How to Build a Movement that Unites People, Erin Sprague - CEO @ POW (Protect Our Winters)

01/09/2024 1h 2min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Erin Sprague, the CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW), an outdoor movement for climate impact.

They discuss the mission of POW, which is to advocate for policies that help solve the climate crisis through the influence of inspirational athletes and outdoor brands.

Erin shares her background as a runner and her experience running marathons on each continent. Kevin also uncovers that Erin met Queen Elizabeth and then dug in deep to understand the challenges she faced of running a marathon in Antarctica.

Together, they touche on the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome and the role of luck in achieving goals. Erin shares her experiences working with Virgin, and Richard Branson, and the power of marketing in building a successful business. She also discusses her journey from finance to the outdoor industry and her passion for combating climate change.

Sprague emphasizes the importance of voting and advocacy in driving policy change and highlights the need for unity and action within the outdoor community.

Her vision for POW is to build a movement that brings people together to pass pro-climate policies and create a more sustainable future.

This conversation is one that you might want to consider taking in a second time as it is full of insights and inspiration.

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