Agnes LDN Podcast

Final Episode of season 2! This week I am joined by Tabara N'Diaye, founder of La Basketry. We are chatting about the tradition of basket weaving from Senegal, running La Basketry and why slow crafting is good for our wellbeing. A trip to a Senegalese village inspired Tabara N'Diaye to launch La Basketry, an online boutique offering a range of handwoven homeware and accessories made in collaboration with female artisans in Senegal. Tabara also hosts weaving workshops and is the author of stunning coffee table book ‘Baskets’.I hope you enjoyed the episode. You can find out more about Tabara and La Basketry by checking out her website here or by following her on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.Thank you for your support for this season, the podcast will be back next year with another season. This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Agnes-LDN-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am chatting to Stephanie Todd. Steph works as a Sustainability manager for a university and she also uses her online platform Sustainable Stephanie to connect and engage more people with conversations around sustainable living. In this episode we cover a wide range of topics from HS2, Biodiversity loss, environmental impact of businesses and actions we can take as individuals.I hope you enjoyed the episode. You can find out more about Steph by checking out her website here or by following her on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Agnes-LDN-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am chatting to Charlotte Williams, founder of diversity focused social media influencer marketing agency, SevenSix. We're chatting all about the diversity within marketing, advice for brands and Charlottes experience of running SevenSix.Charlotte Williams is the founder of SevenSix Agency, the diversity-focused social media influencer marketing agency. Charlotte started her career working as a marketing and digital specialist for several companies including cult beauty brand WAH Nails and Sanrio, where she managed the Hello Kitty brand, rolling out marketing campaign partnerships with brands such as ASOS, Topshop, Primark and H&M. Charlotte is also an influencer in her own right and has her own podcast which focuses on sustainability.I hope you enjoyed the episode. You can find out more about Charlotte and SevenSix by checking out their website here or by following them on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Agnes-LDN-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm chatting to Rachel Fortune, founder & CEO, Sustainable Lifestyle Awards.Rachel founded the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards in 2019 to address concerns surrounding the ethics and sustainability of the supply chain, as well as the perceived misconceptions around sustainably-made goods – a widely held believe that quality and aesthetics are somehow compromised for the sake of being ‘virtuous’.Backed by some of the most formidable names in fashion and retail the programme has become the definitive award of its kind to verify and celebrate brands that hold both style and substance in equal measure. Its very existence is to champion daily change. I hope you enjoyed the episode. You can find out more about Rachel and the SLA's by checking out their website here or by following them on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Agnes-LDN-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am chatting to Eve Kakah, founder of baby renting clothing rental service, Bundlee. We're chatting all about the rental industry, baby clothing and how baby rental has been affected by the lockdown. Eve Kekeh is the founder of Bundlee, the UK’s first baby clothing rental service. As the eldest sister in her family, Eve experienced the problem that many new parents face: babies grow, but their clothes do not. Babies outgrow 7 clothing sizes in their first 2 years. Eve set about to tackle the baby clothing waste problem, using circular economy principles to start Bundlee in 2018. Since then, Bundlee has saved thousands of garments from landfill and over 30,000kg of carbon. This year she was honoured as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs.Eve has kindly offered our listeners their first months rental for free using the code: AGNESI hope you enjoyed the episode. You can find out more about Eve and Bundlee by checking out their website here or by following them on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Agnes-LDN-Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks focus is on food waste, I'm chatting to founder of Nibs Etc, Chloë Stewart. Chloë saw the amount of juice pulp going to waste while she was working at a street food market and was inspired. nibs etc. is about making delicious, and nourishing sustainable snacks out of ingredients that would normally be thrown away, to fight food waste, and enable customers to reduce their carbon footprint in so doing.Their first product is a delicious, high fibre, not too sweet, easily snack-able granola, made with fruit and vegetable juice pulp. They work with juice bars around London to collect their 'waste' pulp, which is packed with flavour and fibre, and upcycle it into sustainable snacks.We're chatting about how to think differently about your food waste, the challenges of starting a food business and how Nibs Etc has been affected by the pandemic. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find out more about Chloë and Nibs Etc by checking out their website here or by following them on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm chatting to Charlotte who runs her own sustainable and ethical branding agency. If you're thinking about starting your own business or going self employed then this episode is for you. We're chatting about the importance of good branding, knowing your strengths and weaknesses and advice for going self employed. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find out more about Charlotte and Creative Wilderness by checking out her website here or by following her on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of By Rotation. By Rotation is a peer to peer fashion rental app founded in 2019. In this week's episode we are chatting about how fashion rental can benefit the environment and your wallets as well what sets By Rotation apart from other rental platforms. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find out more about By Rotation by checking out their website here or by following them on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page.This episode was recorded over the internet so apologies for any loss of sound quality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this weeks episode I'm catching up with Tash, founder of Vegan & Eco store, The Kind Store. We're talking about Tash's journey with her own lifestyle changes to opening her own shop.We also cover how she chooses her products, how to recognise common certifications and how to understand which ingredients to avoid.I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find out more about the Kind Store by checking out their website here or by following Tash on instagram.You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm chatting to Climate activist Mikaela Loach. Alongside studying medicine, Mikaela writes and campaigns about a wide range of topics from refugee rights to intersectional activism.In this episode we talk about how Mikaela found her voice since going vegan when she was 16 and how we can approach climate activism during these times of social distancing.You can find out more about Mikaela by following her on instagram or checking out her blogYou can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's Earth Day episode I am chatting to Marta, founder of Bottega Zero Waste. Like myself, Marta's zero waste journey lead her to launch her business and turn her passions into her full time job. She decided to take control of what she was putting on her skin and the planet. Marta started hand-making soap and beauty products and now run workshops and courses where she teaches other zero wasters to do the same!In this episode we're talking about soap making and how to get started, advice for using essential oils and our experiences as entrepreneurs. I hope you enjoy the episode, if you've been left feeling inspired and want to find out more check out Marta's website or instagram page. You can find out more about your host Agnes LDN by visiting our website or checking out our instagram page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I'm chatting to author, eco campaigner and founder of Plastic Patrol, Lizzie Carr. We're chatting about ocean plastics, cleanups and lobbying for change at government and business level. This episode was recorded at the end of February, so Plastic patrol is currently on hold due to the Coronavirus situation but they're keeping a close eye on the guidelines and will be back on patrol as soon as the restrictions have been lifted and it is considered safe to do so. I still wanted to share this episode as I think the work Lizzie and Plastic patrol does is incredible and so worthwhile. You can find out more about Lizzie by following here on Instagram here or by following Plastic Patrol. Also check out Plastic Patrols website to find a clean up near you in the future. https://plasticpatrol.co.uk/clean-ups/You can find out more about Agnes LDN by following me on instagram or checking out my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode I'm catching up with social media consultant, sustainability enthusiast and long distance runner, Flora Beverley. We chat about everything from sustainable sportswear to air pollution and the pressures of social media.This episode was recorded at the end of February.You can find out more about Flora on instagram or her website.You can find out more about Agnes LDN by following us on instagram or checking out our website.Thank you for listening to this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Agnes LDN Podcast!In this episode I chat to Sabinna Rachimova about her journey with her womenswear brand, SABINNA. SABINNA is a conscious lifestyle brand for women. They explore sustainability beyond the product, their aim is to create ethical fashion without compromising aesthetics and putting the environment at the forefront of everything they do.You can find out more about SABINNA here.You can find out more about Agnes LDN by visiting our website or following us on instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few weeks ago I caught up with Fabric for Freedom founder, Esther Knight. We chatted about Esther's reasons for starting her brand, her experience of the fast fashion industry and the human impact. You can find out more about Fabric for freedom at @fabricforfreedomYou can find out more about Agnes LDN by heading to our website www.agnesldn.com or checking out our social media @agnesldn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Wednesday 20th November we hosted our Conscious Christmas event at Arboretum in London. The aim of the event was to discuss more sustainable ways to celebrate the festive season.The second panel of the evening was 'Finding your Party Outfits' with Hattie Lamb, Kayt Mendies and Mathilde Blanc.You can find out more about Agnes LDN's events here The panelists included Hattie from @Shelterkingscross, Kayt from @citythrifter and Mathilde from @blanclivingcoThanks to everyone who came to the event!Special thanks toArboretumZero LivingThe Kind StoreShelter Kings CrossFlowers that lastSwap Rebellion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Wednesday 20th November we hosted our Conscious Christmas event at Arboretum in London. The aim of the event was to discuss more sustainable ways to celebrate the festive season. The first panel of the evening was 'Rethinking Gifting' with Mel Fisher, Emma Ross and Immy Lucas. You can find out more about Agnes LDN's events here The panelists included Immy Lucas from @Sustainably_vegan, Mel Fisher from @Zerowastegoods and Emma Ross from @MamalinaukMel from Zero Waste goods upcoming Christmas market, Zero Waste Christmas Market is: the 7th of December at The Boiler House on Brick lane 10.30 - 8.30 pm 50 sustainable brands Book signing at 12 by Natalie Fee from City to Sea vegan food court workshops - terrarium making and Christmas crackers children's activities A film screening of The Hudson Project at 5.30 pm and Q&A with Lizzie Carr, adventurer and activist, the first person to paddleboard the length of the Hudson raising awareness on plastic. a soul band in the eveningThanks to everyone who came to the event! Special thanks to ArboretumZero LivingThe Kind StoreShelter Kings CrossFlowers that last Swap Rebellion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nour Livia is an environmentalist, slow traveller and self-care advocate. In this episode, we talk about Nour's decision to stop flying and the impact that has had on her life, veganism and the vegan community plus much more!You can find out more about Nour by following her at @Nour.Livia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2016 Laura spotted a gap in the market for a Vegan lifestyle magazine and released her first issue of Brightzine. Fast forward three years and almost 10 issues later, Bright has grown into a coffee shop and a members club. Whether you're vegan or not this episode is still for you as we chat a lot about starting small businesses and building community. In this episode Laura mentions Planthub, Young Vegans Death by Pizza and Vida Bakery to name a few. You can find more about Bright at https://www.brightzine.co/ or on social media platforms @brightzine. Or pop if you're in the area pop along to 268 HACKNEY ROAD E2 7SJ and try their croissants. Thanks so much to Laura for joining me on the podcast and letting me use their recording room in The Bright Club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two years ago Victora left her job to build a disruptive tech company with her co-founder. Since then she has launched their Peer-to-Peer rental platform, Hurr. They have been crowned the 'Airbnb of Fashion' by Forbes and currently have around 2000 pieces listed on their site with more being added every day. In this episode, we talk about how you can monetise your wardrobe, Victoria's experience of launching a tech company and sustainable fashion. You can find out more about Hurr here or you can visit them at their pop up until Friday 29th November at 27 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9RP. In this episode, Victoria recommends Veneita Falconers Facebook group - Slow Fashion Exchange and Eco-age for positive sustainable news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hetty is the founder of Henri London, Hackney-based, ethical, womenswear brand. Hetty founded Henri in 2016 after studying at London College of Fashion, to begin with, she focused her attention on one item, the shirt. Through working on Henri, she has developed a passion for sustainability and social responsibility within the business. In this episode, we chat about her experience of traveling to India to source her fabrics and learn more about the hand-weaving process and Henri's London based production. Whether you're thinking of launching a clothing line or just a consumer of clothing this episode is full of great information. You can find more from Hetty at https://henri.london/ or follow her at @henri_london. In this episode, Hetty also talks about the Sustainable Angle https://thesustainableangle.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Megan is the owner of Hackney-based Zero Waste store Restore: Refill. In this episode we talk about her experience of setting up a Zero waste store, the response from her customers and how she sources her products. To find out more about Restore head to her website - https://www.restorerefill.co.uk/Or visit Megan in-store at Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London, E8 2BT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mathilde is the co-founder of Blanc living. Blanc is an artisan natural dry cleaner, tailor & launderer with 5 stores all over London. They are committed to decreasing toxicity in the cleaning industry and the environment by using natural alternatives to conventional dry cleaning which is suitable for everything with a dry clean label. Blanc's technology replaces the soaking of clothes in toxic chemicals with expert use of biodegradable detergents in high tech gentle cycles.In this episode, we talk about how Blanc was started, the harmful impact of conventional dry cleaning on our health and our environment and how to care for your clothes at home. Talking to Mathilde made me think a lot more about my personal role in the lifecycle of a garment. Whether you're a regular dry cleaning customer or not, there is a lot of great information in this episode. Make the switch to eco dry cleaninghttps://blancliving.co/blogs/news/make-the-switch-to-eco-dry-cleaningYou can find more from Blanc at https://blancliving.co/ or find them on social media @blanclivingco. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hugo started Lowly Food to make choosing sustainable food easy. This year he turned his research-backed low emission recipes into a recipe box for Londoners. In this episode, Hugo shares with us his knowledge of the food industry, his learnings from starting a recipe box delivery service and some insight into British produce. I felt like I learnt a lot about the food on my plate during our chat and I hope you do too. You can read more from Hugo at https://www.lowlyfood.com/ In this episode, Hugo recommends the book How Bad are Bananas by Mike Berners-Lee. As well as Growing Communities, a community-led organisation based in Hackney, North London, which is providing a real, practical alternative to the current damaging food system. https://www.growingcommunities.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's podcast is a live recording of the Positive Fashion Panel I hosted last week. Panelists include Venetia Falconer, Jemma Finch from Stories Behind Things and Madara Freimane from What's Your Legacy.We discussed everything from should fashion weeks be canceled to how we can take better care of our clothing. Thanks so much to Blanc Living, Good & Proper Tea, Senser Spirits, Sabinna.com and Zero living for supporting the event. *Unfortunately as this is a live recording there is a lot of background noise, apologies for this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helena Bennett comes from a science background and is a passionate member of Extinction Rebellion and the Green Party. She's also about to go and study for a Masters in Global Environmental policy. In this episode we discuss a range of topics from Eco-anxiety, being Flight Free to affordable Vegan food.You can find more of Helena on twitter @helenabennett_ and instagram @earthbyhelena. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mel Fisher is the organiser of the successful Zero Waste Goods Markets. She hosted her first market last Christmas and I was lucky enough to be one of the brands involved. Since then Mel has partnered with the iconic Spitalfields Market in London and launched her Eco Founders Club. Mel aims to help connect eco entrepreneurs with conscious consumers. In this episode we discuss everything from how we can move into careers that align with our values, where to find sustainable brands, tips for eco entrepreneurs and changing our habits at Christmas time. You can find out more about Zero Waste Goods at https://www.zerowastegoods.com/Zero Waste Goods Markets - Join the waitlist for tickets hereMel Recommends -Donut Economics - Kate RaworthThe Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick Greener Habits CoAcala OnlineThank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Launching Wednesday 11th September. This podcast is hosted by Agnes LDN founder, Sophie and is about all things sustainability and wellbeing. Each week Sophie will be speak to a different guest about environmental issues, living a sustainable lifestyle and looking after our own wellbeing. There's some incredible interviews lined up, subscribe now so you don't miss out. To find out more about Agnes LDN head to agnesldn.com or @agnesldn on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.