17. Making Waves: Community, Sustainability, and Life Transformation with Elana Jadallah

Mary and Emma sit down with Elana Jadallah (@elanaloo), a photographer, educator, marketing strategist and environmental advocate. From her time spent living in Hawaii, Elana eloquently shares her journey through raising awareness of the plastic pollution affecting our oceans through the awakening of the truth of her own contributions. Elena encourages listeners to realize that although you may be part of the problem, you can also be part of the solution by shopping locally and seasonally and consuming clothing made of raw materials. 1:25 - Join the Lady Farmer Community - Virtual Slow Living Retreat  4:44 - The ALMANAC - a new Lady Farmer project Let’s get into the interview 7:40 - Intro to Elana 9:00 - What is sustainable business? 12:40 - Finding your purpose and deepening it 19:00 - Realizing you are part of the problem and becoming part of the solution 25:46 - Phases of Activation 29:50 - Microplastics in “earth-friendly” clothing 42:00 - Questioning your consumption habits during the pandemic 46:00 - Cutting down your carbon footprint - Where does our food come from? 1:05:00 - Taking on the responsibility of our choices and taking action Everything Mentioned: Slow Living Retreat The ALMANAC Elana Jadallah The True Cost Documentary Phases of Activation How To Give Up Plastic by Will McCallum Microfiber Filter or Microfiber Bag Farming and Plastics article Join your local CSA 1000 Eco Farms VIP Retreat Ticket Retreat Scholarship Email Acres of Ancestry Initiative  Follow us @weareladyfarmer on Instagram and check out our website!