Nature Breakthroughs - Anna Ehrsam

Hear my conversation with Enrique Enriquez, the magical tarot reader and author of Tarology who was born in Caracas and lives in New York, where he waits for a sign to cry out. Now and then he talks to the birds, thus perfecting the many ways to spell “Here I am!” (Photo credit: Alex Harris.) To learn more about Enrique, visit https://www.facebook.com/enrique.enriquez.37 Support the show

Hear my conversation with Joel Tauber, activist, artist, and filmmaker, most recently of “Border-Ball: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Along the U.S.-Mexico Border.” We dive deep into controversial issues of borders, immigration, Jewish identity, and how this relates to connection, meaning and change in our world. To learn more, visit https://joeltauber.com. Support the show

Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Jerry offers a range of coaching services, workshops and keynote presentations for individuals and groups. He also happens to be a pharmacist and salsa dancer. To learn more, visit https://www.adaptingleaders.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187/. Support the show

Hear my conversation with the Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq., founder of Political Theology Matters, an Episcopal priest, Detroit native, and practicing civil rights attorney for over 30 years, including as an ACLU co-operating attorney on constitutional matters. Ledford exhorts progressive Christians to exercise their First Amendment guarantees as part of a collective interfaith voice, calling for more compassionate approaches to our social crises. She’s also an award-winning documentary and portrait photographer and trained in community organizing by Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF). Learn more at https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com/ and reach her directly at [email protected]. Support the show

Hear my conversation with Abraham McCauley, cofounder and COO of Beemmunity, which develops and provides solutions that protect and preserve pollinator species. They’re changing how pollinators are viewed and the impacts of agrochemicals, preserving species for future generations. Listen to his fascinating story of personal, organizational and societal change. You can also read the transcript at www.naturebreakthroughs.com/blog.Support the show

Hear my conversation with AJ & Rachel Strahorn, creators of THC: The Hole Conversation podcast, where this sibling duo provides their unique perspectives on tackling life while being a part of multiple minorities with nothing off limits: family, belonging, love, loss, religion, sex, drugs and more. Listen to their episodes here: https://the-hole-conversation.simplecast.com/. Support the show

Hear my conversation with Anna Ehrsam, editor-in-chief of Battery Journal, co-director of Park Place Gallery, and New York-based artist, patented inventor, and a professor of art history and studio art. Hear more of our conversation at https://www.batteryjournal.org/artculture. Support the show

This episode is about my latest art project called "The Mask Series." What are masks anyway, and how do they shape our lives--even when there is no pandemic? Walk with Max and me to hear my shaggy dog tale about getting caught in a crypto-currency Ponzi scheme and turning that into a head-spinning work of art.  Support the show

Leith Hill is the Entrepreneur Whisperer. She focuses on helping women and men feel grounded anywhere and everywhere to access their power, lead with confidence, and exceed their goals. Leith’s business experience spans three decades of for-profit and non-profit work, most notably as founder and CEO of Ellary’s Greens, an organic, sexy-healthy restaurant in the heart of New York’s West Village. See https://www.leithhill.nyc/ Support the show

Liam Houston is co-host of Nature Breakthrough’s Transgender Living with Change (TLC) webinars and founder of the Transgender Wellness Initiative (TWI), which promotes the wellness of trans people. TWI offers inclusive fitness training and practices at gyms informed by the unique needs of transgender individuals. Liam also works for the LGBTQ health center Callen-Lorde in New York City. He transitioned as an undergraduate and has advocated ever since for trans youth, supporting families through their children’s transitions. Liam can be reached at [email protected]. Support the show