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Ethical Hour's Changemaker Chats podcast brings you inspiring conversations with impact entrepreneurs, everyday activists and changemakers from around the world, who are tackling social and environmental issues and working hard to make the world a better place through the power of small business. You'll hear stories from the front line of social justice, sustainability and triple bottom line businesses. Tune in for inspiring interviews and cutting edge conversations with the world’s leading ...
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Brooks & Sharpe is an online platform that curates the very best in independent, eco friendly luxury fashion brands. They're on a mission to prove that eco friendly fashion is not boring and unfashionable, but simply the way fashion should be done. Founder Pam comes from an entrepreneurial background and worked in the fashion industry for a number …
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Eco-Stylist is an online marketplace for eco-conscious and ethically made men's clothing. Menswear is often unrepresented in the sector, but Founder Garik Himebaugh is committed to bringing stylish and sustainable clothing to the mainstream. Finding sustainably and ethically made clothes can be hard work, but Eco-Stylist believe it shouldn't be. In…
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Today we're talking all about how creating change requires community action. Cllr Shane Collins is one of the directors of The Green Gathering - a community interest company and the only festival in the UK powered by renewable energy. Shane is also a long time green activist, district councillor and leader of the Green Party group on Mendip DC. Tod…
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Secret Projects are empowering women in India. Founder Fritha was inspired to start the business when she realised that microfinance programmes had increased skills and production, but hadn't created a market for women to sell their products - which was keeping them stuck in a poverty cycle. She already had a product that was selling well in the UK…
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CoGo began life as a grassroots scheme in New Zealand where cafes and shops could put stickers in their window to show their allegiance to different ethical causes. Today the app helps customers shop in line with their values, and uses big data to provide a business case to encourage corporations to become more ethical and sustainable. Every busine…
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Today's guest is social entrepreneur Joshua Schukman, co-founder of Impact Business Base, founder of Social Change Nation and host of the Dollar and a Difference show. Josh has worked with social entrepreneurs all around the world on a whole range of causes for over a decade. He has so much advice to share about the social impact start-up life. He'…
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Maria and Charlotte have been friends since they were 16 years old, when they met on an exchange programme at school. Now they run an award winning ethical accessories business across International borders as Charlotte is in the UK and Maria is in Brazil! From Belo are committed to feeding kindness into the world - giving opportunities to Brazilian…
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The food industry has a massive impact on people, the planet and animals. Through the Food Heroes Podcast, Katie Jones shine a light on the good guys going down the more difficult road of ethical sourcing and production to show that ethical food production can be done! We don't always talk about where our food comes from or how it's made, but there…
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Today's convenience driven world has changed the way food is produced and consumed - often at a cost to the planet. Did you know that if food waste was a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the USA and China? Each year, over 10 million tonnes of food is thrown away, that’s the weight of 190 Titanics! This waste …
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Palm oil is a complicated issue which has dominated recent headlines. This week on the podcast I'm joined by Ruth Strange from Ethical Consumer to unpick the issues involved. Ethical Consumer is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, founded in 1989 and based in Manchester. For over 25 years they have b…
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[24] The Indie Practice: Confidence, comparison and Christmas ads - how to be your authentic self in life and business
This week I'm joined by vintage expert Kate Beavis who went from a career in corporate marketing to turning a vintage blog into a successful business and starting two other ventures too! As a vegan vintage lover, Kate is passionate about living ethically, and like many of us in the #EthicalHour community she's turned her passion and hobby into a fu…
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This week on the podcast I'm joined by Jade Hicks. Jade built a successful career as a photographer before turning her attention to the world of blogging, where she now runs The Stand Out Club - a programme designed to help bloggers own their personal brand, recognise their unique brilliance and turn their blog into a successful business. Jade is r…
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Today on the Ethical Hour Podcast I speak to Impact Strategist and Business Coach Kat Luckock about how social enterprises and impact businesses can start to measure and communicate their impact. As consumers demand more from the brands they buy from, businesses and social enterprises need to cut through the greenwashing and demonstrate their impac…
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[21] Ethical Brand Marketing: Mother nature and meaningful connections - the new marketing landscape
Today on the podcast I speak to Jess Lohmann, owner of Ethical Brand Marketing, voice talent and author who has dedicated her life’s work to speaking for Mother Nature. As an advocate for animals, the environment and ethical marketing, Jess has so much value to share with us today! I first met Jess online through the #EthicalHour community, but we …
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In today's episode I chat to Rosie Cook, Founder of transformational swimwear company Deakin and Blue, who were the recent winners of the Blue Patch Awards in the Sustainable Innovation category. Deakin and Blue was started when Rosie struggled to find a swimsuit that she felt great in on the high street. It's a struggle many women face, and it's a…
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Today on the Ethical Hour podcast, I interview Kim - founder of Plastic Free Pantry, to discuss how she first made the move to a plastic free lifestyle and felt inspired to help others do the same. There's been so much press coverage about plastic pollution this year and everyone wants to do their bit, but what difference can we really make and how…
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What can we do about climate change? Recent reports paint a worrying picture about the state of the planet, with scientists warning us that we have just 12 years left to turn things around - yet globally carbon emissions are still on the rise. Many of us are feeling upset and overwhelmed - an emotional combination that often leads us to feeling lik…
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REstart Refugees is the world's first local crowdfunding platform for asylum seekers and refugees who want to activate their skills and make a living in their new communities. For more than 10 years, Founder Alexis Rhyner has worked with NGOs and non-profits, including leading international human rights projects and campaigns, and searching for cre…
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Annie Moon is a Virtual Assistant for changemakers, with experience in CSR, philanthropy and social enterprise. She has worked across the charity, not-for-profit and community development sector on a wide range of projects, and she's now bringing her experience and insights to a new online conference, When Good Stuff Happens. When Good Stuff Happen…
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Jo Salter is the Founder of Where Does It Come From? An ethical fashion brand that can tell you exactly who made your clothes, where to cotton came from and how it was made at every stage of the supply chain. Jo has been on the podcast before talking about her transparent supply chains in India and how she built them - and we collaborated together …
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Rachelle Strauss is the founder of Zero Waste Week - a global campaign designed to raise awareness of waste and encourage people to send less stuff to landfill. Starting on 3rd September, Zero Waste Week 2018 will be all about reducing single use plastics. As China have announced they will no longer accept imported recycling and Blue Planet II rais…
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In today's episode I'm joined by Vicky Smith from Earth Changers, a site dedicated to promoting the best ethical and sustainable travel options the world has to offer. Vicky tells us how she found her purpose through travel and why she's committed to helping people find the best opportunities to change the world as they explore. We discuss a whole …
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We all want to tackle plastic pollution, and many people embraced the highs and lows of Plastic Free July recently - but sometimes it's impossible to avoid. Plastic is everywhere! When you're trying to cut down on plastic, it can be frustrating when supermarkets wrap everything in it or you order something online and have no control over the packag…
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Crowdfunding is an exciting and innovative way to raise funds and bring new products to market. But with the UK success rate for crowdfunding sitting at just 20%, how can you know if it's right for you, and what's the secret to a successful campaign? Jes Bailey is a crowdfunding consultant who has worked with organisations all over the world. She h…
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Marketing: Love it or loathe it, business relies on it. Today's guest is a fellow marketer, Ethical Hour member and close friend of mine, Lucy Dowson, AKA Lucy With A Why. Lucy is a straight-talking, purpose driven direct marketer who isn't afraid to speak her truth to attract her tribe. She works with businesses that have a purpose stronger than j…
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Today's guest is on a mission to save some of the most endangered animals on the planet one step at a time...literally. Inspired by his time in Borneo, Dom Desmond started Critically Endangered Socks - a social enterprise that partners with animal charities to make a difference. Dom witnessed first hand the devastation and destruction that palm oil…
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Charlotte Holroyd left the corporate agency world to start an indie design agency in line with her own ethical values and inspired by the principles behind the minimalist lifestyle. In today's episode she joins me to discuss branding, finding your values and so much more - from supporting small businesses to overcoming entrepreneurial loneliness an…
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“Being Ethical for me, means proactively thinking about the impact my behaviour has on other people. It’s not always easy to do the ‘right’ thing but having clear values acts as my moral compass and it helps guide me towards making better decisions. “ - Roberta Lee Today we talk all things ethical fashion, living your values and escaping the fast f…
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In this episode, Sian welcomes Richard Tucker to the podcast. Richard is Managing Director at Leesa, an innovative US company that is revolutionising sleep and social impact. The Leesa Mattress is available exclusively online and is delivered to your door, compressed in a box. With a 100 night risk free trial, Leesa is designed to eliminate the awk…
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Welcome back to the #EthicalHour Podcast! You might have noticed that some of our old episodes have disappeared - we've had a little break but we're back with a fresh new look. The #EthicalHour podcast will now be bringing you expert interviews, advice and support to help you live and work more ethically every day, plus exclusive minisodes full of …
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