Jacquie Chandler’s creative journey includes; designing and manufacturing her own line of clothing, marketing/media, Instructor, Corporate Story Coach, Airbnb Superhost and mother. A chance encounter with a Veteran healing war wounds in a Rain Forest (led to a TV Show) and an earth-based fitness practice called The Earthgym. A relocation to Lake Tahoe got her exploring the disconnects between presevation and profit, then after seeing a presentation on how travelers will 'pay to protect' she started SustainTahoe.org and set off an unexpected journey that became her calling.
TEDX#woodinville |
TALK: The Currency of Caring |
" Jacquie not only has a great stage presence and keeps people interested in what she's saying, but the words are pictures she paints. One that really stood out to me was "A caring currency for a sacred land". That is a statement that sums up how I feel about Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Since she's been a designer during her life, I think she adheres to an axiom stated by Robert Schumann
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts--such is the duty of the artist.”
I hope to hear Jacquie in person sometime in the near future." Joan DJ Timpany, Santa Cruz, CA
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts--such is the duty of the artist.”
I hope to hear Jacquie in person sometime in the near future." Joan DJ Timpany, Santa Cruz, CA
TALK Summary: Sometimes the best way forward is to look around first, as some answers are hiding in plain sight (for centuries). We love nature-based destinations so much, some of them have topped Fodors NO LIST because" NATURE NEEDS A BREAK" Jacquie has been looking closely at this problem for 15 years (as a visitor, resident and founder of Sustain Tahoe.org). She feels the 'Trash Problem', is more a 'Hosting' problem. Her activism and exploration uncover indigenous relationships to the land, water, wildlife. and air that could help sustain destinations and address global environmental issues. And its been right there in our 'DNA' all along, so buckle up!
TALK takeaways
Jacquie engages educators, leaders and people seeking ecological solutions, personal well-being, community enrichment, or environmental justice. She can show up and rock the room, (or outside to stretch and tone with sticks and stones - very fun) or lead you in a sing-along with songs written from Earth Walks.
Speaking, workshop and song circle fees that support this non-profit, range from $2,500 to $5,000
TALK takeaways
- Wherever you stand in water or land, something or someone lives there.
- Active awareness with nature is a gateway to self-discovery.
- Your ‘caring currency’ is the wealth you are
Jacquie engages educators, leaders and people seeking ecological solutions, personal well-being, community enrichment, or environmental justice. She can show up and rock the room, (or outside to stretch and tone with sticks and stones - very fun) or lead you in a sing-along with songs written from Earth Walks.
Speaking, workshop and song circle fees that support this non-profit, range from $2,500 to $5,000