For years, I thought being an explorer meant skiing to the South Pole, overwintering in Svalbard, or crossing Greenland’s ice sheet. I have loved and learned so much from all my sufferings and adventures which are a huge part of any expedition.If you fail to find the meaning in our personal “ into the wild” then it’s rather …pointless, yes? Here’s what those expeditions taught me…

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the fourth edition of Embrace the Planet News! I’m really happy you are spending a bit of time with me here in this space. It means alot- thank you!

What if the greatest battle of our time isn’t political, but spiritual?

We’re drowning in fear, division, and disinformation—engineered to keep us fragmented and hopeless. But here’s the truth: we are not powerless. Consciousness is the battleground, and our most powerful tools are art, storytelling, and media that inspire rather than divide.

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the third edition of Embrace the Planet!

I’m so happy you are here reading this. Thank you for joining me on this journey of discovery, action, and connection. Together, I want us all to explore how to engage with our planet, each other and to inspire a bit of change—whether through small steps at home or through stories of resilience and innovation. I hope this month’s edition sparks new ideas and conversations that resonate with you.

Our new event series, Pioneers of the Possible, begins January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

Join us live on YouTube for a conversation with Gemita Samarra, a synchronized swimmer, stuntwoman, and storyteller who has worked on 007’s Spectre and Game of Thrones. Gemita shares how adventure, resilience, and storytelling can inspire us all. Join Live on YouTube

Sunniva has had the privilege of meeting extraordinary visionaries who are infinitely curious—scientists, adventurers, artists, writers, innovators, and activists—whose work is shaping the future of our planet.

With Pioneers of the Possible, Sunniva aims to bring these inspiring individuals into classrooms and communities across Canada and the U.S.

Hi Friends!

Guess what? This is the very first edition of my newsletter—think of it as a compass pointing toward inspiration, adventure, and action! Whether you’ve been with me in spirit on icy expeditions, hosted me for a keynote, joined me on a voyage or you’re just tuning in, I’m so excited to share this journey with you.