Feelanthrope

Ally Celones Senturk / Alex Kaufman
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Do you yearn to make a difference? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious by the state of the world? Us, too. Feelanthrope is a podcast about activism in our everyday lives. Join us, Ally and Alex, just a couple of curious nerds, as we explore different career paths, talk to people who are making a difference, ask tough questions, laugh at silly jokes, and figure out how to build a better world together. Each week a discovery about the different flavors, shapes, and sizes of activism. Hosted by Ally Celones Senturk and Alex Kaufman. New episodes every Tuesday through Fall 2021.

  1. Nicole Capretz on climate action plans, challenging the status quo, and making something of your life

    11/16/2021

    Nicole Capretz on climate action plans, challenging the status quo, and making something of your life

    "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life." - Mary Oliver. This week, we explore how a local organization is pushing for climate action. The moral of the story? Set healthy boundaries and keep going. Climate Action Campaign's Nicole Capretz shares her tips for becoming a rabble-rouser, navigating local politics, and holding government accountable. Thank you to our listeners for a fantastic season 1! --- Nerding out with Nicole Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn or on the Climate Action Campaign websiteFollow Nicole on Twitter aka her “happy place”Learn about the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan from the City of San DiegoRead more about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)Join the San Diego Green New Deal Alliance!Learn more about privilege by Rider University and what it means for you by Everyday FeminismMeet Ralph Nader and read his and Donald Ross’ book, Action for a ChangeLearn more about Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)Read about the Gulf War in 1991Learn about the Environmental Health Coalition in National City, CAMeet Todd Gloria, the current Mayor of San DiegoSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you taking climate action or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). A special thank you to  Nicole Capretz. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    1h 5m
  2. Nelson Lomeli on collective action, putting people over profit, and demanding clean power

    11/09/2021

    Nelson Lomeli on collective action, putting people over profit, and demanding clean power

    Where does our energy come from, and how does it get there? This week, we explore generated power. Almost everything we do requires some form of energy - from filling up your gas tank, tuning in to your favorite podcast, or cooking your favorite meal. San Diego Community Power's Nelson Lomeli teaches us about environmental racism, engaging in the democratic process, and how to demand cleaner, greener energy. --- Nelson’s nerdy notes Connect with Nelson on LinkedIn, or on InstagramLearn about community choice aggregation (CCA) on WikipediaRead about the Sonoma State Seawolves mascot, a nod to Sonoma's own Jack London, author of The Sea-WolfLearn about the California Electricity Crisis of 2000 and rolling blackouts on WikipediaLearn about frontline communities from The HillLearn about the Environmental Health Coalition, and how they’re fighting for toxic-free communitiesRead about San Diego Community Power on their websiteRead more about the City of Lancaster CCALearn why we must provide sufficient, affordable, and clean energy to all from ClimateDiplomacy.orgSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you demanding clean energy or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). A special thank you to Nelson Lomeli. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    49 min
  3. Rosey Williams on the circular economy, talking trash, and creative problem-solving

    11/02/2021

    Rosey Williams on the circular economy, talking trash, and creative problem-solving

    With the average American home containing over 300,000 items, it's no wonder why so many of us struggle with clutter. Despite what advertisers and marketers tell us, our lives are more than what we buy or the stuff we own. This week, we chat with Rosey Williams about living mindfully, voting with our dollars, and the business case for diverting our waste streams away from landfills. --- Rosey's relevant resources Connect with Rosey on LinkedInLearn about Rosey’s employer, Link International Inc.Meet environmental activist and blogger of the zero-waste movement Lauren SingerWatch How to Fit Two Years of Trash in a Mason Jar with Lauren Singer on YouTubeLearn more about the field of international studiesLearn about China’s Sword Policy on YaleEnvironment360Join San Diego Leaders 2020Check out the Equinox Project’s Quality of Life DashboardVisit Joshua Tree National ParkLearn about the San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationExplore zero-waste lifestyles on YouTubeRead about eco-minimalismLearn about PreZero USVisit Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and become a Master ComposterSupport the Indigenous Environmental NetworkRead Indigenous peoples are the original environmentalists. It is time we start treating them that wayRead Indigenous people and the nature they protectJoin a Buy Nothing Facebook GroupWatch the Story of Stuff on YouTubeRead The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie KondoSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you reveling in creativity or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). A special thank you to Rosey Williams. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    46 min
  4. Kimberley Esliza on finding fellow female adventurers and representation in the outdoor fashion industry

    10/19/2021

    Kimberley Esliza on finding fellow female adventurers and representation in the outdoor fashion industry

    Nature can be both beautiful and scary. Adventures outside can be less daunting (and more fun) with a supportive community around you. This week, we continue celebrating Filipino American History Month with Kimberley Esliza, CEO of Wondery, an outdoor lifestyle brand dedicated to inspiring women to get outside. --- Wander along wistfully with Wondery Check out Kim’s company: Wondery - A Woman’s Outdoor Clothing BrandExplore with Wondery events or create your own adventureLearn about Kim’s birth city of Manila, the capital of the PhilippinesCheck out our previous episode with Filipino historian, Kirby AráulloLearn about the percentage of US residents who speak different languages via the 2015 Census dataDiscover the popular climbing meetup of Stoney Point in the Los Angeles Metro AreaMeet the women’s climbing group Kim works with called Lady Crush CrewSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you rocking thrifted threads or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). A special salamat to Kimberley Esliza. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    41 min
  5. Sean Kam on sustainable fashion solutions, people watching, and being comfortably uncomfortable

    10/12/2021

    Sean Kam on sustainable fashion solutions, people watching, and being comfortably uncomfortable

    “Create. Reenvision. Repeat.” Learn how to appreciate and design sustainable garments that are as unique and beautiful as you are. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with sustainable fashion designer and artist, Sean Kam. --- Sean’s Savvy Shownotes: Read about Sean’s business The DressmakerFollow Sean Kam, the Dressmaker on InstagramWatch Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTubeRead Can We Stop Greenwashing? an article by Elizabeth L. ClineWatch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion from the Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on YouTubeHost a clothing swapWatch Ally and Christy’s interview on swap + sustain’s Pop-Up Swap and Hip HopWatch the True Cost (2015) documentary on YouTubeJoin the Fashion RevolutionRead Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon ChouinardVisit 8 Fat Fat 8, a family-friendly neighborhood bar in Honolulu, HI for good fun, good food, and good karaoke!Read about Sean and his creative process on ShoutOut SocalLearn about the Kensington neighborhood in San Diego, CALearn about the Nextdoor appRead about the C5 cargo plane, a large military transport aircraftGet a sense of Sean’s responsibilities as an aircraft loadmaster in the US Coast GuardSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you rocking thrifted threads or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). A special mahalo to Sean Kam. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    55 min
  6. Kirby Aráullo on being a culture bearer, uplifting traditions, and preserving oral histories

    10/05/2021

    Kirby Aráullo on being a culture bearer, uplifting traditions, and preserving oral histories

    “No history, no self. Know history, know self.” - Jose Rizal, Filipino national hero. This week we seek to understand our roots and find connections between many of our cultural traditions. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with renowned historian and YouTuber, Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo. --- Extra Credit from Kirby's Interview Watch Kirby’s YouTube Channel (over 50,000 subscribers!)Visit Kirby's website, kirbyaraullo.comRead about Kirby’s hometown, Angeles City, PhilippinesLearn about the health benefits of moringa leaves (malunggay)Read about the indigenous Aeta people of the PhilippinesLearn about Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr., one more the most controversial leaders of the 20th centuryRead about the Mount Pinatubo volcano eruption that Kirby and Ally lived throughLearn about Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN)Learn about Balikbayan boxes via the Los Angeles Times: These boxes are a billion-dollar industry of homesickness for Filipinos overseasListen to Otso-Otso, a popular Filipino novelty songReview theories on why Filipinos start celebrating Christmas in SeptemberLearn more about Mindanao and the Moro Rebellion, an armed conflict between the Moro people and the United States military during the Philippine–American WarLearn about Pampanga, the half-buried church from by the historic Mt. Pinatubo volcanic eruptionWatch the Disney short film, From Our Family to Yours and learn about the infamous Christmas parol lanternsRead about the First Asian American Settlement in the US on History.com by Kirby Pábalan-Táyag AráulloLearn about the Filipino Farm Worker Movement from the National Parks Conservation Association and the New York TimesRead Black Lives & Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity, & Genocide by Kirby Pábalan-Táyag AráulloSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe Special thanks to Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    1 hr
  7. Vee Paykar on transportation justice and policy, building empathy, and examining our privilege

    09/28/2021

    Vee Paykar on transportation justice and policy, building empathy, and examining our privilege

    Can you imagine your perfect city? Victoria (or Vee) Paykar can. This week we examine why designing fair, and accessible transportation policies require empathy. With this crash course in equity and intersectionality, listen and learn about what it takes to uplift communities disproportionately affected by environmental racism. --- Various vittles from our chat with Vee Connect with Victoria Paykar on LinkedInMeet transportation advocate Tamika ButlerLearn about the Intersectional EnvironmentalistWatch L.A.’s Dodger Stadium’s violent origin on VoxLearn about BIPOC and listen to NPR’s Code Switch: Is It Time To Say R.I.P. To 'POC'? episode on the topicLearn about President Biden’s proposed infrastructure funding framework and read Ale's blog postRead about the built environmentLearn about marginalism and intersectionality on the Privilege Wheel by Sylvia DuckworthWatch Privilege/Class/Social Inequalities Explained in a $100 RaceLearn about the electric vehicle models and which electric vehicle may best fit your lifestyleRead about micromobility and learn about the 15-Minute CityAll We Can Save author Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's Venn diagram on what you should do about the climate crisisRead The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard RothsteinRead The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi KlineRead The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It by Robert ReichLearn about redlining and Redlining and Coastal Access Inequity in San DiegoRead the Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design by Charles MontgomerySpecial thanks to Vee Paykar. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

    59 min
  8. Mitch Silverstein on critical thinking, keeping it real, and looking beyond our differences

    09/21/2021

    Mitch Silverstein on critical thinking, keeping it real, and looking beyond our differences

    Rebels, punks, outcasts, freaks. Some are born with a lot of sass or a chip on their shoulder. Some get fired up seeing the world for what it is. Whatever your deal is, this week’s guest, Mitch Silverstein, can probably relate (with a joke or two). Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore mid-career pivots, common nonprofit misconceptions, and make a case for selfishness. --- Totally tubular tools and tips Connect with Mitch Silverstein on LinkedInFollow Mitch Silverstein on InstagramYou are on native land, find out whoseLearn about Robert’s Rules of Order and running/joining nonprofit boards on Board SourceLearn about Surfrider Foundation San Diego, volunteer, and donateVolunteer with the Blue Water Task ForceFind your local Surfrider Foundation chapterWatch The Social Dilemma (2020)Visit The Social Dilemma websiteWatch Black Mirror on NetflixRead Facebook Admits It Was Used to Incite Violence in Myanmar on The New York Times Read Myanmar coup: How Facebook became the ‘digital tea shop’ on BBC NewsWatch Idiocracy (2006)Read Think Again by Adam GrantSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribe We'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode. Send us pictures of you cleaning up your local beach, thinking critically, or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod). Special thanks to Mitch Silverstein. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

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Do you yearn to make a difference? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious by the state of the world? Us, too. Feelanthrope is a podcast about activism in our everyday lives. Join us, Ally and Alex, just a couple of curious nerds, as we explore different career paths, talk to people who are making a difference, ask tough questions, laugh at silly jokes, and figure out how to build a better world together. Each week a discovery about the different flavors, shapes, and sizes of activism. Hosted by Ally Celones Senturk and Alex Kaufman. New episodes every Tuesday through Fall 2021.

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    Ally Celones Senturk / Alex Kaufman
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  • Episodes
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