S3, E3: How to have a quarter life crisis
Have you ever felt imposter syndrome because of your age?
In the third episode of season 3, Confessions of a Climate Activist, Clover sits down with Ziad Ahmed and Severn Cullis-Suzuki to explore what it was like to be a youth activist and how it became a career.
The episode ends with a juicy climate confession from both Ziad and Severn!
Featuring…
Ziad Ahmed: Entrepreneur and speaker
Ziad Ahmed (he/him) is an American-Muslim-Bangladeshi entrepreneur and speaker. He's the CEO/Co-Founder of JUV Consulting, a Generation Z consultancy that has collaborated with over 20 Fortune 500 companies, gaining recognition from the New York Times and earning him a spot on Forbes' 2019 #30Under30 list at the age of 19.
Follow Ziad:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziadahmed/
Website: https://www.ziadahmed.me/
Severn Cullis-Suzuki: Activist and speaker
Severn Cullis-Suzuki gained international attention at the age of 12 when she delivered her famous speech at the UN Earth Summit in Rio in 1992. The speech earned her the moniker "The Girl Who Silenced the World for 5 Minutes." and she received recognition in the United Nations Environment Programme's Global 500 Roll of Honour.
Severn has continued to speak to audiences around the world about the necessity of keeping the future in mind for environmental sustainability and has published several books including The Day You Will Change the World.
Follow Severn:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severncullissuzuki/
Website: severncullissuzuki.com
Quotes from the episode
”I believe that so many more of us deserve a seat at the table.”
- Ziad Ahmed
“There’s something really powerful about young people standing up for future generations.”
- Severn Cullis-Suzuki
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In Season 2 of the Force of Nature podcast, 22-year-old activist Clover Hogan dives deep into the rise of eco-anxiety. Each episode in this 12-part series explores a different face of the climate crisis, through the lens of our mental health: from the food we eat, to our relationship with media, and our addiction to fossil fuels.
You'll hear from trailblazing activists; industry experts; as well as our resident psychotherapist, Caroline Hickman, about how to navigate these difficult feelings.
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