DFTBA—Don’t forget to be awesome. That’s the motto of the Vlogbrothers, a video blog created by brothers Hank and John Green.

On this episode of Threshold Conversations, our guest is Hank Green, science communicator, YouTuber, and entrepreneur. Among his many projects, Hank hosts the wildly popular YouTube channel SciShow, which brings science to the masses. Hank talks to us about how DFTBA reminds us to do the work to be productive, and to be good friends and citizens. We also talk about his passion for science communication, and why all great communication begins with empathy.

Threshold is a public radio show and podcast that tackles one pressing environmental issue each season. Launched in 2016, Threshold has received a Peabody Award nomination, a national Edward R. Murrow Award, and a citation from the Overseas Press Club among other honors.

Threshold Conversations features interviews with environmental thought leaders on important issues impacting cultures, communities, and ecosystems in the United States and beyond. These conversations aim to create space for thoughtful, civil conversations about the urgent environmental issues we’re living with today.

Threshold Conversations is supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, Montana Public Radio, Park Foundation, High Stakes Foundation, and Threshold’s listeners.