The Invisible Barriers to Going ‘Green’ | A conversation with Melisa Báez | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman
This conversation addresses the significant gap created by language barriers in the implementation of sustainable business practices and explores ways to make sustainability culturally accessible.
The ITSPmagazine Podcast · Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Alejandro Juárez Crawford, ITSPmagazine What If Instead, Melisa Báez
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Show Notes
Guest: Melisa Báez, Co-Founder and CEO at ELUME and Teacher Assistant at Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-baez
Hosts:
Alejandro Juárez Crawford
On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford
Miriam Plavin-Masterman
On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman
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Episode Introduction
Delving into Melissa Baez's inspirational work with small businesses and entrepreneurs, this episode discusses the importance of language accessibility and the need for a cultural shift in mindset and sustainable business practices. It further addresses the significance of music and entertainment in transforming communities and the value of mentorship and opportunities for up-and-coming artists — particularly emphasizing the role of influential figures in making sustainability mainstream and accessible to all. Last but not least, it highlights how being a lifetime learner and maintaining curiosity are essential for personal and professional growth.
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Resources
ELUME: On a mission to decolonize sustainability: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/elume-mission-decolonize-sustainability-elume-llc/?trackingId=f0ZrAz5lIGMr%2F5%2F%2BSVrPlA%3D%3D
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