I met Lena Andres at a climate strike in Winnipeg, Canada. She was the MC for the event and is the organizer of the IG account @mbyouthforclimateaction. I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Lena is a force for good and uses that vibrant energy in all areas of her life. We talk about:

• what it's like growing up Lena and her love of nature
• how she learned about climate change at a young age
• where she gets her political awareness from
• how she overcame self limiting beliefs
• dark times in junior high
• how she preps to talk to large groups of people
• how she deals with haters
• how she developed her leadership skills
• her plans after graduation

TBH I shed a tear at the end of our talk, that I edited out, because Lena is such a positive individual, and so wise at such a young age. The youth today are rising into leadership roles and speaking out about their values like never b4 and it's likely foreshadowing  systematic changes in the future. 

Lena is already a legend in her city and will likely be well known into her future. This young woman is going places, to say the least. And it's all because of her belief that people are good and, "pessimism never changed the world, optimism will help save it."