Climate change is an overwhelming issue. It can appear insurmountable, especially when we're confronted with dire scenarios, such as the one brought about by a recent UN report positing we have about a decade to avoid a globally destructive climate change disaster. It's almost impossible to fathom. But does it get easier to comprehend once you've been through a natural disaster yourself? Today we talk to four individuals to determine if geographical location can influence one's views on climate change. Visit the conversationalist: www.theconversationalistnora.com

Take a listen to my conversation with American Ninja Warrior and Advocate for Dog Adoption, Andrew (Roo) Yori! Watch the full video conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1jmyxmcH6s Read the feature on Roo: https://theconversationalistnora.com/2017/10/11/a-conversation-with-roo-yori-american-ninja-warrior-activist-for-dog-adoption/ Business inquiries or ideas for interviewees can be sent to [email protected]. This is also the place to reach me if you would like access to one of the private podcasts. Read his article in the Huffington Post: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/roo-yori/my-pit-bull-never-snapped_b_5633757.html Subscribe to The Conversationalist podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1143974223?mt=2 Follow The Conversationalist--- Website: theconversationalistnora.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconversationalistnora Twitter: twitter.com/TalkwithNora Music from Free Music Archive: Captive Portal T-Shirts Silly Bus Yshwa_-_07_-_Getting_Nowhere Captive_Portal_-_07_-_Thee_Gain_BarbieQ JBlanked_-_03_-_Roy Andy_G_Cohen_-_02_-_Land_Legs Andrew_Sack_-_04_-_IA_04.mp3 The_Kyoto_Connection_-_08_-_Ikigai Andy G Cohen Warmer Nagdo The Look Kevin MacLeod-Backed Vibes Clean

Thanks so much for the past year! In this podcast I wanted to discuss some of the frustrations that can arise with trying to persist with something that might not appear immediately gratifying. For a more complete update of the year's interviews and some of my favorite quotes, watch my video year in review or read the article: Article: https://theconversationalistnora.com/2017/09/02/a-year-older/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boT8sLMDqkY Business inquiries or ideas for interviewees can be sent to [email protected] Subscribe to The Conversationalist podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1143974223?mt=2 Follow The Conversationalist--- Website: theconversationalistnora.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconversationalistnora Twitter: twitter.com/TalkwithNora Music for this episode from Free Music Archive: Yshwa_-_13_-_where_the_sunshine_goes_instrumental Jahzaar - 1 Wish

These two individuals are some of the most inspiring people I've ever met, and I'm quite happy I had the opportunity to record their musings on the power of the humanities, finding joy in one's work, combatting existential crises, and creating spaces for civil discourse. I hope you enjoy just as much as I did. Business inquiries or ideas for interviewees can be sent to [email protected] Subscribe to The Conversationalist podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1143974223?mt=2 Follow The Conversationalist--- Website: theconversationalistnora.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconversationalistnora Twitter: twitter.com/TalkwithNora Music for this episode from Free Music Archive: Yshwa_-_05_-_I_will_instrumental Andrew Sac IA_04 Andrew_Sack_-_05_-_IA_05 Andy_G_Cohen_-_10_-_Warmer Andy_G_Cohen_-_02_-_Land_Legs TRG_Banks_-_12_-_Great_Aunt_Henrietta Alextree-O3-Blindweed Instrumental Version Doctor_Turtle_-_08_-_The_Encouragement_Stick

Take a listen to my phone call with Lisa Calhoun: CEO, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, mentor, and author. She has a fascinating take on natural bias, how millennials will change the workplace, and the redundant narratives surrounding women in the workplace. Read the article: https://theconversationalistnora.com/2017/07/13/a-conversation-with-lisa-calhoun-author-entrepreneur-mentor/ Business inquiries or ideas for interviewees can be sent to [email protected] Subscribe to The Conversationalist podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1143974223?mt=2 Follow The Conversationalist--- Website: theconversationalistnora.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theconversationalistnora Twitter: twitter.com/TalkwithNora Sources for statistics on workplace diversity: http://archpointgroup.com/the-state-of-us-workplace-diversity-in-14-statistics/ Music for this episode is from the Free Music Archive under the share-alike license: Jesse_Spillane_-_03_-_Molten_Snow Nangdo Minor Event Nangdo_-_The_Look Mise_-_02_-_Alive_Doing_It_Right_Instrumental JBlanked_-_02_-_Send_Me Andrew_Sack_-_04_-_IA_04 J_Blanked_On_This_Beat_-_06_-_Hate_My_Ex_ft_Bastardboy_Production