Optimistic activism with Em Ehlers

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This week’s episode marks a return to interviews, and I couldn’t be more delighted that it features one of my heroes - the iconic illustrator, writer and environmental activist, Emily Ehlers.

Em is kind, thoughtful, hilarious, insightful and filled with a contagious positivity which flows in to all her work. In this conversation, we share stories of grappling with the unknown, what it feels like to write a book about hope (or care!) when we’re all out of heart fuel, and why optimistic activism is on both of our minds.

I have long admired Em’s worldview and joyful creativity, as well as the way she winds themes of environmentalism, mental health, intersectional activism and social justice through her beautiful illustrations and words, so this was an absolute bloody delight.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and then I hope you go check out Em’s work - including her new book, Hope is a Verb.

Head over to iTunes to subscribe to the show and play the episode, or take a listen right here by pressing play on the player below.

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