Live on stage!

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie are recording live <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCn2YKsCiDpL3UjxIm4-RCoQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@EverythingElectricShow&nbsp;</a> with the unstoppable Judith Leary-Joyce — author, eco-renovator, and Instagram sensation better known as InstaGran. After retrofitting her leaky Victorian terrace into a super-efficient, low-energy home, Judith accidentally went viral with a video about... emptying the dishwasher. With over 85,000 followers, Judith is proof that sustainability doesn't have to be preachy or perfect. From cantilever stairs to insulation upgrades, she walks us through what it really takes to future-proof old UK homes — and why it matters so much, especially for the older generations who often own their homes outright. Whether older homeowners have a role to play in making housing fairer and greener Plus, Judith shares her favourite sustainable lifestyle swaps, top tips, and the best advice for people starting out on their retrofit journeys. Enjoy! <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqpomODfULEL3ab1Sgi6wGA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@ecorenovationhome&nbsp;</a> Follow Judith here! https://www.instagram.com/ecorenovationhome/ Buy Judith's book here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Beginners-Guide-to-Eco-Renovation-by-Judith-Leary-Joyce/9780993077234 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #greenliving #podcast #retrofit #ecorenovation #greenqueens #sustainability #climatechange #sustainableliving

Episode 12 - Meet InstaGran: The Viral Queen of Green Renovation 💚

🚀 Is launching celebrities into space **really** a good idea? 

🚀 Is launching celebrities into space really a good idea? Is launching celebrities into space *really* a good idea? Was Katy Perry's 11-minute space-related adventure worth the environmental impact?! Is space tourism *ever* a worthwhile venture, or just a handy way for billionaires to lower their own space travel costs? Imogen and Abbie unpack it all in front of a live audience, diving into the complexities of space tourism versus space exploration. They weigh up the potential benefits against the very real environmental costs, pressing ethical concerns and opportunity cost. Plus, they address some interesting backlash from Episode 10 and finish on a heartwarming high with the incredible story of beavers taking environmental action into their own paws (literally!), reshaping ecosystems for the better and saving millions of euros in the process. Enjoy! 📢 Notable mentions go to: <ul><li>🚀 Space</li><li>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8e5gq8ljo</li><li>https://www.unicef.org/stories/7-fast-facts-about-toilets</li><li>https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/11/trump-climate-science-nasa-noaa-cuts</li></ul> <ul><li>🧐 Good Old Jeremy Vine</li><li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrbtU-P3-_o</li></ul> <ul><li>🦫 Beavers</li><li>https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/03/01/czechias-1m-dam-built-for-free-by-beavers-heres-where-else-theyre-doing-good-work</li><li>https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462415/our-oaken-bones-by-hanbury-tenison-merlin/9781529943535</li><li>https://beavertrust.org/our-work/balancing-the-scales/</li></ul> <ul><li>💚 Recommendations</li><li>Too Good To Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/about-us</li><li>National Grid Live: https://grid.iamkate.com/</li></ul> 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd

Episode 11 - Backlash, Bezos & Beavers... Naturally 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️

Sparkle Sustainably?! 💎✨

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst head to one of London’s most exclusive postcodes — New Bond Street — to meet Jamie Patel, founder of The Diamond Lab. Together, they explore the glittering world of lab-grown diamonds and ask the big questions: How do they really compare to mined diamonds? Are they more affordable? More sustainable? And what’s the catch (if there is one)? Jamie shares her journey as a disruptor in a legacy industry, breaking down misconceptions, shifting cultural expectations, and redefining what luxury looks like in a climate-conscious world. If you’ve ever been curious about conflict-free sparkle — or just love a good behind-the-scenes business story — this one’s for you! P.S. We mention a few times that a man may be in search of a ring to propose to his partner - and whilst this was talking in general terms, we absolutely recognise that anyone can propose to anyone. If you found our language clumsy, please tell us where we could improve. P.P.S We're devastated to tell you that we did not walk away with a party bag... but we did have a proper good gossip with some champagne when the cameras stopped rolling daaarllling! 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd

Episode 10 - Guilt-Free Glam: Inside the World of Lab-Grown Diamonds!

Why does the mere mention of electric vehicles send some people into a full-blown rage? 😡

From Barbie Jeeps to battery chemistry, Imogen and Abbie dive into the surprisingly spicy world of EVs in this week’s episode of Green Queens. They explore why electric cars seem to trigger such strong opinions — from legitimate concerns to full-on misinformation meltdowns. Expect myth-busting, money talk (yes, EVs really are cheaper over their lifetime), and a reality check on batteries, emissions, and the actual driving experience. Whether you’re EV-curious or already converted, this is an honest and open take on the future of transport.🚗⚡️ Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Trump’s new tariffs on the auto sector and the UK government’s latest update on the ZEV mandate — two stories we’ll be watching closely over the coming months. Notable mentions go to: 💁🏼‍♀️ Celeste Barber: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHm_QKzPcEW/?igsh=MTV6dW9oZ3pkMWhxbg%3D%3D 🚗 Cost of Driving Electric Report: https://transportandenergy.com/2025/02/27/evuk-launches-cost-of-driving-electric-report/#:~:text=Industry%2Dto%2Dconsumer%20body%20Electric,per%20cent%20of%20Britain's%20drivers. 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨#GreenQueens #evs #electricvehicles #sustainability #climatechange #electriccar #podcast

Episode 9 - Electric Cars: Cheaper, Cleaner… and Weirdly Divisive? 🧐

Willy Wonka's (Sustainable) Factory for Millennial Women??!

In this episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst head to Poole to take a look around the Lush Green Hub and chat with Ruth Andrade from Lush and uncover the brand’s mission beyond just beauty. Sitting amidst Lush’s incredible archive, they dive into the company’s deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and activism—proving that skincare and self-care can be a powerful force for good. From challenging industry norms to fighting for environmental and social justice, Lush is redefining what it means to be a beauty brand with a conscience. If you already love Lush, prepare to fall even harder. And if ethical beauty is your thing, well… guilt-free bath bomb shopping incoming! 🌿✨ 💚 For more information:<ul><li>We Are Lush - weare.lush.com</li><li>Reposit - https://reposit.world/ </li><li>Take Back Map - https://britishbeautycouncil.com/recycling-points/</li><li>Abel and Cole - https://www.abelandcole.co.uk/</li><li>Lush Prize - www.lushprize.org</li><li>Spring Prize - www.springprize.org</li></ul> 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ #lushcosmetics #sustainablebeauty #ethicalliving #sustainability #greenliving #podcast #greenqueenspod #recycling #recycle

Episode 8 - The Truth About Lush: More Than Just a Beauty Brand

Give peas a chance

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie dish up some quirkier sustainability stories. kicking off with how an IKEA teddy bear became a viral Vinted fashion model, catching the attention of BBC News and even Aldi. Next, they reveal why Alan Titchmarsh hasn’t eaten an avocado in five years. The truth about avocado farming’s environmental impact and marketing campaign might leave you shooketh—but don’t worry, there are delicious, sustainable alternatives (British peas, anyone?). Finally, they discuss GB Energy's bold green energy move: 200 schools and NHS sites are getting solar panels, with savings of up to £45,000 per site. What's not to love about solar?! Notable mentions go to: 🧸 Vinted's Next Top Model - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vw6w99peqo 🐶 Menswear Dog - https://www.instagram.com/mensweardog/?igsh=MTNpeG1oYndlazhvaA%3D%3D# 🥑 Alan on Avocados - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHA_TufI7KQ/?igsh=MTVzOXY1bjFxMnlzcA%3D%3D 🫛 Peas Plz - https://www.instagram.com/p/CwnXNyFNiO5/?igsh=MXBhYnkyZGYzaG0wcg%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1 ☀️ Solar for Schools and Hospitals - https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/24/gb-energy-to-cut-bills-for-hospitals-and-schools/ 🍹 Planet Positive Cocktails - https://avallenspirits.com/ 🍺 Hepworth Brewery - https://youtu.be/C2JEaKIsjFU 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ #sustainability #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #greenliving

Episode 7 - Alan Titchmarsh vs. The Avocado Scandal, Vinted’s Viral Teddy & Big Solar Savings! 🥑☀️

Are Your Vinted Gems Really Changing Fashion Forever? 

Are Your Vinted Gems Really Changing Fashion Forever? 👗♻️ This week on Green Queens, we dive into the booming second-hand fashion market with Olivia May, a partner at OC&amp;C who has been crunching the numbers behind this resale revolution. From Vinted to Depop to charity shops, more people than ever are ditching fast fashion in favour of thrifting, treasure hunting, and snagging pre-loved bargains. Olivia reveals who’s buying, what’s selling, and which brands are topping the Vinted charts—plus, how second-hand is reshaping first-hand fashion trends. Can big brands survive the resale takeover? And how does shopping pre-loved save you money, cut waste, and cut your carbon footprint? Olivia has so many absolutely fascinating insights - if you're a fashion lover, thrifter or data nerd - this is for you! 💚👗♻️ 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ #vinted #thriftflip #depop #secondhand #fashion #sustainability #greenliving #circulareconomy

Episode 6: Vinted & The Resale Revolution Reshaping the Fashion Industry! 👗♻️

Is a record-breaking March a good thing? And can flights really be offset?

Is a record-breaking March a good thing? And can flights really be offset? In this episode of Green Queens Podcast, Imogen and Abbie catch up on their week in sustainability before diving into why an unseasonably warm March is great for BBQs but bad for bees and hayfever sufferers. They also crunch the numbers on offsetting a flight to Sydney—can solar panels, EVs, or heat pumps really balance it out?! To help answer that, Imogen phones a friend - expert Dr. Hannah Ritchie—Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher at Our World in Data and a researcher at Oxford University’s Martin Programme in Global Development. Check out her incredible newsletter here: https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/ For more on weird weather patterns: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2024/warm-may-and-spring-for-the-uk https://www.climatecentral.org/ Other notable mentions go to: 💇🏼‍♀️ Green Salon Collective: https://www.greensaloncollective.com/👵🏼 Like Nana Did: https://likenanadid.co.uk/ 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ #Sustainability#ClimateChange#GlobalWarming#CarbonFootprint#EcoFriendly#GreenLiving#SustainableFuture#ExtremeWeather#MarchHeatwave#ClimateCrisis#CarbonOffset#FlightShame#SustainableTravel#RenewableEnergy#GreenQueensPodcast#WomenInSustainability

Episode 5: Hot to Go & Greetings from Down Under! 🇦🇺🌸🌞

Who doesn't want to drive on sunshine and get free hot water?!

👑 In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie chat with Jordan Brompton, co-founder of Myenergi—a green tech powerhouse and a total breath of fresh air in the often male-dominated clean tech world. Jordan’s known for making sustainable energy smarter, more fun, and way more accessible—all while rocking killer shoes and putting Grimsby back on the map with her bold, stylish approach to renewable energy. Thanks to her work at Myenergi, she’s revolutionised how we power our homes, charge electric cars, and slash energy bills. And she’s not slowing down—she’s also an angel investor and board-level advisor, backing the next wave of industry innovators. She opens up about her journey as a co-founder, the challenges of scaling a business, what’s next, and a few not-so-green guilty pleasures. If you thought clean tech was all sensible spreadsheets, think again—Jordan’s here to prove you very very wrong! We’d love to hear what you think—so if you haven't already, subscribe, give us a like, or share with a friend. Welcome to the greenest girl gang going! 💚✨ 💁🏼‍♀️ To follow what Jordan is up to check out her website: https://www.jordee.co.uk/ 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd

Episode 4 - Jordan Brompton On Why Clean Energy is Just Good (And Important) Girl Math...! 💚💁🏼‍♀️👑

💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet!

💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Hosted by Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd