NZ25 Keynote Shares Conference Highlights & Hope on ‘Less Talk, More Action’ Podcast

Net Zero Conference keynote Joel Cesare recently welcomed Sherrell Dorsey, who will be interviewing Joel at the event, to his ‘Less Talk, More Action’ podcast. 

Verdical Group’s Net Zero Conference will be hosted October 1, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. You can learn more about Joel, Sherrell, and their keynote address here.

In addition to previewing the conversation they will be having on the main stage at the conference, the duo discussed the use of positive messaging in sustainability storytelling. Highlights include:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction And Show Overview (0:00)
• Meet Sherrell Dorsey: Background And Accomplishments (3:22)
• Taking Action To Make The World Better (3:38)
• The Power Of Authentic Storytelling In Sustainability (6:51)
• Making Sustainability Accessible And Cool (11:43)
• Business Advice And Entrepreneurial Lessons (14:40)
• The Changing Face Of Environmental Leadership (19:31)
• Focusing On Practical Solutions And Optimism (23:15)
• Innovation, Inclusion, And The Future Of Sustainability (25:44)
• The Importance Of Cool Products In Climate Tech (27:53)
• Linking Technology, Culture, And Impact (32:58)
• Questioning The Climate-Focused Movement (34:03)
• The Role Of Human Behavior And Culture In Change (37:35)
• Envisioning A Better Future Through World-Building (40:14)
• What Gives Sherrell Hope For The Future (42:47)
• Where To Follow And Connect With Sherrell Dorsey (43:43)

Watch the conversation on YouTube below and listen to the podcast on Apple Music or Spotify. And don’t forget to register for the Net Zero Conference to hear more from this duo!