Podcast Episodes

52 Simple Sustainability Hacks for 2025 - Summer

Episode 36

This week I’m sharing part of our summer series - 12 simple sustainability tips (numbers 27–38) that are easy to action even when you’re in holiday mode. From switching your search engine to Ecosia, …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Getting Past 'Yes... in Principle'. Sustainability Leadership with Briony Pete

Episode 35

This week, I’m speaking with Briony Pete - leadership coach and engagement specialist - about why change doesn’t start with strategy; it starts with people. 

We explored how traditional sustainability…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm Not Recruiting For A Cult

Episode 34

In today’s episode, I share what happened when someone told me, “You need better evidence if you want to convince us.” It made me realise - we’re not here to convince, we’re here to connect.

I explore…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Track on new B Corp Standards with Ellie & Jessica of Twelve

Episode 33

This week on Straight Talking Sustainability, I’m diving into one of the biggest shake-ups in the sustainability world - the B Corp standards reset. 

I’m joined by the brilliant Ellie Austin and Jessi…

Published on 3 months ago

Big News!!

Episode 32

We’ve officially done it - Lighthouse is now a certified B Corp!  

This episode is a bit of a behind-the-scenes on what that really means, why I decided to go for it, and what the journey’s been like …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Speak Up Woman 2 with Caroline Harvey

Episode 31

In this inspiring conversation, Emma welcomes global communications coach Caroline Harvey to explore why so many women - especially in STEM and sustainability - struggle to be heard. 

From imposter sy…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Playing The Long Game

Episode 30

In this solo episode, I’m talking about something I know so many of us in the sustainability space are feeling right now - things feel loud, divisive, and at times, completely disheartening.

I share w…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Finding your Sustainability Superpower with Jarvis Smith

Episode 29

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliantly bold Jarvis Smith - founder of My Green Pod and the PEA Awards - to talk about what it really means to fuse business with spiritual purpose. 

From sham…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tackling Sustainability Overwhelm

Episode 28

Feeling totally swamped by sustainability? 

You're not alone. 

In this episode, I’m getting straight to the point about why so many of us are stuck in a cycle of burnout, blank stares from the boardroo…

Published on 4 months ago

Walking the AI Tightrope with Rebecca Allen

Episode 27

AI is everywhere right now, but what does it really mean for sustainability?

In this episode, Emma sits down with Rebecca Allen, a business strategist and AI mentor, to untangle the tricky relationshi…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago