Reconnecting people to nature with Rebecca Douglas

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist talks with Rebecca Douglas, a visual storyteller and environmental advocate who connects visionaries, changemakers, and conscious brands to nature through her photography, speaking, and writing. We explore her journey from developing film as a teenager to becoming shortlisted for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024.Rebecca wants to help people to see the challenges of the climate crisis in a different light through her visual story telling in order that people can begin to think differently in what and how they do it.Key Takeaways:- The importance of aligning your work with your values for impactful storytelling.- How reconnecting with nature can inspire profound personal and societal changes.- Strategies for leveraging creativity in advocacy efforts.We discuss why understanding Your 'Why' is so important, reconnection to nature emphasising cyclical living and its benefits on well-being, through to balancing passion with purpose. Ultimately, Rebecca envisions a world where authentic storytelling reconnects people to nature, sparking curiosity, awe, and actionable change.Interesting links for Rebecca:Home — Radically authentic visual storyteller - photographer - writer - speaker (rebeccadouglas.co.uk)Shortlisted image - Ocean Photographer of the Year - Finalist OPY2024 (rebeccadouglas.co.uk)Connect with the podcast:Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FFeksWNQNaIYwqJgK48zP?si=FQZaYvVDQMmgQUw9Ptmb2Q Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/making-the-difference/id1706732755Find out more about The Brave CollectiveNewsletter: https://sendfox.com/lp/m26vrnWebpage: The Brave Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.