Why Young Women Need to Ask 'Why Not?' - Laney Brown on Gender Equity and Sustainability

In YOUth We Trust

"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 Moments

00:00 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-9926a310

Website: https://www.avangrid.com/

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-youth-we-trust/id1715898301?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nAx96DPBnhY33fQnl8F87

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Connect with Prashant:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-raizada/

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About In YOUth We Trust

In YOUth We Trust sits down with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and others worldwide.

We spotlight how individuals & organizations are shaping a better world, directly or indirectly, for the coming generations by focusing on sustainability, equity, education, and more to empower young people to create the future they deserve.

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About Lumi.Network

Lumi is building the world's first AI-augmented platform where 10-25-year-olds undertake Quests to build entrepreneurship, design thinking & AI skills while collaboratively developing tech-enabled solutions to the world's biggest problems (based on UN SDGs). The Quests culminate in a unique Digital Skills Passport accredited by a Stanford University-affiliated institution.

Working in teams from around the world, Luminaries learn skills in coding, design, and entrepreneurship. Supported by weekly expert sessions, they put these skills into practice to develop their original apps and solutions with tremendous potential to create real-world impact.

Young people see solutions, not problems. Lumi is their chance to combine their natural curiosity with the opportunity to make a real difference.

Learn more: https://www.lumi.network/

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About Your Host, Prashant Raizada

“I am an experienced entrepreneur & CEO whose career highlights include being part of the founding team of a unicorn (Infosys BPO- $2bn exit), Founder & CEO of Macmillan Publishers' flagship digital education venture-EnglishUp, which became Brazil's 3rd largest online English learning co.), working at McKinsey & Co. and having tried and failed (or learned) multiple times but starting back again...

I have operated in/engaged with most major global markets, continue advising companies across sectors on digital strategy/innovation, and mentor several start-ups and charities globally. I have dedicated the last 11 years to solving problems in all forms of education globally, and I am most excited about my latest venture, Lumi.Network, which is giving young minds globally an opportunity to learn about and collaborate to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

Since 2017, I also started my journey of inner transformation by becoming a part of the Self-Realisation Fellowship, a remarkable 100+ year institution started by Paramhansa Yogananda. Integrating yoga and meditation in my life has allowed me to become a better leader and person in all walks of life.”

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Podcast Produced by Old Soul: https://aoldsoul.com/