Life's a Venture with Victoria Avi

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Meet Victoria Avi, owner of Venture Forward Strategies. Victoria has many rich stories and insights from her 17-year sustainability career and her personal life. Victoria immigrated to Cleveland from Azerbaijan when she was just 16 and navigated language, high school, and finally college, where she found her passions for graphic design and the environment. What does it take to weave a life that interlaces a personal immigration story with a genuine commitment to sustainability? Join us for this thoughtful interview where Victoria speaks candidly about her personal and professional journey, why she does this work, what keeps her going, and how she manages "eco-anxiety." Hint: it's all about the deep connections she has made here in Cleveland, where community bonds and eco-consciousness go hand in hand. For Victoria, Life's a Venture and an Adventure.
Guest:
Victoria Avi, President, Venture Forward Strategies
Resources:
Ways to Connect
Eco Meet CLE, February 20, 2024
Northeast Ohio Women in Sustainability (contact Victoria to be added)
Greyt Culture events
Northeastern Ohio chapter of Conscious Capitalism
Where to Learn More
The Ecology of Commerce, by Paul Hawkin
The Business Case for Sustainability, featuring Ray Anderson
The Center for Social Impact Strategy, University of Pennsylvania

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Chapters

1. Life's a Venture with Victoria Avi (00:00:00)

2. Victoria's Journey as an Immigrant from Azerbaijan (00:03:52)

3. Sponsor Promo - Good Nature Organic Cawn Care (00:15:44)

4. Career Leap from Non-Profit to Academia and Business Consultant (00:16:17)

5. The Importance of Community Connection (00:25:56)

6. Advice for Career Seekers (00:32:46)