EP20: Breaking Barriers in Climate Activism: How Queer BIPOC Voices Are Changing Environmentalism with Queer Brown Vegan - Isaias Hernandez
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Join Elizabeth Teo on The Thoughtful Advocate as she sits down with Isaiah Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan), the viral environmental educator with 123K+ Instagram followers who's redefining climate activism for 2025.
In this powerful conversation, Isaiah shares his journey from facing environmental injustice in LA to becoming a globally recognized climate educator featured in Vogue and The New York Times. Discover how his Mexican-American heritage and queer identity fuel his unique approach to environmental justice, why he turned down Berkeley's master's program to focus on his upcoming book "Dear Environmentalist" (2027), and how he's building sustainable income as a creator in the climate space.
Key Topics:
✓ Environmental racism and data centers - the hidden climate threat
✓ Queer ecology and challenging nature's "normal"
✓ Building diverse income streams as an environmental creator
✓ The intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and climate justice
✓ Mental health, family relationships, and activism
✓ Creating authentic content that educates and inspires
Perfect for: Climate activists, environmental educators, BIPOC creators, LGBTQ+ advocates, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone seeking authentic climate leadership in 2025.
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