There Will Be Dancing

Can a song shift a system? Can grief become fuel for social change? In this episode of There Will Be Dancing, Victoria, Odette and Sanaya sit down with Holly Rankin, the artist, activist and organiser better known to many as the musician Jack River. Holly has spent over a decade making music that lingers, building festivals that gather a generation, and using her platform to push for political and social change in Australia. Together, they explore the power of art and music to move movements:...

What would it take to make the climate movement as diverse as the country it's trying to protect — and what are we missing if we don't? In this episode of There Will Be Dancing, Victoria, Odette and Sanaya sit down with special guest Yolanda Waters — founder of Divers for Climate Action, PhD researcher in marine social science and a rising voice at the intersection of ocean conservation, climate communication and cultural inclusion. Yolanda's path to ocean advocacy began not with a lifelong l...

What makes for a perfect environmentalist? Does it even exist? For our third episode of There Will Be Dancing, Odette and Victoria explore this question with special guest Kathryn Nelson (aka the ‘Plastic Free Mermaid’), author of I Quit Plastics. Kathryn's work is a blend of playfulness and protest; she’s created countless DIY beauty and skincare recipes, petitioned local governments, and has recently become a mother. Kathryn has garnered quite a following, and remains open...

Welcome everyone, to our very first episode of There Will Be Dancing. We’re so thrilled to share this new project with you, brought to you by Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA). We designed the podcast to amplify the voices and leadership of women and gender-diverse changemakers working for our climate and environment. Taking its name from the idea that revolutions should leave room for joy, the podcast weaves together personal stories, expert insights, and fresh perspect...