Interviewing Helen O’Brian- Community Activism

In this episode I am talking to Joanne, a psychotherapist in the Seattle area. She talks about how important nature and beauty is, how everything is connected, and why climate justice is key. Here is a link to Joanne's website: http://www.thrivecounselorseattle.com/ And here is a link to find the book, "The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible" that she mentioned: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/the-more-beautiful-world-our-hearts-know-is-possible/

In this episode I am talking to Tom Campion. Tom is the co-founder of the active retail company Zumiez and co-founder of the Campion Advocacy Fund. He talks about his wildlife conservation work, how climate change has impacted the Zumiez company, and Tom's passion for his work. Here is the link to the documentary that he worked on called "The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness": https://www.protectthearctic.org/arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-giant-screen-film Here is the link to the Campion Advocacy Fund: http://www.campionadvocacyfund.org/ And here is a link to Zumiez: https://www.zumiez.com/

In this episode I am talking to Sharon, an experienced environmental lawyer and the co-founder of Our Children's Trust. She talks about how she got to be where she is now, why she helped found Our Children's Trust and the urgency of the climate crisis. Go here to learn more about our Children's Trust: https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/ 

In this episode I am talking to Brooke, the co-owner of Bluebird Grain Farms. We talk about how she started her business, what Bluebird Grain Farms grows and harvests, and climate justice. Go here to learn more about Bluebird Grain Farms: https://bluebirdgrainfarms.com/

In this episode I am talking to Aaron, the CEO of Green Canopy. We talk about his experience in real estate, educational path, and his take on climate justice. To contact Aaron or learn more about Green Canopy, go here: https://www.greencanopy.com/

In this bonus episode I talk to Kent and his daughter Mira during their cross-country EV trip to bring attention to aviation air pollution. We talk about the impacts of aviation pollution and it’s solutions, the Aviation Impacts Solutions Summit, and their organization Mira’s Garden. Go here to learn more about Mira’s Garden: https://www.mirasgarden.org

In this episode I am talking to Jonathan, an industrial designer and the founder of eqpd. eqpd is a Twisp, Washington based company focused on making beautiful, useful and sustainable every-day gear. We talk about his experience in the industrial design field, why he founded eqpd, and why having art classes in school is so valuable. Here is a link to eqpd: https://eqpdgear.com/ and here you can find Jonathan's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_baker_keeping_art_in_education

In this episode I am talking to Edward, a sustainable set designer. We talk about what he's learned from his work in the performing arts field and the overlap between sustainability and theatre. Here is a link to Edwards website: https://www.edwardtmorris.com/ Here is the Sustainable Production Toolkit: https://www.sustainableproductiontoolkit.com/ and here is a link to check out the Broadway Green Alliance: https://www.broadwaygreen.com/

In this episode I am talking to Milica, a storyteller and film director. We talk about her climate change-focused Virtual Reality project Tree, as well as how she and her team use virtual and augmented realities to combat climate change. Learn more about Tree here: https://www.treeofficial.com/

In this episode I am talking to Helen, a co-founder of the Mayne Island Conservancy in BC Canada. We talk about community activism and the history of the Mayne Island Conservancy. Learn more about the Mayne Island Conservancy here: Mayne Island Conservancy – fostering harmony between nature and community (mayneconservancy.ca)