EP 20 - Jill Stoneberg (Virgin Voyages)

content type Interview primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Jill Stonberg shares her journey from environmental studies to leading sustainability at Virgin Voyages, highlighting the challenges and successes in decarbonization, community impact, and engaging travelers in sustainability efforts. keywords sustainability, decarbonization, cruise industry, social impact, environmental responsibility, Virgin Voyages, corporate responsibility, eco-tourism, community engagement key topics Journey from environmental studies to cruise industryDecarbonization strategies and board engagementEngaging guests in sustainability activitiesBalancing strategy with tangible actionsOvercoming challenges in sustainability leadership takeaways Persistence and resilience are key in sustainability roles.Engage leadership and stakeholders early and often.Start small with tangible projects to build momentum.Effective communication with non-experts is crucial.Authentic guest engagement enhances brand loyalty. guest name Jill Stonberg Titles From Tech to Travel: Jill Stonberg's Sustainability JourneyDecarbonizing Cruises: Inside Virgin Voyages' Strategy sound bites "Decarbonization strategy was the hardest thing I faced.""You can't do this work on your own, stakeholder engagement is key.""Follow your passion and start small to build momentum." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome00:00 The Journey into Sustainability05:28 Transitioning from Tech to Travel09:28 Balancing Strategy and Hands-On Work16:28 Challenges in Decarbonization22:53 Advice for Newcomers in Sustainability resources Virgin Voyages Official Site - https://www.virginvoyages.com/Presidio Graduate School - MBA in Sustainable Business - https://www.presidio.edu/Jill Stonberg - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstonberg/ guest links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstonberg/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jillstonberg