The Rhona Morrell Podcast

What was missing from COP26 line up?  Yes, that's right diversity.  Bianca and her network are bringing great insight, education, collaboration and a call to action when it comes to the balance of women in the sustainable space and leadership, with 51% of the population women, we need to address the balance across all industries.  With a background in law, business, media and corpor...

What a breath of fresh air interviewing Duro, his passion for empowering black professionals is infectious and loved hearing about 20/20 Change. Duro is the Founder & CEO of 20/20 Change a multi-award-winning social enterprise leading the way to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the UK. Through training programmes, mentorship, and career support they empower young black professionals t...

Delighted to speak to Elle L on all things kindness, UNESCO MGIEP and speaking to the next generation who will lead the charge for climate change.  ELLE L is a music artist whose talents expand as a creative director, regenerative fashion ambassador and environmentalist. She is a newly appointed Kindness Advisor to the United Nations UNESCO MGIEP #KindnessMatters campaign and a confirmed spea...

When it comes to creating a waste free world and understanding the value of the waste we have already created, I am delighted to bring Plant Nutrition Technologies global patented solution to share with you with the CEO Dennis. His bio is here, I was born in the Napa Valley of California a fourth generation California native...we are more rare than you might think.  I grew up in the farms and...

Kate Gilman Williams is truly an inspiration to us all. If the children really are our future,  All we need to do is bottle what she has spread it far and wide, And the world is going to be a much better place. Kate is  an 11-year-old author and animal advocate. She is the youngest author in history to launch a global title that is 100% philanthropic. All sales from her book, "Let's Go O...

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Neo and see first hand what Education Africa does on the ground and also to share with you why I became a trustee to Friends of Education Africa UK.  Neo Sethaka joined the Education Africa team in September 2019 as an assistant for our Early Childhood Development (ECD) project. She had previously completed the Education Africa Teach the Teacher course thro...

 This episode talks about the history of music, film, and entertainment and how the industry is embracing all things sustainability & inclusivity.  The best creators understand what they know, Debby Lee is no different and her passion for her specialist filmmaking is deeply embedded in her roots in the music industry and the arts.   Debby has worked for over 30 years in the arts...

What can I say, my first ever podcast where an electrical fire breaks out and my guests barely flinched and carried on, not sure if I am honoured or worried about Will and his priorities, ha! We both share a love of the Prince’s Trust and this is where our story starts………..I am also exclusively announcing the launch of The Elevation Barn here in the UK for the first time on 6-9th September 2021 -...

This incredible podcast talks to Cristina about her incredible work with Sharks and ocean conservation.  Founder of People of the Water is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to change people's relationships to our aquatic world through exploration, education, and conservation. POW is organised to widen the conduction and distribution of training, education, research, and studies relating to water,...

What a power house of a women, amazing to get this time with Sian and discuss, with passion and honesty all things plastic and the environment.  “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Igniting social change, creating brands, campaigns and businesses with soul is Sian’s passion. Multi-award winner, including Female Marketer of the Year, CEW Achiever Award, Entrep...

Honoured to have Charlie as my guest for this episode, we talk about the impacts of Covid on conservation and Charlie's role over the years, with a bit of Royal support too.  Educated at Wellington College, Charlie Mayhew spent two years travelling and working in South Africa, Switzerland and Australia. After returning home, he started work as a Lloyds Marine Insurance Broker with Willis Fabe...

A MUST listen, I LOVED this recording and my time with Jay 'Tronica' - and love chatting warped reality, what-if scenario's, please listen in and let your mind be creative.  Jay Udo-Udoma is a Presenter,  Multidisciplinary Artist, Creative Director and Experience Designer holding degrees in Communications, Music & Culture. He is currently one of the founding members of new Multisenso...

WHAT A INSPIRING interview this was, as part of my commitment to sustainable development goals- SDG's, I recently became a UK trustee board member of Education Africa and had the great pleasure to meet James and his team.  James and I talk about his journey, career, and commitment of over 30 years ensuring access to better education for those not able to pay.  I was blown away by the res...

So after 27 Ep I have made my first monumental MISTAKE, so rather than hide it and delete what I have left, here is 16 minutes of the incredibly talented Dinis Guarda - we discuss the future of smart cities and personal data empowerment.  Yes, you have guessed it I lost the first 35mins of our conversation and I am hoping that for the small amount of conversation I have left, it will encourag...

A must listen to podcast, Geeta has the knowledge, energy, and advice for anyone looking for a positive mindset, perfect for this week's Mental Health Awareness week. Geeta Sidhu-Robb is a 5-time winner of the Entrepreneur and Businesswoman of the Year award. Having developed the hugely successful Nosh Detox, Geeta retrained as a leadership coach for successful professional women.  Her coachi...

In this Ep Chloe and I discuss the drivers behind why she choose to focus on developing a purpose-driven PR agency and shares her story on how she got there.  CEO and founder of influential purpose and communications agency Franses, Chloe Franses has more than 22 years’ experience working with a vast and varied range of social impact-led, philanthropic and non-governmental organisations, and...

Delighted to have the esteemed Dr. Anino Emuwa on this week's podcast, we talk about the vital importance of diversity and where and how this should be achieved.  Dr Anino Emuwa is the Founder and Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, a strategy and financial advisory firm in France.  A former corporate banker with Citibank, she is an experienced Non-Executive Director and sits on the...

In this episode, we talk about diversifying in business, culture, taking risks, and some great adventures. Julian's pace, humility, and drive are infectious and I hope you listeners will get some great advice and words of wisdom, enjoy. Australian born and came to the UK to manage an engineering firm in the environmental space.  After 3 years, he took the decision to set up on his own with a...

MOVE ASIDE Bear Grylls, Ben Fogle & Ray Mears - Allie is an uber SHERO and role model to all girls and women out there!  After spending 10 years working in the infamous music industry, Allie Bailey quit her major label job with the aim of piecing back together with her fragile mental health and finding some meaning in life. Three years and countless adventures later she is now chief test...

Pleased to bring Frank to The Rhona Morrell podcast, a larger-than-life character, and some great stories to tell. Frank is a very inspiring speaker about risk management, safety, and situational awareness. His metaphors change cognitive processes. Frank Versteegh has been an Airshow and Red Bull Air Race pilot and with over 43 years of aviation experience, this legend offers a wide range of servi...

In this episode, Alan and I discuss the power of purpose, how to find it, and some great techniques to help you on your way Alan Riva is one of Australia’s leaders in the field of Purpose and Presence. He is a public speaker,  mentor, facilitator, entrepreneur, and father.  Alan works as a mentor and a facilitator in the corporate, not-for-profit, and education sectors, helping individua...

Absolutely LOVED recording this episode, honest frank and discussion what most people avoid!  Emma Sayle, Founder, and CEO of the Wearekk brands; Killing Kittens, Safedate, Sistr, and The Sisterhood  In 2005 there was nowhere women could go to feel in control and explore their sexuality in a safe environment, so Emma created Killing Kittens.  KK has grown in to a fierce army of over...

What a perfect topic for this week and celebrating IWD.  Raj and I talk about how we bring diversity and inclusion into ALL levels of the business and Raj talks about how he is ACTING on this within his business, not just saying the right things.  It was an absolute pleasure talking to Raj and I hope more leaders in business will look at the importance of diversity and inclusion at ALL l...

In this episode, we bring 2 formidable women to talk about diversity, philanthropy, resilience, alongside how and why they founded Women Who Do Wonders.  We discuss topics that are close to their heart, like human trafficking, wellness, and wisdom.  Pamela - Born in Canada, mother of three, and a military spouse, Pamela is an ambitious entrepreneur with a big heart. While living abroad i...

In this episode, Nic and I talk about the importance of leadership, inspiring the workforce, and the skills to positively impact your life.  Nic is a mother of two teenage girls, Ella and Amy, and lives on the North Essex coast close to where she was born. Nic held Senior Exec/VP roles in Sales, Marketing and Innovation within a global FMCG drinks company but decided to leave corporate life a...