What To Do About...

What To Do About

What to do about... the podcast that asks the big questions, with cake. Peter Holbrook (CEO of Social Enterprise UK) and Lord Victor Adebowale CBE (House of Lords) pull up a sofa, slice the cake, and get stuck in. Each week they sit down with a remarkable guest to tackle the big stuff. From poverty, nature, education, the state of the world, and ask the only question that matters: what do we actually do about it? No jargon or spin, simply honest, entertaining, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation with the people trying to change things. Guests include Elvis & Kresse founder Kresse Wesling, Lisa Stepanovich, Atif Choudhury, and more brilliant minds doing brilliant things. New episode every week. Find us wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

  1. What To Do About Education (Part 2)

    3 DAYS AGO

    What To Do About Education (Part 2)

    Welcome to the latest episode of "What To Do About." We aren't here to just admire the problems; we’re here to talk to the "doers" who are actually navigating the challenges of the next generation. In this episode, Peter and Victor sit down with Dr. June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) and a leading expert on children and education. We tackle the early years crisis, diving into how social enterprise can dismantle systemic inequality and why we need to stop treating children as mere "economic units" for the labor market. We also cover: The Social Justice Pedagogy: Moving beyond basic childcare to build "cultural capital" through debate, oracy, and critical thinking. The "Triple Glass Ceiling": June’s personal journey navigating the intersections of being Irish, a woman, and a social entrepreneur. The Send Crisis: Addressing the rise in neurodiversity and the urgent need for early intervention over late-stage institutionalization. The Degree Barrier: Why requiring degrees for every entry-level role is an unnecessary hurdle that sifts out working-class talent. Scaling in the "River of Chaos": The reality of growing a social business from 8 to 43 nurseries while fighting for affordable investment. "What To Do About" isn't a podcast about doom and gloom. It's solutions-focused, hopeful, and builds a bridge between systemic problems and community action. As June notes, we need to move from "extractive" models to an ecology where society profits and every child is treated as a global citizen. Hit play and let’s figure out what to do about Education in part 2 of this series!

    1hr 13min
  2. What To Do About Education (part 1)

    1 MAY

    What To Do About Education (part 1)

    Welcome to the latest episode of "What To Do About." We aren't here to just admire the problems; we’re here to talk to the "doers" who are actually navigating the challenges of the next generation. In this episode, Peter and Victor sit down with Jovan, an aspirational politician and Cambridge graduate , and Gustavo, a talented studio engineer at Sirlute Studios in Canning Town. We tackle the future of education and work, diving into how a new generation is facing down the rise of AI, a volatile labor market, and a housing crisis that makes traditional milestones feel like a pipe dream. We also cover: Why a teacher told his students "good luck" on their first day because of the threat of AI. The "day-to-day" mindset of young people who feel robbed of a predictable future. Why we need a "Skills Guarantee" to ensure every young person gains professional experience outside of academia. The insidious role of social media algorithms and digital populism in shaping modern political engagement. Radical solutions for a dignified life: from social housing to redistributing corporate profits through social enterprise. "What To Do About" isn't a podcast about doom and gloom. It's solutions-focused, hopeful, and builds a bridge between systemic problems and community action. As Javan notes, we need a "strategic direction" to move from a state of malaise to a prosperous nation where everyone is dignified through decent work and wages. Hit play and let’s figure out what to do about Education in part 1 of this three part series!

    30 min
  3. What To Do About Nature

    24 APR

    What To Do About Nature

    Welcome to the very first episode of What To Do About! We’re kicking things off with a massive thank you for joining us on this journey. We aren't here to just admire the problems; we’re here to talk to the "doers" who are actually fixing things. In this episode, Peter and Victor sit down with the incredible Kresse Wesling (the force behind Elvis & Kresse) and Jennifer Ogolle (BANG Charity) to tackle nature and the climate crisis. We dive into how Kresse turned discarded firehoses into a "guilt-free" luxury brand and is now proving that a farm can actually clean more water than it uses. We also cover: Why are people building bunkers in New Zealand instead of fixing the planet. A radical vision to make it illegal to profit from exploitation by 2036. How "net regeneration" and social enterprise are the ultimate routes to abundance. What To Do About isn't a podcast about doom and gloom. It's solutions-focused, hopeful and builds a bridge between problem and action. As Kresse's grandmother always said: "If you're capable, you're responsible". Hit play and let’s figure out what to do about Nature!

    1hr 29min
  4. What To Do About.. Episode 1 Trailer

    22 APR

    What To Do About.. Episode 1 Trailer

    Stop admiring the problem and start fixing it. From luxury bags made of firehoses to the radical goal of making exploitation illegal , Peter and Victor talk nature, climate, and "net regeneration" with Kresse and Jennifer. It’s time for real action. Out this Friday.

    1 min
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What to do about... the podcast that asks the big questions, with cake. Peter Holbrook (CEO of Social Enterprise UK) and Lord Victor Adebowale CBE (House of Lords) pull up a sofa, slice the cake, and get stuck in. Each week they sit down with a remarkable guest to tackle the big stuff. From poverty, nature, education, the state of the world, and ask the only question that matters: what do we actually do about it? No jargon or spin, simply honest, entertaining, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation with the people trying to change things. Guests include Elvis & Kresse founder Kresse Wesling, Lisa Stepanovich, Atif Choudhury, and more brilliant minds doing brilliant things. New episode every week. Find us wherever you get your podcasts.

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