CURIOUS?
“The world undeniably needs more courageous, determined, and committed female leaders to tackle the existential climate crisis. We need more empathetic warriors like you, Marla Lise, to build critical cross-cultural bridges and drive meaningful solutions.”
I didn’t start with words.
I started with animal conservation, ecology, wildlife rescue, marine conservation, environmental science, and later, sustainability.
“Eco-words are words that rebuild the silent but vivid connection between our subjectivity and the knowledge of the world. Eco-words are alive, vital, nourishing, they produce happiness and well- being wherever they are present.”
-Anna Lisa Tota, Eco Words
In 2023, The Eco Chapter was born from a simple realisation - words shape reality.
Now they help me help schools, organisations, companies, and individuals find their own words – words in service of our planet and her inhabitants.
The philosophy is simple:
Work in service of 3Ps: People, Planet, and Purpose
Through 3Rs: Reeducation, Reimagination, Regeneration
Simply put … I teach people about the environment and help schools, organisations, communities, and individuals use words towards healing nature and supporting future generations.
“It starts with passion, passion for the environment in all its beauty and diversity.
It grows with an ability to produce writing alive with that passion, that beauty, and that diversity.
It soothes with smiles, collegiality, and efficiency that makes the journey of working alongside that passion to produce a wide range of beautiful projects such a pleasant and satisfying experience.”
-Dr. George Jacobs
“Let me start by remembering you that you are force of nature, Marla. You are doing an incredible work with a level of dedication that is amazing.”
“Marla Lise, you embody love, compassion, tenacity, and vision. Even when the path is full of obstacles, you tap deep into your heart and have the wisdom to follow it - and to blaze the trail for the rest of us.”