Michael speaks with Xiuhtezcatl, indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of a global youth-led environmental movement. Listen in as they discuss Earth Guardians, the interconnectedness of life, our responsibility as humans to protect the sacred and what gives us life, and balancing a normal life as a kid who has already found his voice and life purpose.  Check out Xiuhtezcatl’s book 'We Rise: The Earth Guardian’s Guide to Building a Movement that Restores the Planet'. This book provides an action guide on how to face the biggest problems of today, including climate change, environmental racism, fossil fuel extraction and industrial agriculture. https://www.earthguardians.org/ Instagram: @xiuhtezcatlSpotify: Xiuhtezcatl Recorded: July 2017 at California WorldFest in Grass Valley, CA Michael’s most recent album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice’ is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-niceKeep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.comThe Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network (Dan Wise, COO)  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Audio Editing by: Anthony Thoen