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The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaLTB [Experts' Lab] : Beyond the Buzzwords-Redesigning Fashion’s Future with Lydia BrearleyThis episode is in continuation of the celebration of International Mother Earth Day, which was on 22 April and reinforces this year’s theme -"Our Power, Our Planet".Key resources used to build this episode* “Fashion careers: What does a fashion buyer do?”, Fashion United UK* “EU's Digital Product Passport: Advancing transparency and sustainability”, European Union* “2 levels of supply chain visibility: Traceability and transparency”, Circularise* “Top fashion brands introduce Digital IDs powered by EON to unlock intelligence, commerce and sustainability”, EON* “Chloé Takes A Revolutionary Step In Resale”, EON...2025-04-3043 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaThe art of data-driven storytellingKey resources used to build this episode* Aristotle’s Aesthetics, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy* Business, Plastic Pollution and the Circular Economy, by Diana Drake - Wharton Global Youth Program* What is the circular economy, and why does it matter that it is shrinking?, by Victoria Masterson, Ian Shine for World Economic Forum* Now is the time to accelerate the shift to a more circular Europe, European Environment Agency (EEA)* Circular economy action plan, European Commission * The European Green Deal, European Commission * Data Storytelling: How to Ef...2025-03-2731 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaLTB [ Experts’ Lab] : Unlock Your Worth + Master The Art Of The Ask_With Keri-Lynne Shaw🎁 International Women’s Day’25 LTB Offering!💰THE SALARY BUMP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM💰 🏷️💝 15 % Discount for the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast listeners with the code - LOCS15 !*Want to make thousands more in your next salary negotiation?*If you knew there was a proven system to help you land more money, better benefits, and a total compensation package that reflects your worth — would you take it?The Salary Bump Accelerator IS that system. It’s packed with everything you need to get out of your head, prepare for your interview like a pro, and negotiate with confid...2025-03-0858 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaInterconnectedness in UN SDGs : Reimagining profits, policy & progressKey resources used to build this episode (in order of appearance, for your convenience!)* THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development * Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development* SDG 5 : Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls* Global Gender Gap Report 2023, World Economic Forum* SDG 10 : Reduce inequality within and among countries* 5 ways Indigenous people are protecting the planet, World Economic Forum* SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth* Using blockchain to drive supply chain transparency, Deloitte* Building a Transparent Supply Chain, Harvard Business...2025-03-0625 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaThe Sustainability "Play"-book : Winning Strategies for the Sports IndustryKey resources used to build this episode* F1 makes ‘significant progress’ in sustainability as first Impact Report released, Formula 1 * EXPLAINED: What is the F1 Impact Report and why does it matter?, Formula 1* ‘It’s common sense’: Why sport must invest in sustainability now to prepare for its future, Sports Pro* F1 Powered by Solar: Bahrain exceeds target to offset Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix emissions, BahrainGP* Warriors celebrate 2015 title, then make NBA history with rout of Hornets, San Francisco Chronicle* What is the Carbon Footprint of Sport? , T...2025-02-2725 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaBuilding a sustainable fashion brand: Innovation, IP and Tech with Patagonia, Stella McCartney, Vuori, PANGAIA, and FinisterreKey resources used to build this episode* The Devil Wears Prada Scene - Miranda Priestly Educates Andy About Her Cerulean Sweater * The Costume Institute* Met Gala* Fashion as cultural diplomacy: Ukrainian Fashion Week FW 25/26* Building a “Culture-First” Brand [The India edit] : Lessons from Sabyasachi, Good Earth. Fabindia and Raw Mango - LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast* Fashion in Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando'* Hedonism as Seen in Oscar Wilde’s "The Picture of Dorian Gray"* Patagonia - Company History* About STELLA McCARTNEY* About Vuori2025-02-2034 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaBuilding a “Culture-First” Brand [The India edit] : Lessons from Sabyasachi, Good Earth. Fabindia and Raw MangoKey resources used to build this episode* Chaani’s LinkedIn Post - ⚜️ 25 years of #Sabyasachi 🐅 + 25 years of positive #Cultural #Impact ⚜️* World of Sabyasachi : History * Good Earth : Our Journey* Fabindia : About us * Raw Mango : About* “One Can(nes) and one must talk about - Plagiarism, Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation” - LOCS-TALK & BARREL Newsletter (Fashion)* “The rise of the inclusive consumer”, McKinsey Insights Report 2022* “Geographical Indications : What is a geographical indication?”, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)* ‘Minding Culture: Case Studies on Intellectual Property an...2025-02-0629 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaLTB [Experts' Lab]: The "Sustainability Skills Gap" conversation with Nick Valenzia, Co-Founder - LeafrKey resources used to build this episode* About Leafr * The Advertising Standards Authority Ltd. (trading as ASA) * It’s not that easy being ‘green’ – promoting good work without misleading by omission, ASA * Chernobyl Accident 1986 * German Net Power Generation in 2024: Electricity Mix Cleaner than Ever* Renewables, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australian Government * Energy system of France * Nuclear energy and uranium in Canada * Hinkley Point C, UK * Skill Gap Study in the Management, Entrepreneurship and Private security...2025-01-3033 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaWhy TikTok’s ban could be the best thing to ever happen to *Creators*Key resources used to build this episodeJudgement of the Supreme Court of the United States in question - * “Tiktok Inc. v. Garland “, SCOTUS * “Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban”, Opinion Analysis, SCOTUSblog __* “The Banning of TikTok, and the Ban of Foreign Software for National Security Purposes”, Global Studies Law Review, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law * “TikTok goes dark in the US ahead of ban“, The Guardian * “Trump’s “shock and awe” approach to executive orders, explained”, Vox * “TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump’s promi...2025-01-2129 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaClimate Change, Politics & the LA Wildfire CrisisKey resources used to build this episode* “The Santa Anas” by Joan Didion* Slouching Towards Bethlehem, Collection of essays by Joan Didion* Currently Active Incidents, Cal Fire* “Global and Regional Trends and Drivers of Fire Under Climate Change”, Advancing Earth and Space Sciences* “Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires” - UNEP & GRID-Ardenal Report* “Wildfire climate connection”, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration* U.S. Drought Monitor, California* “Chinatown”, Film by Roman Polanski (1974)* "Pistachio Wars", Film by Yasha Levine and Rowan Wernham2025-01-1532 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaUnlocking the futuristic mindset to define "sustainability"This episode goes beyond clichés and is a no-buzzword guide to holistic sustainability and reveals the right mindset to adopt to work and make an impact in the field today.Get more out of this discussion by deep diving into the links below, that have been used to build this episode -The Paris Agreement, UNCChttps://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementUN Climate Change Conferenceshttps://www.un.org/en/climatechange/un-climate-conferences#:~:text=The%20first%20Conference%20of%20the,%2C%20Azerbaijan%2C%20in%20November%202024Sustainability, United Nationshttps://w...2025-01-0837 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaCuriosity, Community, and the 2025 MindsetHAPPY NEW YEAR!I’m so glad that you’re here for our first conversation of 2025!This episode explores the power of curiosity and commitment. We delve into Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' and William Hutchison Murray's 'The Scottish Himalayan Expedition' for inspiration. Discover how embracing the unknown and connecting with others can unlock incredible opportunities. Plus, learn how to reimagine work and life by prioritising sustainability KPIs and the development of ethical AI - with our upcoming episode themes. Join the conversation and let's shape a br...2025-01-0119 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaGlobal North - South Divide + Art of GiftingLinks to the resources used to build this episode : - "Impact Entrepreneurship (for UN SDGs)" - "Global North Vs. Global South : A case of hit and miss for sustainability legislations?" - "Postdevelopment Theory" - "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" - "SDG partnerships may perpetuate the global North–South divide" - "SDG 17 : Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development" - "A Closer Look at the Global South" - "A comparative analysis of Percy B Shelly and Faiz Ahmed Faiz " - "Progressive Wr...2024-12-2528 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaHomage to Zakir Hussain + Lessons in life and leadershipZakir Hussain's life serves as a powerful reminder that true innovation springs from the harmonious interplay of tradition and modernity. His journey, a testament to the power of a holistic education, underscores the importance of nurturing both technical expertise and the liberal arts. Just as Zakir Hussain seamlessly blended Indian classical music with jazz and rock, we must strive to bridge the gap between the "fuzzies" and the "techies," fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration.The ethical development of AI, for instance, demands a multi-faceted approach. It requires not just the expertise of computer scientists and engineers...2024-12-1822 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaThe Business of (Bias &) BeautyThis episode delves into the all-pervasive influence of beauty standards, from childhood experiences to the marketing tactics of global brands. It explores how societal expectations and media portrayals can shape our self-perception and highlights the importance of challenging these norms. While discussing the L’Oreal case and citing Fenty Beauty’s example - our aim is to emphasise the need for ethical business practices and inclusive marketing, urging companies to prioritise authenticity and diversity.Take a deep dive into topics mentioned in the episode : * The L’Oreal USA, Inc. case - (FTC Ma...2024-12-1023 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaInterconnectednessI've always been drawn to the beauty of connecting disparate fields. From the stage to the courtroom, from the realm of creativity to the world of practicality and logic, I've found that these seemingly unrelated fields often intersect in surprising ways.Today, we explore this concept of interconnectedness, a theme that echoes through my life’s experiences. We'll delve into the ways in which different disciplines can inform and enrich one another, and how this interconnectedness can lead to groundbreaking insights and innovative solutions. This is a public episode. If yo...2024-12-0325 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaImpact EntrepreneurshipDive deeper into this topic with the resources linked below :Impact Entrepreneurship, LOCS-TALK & BARREL Newsletter Edition : https://open.substack.com/pub/chaanisrivastava/p/what-is-impact-entrepreneurship?r=slznl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals - https://sdgs.un.org/goalsIndustry 5.0, European Commission - https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/industrial-research-and-innovation/industry-50_enLeave your thoughts in the comment section and send this to someone who you think would be inspired to join us on this journey of finding new innovative ways to lead a more purposeful and...2024-11-2616 min
The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani SrivastavaThe LOCS TALK & BARREL Story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com2024-11-1908 min