How Do We Stay Hopeful in the Face of Climate Change?

How Do We Stay Hopeful in the Face of Climate Change?

From climate marches to TEDx stages, Kat Haber's story is proof that meaningful change begins with ordinary people choosing to take action. Kat Haber is a climate strategist, storyteller, and community builder whose work has spanned everything from founding TEDxVail to leading climate awareness initiatives across the United States. In this episode, she shares why hope is a powerful catalyst for change, how storytelling can move people to action, and what it takes to build a more sustainable future—one conversation at a time. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-haber-6510091/ Connect with her on WorldPulse: https://www.worldpulse.org/profile/kat-haber-451f340a-e33d-4015-be6a-ed7f85e6948aWhat you'll take away * Why meaningful change starts with conversation, curiosity, and human connection * How to move beyond climate guilt, shame, and overwhelm into purposeful action * Why hope, storytelling, and collective leadership are essential to creating a finer future for people and the planet About the podcast From Her to Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 85,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey. About World Pulse World Pulse is a global nonprofit connecting and supporting 85,000 women changemakers across 195 countries. From advancing education and economic opportunity to addressing gender-based violence, humanitarian crises, climate resilience, and digital inclusion, our community is leading solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. By investing in women's leadership, donors help accelerate lasting change where it matters most: within communities themselves. Support us If these stories matter to you, the best thing you can do is hit subscribe, it makes sure more women find this space. Then come join us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, where you can get in touch with more women leaders and changemakers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldpulse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpulse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpulsemedia Join the conversation Who should we talk to next? Tell us in the comments, the topics and countries you want to hear from. Have a story to share? No matter your background, whether you are a grassroots leader, employed in the corporate world, interested in women's leadership or inclusion, there is a place for you here. Women's voices deserve an audience. 📩 Reach out at info@worldpulse.org - we would love to hear from you.----(00:00:00) Start(00:00:24) Kat Haber Intro(00:00:54) The Journey Begins: Early Influence(00:02:59) Living Leadership: A Personal Philosophy(00:04:02) Commitment to Climate Action(00:08:46) Moments of Transformation in Climate Work(00:11:05) The Power of Storytelling(00:15:50) Digital Tools for Climate Awareness(00:17:34) Economy and Ecology: The Concept of Economology (00:20:26) Creativity and Playfulness in Climate Solutions(00:22:00) Overcoming Barriers to Climate Action(00:24:00) Envisioning a Finer Future(00:26:37) Closing Thoughts and Reflections

The best leaders don't shine alone. They create other leaders.

In this episode, host Sheena Katz sits down with Rocio Montes — Senior Engineering Manager at GitHub — and Aliza Carpio — Senior Director of Technology Product Management at JLL — for a conversation on leadership, inclusion, and building technology that creates meaningful human impact. Drawing from their shared journey through companies like Intuit and their work advancing open source, AI, and global engineering collaboration, Rocio and Aliza reflect on what it means to lead with intention while helping others grow alongside you. From scaling infrastructure that supports millions of developers to creating pathways for women and underrepresented communities in tech, this conversation explores how technology can serve as a bridge — connecting people across borders, opening access to opportunity, and building communities rooted in trust, mentorship, and shared progress. About the Podcast Welcome to the World Pulse Podcast, where we explore how women around the world are driving social impact in their communities and across borders through leadership, connection, and collective action. World Pulse is a global social impact network that supports grassroots women leaders advancing gender equity worldwide. We believe progress happens through connection — by building bridges that turn stories into shared understanding and meaningful change. 🌍 Learn more or support our work: https://bit.ly/486L4ZK

One room changed a community. Open the door.

In this episode, host Sheena Katz sits down with Mamisoa Isabelle — writer, poet, educator, and grassroots changemaker from Madagascar whose work is rooted in storytelling, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. Through her local training initiative, Mamisoa is helping women and young people gain access to digital literacy, vocational skills, language education, and opportunities that are often out of reach in rural communities. From transforming a single room in her home into a community learning hub to advocating for rural women facing land insecurity, Mamisoa shares how storytelling, education, and collective support can become powerful tools for change. About the Podcast Welcome to the World Pulse Podcast, where we explore how women around the world are driving social impact in their communities and across borders through leadership, connection, and collective action. World Pulse is a global social impact network that supports grassroots women leaders advancing gender equity worldwide. We believe progress happens through connection — by building bridges that turn stories into shared understanding and meaningful change. 🌍 Learn more or support our work: https://bit.ly/486L4ZK

AI needs more than speed. It needs judgement.

In this episode, host Sheena Katz sits down with Su Belagodu — strategy and governance advisor, product leader, and creator of the Human-in-the-Loop Maturity Model, which helps organizations build AI workflows responsibly with human oversight. Su shares how her career across engineering, product, and executive leadership shaped her perspective,where organizations are navigating complexity in AI adoption today, and how leaders can move from experimentation to intentional, scalable impact. From bridging the gap between technical builders and decision-makers to rethinking AI as work redesign ratherthan a simple technology rollout, this conversation highlights the importance of clarity, governance, and human oversight — and why asking what AI should do matters more than whatit can do. About the Podcast Welcome to the World Pulse Podcast, where we explore how women around the world are driving social impact in their communities and across borders through leadership, connection, and collective action. World Pulse is a global social impact network that supports grassroots women leaders advancing gender equity worldwide. We believe progress happens through connection — by building bridges that turn stories into shared understanding and meaningful change. 🌍 Learn more or support our work: https://bit.ly/486L4ZK     --- (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:33) – meet su (00:02:49) Bridging the Gap Between AI builders and DecisionMakers (00:04:40) Common Missteps in AI Adoption (00:07:24) The Importance of Front-Loading AI Strategy (00:09:39) The Value of Diverse Experience in AI Strategy (00:11:32) Operationalizing AI: Success vs. Hype (00:12:47) Human Oversight in AI Systems (00:15:16) Understanding Responsible AI (00:16:41) Governance as a Competetitive Advantage (00:18:43) Risks of Rapid AI Deployment (00:21:39) Global Perspective on AI Governance (00:25:06) Creating Equitable AI Systems (00:26:56) AI as a Bridge for Opportunity (00:33:03) The Responsibility of Knowledge Sharing (00:36:14) Mindset Shift: From Capability to Purpose

Access creates freedom. Invest in it.

In this episode, host Sheena Katz sits down with Achia Nila — tech leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Women in Digital, an initiative empowering women and girls in Bangladesh throughtechnology and access to economic opportunity. Achia shares how her journey across global tech companies like Microsoft, Dell, and Vodafone shaped her mission, why closing the gender digital divide requires more than just training, and how she built a model that connects skills directly to income and leadership. From supporting survivors of child marriage to training over 30,000 women and girls in digital skills, this conversation highlights the power of technology as a pathway to financial independence — and the importance of building ecosystemsthat enable women not just to participate in the digital economy, but to lead within it. About the Podcast Welcome to the World Pulse Podcast, where we explore how women around the world are driving social impact in their communities and across borders through leadership, connection, and collective action. World Pulse is a global social impact network that supports grassroots women leaders advancing gender equity worldwide. We believe progress happens through connection — by building bridges that turn stories into shared understanding and meaningful change. 🌍 Learn more or support our work: https://bit.ly/486L4ZK     --- (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:42) Meet Achia Nila (00:05:34) Empowering Survivors of Child Marriage through Digital Skills (00:09:44) Transforming Lives: Success Stories of Trained Women (00:11:42) Building Women Leaders in Tech (00:13:38) Creating Confidence Through Hackathons and Initiatives  (00:16:24) The Role of Digital Connection in Accelerating Change (00:17:46) Systemic Barriers for Women in Tech  (00:20:02) Evolving the Tech Industry for Inclusivity  (00:21:53) Encouragement for Women Entering Tech  (00:23:06) Support from Leaders and Organizations (00:24:06) Vision for the Future: Women Shaping the Economy