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We had an inspiring conversation with Poku Pipim Osei, the founder and CEO of Babbasa during our latest podcast recording.

Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise supporting young people from disadvantaged communities with their career aspirations.

Joss and Poku explore what it means to truly diversify our workplaces and the unique circumstances that social enterprises navigate. Poku also shares with us his journey of moving to the UK, founding Babbasa and its development to date. Listen to this episode to learn more about Babbasa’s latest initiative, OurCity2030.

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We were thrilled to record our first live podcast recording for Shifting the Narrative at Goodfest this year. Joss sat down with Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, the co-founder of Cabilla Cornwall.  

Cabilla is a pocket of paradise located amongst the wild beauty of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. This rewilded landscape is a testament to the restoration of ecological harmony. Merlin and his partner, Lizzie, have opened this once-private land to those seeking a similar restoration of equilibrium in their own lives, both physically and mentally.
Throughout the discussion, Merlin shared his personal journey and the pivotal life experiences that inspired him to set up Cabilla. Merlin also spoke to us about his vision for what Cabilla aims to achieve for individuals and our home planet. 
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In this latest episode of Shifting The Narrative, we had the opportunity to catch up with Asher Clark, Co-Founder, and Design Director of Vivo Barefoot. Asher's passion for promoting natural, human movement while upholding sustainability and functionality has been the driving force behind the creation of Vivobarefoot.
Teaming up with his cousin, Galahad Clark, both of whom come from a lineage of cobblers spanning seven generations, they established a footwear company with a unique focus on regenerating human health. Their guiding principle was simple yet powerful - to develop a product that fosters a genuine reconnection between people and the planet.
During the discussion, Asher highlighted the fascinating process of blending ancient wisdom with modern technology. It's inspiring to hear about Vivo’s commitment to the environment and how they incorporate these values into their daily operations. 


Asher talks to us about the recent launch of VivoBiome, an innovative scan-to-print, bare-foot-wear system that envisions a radical transformation in footwear design and production. This remarkable development is set to revolutionise how we perceive and interact with footwear, aligning perfectly with Vivobarefoot's core mission.
Overall, Asher Clark's dedication and visionary approach towards sustainable footwear paves the way for a healthier, more harmonious relationship between people and the planet.

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We caught up with our good friend and agency partner, Vineeta Greenwood in this latest episode.

Vineeta is the co-founder at Wholegrain Digital who are a London-based WordPress agency. They work to create the best websites in the world, helping to accelerate the shift to an Internet that’s good for people and planet.

Tune in to this conversation with Joss and Vineeta to learn more about what motivates Vineeta and why she believes in the power of using tech for good.

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We caught up with Tessa Wernink at the end of last year. Tessa is a changemaker and activist and helps businesses be as impactful as possible through her consultancy The Whole Works.

She is also the Co-Founder of Fairphone one of the coolest organisations leading the change in the smartphone industry.  Now Tessa runs The Whole Works and the undercover activists - focussing on organisational change and workplace resilience. Joss and Tessa discussed activism, purpose and storytelling and explored what businesses can do to visualise what is important and ultimately take action.

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Founder of the iconic Cornish brand Finisterre, Tom Kay joins us on this very special episode. Sharing stories from the early days of the brand, what he has learned along the way, as well as how Tom has kept purpose at the heart of Finisterre, all whilst honouring local traditions - this episode is a memorable one. 
Joss and Tom talk about the restorative power of the sea, the spirit of Finisterre, and how they create such successful collaborations, all whilst keeping a focus on creating functional, sustainable products.  
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