For today’s episode, Paul caught up with Chef, Educator, and Social Impact Entrepreneur, Mark Brand. Mark has dedicated his life to developing restaurants and businesses that serve great food and the local community.  In this episode, Mark shares his journey from Melbourne to Vancouver and how radical inclusion and social change have always been at the heart of his work. He discusses how he has attempted to foster social change through his restaurants and charities and emphasises the...

June 7th is World Food Safety Day!To learn more about food safety, Paul spoke with Silvia Alsonso, a Senior Scientist and Veterinarian at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). ILRI is part of a dedicated global effort to improve food safety through research projects focusing on livestock in developing countries. In this episode, Silvia discusses the importance of research for improving food safety in the global south, particularly in informal markets that comprise the...

For today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul caught up with Amelia Christie-Miller. Amelia is the Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co and the author of ‘Bold Beans’. Today, Amelia shares how a chance encounter with high-quality heirloom beans in Spain changed her long-held feelings about beans and put her on a path to bean advocacy. As a big believer in beans, she explains the cultural significance of beans in Spain, the journey to starting her own bean-based business, and how she hopes to generate...

Paul’s guest today is Oliver English. Oliver is the Co-founder and CEO of Common Table Creative. Oliver and his brother Simon worked together to create ‘Feeding Tomorrow’, a documentary about working to transform a broken food system.  As a trained chef and advocate for food, Oliver has a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and food. In today’s episode, he shares his experiences making the film and interviewing farmers making a difference in the world. He also discusses how and...

Paul is joined today by Anahita Dhondy. Named ‘30 Under 30’ by Forbes Asia, Anahita is an award-winning Chef and Author of “The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family”. She is a proud member of the Chefs’ Manifesto network, a champion for Parsi food, and advocates for ingredients that are good for people and the planet. Today, Chef Anahita will share her journey as an advocate. She discusses how it often takes time for a message to break through the noise and how Masterchef allowed her...

In today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Ammad Bahalim. Ammad is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the Global Policy and Multilateral Engagement team. In this episode, Ammad explains what the Gates Foundation does, the importance of agricultural research, and why addressing global food crises means focusing on big-picture issues such as global policy and sustainable development goals.   Resources and links: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation...

In today's episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Eve Turow-Paul. Eve is the author of ‘Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning. Eve is also the Executive Director of Food for Climate League, a women-led, trailblazing 501(c)3 nonprofit. It develops narrative strategies and behavioural design interventions to scale and democratise climate-smart food culture. In today’s chat Eve discusses her take on the rise of foodie culture, she shares...

In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Isaias Hernandez, AKA Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles, California. He creates content to bring environmental education to a wider audience. Today on the show, Isaias discusses his journey and how he blends creativity with environmentalism, he explains why intersectional environmental education is so important. And Isaias talks about how he’s seen partnerships with celebrities like Billie Elish...

In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty. Sweta is a renowned Climate Behavioural Scientist and risk management expert. And Sweta is also the US CEO of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. We Don’t Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change.   In today’s episode, Sweta breaks down what a climate behavioural scientist is, she takes us back to the origin of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. And,...

On today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Josh and Rebecca are award-winning documentarians and environmental activists known for their work in promoting sustainable energy and planetary solutions. In today’s episode, Josh and Rebecca talk about their latest film “Common Ground”, which follows the award-winning “Kiss the Ground”. They also discuss the power of storytelling and Soil! And Josh and Rebecca share the powerful impacts of regenerative...

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Michael Sheldrick. Michael is the Author of "From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World". And he’s the co-founder of Global Citizen, an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty.  In today’s conversation, Michael shares how he’s working at Global Citizen to help achieve its mission through policy advocacy and accountability. Paul asks Michael how fatherhood has impacted his work....

In today’s episode, Paul is joined by the amazing Asma Khan. Asma is an icon of the food world. From starting private supper clubs in her home to founding the iconic restaurant Darjeeling Express. In today’s episode, Paul joins Asma in that very restaurant as she shares how she advocates for amplifying marginalised voices through food. She highlights the importance of community support, they discuss the challenges facing the restaurant industry at the moment and Asma shares her beliefs about...