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Solopreneur Grind PodcastSG Podcast Episode 124: Breaking the silence and not-for-profits with ElsaMarie D'SilvaIn this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to ElsaMarie D'Silva about:
00:00 Understanding the Economic Impact of Social Issues
01:30 Challenges in Starting an Organization and Breaking the Silence
14:28 Global Examples of Courageous Women
15:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
16:57 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
And much more.
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Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityDr. Marcus RanneyIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Dr. Marcus Ranney, a physician who believes in the power of lifestyle interventions, he launched HumanEdge, an investor backed venture with the aim of helping individuals be the best versions of themselves, health, brain, and body, regardless of their challenges at the workplace.From sick care to well being, Dr. Ranney's career journey over the past two decades, has led him from the patient's bedside to the extreme outdoors. A published best selling author, keynote speaker, and public health commentator, he has been a World Economic Forum's global shaper and a senior fellow...2023-10-0731 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityDr. Steve KeenIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Dr.Steve Keen, an Honorary Professor at the University College London. Before that, he taught at universities across the United Kingdom and Australia. He is an Australian economist and author and his research is centered around post-Keynesian economics, criticising neoclassical economics. He has over 70 academic publications on topics as diverse as financial instability, the money creation process, flaws in Marxian economics, the application of physics to economics, Islamic finance, and the role of chaos and complexity theory in economics. His work has been translated into Chinese, German and Russian.During the podcast...2023-10-0731 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityKah WallaIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Kah Walla a leading Cameroonian entrepreneur and authority in leadership and strategy and CEO of STRATEGIES!, a renownedconsultancy with a global presence. Over 90 percent of their revenue comes from international clients, a testament to her global impact. Kah's political activism began in 1989, advocating for democracy. She was a pivotal figure in the Social Democratic Front (SDF) and contested the removal of presidential term limits in 2008. She laterfounded the Cameroon People’s Party (CPP), embracing a new era of African political leadership focused on good governance and democracy. During the podcast we will ge...2023-10-0727 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityGloria LangatIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Gloria Langat, a research scientist specializing in ageing and development in low and middle income countries, as they delve into crucial topics such as urbanization, migration in old age, dynamics of urban-rural linkages, long-term care, intergenerational linkages, sexual health and overall well-being.Gloria is known for her exceptional research endeavors revolving around comprehending the multifaceted nature of ageing in Africa. Her work on the care economy and long-term care seeks to advance research on care for persons with debilitating conditions and those unable to live independently and to inform policy action to...2023-10-0729 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityDr. Donghyun ParkIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Dr. Donghyun Park about the difference between wellness, happiness and wellbeing and its impact on our economy.Dr. Donghyun Park is currently an Economic Advisor at the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which he joined in April 2007. Prior to joining ADB, he was a tenured Associate Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dr. Park has a Ph.D. in economics from UCLA, and his main research fields are international finance, international trade, and development economics. His research, which hasbeen published...2023-10-0721 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityDr. Nata DuvvuryIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Dr. Nata Duvvury about how violence sets us back whilst impacts progress and wellbeing.Dr. Nata Duvvury is a development expert with research interests in gender, livelihoods, governance and social mobilization and has extensive international research and program experience in gender and development with particular emphasis on gender inequality, domestic violence, rights-based approaches to development, and civil society participation and accountability. She has authoredmore than fifty research reports, peer-review publications and papers in edited books.2023-10-0736 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityMitali NikoreIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Mitali Nikore who unpacks the range of gender inequities faced in India and the impact of unpaid care work on women. Mitali Nikore, an economist and gender policy specialist, is the founder of the youth-led research group Nikore Associates. She advises multilateralorganisations such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Women and the World Bank as well as private sector consulting firms such as EY and PwC. She is a part of the Global Shapers New Delhi Hub (an initiative of the World Economic Forum) and is also an advisor to the Steering...2023-10-0740 min
Rethinking Wellbeing & ProsperityDr. Kristine GloriaIn this episode, Elsa speaks to Dr.Kristine Gloria about understanding the impact of technologyon mental health, ethical AI and how we can improve wellbeing and interpersonal relationships.As a former academic, social impact entrepreneur, and dedicated steward of technology for good, Kristine’s expertise sits at the intersection of the human condition and technology with specific interest in youth mental health and wellbeing. Currently, she serves as Head of Data at Blue Fever, and most notably leads a team responsible for developing "Blue", an AI-driven big sibling that supports members of the BF community on their em...2023-10-0740 min
Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakAddressing Gender-Based Violence with Purposeful Empathy Ft. ElsaMarie D’Silva Purposeful EmpathyWatch this episode to learn how a social impact leader is leveraging technology to combat sexual violence across the world.
ElsaMarie D’Silva is the Founder of the Red Dot Foundation and creator of SafeCity, a technology platform that crowdsources personal experiences of sexual violence and abuse in public and private spaces globally. She also describes how people in power can raise awareness about sexual violence, and what it means to work with purpose. In this episode, Anita also reads an excerpt from her book, featuring a story about Elsa.
00:00 Introduction
00:21 About ElsaMarie D'Silva
02:20 Anita reads an excerpt about El...2023-04-2225 min
Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakAddressing Gender-Based Violence with Purposeful Empathy Ft. ElsaMarie D’Silva Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita NowakWatch this episode to learn how a social entrepreneur is leveraging technology to combat sexual violence across the world.
ElsaMarie D’Silva is the Founder of the Red Dot Foundation and creator of SafeCity, a technology platform that crowdsources personal experiences of sexual violence and abuse in public and private spaces globally. In this episode, Anita reads an excerpt from her book, Purposeful Empathy, featuring a story about Elsa. And Elsa describes the impact of #MeToo, how people in power can raise awareness about sexual violence, and what it means to work with purpose.
00:00 Introduction
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Breaking GlassData storytelling, crowdmapping, and gender-based violenceAround the world, 1 in 3 women experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. In India, where a woman is raped every fifteen minutes, the outlook is especially dire.ElsaMarie D'Silva walked away from a twenty-year career in aviation to launch SafeCity - the world's foremost crowdmapping platform for gender-based violence. An entrepreneur, activist, and survivor, she joins Kassia to talk about:The various forms of gender-based violence—including physical, sexual, and psychological— and the prevalence of it in IndiaWhat happens when survivors have safe spaces to share their storiesHow stories and data can empower women and their...2022-08-2348 min
GDL Coffee Break Podcast#5: ElsaMarie D'Silva on Gender-based and Sexual ViolenceIn this episode, host Khaldun Al Saadi talks to ElsaMarie D'Silva. She currently serves as president of the Red Dot Foundation Global, an NGO that works to end violence against women. She is also the innovator of Safecity, an online platform developed by Red Dot Foundation that uses crowdsourcing to track reports of sexual violence and harassment in public spaces and maps this data to show unsafe areas in cities. Since launching Safecity in 2012, Elsa has overseen the platform’s rise to become the largest crowdsourcing app on the issue in India, Kenya, Cameroon, and Nepal. For her pioneering work...2022-05-1819 min
Durga's Fireside ChatFireside Chat with Elsa Marie D'SilvaElsaMarie D’Silva is the Founder & CEO of Red Dot Foundation (India) and President of Red Dot Foundation Global (USA). Its platform, Safecity, crowdsources personal experiences of sexual violence and abuse in public spaces. ElsaMarie is a 2020 IWF Fellow and a Gratitude Network Fellow, 2019 Reagan Fascell Fellow, and a 2018 Yale World Fellow. She is an alumnus of the Stanford Draper Hills Summer School, the US State Department’s Fortune Mentoring Program, Oxford Chevening Gurukul and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Leadership Program. She is also a fellow with Rotary Peace, Aspen New Voices, Vital Voices and a BMW Fo...2021-08-2026 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRI#GenderGaps | E28 | ElsaMarie D Silva | Using technology to prevent gender based violenceGender Impact Studies Center (GISC) at IMPRI, organized a #WebPolicyTalk The State of Gender Equality #GenderGaps Topic: Using Technology to Address Gender-based Violence Date: March 3, 2020; Wednesday Time: 18:00 IST (GMT+5:30) Speaker: ElsaMarie D’Silva, Founder, Red Dot Foundation (India); President, Red Dot Foundation (USA) Discussants: Rwitee Mandal, Senior Program Manager, Safetipin Dr Sangita Dutta Gupta, Associate Professor, Economics; Chairperson, Centre for Research, Jagdish Sheth School of Management Event Page: https://www.impriindia.com/event/using-technology-to-address-gender-based-violence/2021-03-181h 38
Our Lives + TechA party with purpose #NT100is5In this bonus edition, Adah Parris introduces a series of inspiring talks from Nominet Trust’s recent #NT100is5 celebration, marking 5 years of the NT100 campaign. We hear from people and projects using tech to effect meaningful social change, including Kate Wolfenden from Project X, Bunmi Durowoju from Microsoft and ElsaMarie D’Silva of Safecity – who discuss routes of acceleration, learning from mistakes, and reaching new ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-1928 min
Aspen Ideas to GoUndaunted: Stories from the Frontlines of Global Health (Rebroadcast)We'll be back in January with new episodes. In the meantime, don't miss this inspiring episode with stories of human resilience and ingenuity. During the Ebola crisis, strong grassroots relationships and homegrown leadership made the difference between life and death. Drawing on that learning, movers and shakers from the Aspen New Voices Fellowship will share their stories about the silo-busting connections that can be forged under stress. From Sierra Leone to Nepal, these kinds of bonds keep our most vulnerable communities healthier and safer in perilous times. Aspen New Voices Fellows: Rubayat Khan, Relebohile Moletsane, Serufusa Sekidde, David Kuria...2015-12-2853 min
Aspen Ideas to GoUndaunted: Stories from the Frontlines of Global HealthDuring the Ebola crisis, strong grassroots relationships and homegrown leadership made the difference between life and death. Drawing on that learning, movers and shakers from the Aspen New Voices Fellowship will share their stories about the silo-busting connections that can be forged under stress. From Sierra Leone to Nepal, these kinds of bonds keep our most vulnerable communities healthier and safer in perilous times. Aspen New Voices Fellows: Rubayat Khan, Relebohile Moletsane, Serufusa Sekidde, David Kuria, Kopano Mabaso, Abraham Leno, Samuel Kargbo, ElsaMarie D'Silva, Esther Ngumbi www.AspenNewVoices.org
aspenideas.org2015-06-2953 min
Aspen Ideas to GoUndaunted: Stories from the Frontlines of Global HealthDuring the Ebola crisis, strong grassroots relationships and homegrown leadership made the difference between life and death. Drawing on that learning, movers and shakers from the Aspen New Voices Fellowship will share their stories about the silo-busting connections that can be forged under stress. From Sierra Leone to Nepal, these kinds of bonds keep our most vulnerable communities healthier and safer in perilous times.
Aspen New Voices Fellows: Rubayat Khan, Relebohile Moletsane, Serufusa Sekidde, David Kuria, Kopano Mabaso, Abraham Leno, Samuel Kargbo, ElsaMarie D'Silva, Esther Ngumbi
www.AspenNewVoices.org2015-06-2953 min
Terms Of Reference PodcastTOR054: Safecity with ElsaMarie D'SilvaElsaMarie D’Silva is the Managing Director of Safecity.in – a website that uses crowdsourcing to identify locations where women have experienced or witnessed any type of sexual harassment.
ElsaMarie is an experienced aviation professional. In 2003, she made a career switch in order to improve the lives of women, youth and senior citizens through awareness, interaction and education. She is also trained in both directive and non directive counseling.
She is a Vital Voices Lead Fellow and an alumni of the Swedish Institute.2015-01-1927 min