The Purpose Podcast

In previous episodes, Alex has been asking the questions, to get to know purpose-led Founders and businesses. This week, Alex is answering the questions, asked by journalist and author, Alec Fenn. Alec also happens to be a good friend of Alex and has seen the entire process of starting OneNine5, so who better to host this final episode of the podcast.

Alex talks about the ideas to launch OneNine5 and his personal experience recovering from major bowel surgery that encouraged him to take more risks. He discusses what 'Eco-Conscious' actually means to OneNine5 and the challenges of working in an industry with a bad reputation.

OneNine5:

This week's guest is Vince Dickson, Co-Founder of HUNU. Alongside his girlfriend Megan, the founded HUNU in 2020 and made a big splash on Kickstarter with their reusable and collapsible coffee cup.

We all know the problems of the single-use takeaway coffee cup but in this episode, we dig a bit deeper than that. We hear more about Vince & Megan’s passion to launch HUNU, how they balance the demands of working in the fashion industry alongside a start-up and the secrets to running their hugely successful Kickstarter campaigns

Through their two Kickstarter campaigns, Vince and Megan have loyal customers in over 70 countries. They're a great example of founders who prioritise transparency through their regular Instagram updates - be sure to give them a follow below.

HUNU:

Purchase their coffee cup: https://www.wearehunu.com/ 

Follow HUNU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearehunu/

Check out their previous Kickstarter campaigns: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hunuplus/hunu-0

OneNine5:

This week’s guest is John Pritchard, Founder of award winning sunglasses brand Pala Eyewear. Through John’s passion to travel and his connection to communities in Africa, Pala Eyewear was founded to giveback. In this episode we learn about the lasting change and opportunity that John and his team have created by funding eye-care projects across Africa. In 2020 Pala Eyewear became a certified B Corp and John shares his experience to achieve this. Pala Eyewear truly embodies purpose before profits, John's dedication and passion is inspiring.

Pala Eyewear:

This week’s guest is Sam Whetton, soft goods designer and Founder of Reika Bags. We speak to Sam 24 hours before the launch of his first Kickstarter campaign and get an exclusive insight into the last 3 years of dedication. Sam’s relentless commitment and unwavering purpose proves you can design amazing products that prioritise function, style and environmental sustainability. We talk openly about the emotional rollercoaster of launching a business and the sacrifice needed to bring a product to market. Sharing his thoughts and feelings in the midst of launching Reika bags, Sam offers a real and honest perspective on the world of entrepreneurship and a self-funded start-up.

Reika Bags:

Here to provide you with real & open conversations about the stories & people behind some of our favourite purpose lead brands.