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Exciting news friends! Today I became a board memb Exciting news friends! Today I became a board member of @climatepower2020 alongside a dope coalition of entertainers, influencers, and activists helping to change the politics of climate - including @zooeydeschanel, @theryannrichardson, @steph_shep, @jeromefosterii, @therealdebramessing, @greengirlleah, @conniebritton, @vicbarrett_, @piperperabo, @rosannaarquette, @imkevinjpatel and @mjrodriguez7.⁣ ⁣ 🌎 Most of us have felt the harmful impacts of climate change in our lives, especially as natural disasters become more frequent and severe. But I fight because I have hope we can ensure the safety of our communities, future generations, and this beautiful planet IF we come together and take immediate action.⁣ ⁣ 📱 PLEASE text CLIMATE to 97779 to learn more about how you can be a part of the solution 🙌🏽⁣ ⁣ What would you like to see being done about climate change?⁣ ⁣ Thanks y'all 💚
THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBS. If you’re lacking in ener THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBS. If you’re lacking in energy, it might be because you’re not getting the right kind of carbs. Don’t avoid carbs! That’s what give you energy. There’s so much confusing info about carbohydrates, so let’s look at the facts.⁣ ⁣ 🍕 THE CARB MYTH:⁣ ⁣ We all grow up being told to “avoid carbs” but it just has a bad rap. It’s not carbs you should avoid. The problem is a lot of popular fatty foods (pizza, chips, etc) just happen to be high in carbs, so carbs get labeled as bad.⁣ ⁣ 🍏 UNREFINED vs. REFINED CARBS⁣ ⁣ Unrefined simple and complex carbs you get in whole plant foods are healthy, whereas refined carbs are linked to health issues.⁣ ⁣ REFINED CARBS raise insulin levels and can cause weight gain when combined with unhealthy fats (as they often are in Western diets). When your body releases too much insulin, fatigue kicks in.⁣ ⁣ UNREFINED COMPLEX & SIMPLE CARBS in whole foods, however tend to have the opposite effect. Simple carbs provide a natural source of quick energy. Complex carbs are bigger and break down more slowly than simple carbs, but provide longer lasting energy.⁣ ⁣ In other words, this isn’t a carb issue. It’s a refined, processed food issue! Basically it’s good to eat more of some carbs (those found in whole plant foods) and less of others (refined carbs).⁣ ⁣ ⚡️ WHAT TO EAT FOR MORE ENERGY:⁣ ⁣ If you want more energy, eat whole foods with high fiber and nutrient density and remember to COMBINE food groups.⁣ ⁣ For example, an apple with peanut butter. The apple provides carbs for instant energy, while the peanut butter keeps you going longer thanks to its protein and healthy fat.⁣ ⁣ Before I workout, I’ll eat a snack like:⁣ 1. Homemade energy bites with dates⁣ 2. Apple slices with energizing spread⁣ 3. A jar of oats and fruit⁣ ⁣ Watch my video for these snack recipes (🔗 in bio)!⁣ ⁣ So tell me, do you ever struggle with fatigue?
Raise your hand if you've heard the words "Strong Raise your hand if you've heard the words "Strong Black Woman" before. It sounds great, and while used with the best of intentions, it's a standard that has created damaging effects.⁣ ⁣ Black women are expected to fight the hardest to protect everyone, but where is that same protection for Black women? It never comes when the world is trained to think the stronger a person is, the less help a person needs.⁣ ⁣ ❗️ Why do Black mothers die 2.5x more than other races while receiving healthcare? (Source: @cdcgov)⁣ ⁣ ❗️ Why haven't #BreonnaTaylor's killers been arrested?⁣ ⁣ ❗️ Why has #SandraBland still not gotten justice or even the fraction of attention as other cases?⁣ ⁣ ❗️ Why has research found that Black women experience higher rates of depression and are less likely to seek treatment?⁣ ⁣ The "Strong Black Woman" stereotype has turned strength into a burden, conditioning society to think Black women are built to handle mistreatment, abuse, pain, violence, etc; and expected to mask all the trauma that comes with it.⁣ ⁣ Strength doesn't make anyone invincible.⁣ ⁣ #ProtectBlackWomen. Periodt.
♻️ It's #PlasticFreeJuly! Today I'm honoring B ♻️ It's #PlasticFreeJuly! Today I'm honoring Barbados implementing a nation-wide ban on single use plastics. They are unafraid to make essential leaps towards a greener economy and I respect them for that! ⁣ ⁣ 🌎 In the U.S. where I live, there are no federal restrictions on single-use plastics and only a few states have passed plastic bans. For Barbados to have done this across its entire nation sent a strong message to the rest of the world about the responsibility countries have to take real action in saving our fragile environment from further damage.⁣ ⁣ 🌊 Island nations have so much to protect, as they are surrounded by oceans and marine life struggling to survive amidst worldwide pollution and rising water temperatures. Back in December, I was incredibly proud to see bamboo straws and solar panels everywhere we went.⁣ ⁣ 🌿 The beauty of Barbados may have captured my attention, but its role in climate action won my heart.⁣ ⁣ 🗺 What country impresses you with its role in role in environmental protection or sustainable initiatives?
Please #WearAMask - I promise you look way crazier Please #WearAMask - I promise you look way crazier without one than with.
How is the travel industry adapting to be more sus How is the travel industry adapting to be more sustainable post-pandemic? With the world re-opening, let's talk about the future of travel.⁣ ⁣ 🎤 Please join me this Sunday 6/28 at 7:30pm EST as I do a LIVE Q&A with Award-winning director @Damon.Gameau, @IntrepidTravel co-founder Darrell Wade, and Sustainable Tourism expert Denaye Hinds of @CrestTravel! We'll be taking a deep dive into how travel will evolve going forward.⁣ ⁣ Link is in bio to grab your ticket for a screening of Damon's documentary @2040Film and our LIVE Q&A. I just saw the film and it was SO GOOD! It shows us what our future could look like if we simply embraced the best climate solutions that exist today. The visuals are incredible and gave me hope of what could be.⁣ ⁣ I'm excited to moderate this chat with Damon, Denaye, and Darrell - and I really want you to be there. We'll be taking questions in the end, so don't be shy. Bring us what you got! Hope to see you there 💚
What does it mean to be a Black father? Being a Bl What does it mean to be a Black father? Being a Black dad is to have twice the challenges with half the recognition by society for just how incredible they are.⁣ ⁣ 👉🏽 Black men are depicted in our society as being absent fathers, yet according to @CDCgov "African-American men are the most involved with their children, no matter if they live with them or not, when compared with white fathers." 👈🏽⁣ ⁣ Growing up I didn't understand why my dad was the way he was. Why he was overly protective, why he pushed me so hard to be the top student in my class, to be the best at anything I did really, to be confident in my own skin no matter how much of an extreme oddball I was, to avoid danger by all means necessary, and why he always assumes something bad happened when I pick up the phone to call him.⁣ ⁣ But I get it now. He's a Black father. He lived through the Civil Rights era, through segregation, through racism, through everything he hoped his daughters would never have to experience themselves.⁣ ⁣ He's overprotective because he knows what it means to live in fear of losing what you love most.⁣ ⁣ He pushed me so hard because he understands what it means to work twice as hard to get half as far.⁣ ⁣ He taught me to be confident in whatever space I'm in, because he knows how hard society will work to make me feel like I don't belong there.⁣ ⁣ He pleaded for me to avoid danger because he was afraid of getting that phone call that confirmed his worst fears as a Black man raising two daughters.⁣ ⁣ Dad, even though I was a pain at times, probably made your blood pressure go up more times than I can count, and pushed back anytime you imparted your wisdom on me when I wasn't ready to hear it, I salute you. I acknowledge you. And I understand you. ⁣ ⁣ You have always gone above and beyond for our family. @jasminepennamma and I may tease you for being SO involved in our lives even into our 30s, but know we wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for everything.⁣ ⁣ We love you.
Happy Juneteenth y'all! Save this vegan red velvet Happy Juneteenth y'all! Save this vegan red velvet cake recipe to celebrate this weekend 🍰⁣ ⁣ 🍷 Red food and drinks (like red velvet cake and strawberry soda) have been used for years to celebrate Juneteenth. Why? Well here are two theories!⁣ ⁣ 1. Red represents the blood shed by countless Black people in the fight for freedom. A fight that, unfortunately, is ongoing even today.⁣ ⁣ 2. Two traditional drinks from West Africa that had a lot of social meaning are kola nut tea and bissap. Both came to the Americas with the slave trade; red kola nuts and hibiscus pods colored the water in which they were steeped.⁣ ⁣ So if you're wondering how to decorate or what food and beverages to serve for Juneteenth weekend - just know you can't go wrong with the color red ❤️✊🏽⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 What are you eating/drinking for Juneteenth?
SHARE THIS. Juneteenth is this Friday! 🖤 There SHARE THIS. Juneteenth is this Friday! 🖤 There might be some misconceptions about what this day means, so let's spread the knowledge.⁣⁣ ⁣ 1. WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?⁣⁣ Juneteenth (June 19th, 1865) is a symbolic date that celebrates the end of slavery, 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and take control to ensure the freedom of all enslaved people.⁣⁣ ⁣ 2. WHY ISN'T THE DATE OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION CELEBRATED?⁣⁣ The Emancipation Proclamation signed in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln ordered the end of slavery but it didn't instantly free all enslaved people. It only applied to states under Confederate control.⁣⁣ ⁣ 3. JUNETEENTH VS. INDEPENDENCE DAY⁣⁣ July 4 is Independence Day aka America's birthday. In 1776, America gained freedom from British rule - but that didn't apply to Black people who were still enslaved for another 90 years.⁣⁣ ⁣ 4. CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!⁣⁣ Every American should be celebrating Juneteenth as a holiday. The slides show various ways you can celebrate at home and at work, including festive decor, having thoughtful discussions about Black history and culture, reading the Emancipation Proclamation, cooking food, listening to traditional music, amplifying Black influencers, artists, and writers, etc.⁣ ⁣ Also! Watch @blackishabc Season 4, Episode 1 with @traceeellisross and @anthonyanderson. The episode is called "Juneteenth" and can give you additional insight.⁣ ⁣ Knowledge is power, so honor this day by learning and educating others!⁣⁣ ⁣ How will you celebrate Juneteenth? 🙋🏽‍♀️
How many of you found me through this @greenmatter How many of you found me through this @greenmatters article? Introduce yourself!⁣ ⁣ I'm happy you're all here, and I hope you stick around. People often think environmental advocacy is exclusive to white communities. If you missed my post the other day, I shared statistics highlighting the connection between climate change and racism. It's important we all work together to expand how we view the sustainability movement and include the voices of those most impacted in our fight to protect the planet.⁣ ⁣ Communities of color tend to be disproportionately impacted by climate change and health problems, and Black environmental activists have unique lenses into these issues and the opportunity to reach underserved audiences with our content.⁣ ⁣ So thank you for following all the beautiful Black women on this list who are doing the work. Every lady on this list is a certified badass and mark my words - they will change the world. We outchea! 🙋🏽‍♀️🖤⁣ ⁣ PS. Introduce yourself in the comments! Tell me: Who are you and why are you here?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all 💚
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Ashley Renne

Live an adventurously green life

My personal stories about travel, being vegan, green living, smart tech, and blogging as a mixed race Black and Indian woman.

Category: Personal Essay

Posted on 1 May 20191 May 2019
7 Truths About How I Travel So Much—and Why Maybe You Shouldn’t

Blog, Money Talk, Personal Essay, Travel Tips

7 Truths About How I Travel So Much—and Why Maybe You Shouldn’t

Traveling is a privilege. If you’re tired of people telling you how easy it is to travel the world, yet it doesn’t line up with your reality, I’m here to share an alternative perspective. 

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Posted on 31 Mar 201931 Mar 2019
Conquering Keynote Speech Anxiety

Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay

Conquering Keynote Speech Anxiety

How I got past my keynote speech anxiety and 5 tips to help you conquer yours. 

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Posted on 29 Jan 20191 Apr 2019
Why I Changed My Blog Name

Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay

Why I Changed My Blog Name

Well hey y’all! NEW NAME! WHO DIS? Welcome to Hey Ashley Renne, the blog formerly known as Travel Lushes. New year, new me! Haha, I know, I know, so effing cliché. But real talk, this was a big switch and you may be wondering why on earth did you go from Travel Lushes to Hey

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Posted on 9 Aug 20185 Jan 2019
Black People Climb Mountains? | Climbing a 14er with Coors Light

Black Travel, Blog, North America, Personal Essay

Black People Climb Mountains? | Climbing a 14er with Coors Light

When I first got the invitation to ‘Climb with Coors’ in Colorado, an annual trek to Wilson Peak, the 14,023-foot mountaintop you always see in the Coors Light logo, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. As a mixed-race Black and Indian woman in the travel media space, I don’t often see images displaying people of

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Posted on 20 Oct 20175 Jan 2019
Lost Passport While Traveling – Our Emirates Nightmare

Blog, Personal Essay

Lost Passport While Traveling – Our Emirates Nightmare

Picture this. You’re all set to go on the most amazing adventure of your life. About to board a plane to one of those dream destinations that tends to be a screensaver on most people’s computers (The Maldives) and getting there on what was voted the World’s Best Airline of 2017 (Emirates). On top of

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Posted on 28 Aug 20171 Apr 2019
Women in Travel Summit Inspired Me to Quit My Job

Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay

Women in Travel Summit Inspired Me to Quit My Job

I first went to the Women in Travel Summit in 2016 and I’m not even exaggerating when I say this conference played a role in sending me down the path that led to me quitting my job to pursue my love of travel full-time.  Yep, sure did. Let me tell you the story. In 2016,

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Posted on 25 Apr 20177 Jan 2019
Why I Quit My $80K Job to Travel the World More

Blog, Personal Essay

Why I Quit My $80K Job to Travel the World More

Watch the Video: Ugh, it sounds like such a cliché right? Here goes another person shouting from the rooftops “I quit my job to travel the world!” Blah, blah, blah. Yep, I did it. And it felt good y’all. But did you notice in the title of my post, I put the word ‘more’ at

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