eco-nnect TALKS 👄

In this episode we dive into conversation with Jacinta Dillon and Izzy Howden from Make My Money Matter (MMMM). MMMM is creating a movement calling for the trillions of pounds invested in UK pensions to build a better world. They do this through clever and engaging campaigns, aimed at individuals, organizations and the government, raising awareness of how pension funds are invested in lots of extr...

In this episode we dive into conversation withIn this episode we dive into conversation with artist, writer and entrepreneur Wilson Oryema . His work primarily focuses on the theme of human consumption and the different ways in which it impacts human behaviour and the environment. He explores this through various mediums including, text, image, film, exhibitions, and more. Also a strong advocate f...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Ruby Elmhirst about slow living, conscious consumerism and her work in guiding brands through ethical production, artisanship and storytelling. Ruby is a British-Jamaican Creative Producer specialising in the design and production of fashion and narrative-led projects that are rooted in social responsibility and sustainability. Her work ranges from sh...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Matias Muchnick, CEO and founder of NotCo , a cutting edge food-tech company using artificial intelligence to develop plant-based products. NotCo is today the fastest growing food tech brand in Latin America. At just 33 years old, Matias leads a team of scientists, culinary chefs, and engineers working together to develop NotCo’s patented algorithm na...

In this episode we dive into conversation with brothers Charlie and Angus Buchanan-Smith, founders of The Free Company, an organic and no-dig farm. Their regenerative and progressive agricultural methods provide fresh vegetable and no-waste pig boxes through a subscription service to customers and top chefs and restaurants in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. At the farm Charlie and Angus also...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Sir Partha Dasgupta, the Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Cambridge, Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, and Visiting Professor at the New College of the Humanities, London. His landmark report: 'The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review’ was commissioned by the UK Treasury and published in 2021. The revie...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Dr. Jessica Tollette, an award-winning professor of Behavior and Social Sciences. With a PHD from Harvard in Sociology, her academic research has focused on diversity and inclusion as well as teaching seminars on kindness, empathy, and compassion. Today she works as a Senior Specialist for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the NGO “Innovations for P...

In this episode Isi dives into conversation with Shelby Hartman—journalist, psychonaut and entrepreneur. Shelby is the co-founder and CEO of DoubleBlind , a media company and education platform at the forefront of the psychedelic movement. With a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University, as well as a background in both print and investigative journalism, Shelby founded DoubleBlind in...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Laurien Holtjer, lover and expert of wild nature. Today, Laurien is the Head of Communications at Rewilding Europe . In the past ten years Rewilding Europe has been reintroducing wildlife and bringing back vital ecosystems across Europe: eg. bisons in Romania, bears in the Pyrenees. Laurien's passion for wild nature has taken her across the world, fro...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Mike Horn , one of the world’s greatest modern day explorers. Mike has undertaken exceptional feats of endurance, determination and courage. He’s circumnavigated the world twice (once on the Equator and once on the Arctic Circle--both alone and without motorized vehicles); he’s crossed South America and the entire length of the Amazon river on a hydro...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Roc Sandford, an inspirational figure in the environmental movement. A keen activist, Roc has campaigned with Extinction Rebellion since its inception in 2018 and stood as a Green Party candidate for the Westminster City Council in three elections. This year he is focusing on Ocean Rebellion --a sister movement to XR. For the last 15 years Roc has bee...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Michael Ableman , one of the fathers of Urban agriculture as well as one of the early pioneers of the organic and natural agriculture movements. With a forty-year career working on the land growing food, Michael’s experience is not only impressive, but also highly groundbreaking. Unafraid to take on challenges, he has single-handedly shown us how nece...

In this episode we dive into conversation with Larissa von Planta, founder of upcycled artisanal couture brand LVP x Alsama now known as LVPx. LVPx supports traditional artisans in studios in Beirut, Lebanon. Their initiative reimagines second-hand garments, giving them a new lease of life through beautiful and unique hand embroidery. *This episode was recorded in July 2021 eco-nnect is a power-ho...