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🎥 Video & Public Speaking
Delivered a TEDx Talk: “How You and Your Builder Can Save the Planet”, a 13‑minute talk where Judith breaks down how everyday homeowners can take climate action through retrofit.
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YouTube feature on Fully Charged Show, titled “This Victorian Home is Now 75 % More Energy Efficient!”, where Judith discusses retrofitting her 1901 home and the impact it had on energy use and comfort.
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A session at the Grand Designs Live 2025, delivering “Eco Renovations and Retrofitting Top Tips”—a practical guide to making homes more comfortable, cost-effective, and climate-friendly.
📰 In the News
The Times – “Our retrofit made us warmer, greener and richer”
Reports on Judith’s 75% energy savings, £90k increase in house value, and retrofit strategy on her Victorian home.
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BBC News – “Five million people saw me empty my dishwasher on Instagram”
Features Judith’s viral moment and how she uses her platform to promote retrofitting to a wide audience.
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East Herts District Council – “Hertfordshire Unites Behind First Retrofit Strategy”
Judith featured as part of a stakeholder event shaping the county’s first retrofit strategy.
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St Albans Times – “Instagran reveals how her house was transformed by eco-retrofit”
Covers Judith’s retrofit journey, viral social media growth, and her influence on sustainable home choices.
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Leighton Buzzard Observer – “Great Big Green Week Returns to Leighton Buzzard”
Judith featured in the programme of eco-focused events and community-led sustainability initiatives.
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🎤 Interviews & Podcast Features
Featured on House Planning Help podcast in “Beginner’s Guide to Eco Renovation” discussing her Victorian retrofit journey.
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Guest on the Zero Ambitions podcast, sharing her transition from a household owner to retrofit influencer.
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Featured in The Table Read Magazine (Edition: November, 2023), interviewed about her book, writing process, and advice for aspiring eco-renovators.
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We had quietly hoped for a 50% reduction, so were completely blown away by the end result — saving 75% of our energy usage in an old leaky house was a revelation.”
Judith Leary-Joyce’s interview in The Table Read Magazine, 2023
📝 Blog & Community Features
Lead writer on the Eco Renovation Home Blog, shares real-life tips, stories, and lessons from Judith’s journey to creating a low-energy, sustainable home—without the jargon.
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Profiled by Sustainable St Albans on how “our retrofit has made us warmer, richer and greener” highlighting Judith’s retrofit journey.
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Featured in Build Review – Sustainable Building Awards 2024 as a recommended resource for homeowners starting retrofit projects.
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🗓️ Upcoming/Past Events
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