REALWORK

“I feel like people are more open to black brands”  Dionne Gooding is a fashion designer and sustainable London-based clothes brand creating handmade, fun casual pieces and custom-made garments using West African print fabrics. Combining organic cotton and preloved garments with fabric off-cuts to avoid wastage, her sustainable credentials has seen the designs include

“A Friday night treat without the guilt”  Anshu & Renée are co-founders of sustainable takeaway service, DabbaDrop. The company is London’s first plastic and emission-free takeaway, delivering plant-based curries in reusable packaging, direct to people’s doors. In this episode, Anshu & Renée share their journey, ethos, and learnings on running a suc

“The absence of illness does not mean you are healthy.”Fleur and Courtney delve into the differences between wellbeing and wellness in this lively and in-depth discussion which explores Courtney's group therapy and coaching platform. Gwyneth Paltrow even gets a mention... This episode covers:The challenges of fundraising and equity crowdfunding.Founding Paradym after her own me

“It’s so important that there are these spaces away from marks and grades and high-price tickets”Internationally celebrated and award-winning artist Natasha Caruana joins the podcast to bring all of her experience and knowledge on the commercial arm of the arts industry: from creating the online community Work Show Grow that inspires artists to create and commercialise their

“I collect bits of people and share bits of myself in exchange.”Remi talks on:Early discrimination – kicked out of university for having a baby.The impact of economic experience on parenthood.Her career journey and how activism shapes everything she does.The impact of George Floyd’s death and the BLM movement on black careers.The importance of documenting life to reflect th

“There is no point planting seeds, if the soil is unhealthy.”             Leading DEI practitioner Ashanti Bentil-Dhue talks on:·       Difference between DEI activism and policy. ·       Her white paper and the need for data on black women in

Marine Tanguy is the founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, representing and championing artistic and creative talent around the world. From growing up on a remote French island to leading an international agency for artists and creatives, Marine shares her influences, lessons and aspirations now she’s in a position to change the industry she loves.Marine talks on:●   

“It was a love affair with the earth under my feet”           Stephanie talks on:·       Her crossroads moment in the magic of Mother Nature. ·       Noticing nature – how living a basic existence enabled her to see and feel more.·   &

“You can’t lie to your body”       In this episode, Sally talks on:·       How to thrive within a system designed for men and breaking success stereotypes.·       Working within the limitations of our mental and physical health.·       

“A sustained organisation that can make real impact”Khalia talks on:·      Bringing down barriers for black creatives and makers.·      Understanding what role to take to help to solve a huge problem.·      Surge guilt-shopping versus sustainable solutions.·    &nbs