Andy Coxon & Ed Currie are the founders of AKT, a multi award winning, plastic free, gender free natural deodorant brand.

Ed and Andy talk to Raakhee about how the covid London West End theatre closures pushed them to launch their brand, how the pursuit to be being plastic free delayed their launch by a year, asking why fragrances need to have a gender, what gender free means and how strangers approach them to smell their arm pits!

https://www.aktlondon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/akt_ldn/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Deborah Bee is the founder of Bee and Sons, a small batch knitwear brand from Somerset, focused on using only natural fibres.

Deborah talks to Raakhee about the corrupted use of the word sustainable and details the process of recycling woolen fibres. She shares her shocking visit to a sweat shop in Nicaragua, discussing what exploitation of labour looks like and the sinister impact of fast fashion. With a dream to re-shore manufacturing back to the UK, they also talk about brands taking responsibility for the true cost of their products and waste.

https://beeandsons.com/

https://www.instagram.com/beeandsons/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Christabel Reed is the co-founder of Earthed, a nature skills platform. Her co-founders are sister Ruby Reed and Cara Delevingne.

Christabel talks to Raakhee about how a covid meme inspired them to start Earthed, the problem with the extractive systems we are embedded in, globalisation versus local power, how we can‘t keep ringing the alarm on climate change and the need to build in mechanisms to empower people into action. Courses include how to store seeds, beekeeping, restore rivers, urban gardening and more. Explore them now!https://www.earthed.co/

https://www.instagram.com/earthed.co/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Edzard van der Wyck and Michael Wessely are the founders of Sheep Inc, a certified carbon negative, merino wool, knitwear brand.

They talk to Raakhee, the founder of a responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about their counter intuitive, data led decision making, why they are carbon negative (it‘s not offset by planting trees), the exceptional relationships they have in their supply chain and how you can name your own Sheep Inc sheep and track it in New Zealand with an NFT.

https://sheepinc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sheepinc/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Shannon Murphy is a minimalist minded professional organiser and the founder of Simpl Living Co. She has a deep-seated passion for helping people live happier and healthier lives by simplifying their work spaces, homes and lives through de-cluttering and coaching.

Shannon talks to Raakhee, the founder of Responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about how we are bombarded with 50-400 ads a day, how buying processes are intentionally sped up to stop us from thinking about what we are buying and how decluttering can reduce anxiety and stress.

Discussing the difference between a minimal aesthetic vs minimalist life, the courage to declutter, with tips on how to sort through excess possessions, curating the life you want, with things that truly matter to you.

https://www.simplliving.co/

https://www.instagram.com/simpllivingco/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Nancy Zeffman and Eileen Willett are the founders of Cucumber Clothing, a clothing brand that designs, samples and manufactures their clothing within a 5 mile radius of London.

Nancy and Eileen talk to Raakhee, the founder of responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about working with the least impact, the role of worker wages and sustainability, the cost barrier of accreditations, the tensions in sustainable pricing, seeing things with your own eyes and being on Dragons Den.

https://www.cucumberclothing.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cucumberclothing/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Catherine Marche is the founder of Catherine Marche Fine Sustainable Jewellery, making items from her studios in the Oxo Tower Wharf 1.10. She is the founder, creative director, designer and goldsmith and specialises in bespoke creations.

Catherine talks to Raakhee, the founder of responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about the carbon footprint of recycled gold, how using recycled metals can prevent deforestation in the Amazon rainforests, the air miles on our foods and how laboratory created gem stones have a higher carbon footprint than mined diamond, but less negative planetary and biodiversity impact.

https://www.catherinemarche-designs.com/

https://www.instagram.com/Catherinemarche/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Vanita Badlani is the founder of La Bante London, a vegan handbags and accessories brand with an ethos of 'Fashion With Respect' and they donate at least 10% of profits to charity.

Vanita talks to Raakhee, the founder of a Responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about sourcing 100% biodegradable vegan leather, how increased demand drives improved technology and helps to lower prices. Discussing sustainable certifications, being part of a UK govt think tank, the role of trends in fashion, how social media drives and rewards excessive consumption and #oldoutfitoftheday

https://labante.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/labante_london/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Kresse Wesling CBE is the co-founder of Elvis & Kresse, an accessories brand, established in 2005 to save London's decommissioned fire-hose, ones that had become too damaged to repair and were going to landfill. Today, Elvis & Kresse's highly skilled craftspeople make beautifully designed bags and homeware from 15 different reclaimed materials.

Kresse talks to Raakhee, the founder of a responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about being ‘Awake’ to the science of climate change, the problem with maximising shareholder wealth at the cost of planet and exploited workers, how clothes made with exploited labour should be seized, and tartan hosepipes. Donating 50% of their profits to charity, Kresse shares how they are moving towards becoming a net regenerative business.

https://fairpro.projectcece.com/link/?aid=950640&pid=934941&to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elvisandkresse.com%2F

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Anna Brightman is the co-founder of UpCircle beauty, an award winning beauty brand made from up-circled and re-purposed ingredients.

Anna talks to Raakhee, the founder of a responsible artisan scarf brand Wild Saint London, about collecting coffee ground waste from boutique London coffee shops on an electric bike, the supply chain challenge when the coffee shops closed during covid, the importance of choosing the right words in the beauty industry, their refillable products and the honest challenges of being a founder, including not paying yourself.

https://upcirclebeauty.com/

https://www.instagram.com/upcirclebeauty/

https://wildsaint.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/wildsaintlondon/

Use code PODCAST20 for a 20% saving on any Wild Saint London personalised scarf on the Wild Saint London website

The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned