The LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - with Chaani Srivastava

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This episode is in continuation of the celebration of International Mother Earth Day, which was on 22 April and reinforces this year’s theme -"Our Power, Our Planet".Key resources used to build this episode* “Fashion careers: What does a fashion buyer do?”, Fashion United UK* “EU's Digital Product Passport: Advancing transparency and sustainability”, European Union* “2 levels of supply chain visibility: Traceability and transparency”, Circularise* “Top fashion brands introduce Digital IDs powered by EON to unlock intelligence, commerce and sustainability”, EON* “Chloé Takes A Revolutionary Step In Resale”, EON* “Sustainable Fashion Startup Fairly Made Raises $16 Million to Help Brands Track Supply Chain Impact”, ESG Today* “Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)”, European Union* “Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)”, European Union* “Coach Tests ‘Circular’ Coachtopia Sub-Brand”, The Business of Fashion* “Coach rolls out Coachtopia, a new line made from material waste”, Vogue Business* “The Road to Circularity”, Coachtopia* “Sustainability”, Polarn O. Pyret* “PO.P Sustainability Report 2023/2024”, Polarn O. Pyret* “The Naked Truth about Nudie Jeans - Sustainability Report 2023, Nudie Jeans* “Transparency”, VEJA* “Turning vision into reality: The story of VivoBiome”, Vivobarefoot* “Circ Launches ‘Fiber Club’ With Bestseller, Eileen Fisher and Everlane”, Circ®* “Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy”, Netflix* “Sustainable Fashion School”, Lydia Brearley__Follow Lydia, Enkle & Sustainable Fashion SchoolFind Lydia on Linkedin here -https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-brearley-0a127737/Check out Enkle here - https://www.thisisenkel.com/Learn more about the latest offerings at Sustainable Fashion School here -https://www.thisisenkel.com/courses_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn__Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* Aristotle’s Aesthetics, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy* Business, Plastic Pollution and the Circular Economy, by Diana Drake - Wharton Global Youth Program* What is the circular economy, and why does it matter that it is shrinking?, by Victoria Masterson, Ian Shine for World Economic Forum* Now is the time to accelerate the shift to a more circular Europe, European Environment Agency (EEA)* Circular economy action plan, European Commission * The European Green Deal, European Commission * Data Storytelling: How to Effectively Tell a Story with Data, Harvard Business School* The Science of the Story, by By Jeremy Adam Smith for The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley* Harnessing the Power of Stories, by Jennifer Aaker for The VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab at Stanford University* 10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics, by Martina Igini, Earth.Org* Don’t Buy This Jacket, Black Friday and the New York Times, Patagonia* The Stella McCartney × UNECE pilot, Stella McCartney* Glycemic Index of Baked Products – Complete Chart* How the NFL's Seahawks 'Surprise and Delight' Fans with In-Venue Tech* Telling Tales: Digital Storytelling as a Tool for Qualitative Data Interpretation and Communication, by Neil Davey and Grete Benjaminsen, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 2021* Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, UNESCO* AI-generated content and IP rights: Challenges and policy considerations, by Kelvin L. Nkai for Diplomacy.edu* Why Storytelling Beats Statistics, But Only 100% Of The Time, By Chris Westfall, Forbes* The Importance Of Data Literacy And Data StorytellingBy Bernard Marr, Forbes_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn__Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

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Key resources used to build this episode (in order of appearance, for your convenience!)* THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development * Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development* SDG 5 : Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls* Global Gender Gap Report 2023, World Economic Forum* SDG 10 : Reduce inequality within and among countries* 5 ways Indigenous people are protecting the planet, World Economic Forum* SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth* Using blockchain to drive supply chain transparency, Deloitte* Building a Transparent Supply Chain, Harvard Business Review * What is fast fashion?, Mckinsey & Co. * Redesigning the future of fashion, Ellen MacArthur Foundation* Yvon Chouinard Donates Patagonia to Fight Climate Crisis, Patagonia* Faith for Earth Coalition, UNEP* Give an Hour for Earth, WWF* SDG 7 : Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all* SDG 12 : Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns* SDG 8 : Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all* SDG 2 : End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agricultureOther LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast episodes mentioned* Interconnectedness* Building a sustainable fashion brand: Innovation, IP and Tech with Patagonia, Stella McCartney, Vuori, PANGAIA, and Finisterre* Curiosity, Community, and the 2025 MindsetInspiration for this discussion also came from Books * 1984, by Geroge Orwell What George Orwell’s 1984 can teach us about 2024, Vox Media* Things fall apart, by Chinua AchebeChinua Achebe's anti-colonial novels are still relevant today, The Guardian* The Overstory, by Richard PowersOcean life, games and the digital revolution converge in Richard Powers’ PlaygroundChefs’ stories* René Redzepi René Redzepi is the World's Most Influential Chef, Food & WineThe Food at Our Feet, The New Yorker* Vikas KhannaThis Chef Has a Michelin Star and a Mission, The New York TimesVikas Khanna’s New York restaurant Bungalow wins prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Lifestyle AsiaDocumentaries & Movies* An Inconvenient Truth (2006)Trailer * Seaspiracy, Netflix original documentary (2021)Trailer_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn__Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* F1 makes ‘significant progress’ in sustainability as first Impact Report released, Formula 1 * EXPLAINED: What is the F1 Impact Report and why does it matter?, Formula 1* ‘It’s common sense’: Why sport must invest in sustainability now to prepare for its future, Sports Pro* F1 Powered by Solar: Bahrain exceeds target to offset Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix emissions, BahrainGP* Warriors celebrate 2015 title, then make NBA history with rout of Hornets, San Francisco Chronicle* What is the Carbon Footprint of Sport? , The Carbon Literacy Project* Soccer Tackles Its Carbon Problem, The Wall Street Journal* Is football heading for Net Zero?, Green Intelligence* Average per-game carbon footprint of major sports in the United States in 2024, by league(in metric tons of carbon dioxide), Statista* NFL averages highest per-game carbon footprint of major US sports leagues, Sports Pro* Cost of living crisis: 'Biggest threat to non-league football since WW2', BBC* Manchester City plans to make training facility one of football's largest producers of renewable energy, Manchester City* Football and climate change: what do we know, and what is needed for an evidence-informed response?, Leslie Mabon, Climate Policy* European Union’s - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive* Tackling CSRD’s double materiality assessment: Guidance and real-world examples, Circularise* What is Single Materiality and Double Materiality?, Manifest Climate* CSRD reporting for UK and other non-EU companies, Normative* The Implications of CSRD for Non-EU Companies, Trustnet.Trade* Climate Pledge Arena achieves record-breaking number of waste diversions , Climate Pledge Arena* How Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena achieved zero-waste status, Vox* Sustainability, Johan Cruijff ArenA* Johan Cruijff ArenA, a smart stadium to reimagine football and society, Johan Cruijff Institute* SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission * Game Zero achieves net zero carbon status, Tottenham Hotspur* Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, UK Institute of Civil Engineers* Australian Open set to reduce plastic waste by 400 kg, Sustainability Matters* Creating the Greenest Football Club in the World - Forest Green Rovers | United Kingdom, UNFCC* Soy of the Rovers: the vegan football club kickstarting a green revolution, The Guardian* EFL Launches Revamped Scheme For Soccer Sustainability, Forbes* Premier League's Brentford Top the Table for Sustainability, Sustainability Magazine * What's the carbon footprint of Premier League clubs?, Leaf by GreenlySample Sustainability Strategies for Sports* Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Formula 1 * Carbon Reduction Plan, Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Co LtdOther LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast episodes mentioned * Building a sustainable fashion brand: Innovation, IP and Tech with Patagonia, Stella McCartney, Vuori, PANGAIA, and Finisterre* LTB [Experts' Lab]: The "Sustainability Skills Gap" conversation with Nick Valenzia, Co-Founder - Leafr* Unlocking the futuristic mindset to define "sustainability"Sports movies referred to * Moneyball* King Richard* 83* Chak de! India_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn__Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* The Devil Wears Prada Scene - Miranda Priestly Educates Andy About Her Cerulean Sweater * The Costume Institute* Met Gala* Fashion as cultural diplomacy: Ukrainian Fashion Week FW 25/26* Building a “Culture-First” Brand [The India edit] : Lessons from Sabyasachi, Good Earth. Fabindia and Raw Mango - LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast* Fashion in Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando'* Hedonism as Seen in Oscar Wilde’s "The Picture of Dorian Gray"* Patagonia - Company History* About STELLA McCARTNEY* About Vuori* About us - PANGAIA* About The Brand - Finisterre* 1% for the Planet - Patagonia * Patagonia Action Works Program* Stella McCartney and Veuve Clicquot collaborate on the world-first luxury accessories crafted from grape* What is VEGEA?* Traceability and Blockchain Technology, Stella McCartney* Global greenhouse gas emissions from animal-based foods are twice those of plant-based foods* Recycled nylon and polyester* Clevercare, MSCH Copenhagen* Giving plastic waste new life in India and Indonesia* About Climate Neutral Certification* Vuori- Climate Neutral Certified* Pangaia is the material science-focused brand that is redefining sustainable loungewear, Vogue Singapore* This Startup Is Reshaping What It Means To Be A Sustainable Fashion Brand, From Materials Through To Products, Forbes* PANGAIA’S BEE THE CHANGE | Why are we creating a buzz about bees?* Finisterre - Our Ocean Partners* Recycled Ocean Plastics | ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon* Why don’t we know how many clothes fashion produces every year?, Vogue Business* The Or Foundation* Speak Volumes! Campaign, The Or Foundation* What is a trade secret?, WIPO * The Role of Trade Secrets in Protecting Fashion’s Competitive Edge, Fashion & Law Journal* Intellectual property rights in fashion, DLA Piper * Patents and Trade Secrets in Textile Manufacturing, Lexology_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn__Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* Chaani’s LinkedIn Post - ⚜️ 25 years of #Sabyasachi 🐅 + 25 years of positive #Cultural #Impact ⚜️* World of Sabyasachi : History * Good Earth : Our Journey* Fabindia : About us * Raw Mango : About* “One Can(nes) and one must talk about - Plagiarism, Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation” - LOCS-TALK & BARREL Newsletter (Fashion)* “The rise of the inclusive consumer”, McKinsey Insights Report 2022* “Geographical Indications : What is a geographical indication?”, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)* ‘Minding Culture: Case Studies on Intellectual Property and Traditional Cultural Expressions’, Terri Janke of Australia for WIPO* “The Invisible Meets the Intangible: Culture’s Impact on Intellectual Property Protection”, Amanda Budde-Sung, Journal of Business Ethics, 2012_LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links listed below - Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on LinkedIn __Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* About Leafr * The Advertising Standards Authority Ltd. (trading as ASA) * It’s not that easy being ‘green’ – promoting good work without misleading by omission, ASA * Chernobyl Accident 1986 * German Net Power Generation in 2024: Electricity Mix Cleaner than Ever* Renewables, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australian Government * Energy system of France * Nuclear energy and uranium in Canada * Hinkley Point C, UK * Skill Gap Study in the Management, Entrepreneurship and Private security sectors * United Kingdom | International Carbon Action Partnership * How to transition to reduced-meat diets that benefit people and the planet * The UNESCO Courier: a window open on the world, XLIV, 11, Interview with Jacques Cousteau * The Fascinating Underwater World and the Legacy of Jacques Cousteau -* The Overton Window of Political Possibility _________Nick’s RecommendationsMusicDANCE, NO ONE'S WATCHING, EZRA COLLECTIVE BooksThe Overstory, by Richard Powers The Venomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beauman How To Be A CEO: Purpose. People. Performance by Ben Renshaw __LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LTB_PodcastSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify -Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcast -LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episodeJudgement of the Supreme Court of the United States in question - * “Tiktok Inc. v. Garland “, SCOTUS * “Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban”, Opinion Analysis, SCOTUSblog __* “The Banning of TikTok, and the Ban of Foreign Software for National Security Purposes”, Global Studies Law Review, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law * “TikTok goes dark in the US ahead of ban“, The Guardian * “Trump’s “shock and awe” approach to executive orders, explained”, Vox * “TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump’s promised executive order”, The Associated Press * “The politics of Africa’s TikTok bans”, Rest of World* “TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies before Congress”, CNN Business * “TikTok banned on UK government devices as part of wider app review”, Government of United Kingdom, Cabinet Office and The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP * “TikTok and National Security” - Center for Strategic & International Studies * “Data Is Dangerous: Comparing the Risks That the United States, Canada and Germany See in Data Troves”, Centre for International Governance Innovation * “TikTok, WeChat, and National Security: T eChat, and National Security: Toward a U.S. Data Priv d a U.S. Data Privacy Framework”, Oklahoma Law Review * “The Equifax Hack Has the Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Pros”, Bloomberg Businessweek * “Big Brother Brands Report: Which Companies Access Our Personal Data the Most?”, Clairo * “TikTok shares your data more than any other social media app — and it’s unclear where it goes, study says”, CNBC * “F.T.C. Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users”, The New York Times * “Demystifying TikTok data collection”, U.S. Public Interest Research Group * “TikTok is Not the Only Problem”, Electronic Privacy Information Center * “TikTok Users Are Bleeding Data”, Forbes * “Is TikTok really a danger to the West?”, BBC * “TikTok and US national security”, Internet Governance Project * “The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm”, BBC* “The ghosts of India's TikTok: What happens when a social media app is banned”, BBC * “U.S. data privacy protection laws: 2025 guide”, Techtarget * “Complete guide to GDPR compliance”, Proton AG * “Rules for business and organisations”, European Union __Podcasts referred to -* “Impact Entrepreneurship”, LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast - * “Robin Berjon- Free Our Feeds | Hearsay Culture Radio Ep. 308, KZSU-FM (Stanford)”, Hearsay Culture Network Podcast - * “TikTok Part 5 : Should we be worried about our data?”, Foundering Podcast - __Privacy Policies * TikTok U.S. Privacy Policy * Meta, United States Regional Privacy Notice * Meta Privacy Policy - What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover? * Supplemental Meta Platforms Technologies Privacy Policy * Twitter Privacy Policy * Google Policy & Terms * WhatsApp Privacy Policy __Platforms mentioned* Discord Servers * Pateron account __LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__The LTB Podcast is also available on the links belowSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LTB_PodcastSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify -Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcast - Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Key resources used to build this episode* “The Santa Anas” by Joan Didion* Slouching Towards Bethlehem, Collection of essays by Joan Didion* Currently Active Incidents, Cal Fire* “Global and Regional Trends and Drivers of Fire Under Climate Change”, Advancing Earth and Space Sciences* “Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires” - UNEP & GRID-Ardenal Report* “Wildfire climate connection”, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration* U.S. Drought Monitor, California* “Chinatown”, Film by Roman Polanski (1974)* "Pistachio Wars", Film by Yasha Levine and Rowan Wernham* “The pistachio billionaires who guzzle more water than all of LA”* “Meet the California Couple Who Uses More Water Than Every Home in Los Angeles Combined”, 2016 investigation Report by Mother Jones* “Quiet Fire”, The Nature Conservancy* 1850 California Act for the Government and Protection of Indians* “Global warming fuels bark beetles, tree-killing menaces”, Yale Climate Connections* How the Indigenous practice of ‘good fire’ can help our forests thrive, University of California* “Illilouette Creek Basin Research and Publications”, UC Berkeley Rausser College of Natural Resources* “Wildfire and the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)”, U.S. Fire Administration* “Acorns and Native American Culture“, Visit California* “Why is Los Angeles on fire?”, The Take, Al Jazeera Podcast* “People, climate change make even forests carbon emitters”, AL Jazeera* “The great hypocrisy of California using Indigenous practices to curb wildfires“, Vox Archives* “Climate Change & Environment Nexus Brief: Biodiversity and Sustainable Development”, weADAPTMENTAL HEALTH & CHILD CARE RESOURCES* Integrative Psychotherapy Group, at (310) 461-4393 or [email protected] or visit their online website.* PTSD: National Center for PTSD, at 800-698-2411 or Contact online through Ask VA* California Hope, at (833) 317-HOPE or visit CalHope.org* Bounceback Now (mobile app) at +1 888-889-1109 or email [email protected] or visit https://www.bouncebacknow.org/contact/* LA County 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: Call 800-854-7771 for immediate assistance* National Child Traumatic Stress Network at (310) 235-2633 or email [email protected].* Nicole Arzt, a Long Beach-based therapist, is also compiling a list of providers offering pro bono therapy* YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES, Contact [email protected]* Free Cribs – Babyletto_____LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr______The LTB Podcast is also available on the links below Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LTB_PodcastSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify -Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcast - Follow Chaani Srivastava on LinkedInThanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

This episode goes beyond clichés and is a no-buzzword guide to holistic sustainability and reveals the right mindset to adopt to work and make an impact in the field today.Get more out of this discussion by deep diving into the links below, that have been used to build this episode -The Paris Agreement, UNCChttps://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementUN Climate Change Conferenceshttps://www.un.org/en/climatechange/un-climate-conferences#:~:text=The%20first%20Conference%20of%20the,%2C%20Azerbaijan%2C%20in%20November%202024Sustainability, United Nationshttps://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/sustainability“Our Common Future” - Brundtland Commission Report of the World Commission on Environment and Developmenthttps://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/5987our-common-future.pdfEducation for sustainable developmenthttps://www.unesco.org/en/sustainable-development/educationThree pillars of sustainability: in search of conceptual originshttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-018-0627-5Transforming our world? Discursive representation in the negotiations on the Sustainable Development Goalshttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10784-020-09489-1On Not Defining Sustainabilityhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10806-015-9578-3What is Sustainability?https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/what-is-sustainability/A Short Introduction to the GRI Standardshttps://www.globalreporting.org/media/wtaf14tw/a-short-introduction-to-the-gri-standards.pdfThe LOCS-TALK & BARREL Story (for Greenwashing incident)InterconnectednessSustainability and SMEs: Challenges and How to Mitigate Themhttps://www.dlrcgroup.com/sustainability-and-smes-challenges-and-how-to-mitigate-them/THE SHIP OF THESEUShttps://www.philosophy-foundation.org/enquiries/view/the-ship-of-theseus_____LTB Recipe Lab (Look for the Highlight on Chaani’s Instagram page )https://www.instagram.com/chaani22?igsh=MW9zcHoyMTltZW5wcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr______This Podcast is also available on the links below -Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LTB_PodcastSubscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify -Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcast - _____➕ Follow Chaani Srivastava (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaani-srivastava/), a sustainability expert with a specialisation in IP & Tech law and a passion for ethical technology.I help visionary entrepreneurs across sectors, navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape while ensuring their innovations stay both, impactful and responsible.📧- Are you an impact entrepreneur, social innovator, or purpose-driven leader in fashion, beauty, wellness, health, agriculture, F&B, education, tech, or beyond?Reach out to me at [email protected] to collaborate and weave a sustainable and ethical future into the fabric of your business and create a positive impact. Let's build a better future, together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!I’m so glad that you’re here for our first conversation of 2025!This episode explores the power of curiosity and commitment. We delve into Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' and William Hutchison Murray's 'The Scottish Himalayan Expedition' for inspiration. Discover how embracing the unknown and connecting with others can unlock incredible opportunities. Plus, learn how to reimagine work and life by prioritising sustainability KPIs and the development of ethical AI - with our upcoming episode themes. Join the conversation and let's shape a brighter future together! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Links to the resources used to build this episode : - "Impact Entrepreneurship (for UN SDGs)" - "Global North Vs. Global South : A case of hit and miss for sustainability legislations?" - "Postdevelopment Theory" - "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" - "SDG partnerships may perpetuate the global North–South divide" - "SDG 17 : Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development" - "A Closer Look at the Global South" - "A comparative analysis of Percy B Shelly and Faiz Ahmed Faiz " - "Progressive Writers' Movement" - "What is the Price of My Coffee? Understanding the Factors that Determine Coffee Prices" -"Levers of Political Will" - "Buying Policy? The Effects of Lobbyists’ Resources on Their Policy Success" _______________________________________________ Poetry referred to "Mujhse pehli si Mohabbat” by Faiz Ahmed Faiz“England in 1819”, by Percy Bysshe Shelly _______________________________________________Link to the Netflix Documentary "Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy" _______________________________________________ LTB Gift Guide - Readers Digest ,"21 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for 2024" - World Wildlife Fund, "Green Christmas Gift Guide 2024" - The Hindu, "Eco-friendly cheer: Sustainable Christmas gifts to celebrate the season" - Rolling Stone "These Digital Holiday Gifts Can Be Ordered Online (and Delivered Instantly)" - Sustainable Jungle "21 Zero Waste Gifts For Plastic-free Giving" - Country Living "130 DIY Christmas Gifts to Spread Christmas Cheer in 2024"_______________________________________________ This Podcast is also available on the links below Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL on YouTube Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Spotify Subscribe to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple Podcasts ________________________________________________ ➕ Follow Chaani Srivastava, a sustainability expert with a specialisation in IP & Tech law and a passion for ethical technology. I help impact entrepreneurs across the Global North and South, navigate the evolving legal landscape of sustainability, empowering them to - optimise data for closed-loop systems and resource efficiency, build trust through radical transparency in your supply chain, craft narratives that celebrate diversity and ethical practices, stay abreast of the developing body of laws and policies for your specific venture. 📧- Are you an impact entrepreneur, social innovator, or purpose-driven leader in fashion, beauty, wellness, health, agriculture, F&B, education, tech, or beyond? Collaborate with Chaani to weave a sustainable and ethical future into the fabric of your business. Let's build a better future, together. Reach out to me at [email protected] to collaborate with Chaani and create a positive impact. Let's build a better future, together.Thanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.________________________________________________Thank you for listening, you’ve been a wonderful audience!Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Zakir Hussain's life serves as a powerful reminder that true innovation springs from the harmonious interplay of tradition and modernity. His journey, a testament to the power of a holistic education, underscores the importance of nurturing both technical expertise and the liberal arts. Just as Zakir Hussain seamlessly blended Indian classical music with jazz and rock, we must strive to bridge the gap between the "fuzzies" and the "techies," fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration.The ethical development of AI, for instance, demands a multi-faceted approach. It requires not just the expertise of computer scientists and engineers, but also the insights of philosophers, ethicists, sociologists, and artists. By incorporating diverse perspectives and embracing the humanities, we can ensure that AI is developed responsibly and serves the greater good of humanity.This is the core message I aim to convey at my upcoming SXSW panel: "The Ethics Bugfix: Upgrade Tech to its 'Liberal Arts' Version." Links for further exploration of topics in our conversations : * 2003 study conducted by The Grief Recovery Institute -“Grief in the Workplace” * “Shakti” the band * 1976 album “A Handful of Beauty”, by Shakti * “Shankar Mahadevan, John McLaughlin, and Zakir Hussain’s Fusion Band Shakti Wins Best Global Music Album Award at the 2024 Grammys” * Shivani Siroya’s tech platform “Tala” Books referred * Scott Hartley’s book - “The Fuzzy and the Techie” * “Zakir Hussain : A Life in Music” by Zakir Hussain and Nasreen Munni Kabir ____________________________________________ My session at the South By South West - SXSW London Conference’ 2025 titled - “The Ethics bugfix : Upgrade Tech to its "liberal arts" version” Please register and vote for the session as each vote counts in helping the session get a feature on the global tech and innovation stage! You can look up the name of the session in the “search tab” when you register to vote, in case it doesn’t lead you to the page directly. Your vote is invaluable for the entry to qualify, so please do the needful! *Please cast your vote before December 19, 11:59 pm* ____________________________________________ This Podcast is also available on the links below, subscribe to the LTB Podcast on - YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts ______________________________________________➕ Follow Chaani Srivastava, a sustainability expert with a specialisation in IP & Tech law and a passion for ethical technology.I help entrepreneurs in the creative industry and publishing industry - use their art, platform, or voice to create a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world. I collaborate with them to -* Weave sustainability & ethical practices into your narratives: craft stories that celebrate diversity, environmental responsibility, and social justice* Navigate the legal landscape of impact: understand Copyright regulations around issues like royalty fees, performance rights, assignment, ownership of creative work as well as applicable emerging AI regulations* Build trust and transparency by developing clear communication strategies to connect with their audience authentically.* Stay ahead of the curve by getting insights on the evolving legal framework - especially around media rights, intermediaries responsibilities and discover ways in which they can make a positive impact through their work, while staying profitable.📧- Calling all - writers, playwrights, musicians, scriptwriters, artists, filmmakers, media producers, OTT platforms, production houses, social justice advocates, DEI champions, and sustainability enthusiasts.Let's build a future where we celebrate the interconnectedness in art, culture, and social good to build a thriving planet for one and all.Contact Chaani today to discuss your vision by dropping an email to [email protected] and get expert advice on how you can make your work more meaningful and impactful.Thanks for reading LOCS-TALK & BARREL - with Chaani Srivastava! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

This episode delves into the all-pervasive influence of beauty standards, from childhood experiences to the marketing tactics of global brands. It explores how societal expectations and media portrayals can shape our self-perception and highlights the importance of challenging these norms. While discussing the L’Oreal case and citing Fenty Beauty’s example - our aim is to emphasise the need for ethical business practices and inclusive marketing, urging companies to prioritise authenticity and diversity.Take a deep dive into topics mentioned in the episode : * The L’Oreal USA, Inc. case - (FTC Matter/File Number122 3016) - https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/122-3016-loreal-usa-matter* Fenty Beauty (“Beauty for all”) - https://fentybeauty.com/* “How Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty delivered ‘Beauty for All’ — and a wake-up call to the industry”, Sandy Saputo, Think with Google, July 2019 - https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-apac/future-of-marketing/management-and-culture/diversity-and-inclusion/fenty-beauty-inclusive-advertising/* My session at the South By South West - SXSW London Conference’ 2025 titled - “The Ethics bugfix : Upgrade Tech to its "liberal arts" version”https://sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/lZArWWKl/PWbZEgOQ?search=d2e5f8a4d35e91fd-1Please vote for the session as each vote counts in helping the session get a feature on the global tech and innovation stage!You can look up the name of the session in the “search tab” when you register to vote, in case it doesn’t lead you to the page directly. Your vote is invaluable for the entry to qualify, so please do the needful! *Please cast your vote before December 19, 11:59 pm* * This Podcast is also available on the links below - Listen to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on YouTube Listen to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on SpotifyListen to the LOCS-TALK & BARREL Podcast on Apple PodcastThank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

I've always been drawn to the beauty of connecting disparate fields. From the stage to the courtroom, from the realm of creativity to the world of practicality and logic, I've found that these seemingly unrelated fields often intersect in surprising ways.Today, we explore this concept of interconnectedness, a theme that echoes through my life’s experiences. We'll delve into the ways in which different disciplines can inform and enrich one another, and how this interconnectedness can lead to groundbreaking insights and innovative solutions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

Dive deeper into this topic with the resources linked below :Impact Entrepreneurship, LOCS-TALK & BARREL Newsletter Edition : https://open.substack.com/pub/chaanisrivastava/p/what-is-impact-entrepreneurship?r=slznl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals - https://sdgs.un.org/goalsIndustry 5.0, European Commission - https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/industrial-research-and-innovation/industry-50_enLeave your thoughts in the comment section and send this to someone who you think would be inspired to join us on this journey of finding new innovative ways to lead a more purposeful and impactful life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaanisrivastava.substack.com