We Grow

Aleisha Keating
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A podcast about community, planting trees, biodiversity and making a difference in your local area.

  1. 2 FEB

    15: Weeding - Lessons for Organisational Success

    In this episode, Aleisha chats about tackling invasive weeds and how this process offers surprising lessons for organisational success. Drawing from her hands on experience working on managing a 55-hectare property in Queensland, Aleisha shares how clearing invasive species like lantana mirror common organisational challenges. Just as weeds overwhelm native plants, outdated systems and processes and misaligned resources can reduce an organisation's effectiveness and growth. Aleisha shares practical strategies for overcoming these challenges, emphasising the power of small, consistent actions. Drawing several parallels between the act of weeding to promote healthy, resilient native ecosystems and addressing 'weeds' from your organisation, she explores several ways to nurture thriving ecosystems and organisations. Whether you're leading a not for profit, running a business or managing a community project, this episode provides essential insights into creating healthier, more resilient systems by inviting you to see weeds not just as nuisances, but as catalysts for growth. 👉 Share your experience with landscape restoration and optimising organisational impact in the comments below. 👉 Share this episode with someone in your community.

    23 min

  2. 26 JAN

    14: 2026 - Exploring New Perspectives

    Welcome to 2026! In this episode of the We Grow podcast, host Aleisha Keating kicks off 2026 with a fresh perspective on biodiversity, community and nature restoration. Aleisha shares insights from her recent career transition and reflects on the podcast's journey over the past year. She considers what perspectives and ideas the podcast could share this coming year and what we need to learn as a community to improve outcomes for biodiversity, native ecosystems and our community. 👉 Do you have an important perspective to share? Contact Aleisha at aleishajk@gmail.com if you'd like to join the We Grow podcast conversation in 2026. 👉 Who do you want to hear from on the We Grow podcast in 2026? Take our poll below!

    14 min

  3. 01/12/2025

    13: Why Less is More in the Environmental Space

    In Episode 13, host Aleisha Keating explores why "less is more" in the environmental sector. She examines the challenges of large-scale environmental projects and the benefits of focusing on smaller, high-quality initiatives. Through insightful examples, she highlights how sustainable, manageable efforts can lead to greater long-term impact and keep the passionate individuals in the sector motivated and healthy. Discover how you can apply these lessons to your own projects and life.

    17 min
  4. 12: Megan Ruby Lee - Reconnecting Through Art and Landcare

    26/10/2025

    12: Megan Ruby Lee - Reconnecting Through Art and Landcare

    In this episode, We Grow podcast host Aleisha Keating chats with Megan Ruby Lee a printmaker and community facilitator. We explore her inspiring journey from childhood experiences in nature, co-founding Intrepid Landcare to her leadership in collaborative artistic exploration. Hear about Megan's experiences in youth leadership, community engagement, and conservation. Discover how her art and environmental work intertwine, creating a powerful narrative of connection, purpose and action. In this uplifiting episode, we delve into themes of reconnection to nature, the importance of community and the impact of meaningful dialogue. Connect with Megan Email: megan@wilderessdesigns.com.au Web: wilderessdesigns.com.au Instagram: @wilderess.designs Reflections Art ExhibitionWhen: November 1-16th, 9.30am - 4.30pmWhere: Arts & Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Sunshine Coast Web: reflectionsexhibition.my.canva.site Instagram: @exhibition.reflections Read: Building global sustainability through local self-reliance: Lessons from landcare - aciar.gov.au/publication/lessons-global-landcare

    1h 20m

  5. 18/09/2025

    11: Effective Environmental Leadership

    In this episode, host Aleisha Keating delves into the essence of effective environmental leadership. Drawing on inspiration from past guests of the We Grow podcast, Aleisha explores the profound connection between nature and environmental leadership, arguing that everyone is a leader in their own right. Through personal stories and insights, discover how a series of small actions can contribute to significant outcomes and how a deep appreciation for nature can provide a basis for impactful leadership. Tune in to learn how you can fully embody effective environmental leadership. for biodiversity and local ecosystems.

    12 min
  6. 10: Kurt Jones - Empowering Youth Leaders

    28/07/2025

    10: Kurt Jones - Empowering Youth Leaders

    In this inspiring episode, Aleisha chats with Kurt Jones, the dynamic founder and CEO of Co-Exist Australia, a groundbreaking youth-led conservation movement. Learn how Kurt transformed a high school business assignment into a national not-for-profit organisation that empowers young Australians to connect with nature and lead local conservation efforts. While only a few years young, Co-Exist has now expanded to eleven local collectives (and growing) across the country, engaging over 1800 volunteers in impactful activities like tree planting and beach cleanups. With a mission to foster a love for nature and improve community well-being, Co-Exist has planted 16,000 trees and organised 100 cleanup events. Join us as we explore Kurt's journey, the challenges he faces as a young CEO, the incredible growth of Co-Exist Australia and the critical importance of youth voices in shaping the environmental movement in Australia (and beyond!). This episode is a testament to the power of youth leadership and the positive change it can bring to our environment and society. Get involved with Co-Exist: 🌳 Instagram: @coexistaus (National) Find your local collective, e.g. @coexist_sunshinecoast 🌳 Website: www.coexistaus.org 🌳 Follow Kurt on Linkedin: @Kurt Jones 🌳 Sign up to the Next Gen Landcare Summit: nationallandcareconference.org.au/nextgen-landcare-summit/

    51 min
  7. 9: Cindy Fielding-Smith - Bee Perfection

    30/06/2025

    9: Cindy Fielding-Smith - Bee Perfection

    In this conversation, Aleisha chats to Cindy Fielding-Smith, a beeswax candle maker and budding natural beekeeper, who shares about her passion for bees. Cindy talks about the unique qualities of beeswax candles, bees' natural cycles and how humans have been disrupting them and bee health and their decline. We explore the importance of bees to human survival, how bees are adaptive, resilient and are a brilliant example of nature's perfection. Follow Cindy: 🐝Treehouse Candles website: www.treehousecandles.com.au   🐝 Treehouse Candles instagram: @treehousecandles 🐝 The Synergy of Bees instagram: @thesynergyofbees Further information about bees: 🐝 Natural Beekeeping Summit 2025: https://www.naturalbeekeepingsummit.org/🐝Read Bees - Lectures by Rudolf Steiner 🐝 Read Song of Increase by Jacqueline Freeman 🐝 Read Honeybee Democracy, The Lives of Bees and Following the Wild Bees by Thomas Seeley 🐝 Beekeeping Naturally - Adrian Iodice - Website: https://www.happierbees.com/about-natural-beekeeping/

    56 min
  8. 8: Jarrah Small - A Hopeful Future

    13/06/2025

    8: Jarrah Small - A Hopeful Future

    In this episode, Aleisha chats with Jarrah Small, a 16 year old conservationist, wildlife rescuer and environmental educatorfrom Noosa. From a young age, Jarrah has been passionate about protecting wildlife and the environment from plastic pollution and other human created threats. She is involved in a variety practical community initiatives, giving educational presentations in schools and creating engaging content across social media platforms to inspire and create change. You'll hear about: Her early inspiration to take conservation actionHow collecting data can drive conservation initiativesHow educating young people is empowering the next generation of changemakersHer wildlife rescue experiencesWhy engaging youth in conservation is important for the futureThe power of every individual and each individual action to create change Useful links: Follow Jarrah on Instagram: @jarrah._j_jAustralian Marine Debris Initiative with Tangaroa Blue Foundation: tangaroablue.org/database/Log koala sightings on QWildlife appContact your local wildlife rescue group if you see sick or injured wildlife: auswildlife.org/find-a-rescue/ Jarrah is also: Youth Advocate for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve FoundationYouth Ambassador for the Sunshine Coast Environment CouncilAmbassador for Ten Little Pieces

    51 min
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A podcast about community, planting trees, biodiversity and making a difference in your local area.

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  • Creator
    Aleisha Keating
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aleisha Keating
  • Show Website
    We Grow