Millennials Gone Circular

Sara Beachy, our newest podcast editor, shares what she learned over 17 years in US refugee resettlement across Southeast Asia, from interviewing refugees in Thailand's nine camps to leading a 90-person program in Kuala Lumpur until the US refugee program was frozen in January 2025. Sara joins Caitlyn Socwell, Angelica Barrios and Said Fadyl to unpack who counts as a refugee under  UNHCR , why...

What happens when a beach nuisance becomes a daily health and financial crisis you can't move away from? In this episode of Millennials Gone Circular, host Caitlyn Socwell sits down with Uriel Ilana, a water and hydraulics engineer who grew up in Martinique and spent years living just 700 meters from the Atlantic coast in Le François. Uriel shares what it's actually like to live with Sarga...

Your old phone might be worth more than you think — literally. E-waste is now the world's fastest-growing waste stream, and it's sitting on gold, copper, and the exact critical raw materials we need for the energy transition. In this episode, hosts Caitlyn Socwell, Angelica Barrios, and Said Fadyl sit down with Christine Nikander — environmental lawyer and founder of The E-Waste Column — t...

What if climate change is only one part of a much biggerplanetary problem? In this episode of Millennials Gone Circular, Caitlyn,Angelica and Said take a deep dive into the Planetary Boundaries framework—the scientific framework that helps us understand the environmental limits within which humanity can safely thrive. We unpack all nine planetary boundaries, including climatechange, biodiversity a...

Are carbon credits actually helping the planet, or are they just another form of greenwashing? In Part 2 of our Carbon Credits series, we unpack one of the most debated topics in sustainability. We explore why carbon credits have developed a controversial reputation, what separates high-quality projects from ineffective ones, and whether buying carbon offsets for your flights or personal emissions...

In Part 1 of our two-part series, the Millennials GoneCircular team breaks down one of sustainability's most debated topics: carboncredits and carbon offsets. Join Caitlyn, Said, and Angelica as they explore thedifference between carbon credits and offsets, compliance vs. voluntary carbonmarkets, avoidance vs. removal credits, the origins of carbon markets under theKyoto Protocol, and the key prin...

What do you do when the world feels heavy, sustainability feels exhausting, and your nervous system is politely requesting a full software update? In this raw and reflective “jump on the mic” episode, Caitlyn, Angelica and Said have an honest conversation about climate anxiety, sustainability fatigue, geopolitics, identity, hope, and what it means to keep caring when everything feels unstable. We...

What happens when sustainability professionals pause for a moment and ask: “Are we really making progress?” In this reflective and surprisingly hopeful episode of Millennials Gone Circular, hosts Caitlyn Socwell, Angelica Barrios and Said Fadyl look back on the lessons, challenges and unexpected insights from 2025, while exploring what they believe is coming next for circularity and sustainability...

What if one of the most powerful climate actions you can take… starts on your plate? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of food loss and food waste with filmmaker and sustainability advocate Vivian Davidson-Castro . From farm to fork, we unpack how and why food is lost or wasted across the supply chain, and what it really means for people, planet, and profit. Spoiler alert: if food waste...

In this 13th episode of Millennials Gone Circular , we’re having a little chat about the magic of circular design, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to reimagine business, products and systems for a regenerative future. Our guest, Anne Raudaskoski , is a pioneer in circular design and the founder of RE-Generous Unlimited . She’s also the author of Circular Strategies for Success...

In this special Q&A edition, Caitlyn and Said respond to questions submitted by our listeners. Our listeners want to know more about redefining the purpose of business, exploring how beekeeping fits into a circular economy and how to live more circularly. Have a question for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a voice note or message via our socials or email us at hello@thewa...

Here comes EP11 of Millennials Gone Circular! Angelica and Caitlyn sat down with Claudia Guerreiro of Conscious Marketing Movement to chat more about the power that marketing holds in shaping our world for the better. We look into how storytelling, branding and consumer psychology can either reinforce extractive systems or be a way forward for sustainability. We discuss: What conscious marketing i...

In this episode 10 of Millennials Gone Circular , we’re slowing down a bit to explore a different kind of transformation: the one that starts within ourselves! Join co-hosts Caitlyn, Angelica and Said as they get stuck into: What values are, why they matter and how they shape our worldviews, behaviours and sustainability actions The concept of value priming and how messaging impacts what we care a...

What exactly are circular business models, and how do they differ from traditional models that dominate the global economy? In this episode, we break down the concept of circular business models in a way that’s easy to understand, actionable and relevant. We chat about product-as-a-service, sharing platforms, reuse, refill and remanufacturing. We explore how these models are helping businesses red...

This is EP08 and we’re joined by Fernanda Drumond, Head of Collective Action & Disaster Management at the H&M Foundation. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on inclusive circularity, and why centering people in circular systems is key to building a more sustainable world. We discuss: What “inclusive circularity” means in the textile sector Why the informal sector is needed to scale ci...

In Episode 7 of Millennials Gone Circular , we sit down with Tashina Alavi , a marketing professional at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, working to showcase the world of forestry as a sustainable career path. In this inspiring conversation, Tashina shares how her winding journey helped her find her place in the sustainability movement. We explore how unexpected career paths, creat...

In Episode 6 of Millennials Gone Circular , we kick off our Climate Change Series by getting down to the basics of climate change in an easy-to-understand way. This episode gives a foundation for anyone looking to better grasp what climate change is, why it matters and why we should care. We explore the causes of climate change, the effects of global warming and introduce the important concept of...

In this episode of Millennials Gone Circular , we’re joined by Tomáš Slaný —a sustainability consultant and musician originally from Slovakia, now based in Berlin. Tomáš brings a super personal and reflective take on what it means to live sustainably, and is kind enough to offer us his insights drawn from both his professional background in environmental chemistry and his everyday lifestyle choice...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tracy Sutton, Founder & Director of Root, who has spent over 24 years helping businesses reduce their environmental impact through circular economy strategies, sustainable design and packaging innovation. We chat about the reality of circularity—what works, what doesn’t and what’s needed to move forward. Tracy shares firsthand insights from working with global...

Episode 3 of Millennials Gone Circular is here! This time, we’re getting stuck into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—where they came from, why they matter and how a circular economy plays a crucial role in helping us achieve them. In This Episode, we'll answer: - What are the SDGs, and how did they come to be? - How circularity connects to key SDGs, like SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption &am...

Welcome back to Millennials Gone Circular ! In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of sustainability and circular economy —what they mean, where they come from and how they are linked. We also introduce our Good News segment, where we share positive sustainability wins from around the world. This week, we highlight: Renewable energy growth – The IEA reports a record-breaking increase in r...

Get to know your hosts! We are Angelica, Caitlyn & Said, three 'guilty-as-charged' millennials passionate about sustainability. We share our personal journeys, career transitions and the defining moments that sparked our passions. We chat about growing up in different parts of the world, navigating professional shifts and about how our diverse backgrounds shape the way we view circularity toda...

Millennials Gone Circular is a podcast by millennials, for millennials who are passionate about global sustainability and keen to take action in their own corner of the world. Hosted by Angelica Barrios, Caitlyn Socwell and Said Fadyl, three millennials with super diverse global backgrounds and a shared passion for sustainability. This podcast helps millennials understand complex sustainability to...