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Stories that Matter
by Hawkwood
In Hawkwood's first podcast series, Stories that Matter, changemakers, thinkers and innovators discuss the stories that have influenced them, their visions for the future and the actions they are taking to change the world. Each episode will feature a different individual, from visiting speakers to local activists, showcasing the Centre for Future Thinking and the values at its core.
Episodes
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S3 Ep10: Stories that Matter with Professor Armine Ishkanian
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Professor Armine Ishkanian in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. This was recorded during the LSE Atlantic Fellows Residential Creative Communications Programme in July 2026 at Hawkwood. Armine Ishkanian is a…
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S3 Ep9: Stories That Matter with Fozia Ismail
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Fozia Ismail in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. This was recorded whilst Fozia was Artists in Residence at Hawkwood in May 2026. Fozia is a research driven artist passionate about co-design, community engagement,...
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S3 Ep8: Stories That Matter with Dame Evelyn Glennie and Jon Sterckx
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Dame Evelyn Glennie and Jon Sterckx in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. This was recorded whilst Evelyn and Jon were Artists in Residence at Hawkwood in February 2026. Evelyn Glennie has over 100 international…
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S3 Ep7: Stories That Matter with Mark Rogers and Ren Garside
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Artists Blacksmiths, Mark Rogers and Ren Garsdie in conversation with Hawkwood's Programme Coordinator, Yolande Moinet. This podcast was record whilst Mark and Ren were in residency at Hawkwood, as part of the Earth, Fire, Iron...
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S3 Ep6: Stories That Matter with Curtis Ogden
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Curtis Ogden in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. Curtis Ogden is a senior associate with Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC). With extensive experience in supporting multi-interestholder networks and...
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S3 Ep5: Stories That Matter with Satish Kumar
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Satish Kumar in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. This was recorded whilst Satish was at Hawkwood hosting his Radical Love course in partnership with Schumacher Wild. Satish is a former monk and long-term peace and...
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S3 Ep4: Stories that Matter with Sarah Queblatin
Join us for the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with regenerative design and development specialist Sarah Queblatin in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. Sarah weaves experiences in the fields of peace building, biocultural heritage, environmental education, mental...
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S3 Ep3: Stories that Matter with Mamerto Lagitan Tindongan
Join us for our the next episode in our Stories that Matter series with Marmerto Lagitan Tindongan in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey Mamerto Lagitan Tindongan is from the Ifugao tribe in the Cordillera region in northern Philippines. He is an eighth generation Mumbaki, native…
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S3 Ep2: Stories that Matter with Konkankoh
Join us for our next episode in our Stories that Matter series with indigenous environmental leader Konkankoh in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. Konkankoh weaves networks that enhance South-North Partnerships as a social entrepreneur and consultant providing advisory services in...
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S3 Ep1: Louis Mander and Tamsin Treverton Jones
Librettist and Hawkwood Artist in Residence, Tamsin Treverton Jones and composer Louis Mander join Hawkwood CEO Alicia Carey to discuss the creative journey behind their new opera, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s The Waves. Developed at Hawkwood in July 2024 before its world premiere in Oslo, the...
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S2 Ep13: Stories that Matter with Nora Bateson
Nora Bateson is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and educator, as well as President of the International Bateson Institute, based in Sweden. Her work asks the question “How we can improve our perception of the complexity we live within, so we may improve our interaction with the world?”.
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S2 Ep12: Stories that Matter with Soumik Datta and Jaz O'Hara
British woman human rights defender Jaz O’Hara joins musician and composer Soumik Datta in conversation with Hawkwood's CEO, Alicia Carey. In this episode, Jaz shares the story of her project working with refugees, Asylum Speakers, and the inspirations that led to her recording and sharing…
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S2 Ep11: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey
Actor and writer, Temi Wilkey, joins Natali Martinez a year on from her first Artist Residency at Hawkwood. In this conversation, Temi discusses her recent television and theatre projects, including her play for The Royal Court, and gives us an exclusive peek behind the scenes of the new romantic...
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S2 Ep10: Stories that Matter with Missy Mazzoli & Royce Vavreck
Grammy-nominated composer, Missy Mazzoli, was recently deemed “one of the more consistently inventive, surprising composers now working in New York” (The New York Times). Her music has been performed all over the world. Royce Vavrek is a Canada-born, Brooklyn-based librettist and lyricist, hailed...
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S2 Ep9: Stories that Matter with Temi Wilkey 2022
"I think, before the trip, I’d underestimated how revitalising it can be to spend time in nature...". Listen to Temi Wilkey as she discusses her 2022 residency at Hawkwood. Join us for part 2 which will be recorded in May 2023, one year later at her second residency with us where we'll discuss…
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S2 Ep8: Stories that Matter with Soumik Datta
The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about...
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S2 Ep7: Stories that Matter with Sam Lee
The Climate Action Lab aims to create the space for us to re-imagine the ways in which we impact our planet. It draws on experience from thought-leaders and special guests from the forefront of Climate Action so they can re-ignite our imagination, and give us the tools to get practical about...
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S2 Ep6: The History of Hawkwood with Pamela Tawse
The story of Hawkwood from its very origin all the way through to today. It contains personal reflections, memories and stories from the 27 years Pamela spent as a trustee of Hawkwood. As well as how Pamela first came to be at Hawkwood as well as how the site and charity have evolved and…
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S2 Ep5: Matthew Barley | | Studio Stories Bonus Episode
Studio Stories is Hawkwood's brand new series of episodes that will give you a glimpse into what goes on in our artist residencies. Recorded at Hawkwood from the artist's studio space. Enjoy this first episode with Matthew Barley. Matthew Barley has created a unique international career full of...
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S2 Ep4: Joshua Coombes
Do Something for Nothing: Five years ago, Joshua Coombes began offering haircuts to men and women who were sleeping rough on the streets of London. He has since travelled the world continuing to do this, whilst sharing his experiences on social media amplifying the lives of people who are all too...
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S2 Ep3: Alan Moore and Tim Smit
In this episode, we discuss Do Build, Alan Moore’s recent book. It draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment,...
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S2 Ep2: Sam Lee and Soumik Datta
Tune in to a brand new episode with guests Soumik Datta and Sam Lee. This conversation was part of Turn up the volume, a week of action and events from Music Declares Emergency, uniting the music industry around climate issues and speaking out together. MDE continues the tradition of popular…
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S2 Ep1: Jaz O'Hara & Steve Savale
Jaz O'Hara & Steve Sevele and Matt Shaw. The Refugee Crisis remains the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time. The UNHCR predicts that by 2050, 1 billion people will be displaced. But for many of us, this raises lots of questions… Why are so many people leaving their countries? Where are they...
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S1 Ep20: Vicci Livingstone-Thompson
Vicci Livingstone-Thompson is the CEO of Inclusion Gloucestershire. In this episode, she talks about the importance of user-led organisations, how fear impacts diversity in the workplace and what policies she’d like to see talked about in the run up to the general election. This episode was...
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S1 Ep18: Practical pod - how to make seed bombs
In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Sophie from Semble on how to make see bombs. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music…
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S1 Ep17: Practical Pod - how to make toothpaste
In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on how to make your own toothpaste. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with...
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S1 Ep16: Practical Pod - how to make beeswax wraps
In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Josie from Semble on how to make beeswax wraps. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with…
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S1 Ep15: Practical Pod - life without plastic
In this series of Practical Pods, we hear from some of the workshop leaders from Seed Festival 2019, on the small changes we can each make to leave a smaller environmental footprint. In this episode, Claudi Williams on life without plastic. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by...
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S1 Ep19: Juliet Davenport
In this episode we hear from, Juliet Davenport, CEO of Good Energy, the 100% renewable energy company she founded in 1999. She tells us about why the purpose of businesses needs to change, the future of 'smart homes', and what it's like being a female leader. This episode was produced by Laura...
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S1 Ep14: Kit Beazley
Kit Beazley, former Head of Finance at Triodos Bank, Trustee director at the Finance Innovation Lab and Fellow of the RSA, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about delivering Triodos’ Brexit strategy, how banks can help in the fight against...
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S1 Ep13: Craig Bennett
Craig Bennett, chief executive of Friends of the Earth UK, was a speaker at Hawkwood’s Seed Festival in July this year. In this episode, he tells us about Friends of the Earth’s changing campaigning strategy, the importance of diversifying the environmental movement, and how we can have hope in…
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S1 Ep12: Alison Tickell
Alison Tickell, founder of Julie's Bicycle, was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ ttps://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.juliesbicycle.com/...
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S1 Ep11: Matthew McStravick
In this episode, Matthew McStravick, founder of Deepr, tells us about the importance of even the smallest everyday connections with others, how good design can enable this, and the upcoming Enrol Yourself programme at Hawkwood. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt...
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S1 Ep10: Florence Nyasamo Thomas
Florence Nyasamo Thomas is the founder of Lives of Colour, a platform offering infrastructure and education to support diversity and inclusion within businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. In this episode, she tells us a bit more about Lives of Colour, her upcoming…
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S1 Ep9: Mike Berners-Lee
Mike Berners-Lee, an expert in greenhouse gas carbon footprinting, founder of Small World Consulting and author of 'There Is No Planet B', was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta....
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S1 Ep8: Bibi van der Zee
Bibi van der Zee, an editor at the Guardian writing about farming and food production, was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/...
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S1 Ep7: Ian Banyard
Ian Banyard is the founder of Cotswold Natural Mindfulness and is a frequent visitor to Hawkwood, guiding mindful walks through our woodland, or leading workshops to train others in guiding mindful walks. Ian will be running a Natural Mindfulness Retreat in November, to find out more follow the...
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S1 Ep6: Helen Browning
Helen Browning, organic farmer and Chief Executive of the Soil Association, was a speaker at this year's Seed Festival. This episode was produced by Laura Byng, with music by Daisy Burt playing an original composition, Berta. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/ ttps://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT...
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S1 Ep5: Kate Raworth
Kate Raworth is the renegade economist behind Doughnut Economics, exploring the economic mindset needed to address the 21st century's social and ecological challenges. Kate led a workshop at Hawkwood in July 2019, and later on that day was interviewed by the team from Lush. You can find more…
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S1 Ep4: Tim Redfern
Tim Redfern, or Timberlina, the world's premier ecologically minded drag queen, was an artist in residence at Hawkwood in 2019. http://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/artist-residency/ https://twitter.com/HawkwoodCFT https://www.timberlina.co.uk/index.html
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S1 Ep3: Naomi Alexander Naidoo
Earlier this year, the Finance Innovation Lab spent a weekend at Hawkwood as part of their Lab Fellowship. Community Manager Naomi Alexander Naidoo explains to us a little about the Lab and the Fellowship programme, along with how her background in philosophy influences the work she does now....
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S1 Ep2: Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor is a regular visitor to Hawkwood, and has become one of the family here. In March 2019, he led a course on creating A More Beautiful World, and in September we will welcome him once more for a course on The Art of Ceremony: Healing for the World. This episode was produced by Laura...
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S1 Ep1: Roman Krznaric
Public Philosopher Roman Krznaric was a changemaker in residence at Hawkwood in January 2019. In this first episode of the podcast, he explains why he founded the Empathy Museum, the ideas behind his latest book, and why we need to rethink the concept of time. This episode was produced by Laura...
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In Hawkwood's first podcast series, Stories that Matter, changemakers, thinkers and innovators discuss the stories that have influenced them, their visions for the future and the actions they are taking to change the world. Each episode will feature a different individual, from visiting speakers to local activists, showcasing the Centre for Future Thinking and the values at its core.
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