Start Somewhere
Inspiring stories of purposeful change, one conversation at a time.
Start Somewhere
Inspiring stories of purposeful change, one conversation at a time.
About Start Somewhere
Inspiring stories of purposeful change, one conversation at a time.
In Start Somewhere, Sara Vaughan talks to some of the inspiring people that she's lucky enough to meet in the course of her work, each with their own unique story of how they started somewhere. Follow Sara Vaughan on Twitter @SaraVaughan and Instagram @saravaughanofficial.Contact: [email protected] Produced by Front Ear Podcasts https://www.frontearpodcasts.com Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello Hosted on Acast.
Why Join Start Somewhere as a Guest
Audience Drawn to Life Transitions
You connect with listeners who tune in specifically for stories of beginnings, pivots, and purpose-driven shifts.
Deep-Dive Interview Style
You get space to explore defining moments in a relaxed, long‑form conversation guided by Sara's reflective interview approach.
Credibility Through Host Expertise
You appear alongside a host known for sustainability and impact leadership, strengthening your authority through thoughtful dialogue.
Broad Podcast App Distribution
Your episode is shared across major audio platforms, expanding your reach to audiences seeking meaningful, narrative‑driven content.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
The Moment Everything Shifted
You break down a pivotal turning point that reshaped your path.
Purpose Behind Your Work
You reveal why you chose your mission and how it fuels your impact.
Creative Spark and Early Inspirations
You explore the influences that shaped your early direction.
Starting Somewhere: Your First Steps
You walk listeners through the practical and emotional realities of starting your journey.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners understand how impactful journeys begin and what bold first steps can look like.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you have a meaningful origin story-whether you're a founder, creative, activist, or mission-driven professional-and want to share how your path genuinely began.
Recent Episodes
#14 How we can help people with Follicular Lymphoma live well and get well - with Nicola Mendelsohn
Start Somewhere • Dec 29, 2021
#13 How Avon has been a champion of women’s empowerment for 135 years - with Natalie Deacon
Start Somewhere • Dec 22, 2021
#12 Why LUSH is a pioneering sustainable beauty brand - with Helen Cox
Start Somewhere • Dec 15, 2021
#11 Why a good workout is the key to ageing confidently - with Inge Theron
Start Somewhere • Dec 8, 2021
#10 How wellness is all about finding your authentic self - with Jayn Sterland
Start Somewhere • Dec 1, 2021
#9 How to live without harmful plastics and stop the countdown - with Dr. Shanna Swan
Start Somewhere • Nov 25, 2021
#8 Activist brands are here to stay: how The Body Shop changed human trafficking legislation in over 20 countries and much more - with Chris Davis
Start Somewhere • Nov 17, 2021
#13 There is no difference between us and nature - with Lola Cabnal
Start Somewhere • Nov 12, 2021
#12 The climate crisis knows no borders - with Cassie Flynn
Start Somewhere • Nov 11, 2021
#11 We can’t solve the climate crisis without climate justice - with Zanagee Artis
Start Somewhere • Nov 10, 2021
#10 We need a 5050 Vision, at the decision making table and beyond - with Bianca Pitt & Antoinette Vermilye
Start Somewhere • Nov 9, 2021
#9 How to create a better everyday - with Jesper Brodin
Start Somewhere • Nov 8, 2021
#8 We Have A Dream: It’s time to listen to young people of colour - with Dr. Mya-Rose
Start Somewhere • Nov 7, 2021
#7 Plastic hasn’t #StoppedSucking, but here’s why I’m hopeful - with Dune Ives
Start Somewhere • Nov 6, 2021
#6 We are all outlets for change - with AY Young
Start Somewhere • Nov 5, 2021
#5 Regeneration must also happen within ourselves - with Gail Bradbrook
Start Somewhere • Nov 4, 2021
#4. If you can’t find a seat at the table, bring a folding chair - with Nafesha Richardson
Start Somewhere • Nov 3, 2021
#3 It’s time to reimagine what courageous leadership looks like - with Paul Polman
Start Somewhere • Nov 2, 2021
#2. You can’t have healthy people on an unhealthy planet - with Jojo Mehta
Start Somewhere • Nov 1, 2021
#1. We can’t win the game without half of the team - with Sanda Ojiambo
Start Somewhere • Oct 31, 2021
#7 Why it’s time to think circular and close the loop in the beauty industry - with Jo Chidley
Start Somewhere • Oct 27, 2021
#6 How big business can make a big positive impact - with Karen Hamilton
Start Somewhere • Oct 20, 2021
#5 How to provide global healthcare with the touch of a button - with Dr. Ali Parsa
Start Somewhere • Oct 13, 2021
#4 Why the beauty industry is essential to society - with Millie Kendall
Start Somewhere • Oct 6, 2021
#3 How PETA helps us to be kinder consumers - with Ingrid Newkirk
Start Somewhere • Sep 29, 2021
#2 How to unmute the shame around mental illness - with Wilma Mae Basta
Start Somewhere • Sep 22, 2021
#1 How to raise your vibrations and find that sparkle of joy - with Yasmin Sewell + Louise Mita
Start Somewhere • Sep 15, 2021
Bonus episode: How to start a Fashion Revolution - with Orsola de Castro
Start Somewhere • Jul 28, 2021
Bonus episode: How people with disabilities are erased from the fashion industry - with Victoria Jenkins
Start Somewhere • Jul 21, 2021
21. Saja Elmishri - How to use creativity for purpose, not for profit
Start Somewhere • Jul 7, 2021
20. Mindy Scheier - How there is no such thing as failure when it comes to changing the world
Start Somewhere • Jun 30, 2021
19. Naseem Lahri - How if women win, everybody wins
Start Somewhere • Jun 23, 2021
18. Stephanie Benedetto: How I’m tackling fashion waste at the root using technology
Start Somewhere • Jun 16, 2021
17. Ayesha Barenblat - How we can achieve social justice for garment workers through collective action
Start Somewhere • Jun 9, 2021
16. Eshita Kabra: How renting your outfits positively impacts communities - both globally and locally.
Start Somewhere • Jun 2, 2021
15. James Bartle - How paying garment workers a fair wage keeps women and girls safe from human trafficking.
Start Somewhere • May 26, 2021
14. Bethany Williams: How the clothes you buy and wear can serve a bigger purpose
Start Somewhere • May 19, 2021
13. Annick Ireland: How starting small is the key to becoming a conscious consumer
Start Somewhere • May 12, 2021
12. Nina Marenzi + Amanda Johnston: How we can design our way to a better future
Start Somewhere • May 5, 2021
11. Charlotte Staerck: How mending your cherished bags can make the difference between loving it for life and landfill
Start Somewhere • Apr 28, 2021
10. Lily Cole: How knowledge is power in the Age of Extinction
Start Somewhere • Apr 21, 2021
9. Elizabeth Peyton-Jones: How a holistic approach to health led me to tackle injustices in the modelling industry
Start Somewhere • Apr 17, 2021
8. Eva Von Alvensleben: How the global fashion industry can tackle the climate crisis through collaboration
Start Somewhere • Apr 7, 2021
7. Lucia Blayke: How a truly inclusive fashion industry must go beyond trans tokenism
Start Somewhere • Mar 31, 2021
6. Noella Coursaris Musunka + Victoria Prew: How you can help stop climate change by renting a dress and support the next generation of girls with a click of a button
Start Somewhere • Mar 24, 2021
5. Bel Jacobs: How challenging the fashion industry starts with compassion for people and planet
Start Somewhere • Mar 17, 2021
4. Daniella Vega: How Selfridges is leading the way in helping their customers shop more thoughtfully & sustainably
Start Somewhere • Mar 10, 2021
3. Gail Gallie: How the fashion industry should embrace the Global Goals
Start Somewhere • Mar 3, 2021
2. Professor Dilys Williams: How fair fashion starts with the seeds we sow
Start Somewhere • Feb 24, 2021
1. Arizona Muse: How living an eco-conscious lifestyle is about buying less but feeling more
Start Somewhere • Feb 19, 2021
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