Welcome to Season 3, Episode 12 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.

Today, we’re joined by Nicola Stopps, founder of Simply Sustainable, a leading sustainability and ESG consultancy. Nicola’s story is one of entrepreneurial grit, having built her firm from the ground up with just £1,500 and six months to make it work.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The challenges and rewards of building a business from scratch

• How to embed sustainability into corporate strategy

• The importance of company culture and how to build a team that thrives

• What it takes to secure private equity investment while maintaining your values

• Nicola shares valuable lessons from her journey—from her activist roots in Wales to becoming a trusted sustainability advisor to some of the world’s largest companies.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or sustainability professional, this episode is packed with insights to help you build with purpose.

Welcome to season 3, episode 11 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.

Today, we’re joined by Edward Vaughan Dixon, Head of Sustainability for Private Markets at Aviva Investors. Ed’s career journey is nothing short of remarkable - starting in construction and carpentry before progressing to a leadership role in sustainability at one of the world’s most prominent financial institutions.  

In this episode, we delve into how Ed has methodically shaped his career, focusing not just on technical expertise but also on developing essential leadership and soft skills, including completing an MBA. We also explore his vision for the future of sustainability in financial services and share practical advice for anyone navigating their own career in this field.  

If you’re looking for insights on sustainability, leadership, or career growth, this episode is packed with value!

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Welcome to season 3 episode 10 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.

Today, we’re excited to welcome Rawaa Ammar, a pioneer in sustainable textiles and fashion. Originally from Lebanon and now based in Brussels, Rawaa is working to revolutionise an industry rooted in traditional practices by integrating circular technology and innovative business models.  

With a background that spans academia, including PhD research, and a commercial career with Baxter, Rawaa has brought her expertise to Resortecs, where she’s driving meaningful change in the fashion sector. In this episode, we explore her transition from academia to the business world, the groundbreaking technology at Resortecs that’s reducing carbon emissions and boosting sustainability, and what it will take to transform the textile industry as a whole.  

If you’re curious about innovation in fashion or the future of sustainable textiles, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

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