[Navigate personal & professional pivots] Creative voices for climate action: A candid conversation

What if reimagining our creative work could become a form of climate action?

Theme: Navigate personal & professional pivots

Topic: Climate jobs & careers

Language: English

In this episode, Luca and Amy share their transformative journeys from the creative industry to impact-driven work in social and climate action. Together, they explore how aligning personal values with professional purpose can spark profound career shifts and how ethical marketing can help amplify diverse voices in the movement for climate justice.

You’ll learn:

• How to navigate the transition from conventional careers to purpose-led work

• Why unlearning and continuous learning are essential for authentic impact

• Ways to build up the confidence to challenge and decenter dominant narratives shaping our planet’s future

Key Quotes:

“There’s no point forcing a collaboration. It comes out of mutual respect for each other’s time and resources.”

"I struggled to choose one thing—I’m multi-passionate and that helped me build projects from different angles."

“It’s not just about me showing up for myself. It’s about who else is going to be benefiting from this.”

"Confidence comes with the doing. Unless you do it, you will never feel confident doing it."

"It’s about unlearning the old paradigms and trusting that you’ll end up working with the right people."

"How can we use our privileges for good?"

Co-Host Bio:

Luca Jakab, Impact Consultant

Luca Jakab (she/her, pronounced Lutza) is a strategic communications and impact consultant who helps changemakers turn bold ideas into clear, powerful strategies. She specialises in purpose-driven branding, inclusive and sustainable marketing, NGO and startup fundraising, and impact strategy—always to help mission-led organisations grow their reach and deepen their impact. Since 2010, she has supported creatives, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven businesses in developing strategies that not only raise awareness but also inspire people to take action. Luca also brings an academic lens to her work as a doctoral candidate researching social design in tech innovation, while teaching about social tech and inclusive design. With a background in social work, cultural management, and entrepreneurship, she blends strategic thinking with creative vision in every collaboration. Outside of consulting, she is passionate about art and activism, with a particular interest in socially engaged art and contemporary jazz. 

Website: https://www.lucajakab.com

Co-Host Bio:

Amy Psycha, Communications Consultant, Copywriter, Strategist

Amy is a communications consultant, copywriter, and strategist who helps purpose-driven brands tell stories that matter. With over ten years of experience across FMCG, tech, tourism, fashion, and beyond, she has collaborated with more than 50 organisations. Amy combines strategic expertise with a clear dedication to advancing a regenerative future for both people and planet by aligning communications with values. She is a member of Clean Creatives, Creatives for Climate, the Conscious Marketing Movement, and one of the first B Corp Certification Consultants in Greece. She brings curiosity, empathy, and cultural awareness to her work, drawing on her deep interest in the natural world, current affairs, and social impact. Outside of consulting, Amy is a published poet, meditation facilitator, and former chef who finds joy in cooking from scratch and reimagining food waste.