Finding Nature in the In-Between: Simone Martin-Newberry

May 16, 2018

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Simone Martin-Newberry is a plant person. And the attention she pays to flora has led to her discovery that contrary to what most media would have you believe, nature is everywhere - especially if you're open to finding it.

Simone is naturally curious. She speaks with a deep reverence for the natural world, whether she finds it within the bounds of her longtime city of Chicago or when using her vacation from her full time work as a graphic designer to take trips around the US. Simone has a beautiful blog called “Darker Than Green” where she documents her appreciation for flora with photographs, green city guides, and contemplative writing.

Women featured in this episode: Simone Martin Newberry

Featured in the midroll: Sasha Cox, founder of Trail Mavens

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In this episode, you'll hear:

The benefits of having plants in your home
How Chicago values green spaces
What 'outdoor time' means to Simone living in a city that places importance on public space
Why you don't have to drive hours from your city to appreciate (and benefit from) the outdoors
Embracing the in-between moments and reflecting them social media
How plants can parallel the human experience
How discomfort makes us better equipped for future decisions
Advice for experiencing our National Parks in a way that acknowledges their history and the history of the people who lived on their land
Why Simone identifies as an artist

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