Hey Change Podcast E67 - Becoming an Optimist in Action w. Anne Therese Gennari & Robin Shaw
Welcome to Season 3, “Optimist In Action!”
In this episode, you’ll meet our new co-host, Robin Shaw, and hear how Anne Therese’s work inspired Robin to change her life. Learn about AT’s journey as an activist and “stubborn climate optimist,” why she considers herself a “recovering vegan,” and how she’s learned to deal with climate anxiety. Find out how meeting Anne Therese changed Robin’s approach to work, life and parenting, and how they came up with “Optimist In Action” as a campaign, social movement, and way of life. Get ready to get inspired!
Talked about:
- Activism as a source of happiness
- Awareness hurts and that’s ok
- How to protect (or not protect?) your heart
- What does it mean to bring a child to today's world?
- Tips for small but empowered actions
- The magic in creating ripple effects of change
To learn more about Anne Therese’s work:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/
Instagram: @annetheresegennari
Modeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/
To learn more about Robin’s work:
Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/
Instagram: @robinxshaw
Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast
Also mentioned in this episode:
Children’s book: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade
Model Activist Community: Model Mafia
Quotes:
Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." - by William Hutchinson Murray paraphrasing Goethe
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable” - Mary Oliver
Sponsor:
A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new!
Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.
Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/
Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/
Music produced by Jackson Whalan
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