Best Joan Michelson Podcasts (2024)

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Performing Our Femininity & Values – Joan Michelson Speaks At Parlay House DC 30:21

8d ago30:21

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“Sustainable fashion has … given us more permission to wear our values, to choose what reflects our personalities and our values…We have a lot more choices. We have a lot more agency, we have a lot more resources and authority and influence…We can choose to make our impressions the way that we want to…Think about it, because you're sending a messag…

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Ensuring Electricity With Long Duration Storage – Julia Souder, Long Duration Energy Storage Council 54:26

4d ago54:26

54:26

“We look at how long sharing storage can really fill in the gaps when you don't have wind and solar 24 /7. ….(There are) four families of long sharing storage.….different ways you can store for multiple hours, days, and seasons. This diversity is really important, because whether you're an island nation, and you maybe have floating solar or offshor…

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Reducing The Government’s Carbon Footprint – Anna Siefken, Federal Energy Management Program 54:13

19d ago54:13

54:13

“We work with this entire portfolio of buildings of the federal government, as you mentioned, about 350,000 buildings, also including 600,000 cars and trucks in the fleet, all of them looking towards decarbonization…We do it through policy and planning. So, we analyze the management mandates, the energy management mandates that come out, and we hel…

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Unusual Career Advice – Powerful Insights From 5 Renowned Electric Ladies Guests 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

“Women often have far more skills than their resumes translate into. And actually we're going into a good period now where I think employers and organizations are looking for the skillset that you have more than the job titles that you have. And that's good for women because we have a lot of skills that we will have acquired in different arenas. Br…

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Making A Difference Where You Are – Laur Hesse Fisher, MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative 54:08

1M ago54:08

54:08

“There are those individual actions that we can take. But if I can work with my community or work inside of my company, or if I can work inside of my house of worship and we can build some community and some action that way, it will have a much bigger impact than anything that I can do as an individual… The communities that they're already a part o…

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Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits – Rachel McLeery, Senior Advisor, Dept. of Treasury 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

“We like to break (the tax credits) down by industries and audiences...On the industry side, we have energy efficiency, energy generation, manufacturing, vehicles, fuels, and carbon capture. Now, overlaying all of those are a handful of cross crosscutting bonuses and requirements that can greatly affect, in many cases, increase the amount of the un…

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Embracing the Messiness of Sustainability with Alison Taylor 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

Learn more about Alison: Alison’s LinkedIn NYU Stern School of Business Website Ethical Systems Website If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Prev…

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Energy Transition Is In Full Swing - Lisa Jacobson, BCSE & Tara Narayanan, Bloomberg New Energy Finance 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

“The economic information on clean energy is amazing…We're decades deep in it now, where you're seeing the cost competitiveness of renewable technologies on an unsubsidized basis…We can do this. We can grow the economy and we can use more clean energy.” Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast The facts in the new Sustainable Energy 2024 Factbook, …

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Wave Energy & Second Chances – Inna Braverman, Eco Wave Power 46:12

3M ago46:12

46:12

"I went for wave energy just because I saw a field that has huge demand, that has huge potential for positive impact on the world, and that nobody's succeeding in. So, that kind of was for me, I don't know, maybe a feeling of destiny here. I got a second chance in life and maybe I can make something for the first time in the world, so maybe my seco…

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Understanding Human Decision-Making in Influencing Sustainable Actions with Randy Burns 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

Learn more about Susan: Randy’s LinkedIn O-I Glass Website If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are Here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests include Alison Taylor of NYU Ster…

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Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. “We help anyone in the United States who wants to sell their good or service overseas through short, medium, and long-term financing tools for international buyers. It's usually medium term and long term. We provide foreign buyers with the ability to purchase U.S. goo…

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The Gather, Ask, Do Method of Communication with Susan McPherson 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

Learn more about Susan: Susan’s LinkedIn McPherson’s Strategies Website If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests include Alison Taylo…

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SEC Climate Rules Unlock Business Value – Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Audit, Sustainability 50:08

3M ago50:08

50:08

“Regulation can really be a catalyst for transformation, for business transformation, because this is so much more than a disclosure and compliance exercise. “When you think about the mechanisms, the infrastructure, the data that will emerge from instituting more discipline and rigor around these disclosure objectives, (it) is absolutely critical t…

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The Sound Business Sense of ESG with Geoff Trotter 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

Learn more about Geoff: Geoff’s LinkedIn ESG Excel website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests include Alison Taylor…

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Transforming America’s Transportation System – Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary, US DOT 45:57

4M ago45:57

45:57

“We have on our website what's called the DOT Navigator. Sounds wonky, but go take a look. It is a wealth of information about all our grant programs, and you can answer a series of questions and it can help point you in the right direction. We also have a team of folks here who are dedicated to technical assistance and capacity building. So, if yo…

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Building an Ecosystem of Regenerative Leadership with Karimah Hudda 30:39

4M ago30:39

30:39

Episode Notes: Learn more about Kristen: Karimah’s LinkedIn illumine.earth Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous gues…

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Women Voters, Climate & This Critical 2024 Election 33:11

4M ago33:11

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“Women are very worried about these (extreme weather) events, and they're the ones that really worry about the impact on communities.…They want to leave a better country for their children...They will say that climate change is something that really is on my agenda more because my children talk to me about it and they listen to their children and g…

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Reducing IT’s Carbon Footprint – Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer, HPE 43:41

5M ago43:41

43:41

“During the pandemic, a lot of companies underwent digital transformations…At the same time that that was happening, sustainability was really catching wind, particularly in places like Europe.… (I)f you are a non-manufacturing company, your largest source of operational emissions is probably your IT. So…CIOs now have these mandates trickling down …

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Sustainability's Role in Business Strategy with Joe Rozza 32:39

5M ago32:39

32:39

Episode Notes: Learn more about Joe: Joe’s LinkedIn Ryan Companies Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests inclu…

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Music, Public Health & Climate Action – Emma O’Brien, Global Scrub Choir 51:08

5M ago51:08

51:08

“The link for us with (the WHO) is about universal health coverage and the sustainable development goal number three, which obviously the WHO places in the middle of the wheel of all the sustainable development goals. But on top and behind and with each other is climate action. We cannot have one without the other. And our role is to remind a lot o…

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The Future of Sustainability & ESG – Joan on “Doing Sustainability” Podcast With Gary Baker 35:36

5M ago35:36

35:36

“Corporate America has a very important role to play in this transition. They have the resources, they have the talent, and they are being nudged by their customers, their employees, even their suppliers, their investors, and obviously regulators to do this work. They know it's the right thing to do…Just as a quick thing to think about is it used t…

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Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainability in Sports and Entertainment with Kristen Fulmer 32:06

5M ago32:06

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Episode Notes: Learn more about Kristen: Kristen’s LinkedIn Oak View Group website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous gues…

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The Power Of Buildings – Katie McGinty, Johnson Controls Chief Sustainability Officer 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

“The march that we have seen in businesses taking on climate commitments has been one of those forcing functions to bring the data related to buildings front and center (because buildings account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions) ….There is a whole heck of a lot of inefficiency to cut out of those buildings. And so, as we think of the enormity o…

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Purpose-Driven Sustainability: A Framework for High-Performing Companies with Farrell Calabrese 45:31

6M ago45:31

45:31

Episode Notes: Learn more about Farrell: Farrell’s LinkedIn Crowe Foundation Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous gu…

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Advanced Technology Improving Transportation – Michele Mueller, Michigan DOT 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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“We start to look at the advantages of the technology, and we start to really focus in on where can we go forward? What are the things we're doing and how do we get there collectively so that it is the industry, and the infrastructure side actually coming together and making those choices and implementing these safety features or implementing these…

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Practical Approaches to Sustainability with Joan Michelson 32:55

6M ago32:55

32:55

Episode Notes: Learn more about Joan: Joan’s LinkedIn Joan’s Competent Boards Profile Electric Ladies Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends ove…

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Mobilize, Measure, Manage ESG - Evelyne Saelens, UL Solutions ESG Advisory Lead 41:53

6M ago41:53

41:53

Mobilize, Measure, Manage ESG – Evelyn Saelens, ESG Advisory at UL Solutions “These climate events, they're impacting our everyday lives. They're making the world unsafe…Sometimes it might feel that it's hard to get to solid, tangible information. It's hard to know that what you're doing is meaningful, that it really has an impact. So the, what mad…

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What Is 'Brave Thinking'? - Mary Morrissey, Renowned Speaker & Advisor, Author of "Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love" 59:15

6M ago59:15

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What Is 'Brave Thinking'? - Mary Morrissey, Renowned Speaker & Advisor, Author of "Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love" ”Brave thinkers on the other hand, developed the courage to think and live from a vision…They're not going to let circumstances win. They don't deny the circumstances or situations, but they don't let t…

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Sustainability from the First Mile to the Last with Bonnie Nixon 43:01

7M ago43:01

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Episode Notes: Learn more about Bonnie: Bonnie’s LinkedIn BonnEco, Bonnie’s business, website Long Beach Container Terminal’s website Episode resources: Learn more about NIKE’s commitment to eliminating hazardous chemicals from their products If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spo…

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Career Advice Collage Time! Powerful Insights From 5 Extraordinary Women Changemakers in 2023 37:14

7M ago37:14

37:14

“Really think about why are you doing what you're doing, what motivates you?…(and) be extremely opportunistic and don't be afraid to take risks….(M)ost of my opportunities that I've had have come from me putting my hand up, taking a chance, doing something that feels scary and terrifying, but that is aligned to my core goal and mission of working o…

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Integrating Sustainability for Global Impact with Laura Asiala 41:59

7M ago41:59

41:59

Episode Notes: Learn more about Laura: Laura’s LinkedIn WholeWorks Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests inclu…

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Climate Philanthropy - Heather Grady, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 46:43

7M ago46:43

46:43

“Philanthropy generally, we consider, contributing private money for public good or community good. And climate philanthropy is simply, when we are making those private contributions in ways that are going to address the climate crisis that our country and that the world is facing today. I would expand that slightly by saying that one of the trends…

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Transparency and Sustainability in Fashion with Jeanine Ballone 32:55

8M ago32:55

32:55

Learn more about Jeanine: Jeanine’s LinkedIn Fashion 4 Development Website PAGE Magazine Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so…

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Transforming Our Energy System – Vanessa Chan, U.S. Dept of Energy 58:00

7M ago58:00

58:00

“The theme across all of this, this clean energy transition, it is private sector led, but government enabled. So, we as a government are trying to enable the private sector to move faster so we can meet our very ambitious goal, which includes a 50% reduction from 2005 levels of greenhouse gas pollution by 2030… There's a lot of clean energy techno…

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Career Advice From 5 Extraordinary ‘Electric Ladies’ Of 2023 – By Listener Demand! 29:42

8M ago29:42

29:42

“For me, the key to my career was being clear on what my mission is….I feel so enormously fortunate that I found a president to be able to work for who shares that goal….So I think the lesson in that is either be the leader that you want to believe in, or find that leader and attach yourself to them and see what amazing things you can do together. …

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Why ESG Leadership Is Key to Value Creation with Noah Miller 37:54

8M ago37:54

37:54

Learn more about Noah: Noah’s LinkedIn Rho Impact’s Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests include Alison Taylo…

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Good Corporate Citizenship In A Crisis – Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies 39:33

8M ago39:33

39:33

“Companies are not just being more strategic about corporate social impact, but are taking on the role of activists themselves. Consumers and employees now expect companies to be vocal and to protect the rights of our people and our planet. CEOs are the voices of companies and can no longer remain neutral and silent as our world grapples with serio…

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Changing Your Leadership Style - With Maggie Bienaiszewska, Auto Sector Entrepreneur, Women Automotive Network 44:48

9M ago44:48

44:48

“The first lesson was do not pretend somebody here know that that was the one when I was trying to dress up like a business woman. But the second one was, which was a really hard one for me, was to understand that we communicate, we have different communication styles, which is, it seems very easy and simple, like everybody communicates somehow, an…

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The Tipping Point Business Is At Now – Isabelle Grosmaitre, Goodness & Co (from France) 42:08

9M ago42:08

42:08

“We are at a tipping point when businesses need to reinvent themselves for a better future. In fact, I believe that they need to reinvent the model and even demonstrate the contribution to society. I believe. in fact, that only companies with a positive impact will thrive. Why? Because they will be chosen by people, by employees, as you said, by in…

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A Biography of Carbon! - Daniella Ortega, Direector of "Carbon: An Unauthorized Biography" 57:18

9M ago57:18

57:18

“What surprised me was actually how profound, how deep I managed to have this relationship with carbon. Like, because in the end, I found, through the writing and embodying carbon for so long, I found the connections, the entanglement of carbon across so many aspects of all our lives so illuminating, so surprising. Sometimes I just felt so moved by…

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War & The Hidden Power of ESG - Natalie Jaresko, fmr Finance Minister of Ukraine 1:09:36

9M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

War & The Hidden Power of ESG - Natalie Jaresko, fmr Finance Minister of Ukraine “The global business community must understand that nurturing, upholding and protecting freedom and democracy is part of their ESG responsibility. It's not only in their best interest, but also in, in those of their increasingly noisy and numerous stakeholders…Since th…

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How Conscious Capitalism Elevates Business Purpose and Sustainability with Kent Gregoire 56:07

9M ago56:07

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Learn more about Kent: Kent’s LinkedIn Kent’s Facebook Kent’s Instagram Stakeholder Business Website Symphony Advantage Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted …

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Sustainability: The Business Growth Engine of the 21st Century with Pratik Raval 41:29

10M ago41:29

41:29

Learn more about Pratik: Pratik’s LinkedIn Tata Consultancy Services Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG & Corporate Brand is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous guests inc…

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Navigating ESG Impact Measurement with Sienna Jackson 40:51

10M ago40:51

40:51

To find out more about Baker Brand Communications, visit our: Website Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about Sienna: Sienna’s LinkedIn Zoran Creative Strategy Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring ESG…

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How Do We Talk About The Climate? – Jill Tidman, The Redford Center 48:06

10M ago48:06

48:06

“When we're searching for projects to invest in and support, we're really trying to make sure that it's a story that has kind of a balanced narrative. It's not about just talking about what we can do and how we're, how we're winning. It's really making sure that we understand what's at stake and what the impacts are and who the impacts are hitting,…

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The Economy, Climate Change & Federal Funding Opportunities – Heather Boushey, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Chief Economist of Invest in America Cabinet 44:31

10M ago44:31

44:31

“Much of our infrastructure isn't built to withstand certain kinds of flooding or certain levels of heat. And yet, as the climate changes, so many of the things… that we did know in a world with a stable climate, those are now being upended. And all of that affects costs fundamentally… So, we need to transition to net zero…The three pieces of (fede…

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From Words to Action: Your Guide to ESG Implementation with Rachel Hutchisson 31:09

11M ago31:09

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To find out more about Baker Brand Communications, visit our: Website Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about Rachel: Rachel’s LinkedIn Rachel’s Twitter Blackbaud Website If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Instructions on how to do this are here Doing Sustainability: Exploring …

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Career Advice From 3 Women Innovators - By Listener Demand! 27:23

11M ago27:23

27:23

This is our next in the series – requested by our loyal Electric Ladies Podcast listeners – for a collection of career advice from a handful of our various guests. The last question I ask in every interview is for career advice for midcareer women who want to make a difference. Is that you? If you want to make a difference with your career, and esp…

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What the Future Holds for ESG Regulations and Standards with Tim Mohin 35:04

11M ago35:04

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To find out more about Baker Brand Communications, visit our: Website Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about Tim: Tim’s Website Tim’s LinkedIn Tim’s Twitter Tim’s ESG Newsletter Boston Consulting Group Website Changing Business from the Inside Out Book If you enjoyed this episode, then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follow …

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Zero Emissions Space Travel? – Jane Poynter, Space Perspective 30:11

11M ago30:11

30:11

“People who have been to space really do speak about it with great reverence. And it is for that reason that we want to take people to space in our car. Neutral zero emission spaceship, spaceship vacuum, which as you saw is not a rocket. Enormous balloons. It's a very gentle flight. We want to take leaders to space. We want to take artists to space…

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