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Narratives of PurposeThe Issue of Burnout : Navigating the Complexities of Workplace Harm and TraumaToday's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much as 77% of the workforce is currently experiencing significant levels of burnout. The speaker, Dr. Nicole DeKay, describes the various dimensions of psychological risks associated with workplace environments. She provides insights into the systemic factors contributing to workplace trauma. 2025-06-0727 min
Narratives of PurposeThe Question of Ageism: Valuing Experience in the WorkplaceIn today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older women in particular. The speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen, discusses the dual-edged sword of institutional knowledge held by seasoned professionals and the ageist biases that often lead to their dismissal in favour of younger, less experienced employees. ...2025-06-0515 min
Narratives of PurposeThe Neuroscience of Harassment: Understanding the Brain's Response to Workplace BullyingWelcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture. The speakers, Dr. Makiko Kuramoto and Dr. Jennifer Fraser, engage in a profound exploration of how systemic issues within corporate environments contribute to the normalisation of bullying and harassment. They argue that such behaviours often symptomatic of deeper cultural flaws, including...2025-06-0327 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Social Change - from Labyrinth of the First GenIn today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers.In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yungas region of Bolivia, who operates a radio station that plays a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of his community and advocating for their rights. Fidel's work exemplifies the transformative power of media in foster...2025-04-2925 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Building a Medical Device Startup for Underserved Populations - from Global Health PursuitIn today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman.On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to develop affordable medical devices addressing neonatal mortality, which are tailored to the unique constraints of underserved healthcare environments in low and middle-income countries.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the...2025-04-1548 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Bringing Diversity to Sports - from Made For UsWelcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month 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 an extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world.This episode features the Made For Us podcast which is hosted by Tosin Sulaiman. Made For Us is an award-winning podcast exploring the intersection of...2025-04-0127 min
Dripping in BlackDripping in Science and Social Impact featuring Dr. Claire MurigandeIn this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, host Dominic Lawson engages with Dr. Claire Murigande, a scientist and podcast host, discussing her journey, the importance of curiosity in science, and the challenges faced by science today. They explore Dr. Murigande's experiences as a person of color in Switzerland, her insights from the Afros and Audio panel, and her motivation behind launching the Narratives of Purpose podcast, which aims to amplify positive stories from Africa and challenge prevailing stereotypes. In this conversation, Claire Murigande discusses the importance of authentic storytelling in media, the need for inclusivity in health...2025-03-2545 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Pioneering Cancer Research Across Africa - A Conversation with Dr. Yaw BediakoNarratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande delves into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw emphasises the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific research. He shares his belief that the continent possesses immense potential to contribute to precision oncology research. Particularly in understanding the links between multiple cancer types and the genetically diverse population unique to Africa.Yaw's insights challenge listeners...2024-12-1045 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Unlocking Women's Brain Health - Women's Health Series with Ann-Marie de LangeIn this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focus on neuroimaging, Ann-Marie emphasises the importance of understanding how various life transitions, such as pregnancy and menopause, impact women's brain health. Throughout the conversation, both Ann-Marie and Claire explore the historical neglect of women's health...2024-11-1930 minSwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English VoicesOn Unlocking Women's Brain Health - Women's Health Series with Ann-Marie de LangeIn this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focus on neuroimaging, Ann-Marie emphasises the importance of understanding how various life transitions, such as pregnancy and menopause, impact women's brain health. Throughout the conversation, both Ann-Marie and Claire explore the historical neglect of women's health...2024-11-1930 min
SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English VoicesOn Reclaiming Dignity Through Health Tech - Women's Health Series with Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi & Shamala HinrichsenIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala and Mariatheresa emphasise the importance of centring women's dignity in healthcare, highlighting the disparities that still exist in the industry. They share their personal journeys into the health tech space and the biases female founders encounter when seeking funding, illustrating the broader societal challenges that persist even in progressive sectors like health tech. By...2024-11-0538 minNarratives of PurposeOn Reclaiming Dignity Through Health Tech - Women's Health Series with Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi & Shamala HinrichsenIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala and Mariatheresa emphasise the importance of centring women's dignity in healthcare, highlighting the disparities that still exist in the industry. They share their personal journeys into the health tech space and the biases female founders encounter when seeking funding, illustrating the broader societal challenges that persist even in progressive sectors like health tech. By...2024-11-0538 min
SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English VoicesOn Innovating Care in Maternal Health - Women's Health Series with Martha AgbornyentyIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Martha Agbornyenty, the founder and Executive Director of For Mom and Baby Foundation, who is on a mission to improve maternal and child health in Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning young midwife leader, Martha shares her inspiring journey as well as the work her foundation carries out through community engagement, health provider training, and policy advocacy. Martha emphasises the importance of investing in midwives and improving the quality of education they receive. Through her foundation, Martha is not only making a si...2024-10-2233 minNarratives of PurposeOn Innovating Care in Maternal Health - Women's Health Series with Martha AgbornyentyIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Martha Agbornyenty, the founder and Executive Director of For Mom and Baby Foundation, who is on a mission to improve maternal and child health in Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning young midwife leader, Martha shares her inspiring journey as well as the work her foundation carries out through community engagement, health provider training, and policy advocacy. Martha emphasises the importance of investing in midwives and improving the quality of education they receive. Through her foundation, Martha is not only making a si...2024-10-2233 min
Narratives of PurposeOn The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani BaileyIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation therapist and the drive behind her documentary, 'A Letter to My Sisters.' Dr. Nia shares her experiences and insights on the rising incidence of breast cancer diagnoses among younger women, challenging the traditional age-based screening guidelines. She highlights the stories of women who faced significant barriers in receiving timely diagnoses and treatment featured in her...2024-10-0835 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine - Women’s Health Series with Thao NguyenIn this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine. Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising gender differences in medical treatment. She explains the challenges she faces in raising awareness and establishing certification criteria for medications. The episode highlights the significance of asking questions in healthcare and Thao’s vision of creating a comprehensive database for gender-specific medical evidence.Be sure to visit our podcast website f...2024-09-2435 min
SageTalkingClaire Murigande on bringing purpose into our lives and the world 🌍Claire Murigande is the host and executive producer of the "Narratives of Purpose Podcast" in which she speaks to global changemakers about social impact topics that are aimed to inspire action.
Claire is a scientist (life sciences), speaker and podcast host, with a mission to amplify the voices of changemakers around the world.
In this wonderful conversation we are speaking about her connection to nature which is centered much around trying to be self aware through
connection to nourishment like taking time out of her day to cultivate different...2024-09-2053 min
White Label AmericanEp 184: Navigating Multilingual Worlds and Career Paths ft Claire Murigandetoday we have the privilege of featuring Dr. Claire Murigande, a brilliant and multifaceted individual with a truly global perspective. Dr. Murigande, originally from Burundi and raised in Kenya, now resides in Switzerland, bringing with her a rich tapestry of multicultural and multilingual experiences.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of names and identity, as I reflect on my personal journey with naming traditions and share impactful childhood memories. We also explore Dr. Murigande’s diverse upbringing, her impressive career spanning academia and corporate roles, and her passion for storytelling through her podcast, Narratives of...2024-09-111h 47
Narratives of PurposeOn Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija ButkovicIn this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW). Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that supports female innovators in wearable tech and health tech. The discussion covers the significance of Femtech, the challenges women face in the health industry, and the importance of creating targeted health solutions for women. Marija also highlights the various ways WoW connects and supports its community, the role...2024-09-1036 min
Women Making MovesCollective WisdomClaire Murigande, PhD and EMBA is a biologist, humanities champion, and a woman blazing a trail encouraging women to show up as themselves, to put themselves out there as no one is you. Claire shares her journey in her own unique brilliance especially as it relates to being able to do some good while making money.Claire is setting the tone on the new way of doing business and in her most recent role as the President of PROWAH (Professional Women of African Heritage), she is supporting a legacy of not only owning your unique brilliance, but...2024-07-3040 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Leveraging AI to Overcome Radiology Challenges - Women's Health Series with Élise MekkaouiDiagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised. In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai. Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnosis by assisting radiologists with MRI image analysis. Therefore reducing medical errancy time.Élise also touches on the importance of bringing awareness to women's health, urging investors to invest in innovative startups that account for gender differences. 2024-03-0819 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Holding Space for Women in the Workplace - Women's Health Series with Fatoumata LySupporting Women's Health in the Workplace. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti. Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping employers create supportive work environments for reproductive mental health. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of women's health in the workplace, emphasising the importance of community, awareness, and scaling solutions to meet...2024-03-0819 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle RalicAI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for...2024-03-0818 minSwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English VoicesOn Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle RalicAI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for...2024-03-0818 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Developing Non-invasive Cervical Precancer Treatments - Women's Health Series with Alia RahmanTwenty-First Century Treatments for Women's Health. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alia Rahman, the Co-founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics. Alia shares her personal journey with dysplasia, how it motivated her to establish Amplexd, and the company's mission of developing treatments to improve patient experience and accessibility for HPV-induced cervical dysplasia. Alia raises awareness of the healthcare system's failings towards women's health, particularly in the treatments of cervical precancer. She highlights the focus on unique treatment strategies, such as...2024-03-0822 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Making PCOS a Public Health Priority - Women's Health Series with Sasha OtteyAdvocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's Health. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge. Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how her experiences led her to establish a leading non-profit organisation that supports and advocates for those affected by PCOS globally. Sasha emphasises the importance of patient involvement in creating medical solutions and innovations, as well as the need for increased funding towards research. 2024-03-0819 min
#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Careers for Social GoodTurning Audio Stories into Impact | Claire Murigande | Narratives of PurposeMeet Claire Murigande, Creator & Host of the award nominated podcast ‘Narratives of Purpose’. Claire Murigande is a forward-looking curious mind with the vision to amplify social impact through audio storytelling. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Claire Murigande Claire is known to empower and inspire people...
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Narratives of PurposeAdvancing Women’s Health with Female Founders - TrailerIn this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series focusing on women's health innovation. The next five episodes will address Issues like the lack of female representation in clinical trials as well as the need for gender-specific personalised medicine, but also the importance and the need to invest in startups led by women. This new series will feature female founders advocating for public health, developing non-invasive treatments, harnessing AI technologies, and especially holding space for women in the workplace. Welcome to our Women's Health special series created in...2024-03-0103 min
Narratives of PurposeCelebrating Three Years of Narratives of PurposeJoin me for the Season Five Finale of Narratives of Purpose where we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary of powerful conversations with our wonderful guests who are making waves in their industries and communities.In our podcast series, we have shone a spotlight on innovation, sustainability, global health, technology, entrepreneurship and skill development - just to name a few. The fascinating thing about all of the conversations with our guests, is that the action is happening in real-time. Which not only provides an active perspective, but has also led us...2023-12-1231 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Eradicating Period Poverty - A Conversation with Ira GuhaIn today’s episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Ira Guha who is the founder of Asan. Asan is a social venture with a mission to eradicate period poverty, which prevents women and girls across the world from participating in essential daily activities (Including going to school and work).In our conversation, we talk about the impact of period poverty and how Asan cup’s accessibility has the ability to impact the lives and empower the women who use them. We also discuss the seemingly taboo subject of women’s health, especially relating to periods, and how th...2023-11-2134 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A NEW Conversation with Rhiana SpringJoin me for today’s episode where I will be catching up with Rhiana Spring, the founder and executive director of Spring ACT. Spring ACT is an organisation connecting human rights and technology to empower people to take action and eliminate global social injustices. Their flagship product is called Sophia, the world's first chatbot empowering survivors of domestic violence to gather potential evidence and seek help wherever they are in the world.I highly encourage you to listen back to th...2023-11-0737 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Making Medical AI a Common Good - A NEW Conversation with Bart De WitteIn this episode I will be welcoming back another previous guest of Narratives of Purpose, Bart De Witte, to hear more about his journey of making medical AI accessible. Bart is the founder of the Hippo AI Foundation, which is designed to develop medical AI for the common good by liberating all future medical knowledge by making it open to everyone.We spoke in November 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to...2023-10-2339 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Funding African Female Entrepreneurs and Innovators - A NEW Conversation with Pauline KoelblToday I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs. Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth and impact of ShEquity since we first spoke in 2020.Listen to today's episode to hear how the journey of ShEquity has evolved since our last conversation.2023-10-1038 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Gamifying Diversity and Inclusion Education - A NEW Conversation with Alma Moya LosadaJoin 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 fo...2023-09-1929 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Powering Education with Technology - A NEW Conversation with Ismail EleburuikeIn 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. ...2023-09-0533 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Building More Socially Responsible Organisations - from Spend Donate InvestIn 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. 2023-08-2236 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Prison Officers Turned Playwrights - from Creativity FoundWelcome 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...2023-08-0852 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeJP Kalonji – art and social changeArt, life and advocacyIn this guest episode of the Narratives of Purpose podcast, Claire Murigande discusses with editorial illustrator Jean-Philippe Kalonji the role artists and culture play in social change.JP is an illustrator, comic artist, and painter stationed in the beautiful city of Geneva, Switzerland. We're taking a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about JP's earliest days of falling in love with art, navigating his way through the practices that he's grown to adore, and recounting the hurdles he's had to leap over. This is a tale of passion merged with practicality as JP shares h...2023-08-0631 min
Narratives of PurposePre-Season StartAs 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. 2023-08-0204 min
Narratives of PurposeSpecial French Language Episode - Interview de Charlotte Hennessy & Patrick Dupuis du Refettorio GenèveAujourd'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 pa...2023-05-3020 min
Narratives of PurposeSpecial French Language Episode - Interview de Romain Oeggerli & Yohann Pellaux, cofondateurs d'Alles Gut! Gemüse KebabNous 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'u...2023-05-1634 min
Narratives of PurposeSpecial German Language Episode - Urban Agriculture Basel Mitbegründer Bastiaan Frich im InterviewWir 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...2023-05-0237 min
Narratives of PurposeSeason 4 Review and What is Coming NextAs 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...2023-04-1110 min
Narratives of PurposeExploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 3/3) - Networks and Community BuildersJoin 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 aqua...2023-03-2853 min
#impact Podcast: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Careers for Social GoodInternational Womens Day 2023 | Celebrating fellow podcaster Claire Murigande | Narratives of PurposeFind show notes and all links mentioned here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcasts-international-womens-day-2023-claire-murigande-narratives-of-purpose2023-03-1907 min
Narratives of PurposeExploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 2/3) - Ancient Grains and RegenerationWelcome 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.2023-03-141h 04
#impact Podcast: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Careers for Social GoodInternational Women's Day 2023 | Celebrating fellow Podcaster Claire Murigande | Narratives of PurposeFind show notes and all links mentioned here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcasts-international-womens-day-2023-claire-murigande-narratives-of-purpose 2023-03-0807 min#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Careers for Social GoodInternational Women’s Day 2023 | Celebrating fellow podcaster Claire MurigandeStart listening to Claire Murigande’s Podcast Narratives of Purpose HERE Happy International Women’s Day! One of the International Women’s Day 2023 missions is “To celebrate the work of women creatives and elevate visibility for commercial projects and commissions”. That is why in today’s episode we want to celebrate fellow creative, the creator and podcaster Claire...
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Narratives of PurposeExploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste WarriorsIn 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 Cr...2023-02-2849 min
Narratives of PurposeExploring Sustainable Food Systems (INTRO) - What Does Sustainable Nutrition Mean?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...2023-02-1426 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Harnessing Tech Innovation to Improve Healthcare - A Conversation with Dr. Ernest Darkoh & Dr. John SargentIn 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 ne...2023-01-2446 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Water Storytelling - A Conversation with Joana (Jo) BacalloJoin 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 fou...2023-01-1032 min
Narratives of PurposeSeason 4 Bonus (Part 2) - Get to Know Our HostWelcome 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...2022-12-1324 min
Narratives of PurposeSeason 4 Bonus (Part 1) - Get to Know Our HostJoin 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 t...2022-12-0623 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Guiding Women to Midlife Health - A Conversation with Sanjana Rao & Gayatri MuthukrishnanIn 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 ch...2022-11-2234 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Making Medical AI a Common Good - A Conversation with Bart De WitteJoin 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 pape...2022-11-0841 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Empowering Communities Through Fitness - A Conversation with Elana Margulies SnydermanIn 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...2022-10-2520 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Digital Skilling of Slum Communities Youth - A Conversation with Emmanuel Trinity NsaabanyeWelcome 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...2022-10-1125 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Making Women’s Hearts Beat Longer - A Conversation with Petronela SandulacheJoin 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 B...2022-07-2938 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A Conversation with Rhiana SpringJoin 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 art...2022-07-1238 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Advocating for Gender Equality - A Conversation with Ana Paula TediosiIn 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...2022-06-2838 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Design and Impact Consulting - A Conversation with Kashish AggarwalJoin 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 B...2022-06-1428 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion for Performance - A Conversation with Emmanuelle Werner GilliozIn 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 on...2022-05-3132 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Impact Investing and Social Justice - A Conversation with Eleni D. JanisJoin 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 ha...2022-05-1729 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Overcoming Social Biases - A Conversation with Piera MarongiuJoin 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...2022-05-0338 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Powering Education with Technology - A Conversation with Ismail EleburuikeIn 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:...2022-04-2627 min
Narratives of PurposeOn Learning with Leaders - A Conversation with Gunjan AggarwalJoin 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.2022-04-1223 min