In this episode of Kantar Sustainable Futures, host Peter Rose sits down with Teri Slavik‑Tsuyuki, Principal of TST Inc. and a leading voice in wellness‑centered community design, to explore how the pandemic fundamentally reshaped Americans’ relationship with home, and what that shift signals for the future of housing, communities, and sustainable growth.

Grounded in insights from the America at Home study, conducted in partnership with Kantar, the conversation reveals a key consumer signal: wellness has moved from a lifestyle preference to a core expectation, spanning energy efficiency, clean air and water, healthier kitchens, emotional safety, and long‑term affordability. Tune in to learn how persistent gaps between the importance people place on financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing and how supported they actually feel highlight powerful opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

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In this episode of Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall speaks with Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer at Fairphone. They discuss Fairphone's journey from a protest movement against conflict minerals to a competitive player in the consumer electronics market. Monique shares insights on the challenges faced by purpose-driven companies, the dilemmas of operating within a flawed system, and the company's commitment to transparency and impact.

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In this episode of Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall speaks with entrepreneur and changemaker Kresse Wesling, co‑founder of Elvis & Kresse- the pioneering brand turning decommissioned fire hoses and rescued materials into luxury goods, regenerative farming practices, and even wine.

Kresse shares her remarkable journey from early environmental activism to building a business that challenges the very foundations of how companies operate. Together, they explore the shift from sustainability to regeneration; the power of circular materials and circular capital; and why optimism, creativity and community partnerships can unlock profound change.

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