A Conversation on Uncovering Interconnectedness and Honoring the Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston

In this thought-provoking episode, Vernā engages with the talented Emmy-nominated storyteller Baratunde Thurston in a wide-ranging discussion covering community, unlikely allies, intergenerational lessons, and dispelling myths related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Baratunde discusses how different and seemingly unrelated peoples connection with nature has impacted his perspective of interdependence, the future prospects of community and why nature deserves the same rights humans do.  Vernā and Baratunde’s conversation is a testament to the power of discourse in bridging societal divides and imagining a future rooted in shared understanding and cooperation.  Click here to learn more about Baratunde Thurston’s PBS series "America Outdoors" and the "How to Citizen" podcast. In these, he uses a blend of humor, insight, and fresh perspectives to address complex issues and help us understand how to improve society for everyone.  

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Conversations have the power to break down barriers and build bridges across differences. Vernā Myers, a well-regarded DEI Pioneer, CEO of The Vernā Myers Company, and former head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, interviews the brightest minds in science, art, and politics about innovations in leadership practices and healing our divided society. Each episode features inspiring information about how people can grow, become more compassionate, and better utilize our human connection.