with Diandra Esparza

In today’s episode. I’m so excited to connect with the amazing Diandra Marizet Esparza—poet, cultural writer, and ecofeminist. Diandra is the co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, a movement that’s transforming the way we approach environmentalism by weaving together intersectionality, storytelling, and community-led solutions. Her work is a powerful blend of education, advocacy, and liberation, inspiring us to reconnect with our roots and reclaim our relationship with the earth. 

In our conversation, we cover ecofeminism, the healing power of storytelling, and the wisdom carried through ancestral practices. Diandra opens up about her journey from the fashion industry to leading Intersectional Environmentalist and shares profound insights on how yoga and liberation movements intersect. Together, we explore what it means to live with purpose, build community, and create a world that honors justice, care, and connection.

• [02:25] The Connection Between Yoga and Environmental Justice

• [04:22] Storytelling as a Tool for Liberation

• [17:15] Reclaiming Communal Rituals Like Dia de Muertos

• [27:08] Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation in Yoga and Beyond

• [:33:50] Ecofeminism: Redefining Nurturing as a Collective Responsibility

“When I realized my work wasn’t accessible to my own family, I knew I needed to reconnect with storytelling. Poetry became a way to bridge that gap.” 

“Intersectional environmentalism is a lens that centers those most vulnerable, recognizing that their harm is deeply interconnected with the harm done to the earth.”

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Diandra Marizet Esparza is a published writer, cultural researcher, community organizer, and poet whose globally recognized work building Intersectional Environmentalist has reshaped modern environmental movements in the U.S. and amplified the works of hundreds of grassroots environmental justice efforts. Diandra’s approach blends history, art and culture to produce intergenerational healing tools that have solidified diverse storytelling as a force for environmental advocacy for millions of people.

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Susanna Barkataki (she/her) has been called “a trailblazing yoga leader and visionary for our times.” An Indian teacher building bridges in the West, she is known for her work in decolonizing and embracing the roots of yoga. She is the tech founder of Yoke Yoga, a free yoga app of micro practices for more peace in seconds. Bringing yoga socially to all people to help solve everyday problems at YokeYoga.com

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