Chasing Rainbows and Finding Your People, Elisabeth Cohen

In this episode, we sit down with meteorologist and climate leader Elisabeth “Lis” Cohen for a conversation about what happens when you follow your curiosity, lean into what you love, and surround yourself with the right people.From an early love of math, weather, and rainbows to a career spanning more than two decades across climate science, policy, education, adaptation, and resilience, Lis has built a career around understanding our changing world and helping communities prepare for what’s ahead. After serving as the Adaptation and Resilience Manager for the City and County of Denver, she is now the Senior Program Manager for the Talking Climate Collaborative, where she is helping shape a new initiative focused on how we communicate and connect around climate.But this conversation goes far beyond the forecast.Lis shares why finding your people—the friends, colleagues, mentors, and community who truly understand and support you—can be one of the most important things you do for your happiness, health, and success. We talk about embracing the things that make you you, building a career that continues to evolve, and creating a life that feels just as fulfilling at home as it does professionally.