These were Nina Simons’ opening remarks at the 2019 National Bioneers Conference. Read the edited transcript here.

Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons is renowned for her open hearted explorations of the difficult psycho spiritual, emotional and relational challenges facing those of us seeking to birth a far more compassionate, just and nature-honoring world. Still reeling from the recent loss of her mother, Nina offers this tribute to her with extraordinary tenderness, honesty, vulnerability and courage, ultimately helping us see that embracing loss and our woundedness can strengthen us in our resolve to persevere and thrive in the struggles we are engaged in.

Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers and its Chief Relationship Strategist, is also co-founder of Women Bridging Worlds and Connecting Women Leading Change. She co-edited the anthology book, Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and most recently wrote Nature, Culture & The Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership. An award-winning social entrepreneur, Nina teaches and speaks internationally, and previously served as President of Seeds of Change and Director of Strategic Marketing for Odwalla.

To learn more about Nina Simons, visit her website.