Enfield Where Nature & Community Meet With Sangeeta Waldron

In this inspiring 19-minute episode of Constructive Voices, host Jackie De Burca is joined by the incredible Sangeeta Waldron, a PR expert and celebrated author, for a deep dive into the vibrant community of Enfield, North London. Together, they explore how this unique borough has blended nature, sustainability, and innovation to create a thriving urban ecosystem that stands as a model for other communities. From the rewilding initiatives at Forty Hall Estate to the innovative transformation of the Living Room Library, Sangeeta paints a vivid picture of how Enfield embraces sustainability while fostering a strong sense of community. She also highlights the crucial role of local media, the surprising biodiversity of the area, and how nature’s wisdom can guide us toward a more balanced way of living. Tune in for a conversation that’s as enlightening as it is heartwarming, filled with real-world examples of how urban and natural worlds can harmoniously coexist. What to Expect in This Episode: Discovering Forty Hall Estate:Learn about the rewilding of beavers, free-grazing red poll cows, and how technology like QR codes helps locals live side-by-side with nature. The Living Room Library in Edmonton:A stunning example of urban regeneration, where two old garages were transformed into a sustainable library and community hub. Why Local Media Matters:How Enfield’s Dispatch newspaper keeps the community informed and counters misinformation in an age of digital overload. Sangeeta’s Perspective on Sustainability:Insights from her books, including Corporate Social Responsibility is Not Public Relations and her upcoming release, What Will Your Legacy Be? Memorable Quotes from the Episode: “It takes a village to raise a child. I really believe it takes a community to do that and to do more.” – Sangeeta Waldron “Nature has thought of everything to keep everything in place and in balance. It’s just us who’ve gone in and disrupted everything because we don’t know.” – Sangeeta Waldron “Local newspapers and local media are the backbone of communities. They counteract misinformation and are a place where communities go for real, authentic news.” – Sangeeta Waldron

Om Podcasten

The Constructive Voices Podcast is all about inspiring change within the construction industry. Television builder, Peter Finn, is our man on the ground who injects his decades of construction experience with his unique sense of humour into the topics he covers. Then we have the gritty, investigative journalist, Henry McDonald, who spent over 25 years writing for The Guardian Newspaper in the UK. These days he does podcasts for us and the Sunday Times and is a freelance journalist for a number of top publications. Behind the scenes, we have Jackie De Burca, who is a creative director, author, media consultant, podcast creator and presenter. We focus on finding great stories within the construction industry about organisations and people who are doing something constructive. Topics include but are not limited to inclusivity, mental and physical health, investigating organisations that are ahead of the pack when it comes to sustainability, collaboration and team building, and initiatives that do social good. We also have our eyes and ears alert for cutting edge technologies and new updates on the industry’s economy and outlook.