Send us a texthttps://terriblehappytalks.com/Cath Blakey is a Greens Political Party councillor, mother, and advocate for social, cultural and climate change. During Cath’s political tenure she has been responsible for the FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) food waste initiative, and the construction of functional bike pathways in population dense urban areas. Cath breaks-down the mechanics of local-government, the importance of becoming politically (and community) engaged, strategies for taking action to initiate change, and why "Relaxing it and taxing it" (i.e. Cannabis Laws) is a good idea.  This week, Cath is with me live and in-person on the back deck to share her journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. Cath supports and advocates for:Community feedback! Please fill-out the survey on the recent construction of Bike Pathways in the Wollongong CBD area. Your opportunity to use your voice!Protect our water allianceCOMPANIES THAT SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:Use the THT code!!!INDOSOLE  Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with, and I’m stoked to embark on a new affiliation with Krush Organics and advocate for the use of CBD products for supplementary use. Do the research yourself, the health benefits are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery time especially post workouts. And it’s all natural.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the showFINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook