Joel Cesare & Owen Barrett

Less Talk, More Action

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The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future.

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Joel Cesare & Owen Barrett

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Focusing on Fuels with the Co-Founder & CEO at WasteFuel, Trevor Neilson 17.05.2023 48:31

We define “rebellion,” changing the energy system, and WasteFuel’s mission to turn landfill waste into low carbon fuels. Listen for how Trevor cold emailed the Head of Decarbonization at Maersk, the second largest shipping company in the world and got a reply within minutes! And he reveals his pivotal decision as an entrepreneur 10 years ago to only focus on climate energy. We agree with his thesi...

Are you an Environmentalist? Living a More Conscious Life with Health and Wellness Influencer, Mona Vand 10.05.2023 32:26

In this special solo episode, lifestyle and wellness influencer Mona Vand, shares with Joel her journey from pharmacist to public figure. She hones in on how sustainability became an integral part of her wellness journey and is intertwined with the decisions we make around all products and food. We dive deep into sustainable food and how it relates to health as well as fashion and beauty. Mona al...

Making the Unsexy Sexy with Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute 03.05.2023 38:47

Today we are speaking to Lindsay Baker, the CEO of the International Living Future Institute. Lindsay shares the importance of envisioning the type of world you want to live in and then building backwards. She breaks down “living buildings,” their importance, and striving for a world where buildings actually make the world a better place. Spoiler alert: it’s possible! Today’s Rebel topics include...

Are you a Climate Rebel? 03.05.2023 41:50

In our first conversation on the Climate Rebels Podcast, we introduce ourselves and our company Rayven: Joel is one of the world's foremost experts on net zero and Head of Building Decarbonization for Google’s global real estate portfolio. Owen started his career in finance, then managed energy at a Fortune 100 company before starting multiple ventures like ZNE Capital. Chris studied law and has a...

Introducing The Climate Rebels Podcast 07.02.2023 1:32

The climate conversation has never been more divided. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our environment faces. Welcome to The Climate Rebels Podcast. We’re your hosts Joel Cesare, Owen Barrett, and Chris Pomerleau—experts in clean energy, net-zero real estate, decarbonization, and entrepreneurship. In each episode, we ask provocative questions and share...