Sunday, April 29, 2018

EarthX Film Dallas 2018 - The GREEN Carpet & Gala

EarthX EarthX EarthX!!!
Screenings Competitions, Events, Animals, Fitness, Tiny Houses, Green Carpet, Galas and so much more....
2018 EarthX & EarthX Film Festival did not disappoint! An Astounding 60 films and 39 filmakers made the cut!

The Earthx Film Festival is an opportunity for those who are interested and engaged in the livelihood of the environment.  With so many films ranging from animal poaching, to experiencing natural beauty in reality or virtual reality, there is something to spark an interest in everyone who attends.  The main event of  4/19 Opening Night “The Game Changers” is about to do just that.  Director Louie Psihoyos and  producer James Wilks (former Mixed martial arts fighter) have teamed up to make an impactful and powerful film about athletes who live, train, compete, and dominate on a plant-based diet.  As an injured athlete, Wilks used his recovery time to study on regaining optimal function of his body and a speedy recovery, and the information that he shares in this film, is indeed, a game changer.

As a person who has tossed around the idea of being plant-based, but never fully committed, this film was definitely motivation to at least give it a try.  As a former track athlete, I never thought that I might be able to remain full or have sustained energy, but the focus was all wrong.  The ideas and scientific backing presented in this film, will definitely inspire you to expand your thinking and at least give it a try.  One line that stood out to me from one of the professional athletes featured in the film was “Some one asked me ‘how can you be as strong as an ox, and you don’t eat meat?’, my answer ‘Have you ever seen an ox eat meat?’”  

Definitely a game changer, if it doesn’t change the game for you, it will definitely make you want to choose healthier habits.

-The Ariel Z. Creative

Ali's 2 Cents - The Game Changers and Global Gala

Opening Night #2, Louie Psihoyos got right down to business with his new film "The Game Changers" which hit on a widely talked about subject ... Veganism.  Add Athletes to the mix and we have a super heightened conversation!

Veganism is not a new term or concept, but it is fairly new in the athletic realm and most assuredly in the realm of the male athlete. The idea of advocating for removing meat from an athlete's diet is almost unheard of.  Yep, even in 2018 when eating healthy, balanced diets. Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian ways of life are on the forefront and we still see the side eye about athlete's consuming meat, as a necessity....

Let me say I was so completely enthralled with the film.  It was right up my alley!! What a great selection for EArthX Film Festival. The shear fact it was Fact and not Fiction was a major WIN in my book too.  Two of the film's athletes, James Wilks and Kendrick Farris took some time to chat with us on the green carpet.  Not only did they talk about the injuries they endured, but also the process to recovery.  A process that surprisingly to each athlete included a change to their normal diets. We got a chance to hear athletes known for strength and endurance talk about the benefits of going to a plant based diet.  Their performance results, along with other athletes, proved there are definite positive changes and the key to all of this, the food was great, they were fulfilled with the meatless meals and they learned where protein actually comes from... Bet you can't guess?
Can you imagine changing your diet to plant based can lower your footprint! WOW ! who doesn't want to do that!
You have to check out this film...

To my surprise they shared other sexual performance benefits to going plant based.  And ultimately derailed the idea that eating meat, makes you a man.  A gross stereotype that likely impedes many from giving a plant based diet a try.
You have got to check this film out.
visit www.thegamechangersmovie.com for updates on screenings

The Global Gala on 4/20/2018 was a SMASH!!! Talk about STAR STUDDED Green Carpet.
Honorees, Actors, Filmakers and other Special Guest came out in full force to support the EarthX formerly EArth Day.
The Night was overwhelming and rewarding at the same time. To see so many stars, and guests have such a dedication to the current and future state of our environment was a beacon of hope. A few stars stopped by to chat with us and among them was:
Buzz Aldrin Award Recipient, Danni Washington Honoree Recipient, Harry Hamlin, Amy Smart, Carter Oosterhouse, Captain Paul Watson, Laura Nix, Christophe Bailache, Sophie Ansel, Louie Psihoyos, James Wilks, Kendrick Farris, Sonja Morgan, Ovie Mughelli, Jeryl Prescott, Jeremy McKane, Laura Linda Bradley, Sarunas Jackson

If you did not get a chance to particpate in EarthX in Dallas 2018, mark your calendar for 2019!!
Bring the siblings, kids, whole family and friends.  There is so much to do, see and learn!!

I Am Royalty Radio will see you all back on the Green Carpet Next Year!!

Ali Carter
I Am Royalty Radio
www.IamRoyaltyRadio.com

























Wednesday, April 11, 2018

What Others Really Think About You...

Now that I have a few minutes of
downtime.... I want to share a quick story....
I had a Very interesting convo while in Albuquerque, NM a few weekends ago sitting at a bar in my hotel.. eating... Ended up chatting a man of Hispanic decent (his ethnicity important)... He asked what brought me to NM so I mentioned my new MYBS venture to do a 5k in a new city. So we started talking about traveling.. Traveling ABroad specifically.. I mentioned a few places I have been and He asked about my experiences in Cuba, Bali, Milan, China, Belize which I gladly shared... And he said something so interesting to me... He said .... He could never travel like that. I thought he meant it was hard to get a passport. So I asked him, why he said that.... He said... He would not be accepted anywhere because everyone hates Mexicans... He said, it is much easier for me to travel wherever I want to go..... I was so shocked.. I was like... but you do know I am Black, right? He said yes, but no one like Mexicans... I was sooooo floored.... and saddened..

If he only knew my fears of running
into the wrong group or having a horrible experience.... BUT I have not.. I hope kindness and positive energy fight the evil before it forms :)..

WE talked more and I shared my
thoughts on how much we are really accepted, how much what we see on tv is NOT real and he would be accepted as well. and he said he would like for his kids to travel, but KNew they never would. I encouraged him to not say the later to them... but to encourage them.. Not to stifle a dream they have yet to develop...based on his own fears. He said true... and wished me luck on my race and hike to Kasha Katuwe.... He ended by saying I will read your blog and visit through your eyes.... I suggested he try a cruise first. Very easy, no passports needed and you can venture off the boat at no cost and explore at port side if he wanted... but still see the world in a bit of a controlled environment.

So often we think our situation is dismal or the worst, but we never really know what others may feel about themselves or others. How they feel they are being treated and why... Just when I thought Being a black female was still societies lowest spot on the totem pole....
This outgoing Man with a beautiful wife and kids shared his fears and mental bondage. Where did it come from? Will he have the strength to take the words we shared and begin to break the cycle?

I do not know.. I do not know..... I
do hope my words, my experiences of how welcoming THE WORLD is... prevail. I hope I encouraged him. I hope I gave him hope that all things are NOT always as they may seem....

We can not live through others eyes
or we will miss every gift awaiting us...
Let's encourage others to embrace our differences... We are truly beautiful people... Remember... WE all Bleed, Eat, Dream and LOVE...

Live... Explore... Decide for YOU...What is...
#throughmyeyes #adventureswithali









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