The popularity of podcasts have grown significantly in the past few years, and offer a great tool for personal and professional development.

Their ability to inspire and motivate is something we can all do with during these difficult times, so we've picked our favourite five for you this week across sustainability, business, travel and fun.

Enjoy!

1. Wardrobe Crisis by Clare Press

Each week Clare Press, Sustainability Editor at Vogue Australia, interviews guests about fashion, culture, sustainability, ethics activism and the environment. Clare tackles the critical issues of the fashion industry in an inspiring and entertaining way.

2. Table Manners by Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware hosts this podcast alongside her Mum, chatting to guests openly and honestly about food, family and everything in between. Fun, lighthearted and genuine. The perfect lockdown listening.

3. How I Built This by Guy Raz

Guy Raz unravels the most inspiring stories from some of the world's leading entrepreneurs. An insight into innovation, entrepreneurship and the movements that they have built. Honest stories that will motivate you to start something new you've always dreamed about.

4. The Travel Diaries by Holly Rubenstein

The perfect fix for some wanderlust travel inspiration. Each week Holly interviews guests including Jo Malone MBE and Sir Richard Branson to discuss the travel experiences that have shaped their life and their adventures around the world.

5. Talking Tastebuds by Venetia La Manna

Venetia talks to guests about conscious living, food and wellbeing. Uplifting stories focused on making the world a better place, we couldn't ask for anything more!