Redefining Leadership and Environmental Responsibility with Kate Williams

Send us a text In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women"s Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kate Williams. Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. In more than a decade of leadership at the organization, Kate has scaled 1% for the Planet’s network to span 110 countries and 65 industries, driving more than $800 million in certified giving to vetted environmental solutions. A sought-after public speaker and recognized environmental leader, Kate was honored as a 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO, named among the 2025 Top Keynote Speakers by the Real Leaders Impact Awards, and received the 2024 New Era of Leadership Award from Chief. Kate earned her BA from Princeton University and her MS from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A dedicated connector and changemaker, she has served on a variety of nonprofit and advisory boards throughout her career. Outside of work, she’s a mom to two grown children and an avid trail runner, living in Vermont with her husband of 30 years and their dog, Maeve. Christine and Kate discuss: · Kate’s journey from outdoor leadership to environmental impact leadership · Adaptive leadership, vulnerability, and authenticity · The shift from charity to responsibility in business with community-based impact and localized support · Work-life balance and resilience in leadership Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Kate Williams. 🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.  LOVE these soulful conversations? Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Learn more at onepercentfortheplanet.org. Connect with Kate and the 1% for the Planet team on social media! / Instagram / Facebook / Kate’s LinkedIn  Now through the end of the year, 1% for the Planet is on a mission to unlock $1 million in support for their organization through their annual Challenge Grant. Support here: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/donate?form=donate. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kate Williams (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Support the show