In this Sustainable Ambassador Podcast episode, we chat with Paul Shapiro on the transformative power of plant-based products in replacing animal proteins, and the key lessons he has taken away from from recent market shifts in the plant-based sector. Lessons that should be a goldmine for anyone developing a 'sustainable' product or brand. Timestamps: 00:12 - Welcome to the Sustainable Amb…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador podcast, we speak with climate justice advocate Mitzi Jonelle Tan about the work she is doing to build a nationwide alliance of youth organizations, individuals, and student councils to advocate for immediate global climate action. At YACAP, Mitzi plays a crucial role in advocating for environmental justice, and through our conversation we speak ab…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassadors Podcast, I speak with my former student Talha Khan about his decision to leave McKinsey to become the Executive Director of Pakistan Environment Trust (PET). It is a conversation that starts with Talha speaking about Pakistan's challenges and the opportunity he saw to return "home" and lead the Trust. From there, we spoke in depth about the posi…
In this episode, we speak with Salisa Traipipitsiriwat about her work as Senior Campaigner to rid the ocean of plastic waste, and the early lessons she has learned in campaigning, managing teams, and the importance of being aligned with the organization's mission. Lessons that will serve her well throughout her career, and one's we hope will help you as well! Timestamps: 00:14 - Welcome to…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Curtis Baker about finding his mission as the Asia Pacific Lead for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at DOW. Timestamps: 00:14 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast 00:50 - Curtis Baker Introduction 01:20 - Introduction to the work of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director 02:25 - Diversity & Inclusion in Asi…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Jeannie-Renne Malone, about her career path to becoming the Vice President for Global Sustainability at VF Corp, the power of corporations to deliver solutions, and the organizational mindset and structure that best support those efforts. Timestamps: 00:15 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast 00:55 - Personal Intr…
In this episode, we speak with the inspiring Isabel Andam, a passionate climate activist from Ghana, about her journey towards becoming a prominent youth activist in the fight against climate change. It is an incredible conversation that starts with her journey to becoming an activist, the role she sees for youth activists, and the early skills, tools, and lessons she is gaining through this wo…
In this Episode of the Sustainability Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Elin Bergman, COO of Cradlenet, about the work she is doing to drive awareness of the circular economy and help leaders overcome nine key barriers to this transition. It is a position she came into after building a successful "corporate" career, and realizing that she wanted to use her tools to "save the world". In the y…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, I speak with Kellie McElhaney about her work at the Berkeley Haas Business School's Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership to develop equity-fluent leaders. Through this conversation we speak about the work of her center, how she approaches teaching the "value" of diversity and inclusion, and breakdown the recent Bud Light and Target sca…
In this episode, we speak with sustainable investment sherpa Robert Rubinstein about his work to help asset owners reallocate their portfolios toward sustainable investments. Timestamps: 00:20 - introduction to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast 00:40 - Robert Rubenstein Introduction 03:25 - Understanding, and Solving, Pain Points 05:25 - Mindsets and Toolsets for Delivering Higher Returns…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Alex Edmans about the opportunity for leaders to deliver long-term business value through sustainability. Timestamps: 00:15 - Welcome to Sustainability Ambassador Podcast 000:35 - Alex Edmunds Introduction 01:35 - Sustainability & Driving Long Term Value 02:55 - Engaging on Sustainability 04:25 - Milton Friedman & Busi…
Timestamps: 00:15 - Welcome to Sustainability Ambassador Podcast 01:00 - Joan Marc Simon & Zero Waste Europe Introduction 01:30 - Size & Scope of Waste Challenge 02:00 - Recylcing & Waste Management 02:30 - Economics of Waste 03:30 - Regulations & Markets 04:05 - Growing Awareness of Problem 04:45 - Challenges of Recycling 05:10 - Global Plastic Treaty 06:15 - Key Barriers: Who is res…
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we have the honor of speaking with the Mayor of Columbia, Missouri, Barbara Buffaloe. Through our conversation, we speak about how as Mayor sustainability is embedded into her work, the importance of engaging her constituents, the challenges/opportunities that are unique to a small(er) Midwestern town, and the resources/ inspirations she ga…
In this episode, I speak to Imran Ahmed, Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), about his recent research showing how the patterns around climate denialism on social media have changed, and from there, the the work he is doing to catalyze stakeholders to solve the problem. CCDH Report: The New Climate Denial - https://counterhate.com/research/new-climate-denial/ ? L…
