Maddi LeBlanc, Founder of On Board, Instructor for SUP Kids and competitive stand-up paddle boarder, shares how experimental learning teaches kids and adults alike to be responsible environmental stewards – all while having fun. In this episode, Maddi shares her process for turning passions into two projects: a community fundraising event and an educational program for youth.

Episode references and resources:

• On Board
• SUP Kids
• Maddi’s personal site

If you enjoyed learning about Maddi’s journey, check out these conversations on creating change by following your passions:

• Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
• How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
• Creating change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon
• Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Website: https://ctablog.ca

Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast

Instagram: @_ctablog

Twitter: @_ctablog

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Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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In this episode, learn how to create change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon.

Jackie, one of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25, is the Co-Founder of PlantEd Project, an Ottawa-based group that connects the community in taking sustainable action every day through the power of plant-based living. In this episode, learn how Jackie transformed her passions into a real-life business and became a young entrepreneur, while also receiving valuable advice on how to create your own project.

Episode references and resources:

• PlantEd Project website
• Health Canada’s Food Guide
• Tips for going plant-based (1, 2)
• Recipe blogs: Hot For Food, Minimalist Baker, Oh She Glows

If you enjoyed learning how to create change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon, check out these conversations on skill-building, creating change and following your passions:

• Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
• How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
• Breaking boundaries in research with Dr. Sarah Wolfe
• Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Website: https://ctablog.ca

Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast

Instagram & Twitter: @_ctablog

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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Mental health is an important part of personal wellbeing, yet we don’t talk about it openly enough. In this episode, I share my story on battling an eating disorder and how discovering my true passion for the environment not only helped me overcome my mental health issues, but helped me change the world. Finding joy in your life is the first step to overcoming your challenges, which is why I share my story on how sustainability helped me recover from my eating disorder.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Website: https://ctablog.ca

Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast

Instagram & Twitter: @_ctablog

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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Episode 08: In this episode, learn how to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto. Tania is a sustainability expert, esteemed entrepreneur and inspiring youth mentor. From navigating the world as a young entrepreneur to finding inspiration to start a business, this conversation proves how youth can truly make a difference in the world.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Blog: https://ctablog.ca

Instagram: @_ctablog

Twitter: @_ctablog

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

To learn more about GreenHouse: check out their site here.

If you enjoyed learning how to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto and want tips more on being a successful innovator, check out these posts:

• Why daily goals are essential for success
• How to be “successful”
• How to stay motivated

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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Episode 07: Cleaning doesn’t have to be expensive or harmful to the environment. In this episode, Jenna shares 3 cheap, easy and eco-friendly cleaning tips, using items you already have on hand! Leave your home spotless without harming the planet or your wallet.

Check out the related blog post here.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Blog: https://ctablog.ca

Instagram: @_ctablog

Twitter: @_ctablog

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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Episode 06: Is COVID-19 good for the environment? What are the positive (and negative) outcomes of this global pandemic on the planet? In this episode, Jenna explores both sides of this topic, plus shares an important message we need to hear regarding the future of our planet. Next time someone asks if “is COVID-19 good for the environment?” you will be able to confidently give BOTH sides of the debate.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Blog: https://ctablog.ca

Instagram: @_ctablog

Twitter: @_ctablog

Referenced blog posts:

• Understanding climate change politics
• The life of plastic
• How to live sustainably during COVID-19
• Complexities of our food systems

Check out these amazing satellite images of emissions in Italy.

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

Clear the Air – The Podcast

About the podcast

Clear the Air seeks to educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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Episode 05: Do you suffer from eco-anxiety? What even is eco-anxiety? In this episode, Jenna shares the science behind this theory, plus provides 5 ways to manage eco-anxiety.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Leading Change recap: https://ctablog.ca/leading-change-recap/

Make sure you check out my other podcast episodes for more amazing content:

• Episode 01: How to kick-start your sustainable lifestyle
• Episode 02: How to live sustainably when you don’t feel supported
• Episode 03: Five tips for going vegetarian
• Episode 04: Three ways to live sustainably this New Year

Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:

Blog: https://ctablog.ca

Instagram: @_ctablog

Twitter: @_ctablog

Don’t forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!

About the podcast

Clear the Air seeks to educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.

Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.

It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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