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Hi friends! In her last solo ep of the year, Diana dabbles in ASMR, gives out her superlatives, and does some much needed reflecting on #2025.

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As the world looks ahead to COP30, Diana sits down with Nicholas Collura—spiritual director and Director of MIT’s Radius program—to explore how spirituality can serve as both a conduit and catalyst for climate action.

In addition to his work at MIT, Nicholas is the co-founder of Eco-Philly, a volunteer-led initiative within the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia that champions environmental sustainability and draws inspiration from Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical Laudato Si’.

https://www.ecophilly.org/

https://nicholascollura.com/about-nicholas/

In this week's episode, Diana interviews Anne Therese Gennari, TEDx speaker, educator, and author of The Climate Optimist Handbook. As a workshop host and communicator, Anne Therese focuses on shifting the narrative on climate change so that we can act from courage and excitement, not fear.

Javier Gascón Araujo is the founder of Climate COO, a company that leverages AI and process optimization to build growth and ops systems for climate companies.

In this episode, Diana and Javi talk about the trials and tribulations of finding your niche in the climate space, especially in your mid-career.

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Links: Climate Coffee

In this solo ep, Diana spills the tea on her engagement, what it means to have a susty wedding, lab vs 'natural' diamonds, and her latest creative pursuits.

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Links: https://www.brilliantearth.com/

https://pickle.onelink.me/sL3L/x68vagp5

The answer is duuuuh! Diana talks about this + some hot button issues like the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

Welcome to Earth Month baddies! What better way to kick off this mini series than two Miami (& Taurus) girlies gabbing about limpias, palo santo, and ways to stay grounded?

Gabby Ulloa is a Cuban-American, Los Angeles-based journalist, on camera-host and writer. She covers culture, Latinidad, wellness, and style. You can find her words in publications like Architectural Digest, New York Magazine, The New York Times, Remezcla, Refinery29, Domino, and more.

https://gabrielaulloa.com/irregardless

https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_/?hl=en

Happy Earth Month, Earthlings!

Dr. Steven Cohen is the Senior Vice Dean of Columbia’s School of Professional Studies and a Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is also Director of the Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Director of the Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, and the Director of the Earth Institute’s Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management at Columbia University.

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Hellooooo 2025! Palma is back and we're getting right down to business. Meet Julia O'Mara, former Blackstone baddie, and current Pickle COO and co-founder.

The Pickle app is a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows users to rent and lend clothing, shoes, and accessories. The app's goal is to make fashion more sustainable, accessible, and affordable.

Let's get into it!

He needs no introduction...

John Morales is the longest tenured broadcast meteorologist in South Florida, serving as a reassuring television presence for nearly three decades. His tropical weather acumen and steadfast character guided South Florida viewers through hurricanes Andrew, Irene, Katrina, Wilma, and most recently Hurricane Milton, when he went viral for his emotional coverage.

Dive into this episode to uncover the science behind hurricanes, and how they are linked to climate change.

Welcome to Szn 4 lovelies!

Kicking off this season is the wonderful Marissa Feinberg, founder of Psychedelics for Climate Action, an organization dedicated to raising and expanding consciousness to discover pathways forward.

Previously, Feinberg contributed to the co-working and environmental movements by co-founding Green Spaces NY for social entrepreneurs, which was acquired and became part of the global Impact Hub network.

Well, it's a hot topic for a reason. Tune in to get the scoop.

Cities are often on the frontlines of both climate mitigation and action.

In the third iteration of "What We Imagine, We Make Possible" Diana sits down with two climate experts, Susie Strife, Direct of Sustainability in Boulder County, Colorado, and Dr. Sarah Federman, Director of Landscape Decarbonization at Carbon Direct, to understand innovative ways municipalities can leverage resource-sharing to be proactive about climate change.

In this solo episode, Diana recaps some climate-related takeaways from her trip to Argentina, shares some of her original poetry, and rapid-fires some climate news & moments of joy.

In her second guest episode of the limited series, Diana sits down with @sustysenora to discuss the future of sustainable fashion. Can we imagine a world with #heritagepieces that we can pass down to our loved ones? In this episode, Diana and Jackie dive into the confusing world of fashion and #BrandyHelville.

Tune in to hear more, and follow @palma_collective on IG for exclusive drops, news, and #greenjobs.

In her 8th episode of S3, Diana takes the mic back to say hey.

This April, Diana is bringing to life a 3 part series that calls her listeners to be led by the power of vision and imagination. What We Imagine, We Make Possible leverages the power of our minds to envision and create a more sustainable future.

Kim Stanley Robinson is an American writer of science fiction. He has published 22 novels and numerous short stories and is best known for his Mars trilogy. His work has been translated into 24 languages. Many of his novels and stories have ecological, cultural, and political themes and feature scientists as heroes.

In this guest episode, Diana sits down with former classmate Courtney Federico to discuss her day-to-day, reflect on her experience at COP28, and why the COP process is crucial for moving the needle on climate change.

Federico is the Senior Policy Analyst for International Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress (CAP). Over the course of a decade, she has built a career as a political and advocacy professional through her work on presidential campaigns, at party committees and PACs, and in issue advocacy.

"What makes this really challenging work is the weight and urgency of climate change."

In her third guest episode of the season, Diana sits down with the wonderful Yessenia Funes. Funes is a journalist who has covered environmental and climate justice for nearly 10 years. She is currently editor-at-large for Atmos with bylines in The Guardian, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, i-D, and more.

These ladies need no introduction. In this highly anticipated guest episode, Diana sits down with Samantha Kaddis and Nia O. from The Cleo Institute. This Florida-based non-profit is dedicated to climate crisis education and advocacy.

In this episode, we discuss IRA funding, climate education in high schools, and yep, having those hard conversations. + stay until the end of the ep to here a fun extra clip about what keeps Diana going, even on the hard days...

The sauce is in the name, but we'd love to hear from you! Comment, DM, and submit your 2024 Sustainable Resolutions to @palma_collective on IG!

In her second episode of S3, Diana provides live updates, trends, and a brief history of COPs to her listeners.

Skip to minute 5 if you just want COP28 updates without the back story.

Kicking off S3, Diana sits down with Empodera Clima Founder and Executive Director, Renata Koch Alvarenga.

Hailing from Brazil, Renata is a deep believer that we need people willing to change the status quo, especially those in the policy space. As recent grads in public policy, Diana and Renata discuss pressing climate issues such as sustainable finance, disaster financing, SDGs, and climate risk analysis.

In this PALMA exclusive episode, Diana & Mauricio Solorzano dish on one of the world's most quality and sustainable rum brands.

Mauricio has worked for Flor de Caña Rum for more than 20 years and is currently the Global Brand Ambassador. This position has allowed him to represent the brand in more than 30 countries, introducing thousands to the world of super-premium rums and sharing with pride the Flor de Caña story.

This second hot topic episode, delves into #nipplegate, and how it says more about how we communicate about climate change.

The reality is, climate change is SCARY! And as someone in the space, doing this work daily, and constantly reading the horrifying headlines, having a laugh is actually therapeutic, like a personal version of SNL.

As a society, and as climate advocates, yes, we need to hold space for the seriousness, the gravity, and the grief, but also the humor. Without it, we’re doomed.

Brittany Rivkind is the founder of Thriftknd, one of the best known vintage and pre-owned apparel stores in Sag Harbor, NY. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Brittany explains the business model behind vintage, her opinions on sustainability, and what it takes to make it in such a competitive market.

Have a great week & don't forget to follow us on IG!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Kicking off this exciting time, Diana sits down with some folks from Veggie Mijas - a community that highlights the importance of having a plant-based lifestyle while also intersecting race, gender identity, class, and sexuality.

In this episode, Diana delves into what it means to join VM, events happening this month, how to get involved, and so much more!

Enjoy!

In her first HOT TOPIC episode, Diana delves into the confusing world of condoms. Are they bad for us? What about the planet?

Let's get spicy.

"Some people might hear climate and turn away. My way in is by using humor and video as a way to point out the irony and villains when it comes to climate change. It's a way to show and not tell."

In S2E4, Diana chats with the hilarious Katie Tutrone to discuss a new way into the climate conversation. Throw in a bit of rats, Bill Nye, and of course composting!

In her 5th solo episode, Diana dives into the trials and tribulations of finding a job in the climate space... Do you have to have an environmental background? What kinds of skills do you need?

Let’s get into it.

"Really disagreements about the [climate] facts are disagreements about the values."

David Storey is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Philosophy Department at Boston College, where he teaches courses on the history of philosophy, ethics, theology, technology, and climate change.

In this episode, Diana & David discuss the underlying value systems embedded within the climate debate, how to deal with climate anxiety, and why climate change is a proxy for the larger cultural divide within the United States.

In her first episode of season 2, Diana sits down with published environmental writer, poet, and speaker, Diandra Marizet Esparza, whose work recognizes culture as an expression of our relationship to land, and advocates for the accessibility of diverse stories available to rising generations.

In this episode, Diana & Diandra discuss some juicy and complex topics, including the tension between eco-influencing and greenwashing, the consulting arm of IE, and what it means to be a multi-hyphenate environmental Latina in this ever-evolving landscape.

Costa Rica’s environmental credentials are truly impressive—more than 98 percent of its energy is renewable, forest cover now stands at more than 53 percent after painstaking work to reverse decades of deforestation and around a quarter of the country’s land has been turned into protected parks and reserves, according to UNEP. 

In her last solo episode of S1, Diana re-caps her trip to Costa Rica, provides a brief summary on the country's sustainability, and explores what exactly "pura vida" is all about. *Pro-Tip: listen until the end*

Did you know that a traditional pad takes roughly 800 years to break down? A startling fact that sprung Viv For Your V Founder & CEO Katie Diasti into action. Viv was created by eco-conscious menstruators who knew the way the world approached eco-conscious period care needed an overhaul. 

In her third guest episode, Diana sits down with sustainable period entrepreneur & CEO Katie Diasti to discuss the struggles of building a brand and raising capital in a male-dominated environment, the importance of toxic-free menstrual products, and how TikTok and social media has inspired a new wave of menstrual education, b...

In her third solo episode, Diana delves into the question of "What do we put on or in our bodies and where does it go?" She discusses the difficulties of leading a more conscious lifestyle, creating awareness around waste and fashion, some tips, and tricks, and bigger questions we should be asking when it comes to capitalism and consumerism.

Want to share some personal stories? DM us on IG and we'll get back to you to share on the pod!

In her second guest episode, Diana sits down with Joao Francisco Adrien, her former classmate and colleague, to discuss Brazil's fight in the Climate Crisis. In this episode, topics such as deforestation, livestock production, the Amazon, and politics will all be featured to help paint a picture about Brazil's progress and challenges that lie ahead.

Special thanks to Joao for taking the time to share his story, knowledge, and wonderful opinions!

In her second solo episode of the season, Diana digs into Angelina Jolie's eponymous fashion label Atelier Jolie. Set to debut this fall, the Atelier is meant to be purpose driven with ethical consumption and co-creation rooting the brand. Over the years, Jolie has been an advocate for human rights and women, with her people-centered approach definitely shining through. But, what does that mean for her new brand? What will the business model look like, and will it actually be "ethical?"

Diana discusses all of this and more, including the recent Cholé x Atelier Jo...

In this solo episode, Diana explores her own climate story, explaining a bit about herself, and how she got to where she is today.

Welcome to the guest episodes!

A scientist by training, Bruce Kahn has over 25 years of experience in environmental and investment research and management. Currently, he works as a Senior Portfolio Manager for Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund. In this episode, we discuss all things ESG, delving into salient myths and misconceptions, and why it has become such a hot-button concept.

Special thanks to Bruce for taking the time to share his knowledge!

Hey friends, welcome to Palma. I’m your host, Diana, bringing some climate spice into your day. This podcast is solutions-oriented, conversational, educational, and story-oriented with science and storytelling rooting our episodes. Bienvenidos a la familia, I'm excited to have you here.