EcoThreads: Exploring Sustainability and its Intersections

Art for Action: An Interview with Climate Artist Nicole Kelner

In Episode 22, I interviewed Nicole Kelner, the founder of Arts and Climate Change, an organization that uses the power of art to communicate complex climate issues in engaging and accessible ways. Her latest work, a coloring book titled Electrify Everything, focuses on clean energy and is a fun, educational resource for people of all ages. In the interview, she shared her experience using art as a tool for climate communication and activism, some of her past projects, her career journey to becoming a full-time climate artist, and more. Learn more about Nicole: https://nicolekelner.com/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

Impact Investing: An Interview with Social Entrepreneur Frank Altman

In Episode 21, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Frank Altman, the founder of Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, a leading national community development financial institution. Frank's 2023 book, "A New Capitalism: Creating a Just Economy That Works for All," is a Forbes Books Bestseller and advocates for more equitable investment strategies. In the interview, he shares his experience with impact investing, an investment strategy that seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact. Our discussion ranges from the political blowback to ESG to how the murder of George Floyd impacted financial markets. Learn more about Community Reinvestment Fund: https://crfusa.com/ Learn more about Frank: https://frankaltman.com/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

Navigating Non-Profits: An Interview with Seaside Sustainability's Eric Magers

In Episode 20, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Eric Magers, the Founder & Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, an environmental non-profit based in Gloucester MA. With a focus on sustainability, education, and action, Seaside is committed to inspiring people to make a positive impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. Eric is also the Founder & CEO of National STEM Honor Society. In the interview, he shares how his experience as an educator has shaped his current projects and how he incorporates STEM and sustainability into more education systems globally. We also discuss the role and practices of environmental non-profits. Learn more about Seaside Sustainability: https://www.seasidesustainability.org/ Learn more about Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

Environmental Education: An Interview with Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan)

In Episode 19, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Isaias Hernandez, more commonly known as Queer Brown Vegan. Queer Brown Vegan is also the name of his independent media platform which they started in 2019 and has since amassed over 180,000 followers across social media platforms. In the interview, he shares his experience as an environmental educator and content creator and what he has learned throughout his journey. Learn more about Queer Brown Vegan: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ Follow Isaias on social media: @queerbrownvegan If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast

Sustainable Scholarship: An Interview with Carnegie Mellon's Alex Hiniker and Aleena Siddiqui

In Episode 18, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Alex Hiniker and Aleena Siddiqui from Carnegie Mellon University. Alex is the Director of CMU's Sustainability Initiative, which amplifies the university's sustainability efforts through education, research, and practices. Aleena is a sophomore at CMU and the Communications & Outreach Intern for the Sustainability Initiative. In the interview, they share their expertise on university sustainability, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and the importance of youth engagement in sustainability. Learn more about the Sustainability Initiative: https://www.cmu.edu/leadership/the-provost/provost-priorities/sustainability-initiative/index.html Aleena's article on the UN SDG Action Weekend: https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/news/2023-09/sustainability-students-united-nations Learn more about Alex: https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/people/alexandra-hiniker If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast