Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross are co-authors of “Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees” a book that focuses on the wisdom we can learn from nature when we open ourselves to connect with them. Both authors draw on their extensive experience in science, forest ecology, and spirituality to explore our mutual relationship with trees, whose wisdom provides comfort, resilience, guidance, and hope during these challenging times.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Spirituality #MentalHealth #Nature #ForestBathing #Support #SocialJustice#Resources #Community #EnvironmentalSocialJustice

PJ Brescia is the founder of Baby.Gay, a nonprofitthat combines storytelling, community support, and advocacy which celebrates and empowers individuals through their coming out journey.

Their platform provides support through their signature Welcome-Wagon Box, featuring heartfelt SupportCards handwritten by community members, information on essential resources and providing a connection for those just beginning their journey. One of their proudest moment wasspearheading the initiative to establish National Coming Out Day as an official Los Angeles city holiday, working in partnership with LA City Council and The Black Cat.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Pride #LGBTQ+ #Support #MentalHealth #SocialJustice#Resources #Community #EnvironmentalSocialJustice

Renee Barker is Director of Circular Economy Partnerships for LiquiDonate, a non profit that is revolutionizing the retail industry with AI-powered solutions that prioritize sustainability and circularity where retailers can route unsellable inventory to nonprofits and schools, ultimately reducing reverse logistics costs by over 50%, fulfilling the needs of community organizations, and reducing unnecessary landfill waste.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Circularity #Waste #Landfill #Recovery #Resilience #SocialJustice #Resources #Furniture #Clothing #EnvironmentalSocialJustice Environmental Social Justice

https://youtu.be/4PesMBjkjRw

Brian Thompson, CPCU, ARe, Senior Vice President at Descartes Underwriting, specializes in alternative risk transfer, pioneering innovative solutions to help the insurance industry adapt to an increasingly volatile world. As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe, Brian and his team leverage parametric insurance to streamline claims, bypassing lengthy processes to deliver rapid, transparent payouts—helping clients recover faster and more efficiently.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Insurance #Parametrics #Claims #Wildfire #Disasters #Recovery #Resilience #SocialJustice #Rebuild #Resources #EnvironmentalSocialJustice

A Community Gathering for Support and LA Wildfire Relief Resources

In light of the devastating wildfires that have impacted our local community, we are shifting the focus of our January event to address immediate needs and foster community healing. This gathering will provide a space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies that have been impacted by the LA Wildfires to come together, connect, access essential resources and information, and discuss next steps. JOIN US FOR: Healing and Support: A healing type of Town Hall to connect with others, share stories, find solace and how to navigate next steps. Resource Distribution & Access: Local organizations offering essential items, free services (including legal advice, insurance policies, environmental impact, crisis support, therapy sessions, dance, and yoga) and support for those in need. Community Building: A safe space to rebuild hope and solidarity during these challenging times. Together, we can begin to heal and support one another as we rebuild stronger, united, and more resilient than ever.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#wildfire #MentalHealth #Recovery #Resilience #SocialJustice #Rebuild #Resources #Inclusive #lgbtqia #EnvironmentalSocialJustice

Ann Davlin, CEO of Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR), is focused on addressing the most pressing challenges in cleantech – getting the job done.

CTLR connects members to industry leaders, government initiatives, and cutting-edge opportunities. By providing a platform for actionable insights, bipartisan collaboration, and industry growth, CTLR empowers its members to lead the transition to a clean energy future. By providing unparalleled access, influence, and resources to professionals and organizations, CTLR guides the reshaping of the cleantech landscape.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Energy #CleanEnergy #Policy #PublicPolicy #EnvironmentalJustice #Circularity #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSocialJustice

https://youtu.be/uVOjTSseXYk

The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act has the potential to generate $300 million for recycling, create 7,700 new jobs, and divert 950,000 tons of waste from landfills.

With the leadership of Sen. Heidi Campbell, D-Nashville, Tennessee is advancing sustainability and economic development through this groundbreaking legislation, also known as the Tennessee Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (TWRRA). This initiative aims to establish a statewide producer responsibility organization, funded by corporations rather than taxpayers, to enhance recycling programs and expand service accessibility throughout the state. By boosting recycling efforts, the act will lower landfill costs for local taxpayers, minimize the need for additional landfills, create job opportunities, and supply local manufacturers with essential raw materials for production.

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Waste #Recycle #Packaging #Sustainablepackaging #EnvironmentalJustice #Circularity #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSocialJustice #WasteReduction

Michelle Adelman, founder of Crossover Meats, is revolutionizing our food system and ground meat. Founded in 2019, this patented all-natural process makes burgers that are delicious, affordable, convenient, better for you & 50% more sustainable than conventional beef burgers. By using wholesome chicken to replace the lean protein in ground beef, pork, and lamb, Crossover Meats costs less, making it more accessible to everyone, especially in light of food inflation.

https://www.crossovermeats.com/

𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM

#Food #Meat #Health #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSocialJustice Environmental Social Justice

https://youtu.be/hLj4Kqpkp7s