🎙 Episode 13 Sustainability Isn’t Just About Energy: Medicine’s Role in a Sustainable Future🧬🌍💉When we think of sustainability, most people picture solar panels, EVs, and climate action. But what about the sustainability of healthcare itself? Medicine relies on rare materials, energy-intensive manufacturing, and global supply chains... and it also impacts people and the planet.In this powerful episode, we explore how sustainability and medical innovation intersect. We discuss biomaterials, green chemistry, medical waste reduction, and how bio-sensing technologies can transform diagnostics while reducing environmental footprint.Guest: Muhammad Ali Tariq — Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University developing advanced biosensors for healthcare diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring.✨ Connect with Muhammad Ali Tariq🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-ali-tariq-a45b0110b📧 Email: [email protected]🎧 Listen & Watch Sustainably Smart Talks📺 YouTube: @SustainablySmartTalk🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027💡 Sustainably Smart Talks – Where cutting edge meets a sustainable future

🎙 Episode 12 — The Psychology of Growth: Building Businesses That Thrive from the Inside Out
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In this episode, we explore how psychology and strategy intersect to fuel sustainable business growth. We discuss the mindset shifts, cultural changes, and human factors that allow businesses not only to scale but to flourish long-term.

Guest: Serah Muindi — Business Psychologist, Therapist, and Founder of Hopewell Firm UK, a growth strategy consultancy dedicated to helping businesses unlock sustainable, people-centered growth.

Connect with Serah:
🌐 Website: https://www.hopewellfirm.co.uk
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serah-muindi-6ab0a757/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serahmuindi/
💼 Book a One-to-One Session: https://calendly.com/serah-hopewellfirm/founders-edge

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💡 Sustainably Smart Talks — Where cutting edge meets a sustainable future.

💼 Episode 11 The Vision, The Hustle & The Mission 🌍🎙️Every movement starts with a reason.In this personal episode, I share the story behind Sustainably Smart Talks — how it began, the mission that drives it, and why connecting innovation with sustainability has become my life’s work.From my journey as a Doctoral Researcher in advanced communication systems at Loughborough University, to my role as Specialist Educator at the East Midlands Institute of Technology, and Managing Director of Arrow Industrial Engineering Solutions, this episode explores how each path shaped my vision of building a smarter, cleaner, and more connected world.We explore:The origin of Sustainably Smart Talks — from a university idea to a global sustainability platformHow the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) influence every discussion and project I leadLessons from bridging academia, entrepreneurship, and educationWhy sustainable innovation isn’t just research — it’s responsibility🔗 Connect & Learn More:👔 AJ Makgarapa (Host): linkedin.com/in/aj-makgarapa-625547265🏢 Arrow Industrial: www.arrowindustrial.co.bw🎧 Listen & Watch Now:📺 YouTube – @SustainablySmartTalk🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9🍏 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027💡 If you’ve ever wondered what powers this platform — this is the episode that tells it all.Sustainably Smart Talks — Where cutting edge meets a sustainable future.

💼 Episode 10 – Scaling Green Chemistry: £475,000 funding & the future of sustainable solvents 🌿🔬How do you take a breakthrough sustainable chemistry concept from lab to impact — securing significant funding, navigating spin-out challenges, and shaping real industrial change?In this episode of Sustainably Smart Talks, I’m joined by Dr Adriano Randi, Founder & CEO of R3V Tech Ltd, a Loughborough University spin-out tackling biodiesel waste. Dr Randi holds a PhD in chemistry and specializes in electrochemical flow processes, converting crude glycerol into valuable bio-derived solvents. R3V TechWe explore:How R3V Tech secured funding (from Innovate UK’s ICURe, Royal Academy of Engineering, etc.) to scale sustainable chemistry solutions The technology behind converting crude glycerol + CO₂ into Solketal — a high-value green solvent — and its industrial potential The role of circular economy thinking in designing scalable, low-carbon industrial processesLessons from bridging academia and entrepreneurship: licensing, spinouts, scaling, and market validation🔗 Learn more and connect:🌐 R3V Tech website: https://r3vtech.com/🔗 Adriano’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriano-a-randi/ 🎧 Listen & Watch Now:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SustainablySmartTalk🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027💡 If you are a researcher, sustainability founder, or simply curious about the intersections of green chemistry and business, this episode shows how purpose-driven innovation can scale — without losing its mission.Thanks to LUinc. - Loughborough University Incubator - for providing recording equipment supported by Loughborough Town Deal, funded by UK Government#SustainablySmart #Episode10 #GreenChemistry #CircularEconomy #SustainableTech #Funding #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

💼 Episode 9 – Systems, Strategy & Sustainability: Designing Businesses that Scale with Purpose 🌍📈How do you build a business that grows — and lasts — without losing sight of people and purpose?In this episode of Sustainably Smart Talks, we explore how strategy, systems thinking, and human-centred approaches can fuel sustainable, scalable global enterprises.Joining me is Carson Keago, Senior Strategy Consultant & Co-Founder of Hopewell Firm UK. Carson shares practical insights on creating businesses that are not only profitable but also resilient, purpose-driven, and capable of making a global impact.We discuss:Why human-centred strategy gives companies a competitive edgeThe role of systems thinking in scaling without chaosHow sustainable business models can thrive in emerging markets🔗 Learn more about Carson🌐 Website: https://www.hopewellfirm.co.uk/💼 LinkedIn:   / carsonkeago  📧 Email: [email protected]🎧 Listen & Watch Now:📺 YouTube:    / @sustainablysmarttalk  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12...🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...💡 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, strategist, or business leader, this conversation is packed with actionable ideas to help you design and grow a company that stands the test of time.#SustainablySmart #Episode9 #BusinessStrategy #SystemsThinking #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #GlobalGrowth #PurposeDriven

🌍 Episode 8 – Powering Up Cities with Landfill Waste ♻️💡What if yesterday’s rubbish could light up tomorrow’s cities?In this episode, we dive into how landfill waste is being transformed into clean energy using anaerobic digesters and biomass conversion. Our focus? India’s innovative waste-to-energy revolution and its potential to inspire change across the Global South.Joining me is the insightful 🧪 Pranesh Kannappan Karthikeyan, a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University, working on circular bio-economy systems that convert organic waste into sustainable energy and products.He breaks down how we can turn food waste, sewage sludge, and landfill gas into electricity and biogas — while uplifting local communities and creating energy access for the next billion.🔗 Learn more about Pranesh:🌐 Loughborough University profile:⁠https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/abce/staff/pranesh-kannappan-karthikeyan/#tab2⁠💼 LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/praneshkk/⁠📧 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🎧 Listen & watch now on your favourite platform:📺 YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SustainablySmartTalk⁠🎧 Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9⁠ ⁠🍏 Apple Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027⁠ ⁠⚡ From rural villages to urban slums, this conversation shines a light on how waste can empower communities — not just with energy, but with dignity, resilience, and sustainable development.#SustainablySmart #Episode8 #WasteToEnergy #BiomassPower #IndiaSustainability #AnaerobicDigestion #CircularEconomy #LandfillToLight #EnergyJustice #CleanEnergyForAll

🧠 Episode 7 – Robots Are Changing Work Forever: The Rise of Nudging Dynamics 🤖📉

Automation isn’t coming—it’s already transforming our lives. From subtle algorithmic nudges to full-on robot integration, this episode dives deep into how AI is reshaping the workforce and influencing human behaviour. 💼⚙️

Joining me is the brilliant 🎓 Isaiah Nassiuma — a Loughborough University researcher working at the intersection of ethics, robotics, and human development.

🔗 Learn more about Isaiah:
🌐 Loughborough University: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/student-stories/isaiah-nassiuma/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-nassiuma/

🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform:
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💬 From policy nudges to personal fears, we explore how AI isn’t just taking jobs—it’s reshaping decisions and dynamics. This episode will leave you thinking long after the mic drops 🎙️

#SustainablySmart #Episode7 #AIandJobs #Robotics #NudgingDynamics #EthicalAI #FutureOfWork #HumanCentricTech

🎙️ Episode 6: Academic Outsider?Is there a new way to do science that breaks free from the ivory tower? In this episode, we meet Naomi Howard — a scientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for making science truly accessible. From nanoparticles to nutritional science and beyond, Naomi brings a fresh, hands-on perspective to how science should be explored, not just explained.🚀 In This Episode:• Her journey from Human Nutrition to Nanoparticle Research• From academia to real-world impact• Founding Howard-Brumlich Events to bring interactive science to all ages• Discussing science communication, outreach, and her bold vision for the future🎯 Subscribe to Sustainably Smart Talks📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SustainablySmartTalk 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9👩‍🔬 Meet Naomi Howard📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: www.howardbrumlichevents.co.uk (under construction)📸 Instagram: @naomi_howard_science🔗 LinkedIn: Naomi Sweetness Howard🎵 TikTok: @naomi_howard_science✖️ X (Twitter): @NaomiHowardChem🧪 About Naomi🎓 BSc in Human Nutrition (First-Class Honours)🏅 Guildford Academic Association Scholarship Recipient🔬 MRes in Formulation Chemistry (Distinction)🧬 PhD in Nanoparticle Self-Assembly🧠 Expertise: Colloidal chemistry, drug delivery systems, nanoscale behaviour🌍 Founder of Howard-Brumlich Events (Feb 2024) – science made fun, real, and inclusive💬 Let’s spark a movement of accessible scienceLike, share, and subscribe if you believe science should be in everyone’s hands, not just in journals.#ScienceForAll #Nanoparticles #STEM #WomenInScience #AccessibleScience #AcademicOutsider #NutritionScience #Colloids #ScienceEntrepreneur #PhDJourney #SustainablySmart

Welcome to another impactful episode of Sustainably Smart Talks!

We’re joined by Ashraf Hauwa Nyako, a forward-thinking researcher at Loughborough University pioneering biofuel recovery using hot microbubble gas stripping—a novel technique to recover clean energy from crops like corn and sugarcane 🌽🧪.

In this episode, we explore:
🔬 The science and potential of hot microbubbles in biofuel recovery
🌍 The role of sustainable energy in climate goals
💡 How African researchers and women in STEM are shaping the future
🚀 The mission to decarbonize with scalable green innovation

📌 Connect with Ashraf on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashraf-hauwa-nyako-7a6190103/
📧 Email: [email protected]

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👍🏽 If you believe in science, sustainability, and African innovation — like, share, comment and subscribe to support the movement!

🎬 Directed by Garrett Fisher – creative storyteller and visual director.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-fisher-61a590214/

🙏🏽 Special thanks to LUinc for providing the space and supporting innovation at Loughborough University.

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⚡️ Green Hydrogen: Powering the Future — Ep 4 | Sustainably Smart TalksThis week on Sustainably Smart Talks, we’re joined by Chisom Okeke, a clean energy advocate who's studied at 6 universities! We explore how green hydrogen, electrolysers, and battery technology are shaping the future of sustainable energy — especially in developing nations like Nigeria.We break down:✅ How batteries and green hydrogen can work together✅ What electrolysers do and why they matter✅ Adoption in Africa vs the global north✅ How to accelerate clean tech in developing economies✅ Why education, research, and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand in climate solutionsGuest:

Chisom Okeke🌐 Website – www.chotech.com.ng📞 Contact – 07823676920

🌍 Learn more about our mission at: www.arrowindustrial.co.bw🎧 Listen & Watch Now:▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sustainablysmarttalk🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vpJp12TwhROJzHNI2abB9🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sustainably-smart-talks/id1812884027🔔 Subscribe on YouTube❤️ Follow on Spotify✨ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts📲 Tag someone interested in clean energy or innovation in Africa!#GreenHydrogen #ElectrolyserTech #BatteryInnovation #AfricaEnergy #CleanTechAfrica #ChisomOkeke #SustainablySmart #SustainableEnergy #TechForGood #NigeriaInnovation #GlobalSouthSolutions #CleanEnergyFuture #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #SmartAndSustainable #HydrogenPower #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergyTransition #DevelopingNations #InnovationInAfrica #AfricanTech #EnergySolutions #ScienceAndSustainability #STEMAfrica #PodcastAfrica #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcast #ApplePodcast #CleanEnergyPodcasts