Did you know that we have merely 60 years left of growable soil? That is if we continue doing farming the way we do today, with destructive practices like tilling, mono-cropping, and fertilizer use. The good thing is that soil has an incredible ability to regenerate itself and that it's hungry for carbon. And if it's something we have way too much of in our atmosphere today, it's just that. So by changing our agricultural practices and build for healthy soils, we can create a machine that will not only grow more nutrient dense foods, but also help sequester all the CO2 currently stored in our air.In other words - no only do we have the ability to save the soil, but if we do, the soil might very well save us.This is live Q&A with Rob Herring, the director of the incredible film The Need To Grow. If you haven't seen the film already I highly recommend you watch it - head over to www.theneedtogrow.com and start getting excited about soil!If you want to participate in more thing like this and learn how to empower yourself as a change-maker and activist, check out The Action Squad. Start your free membership trial today - we can't wait to change the world with you!Mentioned in the episode: makesoil.comMusic: Madeleine Wallace Connect and follow: @AnneThereseGennari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk politics and ideas for a whole new world! We’re thrilled to have interviewed Howie Hawkins, Green Party presidential candidate. If you’ve never heard of Howie, prepare to get inspired. Howie has been deep in fights for peace, justice, labor, the environment, and independent working class politics since 1967. His current big fight is for an Eco-Socialist Green New Deal — super interesting! In this episode, we talk about:Howie’s policies, including what the Eco-Socialist Green New Deal is all aboutA vision for redesigning society that benefits everyone, and the environment as a byproductTips for activists on staying motivated to keep fightingThe importance of local change-making in conjunction with systemic fightsWhat we need to remember when we vote! Learn more about Howie at www.howiehawkins.usFollow him on Twitter: @HowieHawkinsExciting announcements:Hey Change has gained a co-host, woop! Please welcome Madeleine Wallace and make sure to go follow her: @madeleinewallaceAlso, there is now a PATREON page for Hey Change Podcast and we so appreciate any support. Buy us a climate coffee and we will continue creating conversations worth listening to :) --> www.patreon.com/theclimateoptimistStay in touch and always feel free to reach out with ideas, thoughts, or questions!www.theclimateoptimist.com@AnneThereseGennari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A lot of times I can see clearly what the potential of this person is. I can see what their life path is. I can even see the steps of how they can meet this potential. But a lot of people are die-hard fixed to their current identity and they may not know why. Most people don’t know how much they’re holding themselves back.”Today's chat with intuitive coach Megan Markey is about finding your purpose and a life where you get to thrive, and about listening to your voices inside and learning how to turn your dreams into action. This episode is 100% about how to empower yourself and make reality of your own dream journey, but at the same time, it’s also 100% about changing the world. I have said this before and I cannot say it enough, so I’ll say it again - your activism fuels off your own spiritual, mental, and physical well-being! In other words - heal yourself to help heal the world.If you are ready to start your climate optimist journey TODAY, head over to www.theclimateoptimist.com and sign up for my first class launching in August. This first one will be for FREE so make sure you don't miss out. In the class, you’ll get all the tools for creating a mindful, empowered, and balanced life as an activist. In other words - learn the lifestyle hacks to keep your activism engine going...Today's GuestMegan Markey is a former journalist, intuitive, social entrepreneur, and obsessed pattern seeker. She strikes a unique balance between the practical and spiritual to help you seek and find the soul-aligned version of you that wants to communicate with the world. Her most recent mission is to help guide spiritual entrepreneurs and conscious corporate leaders out of the lives they’ve chosen to be “safe” and into their soul-aligned purpose and mission. I’ve personally worked with Megan multiple times and she has the ability to understand you and your life’s purpose like no-one else. This is a conversation between us as friends, and the drive we both share to make this world a better place.Connect with Megan:Website: http://www.meganmarkey.com/Light Workers Leadership Program: Lead With LoveInstagram: @megmarkeyStay in touch!Website: www.theclimateoptimist.comIG: @annetheresegennari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How you take care of yourself as an activist is super important. Not only will you be able to sustain your activism for a longer time, but you will have a much bigger impact on the world and those around you. This episode will focus on the spiritual work and mindset that goes into being the change you want to see in the world. We will talk about why energy matters, how to implement meditation and mindfulness into your life, and also how to think about the world as a climate optimist.Exciting announcement:I'm about to start hosting my Climate Optimist Class online and if you sign up before the end of July, you get my E-book and the first class for free! Head over to theclimateoptimist.com right now and claim your free spot :)Today's guest:David Gandelman is a spiritual teacher, host of the Energy Matters Podcast, and Grounded Sleep Podcast. His work has been featured on the Insight Timer meditation app, where it has been streamed for more than 30 million minutes. He connects energetic experience, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor, to create a safe atmosphere for people interested in learning to meditate, and develop their natural spiritual abilities.Website: www.DavidGandelman.comFollow me:Website: www.theclimateoptimist.comInstagram: @annetheresegennari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we make change happen in a world that may not be ready for change?It’s election year here in the US and if there’s something that might be more important than anything it's that if you can, you turn out to vote. But what does this look like during a pandemic? And more so - how can you be more involved in politics in your every day life? Does your social media sharing and tweeting actually matter and do politicians listen to what you have to say? Learn about that, the Green New Deal, and much more in this chat with my friend and incredibly impactful guy Saad Amer.Saad Amer is an environmentalist, activist and the Founder of Plus1Vote, an organization dedicated to improving voter turnout and improving representation in our democracy. Reaching millions, the organization rallies voters on issues like climate change, social justice and voting rights. He is an Expert Reviewer for the upcoming IPCC AR6 report, is on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Youth Constituency, and is an Advisor to the National Parks Conservation Association. He has written for National Geographic, PBS and the World Bank, and has spoken at the United Nations, TEDx and Tokyo University. He went to Harvard University where he studied Environmental Science and Public Policy with a minor in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.  Website: www.plus1campaign.orgIG: @plus1vote & @itssaadamerFollow me:www.heychange.world@annetheresegennari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term "vote with your dollar" is starting to become fairly well-known. People understand that how they spend their money and what companies and products they support matters. But what most people don't know is that we must also pay attention to what our money is doing when it's just sitting in our banks. Because (and this might come as a surprise to many, as it did to me) it's not just sitting there, it's out in the world doing stuff. Your money funds thing.So, what exactly is your money funding? That's exactly what we're about to get into in this episode with Benjamin Stuart, Chief Marketing Officer at Bank of The West and an expert on this topic. This bank is not like most other banks, they know money has the power to finance positive change and are taking action to support activities that help protect the planet and improve people’s lives.Here are some resources to check out in addition to this episode:Bank of The West Website: https://www.bankofthewest.com/Banking on Climate Change (Report by Rainforest Action Network): https://www.ran.org/bankingonclimatechange2020/Resources on How to Change Banks: https://www.womenpowerourplanet.org/takeactionNYT Article by Bill McKibben: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/11/opinion/climate-change-bank-investment.htmlJane Fonda's Fire Drill Friday: http://firedrillfridays.org/350.org "Stop The Money Pipeline": https://350.org/Please stay in touch!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Website: https://heychange.world/Sign up to my Climate Optimist newsletter: https://heychange.world/sign-up-climate-optimist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that it takes 713 gallons of water, 1/3 LBS of pesticides, and 13 LBS of carbon to make ONE t-shirt? Crazy, right? Also, did every year, about half a million tonnes of plastic microfibers leak into our oceans from washing synthetics - the equivalent to 50 million plastic bottles. These crazy facts don't even mention the inhumane and unethical practices that goes into making a majority of our clothes, so needless to say, fashion is a dirty industry.But it doesn't have to be that way, and I'm thrilled to have Kerry Bannigan, the woman behind The Conscious Fashion Campaign, on Hey Change. We chat about UN's sustainability goals, the human element for change, and what needs to be done to change Fashion Week for the better.If you want to learn more about the fashion industry and what you can do to start becoming a more conscious fashionista, check out my List & Guides on Hey Change World: https://heychange.world/lists-guides-1Kerry is the Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, an organization that in collaboration with the United Nations, is engaging leading global industry event stakeholders to commit to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Conscious Fashion Campaign seeks to inspire worldwide prominent fashion industry tradeshows, fashion weeks, conferences and speaker series to implement responsible marketing, operations and logistics that are mindful of social, economic and environmental impact.Check out The Conscious Fashion Campaign: https://consciousfashioncampaign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousfashioncampaign/Kerry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrybannigan/The Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Website: https://heychange.world/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there hope for our planet or should we consider it game over? If you were starting to doubt, make sure to tune into this conversation with Renee Peters and she will undoubtedly bring back your faith!"It's incredible to see how fast soil comes back to life when humans get to work with it the right way. For the longest time I thought we were the problem, then I realized that if done the right way - we can actually be the solution."Renee Peters is an Earth activist who––after a decade working as a fashion model in NYC and all over the world––realized a deep yearning to return to Nature. With an undergrad degree in Animal Biology, last summer she decided to follow her calling to explore the potentials of permaculture and regenerative agriculture for ecosystem restoration. She took a Permaculture Design course in Vermont with Whole Systems Design and subsequently completed a two-month apprenticeship on a Homestead near Albany; a four-month WWOOF exchange on a permaculture production farm in Maui, HI; and is currently deepening her practices with permaculture as a Forest Garden Apprentice in Highland, NY.No longer modeling, Renee seeks to show her following on social media that transitioning to a completely different field of work is possible, no matter what your age is. She also hopes to show that reconnecting and working with the land is a change that not only benefits the planet, but also benefits the soul and personal health and happiness.Follow Renee:Website: http://www.model4greenliving.com/Instagram: @Renee.ElizabethPetersTwitter: @model4greenLVNGMentioned in the show:Terra Preta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra_preta (Humans positive impact on the Amazonian rainforest)NY Times article: Make a compost bin at homeStay in touch:ANNE THERESE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/HEY CHANGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychangeworld/Website: https://www.heychange.world/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to really find some time with yourself and reflect on... everything? What does sustainability mean and how has that whole term got a completely new spin these later days?Adam Taubenfligel is one of the co-founders of sustainable denim brand Triarchy and one of the coolest guys I've talked to in a long time. He might look like a complete badass on the outside but this denim rocker dude has more wisdom to share than most people I've talked to.Tune in to get inspired to live a totally new life. If you're ready for that sort of thing, that is!Website: https://triarchy.com/HEY CHANGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychangeworld/ANNE THERESE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/Mentioned in episode:Cool animal guy to follow: https://www.instagram.com/dean.schneider/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changing the narrative around climate change is imperative if we are to aim for a regenerative future. We can't continue to just pump fear and point fingers (let’s face it, we’ve all been wrong) and there's no point in piling evidence of our inevitable disaster unless we're given the clear directions of what to do.Fear + uncertainty = anxiety + apathy. Which means a bunch of unhappy people unable to get to action. Reversing global warming is not just possible - it's our only option - and we need to start looking at it from excitement and understand that it is, in fact, the most exciting time ever to be alive!I want to help shift your Universe so that you can feel good about being here, alive and thriving on this planet today. Not despite all the terrible things humanity has done, but because of all the good things we are here to do. I invite you to start your own personal journey towards becoming a happy, healthy, and mission driven Climate Optimist.In The Climate Optimist Class #1 we will uncover why optimism is needed in the world today and how we can start changing our personal worlds through the practice of retruthing. I would love to see your retruthings as you go about and transform your worlds! Please tag me - @annetheresegennari and @heychangeworld and encourage friends and families to start #retruthing their worlds as well!For updates and positive inspiration, sign up to the Climate Optimist Newsletter. Visit HeyChange.World for more :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.