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Tangelic TalksSeason 3 Recap: Climate Justice, Storytelling & Community Power | S03E18🎙️ What did we learn from an entire season of climate conversations? In this special Season 3 Recap episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez reflect on the defining themes, transformative stories, and urgent lessons that shaped one of our most powerful seasons yet.Season 3 brought together voices from across energy, climate justice, policy, journalism, tourism, technology, and grassroots movements — all exploring what people-centered climate action really looks like.From water and food security to climate anxiety, youth leadership, storytelling, and community resilience, this episode revisits the conversations that ch...
2025-12-1754 minTangelic TalksBeyond Safaris: Rethinking Ecotourism, Community Impact & Responsible Travel w/ Jennifer Kalemera | S03E17🌿 What does responsible tourism actually mean — and how do we ensure travel uplifts people, protects nature, and strengthens local economies? In this eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Jennifer Kalemera — an ecotourism expert with over seven years of experience across Tanzania’s tourism and conservation sectors.Jennifer has worked on responsible tourism policy, hospitality advocacy, carbon offsetting projects, community impact programs, and now leads Patina Impact, an initiative helping tourism businesses embed sustainability into their daily operations. Together, they explore how Tanzania — known globally for the Serengeti...
2025-12-1030 minTangelic TalksProblem of Green Solutions: Environmental Racism, Reparations & Climate Justice w/ Amber | S03E16🌍 What does climate justice really look like when we center people, power, and lived experience — not just policy? In this transformative episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Amber Amoo Gottfried — a climate action facilitator, consultant, and leading voice on intersectional, anti-colonial climate work. Amber’s work spans climate action planning, environmental anti-racism, youth learning design, decolonial approaches, and grassroots movement building across the UK and Europe.Together, they unpack the complexities of climate justice, burnout, allyship vs. solidarity, frontline community struggles, and why imagination is as critical as data i...
2025-12-0330 minTangelic TalksEco-Anxiety, Climate Justice & Global South Storytelling w/ Svetlana Onye | S03E15🌍 How does climate change affect our minds, our stories, and our sense of justice?In this powerful episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Svetlana Onye — climate writer, researcher, activist, and Head of the Eco-Anxiety Africa Project. Her work shines a crucial spotlight on the intersection of climate, mental health, gender, and justice, especially across the Global South.Svetlana breaks down the emotional and psychological realities of climate change — from eco-anxiety in the UK to trauma, grief, and resilience in communities across Africa. Through storytelling, she challen...
2025-11-2630 minTangelic TalksRestoring Ghana’s Forests: How Kwame Sekyere Rebuilds Land, Livelihoods & Local Resilience | S03E14🌱 Can restoring forests restore communities too? In this insightful episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Kwame Sekyere — an environmental scientist, project manager at Tropenbos Ghana, and a passionate leader in forest restoration. Kwame works at the heart of the Forest Restoration for Diversity and Livelihoods Project in Asante Akyem South, a transformative initiative supported by TerraFund for AFR100 that rejuvenates degraded forests while strengthening local livelihoods for women and youth.Together, they explore how restoring landscapes is deeply tied to climate justice, community resilience, traditional knowledge, and susta...
2025-11-1933 minTangelic TalksFrom Coal to Clean: How Chibeze Ezekiel Stopped Ghana’s Coal Plant & Sparked Youth Climate Action | S03E13🌍 What does it take to stop a coal plant and transform a nation’s energy future? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Chibeze Ezekiel — Executive Coordinator of the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), Goldman Environmental Prize Winner for Africa (2020), and the man who led the campaign that stopped Ghana’s first coal plant.Chibeze shares his powerful story of how youth activism, research-based advocacy, and community mobilization turned a national crisis into a victory for clean energy — proving that one determined voice can spark a mov...
2025-11-1236 minTangelic TalksPowering Climate Justice: Deborah Fadeyi on Energy Access, Climate Finance & Youth Leadership | S03E12🎙️ What does it take to build a just energy future for all?In this compelling episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Deborah Fadeyi — a global sustainability leader driving equitable energy transitions across Africa, Asia, and Europe. As Decarbonization Lead at Thames Water, Founder of REES Africa, and CEO of Vector Energy, Deborah is transforming how communities access clean, affordable power — and how youth are leading the charge for climate resilience.From her deeply personal story of losing a childhood friend to carbon monoxide...
2025-11-0539 minTangelic TalksTangelic Talks Deep Dive: The True Costs of Clean Energy and AI — Where Cloud Meets Mine | S03E11🌍 Is the road to a green future still paved with exploitation? In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez take a deep dive into the intersection of clean energy, artificial intelligence, and climate justice — unpacking the hidden costs behind the technologies driving our sustainable transition.From data centers draining millions of liters of water to critical mineral mining in the Global South, this episode explores the paradox of progress: how tools designed to save the planet may be deepening inequalities, and what a truly just and responsible transition could look...
2025-10-2937 minTangelic TalksStorytelling Shapes the Energy Transition: How Olubunmi Olajide is Powering Africa’s Future | S03E10🎙️ Can storytelling change how we power the world? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Olubunmi “Olu” Olajide — a commercial energy professional by day and podcast host of The Energy Talk by passion. Olu shares his journey from petroleum engineering to leading conversations in Africa’s clean energy transition — and why he believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for driving climate action and innovation.Together, they explore the intersection of policy, finance, and narrative, unpacking what it takes to make clean energy accessible, sus...
2025-10-2233 minTangelic TalksTranslating Vision into Action: Theo Minné on Innovation, Leadership & Building Africa’s Energy Future | S03E09💡 How do you turn a bold vision into lasting impact?In this powerful episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Theo Minné, a telecom and infrastructure veteran with over three decades of experience building systems across Africa — from mobile networks in the 1990s to today’s sustainable energy revolution.Theo shares his journey from working in the deserts of Namibia to leading transformative energy and telecom projects across the continent. With a career rooted in systems thinking, anchor client models, and inclusive leadership, Theo dis...
2025-10-1532 minTangelic TalksClimate Passion to Climate Tech: Diana Maranga on Innovation, Equity & Carbon Removal in Africa | S03E08🌍 Can Africa lead the future of climate technology? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Diana Maranga, Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, Africa’s first direct air capture company based in Nairobi, Kenya.From her early inspiration by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to pioneering carbon removal technologies in Africa, Diana shares her remarkable journey bridging technology, sustainability, and social impact. She dives deep into how climate innovation, local talent, and community-centered leadership can redefine what equitable climate action looks like across the Global South....
2025-10-0832 minTangelic TalksStrong Institutions, Social Justice and Climate Governance w/ Pro. Narnia Bohler-Muller | S03E07Strong Institutions, Social Justice and Climate Governance w/ Pro. Narnia Bohler-Muller | S03E07🌍 What makes an institution truly strong—and who gets to decide?In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller—a leading legal scholar, governance expert, and advocate for gender equality and human rights.As Divisional Executive at South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), an admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa, and head of delegation for Women20...
2025-10-0131 minTangelic TalksSaying Yes to Life: Ecological Harmony & Playfulness w/ Lesley Joy Quilty | S03E06🌍 What does it mean to live in true harmony with the Earth and each other? In this heart-centered episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Lesley Joy Quilty—depth coach, storyteller, clown, meditation teacher, and long-time resident of Scotland’s Findhorn Ecovillage.Through nearly four decades of community living and spiritual practice, Lesley has woven together Buddhist meditation, Indigenous traditions, and playful clowning to help people reconnect with joy, resilience, and ecological harmony—even in dark times.Saying Yes to Life: Ecological Harmony & Playfulne...
2025-09-2435 minTangelic TalksWhat’s Happening Right Now: Climate Anomalies, Oceans, and International Justice | S03E05🌊 What happens when long-standing climate patterns suddenly collapse? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez break down two underreported but critical climate stories making waves right now:1️⃣ Panama’s vanishing upwelling — For the first time in 40 years, a crucial ocean phenomenon in the Gulf of Panama has stopped, disrupting phytoplankton blooms, threatening coral reefs, and endangering fish populations that coastal communities depend on.2️⃣ A groundbreaking ICJ advisory ruling — The International Court of Justice has declared that every nation has a legal obligation to prevent significant harm...
2025-09-1727 minTangelic TalksPollution, Power and Storytelling: Leonie Joubert on Climate Journalism and Community Resilience | S03E04📰 Who profits from pollution—and who pays the price? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Leonie Joubert, a South African science writer and author who has spent two decades exposing the toxic systems of pollution shaping our world.From carbon emissions driving climate collapse to processed foods fueling disease and plastics choking ecosystems, Leonie uses the power of storytelling to ask hard questions about justice, accountability, and resilience. She also shares her journey of taking journalism on the road—living in a van with her cat whi...
2025-09-1035 minTangelic TalksFrom Grief to Greatness: Navigating Climate Anxiety & Building Resilience w/ Elizabeth Doerr | S03E03🌍 How do we process climate grief and turn it into resilience? In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Elizabeth Doerr—writer, strategist, and creator of Cramming for the Apocalypse—to explore the emotional landscape of climate change, disaster preparedness, and finding hope in the face of uncertainty.Elizabeth shares her personal journey through wildfire smoke, earthquake anxieties, and parenting in the climate era. Together, we unpack the meaning of “apocalypse,” why preparedness is both a personal and social responsibility, and how storytelling can help us navigate gr...
2025-09-0334 minTangelic TalksSeasonal Cooking & Sustainability: Empowering Home Cooks w/ Lisa Balcom | S03E02🍳 How can we cook sustainably while embracing the joy of seasonal ingredients? In this inspiring Season 3 episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Lisa Balcom, chef sommelier and founder of Farrow at Home, to explore seasonal cooking, sustainable practices, and the power of food to build community.From sourcing local ingredients to mastering simple, flavorful dishes, Lisa shares actionable tips for home cooks to slow down, cook with intention, and support local farmers—offering valuable lessons for food lovers, sustainability advocates, and aspiring chefs alike....
2025-08-2731 minTangelic TalksWater, Climate & Agriculture: Resilience Strategies for Southern Africa w/ Prof. Sylvester Mpandeli | S03E01💧 How do we secure water and food in a changing climate? In this insightful Season 3 episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Professor Sylvester Mpandeli, Executive Manager for Water Utilisation in Agriculture at South Africa’s Water Research Commission, to explore climate-smart agriculture, water security, and resilience in Southern Africa.From drought-tolerant crops to community-driven water management, Prof. Mpandeli shares strategies that balance climate adaptation, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development — offering valuable lessons for policymakers, farmers, and climate advocates alike.Water, Climate & Agriculture: Resilie...
2025-08-2030 minTangelic TalksTangelic Talks: Season 3 | New Voices, Bold Goals & the Sunrise Spectrum Initiative🌞 Season 3 is here — and we’re kicking things off with a fresh voice on the mic! Join co-host Victoria Cornelio as she welcomes Andres Tamez, our brand-new co-host, for a candid conversation about storytelling, media, and the heart of Tangelic’s mission.In this special launch episode, we dive into the Sunrise Spectrum Initiative — Tangelic’s flagship program bringing clean energy, economic empowerment, and community-led innovation to rural Ghana.Tangelic Talks: Season 3 | New Voices, Bold Goals & the Sunrise Spectrum Initiative🎙️ Episode Highlights:💬 Get to know Andres: H...
2025-08-1223 minTangelic TalksSeason 2 Recap: Tangelic Talks on Climate Justice, Storytelling & Collective Action🎙️ From behind-the-scenes magic to bold greenwashing exposes, Season 2 of Tangelic Talks was a season of experimentation, growth, and powerful storytelling. Co-hosts Victoria and Jensen reflect on their journey, spotlight youth climate leaders, call out false solutions, and give a heartfelt farewell as Jensen transitions to new projects.If you’re passionate about energy access, climate equity, and authentic conversations that go beyond the headlines, this season roundup dives deep into the themes, voices, and tensions shaping the future of climate action.Tangelic Talks on Climate Justice, Storytelling & Collective Action.
2025-07-2938 minTangelic TalksToo Little, Too Late? Fossil Subsidies & the Fight for Renewables w/ Dr. Tsipouridis | S02E12🌍 Is it too little, too late to save the planet? In this bold episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis, a global pioneer of renewable energy and longtime climate advocate, about the failures of fossil fuel policy, the urgency of action, and the future of clean energy in the Global South.With over 45 years of experience—from building Greece’s first wind farms to driving solar initiatives in Kenya—Dr. Tsipouridis shares hard truths about fossil fuel subsidies, greenwashing, and what we must do now to avert cli...
2025-07-2130 minTangelic TalksSustainability for the Rest of Us: Cutting Through the Noise w/ John Pabon | S02E11♻️ Is sustainability just a buzzword—or a misunderstood call to action? In this eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with John Pabon, author of Sustainability for the Rest of Us and The Great Greenwashing, about what’s really broken in sustainability—and how we fix it with radical honesty, better communication, and strategic, human-centered action.Whether you’re a brand strategist, a conscious consumer, or just trying to make sense of green marketing, this episode breaks down the myths, marketing tactics, and mindset shifts we need to build a more genui...
2025-07-1432 minTangelic TalksClimate Collapse & Preparedness: Mutual Aid, Resilience & Community Joy w/ Eric Shonkwiler | S02E10🌍 Can prepping be about community, not fear? In this powerful episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Eric Shonkwiler, novelist and creator of the preparedness newsletter When If, to explore a radically different vision of climate collapse, community resilience, and leftist prepping.Forget the bunkers and bug-out bags—this conversation is about mutual aid, emotional honesty, and finding joy in collapse. Eric brings deep reflections from his upbringing, his fiction writing, and his anarchist lens to offer a new take on how we prepare—not just to survive, but to...
2025-07-0832 minTangelic TalksPersonal Sustainability, Community Action & Mindful Consumption w/ Claudia Cordova | S02E09🌍 Can we live sustainably without burning out—or burning bridges? In this heartfelt episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with Claudia Cordova, an environmental scientist, ethical entrepreneur, and sustainable development expert, about the deeply personal side of climate action.From navigating climate guilt and perfectionism to helping communities thrive through grassroots innovation, Claudia shares real-world lessons on mindful consumption, collective care, and what sustainability really means when it’s grounded in humanity—not just headlines.Personal Sustainability, Community Action & Mindful Consumption w/ Claudia Cordova...
2025-07-0732 minTangelic TalksPersonal Sustainability, Community Action & Mindful Consumption w/ Claudia Cordova | S02E09🌍 Can we live sustainably without burning out—or burning bridges? In this heartfelt episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings speak with Claudia Cordova, an environmental scientist, ethical entrepreneur, and sustainable development expert, about the deeply personal side of climate action.From navigating climate guilt and perfectionism to helping communities thrive through grassroots innovation, Claudia shares real-world lessons on mindful consumption, collective care, and what sustainability really means when it’s grounded in humanity—not just headlines.Personal Sustainability, Community Action & Mindful Consumption w/ Claudia Cordova🎙️ Episode Highlights:🌱 What personal sustainability looks like—and why it’s messy but worth it💚...
2025-06-3034 minTangelic TalksBreaking News: The Trump Administration's Proposal to Change The Endangered Species Act | S02E08⚠️ What happens when legal definitions change—and entire ecosystems are at stake? In this Breaking News episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings unpack the latest proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) under the Trump administration—and why they could spell disaster for wildlife, climate science, and global climate leadership.This emergency-style episode examines how redefining the word “harm” in the ESA could weaken protections for endangered species, and how sweeping budget cuts to the NOAA, EPA, NASA Earth Science, and other agencies might jeopardize our ability to respond to the clima...
2025-06-2313 minTangelic TalksDecolonizing Climate Messaging: A Deep Dive on Greenwashing & Power w/ Stefano Cisternino | S02E07🌍 Is greenwashing just misleading marketing—or a deeper form of climate misinformation rooted in power and history? In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Stefano Cisternino, environmental journalist and communications expert at ICLEI Europe, to unpack the intersections of greenwashing, misinformation, decolonization, and climate storytelling.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🧼 How greenwashing operates at the institutional and systemic levels🗞️ PR spin vs. transformative change—why it matters who controls the message🌱 The colonial roots of climate communication and epistemic bias in knowledge🎤 Re...
2025-06-1632 minTangelic TalksExposing Greenwashing: PR, Strategy, and the Power of Asking Better Questions - Part 2 | S02E06🌍 Is it really green—or just good PR? In Part 2 of our deep dive on greenwashing, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings unravel how companies use public relations, blame-shifting, and surface-level sustainability to manipulate public perception. This episode of Tangelic Talks dives into the tactics behind the headlines—and why it’s up to all of us to ask better questions and demand better action.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🎭 What PR really means—and how it’s used to cover environmental harm♻️ Why plastic recycling is a myth—and what behavioral changes it...
2025-05-1935 minTangelic TalksExposing Greenwashing: How to Spot False Sustainability Claims & Protect Our Planet | S02E05🌿 Is your favorite “eco-friendly” brand really sustainable—or just good at marketing? In this first installment of our two-part deep dive on greenwashing, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings break down what greenwashing really is, how to spot it, and why it’s so harmful to the climate justice movement.From vague labels and misleading certifications to corporate manipulation and fake sustainability claims, this episode will help you understand the red flags and empower you to make more informed choices as a consumer, creator, or advocate in the green space.Exposing...
2025-05-1234 minTangelic TalksPowering Dreams: Women Leading Energy Access in Africa w/ Katleho (Queen) Mojakisane | S02E04🔥 Can clean cooking ignite a revolution for gender equity and climate justice? In this transformative episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings talk with Katleho (Queen) Mojakisane, the Founder of Youth on the Rise, about the powerful intersection of energy access, women’s leadership, and sustainable innovation.Powering Dreams: Women Leading Energy Access in Africa w/ Katleho (Queen) Mojakisane🎙️ Episode Highlights:👑 Why women’s leadership is essential to clean cooking and climate resilience🍲 The impact of clean cooking technologies on health, livelihoods, and empowerment🌍 How Bola is training women to be energy entrepreneurs across rural Nigeria🧑🤝🧑 Stories of local solutions driving...
2025-05-0532 minTangelic TalksLegal Tools to Fight Climate Change: Megha Phadkay on Youth, Policy, and Empowerment | S02E03🌍 Can law be the most powerful tool for climate justice? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Megha Phadkay, an environmental lawyer, climate advocate, TEDx speaker, and U.S. State Department Climate Action Fellow, to explore how legal frameworks, youth leadership, and storytelling are shaping the future of climate action.🎙️ Episode Highlights:⚖️ How environmental law can drive climate justice globally.📜 The difference between policies and laws—and why it matters for climate action.🌱 The power of youth-led climate advocacy and big, bold ideas.🏛️ How storytelling, law, and science combine to create strong climate law...
2025-04-2831 minTangelic TalksPowering the Future: Energy Access, Critical Minerals & The Degrowth Debate | S02E02🌍 What does a truly just energy future look like? In this first-ever panel episode of Tangelic Talks, host Jensen Cummings is joined by a powerhouse trio: Dr. Tam Kemabonta, Madison Harris, and Victoria Cornelio to dive deep into the intersections of energy access, critical minerals, and the degrowth dilemma.This wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion explores the tensions between economic development and climate justice—and the urgent need to rethink the systems that have shaped global inequality, resource extraction, and consumption.Powering the Future: Energy Access, Critical Minerals & The Degrowth Debate🎙️ Episode Highlights:⚡ 700 million people still live without electricity—what must change?🌱 Are w...
2025-04-2147 minTangelic TalksMarketing in the Green Sector and Climate Justice Storytelling w/ Toufiq Tonoy | S02E01🌍 What does it really take to build a climate-conscious brand in today’s world? In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Toufiq, Tangelic’s very own Communications & Marketing Manager, to explore the art of green sector marketing and climate justice storytelling.From campaign planning and emotional storytelling to managing global audiences and avoiding greenwashing, Toufiq unpacks how Tangelic’s messages come to life—and why authentic, data-backed storytelling matters more than ever.Marketing in the Green Sector and Climate Justice Storytelling w/ Toufiq Tonoy🎙️ Episode Highlights:📢 Toufiq’s career journey from finance...
2025-04-1429 minTangelic TalksSeason 1 Recap: Powerful Lessons on Energy, Equity & Empowerment | Tangelic TalksWhat an incredible start to Tangelic Talks! This season, we’ve tackled some of the most urgent and transformative topics in the world of clean energy, climate justice, and gender equality. From exploring the pivotal role of women in driving the clean energy revolution to diving deep into climate resilience strategies, Season 1 has been nothing short of enlightening.In this special recap episode, hosts Victoria Cornelio Diaz and Jensen Cummings take a moment to reflect on the powerful conversations, insightful guest contributions, and the key lessons learned that have shaped this groundbreaking season. Tune in as we look back on...
2025-04-0740 minTangelic TalksEmpowering Women Through Tech: Bridging Opportunity & Resilience w/ Bree Carriglio | EP12🌍 How can we build resilience in a world facing increasing climate risks? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Bree Carriglio, a climate risk and resilience expert, to discuss how we can better prepare for environmental challenges and create sustainable solutions.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔥 The biggest climate risks we face today.🏙️ How cities can adapt to extreme weather events.🌱 The role of policy and finance in climate resilience.📉 How businesses can mitigate environmental and economic risks.🌎 What individuals and communities can do to drive climate action.🔹 About Our Guest:Bree Carriglio is a climate resilience strategist with e...
2025-03-3131 minTangelic TalksFrom Special Ops to Green Energy: Eric Lyon on Critical Minerals and Energy Security | EP11🌍 What do national security, green energy, and critical minerals have in common? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Eric Lyon, CEO of GW Strategies and former Special Ops officer, to discuss the crucial role of lithium, rare earth metals, and global supply chains in the transition to clean energy.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔋 Why lithium and other critical minerals power everything from phones to electric vehicles.🌍 How China dominates the global battery and solar panel supply chain.⚡ Why the U.S. lacks a national strategy for mineral security—and what needs to change.🏭 How trade wars and supply...
2025-03-2431 min
LIFE WELL LIVED BY OMOBOLA STEPHENE038:THE ROLE OF CLEAN ENERGY IN Advancing Social EquityToday,On the Backstory with Omobola Stephen, we focus on the environment as we shine light on the role of clean energy in advancing social equity. Our guest is Katleho Queen Mojakisane, the sustainable futures coordinator at TANGELIC. On the show, host, Omobola Stephen along with Queen had a worthwhile interview on the implications of the clean energy transitions, how we can innovate for a sustainable africa- why do African counries need tailored innovation in regards to clean energy and sustainable energy. Queen,as a Futures Coordinator at TANGELIC shared her experience and how does she foresee...
2025-03-1727 minTHE BACKSTORY WITH OMOBOLA STEPHENE038:THE ROLE OF CLEAN ENERGY IN Advancing Social EquityToday,On the Backstory with Omobola Stephen, we focus on the environment as we shine light on the role of clean energy in advancing social equity. Our guest is Katleho Queen Mojakisane, the sustainable futures coordinator at TANGELIC. On the show, host, Omobola Stephen along with Queen had a worthwhile interview on the implications of the clean energy transitions, how we can innovate for a sustainable africa- why do African counries need tailored innovation in regards to clean energy and sustainable energy. Queen,as a Futures Coordinator at TANGELIC shared her experience and how does she foresee...
2025-03-1727 minTangelic TalksSculpting Sustainability through Art and Entanglement w/ Artist Sara Black | EP10🌍 How can art reshape our understanding of nature and sustainability? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Sara Black, Associate Professor of Sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago, to explore how art challenges our perception of nature, individualism, and entanglement.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🎨 How art reveals the deep connections between humans and nature.🌱 The concept of entanglements and why we must rethink our relationship with the environment.🔥 Why the idea of “nature” is a human construct—and how it shapes our actions.🏡 How Sara’s projects use materials like reclaimed wood, carbon, and plants to tell stories.🍽️ Th...
2025-03-1735 min
Productive JoyFinding Purpose In Your Path & More From Celi Arias & Katleho Queen MojakisaneIn this weekly recap episode of Productive Joy, the host reflects on conversations with two inspirational guests: Celo Arias of Grown Ass Business and Katleho Queen Mojakisane of Tangelic. Celi emphasized the importance of having a clear target and roadmap for success while defining one's own version of it. Queen, a 22-year-old college student, shared her journey in bringing computer skills to her village and working with Tangelic to provide energy resources in Africa. The episode encourages listeners to define their own productive joy and act with intentionality.Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has wor...
2025-03-1510 minProductive JoyLighting up Lives with Katleho Queen MojakisaneToday Dr. Christie has the pleasure to speak with Katleho Queen Mojakisane,, a 22-year-old from Lesotho making a global impact. Queen shares her journey, from addressing socio-economic issues through various initiatives in Lesotho to her involvement with Tangelic, an organization addressing energy poverty and climate change in Africa. She and Christie discuss her passion for community empowerment, gender equity, and sustainable development, and you’ll be inspired by her commitment to creating positive change and empowering young people.Find out more about TangelicDr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with th...
2025-03-1332 minTangelic TalksA Greener Ghana: Restoring Nature and Nurturing Hope w/ John Sumbo | EP9🌍 How can communities in Ghana build a sustainable future through conservation and renewable energy? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with John Sumbo, Executive Director of Green for Change Ghana, to discuss the incredible work being done to restore ecosystems, promote clean energy, and uplift local communities.A Greener Ghana - John Sumbo Teaches Us About Restoring Nature and Nurturing Hope🎙️ Episode Highlights:🌱 How Green for Change Ghana is restoring nature and biodiversity.⚡ Bringing solar energy to off-grid communities for education, healthcare, and small businesses.🔥 Introducing clean cookstoves to reduce indoor air pollution and deforestatio...
2025-03-1031 min
The Business Growth Connector Podcast#23: Lighting the Path: Queen Mojakisane on Powering Communities & Social ImpactWhat does it take to drive real, lasting change in underserved communities? In this powerful episode of the Business Growth Connector podcast, we sit down with Queen Mojakisane, a visionary social entrepreneur and Sustainable Futures Coordinator at Tangelic, who is on a mission to bring clean energy solutions to the most vulnerable communities in Africa.From growing up in a rural area to leading groundbreaking initiatives, Queen shares:🌍 Why social entrepreneurship is more than business—it’s a movement for change🔋 How Tangelic is bringing sustainable energy to rural communitie...
2025-03-0840 minTangelic TalksPerspective From Around The World - Ryan Pyle Shares How Traveling Connects to Sustainability | EP8🌍 What can off-grid communities teach us about energy, sustainability, and resilience? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Ryan Pyle, a world-renowned explorer, documentary filmmaker, and Guinness World Record holder, to discuss his extraordinary journeys across the globe. From remote deserts to the highest mountains, Ryan shares what it’s like to experience life without reliable electricity—and how those lessons can reshape our perspective on energy consumption.Perspective from around the world - Ryan Pyle shares how traveling connects to sustainability🎙️ Episode Highlights:🏍️ Ryan’s Guinness World Record motorcycle journey across China.🌱 What living with off-g...
2025-03-0329 minTangelic TalksCorporate Social Responsibility or Corporate Control? CSR in Global South w/ Dr Nathan Andrews | EP7🌍 Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) truly helping communities, or is it just a PR strategy? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Dr. Nathan Andrews, Associate Professor of Political Science at McMaster University, to explore the complexities of CSR in the Global South. From mining corporations to government accountability, we dive into how CSR shapes economies, communities, and the power dynamics between corporations and local governments.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🤝 What is CSR, and how does it differ from legal corporate obligations?🏗️ How mining corporations use CSR to gain legitimacy while avoiding accountability.📖 The concept of disc...
2025-02-2430 min
The Storied Human (What is your Story?)Season 2025: Episode 2. Nonprofit worker Matt Kazdan explains how access to sustainable energy can help underprivileged populationsGo ahead and text me! With a Master's degree in international affairs with a focus on international politics, Matt Kazdan could have headed to a think tank or Washington DC. But he chose instead to use his skills in policy-making and his understanding of international politics to work at ta0ngelic, a nonprofit that helps underserved populations with access to sustainable sources of energy. The effects of this work are far-reaching -- it changes people's lives by extending their hours of light and allowing them to pursue more opportunities.Matthew Kazden is a dedicated advocate...
2025-02-2415 minTangelic TalksEmpowering Leadership for a Sustainable Future w/ Lisa Kjellstrom | EP6🌍 What makes a great leader in today’s world of rapid change and sustainability challenges? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Lisa Kjellstrom, a leadership strategist and global facilitator, to explore how leadership must evolve to drive sustainability, equity, and resilience in the face of climate and social challenges.Empowering Leadership for a Sustainable Future – Lisa Kjellstrom’s Guide to Prepare Leaders for Climate Change🎙️ Episode Highlights:🌱 What truly defines a leader, and how is it different from being a manager?
2025-02-1729 minTangelic TalksThe Real Impact of Climate Change on People – Peter Schwartzstein shares How We Fight Back | EP5🌍 How does climate change contribute to violence, instability, and conflict? In this gripping episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Peter Schwartzstein, an award-winning journalist and researcher, to uncover the complex relationship between climate change, political instability, and global security.The Real Impact of Climate Change on People – Peter Schwartzstein shares How We Fight Back.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔥 How climate change exacerbates conflict in vulnerable regions.🌱 The role of water scarcity and food insecurity in fueling violence.🏴☠️ How ISIS exploited climate-in...
2025-02-1027 minTangelic TalksWhat Impact Can AI Have on the Planet? Finding Fair Solutions w/ Dr. Shaloei Ren | EP4
🌍 Can AI be a tool for climate solutions, or is it making the problem worse? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Dr. Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Riverside, to explore AI’s growing environmental footprint and its potential for sustainable solutions.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
⚡ AI’s massive energy consumption & carbon footprint—how big is the problem?
🤖 Specialized AI models vs. general AI—what’s their true impact on climate change?
🔋 How AI can optimize renewable energy, battery management & carbon tracking.
🚀 The future of AI efficiency—when will AI become truly susta...
2025-02-0328 minTangelic TalksHow Much Growth is Too Much? Planetary Limits & Sustainability w/ Dr. Tom Murphy | EP3
🌍 In this eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelia and Jensen Cummings sit down with Dr. Tom Murphy, professor of physics at UC San Diego, to explore the critical concept of planetary limits. Together, they examine humanity’s unsustainable growth, the ecological challenges we face, and how to rethink our relationship with modernity for a sustainable future.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🌱 Defining planetary limits: What are they, and why do they matter?
🚀 How modernity, resource consumption, and energy use distort sustainability.
🐾 Shocking statistics: Humanity's impact on global wildlife.
🌍 The cultural and conceptual shifts needed to adapt to planetary boundaries.
💡 Practical steps for individuals to...
2025-01-2729 min
The Dr. Julio C Caba Empowering humans podcast!The rising light: Leading the journey of change (Katleho Queen Mojakisane)www.tangeliclife.orgJoining us from South Africa, Katleho Queen Mojakisane is a rising light with a purpose to change the world. She is currently working with Tangelic, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean energy solutions that enhance health, education, and economic opportunities. Queen is a powerful youth who has committed her life to being a warrior for positive change. In this inspiring episode, we discuss various topics, including her community work, tips for advancing in your career, leadership, and the impactful initiatives taking place in Africa. Tune in for a motivating and powerful conversation!Katleho...
2025-01-231h 01Tangelic TalksEmpowering Women for Climate Justice: Insights from Dr. Peg Spitzer | EP2🌍 In this powerful episode of Tangelic Talks, hosts Victoria Cornelia and Jensen Cummings sit down with Dr. Peg Spitzer, a distinguished research professor and author, to explore the transformative role of women in climate justice.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🌱 The nexus of gender, climate change, and transnational advocacy.
🌍 Stories of resilience: Women farmers in India and their innovative irrigation solutions.
📚 Insights from Dr. Spitzer's book: Empowering Female Climate Change Activists in the Global South.
💡 How integrating gender equity creates sustainable climate solutions.
🔑 Lessons from mealworm farming in Guatemala, solar bat...
2025-01-2027 min
Digital Marketing GyaanHarnessing Social Media for Grassroots Campaigns: Lessons from Emerging MarketsAs the Communications Engagement Coordinator at Tangelic, Nozi draws on her vast experience in media,
broadcasting, and content production to craft campaigns that inspire action and foster meaningful change in underserved communities. From pre-production
research to digital engagement strategies, Nozi brings unique insights to the table.
Let’s dive into the world of grassroots campaigns and social media innovation.
2025-01-1329 min
Digital Marketing GyaanHarnessing Social Media for Grassroots Campaigns: Lessons from Emerging MarketsAs the Communications Engagement Coordinator at Tangelic, Nozi draws on her vast experience in media, broadcasting, and content production to craft campaigns that inspire action and foster meaningful change in underserved communities. From pre-production research to digital engagement strategies, Nozi brings unique insights to the table. Let’s dive into the world of grassroots campaigns and social media innovation.
2025-01-1329 minTangelic TalksBalancing Growth & Decarbonization in the Global South w/ Dr. Atul Arya | EP1Welcome to Tangelic Talks!
In this episode, we’re honored to host Dr. Atul Arya, Senior VP & Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, as we discuss how the Global South can balance economic development and decarbonization in its energy transition.
Balancing Growth & Decarbonization in the Global South w/ Dr. Atul Arya | EP1
🔹 About Our Guest:
Dr. Atul Arya brings over 30 years of expertise in global energy markets, policy, and sustainability strategies. As the Senior VP & Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, he leads research on energy transition, market trends, and sustainable investments. Prior to this, he held leadershi...
2025-01-1330 minTangelic Talks🌍 Welcome to Tangelic Talks: A Podcast Redefining Energy, Equity, and Empowerment 🎙️
🌍 Welcome to Tangelic Talks: A Podcast Redefining Energy, Equity, and Empowerment 🎙️
In Episode 1, join hosts Jensen Cummings, Innovation Strategist, and Victoria Cornelio, Climate Action Advocate, as they introduce the mission and vision behind Tangelic Talks. This teaser episode sets the stage for bold discussions on:
✨ Clean energy transitions that foster equity and empowerment.
✨ Stories of resilience from changemakers in Africa and the Global South.
✨ The transformative role of technology, policy, and grassroots leadership.
🎧 What to Expect:
✨ Engaging conversations with scientists, policymakers, and innovators.
✨ Exclusive insights into the challenges and solutions shaping sustainability.
✨ A deeper look at how Tangelic is driving impactful chang...
2025-01-1321 min
Andy‘s PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTVision for Empowerment at the Community level with Tangelic/ Amber Rogers
Global Strategic Engagement Lead Amber Rogers We provide clean energy solutions that improve health, education, and economic opportunities Tangelic: An award-winning non-profit organization (501(c)(3) federally recognized in the US) empowering communities with clean energy and sustainability solutions to combat climate change and energy poverty. Tangelic empowers communities to build a brighter, more sustainable future through clean energy access. We are committed to eradicating energy poverty and mitigating climate change by implementing innovative, scalable solutions that transform lives and protect our planet. We envision a world where everyone has access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. By leading the transition...
2024-12-0346 min
Sh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsJesston's Path: Trauma, Purpose & ServiceIn this transformative episode, join Jesston as he shares his compelling journey from trauma to triumph. Discover how he overcame deep-rooted challenges through meditation and spiritual growth and how these experiences fueled his passion for helping others. Jesston'sstory is about personal healing and making a significant impact through community service, emphasizing renewable energy projects in Africa and his ongoing efforts to support people experiencing homelessness.
**Highlights:**
- transition from trauma to finding his purpose
- The role of meditation and spiritual practices in personal growth
- Insights into community service initiatives, including his work...
2024-05-0750 min
The Holistic MonitorStepping into Purpose Podcast with Jesston Williams S4E23On this episode of The Holistic Monitor Podcast we welcome Jesston Williams, the host of @TheHiddenGatewayPodcast and author of the compelling memoir "In the Eye of the Father: A Memoir of Faith and Redemption." Jesston shares his inspiring journey, which transformed challenges from his youth into spiritual awakening and purpose. His experiences have driven him to understand, teach, and heal, believing that we can all transcend self-imposed limitations, fostering positive change within ourselves and the world.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with a remarkable individual!
#Inspiration #Spirituality #Transformation
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2023-09-211h 03
Beyond the IllusionThe Hidden Gateway with Jesston WilliamsThe spiritual path is a hidden gateway which leads us from the darkness to emerge into the light. This week’s guest, Jesston Williams, host of the podcast “The Hidden Gateway,” describes his journey to heal from trauma, overcome fear and find his purpose to help others through developing his spiritual gifts and sharing his message .
Highlights:
How Spirit led Jesston to start a podcast.
The Hidden Gateway podcast focuses on the topics around reaching human potential and challenging the narrative.
Jesston shares some of the most memorable guests & topics on his podcast - the paranormal, alien abductions, shadow people, etc.
E...
2023-03-1446 min
It's All Connected @ RussJohnson.comInterview with Jesston Williams: The Gateway Meditation
Interview: Jesston Williams
Jesston Williams is a multi-talented individual based in Phoenix, AZ, originally from Michigan. He is best known for his work as the host of The Hidden Gateway Podcast, (or on his website at https://thehiddengateway.com) where he interviews a diverse range of guests on topics ranging from spirituality and personal growth to entrepreneurship and social justice.
In addition to his podcasting work, Jesston is also the Executive Director for the non-profit organization Tangelic, which works to provide resources and support for individuals and families facing challenges such as addiction and homelessness.
2023-02-2234 min
Andy‘s PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTThe Gateway to Transformation with Jesston WilliamsJesston Williams is the host of The Hidden Gateway Podcast, Executive Director for Tangelic, a board member with Fund For Empowerment, and author of " In the Eye of the Father: A Memoir of Faith and Redemption." Jesston’s complex challenges in his youth, including a near-death experience, were the catalyst to stepping into his purpose, a spiritual rebirth that changed the projection of his life. Deep introspection made him realize he had unique gifts to share with others, which led him to start The Hidden Gateway Podcast. The experiences Jesston had, instead of debilitating him, forged him to become the man he...
2023-02-0235 min
Unapologetically JoySpecial: Tangelic Conversations with Jesston WilliamsIn this episode, the roles are reversed. Jesston Williams interviewed me on his podcast Tangelic Conversations.
It's been a pleasure to be a guest on his podcast! We talked about my life story, life lessons, and spiritual path.
enJOY!
Be unapologetically YOU!
Embracing your core being and living your truth liberates you and grants you the freedom to break free of learned behavior and rise to your highest self.
Becoming what you always were before society placed its limitations on you and living your authentic self breeds the confidence t...
2023-01-2735 min
Unapologetically Joy#7 Unapologetically Joy | How To Cope With Traumatic Events? - With Jesston WilliamsI’m so excited to welcome Jesston Williams to my podcast this week. He is the author of the book “In the eye of the Father”, and host of The Hidden Gateway Podcast and Tangelic Conversations.
We talked about his traumatic past, spiritual awakening, ayahuasca experience, and how he found purpose in life.
Documentary Died Suddenly: https://rumble.com/v1wac7i-world-premier-died-suddenly.html?fbclid=IwAR2T1CMNYRoJENQlERurBnaaLC8rz4iBIAU7w_4Y2NPqW_o0K1kV2X-SddI
The Hidden Gateway Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vSzpRLartsN4uyqfYconb?si=zDQ0MzvXSzqhlCdy8Jq16Q
Tangelic...
2022-12-0950 min
Not Quite After Midnight2022-07-14 NQAMVSE w/Jesston WilliamsOnce again, we managed to do a very special episode without meaning to. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jesston Williams, author of "In the Eye of the Father," founder of Tangelic, and host of The Hidden Gateway podcast. Be sure to listen and share our conversation.
Enjoy.
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2022-07-1552 min