Why acknowledging grief and using humour & stories matters In this conversation with Climate activist and Philanthropy Advisor Raysa França from Impatience Earth, we talk about what it really means to work in climate action without sacrificing ourselves in the process. We reflect on how many people in the social and environmental impact sector are deeply motivated, yet constantly overstretched due to a lack of resources, structural inequalities, and unrealistic expectations. Raysa shares how her journey from Brazil to Finland shaped her understanding of access to nature, activism, and belonging, and why empowering people to act without exclusivity has become a core driver of her work. We discuss how burnout is not a personal failure but a collective symptom of how impact work is currently funded and organised. We explore why honesty, humour, and emotional openness can be more transformative than polished performance in climate conversations. We also dive into Raysa's work at Impactience Earth in climate philanthropy advisory, where education, learning journeys, and accountability help funders make better decisions. And last but not least, Raysa gives insights into her creative writing project, a book for children to teach about interconnectivity, loss and love. ➡️ This episode is for climate professionals, funders, activists, and anyone who wants to contribute to change without losing themselves. The key lesson is that action becomes more powerful when we connect on a human level, acknowledge grief, and learn to set boundaries. 💡 HIGHLIGHTS of this Episode ✨ Climate work without disposability ✨ Resources as care infrastructure ✨ Action beyond performance ✨ Humour as a bridge, not a distraction ✨ Small windows to meaningful change 👋 ABOUT Raysa França (she /her) Raysa França works at the intersection of climate action, creativity, and philanthropy. Like a tree with many branches, her impact career has grown across research, education, corporate, and nonprofit settings, each branch reflecting her commitment to enabling others with resources, knowledge, and opportunities so that they can contribute to sustainability transitions. Originally from Brazil and living in Finland for the past seven years, Raysa currently advises funders and donors on deploying climate finance where it can have the greatest impact. The project closest to her heart these days is a book she is writing for her nephew and niece - an attempt to shrink the distance of more than an ocean between them and capture the magic of connection across time and space. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, dancing, karaoke, and experimenting with plant-based cuisine. 🔗 CONNECT & follow Raysa's work 👉 Raysa's Website 👉 Impatience Earth 👉 Raysa on LinkedIn **** 📣 YOU want to take Climate Action and make a positive social impact? Get your impact project off the ground without burning out! I accompany and support purpose-driven professionals on their journeys towards working in alignment with their values. 👉 Check out the Mentoring Programmes on the work.with.impact website 📅 Book a Free Exploration Call with me personally. Take care of yourself and others! Pia 🤍 P.S. You can also watch this Episode on our YouTube Channel to see our faces 👋 🙂 #climateaction #philanthropy #socialimpact #burnoutculture #fundingchange #funding #climatejustice #regenerativework #systemschange #collectivecare #impactwork

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