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ChangeMaker’s Book ClubChats with the DeadWhat if solving your own murder meant queuing up in the afterlife’s visa office?That’s the hilarious and haunting premise of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. A Booker Prize novel set in 1990s Sri Lanka, it’s a wild mix of murder mystery, dark humour, and political history. In this episode, I sit down with Ingrid Srinath and Stephen Keys to unpack how this story blends war, identity, journalism, and ghosts into something unforgettable.If you love smart storytelling, sharp wit, and a peek behind the curtai...
2025-11-2134 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubDid The Bee Sting Just Predict Our Climate Future? | Changemakers Book ClubWhat does a Booker Prize novel about a struggling family have to do with philanthropy in Singapore and waste management in India?In this episode of the Changemaker Book Club, I dive into The Bee Sting with Priyanka Agarwal, Executive Director of the Tsao Family Foundation, and Vishal Kumar, CEO of Waste Warriors Society. Priyanka shares her journey from finance to philanthropy in Singapore, while Vishal talks about building a climate change nonprofit in the Indian Himalayan region tackling waste management in India. Together, we explore how books spark reflections on family, values, and...
2025-11-1725 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubThe Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two ChangemakersWhat happens when two trailblazers from finance and clean energy dive into a murder-at-sea thriller?I sat down with Lakshmi Iyer, Group President & CEO at Bajaj Alternatives and one of Asia’s top women in asset management, and Malavika Bambawale, a global leader in clean energy and CEO of SAS Energy UK. Lakshmi opened up about her journey as a woman leader in finance and why she champions diversity in investment spaces. Malavika shared her path through global sustainability projects, from shipping to renewable energy, and how she’s driving change in the commercial and...
2025-09-2519 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubShe Spoke Up. They Pushed Her Out.| The Appeal by Janice HallettWhat could a murder mystery teach us about fundraising and the ways they are corrupted?In this episode, I dug into The Appeal with Radha and Annu, a book that had us hooked while making us question how power, privilege, and manipulation show up in the social sector. We talk about why trust matters in fundraising, why transparency is non-negotiable, and how the wrong incentives can spiral into real harm. This book wasn’t just a whodunnit; it was a mirror for how communities can rally together or fall apart.Join me as...
2025-09-0830 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubShe’s a Gym Terror. He’s a Meditation Guy. Their Health Advice Might Surprise YouWhat happens when a gym badass and a meditation-loving doctor dive into the same book about weight loss drugs? You get stories, science, and some serious truths.In this episode, I chat with Dr. Bhakti Naik, PT, nutritionist, and founder of Ikigai Health, who helps people build real, lasting habits through movement and mindset. And Dr. Sondhi, a physician with nearly 50 years of experience treating diabetes and obesity, who now also hosts a Hindi health podcast.We talk about Magic Pill by Johann Hari, and dig into what it...
2025-08-2245 min
M2M Talk Show Series Season 1Why 99% founders fail at raising money Ep 8| Startup funding, pitch deck, investors | M2M Talk ShowWhy do so many startup founders fail at raising money? 🚀In this episode of the M2M Talk Show, Gunjali Kothari and Jyoti Agarwal talk openly about why most entrepreneurs struggle to get funding. From messy pitch decks and confusing stories to not understanding what investors want this chat breaks it all down.💡 What you’ll learn: • The common mistakes that make investors say no • How to put together a clear and strong pitch deck • The mindset every founder needs before meeting VCs or angel inves...
2025-08-2130 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubIs Blindness a Tragedy? This Book Will Change Your Mind | The Country of The BlindEver met a pilot who’s blind, and runs marathons faster than most of us?In this episode, I sat down with Sudhir and Divyanshu, two leaders who are flipping how we see disability, allyship, and what inclusion actually looks like. From discovering audiobooks during vision loss to flying planes and running marathons blind, their stories challenge every stereotype we hold. We talk about pity vs. dignity, why low expectations harm more than blindness, and how real change starts when we see people as people, not labels.This conversation le...
2025-07-2431 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubA Bibliotherapist, a Gender Expert and a Book That Hit Like a Gut Punch | James by Percival EverettWhat do a children’s book author and a gender justice leader have in common? Turns out—plenty, especially when the book in question hits like a gut punch.In this episode, I sat down with Bhakti Mathur and Nisha Dhawan to unpack James by Percival Everett. Bhakti’s journey from banker to bibliotherapist adds a whole new layer to how stories can heal, while Nisha brings her fierce, frontline experience working with girls across 15 countries. We talk language, resistance, trauma, and what it means to write yourself into being.This one’s part book club, pa...
2025-06-3035 min
ChangeMaker’s Book ClubThe ChangeMaker’s Book Club: Stories that connect with philanthropy and the social sectorCan a book change how you see the world and what you do in it?I’m Gunjali, and on the ChangeMaker’s Booklub, I sit down with inspiring leaders in philanthropy and the social sector to unpack big ideas sparked by books. We talk about gender, disability, fundraising, and the invisible systems shaping our lives. Because books don’t just tell stories, they start conversations that lead to action.Join me, hit subscribe, and let’s read (and rethink) the world together.GunjaliI’ve spent over a decade working in the development sector, and a lifetime find...
2025-06-3001 min