Planet Driven Brands

The Planet Driven Brands Podcast™ launched in April 2021 and is a collection of short stories discussing how sustainability and brands can, and should be compatible. We are collecting a library of insight and thought leadership on the, sometimes complex, relationships between brands (and businesses) and the sustainability of the Planet. Each podcast has its own journey, and as a collective we have a powerful story to tell for anyone interested in how we can all collaborate in building a more sustainable World. Together we will learn from experts what has been achieved and what we should be striving for. We are all on a journey and we believe 1 million small steps taken together is worth more than a few large steps taken individually. The Planet Driven brands Podcast will investigate how we can achieve this. For anyone wishing to join the journey, to study it or to build upon it, this is our small contribution, please enjoy. We all have a responsibility to create a better world for the generations to come. Do brands share this responsibility? Discuss! We are about changing the world, one brand at a time. We know brands have positive impacts on consumers and we want to bottle that! We also highlight brands as drivers for change and the role they play as influencers. This is a library of thought leadership for all to share. It's our small contribution. Planet Driven Brands™ has a better purpose, a better reason-to-be, that will impact positively on the world in which we live.

Episode 65: Kees Aarts, CEO & Founder @ Protix

Kees takes us into the world of insects and how we can harness this huge source of protein and energy to drive sustainable goals.

05-18
13:50

Episode 64: Doug McNish, Executive Vegan Chef and Author

Doug is a tour-de-force in the world of vegan food. He is a leader with 4 books under his belt and positive views on eating healthy.

05-12
14:42

Episode 63: Michael Spinelli, Co-Founder @ Nutriati

Michael has vast experience with food and drink innovation. He has harnessed this into his own sustainable ingredients business.

05-04
13:04

Episode 62: Mark Driscoll, Founder @ Tasting The Future

Mark is an expert in sustainable and healthy food systems. Here he chats about what the Human race needs to do to get our act together!

04-27
15:04

Episode 61: Lindsey McCoy, CEO Plaine Products

Lindsey uses the platform to advocate for global strategies against plastic waste and her leading role with her 'refill' cosmetics business.

04-13
13:47

Episode 60: Kimberley Barfoot-Brace, Brand & Marketing Manager @ Barfoots

Kimberley takes us through a ride through sustainable vegetable farming and being a record breaking international athlete powered by plants.

03-24
12:37

Episode 59: Ash Farber, Development Coordinator @ CLIPOP

Ash describes the journey to CLIPOP (Climate Positive Planet) and explains how all businesses can engage. He also tells a compelling story about COP 26

03-16
13:37

Episode 58: Kory Zelickson, CEO & Co-Founder @ Vejii

Kory describes his passion for growing the vegan and sustainability movement globally, through his e-commerce platform, Vejii.

03-10
14:23

Episode 57: Marcel De Berg, Co-Founder @ Green Water Cools

Marcel explains how Re-Forestation is crucial to the cooling of our planet and how we should set about achieving it; Everywhere!

03-04
14:57

Episode 56: Giles Atwell, Co-Founder @ Russell & Atwell Chocolatiers

Giles is a founder of a chocolatier. His entrepreneurial spirit is wrapped up into a sustainable mission. Its a fascinating combination. Listen to how Giles says he is not too sustainable and then describes how this isn't the case!!

02-24
13:59

Episode 55: Richard Steel & Jake Sargent, Founders @ ModelShopper

Richard and Jake are on a journey into sustainable shopping! That is, they expect brands and consumers to co-exist in a sustainable manner within the retail space.

02-17
13:18

Episode 54: Michele Simon, Truth-Teller and Professional Trouble-Maker!

Michele is a leader in the global plant-based movement. Hear how she established the PBFA in the USA and her thoughts on 'vegan hubris'! It's a challenge but extraordinarily honest account of where the 'movement' really is!

02-10
14:40

Episode 53: Sandra Pickering, Founder, CEO, NED

Sandra is a innovator and pioneer. Here she discusses purpose and storytelling and their link to sustainability and how we should all strive to make an impact

02-03
13:22

Episode 52: Rosamund Heathcote, Founder @ Borough Broth Co.

Hear what Ros says and revel in how she was able to build a sustainable business from juts a few bones and a recipe! It may be against the grain for many but Ros passionately defends organic agriculture. Agree or not, you should listen with an open mind!

01-20
13:37

Episode 51: Andrea Canepa, Co-Founder @ Eutopia

Andrea Canepa gives us a first hand description of Eutopia, an insight into why it is so crucial and how it is helping drive green innovation

01-11
13:34

Episode 50: Nic Jones + Guests & Contributors @ The Planet Driven Brands Podcast

I never thought we'd get to 50n pods. Now I'm looking forward to the next 50. Here is a highglight reel, with me chatting and my guests intervening with some enlightening clips!

12-17
13:50

Episode 49: Toni Vernelli, International Head of Marketing @ Veganuary

Toni explains the story behind the incredible brand and movement that is Veganuary!

12-09
13:44

Episode 48: James McInnes, Co-Founder & CEO @ Odd Burger

James reveals the key drivers of the growing success of Odd Burger, Canada's first plant-based burger joint! We get an insight into James and his quest to create a more sustainable planet.

12-02
11:55

Episode 47: Shannon Falconer, CEO @ Because Animals

Cultured meat is a divisive subject for many, but Shannon's message is pretty simple, as she says: "Cultured meat is meat. It is not a meat alternative; what cultured meat is, it is a type of meat made in an alternative way!"

11-25
12:34

Episode 46: Dr Carys Bennett, Senior Corporate Liaison @ PETA

Carys combines her powerful advocacy of animal rights with helping sustainable businesses. Animals have a special place in this world and Carys explains how we can stop exploiting them and move to an animal cruelty free world.

11-18
13:53

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