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Second Nature
Life on Earth is changing faster than ever. Second Nature introduces you to the people driving that change.
Join host Rich Stockdale as he sits down with some of the most interesting people working at the intersection of nature, business, finance, adventure, leadership, and politics. Together, they uncover the stories, lessons, and truths that will shape the future of our planet.
Expect everything from extreme journeys in the wild to high-performance insights, from conservation breakthroughs to…
Episodes
Second NatureE22 Charles Owen: The Best Job In The World
We welcome back our wonderful Mornacott Estate Manager Charles Owen to the podcast! Discover why he considers his role not just a profession but a lifestyle…
Second NatureE21 Nick Bruce-White: Entering a New Chapter
Step into Nick's captivating journey through the chapters of his life, beginning on his family farm and fostering a passion for environmental stewardship…
Second NatureE19 Abbey Dudas: Make your own opportunities
Meet Abbey, our Engagement Specialist at Oxygen Conservation. Committed to communicating our team's work, Abbey diligently shares our impact through diverse…
Second NatureE20 James Ormrod: Growing up in the Business
Join Rich and James Ormrod our incredible Natural Capital Analyst. In this episode, James opens up about the diverse opportunities and experiences that have…
Second NatureE18 Fiona Milden: Building the Future of Conservation - Part 2
We are back for Part 2! Join Fiona Milden, our Planning & Property Director, as she delves into the promising opportunities for Oxygen Conservation. Through…
Second NatureE17 Ross Simpson: Chasing Unicorns
Ross is a Partner at Burger Salmon, specialising in land and rural property. In this episode Rich and Ross delve into the legal world of Scaling Conservation…
Second NatureE16 Merlin Hanbury-Tenison: Rainforests, Romance & Real Life
Merlin Hanbury-Tenison isn't your typical farmer. His mission goes beyond - to honor ancient woodlands, restore ecosystems, and share the profound restorative…
Second NatureE15 Elly Steers: Criticise Us, Thank you
Rich and Elly return with a captivating conversation, unraveling the essence of transparency and its pivotal role in fostering connections. In this…
Second NatureE14 Lee Cooper: The Importance of Really Listening
Lee is a recruiter, connector, business owner and sports enthusiast. Fascinated by what drives the human spirit Lee is also the host of his own podcast…
Second NatureE13 Freya Johns: The Greta Thunberg Generation
After discovering a talent and love of media and public relations early on in her career, Freya started her own PR agency to drive more positive change in the…
Second NatureE12 Fiona Milden: Building the Future of Conservation - Part 1
Join Rich and Fiona in a captivating conversation as they discuss the possibilities of the rural properties within the portfolio. Together, they explore the…
Second NatureE11 Piers Clark: Words of Wisdom
Inspired to save lives through better public health engineering, Piers knew he wanted to work in the water sector. After a lifetime of accomplishments Rich and…
Second NatureE10 Derek Gow: How we Screwed the Planet
Derek Gow is a former farmer turned passionate nature conservationist. A recognised expert in species reintroduction Derek played a significant role in the…
Second NatureE9 Chris White: Natural Capital Explained
Chris White is the Director of Natural Capital at Oxygen Conservation. With a passionate commitment to reshaping our perspective on natural capital, Chris is…
Second NatureE8 Emma Askew: Earth Minutes: Crafting Environmental Awareness
Emma Askew, a passionate advocate for the environment, is the visionary founder behind Earth Minutes. Specialising in environmental communications, Emma is…
Second NatureE6 Esme Evans: From Intern to Ecologist
Esme joined Oxygen Conservation as an Intern in summer 2023. Quickly proving herself and showcasing her incredible passion and dedication to the environment…
Second NatureE7 Dan Johnson: Employee Number One
As the Head of Environment at Oxygen Conservation, Dan takes you on a journey into the inner workings of the conservation sector. Explore the intriguing path…
Second NatureE5 Elly Adams: Financing Nature
Finance Director for Oxygen Conservation, Elly discusses what it's like working for a rapidly scaling start-up in the environment sector, handling funding…
Second NatureE4 Dave Keir: OC Operations- Scaling Conservation Safely
Dave isn’t your normal Head of Operations. With a lot of red in the ledger from a career in tradition industries he is trying to help Scale Conservation whilst…
Second NatureE3 Andrew Dewar: Creating a High-Performance Team
As Oxygen Conservations Head of People he shares his insight into recruiting high performers, how to best support those people and create an environment for…
Second NatureE2 Elly Steers: The Head of Storytelling
Head of Story Telling, Ell and rich dive into the brand identity of Oxygen Conservation, how they hope to change the environment sector and share content that…
Second NatureE1 Charles Owen: From Shooting Estate to Conservation
Charles and Rich discuss what it's like to work as an Estate Manager with Oxygen Conservation. Charles shares his experiences, and the journey he’s been on…