In this episode, we meet with Xavier Cortada - one of Miami’s pioneer eco-artists. He works across various mediums of art to generate awareness and action around climate change, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. Xavier is also a Professor of Practice at the University of Miami Department of Art and Art History, and Artist-in-Residence at Pinecrest Gardens, where his studio, gallery, and socially engaged art practice are based. We learn about how Xaviers background and upbringing influenced his art  We learn about art as a medium for connecting one another  We learn about the power of art, mentorship, and community Follow and connect with Xavier on socials:  Instagram: @xcortada  Twitter: @xcortada LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortada Check out the Xavier Cortada Foundation  https://cortada.com/foundation/ Check out Xavier’s page on the University of Miami site: https://people.miami.edu/profile/e5e2e098bf7b41edc54940fb92d9d3c6 Watch Xavier’s powerful TED talk: A creative approach to community climate action: https://www.ted.com/talks/xavier_cortada_a_creative_approach_to_community_climate_action?language=en Read this helpful article on how to be a more eco-conscious artist: Going Green: Environmentally Friendly Practices for Artists: https://agifineart.com/advice/going-green-environmentally-friendly-practices-for-artists/