The Acts for Impact podcast is an extension of the independent documentary film "Act for Impact" Directed and Produced by Nicole Pavia, featuring Victoria Whalen. Through narrative storytelling, this podcast features activists' stories & focuses primarily on environmental issues that marginalized communities face as a consequence of climate change, while utilizing "artivism," or art as a form of activism to educate, influence environmental action, & shed light on how environmental issues are human rights issues. 
The first Episode, "B," is a narrative documentary-style podcast that follows climate activist, Victoria Whalen, & Geovaira Hernandez, the Lead Policy Organizer for the environmental policy organization, NY Renews. Geo details her traumatizing experiences as a victim of environmental racism growing up in the South Bronx where bad air quality and poverty led her to have health conditions her whole life. Victoria is one of the digital organizing fellows at NY Renews and is directly involved in lobbying for the Climate and Community Investment Act, a bill that would benefit black & brown communities from environmental harm caused by corporate polluters. Geo & Victoria’s personal experiences with systemic racism motivate them to fight for people who look like them. This episode delves deeper into the systemic issues BIPOC communities face as a consequence of environmental racism, told directly from those on the frontlines of the environmental movement by members of the organization who introduced the CCIA bill.
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In our fourth episode, Kiran Gandhi, AKA, “Madame Gandhi,” shares her journey with us as an independent musician & activist in today’s fourth wave feminist context & addresses the value of individuals being brave enough to share their stories & its potential impact. Through her art, public speaking, & activism, Gandhi’s commitment to women's rights allows her to make music that matters & inspires others to own their voices, to not be afraid, & to be brave.

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In our third episode, we speak with the Director of Community Affairs at AFROPUNK, Manushka Magloire, about social narratives, carving out spaces for oneself, & building & mobilizing a community around passion points. Through her work with AFROPUNK & the AFROPUNK ARMY, Manushka is able to help provide a platform & space for black & brown people, marginalized communities, as well as for those who are differently abled to “push & agitate & disrupt, & ravel & rouse, & fuck shit up.”
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In our second episode, we speak with Disability Lifestyle Influencer, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer from Sitting Pretty Lolo about storytelling, her YouTube Channel, her new film, & being a disability advocate. We interviewed the Give Me Liberty actress at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Lolo's goal is to share an honest perspective of her experiences living with a disability. She is an inspiration to everyone, not just those with disabilities. Watch the YouTube episode on http://howlforchange.org/speakerseries
Subscribe to Lolo’s Youtube Channel http://youtube.com/sittingprettylolo
To find out more about the movie & when it will be available to the public, visit: http://www.givemelibertyproductions.com
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In our first episode, we speak with Māori filmmaker, Heperi Mita, about his documentary Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, with which he revives his mother’s spirit years after her death. Having an abundance of resources, Hepi Mita rummages through archival footage of his mother & interviews his older siblings to discover Merata’s story & to understand her journey as a Māori filmmaker, social activist, & mother. Merata Mita was the first indigenous female & Māori filmmaker to write & direct a feature film, Mauri (1988). This pursuit of discovery results in him stepping into her footstep & taking on her mission, both as a filmmaker & voice for indigenous people, to shine light on injustices & partake in creating a more just world.
Watch the YouTube episode on http://howlforchange.org/speakerseries
To find out more about the movie & when it will be available to the public, visit http://www.meratathemovie.com
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