Sustainable Fuchsias Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/sustainable-fuchsias Welcome to Sustainable Fuchsias; the podcast that engages, empowers and excites you about sustainability. With 15 years' experience in corporate sustainability and human rights, Bex is on a mission to empower as many women as possible to engage in sustainability; whether through their choices as consumers, increased general knowledge or even their career paths. From interviews with industry leaders, to breaking down jargon, to career and confidence advice; the podcast is every woman's sustainability confidence booster. © 2025 Bex Hall 7b9229a5-24d3-5f89-bfc2-0a2ab7f091df no en Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:15:53 +0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:20:11 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/OfM73IgOEERSqmoaW4-r6psCAS_WpJaDsJqD1sm3saM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Yzc5/N2VkOWQ4ODk5NzNi/Y2QzOGQ5YzVlNTA1/ZmZlYi5wbmc.jpg Sustainable Fuchsias episodic Bex Hall Welcome to Sustainable Fuchsias; the podcast that engages, empowers and excites you about sustainability. With 15 years' experience in corporate sustainability and human rights, Bex is on a mission to empower as many women as possible to engage in sustainability; whether through their choices as consumers, increased general knowledge or even their career paths. From interviews with industry leaders, to breaking down jargon, to career and confidence advice; the podcast is every woman's sustainability confidence booster. Welcome to Sustainable Fuchsias; the podcast that engages, empowers and excites you about sustainability. Sustainability, Business, Women, Careers, Confidence, ESG Bex Hall No No Sustainability Leadership: Frameworks, Foundations and Flourishing with Karimah Hudda 5 5 Sustainability Leadership: Frameworks, Foundations and Flourishing with Karimah Hudda full 5f9367cc-dcfb-4c92-b264-b32d6a82585e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8413a445 Karimah Hudda is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and systems change across diverse sectors, impact areas, companies with a cumulative $80+ Billion in revenue, influencing industries worth over $10 Trillion. Inspired by global challenges, she developed the Flourishing Futures Framework to guide visionary leaders towards a future that benefits all. Her unique perspective comes from roots in small-town India, expanding to living in multiple countries and working across five continents, while traveling in nearly 50 countries, fostering a deep sense of connection across our global human and planetary ecosystem. 

In this episode, Karimah joins Bex for a conversation about leadership in sustainability and the need for systems change. We zoom out to examine and challenge the current frameworks that corporate sustainability sits within and how these can not only be counterproductive to the ultimate goals, but also limiting to the personal development of professionals in the industry. 

Join us to learn about the Flourish Framework, why systems change is deeply needed in tackling social and environmental issues, how to care for yourself and colleagues when facing sustainability anxiety or burnout, and how to build a personal and professional life that aligns with your own sustainability values. 

This episode will resonate with anyone (interested in) working in sustainability, holistic professional wellbeing and systems change. All listeners are welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Karimah Hudda 
Editor: David Echevarria 

]]> Karimah Hudda is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and systems change across diverse sectors, impact areas, companies with a cumulative $80+ Billion in revenue, influencing industries worth over $10 Trillion. Inspired by global challenges, she developed the Flourishing Futures Framework to guide visionary leaders towards a future that benefits all. Her unique perspective comes from roots in small-town India, expanding to living in multiple countries and working across five continents, while traveling in nearly 50 countries, fostering a deep sense of connection across our global human and planetary ecosystem. 

In this episode, Karimah joins Bex for a conversation about leadership in sustainability and the need for systems change. We zoom out to examine and challenge the current frameworks that corporate sustainability sits within and how these can not only be counterproductive to the ultimate goals, but also limiting to the personal development of professionals in the industry. 

Join us to learn about the Flourish Framework, why systems change is deeply needed in tackling social and environmental issues, how to care for yourself and colleagues when facing sustainability anxiety or burnout, and how to build a personal and professional life that aligns with your own sustainability values. 

This episode will resonate with anyone (interested in) working in sustainability, holistic professional wellbeing and systems change. All listeners are welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Karimah Hudda 
Editor: David Echevarria 

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:31:10 +0100 Bex Hall Bex Hall 2800 Karimah Hudda is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of illumine.earth, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and systems change across diverse sectors, impact areas, companies with a cumulative $80+ Billion in revenue, influencing industries worth over $10 Trillion. Inspired by global challenges, she developed the Flourishing Futures Framework to guide visionary leaders towards a future that benefits all. Her unique perspective comes from roots in small-town India, expanding to living in multiple countries and working across five continents, while traveling in nearly 50 countries, fostering a deep sense of connection across our global human and planetary ecosystem. 

In this episode, Karimah joins Bex for a conversation about leadership in sustainability and the need for systems change. We zoom out to examine and challenge the current frameworks that corporate sustainability sits within and how these can not only be counterproductive to the ultimate goals, but also limiting to the personal development of professionals in the industry. 

Join us to learn about the Flourish Framework, why systems change is deeply needed in tackling social and environmental issues, how to care for yourself and colleagues when facing sustainability anxiety or burnout, and how to build a personal and professional life that aligns with your own sustainability values. 

This episode will resonate with anyone (interested in) working in sustainability, holistic professional wellbeing and systems change. All listeners are welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Karimah Hudda 
Editor: David Echevarria 

]]> Sustainability, Business, Women, Careers, Confidence, ESG No Traceability and Transparency: Truth, Trends and Technology - with MeiLin Wan 4 4 Traceability and Transparency: Truth, Trends and Technology - with MeiLin Wan full 9d517527-44b6-459d-a1f6-f1d2461b5670 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7073e5d MeiLin Wan, Founder and CEO of GenuTrace is a trailblazer in traceability and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in textile and personal care traceability, MeiLin has pioneered the use of DNA tagging, isotope testing, and other forensic tools to verify the origin of materials for major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sainsbury’s. 

This week, MeiLin joins Bex to share her insight into what traceability truly means to businesses and their customers, and what the future of sustainability for consumer goods brands looks like as the use of AI ramps up customer knowledge on who made their products, where and how. 

Join us to learn more about how traceability works in practice for businesses navigating international legislation, green claims and voluntary standards; as well as how businesses are adapting to increasing demand from customers for transparency and product data. MeiLin also shares her predictions for traceability and sustainability, including where AI fits into the picture. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability, compliance or supply chain professionals or those who would like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: MeiLin Wan 
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> MeiLin Wan, Founder and CEO of GenuTrace is a trailblazer in traceability and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in textile and personal care traceability, MeiLin has pioneered the use of DNA tagging, isotope testing, and other forensic tools to verify the origin of materials for major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sainsbury’s. 

This week, MeiLin joins Bex to share her insight into what traceability truly means to businesses and their customers, and what the future of sustainability for consumer goods brands looks like as the use of AI ramps up customer knowledge on who made their products, where and how. 

Join us to learn more about how traceability works in practice for businesses navigating international legislation, green claims and voluntary standards; as well as how businesses are adapting to increasing demand from customers for transparency and product data. MeiLin also shares her predictions for traceability and sustainability, including where AI fits into the picture. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability, compliance or supply chain professionals or those who would like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: MeiLin Wan 
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 17:00:29 +0100 Bex Hall Bex Hall 3671 MeiLin Wan, Founder and CEO of GenuTrace is a trailblazer in traceability and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in textile and personal care traceability, MeiLin has pioneered the use of DNA tagging, isotope testing, and other forensic tools to verify the origin of materials for major retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sainsbury’s. 

This week, MeiLin joins Bex to share her insight into what traceability truly means to businesses and their customers, and what the future of sustainability for consumer goods brands looks like as the use of AI ramps up customer knowledge on who made their products, where and how. 

Join us to learn more about how traceability works in practice for businesses navigating international legislation, green claims and voluntary standards; as well as how businesses are adapting to increasing demand from customers for transparency and product data. MeiLin also shares her predictions for traceability and sustainability, including where AI fits into the picture. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability, compliance or supply chain professionals or those who would like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: MeiLin Wan 
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> Sustainability, Business, Women, Careers, Confidence, ESG No Building Your Professional Profile: Communication, Confidence and Curiosity - with Beth Granger 3 3 Building Your Professional Profile: Communication, Confidence and Curiosity - with Beth Granger full f2326b78-9d00-48bb-9eb0-9454556ace57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5444770 Beth Granger is a consultant, trainer, and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to take them from confused to confident when networking, having critical conversations, and building a professional brand in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

This week, Beth joins Bex to share insights on effective communication in the workplace, including how to build rapport and secure buy-in from leadership for your projects. Beth shares top tips for building and maintaining a strong online presence and professional brand, and how to feel confident in networking situations, from conferences to the lunch queue. 

This episode is useful for any professional looking to build their effective communication skills, whether in the sustainability industry or otherwise. All listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: Beth Granger
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> Beth Granger is a consultant, trainer, and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to take them from confused to confident when networking, having critical conversations, and building a professional brand in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

This week, Beth joins Bex to share insights on effective communication in the workplace, including how to build rapport and secure buy-in from leadership for your projects. Beth shares top tips for building and maintaining a strong online presence and professional brand, and how to feel confident in networking situations, from conferences to the lunch queue. 

This episode is useful for any professional looking to build their effective communication skills, whether in the sustainability industry or otherwise. All listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: Beth Granger
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:42:24 +0100 Bex Hall Bex Hall 1806 Beth Granger is a consultant, trainer, and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to take them from confused to confident when networking, having critical conversations, and building a professional brand in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

This week, Beth joins Bex to share insights on effective communication in the workplace, including how to build rapport and secure buy-in from leadership for your projects. Beth shares top tips for building and maintaining a strong online presence and professional brand, and how to feel confident in networking situations, from conferences to the lunch queue. 

This episode is useful for any professional looking to build their effective communication skills, whether in the sustainability industry or otherwise. All listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall 
Guest: Beth Granger
Edited by: David Echevarria 

]]> Sustainability, Business, Women, Careers, Confidence, ESG No Human Rights Due Diligence: Implementation, Insights and Integrity - with Dr Rachel Widdis 2 2 Human Rights Due Diligence: Implementation, Insights and Integrity - with Dr Rachel Widdis full 497c9778-57ea-4ec3-8c55-caee99f5cae2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5998865 Dr Rachel Widdis is an expert in the field of business and human rights, and has spent over a decade working with international organisations, advising companies and also teaching as an adjunct Professor in this field at Trinity College in Dublin. 

This week, Rachel joins Bex for an open and honest talk about her career journey from finance to human rights and business, what it's like to see programmes tackling human rights risks - such as human trafficking - in action on the ground, and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance when working on challenges we're deeply passionate about. 

Join us to gain insight into the practicalities of implementing HRDD programmes in businesses, how to secure leadership support and successful buy in for projects, and top tips for leading a consulting team with confidence. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Dr Rachel Widdis 
Edited by: David Echevarría

]]> Dr Rachel Widdis is an expert in the field of business and human rights, and has spent over a decade working with international organisations, advising companies and also teaching as an adjunct Professor in this field at Trinity College in Dublin. 

This week, Rachel joins Bex for an open and honest talk about her career journey from finance to human rights and business, what it's like to see programmes tackling human rights risks - such as human trafficking - in action on the ground, and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance when working on challenges we're deeply passionate about. 

Join us to gain insight into the practicalities of implementing HRDD programmes in businesses, how to secure leadership support and successful buy in for projects, and top tips for leading a consulting team with confidence. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Dr Rachel Widdis 
Edited by: David Echevarría

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:39:08 +0100 Bex Hall Bex Hall 3075 Dr Rachel Widdis is an expert in the field of business and human rights, and has spent over a decade working with international organisations, advising companies and also teaching as an adjunct Professor in this field at Trinity College in Dublin. 

This week, Rachel joins Bex for an open and honest talk about her career journey from finance to human rights and business, what it's like to see programmes tackling human rights risks - such as human trafficking - in action on the ground, and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance when working on challenges we're deeply passionate about. 

Join us to gain insight into the practicalities of implementing HRDD programmes in businesses, how to secure leadership support and successful buy in for projects, and top tips for leading a consulting team with confidence. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Dr Rachel Widdis 
Edited by: David Echevarría

]]> Sustainability, Business, Women, Careers, Confidence, ESG No Sustainability Legislation; Careers, Changes and Challenges - with Paola Fudakowska 1 1 Sustainability Legislation; Careers, Changes and Challenges - with Paola Fudakowska full 02802c5f-6cbd-4608-b557-0fbfd4fe9969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/322fce6c Paola Fudakowska is an international human rights lawyer with experience in a range of specialisms; from tackling war crimes to implementing ESG strategies in global businesses. This week, Paola joins Bex to talk about her career path thus far, the latest changes to EU sustainability law (yes, that includes the Omnibus!), and the related challenges these pose to businesses. 

Join us to gain insight into building your own career in human rights law, what proposed legal changes mean for your business and your stakeholders, and discussion on the resulting trends in the industry. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Paola Fudakowska 
Edited by: David Echevarría

]]> Paola Fudakowska is an international human rights lawyer with experience in a range of specialisms; from tackling war crimes to implementing ESG strategies in global businesses. This week, Paola joins Bex to talk about her career path thus far, the latest changes to EU sustainability law (yes, that includes the Omnibus!), and the related challenges these pose to businesses. 

Join us to gain insight into building your own career in human rights law, what proposed legal changes mean for your business and your stakeholders, and discussion on the resulting trends in the industry. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Paola Fudakowska 
Edited by: David Echevarría

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:25:43 +0100 Bex Hall Bex Hall 2232 Paola Fudakowska is an international human rights lawyer with experience in a range of specialisms; from tackling war crimes to implementing ESG strategies in global businesses. This week, Paola joins Bex to talk about her career path thus far, the latest changes to EU sustainability law (yes, that includes the Omnibus!), and the related challenges these pose to businesses. 

Join us to gain insight into building your own career in human rights law, what proposed legal changes mean for your business and your stakeholders, and discussion on the resulting trends in the industry. 

This episode is tailored for sustainability professionals, or those who'd like to work in the field. However, all listeners are very welcome. 

Host: Bex Hall
Guest: Paola Fudakowska 
Edited by: David Echevarría

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