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Recognized as a Young Changemaker by Tom’s of Maine

MEET BRITTNEY

Brittney Portes is a powerhouse in urban agriculture, food justice, community-driven sustainability, and health. As the founder of Gardens of Sol, a business rooted in helping urban community members nourish the gardener within, she has empowered thousands to grow their own food, bridging the gap between urban spaces, food security, healthy and sustainable living.

Through her work as a food grower and urban garden educator, she has helped transform communities into thriving hubs of learning, engagement, well-being, and food security.

Whether speaking to corporate teams, universities, or community organizations, Brittney's mission remains the same: to inspire, educate, and activate people to connect with nature, their food, and their communities.

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  • A one-hour, hands-on wellness and intention-building workshop that blends gardening, sustainability, and entrepreneurial growth through the metaphor of planting.

    Individuals will reflect on their dreams, set intentions, and take part in a guided planting activity to support their growth journey.

  • This talk inspires audiences to embrace their inner gardener and learn the foundations of gardening in any space. Perfect for beginners and experienced.

    A four-part series on how anyone can learn to grow food in any space they have.

  • Urban gardens do more than grow food, they bridge gaps, strengthen local food security, and create climate-resilient communities. This talk explores how growing food can transform how we nourish people and the planet.

  • A powerful motivational talk from the lens of a first-generation, Afro Latina, on following unconventional career paths, embracing sustainability, and making an impact in the world, no matter where you start.

  • What if healing starts in the soil?

    In this talk, Brittney shares how growing food reconnects us to the rhythms of rest, nourishment, and care. From easing anxiety to fueling our bodies with fresh harvests, gardening becomes a way to care for our mind, body, and spirit.

  • “Brittney has a gift for distilling complex lessons into clear, relatable takeaways, blending sustainability, practical business insight with a deep commitment to community impact. Our students left her session feeling energized, informed, and encouraged to pursue their own ideas with both creativity and resilience.”

    Malla Haridat, Program Director, Barnard College, Athena Summer Innovation Institute

  • "A HUGE thank you for sharing your story. I truly got chills when you were speaking. It was so personal, and so powerful - and I think it was the hook the guests needed to feel truly connected to the work we do."

    Erin Coles, Executive Director, Million Dollar Women Fund

  • "Brittney's radiance is infectious, and her words echo timeless values of love, kindness, warmth, and the true essence of humanity- a world of possibilities through unlocking everyone's inherent uniqueness."

    Founder, Cooking for Camden

Previous Speaking Engagements

  • Green Jobs Board, Regenerative Agriculture Climate Week Panel

  • Union Theological Seminary

  • The Ripple Center Impact Panel

  • Barnard Pre-College, Athena Summer Innovation Institute

  • Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference, Northeast Earth
    Coalition

  • Tom's of Maine

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hospital Network

  • HeartSmarts, NY Presbyterian
    Hospital

  • Luminary, Building & Rising Experience

  • Inclusive Excellence Summit,
    Montclair State University

  • National Nutrition Month Panel,
    Montclair State University

  • Food for Thought: Bridging
    Communities and Farms for Food Sovereignty, PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies

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