Episode 22: Sam Casey is a passionate youth educator with ample experience connecting to, inspiring and mobilizing youth through in-person and virtual events. Playing a leading role in a variety of youth-focused climate action movements, Sam shares her valuable advice for working with youth, particularly students, and what it means …
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Episode 16: From fast fashion to community action and finding yourself with Yoshi Matsuzaki
Episode 16: Yoshi Matsuzaki, Founder of Project Trashion, came to Waterloo three years ago after spending three years in the army and one year as a bartender in Singapore, and is now changing the world through fashion. Yoshi seeks to build a community of activists, artists, designers and all other …
Episode 14: The value of experimental learning with Maddi LeBlanc
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 …
Episode 12: Create change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon
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 …
How to pursue sustainable careers in top companies with Winnie Lam, Google’s Director of Energy
Do you aspire to someday work for one of the world’s top companies (Google, Walmart, Apple) or non-profits (World Wildlife Fund, the United Nations), but have no clue where to start? Do your passions for sustainability coincide with these dreams of working for a global organization, but you can’t figure …
Episode 10: Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
Episode 10: Learn how to cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr. Jeffray is a Mechanical Engineering student with a passion for sustainability, renewable energy and a plant-based lifestyle. This interview explores topics ranging from how to cater your degree to your interests, chasing your passions, and navigating the …
Episode 08: How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
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 …