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Listen "Chartering Intersectional Climate Justice with Earth Day Summit MYCO Founder, Kemi Oritsejafor"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Oluwakemi "Kemi" Oritsejafor, the organizer behind MYCO, a three-day Earth Day summit event on Apr 19th-21st at Brooklyn Commons — an exploration of the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation -- and a moment for pause, inspiration, and restoration. (Note: link to MYCO's EventBrite below!)
Kemi's multifaceted prowess as an entrepreneur, creative, climate leader, and more, is a true source of inspiration for all of us on the journey to pursue an authentic life and career, aligned with our passions and values. In addition to her work as a climate organizer, Kemi is also the founder of SOLA Market, a buy, sell, and trade art materials marketplace with the mission of making art production more accessible, and the special projects manager at B Lab US & Canada, the organization behind B Corp certifications.
Kemi's journey toward entrepreneurship, creative expression, and climate justice began with their upbringing, shaping their unwavering commitment and sense of responsibility to make a difference. Through their work at B Lab, Kemi is able to strategically focus on areas that align with their passion, seamlessly blending professional endeavors with personal mission. Their leadership extends beyond the workplace as the organizer of MYCO, a transformative 3-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation for climate justice.
Throughout the conversation, Kemi shares insights into her entrepreneurial journey as well as self-care practices, essential for navigating the demands of her various endeavors. The episode offers invaluable advice for individuals seeking to align their passions with their careers, emphasizing the power of perseverance and purpose-driven action.
Join us as we explore Kemi's perspective on what it means to "move with power" in today's world. Their resilience and dedication serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to create positive change.
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And... join Kemi, Shirley, and Esther in-person this weekend at MYCO -- details and tickets below!
MYCO is NYC’s newest collective gathering ground for climate leaders, and the professionals, artists, and activists seeking to nurture their commitment to combating the climate crisis through intersectionality with global movements.
Join our network of climate and environmental justice leaders, professionals, activists, and artists for THREE days of impact-building, art-making, and restoration:
MYCOgrow--MYCOmake--MYCOrest
Exploring the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation, this event features:
Panel discussions
Networking sessions
Sustainable art market
Professional and art-making workshops
Meditation, conversation, and play
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myco-nyc-tickets-872179531457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#ClimateJustice #Sustainability #EarthDay #Leadership #SelfCare #Innovation #PurposeDriven #Empowerment
Kemi's multifaceted prowess as an entrepreneur, creative, climate leader, and more, is a true source of inspiration for all of us on the journey to pursue an authentic life and career, aligned with our passions and values. In addition to her work as a climate organizer, Kemi is also the founder of SOLA Market, a buy, sell, and trade art materials marketplace with the mission of making art production more accessible, and the special projects manager at B Lab US & Canada, the organization behind B Corp certifications.
Kemi's journey toward entrepreneurship, creative expression, and climate justice began with their upbringing, shaping their unwavering commitment and sense of responsibility to make a difference. Through their work at B Lab, Kemi is able to strategically focus on areas that align with their passion, seamlessly blending professional endeavors with personal mission. Their leadership extends beyond the workplace as the organizer of MYCO, a transformative 3-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation for climate justice.
Throughout the conversation, Kemi shares insights into her entrepreneurial journey as well as self-care practices, essential for navigating the demands of her various endeavors. The episode offers invaluable advice for individuals seeking to align their passions with their careers, emphasizing the power of perseverance and purpose-driven action.
Join us as we explore Kemi's perspective on what it means to "move with power" in today's world. Their resilience and dedication serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to create positive change.
--
And... join Kemi, Shirley, and Esther in-person this weekend at MYCO -- details and tickets below!
MYCO is NYC’s newest collective gathering ground for climate leaders, and the professionals, artists, and activists seeking to nurture their commitment to combating the climate crisis through intersectionality with global movements.
Join our network of climate and environmental justice leaders, professionals, activists, and artists for THREE days of impact-building, art-making, and restoration:
MYCOgrow--MYCOmake--MYCOrest
Exploring the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation, this event features:
Panel discussions
Networking sessions
Sustainable art market
Professional and art-making workshops
Meditation, conversation, and play
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myco-nyc-tickets-872179531457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#ClimateJustice #Sustainability #EarthDay #Leadership #SelfCare #Innovation #PurposeDriven #Empowerment
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