soul-speaks-soil-website/app/about/page.tsx

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import { Navigation } from "@/components/navigation"
import { Footer } from "@/components/footer"
import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
import { Music, Instagram, Sprout, BookOpen, Mic, Heart } from "lucide-react"
import Link from "next/link"
export const metadata = {
title: "About | Soul Speaks Soil",
description: "Learn about Sammy Davies and the Soul Speaks Soil podcast",
}
export default function AboutPage() {
return (
<div className="min-h-screen flex flex-col">
<Navigation />
<main className="flex-1 pt-24 pb-16">
{/* About Sammy Section */}
<section className="px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 mycelial-pattern">
<div className="container mx-auto">
<div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto">
<div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 items-center">
<div>
<div className="aspect-square rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-primary/5 shadow-lg">
<img
src="https://hebbkx1anhila5yf.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/IMG_20251102_112209_994-Qtj9Sw0JJKHHgRB19y63rB4gvU3rBS.jpg"
alt="Sammy Davies in moss-covered forest with composting structure"
className="w-full h-full object-cover"
/>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<h1 className="text-4xl sm:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground mb-6 text-balance">
Meet Sammy Davies
</h1>
<div className="space-y-4 text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">
<p>
Sammy Davies is the Director of Sustainability and Brand at EcoSafe Zero Waste, based in Surrey,
British Columbia. She is also an MBA Candidate in Sustainable Innovation at the Schulich School of
Business, York University, where she continues to deepen her expertise in circular economy and
regenerative business models.
</p>
<p>
With a diverse career spanning sustainability, social media, and entrepreneurship, Sammy has held
roles including Manager of Sustainability Programs at EcoSafe Zero Waste, Manager of Social Media
at Open Ocean Robotics, and Co-Founder of OneLoop.appa venture focused on circular economy
solutions. Her professional journey also includes experience at Aurora Cannabis, XE.com, Long
Point Eco-Adventures, and the Grand River Conservation Authority.
</p>
<p>
Sammy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, a certificate from BrainStation,
and has completed advanced training at Bear Waters Gathering. Her work focuses on soil health
advocacy, composting education, systems thinking, and regenerative storytellingtranslating
sustainability goals into actionable business development while building trust across the
composting and circular bioeconomy ecosystem.
</p>
<p>
Through Soul Speaks Soil, Sammy shares her passion for building models that align policy, circular
economy, and community resiliencerooted in place and designed for lasting impact.
</p>
</div>
<div className="flex gap-4 mt-8">
<Button asChild variant="outline">
<a href="https://instagram.com/soulspeakssoil" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<Instagram className="mr-2 h-4 w-4" />
Follow Sammy
</a>
</Button>
<Button asChild>
<Link href="/contact">Get in Touch</Link>
</Button>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section className="px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 bg-muted/30 organic-texture">
<div className="container mx-auto">
<div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto">
<div className="aspect-video rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-primary/5 shadow-lg mb-8">
<img
src="https://hebbkx1anhila5yf.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/IMG_20251102_112203_809-qlO7ndE3aT5sOPWioTlv9j69EyUiRF.jpg"
alt="Sammy Davies working in her garden with composting systems and sustainable infrastructure"
className="w-full h-full object-cover"
/>
</div>
<div className="text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto">
<h2 className="text-2xl sm:text-3xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4 text-balance">
Living the Practice
</h2>
<p className="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed text-pretty">
Sammy doesn't just talk about sustainability—she lives it. Her homestead in Greater Victoria serves as
a living laboratory for composting, regenerative practices, and circular systems. From hands-on
composting education to building resilient food systems, Sammy bridges the gap between theory and
practice.
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
{/* About the Podcast Section */}
<section className="px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 mycelial-pattern">
<div className="container mx-auto">
<div className="max-w-5xl mx-auto">
<div className="text-center mb-12">
<div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 bg-primary/10 text-primary px-4 py-2 rounded-full text-sm font-medium mb-4">
<Sprout className="h-4 w-4" />
<span>The Podcast</span>
</div>
<h2 className="text-3xl sm:text-4xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4 text-balance">
About Soul Speaks Soil
</h2>
<p className="text-lg text-muted-foreground max-w-3xl mx-auto leading-relaxed text-pretty">
A podcast exploring the intersection of consciousness, sustainability, and our relationship with the
earth.
</p>
</div>
<div className="grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 mb-12">
<Card>
<CardContent className="pt-6">
<div className="flex flex-col items-center text-center">
<div className="h-12 w-12 rounded-full bg-primary/10 flex items-center justify-center mb-4">
<Mic className="h-6 w-6 text-primary" />
</div>
<h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-2">Deep Conversations</h3>
<p className="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">
Hour-long episodes diving deep into topics that matter for our planet and our souls.
</p>
</div>
</CardContent>
</Card>
<Card>
<CardContent className="pt-6">
<div className="flex flex-col items-center text-center">
<div className="h-12 w-12 rounded-full bg-primary/10 flex items-center justify-center mb-4">
<BookOpen className="h-6 w-6 text-primary" />
</div>
<h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-2">Diverse Topics</h3>
<p className="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">
From regenerative farming to mindfulness, permaculture to social justice.
</p>
</div>
</CardContent>
</Card>
<Card>
<CardContent className="pt-6">
<div className="flex flex-col items-center text-center">
<div className="h-12 w-12 rounded-full bg-primary/10 flex items-center justify-center mb-4">
<Heart className="h-6 w-6 text-primary" />
</div>
<h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground mb-2">Community Focused</h3>
<p className="text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">
Building a community of listeners committed to positive change.
</p>
</div>
</CardContent>
</Card>
</div>
<Card className="bg-primary text-primary-foreground shadow-lg">
<CardContent className="p-8">
<h3 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-balance">Our Mission</h3>
<p className="text-lg leading-relaxed opacity-90 mb-6 text-pretty">
Soul Speaks Soil exists to inspire and empower individuals to reconnect with the earth, cultivate
sustainable practices, and foster a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with all living
things. Through storytelling and authentic dialogue, we aim to plant seeds of change that grow into
a more regenerative future.
</p>
<Button asChild variant="secondary" size="lg">
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/soul-speaks-soil" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
<Music className="mr-2 h-5 w-5" />
Listen Now
</a>
</Button>
</CardContent>
</Card>
</div>
</div>
</section>
{/* Consulting Section */}
<section className="px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16 bg-muted/30 organic-texture">
<div className="container mx-auto">
<div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center">
<h2 className="text-3xl sm:text-4xl font-bold text-foreground mb-4 text-balance">Work with Sammy</h2>
<p className="text-lg text-muted-foreground mb-8 leading-relaxed text-pretty">
Sammy is available for consulting, speaking engagements, and podcast collaborations. Whether you're
looking to start your own sustainability initiative or want to feature Sammy on your podcast, let's
connect.
</p>
<Button asChild size="lg">
<Link href="/contact">Get in Touch</Link>
</Button>
</div>
</div>
</section>
</main>
<Footer />
</div>
)
}