{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"In YOUth We Trust","title":"Listening to both sides: Sandy Nessing on Sustainability, Journalism and Empowering Youth","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/abda7cb2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2125,"description":"When we talk about climate change, we tend to talk about carbon emissions, renewables, steel in the ground. We can't forget the people and the communities, whether it's the workforce in those plants that are being retired or the communities where those plants are retired and leaving a big void.”Discover how American Electric Power (AEP) is paving the way for the future with innovative internships and apprenticeships while transitioning to a cleaner, modern energy grid.Joined by Sandy Nessing, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, Sandy takes us on her remarkable journey from a passionate young journalist to a leading voice in sustainability, emphasizing the crucial role of generation representation and diversity. Get the inside scoop on her challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated industry and how she champions a just transition to clean energy, ensuring no one is left behind.Sandy shares her powerful mentorship philosophy and visionary goals for a net zero energy economy by 2045. This episode is packed with actionable insights on empowering the next generation to tackle global problems and create a sustainable future. Don’t miss out—get ready to be inspired!Key Moments00:00 Lessons from journalism and career applied successfully.04:37 Passion for journalism; inspired by equality movement.09:49 18 years of sustainable career growth and balance.10:55 Transitioning fossil fuel to clean energy challenges.14:22 Overcoming opposition, mentoring, and leaving an imprint.18:19 Teacher mentorship can shape a student's path.23:10 Educating team on biodiversity's importance in climate.25:02 Leverage nature, financial impact, perseverance, and patience.29:32 Preparing for power plant retirement, engaging community.32:46 Hope for cleaner energy and planetary protection.Connect with Sandy NessingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandynessingWebsite: https://www.aep.com/ ----Listen on: Apple Podcast:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fYyjg3tc4bccBpcfDHBDoXXq06VrAdfzTacEKUVgL7o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NzA5LzE2OTkz/ODA1NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}