Empowering Youth for a Healthy Planet: Hanalei Swan's Art and Activism

Introduction

In this section, the host introduces the guest and the topic of discussion.

Guest Introduction

• Hunley Swan is a 15-year-old artist, author, international speaker, eco-friendly and sustainable fashion designer.

• She has been traveling the world since she was one year old and has had a lot of introduction to new cultures as well as new experiences.

• Hunley has been driven towards wanting to help the Earth her entire life and wants to make sure that our Earth is healthy for future generations.

Early Activism

In this section, Hunley talks about her early activism journey and how she got involved in ocean conservation.

Background

• Hunley has lived by the ocean her entire life, and the water means so much to her.

• She learned about a problem presented by Tepco at the Fukushima Wastewater power plant where they were planning on dumping over 1.3 million metric tons worth of radioactive contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean.

• When she heard about this problem, she felt like she needed to step in and help educate others about it.

Artistic Solution

• Hunley decided to create a surfboard painting inspired by this problem to help bring awareness and speak about needing to protect our oceans at all costs.

• The surfboard took her about two months to paint.

• She plans on presenting it as almost a sign of peace offering in front of higher-ups at Tepco as well as the local government in Japan.

Ocean Health Threats

In this section, Hunley discusses why we should care about ocean health threats.

Importance of Oceans

• The ocean means so much to Hunley because it's where she grew up.

• Our oceans are important because they provide us with food, oxygen, and regulate our climate.

• We need to protect our oceans for future generations.

Threats to Oceans

• There are many threats to our oceans, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

• The problem presented by Tepco at the Fukushima Wastewater power plant is just one example of how humans are harming our oceans.

Activating Change

In this section, the host and Hunley discuss how we can activate change in ocean conservation.

Emotional Response

• When we see problems like the one presented by Tepco at the Fukushima Wastewater power plant, it's natural to have a visceral emotional response.

• These emotions can be used as a catalyst for action.

Artistic Solutions

• Creating artistic solutions is one powerful pathway towards activism.

• It's important to approach problems with love instead of anger and give peace offerings in a way to those who are making decisions about our future.

Resonating with Art and Building a Healthy World Together

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of approaching issues from a perspective of love and compassion rather than anger and frustration. They highlight the need to build bridges between different groups of people to create a healthy planet together.

Approaching Issues with Love and Compassion

• Protesting or being angry about issues have not always led in the best direction.

• Going at issues with love and connecting human to human can help accomplish more and make more impact.

• Opening people's eyes to real-world consequences can help them understand the importance of making decisions that benefit future generations.

Building Bridges for a Healthy Planet

• It is time to build groups of people that can take action or invite people who have been on another side of the conversation.

• Highlighting solutions, pathways, artists, activists, authors can show that many people are building a healthy world in their microcosm.

• Choosing optimism is important because it allows us to affect others' energies positively.

Save The Pacific Ocean Initiative

• The speakers discuss alternative solutions for contaminated nuclear water in the Pacific Ocean.

Importance of Second Opinion

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having other scientists give a second opinion on Japan's plan to release water filled with isotopes from Fukushima.

Need for Caution

• The speaker believes that it is important to approach the issue with caution and not rush into releasing the contaminated water.

• She suggests introducing more non-government-funded and independent scientists into the conversation to provide a more educated decision.

• The speaker believes that by having an open conversation and allowing different voices to rise, we can make more holistic choices.

Slowing Down for Better Decisions

In this section, the speakers discuss how slowing down can lead to better decisions regarding environmental issues.

Making Mistakes

• The speakers acknowledge that mistakes will be made in our current time but believe that slowing down can help us make better decisions in the future.

Allowing Different Voices

• They suggest allowing different voices such as youth or children and non-corporate funded scientists to come to the table for a more holistic approach.

Biggest Threat: Contaminated Water

In this section, the speakers discuss what they believe is the biggest threat regarding Japan's plan to release contaminated water from Fukushima.

Radioactive Isotopes in Wastewater

• The speaker states that 62 isotopes have been found within the wastewater, including tritium which cannot be filtered out of current treatment methods.

• She fears for what it will do to fish, food intake, plants, animals and overall ecosystem if released into high doses into our ocean.

Greed and Money

• The speaker believes that the decisions being made to dump this water are out of money and greed.

Earth Equity Initiative

In this section, Hanalei explains the Earth Equity initiative and how it aims to move from a single economic perspective to a more biodiversity-focused perspective. She also talks about how people can help support the mission.

Supporting the Mission

• The best thing people can do is educate themselves on the issue.

• People should talk about the issue with those closest to them and have an open conversation.

• By using their voice, people are able to make a difference.

• Even little steps or side steps like painting a surfboard can accumulate and make powerful actions happen.

Taking Action for Change

In this section, Hanalei talks about taking action for change and how even small actions can lead to big changes.

Making Change Happen

• Little steps or side steps like painting a surfboard can accumulate and make powerful actions happen.

• It is those little actions that accumulative make powerful and big actions happen.

Hanalei's Journey

In this section, Hanalei shares her journey of traveling since she was one year old with her supportive parents who were open to new cultures and ideas.

Traveling Experience

• Hanalei's journey is due to her supportive parents who were open to new cultures and ideas.

• Hanalei has been traveling since she was one year old and has visited many countries.

• Hanalei shares that her journey has taught her to be open-minded and accepting of different cultures.

Growing up with Entrepreneurial Parents

In this section, the speaker talks about how her parents lost their money and decided to take up entrepreneurialism. She shares how this decision opened her up to new experiences and lessons that have helped her grow.

Learning from Her Parents' Experience

• The speaker's parents lost all of their money and had to make a decision about their future.

• They decided to take up entrepreneurialism and begin traveling the world.

• This decision opened the speaker up to many new experiences and lessons that she is grateful for.

Being Open to New Conversations

• The speaker grew up in an environment where she was open to new conversations and experiences.

• She has been able to attend over 300 entrepreneurial events since she was one year old.

• The speaker believes that being open to new things is important for personal growth.

Empowering Kids through Passion

• The speaker's parents supported her passion for art, fashion, and clothing making.

• She wants more kids out there to be empowered by opening themselves up to their passions at a young age.

• The speaker believes that inspiring kids in the school system to try new things, learn new things, and always be open to learning is important.

Broadening Horizons through Traveling

In this section, the speakers talk about how traveling can broaden horizons and lead people towards what really matters in life.

Learning from International Exchange Programs

• The speaker went for a one-year exchange program to Paraguay in South America when she was 15 years old.

• This experience allowed her to deep dive into another culture and learn Spanish and Portuguese.

• The speaker believes that not everyone is as fortunate or privileged to experience this early, but wishes it for everyone.

Applying Ourselves to What Really Matters

• The speaker wants more kids out there to open themselves up to their passions and what they truly love in life.

• She believes that exploring passions at a young age is important because it allows people to apply themselves to what really matters in life.

• The speaker encourages people to live in a space of happiness, gratitude, and do what they love.

Empowering Kids through Education

In this section, the speakers talk about how education can be changed so that more kids are empowered by opening themselves up to their passions.

Inspiring Kids through Passion

• The speaker wants more kids out there to open themselves up to their passions and what they truly love in life.

• She believes that inspiring kids in the school system to try new things, learn new things, and always be open to learning is important.

Changing the Education System

• If given the opportunity, the speaker would want to empower more kids out there by changing the education system.

• She would want parents and educators alike to open their kids up to new possibilities, ideas, and ways of thinking.

Importance of Purpose

In this section, Hanalei talks about the importance of purpose and how it relates to being a lifelong learner. She also shares her perspective on how purpose is like a spark within us that can either grow or dim depending on how we feed it.

Purpose as a Spark Within Us

• Hanalei believes that everyone has a little spark or flame within them.

• Feeding the spark with love, inspiration, and caring helps it grow brighter.

• The brightness of someone's spark can be seen in the way they present themselves.

• Surrounding oneself with people who have bright sparks and are exploring their creativity and passions is important.

Living a Life We Love

• Hanalei believes that our mission on Earth is to feed our inspiration and live the life we love.

• She argues that focusing solely on GDP feeds into the destruction of ecosystems and people's health.

• When asked about her dream for the Earth, Hanalei hopes for more people to find their light within themselves and protect the planet for future generations.

Alternatives to Dumping Waste Water

In this section, Hanalei briefly discusses alternatives to dumping waste water into oceans. She mentions SaveThePacificOcean.net as a resource for alternative solutions.

Alternatives to Stop Dumping Waste Water

• Hanalei suggests pausing decisions regarding dumping waste water and allowing time for remediation efforts.

• SaveThePacificOcean.net provides a list of alternative solutions to stop dumping waste water.

Caring for the Earth

In this section, Hanalei talks about her dream for the Earth and how she hopes more people will care for it. She also discusses the importance of taking a step back in how we approach big businesses and industries.

Protecting the Planet

• Hanalei dreams of a protected Earth where more people care for it.

• She hopes that future generations can enjoy the planet like we have.

• Hanalei believes that caring for our planet is essential, and we need to take a strong step back in how we approach big businesses and industries.

Artwork and Activism

In this section, the speaker talks about her artwork and activism. She mentions a new book release in the "Woman Gone Wild" series with a mission to inspire women around the world. She also talks about a project called "Mother Earth International" that people can search up to learn more information and take action.

Artwork and Book Release

• The speaker's artwork can be found online.

• A new book is being released soon in the "Woman Gone Wild" series.

• The book has a mission to inspire women around the world to follow their light and true selves.

Mother Earth International Project

• People can search up "Mother Earth International" to learn more information about this cause.

• There are opportunities to sign petitions and take action through this project.

• Sharing your voice is important as it will make a larger impact than you may understand.

Conclusion

In this section, the host thanks the speaker for sharing her world view, optimism, and activism. He hopes that this episode will be an inspiration to everyone who tuned in.

Thank You Message

• The host thanks the speaker for being on Dream Planet Blue Planet.

• He appreciates her world view, optimism, and activism.

• The host hopes that this episode will be an inspiration to everyone who tuned in.