The Invisible Barriers to Going ‘Green’ | A conversation with Melisa Báez | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman - The ITSPmagazine Podcast

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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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The Invisible Barriers to Going ‘Green’ | A conversation with Melisa Báez | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman

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