In this episode, Carmen shares her journey of working in the sustainability field and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about her early passion for the environment and social movements, which led her to pursue a career in sustainability. Carmen discusses her experience of being a trailblazer in the corporate world, where sustainability practices were not yet mainstream. She also opens up about the difficulties she faced as a working mother and the pressure to balance her career and family life. Carmen ultimately made the decision to start her own consulting and coaching business, where she helps companies develop their sustainability agendas and supports emerging leaders in the field.