<![CDATA[Girls Write Now: The Vision Lab]]>https://www.girlswritenowmedia.org/s/the-vision-labhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!novU!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4e733737-85eb-47e7-b28c-b1dade51d0ab_1280x1280.pngGirls Write Now: The Vision Labhttps://www.girlswritenowmedia.org/s/the-vision-labSubstackTue, 11 Aug 2026 19:06:57 GMT<![CDATA[1. On Environmental Advocacy through Creative Expression & Community Action]]>https://www.girlswritenowmedia.org/p/1-on-environmental-advocacy-throughhttps://www.girlswritenowmedia.org/p/1-on-environmental-advocacy-throughTue, 11 Aug 2026 17:02:39 GMTIn this episode of The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change, Lead Incubator Mentee Robyn Lam speaks with Girls Write Now mentor Melody Rose Serra about environmental advocacy, creative expression, and the importance of community-centered action. Together, they reflect on the personal experiences that shaped their passion for protecting the environment and discuss how writing, art, and storytelling can inspire meaningful change.

From restoring a neglected school garden to building creative spaces for youth voices, this conversation explores how young people can lead through curiosity, collaboration, and advocacy.

The Vision Lab: Youth Voices for Change is a production by Girls Write Now.

Host: Robyn Lam
Guest: Melody Rose Serra, artist, educator, & GWN mentor
Producer: Jessica Jagtiani
Editor: Jessica Jagtiani
Intro/Outro: Christine Obiamalu

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