In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, behavioral scientist and systems change expert, unpacks the complexity of Scope 3 emissions — the often-overlooked category that accounts for up to 90% of a company’s total emissions.
Jacqueline brings crystal-clear insight into why Scope 3 matters more than ever, and how leaders across all functions — not just sustainability — can take meaningful, collaborative action to reduce emissions, avoid greenwashing, and build long-term resilience.

Ecosystems Revivalist & CEO of One Billion Tress for Africa, Tabi Joda brings the Great Green Wall of Africa to life — not just as a reforestation project, but as a movement of hope, agency, and climate resilience. Through powerful storytelling, he shows how restoring land can restore dignity, livelihoods, and the future of an entire continent.

What if a new outfit and one conversation could change a woman’s future?

That’s the reality at Smart Works, a UK charity helping unemployed women find the confidence, clothing, and coaching they need to succeed in job interviews and transform their lives.

Karishma Navsaria, Philanthropy Manager at Smart Works and former J.P. Morgan wealth advisor, shares how the charity is unlocking economic opportunity through trust, inclusion, and community — one woman at a time.

What does climate change look like through the eyes of those living it? In this moving episode of the Shades of Life Impact Podcast, Ingrid Lung speaks with award-winning filmmaker Deej Phillips about The Weight of Water, his documentary on water scarcity and cultural resilience in Southeast Asia.

Deej shares how storytelling rooted in human experience can spark empathy, action, and a deeper understanding of the climate crisis — reminding us that adaptation alone isn’t enough without urgent climate action.

2024 was the largest election year ever, with over 80 countries and half the world voting, influencing our future amid global crises. Zimbabwean artist Richard Mudariki launched The Artist General Election, an exhibition exploring what if artists led the world instead of politicians. He believes art is a vital tool for democracy and positive change, highlighting the importance of creative voices in shaping society.

Benjamin R. Nathan, an award-winning filmmaker and founder of "ALL OF US FILMS," shares how to harness the power of storytelling to inspire transformative action for individuals and the planet. He now offers mentorship to impact-driven entrepreneurs and creatives eager to use their talents for positive change.

In this special ‘Earth Day’ podcast, meteorologist and climate change journalist Jaclyn Whittal discusses how climate change intensifies extreme weather events, sharing insights from her extensive experience with tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires, while highlighting the profound human costs associated with these disasters.

Join Neelam Mistry-Thaker, a Personal Stylist & Creative Consultant, as we explore the connection between personal style, confidence, and sustainability, revealing how our fashion choices influence overproduction and waste while offering insights into building a more mindful wardrobe. 

Akhila Kosaraju, the Founder of “What If Design” shares essential design and communication strategies to help organizations focused on social and environmental issues effectively scale their impact, secure funding, and build trustworthy brands.

Lead designer Monica Mecchella emphasizes that "waste is a design flaw," highlighting the critical role of responsible design in sustainability.

With approximately 80% of a product’s environmental impact determined during the design phase, Monica explores why fewer than 10% of products meet sustainability standards, and shares her top 10 principles for enhancing sustainability and circularity.

She also discusses the influence of Colour, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) on product development, and advocates for integrating nature into design processes, while also examining how AI is transforming design today.

Laura Shape is a pioneer in environmental fine art, who transforms invasive species into compelling artworks to raise awareness about ecological crises. As the first artist to engage the public on this issue through art, Laura discusses three specific invasive species — the Burmese Python in Florida's Everglades, invasive Carp in the Mississippi River Basin, and the Lionfish in Caribbean reefs — and their detrimental impact on native ecosystems.

She highlights her collaboration with INVERSA Leathers, emphasizing the role of creativity in environmental solutions and the importance of protecting biodiversity. This episode explores the challenges and opportunities in managing invasive species while celebrating the power of art to inspire change.

A passionate polar activist and climate journalist, Grace Cordsen explores the importance of sustainable travel in the Arctic and Antarctic, emphasizing how to minimize environmental impacts while maximizing benefits for the places we visit.

As the Explorers Club develops its first sustainable policy to honour over 121 years of exploration since it was founded in 1904, Grace reflects on wildlife encounters, the intersection of art and environmental management, and the role of advocacy in climate awareness.

In this episode, Joey Li, CEO & Co-Founder of Leiho, shares her journey in running a purpose-driven business for homeless and underserved communities.

She discusses her diverse upbringing across Hong Kong, Singapore, LA, and London, the challenges of social enterprises, and the importance of purpose in entrepreneurship.

The conversation covers co-founding dynamics, obstacles for female founders, funding strategies, work-life balance, and the need for creativity and adaptability in Leiho's future.

With ESG and sustainability in mind, we explore the importance of embracing feminine energy in leadership and how it contrasts with traditional masculine models that often prioritise individualism and pressure.

Join us as Lis Best, an Executive Coach and Founder of the Girls Club Collective, shares insights on the balance of these energies, highlighting the benefits for personal fulfilment and our collective ability to tackle pressing global challenges.

In this episode featuring Dr. Stephen Ambrose, a renowned fauna ecologist with over 40 years of experience, he discusses the urgent issue of the 6th mass extinction, emphasizing the need for wildlife preservation and the importance of early education about nature.

Dr. Ambrose shares insights from his journey, the threats facing wildlife, animal adaptability, the significance of keystone species, the debate on reviving extinct species, and urgent conservation priorities. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and understanding fragile ecosystems.

In our final episode of Season One of the Shades of Life Podcast, we welcome Poppy Mason-Watts, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at WaterBear, often dubbed as “The Netflix of Nature”.

Discover the major changes coming to the platform in 2025 as it celebrates its 4th birthday, connecting millions of imperfect activists through impactful documentaries, and the exciting opportunities it will offer to everyone — from NGOs to individuals!

In this podcast episode, Siri Østvold shares her experiences from an expedition to the Great Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean, where the crew measured microplastic pollution in one of Earth's most remote areas.

Despite being 1,000 miles from land, they discovered alarming traces of humanity, as the ocean is expected to have more plastic than fish by 2050. Join us as Siri recounts the challenges faced by eXXpedition's all-women crew, led by renowned ocean advocate, Emily Penn, in their mission to uncover the realities of plastic pollution.

Ed Pycraft and Emilie Østergård Jaspers are the visionary Co-Founders of Star Seed, a pioneering regenerative waterless skincare brand.

Star Seed stands out in the beauty industry with its commitment to regenerative living. This innovative luxury skincare brand is a great business case example of what can be done when you take a staple product like an everyday beauty cream but create formulations and practices rooted in sustainability and regeneration to restore and replenish (our skin and soils) rather than deplete.

Can “One Week” & The Power of Community Transform the Status Quo into Climate Action? That’s what the people behind “The Week” have set out to do… and it’s working!

The Week is a powerful initiative inviting friends, family, colleagues, or community members to come together and watch three climate-related documentaries over the course of a week.

Robb Ryerse, the US Program Director at The Week, tells us how they are designed to take us through a U-shaped journey and why people describe them as a life-changing “before & after” experience.

How to scale your business for net positive impact with People + Planet centred design and marketing? We are answering this question with Marie Geneste, Co-Founder of The C Collective, a consultancy on a mission to help entrepreneurs amplify their people- and planet-friendly solutions by crafting exceptional customer experiences.

Whether you’re a traditional business looking to transition toward resilience and positive impact or an existing impact start-up striving for greater competitiveness in the marketplace, this episode is for you!