Tangelic Talks

What 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 the moments that defined Tangelic Talks and share the biggest takeaways that will inspire our journey forward.Season 1 Recap: Powerful Lessons on Energy, Equity & Empowerment | Tangelic Talks✨ Highlights Include:🌍 Gender-responsive climate policy 🍳 Energy access & clean cooking in Ghana 💪 Empowering women & youth leaders 🌱 Community-driven solutions 🎧 Featuring expert guests like:⭐ Dr. Atul Arya on green energy strategy⭐ Dr. Shaolei Ren on AI & climate⭐ Dr. Tom Murphy on global climate impact⭐ Ryan Pyle on global perspectives⭐ Lisa Kjellstrom on sustainable leadership⭐ John Balankoo Sumbo on nurturing hopeWhether you're passionate about sustainability, social justice, or innovation in energy systems, this recap delivers fresh inspiration and powerful insights to carry forward.🙌 Thank you to all our Season 1 guests, partners, and listeners for making this journey meaningful. This is only the beginning — Season 2 is coming soon!💬 Join the Conversation: What do you think is the most pressing Energy, Equity & Empowerment challenge today? Drop your thoughts in the comments!✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #EnergyEquityEmpowerment #CleanEnergyForAll #ClimateJustice #SustainableFuture #PodcastRecap #Season1Recap #WomenInClimate #EnergyAccess #Tangelic #CommunityPower #ClimateSolutions

🌍 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 extensive experience in risk assessment, adaptation planning, and sustainability solutions. Her work focuses on helping businesses and governments develop data-driven strategies to address the growing threats of climate change.💬 Join the Conversation: What do you think is the most pressing climate challenge today? Drop your thoughts in the comments!✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #ClimateResilience #WomenInTech #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableEnergy #GreenFinance #RenewableEnergy #EnergyAccess #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #OffGridSolutions #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #ClimateJustice #Tangelic #EconomicRisk

🌍 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 chain disruptions threaten green energy goals.📖 Insights from The Lithium Economy and Feed the Dragon: How China Secures Its Battery Minerals.🔹 About Our Guest:Eric Lyon is a former Army Special Operations officer turned green energy strategist. As the CEO of GW Strategies, he provides intelligence on the global energy transition. His books analyze the critical mineral supply chain, China’s economic strategy, and the future of U.S. energy security.💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think the U.S. can secure its critical mineral supply? Share your thoughts in the comments!✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #EnergySecurity #CriticalMinerals #LithiumEconomy #RareEarthMetals #ChinaSupplyChain #CleanEnergy #BatteryRevolution #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #ClimatePolicy #USvsChina #TradeWars #EVBatteries #GreenTech #SustainableFuture

🌍 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.🍽️ The power of communal experiences—how a simple meal can teach us about sustainability.🔹 About Our Guest:Sara Black is a sculptor and educator whose work examines sustainability, material histories, and ecological entanglements. She creates installations using reclaimed materials, organic processes, and collective art-making to highlight the complex relationships between people, nature, and time.💬 Join the Conversation, how do you see art influencing the way we think about nature? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!💡 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #SustainableArt #ClimateAction #EcoArt #SculptingChange #ClimateSolutions #EnvironmentalArt #ArtForChange #CreativeSustainability #CarbonFootprint #EcoInnovation #RightsOfNature #RenewableFuture #SustainabilityMatters #ClimateLeadership #FutureOfArt #ReclaimedMaterials #ImpactDrivenArt

🌍 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 deforestation.👥 The power of community-led solutions and local participation in sustainability efforts.🌍 The impact of tree planting initiatives and sustainable agriculture on rural livelihoods.🔹 About Our Guest:John Sumbo is an environmental leader dedicated to empowering Ghanaian communities through renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development. His work with Green for Change Ghana focuses on climate adaptation, conservation, and improving rural energy access.✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡💬 Join the Conversation, How can we better support sustainable development in communities worldwide? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!🔖 #TangelicTalks #GreenEnergy #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #SolarForAll #CleanEnergy #Reforestation #EcoInnovation #RenewableEnergy #CommunityEmpowerment #EnergyEquity #ClimateSolutions #SustainabilityMatters #CarbonFootprint #ClimateLeadership #CleanCooking #ImpactInvesting

🌍 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-grid communities teaches about energy and sustainability.🔋 The reality of energy access in remote regions and how it impacts daily life.🏔️ The most isolated places on Earth—where modern conveniences don’t exist.🍲 Sustainable travel, local food, and cultural immersion in adventure filmmaking.🔹 About Our Guest:Ryan Pyle is a documentary filmmaker, TV host, and adventurer who has produced multi-episode travel and survival series for major broadcasters worldwide. His work explores the relationship between humans, nature, and sustainability through extreme journeys across deserts, mountains, and remote communities.✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode to support our mission of bringing expert insights on energy, climate, and equity!💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever lived without electricity? What did you learn from the experience? Share your thoughts in the comments!#Sustainability #OffGridLiving #EnergyAccess #Tangelic #RyanPyle #AdventureTravel #ClimateChange #DocumentaryFilmmaking #SustainableLiving

🌍 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 discursive alibi—how corporations control the narrative of their social impact.⚖️ Why local communities struggle to challenge corporations and demand real change.🌍 The future of CSR—can it be reformed, or should we rethink corporate responsibility altogether?🔹 About Our Guest:Dr. Nathan Andrews is an award-winning researcher specializing in global governance, CSR, and extractive industries. His book Gold Mining and the Discourses of Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana critically examines how multinational corporations operate in resource-rich but economically underdeveloped regions.💡 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode to support our mission of bringing expert insights on energy, climate, and equity!💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think CSR is a force for good or just corporate PR? Let us know in the comments below!#CSR #CorporateAccountability #SocialImpact #MiningIndustry #Tangelic #GlobalGovernance #DrNathanAndrews #BusinessEthics #TangelicTalks #Sustainability #CorporateSocialResponsibility

🌍 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?

⚡ How leadership has evolved in response to global sustainability challenges.

🧠 The role of emotional intelligence and resilience in effective leadership.

🔥 How leaders can integrate sustainability into business strategy and company culture.

📖 Inspiring leadership stories from Lisa’s experience in over 20 countries.

🔹 About Our Guest:

Lisa Kjellstrom is a renowned leadership strategist who has worked across 20+ countries designing and delivering leadership development programs. She specializes in storytelling-driven leadership coaching, helping leaders align their vision with sustainable, human-centered solutions.

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🌍 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-induced agricultural collapse.

🌍 The rise of environmental peacebuilding—can climate solutions bring people together?

📖 Key insights from The Heat and the Fury: On the Front Lines of Climate Violence (2024).

🔹 About Our Guest:

Peter Schwartzstein is a journalist covering water security, food crises, and climate-driven conflict. His work appears in National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC, Foreign Affairs, and more. He is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center, a TED Fellow, and the author of The Heat and the Fury, a groundbreaking book on climate violence.

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