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FeelanthropeNicole Capretz on climate action plans, challenging the status quo, and making something of your life"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life." - Mary Oliver. This week, we explore how a local organization is pushing for climate action. The moral of the story? Set healthy boundaries and keep going. Climate Action Campaign's Nicole Capretz shares her tips for becoming a rabble-rouser, navigating local politics, and holding government accountable.Thank you to our listeners for a fantastic season 1!---Nerding out with NicoleConnect with Nicole on LinkedIn or on the Climate Action Campaign websiteFollow Nicole on Twitter aka...
2021-11-161h 05FeelanthropeNicole Capretz on climate action plans, challenging the status quo, and making something of your life"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life." - Mary Oliver. This week, we explore how a local organization is pushing for climate action. The moral of the story? Set healthy boundaries and keep going. Climate Action Campaign's Nicole Capretz shares her tips for becoming a rabble-rouser, navigating local politics, and holding government accountable.Thank you to our listeners for a fantastic season 1!---Nerding out with NicoleConnect with Nicole on LinkedIn or on the Climate Action Campaign websiteFollow Nicole on Twitter aka...
2021-11-161h 05
FeelanthropeNelson Lomeli on collective action, putting people over profit, and demanding clean powerWhere does our energy come from, and how does it get there? This week, we explore generated power. Almost everything we do requires some form of energy - from filling up your gas tank, tuning in to your favorite podcast, or cooking your favorite meal. San Diego Community Power's Nelson Lomeli teaches us about environmental racism, engaging in the democratic process, and how to demand cleaner, greener energy.---Nelson’s nerdy notesConnect with Nelson on LinkedIn, or on InstagramLearn about community choice aggregation (CCA) on WikipediaRead about the Sonoma State Seawolves mascot, a...
2021-11-0949 minFeelanthropeNelson Lomeli on collective action, putting people over profit, and demanding clean powerWhere does our energy come from, and how does it get there? This week, we explore generated power. Almost everything we do requires some form of energy - from filling up your gas tank, tuning in to your favorite podcast, or cooking your favorite meal. San Diego Community Power's Nelson Lomeli teaches us about environmental racism, engaging in the democratic process, and how to demand cleaner, greener energy.---Nelson’s nerdy notesConnect with Nelson on LinkedIn, or on InstagramLearn about community choice aggregation (CCA) on WikipediaRead about the Sonoma State Seawolves mascot, a...
2021-11-0949 min
FeelanthropeRosey Williams on the circular economy, talking trash, and creative problem-solvingWith the average American home containing over 300,000 items, it's no wonder why so many of us struggle with clutter. Despite what advertisers and marketers tell us, our lives are more than what we buy or the stuff we own. This week, we chat with Rosey Williams about living mindfully, voting with our dollars, and the business case for diverting our waste streams away from landfills.---Rosey's relevant resourcesConnect with Rosey on LinkedInLearn about Rosey’s employer, Link International Inc.Meet environmental activist and blogger of the zero-waste movement Lauren SingerWatch How to Fi...
2021-11-0245 minFeelanthropeRosey Williams on the circular economy, talking trash, and creative problem-solvingWith the average American home containing over 300,000 items, it's no wonder why so many of us struggle with clutter. Despite what advertisers and marketers tell us, our lives are more than what we buy or the stuff we own. This week, we chat with Rosey Williams about living mindfully, voting with our dollars, and the business case for diverting our waste streams away from landfills.---Rosey's relevant resourcesConnect with Rosey on LinkedInLearn about Rosey’s employer, Link International Inc.Meet environmental activist and blogger of the zero-waste movement Lauren SingerWatch How to Fi...
2021-11-0245 min
Feelanthrope[BONUS] Annie Hong on embracing our identities, practicing art, and living our truthAs first-generation Americans, what we want for ourselves can often be at odds with our family's expectations. East meets west, and cultures collide. This week, we speak with artist Annie Hong (aka HOOTNANNIE) about finding and loving ourselves, support systems, and creativity. This episode also includes a bonus conversation between Alex and Ally following the interview.---Arts and affinities with Annie, Ally, and AlexCheck out Hootnannie, Annie’s websiteRead Annie’s resumeFollow Annie’s work on InstagramCheck out the Lightning in a Bottle music festival where Ally and Annie metWatch Cryptocurrencies: Last Week T...
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FeelanthropeKimberley Esliza on finding fellow female adventurers and representation in the outdoor fashion industryNature can be both beautiful and scary. Adventures outside can be less daunting (and more fun) with a supportive community around you. This week, we continue celebrating Filipino American History Month with Kimberley Esliza, CEO of Wondery, an outdoor lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring women to get outside.---Wander along wistfully with WonderyCheck out Kim’s company: Wondery - A Woman’s Outdoor Clothing BrandExplore with Wondery events or create your own adventureLearn about Kim’s birth city of Manila, the capital of the PhilippinesCheck out our previous episode with Filipino historian, Kirby...
2021-10-1941 minFeelanthropeKimberley Esliza on finding fellow female adventurers and representation in the outdoor fashion industryNature can be both beautiful and scary. Adventures outside can be less daunting (and more fun) with a supportive community around you. This week, we continue celebrating Filipino American History Month with Kimberley Esliza, CEO of Wondery, an outdoor lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring women to get outside.---Wander along wistfully with WonderyCheck out Kim’s company: Wondery - A Woman’s Outdoor Clothing BrandExplore with Wondery events or create your own adventureLearn about Kim’s birth city of Manila, the capital of the PhilippinesCheck out our previous episode with Filipino historian, Kirby...
2021-10-1941 min
FeelanthropeSean Kam on sustainable fashion solutions, people watching, and being comfortably uncomfortable“Create. Reenvision. Repeat.” Learn how to appreciate and design sustainable garments that are as unique and beautiful as you are. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with sustainable fashion designer and artist, Sean Kam.---Sean’s Savvy Shownotes:Read about Sean’s business The DressmakerFollow Sean Kam, the Dressmaker on InstagramWatch Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTubeRead Can We Stop Greenwashing? an article by Elizabeth L. ClineWatch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion from the Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on YouTubeHost a clothing swapWatch Ally and Christy’s interview on swap + sus...
2021-10-1254 minFeelanthropeSean Kam on sustainable fashion solutions, people watching, and being comfortably uncomfortable“Create. Reenvision. Repeat.” Learn how to appreciate and design sustainable garments that are as unique and beautiful as you are. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with sustainable fashion designer and artist, Sean Kam.---Sean’s Savvy Shownotes:Read about Sean’s business The DressmakerFollow Sean Kam, the Dressmaker on InstagramWatch Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTubeRead Can We Stop Greenwashing? an article by Elizabeth L. ClineWatch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion from the Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on YouTubeHost a clothing swapWatch Ally and Christy’s interview on swap + sus...
2021-10-1254 min
FeelanthropeKirby Aráullo on being a culture bearer, uplifting traditions, and preserving oral histories“No history, no self. Know history, know self.” - Jose Rizal, Filipino national hero. This week we seek to understand our roots and find connections between many of our cultural traditions. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with renowned historian and YouTuber, Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo.---Extra Credit from Kirby's InterviewWatch Kirby’s YouTube Channel (over 50,000 subscribers!)Visit Kirby's website, kirbyaraullo.comRead about Kirby’s hometown, Angeles City, PhilippinesLearn about the health benefits of moringa leaves (malunggay)Read about the indigenous Aeta people of the PhilippinesLearn about Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr...
2021-10-051h 00FeelanthropeKirby Aráullo on being a culture bearer, uplifting traditions, and preserving oral histories“No history, no self. Know history, know self.” - Jose Rizal, Filipino national hero. This week we seek to understand our roots and find connections between many of our cultural traditions. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with renowned historian and YouTuber, Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo.---Extra Credit from Kirby's InterviewWatch Kirby’s YouTube Channel (over 50,000 subscribers!)Visit Kirby's website, kirbyaraullo.comRead about Kirby’s hometown, Angeles City, PhilippinesLearn about the health benefits of moringa leaves (malunggay)Read about the indigenous Aeta people of the PhilippinesLearn about Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr...
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FeelanthropeVee Paykar on transportation justice and policy, building empathy, and examining our privilegeCan you imagine your perfect city? Victoria (or Vee) Paykar can. This week we examine why designing fair, and accessible transportation policies require empathy. With this crash course in equity and intersectionality, listen and learn about what it takes to uplift communities disproportionately affected by environmental racism.---Various vittles from our chat with VeeConnect with Victoria Paykar on LinkedInMeet transportation advocate Tamika ButlerLearn about the Intersectional EnvironmentalistWatch L.A.’s Dodger Stadium’s violent origin on VoxLearn about BIPOC and listen to NPR’s Code Switch: Is It Time To Say R.I.P...
2021-09-2858 minFeelanthropeVee Paykar on transportation justice and policy, building empathy, and examining our privilegeCan you imagine your perfect city? Victoria (or Vee) Paykar can. This week we examine why designing fair, and accessible transportation policies require empathy. With this crash course in equity and intersectionality, listen and learn about what it takes to uplift communities disproportionately affected by environmental racism.---Various vittles from our chat with VeeConnect with Victoria Paykar on LinkedInMeet transportation advocate Tamika ButlerLearn about the Intersectional EnvironmentalistWatch L.A.’s Dodger Stadium’s violent origin on VoxLearn about BIPOC and listen to NPR’s Code Switch: Is It Time To Say R.I.P...
2021-09-2858 min
FeelanthropeMitch Silverstein on critical thinking, keeping it real, and looking beyond our differencesRebels, punks, outcasts, freaks. Some are born with a lot of sass or a chip on their shoulder. Some get fired up seeing the world for what it is. Whatever your deal is, this week’s guest, Mitch Silverstein, can probably relate (with a joke or two). Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore mid-career pivots, common nonprofit misconceptions, and make a case for selfishness.---Totally tubular tools and tipsConnect with Mitch Silverstein on LinkedInFollow Mitch Silverstein on InstagramYou are on native land, find out whoseLearn about Robert’s Rule...
2021-09-211h 00FeelanthropeMitch Silverstein on critical thinking, keeping it real, and looking beyond our differencesRebels, punks, outcasts, freaks. Some are born with a lot of sass or a chip on their shoulder. Some get fired up seeing the world for what it is. Whatever your deal is, this week’s guest, Mitch Silverstein, can probably relate (with a joke or two). Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore mid-career pivots, common nonprofit misconceptions, and make a case for selfishness.---Totally tubular tools and tipsConnect with Mitch Silverstein on LinkedInFollow Mitch Silverstein on InstagramYou are on native land, find out whoseLearn about Robert’s Rule...
2021-09-211h 00
FeelanthropeYlfa Muindi on forest ecology, inspiring awe, and stories of nonhuman othersWonder at wildflowers. Feast your eyes on forests. Throw on your headphones and take a wonderful walk on the wild side as we share audio space with the enchanting naturalist and theater practitioner, Ylfa Muindi. ---Some wonderful treesourcesConnect with Ylfa Muindi on LinkedInVisit the Burke Museum of Natural HistoryVisit the Woodland Park ZooLearn about The Ecology CenterListen to Timber Wars from Oregon Public BroadcastingListen to How to Save a Planet from Gimlet Media (one of our favorite podcasts!)Watch the Wolves of Yellowstone on National GeographicVisit the California Wolf CenterListen to Ylfa's s...
2021-09-1440 minFeelanthropeYlfa Muindi on forest ecology, inspiring awe, and stories of nonhuman othersWonder at wildflowers. Feast your eyes on forests. Throw on your headphones and take a wonderful walk on the wild side as we share audio space with the enchanting naturalist and theater practitioner, Ylfa Muindi. ---Some wonderful treesourcesConnect with Ylfa Muindi on LinkedInVisit the Burke Museum of Natural HistoryVisit the Woodland Park ZooLearn about The Ecology CenterListen to Timber Wars from Oregon Public BroadcastingListen to How to Save a Planet from Gimlet Media (one of our favorite podcasts!)Watch the Wolves of Yellowstone on National GeographicVisit the California Wolf CenterListen to Ylfa's s...
2021-09-1440 min
FeelanthropeMegan Yoo Schneider on intentionality, fostering community, and building generational bridgesService leadership is rooted in leading by example and through service to others. We chat about racial equity, gender equality, and rethinking workplace culture with social innovator Megan Yoo Schneider.---Resources for inner work and intention:Connect with Megan Yoo Schneider on LinkedInMore information on Megan's small business, Seven Management and ConsultingRead 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything by Mauro F. GuillénStop Asking Black People If You Can Touch Their Hair by Janice Gassam Asare on ForbesVisit Stop AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Hate for m...
2021-09-1444 minFeelanthropeMegan Yoo Schneider on intentionality, fostering community, and building generational bridgesService leadership is rooted in leading by example and through service to others. We chat about racial equity, gender equality, and rethinking workplace culture with social innovator Megan Yoo Schneider.---Resources for inner work and intention:Connect with Megan Yoo Schneider on LinkedInMore information on Megan's small business, Seven Management and ConsultingRead 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything by Mauro F. GuillénStop Asking Black People If You Can Touch Their Hair by Janice Gassam Asare on ForbesVisit Stop AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Hate for m...
2021-09-1444 min
FeelanthropeMatt O’Malley on environmental law, clean water, and anthropologyBurnout is a real problem, especially among nonprofits and mission-based organizations. How do we take care of ourselves, each other, and the planet? This week, we discuss adaptation and the art of travel with the environmental attorney and Waterkeeper Matt O'Malley.---Dive into some resources:Connect with Matt O'Malley on LinkedInThe syringe tides of 1987-88Learn about San Diego CoastkeeperFollow Coastkeeper on Instagram and TwitterExplore a list of Superfund sites, the polluted locations in the U.S. requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminationsWatch Erin Brokovich, a true story-turned-Hollywood-movie about...
2021-09-1442 minFeelanthropeMatt O’Malley on environmental law, clean water, and anthropologyBurnout is a real problem, especially among nonprofits and mission-based organizations. How do we take care of ourselves, each other, and the planet? This week, we discuss adaptation and the art of travel with the environmental attorney and Waterkeeper Matt O'Malley.---Dive into some resources:Connect with Matt O'Malley on LinkedInThe syringe tides of 1987-88Learn about San Diego CoastkeeperFollow Coastkeeper on Instagram and TwitterExplore a list of Superfund sites, the polluted locations in the U.S. requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminationsWatch Erin Brokovich, a true story-turned-Hollywood-movie about...
2021-09-1442 min
FeelanthropeHow Can I Make a Difference?How can we do something meaningful with our lives? Ally and Alex ask leaders and regular people about their decisive career moments as change-makers. We learn how to examine our different paths and take meaningful action in our communities.
2021-09-0712 minFeelanthropeHow Can I Make a Difference?How can we do something meaningful with our lives? Ally and Alex ask leaders and regular people about their decisive career moments as change-makers. We learn how to examine our different paths and take meaningful action in our communities.
2021-09-0712 min
FeelanthropeIntroducing FeelanthropeHi, I'm Ally, and I'm Alex! This podcast is an invitation to think differently about activism. We get to know the people behind the movements, industries, and organizations making a difference in our world. So come join us for a nerdy adventure centered around exploration, community, science, and activism. Because we believe anyone can be an activist.Learn more at feelanthrope.org.
2021-08-3102 minFeelanthropeIntroducing FeelanthropeHi, I'm Ally, and I'm Alex! This podcast is an invitation to think differently about activism. We get to know the people behind the movements, industries, and organizations making a difference in our world. So come join us for a nerdy adventure centered around exploration, community, science, and activism. Because we believe anyone can be an activist.Learn more at feelanthrope.org.
2021-08-3102 min