Ann Porter of Fuel for Innovation has spent most of her working life making change happen. Innovation has been a constant theme. In this podcast, Ann talks through her journey from factory floor to her current interest which centres on the earnings and wealth gap for mothers. Ann is a passionate advocate of the practical application of innovation and is a whirlwind of ideas as you will hear. It's also worth checking out the Fuel for Innovation website for more details. 

Everyone seems to know something about Dundee. It's full of art, design, games and those award winning tourist attractions. But as our guest, Joyce Reid of Transition Dundee, says - there's a whole other side of sustainability going on too. Joyce talks about her involvement with fashion, recycling, upcycling and building skills. Her own journey reflects her interest in making the planet a better place. And, naturally enough, she shares some advice garnered from the front line.  It's a real celebration of community and the power of workshops.
For more details about the Wardrobe, the Community Fridge and those workshops - check out their website and socials.

This is a very special Community Pioneers Podcast  entitled " The Power of the Eigg Story, Yesterday and Today' . Moderated by Calum MacDonald with Camille Dressler of Comunn Eachdraidh Eige (Eigg history Society) handling the Q&A ; this event featured three Iconic Scottish Writers, Lesley Riddoch, Alastair McIntosh and Andy Wightman. As you will hear, they all played a part in the Eigg community buyout. Their stories and memories provide a fascinating glimpse to what happened 25 years ago and outline some lessons for the future.
 Organised by Communn Eachdrtaidh Eige as part of their "voices of the Eigg Community buyout" programme funded by Scotland's Year of Stories 2022, this is a unique audio insight.