Jessica Paquette is a chemical engineer, yoga teacher and energy healer with a unique perspective on how we can work together to protect the earth and honor the circle of life she provides. Jess is comfortable being a fish out of water in most of the circles she runs in and her knowledge and ability to speak her mind made this a discussion on natural resources that you won’t hear anywhere else. I hope it encourages conversation on the things we can do to live at the crossroads of real sustainability and economic prosperity in America.
Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes -
“I’m gonna make the cleanest oil and gas that we have until someone that’s smarter than me figures out another plan.” 4:07
“We have to work together and we have to honor and respect the Earth for her to provide for us too.” 6:46
“We need to cut the delusion factor out of it and we need to work together to be able to, as humans, make this work.” 7:42
“Local is sustainable. It’s farm to table.” 17:27
“The problem is we're not looking at the full carbon life cycle of this stuff.” 18:36
“The state of California could be totally independent, energy independent, if it did it right.” 21:42
“Us pointing fingers is the problem.” 33:41
“Capitalism at its best is things that are not needed anymore will phase out.” 40:43
“Everyone should admit when they’re wrong.” 45:42
“If you can’t admit you made a mistake, like how are we supposed to be better? How are we supposed to grow?” 45:51
“You have to honor the Earth.” 58:53
Guest Bio -
Jessica Paquette is an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for an oil company in California. Jessica has a chemistry degree from UCSD and is passionate about all forms of energy. She is also a kundalini yoga teacher, sound healer, and a kitchen alchemist. She is passionate about honoring the energy of the earth and making a life better for all humanity.
Show Notes -
0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
0:32 - Introducing Jessica Paquette
1:02 - Welcome to Jessica
2:19 - Education & Work Background
6:19 - Regulatory Aspect of Oil & Gas in California
8:18 - Visiting Oil Fields in LA County
10:10 - How Does the Corporate World Respond to You?
11:52 - Respect of Natural Resources
14:02 - Where is the Middleground in the Current Plan?
18:07 - Problems with Solar Energy
21:05 - What’s Going On with Oil Use in LA County?
25:19 - Regulators in California Vs. Another State
27:14 - Why Do You Have to Burn Excess Gas?
30:17 - We Need to Work Together to Change the Perspective on Oil & Gas
34:05 - BB Commercial
34:14 - Questioning Motives of the Rule & Law Makers
37:36 - How Do People Feel in the Oil Industry?
39:04 - Impact on Oil Companies & It’s Employees in LA County
41:38 - Balance of Natural, Renewable, & Oil/Gas Resources
43:38 - This is The Science
48:02 - It’s All About Educating People on the Power of the World
58:19 - Jess is in Our Climate Challenge Documentary Coming Soon
1:00:05 - One Piece of Advice
1:01:50 - Thank You
1:02:08 - WIMTS Podcast Closing