A Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcast

A Sustainable Mind is a podcast created for the earth-conscious individual, ecopreneur, environmental activist, sustainability enthusiast, grassroots organizer, minimalist, conscious consumer and the eco-curious. If you are looking to get inspired, motivated and take ACTION to be the change you want to see in the world you are in the right place. Delivered to you each week, Marjorie Alexander brings you environmental changemakers whose campaigns, companies and projects have changed the planet for the better. Featured guests discuss their relationship with nature early on, their journey to a green career, light-bulb moments, sustainable habits, lessons from launching their projects, and much more. Each episode ends with ACTIONABLE advice and resources for you to hit the ground running!

100: Green Amendment Movement Founder, Maya van Rossum, Talks Climate Progress and The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment 09/03/2022

099: Orlo Nutrition - Omega-3 Evangelist Corinna Bellizzi Talks Carbon Negative Nutrients Using Algae 07/28/2022

099: Orlo Nutrition - Omega-3 Evangelist Corinna Bellizzi Talks Carbon Negative Nutrients Using Algae Use promo code "ASM10" to get an additional 10% off your Orlo purchase at ! Corinna Bellizzi, MBA is a natural products industry executive and omega-3 expert who pioneered the growth of Nordic Naturals from less than $1 million to over $100 million in annual sales. Given her concern for the future health of people and the planet, she shifted her focus from fish-sourced omegas to algae in 2016. An activist at heart, she launched her podcast, Care More Be Better, in 2021 to cover social and ecological issues that affect us all. Today she leads Orlo Nutrition, a new brand that features the world’s first carbon-negative omega-3s. She hosts a new podcast, Nutrition Without Compromise, to support that effort. She covers health topics without compromising your ethics, or the health of our home planet. Today’s Sponsor: Orlo Nutrition is cultivating the most sustainable omega-3 nourishment on the planet with a carbon negative profile and zero environmental impact. Get $10 off a two-month supply and get 15% off when you subscribe! Check them out at . In this episode Marjorie and Corinna discuss: What it takes to create the world’s first carbon-negative Omega-3 What role Omega-3 play in the body and why they are so essential to overall health The benefits of algae-based Omega 3’s over traditional fish-based products Advice for entrepreneurs looking to get into the sustainable or plant-based product space Corinna’s two podcasts, Nutrition Without Compromise and Care More Be Better Resources mentioned in today's episode: - regenerative agriculture - Project Regeneration from Paul Hawken and “” page Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William Li () - Meat made from Air, based in Walnut Creek Connect with Corinna and the Orlo Nutrition Team: Orlo on Facebook: Orlo on Facebook: Orlo on Facebook: Orlo on Facebook: Parent company of Orlo: Corinna on LinkedIn: Corinna on Instagram: Corinna on TikTok: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/23886444

098: Brilliant Planet - Harnessing the Power of Algae in the Desert with Dr. Raffael Jovine 07/26/2022

097: Arbor Day Carbon: Reforestation projects and the voluntary carbon market with Jeremy Manion 07/13/2022

096: BinBreeze Composting Powder: Reducing wood waste and making composting less gross with CEO Taylor McCarten 06/27/2022

095: Developing Environmental Education & Curriculum: Resources for business owners, teachers, and students with Katelyn Armbruster of Sustainable Earth 05/27/2022

095: Developing Environmental Education & Curriculum: Resources for business owners, teachers, and students with Katelyn Armbruster of Sustainable Earth Katelyn Armbruster is the Program Manager for Rob & Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service within the Global Futures Lab at Arizona State University. In this role, she leads sustainability education, outreach, and engagement for a number of initiatives and projects including the Sustainability Solutions Festival, Sustainability Solutions Science Fair, Sustainable Earth, and the Sustainable Earth Small Business Awards Today’s Sponsor: Wondrium offers documentaries, series, lessons, how-to's, and more, on any topic you can imagine. Watch on any device and on the go! To get your free trial go to In this episode Marjorie and Katelyn discuss: Growing up exposed to multiple cultures around the world with seemingly opposite relationships to the environment and how that impacts the adult you become The importance of sustainability education for all ages and what makes some material more accessible or beneficial for learners than others How Sustainable Earth is tapping businesses, research professionals, and young people for new and exciting resources that other businesses and young people can learn from Resources mentioned in today's episode: Sustainable Earth’s Educator Awards (coming soon): Sustainable Earth’s Small Business Awards (applications close July 1, 2022): Plant You, planet-based chef on Instagram: The Garbage Queen on TikTok: How Not to Die, book by Dr. Michael Gregor: Connect with Katelyn Armbruster and the Sustainable Earth Team: Website: Instagram: Twitter: Katelyn’s LinkedIn: Sustainable Earth’s LinkedIn: Youtube: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/23249198

094: Baba Bags: Handmade Reusable Bags & Social Entrepreneurship with Fedia Kourbatov 05/19/2022

093: Sustainable Fashion: Recycled Clothing for Unique Everyday Wear with Jess Grech of The Grandad Company 04/22/2022

092: Reusable cups: form and function, with Vince Dickson, co-creator of HUNU 04/04/2022

091: Publishing the UK’s Largest Ethical Lifestyle magazine with Jarvis Smith of My Green Pod 03/14/2022

091: Publishing the UK’s Largest Ethical Lifestyle magazine with Jarvis Smith of My Green Pod Proud hippie, eco-warrior, thought leader and renowned retailer Jarvis advises brands including Natwest, HSBC, Deloitte, Citrix, the Parliament Trust, House of Lords’ group Peers4Planet. His magazine GREEN was published with National Geographic from 2008, then The Guardian in 2010, evolving into the world's biggest ethical lifestyle magazine My Green Pod magazine from 2013. Jarvis launched the P.E.A. (People Environment Achievement) Awards which is the UK’s leading sustainability awards and honours individuals and teams for their contribution towards sustainability. Jarvis' online eco-conscious store www.mygreenpod.com leads the field in ethical shopping and in the next decade Jarvis’ intent is to provide an ethical alternative to Amazon, with real purpose and proper values. Today’s Sponsor: Wondrium offers documentaries, series, lessons, how-to's, and more, on any topic you can imagine. Watch on any device and on the go! To get your free trial go to In this episode Marjorie and Jarvis discuss: The experience that caused Jarvis to commit his life to the environment and ‘business for good’ My Green Pod’s early partnerships with Nat Geo and the Guardian in the UK and the impact Jarvis and his team are hoping the site will have on the community in the coming years Why the term consumer is problematic and more empowering frames of reference for purchasing essential and non-essential products Our shifting relationship with nature and how that impacts our awareness, attention, and treatment of the environment. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Kriya Yoga: Octopus Energy: Project Drawdown: Nature TV: Connect with My Green Pod & Nature TV: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/22437188

090: Trash Academy - Communicating Consumption and Waste through Activism & Advocacy with Ron Whyte 01/15/2022

090: Trash Academy - Communicating Consumption and Waste through Activism & Advocacy with Ron Whyte Trash Academy, a project of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Environmental Justice department, is an intergenerational collaboration of young people, seasoned activists, artists, non-profits, local government, and concerned citizens of diverse backgrounds. These interventions are geared to complicate and deepen people’s understanding of litter, consumption, and waste and shift attitudes from passive acceptance to proactive responses to the waste stream. Collectively, they design projects that add surprising and interesting elements to the urban landscape using fun group activities and games, teach-ins, workshops, and three Trash Mobiles providing on-site art and creativity studios at neighborhood events and locales. Today’s Sponsors: Climate Talks is a new podcast exploring sustainability and the ways that we communicate about the climate. Catch season 1 now as host Sophia Li interviews climate optimists, investigating the steps we can take to work towards a more sustainable future. In this episode Marjorie and Ron discuss: Some of the challenges with waste in Philadelphia and how Trash Academy is educating people of all ages about the true impact of waste in our communities How the Trash Mobile and other activities use concepts like gamification to have a lasting impact that traditional PSAs and non-interactive signage have not been able to accomplish How parents can help their children better understand the concept of trash Good first steps for how to get involved in issues you care about in your own community Resources mentioned in today's episode: Vanessa Nakate - read her UN profile here: Vanessa’s organization: Youth for Future Africa: , is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more Silent Spring by Rachel Carson: Connect with Trash Academy: Website: Instagram: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/21782960

089: Vegan Entrepreneurship with Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR 01/13/2022

088: Sustainable Compostable Palm Leaf Tableware with Pallavi Pande of Dtocs 01/11/2022

087: The Democratization of Energy - Understanding your power bill, energy regulation, and the shift to decentralized clean energy with Seth Mansur 01/08/2022

086: Compostable Packaging & Circular Food Systems with Kate Flynn of Sun and Swell Foods 12/30/2021

086: Compostable Packaging & Circular Food Systems with Kate Flynn of Sun and Swell Foods Kate Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of Sun & Swell, has an MBA from Harvard, is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, and has a background in strategy consulting in the retail food industry. Several years ago, she set out to build a new kind of packaged food company - one that is better for both people and the planet. Sun & Swell uses only healthy, organic, whole foods that are free from harmful ingredients and chemical additives, and is a pioneer in the packaged food industry when it comes to using compostable packaging - one of the very first company’s in the US to sell their foods in compostable packaging. Kate has met her fair share of challenges along the road to transition her company to fully compostable packaging but remains focused on her goal of disrupting the food industry and pioneering a circular food system. Special discount for ASM listeners! Use promo code “SustainableFoods25” at . Today’s Sponsors: Novak Hair Studios is Fort Worth’s first zero-waste salon and one of the largest in the nation. With luxury amenities, Green Circle Certified sustainability initiatives, and unparalleled customer experiences, Novak is a leader in the beauty industry. Learn more at . Tentree is an earth-first sustainable clothing company. Check out their selection of eco-friendly clothing and accessories at and use promo code ‘ASM’ for 15% off your first purchase. In this episode Marjorie and Kate discuss: The many considerations and challenges of compostable packaging in the food industry. Prioritizing non-negotiables in business and how that enabled Sun & Swell to thrive in the niche of organic food sold in compostable packaging. Local waste, recycling, and composting infrastructure and why some composting facilities are tossing your bio-degradable items into the landfill. New opportunities in the food space for eco-conscious entrepreneurs, brands, and consumers. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Connect with Kate Flynn and Sun & Swell Foods: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Pinterest: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/21634550

085: Sustainable Healthcare with Dr. Rosie Spooner 12/16/2021

085: Sustainable Healthcare with Dr. Rosie Spooner Dr. Rosie Spooner is a British Pediatrician who is currently an Education Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, an NGO working on mainstreaming sustainability practices into planning and delivery of health services. Rosie is a practicing clinician who works alongside medical schools and postgraduate education programs to support the integration of sustainable healthcare into mainstream healthcare teaching. She became more concerned about the connection between the climate emergency and health after a year sailing with her husband on a 12-meter boat for 12,000 miles, crossing the Atlantic twice. On this journey she saw how climate change is already destabilizing the world's natural systems and witnessed the catastrophic effects this can have on human health. She is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and has campaigned for them to divest from fossil fuel investments and declare a climate emergency. Today’s Sponsors: Brightmark is on a mission to reimagine waste, transforming organic waste into renewable natural gas and creating innovative approaches to plastics renewal. Learn more at . Tentree is an earth-first sustainable clothing company. Check out their selection of eco-friendly clothing and accessories at and use promo code ‘ASM’ for 15% off your first purchase. In this episode Marjorie and Dr. Rosie discuss: How delivering healthcare impacts the environment and what some health professionals are doing to reduce the impacts What role patients and clients play in the sustainability of the healthcare How hygiene and infection control practices impact both sustainability and patient comfortability The complexities of transitioning to more earth-conscious healthcare strategies when product availability and contracts dictate much of the reusable and disposable supplies Resources mentioned in today's episode: () Connect with Dr. Rosie Spooner and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Twitter: LinkedIn: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/21506699

084: Sustainable Filmmaking & Production with Emellie O’Brien of Earth Angel Sets 03/19/2021

084: Sustainable Filmmaking & Production with Emellie O’Brien of Earth Angel Sets Since Emellie O’Brien's first days in production, she knew there was a way for the role of sustainability on-set to go beyond basic waste management and recycling. She got her start at the NYU Tisch Film program and not long after graduation she landed her first job as a “Green Steward” with Big Beach Films in 2011. Her early years of dedication to green practices and passion for the environment on-set is what earned her the nickname “Earth Angel” from fellow crew members over the walkie, and to this day is still what production colleagues call her whenever she is on set. By 2013 EOB founded Earth Angel and turned it into a scalable model that has since inspired the entertainment industry and significantly reduced its environmental impact. Earth Angel has helped films and series avoid 8,500 metric tons of greenhouse gases, divert over 4,800 tons of waste, and donate over 125,000 meals to the local communities. Their client roster includes The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Spielberg's The Post, Emmy-winner The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Lin Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights. Earth Angel is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Interested in sponsoring or supporting A Sustainable Mind? Visit our sponsorship page at ! In this episode Marjorie and Emellie discuss: What it's like to work on and run a film production with and without sustainability in mind The type of research, stats, and projections that are considered when EA works with a production and what numbers are presented to the client at the end of a project What happens to the materials that are not used up at the end of the production What you should keep in mind when working with a company like Earth Angel and how you can make your production more sustainable on your own How Covid has impacted the film industry and the way EA works with productions Resources mentioned in today's episode: Hot Take Podcast and Newsletter: Green Production Guide: The Guardian: Earther: The Book on Awakening: Connect with Emellie and the Earth Angel Team: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Join us for our first live event, M.A.S.S. Eco Summit! It will be 3 days of keynotes, panels, and workshops on your favorite topics in the world of environmental sustainability! Grab your free ticket and learn how to get involved at . /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/18386459

083: Zero Waste Hair Salons and Sustainability in the Beauty Industry with Ben Hudgins of Novak Hair Studios 03/11/2021

083: Zero Waste Hair Salons and Sustainability in the Beauty Industry with Ben Hudgins of Novak Hair Studios Benjamin Novak Hudgins is the Co-Founder and CEO of Novak Hair Studios. As a nationally-recognized hairstylist with over 18 years of industry experience, Hudgins uses his expertise to inspire Novak’s 90+ Luxury Solo Artists in two unique locations throughout North Texas. His work has been displayed at New York fashion week, the Mercedes-Benz tent at Swim Week Miami, and on stages and classrooms across the US. He has been the preferred stylist of many contestants in a variety of pageant systems and the go-to beauty pro for high-profile/celebrity clients across the nation. From Hudgins’ early career in the competitive pageant world, Novak Hair Studios has carried that tradition by proudly serving as an official sponsor of Mrs. Texas America and Mrs. Oklahoma America. Hudgins’ foundation in life and work is to build a better life while actively creating a better and more beautiful planet. Benjamin’s passion for hair began at a young age when he would steal his sister’s Collection Edition Barbies to style their hair. No longer styling barbies, he can be found at his small Texas ranch aptly named the “Hudgins Honey Bee Ranch” with husband Justin Hudgins and their chickens, ducks, bees, and Scottish Highland cows - Edna, Walter, and baby Otis. Join us for our first live event, M.A.S.S. Eco Summit! It will be 3 days of keynotes, panels, and workshops! Receive event notifications or contact us to get involved at . In this episode Marjorie and Ben discuss: Why choosing beauty products with sustainable and healthy ingredients is so important How certain ingredients make it into our favorite and previously more healthy and sustainable hair care product lines Sustainable innovation within the haircare industry both in products and in salons His surprising experiences in opening two sustainable salons in North Texas Resources mentioned in today's episode: Green Circle Salons: Connect with Ben and the Novak Studios Team: Website: Dallas/Fort Worth Instagram: Dallas/Fort Worth Facebook: Burleson Instagram: Burleson Facebook: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/18285896

082: Climate Change Along the Chesapeake and the Come Together Handbook with Dana Simson 03/05/2021

082: Climate Change Along the Chesapeake and the Come Together Handbook with Dana Simson Author/illustrator/Designer Dana Simson is a life-long environmentalist and climate change activist. She and her husband live on the frontline of climate change in a 200-year-old house on an island in the Chesapeake Bay. She keeps a tide clock on the dash of her car and gives the blue crabs and fish the right of way on her commute home. She has been a sought-after speaker and visiting professor on imagination development for the last 20 years. Currently, she is using her skillset to engage and empower people to look at climate change as an opportunity for positive change. Dana has written and illustrated 14 books and worked with many companies internationally to design home decor and many products. She is also the illustrator for the upcoming Green Writers Press children’s picture book; Janey Monarch Seed. Join us for our first live event, M.A.S.S. Eco Summit! It will be 3 days of keynotes, panels, and workshops! Receive event notifications or contact us to get involved at . This episode is brought to you by Brightmark, a leader in plastics renewal technology. Learn more about how Brightmark is reimagining waste and how you can partner with them at . In this episode Marjorie and Dana discuss: How illustrated books can have a greater impact on readers openness to the material versus all-text books The changes that she's seen in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem over the last several decades as a result of climate change Does living along the Chesapeake increase residents receptiveness to the concept of climate change and what changes has she seen in the community's mindset over the years Her new book the Come Together Handbook Resources mentioned in today's episode: Beasts of a Southern Wild film trailer Paul Hawken Project Drawdown Climate Action Network Chesapeake Bay Foundation Surfrider 350.org Earth Justice Sierra Club Oceana Repair.org Slow Food Eat Wild Planned Parenthood Southern Poverty Law Center Habitat for Humanity Connect with Dana and get a copy of the Come Together Handbook: Website: Personal FB Page: Artist FB Page: Dana's Art Gallery, Chesapeake East Company: Twitter: Instagram: Pinterest: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/18206633

081: Plastics Renewal and Waste to Fuel with Brightmark's Bob Powell 02/26/2021

080: The Texas Power Grid: Deregulation & Vulnerability with Seth Mansur of RER Energy Group 02/25/2021

079: Sustainable Seafood & The Healthy Oceans Cookbook with Jackie Marks of the Marine Stewardship Council 02/19/2021

079: Sustainable Seafood & The Healthy Oceans Cookbook with Jackie Marks of the Marine Stewardship Council Jackie Marks is a sustainability communications professional with a passion for protecting animals and the planet. At the MSC Jackie and her team aim to drive greater consumer awareness of the MSC blue fish label and the important role certified sustainable fisheries play in protecting our ocean. Jackie is the recipient of the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Emerging Leaders Award (June 2019), was a speaker at United Nations World Wildlife Day at UN HQ (February 2019), and has been quoted in Civil Eats, USA Today, and the Associated Press, among others. She holds master’s degrees in International Relations, and Natural Resources & Sustainable Development, and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies. Join us for our first live event, M.A.S.S. Eco Summit! It will be 3 days of keynotes, panels, and workshops! Receive event notifications or contact us to get involved at . In this episode Marjorie and Jackie discuss: The role the Marine Stewardship Council plays in making sure shoppers have access to safe, healthy, and sustainable seafood products What exactly makes seafood sustainable or not How a cookbook is helping the MSC with its efforts to promote sustainable seafood and healthy eating habits How to take the first step in getting a job in the physical and environmental sciences Are you looking to launch or grow your podcast? Sign up for a free 1-on-1 30-minute strategy session with me at ! Resources mentioned in today's episode: DC Eco Women: Anthony Bourdain, food hero and producer of the documentary Wasted! The Story of Food Waste: José Andrés, food hero: Gregory Gourdet, food hero: Ayana Elizabeth, marine biologist and founder of Urban Ocean Lab: The Good Trade Newsletter: Ocean sunfish, aka Mola mola Free 30-day trial for Audible audiobooks: Connect with the Marine Stewardship Council: More about the Blue Fish Label: The MSC Cookbook: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/18009365

078: Ocean-Friendly Snacks to the Rescue with Pat Schnettler of 12 Tides 02/11/2021

Welcome to Season 2 of A Sustainable Mind! 02/10/2021

077: Kind Cup - Bringing Innovation to Menstrual Cups and the Feminine Hygiene Industry with Christine Brown 08/12/2020

077: Kind Cup - Bringing Innovation to Menstrual Cups and the Feminine Hygiene Industry with Christine Brown Kind Cup Kickstarter Campaign: Visit our site for a full transcript of this episode at Founder and designer of Kind Cup, Christine Brown, grew up in a small agricultural beach town in Southern California. A sixth-generation Carpinterian, Brown is a part-time avocado farmer, and American Sign Language teacher and advocate. Brown studied Critical Social Thought at Mount Holyoke College, and Deaf Studies: Cultural Studies for graduate school in Washington D.C. at Gallaudet University. In this episode Marjorie and Christine Brown discuss: How menstrual cups work and why they can be a much better alternative to tampons and pads. How Christine came up with the idea for Kind Cup. The design elements that make Kind Cup unique. Marjorie’s personal experiences with menstrual cups over the last 15 years and why she loves the Kind Cup design. What to consider when choosing a menstrual cup that works best with your body and lifestyle. Resources from Christine Brown: Direct Relief - Kind Cup's non-profit partner () - Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Here is the press release about their work with Kind Cup Intersectional Environmentalist Group ) - A platform for resources, information, and action steps to support intersectional environmentalism and dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement, led by environmental activists and sustainability advocates. Put a Cup in It () - A collection of resources about reusable menstrual products overall and great general info if you are new to the conversation about menstrual cups Connect with Christine Brown and Kind Cup: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Kickstarter Campaign: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Want to help us spread the word? Post a screenshot of ASM in your favorite listening app and on your Instagram story! Subscribe, Rate & Review ASM on Apple Podcasts: /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/15581483

076: Is Bamboo the Next Big Thing? with Scott Brady of Cariloha 06/16/2020

075: Eco-friendly Small Business with Moji Igun of Blue Daisi Consulting 04/13/2020

074: Kamea Chayne of Green Dreamer Podcast on Sustainable Fashion and Mindfulness 02/07/2020

073: Seabin Project’s Pete Ceglinski on Cleaning Our Oceans, Simple Solutions, and Focusing Upstream 01/13/2020

072: People of Color in the Outdoor Community with José González of Latino Outdoors 12/26/2019

072: People of Color in the Outdoor Community with José González of Latino Outdoors José G. González is the Founder of Latino Outdoors. He is an experienced educator as a K-12 public education teacher, environmental education advisor, outdoor education instructor and coordinator, and university adjunct faculty. He is also an illustrator and science communicator. His commentary on diversity and environmental/outdoor equity has been featured by High Country News, Outside Magazine, Earth Island Journal, and Latino USA, among others. He engaged in collaborations with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, U.S. Department of Interior, and the National Park Service during the Obama Administration. He also represented Latino Outdoors in several coalitions including the Latino Conservation Alliance, the Next 100 Coalition, and California Parks Now. He has been recognized with several honors, including the National Wildlife Federation Environmental Educator Award, Grist Magazine “Grist 50”, and The Murie Center Spirit of the Muries, among others. You may have also seen him in various outdoor spaces or read his poetic musings. He received his B.A at the University of California, Davis, and his M.S at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment. Want to start your own cause-based podcast? Let’s get you launched!! For more details on how you can work with me 1-on-1 to get your show up and running, please visit In this episode Marjorie and José González discuss: The importance of having minorities represented in the outdoor community - as participants and as leadership The challenges that some communities encounter regarding outdoor access and how to overcome those challenges How strategic partnerships play into building a more racially diverse outdoor community and why not just commitment, but alignment, plays a key role in success partnership success How to support youth in building healthy relationships with nature Resources from Jose: by Dr. Jane Wei-Skillern and Dr. Nora Silver , author of by Adrienne Maree Brown by Robin Wall Kimmerer Connect with José González & Latino Outdoors: José González: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Latino Outdoors: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Connect with Marjorie Alexander: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Subscribe, Rate & Review ASM on Apple Podcasts: /episode/index/show/asustainablemind/id/12540278

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