18. Nicholas Hong, with This is Zero Hour Be The Change Northern Rivers

Hello lovely listeners!

Sorry for the delay in episodes, I have had a few weeks of rest and have tried a new editing style in the meantime!

Today we are joined by 16-year-old Nicholas Hong, all the way from Chicago, Illinois! He is a fundamental member of international youth-led organisation Zero Hour, which is focused on centering the voices of diverse young people in climate and environmental justice conversations.

We start by getting to know a little bit about Nicholas, and his Five Fast Favourites. We hear about his journey with environmental action, and how Nicholas dealt with having a President who did not prioritise the environment. This leads us to chat about Zero Hour - what it is, how to get involved, and what kind of opportunities are within the organisation. It sounds amazing... like there really is something for everyone! Nicholas shares his favourite story about collective youth action (although he got a Saturday school for it, it was definitely worth it!). We finish with some inspirational advice, and Nicholas shares how we can connect with Zero Hour on social media. 

If you would like to learn more about Zero Hour, you can find them at @thisiszerohour on Instagram, or you can visit the website http://thisiszerohour.org to connect elsewhere! To hear more from the incredible Nicholas, you can reach out via Zero Hour's contact system.

Don't forget to follow the pod on Instagram @bethechangepod ! For any enquiries, email me at bethechangenorthernrivers@gmail.com

Enjoy the episode! Chat soon :)