What if we could align climate action with economic growth while empowering communities?

Today we welcome Susie Downie-Gagnon, a changemaker in Canada’s natural resource sector.

Beginning her career in medical science and HIV research, Susie followed her curiosity into various initiatives in sectors like forestry, bioenergy and clean tech. From leading one of Canada’s largest Indigenous equity ownership deals to driving innovation at UBC’s Faculty of Forestry, her journey reflects her commitment to aligning sustainability, economic growth, and social justice.


Mentioned in this Episode:
BC Forest Summit 2020
Mom2Mom

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Today we welcome Robert Bryce, Texas based reporter, author and documentary producer.

Raised in the oil-rich heartland of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Robert's journey into energy journalism was inspired by early exposure to the industry and guided by his mother’s dedication to making complicated subjects approachable. Our conversation spans the evolution of his career, his compelling book "A Question of Power," and his advocacy for energy humanism, focusing on how these themes impact the lives of women and girls in regions plagued by energy poverty.

We also get into…

• Why nuclear energy and natural gas are key to decarbonization
• The shifting landscapes of nuclear energy
• The global energy poverty crisis and why 3 billion people live “unplugged”
• What he’d do if he was named the “Global Energy Tsar”
• What is Total Bananas Crazy Town?
• Robert’s take on modern environmental NGOs and their impact on energy policy
• How attitudes about nuclear power have changed and why it actually benefits us in the long run
• The real cost and requirements of renewables

Mentioned in this Episode:
Juice - The Documentary
Power Hungry: The Myths of "Green" Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future
Robert’s Substack: Energy, Power, Innovation, Politics

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Barinder Rasode is turning waste into wealth.

As CEO of Tersa Earth Innovations, she’s pioneering new ways to extract resources from mining waste, all while advocating for her community.

With experience in government, health care, female empowerment, and environmental solutions, Barinder bridges the gap between thriving economically and being environmentally responsible.

In this episode we get into:
- The future of mining and Barinder’s mission to turn waste into wealth through Tersa
- What it was like being selected as a top innovator for the World Economic Forum and UpLink - World Economic Forum Sustainable Mining Challenge
- Why choosing between industry profit and the environment is a choice we can’t afford to make
- How SheTalks is empowering 600+ women to lead
- Her top advice for navigating a start-up in Canada
- The trend that is a risk to democracy
- Why young people don’t want to be associated with the engineering field and why it matters
- Her definition of legacy and the impact she wants to leave behind


Mentioned in this Episode:

• Tersa Earth Innovations
• She Talks
• 10 International Women’s Day events you’d be crazy to miss (CNN, 2015)

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