In my conversation today, my two guests are Gayatri Muthukrishnan, PhD and Sanjana Roa, PhD the co-founders of Miyara, which is a digital community hub that provides support, resources and services for women who are experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal changes and are seeking direction and support with how to adjust and improve their health.  In this episode, Sanjana and Gayatri share their professional and personal experiences with women's health at the midlife stages and their thoughts on how this taboo topic is rarely spoken about - even though it’s a life change that every woman will experience.  Let’s dive into this topic.  Show notes:  Sanjana shared that her favourite book recommendation is Invisible Women by Carolyn Criado-Perez and Gayatri recommended Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg and Dear Female Founder which is edited by Lu Li.  They also shared that they would be interested in hearing from Sonali Quantius and Ira Guha on the Narratives of Purpose Podcast.  To connect with Sanaja and Gayatri you can find them both on LinkedIn.  To find out more about Miyara, you can visit their website, or connect on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.  Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. 

Join me for today’s conversation where I will be speaking with Bart De Witte, a leading expert in digital transformation for healthcare in Europe and  founder and CEO of the Hippo AI Foundation. As our world moves into the digital area, it’s the perfect time for this episode to provide you with insight, understanding and knowledge of how medical artificial intelligence can impact our ever changing world for the better. At a young age, Bart was inspired and empowered by technology, and at the age of 18 wrote a school paper that predicted the impact of technology on the African continent and beyond. This conversation will give you a powerful insight on how working together and utilising artificial intelligence through open technologies, in the healthcare sector, can shape our world into a more equal place for our future and many generations to come. Show notes: Bart shared that some of his favourite books are The Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zubov and The Undoing Project by Daniel Kahneman. And somebody he would love to listen to on this show is Nick Couldry from London School of Economics. To connect with Bart, you can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn or check out his website. To find out more about Hippo AI foundation you can connect with them on their website, their blog, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. This year, Hippo AI will be hosting the first open health data and AI summit on 1-2 December. You can register your spot here. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In today’s discussion I speak with Elana Margulies Snyderman, who is co-founder of Phyt Cares, a non profit organisation based in New York City and Puerto Rico that focuses on supporting youth from underserved communities. Phyt Cares is designed to help youth with physical fitness and health as well as leadership skills, respect, self respect, and also help them overcome the challenges they face in life as they transition into new chapters. Show notes: To connect with Elana, you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. If you would like to contribute towards her Phyt Cares 2022 Fundraiser, you can find out how here. Yo u can also read more about Elena’s mission in her Worth article feature. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Narratives of Purpose. We will be kick-starting this season with my first guest, Emmanuel Trinity Nsaabanye, also known as Trinity Heavenz who is the founder of Era 92 Creative. In today’s conversation, we will be discussing how Trinity is on a mission to create 10,000 jobs for young Africans by 2030 and the impact that his passion for upskilling the next generation will have in future. From growing up in the slums to being given an opportunity to not only change his life, but to change the lives of many young Africans, Trinity is creating a pathway of opportunity for many generations to come. Show notes: To connect with Trinity, you can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. To find out more about Era 92 Creative and their mission, you can visit their website or find them on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.  Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full e pisode transcript.

Join us for our last conversation of the season with Petronela Sandulache, tech-entrepreneur and multi-passionate woman who is the founder of Cordifio Health. Cordifio Health is a digital health start-up focused on supporting women with their heart health through education, empowerment and patient advocacy. Petronela’s personal journey demonstrated the need for change in this area, and it is her mission to globally raise awareness in order to make women’s hearts beat longer. Show Notes: The music that Petronela enjoys listening to is classical music with The Third Symphony of Beethoven being one of her favourites. She also enjoys vintage Italian music by day and jazz music by night. She is currently reading the biography of Shackleton who is the man whose goal was to conquer the South Pole. One of the books that she highly recommends is The One World Schoolhouse by Salman Khan. She would also recommend the Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny, which is the story of the Shanti Bhavan school. A few books that she suggests our listeners to look out for is Sex Matters by Professor Alyson McGregor, "A Woman's Heart” by Professor Angela Maas, “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado Perez, Go Figure - the astonishing science of the female body by Lisa Falco and The Woman Who Changed Her Brain and other inspiring stories of pioneering brain transformation by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young.  To connect with Petronela, you can find her on LinkedIn. You can also find the Cordifio Health on their website, Instagram and LinkedIn. To read the full episode transcript visit our podcast website .

Join me today for my conversation with Rhiana Spring, human rights advocate and founder of Spring ACT. Today Rhiana shares her personal story of becoming a tech entrepreneur and the innovation behind her passion for helping vulnerable women experiencing abuse through new technology methods. Her digital chatbot, Sophia, is paving the way for innovation, human rights and justice across the world. Listen to today’s episode to find out more. Show notes: Rhiana shared with us that her favourite style of music that she listens to on repeat is Afrobeats, and one her top rated artists is Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. She also recommends the book This Is Day One from Drew Dudley to our listeners and shared that his teachings played a significant part in her living the way that she does and focusing on making an impact. Rhiana recommends the book Human Algorithm by Flynn Coleman which talks about the importance of bringing human rights into the technological world to ensure an inclusive society. To connect with Rhiana, you can find her on LinkedIn. You can also find the Spring ACT organisation on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and their website. To read the full episode transcript visit our podcast website .

In our conversation today, my guest Ana Paula Tediosi shares the impact and the story behind her ‘side hustle’ as the founder of Birdhaus, which during the pandemic transitioned from a female co-working space to a writing and publishing community for women. Ana wears many hats, including a mother of two, a pharmacist of education, an entrepreneur and an author. Her passion is to show women like her that it is possible to tap into all of your strengths in order to live out your life’s mission and your professional life without compromise. Show Notes: The book that changed Ana’s perspective about what was possible for her was "Mrs Moneypenny’s Career Advice for Ambitious Women". The books that she recommends are 'Le Futur Des Espaces’ by Emilie Raffo, ‘Option B’ by Sheryl Sandberg, ‘Ines de Alma’ by Isabel Allende and "Just Breathe - Mastering Breathwork" by Dan Brule.The music that Ana listens to when she needs a boost is her favourite playlist that features music from Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and one of Ana’s biggest ‘power anthem’ recommendations is "Level Up" by Ciara.  To connect with Ana, you can find her on LinkedIn, Facebook and her website. To find out more about Birdhaus Writing & Publishing, be sure to check out their website.   To read the full episode transcript visit our podcast website.

Join me today for my conversation with Kashish Aggarwal, who is a Global Shapers Community Curator which is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change. Kashish developed a passion for helping and educating young people from marginalised backgrounds from a very young age and that passion has developed into her contributing to making a global wave in supporting those who do not have privileged access to education. Show Notes: Kashish offered some of her favourite song and book recommendations including "Planting Seeds" by Nimo Patel, "Unstoppable" by Sia, Zero to One by Blake Masters and Peter Thiel, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. She also shared that she would highly recommend the movie A Beautiful Mind to our Narratives of Purpose listeners. To connect with Kashish, you can find her on LinkedIn. You can also find out more about the Global Shapers community on their website, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Learn more about activities from the Chandigarh Hub as well (community curated by Kashish) on their website. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In today’s discussion, we continue the theme of inclusion with our next guest Emmanuelle Werner Gillioz, the founder and director of Yojoa. Yojoa is a nonprofit organisation that empowers young people with a migrant background to become autonomous and productive members of society. The mission is to bridge the gap between organisations and talented young people from diverse backgrounds in order to provide more opportunities and strengthen the company. Listen to our conversation to hear the benefits of a diverse workforce from both angles. Show Notes: Emmanuelle shared that one of her favourite music artists is Stromae. An artist that she always listens to is Ibrahim Maalouf, the trumpet player and her favourite song is True Sorry. She also highly recommends the book, 40 Rules Of Love by Elif Shafak.  To connect with Emmanuelle, you can find her on LinkedIn and you can also find out more about the Yojoa organisation on their website, or follow them on LinkedIn.  Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

Join me in today’s conversation with Eleni Janis, she is the managing partner and CIO of Equivico which is a female owned investment firm in New York. In our discussion, Eleni shares her thoughts and experiences around inequality and how the power of our curiosity and questions can make a difference in how systems are implemented over time. She has a personal passion for big change and believes that the best way to create equality is to increase access to capital, improve education and health care outcomes. Through the mission of Equivico Eleni and the organisation have helped to create a bridge between investors and small businesses who are in need of financial capital without bias. Show Notes: Eleni shared that one of her favourite books is Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari and she loves to read poems by Octavio Paz who is a philosopher and poet. One of her favourite poems is Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy as it has helped her to enjoy the journey and not only the destination. One of her favourite songs is Lean On Me by Bill Withers.  To get in touch with Eleni, you can connect with her on LinkedIn and read her article feature on Family Office Insights. You can also find Equivico on LinkedIn and their website. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

Join me for my discussion with Piera Marongiu as we switch gears from education, and shine a light on our new episode theme of inclusion. Piera is the founder of Integrate Include Engage which focuses on supporting organisations to identify where their blind spots are when it comes to inclusivity. Piera has both a personal and professional understanding of the value and importance of inclusivity, especially in the healthcare industry and is an advocate for change in this area. Tune into this episode to hear how our biases can actually help us to better understand where change needs to be made. Show notes: Piera shared that she cannot stop listening to music by the Italian rock band, Måneskin. She also expresses that the book "The Only Black Person In The Room'' by Nadeesha Uyangoda carries a powerful message and perspective, and is a book that gave her an even deeper understanding of the significance of inclusivity within Italian culture. The film Sliding Doors is one of her recommendations due to the powerful and thought-provoking message. A song that she recommends is a Sardinian song called "Non Riesco a Riposare" which was based on a poem. To connect with Piera, you can find her on LinkedIn and find out more about where she lectures at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.  Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In this episode, I talk with Ismail Eleburuike about the importance of bringing technology to schools across the African continent to better connect students, teachers and parents using his educational platform, School Try. He shares the impact that this innovative platform has had, and the vision for the future when we lean into utilising technology to better support those moving through the educational system. Listen to this episode to find out how Ismail sees the future of education and technology merging together across Africa and beyond. Show Notes: Ismail shared that he is a big fan of music by Akon and Asa, and one of his all time favourite books is Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. He also recommends Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Some of his favourite people to listen to being interviewed are Steve Jobs, and also Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos.  To connect with Ismail, you can find him on LinkedIn. To find out more about School Try, please check out their website. You can also find them on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

Join me for the first episode of April and my discussion with Gunjan Aggarwal, co-founder of Learn With Leaders. Learn With Leaders is an educational platform designed to bring quality education to high school students around the world through networking and A La Carte education styles. Gunjan is an advocate for Artificial Intelligence and the benefits of using AI to improve the quality and diversity of learning. In this episode we talk about how Learn With Leaders is challenging the boundaries of traditional education with the support of a number of prestigious institutions around the world. Show Notes: Gunjan shared that she is a big fan of Ed Sheeran’s music and also likes to listen to the song "Something Just Like This" by Chainsmokers on repeat. She also recommended two books by Kai Fuli; AI Superpowers and AI 2041. As well as a book by Thich Nhat Hanh on Buddhist teachings.  "A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman is a very special song to her and believes it’s the song that gave her the courage to start Learn With Leaders. To connect with Gunjan, you can find her on LinkedIn. To find out more about the Learn With Leaders platform, you can connect with them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and their website . They have also been featured in two Forbes articles, The Learning Leader Entrepreneur You Should Know and A Borderless and Boredom-less Educational P latform Inspires Teens When They Need It The Most. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In today’s discussion I speak with Mamobo Ogoro, who is a Social psychologist, Social Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Gorm Media - an impact focused digital media company based in Ireland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mamobo identified that the subject she heavily researched in her studies was rising to the surface in media on a scale that she had never experienced before. Seeing a clear need for conversations and cultural exchanges around social issues with diverse perspectives, she started on this journey to shine a light on individuals with stories of their experiences to tell. Tune in to hear more about how this has evolved since the very beginning. Show Notes: Mamobo shared the book that she is currently reading which significantly aligns with the mission of Gorm Media, Beyond Your Bubble by Tania Israel. She also told us that she cannot stop listening to the music from the Disney movie, Encanto as it has many messages that children of migrants are likely to relate to. One of her favourite artists and songs is “I Am Light” by India Arie. An audiobook that she highly recommends is The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt - Why good people are divided by politics and religion. To find out more about Gorm Media, be sure to check them out on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and their website. To connect with Mamobo, you can find her on LinkedIn and Twitter.  Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In this episode, I speak with Till Kraemer, who is a mathematician turned social entrepreneur, and is the co-founder general manager of the organisation ICE (Inter Cultural Education) based in Hong Kong. Till has a fascinating love of the world and intercultural exchanges, and he approaches all aspects of life with a curious eye. This approach is embedded in the foundation of the ICE organisation and in our discussion, Till shares a number of stories of the impact that these kinds of exchanges have not only had on him, but also the students and members of the community.  Show Notes: Till shared with us his favourite podcast Dear Hank and John which addresses a variety of topics through two lenses: science and philosophy. He also recommended their YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers. A book that particularly made an impact in Till’s life as a teenager was Roger Penroses's The Emperor's New Mind. A YouTube channel that he absolutely recommends is Geography Now which offers bite-sized engaging history and geography lessons about each country in the alphabet. To find out more about ICE you can check out their website, find them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and an excellent Ted Talk on YouTube. To connect with Till, you can find him on LinkedIn.  Visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript

Introducing the third season of the Narratives of Purpose podcast. In this new season, I continue to share unique stories of global changemakers and trailblazers, passionate people who are making a meaningful impact in the world. My journey in the next episodes will bring me from Hong Kong to New York via India, Sweden, Ireland and Switzerland. The conversations with my guests will be centered around education, dialogue and understanding, inclusion and equity, but also empowerment. Welcome to season three of the podcast! Glad that you tuned in, and you are following the Narratives of Purpose in amplifying social impact.  Visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

It is the Season two finale of our show. This last episode features Geneva-based, comic artist and painter Jean-Philippe (JP) Kalonji. JP is also an editorial illustrator for the Swiss newspaper Le Temps. In this discussion, he shares the role artists and culture play in social change, plus the importance for him to use his twenty years experience to be part of change makers creating social impact. Likewise, JP talks about his role as artistic director with the NGO Civitas Maxima, an organisation that seeks to empower victims of war crimes in their quest for justice, and the way his drawings contribute to people's stories of healing. Listen to his story.   Jean-Philippe’s website: http://www.kalonjiart.com/ Civitas Maxima’s website: https://civitas-maxima.org/ Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-creating-illustrations-for-social-awareness-a-conversation-with-jean-philippe-kalonji 

This new episode features South Carolina-based, transformation activist Drisana (Dru) McDaniel. Dru is a co-founder of the Transformative Teaching Collective, a worker-owned cooperative which promotes social justice education. She designs and facilitates customized workshops that awaken and enable intergroup dialogue to advance Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this conversion, Dru also talks about her approach centred around contemplation and spirituality to facilitate dialogue on social issues, through her consulting practice for Cultural Transformation ‘The Alchemy of Now’. Listen to her story.   Transformative Teaching Collective website: https://www.transformativeteaching.coop Drisana's expert consulting practice 'The Alchemy of Now' website: https://drisanamcdaniel.com/  Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-transformative-teaching-for-social-change-a-conversation-with-drisana-dru-mcdaniel 

This new episode features Olawale Ajose. He is managing partner at Market Access Africa, a health care consulting firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on sub-saharan Africa. In this discussion, Wale talks about his journey in Global Health, supporting low and middle income countries. He also shares how his firm helps companies, organizations in the public sector and private sector, as well as his personal view on the future of healthcare on the African continent. Listen to his story.   Market Access Africa website: https://marketaccess.africa/ Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-building-an-african-market-access-network-a-conversation-with-olawale-ajose  

This new episode features Ndeye Makalou. She is a drug development, clinical operations, and global supply chain leader in the Biopharma industry. In today’s conversation, Ndeye shares her passion for market access and developing health care systems in emerging markets rooted in her personal journey. She also talks about her endeavour to challenge the status quo, and develop solutions, while working at Roche pharmaceutical company, that enhanced access to medicine for breast cancer patients with impact in Sub-Saharan Africa. Listen to her story.     If you want to follow Ndeye on social media, you can find her on LinkedIn Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-enhancing-access-to-cancer-treatments-a-conversation-with-ndeye-makalou