Green Queens Podcast

A North Sea gas field, an Abercrombie & Fitch jumper and some very tiny frogs. Welcome to Green Queens, where the connections are occasionally tenuous but the opinions are plentiful. 🎙️ This week, Imogen and Abbie unpack the approval of the Jackdaw gas field . Will more domestic gas lower UK energy bills? How many jobs will it create? And could saying yes to Jackdaw make it easier—or harder—to...

After a little break, Green Queens is back (for a bit...!) In this catch-up episode, Imogen and Abbie explain where they've been, why life got in the way, and what the future of the podcast looks like. Imogen opens up about leaving her role at Everything Electric after years of presenting and leading content and what it feels like to finally slow down. Along the way, the conversation wanders (as G...

This week Abbie heads into the world of wildlife conservation with one of the people helping to protect some of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems. This week we're joined by conservationist and safari lodge owner Pamela Kertland Wright to explore Uganda's incredible conservation journey, how tourism can support wildlife, and why local communities are at the heart of successful environmental pr...

If you've been hanging out with us for a while, you know we did an amazing Interrail trip last year and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Well, the travel itch is officially back, and it is entirely Cat Jones’s fault. In this episode, we sit down with Cat, the absolute powerhouse founder of Byway; a brilliant travel tech company rewriting the rules of holidays. Think flight-free, multi-stop,...

What if the problem isn’t climate inaction, but rather the way we are telling the story? 🌍 In this live episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Emily Renshaw-Smith, the Managing Director of Open Planet to go behind the scenes of her team's incredible productions, including the David Attenborough-narrated documentary Ocean, to unpack how storytelling serves as a vital tool for real-world climate...

Can you organise a marathon for 60,000 people… without wrecking the planet? 🏃‍♀️🌱 In this episode of Green Queens, we go behind the scenes of the London Marathon with Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group, just days before race day. Kate takes us through how one of the world’s biggest sporting events is designed with the planet in mind, and the role sport can play in crea...

This week on Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie sit down with Dr. Ravina, a GP and women’s health specialist, to unpack the science behind microplastics and what it actually means for your body. After the buzz around  @Netflix  's The Plastic Detox, we wanted answers beyond the headlines. Dr. Ravina breaks down how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mimic hormones in the body, why fertili...

Secondhand is reshaping the fashion industry. This week, Abbie and Imogen are joined by a very special (and returning) guest, Olivia May. She joins us to delve into the data behind the fashion industry's resale boom. Why are over a third of us hooked on platforms like Vinted and eBay? Is the “French way” of shopping actually better for the planet? And what happens when luxury brands start embracin...

This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?! A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia) , who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching. In this episode we dis...

This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!! With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry. The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sus...

The sun is out, and apparently so is the sewage... ☀️🤢 In this week's episode, Imogen and Abbie dive (not literally, thank god) into the "Fountain of Filth" and the shocking realities exposed in the new Channel 4 docu-drama, Dirty Business . We’re joined by the incredible Sophie Hellyer, surfer, model, and activist, who shares her harrowing personal experience with sewage pollution and why she’s...

This episode of the Green Queens podcast features Daisy Harvey, a British fashion entrepreneur who is revolutionising the way we look at what's in our wardrobes. As the founder of The Loom App, Daisy is on a mission to make upcycling mainstream and accessible by connecting users with high-end designers to reimagine and "redesign" their existing clothes. From turning wedding dresses into daily wear...

Welcome back to the Greenest Girl Gang around 💚✨ In this Series 5 premiere, hosts Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst reintroduce themselves to new listeners and reflect on the journey so far, from Instagram DMs to celebrating their first podcast anniversary. From Oxford aerodynamics engineering to a decade in broadcast meteorology, the duo share how their careers collided with climate; and why the...

In this festive special, Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal invite you to simulate that very specific moment on Christmas Day: you’re full of food, the port has been cracked open, and you're ready for a deep, reflective chat. We’re opening the "Big Red Book" of 2025 to revisit our favourite moments and the most impactful lessons we’ve learned along the way. We discuss how Laura Tobin changed our min...

Welcome to the Green Queens Christmas Party! 🎄✨ Imogen and Abbie are fully sequinned up (at 4:56 PM on a Thursday) to show you how to host the ultimate festive bash without trashing the planet. In this special episode we look at the four ingredients of a sustainable Christmas party: Outfits, Decorations, Food & Drink, and Organised Fun.... Plus: Hear the story of why Coldplay’s PR team rejec...

🎄 Ho ho ho! Welcome to a very festive episode of the Green Queens Podcast! ✨ This Christmas, we’re spreading holiday cheer without the waste. Did you know that in 2024, 3 in 5 Brits received gifts they didn’t want, creating over £1 billion of waste? 😱 So we (Abbie Dewhurst & Imogen Bhogal) curated a sleigh-full of sustainable, ethical, and truly thoughtful gifts—perfect for everyone on your...

This week on Green Queens we take you with us on our jaunt to Barcelona where we got behind the wheel of the pre-production Cupra Raval—an electric car designed for the city that drives like a go-kart and sounds like a spaceship 🚀. Get our honest first impressions from the winding streets of Spain. BUT we couldn't help but note something missing at the launch event… where were all the women? To e...

Welcome to this very special episode of Green Queens, the perfect podcast for imperfect environmentalists! This week, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst take you behind the scenes of their whirlwind adventure at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London — an unforgettable night of celebrating sisterhood. From frantic sustainable outfit sourcing, cruelty-free makeup sessions to red carpet nerves...

Join Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst as they sit down with the wonderful Em-J—a makeup artist of 20 years, a spokeswoman for Cruelty-Free, and an ambassador for the Soil Association. Em-J shares her journey from traditional makeup artistry to becoming a leading voice for cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable beauty. In this eye-opening episode, they uncover the hidden issues in the cosmetics indus...

It’s officially sweater weather (OSW) — but Abbie Dewhurst has fled to the sunny climes of Portugal, while Imogen Bhogal is fully embracing OSW with a snotty nose and croaky voice to match. 💚 This week, the Green Queens are serving up a hearty dose of good news for the planet: from green sea turtle comebacks to the quiet revolution in renewable energy — plus some surprisingly simple solutions to...

In this week’s episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst sit down with Charlotte Liebling, aka the “Fluffy CEO” and founder of Loved Before, a truly magical teddy bear rehoming centre. From rescuing stuffed animals destined for landfill to creating a global community of collectors and advocates (yes, including Blake Lively…), Charlotte shares the story behind her innovative brand, her advice for t...

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst step into the Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens— a new space designed to show how the carbon cycle, plants, and fungi shape our climate future. With the help of: 🌳 Joe Richomme – Garden Supervisor and project lead of the Carbon Garden 💧 Justin Moat – Senior Research Leader on carbon capture 🌿 Kevin Martin – Head of Tree Collections Th...

Feeling drained by division, fear, and endless doomscrolling? Could community be the antidote to the anxiety of uncertain times? In this episode, Abbie and Imogen dive into the power of local connections, small acts of kindness, and volunteering—showing how these simple, human moments can help us find hope and grounding when the world feels overwhelming. Follow the full journey on Instagram @green...

In this week’s episode, Abbie and Imogen chat with broadcaster and second-hand fashion extraordinaire Mary Mandefield. Mary shares how her time at Oxfam shaped her mission to tell powerful sustainability stories—and gives us her ultimate guide to the best spots in London for preloved fashion gems! 💚 Notable mentions go to: 🏆 Barge East: https://www.bargeeast.com/ 🏆 Traid: https://traid.org.uk/...

New term, new series, the Green Queens are back!! Join Abbie and Imogen for a whistle stop catch up of their summers in all things sustainability and a sneak peak into what you can expect in series 3! Sustainable business shoutout: https://wearerepairs.com/ 💚 Portugal Part 1 - https://youtu.be/LmZ6rarkBm4 💚 Portugal Part 2 - https://youtu.be/19VKc0TLLnA 💚 Vinted Episode - https://youtu.be/7-zSP...