Ep 81: Climate Resilience and Stakeholder Engagement that Doesn't Suck with Sam Hartsock

In this episode, Lis is joined by Sam Hartsock, co-founder of qb. consulting, to discuss what it means to take a human-centered approach to ESG strategy and consulting, the Remake Ambassador Program, and balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

 

The name qb. represents a female-led community in nature 🐝 and reflects the firm's mission to help organizations prioritize inclusive, diverse communities and climate resilience. Sam shares the lessons she learned at the beginning of her career in sustainable fashion and how they have impacted her work today. 

 

She discusses the early challenges of running a small business, the wins that kept stacking over the past seven years, and how she has navigated motherhood along the way. Sam emphasizes the importance of listening to communities and designing solutions informed by local needs and perspectives, including how she does this through her work at qb. today.

 

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Episode Outline:

 

(04:41) qb.’s vision for diverse communities and climate resilience

(08:35) Sam’s career journey and passion for sustainable fashion

(21:47) Creating the Remake Ambassador Program 

(27:18) The early years of building qb., one project at a time

(32:25) Cold outreach and being selective about clients

(39:23) Being vulnerable and asking for help as a business owner

(43:45) Sam’s work in climate justice, climate equity, and double materiality 

(49:15) Her motherhood journey as an entrepreneur

(53:00) The importance of vulnerability and accountability in leadership

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Remake Ambassador Program

 

Guest Info: 

• Connect with Sam on LinkedIn 
• Learn more on the qb. consulting website
• Follow Sam on Instagram
• Sign up for the qb. newsletter
• Email Sam at sam@consultqb.com 

 

Follow Us:

• Learn more on our website: girlsclubcollective.co
• Follow us on Instagram: @girls_club_collective
• Connect with us on LinkedIn: Girls Club Collective 

 

About Lis: 

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

 

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.