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The We Grow Community Podcast
by Aleisha Keating
Stories of nature restoration and connection from We Grow Community, the charity. Hear from host Aleisha Keating about the latest with We Grow Community. Aleisha also speaks with a diversity of people sharing their knowledge and experiences with nature, restoration and community.
Episodes
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22: Kadi Warner - Think Global, Act Local
In this episode, host Aleisha Keating speaks with Kadi Warner, one of the founding board directors of We Grow Community. With decades of experience across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific and now the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Kadi brings incredible wisdom with practical knowledge to the…
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21: We Grow Community Podcast Rebrand
Podcast Rebrand! We have rebranded the podcast to be called the We Grow Community Podcast. In this episode, host Aleisha Keating shares the vision of We Grow Community, a start up charity focusing on community-based nature restoration dedicated to long-term stewardship of land through active...
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20: Planting for the Future
In this episode, host Aleisha Keating discusses why long-term thinking is the secret to transforming native ecosystems. Sharing insights about some of the native species in South East Queensland, Aleisha describes how different species play different roles in ecosystem restoration, growing at...
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19: Water Quality and Why What We Do on the Land Matters
In this episode, host Aleisha Keating discusses a disturbing trend of declining water quality in one of her local river catchments. You'll learn about the vital role catchments play in water quality as Aleisha chats about: What a catchment is The contribution of different landuses to water…
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18: Dr. Chris Johnson - Road Ecology - Impacts on Wildlife and Landscape Connectivity
In this episode, host Aleisha Keating chats to Dr. Chris Johnson, a transport ecologist. Chris shares is experiences from working in the industry, research and being involved in community projects. With over fifteen years in community-based environmental leadership, Chris works at the nexus of...
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17: Why Private Properties are Critical to Landscape Connectivity
In Episode 17, host Aleisha Keating discusses why private properties are so important to enhancing connectivity across the landscape. You'll hear about: What wildlife corridors are How animals and birds use corridors to move across the landscape. Some of the reasons why corridors are fragmented…
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16: Angelica Choppin - Businesses & Sustainability: A Leadership Opportunity
Host Aleisha Keating chats with Angelica Choppin, a sustainability and systems strategist who works at the intersection of finance, business operations and circular economy thinking. She is talented at bringing a commercially balanced perspective to sustainability, helping businesses understand…
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15: Weeding - Lessons for Organisational Success
In this episode, Aleisha chats about tackling invasive weeds and how this process offers surprising lessons for organisational success. Drawing from her hands on experience working on managing a 55-hectare property in Queensland, Aleisha shares how clearing invasive species like lantana mirror...
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14: 2026 - Exploring New Perspectives
Welcome to 2026! In this episode of the We Grow podcast, host Aleisha Keating kicks off 2026 with a fresh perspective on biodiversity, community and nature restoration. Aleisha shares insights from her recent career transition and reflects on the podcast's journey over the past year. She…
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13: Why Less is More in the Environmental Space
In Episode 13, host Aleisha Keating explores why "less is more" in the environmental sector. She examines the challenges of large-scale environmental projects and the benefits of focusing on smaller, high-quality initiatives. Through insightful examples, she highlights how sustainable, manageable...
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12: Megan Ruby Lee - Reconnecting Through Art and Landcare
In this episode, We Grow podcast host Aleisha Keating chats with Megan Ruby Lee a printmaker and community facilitator. We explore her inspiring journey from childhood experiences in nature, co-founding Intrepid Landcare to her leadership in collaborative artistic exploration. Hear about Megan's...
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11: Effective Environmental Leadership
In this episode, host Aleisha Keating delves into the essence of effective environmental leadership. Drawing on inspiration from past guests of the We Grow podcast, Aleisha explores the profound connection between nature and environmental leadership, arguing that everyone is a leader in their own...
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10: Kurt Jones - Empowering Youth Leaders
In this inspiring episode, Aleisha chats with Kurt Jones, the dynamic founder and CEO of Co-Exist Australia, a groundbreaking youth-led conservation movement. Learn how Kurt transformed a high school business assignment into a national not-for-profit organisation that empowers young Australians…
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9: Cindy Fielding-Smith - Bee Perfection
In this conversation, Aleisha chats to Cindy Fielding-Smith, a beeswax candle maker and budding natural beekeeper, who shares about her passion for bees. Cindy talks about the unique qualities of beeswax candles, bees' natural cycles and how humans have been disrupting them and bee health and…
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8: Jarrah Small - A Hopeful Future
In this episode, Aleisha chats with Jarrah Small, a 16 year old conservationist, wildlife rescuer and environmental educatorfrom Noosa. From a young age, Jarrah has been passionate about protecting wildlife and the environment from plastic pollution and other human created threats. She is…
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7: Phil Moran - Investing in People and Nature
Phil has been involved in natural resource management for over 30 years and is a passionate advocate for the environment. He recently retired from his role as General Manager at Noosa and District Landcare Group, where he oversaw 70 staff and a large volunteer base who carry out landcare…
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6: Linda Barnes & David Mackenzie - Advocating for Koalas
In this episode, Aleisha speaks with Linda Barnes and David Mackenzie from Queensland Koala Crusaders, both passionate advocates for koalas. Koalas, classified as endangered in several Australia states, are facing extinction due to a number of threats. Linda and David share some of their personal...
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5: Biodiversity and Renewable Energy
In Australia, we are currently seeing a huge growth in renewable energy projects as part of the country's response to climate change, particularly the expansion of solar and wind generation. Alongside this, there are an increasing number of native flora and fauna species being identified as...
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4: Jay Ridgewell - Nature as Kin
Jay Ridgewell is a nature and forest therapy (also called forest bathing), with an extensive background in education and science communication. Jay runs Held Outside at locations around the Sunshine Coast, faciliating opportunities for people to connect (or reconnect) with themselves, nature and...
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3: Cr Tim Burns - Being Humbled by Nature
In this episode I chat with Councillor Tim Burns, who is the Sunshine Coast Council Division 3 Councillor, for the Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland, Australia. Tim also shares the Environment and liveability portfolio. We discuss the recently released Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report, its...
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2: Biodiversity Explained
Biodiversity explained: Aleisha asks a few 'What if?' questions. What if we were to lose some or all of the species that are currently at risk of extinction? This episode begins with Aleisha guiding a short grounding practice as an invitation to connect with the land beneath you and yourself....
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1: Introducing the We Grow Podcast
Welcome to the We Grow podcast, a podcast all about planting trees, restoring native ecosystems, community and making a difference in your local area. Meet your host Aleisha Keating, an environmental practitioner with almost 20 years experience, as she shares her vision for humanity to recognise...
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Stories of nature restoration and connection from We Grow Community, the charity. Hear from host Aleisha Keating about the latest with We Grow Community. Aleisha also speaks with a diversity of people sharing their knowledge and experiences with nature, restoration and community.
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Stories of nature restoration and connection from We Grow Community, the charity. Hear from host Aleisha Keating about the latest with We Grow Community. Aleisha also speaks with a diversity of people sharing their knowledge and experiences with nature, restoration and community.
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