"There exists a strong community of people who want to meaningfully contribute to the health of the planet and the prosperity of its inhabitants in a sincere and selfless way."

“My activism has always come from a place of fear, duty, and responsibility - but that was leading me towards burnout, self-doubt, and near-crippling periods of anxiety. The search for Awe - through the mentors provided by Walking Softer and my own personal journey has been really groundbreaking. The unconditional support and belief in my potential has helped to give me a lot of security and confidence.”

"It was a gift to be on the Leadership Summit and my only hope is that more people are provided similar opportunities to learn, to listen, to engage and to be absolutely awestruck by the nature that surrounds us and more committed than ever to protecting it and the people we love."

“It's been an amazing experience! I've deeply enjoyed getting to know both my fellow Young Leaders, my mentors, and being a part of the Walking Softer community. Everyone's feedback and conversations have been infinitely helpful, and I'm very excited to see what I can accomplish.”

“I feel inspired by the collective resolve to put our money and efforts where our mouths and spirits were together in Antarctica. I applaud the effort of Vinny, Tori, Walking Softer, and the speakers to engage and ignite a wide array of people in this earthshot to save humanity.”

“I’ve grown more as a professional and leader this year than any other year.”

"The Leadership Summit has brought clarity to my search for making a larger positive impact. I am now committed to dedicating my life to advancing re-wilding, inspiring innovation, and connecting changemakers, igniting in me a renewed sense of passion, purpose, and inspiration."

“At the Young Leaders Award retreat I had a really impactful conversation with a mentor which has helped me get better at processing feedback and criticism. I think it has made me a much more decisive leader and has helped me better protect my time and mental health.”

“The Young Leaders Award program and retreat opened many doors for building partnerships worldwide, providing financial and health security.”