Harnessing: The power of storytelling to shift popular culture (interview with debbie levin of environmental media association)
Debbie Levin (@debbieatEMA) is the CEO of Environmental Media Association, or EMA (@green4ema), which is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide a unified voice for our planet through entertainment, storytelling, and education.
In this podcast episode, Debbie sheds light on how she was able to help build excitement and hype around hybrid cars at a time when people had skepticism and little interest in them; the power of engaging talent from the entertainment industry to serve as role models—with their vast influence on popular culture; and more.
To start, get a glimpse below into the conversation between Debbie and Green Dreamer Podcast's host, Kamea Chayne.
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“We have to understand that the planet is so connected with us and that everything that we do has a ripple effect.”
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This is a conversation on Green Dreamer with Kamea Chayne, a podcast and multimedia journal illuminating our paths towards ecological balance, intersectional sustainability, and true abundance and wellness for all. This preview has been edited for clarity. Subscribe to Green Dreamer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or any podcast app to stay informed and updated on our latest episodes.
On EMA's judgment-free messaging:
"Our policy, mission, and objective has always been to support everybody on their path.
There's no judgment; it's all positive. And it's about moving towards as much sustainability as you can, comfortably diving deeper in and for us to apply the steps because no one's perfect."
On the impact of our collective daily choices:
"You want to make sure that the food you're eating, the cleaning products you're using, the skincare you're using, and the clothing you're wearing [are environmentally conscious].
I don't think we have a choice anymore. I think [we have] to look around and understand that the planet is so connected with us and that everything that we do has a ripple effect.
That is something that makes people really understand the value of every choice that they make."
Final words of wisdom:
“Listen to yourself, honor what you feel, and understand that we're all part of the same planet.
All beings need the respect of surrounding themselves with sustainable and natural elements—that’s the most important thing we can do, and we have the power to do that.”
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