Climate Spill

What’s the first piece of media that showed you the impact creatives can have on cultural common sense? Today’s guest can tell you hers - and trace how that led to a robust career in impact producing and directing. Today we’re talking to Laurel Tamayo, director of Healing Lahaina , a short documentary film about her family’s experience in what became the deadliest wildfires in the US’ history. Tod...

Welcome back to season two of Climate Spill, the show where we pick the brains of climate artists crafting irresistible futures. We’re kicking off the season by talking to Lynn Neuman, an artist, dancer, organizer, educator, and force to be reckoned with. Today’s chat explores Lynn’s path into climate dance, the importance of strong partnerships in climate work, and the unique impact of dance in a...

This episode of Climate Spill features a conversation with Lydia Dean Pilcher, a two-time Emmy-winning, Academy Award-nominated producer, with a resume so long and impressive, it'll exceed the character limit on this episode description. Among her many industry achievements, Lydia has been a leader in climate activism and sustainability within the film and TV space. We chatted about that work, inc...

This episode features a conversation with our good friend and fellow graduate student at the Columbia University Climate School, Hava Chishti. Her work focuses on the intersection of climate change and mental health. We had a great chat about growing up in New York City, her undergraduate thesis on climate grief, her current work, and the life-changing experience of watching Pixar's 2008 masterpie...

This episode features our conversation with Gianna Lum, one of the co-founders of Climate Cafe NYC. While the name might suggest it, Climate Cafe NYC is not a cafe serving up overpriced coffee and yesterday's pastries on compostable plates. Instead, it's an awesome organization that puts on events all across the city seeking to build community, discuss climate emotions, and break down the barriers...

This episode of Climate Spill features a conversation with Josh Nodiff. Josh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Imaginarium, a center for climate, community, and culture located on Governor's Island, in New York City. We chatted with him about the intersection between climate action and the arts, growing up in New York City, and the Imaginarium's first year operating on Governors...