Sustainable Founders

Hosted by Raakhee Tailor

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The SUSTAINABLE FOUNDERS podcast is hosted by Raakhee Tailor. It features honest conversations with exciting sustainable entrepreneurs. COMING SOON season 4. Live 1st Aug 2026 'Sustainability is not binary. I want listeners to be inspired and informed so they can navigate themselves between brands founded in an ethical strategy instead of one off green stunts, as we shift to sustainability and transparency’. Raakhee More information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast/about/

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August 29, 2026Episode 352 min

S4 E3 Liverpool Football Club - Rishi Jain

Rishi Jain is the Director of Impact at Liverpool Football Club in this leadership episode, recognised as having ‘The best sustainability program in world football’ called The Red Way. Rishi talks to Raakhee about robotic mowers, how they recycle their football pitch and turn it into benches, their orchard, allotments and their 240,000 bee’s. Using the UN SDG frameworks and ISO's to propel their sustainable work forward, optimising their food menu and sharing how they increased recycling rates from 25% to a staggering 96%, this episode showcases the power of sports. https://www.liverpoolfc.com/theredway https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishikjain/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

August 15, 2026Episode 249 min

S4 E2 We Are Repairs - Ally Booker & Gemma Broad

Ally & Gem are the founders of We Are Repairs, a digital directory bringing repairers and repair lovers together. Individually they both also have their own repair businesses. Ally & Gem talk to Raakhee about how Repair is an immediate form of climate action accessible to everyone. We discuss planned obsolescence, 3d printing, slow living, the right to repair and the circular economy. Bringing craftsmanship back to the UK high streets, and creating connection in communities via repairers and repair cafes. What you believe will affect how you behave, and if we believe we are stewards of this planet and not its consumers, then we must look at new behaviours. With 22 million small furniture items thrown away in the UK each year, we should definitely think repair before recycling or landfill. If all nations in the world consumed at the same rate as the UK, we would need 2.6 planets to sustain our demands, so is this a UK throw away cultural and convenience issue. https://wearerepairs.com/ https://www.embracebespoke.co.uk/ https://www.restorationhut.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

August 1, 2026Episode 147 min

S4 E1 Uncaged - Stephanie Downs

Stephanie Downs is the co-founder and CEO of UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company with a difference. Using grain byproducts to create a leather alternative, engineered to mimic the collagen of leather, creating a soft texture to rival its animal counterpart. Serial entrepreneur Stephanie talks to Raakhee about raising $7m in funding, with investors including Jaguar LandRover and Natalie Portman. Having worked with Tesla to have a vegan based leather interior, Stephanie also highlights the benefits of contract and localised manufacturing, and the impact of tariffs. Discussing how leather is a co-product not a byproduct of the food industry and how people are more likely to switch to vegan leather then vegan food and her personal journey in this field, this discussion is showcases what is possible. https://uncagedinnovations.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedowns/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

February 10, 2026Episode 1259 min

S3 E12 Exit founder of Childs Farm - Joanna Jensen

Joanna Jensen is the exit founder of Childs Farm, a sensitive skincare brand, and the author of ‘Making Business Child’s Play’. Joanna talks to Raakhee with unfiltered honesty about the personal inspiration and drive behind the products and brand, whilst navigating some of the hardest chapters of her personal life. Proudly British, with strong ethics at its heart, she discusses finding a value aligned exit partner, feeling bereft after its sale, how she moved on, and now being an author and angel investor. https://www.joannajensen.co.uk/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

January 27, 2026Episode 1150 min

S3 E11 Native Squared - Rob Cobbold

Robert Cobbold is a co-founder of Native Squared, a company selling environmental rights, allowing us to protect nature one square at a time. Rob talks to Raakhee about why nature and biodiversity are as important as carbon credits. With each square costing the same as a cup of coffee, this is still more than what a logging company would pay. Discussing the left brain bias that western society is built around, have we lost ourselves in metrics which should be indicators, and not the thing itself. There is something deeply profound in this episode. https://www.nativesquared.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nativesquares https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robert-cobbold-b75b7b41 https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast Below are link to references in this episode: https://www.consciousevolution.co.uk/podcast https://www.joannamacy.net/main https://stellarworld.com/ https://blueearthsummit.com/ Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

January 20, 202653 min

E3 2026 looking ahead

A special episode looking back at 2025 and exploring concerns and the opportunities for 2026. Key themes include how tariffs and uncertainty make planning difficult, yet how the underlying belief in sustainability remains unchanged. Discussing the challenges in investment funding, the investment drops in first of a kind projects, ai for climate versus ai for defense, the growing importance of community, the importance of following our curiosity, and how sustainability is no longer confined to a department and is filtering into most, if not all departments. Hosted by Gaby Jesson Guest Speakers: Kate Williams, CEO at 1% for the Planet https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewilliams87 Elizabeth Corse, Founder at Discom https://www.discom.me/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabethcorse Below are the link and recommendations raised in this episode: https://netzeroinsights.com/ https://www.coldchainfederation.org.uk/ https://www.wrap.ngo/uk https://www.lloyds.com/lloydslab https://small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup/ https://www.wholegraindigital.com/ https://good-loop.com/ https://chestnut.bio/ https://www.29acacia.com/ https://www.measurable.energy/ https://olioapp.com/en/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

January 13, 2026Episode 1052 min

S3 E10 WUKA - Ruby Raut

Ruby Raut is the co-founder of WUKA, a holistic period underwear brand. Ruby talks to Raakhee about the personal experience inspiring the products, and how each underwear replaces approx 200 disposable pads/ tampons into landfill, at a fraction of the cost and carbon footprint. Discussing how to have conversations people don’t want to have, using polarising and bold campaigns to cut through the noise, changing legislation, speaking the language of hmrc and losing/holding retail listings, they explore the legacy of her work and what is still to come. https://wuka.co.uk/ https://www.buywomenbuilt.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

December 30, 2025Episode 948 min

S3 E9 Oceana - Hugo Tagholm

Hugo Tagholm of Oceana, an organisation fighting to protect our oceans; and a founder at Surfers Against Sewage. Hugo talks to Raakhee about navigating from royalty to politicians and surfers, we discuss his journey from North London boy to champion for our oceans. ‘We can’t do to the oceans what we have done to the land; imagine our oceans with only 4% natural ocean wildlife’. Oceana campaigns to stop bottom trawling in protected areas, fight new oil drilling and end overfishing and more. Empower them to save our oceans for us, by following & supporting them at @oceana_uk https://oceana.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-tagholm-2a544235/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_founders_podcast/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

December 16, 2025Episode 81 hr 28 min

S3 E8 RheEnergise - Stephen Crosher

Stephen Crosher is the co-founder of RheEnergise, a high density hydro-power energy business in the UK. Stephen speaks to Raakhee about their modern twist on an old idea, turning small hills into giant batteries for energy storage, and including nature corridors. Discussing the challenges of storage for renewable energy, the opaqueness in the energy industry and what renewables can do for UK energy bills. Talking about how to balance listening to critics and believing in your vision, and pacing yourself to manage the stresses of long term infrastructure projects. THE DEBRIEF Gaby Jesson takes a deep dive into some themes arising in this episode, including power, politics, secrets, nda’s, sharing information and investor confidence. The panel of guests for this episode are: Marco C Funk: Founder at enerlink.ai and speaker at Davos & UN COP, speaking about how politics and power hinder our energy transition. Asking when will we leave fossil fuels? When the last drop is dry or when the subsidies end? Ed Marshall: Head of commercialisation at SuperDielectris, previously at Cambridge Enterprise. Speaking about the importance of test and learns for investor confidence, pivots whilst maintaining your vision and using nda’s. https://www.rheenergise.com/ https://www.enerlink.ai/ https://www.decarb.earth/ https://superdielectrics.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_founders_podcast/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

December 2, 2025Episode 71 hr 27 min

S3 E7 Resting Reef - Aura & Louise

Aura Murillo and Louise Skajem are the founders of Resting Reef, a memorial service turning the ashes of those who have died into coral and oyster reef memorials, restoring marine life and biodiversity. Louise and Aura speak to Raakhee about their inspiration, how they work with closely with local communities in Bali to create and install the memorials, and their next locations. With 95% of UK and 85% of global oyster reefs now destroyed, imagine supporting their restoration with your loved ones, literally... THE DEBRIEF Gaby Jesson takes a deep dive into some of the themes arising in this episode, including how to talk about sensitive topics, the power of diverse perspectives, female leadership, and grant funding. The panel of guests for this episode are: Dr Camilla Pang: Computational biologist, writer, and autism advocate, speaking about cultural appropriation, helping your community unmask with you, and authenticity in a world of ai. Dr Chloe Sharp: PhD, product research consultant, and previously grant funder. Speaking about the pros/cons of using chat gpt for grant writing and how to utilise your social capital https://www.restingreef.co.uk/ https://www.drchloesharp.co.uk/ https://www.camillapang.com/ https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_founders_podcast/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned