The Warm Up: A Podcast By Keep Nature Wild Bri Sullivan

While we continue our efforts to be responsible for the environment, it is also our duty to teach children in our homes or the community to be environmentally aware and make a change for the future. After all, one of the many reasons we focus on caring for nature and the environment is for them. Our efforts won’t go to waste if we know that future generations will continue what we are doing today.
In this episode, Pinky Guerrero talks all about how she instilled the importance of taking care of the environment in all of her kids. She shares how you can start it too with other kids.
Listen up and learn more.


Episode 20 at a glance…
About Pinky Guerrero and what she doesWhat got Pinky into getting outsideHow Pinky teaches her kids to be environmentally awareHow to inspire kids to do something for the natureThe ripple effect of teaching kids while they are young and doing small things for the environmentHow the lessons impacted Pinky’s kids’ outlook on natureResources kids can have to learn about the environmentTips for parents and soon-to-be parentsHow to handle kids’ questions about the environment and what is happening in the communityLearning about something to get involvedHow to start conversations about nature with the kidsHow to connect with Pinky Guerrero

Until the next episode!



Today’s Guest:
Pinky Guerrero is a Wild Keeper at The Wild Keeper Volunteer Program. She has a wonderful family and she’s passionate about getting kids outdoors.
The Wild Keeper Volunteer Program is an incredible program of volunteers who sign up to volunteer with Keep Nature Wild to pick up trash, educate their community, get them involved, and spread awareness about environmentalism and doing good for others. 
Connect and know more about Pinky Guerrero here:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_heypinks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_heypinks 


Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/

More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.



Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

Inclusivity should come first before bringing diversity into a space. We need to have conversations about the things that we need to change within our organizations to make everyone welcome and comfortable enough to stay.
In this episode, Parker McMullen Bushman, also known as Kween Werk, talks about her experiences and the different judgments that she encountered in the outdoor space. She shares her goals and the things that we can do to be better allies for everyone.
Listen up and learn more.


Episode 19 at a glance…
About Kween Werk and what she doesHow Kween got connected to nature Widening discussions about the helpful things we do for natureWhat lead Kween to where she is nowWalking into the space as a Black womanGetting into the diversity of an organizationWorking on inclusion and equity within an organizationWhat KWEEN meansThe biases in the outdoor spaceHow people can be a better ally

Until the next episode!


Today’s Guest:
Parker McMullen Bushman a.k.a Kween Werk is an outspoken social media environmental and social justice advocate. She is the CEO of Eco Inclusive Strategies and COO of Inclusive Guide.
Connect and know more about Kween Werk here:
Website: https://www.ecoinclusive.org
Website: https://www.kweenwerk.com
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kweenwerk?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kweenwerk/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kweenwerk  


About the host:
Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/

More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.



Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

We sometimes do not realize how much pressure can come from society and social media. When we take a step back from social media and the societal eye and you ask, what are you really passionate about? what do you really have longevity in working towards? You can learn so much and invest more deeply.
Sometimes, we just need to think clearly and give ourselves permission to start small and do the good things that we love for the environment. We don’t need to keep questioning ourselves just because of what others dictate, but we need to work together to make an impact.
In this episode, Katie Boue shares her journey and realizations as she went through transformations in her work. She also shares a few things about her upcoming book.
Listen up and learn more.


Episode 18 at a glance…
Katie Boue’s connection to nature growing upWhat made Katie go into what she is doing nowThe issues in the field and the importance of the communitySome of Katie’s past campaigns and projectThe most powerful transformation in Katie’s workSome of the lessons Katie learned in Balancing the Biome SymposiumKatie’s realizations during her social media breakKatie’s book in the worksTransitioning back to using social mediaStarting small to make an impact

Until the next episode!



Today’s Guest:
Katie Boue is a Cuban-American environmental activist and advocate, freelance writer, social media expert, professional adventurer, public speaker, and in the works of publishing a book.
Connect with Katie Boue here:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/katieboue
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieboue
Website: https://www.katieboue.com


About the host:
Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/



More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.



Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

Different environmental issues affect every one of us and every industry there is. This fact tells us that everyone is responsible for these issues. We don’t need to be environmental experts to make a change and no matter where we are, we can make a difference. Our actions may feel small but every action is extremely powerful.
In this episode, Bri interviews Kayla Anderson of Climate Re:Play. She talks about how they brought conversations and actions about climate change and other environmental issues into the gaming industry through the different platforms originally used by the gaming community. 
Listen up and learn more.


Episode 17 at a glance…
About Kayla Anderson and what she doesKayla’s background and what lead her to Climate Re:PlayWhat kind of platform Twitch is and the most asked questions thereKey tips on what you can do to make a sustainable changeThe origin story of Climate Re:PlayDifferent projects of Climate Re:PlayThe main initiatives of Climate Re:PlayThe Climate Re:Play team and communityExpanding the conversations about the environmental issuesClimate Re:Play’s collaborations with different organizations Climate Re:Play’s NFT guideFuture projects of Climate Re:PlayHow to connect with Kayla and Climate Re:Play 
Until the next episode!



Today’s Guest:
Kayla Anderson is the social media and communications lead for Climate Re:Play. They are taking over to bring climate change and other environmental issues to the forefront of the gaming industry as a whole.
Connect and know more about Kayla Anderson and Climate Re:Play here:
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@imbaela
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbaela
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/imbaela
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylanderson
Website: https://www.climatereplay.org 


About the host:
Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/



More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.
Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

If no one ever starts, nothing happens. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to do something that will spread awareness and make a big impact. The lack of enough formal education about the environment should not stop you from speaking and talking to people if you want to. You can surround yourself with people who have the knowledge and continuously learn from them. You’ll never know how much of an impact you can make.
In this episode, Caulin Donaldson talks about his trash collection adventures and the videos he makes about it that reach a lot of people and spread so much awareness among them. He shares that one memorable experience that pushed him into caring more about the environment and how he never stopped making an impact.
Listen up and learn more.


Episode 16 at a glance…
The experience that pushed Caulin into caring about the environmentCaulin’s background and how he learned moreWhat got Caulin into creating his videos and how it is goingCaulin’s biggest message to peopleUnintentional and maliceful climate doomismFocusing more on the solutions than the problemsCaulin’s experiences from attending summits and conventionsCaulin’s toy boxes seriesOther things about Caulin’s trash adventuresHow to connect with Caulin

Until the next episode!



Today’s Guest:
Caulin Donaldson is an environmentalist who picks up trash from the beach and finds ways to influence people to preserve the environment through his videos on different social media platforms mainly on TikTok.
Connect and know more about Caulin here:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trashcaulin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrashCaulin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trashcaulin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrashCaulin/ 



About the host:
Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/



More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.
Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

Positivity motivates us in so many ways. We all have such potential to be positive beings but sometimes we have to see it through the lives of the simplest people for it to resonate within us.
In this episode, Danny Giovale, CEO and founder of Kahtoola talks all about the story of their company. He shares how he came up with the development of their unique products and what inspires them to keep their commitment to being for the people.
Listen up and learn more.
Episode 14 at a glance…
Danny Giovale and KahtoolaDanny’s start of his relationship with the outdoorsDanny’s educationWhat lead Danny to create Kahtoola and his researchThe development of Kahtoola’s first productThe vision and mission of KahtoolaKahtoola for the peopleWhat Danny envisions for Kahtoola in the next 3 yearsKahtoola’s commitment to sustainabilityUntil the next episode!


Recommended Book:
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard
https://www.amazon.com/Let-People-Surfing-Education-Businessman/dp/0143037838 


Today’s Guest:
Danny Giovale is the founder and CEO of Kahtoola.
Kahtoola is an outdoor and sporting goods company that produces gears that adds security and performance to lightweight flexible footwear.


Connect and know more about  Kahtoola here:
Website:  https://www.kahtoola.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahtoola
Kahtoola Uphill: https://ww.kahtoola.com/about/events/kahtoola-uphill/ 


About the host:
Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/







More about Keep Nature Wild:
At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.
Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.
Website: https://keepnaturewild.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/