Joan Michelson is an ESG consultant, host of the acclaimed Electric Ladies Podcast, dynamic public speaker and career advisor. energy, climate and sustainability, ESG (environment-social-governance). @joanmichelson or electricladiespodcast.com
Halloween’s Creative Fun Has Ecological Consequences. Here’s What To Do About It
Halloween costumes & decorations are an ecological nightmare & expensive at a time when families are struggling financially. Here are more ecofriendly & cheaper ideas.
Driving Change In The Car Rental Industry—Traveler Demands, Technology And Risks
Your next Uber ride might be in a Hertz rental car. Here are top market dynamics driving change in the car rental industry, and how Hertz is reinventing the business.
AI Mistakes In Infrastructure Could Be Deadly. Here’s How To Prevent Them
Hundreds of cities and towns are redesigning their infrastructure using A.I. But people's lives are at risk in these structures. Here are tips to make them safe.
Advice For Female Founders In ESG From A Veteran Venture Capitalist
What do female founders seeking venture capital need to know? Here’s advice I took away from an in-depth exclusive interview with veteran VC Cecile Blilious.
What’s In Your Hotel Room, Really?
56% of U.S. adults stay in hotels per year, as do 77% of business travelers. But what’s inside those hotel rooms? What's the story in the furniture, carpet, etc.?
6 Takeaways From New York Climate Week’s Tale Of Two Cities
Last week's UNGA and Climate Week was a tale of two cities. Here are six key points from my Climate Week 2025 journey with business & nonprofit leaders and scientists.
6 Ways Sustainability Can Help Businesses Navigate Tough Times And Drive Growth – From Workiva, KPMG And NYU
Despite pushback, sustainability can help businesses navigate tough times & drive long-term growth. Here are 6 ways, from C-level leaders. It's about risk & opportunity.
Designing Future Society: Osaka Expo 2025 Highlights Sustainability, Climate, And Women
The Osaka World Expo 2025 showcases countries’ art, technology & sustainability-energy innovations. Here's a snapshot from our personal tour guide, an expert on Japan.
88% Of Companies Say Sustainability Strategies Create Long-Term Value—New Morgan Stanley Report
Companies around the world report that sustainability drives value as well as reduces risk & cost, according to new Morgan Stanley study. Here's how.
How Women’s Trillions Might Affect Elections—Lessons From Women’s Equality Day
We often think wealthy White men drive political contributions, but more often women are. With women inheriting $124 trillion, their power will expand dramatically. How?