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??? From Soil to Soul premieres in Tokyo! ??? In December, our cofounder Margaret To was at the Fabric office in Tokyo for a special screening of From Soil to Soul's pilot episode, "Food Justice in LA"—a powerful short documentary that explores the journey from food injustice to food sovereignty. This event, hosted in collaboration with Climate Designers Japan Hub, brought together an inspiring group of creatives, sustainability leaders, and food system changemakers. ?? The evening opened with introductions from Tomoko Saigan from Fabric, Toshi Otsuka (Climate Designers Japan Hub), and our very own Margaret To, setting the stage for why stories like these matter—both in Los Angeles and globally. ??? The 15-minute pilot transported us into the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers, food activists, and regenerative practitioners working to reclaim their food systems. The screening was followed by a thought-provoking Q&A, where we explored questions like: ?? How do you hope this documentary will influence the way viewers think about food systems and community? ?? Are there lessons from the stories in "From Soil to Soul" that resonate with Japan’s own food and agricultural systems? As we wrapped up the night with socializing and deeper conversations, it was clear—these are not just stories; they are blueprints for change. From LA to Tokyo, food sovereignty is a global movement, and each of us has a role to play. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in this meaningful dialogue. Let’s keep these conversations going—because food is more than what’s on our plate; it’s about justice, culture, and our collective future. #foodjustice #foodsystems #health #foodsovereignty #climateaction #communitygardens

Thank you for having us as a part of the team on the Wild Targets series! Check out the full series exploring inspiring solutions that aim to combat illegal wildlife trade: https://lnkd.in/gu9WGpm5 "Wild Targets is a Mongabay video series that explores the cultural beliefs behind the pervasiveness of poaching, as well as the innovative and inspiring solutions that aim to combat the trade. Join our journalists as they visit a wildlife rescue center in Brazil??, search for the endangered pink river dolphin in Peru??, befriend antitrafficking giant rats in Tanzania??, and investigate the snake trade in India??." #documentary #videostorytelling #videoproduction #wildlife #journalism Samantha Lee Romi Castagnino Lucía Torres Kari Pieterse Margaret To

This #GivingTuesday, I have a heartfelt request. My team and I are working on From Soil to Soul, a documentary series that is much more than just storytelling. It’s a call to action to reclaim our food systems and inspire transformative change in local communities and across the world. Our self-funded pilot episode has sparked powerful conversations around food system inequities in Los Angeles. Now, we’re ready to bring more stories to life, and we need your help to continue creating the episodes. Here’s how you can make a difference: ?? Donate what you can: every dollar fuels this 8-episode series and amplifies the voices of BIPOC farmers, food activists, and thought leaders. ?? Donations of $50+ get a private link to our pilot episode, and $150+ will feature your name in the credits as a supporter. ?? Share the campaign: imagine the ripple effect if everyone shared this with their 3 friends who care about food justice! Together, we can grow this movement. ?? Champion the cause: use your voice and your platform to raise awareness. Share our project with your community via our media kit - https://lnkd.in/gpcaw5Ye If you're able to, you can donate here - https://gofund.me/ee47131c Your support, big or small, moves us closer to food sovereignty, equity, and collective wellness. Let’s sow the seeds of change—together. ??? Thank you for being a part of our journey! #FoodJustice #FoodSovereignty #health #ClimateStorytelling #FromSoiltoSoul Studio SAKA Climate Designers

Rachel Cellinese and I are excited to be part of CA Center for Climate Change Education's Climate Palooza on Friday, October 25th! ??Join us for a pilot episode screening of From Soil to Soul: Food Justice in LA and participate in a discussion about the project, collaboration efforts with local LA partners, and how youth can get engaged with food justice efforts. Participants will engage in an imagination session to healthy food access on campus, reimagining the West LA College campus with green community spaces, fresh fruits and veggies, hangout areas, and more.????? The event will also have keynote speeches, a panel discussion, and other workshops led by experts, each highlighting sustainable technology-driven solutions for the climate crisis. Free RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gMUx8JEg Climate Designers Studio SAKA Los Angeles Community College District West Los Angeles College UC-CSU Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs) Jo Tavares #FromSoilToSoul?#ClimateDesigners?#ClimateAction?#ClimateCrisis?#ClimateSolution?#FoodEquity #DesignForGood #LosAngeles?#LAevents?#DoomAndBloom?#ClimatePalooza2024

Proud to be part of this important project — The Search for Lost Species! ?? It is a global quest to find 4,000+ species that haven't been documented by science for 10 years or more.?The joy on his face as he rediscovered this long-lost bird is priceless! Follow Re:wild for their global conservation initiatives and this month's webinar series - https://lnkd.in/gNCg92mC Credits: Produced & Edited: Sneha Antony Samantha Lee Animation: Kari Pieterse Margaret To Studio SAKA Music & Sound: Tomas Wischerath Voice: William Hoffler #LostSpecies #Biodiversity #Wildlife #HabitatRestoration #Conservation #VideoProduction #Animation #ClimateStorytelling

Ever heard of building decarbonization? ???? Along with the SCOPE LA team, we created an educational guide for their “Building Decarbonization” workshop series. We aimed to visually illustrate buildings' role in gas emissions, define decarbonization, outline the coalition's demands and give call to action, such as demanding renters' rights, holistic home improvements and electrification, and green jobs transition. The goal is to make this complex topic accessible to a wide audience, including SCOPE's community members and South Central LA residents. It was a pleasure co-creating this with Karen Romero Estrada, Zaakiyah Brisker, and the Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education team and partners! #ClimateSolutions #ClimateEducation #ClimateStorytelling #ClimateJustice #GreenJobs #Decarbonization #Illustration #EducationGuide Studio SAKA

We got featured on LAist ! So proud of our talented intern Diane Genabe and the wonderful internship program that Studio SAKA got to be a part of. Thank you Jo Tavares for leading the Every Career is a Climate Career internship program and encouraging students to consider a career in climate, no matter what field they pursue. And thank you Julia Barajas and Abby M. for the story! Read more at https://lnkd.in/eDmXt2_9 CA Center for Climate Change Education WLAC Career Center West Los Angeles College #greencareers #greenjobs #climatecareers #climatejobs #mentorship

Meet Sabrina Williams ??, founder & CEO of SEED - Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development! Sabrina has a background in architecture, law and urban planning, with almost 25 years of experience working with groups across the U.S. as a community organizer. Her B-Corp, SEED, is democratizing agriculture technology and the world of carbon credit by helping farmers in some of the hottest and most polluted urban and developing communities grow more and reduce greenhouse gases. The team is curious and passionate about food systems, our cultural foodways and working with end-users on agriculture practices that conserve ecosystems, rights and resources. SEED has developed handheld soil carbon sensors that revolutionize soil health analysis by providing affordable and reliable data that helps small-scale farmers and anyone growing on small sites assess their site management strategies. Farmers can grow more food, remediate contamination, and gain access to the voluntary small scale carbon credit market. Interview to come. Thanks Sabrina for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and story! ???? #Bioneers2024 #Regenerativeagriculture #foodjustice #foodsovereignty #foodresilience #agriculture #farming #soils #FromSoiltoSoul