Examples of Eco-Literary Impact
MENTORING, MODERATING, AND SPEAKING
WWF We Got This, 2023 - Mentor and Panellist
EB Impact Sustainability Media Academy, 2023 - Nominated Participant
The Conscious Festival 2024 - Speaker
World Biodiversity Day CDL 2024 - Moderator
EB Impact Sustainability Exchange 2024, 2025 - Mentor
Conference on Education and Social Change 2024 - Speaker
The Matcha Initiative - Buddy
AlterCop 2024 - Trainer and website content creator
LinkedIn Top Social Impact Voice, 2024
Fresk Jam, 2024 - Facilitator (Barcelona)
Women in Climate Leadership, 2025 - Speaker
Power of Words interview with Crane
International Conference: Language Education for Sustainable Development, 2025 - Speaker
Dear Our Community Sustainability Accelerator, 2025 - Speaker
Royal Geographical Society, 2025 - Speaker
TESTIMONIALS
"It was great having you at the Royal Geographical Society–Singapore. I knew from the start that your voice and vision needed to be heard, and I’m so grateful for your time and amazing work. You have a powerful way of making the Anthropocene not just a concept, but a deeply human call to action. Thank you for inspiring us to imagine — and co-create — a better world."
"You are truly inspirational in showing how small actions can make a big difference in spreading awareness for our planet's challenges."
"It was such an inspiring session, thank you so much Marla!"
"Please know that the insight, courage, and compassion you share in your newsletter matters a LOT!
Keep up the great work, and thank you for all you do."
"Love this Marla Lise, what wonderful work you’re doing in the world. Looking forward to learning more soon."
"Awesome session Marla... You're a natural and a great storyteller! Looking forward to another session with you sometime soon and continuing the learning journey! Cheers!"
“You are doing an amazing job Marla. Thank you for your openness, presence and dedication to be the change the world needs. Let's continue to make a way for planetary regeneration, one step at a time.”
"Just over here applauding you for your brilliance, creative enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness! You are a bright light, Marla."
PUBLICATIONS
de Volkskrant, October 2023- “Sustainability is a Hoax” referenced
Ecolonogy Issue 02, April 2025 - Rethinking Sustainability: Beyond Greenwashing and Towards Real Impact
The Last Dreamer - self-published climate fiction short story available on Amazon Kindle