Tangelic Talks

🌍 Can Africa lead the future of climate technology? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Diana Maranga, Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, Africa’s first direct air capture company based in Nairobi, Kenya. From her early inspiration by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to pioneering carbon removal technologies in Africa, Dia...

Strong Institutions, Social Justice and Climate Governance w/ Pro. Narnia Bohler-Muller | S03E07 🌍 What makes an institution truly strong—and who gets to decide? In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller—a leading legal scholar, governance expert, and advocate for gender equality and human rights....

🌍 What does it mean to live in true harmony with the Earth and each other? In this heart-centered episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Lesley Joy Quilty—depth coach, storyteller, clown, meditation teacher, and long-time resident of Scotland’s Findhorn Ecovillage. Through nearly four decades of community living and spiritual practice, Lesley has wove...

🌊 What happens when long-standing climate patterns suddenly collapse? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez break down two underreported but critical climate stories making waves right now: 1️⃣ Panama’s vanishing upwelling — For the first time in 40 years, a crucial ocean phenomenon in the Gulf of Panama has stopped, disrupting phytoplankton blooms, threat...

📰 Who profits from pollution—and who pays the price? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Leonie Joubert, a South African science writer and author who has spent two decades exposing the toxic systems of pollution shaping our world. From carbon emissions driving climate collapse to processed foods fueling disease and plastics choking ecosyst...

🌍 How do we process climate grief and turn it into resilience? In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Elizabeth Doerr—writer, strategist, and creator of Cramming for the Apocalypse—to explore the emotional landscape of climate change, disaster preparedness, and finding hope in the face of uncertainty. Elizabeth shares her per...

🍳 How can we cook sustainably while embracing the joy of seasonal ingredients? In this inspiring Season 3 episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Lisa Balcom, chef sommelier and founder of Farrow at Home, to explore seasonal cooking, sustainable practices, and the power of food to build community. From sourcing local ingredients to mastering simple, fl...

💧 How do we secure water and food in a changing climate? In this insightful Season 3 episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Professor Sylvester Mpandeli, Executive Manager for Water Utilisation in Agriculture at South Africa’s Water Research Commission, to explore climate-smart agriculture, water security, and resilience in Southern Africa. From droug...

🌞 Season 3 is here — and we’re kicking things off with a fresh voice on the mic! Join co-host Victoria Cornelio as she welcomes Andres Tamez, our brand-new co-host, for a candid conversation about storytelling, media, and the heart of Tangelic’s mission. In this special launch episode, we dive into the Sunrise Spectrum Initiative — Tangelic’s flagship program bringing clean energy, economic empow...

🎙️ From behind-the-scenes magic to bold greenwashing exposes, Season 2 of Tangelic Talks was a season of experimentation, growth, and powerful storytelling. Co-hosts Victoria and Jensen reflect on their journey, spotlight youth climate leaders, call out false solutions, and give a heartfelt farewell as Jensen transitions to new projects. If you’re passionate about energy access, climate equity, an...

🌍 Is it too little, too late to save the planet? In this bold episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis, a global pioneer of renewable energy and longtime climate advocate, about the failures of fossil fuel policy, the urgency of action, and the future of clean energy in the Global South. With over 45 years of experience—from buil...

♻️ Is sustainability just a buzzword—or a misunderstood call to action? In this eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with John Pabon, author of Sustainability for the Rest of Us and The Great Greenwashing, about what’s really broken in sustainability—and how we fix it with radical honesty, better communication, and strategic, human-centered ac...

🌍 Can prepping be about community, not fear? In this powerful episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Eric Shonkwiler, novelist and creator of the preparedness newsletter When If, to explore a radically different vision of climate collapse, community resilience, and leftist prepping. Forget the bunkers and bug-out bags—this conversation is about mut...

🌍 Can we live sustainably without burning out—or burning bridges? In this heartfelt episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with Claudia Cordova, an environmental scientist, ethical entrepreneur, and sustainable development expert, about the deeply personal side of climate action. From navigating climate guilt and perfectionism to helping communities thrive...

⚠️ What happens when legal definitions change—and entire ecosystems are at stake? In this Breaking News episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings unpack the latest proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) under the Trump administration—and why they could spell disaster for wildlife, climate science, and global climate leadership. This emergency-style epi...

🌍 Is greenwashing just misleading marketing—or a deeper form of climate misinformation rooted in power and history? In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Stefano Cisternino, environmental journalist and communications expert at ICLEI Europe, to unpack the intersections of greenwashing, misinformation, decolonization,...

🌍 Is it really green—or just good PR? In Part 2 of our deep dive on greenwashing, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings unravel how companies use public relations, blame-shifting, and surface-level sustainability to manipulate public perception. This episode of Tangelic Talks dives into the tactics behind the headlines—and why it’s up to all of us to ask better questions and demand bette...

🌿 Is your favorite “eco-friendly” brand really sustainable—or just good at marketing? In this first installment of our two-part deep dive on greenwashing, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings break down what greenwashing really is, how to spot it, and why it’s so harmful to the climate justice movement. From vague labels and misleading certifications to corporate manipulation and fake s...

🔥 Can clean cooking ignite a revolution for gender equity and climate justice? In this transformative episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings talk with Katleho (Queen) Mojakisane, the Founder of Youth on the Rise, about the powerful intersection of energy access, women’s leadership, and sustainable innovation. Powering Dreams: Women Leading Energy Access in Afric...

🌍 Can law be the most powerful tool for climate justice? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Megha Phadkay, an environmental lawyer, climate advocate, TEDx speaker, and U.S. State Department Climate Action Fellow, to explore how legal frameworks, youth leadership, and storytelling are shaping the future of climate action.🎙️ Epi...

🌍 What does a truly just energy future look like? In this first-ever panel episode of Tangelic Talks, host Jensen Cummings is joined by a powerhouse trio: Dr. Tam Kemabonta, Madison Harris, and Victoria Cornelio to dive deep into the intersections of energy access, critical minerals, and the degrowth dilemma. This wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion explores the tensions between economic d...

🌍 What does it really take to build a climate-conscious brand in today’s world? In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Toufiq, Tangelic’s very own Communications & Marketing Manager, to explore the art of green sector marketing and climate justice storytelling. From campaign planning and emotional storytelling...

What an incredible start to Tangelic Talks! This season, we’ve tackled some of the most urgent and transformative topics in the world of clean energy, climate justice, and gender equality. From exploring the pivotal role of women in driving the clean energy revolution to diving deep into climate resilience strategies, Season 1 has been nothing short of enlightening. In this special recap episode,...

🌍 How can we build resilience in a world facing increasing climate risks? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Bree Carriglio, a climate risk and resilience expert, to discuss how we can better prepare for environmental challenges and create sustainable solutions.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔥 The biggest climate risks we face today.🏙️ How cities can adapt to extre...

🌍 What do national security, green energy, and critical minerals have in common? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Eric Lyon, CEO of GW Strategies and former Special Ops officer, to discuss the crucial role of lithium, rare earth metals, and global supply chains in the transition to clean energy.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔋 Why lithium and other critical mi...