Popping Bubbles Podcast

♻️ From Waste to Play: The Future of Tennis and Padel Balls 🎾 | S3 E3 | Popping Bubbles Podcast

This time, we’re serving a conversation about sustainability in sports, and one that starts with something most players rarely think about: tennis and padel balls 🎾🌱 In the third episode of this year, our hosts Stefan and Liza join Hélène Hoogeboom, the founder of Renewaball, which introduced the world’s first circular tennis and padel balls in 2020. By collecting used balls, separating and recycling their materials, and replacing traditional synthetic felt with biodegradable wool and cotton, Renewaball is rethinking how one of the most used products in racket sports can become part of a more sustainable future💡 Together with our guest, we explore some of the key questions at the intersection of sports, innovation, and environmental responsibility:  🏸 What happens to the millions of tennis and padel balls used every year?  ♻️ How can circular design help reduce waste and extend the life of sports materials?  🌍 What role can players, clubs, and the wider racket sports industry play in creating a more sustainable future? 🔗 Discover Renewaball and their mission: https://renewaball.com/nl-nl [https://renewaball.com/nl-nl]. 🎧 Follow along an inspiring conversation about innovation, circular economy, and how small changes in the sports industry can make a big impact for our planet. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128385/support] Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/ [https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod]

📣 Young, Loud, and Heard: Why Youth Rights Matter❗| S3 E2 | Popping Bubbles Podcast

We’re starting a conversation that isn’t often had, but truly matters: the realities young people are facing today 📢 In the second episode of this year, our hosts sit down with Janne Calis and Liv Verstegen, two enthusiastic program officers of the State of Youth NL, the Netherlands’ first official youth representative panel established in 2024. Our guests openly shared their insights about how youth rights intersect with some of the biggest challenges of our life: from barriers in education, growing struggle of affordable housing, to career uncertainty and financial security. Together with Janne and Liv, we dive deeper into some of the key questions shaping youth experiences right now, and discuss why youth voice matters: 🎓 How accessible and equitable is education today? 🏠 Why is affordable housing becoming increasingly out of reach for young people? 💼 What does entering the job market as a young person look like in today’s economy? 🔗 Learn more about State of Youth NL and their initiatives: https://www.stateofyouth.nl [https://www.stateofyouth.nl]. 🎧 Tune in for a reflective and insightful conversation about what needs to change, and how we can better support the next generation. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128385/support] Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/ [https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod]

👟 Walking the Change: Designing Shoes for a Circular Future ♻️ | S3 E1 | Popping Bubbles Podcast

We’re kicking off 2026 with an inspiring conversation about sustainability within the footwear industry 👟 In this episode, our hosts Liza and Stefan sat down with Lotte Mulder, founder and designer of Nooch Footwear, to explore what it truly takes to build a sustainable shoe brand from the ground up. From creating a design and sourcing materials to production challenges and industry standards, Lotte shares honest insights into the realities behind creating footwear that aims to be both innovative and sustainable. Together with our guest, we unpack some key questions shaping the future of sustainable footwear: 🥾 What actually makes a truly sustainable shoe? 🌱 How is sustainability defined within the footwear industry? ❔ What challenges do sustainable footwear brands face? 🔗 Discover Nooch: https://nooch.earth/ [https://nooch.earth/]. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128385/support] Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/ [https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod]

🩸 Carrying the Cycle: The Future of Menstrual Health 🌍 | S2 E6 | Popping Bubbles Podcast

In this episode, we’re popping the bubble around menstruation with Deniz Er Wiedhaup, CEO of Yoni, a brand committed to reshaping the conversation around menstrual health, sustainability, and period equity. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128385/support] Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/ [https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod]

⚽ Leveling the Field: The Future of Sustainable Sports 🌎 | S2 E5 | Popping Bubbles Podcast

This special live-recorded episode was captured during the Inclusivity Week at Tilburg University, organized by Enactus Tilburg. We’re joined by Arjo Wijnhorst, founder of Uniek Sporten, a platform committed to making sports more accessible for people with disabilities. 🔗 Discover Uniek Sporten: https://www.unieksporten.nl/ [https://www.unieksporten.nl/]. 💬 Recorded with a live audience at Tilburg University! Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations! 🎙️ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128385/support] Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@poppingbubblespodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/ [https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubblespod/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod [https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubblespod]