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Sustainably Influenced

Sustainably Influenced is a platform created by Bianca Foley, guiding people to make more sustainable choices. Our host interviews a series of experts in the sustainability space to help shed some light on the many terms used across industries, discussing the different aspects of living a conscious lifestyle and how we can do our bit to make a difference.

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S02E08: Edzard van der Wyck: Carbon-Negative Fashion

Today we’re joined by Edzard van der Wyck, co-founder of Heist Studios and Sheep Inc. The company launched in October 2019 and is the world’s first carbon-negative fashion brand, leading the way in being a restorative brand with a net positive impact. Alongside this, they are also the first brand to provide a fully traceable and transparent account of the supply chain and carbon footprint. Accessible with the tap of a phone against an NFC tag on the sweater hem. www.sheepinc.com Hosted on Acast....

Dec 07, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S02E08: Keshia Hannam: #climatejustice

This week we speak with our friend Keshia Hannam, global speaker, writer, and activist, who works to heighten individuals’ and groups' understanding of their own biases, the actions they can take, and how the climate crisis impacts brown and black communities most. Known as a global community builder and orator, she has spoken for The New York Times, Fortune 500 companies like Marriott and Macy’s, and at The United Nations. This is the second time we've had Keshia on the podcast and we could lis...

Dec 07, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S02E07: Ashleigh Bishop: Making Money for the Greater Good

Today’s episode we speak to Ashleigh Bishop, cofounder of Bagboard , the sustainable reward scheme that brings conscious brands and people together to drive sustainable environmental and social change. Ashleigh joined her long time schoolmate Ben Ayres, to found the company after he easily convinced her that disrupting the advertising industry and saving the world (at the same time) was possible. Ashleigh has a background in advertising and most recently was at McCann London, with experience in ...

Nov 12, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S02E06: Sophie Slater: Building a Slow Fashion brand

This week we talk to Sophie Slater, the co-founder and CEO of ethical, sustainable, locally made fashion brand Birdsong. Together her and designer Susanna create ethical wardrobe staples, paying living wages to talented Londoners facing barriers to work to bring their designs to life. Sophie also freelances for social enterprises and occasionally writes and lectures in sustainable fashion. www.birdsong.london Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 04, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S02E05: Harriet Saywood-Bellisario: Why sustainable fashion can't be cheap

This week we're joined by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario and we ask the question on everybody’s lips… Why is sustainable fashion so expensive? Harriet is a womenswear designer and creative director of the new Contemporary London womenswear label Saywood. She is a London College of Fashion Alumni who has worked with the likes of Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll & Paul Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 28, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S02E04: Elena Polisano: Deforestation in the Amazon & Greenpeace's Monster

Today we’re joined by forests campaigner at Greenpeace, Elena Polisano to discuss Deforestation in the Amazon and their new campaign Monster.With her job as a forest campaigner, Elena calls on the UK’s biggest food retailers to stop buying industrially produced meat and dairy from companies linked to destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and to reduce meat sales by half by 2025. Her recent work includes confronting Tesco bosses with a personal appeal from the heart of the Amazon from Brazilian I...

Oct 22, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S02E02: Monica Vinader: Moving to 100% Recycled Silver in 2020

Today’s episode we spoke to cult jewellery brand owner Monica Vinader about the launch of her new collection made from 100% recycled silver. Founded in 2002, the Monica Vinader brand has created collection after collection of beautifully designed jewellery, a lot inspired by Monica’s travels and vintage pieces she has collected over the years through friends and family. Roll on 2020 and we see Monica Vinader’s first-ever collection made from 100% recycled Sterling Silver, in collaboration with l...

Oct 19, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S02E03: Zinnia Kumar: Performative Sustainability

Today we’re joined by Published Scientist, Ecologist and model, Zinnia Kumar. We talk about performative sustainability & how sustainable fashion & ecosystems are linked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S02E01: Introduction to the new season

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced! We took a bit of a break over the summer and now we're back with 11 brand new episodes and a fancy new website! Check out www.sustainablyinfluenced.com to learn more about who we are and what we do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202012 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S01E22: We Talk Plant Based News with Robbie Lockie

This week we’re joined by Robbie Lockie, oo-founder of Plant Based News, the multi-award-winning resource for the latest up-to-the-minute plant-based-interest & vegan content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202037 min

S01E21: We Talk Clean Curl Care with Bouclème Founder Michele Scott-Lynch

This week on Sustainably Influenced we talk clean curl care with Michele Scott-Lynch founder of haircare brand Bouclème. Michele tells us about her journey, how the business got started and about her biopolymer product bottles made from sugarcane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 21

S01E20: We Talk Ethical Jewellery with Mamater

This week we speak with Marilyne Kekeli, founder of ethical jewellery brand, MAMATER. Marilyne began her journey to fulfil her needs and those of women with similar desires. Named after a play on the French words for Mother Earth, MAMATER makes ethical... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 20

S01E19: We Talk Environmental Racism with Keshia Hannam

This week's guest recently spoke at the Conscious Festival and if that sounds familiar it should do! We interviewed the co-Founder Paula Miquelis last week and after listening to Keshia speak at the event we knew we had to have her speak on our... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 37

S01E17: We Talk Environmentally-Friendly Periods with Ella Daish

After a week off WE ARE BACK. We're joined by Ella Daish, an environmental activist, who started a petition in 2018 to remove plastic from menstrual products. Her award-winning campaign is leading to significant changes in the period industry and has so... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 17

S01E16: It's a Check In Episode!

This week Bianca and Charlotte talk through their last 5 episodes. They also touch on Fashion Revolution and their thoughts on the sustainability movement - good and bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 16

S01E15: We Talk Sustainability & Second Hand Fashion with Emma Slade Edmondson

This week we chat to Emma Slade Edmondson, strategic creative director, consultant and writer with a focus on social change and sustainability. She is the founder of ESE consultancy (which works to elevate brands who have a desire to do some social or... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 08, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 15

S01E14: We Talk Hand Wash and Football Clubs with Faith in Nature

This week we're talking all about natural hair and skin brand Faith in Nature, with Head of Marketing Hannah Whitaker. Faith in Nature was founded in 1974 in New York on the belief that natural, ethical, products should be available to everyone, in a... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 14

S01E13: We talk through Fashion Revolution Week

This week is Fashion Revolution Week, which happens every year on the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more in 2013, we encourage millions of people to come together to campaign for systemic... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 13

S01E12: We talk face masks with FAACE Founder Jasmine Wicks-Stephens

This week we're joined by Jasmine Wicks-Stephens, founder of Known PR and Faace, the no BS capsule collection of face masks. We discuss the ins and outs of her new beauty brand Faace and what it's like to launch during Lockdown. One not to be missed,... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 12

S01E10: A check-In Episode with Bianca and Charlotte

This week we're doing a bit of a recap on our last few episodes. We talk about the Odacité products Charlotte is using at the moment and our reaction to the RSPCA episode. Let us know what you think at www.instagram.com/sustainablyinfluenced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S01E09: We Talk Litter with RSPCA

This week we're talking to Holly Barber and Ren Shilcock from the RSPCA. We ask them about their #EndSkyLitter campaign and the RSPCA's involvement with the Great British Spring Clean. As well as, top tips we can all follow to ensure our litter is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S01E07: We Talk All Things Sustainability with Shope Delano

Shope Delano is a brand marketer, writer and headshot photographer that specialises in content and comms in consumer-tech and fashion. She's passionate about authenticity in sustainability, new-age consumer brands and re-defining what 'work' means for... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S01E05: Sarah Hildyard from Shopstyle Collective Talks Sustainability & Influencers

This week we're joined by Sarah Hildyard from Shopstyle Collective to talk about all things influencers and sustainability. ShopStyle Collective is the leading affiliate network for influencers to monetise their content with thousands of brand... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S01E4: The Plastic Challenge Check In

In Episode 3 our friend Noelle challenged us to go a week without using plastic. In this week's episode, we talk through our experience and what we struggled with. You can see more over on our IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablyinfluenced/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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