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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 Change.Preneurs, formerly known as 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 timestamps00:27 - Introduction to the series and main themes04:06 - Romain Oeggerli & Yohann Pellaux, the co-founders of Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab Restaurant07:23 - Charlotte Hennessy and Patrick Dupuis from Refettorio Geneva Restaurant10:05 - Margaux Mégevand from the Partage Foundation12:16 - Sarah Day Levesque, the Managing Director of Regenerative Food Systems Investment14:20 - Chef Pierre Thiam, the founder of Yolélé Foods & Teranga Restaurants16:50 - Joni Kindwal Moore, the founder of Snacktivist Foods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 19:16 - Imani Black, the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture21:01 - Bastiaan Frich, founding member of Urban Agriculture Basel22:21 - Jamie Crummie, co-founder of the Too Good To Go app24:26 - Episode recapMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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. **Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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. **Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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 transcriptMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Welcome to season three of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will continue to shine a light on the changemakers who are having an incredible impact on the world whilst finding innovative ways to build a better future. In this first episode of the season, my guest is Akim Tejan Cole, founder of Maayee Fashion and advocate for fashion activism.In this discussion Akim talks about his personal experience seeking asylum from Sierra Leone and facing a culture shock in Switzerland as he adjusted to his new life, and how that inspired him to create a way to bridge the gap between individuals from different backgrounds.Tune into his story here.Show Notes:At the end of each show, I ask my guests for their top recommendations. Akim shared that he enjoys listening to 80’s rap music, particularly Biggie Small. Books that he absolutely recommends are Immortal Self by Aaravindha Himadra and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. And at the moment he is reading Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah.To find out more about Maayee Fashion and the impact being made through this movement, be sure to check out their website and follow on Instagram and LinkdedIn. To connect with Akim, you can find him on LinkedIn.Visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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 Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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.coopDrisana'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 Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

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 LinkedInAdditional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-enhancing-access-to-cancer-treatments-a-conversation-with-ndeye-makalou  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This final episode of the September Inclusion series features Oghenewaire Jennifer Nikoro, a legal practitioner and disability advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria. Jennifer is the founder of Life Beyond Disability Foundation, which advocates for equal rights and social inclusion for persons with disability in Africa. In today’s interview, she shares her journey and her vision of empowering lives beyond disability. Listen to her story.Life Beyond Disability Foundation website: https://lbdfoundation.org Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-empowering-lives-beyond-disability-a-conversation-with-oghenewaire-jennifer-nikoro  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This third episode of the September Inclusion series features Thibault Trancart, based in Geneva (Switzerland) and founder of No Blink. With No Blink, Thibault offers services such as conferences and workshops, with the aim to raise awareness plus take off the negative perception of visual impairment, but also inspire people to use their struggles as a force to move forward. In this discussion, he shares his journey of becoming blind as an early teenager, then moving to Canada for his university studies, and later training as a ski athlete to compete in the 2018 winter paralympics. Listen to his story.Please note that the recording conditions were not optimal. In spite of our best efforts, there is still some residual background noise and we hope this will not affect your listening experience. Thank you for your kind understanding.No Blink website: https://www.no-blink.com/en/homepage-2/ Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-destigmatising-handicap-and-blindness-a-conversation-with-thibault-trancart Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

The second episode of the September Inclusion series features special needs advocate, writer, and TEDx curator, Eraina Ferguson. She is the founder of My Good Life, an organisation that enables families of children with special needs to live their best life despite their circumstances. Eraina authored a memoir in 2020, likewise titled My Good Life. In this conversation, she shares her journey raising a daughter with special needs but also empowering other parents. Listen to her story.My Good Life website: https://www.mygoodlifenow.org Eraina's TEDx talk "My Good Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sykW8MM9vtA Additional links from this episode available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-supporting-families-of-special-needs-children-a-conversation-with-eraina-ferguson Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This first episode of the September Inclusion series features Vivian Acquah. She is an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, founder of Viva la Vive and the Amplify DEI Summit, also the host of Let’s Humanize the Workplace podcast. Vivian advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner, by making topics related to workplace wellness & diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) accessible to everyone. In today’s conversation, Vivian shares her mission to provide people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes; but also to motivate people to think consciously and inspire them to take action. Listen to her story.Viva la Vive website: https://vivalavive.com/ Amplifiy DEI Summit website (September 27-29, 2021): https://lead21.amplifydei.com/  We have a limited number of free tickets for this virtual event. If you want to attend the summit, send us an email at [email protected] or connect to our social handles and follow our posts throughout September: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Additional links from this episode available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-advocating-for-an-inclusive-workplace-a-conversation-with-vivian-acquah  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This final episode of the Tech For Good August series features Anie Akpe, founder of African Women in Technology (AWIT). Her organisation is dedicated to providing opportunities and a safe space for women to grow and lead in the tech space, by hosting events in countries across Africa. In this discussion, Anie talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AWIT conference series. She also shares how learning about technology, understanding its efficiency and exchanging experiences drives business success - “technology makes you have to think outside of the box”. Listen to her story.AWIT website: https://www.africanwomenintech.com/ Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-empowering-women-in-tech-a-conversation-with-anie-akpe  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

The third episode of the Tech for Good August podcast series features Mary Carbajal, CEO and founder of B1OS, a company committed to provide secure and efficient access to health information allowing for real-time sharing of data with anyone, anywhere. Mary talks about leveraging technology to create groundbreaking innovation in healthcare. She also addresses the issue of medical transparency for people to be able to share their individual health information with doctors or even family members. Likewise, Mary shares the importance of taking care of yourself for overall wellbeing, especially through this COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to her storyB1OS website: https://b1os.life/ Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-transforming-healthcare-a-conversation-with-mary-carbajal  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

The second episode of the Tech for Good August podcast series features Jade Li, CEO and founder of Katapult, an EdTech startup based in Mauritius which provides Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) holiday camps for children. In today's discussion, Jade shares her passion to create games-based learning experiences, and her vision to empower the next generation of changemakers with relevant skills to challenge the status quo, but also build their creative confidence. Listen to her story.Katapult website: https://www.katapult.mu  Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-game-based-steam-learning-a-conversation-with-jade-li  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This first episode of the Tech for Good August series features Alma Moya Losada, CEO and co-founder of Aequaland. Her award-winning startup is a social impact and EduTech focused video game platform developer based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that creates meaningful games to educate and entertain children on inclusion, creativity, as well as sustainability topics. In this conversation, Alma talks about her entrepreneurial journey. She addresses topics such as bias in education, access to the internet, but also how video games will become more present in our future lives. Listen to her story.Aequaland website: https://aequaland.com  Additional links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-gamifying-diversity-inclusion-education-a-conversation-with-alma-moya-losada Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

This new episode features Henri Nyakarundi, CEO and founder of the African Renewable Energy Distributor (ARED) group, a company that operates at the intersection of deep tech technology and renewable energy. Henri is also the host of the HN VLOG where he educates the next generation about challenges of being a social entrepreneur in Africa. In this discussion, he shares his entrepreneurial journey from the US to Rwanda. He candidly gives his perspective on the state of innovation on the continent, and likewise speaks about his book "My African Dream". Listen to his story.ARED group website: http://www.a-r-e-d.com   HN vlog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nyakarundi/featured  Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Welcome to season two of the podcast! This first episode features Kevine Kagirimpundu, CEO and co-founder of Uzuri K&Y. She was named among the top 10 heroes creating change across Africa in 2019 by the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative. In today's conversation, Kevine talks about her entrepreneurial journey with her company Uzuri K&Y, a shoe brand established in Rwanda which recycles waste into functional and fashionable products. She also shares her passion for empowering youth and women especially from urban vulnerable communities. Listen to her story.Please note that the recording conditions were not optimal. In spite of our best efforts, there is still some residual background noise and we hope this will not affect your listening experience. Thank you for your kind understanding.Uzuri K&Y website: https://about.uzuriky.com   Kevine’s TEDx talk “Passion as a tool to start and build a business”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy6VhPIUpDY   Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

On this final episode of Season one, I share some previously unreleased interview segments with five guests. There is Pauline Koelbl, founder of AfriProspect and ShEquity, who’s primary focus is African female-led innovative startups. Pauline tells me more about the first companies ShEquity has invested in. Then Ana Maria Angarita and Isabel Brücher, both co-founders of Capacity Zurich a talent and startup incubator for refugees and migrants in Switzerland. Ana Maria and Isabel share how Capacity actually started, what makes the diversity of its team, and which process to follow if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer mentor with their entrepreneurship program. There is also Thomas Bosshard, co-owner of Oertli Instrumente a medical device company, who tells me how his collaboration with Dr. Sanduk Ruit (a world renowned eye surgeon from Nepal) has impacted his work and that of his employees. Finally, Alessandra Patti, founder of FindYourWay coaching and assertive communication lecturer, shares the importance of self-care during the current pandemic.  ShEquity website: https://shequity.com Capacity Zurich website: https://www.capacityzurich.ch  Oertli Instrumente AG website: https://www.oertli-instruments.com/en#head  FinYourWay Coaching website: https://www.findyourway.company  More links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/season-1-bonusMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

On this episode, I speak with Lucy Antrobus founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Refugee Voices. Her organisation, based in Lausanne, offers a confidence building program to young refugees, migrants and other marginalised groups in Switzerland. Lucy shares with me her ambition to make an impact in the world by tapping into the human potential in diverse communities. She enthusiastically talks about the power of using storytelling as a tool for personal transformation. Refugee Voices website: https://www.refugeeleaders.org/ More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-repurposing-struggle-into-strength-a-conversation-with-lucy-antrobus Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Alessandra Patti is the founder of FindYourWay Coaching, a consulting practice based in Zurich. She is an assertiveness skills and mental wellbeing coach, but also a Lecturer on "assertiveness skills for the future of work" and "self-esteem in the digital age" at the University of St. Gallen. On this episode, we talk about the benefits of practicing assertive communication on professional and personal wellbeing. Alessandra gives some insights on the trends she observes in this new space of assertive communication. She also shares with me her passion for self-care, learning, and supporting others to overcome challenges.FindYourWay Coaching website: https://www.findyourway.company/University of St. Gallen website: https://www.unisg.chMore links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-learning-assertiveness-a-conversation-with-alessandra-pattiMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

After fifteen years as a University Lecturer, based in Uganda, Connie Nshemereirwe is now an independent science and policy facilitator. She founded Actualise Africa in 2016, with the vision to see Africa evolve and fulfil its potential by profoundly reimagining current education systems. On this episode, Connie tells me about her work at the interface between academia and policy. She shares with me the core of her mission to reform education. Connie also talks about her activities with researchers across Africa, as a learning facilitator part of the Inclusive Innovation organisation. Actualise Africa website: https://actualiseafrica.wordpress.com/about/ Inclusive Innovation website: https://inclusiveinnovation.org More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-reimagining-education-a-conversation-with-connie-nshemereirwe Mentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

On this episode, I talk with world renowned eye surgeon, founder and executive director of the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu: Dr. Sanduk Ruit; and with co-owner of Oertli Instrumente AG, a Swiss-based medical device company: Thomas Bosshard. Both Dr. Ruit and Thomas have been carrying out impactful work in the field of cataract surgery. In our conversation, they share how they established a long-lasting collaboration leading to philanthropic activities. Dr. Ruit and Thomas speak very passionately about their work, how they see cataract surgery evolving, and they also give some advice to students interested to start a career in ophthalmology or the medical device industry.  Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology website: https://tilganga.org/  Oertli Instrumente AG website: https://www.oertli-instruments.com/en#head More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-preventing-blindness-a-conversation-with-dr-sanduk-ruit-thomas-bosshardMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Fanny Kaufmann is a global Medical Affairs leader in oncology at Takeda. She is passionate about solving global challenges in the areas of patient advocacy, access to medicine, public health safety, animal welfare and animal health, plus food security. On this episode, Fanny tells me about her new journey into One Health. We have a reflective conversation on the interconnection between human health, animal health and ecosystem health, in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Fanny also gives some advice for younger people who wish to start a career in life sciences. Fanny Kaufmann’s personal website: https://www.journey-animal-welfare.org  One Health platform: https://onehealthplatform.com/ohp/about-one-health/one-health-explained One Health commission: https://www.onehealthcommission.org/en/programs/one_health_education_initiatives__overview/ More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-one-health-a-conversation-with-fanny-kaufmannMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

On this episode, I speak with Ana Maria Angarita and Isabel Brücher, two of the Capacity Zurich co-founders. Their organisation offers entrepreneurship programs to facilitate the socioeconomic inclusion of refugees and migrants in Switzerland. Ana Maria and Isabel share their respective journeys, plus how the programs at Capacity are a transformational experience for participants and volunteers. Capacity advocates for change and promotes discussions about inclusion from different perspectives.Capacity Zurich website: https://www.capacityzurich.chMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

David Fiorucci is the founder of LP3 Ltd, with his vision for a sustainable economy. In this episode, David shares with me the essence of the integrative LP3 model (Leadership, Potential, Power, Performance) that he developed over 20+ years. His model enables organisations to have a common guiding language across all levels for creating efficient and consistent leadership. David also gives some advice on what companies should focus on moving forward, to successfully manage through the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. LP3 Ltd. (LP3 Leadership) website: https://www.lp3leadership.com/en/lp3-model More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-leadership-for-a-sustainable-economy-a-conversation-with-david-fiorucciMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Fifteen years ago, Teresa Goines founded Old Skool Cafe a youth-run jazz supper club in San Francisco. On this episode, she tells me about her long-term vision to transform the cycle of incarceration and recidivism, at-risk youth feel trapped in, into a healthy life. Teresa also shares how the training at Old Skool Cafe provides career and life skills, plus employment experience to these young people. Old Skool Cafe website: https://www.oldskoolcafe.org More links from our conversation available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-providing-professional-skills-to-at-risk-youth-a-conversation-with-teresa-goinesMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Emilie Alirol is a biologist who has built her career in clinical research and now serves as an Associate Director at Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). In this episode, Emilie discusses leading projects in resource-constrained settings that focus on infectious diseases. We also explore the future of public health, and she offers practical advice for anyone eager to launch a career in clinical science.At the end of the show, I ask all my guests the same set of questions to get a sneak preview into their favourite music or books. Here are the links to Emilie's answers. The song she constantly listens to at the moment is 'Over the Rainbow' by Melody Gardot. The music that particularly resonated with her at a specific time in her life is from Radiohead. Her all-time favourite book that she absolutely recommends is L’usage du Monde by Nicolas Bouvier (English-language version with the title The Way of the World).If you want to follow Emilie on social media, this is her channel: LinkedIn. In case you wish to have more information on the organisations mentioned in our conversation.Companies mentioned in this episode: Doctors Without Borders The Global Antibiotics Research & Development Partnership GARDP The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative DNDi where Emilie worked before joining the Medicines for Malaria Venture MMV Entasis Therapeutics The World Health Organisation WHO where Emilie served as vice-chair for the ethics research committeeThe Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics FINDAccess to COVID-19 Tools ACT AcceleratorFounding podcast of the SwissCast NetworkMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

On this first episode, I speak with Pauline Koelbl about what motivated the creation of her new ventures: AfriProspect and ShEquity. Pauline is an innovation expert in developing and emerging markets. She invests in African impactful innovative startups with a special focus on female-led businesses. In our discussion, Pauline also shares what future trends she is looking out for post-COVID-19.At the end of the show, I ask all my guests the same set of questions to get a sneak preview into their favourite music or books. The song she constantly listens to at the moment is 'Jerusalema' by Master KG.The songs that particularly resonated with her at a specific time in her life are 'Zangawela' (the original song from 'Waka Waka, time for Africa' by Shakira) and 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams. Her all-time favourite book that she absolutely recommends is Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari.If you want to follow Pauline on social media, these are her channels: LinkedIn and Twitter. Companies mentioned in this episode: Institute of Development Studies Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Africa Innovation Foundation Professional Women of African Heritage initiative PROWA AFRI Prospect SHE Equity GreenTech Capital Partners Narratives of Purpose is a founding podcast member of the SwissCast NetworkMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network

Introducing the Narratives of Purpose podcast hosted by me, Claire Murigande. I am a scientist and TEDx speaker, inspired to showcase unique stories of ordinary people making extraordinary social impact in various areas, such as: youth empowerment, healthcare initiatives and sustainable business. On this biweekly show, my guests share their passion, their journeys and their perspectives on the future through fascinating conversations. Visit the podcast website for more information on me and my guests: https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/narratives-of-purpose/Founding member of the SwissCast NetworkMentioned in this episode:Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network