Shannon Olsson is the founder of The Echo Network. Shannon, originally from rural New York, has spent 22 years listening to nature and building sustainable communities in India. With a Ph.D from Cornell University and experience at the Max Planck Institute and National Centre for Biological Sciences, she combines her scientific expertise with non-science sectors to create impactful change globally.
As a chemical ecologist with over two decades of experience, she is a sought-after science consultant, sustainability advisor, and global speaker. Shannon works with organizations, companies, institutes, and governments worldwide to integrate empathetic science into their sustainability planning and climate action initiatives.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
● Achieving sustainability by bringing different sectors together
● Sustainability cannot be achieved through shortcuts
● Sustainability balances reducing consumption with uplifting communities
● Building a community of experts who generously share ideas and resources
● CHANGE scares everybody
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QUOTE: “Sustainability involves uplifting communities in need while also reducing consumption. It is about finding a balance where both ends can be met simultaneously.”