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Two Bays Podcast
by Regeneration Projects
The Two Bays, A Business & A Kitchen Table Podcast explores stories of hope, grit and determination, inspiring the Planet’s next generation of ecological leaders.The podcast is co-hosted by workmates Matt Sykes (the Aussie founder of Regeneration Projects) and Claire Wild (a Kiwi consultant with a shared passion for positive change).Named after Melbourne’s two iconic Bays – Port Phillip and Western Port (known to Kulin First Peoples as Nairm and Warn Marin or Marin Biik) – the podcast is a ‘shout out’ to the ecosystems upon which all businesses around the Planet depend. We’re just starting in our own backyard!
Episodes
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8. Taking it to the Top
Get Ready! It’s time to walk through the Transforming Youth #EcoAnxiety2Action Handbook together. In this final episode of the series, we’ll unpack the highlights and outline key recommendations, which we’ve already shared with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, our Climate Minister…
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7. Passing on the Baton to the Next Gen
Just like Kung Fu Panda movies, there comes a time when a Master passes the baton to an Apprentice. A similar intergenerational process is happening in Australia. Let’s find out how it’s going! Jess Vize is the State Coordinator for Roots & Shoots Victoria, an initiative of the Jane Goodall...
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6. Investing in Australia’s Future Leadership
Let’s talk about investing in Australia’s future leaders. When government funding and philanthropy meet aspiring young leaders and bold ideas, new opportunities are unlocked. Aru Narayan is a super passionate and proactive young tourism professional. She was a 2022 graduate of the Launchpad…
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5. Closing the Communication Gap
Getting the narrative right is critical to addressing youth eco-anxiety … We’re about to deep dive into inspiring organisational change and ways of closing intergenerational relationship gaps. Janet Connor is the Nursing Laboratory Manager in the Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen…
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4. Empowering Educators, Employers & Decision-makers
We’re still navigating the legacy of COVID-19. Schools, Universities, Tafe’s and other Education institutions have found themselves at the frontline of youth mental health. Let’s go behind the scenes! - Mark Ashmore is the Principal at Salesian College Chadstone, and his school has become an…
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3. Young Aussies & Kiwis are teaming up for Change
When you’re facing a mammoth challenge, like climate change, you want your strongest allies by your side. For young Australians, there’s so much to learn & share with our friends across the Tasman. Pok Wei-Heng also lives in the Land of the Long White Cloud - Aotearoa New Zealand. He’s the…
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2. The Stats don’t lie! Don’t worry, there’s hope
Heads Up! When you hear the statistics, this is going to hit home. But don’t worry … there’s good people doing good things to transform #EcoAnxiety2Action. You’re in safe hands in Episode 2! This week’s sensational line up includes: Maureen Pillon is the Co-Chair of the Young Tourism Network and...
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1. Young Aussies are not OK
In this first episode of the new Two Bays Podcast series ‘Transforming Youth #EcoAnxiety2Action’, we’re setting the scene on the connection between youth mental health and climate change. Our incredible special guests include: Vasil Samarjiev was born in Bulgaria and now calls tarntanya /…
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10. Next Gen Civic Leadership
Are you ready to hear about local political leaders transforming climate anxiety into action?! The international Swimmable Cities Charter has now launched! Inspired by the example of Paris cleaning up the River Seine for the Olympic Games, civic leaders around the world are starting new...
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9. Let’s start with intergenerational Education!
During your childhood, did you get to play in Nature? You know, along creek lines, in gardens or even on farms. Well, if you did, you were super lucky. But not everyone gets this opportunity. Episode #9 of this series focuses on the power of education in growing the next generation of…
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8. Preparing for the Journey
Haven’t we all had to learn about resilience these few past years?! As the City of Paris’ leadership in cleaning up the River Seine before the 2024 Olympics shows, restoring urban waterways and building urban swimming culture takes decades. So, could adopting the practices of endurance athletes...
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7. Cleaning Up Our Act
Sometimes, you need to go upstream to find the true causes of environmental issues. We’re about to meet three grassroots leaders who educate Melbournians on what makes healthy urban waterways. April Seymore is incredibly passionate about the Planet! She’s a responsible dog walker and the…
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6. Living Well with the Birrarung
Time to dial up the community vibes! Join us on the Two Bays Podcast, where we dive into skills, knowledge and practices to improve Melbourne’s liveability and sense of connectedness and belonging. In this episode, our special guests talk about how they and their organisations’ are chipping in…
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5. Joining the global Swimmable Cities movement
It’s time to go global folks! In this episode, we’re guiding Two Bays listeners on a virtual tour through Copenhagen, London and Vienna to get our finger on the pulse on the very latest from the urban swimming movement. Melbourne may sit on a remote island ‘Down Under’ but that doesn’t stop...
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4. Mapping out a Masterplan
Why have one swimming spot in the lower Yarra, when you could have a whole corridor of swimming experiences?! That’s the vision for a Birrarung / Yarra River Swimming Trail between Deep Rock, Dights Falls and the Bay. In this episode, you’re going to meet three talent professionals who know how…
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3. The Rights of a River, Our River
Recognising the rights of Nature is an idea that many people find really challenging, but today’s special guest is a Pro at explaining why giving rights to the Yarra River is just common sense. Dr Erin O’Donnell tirelessly works with waterways worldwide, from communities in Aotearoa New Zealand…
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2. Burndap Birrarung, burndap Umarkoo / Good for the Yarra is Good for All
Join us on the Two Bays Podcast, where we dive into water and wellbeing! In this episode, we meet another two amazing ambassadors for Melbourne’s beloved Birrarung / Yarra River, who hold a wealth of community leadership experience. Amanda Donohoe fearlessly plunges into the Birrarung all year...
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1. Inside Melbourne's Urban Bathing Culture during COVID-19
In the first episode of our "10 Steps towards a Swimmable Birrarung" series, we meet two pioneers of Melbourne's urban bathing culture, who developed some incredible wellbeing skills during COVID-19. Meg Elkins started swimming in the Yarra River during Lockdown! She’s a member of the Yarra…
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PRELUDE - Making Peace with Melbourne’s River
Before we dive into our NEW "10 Steps towards a swimmable Birrarung" series, let’s set the scene by exploring the story of Melbourne's iconic Yarra River, known as the Birrarung to the Kulin First Peoples. Are you ready to discover how a growing social movement aims to renegotiate and reconcile…
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13. Climate Action & Seaweed
In the finale of Two Bays Podcast Series #1, Cam Hines (Co-Founder of Southern Sea Greens, and Co-Founder of Mountain Goat brewery) shares the incredible story of how he’s helped make seaweed a successful business that is good for people and the Planet. He talks Matt and Claire through the growth...
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12. Climate Action, Community & Conservation
Join us as we sit down with Greg Holland (Owner of Carranya Farm and President of Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network) and Chantal Morton (Landcare Facilitator for the MP Shire) to explore the vital connections between climate action and landholders. In this immersive conversation, Matt and...
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11. Climate Action & Adventure
In this episode, Matt interviews Nic Cooper, the Founder of Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM), an ecotourism and adventure tourism company on the Mornington Peninsula. They discuss the vulnerability of the Peninsula to climate change and the importance of businesses taking climate action. Nic…
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10. Climate Action, Good Cars & Council
Sun, sand...climate change? Our beloved Mornington Peninsula deserves a bright future! In this episode, we chat about the Shire's bold Climate Emergency Plan (think zero carbon emissions by 2040!) and how electric vehicles (EVs) are changing how locals and visitors move around. Matt joins Anthony...
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9. Climate Action, Education & the Next Generation
Explore the vital role of the education sector in climate leadership! Gab Espenschied (Principal at St Joseph’s Crib Point & St Marys Hastings) and Jane Byrne (Sustainability Leader at St Joseph’s Sorrento) explain how schools are shaping the next generation of environmental stewards. They share...
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8. Climate Action, Nature & Conservation
Discover the secrets of nature, biodiversity, and climate action in your own backyard! Join hosts Matt Sykes and Claire Wild as they sit down with Ben Cullen from Trust for Nature for an eye-opening conversation. In this episode, they dive into the importance of preserving our local bushland,...
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7. Climate Action & Circular Economy
In this episode, Birte Molliere (Packaging & Product Stewardship Lead of the Boomerang Alliance) discusses the close connection between Mornington Peninsula lifestyles and awareness of climate change. She explains examples of businesses transitioning to the circular economy, such as through...
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6. Climate Action, Food & Wine
In this inspiring episode, Melissa from Red Gum BBQ and Terryn Hickinbotham from Hickinbotham of Dromana showcase their efforts in sourcing and growing local products, saving water, and reviving Nature. Join us as they reveal how thinking about future generations shapes their businesses today and...
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5. Climate Action, Closing the Loop
In this episode, we're exploring how local champions Patrick Carter from Sorrento Golf Club and Ashley Porter from Mornington Peninsula Zero Waste turn trash into treasure, making our planet a cleaner, better place. Learn about their journey, the challenges of recycling, and how saving the Earth...
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4. Climate Action, Paddock to Plate
Enter the world of regenerative farming on the Mornington Peninsula with two trailblazing food entrepreneurs who are transforming the way we think about agriculture and climate resilience, Sophie O'Neil (Founder & Owner, Torello Farm) and Simone Watts (Executive Chef & Farmer, Barragunda Estate)....
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3. Climate Action & Community Power
Matt Ralph Kenyon, the Co-Convenor and reluctant Retiree, is leveraging his wealth of experience for Flinders Zero Carbon Community Inc., which aims for 100% renewable energy by 2030. Ralph's story demonstrates how committed communities can indeed change the world, offering insights and practical...
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2. Climate Action, Family & Revillaging
Meet entrepreneurs Josh and Narelle Melnick, a dynamic couple who, through the Revillaging Project, are not just dreaming of a sustainable future; they're building it. The Melnicks openly share their startup journey of creating a space where wellness experiences and environmental stewardship go...
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1. Climate Action, Where Two Bays Meet
Dive into the heart of climate action on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with the first episode of the ‘Climate Action’ series. Hosts Matt and Claire are joined by local champions Mel Barker (Western Port Biosphere) & Tom Hiney (Sunbutter Skincare). Whether you’re a founder or consumer, these...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Two Bays, A Business & A Kitchen Table Podcast explores stories of hope, grit and determination, inspiring the Planet’s next generation of ecological leaders.The podcast is co-hosted by workmates Matt Sykes (the Aussie founder of Regeneration Projects) and Claire Wild (a Kiwi consultant with a shared passion for positive change).Named after Melbourne’s two iconic Bays – Port Phillip and Western Port (known to Kulin First Peoples as Nairm and Warn Marin or Marin Biik) – the podcast is a ‘shout out’ to the ecosystems upon which all businesses around the Planet depend. We’re just starting in our own backyard!
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The Two Bays, A Business & A Kitchen Table Podcast explores stories of hope, grit and determination, inspiring the Planet’s next generation of ecological leaders.The podcast is co-hosted by workmates Matt Sykes (the Aussie founder of Regeneration Projects) and Claire Wild (a Kiwi consultant with a...
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