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Covering stories from the front lines of sustainable business innovation. Make sure to subscribe 📲 https://leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast
“How do we create sustainability in New York City?” — That’s where our new episode with Michael Shuman and Karla Pinzón begins.

Local power, workforce training, and NYC’s clean energy future.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/loca...

#LeadTheChangePodcast #BardMBA #Sustainability
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What does it look like when communities shape their own economic future?

As Karla Pinzón says: “When we invest in local knowledge, we’re the ones who get the returns.”

Stay tuned — new episode on #LocalEconomies drops Thursday!

#LeadTheChangePodcast #BardGPS #SustainabilityLeadership
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Curious what a sustainable future for fashion actually looks like? Join us Nov 20 in Brooklyn for Inside Sustainability Live—podcast, real talk + networking.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-sus...

#BardMBA #LeadTheChange #SustainableFashion
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎙️ In the latest #LeadtheChangePodcast episode, host Renay Loper talks with Lauren Kiel (Bloomberg Media) + Alec Turnbull (Climate Tech Cities + Climate Film Festival) about how leaders are communicating—or not—about climate + ESG in 2025.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/comm...

#BardGPS #BardMBA
October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Did you catch the latest episode?

Host Renay Loper talks with Eban Goodstein, #BardMBA, and Reagan Richmond, EY, about the state of sustainable business in 2025—what’s changing, what’s challenging, and what’s next.

Listen here 👉 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#BardGPS #LeadTheChange
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📣 New #LeadTheChangePodcast!

Live from Bard’s Inside Sustainability series 🎙️ Host Renay Loper talks with #BardMBA alum Reagan Richmond ’17 & #BardGPS Director Eban Goodstein on sustainable business, climate risk & leadership.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/rede...

#SustainabilityLeadership
September 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
♻️ It’s #ZeroWasteWeek & we’re spotlighting #LeadTheChangePodcast episodes on rethinking waste:

✨ Tom Szaky — TerraCycle
✨ Jessica Schreiber & Camille Tagle — FABSCRAP
✨ Isaac Nichelson — Circular Systems
✨ Heather Itzla — Wisdom Supply Co.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#BardGPS #Sustainability
September 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
💍 When your favorite podcast is coming back soon and it feels like true love…

🎙 New episodes of Lead the Change drop this September!
✨ Subscribe now so you’re ready when the first one lands: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#LeadTheChangePodcast #BardGPS #BardMBA #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce
August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🌍 #TakeawayTuesday: How can education spark hope in conflict zones?

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we're highlighting Shiva Sarram & the Blossom Hill Foundation—building peace through education + innovation.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/inve...

#LeadTheChangePodcast #HumanitarianAction
August 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🌟 Happy #NationalNonprofitDay! 🌟

From the archives: #LeadTheChangePodcast with Terreform ONE, a nonprofit using design to fight biodiversity loss.

🎧 Hear cofounder Mitchell Joachim, PhD, on bold, nature-driven design: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/usin...
August 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎤 “This is actually my favorite podcast.” — #TaylorSwift
😱 “AAAAAGH!” — #JasonKelce

We can’t confirm this convo happened… but we can say #LeadTheChangePodcast is full of big ideas, bold leaders & stories worth shouting about.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#SustainableBusiness #ClimateSolutions
August 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎧 #BackToSchool listening, straight #FromTheArchives.

Can publishing drive cultural change?

Chelsea Green Publishing’s Margo Baldwin says yes—and has decades of proof.

Tune into this classic episode: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/publ...

#LeadTheChangePodcast #BardMBA
August 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌍 Takeaway Tuesday: What makes a climate startup truly investable?

In Ep. 611 of Lead the Change, Sophie Bakalar of Collaborative Fund breaks down how they back companies that do good and scale.

🎧 3 key takeaways ⬇️

#ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #SustainableBusiness #LeadTheChange
August 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎧 Just 15 minutes into Lead the Change and suddenly I’m drafting policy, flipping business models, and planning a tree-hugging retreat in the Catskills.

🌲💼 Revolutionary vibes meet eco-zeal — every episode.

#LeadTheChangePodcast #SustainableLeadership #ListenAndLead #FeelGoodFriday
August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
💡Takeaway Tuesday: What does real community power look like?

In Ep. 809 of Lead the Change, Ravi Mangla of the @nywfp.bsky.social breaks down why organizing matters — and how lasting change starts close to home.

🎧 3 takeaways you don’t want to miss ⬇️
#LeadTheChangePodcast #TakeawayTuesday #BardGPS
July 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Summer road trip playlist? We’ve got you.

🎧 Ep. 602 – Seaweed & bio-design with Roger Bason
🎒 Ep. 604 – Cotopaxi’s mission-driven gear with Annie Agle
🍇 Ep. 613 – Sustainable wine with Laura Díaz Muñoz

Listen & lead: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#LeadTheChange #BardGPS #SustainableTravel
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As record heat, wildfires & floods hit communities this summer, we ask: how do we build resilience that lasts?

🎧 Find inspiration in ep. 801 of #LeadTheChange with Libby Zemaitis of @c2es.bsky.social.

🔗 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/libb...

#ClimateResilience #BardGPS
July 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What gives people feelings of power?

💸 A fat paycheck?
🏆 A fancy title?
✨ Or that moment in a podcast when you realize… you might actually be able to make a difference?

That last one hits different.

🎧 Listen to #LeadTheChangePodcast and feel it for yourself — link in bio.
July 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
☀️ Need summer reading recs?

Host Renay Loper shares 3 game-changing reads on climate, justice & leadership:

📘 Ayana Elizabeth Johnson – What If We Get It Right?
📗 John Elkington – Green Swans
📙 adrienne maree brown – Emergent Strategy

What’s on your TBR?👇

#LeadTheChangePodcast #SummerReading
July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
☀️🎧 Summer 2025 Bingo is here!

From upcycling + podcast binging to biking errands + community gardening — it’s a fun way to care for people + planet.

📸 Screenshot the card, complete your faves, and tag us!

#LeadTheChangePodcast #SummerBingo #SustainableSummer #EcoFun #BardGPS
July 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🇺🇸 This #FourthOfJuly, we’re reflecting on what freedom really means — and who gets to have it.

True liberation requires climate justice, clean air & fair systems.

🎧 Hear from the voices driving #SystemsChange on the #LeadTheChangePodcast.

🔗 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast

#ClimateJustice #BardGPS
July 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🌍 #PlasticFreeJuly is a global call to reduce waste & take action for cleaner streets, oceans & communities.

Ready to rethink what’s possible?

🎧 Listen in for inspiration: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/803-...

#LeadTheChangePodcast #ZeroWaste #BardGPS
July 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Fran: “What could you possibly be doing that’s more important than listening to Lead the Change?”

Us: She’s got a point. 😳

🎧 Bold voices in climate, justice & sustainable biz—hit play and catch up now.

#LeadTheChangePodcast #TheNannyKnows #ClimateVoices
June 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Curious how ESG & impact finance can drive real progress?

Kelly Burton & Bard MBA’s Stacey Jewell share insights on strategy, leadership & change.

🎧 leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/kell...

#LeadTheChangePodcast #SustainableBusiness
June 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This #Juneteenth, we reflect on the work of #liberation — in life, leadership & systems.

On #LeadTheChangePodcast, Renay Loper & Nataki Williams discuss transforming corporate leadership through inclusive decision-making.

🎙️ leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/808-...

#InclusiveLeadership #BardGPS
June 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM