Empathy Over Outrage: Jenny Morgan on Building a Climate Movement That Works
Season 5: Episode 3
Join host Eric Benson for a powerful conversation with author Jenny Morgan, whose new book Cancel Culture and Climate takes a bold look at the fractures within the climate movement. Jenny shares her personal journey—facing binary thinking, cancel culture, and the urgent need for a new kind of empathetic dialogue. Together, Eric and Jenny explore how kindness, curiosity, and honest conversation can bridge divides and spark real climate solutions. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about healing divisions and moving the climate movement forward with courage and connection.
Listen to this episode on: Spotify, Apple, and other appsAbout our guest
Jenny Morgan is a dedicated advocate for sustainable change, with expertise spanning Corporate Social Responsibility, social and environmental impact, the B Corp Movement, and climate strategy. Her passion lies in creating lasting, positive impact, and fostering collaboration within the climate movement. As a public speaker and climate strategist, Jenny has engaged thousands of individuals, helping to inspire action and meaningful contributions to the fight against climate change.
In her debut book, Jenny shares her insights on the importance of unity in climate action, drawing from her experiences speaking at major events like S&P Global’s Carbon Management Americas, PNW Climate Week, B Corp’s BLD Conference, and Microsoft’s Connect Conference. She is passionate about guiding businesses toward sustainable practices and building a community rooted in action and accountability.
Jenny lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two children, and their two large dogs. Connect with her on LinkedIn or visit cancelcultureinclimate.com.
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The Season 5 Climify Team
Eric Benson (Host)
Bhavna Bhavanishankar (Experience Researcher and Multisensory Educator)
Adam Dziaba (Researcher)
Jacqui Himmel (Multimedia Journalist and Scriptwriter)
Tyler Mayfield (Designer)
Brianna Regione (Social Media Strategist)
Climate Design Assignments
At the end of each episode, we ask our guests what their ideal climate design project would be. They have four weeks with a class full of design students. We translated their response into a project brief that you can use for your class.
