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Tangelic Talks, the official podcast of Tangelic, an award-winning NGO combating climate change, expanding clean energy and driving sustainable development. Hosted by Victoria & Jensen, we go beyond the usual, challenging narratives and explore bold solutions to the world’s most pressing climate and equity challenges. 🌍 What to Expect: ✔ Deep dives into climate action, renewable energy, and sustainability ✔ Expert insights on policies and technologies for a just energy transition ✔ Real-world solutions empowering communities Join us as we amplify voices, spark solutions, and drive impact!

  1. 1D AGO

    Responsible Tourism in Morocco: Community, Culture & Sustainable Travel w/ Azdean | S04E08

    🎙️ What does responsible tourism actually look like on the ground — beyond the buzzwords and glossy brochures? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez head to North Africa with Azdean — Morocco travel expert, founder of Destination Morocco, and host of the Destination Morocco podcast — to explore how tourism can become a genuine tool for sustainability, local investment, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. Because Morocco isn't just a destination. It's a living, breathing ecosystem of people, history, and culture — and how we visit it matters more than most travelers realize. And Azdean has spent years building travel experiences that put communities first, not last. In this episode, we cover: 🏜️ Why the Sahara Desert is the one experience you cannot miss in Morocco — and how to do it right 🤝 How Destination Morocco was born from a father's desire to keep his son connected to his roots 🌍 What responsible tourism really means in 2025 — and the trends proving people want deeper connections 👩‍🍳 Women's co-ops, Argan oil, carpet weavers & the communities that benefit from conscious travel 🚫 How to avoid the "aquarium effect" — visiting communities without making them a spectacle 🏡 Why Riyadhs offer an immersive experience no international hotel brand can replicate 📍 Morocco's size surprise — it's New York to Miami, and every 45 minutes the scenery changes 📊 17.4 million visitors in 2024 — how Morocco became #1 in Africa for tourism 🔒 Safety in Morocco — police presence, tourism police, solo women travelers & what you need to know 💰 Who actually benefits from tourism money — and why local operators pay better 🎭 How media & movies create false perceptions of Morocco — and what it's really like 🧭 How to prepare tourists to travel responsibly before they even board the plane 🗺️ The cultural nuances that make Morocco feel familiar to people from completely different backgrounds 🌐 Why the Moroccan government needs to shift its tourism focus from Europe to North America & Asia 🎒 The one mindset shift that makes every traveler more responsible: lower your expectations, open your curiosity 🔹 About Our Guest: Azdean is a Morocco travel expert, founder of Destination Morocco, and host of the Destination Morocco podcast. Born and raised in Marrakech with family roots in a 400-year-old kasbah village, Azdean brings a deeply personal and community-rooted approach to travel. He works with women's co-ops, local artisans, guides, and families across Morocco to create immersive, responsible, and culturally rich travel experiences for visitors from around the world. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever traveled somewhere and felt like you were truly immersed in the community — not just passing through? Would you visit Morocco? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 ✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨ 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved at TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ResponsibleTourism #MoroccoTravel #SustainableTravel #CommunityTourism #DestinationMorocco #CulturalImmersion #EthicalTravel #TravelMorocco #NorthAfrica #TravelPodcast #SustainableTourism #CommunityEmpowerment #WomenInTourism #TravelCulture #ClimateAndTravel #TangelicTalks #MoroccoTourism #ImmersiveTravel #TravelResponsibly #LocalTourism

    32 min

  2. APR 6

    Climate Action That Fits Real Life: Low-Carbon Entrepreneurship, Planted & The Lazy Environmentalist w/ Josh Dorfman | S04E07

    🎙️ What if the solution to climate change wasn't sacrifice — but smarter design? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Josh Dorfman — climate entrepreneur, co-founder of Planted (the carbon-negative building material startup named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024), and creator of Supercool, a media platform covering the rise of the low-carbon economy. Josh's journey started in 1995 China, watching a billion people ditch bicycles for cars — and realizing that a climate crisis was coming long before it became a headline. Three decades later, he's still building companies at the front lines of the low-carbon economy with one core belief: we already have the tools. The challenge isn't technology. It's leadership, accessibility, and scale. And he built his entire career on a radical idea: you don't have to be a perfect environmentalist to care about the planet. You just have to be honest about who you are. In this episode, we cover: 🌱 How a bicycle lock factory in 1990s China sparked a lifelong climate mission 🏗️ What Planted actually does — carbon-negative building materials made from fast-growing grass 💡 Why the future of climate isn't about sacrifice — it's about upgrades 🚿 The origin of the Lazy Environmentalist — born from a brutally honest road trip conversation ⚡ Why $2 trillion+ was invested in clean energy in 2024 — and what that actually means 🔥 How to tell real climate solutions from well-funded hype 📉 Why 4–5% of a population is all it takes to spark transformational change 🏙️ What city mayors are figuring out that corporations are still missing 🔋 The uncomfortable truth about America's industrial policy vs. China's long-term thinking 🌍 Why climate change doesn't care which country makes your electric car 🎯 The IDEAL filter for evaluating whether a climate solution is actually deployed — or just a pitch deck 📰 Why the media has two climate problems — and what we should be covering instead 🚗 The Chevy Volt, the Xiaomi SU7, and what they reveal about American innovation 🛑 The biggest mistake climate entrepreneurs make when pitching their product 🤝 Why movement building only needs critical mass — not everyone 🔹 About Our Guest: Josh Dorfman is a climate entrepreneur whose career spans sustainable furniture, the Lazy Environmentalist (Sirius XM radio show and reality TV series), building the Asheville startup ecosystem, and leading Planted — a carbon-negative building material company working with the largest homebuilder in America. He also runs Supercool, a media platform dedicated to covering what's actually been deployed in the low-carbon economy. 💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think we already have the tools to solve the climate crisis — or are we still waiting for the breakthrough technology? And would you call yourself a lazy environmentalist? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 ✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨ 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work.✨ Donate or Get Involved at TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ClimateEntrepreneur #LazyEnvironmentalist #ClimateAction #LowCarbonEconomy #CarbonNegative #GreenBuilding #ClimateInnovation #Planted #Supercool #CleanEnergy #ClimateStartup #SustainableBuilding #EnergyTransition #ClimateJustice #JoshDorfman #ClimateSolutions #ClimateOptimism #GreenTech #ClimateLeadership #TangelicTalks

    38 min

  3. MAR 30

    AI, Data Centers & the Future of Climate Tech: A Reality Check w/ Chris Carter | S04E06

    🎙️ Is AI accelerating climate solutions—or quietly creating new sustainability risks? In this eye-opening episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Chris Carter, Chairman & CEO of Apro Eo, a global technology services leader operating inside the world’s most complex data and enterprise systems. Chris brings decades of experience across AI, cloud computing, data centers, EV infrastructure, and sustainability tech, offering one of the most grounded and brutally honest perspectives on what automation can—and cannot—solve for the climate crisis. Together, they break down the real environmental footprint of AI, the coming energy crunch, the ethics of data ownership, and what organizations must do to use technology responsibly. Episode Highlights: 🤖 AI’s real energy cost — the water, power, and cooling demands behind every model 💾 Data centers explained — reclaimed water, grid pressure & why most people misunderstand them 🌡️ The hidden climate footprint of the AI boom ⚡ Nuclear, natural gas & solar — what’s actually viable for the future 📉 Why 93% of enterprise AI projects fail (MIT study breakdown) 📈 How AI impacts global capital flows and the sustainability finance landscape 🛑 Where humans must remain in the loop 🧠 The danger of AI psychosis & misinformation loops 📚 How to responsibly train, validate, and question AI tools 🎮 Tech optimism vs. tech reality — what Chris has learned from 40 years in the industry 🔹 About Our Guest: Chris Carter is the Chairman & CEO of Apro Eo and one of the earliest leaders to bridge enterprise systems, cloud computing, sustainability, and AI. Recognized globally for applying emerging technologies to improve business performance, Chris brings an unparalleled real-world perspective on the intersection of tech, climate, and ethics. ✨ Explore More: 🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/ 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org 💬 Join the Conversation: How do you feel about AI’s role in climate action? Is it a tool for empowerment—or a growing environmental risk? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👉 Subscribe, Like & Share for bold conversations at the intersection of energy, equity, empowerment, and the future of work — only on Tangelic Talks. 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org 🔖 #AI #ClimateTech #DataCenters #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #GreenTech #ClimateAction #TechForGood #EnergyTransition #AIFootprint #ResponsibleAI #ClimateJustice #CloudComputing #Decarbonization #DigitalEthics #FutureOfEnergy #ClimateInnovation #EnergyCrisis #ClimateSolutions #TangelicTalks

    59 min

  4. MAR 23

    Deep Dive — Who Pays for the Energy Transition? Climate Finance, Net Zero & The Real Cost | S04E05

    🎙️ Who really pays for the energy transition—and is it fair? In this deep dive episode of Tangelic Talks, hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez unpack one of the most controversial questions in climate conversations today: 👉 Who is actually bearing the cost of the transition to a low-carbon future? From taxpayers and households to governments, corporations, and vulnerable communities—this episode explores the hidden financial, social, and political costs behind the global push toward net zero. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ⚡ Why taxpayers often carry the biggest burden of climate transition 🌍 The reality of “just transition” vs. who actually benefits 💸 Trillions in climate finance—where is the money really going? 🏭 The role of big tech, AI, and energy demand in shaping the future 🌱 Why developing nations face the highest risks with the least support ⚖️ Policy failures, overregulation, and global inequality in climate action 🔋 Renewable energy vs. fossil fuels—are we moving fast enough? 🌐 Key Question We’re Exploring: Is the energy transition truly “just”… or are we shifting the burden onto those least responsible? 📊 Why This Conversation Matters:With global investments reaching trillions annually, the transition to clean energy is not just a technical challenge—it’s a human, economic, and political dilemma. This episode challenges mainstream narratives and asks: Are we solving the problem—or just redistributing the cost? 💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think the energy transition is fair? Who do you think should pay the price? 👇 Comment below and share your perspective 👉 Subscribe, Like & Share for bold conversations at the intersection of energy, equity, empowerment, and the future of work — only on Tangelic Talks. 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #NetZero #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimatePolicy #EnergyCrisis #RenewableEnergy #GlobalInequality #ClimateEconomics #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #ESG #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonization #ClimateDebate #SustainableFuture #TangelicTalks

    58 min

  5. MAR 16

    ESG in Practice: Climate, Carbon & Sustainability in the Middle East w/ Dana Darwish | S04E04

    🎙️ What does ESG actually look like inside companies — beyond the buzzwords? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Dana Darwish, Climate Change, Carbon & ESG Advisory Senior Consultant at WSP, to unpack how sustainability frameworks are being implemented in real organizations across the Middle East. Dana shares her journey into sustainability consulting and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how companies build ESG strategies, measure carbon emissions, and translate climate commitments into real operational change. From carbon accounting and climate risk to social sustainability and greenwashing, this conversation explores why measuring impact — and embedding sustainability into company culture — matters more than ever. ESG in Practice: Climate, Carbon & Sustainability in the Middle East w/ Dana Darwish. In this episode, we cover: 📊 What ESG really means in practice — beyond reports and marketing 🌍 Why carbon measurement and climate risk are becoming top priorities in the Middle East 📉 How companies measure Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions ⚖️ Why social sustainability and human rights are often overlooked in ESG 🧠 The importance of data quality and measurable targets in sustainability reporting 📦 Why supply chains and procurement drive most corporate emissions 🚫 How companies can avoid greenwashing and build authentic ESG strategies 🏢 Why sustainability must be embedded across entire organizations — not just one department 🤝 The growing link between ESG performance and access to finance 👩‍💼 Gender inclusion, leadership, and the role of diverse perspectives in sustainability decision-making 💡 Why mindset, resilience, and collaboration are key skills for sustainability professionals 👤 About Our Guest: Dana Darwish is a Climate Change, Carbon & ESG Advisory Senior Consultant at WSP in the Middle East. She works with organizations to develop sustainability strategies, implement ESG frameworks, and measure climate performance across operations and supply chains. Dana also serves as the UAE Chapter Leader for Women in Renewable Energy, supporting women’s leadership and visibility in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. 💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think companies focus too much on environmental metrics and overlook the social side of ESG? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👉 Subscribe, Like & Share for bold conversations at the intersection of energy, equity, empowerment, and the future of work — only on Tangelic Talks. 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CorporateSustainability #CarbonAccounting #NetZero #ClimateRisk #ESGStrategy #SustainableBusiness #GreenFinance #ClimateLeadership #EnergyTransition #WomenInEnergy #WomenInSustainability #MiddleEastSustainability #ResponsibleBusiness #ClimateConsulting #SustainabilityCareers #TangelicTalks #ClimatePodc

    34 min

  6. MAR 9

    Future of Work in the Green Economy: Skills, AI & Career Fulfillment w/ Stephen Shortt | S04E03

    🎙️ What does a meaningful career look like in the age of AI, climate transition, and rapid technological change? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Stephen Shortt — career strategist, entrepreneur, and talent development expert — to explore how people can build fulfilling, future-ready careers during the global shift toward a greener economy. As industries transform through automation, sustainability initiatives, and new technologies, many workers are asking the same questions: How do we prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet? What skills actually matter in the future workforce? And how do we balance stability with meaningful work? Stephen shares practical frameworks for career decisions, insights into hiring culture, and why curiosity, mindset, and transferable skills may matter more than technical expertise. Because the future of work isn’t just about technology or green jobs — it’s about people finding purpose and adapting to change. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 Why the future workforce challenge is more about mindset gaps than skills gaps 🔄 How the just transition will reshape careers across industries 💡 Why curiosity may be the most valuable career skill ⚡ Green jobs beyond engineers — the overlooked roles in the energy transition 📊 The difference between a job, a dream, and a hobby in career planning 🎯 The “IDEAL career framework” for finding fulfilling work 🏢 Why companies often struggle to define the roles they’re hiring for 🤖 AI, automation, and the future of work — what’s real and what’s hype 🛠️ Why skilled trades like carpentry and electrical work may become even more valuable 🌱 How organizations can better support workforce transitions into sustainability roles ⚖️ Balancing career fulfillment with financial stability 🔍 Why you don’t need a “forever career” — only a “for now” career 👤 About Our Guest: Stephen Shortt is a career strategist, entrepreneur, and facilitator focused on helping people build fulfilling careers and helping organizations hire the right talent. His work spans career guidance, leadership development, and workforce transformation — helping individuals and companies navigate the changing world of work. 💬 Join the Conversation: Are future careers about skills, mindset, or purpose? Would you prioritize fulfillment over salary in your career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 👉 Subscribe, Like & Share for bold conversations at the intersection of energy, equity, empowerment, and the future of work — only on Tangelic Talks. 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org #FutureOfWork #GreenJobs #CareerDevelopment #FutureCareers #GreenEconomy #WorkforceTransformation #CareerGrowth #AIandJobs #JustTransition #SustainableCareers #CareerStrategy #SkillsForTheFuture #WorkplaceInnovation #AIWorkforce #CareerFulfillment #TalentDevelopment #FutureWorkforce #ClimateJobs #TangelicTalks #GreenEconomyJobs

    36 min

  7. MAR 2

    Climate Crisis or System Failure? Investigative Journalist Rachel Donald Breaks It Down | S04E02

    🎙️ What if the climate crisis isn’t really about emissions… but about power? In this thought-provoking episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Rachel Donald — investigative journalist, systems thinker, and creator of Planet Critical. Rachel doesn’t just report on crises — she interrogates why they exist in the first place. From climate finance to geopolitical resource extraction, from media ethics to economic narratives, this conversation challenges the dominant stories we’re told about progress, sustainability, and growth. Together, they explore whether the real crisis we face is ecological — or systemic. Climate Crisis or System Failure? Investigative Journalist Rachel Donald Breaks It Down. In this episode, we cover: 🧵 Why climate change is actually a crisis of violence, greed & systemic extraction 📰 The role of investigative journalism in exposing power structures 💰 Climate finance — and why money flows matter more than headlines 📉 The myth of GDP growth as a measure of human well-being 🌐 How geopolitics and resource grabs shape global conflicts 🏛️ Why climate action is deeply political — not technical ⚡ The risks of “unlimited energy” and technological quick fixes 🤝 Why alliances across ideologies may be necessary for survival 🔥 The power of anger as a catalyst for action 🗺️ The uncomfortable truth: systems — not individuals — drive collapse 📖 Storytelling as a tool for agency, not despair 🔹 About Our Guest: Rachel Donald is an independent journalist and systems thinker whose work explores the intersections of ecology, power, finance, and governance. Through her platform Planet Critical and documentary work, she connects the dots between political decisions, economic systems, and environmental destruction — revealing the deeper forces shaping our world. 💬 Join the Conversation: Is the climate crisis really about carbon — or about the systems behind it? Should we focus more on finance and power than technology? Share your thoughts in the comments below. ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨ 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ClimateCrisis #SystemicChange #InvestigativeJournalism #ClimateJustice #ClimateFinance #PoliticalEconomy #ResourceExtraction #PowerAndPolitics #EcologicalCrisis #SustainabilityNarratives #ClimateStorytelling #GlobalSystems #Degrowth #ClimateMedia #ClimateGovernance #EconomicJustice #EnergyTransition #ClimateLeadership #FutureOfSystems #TangelicTalks

    34 min

  8. FEB 23

    Tangelic Talks Season 4: Climate Finance, Technology, and the Power Behind the Transition | S04E01

    🎙️ Welcome to Season 4 of Tangelic Talks. This season, we’re asking bigger — and harder — questions. Climate Finance, AI & Power: Who Controls the Future? In this intro episode, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez unpack the central theme of Season 4: Climate Finance, Technology, and Power. Where is the capital for the energy transition coming from? Who decides where the money flows? Is AI accelerating climate solutions — or increasing inequality? And most importantly: who gets access, and who gets left out? Season 4 dives deep into the intersection of finance, AI, clean energy systems, ESG frameworks, development finance, and corporate decision-making — all through a human lens. Because at Tangelic Talks, we don’t just talk about systems. We talk about people. Tangelic Talks Season 4: Climate Finance, Technology, and the Power Behind the Transition In this episode, we cover: 💰 What “climate finance” actually means — capital, ESG, grants, private vs. public funding 🤖 The role of AI, innovation & clean tech in shaping climate futures ⚖️ Why finance and technology are not neutral — they encode power and values 🏛️ Who decides where money flows — and why bureaucracy matters 📊 Corporate climate metrics vs. real-world human impact 👥 How inequality can widen — or shrink — depending on investment choices 🌱 What success looks like on the ground, not just in reports 🧠 The importance of questioning jargon-heavy systems 🔍 Why skepticism, curiosity & public trust matter 🌎 How Season 4 will remain human, not technical 📩 How YOU can challenge us, push back, and join the conversation 🔹 About Season 4: This season explores how climate solutions are funded, scaled, and governed. From HR professionals to finance strategists, tech experts, journalists, and community leaders — we’re bringing in diverse voices to unpack how money and innovation shape justice in the climate transition. We won’t have all the answers. But we will ask better questions — together. 💬 Join the Conversation: Who should control climate finance — governments, corporations, communities, or all three? Is AI helping climate justice — or complicating it? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Push back. Challenge us. We’re learning with you. ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Your support helps us amplify conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment. 🌍✨ 🌱 Support Our Mission: If you believe in the power of storytelling, clean energy access, and climate justice — help us continue this work. ✨ Donate or Get Involved: TangelicLife.org 🔖 #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #SustainableFinance #ClimateTech #AIforClimate #ESGInvesting #JustTransition #CleanEnergyInvestment #ClimateInnovation #GreenFinance #ClimatePolicy #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfEnergy #ClimateJustice #PowerAndPolitics #SustainableDevelopment #FinanceAndTechnology #EquityInClimate #TangelicTalks #ClimatePodcast

    18 min
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Tangelic Talks, the official podcast of Tangelic, an award-winning NGO combating climate change, expanding clean energy and driving sustainable development. Hosted by Victoria & Jensen, we go beyond the usual, challenging narratives and explore bold solutions to the world’s most pressing climate and equity challenges. 🌍 What to Expect: ✔ Deep dives into climate action, renewable energy, and sustainability ✔ Expert insights on policies and technologies for a just energy transition ✔ Real-world solutions empowering communities Join us as we amplify voices, spark solutions, and drive impact!

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  • Creator
    Tangelic Talks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
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