Earth Day by The Unscented Company
Text & Photography / Catherine Bernier
For Earth Day, we asked surfer, mama, jewelry maker and yoga teacher Rachel Barrett about her vision of a meaningful life on earth. Between two laundry loads and playful time outside with her daughter Lola, we ended up engaging in an intimate and refreshing conversation about different aspects of life we need more than ever to address openly. For the nova scotian, home is Mother Nature, home is a safe place to reconnect us to ourselves, home is an inclusive and supportive space. Read the full interview “A Meaningful Life on Earth” on The Unscented Company’s blog.
For this project, I wanted to give a voice to our models. Rachel Barrett and her daughter Lola-June were the perfect match. As a surfer and scuba diver, the experiences she has had with the ocean transformed her awareness of both environmental sustainability and accessibility. So many of her passions are nurtured here in Nova Scotia but she also sees that we have a long way to go to elevate the global majority in nature and especially in the ocean. In her interview, she mentioned being honoured to be a part of The North Preston Surf Program pushing to increase diversity in the sport of surfing in particular with Nova Scotians of African descent. A noble mission to help her community bridging the gap between them and Mother Nature.
“ I grew up with my mom tending a big garden in the yard. My brother would fall asleep in the mint patch as a child, nibbling away. I hope my daughter can keep the childhood wonders of nature close. Community and open conversation. Collaboration and care for one another. Eating food freshly picked from the yard.”
Creative Director: Catherine Bernier
Photographer: Catherine Bernier / @cath.be
Muses: Rachel Barrett / @luminousandwild
Brand: The Unscented Company / @unscentedco
