{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serious Lady Business ","title":"Start Anyway: Building Impact Without Permission or Profit","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2587,"description":"Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Mackenzie Siren, co-founder of Chicago Climate Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to building a community around climate change in Chicago. Mackenzie shares her journey from software product management to climate tech, emphasizing the importance of local action and community building. They discuss the challenges of starting a nonprofit without a traditional background in climate or business, the significance of inclusivity, and the myths surrounding climate work and entrepreneurship. Mackenzie highlights the need for accessibility in climate initiatives and the importance of starting small to test ideas without significant risk.\nAbout Our Guest\nMackenzie Siren, co-founder of Chicago Climate Connect\nConnect with Mackenzie on LinkedIn\nChicago Climate Connect Website\nFollow Chicago Climate Connect on LinkedIn\nKey Takeaways\nChicago Climate Connect started from a desire for local climate community.\nInclusivity and accessibility are key to community building.\nYou don't need to be an expert to drive change.\nStarting small allows for flexibility and learning.\nCommunity events can be organized without a budget.\nImposter syndrome is common but can be overcome.\nEvery job can contribute to climate action.\nMonetization should not compromise community values.\nThe journey of entrepreneurship can be unplanned and organic.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1m0mNmkKRhS7SIoS31QwDs_gINf63nNYc07JvwxGA6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjdi/OWU4NzIwZjVmZmY4/MWY0Zjk0N2U3MWM5/NTdhMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}