Leilani Münter is an environmental powerhouse, blending the edge of a professional race car driver with the passion of an activist and the vision of a documentary filmmaker. Known as “the carbon-free racer,” she offset her racing footprint by adopting over 1,500 acres of rainforest and refused sponsorships misaligned with her values.
Recognized as one of ELLE Magazine’s “Top Eco-Heroes” and among Sports Illustrated’s “Top 10 Female Race Car Drivers,” Leilani has spoken at the United Nations, SXSW, and climate summits worldwide. She starred in Racing Extinction and the Oscar-winning The Cove, aligning her platform with urgent calls for ocean conservation and renewable energy.
Living her values daily from driving an electric car to embracing veganism and solar power Leilani is a rare voice of authenticity who ignites change wherever she speaks.
Leilani Münter is a force of nature—literally and figuratively. An accomplished environmental activist, former professional race car driver, and award-winning documentary filmmaker, she has defied expectations at every turn. With a compelling blend of adrenaline-fueled action and passionate environmental advocacy, Leilani brings a unique voice to the stage—one that energizes audiences and ignites change.
Known as “the carbon-free racer,” Leilani has spent her career pushing boundaries both on and off the track. Her journey from racing at 200 mph to advocating for renewable energy and ocean conservation has captured the world’s attention, and her keynote presentations are a masterclass in authenticity, courage, and actionable impact. Leilani isn’t just a speaker—she’s a movement.
Leilani has been recognized by ELLE Magazine as one of the top “Eco-Heroes” of the planet and named among the “Top 10 Female Race Car Drivers in the World” by Sports Illustrated. She’s graced stages at global events such as SXSW, the United Nations, and the National Press Club, where she brings a rare combination of inspiration and substance that few speakers can match.
Beyond the headlines and awards, what makes Leilani Münter truly compelling is her unrelenting integrity. She lives what she speaks. From driving a Tesla Model S and living a vegan lifestyle to installing solar panels on her home and refusing sponsorships from companies misaligned with her values, Leilani embodies the change she wants to see in the world.
In 2007, Leilani Münter began adopting endangered rainforest to offset the carbon footprint of her race car and she protected over 1500 acres of rainforest during her racing career.
Leilani is on the board of Oceanic Preservation Society and was featured in their Emmy-nominated film Racing Extinction. Leilani Münter is also on the board of Empowered by Light, a patron of Population Matters and an ambassador for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project.
Leilani is vegan, drives an electric car and lives in a solar-powered home. Her motto is: never underestimate a vegan hippie chick with a race car.
Leilani Münter is an environmental powerhouse, combining the edge of a professional race car driver with the soul of an activist and the eye of a filmmaker. Her keynote presentations are a rare blend of inspiration, credibility, and call-to-action, making her a standout voice in the sustainability and leadership space. With global recognition, media savvy, and real-world experience, Leilani delivers more than a message—she delivers momentum.
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Leilani Münter, race car driver turned environmental activist, shares her journey to becoming the world’s #1 eco athlete in this powerful 7-minute feature.
In this 7-minute feature, Leilani Münter tells her story of merging two seemingly opposite worlds — professional auto racing and environmental activism. Once known for her high-speed career, she earned global recognition as “the carbon-free racer” by refusing sponsorships that clashed with her values and offsetting her racing carbon footprint through reforestation and renewable energy projects.
Leilani explains how her passion for sustainability led her to adopt 1,500 acres of rainforest, drive only electric cars, and use her racing platform to campaign for ocean conservation and clean energy. She highlights her work in acclaimed documentaries like Racing Extinction and The Cove, both of which amplified her message to global audiences.
Her narrative blends courage, integrity, and innovation, demonstrating how individuals and organizations can live their values and make tangible contributions to planetary well-being. This feature positions Leilani not only as an eco-athlete but also as a role model for sustainable leadership and positive change.
01:11–02:50 Becoming “the carbon-free racer” and rejecting misaligned sponsorships
02:51–04:20 Adopting rainforest land and promoting renewable energy
04:21–05:40 Featuring in Racing Extinction and The Cove documentaries
05:41–06:40 Daily life choices: veganism, solar power, electric cars
06:41–07:09 Closing message: leading with courage and sustainability
Environmental activist and former race car driver Leilani Münter delivers a keynote on clean energy, electric vehicles, and sustainability at National Drive Electric Week in Asheville.
In this 28-minute keynote, Leilani Münter speaks at the National Drive Electric Week Car Show in Asheville, where she champions the future of sustainable transportation and renewable energy. She begins by sharing her unlikely journey from professional race car driver to environmental activist, explaining how she leveraged her platform in motorsport to raise awareness about climate change and clean energy.
Leilani details her decision to become “the carbon-free racer,” offsetting her racing footprint by adopting rainforest land and refusing sponsorships misaligned with her environmental values. She emphasizes the urgent need to transition to renewable energy and widespread electric vehicle adoption, underscoring their role in reducing carbon emissions and protecting the planet.
Her talk is infused with personal anecdotes, including her use of solar power and vegan lifestyle choices, illustrating how individual action complements systemic change. She also highlights her work in documentaries like Racing Extinction and The Cove, which amplified her message globally.
The session closes with a call to action, urging individuals, corporations, and policymakers to act boldly in addressing the climate crisis.
04:11–09:30 Becoming the “carbon-free racer” and offsetting racing impact
09:31–15:00 Electric vehicles as a catalyst for climate solutions
15:01–20:45 Personal sustainability practices: solar, veganism, eco-lifestyle
20:46–25:30 Documentaries (Racing Extinction, The Cove) and global advocacy
25:31–28:03 Closing call to action: embracing clean energy and urgent climate leadership
Her talks cover sustainability, leadership, courage, and living authentically.
Yes. Leilani customizes her talks for businesses, focusing on innovation and values-driven leadership.
Authentic, inspiring, and action-focused, blending personal story with global impact.
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