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Creativity is one of the most unique gifts we have as humans and the world needs our art for a better and more sustainable future. It is through sharing art and creativity that we have seen some of the biggest positive global changes and by harnessing that power we can use it as a force for good! In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, an author, creative coach, speaker and podcaster, who helps thousands of creatives all over the world to move through resistance and chase their callings. I’m excited to share our open and honest conversation with the hope that you’re inspired to tap into your inner artist, because the world needs your art! In this conversation, we spoke all about how to embrace your creativity and overcome comparison and the fear of being seen as an artist. We also discussed how you can use your creativity to help build a better planet and how to create through challenging times. This was such an open and inspiring conversation that I’m very excited to share it with you!  If you want to learn more about why the world needs your art, using your creativity for positive change and creating in challenging times then this episode is for you.   Connect with me! Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/34 for the full show notes! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manifestation, spirituality and wellness have all become buzzwords over the years and their important meaning has often been lost during that journey. Many of these practices have deep cultural connections and can support not only our personal well-being but also how we care for the planet. For this episode, I’m excited to welcome my guest Allira Potter, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, a trained reiki practitioner, intuitive reader, energy healer, writer, model and an empowerment and mindset coach. Allira’s practice is fully immersed around culture, cultural awareness, and education, with a focus on debunking the wellness narrative to ensure diverse representation and decolonisation of the often white-dominated wellness space. In this conversation, we spoke all about manifestation, and how you can incorporate it into your life to build a better future not only for yourself but for the planet. We also began to unpack the implications of the white-washed wellness space and how we can begin decolonising the industry. We finished by talking about the importance of culture and self-love, especially in today’s world. If you want to learn more about decolonising wellness and manifesting your best life and a better future for our planet then this episode is for you! Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/33 for the full show notes! Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consuming consciously can often be a challenge, finding which brands and products are truly ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’ is becoming even more difficult. This episode’s guest, Niccii Kugler started her company NASH + BANKS as a way to ‘make better possible’ by helping anyone looking to live a more conscious life to discover the best ethical and sustainable solutions available today. The platform is a one-stop-show for inspiring brands run by change-makers, innovators and artisans all dedicated to rewriting our future. In this conversation, we spoke all about navigating shopping as a conscious consumer and how to decipher between the truly purpose-driven brands and those who are using ‘sustainability’ as a marketing tool. We also discussed the power of telling the stories behind sustainable brands to encourage more conscious consumption. We finished by talking about how we can make ‘sustainable’ shopping more accessible for everyone.  If you want to learn more about conscious consumption and the power of sustainable storytelling then this episode is for you Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/32 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigenous communities have been living in connection with the land for centuries. At a time when our environment is in crisis, uplifting indigenous knowledge and methodology through collaborative partnerships is vital to co-creating a sustainable future. This episode's guest, Dr  Desiree Hernandez Ibinarriaga is an Indigenous Mexican woman, creative practitioner, collaborative and social design maker and lecturer whose purpose is to acknowledge and recognise the relationality between people and place while privileging Indigenous knowledges. Throughout all of her work Desiree’s focus is on building better ways of partnership, collaboration and communication between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through design. In this conversation, we spoke in-depth about the importance of and how to begin decolonising yourself, how to respectfully and effectively uplift indigenous knowledge and the connection between people and planet and why strengthening it is vital to tackling climate change. We also spoke about Desiree’s connection to Mexico as an Indigenous woman and she shared some personal stories about her family and heritage.  If you want to learn more about decolonising yourself and uplifting indigenous knowledge then this episode is for you. Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/31 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innovation and new alternatives are ensuring sustainable changes become the norm as we move forward in a more environmentally conscious world. Industries like leather are having to seek out innovative alternatives to traditional animal leathers or plastic vegan leather to meet customers desires for more sustainable alternatives. This weeks guest, Tessa Carroll has used her entrepreneurial nature to build two sustainable businesses that pride themselves on being ahead of the curve and using innovative materials like plant-based leathers. Her businesses A_C Official and The Common Good Company are working to offer more sustainable options to consumers. In this conversation, we covered a lot, including all things plant-based vegan leathers, how Tessa had to knock down doors to get access to the innovative materials, how plant-based leather is made and the benefits and limitations of these alternatives. We also spoke about the importance of innovation and not settling for what is already out there when searching for sustainable products. Finally, we dived into recycled materials, managing microplastics and the reality of modern manufacturing.  If you want to learn more about Plant-based leather and the need for innovation for a sustainable future then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/30 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incorporating nature into fashion is an important part of slowing down the fashion industry and making it more sustainable. This weeks guest Eloise Panetta, not only is inspired by nature in her handcraft pieces, she directly includes it in her designs by using a natural botanical dyeing process. As the founder, heart and hands behind her self-named luxury womenswear label, Eloise founded the collection on the values of quality, craftswomanship, sentimentality and sustainability. In this conversation, we dive into how Eloise is inspired by nature and uses a unique process to directly incorporate nature into her garments, by dyeing them with botanicals. We also discussed how handmade items and slower consumption is important for the future of fashion to be more sustainable. Finally, we covered the challenges of starting a small sustainable business in the sea of fast fashion companies.  If you want to learn about consciously incorporating nature into fashion then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/29 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to see more diverse voices centred in conversations about sustainability? This weeks guest, Natalie Shehata has spent her career redefining sustainability in the fashion space and beyond, to centre Black, Indigenous and People of colour communities. She is an eco stylist, speaker, writer, non-traditional educator and community organiser – fighting for equity and social justice. In this conversation, we dive into how Nat started tommie magazine as  ‘the destination for creative women with a conscience’ and to uplift diverse voices. We also take a look at the importance of fashion and how you can master the art of shopping second hand. Finally, Nat shared some great insights on how you can be a better advocate or activist in order to create real change. If you want to uplift and centre diverse voices in sustainability and become a master of second-hand fashion then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/28 for the full show notes! Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Plastic Free Mermaid, Kathryn Nelson, has spent more than ten years living plastic-free and is on a mission to teach anyone how they can quit plastics too. Single-use plastics are more available than ever but it is leading to a plastic pollution crisis. We are seeing the huge impacts of plastic on wildlife, the environment and our health. In this conversation, we dive into all things plastic and waste reduction, including, how to begin reducing your waste, the importance of shopping local and why bioplastics aren’t the solution to the plastic problem. We cover lots of tips and advice that can help anyone wherever they are on their journey to quitting plastics!  If you want to quit plastics and learn more about living waste-free then this episode is for you. Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/27 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kylie Matthews, through her period underwear business AWWA Period Care, is working to create real and lasting change in the period industry. With the common single-use period products being so damaging to the environment, Kylie and her co-founder built AWWA to make sustainable reusable period products more accessible. They are also tackling period poverty and stigmatisation so that periods no longer have a negative impact on anyone who menstruates. In this chat we speak all about the benefits of period underwear, what period poverty is & how we can tackle it, embracing indigenous practices around menstruation and learning to love your period!  If you want to reduce the environmental impact of your period and learn how to start tackling period poverty then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/26 for the full show notes! Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel writer Nina Karnikowski is working towards improving the planet by encouraging people to travel more consciously and make a living doing what they love. Having worked as a travel writer for the past decade, she has shifted her focus to ensuring her and her readers travel is less harmful on the planet. She is also dedicated to supporting others in their creative pursuits through running workshops and courses. In this chat we speak all about how you can make your travel more sustainable and conscious, building a purpose-driven career and connecting with your creativity.  If you want to travel more lightly and live a life you love then this episode is for you! Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/25 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zahra Biabani is taking a unique approach to climate change by being a climate optimist and incorporating her faith and intersectionality into her environmentalism. Through her platform Soulful Seeds, Zahra is making environmental education accessible for all by sharing information and inspiration about an ethical & sustainable life and style that won't hurt the planet, its people, or your wallet. In this week's episode with Zahra, we chat all about intersectional environmentalism, taking a more positive approach to climate change, the importance of faith and building sustainable style.  If you want your environmentalism to be more positive and intersectional then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/24 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caner Veli and Isabella Desmarais are tackling the increasing environmental impacts of digital technology through their newest venture, Kind Companion. Through their various other ventures including Kind Community and Kind Studios, Caner and Isabella are taking innovative approaches to the climate crisis. In this chat we talk all about building and nurturing sustainable communities, how we can reduce the impact of digital consumption and how businesses should be approaching sustainability.  If you want to reduce your digital impact and nurture stronger community connections then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/23 for the full show notes! Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaias Hernandez, the creator of QueerBrownVegan, is making environmentalism accessible through his content that focuses on environmental justice, veganism and zero waste living. Join us for this inspiring conversation where we dive into the importance of representation in environmentalism, strategies to work towards climate justice, becoming vegan, how damaging industrial agriculture is on our planet and so much more.  If you’re passionate about making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place for everyone then this episode is for you!  Head to https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/22 for the full show notes!   Connect with me! Tyla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylalockwood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYb5y5h-RZ-FrWVNUmvwsQ Website: https://www.tylalockwood.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina Gbor is championing sustainable style and global female empowerment through her work as an eco-stylist, award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. As the founder of Eco Styles, Nina is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fashion and is making a huge impact on the industry. She joins this week's episode where we dive into all things sustainable and ethical fashion, including, building your personal style and becoming comfortable in your clothes. We also discussed how female empowerment is the key to future global improvement. This episode is perfect if you want to look and feel your best in your outfits, whilst knowing you are making a positive impact on our planet, and its people.  Check out the full show notes: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/21 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion is an ever growing industry, meaning it’s human and environmental impact is also increasing. Maggie Zhou is an exciting young writer, podcast co-host and content creator who shares her slow fashion content to encourage her audience to consume less and shop ethically. Maggie joins the podcast as this week's guest to talk about all things ethical and sustainable fashion, hypocrisy in sustainability and the role privilege plays in our everyday lives. Maggie also shares what she hopes to see in the future for the fashion industry. This is an episode where we were able to delve deep into some important topics, but were also able to have plenty of laughs throughout. If you want to learn more about ethical fashion and the importance of understanding politics and privilege in the fashion industry then this episode is for you.   Check out the full show notes: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The circular economy is the key to sustainability in the fashion industry. Courtney Holm is spearheading this with her circular fashion brand A.BCH. After many successful fashion ranges, Courtney pivoted to starting A.BCH where every garment could be produced for a circular life. In our conversation we delved into what the circular economy actually is and why it’s the future of the fashion industry. We also covered the current practises and pilot program A.BCH is utilising to ensure circularity and sustainability throughout the whole production process. A.BCH is setting an industry standard for sustainable fashion and it’s Coutney’s vision for a more sustainable fashion industry that is allowing for A.BCH to be such a successful brand. If you want to learn more about the circular economy in fashion and how you can shop with circularity in mind then this episode is for you!    Find out more: http://tylalockwood.com/podcast/19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flex Mami is such an influential voice for our generation and is making waves in the entertainment industry! Flex Mami aka Lillian Ahenkan is a DJ, TV Presenter, Podcaster, Author, Entrepreneur and professional opinion haver. Her never ending list of achievements include being the winner of E’s online people’s choice award for influencer of the year in 2020. Flex rounds out her impressive resume as the CEO and Founder of conversation card game ReFlex which encourages passionate conversations surrounding identity, intersectionality, mental health and more. In our conversation we covered a range of topics including how becoming a DJ empowered Flex to live her best life. How she built her business ReFlex and quickly sold out the first launch. How to centre BIPOC in conversations about racism and diversity. The challenges of size inclusivity in the sustainable fashion industry. I also got an awesome insight into her upcoming book The Success Experiment which is a must listen. If you want to live your best life, walk this earth as a more conscious person and just enjoy her incredible energy then this episode is for you!  Find out more: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/18 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protecting our oceans from chemical pollution isn’t just important on a corporate and Government level but also on an individual one. Many of the products we use daily and whilst swimming in the ocean can cause huge damage to coral, marine life and even our human health. Sacha Guggenhiemer felt the strain of this impact whilst working as a marine biologist at Nigaloo Reef in Western Australia. That was when she first tested out a homemade sunscreen in her blender and SunButter Skincare was born. Sacha and her partner Tom have continued to grow the business to include other skin and hair care products and have had their sunscreen approved by the TGA. In our conversation we dive into the impact of chemical pollution on our oceans, the challenges of manufacturing a sunscreen whilst meeting their sustainability requirements and how seeing ourselves as separate to nature is one of the biggest problems for our oceans. Sacha shared so much knowledge in this episode and taught me a ton about how the chemicals in our sunscreens are actually impacting the health of our oceans. If you want to learn more about how you can cut your impact on the ocean then this episode is for you!  Find out more: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/17 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion is an industry that is leading towards impersonal, unnatural, fast fashion experiences. This week's guest on The Unlock Earth Podcast, Lorena Laing is working towards building her brand Amano to be the opposite of this. Through working with natural fibre and local makers who utilise ancient artisanal skills, Lorena produces high quality pieces. Her approach to building a sustainable business allows for every piece to provide an energy exchange from the maker to the wearer. In this episode we talk about how her experience working in larger brands influenced her desire to build her own slow fashion label, why she works with Alpaca Wool and its connection to her home in Chile and so much more. If you want to learn more about the energy exchange of producing one of a kind items and the benefits of natural materials this episode is for you! For the full show notes click here: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/16 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beauty industry is one that is large and influential but also often damaging to not only our self esteem but the health of our planet. This episode's guest Erika Geraerts, is disrupting the beauty industry with her casual cosmetics brand Fluff. Erika pulled her experience co-founding content agency Willow & Blake and beauty brand frank body to introduce Fluff as a way to challenge many of the beliefs held by cosmetics consumers. In our conversation we talk about how Fluff centers customers in their decisions, why and how Fluff is developing more responsible practices and how Fluff is planning to operate more sustainably in the future. Our conversation was so inspiring and I appreciate being able to share a brand working towards a better future. If you’re interested in hearing about starting a movement and not just a product and disrupting industries sustainably then this episode is for you. Show notes: https://www.tylalockwood.com/podcast/15 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.