WCS Talks Unplugged

About WCS Talks Unplugged

WCS Talks Unplugged is the podcast where climate leadership gets real. Produced by Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/), this show features honest, human conversations with the women shaping the future of clean energy, climate innovation, sustainability, and impact-driven business. Each episode goes beyond headlines and hype to explore real stories and real solutions, from career journeys and hard-earned lessons to the technologies, policies, and community-led approaches actually driving change. We spotlight the voices of women leaders, builders, and thinkers who are tackling today’s most pressing climate challenges with courage, creativity, and purpose. WCS Talks Unplugged offers thoughtful conversations, actionable takeaways, and moments of hope in a rapidly changing world. Tune in for: Candid conversations with women climate leaders Practical insights you can apply to your work and career Stories of innovation, resilience, and community impact A values-driven lens on the clean economy and equitable transition WCS Talks Unplugged — Real Stories. Real Solutions. For the Mind and the Planet.

Publisher

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Growing People, Growing Impact: Sustainability and Mentorship with Lael Giebel

   How do we turn a commitment to sustainability into lasting change in our workplaces, our communities, and the people we support? In this episode of WCS Talks Unplugged, host Farah Saeed welcomes Lael Giebel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laelgiebel), Director, Global Sustainability & Culture at KnowBe4 (https://www.knowbe4.com/), Author of Sustainability Is for Everyone (https://www.amazon.com/Sustainability-Everyone-Beginning-Creating-Business-ebook/dp/B0CSFD5FK4?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1) and Ancient Wisdom, Modern Sustainability: Lessons from Our Ancestors for a Greener Future (https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Wisdom-Modern-Sustainability-Ancestors-ebook/dp/B0H89HDPYQ?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1), Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Leadership Award Winner in 2024 and 2026, former WCS board member and events committee chair, and current dedicated mentor, for a conversation about putting sustainability into practice and helping others find their place in the field. Lael shares her path from local government and green building policy to creating a corporate sustainability program from the ground up. Through examples ranging from composting office coffee grounds to turning promotional banners into reusable bags, she explains how education, creativity, and employee participation help sustainability become part of everyday workplace culture. Having mentored women through three WCS mentorship (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/mentorship/) cohorts, Lael also reflects on the unexpected rewards of supporting someone else’s growth. She discusses learning alongside her mentees, building confidence as a leader, and helping professionals recognize how their existing skills can translate into sustainability careers. The conversation also explores her forthcoming book, AAncient Wisdom, Modern Sustainability: Lessons from Our Ancestors for a Greener Future (https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Wisdom-Modern-Sustainability-Ancestors-ebook/dp/B0H89HDPYQ?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1), and the practical lessons traditional cultures offer for living more sustainably today. Scheduled for release November 23, 2026, the book connects ancestral knowledge with actions individuals and organizations can take. About the Host Farah Saeed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farah-saeed-711b98/) is the Board Secretary of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability and Industry Director at Frost & Sullivan, where she works on strategy and innovation across the energy and sustainability sectors. About WCS Talks Unplugged WCS Talks Unplugged (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/wcs-talks-unplugged/) is a podcast from Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, a global community advancing women’s leadership in climate and clean energy. Each episode brings you real stories and real solutions from the innovators, founders, policymakers, and leaders shaping the future of the clean economy. Produced by Marieke McArthur (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmcarthur/) for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. Marieke brings a background in local community radio and a passion for storytelling rooted in community impact. Her work spans water advocacy, food resilience, and women’s climate leadership through projects including the Water Alliance of La Paz County and Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. If you enjoyed this episode: ✔ Subscribe to WCS Talks Unplugged ✔ Leave a review to help more people discover the show ✔ Share this episode with someone working in climate, technology, or sustainability. Learn more about Women in Cleantech and Sustainability at: womencleantechsustainability.org (http://womencleantechsustainability.org)

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   More Time to Be Human: Building AI Around Your Values

   What would you do with more time and energy? How can you shape AI to support that vision? In this episode of WCS Talks Unplugged, Caroline Tiglao (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinetiglao/), WCS Marketing Co-Chair and Co-Founder and CMO of NEUUF (https://www.neuuf.com/), welcomes Kathryn Snyder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-snyder-coach-consultant), PCC, CPCC, CEO and Founder of Attune, and Nicki Mollet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickimollet), M.Ed. ×2, ICF Member, Partner and COO of Attune (https://attunecoachinggroup.com/), for a conversation about AI, human flourishing, and reclaiming capacity. Drawing on their backgrounds in engineering, education, executive coaching, and organizational leadership, Kathryn and Nicki share how they began using AI to reduce administrative work and create more space for the parts of their lives and work they love. They call this “capacity liberation”: freeing time and attention for presence, creativity, relationships, rest, and meaningful impact. Together, they explore how knowing your values and how you want to work and live can provide a foundation for engaging with AI. They introduce their Attuned Operating System, discuss practical examples of delegating tasks to AI, and explain why clear expectations, human review, and ongoing refinement matter. The conversation also examines the tensions around AI adoption, including privacy, trust, environmental resource use, and the pressure to turn every productivity gain into more work. Kathryn and Nicki invite women to bring their experience and perspectives into shaping AI’s future and to step into leadership, even when imposter syndrome gets in the way. About the Host Caroline Tiglao (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinetiglao/) is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of NEUUF (https://www.neuuf.com/), a venture developing regenerative technology for electric mobility, and a Board Member and Marketing Co-Chair at Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/). Her career spans corporate leadership and entrepreneurship across Europe, Asia, and North America, including co-founding the Franco-Vietnamese marketing agency Be Up To Date. French-born with Vietnamese heritage, she brings a cross-cultural perspective and a commitment to innovation that supports people, communities, and the environment. About WCS Talks Unplugged WCS Talks Unplugged (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/wcs-talks-unplugged/) is a podcast from Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, a global community advancing women’s leadership in climate and clean energy. Each episode brings you real stories and real solutions from the innovators, founders, policymakers, and leaders shaping the future of the clean economy. Produced by Marieke McArthur (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmcarthur/) for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. Marieke brings a background in local community radio and a passion for storytelling rooted in community impact. Her work spans water advocacy, food resilience, and women’s climate leadership through projects including the Water Alliance of La Paz County, AeroZona, and Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. If you enjoyed this episode: ✔ Subscribe to WCS Talks Unplugged ✔ Leave a review to help more people discover the show ✔ Share this episode with someone working in climate, technology, or sustainability Learn more about Women in Cleantech and Sustainability at: womencleantechsustainability.org (http://womencleantechsustainability.org)

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Change Your Thinking, Change Your Career: Lisa Saxe on Breaking Into Sustainability

   Breaking into sustainability can feel daunting—especially when traditional job-search strategies no longer seem to work. In this episode of WCS Talks Unplugged, Lisa Saxe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabsaxe) of Green Career Shift (https://greencareershift.com/) explores why landing meaningful work in sustainability often requires more than submitting applications. It requires a shift in mindset, greater awareness of the skills you already bring, and a willingness to show up differently. Drawing from her own transition into climate-focused work and her experience coaching professionals pursuing green careers, Lisa shares how self-limiting beliefs, fear of rejection, and uncertainty about transferable skills can quietly hold talented people back. She explains how becoming more aware of those patterns can help job seekers move forward with greater confidence and clarity. For those wondering whether their background really belongs in sustainability, Lisa offers an encouraging reminder: climate work increasingly needs people from across disciplines. Communications, marketing, finance, technology, sales, operations, and countless other skills all have a role to play in advancing climate solutions. About the Host Farah Saeed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farah-saeed-711b98/) is the Board Secretary of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability and Industry Director at Frost & Sullivan, where she works on strategy and innovation across the energy and sustainability sectors. About WCS Talks Unplugged WCS Talks Unplugged (https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/wcs-talks-unplugged/) is a podcast from Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, a global community advancing women’s leadership in climate and clean energy. Each episode brings you real stories and real solutions from the innovators, founders, policymakers, and leaders shaping the future of the clean economy. Produced by Marieke McArthur (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmcarthur/) for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. Marieke brings a background in local community radio and a passion for storytelling rooted in community impact. Her work spans water advocacy, food resilience, and women’s climate leadership through projects including the Water Alliance of La Paz County, AeroZona, and Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. If you enjoyed this episode: ✔ Subscribe to WCS Talks Unplugged ✔ Leave a review to help more people discover the show ✔ Share this episode with someone working in climate, technology, or sustainability Learn more about Women in Cleantech and Sustainability at: womencleantechsustainability.org (http://womencleantechsustainability.org)

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