Reimagining Environmentalism (with Leah Thomas)

Leah Thomas is an intersectional environmental activist on a mission to dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement. Her personal platform @greengirlleah [https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/?hl=en] was born out of a space that lacked representation of Black people in the outdoors and spoke to her passion of getting people started on their environmental justice journey. Her quest for self-authenticity, environmental justice and sustainability created the momentum for her educational page, @intersectionalenvironmentalist [http://instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist], to go viral. In this episode, Leah drops gem after gem: how de-stigmatizing cannabis use for Black and Brown people relates to the environmental movement; how making our environmental efforts inclusive and intersectional benefits everyone; and how expanding our understanding of Indigenous land protectors makes our environmental impact more effective.  SOCIALS Featured Guest: @greengirlleah [https://instagram.com/greengirlleah] | greengirlleah.com [https://www.greengirlleah.com/] | @intersectionalenvironmentalist [http://instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist]| intersectionalenvironmentalist.com [https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/]| @thegreensgirlco [http://instagram.com/thegreensgirlco] | thegreensgirlco.com [https://thegreensgirlco.com/] NATI Podcast Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersections [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/] Community @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife/] Host @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/] Season 1 Co-Host @anaismoniq [https://www.instagram.com/anaismoniq/] Stay tuned for re-launch of Nomads at the Intersections, coming this Summer, 2024. Subscribe in your podcast feed and follow @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife]  and @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod]  to stay in the loop as more updates drop. Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5 star rating in your podcast app, it'll help other Nomads find us. Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/] A Diversify Vanlife [https://diversifyvanlife.com/] production Music by Smart Monkey Music [https://smartmonkeymusic.com/] Podcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos [https://www.instagram.com/ka_wren_ceballos/]

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live on your own terms with the open road as your guide? Welcome to "Nomads at the Intersections" (NATI pod), where Noami Grevemberg dives into the lives of those daring to live differently. Noami brings you into the heart of her adventures and shares the diverse stories of others redefining freedom. Each episode smashes the walls of conventional living, exploring themes of resilience, identity, community, and the pure joy of the journey. Ready for bold conversations that challenge the status quo? Hit play and join us on this unpredictable ride. This is where the road gets real. About the Host: Since 2016, Noami Grevemberg has called her van home, chasing nature's wildest corners and living on her own terms. Her book, "Living The Vanlife," dives into the gritty reality of road living and shares raw insights into sustainable life on the move. As the founder of Diversify Vanlife, she’s shaking up the road-travel world, championing inclusivity. A seasoned content creator, writer, and storyteller, Noami brings bold stories and unique perspectives through her podcast, "Nomads at the Intersections." She inspires others to try new ways of living, find joy in unexpected places, and deeply connect with the world around them.