The Unlock Earth Podcast
Business & Economics Podcasts
Living your best life doesn’t need to come at the cost of our planet. Join your host Tyla an earth lover, hug giver and adventure seeker combine her experiences, recent research and special guests to show you how you can maximise your life and minimise your impact. This podcast aims to inspire, motivate and encourage consciously minded people who want to make the most of their lives whilst caring for our beautiful earth.
Location:
Ashburton, VIC
Description:
Living your best life doesn’t need to come at the cost of our planet. Join your host Tyla an earth lover, hug giver and adventure seeker combine her experiences, recent research and special guests to show you how you can maximise your life and minimise your impact. This podcast aims to inspire, motivate and encourage consciously minded people who want to make the most of their lives whilst caring for our beautiful earth.
Twitter:
@TylaLockwood
Language:
English
Contact:
0415252303
Website:
https://www.tylalockwood.com/
Email:
earthunlock@gmail.com
Episodes
34: The World Needs Your Art & Creativity for Change | Amie McNee
7/27/2022
Creativity is one of the most unique gifts we have as humans and the world needs our art for a better and more sustainable future. It is through sharing art and creativity that we have seen some of the biggest positive global changes and by harnessing that power we can use it as a force for good! In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, an author, creative coach, speaker and podcaster, who helps thousands of creatives all over the world to move through resistance and chase their callings....
Duration:00:52:09
33: Manifesting a Better Future for Us & The Planet | Allira Potter
6/23/2022
Manifestation, spirituality and wellness have all become buzzwords over the years and their important meaning has often been lost during that journey. Many of these practices have deep cultural connections and can support not only our personal well-being but also how we care for the planet. For this episode, I’m excited to welcome my guest Allira Potter, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, a trained reiki practitioner, intuitive reader, energy healer, writer, model and an empowerment and mindset...
Duration:00:43:22
32: Conscious Consumption & the Power of Sustainable Storytelling | Niccii Kugler
4/28/2022
Consuming consciously can often be a challenge, finding which brands and products are truly ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’ is becoming even more difficult. This episode’s guest, Niccii Kugler started her company NASH + BANKS as a way to ‘make better possible’ by helping anyone looking to live a more conscious life to discover the best ethical and sustainable solutions available today. The platform is a one-stop-show for inspiring brands run by change-makers, innovators and artisans all dedicated...
Duration:00:50:19
31: Decolonising Yourself & Uplifting Indigenous Knowledge | Dr Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga
4/6/2022
Indigenous communities have been living in connection with the land for centuries. At a time when our environment is in crisis, uplifting indigenous knowledge and methodology through collaborative partnerships is vital to co-creating a sustainable future.
This episode's guest, Dr Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga is an Indigenous Mexican woman, creative practitioner, collaborative and social design maker and lecturer whose purpose is to acknowledge and recognise the relationality between people...
Duration:00:49:40
30: Innovation for a Sustainable Future & All Things Plant Based Leather | Tessa Carroll
12/9/2021
Innovation and new alternatives are ensuring sustainable changes become the norm as we move forward in a more environmentally conscious world. Industries like leather are having to seek out innovative alternatives to traditional animal leathers or plastic vegan leather to meet customers desires for more sustainable alternatives. This weeks guest, Tessa Carroll has used her entrepreneurial nature to build two sustainable businesses that pride themselves on being ahead of the curve and using...
Duration:00:52:17
29: Seeking Inspiration from Nature & Using Botanicals as Natural Dye | Eloise Panetta
12/2/2021
Incorporating nature into fashion is an important part of slowing down the fashion industry and making it more sustainable. This weeks guest Eloise Panetta, not only is inspired by nature in her handcraft pieces, she directly includes it in her designs by using a natural botanical dyeing process. As the founder, heart and hands behind her self-named luxury womenswear label, Eloise founded the collection on the values of quality, craftswomanship, sentimentality and sustainability. In this...
Duration:00:50:37
28: Redefining Sustainable Fashion & Uplifting Diverse Voices | Natalie Shehata
11/10/2021
Are you ready to see more diverse voices centred in conversations about sustainability? This weeks guest, Natalie Shehata has spent her career redefining sustainability in the fashion space and beyond, to centre Black, Indigenous and People of colour communities. She is an eco stylist, speaker, writer, non-traditional educator and community organiser – fighting for equity and social justice. In this conversation, we dive into how Nat started tommie magazine as ‘the destination for creative...
Duration:00:58:56
27: How To Quit Plastics & Live Waste-Free | Kathryn Nelson (Plastic Free Mermaid)
10/27/2021
The Plastic Free Mermaid, Kathryn Nelson, has spent more than ten years living plastic-free and is on a mission to teach anyone how they can quit plastics too. Single-use plastics are more available than ever but it is leading to a plastic pollution crisis. We are seeing the huge impacts of plastic on wildlife, the environment and our health. In this conversation, we dive into all things plastic and waste reduction, including, how to begin reducing your waste, the importance of shopping...
Duration:00:55:53
26: Embracing Sustainable Period Underwear & Tackling Period Poverty | Kylie Matthews (AWWA Period Care)
10/21/2021
Kylie Matthews, through her period underwear business AWWA Period Care, is working to create real and lasting change in the period industry. With the common single-use period products being so damaging to the environment, Kylie and her co-founder built AWWA to make sustainable reusable period products more accessible. They are also tackling period poverty and stigmatisation so that periods no longer have a negative impact on anyone who menstruates. In this chat we speak all about the...
Duration:00:47:06
25: Sustainable Travel, Building A Purpose-Driven Career & The Creative Process | Nina Karnikowski
10/14/2021
Travel writer Nina Karnikowski is working towards improving the planet by encouraging people to travel more consciously and make a living doing what they love. Having worked as a travel writer for the past decade, she has shifted her focus to ensuring her and her readers travel is less harmful on the planet. She is also dedicated to supporting others in their creative pursuits through running workshops and courses. In this chat we speak all about how you can make your travel more sustainable...
Duration:01:04:35
24: What Is Intersectional Environmentalism & How To Be A Climate Optimist | Zahra Biabani
10/6/2021
Zahra Biabani is taking a unique approach to climate change by being a climate optimist and incorporating her faith and intersectionality into her environmentalism. Through her platform Soulful Seeds, Zahra is making environmental education accessible for all by sharing information and inspiration about an ethical & sustainable life and style that won't hurt the planet, its people, or your wallet. In this week's episode with Zahra, we chat all about intersectional environmentalism, taking a...
Duration:00:37:34
23: The Huge Impact Of Digital Consumption & Building Sustainable Communities | Caner Veli & Isabella Desmarais (Kind Companion)
9/23/2021
Caner Veli and Isabella Desmarais are tackling the increasing environmental impacts of digital technology through their newest venture, Kind Companion. Through their various other ventures including Kind Community and Kind Studios, Caner and Isabella are taking innovative approaches to the climate crisis. In this chat we talk all about building and nurturing sustainable communities, how we can reduce the impact of digital consumption and how businesses should be approaching...
Duration:00:50:37
22: Environmental Justice & The Impact Of Industrial Agriculture | Isaias Hernandez (QueerBrownVegan)
9/15/2021
Isaias Hernandez, the creator of QueerBrownVegan, is making environmentalism accessible through his content that focuses on environmental justice, veganism and zero waste living. Join us for this inspiring conversation where we dive into the importance of representation in environmentalism, strategies to work towards climate justice, becoming vegan, how damaging industrial agriculture is on our planet and so much more.
If you’re passionate about making the world a better, healthier and more...
Duration:00:48:20
21: Building Sustainable Style and Global Female Empowerment | Nina Gbor
6/21/2021
Nina Gbor is championing sustainable style and global female empowerment through her work as an eco-stylist, award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. As the founder of Eco Styles, Nina is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fashion and is making a huge impact on the industry. She joins this week's episode where we dive into all things sustainable and ethical fashion, including, building your personal style and...
Duration:01:00:39
20: Ethical Fashion And The Importance Of Understanding Your Privilege | Maggie Zhou
6/8/2021
Fashion is an ever growing industry, meaning it’s human and environmental impact is also increasing. Maggie Zhou is an exciting young writer, podcast co-host and content creator who shares her slow fashion content to encourage her audience to consume less and shop ethically. Maggie joins the podcast as this week's guest to talk about all things ethical and sustainable fashion, hypocrisy in sustainability and the role privilege plays in our everyday lives. Maggie also shares what she hopes to...
Duration:00:47:27
19: The Circular Economy and The Future Of Fashion | Courtney Holm
5/6/2021
The circular economy is the key to sustainability in the fashion industry. Courtney Holm is spearheading this with her circular fashion brand A.BCH. After many successful fashion ranges, Courtney pivoted to starting A.BCH where every garment could be produced for a circular life. In our conversation we delved into what the circular economy actually is and why it’s the future of the fashion industry. We also covered the current practises and pilot program A.BCH is utilising to ensure...
Duration:00:51:16
18: The Challenges Of Size Inclusivity In Sustainable Fashion & Centering BIPOC In Diversity Discussions | Flex Mami (Lillian Ahenkan)
4/11/2021
Flex Mami is such an influential voice for our generation and is making waves in the entertainment industry! Flex Mami aka Lillian Ahenkan is a DJ, TV Presenter, Podcaster, Author, Entrepreneur and professional opinion haver. Her never ending list of achievements include being the winner of E’s online people’s choice award for influencer of the year in 2020. Flex rounds out her impressive resume as the CEO and Founder of conversation card game ReFlex which encourages passionate conversations...
Duration:01:03:33
17: Protecting Our Oceans From Chemical Pollution & A New Take On Sunscreen | Sacha Guggenhiemer
4/1/2021
Protecting our oceans from chemical pollution isn’t just important on a corporate and Government level but also on an individual one. Many of the products we use daily and whilst swimming in the ocean can cause huge damage to coral, marine life and even our human health. Sacha Guggenhiemer felt the strain of this impact whilst working as a marine biologist at Nigaloo Reef in Western Australia. That was when she first tested out a homemade sunscreen in her blender and SunButter Skincare was...
Duration:00:55:17
16: Preserving Artisanal Skills and The Versatility Of Natural Fibres | Lorena Laing
3/10/2021
Fashion is an industry that is leading towards impersonal, unnatural, fast fashion experiences. This week's guest on The Unlock Earth Podcast, Lorena Laing is working towards building her brand Amano to be the opposite of this. Through working with natural fibre and local makers who utilise ancient artisanal skills, Lorena produces high quality pieces. Her approach to building a sustainable business allows for every piece to provide an energy exchange from the maker to the wearer. In this...
Duration:00:37:42
15: Disrupting The Beauty Industry and Keeping Cosmetics Casual | Erika Geraerts
3/2/2021
The beauty industry is one that is large and influential but also often damaging to not only our self esteem but the health of our planet. This episode's guest Erika Geraerts, is disrupting the beauty industry with her casual cosmetics brand Fluff. Erika pulled her experience co-founding content agency Willow & Blake and beauty brand frank body to introduce Fluff as a way to challenge many of the beliefs held by cosmetics consumers. In our conversation we talk about how Fluff centers...
Duration:00:54:10