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Work That's Worth It
S1E34: Forging New Trails in Climate Activism: Kristy Drutman and Brown Girl Green, Book Launch Special
What happens when you graduate wanting to save the world, but everyone keeps telling you there's no money in environmental work? Kristy Drutman faced that exact dilemma at UC Berkeley - diving into anti-fracking activism at 18, only to burn out when her immigrant mother questioned why she was skipping class for unpaid work that wouldn't pay the bills. **Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.** In this raw conversation, she reveals the harsh reality of environmen...
2025-07-15
18 min
The Sustainable Hive
Episode 26: When Sustainability Meets Social Justice
We can’t save the planet without protecting the people who live on it. In this episode, we explore how sustainability and social justice are deeply linked — because pollution, climate change, and environmental harm don’t affect all communities equally. From systemic issues to the importance of intersectional solutions, Jess dives into why inclusive climate action matters more than ever. Creators to follow: Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan) Kristy Drutman (@browngirl_green) Jade Lozada (@ecojade_ on TikTok) Sustainable Baddie (@sustainablebaddie)
2025-06-01
05 min
Awarepreneurs
361 | How New Mexico is Supporting Clean Tech Startups with Rebecca Puck Stair
For four decades, Rebecca “Puck” Stair has built teams to tackle complex, high-profile, high-dollar projects. In 2023, she came to the New Mexico state energy office after two decades in the New Mexico film industry, where she worked as a producer and location manager on over a hundred films, television shows, commercials and other media projects, including podcasts and conferences for the Franciscan monk Father Richard Rohr. In 2020, she ran for NM Senate, and subsequently served as a policy analyst for our House of Representatives Consumer & Public Affairs Committee. For two years, Stair served as president of New Mexico’s larges...
2025-03-04
49 min
First Fridays Series
State of the Earth
While many countries and companies regularly host State of the Union and State of the Corporation meetings to update their constituents and stakeholders on their progress, there's a notable absence of a State of the Earth event focusing on the planet's overall health, strengths, and weaknesses.In our State of the Earth, we brought together a panel of experts representing the “four P's”: People, Planet, Policy, and Purpose.Kristy Drutman is the founder of Browngirl Green. Kristy turns climate doom into humor, healing chats, and educational tools for action. She is also the co-founder of the...
2025-02-18
00 min
Awarepreneurs
359 | The Intersection of Technology and Co-Working: A Formula for Community Change with Dana Koller
Dana Koller is President and CEO of Kactus Brewery, a highly community active brewing company and the Executive Director of UN-17. UN-17 is on track to be the #1 resource within New Mexico to help guide businesses and governments to accomplishing the 17 goals of sustainable development set by the United Nations. With a proven track record of success and quality business management, Dana is turning his focus to encouraging the largest shift in making New Mexico's private sector the leader in the SDG's (sustainability development goals) within the United States. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company o...
2025-02-18
52 min
Awarepreneurs
357 | Connecting Top Talent with Sustainability Organizations with Kristy Drutman
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 theGreen Jobs Board, a climate tech start-up bridging the equity and inclusion gap within the green economy through conversations, resources, and pathways to brin...
2025-01-28
45 min
Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life
Kristy Drutman: Climate Change in the Digital Age
Climate change affects every aspect of our existence, and to fight it, we need to assess every part of our lives to see what needs to change in the hopes of preserving our planet. Joining us to unpack the intersectionality of media, diversity, and environmentalism is the speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator, Kristy Drutman. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/kristy-drutman/Send us a textJoin our fall cohort of the Next Economy MBA, beginning September 30th! Join an alumni community o...
2024-12-03
36 min
Climate Changers
Browngirl Green with Kristy Drutman
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 dive...
2024-11-22
13 min
Climate with Kiana
Accelerating Impact through Climate Storytelling & Podcasting
This episode is a live recording of a panel discussion that took place during New York City Climate Week 2024 hosted in collaboration with Diana from the Palma Podcast. The panel brought together climate podcast hosts to discuss the power of audio & multimedia storytelling to increase awareness of climate solutions. The conversation explores nuances of crafting impactful climate storytelling through podcasting by going behind-the-scenes with climate podcasters, whose expertise spans climate justice, energy, and culture. Enjoy this live podcast recording of leading environmental advocates and storytellers and for an enriching conversation about the power of media and storytelling. ...
2024-10-31
1h 25
Optimistic Outlook
The State of Sustainability: Insights from Climate Week NYC 2024
Join Barbara for an insightful episode taking listeners behind the scenes of Climate Week NYC, held September 22 to 29. This episode recaps conversations and highlights across a pivotal annual event gathering political and business leaders, innovative researchers, high-profile media, and local influencers from across the U.S. and the globe. Together, they discuss the current state of sustainability, evaluate climate action efforts, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving a net-zero future. Barbara speaks with Adam Lake, Head of Communications, North America, Climate Group; Shyla Raghav, Chief Climate Officer for TIME; and Kristy Drutman, Founder of Brown Girl Green. Discover what impressed...
2024-10-02
44 min
Asian Pacific Voices Radio
Advocating for a Greener Future through Inclusion, Education, and Action - 4 X 31
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...
2024-10-01
27 min
Second Nature
Every Job Can Be a Green Job
Tired of working 9-5 at a job or a company that's not focused on sustainability? We've got good news. You don't need a sustainability degree to get a green job. There are green jobs out there for any skillset, and in this episode, we're going to help you find them. On this episode, you'll hear:How listeners are adapting their job into a green job, or starting fresh in a new industry. Kristy Drutman (aka browngirlgreen), the co-founder of the Green Jobs Board talk about hiring, representation, and resources in the green jobs spaceT...
2024-07-03
32 min
Superseed
EP 21/Super Sessions 01: An Evening of Warmth, Community, and Climate Pathfinding With Saad Amer and Kristy Drutman (Part 2)
Welcome to our first Super Session!!! Super Sessions is a quarterly event series, centering the sharing of physical space in warm and reflective community.This episode is a live recording of the event, hosted at Cara Marie Piazza’s studio in NYC. What does it look like to share collective reflections, perspectives, tools, and dreams of a joyful world of climate work irl? This episode is a beautiful celebration of the core values of Supersede – bringing together diverse voices and highlighting the reality that there is no singular path towards climate transformation. Saad, Kristy, and Madele...
2024-05-31
38 min
Superseed
EP 20/Super Sessions 01: An Evening of Warmth, Community and Climate Pathfinding With Saad Amer and Kristy Drutman (Part 1)
Welcome to our first Super Session!!! Super Sessions is a quarterly event series, centering the sharing of physical space in warm and reflective community.This episode is a live recording of the event, hosted at Cara Marie Piazza’s studio in NYC. What does it look like to share collective reflections, perspectives, tools, and dreams of a joyful world of climate work irl? This episode is a beautiful celebration of the core values of Supersede – bringing together diverse voices and highlighting the reality that there is no singular path towards climate transformation. Saad, Kri...
2024-05-28
33 min
The Indisposable Podcast®
Championing DEI & Emerging Leaders
With a background and passion for youth mentorship and career development, Bryan Lewis leads GreenBiz.org’s Emerging Leaders program, which aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPOC leaders in the climate community. The Emerging Leaders will be featured at Circularity 24 in Chicago, where Bryan will also be emceeing the fourth annual reuse awards, The Reusies. In this special episode, guest host, Upstream’s Chief Marketing Officer Vanessa Tiongson, sits down with Bryan to talk about the importance of empowering the next generation of diverse leaders, the need for more underrepresented young professionals to connect with...
2024-05-16
1h 02
Samuel Lawrence Foundation First Fridays
State of The Earth 2024
Many countries and companies annually share news with their constituents and stakeholders about how they are performing. These State of the Union or State of the Corporation meetings project how that entity is doing, and what lies ahead.But we rarely have a State of the Earth, in which we collectively focus on the planet: how robust it is, how vulnerable it is, and what is happening to address those strengths and weaknesses.We will address thoughts from four different sectors (the four Ps): People, Planet, Policy, and Purpose.Guests will report on thei...
2024-04-20
1h 03
Horizons
Update on Gen Z's Workplace Values
Generation Z is reimagining a more equitable and empathetic workplace, challenging employers to redefine work for the benefit of all workers. In this episode of the Horizon’s Podcast, host Tameshia Bridges Manfield passes the microphone to Generation Z host, Alex Edgar, a youth civic engagement expert, and special guest DE&I thought leader Zoë Jenkins as they discuss the future of work from a Generation Z perspective. Edgar and Jenkins move the conversation forward from the stage at JFF’s annual Horizons Summit where moderator Megan Leohardt of Barrons is in conversation with two Generation Z superstars: Mayor Jayle...
2024-04-12
22 min
eLEXYfy: The Place For Fashion
Haute Talk with Kristy Drutman
In our upcoming episode, we're exploring the green frontier of environmental advocacy with Kristy Drutman, the dynamic voice behind Brown Girl Green. Join us as we navigate through the intersections of environmentalism, diversity, and media, shedding light on how Drutman's initiatives are setting the stage for a more inclusive environmental movement. We'll dive deep into the heart of Brown Girl Green, revealing how Kristy's work amplifies underrepresented voices in the fight against climate change, promoting a more equitable and sustainable future. Discover how Kristy Drutman is championing a diverse environmental dialogue, challenging the status quo of environmental activism, and...
2024-04-11
31 min
Clean Living Show with Cassandra McClure
116. Vegan Women Summit May 9 & 10 in Hollywood California Chair: Maggie Baird, Support + Feed
Learn about the Vegan Women Summit Event, taking place on May 9-10 in Hollywood, California and how you can get involved as an attendee or sponsor! Join us for an immersive experience celebrating the power and passion of women in the plant-based movement. Our event features a lineup of renowned speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on vegan living, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and discover the latest trends in the world of plant-based living. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative weekend dedicated to empowering women and...
2024-02-21
16 min
Climate with Kiana
Love, Climate, and Green Jobs with Kristy Drutman
In this episode, Kristy Drutman, founder of Browngirl Green and Green Jobs Board, shares her journey into environmental media work and entrepreneurship. We talk about her new show, Love and Climate, which explores the connections between dating, finding love, and climate change. We discuss how climate change impacts dating, relationships, family planning, and reproductive health. We also explore topics such as petro-masculinity, gender justice, and reproductive justice. We highlight Kristy’s recent appointment on the newly formed EPA Youth Advisory Council. Finally, we discuss Kristy’s climate tech company, Green Jobs Board, and the impact of cultivating a diverse clima...
2024-01-16
40 min
Superseed
EP 16: Supersede's Jam-Packed Guide to Finding Your Climate Superpowers (Celebrating 1 Year!)
Join us in celebrating one year of Supersede! We’re so grateful for a year of inspirational conversations, and to celebrate, we’re bringing you an episode that highlights some of the most powerful advice and wisdom from last year's guests. You’ll hear insight from Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Willow Defebaugh, Alec Leach, Kristy Drutman and more! Madeleine, Seeding Sovereignty’s Climate Program Coordinator started this podcast a year ago to encourage folks to use their individual powers for the climate and to share the incredible stories of people doing vital climate work. Our guests truly show us that anyt...
2024-01-09
26 min
Superseed
EP 15: Diversifying Green Jobs, ‘Doing it Scared,’ and Climate Love Connections with Kristy Drutman a.k.a. Brown Girl Green
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 o...
2023-12-15
1h 02
ECO CHIC
EC Wrapped: Best of 2023
Data time - we’re revisiting some of our most shared, most loved, + most viral conversations from the year! 2023 was such a special year of growth, learning, + reflection. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to engage in these!! Total Ethics Fashion | Emma Hakansson, Collective Fashion Justice Imperfect Environmentalism | Megan McSherry Urban Revitalization + Sustainable Development | Alan Sneider We’re Finally De-Influencing Green Jobs + DEI in Sustainability | Kristy Drutman, Brown Girl Green, Green Jobs Board Everything About the Western Water Crisis, with WesternWaterGirl | Teal Lehto Finding Community, Plastics Policy, + Sustainable Storytelling | Lauren Bash ...
2023-12-01
22 min
Healthy Spaces
Taking Action Together
This special episode features a moderated conversation between four sustainability leaders, recorded live from Climate Week NYC.Listen to the full episode to learn practical strategies to accelerate decarbonization of the built environment; harness the power of storytelling to effect real change; and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in climate technology. Building a net-zero future begins with a shared vision of what it looks like. Conversations like this one are a critical part of getting there—together.Guests: Kristy Drutman, Co-CEO, Green Jobs BoardLi...
2023-11-13
28 min
ECO CHIC
Green Jobs + All About the American Climate Corps
Green jobs are a huge discussion already on the presidential campaign trial - and young people have never been more motivated to secure a job ensure a climate-positive future. We're breaking down what a green job even is, and why we want to invest in them. We're also overviewing the American Climate Corps, a green job training program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aimed at upskilling 20,000 young people in its first round.More episodes on green jobs: Green Jobs + DEI in Sustainability | Kristy Drutman, Brown Girl...
2023-11-11
22 min
Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers
Hotline Episode! Sustainability careers expert Shannon Houde answers your career questions
Shannon Houde is the multi-lingual International Coaching Federation (ICF)-certified coach and talent strategist behind Walk of Life Coaching, where she has mentored and trained 1000+ change leaders to maximize their personal brands to advance their impact careers. After working as a financial analyst, eco-tour guide, recruiter, and then ESG consultant for clients like Adobe, BlackRock, and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Shannon has learned all the ins and outs of the green job search. She’s also the author of a step-by-step book called Good Work: How to Build a Career that Makes a Difference in the World....
2023-10-18
30 min
ChangeNOW: heroes of change stories
Preparing for a career in impact | Rose-May Lucotte, COO and cofounder at ChangeNOW & Kristy Drutman, Co-Founder of Green Jobs Board
This week's episode dives deep into the world of impactful careers, highlighting the importance of soft skills, adaptability, and dedication in shaping a transformative journey with Rose-May Lucotte, Chief Operations Officer at ChangeNOW, and Kristy Drutman, Co-Founder of Green Jobs Board. Your impact story starts NOW 🌍 Listen, get inspired by visionary changemakers and be part of the change. This podcast brings to you the best of ChangeNOW, the largest event of solutions for the planet. Hear the most impactful talks by the world's heroes of change.
2023-10-10
22 min
Sustainable Horizons
Ep 10: Kristy Drutman On Jobs In Sustainability
Meet our expert on jobs in sustainability: Kristy Drutman aka BrownGirlGreen. Kristy is a public speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. Not to mention the founder of the Green Jobs Board. In this episode we talk about what went into creating one of the most popular sources for green jobs as well as all things DEI in the sustainability space. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainable-horizons/support
2023-10-02
47 min
EcoThreads: Exploring Sustainability and its Intersections
Polluted Prejudice: Exploring the Intersection of Racial Privilege and Environmental Justice
In the fifth episode of the EcoThreads podcast, join me as I discuss the economic and social implications of environmental racism using current events like the Canadian wildfires. I also weigh the significance of either race or class when it comes to one's expected exposure to environmental hazards. If you're interested in learning how to be a better environmental advocate and create educational and inclusive spaces, this episode is for you. If you want to learn more, here are some of the resources to check out: Books: Braiding Sweetgrass (2013) by Robin Wall...
2023-08-13
11 min
Climate Curious
Climate Quickie: How to get a climate career
Every job can be a climate job, says Kristy Drutman the founder of Browngirl Green and the Green Jobs Board, on the Climate Curious podcast. With the potential for 24 million new green jobs to be created globally by 2030, this episode outlines some different routes for climate careers you might consider taking, and why it’s not just up to the environmentalists, engineers and scientists – there’s plenty room for everyone else, too! Follow Kristy DrutmanFollow Browngirl Green Follow Green Jobs Board Follow Climate Curious:NewsletterInstagramTwitterLinkedInFaceb...
2023-06-01
07 min
Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers
The great electrician shortage: a bonus episode from The Carbon Copy with Stephen Lacey
The Carbon Copy is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media.In a special collaboration with Grist, reporter Emily Pontecorvo discusses where to find all the electricians we need to electrify everything and how we can train enough new entrants to the field to meet our climate goal. Read Emily’s feature article.Read a transcript of this episode: The great electrician shortage.***Related episodes from the Year of the Climate Job - a Degrees miniseries: How to network for a green job with purpose-driven LinkedIn expert Nick@Noo...
2023-05-24
30 min
Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers
Browngirl Green’s Kristy Drutman: Taking the mystery out of finding a green job
Kristy Drutman is a speaker, content producer, consultant and environmental advocate. Much of her work is focused on where media, diversity, equity and environmentalism intersect. She founded the storytelling site Browngirl Green and co-founded the Green Jobs Board, where she curates good, paid jobs in the climate space. Drutman has been invited to speak on environmental issues at the White House several times, and E&E News listed her as part of the “next generation of climate and environmental visionaries.”***Resources from this episode:Browse Drutman’s Green Jobs Board and see what people are talkin...
2023-04-26
19 min
The Decarbonization Race
Energy Minute: Get in the Game: Shifting into a Climate, Sustainability or ESG Career with Mike Hower
In time for Earth Day, Dana Dohse and Steven Goldman are joined by a special guest to talk about how to begin your journey into the ESG or sustainability career field. Over the past year, we’ve seen a “green wave” of skilled workers looking to shift to roles focused on sustainability or ESG issue areas, either at their current company or at a new one, or taking their talents from Big Tech to Climate Tech companies. Mike Hower, a sustainability expert with an unconventional career trajectory, has been helping companies to report out and tell stories about...
2023-04-22
28 min
ECO CHIC
Green Jobs + DEI in Sustainability | Kristy Drutman, Brown Girl Green, Green Jobs Board
Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green and Green Jobs Board, is joining us (irl!) to share perspectives on the green economy, especially through the lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also sharing an incredible trove of tangible tips on navigating this rapidly changing career field - how to find allies and 'win' within traditional workplace structures; how to find a mentor; how to know what kind of green job is right for you; and so much more.Thanks to our sponsor today! peacecoffee.com promo code ECOCHIC40...
2023-04-07
1h 03
OptOutcast
UNLOCKED: Brown Girl Green
Kristy Drutman is the founder of Brown Girl Green, a digital media brand that educates and inspires action around sustainability, climate change, and the environment. She is also the founder of Green Jobs Board, the top online destination for people of color to learn about employment in the environment and climate sectors. OptOut Climate spoke with Drutman about how she got started, what it takes to stay authentic on social media, and career planning for 2023. Follow Brown Girl Green: https://www.instagram.com/browngirl_green/ Check out the Green Jobs Board: https://www.browngirlgreen.com...
2023-03-30
28 min
Impact Reimagined
Embedding Climate Justice in the Business World with Kristy Drutman
Even though people of color are on the front lines of the climate crisis, they are often discouraged from becoming part of the solution. Youth climate advocate Kristy Drutman’s popular multimedia platform Browngirl Green educates and uplifts diverse voices in the environmental space. Kristy is also the founder of Green Jobs Board, an online recruitment platform for equity and inclusion within the green economy.In this episode Kristy shares her vision for a world where companies acknowledge their responsibility in the climate crisis and collaborate to find solutions.--Pr...
2023-03-22
20 min
Earth Care
What Is Green Jobs Board and What Constitutes a Green Job with Kristy Drutman
Kristy Drutman is the founder of Browngirl Green, podcast and media host, consultant, speaker and co-founder of the Green Jobs Board. Additionally, Kristy is an advocate for people and planet and is outspoken in diversity, equity and inclusion and their relationship to the climate justice movement. On the day of this interview, Kristy was invited to the White House to learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act, where she met and spoke with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. After a trailblazing day, she hopped online to record our conversation. During the interview, Kristy talks about her...
2023-01-18
16 min
OptOutcast
Brown Girl Green (PREVIEW)
Kristy Drutman is the founder of Brown Girl Green, a digital media brand that educates and inspires action around sustainability, climate change, and the environment. She is also the founder of Green Jobs Board, the top online destination for people of color to learn about employment in the environment and climate sectors. OptOut Climate spoke with Drutman about how she got started, what it takes to stay authentic on social media, and career planning for 2023. The full episode is available to OptOut Media Foundation donors: https://originals.optout.news/#/portal/signup Follow Brown Girl Green...
2022-12-20
06 min
Let's Get Changed
E02 – Taking root: Growth of the green economy for BIPOC communities
In this episode, we speak with Kristy Drutman - founder of Browngirl Green and co-founder of the Green Jobs Board - about her role as a digital creative and bridging the equity and inclusion gap within the green economy. We talk about making green jobs accessible to historically disenfranchised populations and BIPOC communities, how young people’s views of employers and brand are shifting, her recent trip to the White House, and more.
2022-12-05
35 min
The Indisposable Podcast®
Real solutions in a virtual world
Kristy Drutman is an environmental justice advocate and Founder & Creator of Browngirl Green, a media platform and podcast committed to promoting diversity & inclusion in the environmental field as well as creative solutions to the climate crisis. And she’s also hosting The Reusies this year! Tune into an uplifting conversation about how Kristy uses the power of social media to tell solutions-focused stories and build an engaged online community with trust and respect rather than virality as its focus. Resources: The ReusiesBrowngirl Green websiteGreen Jobs BoardBrowngirl Green on InstagramBrowngirl Green podcastClimate Week NYCOcean Plastics Leadership Network
2022-09-15
25 min
Climate Cuisine
Unpacked by AFAR: What in the World Is 'Regenerative Travel'?
What in the world is regenerative travel? Kristy Drutman, the host of the Brown Girl Green podcast, takes us deep into green travel, where sustainability is about so much more than carbon offsets. Resources:Brown Girl Green: https://www.browngirlgreen.comAmando Ho: https://www.regenerativetravel.comPaco Guerrero: https://www.gridmagazine.ph
2022-08-04
33 min
Unpacked by Afar
What in the World Is 'Regenerative Travel'?
What in the world is regenerative travel? Kristy Drutman, host of the Brown Girl Green podcast, takes us deep in the world of green travel, where sustainability is about so much more than carbon offsets.ResourcesBrown Girl Green: https://www.browngirlgreen.com/Amando Ho: https://www.regenerativetravel.com/Paco Guerrero: https://www.gridmagazine.ph/Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore...
2022-07-28
37 min
Live Wide Awake - Sustainability & Conscious Leadership
#043 Kristy Drutman: aka BrownGirlGreen on avoidance patterns, reframing the urgency, carbon offsets & the power of pause
How can we navigate greenwashing? Are there any carbon offsets that are effective? And why do we need to get back to the essentials? Big questions that we are deep diving into with environmentalist Kristy D-rutman, known as brown girl green, who also sits on the council of Intersectional Environmentalists. In this episode, we talk about our individual and societal avoidance patterns, what type of carbon offsets are actually effective, reframing the urgency, and the power of pause. It’s time to live wide awake. Resources: Book | Forest Bathing by...
2022-02-22
42 min
Let's Get Real
Being a Climate JEDI with Kristy Drutman
Send us a textKristy Drutman, otherwise known as “Brown Girl Green” is passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. As a youth climate activist, Kristy has worked with youth from around the world to create collaborative, intersectional online media with the goal of creating conscious, culturally relevant content. Kristy talked about her experiences at the UN Climate Talks and the harm that happens regularly to BIPOC activists. Nina and Kristy shared their inspirations and the importance of well being and mental health for activists. Kristy also talked about why DEI is not just nic...
2022-02-03
36 min
The Nila Extract
Ep 36: Race Against The Clock | Ft. Kristy Drutman
Tune in tonight to hear some Christmassy tunes, and talk about all things Climate with the wonderful Kristy Drutman on the show! We talk about environmental racism, cop26, feeling a disconnect from the climate crisis, eco anxiety and more !
2021-12-07
1h 03
Mom's Time Out
Kristy Drutman - Brown Girl Green
In this episode of Mom's Time Out we had an amazing interview with Kristy! In this episode we discussed environmental struggles and what you can do to help! Kristy Drutman, or Brown Girl Green, is an influencer working to make the world a healthier and safer place. Though Instagram, podcasts, videos, and pictures, she works to inspire and find creative ways to stop this climate crisis. Produced by Alex Klinkhammer
2021-12-03
14 min
Change It Up
#3 Kristy Drutman on combatting systemic oppression within the climate movement and intersectional environmentalism
Tag along for this episode on all things intersectional environmentalism.Kristy Drutman otherwise known as "BrownGirlGreen" is a climate activist and host of the podcast show "BrownGirlGreen": a series of conversations around building an environmentally just society. She is passionate about working in the intersection between media, diversity and environmentalism and she has worked with young people all around the world to create collaborative and inclusive solutions to the climate crisis.Through her platform and as a contributor to the Intersectional Environmentalist she's rewriting the story of what it means to be a young climate...
2021-11-30
29 min
Let’s Go There with Shira & Ryan
11/15 You're Not Lazy!
Today we discuss Laziness, because Shira is tired of being called lazy! Also, as we celebrate trans awareness week; how this clinic is revolutionizing health care for the trans community and more. Let's go there! Special guests: Tom Jackman - True Crime Reporter at the Washington Post. Kristy Drutman - Host and founder of Brown Girl Green. Dr. Devon Price - Social Psychologist and Author of Laziness Does Not Exist. Dallas Ducar - NP is the Chief Executive Officer of Transhealth Northampton.
2021-11-16
1h 07
Planet Reimagined with Adam Met
2.8 Community, Self-Care, and Reclamation - Kristy Drutman (@browngirl_green)
Today we’re talking to Kristy Drutman, also known by her social media handle, @browngirl_green. As a graduate of Berkeley’s “Society and the Environment” program, Kristy was interested in joining the climate movement, but also making it more diverse. At the time, the media was focusing only on white environmentalists, while ignoring the climate disasters affecting BIPOC around the world. This problem, along with some burnout, caused Kristy to create Brown Girl Green, a media hub that shares climate news, uplifts the voices of women and people of color, and provides self-care tips for eco-advocates. We talk about cu...
2021-11-04
31 min
Voices of Shaping Our Future
The Berggruen Institute’s Youth Environment Service (YES) Campaign Roundtable Discussion
In May 2021, "Shaping Our Future" brought more than 600 young people together from across the country to discuss their insights on major societal issues our country is facing today. They discussed these issues in small groups, listened to panel experts offer their thoughts, and interacted with each other regardless of whether or not they agreed on the subject matter.From the team that brought you Voices of America In One Room, this is Voices of Shaping Our Future.In this special episode of the podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with a group of...
2021-10-15
57 min
Clean Beauty School
Dos & don’ts of sustainable beauty | Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green
“I feel like the beauty industry is failing society by not taking advantage of the opportunity to exhibit really strong leadership in this space. They should be leaders into a world where people can feel the best about themselves—not just for what they're putting on their skin, but the impact that they're making on the environment,” says eco-justice advocate and founder of Brown Girl Green Kristy Drutman. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host & beauty director Alexandra Engler and Drutman discuss how to spot “greenwashing” in beauty, climate change’s impact on our bodies and skin—as well as how to...
2021-08-30
47 min
Journey Through Health & Wellness
The Art of Environmental Storytelling with BrownGirlGreen
Kristy Drutman, or Brown Girl Green, is revolutionizing the image of environmentalism. She hosts a podcast and media series to provide accessible coverage of the climate crisis and other environmental issues. With an intense drive for sustainability and intersectionality, Kristy founded Brown Girl Green and speaks of where her passion originated. She focuses on providing environmental coverage through a lens of low income, Black, and Latinx families. Kristy and Jona Reyes, her interviewer, converse over how she brings people into awareness and provides relatable content that provides resources and support. Kristy expresses her love of story telling, and how...
2021-08-19
33 min
Is It Hot Enough For Ya?
Is It Hot Enough for Ya with Kristy Drutman (@BrownGirlGreen) and Cat Fernandez, Our Climate Florida Field Organizer
Our Climate Florida Field Organizer Cat Fernandez sits down with Kristy Drutman of BrownGirlGreen to talk all things climate justice, community building, and the importance of uplifting marginalized communities most impacted by climate change.
2021-07-28
41 min
The Cimpatico Podcast
OneUpAction International - Part 2 #ActionsForTheEarth Symposium: Transportation
This is part two of a special four part symposium that was broadcast on Cimpatico, produced in partnership with OneUpAction this past Earth Day. Saad Amer, the CoFounder of Plus1Vote, hosts. This episode features Transportation section of the #ActionsForTheEarth which focuses on Biden’s plans regarding rebuilding transportation infrastructure, public transit, and investment in rail service and Amtrak as outlined in The American Jobs Plan. This covers how the plans impact marginalized communities and how effectively the plans address the climate crisis. Panel guests featured are: Isaias Hernandez (he/they)
2021-06-09
38 min
Sustainably Speaking Podcast with Aalia Mauro
Environmentalism & Diversity: The Intersection
Join Aalia and environmental media host Kristy Drutman as they discuss the topic of intersectional environmentalism and its connection to media, society, and politics. “Intersectional” is an inclusive term used to include the planet and all people when advocating for environmental protection. Having grown up in a culturally mixed household, Kristy founded the Brown Girl Green show & is passionate about creating conscious, culturally relevant content to engage audiences about proactive solution-building to the climate crisis.
2021-05-17
35 min
The SPK Book Club
2. On Food and Sustainability with Pilar Pedrinelli
In this second episode, Irene and Margaux welcome their first guest, Pilar Pedrinelli, who works in the capacity of Global Public Engagement Manager & Sustainability Advocate at The Rainforest Alliance to discuss Food & Sustainability. With Pilar, we talked about ladybugs, imposter syndrome, intersectional feminism, activism and the story behind the ingredients that make our meals. Bon appétit ! https://www.salmonpinkkitchen.com Instagram: @salmonpinkkitchen Salmon Pink Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/Salmon-Pink-Kitchen C...
2021-04-12
47 min
She Explores
Listen, Learn, Engage: Women's Outdoor Summit
Listen and learn from leaders in the outdoor industry in this special highlight episode of the virtual Women’s Outdoor Summit. In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day and created by Teresa Baker, this event centered around inclusivity, accessibility, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and outdoor career advice. Hear from inspiring and thought-provoking speakers like Dr. Carolyn Finney, Intersectional Environmentalist, Women CEO panels, and more.Featured in this episode: Teresa Baker, Melanie Cox, Sarah Crockett, Jaylyn Gough, Deb Haaland, Sierra Domaille, Karla Amador, Alison Desir, Michelle Wardian, Natali Zollinger, Jenny Bruso, Dania Rivas, Syren Nagakyrie, Anahee...
2021-03-31
1h 01
Love in the Time of Climate Change
Episode 3: Dating During Apocalyptic Times
In Episode 3, listeners following Ayla's modern dating adventures. Following the play reading, Rozina Kanchwala and Albert Arevalo interview Kristy Drutman, Filipina environmentalist and digital strategist, who wants to educate the world one post at a time about environmental justice through her podcast and media series, Brown Girl Green. You can learn more about her @browngirl_green on social media and at www.browngirlgreen.org. Play was read by Emily Collins, Rozina Kanchwala, Caroline Howe, Suleman Gwaduri , Nayeli Pelayo, Albert Arevalo, and Alan McQuin.Theme song, "Solastalgia" was written and sung by Abbey Perreault.Audio...
2021-02-28
28 min
Creative Baggage
No. 37: Balancing Business & Creativity (ft. Kristy Drutman)
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Kristy Drutman about setting boundaries in our creative work. We acknowledge how difficult it can be to say “no” to a project and brainstorm ways to overcome this barrier. We also talk about whether and/or how much to charge, as well as how to maintain artistic integrity while trying to make money. Kristy inspires us to see ourselves as multi-dimensional beings and to value all parts of ourselves as much as we value our creative output. www.browngirlgreen.org www.Instagram.com/browngirlgreen www.patr...
2021-02-20
24 min
Creative Baggage
No. 36: Finding Your Inner Activist (ft. Kristy Drutman)
In this episode, we talk to Kristy Drutman, founder of the Brown Girl Green podcast and media series, about the power and responsibility that comes with having influence. We discuss finding our personal roles in movements that we care about, as well overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to be open and honest with our communities. We also highlight the importance of setting personal and ethical boundaries so as not to lose sight of our original intentions. www.browngirlgreen.org www.Instagram.com/browngirlgreen www.patreon.com/browngirlgreen www.youtube.com/browngirlgreen
2021-02-13
26 min
in bold company podcast
S2E11: Creating Your Own Path with Kristy of Brown Girl Green
How do you define your own path, free from the judgment of others? Kristy Drutman of @browngirlgreen joins us today for a conversation about creating your own path, staying true to yourself, and finding the key to success. It's a lot simpler than you may think... We also talk about channeling strength and guidance from your ancestors and remembering your journey is YOURS and not anyone else’s. Kristy Drutman is a Jewish-Filipina environmental media creator and founder of Brown Girl Green, a media platform exploring the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. RESOURCES: Find Kristy on @br...
2021-01-27
56 min
Climate Front Line Podcast
CFL 016: Brown Girl Green with Kristy Drutman
The Climate Front Line is a show that engages social movement & industry leaders as well as artists. Each conversation changes the narrative by centering the interest and needs of communities at the front line of climate change. This week is community week, we are going to change the narrative around "Thanksgiving". This is the first episode in a week long series. I am so excited to get started! Kristy DrutmanKristy is passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. As a youth climate activist, Kristy has spoken...
2020-11-23
00 min
Staying Home with Josh Fox
August 11, 2020: Kristy Drutman, Marika Hughes
Kristy Drutman joins me to talk about her environmental media project Brown Girl Green! Plus renowned musician Marika Hughes!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-11
44 min
She Explores
Embracing Intersectional Environmentalism: Leah Thomas & Kristy Drutman
Because environmentalism should be inclusive of both people and the planet. Leah Thomas, founder of IntersectionalEnvironmentalist.com, and Kristy Drutman, the podcaster behind Brown Girl Green, use the power of their platforms to help us rethink what it means to be an environmentalist in 2020.While the fight for environmental justice isn’t a new one, it’s not one that’s historically been talked about enough within the environmental movement. But we can't separate the fight for racial equity from the fight against climate change, and the need to link the two only become more urgent as time p...
2020-06-24
52 min
Breaking Green Ceilings
Defining Your Own Environmental Activism
Kristy Drutman is Jewish Filipino American environmental media host, activist, independent consultant and digital media strategist who created the podcast and media series known as Brown Girl Green. Forging her own path through the careers within environmentalism, Kristy is passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism and has used that passion to speak in front of thousands about the current climate crisis, facilitate workshops, and work with youth from around the world to create collaborative, intersectional online media with the goal of creating conscious, culturally relevant content. Environmental Communication ...
2020-04-28
44 min
Brown Girl Green
Put Your Money Where Your Values Are: Personal Finance & The Planet
Given this fiscally-uncertain world for the 99%, how can we put our money where our values are? For the best answers, I made a 2 part episode on the topic. I teamed up with Joelle Sostheim of the Joelle Show. She gives us a step-by-step lesson on personal finance and shows us how we can use this important practice as a tool to make alternative spending and investments through a climate change- and global pandemic-conscious lens. For those able to invest, we’ll have our conversation follow with As You Sow’s Energy Program Manager, Lila Holzman (Part 2 begins at 55:00). Lila tell...
2020-04-21
1h 16
Brown Girl Green
Climate Change & Disabilities: How'd we get here?
We’re not in shape to leap in a boat if there’s a flood, or run from a fire… there’s an attitude I think that’s completely unconscious that we have to be ready to do these kind of things. Marsha Saxton (21:48) Kristy Drutman interviews Marsha Saxton and Alex Ghenis from the World Institute on Disabilities (WID) -- one of the first disability rights organizations working towards creating research and policy that’s equitable and inclusive. Given the global pandemic, Kristy takes the intersection of disability justice and climate change to find its connection to coronavirus...
2020-04-04
52 min
The Filipino American Woman Project
033: “I couldn’t be an environmentalist if I wasn’t rooted as a Filipina.” How visiting the Philippines solidified her work today with Kristy Drutman
Creator and curator of Brown Girl Green Kristy Drutman is redefining environmentalism in the 21st century. She describes her mixed heritage as a “Jew-Pina,” how her 2016 trip to the Philippines solidified her Filipina identity, and how she is holding space as a digital media strategist for people to rediscover their connection to the environment.Connect with Kristy at on Instagram & Twitter @browngirl_green, Facebook @browngirlgreen or email her at browngirlgreenshow@gmail.com--For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter, published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60...
2019-12-05
44 min
KPFA - Rising Up With Sonali 5am
Youth Climate Activists Disrupt Trump Coal Event in Poland
On todays show, well go to Katowice, Poland to speak with US youth activist Kristy Drutman about how she and others disrupted Donald Trumps coal promotion event at the UN Climate Conference. Then author Nicole Seymour will discuss her new book, Bad Environmentalism: Irony and Irreverence in the Ecological Age. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar. The post Youth Climate Activists Disrupt Trump Coal Event in Poland appeared first on KPFA.
2018-12-12
47 min