Live Wide Awake - Sustainability & Conscious Leadership

Will humans peril in the age of the machines? Why is artificial intelligence one of the scariest and most under-discussed topics of our time? And can we engineer ourselves to happiness? Big questions we are deep diving into with Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], author of the international bestseller, Solve for Happy and newly released Scary Smart, and host of the Slo Mo...

Will we see gender equality within our lifetimes? What is the role of men and boys in the future of leadership? And how do we address domestic violence? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Georgette Tan, President of United Women Singapore, who previously headed up Communications and CSR at MasterCard Asia Pacific. In this episode we deep-diving into the need and struggle to change min...

Who am I? What is consciousness? Can science and spirituality unify as one? How can psychedelics help us to unlock a universe of possibilities? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Jonas Rosen, founder of Inner Vision Psychedelics, creator of the popular YouTube channel Cosmic Consciousness with Jonas and a psychedelic facilitator at a legal retreat centre called MycoMeditation. In this...

Why is peace one of the most important things we can ever do? What is band-aid safety and how can we avoid it and create real safety instead? And what does peace look like in our society? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Kwabi Amoah-Forson founder of The Peace Bus Humanitarian Aid Organization, on a mission to build a better future through a new movement of peace. In this episode, w...

What is real and what is not real? Who are we? What is freedom really? And why should we embrace brutal self-acceptance? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Pujan Swami, a German-born Psychologist who studied Yoga Philosophy (Jnana Yoga) in India and Australia with renowned teachers Bhagavan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, and James Schwartz among others. In this episode, we are t...

How can we truly create a life of abundance? What can we do if our mind is negatively polluted? How can we win in the battle against expectations? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Daniel Man-gena, best-selling author, motivational speaker, coach and contributing writer to Entrepreneur and Brainz Magazine.  In this episode, we talk about how one man turned his life from misery (...

Why should we be bad activists? How is our mental health linked to environmental health? Why should we go slower to progress better? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Tori Choi, Intersectional climate activist, mental health advocate, and founder of Bad Activist Collective. In this episode, we talk about why perfectionism is detrimental to movements, that mental health can’t be separ...

How can we challenge perspectives when it comes to sustainability? Are we moving quickly enough to create an equitable fashion industry? And how do we remain hopeful in a world ripe with climate disasters? Big questions that we are deep diving with Samata, CEO of Red Carpet Green Dress and the published author of The Tribe empowerment journal. In this episode, we talk about how to change people’s...

In the debate around protein, why do we need to skip the middle man? Why is our media diet so important? And What is the best way to kill fear? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Robbie Lockie, co-founder of Plant Based News (PBN), the largest vegan news platform from around the world, reaching over 70 million people each a month. In this episode, we talk about how he created PBN so q...

Is it possible to feed the world without overwhelming the planet? Can we truly disrupt the industrial food systems? And Is the world ready for cell-based meat? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Josh Tetrick, CEO & Co-founder of Eat Just and Good Meat - revolutionising food through innovation with plant-based eggs and cultured meat. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities...

Can we actually reverse climate change? Where should we be focusing our attention for a regenerative future? And how do we fight against discrimination towards the queer community? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Chad Frischmann, the lead researcher and principal architect of the methodology and models behind Project Drawdown. In this episode, we talk about why we shouldn’t distrac...

How do we make green common? Why is compassion a subtle superpower to a more present and zen life? And why should we stay foolish? Big questions we’re deep-diving into with David Yeung, founder of Green Monday, Green Common and the innovative OmniFoods - an ecosystem of companies on a mission to tackle climate change and food insecurity by making green common. In this episode, we talk about how ou...

Are mental health and planetary health different sides of the same coin? How do we bridge between individual action and systemic change? And what is at the root of anxiety? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Christabel Reed, Co-Founder of the systems change platform Advaya, and of the education-for-action platform EcoResolution with Cara Delevingne. In this episode, we discuss the cri...

After the year that we’ve been living through globally, What is the hidden cost of this trauma? How do we breathe again? And How do we come back to life? Big questions we are deep diving into with Anoushka Beh, positive psychologist, emotional freedom technique practitioner, and internal family systems practitioner. In this episode, we look at how less is really more, how to make sense of the dram...

How do we begin to address the insurmountable plastic pollution problem? What is plastic offsetting and is it a viable solution? And should we be buying recycled ocean plastic clothing? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Tom Peacock-Nazil, founder of Seven Clean Seas - on a mission to clean up our oceans from plastic pollution. In this episode, we deep dive into being an accidental en...

How can we really understand impact in the investment and policy space? Crypto and blockchain - where has it been and where is it going? And how can we be the architect of our own reality? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Alessa Sollberger, entrepreneur, investor, founder of Top Tier Impact and author of the upcoming book Blockchain Mavericks. In this episode, we unpack impact inves...

Steph does a solo episode to do a little recap and summary of some of the most profound lessons she's learnt and embodied from the conscious humans on the pod to date. We deep dive into not bypassing the human experience, understanding your life's work, solo trips, joy, and normalising being imperfect.  We'd love to hear from you, what are your biggest takeaways so far? What would you like to...

Why is self-love so important? Why should we do the internal work? And how can we better understand our hormones and emotions? Big questions we are deep diving into with Hanli Hoefer, actress, presenter, model, and co-host of the Just So Were Clear podcast. In this episode, we discuss how to cultivate inner strength and self-love, the power of therapy, surviving long-distance relationships, hormon...

Is it possible to have a painless birth? What is plant-based medicine, how does it help people? And what is ego death? Big questions that we are deep diving with Suraya Sam, co-creator of House of Ascend, master of gong bath and sound healing journeys and meditations. In this episode, we talk about how to have a truly pain free birth, why we need to learn to deeply trust and surrender and the powe...

How can activism transcend beyond consumerism? Why do we need to be wary of philanthrocapitalism? And how can we self-heal through burnout? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Kamea Chayne, writer, author and host of the Green Dreamer Podcast, exploring holistic healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. In this episode, we discuss how to have healthy sc...

How do we embrace a soul led life? How can we stop micromanaging the universe? And why is shadow work so important to our growth? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Rebecca Campbell, best selling Hay House author of Light Is The New Black and Rise Sister Rise. In this podcast episode, we talk about coming out of the spiritual closet, hearing the whispers of your soul, and not bypassin...

How can we make friends with change? Why do we see nature as separate from us? How can design help us clean up the mess that we’ve made in the planet? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Leyla Acaroglu, an award-winning designer, sociologist, and sustainability expert, of The UnSchool of Disruptive Design and a UN Champion of the Earth. In this episode, we talk to the doctor of change...

How can we stop funnelling money into billionaires pockets? What is the link between racism, colonialism and our current fashion industry? And How can we really move beyond performative allyship? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Aja Barber, writer, stylist, consultant, Instagram influencer, working at the intersection of sustainability and fashion. In this episode, we talk about bei...

Have you suffered from eco-anxiety or grief? How can we be imperfect environmentalists? And how can we navigate the interconnectedness of injustice, veganism and zero waste? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Isaias Hernandez - commonly known as Queer Brown Vegan, an environmental educator who loves (un)learning. In this episode, we talk about the spectrum of climate emotions, how we...

Why do we need to decolonize the fashion industry? How do we move beyond voting with our dollar? How do we hold space for both joy and grief? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Aditi Mayer, a multi-hyphenate sustainable fashion blogger, journalist, photographer, activist and speaker. In this episode, we talk about addressing social and environmental injustices, humanising the lived ex...