Recognizing Interconnectedness As a Pathway to Redefining Tomorrow with B. Lorraine Smith #16

In This Episode

Join us as we redefine tomorrow with Lorraine Smith, a consultant specializing in sustainable development goals (SDGs) and impact strategies. Lorraine shares her global perspective on interconnectedness and its significance in addressing environmental and social challenges.

During our conversation, Lorraine highlights key insights, including the notion that the current economic model incentivizes harm rather than healing. She discusses the importance of shifting from a linear mindset to a holistic approach that embraces stewardship and connectedness. Lorraine also shares compelling examples of innovative business models that prioritize regeneration over mere sustainability.

The discussion takes unexpected turns as we explore how societal narratives shape our understanding of sustainability and the urgent need for transformative change. Lorraine emphasizes that recognizing past wrongs is essential for creating new rights and opportunities for all.

Episode Outlines

• Introduction to Lorraine Smith and her expertise in sustainable development
• The current economic model incentivizes harm
• The shift from a linear analytic mindset to a holistic approach
• The importance of stewardship and interconnectedness
• Case studies of innovative business models promoting regeneration
• The role of ESG data in driving meaningful change
• Challenges in the impact investing space
• Reconciling past wrongs to pave the way for new rights
• The significance of asking the right questions for transformation
• Final thoughts on individual responsibility and collective action

Biography of the Guest

Lorraine Smith is a seasoned consultant specializing in sustainable development goals (SDGs) and impact strategies. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with large corporations across various sectors, helping them set meaningful sustainability goals and implement effective strategies.

Lorraine's educational background includes a focus on environmental science, which complements her extensive global experience living in countries such as Canada, Brazil, and Germany. She is known for her thought leadership in the sustainability space and has contributed to numerous publications on regenerative practices.

Currently based in Montreal, Lorraine is passionate about fostering interconnectedness within communities and industries, believing that true progress requires a collective commitment to stewardship and holistic thinking.

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