PODCAST

PODCAST

Sharing unique ways that people are bettering the world!

We speak to people that are using their skills to protect people and the planet. Through sharing stories, we hope you feel inspired, which will mean more collective power and greater positive change. 

Episode 4: Building Community
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Episode 4: Building Community

Coming direct to you from Aoife’s lounge room. Aoife is one of the founders of Grassroots Gatherings, a volunteer organisation based in Naarm. We chat about the origins of Grassroots and its mission to create inclusive, community-driven spaces.

We also discuss Aoife's approach to building better systems, touching on the transformative power of mutual aid and the importance of multigenerational communities.

The conversation shifts to Aoife’s involvement with Friends of Aileu and the history of Timor-Leste. Together, we reflect on the legacy of colonialism, the resilience of Timor-Leste's people, and the ongoing fight for equity and justice in the region.

This is a beautifully enriching conversation. Thank you wonderful Aoife.

Hosted by Erin

Produced by John Stanley

Aoife insta: @diabolus_xz

Grassroots Gatherings Insta: @grassroots_gatherings

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Episode 3: Growing Seaweed to Reduce Methane Emissions
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Episode 3: Growing Seaweed to Reduce Methane Emissions

In this Ep we chat to Henry, a seaweed farmer and ocean enthusiast, to talk about his journey from industrial diving to growing seaweed to feed cattle to reduce their methane emissions.

We chat about all things ocean. What’s in it, how we’re impacting it, and the potential it holds. From tackling plastic pollution to rethinking sustainable seafood, it’s information that we all should know.

We also chat about Henry's startup focused on harvesting and repurposing invasive species. More info can be found on his website. https://ropa.com.au/.

Insta - @henryrcole

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Episode 2: Transforming Agriculture with Tech
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Episode 2: Transforming Agriculture with Tech

A conversation with Danielle who is doing PhD research on using tech to analyse protein content in fava beans and lentils, highlighting the potential of legumes as an alternative protein source. We discuss how agricultural technology can reconnect young people to the agricultural industry and its role in shaping the future of farming.

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Episode 1: Running Sustainable Events
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Episode 1: Running Sustainable Events

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Octavio, founder of Esperanto—a platform built on the pillars of transparency, collaboration, and responsibility, which runs restaurant pop-ups and events across Europe. Our journey together began on the dancefloor at Monument 2023, a music festival in the Norwegian forest, where Octavio was running an alternative second stage and wine bar under the Esperanto name. A few months later, we connected more deeply over our shared passion for sustainable events. We discuss the concept of a universal language, Octavio's upbringing in Cuba, and the meaningful intentions behind his project, Esperanto.

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