Green Queens Podcast

Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
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💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Hosted by Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 15H AGO

    S5: Ep 9 - Inside Attenborough’s Ocean: How Storytelling Drives Climate Action | With Emily Renshaw-Smith (Open Planet)

    What if the problem isn’t climate inaction, but rather the way we are telling the story? 🌍 In this live episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Emily Renshaw-Smith, the Managing Director of Open Planet to go behind the scenes of her team's incredible productions, including the David Attenborough-narrated documentary Ocean, to unpack how storytelling serves as a vital tool for real-world climate impact. From her professional journey through Channel 4 and Comic Relief to her current role leading one of today's most ambitious environmental media initiatives, Emily explains why data alone is insufficient to inspire change. She shares how powerful narratives can shift perspectives, influence global policy, and transform climate anxiety into meaningful action. We also explore Open Planet’s groundbreaking open-source footage library. This platform is designed to provide creators everywhere with access to world-class natural history content, effectively democratising the ability to tell stories that truly matter. Find out more: https://www.openplanetstudios.uk/ https://openplanet.org/ https://otherhouse.com/south-kensington/ 00:00 – Welcome to The Other House: Live with the Green Queens 02:00 – Reusing & Sourcing 03:10 – Introducing Emily Renshaw-Smith: From Comic Relief to Open Planet 05:00 – The "Golden Thread": A career in purposeful media 07:15 – Data vs. Storytelling: Why we are hardwired for narrative 08:45 – The Mission of Open Planet 11:20 – Ocean: Baking impact into David Attenborough’s latest film 15:30 – Open Source Revolution: Giving away world-class footage 17:40 – Individual Acts vs. Systemic Change: The tuna sandwich dilemma 19:50 – Fighting the "Slop": Authenticity in the age of AI 22:00 – Hopeful Storytelling: Imaging a better future 24:30 – The Next Generation: Finding new trusted voices 26:40 – Community Narratives: Why local stories cut through 30:00 – Short Form Power: Nature doesn't have a bin 34:10 – Advice for Creators: Know your audience & entertain first 39:30 – The Yogurt Pot: Small acts and final thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateStorytelling #Sustainability #Environmentalism #ClimateSolutions #Storytelling #ImpactFilmmaking #EnvironmentalDocumentary #DocumentaryFilmmaking #OceanConservation #MarineConservation #DavidAttenborough #OpenPlanet #HopefulStorytelling #ClimateCommunication #SustainableFuture #MediaForChange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  2. APR 24

    S5: Ep 8 - 60,000 Runners. Zero Waste? The London Marathon’s Bold Climate Plan 🥇 🏃‍♀️

    Can you organise a marathon for 60,000 people… without wrecking the planet? 🏃‍♀️🌱 In this episode of Green Queens, we go behind the scenes of the London Marathon with Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group, just days before race day. Kate takes us through how one of the world’s biggest sporting events is designed with the planet in mind, and the role sport can play in creating positive impact. From carbon levies to behavioural science, Kate reveals how the marathon achieved “Evergreen” status, the highest global standard for sustainable sport, and what it really takes to get there. Inside this episode: 🌍 The marathon’s carbon footprint 💡 How “Team Green” nudges runners into better choices, with real perks 👀 ♻️ Why carbon removal is replacing traditional offsets 🚿 The surprisingly powerful role of toilets, queues, and incentives 🌆 How sustainability also includes inclusion, accessibility, and community Whether you are a runner, an event organiser, or simply in need of some positivity, this episode shows how small design choices can drive massive impact. 00:00 – Race Week! 02:45 – Meet Kate Chapman 06:50 – How the London Marathon Evolved 10:40 – What Is “Team Green”? (And Why It Works) 14:50 – “Evergreen” Status 19:10 – Competing (and Collaborating) Globally 22:50 – The Biggest Carbon Problem: Travel 24:40 – The Mile 11 Forest Experiment 🌳 29:10 – Future Tech: Edible Packaging & Refill Systems 31:40 – Climate Change vs Race Day Reality 35:20 – Carbon Removal vs Offsetting 39:30 – Why Sport Changes Behaviour Faster 44:50 – Advice for Smaller Events 51:30 – Round Up 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #Podcast #LondonMarathon #SustainableSport #ClimateAction #EcoInnovation #GreenEvents #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #Marathon #RunningCommunity #SustainabilityPodcast #BehaviourChange #EventSustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  3. APR 10

    S5: Ep 7 - Are Microplastics Affecting Your Fertility? (What the Science Says)

    This week on Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie sit down with Dr. Ravina, a GP and women’s health specialist, to unpack the science behind microplastics and what it actually means for your body. After the buzz around  @Netflix  's The Plastic Detox, we wanted answers beyond the headlines. Dr. Ravina breaks down how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mimic hormones in the body, why fertility conversations need to include men too, and how small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference. 💚 To find out more: https://theonelabs.co/pages/the-lab https://www.instagram.com/doctor.ravina/ 0:00 – Welcome to Green Queens! 2:45 – Introducing Dr. Ravina 4:50 – What are microplastics and where are they hiding? 9:30 – The "Plastic Detox" experiment: Science vs. Fiction 12:30 – How "Fake Oestrogen" affects your body 18:00 – Gut health, Endometriosis, and environmental factors 24:00 – The One Fertility supplement story 30:45 – Period products: Should we be worried about toxins? 34:00 – Male fertility: The 3-month regeneration window 39:30 – 3 Achievable swaps you can make TODAY 45:00 – One final question! 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  4. APR 3

    S5: Ep 6 - Is Fast Fashion Finally Over? How Secondhand Will Soon Be A £50B Industry 👗📈👀

    Secondhand is reshaping the fashion industry. This week, Abbie and Imogen are joined by a very special (and returning) guest, Olivia May. She joins us to delve into the data behind the fashion industry's resale boom. Why are over a third of us hooked on platforms like Vinted and eBay? Is the “French way” of shopping actually better for the planet? And what happens when luxury brands start embracing resale, digital passports, and circular design? In this episode, we cover: 👗 The £50B Shift: How secondhand is reshaping the future of retail 👗The “Vinted Credit” Effect: Why selling has to be seamless 👗 Can AI and tech actually fix fashion? 👗 Fast Fashion Fallout in France 📝 Check out the full research report here: https://www.occstrategy.com/en/article/fashion-reincarnated/ 00:00 – The Smoothest Intro Ever & Special Guest Olivia May 02:50 – The Resale Boom: 35% of the UK is Now Shopping Secondhand 05:12 – Beyond Vinted 07:58 – How Brands are adapting 09:20 – Higher Liquidity: Is Secondhand Speeding Up Our Consumption? 12:40 – Designing for Three Kids: Circularity and Longevity in Luxury 20:30 – Digital Product Passports: Scanning Your Clothes for the Future 22:45 – Removing Friction: How AI and Image Recognition will Change Selling 25:20 – The "Birkin" Effect: Why Secondhand Can Sometimes Cost More 28:45 – The French Way: Anti-Fast Fashion Laws and Capsule Wardrobes 31:50 – Searching with AI: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Blue Linen Shirt 35:30 – The Struggle of Stock Images 38:40 – Democratising Fashion: Is it Snobbish to Criticise Fast Fashion? 43:10 – The Supermarket Shift & The Klarna Conundrum 47:00 – Future Forecast: Reaching a $50 Billion Market by 2030 50:50 – Who are the Losers? The Challenge for Value Price Point Brands 54:30 – The Last Thing for the Planet & Final Thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableFashion #SecondhandStyle #ResaleRevolution #CircularFashion #VintedFinds #SlowFashion #EcoLiving #FashionIndustry #PreLovedStyle #UKPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  5. MAR 13

    S5: Ep 5 - Thirty, Flirty & Birding? | Why Birdwatching Is Cool Now

    This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?! A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia), who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching. In this episode we discuss: 🦅 The “Nigel Thornberry” stereotype vs the Vogue-approved birding glow-up 📸 How to start wildlife photography on a budget 🌿 Why birdwatching is meditation for people who hate meditating 🇬🇧 Why the UK is wildly underrated (yes, even compared to New Zealand) 🦆 The “Adult Pokémon” thrill of spotting rare species ✨ Why being bad at a hobby is actually the point Follow Georgia: Instagram & TikTok: @NatureWithGeorgia 00:00 – The 30s Survival Guide: From Saggy boobs to Bird Obsession 03:45 – The Rebrand of Birding: Moving Past the "Nigel Thornberry" Stigma 07:20 – Nature With Georgia: How a "Typical Essex Girl" Found the Wilderness 15:10 – The UK is Elite: Why You Don't Need to Travel for Stunning Nature 21:00 – Monetising Your Passion: Balancing a 9-5 with Content Creation 27:15 – Adult Pokémon: Why Birdwatching is the New Mindful Hiking 32:00 – The Beginner’s Toolkit: Apps, Budget Gear, and the Power of Being "Bad" 38:45 – Join the Green Group Chat: Final Thoughts and Romania Adventures 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureWithGeorgia #Turning30 #MillennialWomen #UKNature #BritishWildlife #RSPB #OutdoorHobbies #Mindfulness #MentalHealthOutdoors #SlowLiving #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #NatureLovers #HotGirlWalk #AdultPokemon #WomenWhoBird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. MAR 6

    S5: Ep 4 - The Brits Sustainability Debrief!

    This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!! With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry. The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR? We discuss: 🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift? 🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets & free public transport for ticket holders 👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears? 🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artists From sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture. 00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield 01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London 03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels & Rainwater Toilets 05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean & Red Carpet Waste 11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture 13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too "London-Centric"? 16:42 – Gen Z & The Future of Award Show Relevance 22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 2027 26:30 – The "Call-Out" Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy 30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps & Joining the Group Chat 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #TheBrits #Brits2026 #Manchester #CoopLive #SustainableFashion #OliviaDean #MaryMandeville #ClimateAction #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet #EcoFriendly #PopCultureDebrief #AwardsSeason #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #NorthernSoul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. FEB 27

    S5: Ep 3 - Is There Sewage in Your River?! Inside Channel 4’s Dirty Business 💩

    The sun is out, and apparently so is the sewage...☀️🤢 In this week's episode, Imogen and Abbie dive (not literally, thank god) into the "Fountain of Filth" and the shocking realities exposed in the new Channel 4 docu-drama, Dirty Business. We’re joined by the incredible Sophie Hellyer, surfer, model, and activist, who shares her harrowing personal experience with sewage pollution and why she’s now a literal face of the very confronting London South Bank installation. 👀Noteworthy Mentions: 💩 Channel 4, Dirty Business - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dirty-business💩 Surfer's Against Sewage, Live Sewage Map - https://www.sas.org.uk/sewage-map/📝 Sign the petition - https://www.sas.org.uk/water-quality/our-water-quality-campaigns/dirty-business-petition/🎙️ Listen to our episode with SAS - https://youtu.be/Y2ULn172Y7w?si=Qg_XhwZB3fsuGgHk🎙️ Listen to Sojo on Amol Rajan's Radical Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mxncmp 00:00 Sunshine is HERE! 02:22 The "Fountain of Filth" on South Bank 05:33 Voice Note: Sophie Hellyer’s Story 07:25 Reviewing Channel 4’s Dirty Business 08:52 The Systemic Failure of Water Companies 13:55 What Surfers Against Sewage are demanding 15:00 Why storytelling beats statistics 18:40 Recommendation: Sojo’s Josephine Phillips on Radical 21:50 Why consumers aren't to blame 22:30 Concluding thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #Sustainability #SewageScandal #DirtyBusiness #SurfersAgainst Sewage #SophieHellyer #CleanWater #EnvironmentalPodcast #FastFashion #Sojo #ClimateAction #UKWaterways #ThamesWater #EcoFriendly #ImperfectEnvironmentalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  8. FEB 20

    S5: Ep2 - The App That Could End Fashion Waste (and Reinvent Your Wardrobe) 💚♻️👗

    This episode of the Green Queens podcast features Daisy Harvey, a British fashion entrepreneur who is revolutionising the way we look at what's in our wardrobes. As the founder of The Loom App, Daisy is on a mission to make upcycling mainstream and accessible by connecting users with high-end designers to reimagine and "redesign" their existing clothes. From turning wedding dresses into daily wearable fashion to her personal journey from luxury brands like Burberry to sustainable tech founder, Daisy shares insights on overcoming business failure and building a more purposeful career in the fashion industry. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Daisy Harvey, founder of The Loom App 02:30 – Career Origins: From English Lit to TK Maxx and Burberry 03:34 – The "Aha" Moment: Realizing the environmental impact of fashion 06:58 – Lessons from a first business failure 10:08 – What is Loom? Connecting people with professional designers 13:00 – Viral Redesigns: Giving wedding dresses a second life 16:45 – How the App Works: From photo upload to final creation 17:50 – Breaking Stigmas: Why "Redesign" is the new "Upcycling" 27:28 – Fashion Tech: Being a non-technical founder 31:30 – Future Goals: Loom Studios and New York expansion 34:06 – Advice for Founders: Collaboration over comparison 37:20 – The Green Queens Final Question: One sustainable swap at a time 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #TheLoomApp #DaisyHarvey #UpcyclingFashion #SustainableFashion #FashionEntrepreneur #SlowFashion #EcoFriendlyWardrobe #FashionTech #CircularFashion #futureoffashion #redesign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Hosted by Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
  • Show Website
    Green Queens Podcast

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