Popping Bubbles Podcast

This time, we’re serving a conversation about sustainability in sports, and one that starts with something most players rarely think about: tennis and padel balls 🎾🌱 In the third episode of this year, our hosts Stefan and Liza join Hélène Hoogeboom, the founder of Renewaball, which introduced the world’s first circular tennis and padel balls in 2020. By collecting used balls, separating and recy...

We’re starting a conversation that isn’t often had, but truly matters: the realities young people are facing today 📢 In the second episode of this year, our hosts sit down with Janne Calis and Liv Verstegen, two enthusiastic program officers of the State of Youth NL, the Netherlands’ first official youth representative panel established in 2024. Our guests openly shared their insights about how y...

We’re kicking off 2026 with an inspiring conversation about sustainability within the footwear industry 👟 In this episode, our hosts Liza and Stefan sat down with Lotte Mulder, founder and designer of Nooch Footwear, to explore what it truly takes to build a sustainable shoe brand from the ground up. From creating a design and sourcing materials to production challenges and industry standards, Lo...

In this episode, we’re popping the bubble around menstruation with Deniz Er Wiedhaup, CEO of Yoni, a brand committed to reshaping the conversation around menstrual health, sustainability, and period equity. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube...

This special live-recorded episode was captured during the Inclusivity Week at Tilburg University, organized by Enactus Tilburg. We’re joined by Arjo Wijnhorst, founder of Uniek Sporten, a platform committed to making sports more accessible for people with disabilities. 🔗 Discover Uniek Sporten: https://www.unieksporten.nl/ . 💬 Recorded with a live audience at Tilburg University! Don’t forget to...

Welcome back to the Popping Bubbles Podcast! 🫧 In this episode, our hosts Liza and Stefan dive deep into the future of sustainable fashion with special guest Erik de Groot, co-founder of the innovative brand Iron Roots (now Boldwill). Known for creating sustainable sportswear, Erik shares his journey from engineering to building a brand focused on natural materials and ethical practices. Discover...

Discover how sustainable alternatives to food we all love reshape the lifestyle today and learn about the role that policies play in bringing products to shelves in the stores. Together with the guests of this episode, we discuss ancient grain pasta, challenges of sustainable foods in different markets, and the power of consumers in the sustainable food industry.  Tune in for an engaging conversat...

Discover how innovative transportation solutions are reshaping our cities and future. From electric vehicles to public transit and urban planning, join us as we explore the cutting-edge ideas and practical strategies driving the shift toward greener, more efficient mobility, and learn more about how you can make a difference!  Tune in for an engaging conversation with Sarah Wilkin and Luca Bertoli...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Popping Bubbles Podcast! 🫧 In this episode, we explore the transformative concept of the circular economy with Lori Goff, founder and CEO of Outlander Materials, and Jesús Rosales Carreón, assistant professor at Utrecht University. Join us as we delve into the practical applications, economic benefits, challenges, and societal impacts of transitioning towards a circular...

Welcome back to the Popping Bubbles Podcast! 🫧 In this special episode dedicated to the International Women's Day, we welcome Dieuwke van Buren, the managing director at Equals Amsterdam. We sat down at the Equals Club House in the center of Amsterdam to explore Dieuwke's and Equals' journey.  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provok...

Welcome back to the Popping Bubbles Podcast! 🫧 In this episode on diversity and inclusion, our hosts Liza and Stefan were joined by two wonderful guests: Vicky Mclvor, co-founder and director of Climate Mosaic, a non-profit supporting diversity in climate venture and entrepreneurship, and Gian Hernandez, a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam. 🔗 Discover Climate Mo...

At the 2023 Enactus World Cup in Utrecht, our hosts Liza and Stefan sat down for inspiring conversations with 12 sustainability leaders from all over the globe 🌎 This episode was sponsored by Ahrend, an international leader in office furniture and space solutions. In order of appearance:  🇳🇱 Jasmijn Terlouw 🇨🇦 Preston Aitken 🇳🇬 Anagbe Terunga 🇿🇼 Munashe Mawire 🇫🇷 Vincent Minconetti   🇫🇷 Jérôme Pr...

Our host Stefan sat down with Raghav from Australian national champions Enactus Monash for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus Monash and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enactusmonash/ .  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking c...

Our host Stefan sat down with South African national champions Enactus CUT (Central University of Technology) for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus CUT and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cut_enactus/ .  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and t...

Our host Liza sat down with Brazilian national champions Enactus UFU for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus UFU and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enac_ufu/ .  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support t...

Our hosts Liza and Stefan sat down with Canadian national champions Enactus Laurier for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus Laurier and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreddedenactuslaurier/ .  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-prov...

We visited the Enactus National Exposition 2023 in Utrecht to let student enterprises from all over the country ask questions to professionals. Join our journey of 7 episodes to learn how it went! In this conversation, Anel of Enactus UvA project Crick&Crack met Mart Nicolai from Innovation Boosters, to discuss how Crick&Crack can best market their innovative food product: crackers made of...

Our hosts Liza and Stefan sat down with Indian national champions Dhruv and Karan (Enactus SGGSCC). What followed was an inspiring conversation about Enactus SGGSCC's ambitious social enterprises, the impressive impact they are creating in local communities, and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus SGGSCC and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en.sgg...

Our host Stefan sat down with the Italian national champions Enactus PoliMi for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup. 🔗 Follow Enactus PoliMi and their projects on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enactuspolimi/ .  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversation...

We visited the Enactus National Exposition 2023 in Utrecht to let student enterprises from all over the country ask questions to professionals. Join our journey of 7 episodes to learn how it went! In this second conversation, members of Enactus Wageningen project Sprout ask Rebecca Naumann of Allianz Netherlands about possible ways to start selling their new product. Stay tuned for the rest of the...

We visited the Enactus National Exposition 2023 in Utrecht to let student enterprises from all over the country ask questions to professionals. Join our journey of 7 episodes to learn how it went! In this first conversation, members of Enactus UCU project Emperiod ask Frans Vereijken of Rabobank about ways to prevent work burnout. Stay tuned for the rest of the speed dates, which will be posted ov...

Welcome to the Popping Bubbles Podcast, powered by Enactus Netherlands! ⚡ In this episode, our hosts Liza and Stefan were joined by two amazing guests: Mérida Miller, founder and director of Project Fearless, and Hodar Lam, a researcher in loneliness and well-being at work. Their unique perspectives connected for an engaging conversation about improving well-being in teams and the workplaces.  If...

Welcome to the Popping Bubbles podcast, powered by Enactus Netherlands! ⚡ For our very first episode, we sat down with Steve Kennedy and Irthe de Jong to discuss climate change and how we can all take action to prevent it. Steve Kennedy is an associate professor researching business sustainability at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Irthe de Jong is a board member at De Jonge Klimaatbeweging (Dutch...