Gaia Gossip: On the Move heads to India, where host Maren Krings meets Sonam Sodha, co-founder of Himalayan Hemp. Sonam shares a bold vision for transforming the region’s still-illegal cannabis culture into a truly natural and long-lasting female hygiene product. Along
the way, we’ll explore India’s evolving relationship with the plant and hear from the country’s leading voices on cannabis.

Her Many Voices Gaia Gossip programs empower climate solutions and community connection to be amplified for the betterment of Mother Earth.

Host Maren Krings is a Climate Impact Storyteller who uses her skills and credentials in photography, filmmaking, content writing, and keynote speaking to communicate the potential of hemp for climate resilience and social justice.

She has a B.F.A. in Photography from the Savannah College of Art & Design, an online degree in Climate Change Studies and Environmental Science from the University of Exeter, and multiple certifications in related fields.