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The Earth Day Women’s Summit Debuts at EarthX 2025 to Elevate Women’s Perspectives and Drive Solutions for Climate Change

Presented by Climate Thought Leaders Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green

Washington, D.C., February 5, 2025 – Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green today announced the debut of The Earth Day Women’s Summit at the renowned EarthX2025 event to elevate women’s perspectives and creative solutions for addressing climate change that grow the economy and improve our quality of life. The Earth Day Women’s Summit is part of EarthX’s 10^th Annual Congress of Conferences and will be held on April 22, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

The Earth Day Women’s Summit is a collaboration between EarthX, Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green, who collectively reach millions of consumers, influentials, leaders and communities worldwide. It is produced by Joan Michelson, CEO of Green Connections Media and host of Electric Ladies Podcast, a leading voice and community of women in climate, energy, sustainability and ESG, and William Bridge, CEO of Global Green, an international environmental non-profit founded by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Michelson also writes for Forbes as a contributor and appears in other media.

“Women represent a $32 trillion market, make 85% of consumer purchasing decisions, represent over 50% of the population – and bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. Importantly, women and girls also bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. Yet, women comprise a fraction of corporate leaders and investment, which does not make good business sense. The Earth Day Women’s Summit provides a platform to highlight women’s unique and necessary perspectives and solutions to address the climate crisis that grow economies, protect communities, and improve the quality of our lives."

Joan Michelson, co-executive producer and emcee, The Earth Day Women's Summit Tweet

The Earth Day Women’s Summit will feature top women’s voices from the halls of business, government, civil society and media who are committed to addressing the climate crisis in ways that serve all socioeconomic levels, drawing from the influential and extensive networks of Electric Ladies Podcast and Global Green. Key speakers include the following:

A keynote fireside chat with renowned defense and security expert, Sherri Goodman, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security and author of “Threat Multiplier: Climate Change, Military Leadership and Global Security.”
Danielle Azoulay, former Vice President of CSR and Sustainability for L’Oréal USA, former Vice President, Head of ESG for Bed, Bath & Beyond and Founder of The CSO Shop, will speak on a panel addressing the critical role of business in addressing the climate crisis.
Inna Modja, UNCCD Goodwill Ambassador, and gender and climate advocate, will speak on a panel about finding creative new ways to communicate about climate and integrating it into the culture.
Kristina Wyatt, Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy General Counsel at Persefoni, who led the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) task force developing the Climate Risk Disclosure Rules will speak on a panel about mobilizing climate finance.

Other panel discussions will cover new models to best support climate resilience solutions, as well as climate and the food supply.

“Women’s inclusion at the leadership level has led to improved outcomes for not only themselves, but their communities, the economy, society, and for climate action. Participants will have a rare opportunity to workshop climate crisis challenges and network with experts to build solutions that make our communities brighter, more resilient, economically robust and culturally vibrant."

William Bridge, CEO of Global Green and co-executive producer, The Earth Day Women's Summit Tweet

Unique to this Women’s Summit, there will be a hands-on opportunity for attendees to brainstorm practical but innovative solutions to specific climate-related issues in small-group Solution Circles. Attendees will also see a special screening of the trailer of an imaginative film on carbon voiced by one of the stars of “Succession.”

“Over the past decade, EarthX has convened a diverse group of leaders across industries and political perspectives to focus on pragmatic solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges. Joining forces with Joan and William to partner on The Earth Day Women’s Summit strengthens this mission by inviting women leaders, activists and innovators around the world,” said EarthX Founder Trammell S. Crow.

The first 100 registrations with the code “EDWS” enjoy a preferential rate to The Earth Day Women’s Summit.

To partner, sponsor or participate in The Earth Day Women’s Summit, please reach out to Joan Michelson. To connect on social media, follow @joanmichelson and @globalgreen and engage using the hashtag

US Women-focused sustainability podcast relaunches as Electric Ladies

Green Connections Radio officially relaunched as Electric Ladies podcast in an announcement from CEO Joan Michelson at today’s MOVE conference in Austin, Texas. The podcast producer, based in the Washington DC, runs interviews about energy and sustainability innovation with top women leaders across every industry.

Electric Ladies guests include Fortune 500 C-suite executives, top government and nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and journalists. Topics range from technologies to transportation, fashion, buildings, data analytics, policy, and ESG investing.

Michelson is today moderating a panel at MOVE on “Innovative business models to make mobility more equitable” with Payam Safa, CEO of Obi, Rodolfo Dieck, Managing Director of Proeza Ventures, and Carey Anne Nadeau, Co-CEO of Loop.

“I’m delighted to announce the launch of our podcast rebrand as Electric Ladies. The new website has all my 300+ podcast interviews, hundreds of articles from Forbes and in other outlets, and information about our coaching programs. These help people stay abreast of how top players are transitioning us to a clean energy economy. We give valuable, nuanced career advice in each episode too, especially for women.”

Renowned media coach and author of the bible for audio talent, “Beyond Powerful Radio,” Valerie Geller says, “Articulate, passionate, and driven, Joan Michelson brings sharp intelligence and wit to these conversations that cover the full range of issues, not just problems, but solutions for women, the environment and all things to make life better for all.”