Aicila hosts and produces Business as UNusual to learn from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and more what motivated them to forge the path they are on and how they are innovating in their area of influence.
In this mind-stirring episode of Business as UNusual, we welcome Ethan Brown, the dynamic founder of the Sweaty Penguin, to dive into a conversation that fuses passion for climate change solutions with a twist of comedy. 🌍💡 Together with our host Aicila, Ethan dissects the science of engaging dialogue and the art of transforming environmental chaos into structured action.
They peel back the layers of climate communication, revealing a need for accurate information, optimism, and celebration in environmentalism.
Do not miss this blend of lively banter and deep insight that could redefine your perspective on climate activism and education.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Emotional Climate: Engaging New Audiences in Eco-Conversations [00:04:15]
- Cutting Through the Overwhelm: Celebratory Environmentalism [00:12:30]
- Regulatory Impact: A Dive into the Jones Act [00:19:45]
- Complexity and Accuracy in Climate Coverage [00:27:10]
- The Sweaty Penguin: Integration in Academia and Beyond with Ethan Bron [00:36:22]
- Metrics of Success: Pivoting Towards Impactful Journalism [00:42:58]
- Beyond the Polarization: Finding Common Climate Goals [00:51:34]
- From Film to Philanthropy: Ethan's Journey to Green Storytelling [00:59:50]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Sweaty Penguin Podcast [00:38:10]
- PBS Licensing Agreement [00:39:20]
- University of Kansas Geography Course Collaboration [00:40:45]
- Earth Angel Sustainable Production Services [01:05:00]