Karina Miotto is an activist coach, environmental communicator and deep ecologist who spent five years living in and advocating for the Amazon Rainforest.

Rob Pekin is the founder of Food Connect, a dynamic community supported agriculture enterprise with an innovative community-based distribution system. So put simply, they supply fresh, local, seasonal and ethical produce to the eaters!  For more than 20 years, Rob has been challenging and transforming the food and agricultural system in Australia. As a former organic dairy farmer and market gardener he has become known as a hands-on social entrepreneur working at the system’s end to help businesses pivot away from the not-so-good parts of our current food system. We talk about the move to a fairer food system, and how individuals and households can play their part in the hugely important regenerative fair food movement: Whether you’re interested in climate change, a new economy, collaborations - there are so many opportunities to be involved in a fairer food system Community Supported Agriculture The main concerns from consumers today when it comes to their food Nutritional density in today’s food, and how to know if you’re eating nutritious food Going beyond just organic food Drawing on Indigenous knowledge to shape our future regenerative food system.   

Ever thought your small actions could never make a difference? This episode will make you think differently as we chat to two grassroots activists as part of the #StopAdani movement on the Gold Coast, Matt Ross and Suzette Markwell.

In this episode we’re tackling waste and recycling in Australia. We pick the brains of two waste gurus who bring real-world, commercial and government experience - and who are driving real change.

Jordyn de Boer is the co-founder of Boomerang Bags, a movement that takes post-consumer fabric and turns it into reusable bags, replacing single-use plastic bags and most importantly, starting conversations.

Dee Guerrero is a plant-based nutritionist, recipe creator and holistic mother of two with a passion for low-tox, low-waste living. Her life’s mission is to save the planet through plant-based cooking and creating her own products, all while inspiring and teaching those around her to do the same.

Kelli Dean is the founder and owner of Consciously Clean, an eco-friendly and plastic-free retail store for natural cleaning and personal care products on the Gold Coast.

Katie Norman is the Chief Steward of the Sustainable Schools Network. Their mission is to get all Aussie schools on board with “educating for sustainability” - and they’ve already seen this can save schools a lot of money, too.

There was no one better to talk to on our first episode than Plastic Free Gold Coast co-founder and all-round sustainable living superstar, Larissa Tedesco.