Yael Stone: Giving to gain

Yael Stone | Benjamin Law

Many people would recognise Australian actress Yael Stone from her breakout role as the red-lipped Lorna Morello in TV series Orange is the New Black. But, in 2020 she gave up her green card, and her acting career in the United States, unable to reconcile the carbon emissions of the jet-setting lifestyle with her own climate conscience. Since then, Yael has channelled her focus into a new career path in climate advocacy, going back to university and co-founding the not-for-profit renewables and clean energy organisation, Hi Neighbour. 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, join actress, entrepreneur and climate advocate Yael Stone alongside writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law to explore what we have to give up to gain a life living in alignment with our personal values. 

This event is presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas in celebration of International Women’s Day.