In this episode, guest Kristy Drutman shares her journey from burnt out climate activist to founder of the Green Jobs Board and climate media superstar. Kristy is connecting climate leaders, amplifying green jobs, and fighting for a world of equitable and fair climate labor.
Kristy touches on how her specific identities have shaped her approach to climate work and have encouraged her to look out for connections that others might not see. In this episode, she discusses her years of climate activism and shares how her own journey using her podcast Brown Girl Green as a networking opportunity inspired her to start the Green Jobs Board, where she connects folks with jobs that make a difference. Across all of her work, Kristy emphasizes the importance of letting community guide the way and staying open to new experiences. As she reminds listeners, “do it scared.” The world around us is shifting, and we need the courage and audacity to shift with it.
Kristy Drutman, otherwise known as “Browngirl Green” is a speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. As a young entrepreneur, Kristy has educated hundreds of thousands of people across the globe about modern-day environmental issues through speeches and media content as well as facilitates workshops centered around environmental media and storytelling in cities across the United States. Kristy is also the Co-Founder of the Green Jobs Board, a climate tech start-up bridging the equity and inclusion gap within the green economy through conversations, resources, and pathways to bring more diverse talent into the environmental field.
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