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The Brother C - The "Risin' " sessionsEpisode 768 - The Brother C's Risin', Vocal Booth Radio, 10 May 2025It's a glorious Saturday morning, and this morning's "Risin' " is more than reflective of the "spring has sprung" feeling...it was just a joy to hear this session unfold with some sublime music from start to finish!! Enjoy this!!Track-listing: Reggie Steele feat. Janine “Sugah Lyrics” Lyons - GET AWAY (Main Mix)Conway Kasey - LAST NIGHT (MAIN MIX)MERLIN BOBB, Masaki Morii & Mark Francis – Dr. (Wud U) (Main Mix)Ian Friday feat. Kenny Bobien - My Turn (Libation Vocal)Pietro Nicosia...2025-05-102h 02
Shows on SSRadioSoul Kandi Radio Show 10th May 2025Back LIVE & in the studio, Nick Power gives you some of the best new Soulful & Uplifting House Groovers. Listen Love Share Soul Kandi wk 891.
GoldRed – “You Get Down” (Sakhile SK) [Delve Deeper]
Lee Jonn – “Radiate” [Moom Sound]
Johannes Albert – “Tokonoma Fridays” [Heideton]
King Crowney – “Movements” (Extended) [Raising Records]
Thommy Davis, Neal Conway & Randy Roberts – “Darlin Darlin Baby (Sweet and Tender Love)” (Dr Packer) [Quantize Recordings]
Distant People ft Nontu X – “Sweetest Love” (2025 Mix) [Arima Records]
David Morales ft blondewearingblack – “Make It Right” (Extended) [Diridim Records]
Ronnie Herel – “Hidden Part of Me” (Mark Francis & Merlin Bobb) [Quantize Recordings...2025-05-1001 minSoul Kandi Radio Show on SSRadioSoul Kandi Radio Show 10th May 2025Back LIVE & in the studio, Nick Power gives you some of the best new Soulful & Uplifting House Groovers. Listen Love Share Soul Kandi wk 891.
GoldRed – “You Get Down” (Sakhile SK) [Delve Deeper]
Lee Jonn – “Radiate” [Moom Sound]
Johannes Albert – “Tokonoma Fridays” [Heideton]
King Crowney – “Movements” (Extended) [Raising Records]
Thommy Davis, Neal Conway & Randy Roberts – “Darlin Darlin Baby (Sweet and Tender Love)” (Dr Packer) [Quantize Recordings]
Distant People ft Nontu X – “Sweetest Love” (2025 Mix) [Arima Records]
David Morales ft blondewearingblack – “Make It Right” (Extended) [Diridim Records]
Ronnie Herel – “Hidden Part of Me” (Mark Francis & Merlin Bobb) [Quantize Recordings...2025-05-1001 min
ShowreelMWFF & Whoopee BluesWe speak with Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) Director Sian Mitchell here about the wild and woolly nineth edition running 20th - 24th March.A little chat with filmmaker Fiona Cochrane here about her film Whoopee Blues which highlights the careers of the Conway brothers starting with the Jelly Bean Jug Band. Tickets for Melbourne Documentary Film Festival screenings at Nova July 15th.2025-03-1300 min
Inspirational Women SeriesEp.25 | Keeping it real in life & business with Sian Conway | Roberta Style Lee PodcastTune into episode 25 on the Roberta Style Lee podcast with Sian Conway founder of Ethical Hour an online network, dedicated to empowering people to live and work more ethically.
In this episode Sian shares her passion for ethical living and how her background in marketing and social media enabled her to find her tribe and thrive online. We uncover a lot of the ups and downs of running your own business, why being unclear of your values can leave you overwhelmed, and why mental and physical health is key for a happy life and successful business too.
Sian shares pure...2025-02-1226 min
How to be IrishHow recession reshaped Ireland’s culinary identity, with food writer Sian ConwayThis week, I’m chatting with Sian Conway, an award-winning Dublin-based food writer, TikTok creator, and freelance content queen.
Sian brings her unique perspective on Irish culture, modern food trends, and life as a neurodivergent creator to this conversation.
We chat about:
Navigating Irish identity and building an authentic online presence.
The role of TikTok in self-expression, learning, and discovery in the digital age.
How social media has transformed conversations around Irish culture and current affairs.
Sian’s journey to freelance life...2025-01-0350 min
Beár Bia PodcastEp. 12 Christmas & NY Special with Sian Conway and Garron Noone (Part 02)When we saw that our final two episodes would land in late December, we knew we had to go festive! So we called upon a few friends to see if they could share their favourite Irish Christmas and Irish New Year's Day meals and we would pair some Irish drinks with them. Each pairing falls into a different episode but they both feature the same guests and each episode was recorded in Row Wines on Coppinger Row in Dublin. Our very special guests were social media star and musician Garron Noone and freelance content creator and writer, S...2024-12-3031 min
Beár Bia PodcastEp. 11 Christmas & NY Special with Garron Noone and Sian Conway (Part 01)Our first season of Beár Bia has been one hell of an adventure. We have recorded in 12 different locations across 6 counties. Along the way, we have showcased 24 different Irish food producers, 22 Irish drinks producers as well as 13 hospitality or retail businesses. It's been extremely inspiring getting to know all the remarkable makers of some of Ireland's most beloved culinary offerings. Bringing them together and pairing them at the same table for each episode has not just been a great privilege but it's allowed us to shine a light on what a more complete experience of Irish cu...2024-12-1640 min
AAHMHouse In MindSend us a textCompiled & Mixed By Mike Flux01. Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Shine (Kygo Remix)02. Erolflynn feat. New Gang - Viajero (Original Mix)03. Notize feat. Fura - Demons II (Original Mix)04. Mateo Roksandic - Smooth Child (Vocal Mix)05. Pentatones - Karma Game (Steve Bug Retouch)06. Erdinc Erdogdu feat DJ Funky C - #occupytheworld (Ali Arsan remix)07. Drew X Hill - Bullets (Stimming Remix)08. Claptone - The Music Got Me (Original Mix)09. Justin Timberlake feat. T.I - My Love (Dunisco Remix)10. TCTS feat. Leo Kalyan...2024-11-213h 40
Juvenalia202: Brainiac: Science AbuseHappy Bisexuality Awareness Week! To celebrate, award winning food TikTok/Instagram person Sian Conway joined us to talk about Brainiac: Science Abuse. If you know you know. We talked all about our school experiences of science, Richard “The Hamster“ Hammond, and of course, Jon Tickle walking across a swimming pool full of custard. We’d also forgotten quite how sexist the show was so we pitch some ideas to rebalance the scales if the show ever comes back.
Sian is @sianconway. She won the Irish Food Writing Award for best Instagram/TikTok account in 2023.
Alan is @al...2024-09-2056 min
Bountifull PodcastWeaving Prosperity: Paul Conway on Economics, Inflation, and the Art of Bountiful LivingJoin us on the Bountifull Podcast as we kick off the season with an insightful conversation with Paul Conway, Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Based in Wellington but with a perspective that spans globally, Paul brings his extensive experience from the OECD and the World Bank to discuss how economic policies touch every aspect of our lives—from the cost of living crises visible at the petrol pump and grocery store, to the subtle joys that shape our daily happiness.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Understanding Economic Impact: Explore how global and national economic poli...2024-05-0858 min
The Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 9 - Andrew Susman from the IAE Interview and Sian, Stuart and Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom talk about what they liked/didn’t like in ethics and ethical marketing in 2022!Welcome to the first podcast of 2023!
Sian Conway-Wood, Stuart Mitchell and Dr Lumsden-Groom talk about what they liked and disliked about 2022 in terms of ethical marketing and ethics in general. We also have our interview with Andrew Susman COO of the Institute of Advertising Ethics. We recorded this interview last year, and I can only apologise to Andrew that it took so long to get out - we've had 2 Prime Ministers since this was recorded!
About our guest:
Previously, Andrew Susman co-founded and served as the CEO of Studio One Networks. Studio One h...2023-02-0357 min
A Sustainable Life with Jen Gale[161] Shop Ethical Instead – with Sian Conway-Wood
You might not want to hear this but...Christmas is coming!We’re about to enter silly season for consumption with Black Friday and then the Christmas shopping, so what better time to take a pause and think about the impact of what we’re buying, and how we might be able to make our money do good stuff at the same time as buying good pressies.I’m chatting to Sian Conway-Wood who is the founder of ethical business platform Ethical Hour and managing partner at 181st Street – a communications company. Earlier this moth, Sian launched...2022-11-1152 min
Sustainable(ish)[161] Shop Ethical Instead – with Sian Conway-WoodYou might not want to hear this but...Christmas is coming!We’re about to enter silly season for consumption with Black Friday and then the Christmas shopping, so what better time to take a pause and think about the impact of what we’re buying, and how we might be able to make our money do good stuff […]2022-11-1152 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 8 - Sian and Andrew talk about #ShopEthicalInstead their ethical alternative to Black Friday!We're back after a bit of a break and in this episode, Stuart talks with Sian Conway-Wood and Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom about their ethical alternative to Black Friday, Shop Ethical Instead. Here's some more info!
#ShopEthicalInstead is a positive alternative to Black Friday - encouraging people to support small, ethical and sustainable businesses throughout the holiday season.
Organised by #EthicalHour - the world’s first and largest support community for ethical SMEs, #ShopEthicalInstead is now going into its 5th year and is set to be bigger and better than ever!
Having weathered the pa...2022-11-0131 min
Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planetEpisode 24 Shop Ethical Instead - with Sian Conway-Wood (#ShopEthicalInstead)#ShopEthicalInstead is a positive alternative to Black Friday - encouraging people to support small, ethical and sustainable businesses throughout the holiday season.
In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, host Jo Salter chats with Sian Conway-Wood, founder of #EthicalHour and organiser of the #ShopEthicalInstead marketing campaign. #ShopEthicalInstead is now going into its 5th year and is set to be bigger and better than ever!
Throughout November and December, we spend more money than any other time of year on gifts for our loved ones. By simply purchasing tho...2022-10-2133 min
Lights Up!Ulster American Riverside Radio editionA quick update for the first night of Ulster American, directed by Stuart Watson and starring Nathan Cable as Jay Conway, Paddy Cooper as Leigh Carver and Imogen Reeve-Tucker as Ruth Davenport. This episode features an extract from the Riverside Radio interview with Paddy, and the Putney Theatre Artistic Directors Barney and Cait Hart Dyke.Three people meet on the eve of rehearsals for a new West End play about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. What could go wrong? A tense, unsettling drama from the pen of David Ireland, performed in London for the first time.2022-10-0410 min
The Ecosystem Incubator - Fashion in living systemsThe Ecosystem Incubator- Members podcast, If not me then who? Jo Salter - Where does it come from.Jo has been a new product creator and the organic, regenerative & fairtrade space for many years, her passion came from seeing that things needed to change in the world, she left her corporate job and stood for a new way of building with the earth.Learning from growing business is such an important part of the journey, when you are doing things in a very new way.Jo speaks to the indigenous ways of growing cotton and other crops, building back into the locality and growing crops of heritage where they are supposed to grow. T...2022-07-1731 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 7 - Dr Rebecca Swift Interview Pt 2 and Sian, Stuart and Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom talk about crisis managementThis podcast features part 2 of our interview with Dr Rebecca Swift from Getty Images.
Sian Conway-Wood, and Stuart Mitchell also chat to Dr Lumsden-Groom Director of Crisis Management at 181st Street about his role as a crisis manager, why an ethical company needs to think about this, and why it's something all businesses, no matter their size should be aware of.
About our guest:
Dr Rebecca Swift; Global Head of Creative Insights; Getty Images & iStock
Rebecca joined the photography industry over 20 years ago and was one of the founding members of the...2022-06-0358 min
The Last RungBuilding a sustainable small business - Sally Fox, freelance copywriterMy guest in this episode is Sally Fox.
Sally is a freelance copywriter specialising in brand voice strategy, copy and content for ethical and sustainable businesses. She’s written for a circular system furniture designer, a zero waste deodorant brand and several women’s social enterprises.
Sally not only writes for sustainable businesses, she’s spent the last four years building one. Learning as she goes along, she channels ideas and inspiration into her monthly newsletter, The Right Place.
Sally lives in between Spain and the UK. She spends her time cooking, reading and wa...2022-06-0356 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 6 - Dr Rebecca Swift Interview Pt 1 and Sian, Stuart and Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom discuss OatlyThis podcast features part 1 of our interview with Dr Rebecca Swift from Getty Images.
Sian Conway-Wood, and Stuart Mitchell also chat to Dr Lumsden-Groom Director of Crisis Management at 181st Street about Oatly's marketing, what they did, and what we feel they could have done better.
About our guest:
Dr Rebecca Swift; Global Head of Creative Insights; Getty Images & iStock
Rebecca joined the photography industry over 20 years ago and was one of the founding members of the creative research team at Getty Images, introducing visual research methodology to the industry.
2022-04-2954 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 5 - Sian, Stuart and Dr Andrew Lumsden-Groom discuss the crisis management and marketing behind Spotify’s troublesThis podcast is dedicated to one thing, the way Spotify has handled their comms recently.
Sian Conway-Wood, and Stuart Mitchell chat to Dr Lumsden-Groom Director of Crisis Management at 181st Street about why Spotify have one what they did, and what we feel they could have done better.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on this particular story, what you thought we got right or wrong and if you have any suggestions for other marketing stories we could chat about with Dr Lumsden-Groom on our regular slot then please get in touch here.
2022-03-1859 min
The Simplifiers Podcast224: How to buy better, consume less - with Sian Conway-Wood (PART TWO)Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to buy better and consume less. And I really hope it sparked some new ideas for you so far. I realize that sometimes all of this stuff can feel a bit overwhelming (same for me, too), like, “what impact could I really make in the grand scheme of things?” Well actually, Sian shows us… quite a bit. Now, if you haven’t heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you’re ready to continue on, let’s pick back up here...2022-03-1829 minThe Simplifiers PodcastHow to buy better, consume less - with Sian Conway-Wood (PART ONE)Saving the world feels a bit daunting, but what if we could simply buy better and consume less as our way of doing our part? Would it make a difference? Could we move the needle on global warming, thwarting fast fashion, and making better choices on the stuff we buy, eat, and consume as a whole. Short answer: yes. My special guest today is author Sian Conway-Wood and she’s simplifying how to buy better and consume less. These last couple of years had all of us reflecting on various aspects of our lives and for the fi...2022-03-1535 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastBonus Episode- Sian’s book launch interviewPodcast co-host Sian Conway-Wood has a new book out this week! Back in our first podcast I said we'd have Sian back when her book was out, not knowing then she'd become such an important part of the podcast! So we took the opportunity last week to get on a call and have a bit of a chat about her new book.
Buy Better, Consume Less: Create Real Environmental Change
If you are interested buy here from bookshop.org.
2022-02-1723 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 4 - Roundup of 2021, Peloton and new co-host!This podcast Stuart is happy to introduce his new co-host Sian Conway-Wood! In a nice piece of symmetry Sian was our very first guest, and is now back to co-host on this slightly new format podcast!
Sian Conway-Wood is a social entrepreneur, sustainability expert, bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of #EthicalHour and director of 181St Street.
We chat to Dr Lumsden-Groom Director of Crisis Management at 181st Street about the recent Peloton ups and downs and what he felt they did well and not so well.
Sian and Stuart then go over some o...2022-01-3152 minWhere Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planetEpisode 13 - How to be an anti-greenwashing activist with Sian Conway-Wood and Georgina Wilson-PowellWe hear a lot about 'greenwashing' but what can we do about it?
As citizens and consumers we can all play a role, big or small, in holding companies and leaders to account for the green claims that they are making.
This episode is a conversation recorded for Ethical Consumer Week on 21st October 2021. Hosted by Ethicalhour's Sian Conway-Wood and with guests Georgina Wilson-Powell of Pebble Magazine and Where Does It Come From?'s Jo Salter, the conversation covers a range of subjects along with actions we can all take.
As we approach COP26...2021-10-2659 minThe Ethical Marketing PodcastEthical Marketing Podcast - 1 - Sian Conway-Wood on Greenwashing and other ethical goodies!This is our very first podcast! Apologies for some of the sound issues, we will hopefully have them all ironed out by podcast 2. This month Hannah and Stuart chat to Sian Conway-Wood about greenwashing and a whole host of other topics.
Sian Conway-Wood is a social entrepreneur, sustainability expert, bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of #EthicalHour.
She is an ethical marketing strategist who helps Big Why business founders start and scale businesses which change the world. As Founder of #EthicalHour she unites a community of over 61,000 changemakers online to support each other and grow the e...2021-06-111h 06Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planetEpisode 2 - When Does Marketing Become Greenwashing? with Sian Conway-WoodWe know that marketing techniques are used to 'persuade' us to buy stuff we don't really need. More recently, as we've become more eco aware, brands are tripping over themselves to persuade us that they are green, a strategy known as 'green washing'.
In this episode our host Jo Salter interviews Sian Conway-Wood, a marketing strategist and author, who explains more and gives us some tips on how to uncover some of the key strategies that are persuading us to part with our money.
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Our Passion is Music & Friends OfficialSerjey Andre Kul - LIVE on twitch.tv/anjunafamilyla (Sundown Event) (April 2 2021)
Approaching Black - All I Need (Original Mix)
Andrés Moris - Inner Strength (Original Mix)
Erkka - Excommunication
Eli & Fur - Feel The Fire (Journeyman Remix)
Lane 8 feat. Solomon Grey - Diamonds
16 Bit Lolitas - Deep In My Soul
Jody Wisternoff feat. Sian Evans - The Bridge
Andrew Bayer & James Grant - Living
Elysian - Water (Mem Aleph Extended Mix)
Beckwith feat. Natalie Conway - Take Me Home
Kahwe - Driving Me Wild (Jody Wisternoff's Deep 05 Reshape)
Vincenzo & Minako - Junebug (Vocal Mix)
Beckwith - Townsend Sling
Above & Beyond feat. Alex Vargas - All Over The World (Illyus & Barrientos R...2021-04-041h 28
The Digital HumanFindIn 2006 the creators of the alternate reality game, Perplex City set a puzzle challenge called Billion to One. With only one photograph and a first name players were tasked with using the internet to find out who the man was in the photo. Despite thousands of people looking for Satoshi he stayed hidden for 14 years until eventually, just before New Year in 2021 Tom Lucas in Germany used reverse image search and in under five minutes discovered who he was, where he lived, worked and how to contact him. This may be considered progress for those who want...2021-03-2928 min
Our Passion is Music & Friends OfficialSerjey Andre Kul - LIVE on twitch.tv/anjunafamilyla (4 Hours Extended) (March 24 2021)Erkka - Talk To The Hand [Anjunadeep]
Spirit Catcher feat. 72 Soul - Miss U Right Now [Anjunadeep]
Vincenzo & Florian Kruse feat. Lisa Shaw - All About You (John Monkman Remix) [Anjunadeep]
Lane 8 feat. Solomon Grey - Diamonds [Anjunadeep]
Eli & Fur - Feel The Fire (Journeyman Remix) [Anjunadeep]
Erkka - Excommunication [Anjunadeep]
Lane 8 feat. Solomon Grey - Diamonds [Anjunadeep]
16 Bit Lolitas - Deep In My Soul [Anjunadeep]
16 Bit Lolitas - From Far Away [Anjunadeep]
Jody Wisternoff feat. Sian Evans - The Bridge [Anjunadeep]
Andrew Bayer & James Grant - Living [Anjunadeep]
Elysian - Water (Mem Aleph Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
Beckwith feat. Natalie...2021-03-264h 07
Creating Social Impact Podcast with Kat LuckockDifferent ways to present your impact report and dataSocial and environmental is core to our social enterprises, so it makes sense that we measure and communicate this in a way that both demonstrates what we do, how we are delivering on our mission and aims, and shows how we plan to develop and deepen or grow our impact.
The most common way social enterprises do this is by writing an impact report, after doing the data collection and analysis (over a particular period of time).
In this episode I explore the importance of presenting your data and impact in a way that makes sense fo...2021-02-2316 min
Her CEO Journey™: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women EntrepreneursEmbracing Purpose Entrepreneurship and Becoming a B-Corp - The Journey of Carla Heim and Kasha Huk (B-Corp Series)Why did you start your business? Were you motivated to make more money? Were you eager to explore a new career path?Or were you driven by a powerful purpose? If you built your business with the goal of creating positive change, becoming a certified B-Corp could help you on your mission. B-Corp companies are businesses founded on a larger purpose. They’re businesses that care about their impact. And we’re not just talking about the impact of a single product or service. We’re talking about...2021-02-0448 min
Her CEO Journey™: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women EntrepreneursHow One Entrepreneur Started an Ethical Marketing Movement - The Journey of Sian Conway (The Gift of Giving More Social Impacts)When you think about your business’s impact, you’re probably focused on the services or products you provide. But that’s not the only area where you have the power to make a difference. How you brand and market your business matters just as much as what you offer your customers. No one knows that better than Sian Conway, an ethical marketing strategist and founder of Ethical Hour, who’s changing the way businesses think about their growth strategies.By adopting ethical marketing practices, you can serve your customers better, increase...2021-01-211h 04
The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation PodcastEthical Marketing: How to Amplify the Work of Better-for-the-World Businesses with Sian Conway, Founder of #EthicalHour📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, we're chatting with Sian Conway, Founder of #EthicalHour. #EthicalHour is the world’s first and largest online community dedicated to helping social entrepreneurs scale their businesses through ethical marketing. Members of companies that address the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profits use #EthicalHour’s platform to connect and grow their social impact network, strategize, and learn tactics to increase their brand awareness. In our Episode with Sian, we discuss: The principles...2020-11-1051 min
Life Ensemble#131 - Ethical Marketing: How to Amplify the Work of Better-for-the-World Businesses with Sian Conway, Founder of #EthicalHour📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, we're chatting with Sian Conway, Founder of #EthicalHour. #EthicalHour is the world’s first and largest online community dedicated to helping social entrepreneurs scale their businesses through ethical marketing. Members of companies that address the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profits use #EthicalHour’s platform to connect and grow their social impact network, strategize, and learn tactics to increase their brand awareness. In our Episode with Sian, we discuss: The principles...2020-11-1051 min
The Total Football PodcastEpisode 143 - Bumper News Week!A lot happened in the Premier League this weekend. A LOT! Join us as we dissect and discuss all the big talking points... Part 1An amazing moment requires only one voice: that of Peter Drury. Throughout all the madness that is 2020, still we at least have the touch and grace of commentary royalty.Hello and welcome to the Total Football podcast, I am your host Declan Harte. Joining me is Andrew ConwayAndrew, is it comforting to know Drury is still capable of producing such fine commentary to m...2020-10-191h 06
Sustainability SolvedE056 - Sian Conway from Ethical HourSian Conway is an ethical marketer working on behalf of Mother earth. Ethical Hour works with impact entrepreneurs on marketing strategies to grow their income and impact. For more information go to Green Element Podcast This episode is hosted by Will Richardson - connect with Will on Linkedin or Twitter This episode is produced by Woon Tan of Podcast Publishing2019-10-1441 min
Ethical Hour Changemaker Chats[34] Brooks and Sharpe: Standing against exploitation in the fashion industryBrooks & 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 of years before she began selling clothes on eBay and Asos marketplace. Realising that the fast fashion model wasn't for her, Pam decided to pivot and create a brand with products she believed in and an ethos she could proudly s...2019-08-1500 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[33] Eco-Stylist: making ethical fashion accessible to allEco-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 today's episode we discuss start-up life, building an ethical brand, the complexities of the ethical fashion industry, and how Garik is giving back through 1% For The Planet.
Find out more and follow Eco-Stylist's journey on their website: https://www.eco-stylist.co...2019-08-0100 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[32] Green Gathering: making change takes a village...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. Today we discuss how we can do more as consumers, citizens and activists to bring about positive change within the current political system.
Today's episode is brought to you by Green Gathering - a festival ‘beyond hed...2019-07-2200 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[31] Secret Projects: is ethical business the answer?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 market, so by shifting ethical production to India, she could solve this problem and tackle social issues too.
Secret Projects now partner with NGOs and provide support on a grassroots level to empower women and their communities. Their...2019-07-1600 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[30] CoGo: ethical consumption - who's responsibility is it anyway?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 business and consumer has their own set of ethical priorities - CoGo brings everyone’s views together to paint a picture of the most pressing issues and what consumers and businesses are doing about them.
Using the ap...2019-07-0800 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[29] Social Change Nation: how to make a dollar and a differenceToday'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's also a digital nomad, living full time on the road in an airstream caravan!
In this episode we talk about the shift to the "new normal" in business - a world where all businesses have...2019-05-2000 min
Raise Your Visibility OnlineWhat’s working on Twitter in 2019What’s working on Twitter in 2019. Do you know the difference between tweets, re-tweets, hashtags, and direct messages? Should you use images and GIFs when posting? How long should your tweets be? To re-tweet or not to re-tweet? This episode is the fourth one in a series that covers what is working on social media in 2019, and it’s all about how to use Twitter to connect and interact with like-minded people. If you want to learn how to use this fun social media platform to successfully promote your busin...2019-05-0616 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[28] From Belo: feeding the world through kindnessMaria 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 artisans, creating beautiful accessories with waste materials and using their profits to support an organisation that helps those in need.
In today's episode we discuss how stylish ethical fashion can be, the importance of kindness and how...2019-04-2400 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[27] Food Heroes: finding the world's ethical Food Heroes!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 are so many issues from labour rights, to climate change, packaging, animal welfare and more. Katie has talked to everybody from Fairtrade producers through to animal welfare certified farmers.
She aims to...2019-04-1600 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[26] Too Good To Go: Fighting Food Waste Through TechToday'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 is estimated to be worth £17 billion a year. That's £700 per family per year spent on food that ultimately just ends up in the bin.
One third of all food prod...2019-04-0800 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[25] Ethical Consumer Magazine: The beginner's guide to palm oilPalm 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 been the hub of the ethical consumer movement, helping consumers to shop ethically, campaigners to challenge corporate power and businesses to improve their supply chain. Their mission is to make global businesses more sustainable through consumer pressure.
Each day we all make choices according t...2018-12-1100 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[24] The Indie Practice: Confidence, comparison and Christmas ads - how to be your authentic self in life and businessThis 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 full time business. Now, based on her own PR success, Kate also runs The Indie Practice - providing PR and marketing support to small, independent creative businesses to get them seen in the media.
Kate and I...2018-12-0300 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[23] Jade Hicks: How to show up authentically for yourself, your customers and your causeThis 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 really passionate about empowering people and living ethically - some strong values she shares with Ethical Hour! In today's episode we talk all about money mindset, social media and how to show up authentically in your life...2018-11-2600 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[22] Kat Luckock: unlocking the power of positive impactToday 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 impact. Telling your impact story can be a powerful marketing tool, as well as an opportunity to attract more stakeholders and even investors.
Kat Luckock is a successful social entrepreneur who works with impact driven brands to measure and communicate their...2018-11-1900 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[21] Ethical Brand Marketing: Mother nature and meaningful connections - the new marketing landscapeToday 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 had the pleasure of meeting in person in May 2018 at a workshop by Liz Gilbert run in London, all about her book Big Magic (check it out if you’re interested in creativity and personal development! http...2018-11-1200 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[20] Deakin and Blue: body positivity and positive impactIn 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 actually putting them off getting in the water.
500,000 women have given up swimming in the last 10 years because of body image concerns, and 1 in 2 mums have stopped taking their child to learn to swim because...2018-11-1000 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[19] Plastic Free Pantry: the beginner's guide to going plastic freeToday 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 can we cut out single use plastic?
Kim shares some tips to get started and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Find out more about Plastic Free Pantry here: https://plasticfreepantry.co.u...2018-10-2900 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[18] One Home: what can we do about climate change?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 like there's no point doing anything. But we'll only solve these global problems with everyone on board.
In today's episode, I interview Angela Terry, an Environmental Scientist with over 18 years' experience in r...2018-10-2200 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[17] REstart Refugees: breaking down borders and empowering entrepreneurial communitiesREstart 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 creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. She has a deep understanding of the social enterprise space and is now bringing her experience and expertise to establish a platform that empowers displaced entrepreneurs and works to change the narrative about how we thi...2018-10-1500 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[16] When Good Stuff Happens: philanthropy, CSR and social enterpriseAnnie 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 Happens will share interviews and insights from leaders in the philanthropy and CSR sector.
In this episode, Annie gives us a sneak peek of some of the big insights learnt from When Good Stuff Happens, as well as sharing tips for how...2018-10-0800 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[15] Where Does It Come From? Clothes That Tell Tales and Transparent Supply ChainsJo 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 to run the Ethical Brands For Fashion Revolution Event in London in April 2018.
Now Jo is working on establishing ethical supply chains in Africa to bring a range of...2018-09-2400 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[14] Zero Waste Week: Going Zero WasteRachelle 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 raised mass awareness, the plastic pollution problem has inspired people all around the world to take action. The waste issue and it's environmental impact is no longer "out of sight, out of mind"
This Zero Waste Week...2018-09-0300 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[13] Earth Changers: Sustainable tourism, the SDGs and how storytelling can change the worldIn 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 range of topics from the Sustainable Development Goals to finding your purpose and even how 'dark tourism' can help to change your perspective and even the course of history. Plus we swap a few travel stories of...2018-08-2700 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[12] From Scratch: How to challenge brands on their use of plasticWe 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 packaging. You may want to reach out to the brand and tell them you'd like them to change - but what's the best way to start that conversation?
Back in April the ethical consumer community marked...2018-08-1300 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[11] Jes Bailey: crowdfunding for ethical businessesCrowdfunding 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 helps ethical, purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises succeed at crowdfunding and has an impressive 80% success rate.
In today's episode, Jes shares her top tips and strategies for crowdfunding success and shows us how we can...2018-08-0600 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[10] Lucy With A Why: Strong opinions, speaking your truth and finding your tribeMarketing: 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 just profit and helps people find their brand voice so they can communicate effectively, market what they do and stand out from the crowd!
In today's conversation we talk all about the power...2018-07-3000 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[8] Critically Endangered Socks: saving animals one step at a timeToday'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 is causing to the rainforest and the animals that live there, and this has inspired him into action.
Critically Endangered socks now help 5 different endangered animals and have just purchased their first piece of...2018-07-2300 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[6] Creative Wilderness: Creativity, community and creating your identityCharlotte 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 and smashing the myths behind success. She shows us that it's possible to redefine success and start living on your own terms, and in today's episode she shares practical tips to show us how.
Find out more about Creative Wilderness here: h...2018-07-1600 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[4] Roberta Lee: strong women, style and sustainability“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 fashion trap with our guest Roberta Lee, founder of Roberta Style Lee and the Ethical Brand Directory.
In 2015 Roberta made the conscious decision to step away from full-time corporate contracting and set up her own...2018-07-0900 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[2] Leesa: Sleep, Social Impact and The BCorp MovementIn 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 awkward, time consuming bed shopping experiences.
As a company they are driven by a strong social mission to tackle homelessness. For every 10 mattresses sold 1 is donated to charity and they recently hit a major donation milestone.
Leesa...2018-07-0200 minEthical Hour Changemaker Chats[1] Welcome to #EthicalHourWelcome 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 practical tips!
In today's introduction, our Founder Sian Conway explains how she first got into ethical living and what inspired her to start the #EthicalHour network back in 2016.
If you're interested in starting o...2018-07-0200 min
Build Your Online Audience[151] How to use Twitter chats to promote your business with Sian ConwayIf you’re looking to grow your following on Twitter, you might want to take part in Twitter chats - or even host your own. In this episode, Sian Conway talks about how she launched the #EthicalHour Twitter chat which now gets around one million impressions a month - and has helped her build her profile,... READ MORE The post [151] How to use Twitter chats to promote your business with Sian Conway appeared first on Janet Murray.2017-04-1451 min