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The Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 92 with Paul Goodenough - Rewriting Earth a Powerful Story#Ep 92 This will be my last podcast for a little while, so thought I would end on a super positive high with the incredible Paul Goodenough, a true storyteller, narrator and positive genius. Paul brings together a new narrative around some of the common problems in today's society and with a huge dollop of humour. I LOVED recording this session with Paul and it really gave me the boost I needed, thank you Paul.
Paul is an award-winning, purpose-driven storyteller and entrepreneur, working in the environmental, charity, peace-building and entertainment sectors.
For over two decades...2024-06-1144 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 91 Stephen Fern: A cautionary tale of falsehood, failure and fallacyThe truth behind the rhetoric - in this episode we can get the chance to hear from others who have had the unfortunate experience of Stephen Fern.
Thank you for your bravery in coming forward, I know the fear of association, fear of reputational risk and embarrassment was too great for so many others to speak out, which we all understand.
As always please ensure you do your due diligence. You may want to check to see if you are connected to this man on LinkedIn.
You can find out more about this...2024-05-291h 25The Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 90 with Anna Henry & Tarek Hasan from The Movements TrustI had the pleasure of being introduced to Anna earlier this
year and knew I had to get Anna and Tarek on the show, in this episode we talk about funding, activism, supporting causes and elevating voices.
So, who are The Movements Trust:
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP We provide unincorporated or non-charity movements access to our charitable status in order to qualify for funding and other services.
RE-GRANTING We advocate for trust-based, and
movement-friendly grant making and pilot grant making with movements to find a methodology that genuinely helps them
NETWORKING M...2024-05-1538 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp89 with Jonathan Wragg - Waste, Manufacturing & RecyclingFantastic talking with Jonathan about his extensive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, waste and all things recycling and social impact.
Jonathan Wragg is the Global Sustainability Director at Prominate. He has extensive experience of with governments, blue chip corporations and household brands on packaging, recycling, environmental impact, and the supply chain. In 2023, Jonathan was ranked 12th in the Resource Magazine Hot 100 of the most influential professionals in waste, recycling, and sustainability. Over his career, Jonathan has gained a worldwide reputation for helping eliminate greenwashing, whilst also working alongside global brands to advise on what...2024-05-0138 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 88 with Judith Curry - Science, Weather & ClimateGreat to catch up and discuss different perspectives with Dr Judith Curry is the President and co-founder of the Climate Forecast Applications Network (CFAN). She is
Professor Emerita at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she served as Chair of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for 13 years. Her expertise is in climate dynamics, extreme weather, and prediction/predictability. Curry is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Geophysical Union.
Following an influential career in academic research and administration, Curry founded CFAN to translate cutting-edge weather and climate res...2024-04-2956 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 87 with Kasper Bjorkskov - The Built EnvironmentBIO: Educated in architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, my professional path has been shaped by a deep commitment to environmental and social responsiveness. My focus extends to exploring and operationalizing the concept of planetary boundaries, with a keen interest in alternative hedonism and the principles of degrowth.
In spearheading projects like the Reduction Roadmap, Living Places, and Urban Villages, my aim has been to transform theoretical ideas into practical, impactful solutions. These initiatives reflect my belief in creating work that is simple, emotionally engaging, and actionable2024-04-0338 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 86 - Skinnovation Special with Kim (Berg-Macher) David (Everdrop) Nadja & Anna (OYESS)
As you will know I recently travelled to Innsbruck, Austria to attend the Skinnovation 10-year Festival of Innovation of Skis. This event brings female founders, investors, start-ups, speakers and NOW podcasters to the slopes, in this stunning location and unique way to do business and networking.
It was also a privilege to be able to be a speaker on the Sustainability Panel and loved seeing such a large audience.
This is a special edition 1 Hour 13mins with 3 incredible guests.
Firstly, Kim Wlach...2024-03-201h 12The Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 85 with Kieron Fitzpatrick - A Consumption RevolutionAmazing talking to Kieron on how he is approaching a smarter way for global consumption through technology.
Kieron started Freer in 2019 out of a real-life need and realised that many others had the same requirement - to use products only when required rather than owning them and having them sit idle for 99% of the time. Whilst the idea germinated, was researched and brought to fruition, Kieron called upon his 20-year career in project and programme management to bring the skills required of discipline, determination and resilience to cut through many of the challenges along the way including...2024-03-0636 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#84 with Karen Storey - 1 Billion TreesI finally get to catch up with Karen as we discuss the 1 BIllion Trees projection in Dubai, its impacts, and the project's future plans.
Karen Bio:
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our era but with it comes unparalleled opportunities for innovation and growth. As CEO of The Storey Group and Board Member of several amazing start-ups, I have had the pleasure of steering and overseeing several projects that leverage innovative, sustainable technologies to combat climate change and drive economic development. We're not just adapting to change but driving...2024-02-2139 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 83 with Florent Kaiser - Earthshot Prize WINNER & ConservationDelighted to welcome Florent to the show and be able to showcase the amazing work that PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURE: ACCION ANDINA do.
Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation, is a passionate conservation entrepreneur on a mission to implement effective solutions to scale up the restoration and protection of the world's forest ecosystems. He is on the Advisory Board of the World Economic Forum's 1t.org Trillion Tree Campaign. As a member of the Board of the Global Partnership for Landscape Restoration, Florent represents GFG's work with catalytic on-the-ground implementers. 2024-02-0748 min
ELEVATE Podcast#83. Fundamentals of Sustainable Business | Rhona MorrellCombining the long-term interests of business, community, and the natural world, the resulting sustainable business reformation is unlike any previous human endeavor. And is now seen as the “Next Industrial Revolution” by many leading economists.Join us in conversation with change and impact strategist Rhona Morrell, as we discuss the emerging and complex phenomenon of sustainable business. We will explore the essential design components that we can embrace as business leaders and gain a deeper understanding of the infrastructure needs as consumers, to deliver a prosperous and healthy world for all generations and species to come...2024-02-0258 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 82 Captain Kieron Kelly - Part 2 Oceans & TechnologyI had to get Keiron back on the show, his honest and no BS approach to what he is doing and achieving is what we need. I wanted to explore further the technology he has launched in the form of an app and how that is attacking the waste issue and empowering locals in Indonesia and across the globe.
Bio
As the Commissioner, and Director of Ocean Integrity at Ocean Integrity Group, I lead a global organization that aims to reduce ocean plastic pollution and create a positive social impact. We partner with the...2024-01-2444 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 81 - Captain Kieron Kelly Part 1 - Oceans, Sustainability & The FactsNothing like getting together and really calling things as they are, this episode was a breath of fresh air as we talked about some uncomfortable truths.
As the Commissioner, Director of Ocean Integrity at Ocean Integrity Group, I lead a global organization that aims to reduce ocean plastic pollution and create
positive social impact. We partner with the commercial fishing industry, local communities and governments to implement our patented technology that collects
and recycles plastic waste from the oceans while providing economic opportunities and empowerment for the indigenous people in developing countries.
Before joining Ocean Integrity...2024-01-1042 min
The Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #80 with Christian Schmitz - Passion, Purpose and The Earthshot PrizeI'm finishing out 2023 with the amazing Christain Schmitz, we talk about passion, impact, collaboration and The Earthshot Prize, from an official nominator perspective.
Founder at PDIE Group | Official Earthshot Prize Nominator | Investor | CEO at Aventa - Smart Marketing & Lifestyle | CMO at DCX - Rice Exchange and Fertilizer Exchange
I started my career in the agrochemicals divisions of Bayer and BASF becoming a rice crop expert. While holding numerous global and local management positions my work on high-level development projects brought me to almost every rice-producing country in the world.
Visiting...2023-12-1336 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 79 with Marco Rodzynek - Data, Tech and CollaborationIn this episode, I talk with Marco, about the vital importance of gathering and collaborating on data, across various metrics for the SDG's. We look at his successes and frustrations in building NOAH. and some honest discussions about our sector.
Marco Bio:
As the Chief Executive Officer of NOAH Conference, I have over 14 years of experience in bringing technology and financial markets together to develop the natural capital sector. I lead a team of passionate professionals who organize and host Europe's premier event for digital growth and sustainability companies and investors.With a background in banking...2023-11-2952 min
The Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 78 with Laura Korculanin - Water & Sanitation in the Developed World
This Ep was inspired by Jack Sim and a mutual meeting of the minds for getting sh!t done, Laura Korculanin focussed on water and sanitation in the developing world and here we talk about some of the factors, studies and things we can do to help. BIO:Laura Korčulanin is a pioneer design anthropologist, environmental advocate and water expert. Her long-year passion for water and systemic changes culminates in her founding of the project Give a Shit, a regenerative innovation agency focusing on integrated water solutions and ecological sanitation. She has over 15 years of international experience (Europe, M...2023-11-0844 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 77 Jack Sim - World Toilet Man
I’ve been following Jack for a while now, and his vision, determination, storytelling, and compassion really blew me away, so I’m delighted to share this episode with Jack Sim AKA Mr Toilet Man #legend
Globally known as Mr Toilet, Jack Sim is a Serial Entrepreneur with 16 businesses turned Serial Social Entrepreneur with 8 social businesses.
He retired at age 40 to devote his full time to changing the world.
The first step in that journey was that he founded the Restroom Association of Singapore in 1998 and World Toilet Organisation in 2001.
He also created UN World Toilet Day 19 Nov.
His expe...2023-10-1839 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 76 Robin Edwards - Sponsored EpisodeDelighted to bring this sponsored episode with Robin Edwards and greenIT, to talk about social and environmental impact through technology and some great hints on how you can join in too.
Robin Edwards is on a mission to foster positive social and environmental impact through the application of technology!
From a young age, Robin developed a profound appreciation for the natural world and the imperative of its preservation. Growing up in the scenic Himalayan foothills, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, he was deeply influenced to value and protect the environment.
In 2017, Robin established greneIT, blending his veneration...2023-10-0446 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 75 Dinis Guarda - 4IR Reinventing a Nation
Delighted to welcome back Dinis to the podcast, this time we talk about all things technology and the future of Humanity.
Dinis Guarda was born in Portugal.
He earned his BA in Languages and Literature from the Universidade de Lisboa between 1992 and 1997 and achieved a Master's in New Media from London South Bank University in 2011.
Dinis has lived in Sweden and worked in Denmark prior to moving definitely to London.
Dinis started his professional career back in Portugal in 1997 as the Founder Member of the cultural organization Número – Arte e Cultura and created the arts and fashion magazine Num...2023-09-2046 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 74 Hügo Kruger - Geopolitical Issues for Energy TransitionFollowing on from Ep 71 when we discussed how the West Green Policies are impacting Africa, Hugo and I started to explore the geopolitical issues with the energy transition, please enjoy this ep and the discussion.
Hügo Krüger is a YouTube podcaster, writer, and civil nuclear engineer who has worked on a variety of energy-related infrastructure projects ranging from Nuclear Power, LNG, and Renewable Technologies. He holds a Master’s in Nuclear Civil Engineering from École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du bâtiment et de l’industrie, Paris and a bachelor’s from the University of Pretoria2023-08-3037 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 73 Jef Teugels - Why is Degrowth absolutely existential but actually an abhorrent term?
I had just finished reading Post Growth when I saw Jef's LinkedIn post and article and I wanted to chat about it, this episode looks at what degrowth, or as Jef puts it 𝐈𝐬 "𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡" 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲?
Jef Teugels is a Planet and People-First Solutions Designer driven by his desire to assist business leaders with an intention and positively contribute to today's dynamic global environment. He is convinced that businesses, from corporations to micro-companies, can create a new era of environmental responsibility and social advancement.
His innovative sustainability approach is driven by his understanding of both theory and practice. He currently acts as sustainability adviser to ‘rpc’ - a BMW Group and H&Z joint venture.
Furthermore, he is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cu2023-08-1635 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 72 Jennifer Koster - Sustainable CommunitiesIn today's episode, Jennifer and I talk about Regenerative Communities and Ecosystems.
Jennifer is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning from management consulting for tech-start ups, launching her own mobile start-up to owning and operating a high-end residential construction company, that is leading large-scale residential remodel projects and large-scale renovations.
Today, she is a leading voice in the built environment for sustainability and circularity and leading the transition to net zero in the built environment for existing and new construction under WerkWell.2023-07-1940 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 71 Paul Hinks - The West Green Policies and their Impacts on Africa
In this episode, Paul and I discuss how the global North Green Policies are keeping Africa poor.
Paul Hinks is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of The Symbion Group, a US power investor that develops, finances, constructs, and operates electrical power infrastructure in the developing world.
In Africa, the Group has so far invested in 1,400 MW of generation capacity and constructed over 3,000 km of transmission and distribution. Its latest venture ‘MyHydro' is a scalable, continent-wide, 24/7, affordable power solution for off-the-grid customers using next-gen technologies from the United St...2023-07-051h 09
THE CLUB OF ROME PODCASTHunter Lovins - Five tranformations for a sustainable future - Earth4All SeriesIn this episode, Hunter Lovins member of The Club of Rome, Earth4All contributor and the founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions, gives a personal insight into the five extraordinary turnarounds for a sustainable future outlined in Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity.
This is part of series of interviews profiling The Earth4All: an international initiative convened by The Club of Rome, the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research , the Stockholm Resilience Centre and the BI Norwegian Business School to accelerate the systems-change needed for an equitable future on a finite planet.
Publish...2023-06-3049 minTHE CLUB OF ROME PODCASTAnders Wijkman - The need for transformation not incrementalism- Earth4All seriesIn this episode Anders Wijkman, Honorary President of The Club of Rome and Chair of the Governing Board of Climate-KIC talks to The Rhona Morrell Podcast about the urgent need for transformation not incrementalism and for investment in green economies and global equity.
This is part of series of interviews profiling The Earth4All: an international initiative convened by The Club of Rome, the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research , the Stockholm Resilience Centre and the BI Norwegian Business School to accelerate the systems-change needed for an equitable future on a finite planet.
Publishe...2023-06-2349 min
The Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 70 Impact Investing with Jed EmersonJed was introduced to me as someone I should chat to and read his book, which I did, so was delighted to have Jed on the show. Jed is presently Chief Impact Officer for Alvarium Tiedemann AlTi. www.alti-global.com. His professional development and experience have ranged from nonprofit to philanthropic to financial investing and sustainable for-profit business development.
For access to previous writings and background, please see www.blendedvalue.org. For information on and a free ebook copy of my latest book, please see www.purposeofcapital.org. Jed has held academic appointments at Harvard, Stanford and...2023-06-1534 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep69 Earth4All Series with David CollsteThis is the last in the mini-series of authors of the Earth4AllBook (a week behind schedule, but I was taking time our with the family!) Featuring David Collste.
David Collste is a researcher and modeller at the Stockholm Resilience Centre focusing on the future of human development in the Anthropocene. He studies feedback between human development, the economy, and planetary boundaries. Collste co-leads the graduate module on systems thinking of Stockholm Resilience Centre’s Master’s programme and leads an undergraduate course in ecological economics. David is the 2022 recipient of the Donella Meadows prize.
2023-06-0736 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 68 Part 2 of Earth4All Series with Hunter LovinsIn this second series of Earth4All we talk deeper about the 5 principles that Earth4All and The Club of Rome are advocating.
Hunter is the founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions. A consultant to scores of industries and governments worldwide, including International Finance Corporation, Unilever, Walmart, the United Nations and Royal Dutch Shell, as well as sustainability champions Interface, Patagonia and Clif Bar, she is a Managing Partner of NOW Partners. Hunter has briefed heads of state, leaders of hundreds of local governments, the Pentagon, and about 30 countries, as well as the UN, World Economic...2023-05-1749 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp67 with Anders Wijkman - Earth4All SeriesAfter reading Earth4All and discovering the Club of Rome, I knew I had to get some of the authors onto the show, this is the 1st in 3 episodes with authors of the Earth4All Book and I am delighted to start with Anders Wijkman. Anders Wijkman is an opinionmaker and author. He is the Honorary President of the Club of Rome and Chair of the Governing Board of Climate-KIC – the largest public-private partnership on innovation for low-carbon solutions in the EU. He is a member of the International Resource Panel. During 2015-2016 he chaired the Swedish Cross-party Committee on...2023-05-0450 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 66 Saul Wainwright - Impact Investing
In this episode with Saul, we talk about the continued challenges of getting funded for proven climate tech and empowering the global south. We discuss the lack of climate literacy and short-term thinking about investment opportunities.
Saul is currently the CFO of SunExchange with 20 Years of Experience helping young companies in tech, manufacturing, retail, and services to scale and succeed via building out back-office Fin-Ops solutions that scale and support the overall strategic goals of the company.
He has ample experience in various fields like Financial Modeling, Legal Compliance, Accounting, Business Processes, HR, and Strategy
2023-04-1944 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 65 Thomas Korn - Hydrogen Energy TransitionIn this episode, Im excited to have a great conversation with Tom about one of the hottest topics; Hydrogen Energy. I met Thomas at COP27 and was keen to build my knowledge of all things hydrogen, green, and blue and his plans for the future of hydrogen.
He started out his journey way back in 1990 as a Design Engineer in the R&D Department of BMW, after graduating from the Munich University of Applied Sciences with a particular focus on technical Physics. During this period he was heavily involved in developing two generations of...2023-04-0529 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 64 Michael Rada - Waste Free LifeIn this episode, I got the chance to talk with Michael Rada about all things waste, and why it is happening? some facts, and of course discussed solutions for the same.
Mr. Rada is an experienced business professional equipped with 30+ years of rich business experience.
Back in 2013 he invented and developed the systematic waste prevention methodology called INDUSTRIAL UPCYCLING and started to implement it in the real business and industrial environment of Czechia.
Two years later INDUSTRIAL UPCYCLING becomes the groundstone of INDUSTRY 5.0 which was launched on December 1st, 2015 by a published article named INDUSTRY 5.0 FROM VIRTUAL TO PHYSICAL.
...2023-03-2245 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 63 Felipe Villela - Regenerative WorldIn this podcast episode, I had loads of good time conversing with Felipe, who is a passionate Agribusiness Expert and whom I also met during the COP27!
He is also the founder of reNature, a Dutch organization with extensive knowledge & experience in Regenerative Agriculture around the globe. He is also the lead author at UN Environment for their GEO for a Business brief on “The changing role of Business in Transforming Food Systems” and part of the Leadership Team at the UN Food Systems Summit 2021.
Felipe’s ambition is to engage international corporations to make a transitio...2023-03-081h 15The Rhona Morrell Podcast#Ep 62 Rene Velasquez - Carbon MarketsIn this podcast, I'm excited to talk to Rene about all things decarbonization and Carbon Markets.
Rene began his career in environmental markets back in 2008, starting in advisory and intermediary roles. He has advised clients throughout on the development and implementation of net zero strategies at Climate Friendly and First Climate, before joining CBL in 2015 where, as Head of Global Carbon, he has overseen the exchange’s growth and helped establish CBL as the premier marketplace in the voluntary carbon market.
Since 2015, he has played an active role in helping to build capacity within the avia...2023-02-2254 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #61 Ranjan Mahatani - Leadership In Garment ManufacturingIn this podcast episode, I get the chance to talk about the thought-leading & positive work that EPIC group is doing in the world of garment manufacturing and sustainability with the incredible Ranjan Mahtani!
Born and raised in Mumbai, India. At the age of 16, he started “cutting his teeth” in the garment industry, working as an intern at a garment export company in 1980, and was already learning the business in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In 1983, he started EPIC Group, as a small buying office in Bangladesh, an emerging country where he saw an opportunity for huge growt...2023-02-0833 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #60 Helena Wasserman Eriksson - Impact InvestingHelena started her career eager to find solutions to the world's most pressing global issues by working at The Clinton Foundation and at Ashoka. Excited by the impact of technology on every aspect of life she then worked for Techstars and Big Data for Humans.
Today she is on a mission to accelerate the transition to impact and sustainability as the default way of investing.
She currently works for Top Tier Impact the global ecosystem for impact leaders where she oversees membership and programming. She is also an angel investor in alternative protein and climate tech.2023-01-2537 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #59 Marie-Josée Privyk - ESG Reporting & Its ValueMarie-Josée is responsible for ESG Innovation at Novisto Inc., a next-generation sustainability management platform empowering companies to better manage and create value from their ESG data, reporting, and strategy.
Marie-Josee draws on nearly 30 years of experience in capital markets, namely as a sell-side Financial Analyst and Head of research, as Director of Investor Relations for a publicly listed company, and as ESG Advisor to companies and investors. As a topic that has had much debate about its value and credibility and the ever-changing world of ESG data and reporting, it was great to debate the validity and...2023-01-1145 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp#58 Ilkay Demirdag & featuring Rhona Morrell - COP27 DigestMy last podcast for 2022 and I couldn't be happier that's it's with Ilkay my partner in crime at COP27. We discuss our experience and what we feel needs changing, enjoy and happy New Year to all my amazing listeners.2022-12-2839 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #57 Gaetan Cuvillier - Solar EnergyIn this episode, I interact with Gaetan Cuvillier.
He is a Social entrepreneur at heart with a passion for the environment and its conservation.
It's interesting that he started off his journey by living off-grid as a kid which taught him freedom, and he has been chasing the feeling ever since!
He has about 10 plus years of experience as a solar developer before and that's when he felt that the climate change problem wasn’t being addressed at the source.
With that inspiration, he created The OAK Network, to ensure future ge...2022-12-1436 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #56 Minou Shillings - Regeneration in BusinessIn this podcast, I had a lovely chat with Minou who is the founder of The Green Sprint, where she accelerates and facilitates change.
Minou helps teams to rethink & redesign products and business models to be regenerative and future-proof.
She all topics from her interest in impact from a young age and how regenerative has always been the default model of nature. She also shares some of her tips for dealing with Climate Anxiety ;)2022-11-3038 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #55 David Hodgson - Regenerative Collaboration & CommunitiesDavid is a serial social entrepreneur who creates highly collaborative communities that work together on projects leading to the ecological regeneration of the earth!
In conversation with David Hodgson: This episode is an inspiration for action-orientated connectivity, and David is amazing at connecting people and passions that benefit the planet2022-11-1635 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #54 Cherique Pohl - Impact ProductionsCherique Pohl is a South African wildlife conservation impact producer and documentary producer/director with fourteen years in UK mainstream television at National Geographic Television International and the BBC Natural History Unit.
Having witnessed the utter beauty and over-exploitation of our wildlife and wild places, Cherique founded IMPACTWILD, a Bristol-based impact company that utilizes the power of storytelling to action change at the heart of the biodiversity crisis.
Catch the latest episode of the podcast with Cherique in which she shares her experience as a wildlife conservationist and her journey on this path.2022-11-0239 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #53 Rob Hersov - New South AfricaGreat to have Rob Hesrsov back on the show, this time talking all about New South Africa and the plans to create a DAO (decentralized automated organization) by using the blockchain, to drive transparency and accountability. Please check out the website to see more about the 15 values and principles of New South Africa.
Robert, 59, is a South African entrepreneur, senior executive, and private investor based in Cape Town.
He serves as Chairman and Chief Executive of Invest Africa (founder), Chairman of African Capital Investments (founder), Chairman of AltCapInvest (founder), deputy Chairman of VistaJet, and Chairman of...2022-10-1927 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #52 Jill Storey and Dr. Edwina Tanner - Project WhaleX & Elon MuskWell, who knew Whale Poo had such powers! In this episode starring Jill Storey and Dr. Edwina Tanner, we have a fascinating conversation about WhaleX Project, as a part of the Elon Musk challenge, and the global importance of ocean nourishment.
More about the guests:
1. Jill Storey has 25 years of experience working in the international consulting field having been a partner with Andersen, Deloitte, and KPMG in the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. She is currently the Strategy and Innovation Advisor to the Ocean Nourishment Corporation and a member of the WhaleX team.
She...2022-10-0545 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #51 Anna Poberezhna- Over Extraction, Regulation & WaterAnna Poberezhna is a Sustainable development enthusiast and a Tech Entrepreneur. She is the founder of ClearHub / Smart4tech which is mainly into reimagining resources, industrials & infrastructure to rebuild peace, security & prosperity. To add to her awesomeness she Co-designed & Co-developed ventures across 5 industries over the last 5️ years ranging from idea to pilot to MVP, - to launch including award-winning projects and start-ups worth over £40M today. She also Co-designed/developed 1st ground-breaking green development in Ukraine and Co-negotiated a $520M sustainable infra development Ukraine-Saudi deal.
Apart from these accomplishments, she dawns many hats as a Mentor, Published Aut...2022-09-2144 minThe Rhona Morrell Podcast#50 Erika Balzarelli - The Sustainable SmallholderIncredible to chat with Erika, based in Singapore, we discussed all things regenerative small holdings and future plans. Erika is a purpose-driven thought leader in agriculture, ex-corporate marketeer, entrepreneur, and consultant. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture, she worked in corporates, NGOs, governments, consultancy, and start-ups. Erika holds an MBA (Netherlands) and an MPA from Harvard University.
Erika has worked across Europe, Africa, and Asia developing and implementing impactful projects in climate-smart agriculture focusing on smallholder farmers.
Mid 2021 Erika founded The Sustainable Smallholder, an expert platform for thought leadership, advisory, and training. The platform...2022-09-0739 min
The Rhona Morrell PodcastEpisode #49 with Erin RemblanceWith a few 'other side of the world lags in sound' It was amazing to char with Erin on all things degrowth the climate and the myths. “Erin Remblance is a Sydney-based mother-of-three. She is a freelance writer and studying wellbeing economies.” A personal story that can be found in many people around the world, not willing to do nothing, enjoy the conversation2022-05-2549 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #48 Financial Inclusion and Eco System Change with Sonny FisherBlown away by Sonny, his team and all that FORUS stands for, so excited to see where this goes and how communities all over Africa and the world will benefit. Sonny is the Founder of FORUS. He conceived the idea of FORUS, derived from his passion for financial inclusion, small business funding, and technology that works for people. He has spent the past decade working and collaborating with partners across the globe to develop the FORUS eco-system for launch.2022-04-2742 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #47 Art of Conservation with Simon BorchertFirstly THANK YOU to Simon for his professionalism and utter patience with my epic technical issues!!! In this podcast, we talked about all things conservation its current and future challenges, and how Simon and the team at The Elizabeth Shannon Foundation have got solutions and an action plan. Simon is CEO of the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation and is a socially and environmentally-minded brand and business strategist with an insatiable desire for outdoor adventure and a deep passion for protecting the world’s wildlife and wild places through the upliftment of its indigenous people.
With more than 20 years of...2022-04-0656 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #46 Tobacco Free Portfolio's & Impact with Gail HurleyWhat a drop the mic moment when you really delve into the impact of your actions, investments, or business practices! Amazing to talk to Gail Hurley who joined Tobacco Free Portfolios in February 2021 as TFP’s UK/Europe Advocate to advance tobacco-free finance with UK and European financial institutions. Gail worked for the United Nations Development Programme for 10 years as a Senior Policy Advisor on Development Finance in New York and has also held roles in the non-profit sector where she continues to serve in several Board and advisory roles. In addition to her position at TFP, she is a F...2022-03-3044 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp #45 Global Citizen & Inclusion at the Prince's Trust with Pritpal SurjI am hugely passionate about education and access for ALL. As a mentor for the Prince's Trust it would be criminal for me not to bring this amazing foundation to my podcast, Pritpal is an incredible asset to the Prince's Trust and I was delighted to have him on the show. Prit has worked at the PT for 4 years and led on several programs including Mosaic, which links young people in schools with inspirational role models to help boost their confidence and long-term employability. Prit is currently leading on a program of activity for the Commonwealth Games (we had a gr...2022-03-1637 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 44 Investing & ESG with David HorneI Love David's attitude and passion for all things ESG, diversity, and a great talk about all things investing and ESG. David B Horne is Founder of Add Then Multiply, a consultancy working exclusively with business founders who want to grow fast. David trained as a Chartered Accountant with PWC and his career includes being CFO of two companies listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market where he raised more than £100,000,000 in funding and bought or sold more than 20 companies.
David is the author of Amazon's #1 bestselling Add Then Multiply – How small businesses can think like big businesses and...2022-02-0236 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 43 Amazon Conservation & Bio-Diversity with Sam Zwicker & Dylan SingerYES, we finally got signal well enough to record with Sam & Dylan as they travelled to a larger town, we talked conservation, bio-diversity, in the amazing Medre de Dios in Peru learning more about Hoja Neuva. Samantha Zwicker is the founder and visionary behind U.S. non-profit Friends of Hoja Nueva and Peruvian non-profit Hoja Nueva. She is simultaneously completing her doctorate in the Quantitative Ecology Laboratory at the University of Washington researching felid ecology, conservation, and one health in the lower Peruvian Amazon. Sam is also a Panthera Small Cat Action Fund Grantee, a former Wild Felid Legacy S...2022-01-0549 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 42 - She Changes Climate with Bianca PittWhat was missing from COP26 line up? Yes, that's right diversity. Bianca and her network are bringing great insight, education, collaboration and a call to action when it comes to the balance of women in the sustainable space and leadership, with 51% of the population women, we need to address the balance across all industries. With a background in law, business, media and corporate finance Bianca Pitt is an advisor to the environmental charity sector, an activist and campaigner, and an environmental funder. She is the Co-Founder at SHE Changes Climate, on the Development Board of ClientEarth, Strategic Advisory Group of...2021-12-1533 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 41 - 20/20 changes with Duro OyeWhat a breath of fresh air interviewing Duro, his passion for empowering black professionals is infectious and loved hearing about 20/20 Change. Duro is the Founder & CEO of 20/20 Change a multi-award-winning social enterprise leading the way to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the UK. Through training programmes, mentorship, and career support they empower young black professionals to flourish in the workplace. Their commitment to excellence, passion for community and dedication to transparency, help them to achieve clear, explicit, and sustained change for young black professionals.
Duro designed the award winning ‘I AM CHANGE’ 12-week programme which focu...2021-12-0147 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEP 40 - A voice for good with Elle LDelighted to speak to Elle L on all things kindness, UNESCO MGIEP and speaking to the next generation who will lead the charge for climate change. ELLE L is a music artist whose talents expand as a creative director, regenerative fashion ambassador and environmentalist. She is a newly appointed Kindness Advisor to the United Nations UNESCO MGIEP #KindnessMatters campaign and a confirmed speaker and performer for the UNESCO MGIEP 3rd World Youth Conference on Kindness on October 2nd 2021. As an artist, ELLE L draws inspiration from the world around her, and champions the environment through advising curating and moderating proj...2021-11-1832 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 39 - Sustainable Solutions to Mining Waste with Dennis AmorossoWhen it comes to creating a waste free world and understanding the value of the waste we have already created, I am delighted to bring Plant Nutrition Technologies global patented solution to share with you with the CEO Dennis. His bio is here, I was born in the Napa Valley of California a fourth generation California native...we are more rare than you might think. I grew up in the farms and fields of the Monterey and Watsonville farming country then my father took us to Washington state for work in the onion fields and hay fields and on t...2021-11-0336 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 38 - Kids Can Save Animals with Kate Gilman WilliamsKate Gilman Williams is truly an inspiration to us all. If the children really are our future, All we need to do is bottle what she has spread it far and wide, And the world is going to be a much better place.
Kate is an 11-year-old author and animal advocate. She is the youngest author in history to launch a global title that is 100% philanthropic. All sales from her book, "Let's Go On Safari," support: The Jane Goodall Institute, The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Global Wildlife Conservation. Her Motto: ADVOCACY HAS NO AGE LIMIT!
CE...2021-10-2037 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 37 - Inspirational Story in Education Success with Neo Sethaka (Education Africa)It was an absolute pleasure to meet Neo and see first hand what Education Africa does on the ground and also to share with you why I became a trustee to Friends of Education Africa UK. Neo Sethaka joined the Education Africa team in September 2019 as an assistant for our Early Childhood Development (ECD) project. She had previously completed the Education Africa Teach the Teacher course through which she received her SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) NQF (National Qualifications Framework) Level 4 Certification and went on to complete her Level 5 Certification, funded by Education Africa. This has made Neo a g...2021-10-0639 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 36 - Film, Music, Sustainability, & Quadrophenia with Debby Lee This episode talks about the history of music, film, and entertainment and how the industry is embracing all things sustainability & inclusivity. The best creators understand what they know, Debby Lee is no different and her passion for her specialist filmmaking is deeply embedded in her roots in the music industry and the arts.
Debby has worked for over 30 years in the arts and entertainment industries. She started her career in music as a pioneering figure in the EDM arena, as the founder of superclub brands The London Astoria, G-A-Y, Bagley's Warehouse, and Pacha.
2021-09-1557 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 35 - A Common Sense Revolution to Restore the Environment with Allan SavoryHonoured to have Allan Savory onto the show, I have many more Q's to ask and hope to one day have Allan return, a profound podcast on Holistic Management, a early founder and adopter, Allan Savory, born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa (in Zoology and Botany) pursued an early career as a research biologist and game ranger in the British Colonial Service of what was then Northern Rhodesia (today Zambia) and later as a farmer and game rancher in Zimbabwe.
In the 1960s he made a significant breakthrough in understanding what was...2021-09-031h 21The Rhona Morrell PodcastEp 34 - An Entrepreneurs journey with Will TravisWhat can I say, my first ever podcast where an electrical fire breaks out and my guests barely flinched and carried on, not sure if I am honoured or worried about Will and his priorities, ha! We both share a love of the Prince’s Trust and this is where our story starts………..I am also exclusively announcing the launch of The Elevation Barn here in the UK for the first time on 6-9th September 2021 - This is a MUST attend 4-day retreat, I’ll share more later.
Will is an internationally recognized global brand builder, born in La...2021-08-1850 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastThe Rhona Morrell Podcast - Ep33 - Ocean Conservation with Cristina ZenatoThis incredible podcast talks to Cristina about her incredible work with Sharks and ocean conservation. Founder of People of the Water is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to change people's relationships to our aquatic world through exploration, education, and conservation.
POW is organised to widen the conduction and distribution of training, education, research, and studies relating to water, oceans, and environmental issues, affecting both the people and the animals in said environments.
A professional diver since 1994, Cristina is an active shark behaviorist, passionate underwater cave explorer, a champion for ocean conservation, underwater photographer, speaker and writer.
2021-08-0441 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastThe Rhona Morrell Podcast - Ep 32 Plastic Planet with With Sian SutherlandWhat a power house of a women, amazing to get this time with Sian and discuss, with passion and honesty all things plastic and the environment. “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
Igniting social change, creating brands, campaigns and businesses with soul is Sian’s passion. Multi-award winner, including Female Marketer of the Year, CEW Achiever Award, Entrepreneur of the Year and British Inventor of the Year; Sian is a serial entrepreneur with a varied background in advertising, Michelin Star restaurants , film production and brand creation design agencies. In 2005 she created Mama Mio, with her 3 p...2021-07-2135 minThe Rhona Morrell PodcastThe Rhona Morrell Podcast - Ep 31 Tusk Trust & Conservation With Charlie Mayhew MBEHonoured to have Charlie as my guest for this episode, we talk about the impacts of Covid on conservation and Charlie's role over the years, with a bit of Royal support too. Educated at Wellington College, Charlie Mayhew spent two years travelling and working in South Africa, Switzerland and Australia. After returning home, he started work as a Lloyds Marine Insurance Broker with Willis Faber & Dumas Ltd, moonlighting as a DJ! In 1985 he set up and led the successful Young Europe Africa Expedition. The 33 strong team made up of seven nationalities crossed the Sahara and travelled through the Congo b...2021-07-0746 min