Michael speaks with Xiuhtezcatl, indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of a global youth-led environmental movement. Listen in as they discuss Earth Guardians, the interconnectedness of life, our responsibility as humans to protect the sacred and what gives us life, and balancing a normal life as a kid who has already found his voice and life purpose. Check out Xiuhtezcatl’s book ‘We Rise: The Earth Guardian’s Guide to Building a Movement that Restores the Planet’. This book provides an action guide on how to face the biggest problems of today, including climate change, environmental racism, fossil fuel extraction and industrial agriculture. https://www.earthguardians.org Recorded: July 2017 at California WorldFest in Grass Valley, CACONNECT FURTHER:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xiuhtezcatl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56bZk5ODMBjqUQm1z44gBE NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.comPODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveInstrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Anthony Thoen