How Elka Whalan finds a touch of heaven in nature
In her first career as a top-level swimmer, Elka Whalan (née Graham) won a swathe of medals at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games, and 20 national swimming titles....
An Hour In Nature
Metaphors for living a fulfilling life with Nic Smith
Sunshine Coast is described as ‘a 180 km stretch of paradise that’s tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia.’ This is where South African-born web developer and project manager Nic...
How connecting to nature makes life beautiful for Nathan Webster
A year ago, we launched our Koala Eco ‘Hour in Nature’ journal thread, profiling inspiring people whom we believe genuinely live and breathe a nature-focused lifestyle, and who can inspire...
The real deal: Kit Willow’s time in nature
For over 20 years, Kit Willow has been a leading light in Australia’s fashion industry: first as a lingerie and ready-to-wear designer, and more recently as a sustainable fashion activist,...
From ocean-side to city-side: how Kayla Curtis-Evans maintains her connection to nature
Though this Californian-born writer and creative producer may now live in New York, she maintains the firm connection to nature made during her college years in ocean-side Santa Barbara. Lifestyle...
An Hour in Nature: Sarah Humphries
For Sarah Humphries, beauty, health and wellness are more than personal interests: they’re integral to her profession. Sarah is the founder of SHA, an award-winning lifestyle communications agency headquartered in...
An Hour in Nature: Megan Saunders
Megan Saunders is the founder of Daughters of India, an ethical clothing brand born on the coast of Northern NSW, Australia, committed to sustainable and fair trade production of their...
An Hour In Nature: Rebecca Jobson
Bringing her heart out into the open: Rebecca Jobson’s Hour in Nature Rebecca Jobson is the founder of Mini Marley, which makes simple, timeless clothing for babies and children. She...
An Hour in Nature: Annie Jackson
How daily ocean walks give Annie Jackson a natural high Annie Jackson is the co-founder and COO of Credo Beauty, a ‘clean beauty’ company which since 2014 has been changing...
An Hour in Nature: Alison Carroll
Leaning back and feeling held: what time in nature means to Alison Carroll In 2014, Alison and Jay Carroll co-founded Wonder Valley in California’s Joshua Tree. Here, the olive oil...
An Hour in Nature: Luka McCabe
Sun on the skin, feet on the ground: enjoying nature Luka McCabe’s way Luka McCabe is a registered nurse, midwife, nutrition expert and mum to three children. Her business and...
An Hour in Nature: Gigi Hopkins
How nature helps Gigi Hopkins to ‘travel light’ Ten years ago, Gigi Hopkins gave up a corporate career in Sydney to go travelling and, in her words, to find and...
An Hour in Nature: Julia Ashwood
Bangalow based mum of two little ones Julia Ashwood’s love of travel, spaces and collaborating with artists has seen her explore the world. Writer and Founder of the ‘The Vista’...
An Hour in Nature
In 2018, Californian-born chef and entrepreneur Camilla Marcus opened west~bourne, the first zero-waste certified restaurant in New York City. Camilla has now carried the west~bourne ethos (and its healthy, sustainable,...
Lou Bannister
Lou Bannister, mum of three, co-founder and editorial director of Lunch Lady Magazine, and occasional skateboarder, reveals why her relationship with nature is one of the most important things in her...
Veronica McCarthy
Beaches at night, and sunlight in the morning Until you’ve looked at a health, beauty or lifestyle issue through the eyes of writer and creative director Veronica McCarthy, you perhaps...
