Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, community, innovation, conservation, and sustainability unite. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast is about more than preaching solutions or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it creates a space for honest conversations, exploring diverse perspectives and practical ways we can all contribute to a more sustainable and impactful sports future.
Born out of a desire to spark real change, Pre-Zero Sports Talk delves into pressing topics at the intersection of sports, environmental impact, conservation, community growth, performance & well-being, leadership, and innovation. We go beyond the surface, engaging with leaders, trailblazers, and everyday changemakers to offer thought-provoking discussions that challenge norms and push boundaries.
Listeners are invited to join unfiltered, engaging dialogues that challenge the status quo and inspire action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about making a positive impact, there’s a place for you here.
Subscribe now to be part of transformative conversations that inform, entertain, and empower. Together, we can drive meaningful change, one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Climate Storytelling for Young Minds with Laurel Colless
In this episode, our host, Sid Bensalah, speaks with Laurel Colless, a passionate climate advocate, science fantasy author, and educator. Laurel shares how her storytelling inspires children to engage with sustainability and take ownership of our planet’s future. Through her innovative series, The Carbon Busters Club, she combines science and fantasy to address one of humanity's most pressing challenges—climate change.
What You’ll Learn:
- Laurel’s pivot from the corporate world to educating young minds.
- The role of storytelling in making complex issues like climate change relatable for children.
- Why embedding sustainability into school curriculums is still a challenge globally.
- The importance of connecting with nature and fostering curiosity at home.
- Insight into how young climate activists are leading movements and even challenging governments.
- How Laurel’s books use magical realism to empower children to be part of the solution.
- A simple approach to understanding greenwashing and its impact on environmental movements.
Key Takeaways:
- Storytelling is a powerful tool to instill hope and action in young people while addressing urgent environmental issues.
- Climate change education is most impactful when it starts early and includes community-driven actions.
- Young activists are becoming a significant force in holding leaders accountable for climate promises.
Lightning Round Highlights:
- Favorite Book: The Once and Future King by T. H. White—a classic tale about King Arthur. Did you know J.K. Rowling used this book as inspiration for the Harry Potter series?
- Historical Inspiration: Kate Sheppard, leader of the suffragette movement in New Zealand, was the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in 1893.
Don’t miss Laurel’s perspective on the intersection of creativity, education, and climate advocacy.
Links and Resources:
- Visit Laurel’s website: laurelcolless.com
- Follow Laurel on Instagram
Tune in now and discover how the stories we tell today can shape a more sustainable tomorrow!
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