Do Good and Do Well.
Do Good and Do Well is for people who want to create a positive impact in the world.
Sarah shares insights and stories from founders and leaders to help you to feel inspired and reflect on what 'doing good AND doing well' means for you.
Guests on the show: Grace Meadows, Annette Corbett, Gemma Woffinden, Ayisha De Lanerolle; Bobbie: aka Little Eco Lady, Ali Wilson, Mark Robinson, Rebecca Douglas, Beth Cox, Ella Jarman-Pinto, Steph Dickinson, Claire Willets, Katie Triggeden, Sasha Jenkin, Eve Horne, Claire Antrobus, Romanah Malcolm, Rosie Wilby, Rebecca Schiller, Sue Mayo, Charlie Day, Asma Shah, Bernadette Russell, Glyn Fenton., Tiernan Douieb, Boff Whalley, Christina Peake, Matt Dechaine, Matt Peacock, Patrice Gordon, Claire Plumbly, Leah Brown, Keri Jarvis, Astrid Korin, Kirsty Heywood-MacDonald , Siobhan Strode .
LATEST EPISODE
Sustainable Travel Made Simple with Catherine Mack
In this episode, I speak with Catherine Mack, a travel writer with nearly two decades of experience in ethical and sustainable travel. I was wrestling with the dilemma of wanting to explore the world with my children while holding onto my values of community and responsibility to the planet. This conversation with Catherine brought a sense of hope, exploring how we can travel in a way that has a positive impact. We delve into alternatives to mass tourism, the power of slow travel, and how our choices as travellers can create meaningful change.
Key Takeaways
Slow Travel is Sustainable Travel: Slowing down allows for a deeper, more responsible travel experience. This involves reading about your destination beforehand, including its responsible tourism issues, to manage expectations and travel with an open mind.
The Power of the Traveller: Travellers have the power to influence change in the tourism industry. By making conscious choices and using social media to voice concerns, such as the impact of cruise ships, we can encourage tourist boards to move beyond a numbers-driven approach.
Engage with Local People: Making an effort to speak with local people can transform your travel experience. It fosters a genuine cultural exchange and reminds us that we are guests in their homes. Referring to them as "local people" rather than "the locals" is a simple but powerful way to show respect.
Think Beyond the City Break: Many cities have incredible natural landscapes and walking or cycling trails on their doorstep. Extending your trip to explore these areas supports local economies beyond the tourist hotspots and offers a richer experience.
Kent Community Foundation
I was delighted to be asked to host Kent Community Foundation's new podcast.
These were aimed at donors as well as professional advisors to help increase local giving and raise the profile of the foundation who are key connectors between local causes and givers.
You can listen here...