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Every day, the people of Veolia work hard to deliver essential services across the UK and Ireland – whether that’s by sorting waste to be recycled, treating wastewater to be reused, providing clean energy to customers and communities or supporting all activities from our corporate offices. But with 14,000 resourcers across over 400 sites, it’s hard to keep up with all the amazing things that our people do… That is why we’ve created Veolia’s ‘Our People’ Podcast. In each episode, we’ll sit do ...
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A weekly podcast straight outta the 4500 and 4501.
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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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When Lambs Are Silent is a movement committed to the belief that just because the world is the way it is, does not mean it must remain that way. We are dedicated to the idea that change is possible, believing that as human’s we encounter each other through our stories and that in order to challenge the dominate narratives of our society, that we need to do more than just hear the stories of our whanau, we need to listen. For it is in our stories that we fully come to know and understand one ...
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WildTechDNA: Conservation at Scale - Natalie Schmitt - S2E9 UNPOLLUTED
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In this week’s episode we chat with Natalie Schmitt, an Australian conservation biologist and founder of WildTechDNA, currently based at McMaster University in Canada. WildTechDNA, Natalie’s company, has developed a genetic test to help the scientific community learn more about and quantify rare and elusive animal species, facilitating citizen scie…
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In this episode, Beth speaks to Eleanor Murray, our Education, Communication and Outreach Manager. Eleanor and her team work to develop educational programs that bring the community together to increase recycling and reduce waste. From delivering talks to local school children about how we can protect the planet to providing tours of our recycling …
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Educating for a Greener Future - Safa’ Obeid - S2E8 UNPOLLUTED
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Listen to our conversation with Safa’ Obeid, recognised as the 2022 Educator of the Year by The Earth Prize competition. Based in Jordan at a UN Relief and Works Agency school, Safa’ tells us about her experience as an educator working with some of the brilliant students from The Earth Prize competition who came up with ideas to improve global sust…
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Collaboration for Future Outcomes: Bridging Capital & Ideas - Stephen Omukoko Okoth - S2E7 UNPOLLUTED
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In today’s episode we talk to Stephen Omukoko Okoth, the Kenyan Mentor of the Year from The Earth Prize 2023 competition. Stephen is a student of Economics, Business, and Politics at Oberlin College passionate about youth involvement in leadership as well as the sustainable use of our world’s limited resources. In our conversation, Stephen emphasiz…
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In this episode, Beth speaks to Tony Barral, Regional Fleet Manager. Tony oversees the fleet across Veolia, ensuring that the vehicles are safe, compliant and ultimately stay on the road. With the successful rollout of alternative fuels and electrification of fleets across different contracts, he explains how embedded the fleet team is in achieving…
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Join us in listening to Chloe Luzar, an environmental science and law student from Macquarie University, Sydney and one of The Earth Prize 2023 Mentors of the Year, providing guidance to the youth participating in the competition. In 2022, Chloe was awarded the 2023 Australian Government New Colombo Plan Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship provi…
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Convening for Dialogue: Youth Forum Switzerland - Ben, Nicola & George - S2E5
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Tune in for this exciting episode, as our host Matteo interviews Ben McKinley, Nicola Pohlen, and George Freiberg, three high school students from the International School of Zug and Luzern in Central Switzerland. They tell us about the story of the Youth Forum Switzerland (YFS), a project initiated by a group of globally engaged students after att…
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Beans for Change: Sowing Seeds for Local Collaboration - Jeffrey Opoku - S2E4
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In this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Opoku, a fascinating Ghanaian changemaker passionate about practical applications of the Sustainable Development Goals. Being exposed to the issue of plastic waste from a young age, he developed a project designed at improving local sustainability education in his home setting. Now a little older, he founde…
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Mentoring Youth for Sustainable Solutions - Pierfrancesco Merico - S2E3
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Come hear our interview with Pierfrancesco, a business student at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He served as a mentor for The Earth Prize competition, supporting teenage students around the world develop impactful projects that benefit our planet. In this episode, Pierfrancesco also tells us about his experience as a student exposed …
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Peter McGarry & Angela McCarthy - The Earth Prize Story: From Idea to Impact - S2E2
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Tune in to our latest episode as we sit down with Peter McGarry and Angela McCarthy, the dynamic duo behind The Earth Prize. Peter and Angela dive deep into the making of the organisation, starting with the seed of inspiration from Peter’s daughter, to the development of The Earth Prize into the global sustainability competition it is today, having…
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In this episode, Beth speaks to Stuart Elliot, the Head of Local Sales for the South. Stuart leads a team of five managers and 41 area sales executives, all passionate about ecological transformation. They discuss the importance of understanding client needs and finding the right solutions to exceed them. Stuart shares his journey into the waste in…
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Marching for Change - Cora McGarry - S2E1
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Join us to discover the story of Cora McGarry, a 19 year old business and hospitality student. Cora’s participation in one of Geneva’s climate strikes inspired her father, Peter McGarry, an Irish entrepreneur, investor and extreme runner, to create The Earth Prize, a USD 200,000 annual sustainability competition for teenage students around the worl…
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BONUS EPISODE: Apprentices Chloe and Gabriel
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We're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. At Veolia, apprentices play a key role in every part of our business, helping to drive us towards our purpose of ecological transformation. For this special bonus episode, Beth meets Chloe Bagnall and Gabriel Casey, two Veolia apprentices currently learning on the job. Chloe is an Apprentice Customer …
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Bethany Pagett is an Area Transfer Station Manager, working within the Treatment business. At the three sites she operates, Beth and her team support the waste streams that our colleagues collect around Hampshire to ensure that waste is utilised and can be turned into new resources. As well as learning about Beth's day-to-day role and the impact sh…
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Martin Brown is our Grants and Administrative Officer, here at Veolia Environmental Trust. You may have heard of the Veolia Environmental Trust, or you may not. And that's why we wanted to hear from one of our wonderful colleagues who works extremely hard in educating and supporting local communities, through giving back to create a better planet, …
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Simon Wallis joins us for this very special episode released to coincide with International Men's Day. Simon is a driver, working within our Commercial Business and he'll be opening up about the importance of teamwork, mental health and communication among his team. Simon discusses his day-to-day role and what his duties consist of, which will give…
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Episode 17: Fostering Global Change Through Sustainability Initiatives with Zlata Shama, The Earth Prize 2024 Youth Board Member
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In today’s episode we meet Zlata Shama, the youngest member of The Earth Prize Youth Board. Zlata is a 14-year-old student at the International School of Geneva, and her passion lies in global issues, particularly sustainability, equity, and social interaction. She has actively demonstrated her commitment to these causes through various school init…
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Episode 16: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with The Earth Prize 2024 Youth Board member Dashel Myers
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In this episode, we meet Dashel Myers, one of the newest Earth Prize Youth Board members, a junior at Fieldston School in the Bronx, whose extraordinary journey spans mathematics, technology, and activism. We touch on how Dashel has co-authored a mathematics textbook using Mathematica and serves as the Ambassador for Wolfram Research. He's also a l…
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Episode 15: Exploring the Journey to Sustainability with The Earth Prize 2023 Youth Board member Carlota Ferro
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In today's episode, we sit down with the dynamic 17-year-old, Carlota Ferro. Hailing from Lisbon but now calling Geneva home, Carlota is not only a student at College du Leman, Switzerland, but also a fervent advocate for international causes. With a keen focus on inequality, discrimination, and sustainability, she wears multiple hats. As the presi…
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Episode 14: Envisioning Eco-Friendly Formula One with The Earth Prize Youth Board member Erina Wanzul
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Welcome to today's episode, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of F1 in Schools with our guest, Erina. A dynamic 18-year-old from Malaysia, Erina has just graduated from SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam Selangor. Her passion is unmistakable – fusing economic growth and STEM development with innovative practices to minimize their environmental impac…
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Episode 13: Discussing biodegradable and non-toxic plastic with 2023 Finalist, Karen Aca
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Meet 19-year-old Gul Karen from Diyarbakir, Turkiye, a recent high school graduate and incoming Stanford freshman with numerous accolades like Rise Global Winner and Earth Prize Finalist. Passionate about social justice and equality, Gul collaborates with like-minded individuals to improve science access and address migration-related issues. She's …
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Episode 12: Using football to tackle deforestation with The Earth Prize Youth Board member Lesein Mutunkei
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In today's episode, we'll be speaking with the inspiring Lesein Mutunkei. At just 18 years old, this Kenyan high school student is not just skillful on the football pitch but is also making significant strides off it. After learning about deforestation and climate change at the age of 12 and drawing inspiration from the legendary Prof Wangari Maath…
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Episode 11: Water accessibility and safety with Kareena Shah
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Today, we're excited to bring you an engaging conversation with Kareena Shah, a 17-year-old trailblazer from the U.S. As a student at The Knowledge Society, Kareena's passion for addressing global challenges shines through, especially when it comes to water accessibility and safety. Inspired by her experiences in Haryana, India, Kareena not only wo…
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Jarred Morris is a Trainee Landfill Manager at Whitemoss Landfill near Wigan and is extremely passionate about the work Veolia is doing collectively to deliver ecological transformation. In this episode, Jarred addresses the stigmas associated with landfills, outlines their position in the waste hierarchy, and explains their crucial role in preserv…
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Episode 10: Tackling Climate Change using technology with The Earth Prize Youth Board member, Matteo Markel
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On today's episode, we're diving deep with the innovative 18-year-old, Matteo Markel. A recent graduate of the International School of Zug and Luzern in Switzerland, Matteo has been drawn to the world of science and the potential of technology to address environmental challenges from his early years. A fervent advocate for carbon reduction and a be…
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Episode 9: Advocating for afforestation with The Earth Prize Youth Board member, Aarna Wadhawan
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to feature Aarna Wadhawan in the first of many episodes on our Youth Board. At just 14, this Indian prodigy is fiercely advocating for environmental causes, including afforestation and combating various forms of pollution, while also championing girl child education. With a track record of planting over 7500 trees…
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Episode 8: Reducing plant waste with The Earth Prize 2023 runner up, Sabrina Zhang
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Amidst California's devastating wildfires, Sabrina was moved by the impact of climate change on farmers, leading her to found AgriVision. As a senior at Polytechnic School in Pasadena and soon-to-be student at the University of Pennsylvania, she's not just an environmentalist but also a speech and debate enthusiast with a deep connection to food—in…
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Episode 7: Team Delavo - The Earth Prize's 2023 winning team.
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In the seventh episode, The Earth Prize team spoke to Team Delavo, a group of four students from Bahçeşehir Koleji Fen ve Teknoloji Liseleri in southeastern Turkey, which on April 25th, 2023 were announced as the new winners of The Earth Prize competition. These four girls - Yagmur, Avjin, Damla, and Irmak - devised an impactful solution to an urge…
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Nicola Murphy is our Metering Services Regional Manager in our Industrial, Water and Energy (IWE) Ireland Water team. She's passionate about the impactful work that she does, and the people that help her to preserve and protect one of our most precious resources: water. Find out what drives Nicola not just in work, but through her personal life exp…
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YOU ARE NOT A SMALL MAN with Dr Sara Kayat and Anna Lahey
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Did you know that It is estimated only 1% of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female specific conditions, globally. Imgestible brand @vida_glow are changing that with a new range of supplements designed specially with women in mind, and we are obsessed. Link in bio 🔝 to hear more. Guest @Anna_lahey and @drsarakayat Host @missmikasi…
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BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN. For the first time ever we have a repeat guest back on THV. When Anna Lahey founder to Vida Glow asked me to do a deep dive into women’s health there was only one human that came to mind - the extremely thoughtful, inspirational, and unstoppable Laura Whitmore. We chat about her new documentary series’s which lo…
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Grzegorz Sitko, known as Greg, is one of our Electrical, Control and Instrument (ECI) Technical Managers here at Veolia. Greg works in our industrial, water and energy (IWE) division, supporting our customers with their engineering needs. Greg and his team help our clients to keep an open digital eye on the services, whilst protecting and preservin…
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Matt is one of our Community Cleansing Supervisors from West Berkshire, and in the very first guest episode, he joins Beth in a conversation about the work he does, what drives him, inspires him and how he finds Purpose in the work he does, through Veolia's purpose of Ecological Transformation. So get to know Matt better, and learn about what a day…
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Every day, the people of Veolia work hard to deliver essential services across the UK and Ireland – whether that’s by sorting waste to be recycled, treating wastewater to be reused, providing clean energy to customers and communities or supporting all activities from our corporate offices. But with 14,000 resourcers across over 400 sites, it’s hard…
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Episode 6: Electrifying cars with Norman Crowley
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In the sixth episode, The Earth Prize team spoke to Norman Crowley a serial entrepreneur, who founded and sold three businesses for over three-quarters of a billion dollars before the age of forty. He founded AVA in 2021, a company which transforms some of the world's most desirable classic cars to electric. AVA has assembled a team of accomplished…
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Episode 5: Vegan Food and Sustainable Packaging with Brendan Cleary
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Ethica Planet was set up to develop Vegan Foods and Sustainable Packaging. The company has dedicated its efforts to the development of eco-friendly packaging options using a diverse range of recyclable materials, including spent forestry waste, straw with mycelium, and recycled cardboard. Brendan Cleary, the visionary behind Ethica Planet, is deepl…
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Episode 4: “Thinking the Unthinkable” with Nik Gowing
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In the fourth episode, The Earth Prize team spoke to Nik Gowing Founder and Co-Director of Thinking the Unthinkable – an independent project helping leaders understand the threats and opportunities in the new era of radical uncertainty and disruption. In 2016 Nik co-authored (with TtU Co-Director Chris Langdon) the book “Thinking the Unthinkable”. …
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KNOW YOUR PUBIC with Dr Stephanie Kuku & Dr Frauke Neuser
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As Ovarian cancer awareness month draws to a close it’s important to remind ourselves to be mindful of our bodies. Mika isn joined by dr Stephanie Kuku and Dr Frauke Neuser to talk about pubic grooming. Whether you choose to keep your hair, prune or remove it - getting to know your pubic gives you that opportunity to become more familiar, more comf…
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Dr. Nicki Jackson: Reducing Alcohol Harm - Tackling the Alcohol Lobby
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In this episode Aaron speaks with Dr. Nicki Jackson about alcohol reform and the influence and impact of the alcohol lobby. When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversatio…
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This week Mika is joined by Sexuality Educator and TedX Speaker, Amber Mallery (MPH, AASECT, CSE) who shares her top tips on how to spice up partnered sex. From how to initiate the conversation, to the top fantasies for women, the multiple uses of a blindfold and how to practice safe choking - Amber shares deep insights that will help you navigate …
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Filmmaker and writer Emma Forrest joins Mika to talk about finally becoming her own woman, free from the traumas of her past. We explore Emma’s experience from heart break to sexting to celibacy and back again - all leading her to finding a deeper freedom. This episode will encourage you to follow your intuition and find your personal wild. Her phe…
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This International Womens Day we are putting the emphasis on men. Mika is joined by Gabrielle Blair, author of the book, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion. We have a candid conversation about the miscalculated pressure on women to be the primary user of birth control, why the world needs better research into vasectomies…
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Adina Porter: You Are Powerful Beyond Measure
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This week we are joined by Adina Porter, Emmy Nominated, award wining actress, Mum and voting rights campaigner. Adina shares her most initiate feelings about the importance of sex work, recovering from bereavement and why adoption was her first choice. This episode is a deep dive into knowing your true worth and the joys of mid life pleasure. “My …
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. This week, Greys Anatomy's actor, writer and musician ER Fightmaster joins Mika to discuss their joy at re-finding their lost freedom, how they manage their endometriosis diagnosis and the importance of campaigning for better health care …
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Season 6 of The Happy Vagina podcast is kicking off with a woman who inspires us, daily, with her unquashable commitment to truth, Paloma Faith. Paloma and Mika have a very candid chat about our relationships with their Mothers, the impact of having children on women, and how to stay fierce and buoyant in an industry designed for men. This episode …
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Episode 3: Circular model for second-hand clothing with Omar Itani
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In this episode, The Earth Prize team spoke to Omar Itani, a young social entrepreneur from Beirut, Lebanon. In 2017, and while still a student, Omar co-founded a non-profit called FabricAID with two partners. Their goal is to create a socially and environmentally conscious value-chain for the apparel industry in Lebanon. Among other aspects, Fabri…
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Reducing Alcohol Harm- The Bill
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In this episode we speak with Chlöe Swarbrick, a Green Party MP for Auckland Central. We discuss the Alcohol Harm Reduction Bill. How it can reduce harm in our communities, the research behind it and some of the common misconceptions around the bill. We hope you enjoy the kōrero. For more information around how you can help support the bill please …
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Lauren Bartley: Youth Homelessness - Young Parents with Nowhere to Go
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In this episode we speak with Lauren Bartley, a social worker from E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services who serves young homeless parents and their tamariki (children). We discuss the challenges of parenting while experiencing homelessness, and explore the barriers and discrimination that young parents face. We hope you enjoy the kōrero. Remember to sign o…
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Episode 2: Food Systems and Climate-resilient Agriculture with Louise Mabulo
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For the second episode, The Earth Prize team spoke to Louise Mabulo, one of the young nine environmental change-makers featured in The Earth Prize exclusive learning content. Louise is an entrepreneur, chef and an environmental activist from the Philippines. In her conversation with Komal Zaidi, she talked about how she initially started The Cacao …
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In the Season 5 finalé of The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by the actress and New York Times best selling author, Jennifer Grey who shares her deepest feelings on being misunderstood as a young starlet and how she fought to remain out of the corner and find a deep sustainable confidence. Just like her memoir, this episode is a coming-of-age s…
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