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October 1, 2024 27 mins

Kristy Drutman, known as "Browngirl Green," is a media producer, speaker, and environmental educator focusing on the intersection of media, diversity, and environmentalism. She has reached global audiences with her content and workshops on environmental issues. As the Co-Founder of the Green Jobs Board, Kristy is committed to bridging the equity gap in the green economy by fostering diversity and inclusion in the environmental field.

In this episode, Kristy shares her background and upbringing in a mixed-race household, how her passion for environmental justice was sparked by a high school environmental science class, and the impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. She discusses the inspiration behind the name Brown Girl Green and the creation of her platform, which aims to make sustainability accessible and inclusive for communities of color. Kristy also talks about her other venture, the Green Jobs Board, which connects job seekers with opportunities in the green economy. She emphasizes the importance of representation and diversity in the environmental movement and provides advice for individuals who want to positively impact the environment in their everyday lives.

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