Going Conscious

John is a serial founder and capitalist for good based in Wellington, New Zealand. His latest venture, All Things Considered, is a global platform for considerate consumers of fashion. His purpose is to actively engage the world, learn and grow from that, and share with others.   In this episode we talk about tall poppy syndrome, impact ventures, super-diversity, why Founders need to spend more ti...

Karina is a conscious changemaker who flipped her 15+ years of professional experience from serving brands to serving the planet. She's now an MA at Central Saint Martins on a mission to research, design and co-create innovative community solutions and funding for regenerative projects, combining emerging technologies with the awe-inspiring power of the arts.   In this episode we talk about how br...

In this reading episode I read parts of the first chapter of this book which has been incredibly influential for me and has taught me methods to create an environment for a child's unique spirit to thrive and how to engage with parenting as a means of transformation for the parent.   In the book, Dr Shefali Tsabary challenges traditional family strategies and hierarchies, shows us how to let go of...

In this recap episode we bring you the first parts of four Going Conscious episodes that centre around impact entrepreneurship - different perspectives and insights from using business for good. Enjoy discovering some inspiration and checking out some of the interviews you may have missed.   We will hear from so-called denfluencer Rhona Eskander who shares her journey building her new and very qui...

Nicole Bosky is Regenerative culture designer and Founder of Primal Gathering - a regenerative gathering used to restore people, forests, and ecosystems all over the world. She is a seasoned entrepreneur who previously founded the innovation consultancy, Adpreneurs, creating hackathons that inspired co-creation and collaboration with clients such as Unilever and The United Nations.   In this episo...

Josh Rivers is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Busy Being Black, which centres on the lives and experiences of queer Black people from across the world.   Josh and I had hardly spoken since we were at university together, and we had a lot to catch up on. I've been admiring the important platform he is building for queer black people to feel seen, heard and loved.   In this episod...

This episode is the second of a new format of readings from books which have come up as great sources of inspiration on Going Conscious.   I chose Living Untethered as it is the third book from Michael A Singer, and his first two books have been recommended and discussed time and time again. This new book just came out, and I couldn't wait to share it with you, especially after his second book, Th...

Sophie is the Founder of UK based parent/baby digital startup Mamamade; supporting parents with modern childcare products and services that improve health outcomes, normalise taboos, and increase happiness. Originally from New York, Sophie came to the UK and after giving birth to her first daughter, began to juggle returning to work with caring for her baby. By 2019 Mamamade progressed from a 'sid...

In this episode we try a new format where we bring you the first parts of four episodes that centre around one topic so you can get reminded of some key points of inspiration, see what you want to go deeper into, and check out the interviews you may have missed.   This recap looks at how we can bring sustainability into fashion from various expert angles. We hear from the incredible Sophia Li who...

Will's interest lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, social impact, and environmental preservation. He was recently awarded Forbes 30 under 30 and has also been selected as one of Norway's top leaders under 30 for his work pursuing the sustainable   development goals. He is the Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Bottle, a company dedicated to helping to save the ocean which has removed 4.5 milli...

Catch is a dear friend of mine and the Founder of Catch Rhys, a responsible jewellery company with a mission to make honest, long-lasting jewellery the new standard.   In this episode we talk about how to find confidence as an entrepreneur and how to embody success by enjoying the journey. About responsibility and transparency, progress not perfection, thriving on a 4 day week, why bigger isn't al...

This episode is the first of a new format of readings from books which have been recommended to us and discussed on Going Conscious, and which I love and have been deeply moved by. The library on goingconscious.com is bursting with texts for us to explore, and we want to bring you some tasters from the mind expanding ideas they contain.   I chose A New Earth to be the first book for us to read tog...

Emma aka Emma The Alchemist is a Teacher, Dancer and the Creator of Movement is Medicine. Movement is Medicine uses dance, music and somatic meditation designed to create connection and release of stress, trauma and emotions, whilst teaching people nervous system regulation tools to use in their everyday life.   In this episode we talk about how Emma's body broke down to the point she couldn't wal...

Abimbola is an award winning barrister who specialises in criminal defence, inquiries, inquests and professional regulatory work. She is also the chair of an independent board that scrutinises all 43 police forces across England and Wales on their commitment to develop an anti-racism action plan.   Abi is my old school friend, and in this episode we reflect on our journeys to purpose, and Abi's jo...

In this special episode Nikki guides you through a short meditation you can do with your baby or child, and then we discuss how motherhood itself can be the path to deepen our spirituality.   As a mother, you might find it challenging to keep up with a meditation practice. Nikki has found it hard to meditate for long as a new mother, so she created this meditation which you can do together with yo...

Sarah is the founder of Messy Luminous Being, a community with a weekly podcast, yoga and meditation memberships and online courses which help women weave inner practice into messy real life.   In this episode we talk about Sarah's journey from an academic at Cambridge University to yoga and wellness, and the opportunity everyday life gives us for spiritual practice. We talk about motherhood as a...

Poppy is a creative businesswoman, award-winning professional coach, and "the woman taking over tapping" (The Evening Standard). She creates a special kind of transformation in the lives of those she works with, instigating her powerful "Energy Shifts" to accelerate results for her high-level network ready to raise their game and live on purpose.   In this episode we talk about how to use rapid ta...

Marion is a playwright, performer and dreamcoach, merging creativity, life experience and spirituality. She is now writing her first book called "Awakened Mamas" where she tells the stories of mothers who do it their own way, in sync with the laws of nature and the universe.   In this deeply personal episode, we talk about our very different birth experiences and what we've learnt about life, our...

Monique is a luxury brand strategist, Diplomat to the Embassy of Panama in the UK, keynote speaker, contributing Editor of WOTC Magazine and podcast host. She's an advocate for women's rights, mental health and climate change. She is the Founder of Mumble Forum, a global networking platform with a combined online audience of 4+ million and growing, leading a movement to redefine motherhood.   In t...

Rhona is a multi-award-winning aesthetic dentist based in Chelsea as well as the owner of PÄRLA toothpaste tabs, the eco-friendly and healthier solution to brushing your teeth.   In this episode we discuss the truth about toothpaste (hint: a toothpaste tube takes 500 years to disintegrate!), and the challenge of changing brushing habits of a lifetime with her toothpaste tab business.   We talk abo...

A LightForce healer that empowers thousands of people around the world to heal themselves, Shayoon is a fashion and beauty content creator currently based in Bali with a global reach. A mother of two, she also creates stunning content around motherhood.   In this episode we discuss how to find root causes and traumas as a path to healing from within, and Shayoon's journey from fashion and styling...

Elaine is an industry builder in the post-animal bio-economy. As the Chief Innovation Officer at the Material Innovation Initiative (MII), Elaine works with startups and investors in growing a next-gen materials industry to replace animal-based materials. Elaine also served as the Managing Director of the Good Food Institute (GFI) Asia Pacific, building and accelerating the alternative proteins in...

Ylani is a copywriter for wellness and conscious brands. With 10 years of experience, she's created a meaningful business that motivates others to keep going through services, content, personal experiences, and products for well-being. She's also the podcast host of Ylani Talks to help you redefine self-care and love for your mental health.   In this episode we talk about how Ylani's business deve...

Hema guides the path to commercial success, evolutionary and inclusive leadership, wellbeing and positive impact for independents, startups, corporates and diverse global audiences. She believes it's time for a heart renaissance.   In this powerful, spiritual episode we talk about how appreciating oneness raises business consciousness, how to put people first, the energy field of honesty, why like...

Mads is the founder of Growth Island which is a podcast on health, performance, business and life's bigger mysteries, covering more than 70 episodes with global experts. One of his biggest passions is building health-related impact ventures including co-building 3 successful start-ups.   In this episode we talk about asking the right questions, making a big difference with daily habits, mental con...