How could we not partner with one of the most impactful, social media advocates for sustainable change? Join our conversation with Gaia Rattazzi to learn more about what it means to be a conscious consumer and how we can hold brands accountable for their global footprint. Gaia even breaks down how sustainability efforts intersect with causes like racism and exploitation. Listen in and follow her on IG: @ssustainably_ for more info! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

This week we partnered with Sustainable Shane. Between educating people on the boardwalks of California beaches, gardening, and thrifting a new Hawaiian shirt, he made time to chat with us here at Down for the Cause! Shane gives us a sneak peek about his own journey of sustainability, and how you can learn about easy ways to adopt a joyful, impactful and sustainable lifestyle. Make sure you follow his journey on IG: @sustainable.shane for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

We know Earth Day should be everyday, but this week is dedicated all to the cause of sustainability. From large corporations to each individual, we all have a responsibility to practice caring for the world around us. Join Sydni and Moriah as they breakdown intersectional environmentalism, greenwashing, sustainable living and of course some easy steps we can all take to leave the Earth better than how we found her. Music by @iamflipmagic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

TRUE FACT is an organization that provides unbiased, scientific education on the therapeutic and recreational uses of cannabis while advocating for universal and safe access for everyone. We interviewed the Co-founders, Scott Goodman and Cisco McLaren, to talk about personal cannabis use, common misconceptions, and how we can all be an ally in the fight for cannabis justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

It’s 4/20, and while we have a lot to celebrate, there is still work to do when it comes to Cannabis Justice. This episode breaks down how the history of cannabis prohibition has created disproportionate incarceration rates and inaccurate stigmas around cannabis use. Sydni and Moriah partnered with TRUE FACT, an organization that provides unbiased, scientific education on the therapeutic and recreational uses of cannabis to help break down what next steps we have to take to see Cannabis Justice through, dismantle existing misconceptions, and advocate for universal and safe access for everyone. Listen now and learn how we can all be #DownForCannabisJustice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

Lara Bennett majored in Gender Studies at the University of Utah, and soon began her journey in the adult retail industry in 2011 with HUSTLER Hollywood. She is now a freelance writer that publishes sexual health and wellness articles along with many other projects. Listen for her take on how media plays a role in traditional sexual stigma & shame, and how we can reframe the narrative to build empowering communities by embracing our own sexuality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

Vicky has been teaching relationship and sex education for over 15 years. Her global experience, from the UK to Italy, gives a unique perspective on how we learn about these topics. Tune in to find out about some common misconceptions about sex, the adult learning curve and how diversity is key in driving progress in this space. Follow on IG: @sexeducation.period || Youtube: Vicky Walsh --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

SIECUS, Sex Ed for Social Change is an organization that has been advancing sex education through advocacy, policy and coalition building since 1964. Christine Soyong Harley breaks down how we can contribute to the cause and achieve a vision of an equitable nation where all people receive sex education, are affirmed in their identities, and have power to make decisions about their own health, pleasure, and wholeness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

This isn’t your typical birds and the bees talk. On this week’s episode, Sydni and Moriah break down what exactly sex education is - and is not. From identity, to birth control, to porn they reflect on just how much sex ed impacts everyday life. Joined by our partner SIECUS, with special guests Vicky Walsh, from SexEducation.Period, and Lara Bennett to guide us on how we can drive change and reframe how we all think about and approach sex. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message

Full Interview with Sara Gifford, COO and Co-Founder of ActiVote - an app that helps promote habits of daily democracy. Links to download available on www.downftcause.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dftc-thepod/message