Protect Our Winters (POW) is one of the world's largest communities of outdoor enthusiasts including professional athletes, scientists, and creatives, who all leverage their love for the outdoors to drive climate action. 

Erin Sprague is CEO of Protect Our Winters. She has previously led major divisions at various outdoor fitness companies, started her own non-profit called In the Running, and still serves as an advisor to climate startups like Quilt and Mill. She is also a world record holder, as the youngest woman to run a marathon on all seven continents.

In this episode we cover...

[1:30] The outdoor community’s platform

[2:55] POW’s theory for driving cultural change 

[5:15] The best messaging to drive action on climate

[11:15] The most important climate actions you can take today

[15:00] POW’s creative current initiatives 

[18:55] Leading in the non-profit setting & movement building

[25:35] The future of POW and their work on the grid

[30:15] The mindset behind Erin’s world record

[33:30] The power of curiosity and combinations

[36:55] What gives Erin climate optimism

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This episode was recorded on July 30, 2024.