Futurist

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Futurist episodes

  • Artist Aoife Scott on Eco Anxiety and Reconnecting with Nature

    Aoife Scott is a Dublin-based artist, and in her very own significant way, an eco-activist. Aoife’s work, in particular her latest collection, Collide, is inspired by climate change, the ocean, and the environment around us. Aoife believes that beauty can inspire behavioural change, and uses her art to help bring needed attention to the climate crisis in a hopeful, exquisite way, 

    In this episode, she and I discuss everything from channeling and managing eco-anxiety to the power of sea swimming, and what activism means to her.

    Discover Aoife's work here 
    Follow Aoife on social here 



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    23 min
  • In Conversation with Lynne Walker, Director of Primark Cares
    This new series kicks off with Lynne Walker, Director of Primark Cares.

    As Director of Primark Cares, Lynne is responsible for transforming Primark Cares from a label to a value, leading a dedicated team, and working closely with multiple others across the business to accelerate Primark’s decade-long sustainability journey.

    Lynne and I discuss everything from fashion waste and circularity, the challenges the fashion industry faces in achieving a living wage for all workers, and their ongoing collaboration with the awesome Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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    Find out more about Primark Cares here
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    36 min
  • Regenerative Farming & Fashion with Secteur 6
    Amit Hooda, co-founder of Secteur 6, shares his unique and inspiring insight into regenerative farming and fashion.

    More about Secteur 6 here

    Amazon Prime show featuring Secteur 6 and Amit: This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy, Episode 4  available here

    Follow Secteur 6 and Amit's work here
     



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    24 min
  • The Future of Sustainable Photography with Pais Agency
    Eunice Pais is a Portugal-based photographer and founder of the Pais Agency. Eunice saw the need for an ethical, sustainable way of image-making and set about establishing an agency that could help brands create their press and campaign imagery in a more ethical way. In this episode, she shares the steps she’s taken in building the new company, she explains how she brings people with her in making small changes rather than shame then for what they have yet to do, we talk cultural appropriation in photography, the death of the fashion magazine and why she believes making sustainable changes is a beautiful – not work-heavy – thing.

    You can find out more about Eunice and her work at https://www.pais.agency/

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    25 min
  • Smart Solutions to Climate Change and The Value of Nature with Dr Deborah Brosnan

    Dr. Deborah Brosnan is an Irish-born, U.S.-based scientist specializing in marine resilience and environmental risk reduction. She's known for her ability to rapidly and efficiently bring together government, business, and local communities around smart solutions to climate change. Deborah has a distinguished career in academia and the private sector and has testified in front of the U.S. Congress and advocated at the United Nations, helping move the needle on critical environmental debates. 

    In this episode, Dr. Brosnan shares her insights into climate change action in Ireland and abroad, we speak about her personal connection to nature and how she's helping companies change their approach to expansion with nature and the environment in mind. 

    Check out her TEDxTalk on aligning nature and humankind.


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    32 min
  • Fast Furniture and The Slow Home Movement with Design KNB
    Sarah Zarebinski is the founder of Design KNB, a modern lifestyle shop inspired by European interior design.

    In this episode, which focuses on sustainable interiors, Sarah shares her knowledge of the industry, while her passion for independent artisan suppliers helps shed light on how we fill and decorate our homes. From fast furniture's global impact to why long-lasting pieces are worth the wait, it's time to think about creating a more sustainable living space.

    You can find out more about Sarah at designknb.com

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    33 min
  • A Life in Fashion With Emma Manley

    This episode's guest is the inimitable Emma Manley. Emma has carved out a prestigious career as a designer here in Ireland, but her influence far outreaches the world of fashion. Emma is thoughtful, creative, progressive, and a veritable workhorse; in short, she’s quite brilliant, 

    Emma shares her career journey, explains how fashion’s relentless season model may have finally come to an end, gives her take on fast fashion, and much more.

    You can check out Emma's new collection here. 


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    51 min
  • The Beginner's Guide To Offsetting our Carbon Footprint with Nula
    Offsetting our carbon footprint has become a common suggestion when it comes to undoing the impact we all have on the planet in our day-to-day lives, but what offsetting actually mean, and is it the appropriate action we need to take in the face of climate change?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Horler, founder of Nula. Charlotte wanted to create an artistic, inspiring, and practical tool for those looking to offset in a meaningful way. She dispels some of the myths and questions I have around offsetting and offers an invaluable insight into the art of undoing while doing good.

    Offsetting may not be the ultimate solution, but it certainly has a role to play in our grand climate change goals. If you’ve been overwhelmed by the thoughts of calculating your carbon footprint and have been putting off the process, Charlotte and her platform Nula are just what you’ve been looking for.

    I’m delighted to share the news that all of you can enjoy 10% off your first offset with the code FUTURIST10. at nulacarbon.com

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    17 min
  • Bringing The Wild Inside with Alix Mulholland from Field Day
    Alix Mulholland has been harnessing the power and positivity of Ireland's wildflowers and fauna for 18 years. From her humble beginnings at her kitchen table in Belfast, to her now thriving lifestyle brand,  Alix shares her personal and business journey over the last almost two decades. 

    Field Day's products are sustainable from start to finish and set the bar when it comes to luxury home essentials. In this episode, Alix talks about the challenges of rebranding, what kept both her and her business afloat during the pandemic, designing the perfect candle, her beloved Christmas collections, and how she's helping Ireland's bee population continue to flourish. 

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    37 min

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