That Bright Idea

That Bright Idea

By Rhiannon Collins & Ellie WoodBusinessEntrepreneurship
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That Bright Idea episodes

  • #13 Chain Reaction

    Ellie and Rhiannon discuss the different stages of the production chain to show off some innovative ideas that are improving sustainability from start to finish!

    That Bright Idea is a podcast all about innovation and this week we highlight Spinnova, GoodF!nd, Cuan Tech and Notpla. Each of these companies are creating or compiling sustainable products to help us progress into a greener future.

    What is in store:

    • Newsflash: Our tales of being freezing in London and Oban. 
    • What's the problem? Products that we buy are not sustainably produced, how can we solve this?! 
    • Fibres from wood pulp: renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable fibres - wood you wear them? 
    • Special guest: Nohelia reveals all about her amazing sustainable brand comparison website. 
    • Phone in/Note to Self: Sweetheart Rufus Cuthbert quizzes us on packaging and we reveal some circular solutions.

      • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

      1. Spinnova
      2. GoodF!nd
      3. Cuan Tech
      4. Notpla

        5. Have you got a sustainability conundrum and you'd like to ask us about it? Email or DM us on Instagram.

        For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

        ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

        Clip 1: Chain Reaction by Diana Ross

        That Bright Idea release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

        26 min
      5. #12 What the Health?!

        Ellie and Rhiannon discuss Pregnancy test for the Blind and MiRemedy to highlight some topics around health that are often not talked about.

        That Bright Idea is a podcast all about innovation and this week we talk about innovation in terms of health! There are so many taboo topics around health and specifically women's health that simply do not need to be. We discuss some ideas that are leading the way into an open and honest future!

        What is in store:

        • Easter highlights: Heatwave hits Scotland and boiled eggs are crumbling in Shrewsbury!
        • What's the problem? Why are women's health problems often overlooked.
        • Pregnancy test for the blind: a prototype has been developed that allowed the results of a pregnancy test to be felt rather than seen so that women with visual impairments can be the first to know what is happening to their bodies.
        • Special guest: Sophia from MiRemedy tells us about her herbal remedies for period pain.
        • Algae fact: Ellie tells about the magical powers of seaweed! Phone in/Note to Self: Peter O'Brien from PARIS asks us about endometriosis.

          • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

          Pregnancy test for the Blind

          MiRemedy

          Endometriosis UK  

          Have you got a sustainability conundrum and you'd like to ask EcoEllie about it? Email us or DM us on Instagram.


          For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

          ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

          Clip 1: Can't Hold Us Down by Christina Aguilera

          That Bright Idea release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

          29 min
        • #11 You've Got The Power!

          Ellie and Rhiannon discuss YoYu and Hydro Wind Energy to reveal some intriguing ideas about energy!

          That Bright Idea is a podcast all about innovation and this week we talk about innovation in the energy sector. Burning fossil fuels is wrecking our planet but with a little bit of innovation there is a way forward. So, here we highlight some bright ideas that are helping to combat climate change!

          Want to know how to make a fossil fuel free cake? Then listen up!

          What is in store:

          1. Birthday chat: it was Rhiannon's BIRTHDAY last week she reveals her favourite present live on camera!
          2. Energy facts: a few facts to set the scene about the climate crisis.
          3. YoYu: an app that tells you the best time to run your appliances based on when renewable energy is being created.
          4. Special guests: Lee and Maryam from Hydro Wind Energy give us some insight into their system Ocean Hydro Wind.
          5. EcoEllie phone in/Note to Self: Switch your energy provider to boycott fossil fuels.

            6. Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

            YoYu

            Hydro Wind Energy  


            Have you got a sustainability conundrum and you'd like to ask EcoEllie about it? Email us or DM us on Instagram.


            For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

            ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

            Clip 1: Power by Little Mix

            Clip 2: Happy Birthday by The Wood Family Choir

            That Bright Idea release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

            28 min
          6. #10 Are we on the same page?

            Ellie and Rhiannon discuss Books That Matter, Brave Girls Book Club, Charli Evans from Literary Phoenix, and Big Data Girl to open your eyes to gaps and biases in literature!

            That Bright Idea is a podcast all about innovation and this week we talk about innovation in terms of books! It is SHOCKING how different groups of people are excluded as characters and authors in books at present. So, here we highlight some bright ideas that are helping to combat this issue and broaden everyone's mindset.

            "Do not underestimate the power of pen to paper!" Rhiannon Collins, 2021.

            What is in store:

            • Strava chat: Why can't Rhiannon label her runs..?
            • Book subscription boxes: subscription boxes which all aim to highlight books by or about women and underrepresented groups. These subscriptions are creating a way to surface stories and authors that we may not see in the mainstream media or bookshelves.
            • Special Guest: Charli tells us about her journey towards realising that people with disabilities are largely excluded from children's books. She talks through how she took action to solving this problem and in turn the societal issue of ableism!
            • Note to Self: Big Data Girl is a picture book that explains big data and how it is used which is an amazing way to inform people of all ages.

              • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

              1. Books That Matter
              2. Brave Girls Book Club
              3. Charli Evans from Literary Phoenix
              4. Big Data Girl

                5. For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                Clip 1: Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

                That Bright Idea release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                29 min
              6. #9 Started From the Bathroom Now We're Here

                Ellie and Rhiannon discuss Wild, Fussy, Scrubbee and EcoVibe... all in the name of slowing down fast fashion!

                Firstly, you may be thinking "who is this?!" because we have re-branded from "Lightbulb Moments" to "That Bright Idea", we hope you like our new look!

                This podcast is all about innovation and this week they discuss bright ideas in the BATHROOM. Less than 50% of bathroom products are recycled and there is evidence to suggest that synthetic chemicals in cosmetic products can have a negative impact on your health. There is a MASSIVE opportunity for change in terms of bathroom products, YOU can influence change through the decisions you make Ellie & Rhi share with you some innovative SOLUTIONS. 

                What is in store:

                • Re-brand Talk: Why the new look?
                • Ellie's traumatic incident with a horse: This ends on a very strange note
                • Wild Deodorant: Wild is the new, sustainable Natural Deodorant delivered straight to your door. Every aspect of this product has been thought of in detail about how it can be sustainable and kind to the environment, they aim to be zero waste - it even has compostable refill pots that are made from bamboo pulp!
                • Special Guest: The story of how Maddie, founder of Scrubbee, struggled with her skin throughout her student years and could not find natural alternatives that fit her monthly budget, she also saw how coffee grounds were going from waste in cafés. She sought to create an ethical and sustainable brand, that was good for your skin and didn't come with a huge price tag.
                • Note to Self: EcoVibe a clear, honest place where you can easily find truly eco-friendly alternatives

                  • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

                  1. Wild
                  2. Fussy
                  3. Scrubbee 
                  4. EcoVibe

                    5. For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                    ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                    Clip 1: Bright Idea - Orson

                    That Bright Idea release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                    27 min
                  5. #8 Slowing Down Fast Fashion

                    Ellie and Rhiannon discuss Algalife, Save Your Wardrobe, Bert&B and Staiy... all in the name of slowing down fast fashion!

                    This podcast is all about innovation and this week they discuss bright ideas in the FASHION industry. Each year, 92million tonnes of clothing go into landfill and 20% of this has never been worn. The ideas featured in this episode are doing things a little differently… and focussing on the well-being of people and the world. 

                    What is in store:

                    • Meeting Famous Podcasters: Last weekend Rhiannon (sort of) met a famous podcaster and a few years ago Ellie met Elis James, who hosts one of their favourite podcasts with co-host John Robins.
                    • Algae Update: Algalife is a start-up that aims to develop algae-based materials for fashion and textiles.
                    • Save your Wardrobe: How often do you forget what is in your wardrobe? We only wear a TINY fraction of what we have and this generates a huge amount of waste. We are entering a new era of digitalising the fashion industry, this is a new untapped space and SYW is at the forefront of it, with the welfare of the planet and people at the heart of what they do.
                    • Special Guest: Ellie chats with, friend and Bert&B Founder, Alicia Newman about her sustainable jewellery business.
                    • Note to Self: This week's NTS is Staiy, a progressive marketplace is essentially a one-stop-shop for brands & people on the same mission to accelerate the transition towards sustainable fashion.

                      • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

                      1. Save Your Wardrobe
                      2. Bert&B
                      3. Staiy

                        4. For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                        ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                        Clip 1: Lady Gaga - Fashion

                        Lightbulb Moments release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                        27 min
                      4. #7 Food for Thought

                        Ellie and Rhiannon discuss Food Cloud, Evocco and Brewdog... all in the name of sustainable food! 

                        This podcast is all about innovation and this week they discuss bright ideas in the FOOD industry. Over 20% of global emissions come from food, we eat it every day, and on top of that 50% of the food that is produced is wasted. So this is something they are really passionate about shouting about. 

                        What is in store:

                        • Birthday throwbacks: It's Ellie's Birthday! What better way to celebrate than by remembering all those great parties she's thrown over the years?!
                        • FoodCloud: the social enterprise tackling two huge social and environmental issues with ONE solution 
                        • Special Guest: Evocco Co-Founder, Ahmad Mu'azzam joins our hosts to shed some light on his business whereby you can scan your shopping receipt and see the environmental impact of your shop. You get rewarded in points for improvements you make on the sustainability of your shop, and personalised tips on how to do so. Not only this, but you can offset your carbon emissions by planting trees via the app
                        • Brewdog: In 30 seconds we tell you what you MAY NOT know about Brewdog... who are reducing their carbon footprint in innovative ways, such as CO2 recovery from fermentation to use to carbonate the beer, electric vehicles for delivery, green energy using malted barley to make biomethane and much more! 

                          • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

                          1. Food Cloud
                          2. Evocco
                          3. Brewdog

                            4. For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                            ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                            Clip 1: will.i.am & CodyWise - It's Your Birthday 

                            Clip 2: Pitbull - Timber (Feat Kesha)

                            Lightbulb Moments release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                            25 min
                          4. #6 Getting To Know Us

                            Ellie and Rhiannon talk backgrounds, sisters and algal bloom... This is the episode that really sets the scene! 

                            This podcast is all about innovation and is hosted by Ellie & Rhiannon, you may (quite rightly) be thinking, "Who on earth are these two and why are they telling me about innovation?" The answer is in this episode! 

                            What is in store:

                            • Who we are, what we do and why we are doing this podcast 
                            • Get to know the REAL us in an exclusive double sister feature 
                            • Ellie's note to self

                              • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

                              Bloomin' Algae (iOS & Android) 

                              For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                              ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                              Clip 1: Swedish House Mafia - One (Your Name)

                              Clip 2: Aretha Franklin - Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves 

                              Lightbulb Moments release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                              23 min
                            • #5 A Big Announcement

                              LB Moments Quiz of the Year, a look back on 2020 and a SNEAK PREVIEW into what is in store in 2021.... Rhiannon is joined by NEW co-host Ellie Wood aka EcoEllie! 

                              Ellie and Rhiannon met at University and lived together for three years. Ellie specialises in Algae and is currently researching a PhD, Rhiannon is a Technical Product Manager in Software Engineering at Sky.


                              Whilst they have careers in different industries, their paths have crossed once again, as their interests overlap when it comes to innovation for good - cue Lightbulb Moments! 

                              This podcast is all about innovation and this week Ellie & Rhiannon have a JAM PACKED episode for you, featuring an unmissable Quiz about all things podcasts and Lightbulb Moments, a fun chat about our reflections on ideas that have featured this year and of course some insight into 2021. 

                              What is in store:

                              • LB Moments Quiz of the Year 
                              • Looking back on the podcast in 2020 
                              • And finally, give a sneak peek into 2021 

                                • Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

                                1. What3Words 
                                2. MERRI 
                                3. Oceanium 
                                4. MyEmissions

                                  5. A big thank you to everyone who has made this podcast happen in 2020, we are so grateful for every guest, every feature, every listen and all the support from family, friends & on social media! 

                                  For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

                                  ---> Music Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

                                  Clip 1: Interstellar Love by The Avalanches

                                  Lightbulb Moments release a new episode every 2 weeks, see you soon!

                                  27 min

                                About That Bright Idea

                                From the publisher's feed

                                This tea-break sized pod is all about innovation that is changing the world. Previously, "Lightbulb Moments". Email us: [email protected]