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In this episode, we talk to Maddie Hamann, a remarkable individual with a journey that spans diverse fields. She began with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in Oceanography, and went on to manage large-scale projects, ranging from research campaigns to art installations. Eventually, she made the bold move to start a sustainable bread company.
Her passion for healing humanity’s relationship with our planet led her to realize that her skills in organizing and executing impactful projects could make a greater difference than research alone. Now, as Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at PACHA, she promotes regenerative agriculture through healthy eating.
During this episode, we talked about what inspired Maddie’s career shift, the origins of PACHA, and why buckwheat was chosen for its environmental benefits. We also discussed her vision for PACHA’s future—all with a focus on supporting Mama Earth.
Links from the episodes:
Kiss the ground documentary
Invest in Pacha
Where can people find Maddie and Pacha?
Facebook
Instagram - Pacha
Instagram - Maddie
LinkedIn - Maddie
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“I wanted to be part of the solution.”
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In this episode, we talk to Paul Hargreaves, the CEO of Cotswold Fayre and Flourish, two award-winning businesses committed to sustainability. Paul's company was one of the first in the UK to certify as a B Corp, setting a powerful example for other companies looking to balance purpose and profit. He’s also a speaker and author of Forces for Good and The Fourth Bottom Line, where he explores the impact businesses can have beyond the traditional triple bottom line.
During this episode, we delve into Paul's inspiring sustainability journey and discuss how businesses can drive positive change for both people and the planet. We’ll uncover what it really takes to become B Corp certified, the challenges along the way, and how companies can go beyond certification to create lasting legacies. Paul shares insights into how Cotswold Fayre integrates sustainability into everyday operations and explains the concept of the “fourth bottom line.” Plus, he offers a glimpse into the future of business as a force for good, and what he's most proud of on this mission to protect Mama Earth.
Links from the episodes
Triple bottom line episode with Julian Gunderley
1% for the planet episode with Kate Williams
Where can people find Paul?
Cotswold Fayre
Flourish
Paul LinkedIn
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“You can be a successful business and do good for the world at the same time.”
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In this episode, we dive into the concept of the circular economy, exploring how it differs from the traditional linear model and why it’s essential for a sustainable future. From understanding the role of design in extending product lifecycles to discovering innovative companies like Loop by Terracycle and Herman Miller, we highlight real-world examples of circularity in action.
Key differences between the linear and circular economies:
Linear Economy: Us humans have adopted a linear approach that maximizes profits without paying the true costs. (Short term profit, no real thought of the long term implications)Circular Economy: Nature shows us the way with a circular approach, where everything goes back into the earth to feed the next cycle, maximizing the life cycle of products. (There is a )Linear Economy: Waste equals waste.Circular Economy: Waste equals food for the next step in the cycle.Linear Economy: Design prioritizes customer needs, usability, and appealing packaging.Circular Economy: Design prioritizes recycling, easy repair and replacement of components, and ultimately, a product's full lifecycle.Links from the episodes:
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The Story of stuff by Annie Leonard
Patagonia
The Shitthropocene | Full Film | Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap
Nudie Jeans
Rent Runway
ThredUp
Shop Retold
Fairphone
Plaine Products
Loop by Terracycle
Herman Miller
Cradle to Cradle
KEY TAKE AWAY“The circular economy reimagines waste as a resource, driving sustainability by keeping products and materials in use and regenerating nature.”
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In this episode, I am thrilled to return after a brief hiatus to share some exciting personal and professional updates. I recently graduated with a post-grad degree in Environmental Science, making the Dean's List, and am now diving into a Master's in Sustainable Design with a focus on transforming sustainability in the pet industry as well as a Masters in Environmental Science. I also proudly attended my Australian Citizenship ceremony and embarked on training for my first ultra marathon. Additionally, our family has decided to call Dubai home once again, and I am recording this episode from my brand-new green room, excited to test out some new setups.
During this episode, we discuss the importance of community, especially in transient cities like Dubai. Reflecting on my recent experiences and studies, I delve into the role of community in fostering resilience and support. Highlighting the inspiring work of past guest Shani Graham and her TED Talks on building and sustaining community, I explore various ways to get involved, from Buy Nothing groups to community gardens. I encourage listeners to find or start local initiatives, emphasizing that every small step counts towards making a positive impact. Join me as we reconnect and rediscover the power of community in driving sustainability and personal growth.
Links from the episodes:
136: Why building a resilient and connected community is important for a sustainable future with Shani Graham
Take a street and build a community: Shani Graham at TEDxPerth
Resilience in turbulent times? The answer is community. | Shani Graham | TEDxPerth
178: Sailing the waves of change a conversation with Captain Paul Watson
Free Captain Paul Watson
Bob Brown Foundation
Key Take Away
“There are so many different ways how we can step up or step in and join a community. ”
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In this episode, we talk to Briege Whitehead. She is the Founder and Creative Director of White Spark Pictures, driven by a passion for storytelling. Through her innovative work in film, she inspires change and elevates environmental awareness. A critically acclaimed director and executive producer, she has spearheaded numerous projects, including 'Impossible Planet' and 'Beyond the Milky Way.' Notably, her groundbreaking VR hit, 'The Antarctica Experience,' earned her the Channel 7’s Western Australian Young Achiever of the Year Award. Other awards include the 40under40 winner (2020), former SPA (Screen Producers Australia) 'One-to-Watch,' and the winner of the 2020 ECU International Alumni Award.
During this episode, we discussed how the origins of her sustainable journey intertwined storytelling with environmental advocacy, emphasizing the importance of factual content. We also delved into her groundbreaking VR project, 'The Antarctica Experience,' and explored some exciting new projects she has in the pipeline.
Links from the episodes:
White Spark Pictures Programmes
Where can people find Briege?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
Key Take Away
“You take it for granted when it is in your own backyard”
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In this episode, we talk to Angus Morrison-Saunders. He is an Environmental Impact Assessment expert with over 35 years of experience. He has excelled in academia, research, and consultancy as well as an editor of leading EIA journals and a dedicated environmental consultant, who has significantly shaped the field.
During this episode we talked about origins of EIA, highlighted EIA's pivotal role in mitigating environmental impacts, and explored challenges like defining "significant" impacts and the comprehensive EIA process. Emphasizing the evolving role of public engagement, obstacles in EIA, the practice of offsetting impacts, and the necessity of collaboration between sectors.
Links from the episodes:
The best books on environmental impact assessment
Where can people find Angus?
LinkedIn
ECU
Key Take Away
“Think before you act”
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In this episode, I share with you one of the important topics that I looked out in depth this year, that is eutrophication. It might seem like a big word and if you are wondering what am I talking about, well it simple terms it is mainly the greenish water that you might often come across in some of the aqua systems, but there is a lot more to it.
The term, eutrophication. originating from the Greek word "eutrophos,", meaning well-nourished, is a complex environmental issue that has far-reaching consequences on aquatic ecosystems. This phenomenon involves the enrichment of aquatic environments with excess nutrients, leading to profound ecological changes. While eutrophication can occur naturally over extended periods, the recent acceleration of this process is primarily attributed to human activities, marking it as a significant contemporary environmental challenge.
KEY TAKE AWAY“Every step no matter how big or small can make a difference.”
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In this episode, we talk to Lisa Blair. She is a record holding sailor, that only started her sailing journey at the age of 25 and in seven short years, started making history. She was the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica with one stop, overcoming a dramatic dismasting at sea. She went on to lead the first all-female team in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after setting two more world records by sailing solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Australia. In 2022, she became the fastest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica while conducting crucial ocean health research. With over 110,000 nautical miles under her belt, she is not only an accomplished sailor but also an author, adventurer, and inspirational speaker.
During this episode we talked about some of the challenges she faced while sailing solo around Antarctica, What inspired her naming her boat Climate Action Now. Some of the magical wild life encounters she shared while at sea as well as how climate change and the plastic pollution is impacting our oceans.
Links from the episodes:
178: Sailing the waves of change a conversation with Captain Paul Watson
Climate Action Now Message
Ice Maiden the film
Facing Fear Book
Melanie Perkins (Canva)
Million Dollar Island
Where can people find Lisa?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“The rhythm of the planet is changing.”
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In this episode, we talk to Kate Williams. She is the CEO at 1 % for the Planet. Founded in 2002 it is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions. Her relentless dedication to environmental sustainability has made her a driving force in corporate responsibility.
During this episode, we talked about what exactly is 1% for the planet, how the certification process works as well as what type organisations forms part of the 1% for the planet network. We also dug into some of Kate’s goals and aspirations as CEO and the involvement of the environment over the last two decades of 1 % of the planet.
Links from the episodes:
Let my People go surfing book by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of 1% for the Planet
Planet impact fund
British cycling team
Where can people find Kate and 1% for the Planet?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn - 1% for the Planet
LinkedIn - Kate Williams
Twitter
Vimeo
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“Progress not perfection”
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In this episode, we talk to Maya van Rossum. She is the founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to securing constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights. She has been a passionate advocate for the health of the Delaware River and its tributaries for over 30 years as the Delaware Riverkeeper. She was a lead petitioner in the landmark Robinson Township case and has testified multiple times before US Congressional Committees. She is also the author of The Green Amendment, Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment, which won the 2018 Living Now Evergreen Awards GOLD in the Nature Conservation category.
During this episode we looked at what green amendments are and how we can secure our right to an environmental future and what it takes to be the voice of a river.
Links from the episodes:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Sharma vs Minister for Environment case in Australia.
The Green Amendment book
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Where can people find Maya?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“The laws, fundamentally fail us.”
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In this episode, we talk to Captain Paul Watson. He is a true legend in, marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. As one of the founding members of Greenpeace (which he left in 1977) and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Captain Watson has spent his life fighting for the protection of our oceans and marine life. He continues this mission today through the new Captain Paul Watson Foundation.
A master mariner, accomplished author, and renowned speaker, he has received numerous honors for his dedication to the planet, including the Genesis Award for Lifetime Achievement, being named one of Time Magazine's Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century, and induction into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was awarded the Amazon Peace Prize by the president of Ecuador and in 2012, he became only the second person, after Captain Jacques Cousteau, to receive the Jules Verne Award for environmentalists and adventurers.
During this episode we talked about the current state of our oceans, how we are all connected to the oceans and took a deep dive into the environmental movements, the role media plays and what the future might have in store for us.
Links from the episodes:
Seaspiracy
Where can people find Captain Paul Watson?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“Be passionate, courageous and persistent”
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In this episode, we talk to Doug Woodring. He is the Founder and Managing Director at Ocean Recovery Alliance. He was also awarded the coveted Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco for his work in this space. He is the originator and initiator of Rebound Plastic Exchange for the global trading of recycled plastic feedstock in a certified, verified manner.
During this episode we took a deep dive on how his sustainable journey started, Looking at the Great pacific garbage patch. We also talked about the importance of organisation and consumers in the current plastic waste problem as well as looked at some of their wonderful initiatives they have started from an app all the way through to their Plastic Disclosure Projects.
Links from the episodes
010: Top Tip Thursday The Great Pacific Garbage Patch with Mariska Nell
Ellen Macarthur Foundation
Global Alert App
Where can people find Doug?
Facebook
Twitter
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“They are reminded to recycle.”
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In this episode, we talk to Alicia Long. She is the founder and CEO of Nutr, a sustainable wellness brand that is changing the way we consume milk. She has been featured in major outlets such as Good Morning America, TODAY Show, Forbes, New York Magazine, Women’s Health.
During this episode we talked about some of the benefits to us as well as the planet to switching to a milk alternative and we take a look at what exactly is Nutr and how is it revolutionising the way we enjoy milk alternatives without packaging.
Links from the episodes:
090: How one tree planted can make a difference with Matt Hill
Nutr Recipes
Step down Converter This is the one I have, but you can use anyone that steps down from a US to where you are located.
Where can people find Alicia?
15% Discount code - MAMAEARTH15
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Tiktok
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“It all starts with a problem that you experience.”
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In this episode, we talk to Andrea Richey. She is an animal activist, educator, TEDx Speaker and know by many as the Shark Lady. She is the Executive director of the Hong Kong Shark Foundation where she is reaching out to over 10,000 students annually to encourage them to say no to shark fin soup.
During this episode we take a look at the shark fin industry, from what a bowl of soup would cost you, to what that bowl of soup is costing the environment. Andrea also gave us some great tips that we can do to help out our sharks and make sure the are around for future generations.
Links from the episodes
143: How To Save Our Oceans With Dr. Sylvia Earle
Where can people find Andrea?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube - Andrea's TEDx Talk
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“You can actually be the change”
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In this episode, we talk to Kayla Fratt. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and the founder of K9 Conservationists and extremely dedicated to effective and humane dog training methods.
During this episode we talked about how these K9’s are doing their part for the environment when it comes to conservation. What training they go through and also looked at a cool project with Cheethas she was part of in Kenya.
Links from the episodes
My Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
My top 20 Christmas Stocking fillers
058: Be My Sustainable Valentine with Mariska Nell
145: Sustainable holiday gift ideas with Mariska Nell
A video that K9 Conservationists made to try and win a new field vehicle, but shows our dogs and our purpose nicely before the final vehicle pitch.
K9 Conservationists's mission and core values
Where can people find Kayla?
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“Focussing on what you can control and doing your best to let go of the rest.”
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In this episode, we talk to Heather White. She is the founder and CEO of One Green Thing, Sustainability and climate leader, eco-anxiety expert, speaker and the author of “One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet” and referred to by Erin Brockovich as the Brené Brown of the environmental movement.
During this episode we talked about what is eco anxiety, how can we address our own eco anxiety as well as some daily things you could do to help you on your sustainable journey.
Links from the episodes
Where can people find Heather?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Twitter
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“Spend time in nature.”
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In this episode, I share with you some of the important progress we have made in the climate change fight. What I am excited for in 2023 and also provide you with some tips on how you can start setting goals for your sustainable journey.
Links from the episodes:
143: How To Save Our Oceans With Dr. Sylvia Earle
004: Top Tip Thursday Reducing Waste In The Kitchen with Mariska Nell
008: Top Tip Thursday Reducing Waste In The Bathroom with Mariska Nell
022: Top Tip Thursday, Food Waste with Mariska Nell
046:How can the 17 Sustainable Development Goals create a more sustainable future for you and Mama Earth with Mariska Nell
164: Zero Waste Tips for the bathroom with Mariska Nell
My top 10 tips to reduce your waste
4 Ways to Minimise Your Carbon Footprint at Home
KEY TAKE AWAY“You don't have to do everything, you just need to do something.”
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In this episode, we talk to Shelby Thomas. She is the founder and CEO of the Ocean Rescue Alliance a marine conservation and restoration non-profit organization. She is also the CEO of the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project as well as a PhD Candidate with the University of Florida.
During this episode we talked about the importance of coral reefs. Take a deep dive into some options that you can do to help out our oceans and corals as well as look at some of the amazing artistic project they are working on in and around the ocean.
Links from the episodes
143: How To Save Our Oceans With Dr. Sylvia Earle
Where can people find Shelby?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn - Shelby
LinkedIn - Ocean Rescue Alliance
Twitter
YouTube
Website - Ocean Rescue Alliance
Website - 1000 Mermaids
KEY TAKE AWAY“”
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In this episode, we talk to Billy Fetzner. He is an ecopreneur, podcaster, and coach working to make the world a greener place by helping ecopreneurs scale their businesses through the power of harnessing their own creativity.
During this episode we talked about how his sustainable journey started, some ecopreneurs for you to keep an eye on as well as giving you some tips when you want to move into the ecopreneur space.
Links from the episodes
Where can people find Billy?
LinkedIn
Green Business Impact Podcast
YouTube
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“Find something that you are passionate about.”
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In this episode, we talk to Lina Yarysh. She is the Head of Customer Success Manger at EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics.
During this episode we talked about how satellites and AI can revolutionize the agricultural industry, reducing food and water waste. We took a deep dive on how these systems work and how some communities around the world have already benefited from this technology.
Links from the episodes:
The Friendly Futurist podcast episode with Dave Monk, Mariska Nell and Lina Yarysh
046: How can the 17 Sustainable Development Goals create a more sustainable future for you and Mama Earth with Mariska Nell
Where can people find Lina?
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
LinkedIn- Lina
Twitter
Website
KEY TAKE AWAY“If you can measure it, you can control it.”
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