Selfridges Hot Air

Behind the glitz and glamour, fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. From unsustainable fabrics to potentially dangerous chemicals, could wider use of plant-based materials be the answer to some of fashion’s more damaging aspects? 

  

In this episode, Natty is joined by Mārīcī founder Amanda Navaian, who shares how growing up in Sweden shaped her views on sustainability, why we should have a more creative approach to what we waste, and how pineapples became the key to her luxury handbag brand. 

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The environmental impact of mining diamonds could be costing us the earth. But perhaps looking to the sky could help us to avoid the colossal carbon footprint? 

 

In this episode, Natty is joined by the founder of Skydiamond Dale Vince, who shares his journey to forming the world’s first green energy company, the skills he learned as a traveller, and how what started as a thought could revolutionise the diamond industry. 

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As the animal products we consume continue to have an impact on the environment, could the key to repairing some of that damage lie in 3D printing?

 

In this episode, Natty is joined by CEO and founder of Redefine Meat Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, who shares how his love of cooking began, what led to his drastic diet change, and why his past love of meat drives him in creating a first class alternative.

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If you want to feel hopeful about the future, just ask children what kind of world they would like to see. Their imagination knows no bounds, and their playful curiosity can be a refreshing change from the doom and gloom often foreseen by adults.  

For our SUPERFUTURES: What if…? podcast we will be tapping into that sense of wonder, exploring what it’s like to dream bigger and bolder for what lies ahead. Hosted by Natty Kasambala, we’ll be speaking with people who are tackling some of our greatest challenges in ways only children could have imagined, to make the world a better place for everyone.  

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Having a sense of purpose makes us feel good about ourselves, and sometimes the key to that purpose can be found in the smallest things.  

In this episode, Natty is joined by entrepreneur and founder of The Stack World, Sharmadean Reid MBE, who shares her journey to finding purpose, how her business WAH Nails sparked her passion for building communities for women, and why music from her past helps her to stay on track.

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The journey to finding our purpose can be a challenging one, so it’s important that we show ourselves the kindness that we would extend to the ones we love.   

 

In this episode, Poonam Dhuffer shares how she discovered what brings her joy, the importance of celebrating small wins, and why practising mindfulness and self-compassion hold the keys to living a more aligned life. 

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There is no limit to where spiritual meaning can be found; from religious practices, to the life, death and the rebirth cycle that happens in a compost heap. 

 

In this episode, Natty is joined by mushroom cultivator and educator Darren Le Baron, who shares his journey as a grower, how connecting with nature has helped him to heal, and what we can all gain from learning about mushrooms. 

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How can we feel more present and grounded? And what does it mean to draw strength from what we cannot see?

In this episode, join Poonam Dhuffer as she shares what spirituality means to her, the practices that help her to feel centered, and the importance of using gratitude to connect on a deeper level

 

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When we choose to move our bodies, we are choosing to embrace what it means to be alive. With every bead of sweat and with every stretch, we are making a commitment to becoming better versions of ourselves. 

In this episode, Natty is joined by DJ and founder of Run Dem Crew Charlie Dark, who shares how running transformed his life, the value in building communities, and why everyone should run a marathon  

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Using food to nourish ourselves goes beyond how and what we eat. The act of cooking in itself can be an opportunity for imagination and play, helping us to connect with ourselves and with others. 

 

In this episode, our podcast host Natty Kasambala is joined by self-taught designer and artist, Krystal C Mack, who shares insights from her time as a chef, the inspiration behind her cooking, and how she is guided by what she feels when it comes to the food she chooses to eat. 

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