{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"In YOUth We Trust","title":"Why Young Women Need to Ask 'Why Not?' - Laney Brown on Gender Equity and Sustainability","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2284,"description":"\"Why not? It's a question we need to ask more often, especially in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges like gender equity and climate change.\"Laney Brown talks about her lifelong commitment to gender equity and sustainability, sharing how bold questions and innovative thinking can drive real change.Laney Brown is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Avangrid, a leader in renewable energy. With a background in gender studies and a passion for social justice, Laney's work in sustainability is as much about people as it is about the planet. Her insights are especially relevant for those passionate about making a difference.Join us to hear Laney Brown's inspiring journey from a young girl with big dreams to a key figure in the sustainability movement and her insights on gender equity and the essential role of renewable energy in tomorrow's world.Key Moments00:00 Mother's guilt motivates action and conversation with kids.03:36 Skeptical about stereotypes seeks evidence-based discussions.06:46 Studied gender studies and use it today.12:57 Recognition of sustainability and addressing climate change.15:19 Diverse skills needed for climate change goals.17:41 Renewable energy deployment faces regulatory and perception challenges.21:21 Developing sustainability strategy, goals, and reflecting commitments.24:38 Education support focused on applied sustainability careers.28:50 Exploring sustainability, leveraging AI, and ensuring governance.32:35 Generation Z brings hope for the future.33:48 Hope for global collaboration to address resource constraints.37:40 Encourage leaving reviews, and recommend stories by email.Connect with Laney Brown:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laney-brown-9926a310Website: https://www.avangrid.com/ ----Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-youth-we-trust/id1715898301?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nAx96DPBnhY33fQnl8F87----Connect with Prashant:Linkedin:...","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}