THE SOUL OUTSIDE: A NATURE RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR - Ep. 9

THE SOUL OUTSIDE: A NATURE RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR,

with founder Melody McKinley

EPISODE #009

SUMMARY

In this episode, Dr. Michael-Bandele chats with Melody McKinley, founder and director of The Soul Outside program. McKinley shares her passion for creating outdoor recreational programs that encourage Black folks to tap into the healing energy nature provides.

TAKEWAYS

· The power of nature to promote health, healing, and happiness in Black communities.

· Why learning to protect natural environments is especially important for residents of Black

communities.

KEY MOMENTS

· [2:09] McKinley describes her fearless connection to nature since early childhood.

· [4:00] Just what is The Soul Outside program and why did McKinley start it?

· [9:16] What is "soul tripping" and how can it empower your life?

· [13:57] McKinley talks about the importance of knowing the polluting impact of nuclear power plants on Black communities in the state of Maryland, throughout the United States, and the world.

· [17:37] McKinley explains "glamorous glamping."

· [27:06] McKinley describes why she deeply loves being Black.

REFERENCES

Website: http://thesouloutside.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesouloutside_/

Energy Justice: http://www.energyjustice.net/