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!
To learn more about Anne Therese’s work:
Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/
The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/
Modeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/
To learn more about Robin’s work:
https://parentsxplanet.com/
https://www.instagram.com/robinxshaw/
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.
https://fordays.com/
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58. An Eco-Socialist Revolution with Howie Hawkins
57. Unblocking fear for successful self-empowered action
56. Energy Matters - Mindset Practices for the Climate Optimist
55. The Power of Voting to Change The World with Saad Amer
54. The dirty secrets: Is your bank fueling climate change?
53. Setting Goals for a Sustainable Fashion World with Kerry Bannigan
52. There is Hope for Our Planet - Restoring Ecosystems and Our Human Faith with Renee Peters
51. Sustainability & Self-Empowerment with founder of Triarchy
50. The Climate Optimist Class #1 - The Art of Retruthing
49. Ethical Gold and Why it Matters - Futura Jewelry on Mercury-Free Gold
48. A World in Need of Positive News
E047: Yes, you can change the world! A talk about women, homes and empowered consumers
E046: Re-Designing Everything for a Thriving Future - a Talk on Positive Change with Tim from Cradle to Cradle
E045 - Composting for the Planet - The How, Why and What!
E044 - Find The Courage to Build Your Dreams with Sinead Bovell
E043: Re-Thinking Our Homes for a Better Future with LifeEdited
E42: Introduction to Sustainable Fashion
E041: Invest Your Money and Save the World with Swell Investing
E40 BONUS: Action, Faith and Trusting Your Journey - An Intimate Girl-Talk with Change Maker Kerrin Smith
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