Louise Mabulo: The Chef Who Grew a Forest

Our journey begins in the Philippines with farmer, chef, entrepreneur, and environmentalist Louise Mabulo. From her early start on MasterChef Junior to founding The Culinary Lounge and The Cacao Project, building regenerative food systems and supporting over 200 Filipino farmers in the wake of devastating typhoons. Louise works to reconnect people with the land—and the food they grow and eat.Named a Young Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Environment Programme and one of the BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Louise embodies a powerful blend of tradition and innovation. In this conversation, we explore how she’s forging her own path—honoring her roots while creating new possibilities for her community and the future.This series was made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal. Find out more at ORAwards.orgYou can learn more from Louise here.You can hear more from Alex at Human Nature Odyssey.Please subscribe wherever you enjoy your podcasts, leave us a review, and visit resilience.org.