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Bob Willard is a leading expert on quantifying the business value of sustainability strategies. He has given over a thousand presentations, has authored six books, and provides extensive resources for sustainability champions. He serves on the boards of Forum for the Future U.S. and the Future-Fit Foundation.  Bob joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: Selling the business case for sustainability Communicating sustainability benefits The B Corp movement Learning from decades of experience in

Nurit Katz joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: Leading sustainability change in a large organization Updates on sustainability programs and research initiatives at UCLA Information on the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders Nurit Katz Final Five responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? One piece of advice,  it's interesting, this wasn't what I planned to say, but

Gil Friend, Chief Sustainability Officer at the City of Palo Alt, joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: Leading sustainability in silicon valley The role of a Chief Sustainability Officer in government Addressing the complex issue of transportation in cities Advice for other sustainability professionals Gil Friend's Final Five responses: What is one piece of advice you'd like to give sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? For sustainability professional, I would say

William McDonough is one of the most influential sustainability thought-leaders and practitioners in the world. McDonough joins the Sustainable Nation Podcast to discuss: Cradle-to-Cradle design principles and examples of the Cradle-to-Cradle work he is leading. Cradle-to-Cradle in the apparel industry and Fashion for Good. Moving beyond sustainability to a regenerative and restorative future. A new language for carbon. Advice for sustainability professionals. McDonough's Final Five Questions:

Aurora Winslade, the Director of Sustainability at Swarthmore College, joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: Sustainability in higher education Swarthmore College's internal carbon pricing program Advice on implementing an internal carbon pricing program Advice and insights for other sustainability professionals Aurora's Final Five Questions (transcribed): What is one piece of advice you'd give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? Learn how to design systems

Katie Wallace, CSR Program Manager at New Belgium Brewing Company, joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: The history of sustainability leadership at New Belgium Brewing The importance of life cycle assessment and materiality assessments The benefits of being a 100% employee-owned company Advice and insights to other sustainability leaders.  Katie's Final Five Question responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? Stay

Jay Coen Gilbert joins Sustainable Nation to discuss: Creating and growing the B Corp movement Updates on the state of B Corp worldwide The importance of an inclusive economy Advice and insights for sustainability leaders Jay Coen Gilbert Final Five responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? Reach out, reach out, reach out. There's power in community that doesn't exist inside your company and seek out or build for