Roots of Sustainable Impact

Welcome to "Roots of Sustainable Impact," the weekly show where leaders of Greentech and organizations in the climate-critical space gain practical strategies and insights to build thriving, adaptable businesses from the inside out. Join us every week for in-depth 1-on-1 interviews as we go behind the scenes to uncover how organizations with a positive impact operate and scale. We explore how to set the stage for sustainable growth by implementing the right systems, staff, processes, and partners. Whether you're a founder or a leader, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to grow your enterprise and amplify your impact.

Roots of Sustainable Impact is a business podcast hosted by Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez hosts Roots of Sustainable Impact, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  AI Won’t Fix What’s Broken

  Jun 18, 202520 minS0

  <p>In today’s episode, I want to tackle something I’m hearing a lot: “We should be doing something with AI… right?” And while that instinct isn’t wrong, here’s the truth—AI is not a magic wand. If your internal processes are unclear, messy, or simply broken, AI is only going to make that mess move faster.</p><p>So, before you jump into pilots, tools, or strategies, let’s talk about your delivery model. What is it? Why does it matter? And how do you know if your process is actually broken, or just strained from growth?</p><p>I wa...

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  Episode #13

  Ep 13. Hesitant or Confused About AI? Let’s Talk About What’s Right for Your Team

  May 29, 202516 minS0

  <p>Hello, it’s Eloisa!   I am back with new solo episodes, and I am really excited to kick things off with a topic that keeps coming up in so many conversations lately: AI. After a recent keynote, I was flooded with the same question over and over: Should I even jump on the AI bandwagon?</p><p>Everywhere we turn, someone is talking about AI. Some folks are diving in headfirst, while others are more hesitant and unsure about how, or even if, it fits into their organization. In this episode, I’m breaking down what AI actually is (in pl...

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  Episode #12

  Educating for Impact: Critical Thinking, Climate Action, and the Future of STEM — with Eric Magers

  Apr 2, 202531 minS0

  <p>Hey there! In this episode of Roots of Sustainable Impact, I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Magers — an educator, entrepreneur, and environmental champion who’s been on a mission to connect STEM education with real-world sustainability solutions. We dive deep into how he’s doing just that through his two organizations: Seaside Sustainability and the National STEM Honor Society.</p><p> Eric shared how he got his start (including a sweet Earth Day story involving his mom!), and how his path led him from teaching to founding organizations that are now shaping sustainability education across the U.S. and...

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  Leading with Relevance: How to Stay Engaged and Effective with Rob Carr

  Mar 18, 202532 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow industrial engineer, <b>Rob Carr</b>, to dive into a concept that’s more important than ever: <b>Relevant Leadership</b>.</p><p> Rob has spent his career helping overwhelmed executives navigate change, and through his work, he’s developed a powerful framework for staying attuned to the evolving needs of organizations, employees, and the world around us.</p><p>Here’s what we explore in this episode:</p><p>✅ <b>What is Relevant Leadership?</b> And why does it matter now more than ever?</p><p>✅ <b>The balance...

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  Community as a Superpower: How Ecosystems Drive Impact with Leroy Brown

  Mar 4, 202543 minS0

  <p>Hey there, it's Eloisa!  Welcome back to Roots of Sustainable Impact.  </p><p>This episode is packed with energy, insight, and community-driven innovation. I had the pleasure of chatting with <b>Leroy Brown</b> from Opportunity Hub (OHUB) in New Orleans.</p><p>We dive deep into <b>why community is a superpower</b> and how <b>building an ecosystem with culture at its core creates a real, lasting impact.</b> Leroy shares how OHUB supports <b>Black and Brown founders,</b> incubating over 100 businesses and funding multiple projects—all while staying deeply connected to the local culture.</p><p>We...

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