Ever meet someone who leaves you inspired the moment you talk? Host Radhika Arapally reconnected with Raquel Noboa, Founder & CEO of Fifty Shades Greener, and it was just as inspiring as the first time. Their conversation was a great reminder that sustainability is really about people, action, and values.
Lessons to carry forward
❇️ Meet people where they are: Understand their motivators and meet them at their starting point to guide meaningful change.
❇️ Imperfection is okay: Even small, consistent actions can create a significant cumulative impact over time.
❇️ Apply learning: Trainings and knowledge are most powerful when applied in our every day.
❇️ Human rights matter: Sustainability includes accessibility, inclusivity, and ensuring everyone has the right to travel.
❇️ Climate action over climate knowledge: Practical climate solutions and hands-on steps are more effective than just discussing the issues.
Finally, Raquel emphasised something we’re missing: community—at work and at home. Reconnecting with the community spirit is essential for a thriving, sustainable future.
Fifty Shades Greener is an Ireland-based, sustainability-focused company dedicated to helping individuals and organisations take meaningful climate action. They offer practical green skills training, recognised certifications, and expert consulting to empower people to integrate sustainable practices into everyday business and life.
🎙️Revisit the first conversation between Radhika and Raquel from 2021.
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