Community, Culture + Craftsmanship: Reclaiming Conscious Consumerism

In this episode, host Arielle V. King sits down with Alexis Nikole aka @blackforager and Nicholas Kee of @keefarmshq to explore seaweed as a regenerative solution and imagine what a thriving future looks like for people and the planet!  

Our current political climate has shown us (yet again) that philanthropy isn’t built on enduring and sustainable principles. Corporate Social Philanthropy (CSR) initiatives— historically notorious for PR stunts— are facing philanthropic accountability for things like white saviorism and initiatives that don’t adequately advocate for and support local communities. Yet the role of philanthropy is more vital than ever, given federal funding cuts for community organizations. We find ourselves in a precarious and liminal time, and this moment offers us an opportunity to reimagine CSR initiatives that work for both this point in time and the future. In this episode, we explore what environmental CSR beyond conservation looks like, and how companies can more effectively build relationships with and support grassroots communities and organizations working to protect people and the planet.Access the full script and show notes on our Substack HERE🗣️ Hosted by @ariellevking🌐 Scripted + Researched by Marisa Orozco🦋 Audio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia🌿 Graphic Design by @enzo.enez🍄 Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabs🤎 Sponsored by @keen

In this episode, we explore the environmental legal wins and resources keeping us hopeful. Learn what keeps us hopeful amidst the start of a new Presidential administration, how young people are creating pathways for environmental success through the courts, and ways we can all stay involved in the fight to protect people and the planet. Laws are certainly not the only climate solution, but they are one of the many tools we have at our disposal to help create a better world. Tune in to explore how radical imagination is propelling new solutions in the courts and through legislation. Hosted, Scripted + Researched by @ariellevkingAudio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgiaProduced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabsGraphic Design by @enzo.enezSponsored by @earthjustice

In this episode of The Joy Report, we dive deep into the different innovations that have emerged from the ocean justice movement. Learn why regenerative ocean farming is a climate solution that already exists, and meet the individuals and organizations that are reimagining our relationship to the sea. From online resources that promote sustainably sourced seafood to seaweed textiles, we explore the various ways people are taking action to protect our beloved ocean.Hosted by @ariellevking, Script by Marisa Orozco, Research by Marisa Orozco, + @ariellevkingAudio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia, Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabs, This episode is sponsored by @montereybayaquariumVisit https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/together to join the Aquarium and learn more about how you can help protect the ocean for generations to come.Please visit https://intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/the-joy-report for show notes and a full episode transcript.

In this episode of The Joy Report, we dive deep into ocean conservation and the emerging movement for ocean justice. Learn why oceans have been overlooked in climate solutions, how they are a powerful tool in fighting climate change, and meet the leaders reimagining our relationship with the sea. From the Blue New Deal to Indigenous wisdom, we explore how protecting our oceans can pave the way for a just, equitable, and sustainable future. Please visit intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/podcast for this episode's transcript. Hosted by @ariellevking Script by Marisa OrozcoResearch by Marisa Orozco, @ariellevking + @diandramarizet Audio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabsThis episode is sponsored by @montereybayaquarium

Circular fashion offers a massive opportunity for both brands and consumers to build a world where ethical and sustainable practices are a given. What if it was standard for brands to examine the entire life-span of the clothes they make — from the quality of fabrics to the durability of garments long after they leave the stores? In this episode, we highlight the brands and consumers leading the movement toward radically reimagining the fashion industry and our relationship to clothing using circular models. Hosted by @ariellevking Script by Marisa OrozcoResearch by Marisa Orozco, @ariellevking + @diandramarizet Audio Engineering + Music by @awesomenostalgia Produced by @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabsThis episode is sponsored by @keen

The Inflation Reduction Act, which passed on August 2022, is one of the most significant pieces of legislation that US Congress has taken on behalf of clean energy and climate change. But what is it, and how exactly is it supporting the work of grassroots organizations - if at all? In this episode, we’re taking a magnifying lens to the Act and other funding mechanisms to see where the billions of dollars are being allocated, the emerging solutions we’re seeing in funding climate justice work, and where we go from here.

How are communities leading the shift towards sustainable consumption habits, and how are brands responding? Many of us want to care for items long and support brands with ethical practices and repair programs, but what communal systems exist to support us in that journey? In this episode we learn more about the re-emergence of sustainable community culture to combat our devastating waste systems and how it’s being driven by local organizers and shop-keepers that are making the art of mending cool again.

How exactly do PFAs impact people + planet? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAs for short, are harmful forever chemicals found in consumer, commercial, and industrial products. In this episode, we’ll explore what PFAs are + what scientists, environmentalists + retailers are doing to remove them from our environment. And we’ll learn from Maine Farmland Trust - a nonprofit supporting Maine farms impacted by PFAS and advocating for agricultural policy & research to address the PFAS challenge nationwide.

Welcome back to the Joy Report, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories about climate solutions and environmental justice grounded in intersectionality and optimism. In this upcoming season, we’ll be exploring a wide range of topics— from conscious consumption and microplastics to funding for climate justice— while featuring success stories that can help us turn our feelings of climate doom and despair into climate optimism.