Chris and I traveled way, way down the Amazon River in search of a village with the potential to dependably and sustainably harvest a large order plants. I sat across from this woman and her children at a long community meeting—led by men. The women did not speak. It isn’t always that way, but certainly it is that way far too often. This was a powerful experience for me, and one day I will tell you the story and share more photos. - Zoe Helene