Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Welcome to this shared inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast with hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough. Pull up a chair for global conversations that shape a better world as we explore how travel, community, culture, and collaboration connect to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this debut episode, the hosts are joined by Carlisle Richardson, an international relations expert whose career has included serving as Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations and as a United Nations Economic Affairs Officer. Carlisle played a key role in negotiations that helped establish the landmark Sustainable Development Goals and contributed to preparations for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Together they discuss: - Why the Sustainable Development Goals matter to everyone - - How travel builds understanding across cultures - The importance of protecting heritage sites and cultural identity - Sustainable tourism and water conservation - Community-led solutions that create global impact - Inspiring children and future generations to become changemakers - The role of storytelling in preserving culture and encouraging sustainability - Why every individual can help build a more resilient future Whether you're passionate about travel, conservation, education, culture, or simply making your community stronger, this conversation offers practical inspiration and a hopeful perspective on creating positive change—one story and one connection at a time. Carlisle's Books 📚 The Soft Underbelly — https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Underbelly-Carlisle-Richardson-ebook/dp/B0H2FLMPN8/ 📚 Rose Grows Veggies — https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Grows-Veggies-Carlisle-Richardson/dp/1068739991 📚 Island Journeys: The Impact of the Island Way of Life at Home and Abroad — https://www.amazon.com/Island-Journeys-Impact-Life-Abroad/dp/1599326124 Resources & Links ➡️ Wanderers Compass: https://www.wandererscompass.com/ ➡️ Big Blend Media House: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/ ➡️ The Steppes of Henry Foundation: https://theglobalhenry.org/ ➡️ UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals New episodes of Table & Compass air every first Monday on Big Blend Radio: https://table-and-compass.podbean.com/

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Author and UN Expert Carlisle Richardson shares how travel, community, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals can inspire meaningful action and help build a more sustainable, connected world.

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