Karimah Hudda is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and systems change across diverse sectors, impact areas, companies with a cumulative $80+ Billion in revenue, influencing industries worth over $10 Trillion. Inspired by global challenges, she developed the Flourishing Futures Framework to guide visionary leaders towards a future that benefits all. Her unique perspective comes from roots in small-town India, expanding to living in multiple countries and working across five continents, while traveling in nearly 50 countries, fostering a deep sense of connection across our global human and planetary ecosystem. 

In this episode, Karimah joins Bex for a conversation about leadership in sustainability and the need for systems change. We zoom out to examine and challenge the current frameworks that corporate sustainability sits within and how these can not only be counterproductive to the ultimate goals, but also limiting to the personal development of professionals in the industry. 

Join us to learn about the Flourish Framework, why systems change is deeply needed in tackling social and environmental issues, how to care for yourself and colleagues when facing sustainability anxiety or burnout, and how to build a personal and professional life that aligns with your own sustainability values. 

This episode will resonate with anyone (interested in) working in sustainability, holistic professional wellbeing and systems change. All listeners are welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Karimah Hudda 
Editor: David Echevarria 

MeiLin Wan, Founder and CEO of GenuTrace is a trailblazer in traceability and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in textile and personal care traceability, MeiLin has pioneered the use of DNA tagging, isotope testing, and other forensic tools to verify the origin of materials for major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sainsbury’s. 

This week, MeiLin joins Bex to share her insight into what traceability truly means to businesses and their customers, and what the future of sustainability for consumer goods brands looks like as the use of AI ramps up customer knowledge on who made their products, where and how. 

Join us to learn more about how traceability works in practice for businesses navigating international legislation, green claims and voluntary standards; as well as how businesses are adapting to increasing demand from customers for transparency and product data. MeiLin also shares her predictions for traceability and sustainability, including where AI fits into the picture. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability, compliance or supply chain professionals or those who would like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: MeiLin Wan 
Edited by: David Echevarria 

Beth Granger is a consultant, trainer, and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to take them from confused to confident when networking, having critical conversations, and building a professional brand in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

This week, Beth joins Bex to share insights on effective communication in the workplace, including how to build rapport and secure buy-in from leadership for your projects. Beth shares top tips for building and maintaining a strong online presence and professional brand, and how to feel confident in networking situations, from conferences to the lunch queue. 

This episode is useful for any professional looking to build their effective communication skills, whether in the sustainability industry or otherwise. All listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: Beth Granger
Edited by: David Echevarria 

Dr Rachel Widdis is an expert in the field of business and human rights, and has spent over a decade working with international organisations, advising companies and also teaching as an adjunct Professor in this field at Trinity College in Dublin. 

This week, Rachel joins Bex for an open and honest talk about her career journey from finance to human rights and business, what it's like to see programmes tackling human rights risks - such as human trafficking - in action on the ground, and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance when working on challenges we're deeply passionate about. 

Join us to gain insight into the practicalities of implementing HRDD programmes in businesses, how to secure leadership support and successful buy in for projects, and top tips for leading a consulting team with confidence. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Dr Rachel Widdis 
Edited by: David Echevarría

Paola Fudakowska is an international human rights lawyer with experience in a range of specialisms; from tackling war crimes to implementing ESG strategies in global businesses. This week, Paola joins Bex to talk about her career path thus far, the latest changes to EU sustainability law (yes, that includes the Omnibus!), and the related challenges these pose to businesses. 

Join us to gain insight into building your own career in human rights law, what proposed legal changes mean for your business and your stakeholders, and discussion on the resulting trends in the industry. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Paola Fudakowska 
Edited by: David Echevarría