On this episode, I sit down with Daphany Rose Sanchez, the passionate Brooklyn-born climate justice leader behind Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3). Together, we get real about what it means to build radical, community-rooted change—especially when the old systems don’t make space for us.

Daphany openly shares her journey from growing up in NYC public housing, to storming through the world of energy consulting as a young woman of color, to founding KC3 out of a blend of anger, hope, and a deep belief in possibility. We talk about hustling through long, exhausting days, battling external barriers and internal expectations, and what it takes to unlearn that survival is the only way forward.

There’s so much heart in this conversation: how Daphany learned to honor her own boundaries, lead through trust (not just grit), and bring her full, unapologetic self to a sector that desperately needs new voices. She reminds us that we don’t have to twist ourselves into knots to drive change—sometimes, slow reflection and centering our communities is the most radical move.

Throughout our chat, we explore what it looks like to build a team rooted in care, real representation, and the belief that technical skills are important, but lived experience and self-trust are just as necessary.

If you’ve ever doubted that you belong at the table, or wondered whether you can show up as yourself while making systems-level change, this episode is your permission slip. Let’s reflect together: What’s possible for you, your community, and your healing if you trust yourself—just a little more?

Tune in, and step into what’s possible with us.

About Daphany Rose Sanchez:

Daphany Rose Sanchez is a Brooklyn-born climate justice leader dedicated to building affordable communities. As the founder and Executive Director of Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3), she champions equitable clean energy solutions for historically excluded neighborhoods. Daphany grounds her leadership in lived experience, resilience, and heart. She moves with a deep belief that real change starts with connection, belonging, and honoring community wisdom. Whether she’s driving policy, designing programs, or amplifying voices, Daphany leads with grit, grace, and an unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and possibility.

Where to Find Daphany Rose Sanchez:
Website: http://www.kc3.nyc
Instagram: @kineticcommunities
LinkedIn (Personal): Daphany Rose Sanchez
LinkedIn (Organization): Kinetic Communities Consulting
Facebook: Kinetic Communities Consulting
Diverted Power: DivertedpowerDiverted Power | Racial Discrimination’s Role in Undermining the Clean Energy Transition.

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