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Jan 2020
16m 49s

Make a Difference in the World

BIG LIFE JOURNAL
About this episode

Zara and Leo hang back in California to enjoy the cool creek on a hot day. But when Leo spots a wildfire, they are determined to help. Will they be able to put out the fire? Find out how YOU can make a difference in the world, and discover the environmentalist who made small changes and achieved BIG results.


In this episode, you will:

  • learn how even a small act can make a difference in the world!
  • travel to Boston, USA
  • be inspired by Kyle Kornack, environmental entrepreneur


If you want to learn more about having a growth mindset and children will practice thinking about ways they can make a difference, read chapter 10 from Big Life Journal Second Edition.


Produced by Big Life Journal.


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Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast


Credits:


Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Kait Bibb.


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