What 100 Episodes Have Taught Me

Emma Burlow marks 100 episodes of Straight Talking Sustainability by reflecting on why she started the podcast, what has surprised her, and where the show goes next.

In this episode

• Why a podcast felt more achievable than writing a book after nearly 30 years in sustainability 03:07
• The need for more female voices in sustainability podcasting 03:59
• How the podcast helps Emma Burlow share experience, connect with others, and create more impact 05:06
• Reaching 12,000 downloads, with an average of 128 downloads a week 01:57
• The importance of process, even for people who prefer to wing it 08:40
• Why podcasting is a “dark art” and why authenticity matters more than polished production 09:30
• The slow growth of podcast numbers and the danger of fixating on them 11:15
• Creating conversations that feel more like the valuable, informal discussions after a conference 12:29
• A sharper focus on practical questions, useful experiences, and getting “to the nub of the issue” 13:29
• Plans for more book reviews, a resource Padlet, and video episodes 15:47

Episodes recommended

• The 52 Sustainability Hacks series, including spring, summer, autumn, and winter editions 17:42
• Getting Past “Yes in Principle” 18:41
• Is Climate Anxiety Actually Healthy? 19:07
• Early episodes on working in communities and sustainability leadership 18:18

Key quote

“Winging it is great until it isn’t great.” 08:54

Emma invites listeners to share feedback, suggest future topics and books, and recommend the podcast to a friend or colleague. 19:52

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