Karimah Hudda is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and systems change across diverse sectors, impact areas, companies with a cumulative $80+ Billion in revenue, influencing industries worth over $10 Trillion. Inspired by global challenges, she developed the Flourishing Futures Framework to guide visionary leaders towards a future that benefits all. Her unique perspective comes from roots in small-town India, expanding to living in multiple countries and working across five continents, while traveling in nearly 50 countries, fostering a deep sense of connection across our global human and planetary ecosystem.

In this episode, Karimah joins Bex for a conversation about leadership in sustainability and the need for systems change. We zoom out to examine and challenge the current frameworks that corporate sustainability sits within and how these can not only be counterproductive to the ultimate goals, but also limiting to the personal development of professionals in the industry.

Join us to learn about the Flourish Framework, why systems change is deeply needed in tackling social and environmental issues, how to care for yourself and colleagues when facing sustainability anxiety or burnout, and how to build a personal and professional life that aligns with your own sustainability values.

This episode will resonate with anyone (interested in) working in sustainability, holistic professional wellbeing and systems change. All listeners are welcome.

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Karimah Hudda
Editor: David Echevarria

MeiLin Wan, Founder and CEO of GenuTrace is a trailblazer in traceability and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in textile and personal care traceability, MeiLin has pioneered the use of DNA tagging, isotope testing, and other forensic tools to verify the origin of materials for major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sainsbury’s.

This week, MeiLin joins Bex to share her insight into what traceability truly means to businesses and their customers, and what the future of sustainability for consumer goods brands looks like as the use of AI ramps up customer knowledge on who made their products, where and how.

Join us to learn more about how traceability works in practice for businesses navigating international legislation, green claims and voluntary standards; as well as how businesses are adapting to increasing demand from customers for transparency and product data. MeiLin also shares her predictions for traceability and sustainability, including where AI fits into the picture.

This episode is tailored for sustainability, compliance or supply chain professionals or those who would like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome.

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: MeiLin Wan
Edited by: David Echevarria

Beth Granger is a consultant, trainer, and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to take them from confused to confident when networking, having critical conversations, and building a professional brand in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

This week, Beth joins Bex to share insights on effective communication in the workplace, including how to build rapport and secure buy-in from leadership for your projects. Beth shares top tips for building and maintaining a strong online presence and professional brand, and how to feel confident in networking situations, from conferences to the lunch queue.

This episode is useful for any professional looking to build their effective communication skills, whether in the sustainability industry or otherwise. All listeners are very welcome.

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Beth Granger
Edited by: David Echevarria