In a captivating role reversal, the Find Your Influence podcast welcomes Lourdes Gant, a luminary typically found behind the microphone, as she steps into the guest seat. Anton Guinea has the privilege of interviewing Lourdes, a distinguished strategist and operator at the forefront of sustainable industry, governance, and emerging technologies.

Prepare to be inspired as Lourdes shares her powerful definition of influence—"walking your talk" and leading with integrity, even when no one is watching. She unveils the remarkable 30-year odyssey of her pioneering work in sustainable aquaculture, including the ocean ranching of geoduck and sea cucumber, driven by an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. Lourdes meticulously outlines her three pillars of sustainability—leadership, partnership, and stewardship—and underscores the vital roles of integrity, credibility, and education in cultivating genuine influence. This episode offers a rare and intimate look into the mind of Lourdes Gant as she reflects on her mentors, the psychology of communication, and the untapped potential of the next generation, delivering a fresh and profound perspective from the other side of the microphone.

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Yeritza Bohorquez, a powerhouse partner in one of the world’s leading AI agency groups. Yeritza isn’t your typical tech expert—she brings over a decade of experience in molecular biology and chemical ecology to the table. This unique background has taught her how to detect hidden patterns, manage extreme complexity, and make high-stakes, data-driven decisions under pressure.

Today, she’s applying those same analytical superpowers to lead process optimization and digital growth strategies alongside her husband at their successful digital content company.

We’re diving deep into:

•The Future of AI: What trends are actually going to move the needle?

•The Great Shift: What will fundamentally change in the next 3 years?

•The Constants: In a world of rapid evolution, what will not change?

Join us for a conversation that bridges the gap between biological systems and artificial intelligence to redefine what it means to lead in the age of climate change.

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Welcome to Episode 12, Season 14 of Before The Tipping Point, the podcast where AI and Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership. In this insightful episode, we delve into "The World in 2050" with our distinguished guest, Nicolai Rottbøll.

Nicolai, the visionary Founder of Our World 2050 and Chair of Quercus Group Kenya Ltd., brings a wealth of experience from breaking down silos between diverse organizations and individuals across more than 45 countries. His career is dedicated to forging future opportunities and solutions that are only attainable through collaborative action, working with ministries, city governments, NGOs, universities, and private companies.

Discover how Our World 2050, a unique global initiative, is engaging 1 million children worldwide to envision and create a sustainable future by 2050. Learn about their innovative approach to nurturing children's imagination and optimism through school programs, storytelling, and global events, transforming their ideas into tangible local actions.

We explore critical questions such as: Where does AI create the biggest sustainability lift today, particularly in climate adaptation planning, regional economic development, education at scale, or project execution? Nicolai shares measurable before-and-after impacts. Furthermore, drawing from his extensive experience across multi-stakeholder coalitions, we discuss the essential governance models required for AI in sustainability to build trust rather than backlash, focusing on data rights, model transparency, bias controls, and accountability when AI-informed decisions impact communities.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges AI, sustainability, and the empowerment of future generations.

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