{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a10be56e2c3d2a5db4a5c8/67201ebdf5102672208212a5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Karen Stenning & Absolute Alchemy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66a10be56e2c3d2a5db4a5c8/1730155403896-a0e7acd0-ee1f-45c2-acab-88f3dcdd81e9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Trigger warning: mentions of suicide at 25 mins.</em></p><p><br></p><p>This warm chat between Ruth Rogers and Karen Stenning, a social impact events organiser who works in sustainable and ethical fields such as female investment, social enterprise and the environment.</p><p><br></p><p>What links these two business women is The Canvas, a cafe and community space run by Ruth Rogers between 2014-2022. Karen's events business, Absolute Alchemy, developed at The Canvas and memories of her first event, The Summer of Change, are among many memories shared between the two friends.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00</p><p>Introduction to The Canvas and Its Impact</p><p>02:33</p><p>The Birth of Absolute Alchemy</p><p>04:51</p><p>The Summer of Change Festival</p><p>07:28</p><p>Challenges in the Impact Space</p><p>08:57</p><p>The Importance of Live Events</p><p>10:21</p><p>Diversity in Themes and Topics</p><p>12:22</p><p>Female Investment Journey and Mentorship</p><p>13:56</p><p>The Role of Community in Impact</p><p>15:48</p><p>Reflections on Personal Experiences</p><p>16:28</p><p>Conclusion and Future Aspirations</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ruth Rogers"}