Guest: B. Lorraine Smith, Writer, Advisor, & Coach

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-lorraine-smith-155a875/

Hosts:

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

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Miriam Plavin-Masterman

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Episode Introduction

On the newest episode of What If Instead?, B. Lorraine Smith reflects on her decades of experience consulting with companies with efforts to do some good. What would it take, she asks, to create an economy in service to life? For those of us aiming to do something for the planet, choosing to buy more ‘sustainable’ products can give us a sense of agency. But what if, to effect change, we need to change our model more fundamentally? Smith has developed a methodology for beyond the claims organizations make, when they say they’re going green. Called “Matereality,” (material + reality), it’s a detective’s guide anyone can use to figure out what companies and industries are really doing.

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Resources

Matereality: https://www.blorrainesmith.com/matereality

Joe Brewer’s Design School for Regenerating Earth: https://design-school-for-regenerating-earth.mn.co/

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Guest: David Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA New England

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cash

Hosts:

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

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Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode with Dr. David Cash, the regional administrator for New England at the EPA. We explore the critical intersection of clean energy, environmental justice, and economic equity. Dr. Cash shares insights on recent federal initiatives aimed at providing communities with access to affordable heating solutions, such as heat pumps, which promise not only comfort but also significant cost savings for low- and middle-income families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating energy policy with social equity, highlighting how thoughtful investments can transform underserved communities while promoting job growth in the clean energy sector. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue on how clean energy can reshape our economic landscape and benefit all.

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Resources

EPA: https://www.epa.gov

EPA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epa_newengland/

EPA New England Region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPARegion1/

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Guest: Kate O'Neill, Dean, College of Business, American University of Iraq-Baghdad

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-kathleen-oneill-phd-strategicleadership/

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

Kate, the Dean of the College of Business at American University in Iraq, Baghdad, draws from her extensive international experience to discuss:

- The importance of being self-aware of cultural assumptions.

- Strategies for bridging cultural differences, including explicitly stating intentions.

- The concept of semantic non-equivalence in cross-cultural contexts.

- How intentional communication can overcome cultural barriers.

- The paradox of finding unity in diversity and division in similarity. and lot more!

The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of listening, sharing personal experiences, and finding common ground even in the face of significant differences.

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Resources

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