The Gift That Started a Business with Naila Ahmad

The Calm Creative: Zentangle and Gifting with Sheila Murray

In this joyful episode, Eve chats with Sheila Murray, a Zentangle expert with a love for creating and gifting her own unique artwork. In this episode you'll hear - What Zentangle is and why it's such a calming, accessible art form - How Sheila turns her tangles into gifts for friends and family - The joy of slowing down and creating gifts with intention - How a make-do-and-mend mindset isn't just about saving money, it naturally leads to a greener, more mindful way of gifting, long before "sustainability" became a buzzword. Connect with Sheila Website: thecalmcreative.co.uk [https://thecalmcreative.co.uk/] Instagram: thecalmcreativeuk [https://www.instagram.com/thecalmcreativeuk] Facebook: thecalmcreativeuk [https://www.facebook.com/thecalmcreativeuk] The WI Sheila and Eve met at a Women's Institute (WI) in Gloucestershire, one of many wonderful groups Eve has worked with. If you run a WI, craft group, or similar and would like Eve to speak or run a greener giftwrapping workshop for your members get in touch at eve@giftwrappedbyeve.com Love the topic of this episode? You'll also enjoy Episode 11: Using Calligraphy to Elevate Your Gifts, with Natalie Winder [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461622/episodes/17834293] another conversation about slowing down and adding a personal, handmade touch to the way we give. * Don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who would find it useful. * If you sell giftable products and want more ideas for using wrapping and gifting in your business, download my free 50 occasion ideas guide [https://mailchi.mp/7e921d2e4c99/cwsn6vvvrf] * Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies [https:\\www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies] * Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftwrappedbyeve] * Join our Facebook community: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563274500798819] Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

Ditching Gift-Giving Guilt with Gill Sealey

In this episode, I chat with Gill Sealey, founder of The Neurospicy Hub, to unpack something most of us never question: why gift-giving so often feels like an obligation instead of a joy. Gill shares her perspective on why the guilt, pressure, and "shoulds" around gifting can weigh so heavily, especially for those who are neurodivergent.  We talk about how you can let go of that obligation and choose gifts in a way that actually works with how your brain operates, not against it. If you've ever felt drained by gift-giving, second-guessed a purchase out of duty rather than desire, or wondered why "just get them something nice" feels so much harder than it sounds, this conversation is for you. Connect with Gill Gill Sealey is the founder of The Neurospicy Hub, where she supports neurodivergent families and business owners to find ways of doing life and work that suit their brain. She is also a mum, a creative business owner, and someone who is endlessly interested in the little things that help people feel seen and understood.  Connect with Gill theneurospicyhub.com/links [https://theneurospicyhub.com/links] brainfriendlybusinessclub.com [https://www.brainfriendlybusinessclub.com] facebook.com/gillisealey [https://www.facebook.com/gillisealey] linkedin.com/in/gillsealey [https://ww.linkedin.com/in/gillsealey] instagram.com/brainfriendlybusinessclub [https://www.instagram.com/brainfriendlybusinessclub] * Don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who would find it useful. * If you sell giftable products and want more ideas for using wrapping and gifting in your business, download my free 50 occasion ideas guide [https://mailchi.mp/7e921d2e4c99/cwsn6vvvrf] * Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies [https:\\www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies] * Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftwrappedbyeve] * Join our Facebook community: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563274500798819] Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

Going Plastic-Free in Your Product Business: 3 Lessons from The Plastic Free Gathering

In this solo episode Eve shares what she learned at The Plastic Free Gathering [https://www.theplasticfreegathering.co.uk/home] and how it applies directly to product-based businesses aiming to reduce plastic. Rather than coming away overwhelmed, Eve came back inspired and she's sharing the three ideas that stuck with her most, plus how they tie into this month's Plastic Free July movement [https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/]. We cover: * Why you don't need to be a big organisation to make a difference — and how every decision ripples out to your customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities * Why designing for sustainability from the start is so much easier than retrofitting it later * Why sustainability isn't always the main reason someone buys from you  * Reframing small swaps as ripples rather than an all-or-nothing overhaul * Practical, low-pressure ways to take part in Plastic Free July, in your business and at home Links & resources: * Listen to Episode 9 from July 2025: Why Plastic-Free Packaging Is Good for Business (Not Just the Planet) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461622/episodes/17545293] * The Plastic Free Gathering [https://www.theplasticfreegathering.co.uk/home] * Plastic Free July campaign [https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/] * Don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who would find it useful. * If you sell giftable products and want more ideas for using wrapping and gifting in your business, download my free 50 occasion ideas guide [https://mailchi.mp/7e921d2e4c99/cwsn6vvvrf] * Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies [https:\\www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies] * Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftwrappedbyeve] * Join our Facebook community: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563274500798819] Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

Kids Party Pact: One Year On - with Charlotte Mason-Curl

Charlotte Mason-Curl is officially the first returning guest of the Greener Gifting Gang Podcast! Catch up on Charlotte's first episode (Ep 4): A Greener Way to Gift at Kids' Parties with Charlotte Mason-Curl [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461622/episodes/17331324] Charlotte first joined me in June 2025 to talk about The Kids Party Pact, her movement encouraging parents to rethink how we give at children's birthdays. Since then, the pact has picked up serious momentum and I wanted her back on the pod to find out what's happened since. In this new episode, we catch up on: * What's changed since June 2025, how the Kids Party Pact campaign has grown and where it's headed next * Press and coverage, the publications and platforms that have picked up the campaign including Postive News, The Times, BBC and The Week Junior. * Marketing a movement, what's actually worked (and what hasn't) for spreading the word and getting people to take action. * Dealing with negativity, Charlotte's honest take on the pushback she's had (spoiler: there's been surprisingly little!) * The big reveal: Charlotte's brand new picture book, Elf Chloe's Surprise, designed to help start conversations with kids about gifting pre-loved. We talj about what inspired it, who it's for, and where to get your hands on a copy Whether you're a parent rethinking how to gift, fed up of party bag plastic tat, a business owner in the kids' gifting space, or just someone who loves seeing a good idea take off, this episode is full of encouragement that one person's idea really can have a ripple effect. You can find out more about the pact and sign it here: https://nocrapparties.org/ [https://nocrapparties.org/] Grab a copy of the book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1067661425 ] or https://charlottecurl.com/elf-chloes-surprise/ [https://charlottecurl.com/elf-chloes-surprise/] Follow Charlotte @charlottes_goodbooks [https://www.instagram.com/charlottes_goodbooks/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecurl/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecurl/] Sign the Kids Party Pact: https://nocrapparties.org/ [https://nocrapparties.org/] and follow the campaign on Instagram @no.crap.parties [https://www.instagram.com/no.crap.parties/] * Don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who would find it useful. * If you sell giftable products and want more ideas for using wrapping and gifting in your business, download my free 50 occasion ideas guide [https://mailchi.mp/7e921d2e4c99/cwsn6vvvrf] * Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies [https:\\www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies] * Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftwrappedbyeve] * Join our Facebook community: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563274500798819] Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

Making Group Gifting Simple with Claire Thompson from GiftRound

In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, Eve is joined by Claire Thompson, COO of GiftRound, to explore how technology is making group gifting easier yet still thoughtful. GiftRound was created to take the hassle out of collecting money for group gifts, whether it's for a colleague leaving work, a teacher thank you, a new baby, a retirement or another special occasion. The platform enables people to contribute to a shared gift and leave personal messages in a digital group card, making it simple to organise thoughtful gifts for life's important moments. Claire shares the story behind GiftRound, the challenges of traditional collections and whip-rounds, and how thoughtful gifting can help strengthen relationships and celebrate milestones. We also hear Claire's own gifting stories as a busy working mum of two, including how her gifting habits have evolved over the years. She talks openly about balancing convenience with thoughtfulness, why sustainability is an important consideration when she chooses gifts, and how being mindful about what, why and how she gives matters just as much as the gift itself. Where to find out more about GiftRound https://www.giftround.com/ [https://www.giftround.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftround] Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589733959367] LinkedIn - GiftRound [https://www.linkedin.com/company/giftround/posts/?feedView=all] LinkedIn - Claire Thompson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-thompson-2b530b23a/] * Don't forget to follow the show, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who would find it useful. * If you sell giftable products and want more ideas for using wrapping and gifting in your business, download my free 50 occasion ideas guide [https://mailchi.mp/7e921d2e4c99/cwsn6vvvrf] * Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies [https:\\www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies] * Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/giftwrappedbyeve] * Join our Facebook community: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563274500798819] Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business