Best Danielle Colley Podcasts (2025)

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Two Feet In: The Woman Who Applied for a One-Way Ticket to Mars 1:08:21

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text What would you do if offered the adventure of a lifetime - knowing you could never come home again? Dr. Diane McGrath said yes. Out of 200,000 applicants worldwide, she made it to the final 100 candidates for Mars One - a one-way mission to colonize Mars. For eight years, Diane prepared to leave …

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From Burnout to Boundaries: Danielle Colley on Confidence, Courage and Creating a Life That Feels Good 29:47

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Danielle Colley didn’t follow a traditional path. She left high school, went to drama school, and built a life from a series of reinventions actor, audio producer, TV producer, journalist, and now confidence coach. But what stayed constant? Her ability to back herself, even when it felt terrifying. In this episode, Danielle shares her raw and relat…

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Circularity, supply chains, and bringing a bio-based material to market, with Daniel Dinizo and Charmaine Cu-Unjieng (NaturLoop) 1:12:34

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This episode is all about case study in circularity and a group of people turning waste into useful materials for the built environment. Daniel Dinizo and Charmaine Cu-Unjieng of NaturLoop are bringing a new bio-based product to market that transforms waste coconut husk into a material that's something between MDF and a particle board. For us, this…

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HAYR? The Sausage Mincer of Midlife 24:11

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text If you're hiding in your car in a supermarket car park stealing five minutes of peace, this How Are You Really? episode is just for you. Welcome to what Danielle is calling "The Sausage Mincer of Midlife" - that brutal life stage where you're finally winning at work just as your teenagers turn fe…

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Your Life Is Your Own (and other hards truths about backing yourself) 48:53

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text What do you do when you have a burning dream, two kids depending on you, and absolutely no safety net? You ship it anyway. Jessica Mudditt knows a thing or two about backing yourself when the stakes are high. As a journalist who spent a decade navigating international media across London, Banglad…

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Oranges, Injuries and a Pet Treat Empire: Nick Simpson on Grit, Growth and Getting On With It 32:35

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Nick Simpson’s business story starts in a citrus orchard and weaves through everything from beef filtration to landscape gardening, injury recovery and now pet nutrition. In this episode, Marissa Hankinson speaks to the founder of Port Lincoln Pet Treats about growing up in a Riverland repatriation scheme, launching his first business after school,…

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Greening homes and creating growth—the UK finance sector is seriously interested in green building, with Ian Bhullar and Ronnell Reffell (UK Finance) 1:15:15

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In this episode we are exploring the relationship between financial institutions and the built environment in relation to sustainability, building performance and mitigating climate change with Ian Bhullar and Ronnell Reffell from UK Finance, the UK financial sector's membership organisation. The episode itself was prompted by a report that UK Fina…

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HAYR? The Elephant In The Wine Glass 29:09

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text How Are You Really? From blackout drunk at 14 to four months alcohol-free at 49 - this isn't your typical sobriety story. Hell, she's not even sure if she's sober. This episode of Big Stuff asks How Are You Really? about Danielle's complicated relationship with alcohol, from teenage rebellion to …

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Season 5 | Finale - with Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny 24:26

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Send us a text Join your podcast pals at a table at the Beachy Head pub. Enjoying a view of sloping fields down to the Belle Tout Lighthouse and the sea beyond and take a moment to reflect on another season of Planet Poetry podcasts. Over spent packets of crisps and peanuts we revisit conversations with Danez Smith, Isabel Galleymore, Richard Scott…

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When Standing Out Becomes Your Super Power 47:58

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text Six years ago, my friend Carolyn was a successful TV executive who liked to blend into the background. Then she lost every single hair on her body to alopecia - and it forced her to become the most confident version of herself she'd ever been. Carolyn Ozkoseoglu is the Vice President of Sales and…

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From Hairdressing to the Boardroom: Roland Roccioletti on Strategy, Risk and Reinventing Yourself 27:02

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What do hairdressing, fast food and corporate boardrooms have in common? For Roland Roccioletti — everything. In this episode, Roland speaks with Marissa Hankinson about the unconventional path that led him to become a trusted advisor and boardroom leader across industries as diverse as defence, dairy, digital, and racing. From his early trade appr…

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Big plans for tackling non-residential retrofit, with Nick Taylor and Olga Khroustaleva (Building Atlas) 1:25:19

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We're joined by our new friends from Building Atlas, Nick Taylor and Olga Khroustaleva, who join us for a conversation about commercial retrofit—the non-residential kind. They’ve got a data driven business Building Atlas that helps commercial asset owners to plan pragmatic retrofit pathways for commercial real estate. This isn’t just important beca…

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Does Everything Happen For A Reason (or is that something a$$holes say?) 57:56

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Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a text Does Everything Happen For A Reason? Conversations on Grief, Healing, and Resilience with Imogen Carn. In this compelling debut episode of 'Big Stuff,' host Danielle welcomes her first guest, Imogen. As a seasoned podcaster from the "Good Mourning" podcast and trauma informed breathwork facilitat…

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Prescription heating and experiments for a just transition, with Rose Chard (Energy Systems Catapult) 1:13:55

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In this episode Rose Chard joins us to describes her multilayered and multi textured approach to innovation and research. It's a conversation about Energy Systems Captapult's experiment in prescribing heating to keep people warm—that's pretty much it, but there was a lot to talk about. Notes from the show Rose Chard on LinkedIn The Inclusive Smart …

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The Way | The Blueprint - with Jo Colley and Charles G Lauder, Jr 57:38

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Send us a text It's a tag team episode! With Robin and Peter meeting poet Charles G Lauder, Jr and publisher poet Jo Colley of Blueprint Poetry Press - who have published his 2025 pamphlet Year of the Rat, a profound collection informed by long engagement with Daoism. Also we speak to Jo Colley, who with Julie Hogg, runs Blueprint Poetry Press. Jo …

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Impact, innovation, and investment: how VCs aren't a good fit for climatetech and the need for economic biodiversity, with Richard Muscat (Untangled) 1:26:39

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In a slight departure from our usual building performance themes joining us for this episode we have Richard Muscat, a man who has experienced the world of investment and tech from a fascinating range of angles and is seeking ways to do things differently. In essence, we’re looking at the way venture capital and climatetech are organised in ways th…

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Zero Bills Homes: a new building standard for residential construction? With Nigel Banks and Emma Fletcher (Octopus Energy) 1:21:00

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In this episode we're talking about Zero Bills Homes, so we welcome back Nigel Banks, this time accompanied by his Octopus colleague Emma Fletcher*. We're not directly talking Fabric Fifth again but the concept is central to the Octopus zero bills strategy i.e. prioritising decarbonising energy use and reducing the cost of energy use rather than fo…

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Points | Divergences - with Erica McAlpine 1:01:24

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Send us a text What was that? A bat or swallow? Something flitted past, but we can't agree on what we've just seen ... Erica McAlpine reads from Small Pointed Things (just published by Carcanet) that makes that uncertain territory her own, with meticulously crafted poems that harbour hard questions. And talking of things that flit past your window,…

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Retrofit rescue: lessons learned from fixing a disastrous programme of works in Fishwick, with Filipe Amarante and Joanna Curtis (National Energy Action) 1:29:55

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This episode is all about a retrofit programme gone wrong in Preston and the effort required to fix it. It's a story that was covered in the pages of Passive House Plus back in 2018 under the headline "Disastrous Preston retrofit scheme remains unresolved" and until recently we thought it remained unresolved. We're joined by Filipe Amarante and Joa…

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Brand, Burnout & Boundaries: Lynda Schenk on Redefining Success 28:25

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson is joined by Lynda Schenk — a seasoned brand strategist and executive who opens up about the reality behind high performance: the burnout, the boundaries, and the brave decisions it takes to make a career sustainable. Lynda shares insights from years of leading brands and businesses, including…

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Moisture: the bane of all buildings (also breathability, sweatability, and vapour), with Valentina Marincioni (UCL) and Toby Cambray (Greengauge) 1:24:46

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We are joined by Valentina Marincioni (UCL, UKCMB) and returning guest Toby Cambray (Greengauge) to talk about the bane of all buildings: moisture. Recently, they they’ve produced a simple explainer video about "breathability" in buildings for the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings. Given Jeff's proclivity for referring to the 'sweatability' of bu…

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Still Life | Still Shining - with Richard Scott 56:37

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Send us a text Still life? Not as we know it. Trembling with tension and beauty, and roses that cup darkness and secret trauma... Hear Richard Scott share from his extraordinary new collection That Broke into Shining Crystals, just published by Faber. This is brave and shining poetry, timeless and utterly contemporary. Plus Robin and Peter dip into…

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Leading with Purpose: Rebekah Tucker on Global Business & Growth 41:39

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson speaks with Rebekah Tucker — a globally experienced business leader with a sharp strategic mind and a grounded leadership style. Rebekah shares insights from her international career, including the importance of cultural intelligence, purpose-driven decision-making, and how to stay connected t…

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Deals, Growth & Big Decisions: Oliver Ciancio on Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions 32:23

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson speaks with Oliver Ciancio — a mergers and acquisitions specialist helping businesses navigate complex deals, strategic growth, and high-stakes decisions. Oliver shares what really goes on behind closed boardroom doors — from preparing a business for sale to acquiring companies for growth. Whe…

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Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy) 1:09:16

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Building a South Australian Icon: George Belperio on Fasta Pasta’s Growth 64:21:49

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson speaks with George Belpario, the founder of Fasta Pastaone of South Australia’s most recognisable hospitality success stories. George shares how he turned one humble pasta restaurant into a multi-location operation across the state. From the early days of hands-on hustle to navigating the chal…

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Breaking Barriers in Business, Wellbeing & Family with Cassie Day 33:56

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, host Marissa Hankinson sits down with Cassie Day, a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and dedicated carer. Cassie shares her journey of building a purpose-driven business while juggling the demands of family life, being a carer, and maintaining her own wellbeing. Through candid reflections, she discusses …

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Translating retrofit for normal people, with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce (Eco Home Retrofit) 1:27:38

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This episode is a window into the consumer side of domestic retrofit that’s full of lessons for everyone involved in the retrofit sector. We speak with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce about the experience of undergoing a deep retrofit and learning how to communicate about the subject with normal people. She talks us through her journey from …

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Chaos | Coded - with Isabelle Baafi 51:37

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Send us a text Chaos? We love it! Time to meet Isabelle Baafi and hear about her-hotly anticipated first full collection Chaotic Good just published by Faber. Among other things, it grapples with what it means to live a good and authentic life in a world full of challenges and unwanted expectations. Plus Robin and Peter discuss the idea of délire -…

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Embodied carbon and how sustainable is MMC? With Richard O'Hegarty (RKD, UCD) and Oliver Kinnane (UCD) 1:26:46

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Returning champions Richard O'Hegarty and Oliver Kinnane join us to discuss a recently co-authored paper: Understanding the embodied carbon credentials of modern methods of construction (MMC). Get ready for a long meandering discussion that gets into what they learned and what they think about accounting practices for embodied carbon, as well as pl…

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Old Men | Cavalrymen - with Peter Daniels 1:02:48

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Send us a text Why should not old men be mad? Hear Peter Daniels, a pioneer of gay men's writing in the UK, brood on the emptiness of boxes, speculate on what those Cavalrymen are up to behind the locked doors, cope with Quixotic characters and, finally, bathe in the pure light of silent contemplation. All this from Old Men published by Salt in 202…

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The Future of Human Potential: A Conversation with Drew Knowles 36:26

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Join Marissa and Drew Knowles as they explore the intersection of human behavior, AI, and personal growth. From understanding the impact of technology on human behavior to leveraging AI for augmentation, not replacement, this conversation delves into the future of work and life.By Wavebreaker

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Can we meet the skills gap the way we currently deliver training and what is the purpose of education? With Nathan Gambling (BetaTalk and BetaTeach) 1:12:15

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For this episode we were joined by Nathan Gambling. For those that are new to him, he's heating engineer of some repute, a renowned educator, and a fellow podcaster. The episode revolves around the nature of education and learning, the skills gap—specifically focusing on heat pump and retrofit education—and a post that Nathan put up a few weeks ago…

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Serving Up Inclusion: Sam Quist's Pickleball Revolution 33:25

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Meet Sam Quist, the entrepreneur bringing pickleball to Australia and making a difference in the sports industry. With a family legacy in tennis and a passion for innovation, Sam is manufacturing equipment and apparel for the fast-growing sport while working with schools to promote its inclusive benefits. Tune in for an insightful conversation on t…

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There is methodology for defining what ‘net zero carbon’ means for buildings in the UK and it looks great, with Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Godefroy (CIBSE) 43:13

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This time around we're talking about the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) with three of its architects: Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Jodefroy (CIBSE). The UKNZCBS is the first cross-industry standard for net zero carbon-aligned buildings, albeit in a pilot form. The standard has been developed to en…

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Crystal | Clarity - with Ellen Cranitch 54:24

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Send us a text A gleam of love in hard times. Our guest Ellen Cranitch shares poems from her Bloodaxe collection Crystal, a subtle, multifaceted work arising from the discovery that her partner was addicted to crystal meth. Expect beauty, flashes of resilience and the deft capture of moments that sustain a relationship through this extreme challeng…

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A 'global' standard for residential retrofit? With Paul Bagust (RICS Head of Property Standards), Steven Lees (RICS Senior Specialist - Residential Survey), and Robert Toomey (RICS Senior Public Affairs ... 1:22:50

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Last year the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released its residential retrofit standard. Given that they're one of the construction industry's oldest, largest, and most influential institutions this felt significant. Importantly, the RICS organisation has a global footprint, so it has the potential to influence good behaviour far a…

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Girls | Snakes - with Ruth Padel 1:01:17

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Send us a text Psssssssssst! We've invited Ruth Padel to share work from her recent Chatto Poetry collection Girl. She talks about the power of girls, the mythologies woven around them and the responsibilities they must accept. She'll take us from Mary at the Annunciation (wearing a Primark T-shirt) to glimpsing a Serpent Queen from the 88 bus. Rob…

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Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? With Jenny Danson (Healthy Homes Hub) 1:06:04

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Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? That's the mission that Jenny Danson has set for herself in establishing Healthy Homes Hub, and it's a question that manages to subvert Betteridge's Law of headlines, too. Healthy Homes Hub is a network, built around an online platform, that's dedicated to transforming the way peopl…

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Oppression | Optimism - with Tishani Doshi 1:02:54

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Send us a text What's that knocking? It's the multi-talented Tishani Doshi, sharing her Bloodaxe collection A God at the Door. You'll hear supple, powerful poems fuelled by a controlled rage at the continuing oppression of women, blended with a playful optimism and dazzling ability to weave history, contemporary politics, and vivid imagery. Plus Pe…

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Ben Howard - From Adversity to Success: A Journey of Resilience and Determination 43:35

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Ben Howard, founder of Monopoly Property Group. Ben shares his personal story of overcoming adversity, including the impact of family suicide and the loss of loved ones. Despite these challenges, Ben has cultivated a mindset of success and a drive to live life to the fullest. In this episode, Ben opens up ab…

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Innovating and maturing: Loco Home Retrofit is an "emerging" retrofit one-stop-shop, with co-founder Chris Carus 1:08:28

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Joining us on Zero Ambitions this week is Chris Carus co-founder of Loco Home Retrofit, a Glasgow-based 'emerging one-step shop'. Loco Home Retrofit is a retrofit operation that's most interesting for its approach to developing a viable retrofit offer, focused on building trust in communities and with its supply chain as a means to catalysing the d…

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Julie Height - Sailing, Homeschooling, and Building a Business: A Journey of Resilience 19:25

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Julie Height, a commercial lawyer who embarked on an extraordinary adventure with her family, sailing around Australia and Indonesia for two years during COVID. While navigating the challenges of homeschooling and life on the water, Julie also founded her own business! In this episode, Julie shares: Her fa…

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From the Archive: Caleb Parkin 35:37

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Send us a text A revisit of Robin's interview with Caleb Parkin back in May 2022. Read a description and listen to the full episode here. Support the show Planet Poetry is a labour of love! If you enjoy the podcast, please show your support and Buy us a Coffee!By Caleb Parkin, Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny

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Eliminate construction waste – Loop Your Spare instead: circular thinking and platform technology that reduces the cost of construction for everyone, with Jay Stuart 1:13:11

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The first episode of January 2025 marks the long overdue, first appearance of Jay Stuart, a long-time friend and colleague of Jeff and a firm fixture of the green building scene in Ireland. Jay joined us to talk about his latest project: Loop Your Spare. It’s a SaaS platform designed to match 'spare' construction materials with projects that need t…

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Ponder | Poetry - with Dai George 58:07

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Send us a text Ah-hem. Stop thinking like that. Think like a poet! Dwell in negative capability and write in a way that reflects the sheer messiness of human cognition! That's better isn't it? We meet Dai George and talk about his book How to Think Like a Poet (Bloomsbury Continuum 2024) - where Dai creates a new and generous canon of 24 poets from…

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Samantha Boardman - The Spending Expert: Maximizing Your Money 27:54

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Join us for a insightful conversation with Samantha Boardman, a renowned spending expert who's helped countless individuals and families manage their finances effectively. Samantha shares her unique approach to money management, emphasising that it's not about how much you earn, but how you manage it. In this episode, Samantha dives into: Her perso…

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Speeding up external wall insulation installation and preparing a retrofit start-up for scale, with Max Bloomfield (VundaHaus) and Alex Whitcroft (KIN; VundaHaus) 1:11:18

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What's it like trying to scale a retrofit start-up? This episode welcomes Max Bloomfield and Alex Whitcroft, two of the folks from VundaHaus, to talk about their product, its ongoing design and development, and their preparations to scale the business as they raise investment. VundaHaus designs and manufactures a rapid-fit insulation solution for e…

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251: The Politics of Taxing Carbon - Ross Garnaut 26:30

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For those who have followed the tortuous path of Australian climate policy over recent decades, a 2024 report by the Australian Energy Market Commission of a “shadow price” of A$70 a tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent elicits some painful memories. Meet Ross Garnaut who if you are an economics tragic like me, will be a household name. In brief, Ros…

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James Begley - From Footie to Founder: Navigating Life After Sports 41:35

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with James Begley, founder of PickStar and former AFL player. James shares his raw and relatable journey of struggling to find his purpose after retiring from professional sports. He opens up about the challenges he faced, from feeling lost to finding his niche and building a successful business. In this episod…