Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way. The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences whilst combining digital game play and physical activities. An interesting way to keep students engaged. Listen to today’s episode to hear the difference that two years has made for this tech startup company. Show notes: I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Alma in Episode 14 so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.  To find out more about Aequaland be sure to head over to their website or you can connect with Alma Moya Losada on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Episode introduction 01:55 - Highlight of Alma's first interview on the podcast 04:07 - The "phygital" learning experience and Aequaland's extracurricular offerings 08:19 - Ed Tech and change in the education system 10:34 - Alma's entrepreneurial journey 22:14 - Aequaland's business objectives 26:04 - Alma's advice to female tech founders 27:36 - How to connect with Alma and learn more about Aequaland

In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022. Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application technology in various African countries. We spoke in April 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 31 and be reminded of Ismail's fascinating background - especially how he started SchoolTry in 2019. Listen to today's episode to hear how SchoolTry has evolved since our last conversation. Ismail also shares his strategies for overcoming challenges as well as his vision to shape the Ed Tech ecosystem on the African continent. Show notes: To find out more about SchoolTry, head over to their ⁠website⁠ or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also connect with Ismail on LinkedIn⁠.  Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Episode introduction 02:12 - Highlights from Ismail's first interview on the podcast 04:15 - SchoolTry's new functionalities and geographical presence  09:15 - SchoolTry's user coverage in K12 and Higher Ed 13:00 - Overcoming business challenges during SchoolTry's growth period 17:50 - SchoolTry's competitors in the African Ed Tech landscape 20:47 - SchoolTry's team members and customer mindset development 27:45 - SchoolTry's role in shaping the educational content 31:28 - Ismail's advice for entrepreneurial success 32:20 - How to connect with Ismail and learn more about SchoolTry

In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from Genet Gimja, the host of Spend, Donate, Invest. This podcast is at the intersection of social justice and personal finance and shares thought-provoking perspectives and ideas on how we might spend, invest and donate our money in alignment with our values. Genet Gimja shares her overview of the six categories of decisions that founders should make in order to focus on building a more socially responsible organisation whether it is a start-up or a well seasoned business. Show notes: To find out more about Spend Donate Invest, head over to their website or connect with them on Twitter.  Be sure to ⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Introduction 02:42 - Part One 20:39 - Part Two⁠⁠⁠⁠  33:39 - Recap

Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently this pre-season in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world. This episode features the Creativity Found podcast which is hosted by Claire Waite Brown. Her podcast and community are centred around connecting adults who want to find a creative outlet with the artists and crafters who can help them tap into their creativity. In this interview, she speaks with Harriet and Ella who are ex-prison officers whose journey within the criminal justice system has led them back into their true passion of theatre whilst raising awareness within the community and supporting families and individuals who are affected by the system. Show notes: To connect with Claire Waite Brown and listen to the Creativity Found Podcast, you can find her on LinkedIn or check out her website. To find out more about Glasshouse Theatre and connect with its founders, Ella and Harriet, head over to their website.  Be sure to ⁠visit our podcast website⁠ for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠ and become a patron. **

As we prepare to launch a new season of Narratives of Purpose, we want to share with you what we have in store for the upcoming episodes. And we have a special call to action for you to help our podcast reach new audiences: ⁠⁠⁠Please VOTE NARRATIVES OF PURPOSE in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice⁠⁠⁠ so that we can amplify social impact far and wide. In this episode, enjoy a summary of what to expect this month in our pre-season as well as a sneak preview of season five starting in September. Show notes: Be sure to check out our social media channels and connect with us on our social handles. You find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. And don’t forget to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. **

Aujourd'hui, nous concluons nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Les épisodes d'interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables. Notre troisième et dernier épisode présente le restaurant Refettorio à Genève avec deux de ses collaborateurs : Charlotte Hennessy et Patrick Dupuis. Le Refettorio réunit la gastronomie et l’action humanitaire en promouvant l’inclusion sociale, en favorisant l’accès à une alimentation équilibrée aux personnes en situation de précarité, et en luttant contre le gaspillage alimentaire. Charlotte et Patrick parlent des activités du restaurant, mais aussi des défis présents depuis l'ouverture en Janvier 2022. Ils partagent également leurs définitions d'une alimentation durable ainsi que leurs conseils pour que chacune et chacun d'entre nous puisse y contribuer au quotidien. Vous trouverez des informations complémentaires sur le ⁠site web du Refettorio⁠. Vous pouvez également suivre leurs activités sur ⁠Instagram⁠. La ⁠transcription complète de cet episode⁠ ainsi que ⁠tous les épisodes de notre série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables⁠ sont disponibles sur le site web de notre podcast. ** Rejoignez notre communauté sur Patreon ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ pour soutenir Narratives of Purpose mais aussi pour DES CONTENUS ET UN ACCÈS EXCLUSIFS À NOTRE PODCAST **

Nous poursuivons avec nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Ces épisodes sont les interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables. Aujourd'hui, notre deuxième épisode présente Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab, le premier kebab durable de Genève, avec ses cofondateurs Romain Oeggerli et Yohann Pellaux. À la tête de leur restaurant éco-responsable et socialement engagé, Romain et Yohann ont pour ambition de révolutionner la gastronomie fast-food. Dans cette discussion, ils parlent de leur parcours entrepreneurial, ils partagent leurs définitions d'une alimentation durable ainsi que leurs conseils pour que chacune et chacun d'entre nous puisse y contribuer au quotidien, et bien plus encore. Vous trouverez des informations complémentaires sur le site web de Gemüse Kebab. Vous pouvez également suivre leurs activités sur Instagram et Facebook. La transcription complète de cet episode ainsi que tous les épisodes de notre série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables sont disponibles sur le site web de notre podcast. ** Rejoignez notre communauté sur Patreon https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast pour soutenir Narratives of Purpose mais aussi pour DES CONTENUS ET UN ACCÈS EXCLUSIFS À NOTRE PODCAST **

Wir haben Bonus Folgen diesen Monat für euch im Podcast! Diese Folgen sind vollständige Interviews in Originalsprache aus unserer kurzen Serie über nachhaltige Ernährung Systeme. Der erste Gast ist Bastiaan Frich, der Mitbegründer von Urban Agriculture Basel (UAB). Dieses Netzwerk fördert Organisationen und Projekte in der Region Basel, die sich für einen biologischen und ganzheitlichen Lebensmittelkreislauf einsetzen. Bastiaan erzählt über die Aktivitäten von UAB, die Erfolge und Herausforderungen seit der Gründung in 2010. Er teilt seine Definition einer nachhaltigen Ernährung sowie seine Empfehlungen für den Alltag damit jede und jeder von uns beitragen kann, und vieles mehr. Auf ihrer Website⁠ erfährt ihr mehr über UAB. Ihr könnt euch auch mit ihnen auf Instagram⁠ und Facebook⁠ verbinden. Das komplette Transkript dieser Folge findet ihr auf unserer Podcast-Website sowie alle Folgen der kurzen Serie über nachhaltige Ernährung Systeme. ** Schaut euch unsere Mitglieder-Community unter https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast an, um EXKLUSIVE INHALTE UND ZUGANG ZU UNSEREM PODCAST zu erhalten und Narratives of Purpose zu unterstützen! **

As we wrap up this exciting and very unique season of Narratives of Purpose, we wanted to shine a spotlight on what made this season so special. It was unlike any other season we have hosted and we’re grateful to you listeners for joining us on this journey.  In this episode, enjoy a snippet of unheard content as well as a summary of what has led us here today. Show notes: Be sure to check out our social media channels and share your experiences by connecting with us on our social handles. You find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. And don’t forget to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and of course check out our Podcast Listener Survey so that we can continue to provide content and topics with you in mind. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. **

Join us for the final part of our Exploring Sustainable Food Systems episode which shines a spotlight on Networks and Community Builders. This time we look at how our guests have found alternative ways to approach sustainability and provide solutions that reach into the wider community and their local networks. Show notes: In this episode, we spoke with Imani Black, the founder of ⁠Minorities In Aquaculture⁠, an organisation that promotes a more diverse and inclusive aquaculture industry. She shares how she went from being the only woman of colour at management level in her workforce to founding a network for inclusivity in the aquaculture space that has led to more opportunities and diversity within the industry through education and awareness. Our second guest was Bastiaan Frich, a leading member of ⁠Urban Agriculture Basel⁠, a network that promotes projects in the Basel region committed to organic and holistic food cycles. Bastiaan shares how the ripple effect of small changes have the power and ability to make a huge impact in how we live and how the phrase “What if?” has maintained an element of curiosity within the organisation that has consistently encouraged them to keep trying new things.. Finally, we spoke with Romain Oeggerli and Yohann Pellaux. The co-founders of ⁠Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab⁠, the first sustainable kebab restaurant in Geneva. Their non profit organisation has multiple approaches; Not only have they created a system that provides the community with the opportunity to easily contribute to feeding those in need, they also use local, fresh ingredients which are recognised by GRTA as having quality, proximity, traceability and fairness at the forefront of their produce. If you have started your own journey with exploring sustainable food options, be sure to share your experiences by connecting with us on our social handles. You find us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Be sure to ⁠visit our podcast website⁠ for the full episode transcript and the detailed ⁠list of guests featured in this series⁠. This short series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems is supported by ⁠Fructify Network⁠. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Episode and guest introduction 03:29 - Minorities in Aquaculture's activities with Imani Black 21:21 - Urban Agriculture Basel's work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Bastiaan Frich 34:01 - Establishing Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab restaurant with Romain Oeggerli & Yohann Pellaux 46:15 - Recommendations from all the episode guests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  51:07 - Episode recap

Welcome to Part Two of our conversation focused on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems around the world. In this episode, we are bringing a whole new meaning to the term “super-grain”. Taking you back to the ancient grains of West Africa that were once labelled ‘lost crops’ and bringing these nutrient-dense, delicious foods back into our food system. Join us as we discover how ancient grains could be the key to a sustainable food system, a sustainable planet and better health for all of us. Show notes: Chef Pierre Thiam, founder of Yolélé Foods and Teranga Restaurants, and author of the new cookbook Simply West African, shared how his experience of living in New York city provided an opportunity and platform for him to share his cultural heritage through his love of food. We spoke with Joni Kindwal Moore, the founder of Snacktivist Foods and host of the podcast Regenerative By Design. You can find out more about their mission to introduce more nutrient-dense ingredients into our open market by making ancient grains accessible to all by visiting the Snacktivist Website. We delved deeper into the topic of sustainable foods with Sarah Day Levesque who is the Managing Director of Regenerative Food Systems Investment.  Their mission is to work across diverse groups of funders and stakeholders to mobilise more capital for regenerative food and agriculture projects with the goal of connecting regenerative farmers to capital. If ancient grains are also part of your staple foods, do share your experiences by connecting with us on our social handles. You find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript and the detailed list of guests featured in this series. This short series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems is supported by Fructify Network. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Episode and guest introduction 04:39 - Creating Yolélé, an African food brand, with Chef Pierre Thiam 12:33 - Establishing Teranga Restaurants with Chef Pierre Thiam 22:59 - Snacktivist Foods brand and the regenerative food system movement with Joni Kindwal Moore 41:03 - Joni's take on meat analogues 43:36 - Regenerative Food Systems Investment's activities with Sarah Day Levesque 57:20 - Recommendations from all the episode guests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  01:01:32 - Episode recap and Part 3 preview

In today’s episode, we are doing something different. This is Part One of our conversation focused on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems around the world. You will hear from multiple voices that represent who we like to call, ‘Food Waste Warriors’ in their field, and it’s sure to give you a fresh and exciting perspective on how to make small changes that create a powerful impact for our future. Show notes: In this episode we spoke with Jamie Crummie, an Obama Foundation Leader, who is co-founder of a social impact company, Too Good To Go, who have set a mission to reduce food waste by connecting individuals and organisations and providing a platform to utilise surplus food. We also spoke with Charlotte Hennessy and Patrick Dupuis from Refettorio - a restaurant with a twist that provides essential meals with radical hospitality to those isolated, experiencing homelessness and food insecurity as well as providing food and hospitality for the local community which supports the movement. We had the pleasure of speaking with Margaux Mégevand who is the Innovation Project Lead of Partage; a food bank based in Geneva that collects unsold goods daily and redistributes them for free to beneficiary associations and social services. If you are also active in fighting food waste, we would love to hear from you. Share your experiences by connecting with us on our social handles, we are on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript and the detailed list of guests featured in this series. This short series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems is supported by Fructify Network. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:26 - Episode and guest introduction 03:35 - Best Before Date vs. Best By Date 06:53 - Partage Foundation's work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Margaux Mégevand 17:39 - Refettorio Geneva Restaurant's activities with Charlotte Hennessy & Patrick Dupuis 29:05 - The Too Good To Go app with Jamie Crummie 41:34 - Recommendations from all the episode guests⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  46:26 - Episode recap and Part 2 preview

Welcome to a fresh new perspective for the Narratives of Purpose Podcast. In today’s episode, I invite you to our short three-part series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems that will conclude this season of the podcast. Over the following three episodes you will be hearing from multiple voices that represent who I like to call, ‘agents of change’ in their field, and for this series we will be shining a spotlight on the sustainable food movement. This episode is an introduction to what is to come as we wrap up this powerful and thought-provoking season. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript and for the detailed list of guests featured in this series. This short series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems is supported by ⁠Fructify Network⁠. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. ** ____ Episode timestamps 00:27 - Introduction to the series and main themes 04:06 - Romain Oeggerli & Yohann Pellaux, the co-founders of Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab Restaurant 07:23 - Charlotte Hennessy and Patrick Dupuis from Refettorio Geneva Restaurant 10:05 - Margaux Mégevand from the Partage Foundation 12:16 - Sarah Day Levesque, the Managing Director of Regenerative Food Systems Investment 14:20 - Chef Pierre Thiam, the founder of Yolélé Foods & Teranga Restaurants 16:50 - Joni Kindwal Moore, the founder of Snacktivist Foods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  19:16 - Imani Black, the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture 21:01 - Bastiaan Frich, founding member of Urban Agriculture Basel 22:21 - Jamie Crummie, co-founder of the Too Good To Go app 24:26 - Episode recap

In today’s episode I speak with Dr. Ernest Darkoh and Dr. John Sargent, the founding partners of BroadReach Group. Their company is a global social enterprise that seeks to transform how health work is carried out and support communities and developing countries through health equity. They speak in detail about the lifelong benefits of choosing prevention over cure and how technology and partnerships will inevitably shape the future of global health. Tune into this thought-provoking conversation to gain a new perspective on the future of health and inspiration for how to live a better quality life. Show notes: Both Dr. Ernest Darkoh and Dr. John Sargent recommended the books The Alchemist Paulo Coelho and From Great To Good by Jim Collins. Dr. Ernest Darkoh also recommended Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman. To find out more about the BroadReach Group, you can check out their website. You can also connect with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also connect with Dr John Sargent and Dr Ernest Darkoh on LinkedIn. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. **

Join me for today’s conversation where I will be speaking with Jo Bacallo, the founder of SEEDS (Schools for Environment Education, Development and Sustainability). Jo believes in the right for every young person in remote communities to access information about environment education, and learn how to live sustainably.  From growing up in the Philippines as a student journalist who did not accept the reality of injustice, Jo became a water storyteller to bring the voices of the outsiders, the ones left behind, on stages around the world. She encourages young founders of grassroots organisations to pursue their activities in water and climate education because, even though the work is difficult, it will have a tremendous impact in the future. Enjoy the conversation! Show notes: Jo recommended the book The Examined Life by Stephen Rosz. And somebody she would love to listen to on this show is Pavlo Vezdenetsky, the founder of a nonprofit organisation that protects rivers in his hometown of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. To connect with Jo, you can find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also visit her website and watch one of her most recent video interviews. To find out more about SEEDS, you can connect with them on their Facebook page. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. ** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. **

Welcome back to Part Two of our Get To Know Our Host episode where we are shining the spotlight on the one and only Claire Murigande. Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode. This time we find out some of the biggest challenges in building a podcast platform like Narratives of Purpose, the things that Claire has learned along the way and some of the anchors she turns to when seeking inspiration. We would also like to take this time to thank you, dear listener, for supporting this podcast and tuning into these incredible stories of The Narratives of Purpose. Show notes: Claire recommended a podcast called Our Body Politic hosted by Farai Chideya and KIF radio podcast. You will find us on Instagram, as well as LinkedIn. And you can also join our monthly newsletter through our website sign up page. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

Join us for a very special twist in today’s episode - our Narratives of Purpose host, Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode. This is an opportunity for you to learn about the creation of Narratives of Purpose and how Claire’s background and passion has led her to interviewing leaders and changemakers across the globe. Tune in for part one of this Get To Know Our Host episode to get inspired and gain an understanding of what brings this podcast to life. Show notes: You will find us on Instagram @narrativesofpurpose_podcast, as well as LinkedIn at narratives of purpose podcast. And you can also join our monthly newsletter through our website sign up page. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

In my conversation today, my two guests are Gayatri Muthukrishnan and Sanjana Roa who are 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 Sanjana 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 and LinkedIn. 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. You 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 episode 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-Fu Lee; 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.