Environmental justice and social justice are inseparable – when people take advantage of earth’s resources for their greedy purposes, disadvantaged communities suffer even more. Environmental creative and activist Leah Thomas coined the term “intersectional environmentalism” to define her mission to protect both people and planet from destruction. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to shed light on the unfortunate climate realities across cultures and communities that must be taken care of as soon as possible. Leah puts into the spotlight the environmental injustices happening in marginalized areas and why supporting local organizations is key in finally addressing them. Find out how genuine actions, even from the grassroots, can give birth to a more equitable future and a more inspired climate movement. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/rewilding-intersectional-environmentalism-and-rising-voices-with-leah-thomas/ About Guest: Leah is a celebrated environmentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. Coining the term ‘eco-communicator’ to describe her style of environmental activism, Leah uses her passion for writing and creativity to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Leah founded and launched the non-profit Intersectional Environmentalist, a platform and resource hub that aims to advocate for environmental justice, provide educational resources surrounding intersectional environmentalism, and promote inclusivity and accessibility within environmental education and movements in 2020 - which has since become a leading resource for diverse and accessible climate education. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahpthomas/ Guest Website: https://www.leahthomas.com/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/ Additional Resources Mentioned: BOOK - The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas: https://amzn.to/4oM4jxo PODCAST - As She Rises hosted by Leah Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-she-rises/id1585244876 Show Notes: Raw audio 01:45 - Why Environmental Issues And Social Justice Are Inseparable [02:14] 05:13 - How Leah Experienced Awakening On Environmental Justice [05:37] 08:37 - Writing The Book The Intersectional Environmentalist [08:57] 12:23 - Biggest Challenges In Advocating For Intersectionality [12:41] 20:00 - How Writing Her Book Changed Leah’s Perspectives On Intersectionality [19:58] 25:31 - Understanding Rewilding As An Ecological, Personal, And Cultural Restoration [25:26] 28:29 - What’s In Store For The Newest Season Of As She Rises [28:24] 31:16 - Supporting And Strengthening Local Environmental Organizations [30:58] 34:09 - How Craft And Sustainability Go Hand-In-Hand [33:46] 35:54 - Educating People About Climate Through Music Festivals [35:26] 38:13 - Do Not Forget To Take Care Of Yourself [37:43] 40:03 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words [38:47] BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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