Can shared values bring people closer together or do the nuances/ divergent viewpoints of their ideals drive them further apart? Friends are our chosen family. You may not always see eye to eye, but a common thread links you together. In this friendship circle, it’s the commitment to do good, the promise to make better choices, and the love for our planet and animals. In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, kindred spirits, @shreyaghodawat, @AhimsaVC partner and investor, @siddharthkothari, content creator and blogger @malagoesgreen, and ‘bad vegan’ and founder of @peopleoftomorrow, @ritvkapoor engage in friendly banter and unfiltered conversation to discuss their own journeys to a vegan lifestyle, creating change and making an impact through their professional lives, the interdependence of animal industries, disproven food myths, the veganism vs sustainability debate, finding a like-minded community to collaborate with, and doing fun, cool things in the plant-based space.

What we discuss:

0:00- Trailer

0:55- Intro: A Cool Vegan Friendship Circle Creating Change.

6:28- Busting Bizarre and the Biggest Myths.

8:01- Veganism or Sustainability: What Comes First?

24:27- Finding the Why for Your Values.

40:52- The Big Question of Our B12 Intake?

45:34- Is There a Humane Way to Capture Household Pests?

47:45- Is Veganism a Foreign Concept?

53:28- Are All Foods/ Meats Processed?

57:27- Affordable Alternatives for a Healthy, Balanced Diet.

1:03:36- Celebrities and Change-makers Creating Change

1:08:48- Encouraging Words of Affirmation

1:25:55- Navigating and Balancing Being the Odd One out

1:43:50- Advice for Plant-curious Individuals.

#vegan #plantbased #animals #sustainability #farming #foodmyths #foodfacts #change #impact #choices #awareness #friends #bffs #veganism #dairyfree #dairyindustry #meatfree #veganlifestyle #plantbaseddiet #ecoconscious #healthyliving #ecofriendly #animalrights #cruetlyfree #cleaneating #meatfree #savetheplanet #foodforthought

Who decides what’s normal and what does it mean to break free from this narrow-minded notion? In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, @shreyaghodawat has an enlightening conversation with a Buddhist monk, artist, and multi-dimensional personality, @kodonishimura to discuss his hero’s journey out of the closet and into the world of activism using makeup as his medium of expression. Together they delve into challenging conventional gender perceptions, advocacy of self-acceptance and equality, aspirations of empowerment and justice, liberation from societal pressures, activism through makeup, the importance of non-binary representation, and the intersectionality of human rights and sustainability.

Shreya's Outfit Credits -

Coord set - @bodicebodice

Earrings - @azga_official

Rings - @ishkaara_ @wearejunisa

What we discuss: 0:00 - Trailer 1:07 - Intro—The Multiple Facets of a Monk Who Wears Heels 6:00 - Liberation from Cultural Conditioning 15:19 - How to Be Yourself in a World of Nonacceptance 19:10 - Buddhist Tolerance Vs Other Faiths 23:47 - Discovering Your Purpose, Passion and Path 27:47 - Building Bridges Across Gender Boundaries 31:22 - Activism Through the Art of Makeup 39:12 - Becoming a Mentor on ‘Queer Eye’ 42:16 - Evolving Spirituality to Stand the Test of Time 47:30 - Practising Sustainability as Self-Love 55:23 - Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights and Marriage Equality 58:51 - Overcoming Doubt with Self-Love 1:04:09 - Celebrating the Magic of Bollywood Movies 1:08:39 - Japan’s Non-Binary Representation and Environmentalism 1:12:35 - Seeking Spirituality Over Religion 1:13:35 - Embodying the ‘And, And Theory’ #makeup #beauty #selflove #selfcare #gender #genderequality #lgbtq #acceptance #confidence #authentic #courage #buddhism #monk #spirituality #sustainability #beyourself #liberation #strength #beautyinsider #selfworth #selfacceptance #love #empowerment #passion #gender #equalitymatters #journey #artist #makeupartist #mindfulness #zen #monklife #peace

How many times have we enjoyed a refreshing dip in the ocean, surfed on or splashed in the waves with no worry?

Where pristine beaches once invited us with their crystal-clear waters and sandy shores, something deeply troubling is happening beneath the surface.

Toxic, untreated, polluted water is wreaking havoc, causing serious health issues in the face of inaction.

But this isn't only about numerous individuals falling ill; it's a broader issue affecting those reliant on coastal resources, entire communities grappling with the consequences and collapsing underwater ecosystems.

Are we next on the (overfishing) line?

The truth is out here for all to see. And yet, despite strong evidence, many are still reluctant to accept it.

Others sink into a current of hopelessness, unable to swim past reality and do something to turn the tide on it.

So what can we do to emerge from our defeated mindset and dive into action?

Singapore Idol Singer, Dragon Boat Racing Athlete, Broadcast Journalist, Ocean Pollution Survivor and Founder of @OceanPurposeProject, @MatildaDsilva

In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, @shreyaghodawat and Matilda wade into her personal story of survival, centering work around purpose, bioremediation technology turning pollution into solutions, the impact of climate change, the knowledge of indigenous peoples, the connection between ocean conservation and sustainability, creating a blue economy, microplastics in our food, the science behind water and its link to all of us, the importance of regeneration, and bringing individual superpower to the climate movement.

What we discuss:

0:00 - Trailer

1:09 - Introduction—A Pollution Survivor’s Purpose

1:36 - The Journey from Singapore Idol and Dragon Boat Racing to Action-led Ocean Conservation

15:41 - Creating the 3 Pillar Solution to Counter Effects of Pollution

32:31 - Why We Need to Upgrade Our Blue Economy into a Sustainable One

41:14 - Using Tech and Awareness to Move Forward in Collaboration

44:34 - The Million Dollar Question of What’s Missing — Funding or Will?

52:16 - What Can I do? Individual Action for Collaborative Effort

1:00:22 - Moving Beyond Sustainability Into Regeneration

#pollution #ocean #waterpollution #oceanpollution #marinepollution #environment #climatechange #bioremediation #beachcleanup #health #sustainability #awareness #ecoconscious #singaporeidol #singing #broadcasting #climatechange #climateawareness #climateaction #blueeconomy #microplastics #ecofriendly #impact #cleanseas #oceanconservation #environmentalism #beachcleanup #conservation #nature #savetheearth #greenfuture #greenliving