Light the Fuse with Donna Bruns, formerly at Fjallraven
What does it actually cost a brand to do the right thing — and who has to fight for it from the inside? Donna Bruns, former VP of Product at Fjällräven joins Patrick to talk about the decision to strip harmful chemicals from their entire range, the battles it sparked, and why the hardest part wasn't the chemistry. If you've ever wondered whether corporate conviction is real or just marketing, this is the conversation that answers it.
Light The Fuse with Keith Carrato at Leatherman
What does it take to build products that people keep for decades — and pass on to their kids? In this episode, Patrick sits down with Keith Carrato, VP of Product at Leatherman, to talk craft, obsession, and how to become truly indispensable when YOUR name is on the tool. If you've ever reached for the same piece of kit without thinking, this one's for you.
Hettie and Kirsten
Kirsten Walkom in conversation with Hettie Barkworth-Nanton as they discuss the legacy of having had close friends murdered by men. In this hard hitting discussion (from the start), Kirsten and Hettie (who are both on the Trustee board at domestic violence charity Refuge) discuss media portrayals of male violence, how to tackle femicide and much more. Find out more about Refuge here - http://refuge.org.uk/
Helena Bourdillon, Freediver
Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with freediver Helena Bourdillon. Helena is an all-round badass and extremely awesome human. She talks about what it is like to be 76 metres underwater and the lessons this teaches for life on the surface. One of my favourite interviews ever.Find out more about Helena here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenabourdillon/
Gina Glantz, Gender Avenger
Gina Glantz describes herself as a ‘serial organiser, shit-stirrer, campaign tech innovator and grandmother’ (now that’s what you call a bio).After a career in politics, including organising a presidential campaign, Gina tells the remarkable story of co-founding Gender Avenger and working, with a singular determination, to ‘ensure women are represented in the public dialogue’.