Brave Reflections: A celebration of superpowers

Hello , my fellow brave humanWe're back from the Chelsea Flower Show, and what an experience it was. Having had a week to recover, it's been a brilliant chance to reflect.We won the People's Choice Award and Silver Gilt. Yay! Both because the garden...

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Jun 05, 2025
Creating Something from Nothing

Hello , my fellow brave humanDo you ever have that feeling of great satisfaction when you have created something out of nothing?It could be anything, a sandcastle on the beach - or a meal that you’ve had a particular flair with, or a picture, or a g...

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May 19, 2025
Brave Reflections on Our Brave Advance Day

Hello , my fellow brave humanI wanted to share with you the our recent Brave Advance Day on 26th April. Hosted by the lovely Bridie Ashrowan, we were lucky enough to bask in the sun in the Ettrick Valley as we gathered for a day of deep connection, r...

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May 02, 2025
Brave Reflections: The Wisdom of Onions

Hello , my fellow brave humanLast week I wrote about my revelation about the onion. I’ve had some lovely responses - so thank you to all of you. I can say that it’s very heartening to know my emails are being read. But wait, there’s more!If you look...

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Apr 25, 2025
Your Brave Collective Retreat (Advance) Day!

Hello , my fellow Brave Advancer!I am so excited that you are coming to the first ever Brave Collective Retreat (Advance) Day on Saturday.A few things.Firstly, a huge thank you to Bridie Ashrowan for opening up her beautiful space in the Ettrick Vall...

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Apr 23, 2025
Redefining Conservation with Rich Stockdale

What if the key to saving our planet isn't choosing between profit and preservation, but reimagining how they work together?In this final episode of our environmental leadership series, Rich Stockdale, CEO of Oxygen Conservation shares how he's trans...

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Nov 06, 2024
Reconnecting people to nature with Rebecca Douglas

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist talks with Rebecca Douglas, a visual storyteller and environmental advocate who connects visionaries, changemakers, and conscious brands to nature through her photography, speaking, an...

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Sep 11, 2024
From Exclusion to Participation with Christoph Warrack

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist is in conversation with Christoph Warrack, CEO of Woodland Savers. They explore Christoph's fascinating journey from a rural upbringing to leading impactful social enterprises and envi...

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Aug 29, 2024
Reimaging Imagination Infrastructure

Everyone loves a rebel. How can you reimagine imagination infrastructure? The conversation encapsulates much more than just another entrepreneurial venture—it represents a blueprint for anyone looking to create impactful societal changes throug...

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Aug 19, 2024
Reimagining Our Imagination Infrastructure

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist sits down with Dan Edelstyn, a film-maker who has transitioned from running Rebel Bank to his latest venture Power Station with his partner Hillary Powell. They explore how storytellin...

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Aug 19, 2024