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Yoga Solutions Podcast for Mindfulness & TransformationYoga & Power of Storytelling in Intersectional Environmentalism with Diandra Marizet EsparzaIn today’s episode. I’m so excited to connect with the amazing Diandra Marizet Esparza—poet, cultural writer, and ecofeminist. Diandra is the co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, a movement that’s transforming the way we approach environmentalism by weaving together intersectionality, storytelling, and community-led solutions. Her work is a powerful blend of education, advocacy, and liberation, inspiring us to reconnect with our roots and reclaim our relationship with the earth.
In our conversation, we cover ecofeminism, the healing power of storytelling, and the wisdom carried through ancestral practices. Diandra opens up about her journey from the...2025-01-2140 min
ESG Decoded PodcastHow Carbon Markets & Environmental Justice Intersect | ESG Decoded Podcast #149In this episode, host Erika Schiller is joined by Diandra Marizet Esparza, Co-Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, and Allyson Cowell, ClimeCo’s Project Manager, to break down the complex topic of environmental justice and how it relates to carbon projects and the transition to a low carbon economy.
Projects in the voluntary carbon market, particularly in Indigenous communities, must prioritize equitable benefit-sharing and free, prior, and informed consent to ensure long-term social support for projects and durable environmental protection..
Discover how ClimeCo approaches stakeholder engagement in its nature-based projects and renewable energy sourcing to safeguard environmental inte...2024-09-2431 min
eLEXYfy: The Place For FashionHaute Talk with Diandra MarizetIn this episode we welcome a special guest, Diandra Marizet, the co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist. Join us as we delve into Diandra's inspiring journey and her groundbreaking work in advocating for environmental justice through an intersectional lens.Diandra shares her insights on how environmental issues intersect with social justice, the importance of inclusive sustainability, and the impactful initiatives led by Intersectional Environmentalist. We explore the challenges and triumphs of creating a movement that champions both the planet and the people who inhabit it.2024-07-1842 min
Unique Genius: The Business of CreatorsHow to Identify Your “Offering” with Diandra Marizet EsparzaPoet. Public speaker. Writer. Entrepreneur. Diandra Marizet Esparza wears a lot of hats. But it’s her work as a globally-recognized leader in the environmental movement that’s truly inspiring. As the co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, a non-profit climate justice collective, Diandra has helped cement culture, art, and storytelling as powerful tools for environmental advocacy.In this episode, Diandra discusses everything from the origins of intersectionality (0:55) to examples of intersectional environmentalism (4:18) and its role as a form of social accountability (8:25). She also shares her journey from the fashion industry to the environmental space (14:55), her core...2024-04-1852 min
PalmaDiandra Marizet on Intersectional Environmentalism, the Rise of Eco-Influencers, and LatinidadIn her first episode of season 2, Diana sits down with published environmental writer, poet, and speaker, Diandra Marizet Esparza, whose work recognizes culture as an expression of our relationship to land, and advocates for the accessibility of diverse stories available to rising generations.
In this episode, Diana & Diandra discuss some juicy and complex topics, including the tension between eco-influencing and greenwashing, the consulting arm of IE, and what it means to be a multi-hyphenate environmental Latina in this ever-evolving landscape. 2023-07-2333 min
Let's Get ChangedE18 – The birthing of a movement: All-inclusive and people-poweredAs we kick off Season 2 of Let’s Get Changed, we start off by introducing Diandra Marizet Esparza, the Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist, a nonprofit organization leading the movement to create an inclusive approach to environmentalism that advocates for the protection of both people and the planet. Diandra talks to us about the original uses of the term intersectionalism as well as the rise of intersectional environmentalism on the heels of the 2020 murder of George Floyd. We talk about the difference between traditional philanthropy as juxtaposed to ‘mutual aid,’ and the impact business can have when offering support. And we...2023-07-1051 min
FOREVER. BETTER: GREEN FLAGSCan sustainably sourced leather help save the rainforest?US based environmental justice advocate, Diandra Marizet interviews Senior Traceability Manager, Vanessa Brain from the Leather Working Group on the concept of ‘traceability’. Discover how visibility over the supply process can develop a better relationship between our ancient forests and the leather industry. —------PUMA has ten target areas, each with a set of goals, that we are striving to reach by 2025. This episode focuses on the target area of Product. The PUMA Environmental Profit and Loss Account (EP&L) attributes more than 50% of our environmental impact to material and raw material production.What i...2023-07-0618 min
Just SolutionsThe Intersectionality of the Climate CrisisThis week, we discuss the varying communities impacted by our ongoing climate crisis. Diandra Marizet Esparza of Intersectional Environmentalist joins Gloria to teach about environmental work that highlights those most vulnerable to the systems that we've created or aspire to develop.2023-05-0227 min
Just SolutionsThe Intersectionality of the Climate CrisisThis week, we discuss the varying communities impacted by our ongoing climate crisis. Diandra Marizet Esparza of Intersectional Environmentalist joins Gloria to teach about environmental work that highlights those most vulnerable to the systems that we've created or aspire to develop.2023-05-0227 min
Sex Ed with DBIntersectional Environmentalism with Diandra Marizet2023-04-0444 min
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastEpisode 1 - Environmental Justice; Intersectional EnvironmentalistOur inaugural episode highlights some amazing events focused on the theme of environmental justice and features an engaging conversation with Diandra Marizet Esparza, Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist.
Learn more about the amazing work IE is doing in the environmental justice movement and follow along on their Instagram @intersectionalenvironmentalist. 2022-08-2926 min
What the FundraisingIntersectional Environmentalist: Harnessing the Power of Interdependent Community with Diandra Marizet EsparzaWhen an online community goes from 10k to 500k members seemingly overnight, there’s definitely some secret sauce involved. In this episode of What the Fundraising we learn from Diandra Marizet Esparza, the co-founder and Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE), about why the platform has resonated so profoundly. It starts with understanding the way that cultural identities shape nature and nature shapes cultural identity, and that the two cannot be disconnected. At the core of IE is a commitment to activating community among those whose voices have been long ignored – the very citizens most deeply and directly impacted by e...2022-05-1751 min
The Climate DailyBIPOC Climate Champs--Diandra Marizet & Maya Penn, Green Biotech Company–Mi Terro, Massive Battery Storage Facility Coming to Senegal?Meet BIPOC climate champions, Diandra Marizet & Maya Penn. Plus green biotech company, Mi Terro: making edible alternatives to plastic food wrapping, and a massive battery storage facility coming to Senegal?2022-02-2408 min
Conscious ChatterWhat are you latching onto? A special edition recap — highlighting what we learned on season 5 to take us intentionally into season 6 Episode 260 is a special edition recap episode that highlights what we learned in season 5. This show is intended to help us gain perspective, so we can move more intentionally into season 6. “We need everybody pursuing intersectionality, environmentalism, sustainability — like, whatever you’re latching onto in terms of progress, latch onto it, but do it in a healthy way that’s manageable in the longterm.” -Diandra Marizet, ep 211 As I reflect on season 5, I would say there was a lot of GROWTH. Now, when I say growth, I’m doing my best to separate it from the capitali...2022-01-1834 min
Conscious ChatterBest friends Jazmine (@thatcurlytop) & Gabby (@gabrielasage) on reclaiming "influence" & finding balance as content creators and sustainable fashion advocates In episode 238, Kestrel welcomes Jazmine Rogers (AKA @thatcurlytop) and Gabby Masuda Ambata (AKA @gabrielasage) to the show. A Black + Mexican creator, Jazmine is passionate about sustainable fashion and living, and sharing about it in a fun and graceful way. A Japanese American digital creator, Gabby is focused on sustainable fashion and lifestyle, and she’s also a mental health advocate. “I’m trying to reclaim the word influence because I think the word is so special and so powerful. Like I said earlier — it’s such an honor to be able to influence others to do things...2021-06-0858 min
Conscious ChatterKIANA KAZEMI ON THE OPPRESSIVE HISTORY OF ENGINEERING + TECH, THE NEED TO REFRAME THE "PROBLEMS" ENGINEERS ARE TRYING TO FIX, AND WHAT THIS HAS TO DO WITH FASHION In episode 230, Kestrel welcomes Kiana Kazemi, a current undergraduate student at UC Berkeley, studying the intersections of technology and environmental justice, to the show. The Editor in Chief of the campus environmental publication The Leaflet and the Digital and Community Operations Coordinator at Intersectional Environmentalist, Kiana is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Circularity, a soon-to-launch multi-medium environmental justice platform. “Climate change is a huge problem that we’re facing, but it’s really the symptom of capitalism, of the patriarchy, of so many other systems that have bigger histories and have been in place for su...2021-04-1348 min
She ExploresListen, Learn, Engage: Women's Outdoor SummitListen and learn from leaders in the outdoor industry in this special highlight episode of the virtual Women’s Outdoor Summit. In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day and created by Teresa Baker, this event centered around inclusivity, accessibility, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and outdoor career advice. Hear from inspiring and thought-provoking speakers like Dr. Carolyn Finney, Intersectional Environmentalist, Women CEO panels, and more.Featured in this episode: Teresa Baker, Melanie Cox, Sarah Crockett, Jaylyn Gough, Deb Haaland, Sierra Domaille, Karla Amador, Alison Desir, Michelle Wardian, Natali Zollinger, Jenny Bruso, Dania Rivas, Syren Nagakyrie, Anahee...2021-03-311h 01
Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex educationIntersectional Environmentalism with Diandra MarizetIn this nineteenth episode of Sex Ed with DB, Season 5, DB discusses the relationship between reproductive justice and environmental health with Diandra Marizet, founding member of Intersectional Environmentalist. Diandra uses her work to elevate intersectional sustainability through the lens of social impact + culture. With a background in fashion + community building, Diandra uses her ongoing study to unpack the importance of cultural preservation and eco-feminism. --- Sex Ed with DB, Season 5 Team: Creator, Co-Producer, Sound Engineer, and Host: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Co-Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Graphic Illustrator: Andrea...2021-03-1744 min
Serenbe StoriesIntersectional Environmentalist, Fashion, and Diandra MarizetDiandra Marizet stopped through Serenbe in December 2019, while on a road trip from New York to her family's home in Texas. She found us while searching for farm stays she could visit along the way, and was drawn in by Serenbe's design intention. Her afternoon here made an impression, and her subsequent work on Intersectional Environmentalist made an impression on us. Diandra Marizet is a founding member of Intersectional Environmentalist, which is a platform with the goal of dismantling systems of oppression in the environmental movement. The founding group created a Council of environmental activists and sustainability...2020-12-211h 00
Conscious ChatterDIANDRA MARIZET, INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTALIST + THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSPECTIVE EVOLUTION In episode 211, Kestrel welcomes Diandra Marizet, who spearheads Business Development + Operations at Intersectional Environmentalist. A conscious curator, brand strategist + writer, Diandra is dedicated to elevating intersectional sustainability through the lens of fashion, social impact + culture. “We need everybody pursuing intersectionality, environmentalism, sustainability — like, whatever you’re latching onto in terms of progress, latch onto it, but do it in a healthy way that’s manageable in the longterm.” -Diandra Marizet, Business Development + Operations at Intersectional Environmentalist On this week’s show, Diandra shares more on her journey into the environmental movement, and how she went...2020-10-2749 min