Dismantled Podcast - Intersectional Environmentalist

Latest Episodes:

Citizen Science, Collective Recovery from Climate Disasters Jul 20, 2021

The Dismantled podcast is back! In this episode, IE co-founder Diandra Marizet is joined by Vimaris Rivera, the Program Manager of Mercy Corps’ location in Puerto Rico. Tap in to learn about how Vimaris got started at Mercy Corps, the importance of teaching Citizen Science in school, what it looks like for communities to foster collective recovery following a climate disaster, + how you can help that process from wherever you may be.

Featuring: Vimaris Rivera of @mercycorps

Hosted by: Diandra Marizet @diandramarizet and @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn + @amndazhu

Energy Justice + Climate Change Resistance Jul 05, 2021

In this episode of Dismantled, IE Energy Topic Lead, Summer Dean is joined by Mercy Corps Asia Climate Change Advisor & Regional Program Manager, Yoko Okura to talk about climate justice + natural disaster resilience. The two chat about ongoing projects at Mercy Corps, the link between marginalization + climate vulnerability, the importance of energy justice, + how to empower communities affected by climate disasters.

Featuring: Yoko Okura of @mercycorps

Hosted by: Summer Dean @climatediva and @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn + @amndazhu

Intersectional History of Environmentalism Mar 30, 2021

On this episode of Dismantled, Leah is joined by IE’s Media House Creative Lead Simrah Farrukh + Environmental Justice Researcher Lexi Hernandez to introduce a very special project that’s been months in the making. Other topics of conversation include how Simrah + Lexi started their journeys within environmental activism + what they get up to within IE + outside of it.

Featuring: @lexiiimh + @simrahfarrukh

Hosted by: @greengirlleah + @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn

Grassroots Activism + Staying Grounded ft. Aditi Mayer + Kevin Patel Mar 16, 2021

Episode 4 is here and honestly, we had to sit down for this one. IE Council Members Kevin Patel + Aditi Mayer join Leah + they are not here to play. The three chat colorism within the social justice space, the opaque language framing sustainability + environmentalism + the power of social media to decentralize access to education, resources + mutual aid.

Featuring: @aditimayer + @kevinjpatel

Hosted by @greengirlleah + @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn

Dropping the Corporate Status Quo ft. Dropps CEO, Jonathan Propper Jan 19, 2021

Tap into episode 3 to hear Leah chat with Jonathan Propper, the founder + CEO of Dropps (they make our go-to plant-powered cleaning supplies + made this season of Dismantled possible). Leah + Jonathan cover everything from how Dropps came to be, how companies can actually support their employees throughout the supply chain, what corporations’ responsibility within environmentalism should be, + what self-care looks like for them.

Featuring: @dropps

Hosted by @greengirlleah + @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn

How IE Started, A Word From Our Founders ft. Diandra Marizet + Sabs Katz Dec 16, 2020

Episode 2 is here! Leah sits down with her fellow IE co-founders and eco-advocates Diandra Marizet + Sabs Katz. It’s tea time. Together, the three discuss how Instagram’s eco community brought them together, tips on shaping a career in the environmental sustainability space + how Intersectional Environmentalist sprouted + grew into the platform it is today. This season is sponsored by Dropps.

Featuring: @diandramarizet + @sustainablesabs

Hosted by: @greengirlleah + @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn

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Black Women Stay Saving Democracy ft. Kamilah Journét + Abby Thomas Nov 30, 2020

Kicking off Season 1, Leah chats with IE council members + climate justice advocates Kamilah Journét and Abby Thomas. Together, the three discuss what Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectionality theory means to them as Black women, their experiences in the outdoor industry on Patagonia’s team, the well-intentioned yet misguided Diversity + Inclusion attempts by corporations + their cautious optimism around the Biden-Harris administration. This season is sponsored by Dropps.

Featuring: @kamilahjournet + @abbythomas_

Hosted by: @greengirlleah + @intersectionalenvironmentalist

Music + Edits by: @mindoff_music

Graphics + Design by: @graphicsandgrain + @eileenjawn