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Breakfast & Beyond#19 Climate conscious music with ISYLAFor today’s episode I talk with climate conscious singer song-writers Amy Woodburn and Lizzie Freeborn of ISYLA. Not only is ISYLA’s delicate groove spellbindingly lovely but this is music with purpose, created to engage listeners with the climate crisis. My conversation with Lizzie and Amy is wide-ranging: you’ll hear the sweetest story of how they met and formed ISYLA, along with their reflections on why their differing generational standpoints create a very unique and special alchemy; we hear from Amy about the process of writing and arranging songs; and from Lizzie about the evolution of her stu...2022-12-291h 19
Breakfast & Beyond#19 Climate conscious music with ISYLAFor today’s episode I talk with climate conscious singer song-writers Amy Woodburn and Lizzie Freeborn of ISYLA. Not only is ISYLA’s delicate groove spellbindingly lovely but this is music with purpose, created to engage listeners with the climate crisis. My conversation with Lizzie and Amy is wide-ranging: you’ll hear the sweetest story of how they met and formed ISYLA, along with their reflections on why their differing generational standpoints create a very unique and special alchemy; we hear from Amy about the process of writing and arranging songs; and from Lizzie about the evolution of her stu...2022-12-291h 19Breakfast & Beyond#18 Ethical chocolate with Sara Castañeda and Andres Altamirano of Rio NuevoFor today’s episode I spent a fantastic morning sharing breakfast with chocolatiers Sara Castañeda and Andres Altamirano of Rio Nuevo, and we recorded this conversation at the fabulous Origin Coffee Warehouse Café in Penryn. Sara and Andres set up Rio Nuevo after learning the art of chocolate making from local people in the Ecuadorian rainforest back in 2014. During this time, they became aware not only of the very unique and special flavours that derive from the heritage variety of cacao, Arriba Nacional, but also of the devastating impacts that the cacao trade can have on rural co...2022-11-251h 14Breakfast & Beyond#18 Ethical chocolate with Sara Castañeda and Andres Altamirano of Rio NuevoFor today’s episode I spent a fantastic morning sharing breakfast with chocolatiers Sara Castañeda and Andres Altamirano of Rio Nuevo, and we recorded this conversation at the fabulous Origin Coffee Warehouse Café in Penryn. Sara and Andres set up Rio Nuevo after learning the art of chocolate making from local people in the Ecuadorian rainforest back in 2014. During this time, they became aware not only of the very unique and special flavours that derive from the heritage variety of cacao, Arriba Nacional, but also of the devastating impacts that the cacao trade can have on rural co...2022-11-251h 14Breakfast & Beyond#17 The art of seaweed pressing with Julia Bird of Molesworth & Bird Today’s episode was one of my favourites to record – for the first time, we took Breakfast & Beyond on location, and I was lucky enough to spend the most blissful morning walking, listening, learning, swimming and sharing breakfast at the rugged Cornish coast with seaweed artist Julia Bird. Julia co-founded Molesworth & Bird with fellow artist and friend Melanie Molesworth back in 2018, translating their mutual love for art and the ocean into a business, hand-pressing seaweed that they forage from the shores of their local beaches – Julia in Cornwall, and Melanie in Dorset. From the original prints and...2022-09-3056 minBreakfast & Beyond#17 The art of seaweed pressing with Julia Bird of Molesworth & Bird Today’s episode was one of my favourites to record – for the first time, we took Breakfast & Beyond on location, and I was lucky enough to spend the most blissful morning walking, listening, learning, swimming and sharing breakfast at the rugged Cornish coast with seaweed artist Julia Bird. Julia co-founded Molesworth & Bird with fellow artist and friend Melanie Molesworth back in 2018, translating their mutual love for art and the ocean into a business, hand-pressing seaweed that they forage from the shores of their local beaches – Julia in Cornwall, and Melanie in Dorset. From the original prints and...2022-09-3056 minBreakfast & Beyond#16 Sustainable packaging with Bella Collins of Flexi-HexFor Episode 16 I welcome Bella Collins to the breakfast table. Bella heads up a company called Flexi-Hex, which is an industry leader in sustainable packaging based in Porthleven in West Cornwall. Flexi-Hex evolved when founders Will and Sam Boex – who are both surfers - were looking for a way to transport their boards without using plastic, or running the risk of damage. They created the first Flexi-Hex product – a surfboard sleeve that fits like a wetsuit, uses zero plastic, and protects both their boards and the planet. Fast forward four years and Flexi-Hex is a small but fast-growing...2022-08-2551 minBreakfast & Beyond#16 Sustainable packaging with Bella Collins of Flexi-HexFor Episode 16 I welcome Bella Collins to the breakfast table. Bella heads up a company called Flexi-Hex, which is an industry leader in sustainable packaging based in Porthleven in West Cornwall. Flexi-Hex evolved when founders Will and Sam Boex – who are both surfers - were looking for a way to transport their boards without using plastic, or running the risk of damage. They created the first Flexi-Hex product – a surfboard sleeve that fits like a wetsuit, uses zero plastic, and protects both their boards and the planet. Fast forward four years and Flexi-Hex is a small but fast-growing...2022-08-2551 minBreakfast & Beyond#15 Sustaining our mental health ** Please note – this episode includes discussions on suicide that might be upsetting to some people ** For Episode 15 I was joined by two guests, Catherine Collin and Dean Harvey, both experts in the field of mental health in Cornwall. You may be wondering, why an episode on mental health, in a podcast focused on sustainable living? ‘Sustainability’ is often broken down into four interlinked areas: environmental, social, economic and political. Mental health is a strand of ‘social sustainability’, pertaining to our health and wellbeing, our ability to lead happy, prosperous lives .. which in turn affects our e...2022-07-281h 09Breakfast & Beyond#15 Sustaining our mental health ** Please note – this episode includes discussions on suicide that might be upsetting to some people ** For Episode 15 I was joined by two guests, Catherine Collin and Dean Harvey, both experts in the field of mental health in Cornwall. You may be wondering, why an episode on mental health, in a podcast focused on sustainable living? ‘Sustainability’ is often broken down into four interlinked areas: environmental, social, economic and political. Mental health is a strand of ‘social sustainability’, pertaining to our health and wellbeing, our ability to lead happy, prosperous lives .. which in turn affects our e...2022-07-281h 09Breakfast & Beyond#14 Cleaner Seas with Avril GreenawayAvril Greenaway is my guest for Episode 14 of Breakfast & Beyond. Avril is a designer, community activist and entrepreneur, working within the ocean advocacy space. Based in Bude in North Cornwall, Avril’s design work, combined with a love for being in, on and by the sea, has taken her on a fascinating journey focused on raising awareness of, and finding solutions for, the microplastic pollution that is having such a devastating impact on our waterways and ecosystems. Avril has been involved with the Cleaner Seas Project (a Bude-based community group) for 10 years, initially getting involved to create engag...2022-05-261h 09Breakfast & Beyond#14 Cleaner Seas with Avril GreenawayAvril Greenaway is my guest for Episode 14 of Breakfast & Beyond. Avril is a designer, community activist and entrepreneur, working within the ocean advocacy space. Based in Bude in North Cornwall, Avril’s design work, combined with a love for being in, on and by the sea, has taken her on a fascinating journey focused on raising awareness of, and finding solutions for, the microplastic pollution that is having such a devastating impact on our waterways and ecosystems. Avril has been involved with the Cleaner Seas Project (a Bude-based community group) for 10 years, initially getting involved to create engag...2022-05-261h 09Breakfast & Beyond#13 Green Stars & Creating a Demand for Quality with Jeffrey Robinson of The New Yard Restaurant Today I welcome Jeffrey Robinson of The New Yard Restaurant and Pantry, based at beautiful Trelowarren Estate in West Cornwall. Jeff and his wife Caroline took on management of The New Yard Restaurant just over two years ago, seeking to create an exceptional dining experience founded on principles of sustainability. In 2021, they were awarded a Michelin Green Star; a coveted accolade that recognises gastronomy and sustainability within the restaurant industry. So .. when planning for this conversation with Jeff, I was expecting to delve into all things green cooking and eating, exploring the principles and practices that underlie the way they ope...2022-04-2858 minBreakfast & Beyond#13 Green Stars & Creating a Demand for Quality with Jeffrey Robinson of The New Yard Restaurant Today I welcome Jeffrey Robinson of The New Yard Restaurant and Pantry, based at beautiful Trelowarren Estate in West Cornwall. Jeff and his wife Caroline took on management of The New Yard Restaurant just over two years ago, seeking to create an exceptional dining experience founded on principles of sustainability. In 2021, they were awarded a Michelin Green Star; a coveted accolade that recognises gastronomy and sustainability within the restaurant industry. So .. when planning for this conversation with Jeff, I was expecting to delve into all things green cooking and eating, exploring the principles and practices that underlie the way they ope...2022-04-2858 minBreakfast & Beyond#12 Becoming actively anti-racist with Marcus Alleyne of Black Voices CornwallFor Episode 12, I welcome to the breakfast table Marcus Alleyne, co-founder and Director of Communications for the charity Black Voices Cornwall. Black Voices Cornwall was established in 2020 following the global rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the charity exists to enable Cornwall to become an actively anti-racist County. During our conversation we discuss why an anti-racist organisation is needed within a Cornish context; we deconstruct what being ‘anti-racist’ means in practice; how Black Voices Cornwall work to achieve their aims; along with Marcus sharing some of his own lived experiences and personal reflections. This con...2022-03-311h 33Breakfast & Beyond#12 Becoming actively anti-racist with Marcus Alleyne of Black Voices CornwallFor Episode 12, I welcome to the breakfast table Marcus Alleyne, co-founder and Director of Communications for the charity Black Voices Cornwall. Black Voices Cornwall was established in 2020 following the global rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the charity exists to enable Cornwall to become an actively anti-racist County. During our conversation we discuss why an anti-racist organisation is needed within a Cornish context; we deconstruct what being ‘anti-racist’ means in practice; how Black Voices Cornwall work to achieve their aims; along with Marcus sharing some of his own lived experiences and personal reflections. This con...2022-03-311h 33Breakfast & BeyondNadine Benjamin MBE – Lyric Soprano, Mentor, Mind Coach, Certified High Performance & Founder of Everybody Can!What happens when the career you have is not the one that you really want? Do you stay and climb the ladder, or do you take a risk and step into your story? Nadine Benjamin found herself thriving in the world of Finance, but always remembered her teacher Mrs. Lake who introduced her to the Queen of the Night’s music at school, telling her that she too could sing like that one day. Taking three months out to try to make singing into her career, Nadine’s talent alongside her bravery and tenacity took her from constantly asking for audi...2022-03-2434 minBreakfast & Beyond#11 Mindful eating and a year of Breakfast & BeyondIn Episode 11 I welcome my good friend Joey Hulin - author, meditation teacher and retreat host - to the breakfast table as we discuss the launch of her latest book Mind & Bowl: A Guide to Mindful Eating and Cooking. As well as discussing what ‘mindful eating’ means and the background to the book - which offers a beautiful and accessible discourse on the art of mindful living along with delicious, simple, bowl-based recipes - we explore the link between sustainability and mindfulness, as a practice that requires us to pause, reflect and make considered choices with people and planet in m...2022-02-241h 15Breakfast & Beyond#11 Mindful eating and a year of Breakfast & BeyondIn Episode 11 I welcome my good friend Joey Hulin - author, meditation teacher and retreat host - to the breakfast table as we discuss the launch of her latest book Mind & Bowl: A Guide to Mindful Eating and Cooking. As well as discussing what ‘mindful eating’ means and the background to the book - which offers a beautiful and accessible discourse on the art of mindful living along with delicious, simple, bowl-based recipes - we explore the link between sustainability and mindfulness, as a practice that requires us to pause, reflect and make considered choices with people and planet in m...2022-02-241h 15Breakfast & Beyond#10 Creating a Wholesome World with Freyja HansteinFor episode 10 I’m delighted to welcome to breakfast Freyja Hanstein. Freyja has created the app Wholesome World, which is a collection of recipes, nutritional and medical information, along with wellbeing insight. Wholesome World aims to inform and motivate people to improve and maintain their health, highlighting research-based factors to reduce the incidence of, and support those who are affected by, cancer. Behind the app is an incredibly moving, powerful and above all positive story of how Freyja navigated the loss of her husband Lars in 2014 due to abdominal Synovial Sarcoma cancer, the grief that surrounded this immense...2021-12-301h 01Breakfast & Beyond#10 Creating a Wholesome World with Freyja HansteinFor episode 10 I’m delighted to welcome to breakfast Freyja Hanstein. Freyja has created the app Wholesome World, which is a collection of recipes, nutritional and medical information, along with wellbeing insight. Wholesome World aims to inform and motivate people to improve and maintain their health, highlighting research-based factors to reduce the incidence of, and support those who are affected by, cancer. Behind the app is an incredibly moving, powerful and above all positive story of how Freyja navigated the loss of her husband Lars in 2014 due to abdominal Synovial Sarcoma cancer, the grief that surrounded this immense...2021-12-301h 01Breakfast & Beyond#9 Sail-powered shipping - turning the tides: a radical perspective with Alex Geldenhuys of New Dawn TradersFor episode 9 I welcome to the breakfast table Alex Geldenhuys, founder of sail-powered cargo company New Dawn Traders. If you don’t think of ‘shipping’ as being your kind of topic, I’d urge you to think again; Alex is led by a radical, optimistic belief in the power of people to collectively do good by each other and the planet, and this transfers into an amazing network encompassing growers, producers and makers, boats and their crew members, and customers – from traders to individuals - based around the world. This conversation is about climate action and cutting carbon within t...2021-11-251h 13Breakfast & Beyond#9 Sail-powered shipping - turning the tides: a radical perspective with Alex Geldenhuys of New Dawn TradersFor episode 9 I welcome to the breakfast table Alex Geldenhuys, founder of sail-powered cargo company New Dawn Traders. If you don’t think of ‘shipping’ as being your kind of topic, I’d urge you to think again; Alex is led by a radical, optimistic belief in the power of people to collectively do good by each other and the planet, and this transfers into an amazing network encompassing growers, producers and makers, boats and their crew members, and customers – from traders to individuals - based around the world. This conversation is about climate action and cutting carbon within t...2021-11-251h 13Breakfast & Beyond#8 Alice in Scandiland on building a (sustainable) homewares & interiors brandIn today’s episode I share breakfast with Alice Collyer, otherwise known as Alice in Scandiland, which is the name of Alice’s award-winning homewares and interiors brand that encompasses her blog and social media accounts, along with shops – both online and in the market town of Lostwithiel in South East Cornwall. It’s a fascinating story, not least because Alice has no formal training in the skills that she has so cleverly honed including interior design, photography, writing and managing a business. Alice in Scandiland is founded on principles of sustainability: sharing tips and inspiration for recycling a...2021-10-271h 14Breakfast & Beyond#8 Alice in Scandiland on building a (sustainable) homewares & interiors brandIn today’s episode I share breakfast with Alice Collyer, otherwise known as Alice in Scandiland, which is the name of Alice’s award-winning homewares and interiors brand that encompasses her blog and social media accounts, along with shops – both online and in the market town of Lostwithiel in South East Cornwall. It’s a fascinating story, not least because Alice has no formal training in the skills that she has so cleverly honed including interior design, photography, writing and managing a business. Alice in Scandiland is founded on principles of sustainability: sharing tips and inspiration for recycling a...2021-10-271h 14Breakfast & BeyondEating and living sustainably with James StrawbridgeChef, photographer and author James Strawbridge is my guest for Episode 7. Sustainability is at the heart of James’s work, and over breakfast we discuss the journey of his career, which has included TV presenting, working in restaurants as a development chef, food photography and writing books. James explains what cooking and eating sustainably means for him, and we also dig a little deeper into his desire to be a catalyst for positive change, led by a strong belief that small steps such as adopting zero waste principles in the way we eat, can make a big di...2021-09-301h 06Breakfast & BeyondEating and living sustainably with James StrawbridgeChef, photographer and author James Strawbridge is my guest for Episode 7. Sustainability is at the heart of James’s work, and over breakfast we discuss the journey of his career, which has included TV presenting, working in restaurants as a development chef, food photography and writing books. James explains what cooking and eating sustainably means for him, and we also dig a little deeper into his desire to be a catalyst for positive change, led by a strong belief that small steps such as adopting zero waste principles in the way we eat, can make a big di...2021-09-301h 06Breakfast & Beyond#6 Sustainable skincare with Amanda Winwood of Made for Life Organics For Episode 6 I welcome to the breakfast table Amanda Winwood of sustainable skincare company Made for Life Organics. Amanda took up the reins of Made for Life Organics (which was formerly called Spiezia) almost 20 years ago, and during that time has been constantly evolving the business to make it as sustainable as possible - from using 100% organic ingredients through to becoming a BCorp three years ago, and they have just won a Best for the World award for their work within the community. I found this conversation a fascinating dive into the impact of skincare products not only on our...2021-07-2958 minBreakfast & Beyond#6 Sustainable skincare with Amanda Winwood of Made for Life Organics For Episode 6 I welcome to the breakfast table Amanda Winwood of sustainable skincare company Made for Life Organics. Amanda took up the reins of Made for Life Organics (which was formerly called Spiezia) almost 20 years ago, and during that time has been constantly evolving the business to make it as sustainable as possible - from using 100% organic ingredients through to becoming a BCorp three years ago, and they have just won a Best for the World award for their work within the community. I found this conversation a fascinating dive into the impact of skincare products not only on our...2021-07-2958 minBreakfast & BeyondG7 Fringe discussion: Does my breakfast make a difference?For Episode 5 I host a panel discussion at the G7 fringe curated by Real Ideas and Crowdfunder; this was a live conversation that took place on 13th June whilst the G7 summit was held at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, which has been edited for this Breakfast & Beyond podcast special. I was lucky enough to welcome four fantastic panellists who work in the field of sustainability – Catherine Chong, climate economist and sustainability advisor at Link ESG and co-founder of Farms to Feed Us, social and environmental change-maker and Director of Permanently Brilliant Manda Brookman, Henry Morgan who is Sus...2021-06-241h 07Breakfast & BeyondG7 Fringe discussion: Does my breakfast make a difference?For Episode 5 I host a panel discussion at the G7 fringe curated by Real Ideas and Crowdfunder; this was a live conversation that took place on 13th June whilst the G7 summit was held at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, which has been edited for this Breakfast & Beyond podcast special. I was lucky enough to welcome four fantastic panellists who work in the field of sustainability – Catherine Chong, climate economist and sustainability advisor at Link ESG and co-founder of Farms to Feed Us, social and environmental change-maker and Director of Permanently Brilliant Manda Brookman, Henry Morgan who is Sus...2021-06-241h 07Breakfast & BeyondSustainable swimwear with Vicki Jones of Sand & PalmIn Episode 4 I welcome Vicki Jones – clothes designer, surfer and founder of sustainable swimwear brand Sand & Palm – to the breakfast table. Vicki established Sand & Palm four years ago having trained and worked in activewear fashion for a decade. She was determined to set up an sustainable clothing company, despite being warned by industry insiders not to market her products as ‘eco’ for fear it would put people off buying them. But Vicki persevered, led by a passionate belief that sustainable clothing must be the future. Fast forward a few years, and Vicki’s swimwear, made from regenerated ocean plastics, is a quintessenti...2021-05-271h 04Breakfast & BeyondSustainable swimwear with Vicki Jones of Sand & PalmIn Episode 4 I welcome Vicki Jones – clothes designer, surfer and founder of sustainable swimwear brand Sand & Palm – to the breakfast table. Vicki established Sand & Palm four years ago having trained and worked in activewear fashion for a decade. She was determined to set up an sustainable clothing company, despite being warned by industry insiders not to market her products as ‘eco’ for fear it would put people off buying them. But Vicki persevered, led by a passionate belief that sustainable clothing must be the future. Fast forward a few years, and Vicki’s swimwear, made from regenerated ocean plastics, is a quintessenti...2021-05-271h 04Breakfast & BeyondPlastic free fruit & veg with Katie & Jamie Sawday of FruutboxIn Episode 3 I welcome Jamie and Katie Sawday to breakfast as we discuss their journey establishing plastic-free fruit and veg box delivery service Fruutbox. Katie set up Fruutbox, with support of her husband Jamie, to fill a gap they had noticed within their own household: sourcing plastic-free, fresh fruit and veg with an emphasis on seasonal produce, delivered to the door with a flexible and user-friendly online ordering system. At a time when we can become disheartened by the scale of our collective environmental impact, it’s hugely inspiring to hear how Katie and Jamie to...2021-04-291h 04Breakfast & BeyondPlastic free fruit & veg with Katie & Jamie Sawday of FruutboxIn Episode 3 I welcome Jamie and Katie Sawday to breakfast as we discuss their journey establishing plastic-free fruit and veg box delivery service Fruutbox. Katie set up Fruutbox, with support of her husband Jamie, to fill a gap they had noticed within their own household: sourcing plastic-free, fresh fruit and veg with an emphasis on seasonal produce, delivered to the door with a flexible and user-friendly online ordering system. At a time when we can become disheartened by the scale of our collective environmental impact, it’s hugely inspiring to hear how Katie and Jamie to...2021-04-291h 04Breakfast & BeyondDrinking ~ sustainably with Alistair Frost of Pentire DrinksIn Episode 2 I share breakfast with Frosty (Alistair Frost) founder of Pentire, a non-alcoholic botanical drinks company based in North Cornwall. We discuss the journey of Pentire from the early days of distilling foraged coastal plants and experimenting with flavours, to the growth they have seen as a company since they were established almost two years ago, mirroring the burgeoning interest in non-alcoholic drinks that fit alongside a healthy active lifestyle, and conscious consumerism - purchasing products whose values and modes of working are transparent and sustainable. Pentire are in the process of becoming a B...2021-03-251h 11Breakfast & BeyondDrinking ~ sustainably with Alistair Frost of Pentire DrinksIn Episode 2 I share breakfast with Frosty (Alistair Frost) founder of Pentire, a non-alcoholic botanical drinks company based in North Cornwall. We discuss the journey of Pentire from the early days of distilling foraged coastal plants and experimenting with flavours, to the growth they have seen as a company since they were established almost two years ago, mirroring the burgeoning interest in non-alcoholic drinks that fit alongside a healthy active lifestyle, and conscious consumerism - purchasing products whose values and modes of working are transparent and sustainable. Pentire are in the process of becoming a B...2021-03-251h 11Breakfast & BeyondBecca Stuart on Sustainable Floral DesignIn Episode 1 I talk with Becca Stuart - floral designer, art director and founder of The Garden Gate Flower Company. Becca’s work is shaped by the seasons; growing flowers and foliage she creates art with nature through her floral designs for weddings and events here in Cornwall, along with teaching a global community of florists through her courses. Texture, colour and a desire to authentically reflect the seasons define Becca’s approach, along with using natural materials and embracing opportunities to celebrate other local artisans. In this episode Becca shares the journey of The Garden...2021-02-2556 minBreakfast & BeyondBecca Stuart on Sustainable Floral DesignIn Episode 1 I talk with Becca Stuart - floral designer, art director and founder of The Garden Gate Flower Company. Becca’s work is shaped by the seasons; growing flowers and foliage she creates art with nature through her floral designs for weddings and events here in Cornwall, along with teaching a global community of florists through her courses. Texture, colour and a desire to authentically reflect the seasons define Becca’s approach, along with using natural materials and embracing opportunities to celebrate other local artisans. In this episode Becca shares the journey of The Garden...2021-02-2556 minBreakfast & BeyondTrailerSubscribe to Breakfast & Beyond - a new podcast in which host Tia Tamblyn chats, over breakfast, with guests from Cornwall about the steps they are taking in their work and home lives to embrace sustainability. Through the series guests cover a range of topics from food to floristry, homewares, fashion, skincare, agriculture, wellbeing and more. The conversations within this podcast aim to inspire us all to make positive shifts towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Episodes are released at the end of each month, and Tia shares simple, vegetarian breakfast recipes based on fresh Cornish produce alongside each episode, taking us on a...2021-02-1102 minBreakfast & BeyondTrailerSubscribe to Breakfast & Beyond - a new podcast in which host Tia Tamblyn chats, over breakfast, with guests from Cornwall about the steps they are taking in their work and home lives to embrace sustainability. Through the series guests cover a range of topics from food to floristry, homewares, fashion, skincare, agriculture, wellbeing and more. The conversations within this podcast aim to inspire us all to make positive shifts towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Episodes are released at the end of each month, and Tia shares simple, vegetarian breakfast recipes based on fresh Cornish produce alongside each episode, taking us on a...2021-02-1102 min