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Impact Leaders: Sophie O’Brien on fixing hiring, backing overlooked talent, and building Pollen
For this edition of Impact Leaders, Toby speaks with Sophie O’Brien, founder of Pollen Careers, about what happens when you stop trying to game broken hiring systems and start redesigning them instead. They talk about the frustration that led Sophie to build Pollen, what she has learned from working with early-career talent, how she balances values with commercial reality, and why impact often shows up in the smallest moments as much as the big wins.
Toby
Jun 1410 min read
12 lessons from impact leaders on building better businesses
After speaking with impact leaders across sectors, from food and fashion to media, healthcare, law and tech, a clear set of patterns has emerged. These are not polished ESG slogans, but practical lessons on culture, B Corp, leadership, measurement, growth and commercial resilience.
Toby
Mar 308 min read
Impact Leaders: How Dryrobe® Built Sustainability Into Product, Culture and Community
The latest from ZeroBees' Impact Leaders Series: In Conversation with Tasmin Chilcott & Dylan Tweedale from Dryrobe®
Toby
Jan 295 min read
Impact Leaders: Ed Bird, Co-founder of Bird Eyewear
ZeroBees' CEO Toby interviews Ed Bird, Co-Founder of Bird Eyewear, certified B-Corp
Toby
Nov 5, 20255 min read
Impact Leaders: Bertel Haugen, Rude Health
ZeroBees' CEO Toby interviews Bertel Haugen, Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Rude Health, the colourful, outspoken food and drink brand that’s become a staple for the UK. A certified B Corp with organic sourcing at its core, Rude Health has built a business that’s equal parts taste, transparency, and playful disruption.
Toby
Sep 10, 20254 min read
Impact Leaders: Lisa Morelli, Founder and Director, 4Couture
ZeroBees' CEO Toby interviews Lisa Morelli, Founder and Director, 4Couture. Learn from her experience with leading B Corp and impact.
Toby
Jul 17, 20255 min read
Impact Leaders: Interview with Gillon Dobie on B Corp and Sustainability Leadership
ZeroBees' CEO Toby interviews Gillon Dobie, Impact Director at GrowUp Farms. Learn from his experience with leading B Corp and impact.
Toby
Apr 30, 20256 min read
Impact Leaders: Interview with Matt Longley on B Corp and Sustainability Leadership
Impact Leaders: Interview with Matt Longley on B Corp and Sustainability Leadership
Toby
Mar 25, 20255 min read
Impact Leaders: Interview with Lina Ruiz on B Corp and Sustainability Leadership
ZeroBees' CEO Toby interviews Lina Ruiz, Impact Leader. Learn from her experience with leading B Corp and impact.
Toby
Mar 3, 20256 min read
Finisterre: Riding the Wave of Sustainability
Finisterre has been dedicated to crafting sustainable surfwear. Read more about its journey to improving its B Corp score.
Ishani Aziz
Jan 22, 20254 min read
Redefining what it means to be a B Corporation: Understanding the New B Corp Regulations Coming for 2026
The B Corp certification is undergoing significant changes in 2025. Here's your briefing on what to expect.
Ishani Aziz
Jan 16, 20256 min read
Who Gives A Crap: A Toilet Paper Company with a Conscience (B Corp)
Who Gives A Crap (WGAC) is one example of taking sustainability and making it attractive!
Ishani Aziz
Nov 27, 20246 min read
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