The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast

Eve Cale

The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably. In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations. Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.Check out free wrapping tutorials and resources at www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies

  1. APR 23

    Christmas Trends & Gifting Insights with Hannah Bartlett, The Christmas Insider

    In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Bartlett, founder of The Christmas Insider and Jolly Festive. Hannah brings a really unique perspective, combining her analytical background with a love of festive traditions to explore how and why trends emerge and what they actually mean for small businesses. We chat about how Christmas acts as a reflection of how people are feeling more broadly, why storytelling and emotion are at the heart of great gifting, and how you can use trends with confidence (without feeling like you have to reinvent everything every year). If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out during the busiest season, plan ahead without overwhelm, or create gifts and experiences that truly resonate with your customers, this episode is full of insight and ideas to get you thinking. In this episode, we cover: How Hannah got into Christmas trend research and why she’s so passionate about itWhat Christmas trends really are (and why they’re about more than just aesthetics)Why emotions and storytelling are key to creating products that truly connectHow small businesses can use trends without feeling pressured to constantly create something newThe importance of your “hero products” and building around what already worksHannah’s “3 Ps of gifting”: purpose, provenance, and personalisationHow customer behaviour is shifting when it comes to gifting and consumptionWhy experiential and meaningful gifts are becoming more popularPractical ways to start planning for Christmas earlier (without overwhelm)How to use storytelling, imagery, and seasonal context to market your products more effectivelyConnect with Hannah You can find Hannah over on Instagram at The Christmas Insider, where she shares festive trends, insights, and practical ideas for small product businesses. She also shares a regular Festive Brief packed with inspiration and actionable tips, plus her upcoming Christmas trends report, well worth keeping an eye out for if you’re planning ahead for your next festive season. Ready to take this further? If this episode has got you thinking about how you can use gifting and wrapping more intentionally in your business, come and join the Giftwrapped by Eve free 3-day Unwrap the Potential Challenge w/c 11th May. Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.comFollow Giftwrapped by Eve on InstagramJoin our Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    49 min
  2. MAR 26

    From Greeting Card to Keepsake – with Ceri Seal of Bare Cards

    In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by Ceri Seal, founder of Bare Cards, who is bringing fresh thinking to the traditional greetings card industry. Bare Cards feature a unique patented design that folds and seals itself, meaning no envelope is required. It’s a clever innovation that reduces waste while keeping the joy of sending and receiving a card. We also explore the idea of reusing and repurposing, which sits at the heart of the Bare Cards concept. Thanks to their thoughtful design, the cards can be displayed and even framed as artwork, giving them a life long after the message has been read. In our conversation we talk about: The story behind Bare Cards and the innovation of their envelope-free designReusing and repurposing – from framing cards as artwork to giving materials a second lifeCeri’s own gift-giving traditions and why she especially loves ChristmasHow becoming a small business owner has changed the way she shops for gifts and supports other small businessesIt’s a warm and thoughtful conversation about creativity, traditions, and the small changes that can make gifting a little kinder to the planet. Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 29 What I Learned from Winning Small Business SundayEpisode 22 How to Wrap Without Hurting Your Back with Ruth MatthewsConnect with Ceri Website: bare-cards.co.uk Instagram: @bare_cards Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.comFollow Giftwrapped by Eve on InstagramJoin our Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    33 min
  3. MAR 19

    Gifting Across the Miles – with Danielle Howell of Jam Jar Travel

    In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by Danielle Howell from Jam Jar Travel for an inspiring chat about gratitude, connection, and thoughtful gifting. Danielle shares how gifting has evolved for her, before and after kids,  and how it’s become a way to show appreciation for clients, friends, and family near and far. She also reflects on sending gifts across the miles, including special moments connecting with family who are far away, showing how distance doesn’t have to dilute the thoughtfulness of a gift. We cover: How gifting and wrapping habits change with life’s seasonsUsing thoughtful gifts to express gratitude and appreciationTravel experiences as meaningful gifts that create lasting memoriesSimple ways to make your gifting a little greenerThis episode is full of warmth, energy, and practical ideas to make your gifts more meaningful, intentional, and memorable for friends, family and clients too. Connect with Danielle: https://linktr.ee/jamjartravel @Iamdaniellehowell: Instagram Also in this episode: Danielle and Eve met at the Home, Life & You Show when Eve was working with Sue Eagle from Eazywraps.  Listen to the episodes about Home, Life & You here: Episode 14  From Fabric to Gift Wrap: Sue Eagle’s Sustainable Story Episode 21 Behind the Scenes at the Home Life & You Show: A Catch-Up with Sue Eagle from Eazywraps Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.comFollow Giftwrapped by Eve on InstagramJoin our Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    30 min
  4. MAR 12

    Are You Having Enough Conversations in Your Business?

    Are you having enough conversations in your business? It’s often said that if you have a great product, it will sell itself. But in reality, is that really the case? In this episode, I’m talking about why conversations matter so much for product-based businesses and how they can help you build visibility, relationships and trust with your audience. I also share some simple ways you can start having more conversations, whether that’s on social media, in your DMs, or through networking with other small business owners. If you sometimes feel like you’re posting online but not really connecting with people, this episode will give you a few ideas to help change that. In this episode we cover: Why great products don’t always “sell themselves”The role conversations play in building your businessSimple ways to start more conversations onlineHow networking can help you connect with the right peopleMentioned in this episode: The Gift Connection – a relaxed online networking session for product-based businesses. 🗓 Friday 24th April  ⏰ 11am–12pm A friendly space to meet other product business owners, have conversations, and make new connections. Register here: The Gift Connection - online networking | Giftwrapped By Eve Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.comFollow Giftwrapped by Eve on InstagramJoin our Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

    13 min

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The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably. In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations. Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.Check out free wrapping tutorials and resources at www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies

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