This episode is a little different.

Instead of a traditional interview, Michelle Alleyne takes you inside the room at the U.S. Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C., part of the U.S. Climate Action Summit hosted by the Climate Group. This is where policymakers, industry leaders, and decision-makers are not just discussing sustainability, but actively shaping what happens next.

What unfolds is a clear and urgent shift in perspective.

We are no longer facing a technology problem. The tools exist. Renewable energy is advancing. Infrastructure is evolving. The real challenge is execution.

Why are critical clean energy projects taking years, even decades, to move forward
What happens when energy demand is accelerating faster than our systems can respond
And how are industries like fashion and design connected to decisions being made far beyond their immediate scope

Through firsthand observations and conversations both on and off stage, Michelle breaks down what this moment actually feels like and what it reveals about where we are right now.

This episode also introduces a new segment, One Stitch at a Time, where complex systems are unpacked step by step to better understand how they shape the world we create and live in.

Because sustainability is no longer about innovation. It is about alignment. It is about action. And it is about closing the gap between what we know and what we do.

Listen in for a grounded, real-time perspective on climate, infrastructure, and the systems that connect us all.

Stay inquisitive. Stay bold. Stay stitched in.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

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