxJLJQ5BJ2KgluxkuDon’t miss this insightful episode packed with actionable ideas to drive innovation and sustainable success! CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Last week I launched the new newsletter. It’s called Transferable Solutions and the theme of the newsletter is “Environmental Skills, Reimagined.” When I started The Freelance Project, I wanted to explore what freelancing looked like in environmental education. The people we've had the opportunity to meet through the podcast have shown us there are dozens of ways to approach working as an environmental education professional. With this deeper understanding established, it is time to add the next layer to my project.Subscribe to the newsletter at https://talaterra.com.  CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Today we get to learn from Kalliopi Monoyios, visual science communicator and lead author of "Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication," a chapter in the book "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024).In this episode, Kalliopi and I discuss the value of visuals in climate change communication. We discuss what effective visuals look like and also talk about creating culturally relevant and sensitive information. Kalliopi shares how someone can become a visual science communicator and what a collaborative project between a visual science communicator and a client might look like. LINKSKalliopi Monoyios websiteGuild of Natural Science IllustratorsVisuals as a Catalyst for Climate Communication (Open Access)Kirsten Carlson | Fathom iT StudiosTaina Litwak Fiona Martin | Visualizing ScienceYour Inner Fish (book)Your Inner Fish (PBS video)Association of Medical Illustrators YOU MAY ALSO LIKEStorytelling and Climate Solutions - A conversation with co-editors Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) WangGretchen Halpert, Scientific Illustration Distance ProgramGary Hoyle discusses museum plant models, exhibit design, and dioramas  CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

A conversation with Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang, editors of Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Springer Nature, 2024). They collaborated with 44 authors to create a resource addressing many forms of climate communication.Each of the book chapters addresses a specific type of storytelling. You’ll find chapters about entertainment education, locally-driven narratives, youth engagement, Hollywood, climate fiction, music, news reporting, geospatial tools, interactive storytelling, mental health, and telling stories through food. There is also a chapter about using visuals as a catalyst for climate science communication. Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions is an open-access title. You can download the entire book or individual chapters for free.  LINKSStorytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Download)Publications by Emily CorenContact Emily CorenHelen Wang, University of BuffaloEntertainment-Education Behind the Scenes - Case Studies for Theory and Practice (Download)Emily Coren: Science communicator, author, and affiliate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. (Read Bio)Hua Wang: Professor of Communication at the University of Buffalo, New York. Communication scientist whose specialties are health promotion, behavior change, and social justice. (Full Bio)Episode Art: Photo by Naoram Sea on Unsplash CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Introducing a new feature to the podcast. This new feature is called INSIGHT. With each episode we’ll explore some aspect of freelancing and how it intersects with the environmental awareness work being done by independent professionals worldwide. In this first episode, we consider seven types of freelancing as described by Nikita Tambe, a contributor to Forbes magazine. Which type of freelancing best describes you?Let’s talk. I am inviting people to 1:1 conversations to learn more about them and their experiences freelancing. Join me here. LINKSThe Freelance Project PortfolioWhat is freelancing and how does it work? (Nikita Tambe) (Photo in episode art by Annie Spratt on Unsplash) CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist.That’s right.Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly.This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, Maria took a few moments to speak with me while she was packing for her trip to meet a scientist in Alaska.In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey from student to artist, how she has sustained herself as a working artist, and the three questions she answers before taking on new projects.Plus, I have exciting updates to share. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Maria. LINKSLearn more about Maria’s current project in the post Witnessing Climate Change.View the exhibition and other news about Maria's trip to Alaska.Expeditionary Art (Maria’s website)Maria talks about her work in this presentation for Girls Can Do.Maria shares how she introduces nature journaling to kids.See the Art Toolkit's new store!Follow Maria on Instagram at @expeditionaryart and @arttoolkit. CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio.After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's health and wellness issues. She developed an afterschool walking program, which gave rise to her radio show, the Story Walking Radio Hour.How did Wendy develop her afterschool program?What is her radio show about?How does she approach partnership building, which has been critical to her success?Let's find out. LINKSStory Walking Radio HourListen to the latest episodeStory Walking WebsiteStory Walking Radio Hour Facebook groupNature Drawing ProgramThe Empowerment Factory's Trash to Treasures Short Video (YouTube)Contact Wendy CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting.More About GloriaMy name is Gloria Desanker, and I founded Map Nerd Consulting so that I could work as a Geospatial Storyteller to help others unlock the power of location-based insights. My services are designed to uplift community stories, especially communities of color. I offer tailored GIS solutions, visually appealing cartographic design, social media and marketing support, and storytelling guidance so that you can ensure your stories and experiences are authentically portrayed.As a Black woman in the GIS, forestry, environmental science, and environmental education fields/sectors, I experience firsthand the lack of acknowledgment and representation these fields have of Black and brown successes, accomplishments, and feats. That is why I strive to change the white-dominant narrative of how data should be used, why data should be used, and how to use data and GIS to share an accurate representation of people of color in the U.S.I take my clients through the full arc of mapping their story: story development, data collection and management, cartography and spatial analysis, graphic design and creation, and communications through Story Maps, infographic and report creation, or social media marketing. Data is only meaningful if a story is attached to it and we at Map Nerd Consulting believe there is a story in every map.This past year, I joined the 2023 Cohort of the NAAEE CEE-Change Fellows where I am partnering with NorthStar of GIS whose mission is to advance intersectional racial justice, equity, and belonging in GIS, geography, and STEM. Together, we are developing GIS curriculum and training materials specifically for and by Black people and the Black African diaspora to change the narrative on how Black people and communities are portrayed in the context of climate change. Map Nerd ConsultingView Map Nerd Consulting's LinktreeSchedule a call with Gloria at https://calendly.com/mapnerdMercator ProjectionHow Maps Distort Our Perception of the WorldGloria’s Community Action Project with NAAEE CEE-Change Fellowship  CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us

In this episode, we get to learn from Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University.Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education.Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it. LINKSTom Rhoads, Towson UniversityAldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac*Rachel Carson, Silent Spring*The Leopold Writing ProgramWorking Paper - Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2023 Conference | Thinking like an economist while reading the land: Using reading quizzes to show environmental studies and sciences and economics intersecting in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac; Working paperPresentation Slides - North American Association for Environmental Education, 2023 Conference | Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Action; Presentation slides CREDITS:Producer: Tania MarienMusic: So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License;SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Subscribe to Transferable Solutions.Affiliate Relationships:Purchases that begin as a click through any Bookshop.org or Descript.com link (or ad) may result in a commission. TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. Connect with, and support, independent bookstores.TALATERRA is an affiliate of Descript.com. Edit audio and video as easily as you edit a typed document.Contact Us