In this episode, Alex speaks with Tyrone Curran, a community champion with a passion for creating brighter futures for young people. From working in South Africa to grassroots projects in Scunthorpe, Ty shares how a powerful moment in India changed the way he saw youth potential - and why he’s been backing it ever since.

💬 “For me, the ripple effect of having a space where they can genuinely get to grips with their life and what they want to do with it, but more importantly, the people around them, because everybody's so interconnected in those communities”

Now based in Scunthorpe, Ty reflects on the importance of community hubs, safe spaces, and storytelling in building hope and momentum.

It’s a conversation about shifting perspectives, raising aspirations, and championing the next generation. The perfect chat to conclude our first Season.

In this episode, Alex got chatting with Derrick Denton, director of UK Alternative Energy. Derrick shares his journey into the renewable energy sector, focusing on heat pumps and solar panels. Based in Lincoln, the company prides itself on community engagement and hands-on education, allowing clients to experience the technology firsthand.

💬 “I believe in what I do, and I don't just want that to be about selling big products. I think small changes are really important as well - in our environment generally.”

Derrick talks about how perceptions of renewable energy have changed over the years and how the company’s local focus and customer referrals have driven its growth. Looking ahead, he’s optimistic about the future of renewable energy, especially with new building regulations pushing for more sustainable solutions.

In this episode, Alex gets chatting with Laura Stratford, co-ordinator of the Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership. Laura shares how they connect the dots between food, climate, health, and social equity - despite limited resources in a county known for producing so much of the UK’s food.

💬 “It’s about giving everybody the food environments that will nourish us and that will be good for us, where we can have good food.”

From community-supported agriculture to local food summits, Laura highlights the power of grassroots action and the urgent need for bigger systemic change.

It’s a conversation about food, fairness, and the people pushing for a better, more resilient future.