Redefining Climate Justice and Community Impact Through Policy & Culture with JC Arce

In this powerful episode of The Sustainable Act, I sit down with 22-year-old social entrepreneur and changemaker JC Arce to explore how lived experience fuels meaningful impact.

JC opens up about navigating homelessness and systemic barriers as a queer, BIPOC, first-generation youth—and how those challenges shaped his mission to build resilient, community-rooted systems for sustainability and justice.

Together, we dive into the intersections of policy, culture, grassroots organizing, and economic development—plus a behind-the-scenes look at what’s ahead for LA Climate Week 2025.

JC’s story is a testament to courage, creativity, and the power of showing up for your people.

🎧 Tune in for a raw and inspiring conversation on reclaiming agency, cultivating emotional sustainability in movements, and why real change always starts with community.

Links below:

https://collidescope.foundation/

https://laclimateweek.com/

https://www.thesustainableact.com/