Two Bays Podcast
Regeneration Projects is a small business that sees Nature as our most important stakeholder. Born at a kitchen table during Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown, Regeneration Projects has grown into a B Corp and a official Actor in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The Two Bays Podcast, co-hosted by Matt Sykes (Regeneration Projects’ Aussie founder) and Claire Wild (a Kiwi consultant), explores stories of hope, grit and determination, inspiring the Planet’s next generation of ecological leaders and entrepreneurs. What began as conversations sparked at an online event in 2020 has evolved into a platform for sharing honest truths, bold visions and practical solutions. Season 3 - Transforming Youth #EcoAnxiety2Action - addresses the alarming youth mental health crisis and its intersection with climate change. In partnership with UN Youth Australia and RMIT University, Matt creates space for vital intergenerational conversations with younger and older voices from across Australia. We explore the solutions needed to empower the next generation of eco-leaders. It is an urgent call to action for decision-makers in government, business, and education.
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Meet entrepreneurs Josh and Narelle Melnick, a dynamic couple who, through the Revillaging Project, are not just dreaming of a sustainable future; they're building it. The Melnicks openly share their startup journey of creating a space where wellness experiences and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
*Language Warning: Please note that this particular episode includes some coarse language
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Dive into the heart of climate action on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with the first episode of the ‘Climate Action’ series.
Hosts Matt and Claire are joined by local champions Mel Barker (Western Port Biosphere) & Tom Hiney (Sunbutter Skincare). Whether you’re a founder or consumer, these insights will motivate you to start or take bolder steps in your journey.
Nature as a business partner
Named after Melbourne’s two iconic Bays – Port Phillip and Western Port (known to Kulin First Peoples as Nairm and Warn Marin or Marin Biik) – the podcast is a ‘shout out’ to the ecosystems upon which all businesses around the Planet depend. We’re just starting in our own backyard!
But how did we come to see Nature as a stakeholder and a business partner?
- Matt grew up around farmers in Gippsland, proactively caring for waterways
- Matt studied environmental science in his landscape architecture degree
- Matt’s been learning from First Nations Elders for the past 17 years.
When COVID-19 localised our life, daily patterns of behaviour that connected to Nature (like short walks to the Bay and recording videos for social media) formed habits, which became part of our business DNA. Now it’s normal for us.