Dive deep into the inspiring journey of Zafar Bhunnoo, a trailblazing entrepreneur who turned his values of kindness, community, and sustainability into groundbreaking ventures.

In this riveting episode, Zafar Bhunnoo takes us on a rollercoaster journey through his entrepreneurial highs and lows. From managing £2 billion in real estate assets to starting over at £0, Zafar's unwavering commitment to his values of kindness and community has shaped his incredible comeback, now spearheading a £500 million fund.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to navigate systemic challenges and stay aligned with your values while building a thriving career.
• The secrets to bouncing back from major setbacks and creating opportunities from adversity.
• The future of sustainable real estate and electric sports—and how Zafar is shaping both industries.

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In this episode, Liam Cole and Caner Veli discuss the importance of building relationships and nurturing connections. They also discuss the significance of health and well-being in achieving success and optimal performance.

Takeaways
👉Building relationships and adding value to others is essential for success.
👉Investing time and effort in building meaningful connections can lead to valuable opportunities.
👉Remembering names and showing genuine interest in others helps to build rapport.
👉Health and well-being are crucial for optimal performance and success.


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🚀 Today's conversation is all about the power of buy-now, get later and how this smart strategy is drastically reducing surplus in the consumer world. We're going to unpack how Flare is leading this charge, transforming the way we think about and engage with our purchases.

🌍 We'll explore the ripple effects of buy-now, get later – how it helps in accurately gauging demand, minimizing waste, and fostering a more sustainable and conscious approach to production and consumption.

💡 Brace yourselves for an enlightening discussion on how pre-orders are not just beneficial for businesses but are pivotal in our collective quest for a more sustainable planet.

🔥 So, tune in and get ready to be inspired by Daniel's insights on how Flare is using pre-orders to carve out a new path in sustainable consumerism. This is an episode that promises to change the way you think about buying and consuming!

To learn more about Flare visit www.getflare.co.uk

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Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe?
Perhaps you're looking at starting a sustainable fashion brand.

In this episode, Daisy, the founder of Loom, shares her journey from concept to reality.

We cover many aspects of her journey including;
👗 Business Model Insights
👥 First Customers
🪦 Shutting down her first startup

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in London at our Collab Breakfast Club. Thank you to Batch LDN for hosting us!

To watch the full video ▶️ https://youtu.be/GCj_Ntv413c

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🌱 Discover Batch LDN: The Future of Sustainable Suits! 🌱

In this exclusive interview, dive deep into the journey of Julian & Sam, the dynamic duo behind the groundbreaking sustainable suit brand, Batch LDN. 

As the fashion world grapples with waste and environmental concerns, these pioneers are leading a revolution.

💼 Why choose Batch LDN?
From their unique approach to batch-made fashion to their unwavering commitment to eco-conscious practices, Julian & Sam discuss their mission to reshape the industry and inspire a new wave of responsible fashion enthusiasts.

👔 Key Highlights:

The inspiration behind Batch LDN's creation.
Tackling fashion's waste and pollution problem head-on.
How sustainability and style seamlessly merge in their designs.

🔗 Connect with @Batch.LDN and join the sustainable fashion revolution!
https://batchldn.com/

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On today’s episode we have John Pritchard , the Founder of Pala - an eyewear brand built on keeping our impact on the planet low, and our impact on people high. Pala delivers lasting change, empowerment and opportunity through funding eyecare projects across Africa whilst creating sustainable sunglasses to help you get the best out of the natural world that we call home.

Launched in Brighton, in 2016, Pala falls nowhere short of being an exemplary sustainable brand that positively impacts people and the planet in which we can all learn and be inspired by. Today, we are going to learn a bit more about John and his journey launching as well as growing Pala and its impact on communities in Africa. 

For 15% OFF use code KIND15 at checkout on palaeyewear.com

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On today’s episode, we have Svanika Balasubramanian, co-founder and CEO of rePurpose Global, the catalyst for purposeful people and companies wishing to manage their plastic footprint, helping to finance the innovators driving change for the future of our planet.

Today we’ll be getting to know Svanika, her story so far, what rePurpose represents, and how to empower structural evolution to clean up our world.

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On today’s episode,we have 2 powerhouse female founders - Sally Giblin and Helen Hill.

Sally Giblin is an Eco Founder, Climate Reality Leader, and Environmentalist. She’s spreading
the word about environmental action through writing for media publications such as Climate
Conscious, Pebble Magazine, and The Grace Tales, and speaking at events such as It’s Time:
A Festival Of Climate Action. She previously CoFounded Pure Bundle, an award-winning
startup that was transforming the experience of Re Loving children’s clothing.

Helen Hill is a self-employed Digital Learning and Content Designer at Unlikely GeniusTM Ltd
and soon-to-be author. She works as a contractor for eLearning agencies and public and
private sectors clients in the UK and Europe, with a focus on the environment and
sustainability, medicine and health, mental health, and personal development. Helen has been
shortlisted for multiple freelance and business awards, listed on the ‘Top 40 Digital Women to
Watch’ list and is an award winner for her contributions to industry journal ‘Communicator’.

Sally and Helen joined forces during the pandemic and founded Be The Future, which inspires
parents of young children to raise heroic leaders for environmental change, drawing on
storytelling, behavioural science and positivity.


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In this episode, we have Jennifer Rooney, director of The Wellbeing Tortoise - the inclusive platform hosting and providing training sessions, educational talks, and consultancy focused on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

In the episode, we got to know Jennifer and her connection to sustainability, the importance of connecting the gap between sustainability and accessibility,  her top tips on staying mentally healthy,  what The Wellbeing Tortoise is doing to make our work environments more accessible and so much more!  

A kind reminder that if you need support, anytime, please contact Samaritans at 116 123. 

We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it!

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On this incredibly grounding episode, we spoke with Dominique Sinagra, founder of The Village Charity and Journey to the Village, the beginning of what aspires to become a global community built on human potential, hope, and kindness; all modelled off village commonalities. 

We spoke about the formation of this charity and social enterprise, its relationship to the sustainability of people, the meaning of resilience, some of Dominique’s personal stories as a female founder and so much more!

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On today’s episode, we have Ryan Shannon, managing director at BAM Bamboo Clothing.

With a vast background in business and marketing, Ryan has pivoted from building his own agency, to leading what he believes could become the most recognisable sustainable activewear brand. Let’s dive in and learn more about BAM, its origins, and Ryan’s own relationship with sustainability.

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On today’s episode we have Sam Naef, founder and CEO of The Climate App, a behavioural change powerhouse in the palm of your hands.

Today we’ll be getting to know Sam, his motivations, and how The Climate App can translate positive peer pressure into positive climate action.

The Climate App is creating a movement. It is very much a facilitator of change. It helps us visualise climate action, not least the way it tracks your carbon-cutting, and leverages the significant power of positive peer pressure. Sam walks us through how this type of behavioural change can collectively bring us all together in the face of the climate crisis.  

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On today’s episode we have Jacob Wedderburn-Day, co-founder of impact calculator and all-round climate motivator Treepoints. Empowering those with information about their impact, Treepoints is making it easy to offset your yearly carbon footprint in a simple subscription package. We love it.

Today we’ll be getting to know Jacob, his motivations, Treepoints itself, and his own, personal offsetting journey.

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On today’s episode we have Leone Baron, founder of sustainable innovation platform Following the Footprints. 

Armed with the belief that sustainability strategies shouldn’t be left in the dark, Leone is highlighting planet-positive businesses and sharing them with her growing community.

We’ll be getting to know Leone, her motivations, and her journey to uncovering the secrets of successfully sustainable businesses.

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On today’s episode… Wave goodbye to expensive, unsustainable swimwear. Making (or should we say catching) waves in the fashion industry, Juliet Shepherd, founder of ULU Swim and Surf wants to change the way we shop for the Sea.

We’ll be getting to know Juliet, her journey from passion to entrepreneurship and learning about her relationship to climate-positivity. 

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Today’s guest needs no introduction. But if you’ve been living under a rock...Isaias Hernandez AKA Queer Brown Vegan is an Environmental Educator, writer and the cocreator of Alluvia Magazine.

Today we’ll be getting to know Isaias, hearing his story and exploring the lesser-known parts of climate-positivity. 

Let’s discuss!

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Safia Qureshi is an award-winning Architect, designer and educator. Born in London, she launched Studio [D] Tale in 2015 to build projects with high social and environmental impact. She then incubated and launched Club Zero (previously CupClub) in 2018 - a returnable and reusable packaging system for food and beverages. With the global problem around waste and single-use plastic, Safia has created a convenient solution to future-proofing our cities. 

In today’s episode, we will learn about Safia’s journey to becoming an influential force in developing innovative, easily adoptable solutions for those looking to live more sustainable lives.

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On today’s episode, we have  Alita Fabiano, communications specialist, and advocate for inclusive change-making based in Ottawa, Canada.

Alita lost her hearing at 19 years of age. She’s since made it her mission to encourage, promote and represent inclusive growth so that those belonging to underrepresented communities are given the opportunity to fully participate in society. Throughout her career in communications and policy, she has seen how true inclusion can foster the creative thinking necessary in finding solutions to more inclusive communities and the climate crisis.

In today’s episode, we will learn about some of the biggest issues faced when it comes to disability justice, ableism, and what an inclusive future could really look like when we consider everyone in the face of the climate crisis.

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In this episode, we have Jojo Sureh, founder of Cook to Care.

Cook to Care is a fast-growing community of volunteers, founded in March 2020. While initially intended to support vulnerable neighbours throughout the first Covid-19 lockdown, it has since grown into a team of 35 volunteer cooks and couriers. Hungry for change, Jojo has now expanded to five London boroughs, and the core values of Cook to Care remain hearty and strong; building a better future for young people and prison leavers.

Hear about Jojo’s community work, the importance of food, and how to cultivate space for soul and humanity for a collective of people. 

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In this episode we have Nohelia Rambal, social entrepreneur and founder of Goodfind, the sustainable brand directory. 

Goodfind aims to ease the connection of shoppers and ethical businesses. There are plenty of brands out there doing good things, and Nohelia has made the process of alternative shopping an accessible and, most importantly, useful journey for customers. Anything on your usual shopping list, you can probably find the more ethical version on Goodfind. 

In this episode, we learn a bit more about Nohelia’s journey into sustainability, her varied background, and her upcoming involvement with the ‘rethink plastic’ campaign. 

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On today’s episode, we have Tyla Lockwood, a sustainable advocate, speaker, educator, and podcast host, based in Australia. 

Tyla’s goal is to share with the world that living your best life doesn’t need to come at the cost of the planet. She is the host and founder of The Unlock Earth Podcast where she combines recent research, special guests, and her own experiences to provide unique perspectives and interesting discussions. 

In today’s episode, we will learn a bit more about Tyla’s journey into sustainability,  discuss how to turn the agency into action and how we can maximize our lives whilst minimizing our impact on the planet. 

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Geraldine, founder of Refarm'd, is helping dairy-farmers switch to plant milk production, transforming their lands into animal sanctuaries.

After travelling the globe with her family, and studying management & business in the hospitality industry in France, Geraldine found her passion for animal well-being. She's providing the opportunities to end animal exploitation.

In our latest episode we chat about: 

🌱 Geraldine's 10 years vegan journey and her advice for those who are transitioning into meat and dairy-free living

🌱 The connection between animals and people

🌱 Challenges creating a vegan village

🌱 Refarm’d relationships with farmers

🌱 What does it mean for a farm to transform into a plant-milk, animal sanctuary?

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In today’s episode, we have Alice Ojeda, founder of Authentic House, an eco-friendly subscription box and online shop for sustainable home and self-care supplies.

Equipped with plenty of experience in the world of marketing and digital innovation, in 2018 Alice founded Authentic House to be the home of sustainable living. The business hosts domestic and self-care products, available in a nifty subscription service. Authentic House has since expanded into its own range of beauty and wellness products - wholly natural and as caring for the planet as it is for the body. 

Tune in to hear Alice talk about her journey, the importance of being at peace with our environment, and how you can easily get hold of her natural alternatives.

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We were joined on The #kindcommunityshow today by Chris Desai, the found of The Vayu Foundation and UOceans.

Chris shares his journey from creating an organic sustainable and ethical fashion apparel brand named Vayyu to setting The UOcean Project that aims to remove #1BILLIONKILOS of marine plastic by 2030. 

We spoke about;

🌱 Chris's commitment to conservation?

🌱 How reconnecting with nature changed his worldview

🌱 How collective power acts for a force for change 

🌱 The most effective ways of mobilising a workforce of volunteers in the sustainable space

And so much more 

Tune in and let us know what you found most inspiring about today's conversation. 

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In this episode, we have the founder of Clever Carbon, Michelle Li. Clever Carbon aims to leverage consumer voices, raise carbon footprint literacy, and build a world where everyone can make informed, indeed, ‘clever’ carbon decisions. 

Their site, packed with engaging visuals and interactivity, jollily hides what is in fact a deeply powerful solution to measuring companies’ carbon impact - make no mistake, there’s a revolution being fuelled here. Similar to calorie labeling, Clever Carbon is empowering citizens with information to make more informed purchasing decisions, but also providing the grounds to hold businesses and manufacturers accountable in a way previously impossible. 

Michelle is here today to talk about her journey, the importance of carbon literacy, how consumers can use their voices to create change, and how manufacturers can leverage carbon labeling as an incentive to compete on impact

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