{"podcast":{"title":"Products of Change: From Intent to Impact","slug":"products-of-change-from-intent-to-impact-7695438","podcast_index_feed_id":7695438,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/sIf74Bwv.rss","website_url":"www.productsofchange.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/724300fc-63f3-4452-8158-10b64039e466/logos/6e3e7915-bbef-4346-a2b9-304b83365bee.png","author":"Nicola Webster","episode_count":7,"summary":"The Products of Change podcast explores what it really takes to change an industry – through honest conversations with the leaders building the systems that will shape a better future. Over the last five years, the brand, licensing and retail industry has been on one of the most significant transformation journeys in its history. What once felt like a niche sustainability conversation has become central to how businesses design, source, manufacture and grow. This podcast is about capturing that journey – honestly, openly, and from the people who have helped shape it. We’ll be looking back at what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the decisions that have defined this moment in time. And just as importantly, we’ll be looking forward – to the next five years, and what it will take to build an industry that is fit for the future. Hosted by Helena Mansell-Stopher, Founder and CEO of Products of Change, each episode will hear from a leader shaping the future of our industry. Products of Change (POC) is a global, non-profit membership organisation bringing the brand and licensing industry together to turn ambition into action. As a community, we are developing the tools, knowledge and infrastru…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T10:23:26.671668+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/products-of-change-from-intent-to-impact-7695438"},"episode":{"title":"Rewriting the Rules of Industry","slug":"rewriting-the-rules-of-industry","published_at":"2026-05-12T18:11:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/products-of-change-from-intent-to-impact-7695438/rewriting-the-rules-of-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/products-of-change-from-intent-to-impact-7695438","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bba5fcb56742b102a62552c70d7a5ffaae94f5966d5c79d1fff170f498f2765e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOTExMzhjNy02ZmI4LTQxNmMtOGI4NC0zMzg1NDZkODViYjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MjQzMDBmYy02M2YzLTQ0NTItODE1OC0xMGI2NDAzOWU0NjYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMjIxZjQ4OGI0MjJkZTZhZDBhN2YiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjA1MWQ1M2Q5Mzg0M2EwN2NlM2IyL2hlbGVuYXMtc3R1ZGlvLU9wQVFHLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMV9fMTgtMzQtMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bba5fcb56742b102a62552c70d7a5ffaae94f5966d5c79d1fff170f498f2765e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOTExMzhjNy02ZmI4LTQxNmMtOGI4NC0zMzg1NDZkODViYjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MjQzMDBmYy02M2YzLTQ0NTItODE1OC0xMGI2NDAzOWU0NjYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVkMjIxZjQ4OGI0MjJkZTZhZDBhN2YiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjA1MWQ1M2Q5Mzg0M2EwN2NlM2IyL2hlbGVuYXMtc3R1ZGlvLU9wQVFHLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMV9fMTgtMzQtMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this special episode, founder and ceo Helena Mansell-Stopher is joined by Rick Ridgeway and Jay Gaines. Rick Ridgeway is an outdoor adventurer, writer and advocate for sustainability and conservation initiatives. For 15 years, Rick was the VP of Environmental Affairs and then VP of Public Engagement at Patagonia, Inc. During his tenure he has worked with teams to develop and launch environmental and sustainability initiatives including Freedom to Roam, the Footprint Chronicles, the Responsible Economy Campaign and Worn Wear. He is co-founder of Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), today the largest apparel, footwear and home textile trade organization in the world that is also developer of the Higg Index suite of tools for sustainability measurement and management. In addition, Rick is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mountaineers. With three companions, he was the first American to summit K2, and he has done other significant climbs and explorations on all continents. He has written seven books, many magazine stories and produced and directed dozens of television shows. His memoir Life Lived Wild will be released in October 2021. National Geographic honored him with its “Lifetime Achievement in Adventure” award. Rick serves on six boards of conservation organizations, including the Tompkins Conservation, the Turtle Conservancy, One Earth and the Kiewit Family Foundation. Jay Gaines is Chief Marketing Officer at Worldly, a Products of Change partner. In this episode, the conversation delves into the transformation of the brand licensing retail industry towards sustainability, highlighting the importance of purpose, passion, and mentorship in driving this change. It explores the journey of purpose, the role of inspiration and mentorship, the…","meta_description":"In this special episode, founder and ceo Helena Mansell-Stopher is joined by Rick Ridgeway and Jay Gaines. 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