AY YOUNG?your shot of evergreen #inspiration from Global Regenerative Voices who really have something to say

Be inspired by AY Young!

Name:? AY Young

Company / Institution: Battery Tour

Title: CEO/Founder of Battery Tour; Musician; UN Youth Leader for the SDGs

Website: https://www.aymusik.com/

LinkedIn profile: https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/aymusik/

Country of origin: USA

Country you currently live in: USA

Your definition of Regeneration: It is all about giving back to the planet what we take. Regeneration means creating a world where we live in harmony with nature, restoring what’s been lost, and making sure we leave things better than we found them.

Main business challenge you face: Balancing the scale of global impact while keeping the heart and soul of grassroots movements alive.

Main driver that keeps you going: The belief that music can power change, and the responsibility to make sure the world is better for the next generation.

The trait you are most proud of in yourself: My relentless drive to make a difference.

The trait you most value in others: Passion to create positive change.

Passions & little things that bring you joy: Writing music that speaks to the soul, seeing communities light up with renewable energy and those moments when people come together for a cause bigger than themselves.

The Inspirators who determined you to take the regenerative path: The UN Sustainable Development Goals gave me the roadmap! But every person I’ve met who is fighting for a sustainable future keeps me on the path.

A starting point for companies or professionals that are beginning the regeneration journey: Start by asking yourself - “How can we give more than we take?” Then, take real steps to make that happen.

Most used and abused clichés in sustainability that bother you: “We’re going green” when it’s just for show. Real change takes more than a slogan.

An honest piece of advice for young people who lose hope: Don’t underestimate the power of one voice. Your passion and persistence can change the world, one step at a time.

Books that had a great impact on you / Must-Reads for any regenerative professional:

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. It’s simple, but it hits home.

Movies / Documentaries you would watch all over again:

Down to Earth with Zac Efron - it's all about real solutions.

An Inconvenient Truth. A classic that still matters.

Music that makes you (and your heart) sing: The songs from Project17, because they’re not just music, they’re messages of hope and action.

Places you traveled to that left a mark on you: The villages in Africa where we brought solar power while bringing powerful music. Seeing the impact firsthand changes you.

Global Regenerative Voices you recommend us to follow:

• Paul Hawken
• Julia Jackson
• Jarvis Smith from mygreenpod
• Ellie Goulding
• Christiana Figueres

They are people who are truly pushing the needle!

Trends in Regeneration we should keep an eye on: The shift towards circular economies and the rise of regenerative agriculture.

Events we should attend / Best places for networking (online or offline): UN Climate Change Conference, London Climate Week. These are events where the world’s changemakers gather.

Impactful and relevant Sustainable Development or Regeneration courses or certifications: UN SDG Academy, LEED Certification. Both give you the tools to make a difference.

Reasons to feel optimistic about our future in 2030: The energy and innovation I see in young people and new technologies give me hope.

Reasons to feel pessimistic about our future in 2030: The resistance to change from those who hold power and fear losing it.

Regenerative Leadership qualities much needed today: Vision, empathy, and the ability to rally people around a common goal.

The quote that inspires you:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

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