The Everyday Activist

The Everyday Activist

By Eugenia Chow

The Everyday Activist Podcast is founded under the belief that anyone can be an activist. While exploring topics of intersectional sustainability, climate justice, and regenerative living, the aim is to share the stories of inspiring individuals to empower others to similarly become catalysts for change.
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20. Wellness, Faith, and Diversity in the Outdoors // Amath Diouf (@theoutdoorpen)

The Everyday ActivistApr 12, 2021
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20. Wellness, Faith, and Diversity in the Outdoors // Amath Diouf (@theoutdoorpen)

20. Wellness, Faith, and Diversity in the Outdoors // Amath Diouf (@theoutdoorpen)

Amath Diouf is Muslim outdoor enthusiast that strives towards closing the gap between the outdoors and our well-being. He is a freelance writer in the outdoor space and has been featured on major publications like Melanin Base Camp and Gear Junkie....
Apr 12, 202155:02
19. Education, Empowerment, and Reform in the Environmental Movement // Theresa Rose Sebastian (@tessie.is.hungry)

19. Education, Empowerment, and Reform in the Environmental Movement // Theresa Rose Sebastian (@tessie.is.hungry)

Theresa Rose Sebastian is a 17-year-old climate and social justice activist, originally from India but currently based in Cork. She works in the fields of education, empowerment, and reform in Ireland, India, and internationally. She co-founded the...
Mar 30, 202150:53
18. Climate Justice, Environmental Education, and Intersectional Activism // Veronica Mulenga (@earth____warrior)

18. Climate Justice, Environmental Education, and Intersectional Activism // Veronica Mulenga (@earth____warrior)

Veronica Mulenga, also known as @earth____warrior on Instagram, is a climate and environmental justice activist based in Zambia. She is the founder of Earth Warrior, an online platform dedicated to educating people about the climate crisis. She is also...
Mar 15, 202135:13
17. Permaculture, Ecofeminism, and Finding Your Voice in the Environmental Movement // Keziah Gerosano (@kzgerosano)

17. Permaculture, Ecofeminism, and Finding Your Voice in the Environmental Movement // Keziah Gerosano (@kzgerosano)

Keziah Gerosano is the founder and director of Project Pusaka, an organization that seeks to address the environmental, social, and economic challenges faced by indigenous communities in the Philippines through permaculture. She is also a recognized...
Feb 01, 202146:29
16. Carbon Offsets, Green Colonialism, and Using AI to Tackle the Climate Crisis // Joycelyn Longdon (@climateincolour)

16. Carbon Offsets, Green Colonialism, and Using AI to Tackle the Climate Crisis // Joycelyn Longdon (@climateincolour)

Joycelyn Longdon is the founder of Climate In Colour, an online education platform and community for the climate curious. It stands at the intersection of climate science, social justice, making climate conversations more accessible and diverse. She is...
Jan 04, 202101:00:04
15. Social Entrepreneurship: Transforming Bread Into Sustainable Beer // Anushka Purohit (BREER)

15. Social Entrepreneurship: Transforming Bread Into Sustainable Beer // Anushka Purohit (BREER)

Anushka Purohit is the CEO of Breer, a food up-cycling start-up that aims to address the prominent problem of bread waste in Hong Kong. She is also a third-year engineering student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with interests...
Dec 28, 202046:38
[SEASON FINALE] 14. Regenerative Activism, Indigenous Teachings, and Unpacking The Green New Deal // Holly Rose (@hollyrose.eco)

[SEASON FINALE] 14. Regenerative Activism, Indigenous Teachings, and Unpacking The Green New Deal // Holly Rose (@hollyrose.eco)

Holly Rose is a writer, Kiss The Ground soil advocate, and intersectional environmentalist who aims to amplify education on regenerative equity through storytelling. Her writing is crafted with the intention of marrying traditional ecological knowledge...
Sep 21, 202001:05:25
13. How to Achieve a Just Transition and Maintain Momentum Post-COVID // John Paul Jose

13. How to Achieve a Just Transition and Maintain Momentum Post-COVID // John Paul Jose

John Paul Jose is an environmental and climate activist based in Kerala, India. From running plantation drives to collaborating with Greenpeace, to being a Global Peace Ambassador, John has been recognised by Rainforest Alliance as one of “5 Youth...
Sep 07, 202056:55
12. Interconnected oppression, Food Justice, and Collective Liberation // Iye Bako (@iyeloveslife)

12. Interconnected oppression, Food Justice, and Collective Liberation // Iye Bako (@iyeloveslife)

Iye Bako, also known as @iyeloveslife on Instagram, is an educator originally from Nigeria, but currently based in the United States. As a strong advocate for racial equity and animal rights and a firm believer that knowledge is power, she uses her...
Aug 24, 202045:09
11. Overcoming Menstrual Taboos to Achieve Gender Equality and Sustainable Development // Surabhee Arjunwa and Sayuri Deokar (The Project Amara)

11. Overcoming Menstrual Taboos to Achieve Gender Equality and Sustainable Development // Surabhee Arjunwa and Sayuri Deokar (The Project Amara)

Surabhee and Sayuri are co-founders of The Project Amara, a youth-led organisation based in Pune, India working to make menstruation more sustainable for menstruating bodies and the environment. After learning about the hazards caused by sanitary...
Aug 17, 202056:55
10. Conscious Consumerism, Social Justice, and How the Fashion Industry Perpetuates Modern-Day Slavery // Gaia Rattazzi (@ssustainably_)

10. Conscious Consumerism, Social Justice, and How the Fashion Industry Perpetuates Modern-Day Slavery // Gaia Rattazzi (@ssustainably_)

Gaia Rattazzi, also known as @ssustainably_ on Instagram, is an expert when it comes to all things sustainable fashion. Born and raised in Italy, she creates educational resources raising awareness about problems caused by our demand for cheap clothing....
Aug 10, 202047:42
09. Strategies for Sustainable Travel and Building a Conservation-Based Business // Julian Goldner

09. Strategies for Sustainable Travel and Building a Conservation-Based Business // Julian Goldner

Julian Goldner is a current student and Morehead-Cain Scholar at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the age of 19, he is the founder and CEO of a social business that produces biodegradable flower pots containing native plants and...
Aug 03, 202051:09
08. Intersectional Veganism, White Saviourism, and Cultural Appropriation in Food // Jeff Lehman (@boldplantbasedtaiwan)

08. Intersectional Veganism, White Saviourism, and Cultural Appropriation in Food // Jeff Lehman (@boldplantbasedtaiwan)

Jeff Lehman, also known as @boldplantbasedtaiwan on Instagram, is a ‘secular humanist’ based in Taiwan. A strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, veganism, and anti-oppression of all forms, he has built a space where he simultaneously facilitates honest...
Jul 27, 202048:19
07. Using Culinary Activism to Champion Resilient Food Systems // Peggy Chan

07. Using Culinary Activism to Champion Resilient Food Systems // Peggy Chan

Peggy Chan, famously known for spearheading the sustainable, slow food movement in Hong Kong, is one of Asia’s most authoritative voices on organic sourcing and sustainable food systems. By introducing award-winning restaurant concepts such as...
Jul 20, 202049:06
06. Youth Empowerment with The 'Greta Thunberg of Pakistan' // Hania Imran

06. Youth Empowerment with The 'Greta Thunberg of Pakistan' // Hania Imran

Hania Imran, also named “The Greta Thunberg of Pakistan” by the Minister for Climate Change, is a passionate youth environmental activist. At the age of 16, she has been an important voice in fighting for climate action, engaging with various forms of...
Jul 13, 202049:34
05. Deconstructing Toxic Masculinity as a Barrier to Climate Action // Timothy Tan (@eco.timmy)

05. Deconstructing Toxic Masculinity as a Barrier to Climate Action // Timothy Tan (@eco.timmy)

Timothy Tan, also known as @eco.timmy on Instagram, is an “environMAN” and earth advocate based in Singapore. Through running his platform and spearheading other sustainable initiatives in his community, he hopes to debunk the myths that climate change...
Jul 06, 202049:01
04. Mental Health, Climate Activism, and Growing Up Mixed Race // Tori Tsui

04. Mental Health, Climate Activism, and Growing Up Mixed Race // Tori Tsui

Tori Tsui, also known as @toritsui_ on Instagram, is an intersectional climate activist and mental health advocate based in Bristol. An unapologetic EurAsian, she was raised in Hong Kong and has since then worked with Stella McCartney, participated in...
Jun 29, 202001:15:37
03. Environmental Racism and Black Representation in Sustainability // Lauren Ritchie (@itsecogal)

03. Environmental Racism and Black Representation in Sustainability // Lauren Ritchie (@itsecogal)

Lauren Ritchie, also known as @itsecogal on Instagram, is an 18-year-old climate activist based in New York City. She was born and raised in the Bahamas but now studies Sustainable Development and Political Science at Columbia University. Along with...
Jun 22, 202049:03
02. Climate Justice and Activism Amidst a Global Pandemic // Kate Yeo (@byobottlesg)

02. Climate Justice and Activism Amidst a Global Pandemic // Kate Yeo (@byobottlesg)

Kate Yeo, also known as @byobottlesg on Instagram, is an 18-year-old student and climate activist based in Singapore. In 2018, she began a campaign to encourage people to bring their own bottles instead of using plastic cups and has since been involved...
Jun 15, 202035:34
01. Diversity and Inclusion in the Environmental Movement // Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan)
Jun 08, 202057:03
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