HAPPY EARTH DAY, dear listener!

In this episode, I interviewed (And played with) Frank Oscar Weaver Vasconcelos. Grab a piece of paper and come play along.

Frank was born and raised on the border of Paraguay and Brazil, grew up volunteering in his family’s environmental NGO. This early experience fostered a deep connection with the Pai Tavytera community, where he was initiated through the Kunumi Pepy ceremony and is now officially enrolled in the Panambi’y tribe.

For more than 15 years in Central Florida, Frank has built youth-led environmental programs that earned a National Geographic Planet Inspired award and helped influence local policy. During his time at Apple, he launched volunteer efforts and served as the lead guide for the state of Florida. Frank also founded Indigenous Earth, a cultural preservation initiative that connects teens with traditional ecological knowledge through hands-on workshops and a globally reaching podcast.

Through his work with local nonprofits, Frank has secured grants for environmental programs that support Hispanic communities, including the bilingual Wetlands Ambassador Program, recognized by Orange County Public Schools as a Partner of the Year initiative. He is proud to be able to mentors United Tribal Youth’s Earth Ambassadors to better become community leaders.

Frank now looks forward to deepening his servant leadership by supporting youth clubs across Latin America—helping them cultivate purpose, amplify their impact, and grow into powerful agents of change for their communities.

We hope you enjoy our episode.