Today we're bringing you the first episode of There Will Be Dancing, from our friends at the Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA)!
Women's Agenda is thrilled to partner with WELA on this series, sharing a wide range of environmental and climate conversations that are anchored in optimism (hence the dancing).
Hosted by WELA CEO Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, alongside publicist Odette Barry and clean tech policy leader Sanaya Khisty, There Will Be Dancing explores the motivations, strategies and experiences of women and gender-diverse leaders shaping Australia’s environmental movement. Alongside hard-won lessons from the frontlines of climate advocacy, the podcast also makes space for joy, humour and the human side of driving change.
The series features a range of guests spanning grassroots activism, global diplomacy, community organising and cultural leadership.
They share practical insights into their work, and also remind us why joy has a place in climate work.
First up is Kelly O’Shanassy - former Chief Executive of the Australian Conservation Foundation, with more than a decade leading one of the country’s most influential environmental organisations through political volatility and institutional reform. In this episode, Kelly shares what a decade at the Australian Conversation Foundation taught her about endurance.
Each episode also includes a contribution from one of our community members, such as a poem, essay, or audio profile. Today we’re pleased to include a reflection from Anna Hutchcroft, who will be reading a piece called When Language Returns.
There Will Be Dancing is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.