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CARE in ActionCARE in Action: Nivi Sharma, CEO Bridges To ProsperityWhat does it take to turn a two-hour trek into a 30-minute walk – and break the cycle of rural poverty? In episode #110 of CARE in Action, Andrea Barschdorf-Hager talks with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges To Prosperity, about how 668 pedestrian bridges in 21 countries now connect over 3.6 million people to education, healthcare, and markets. From tech entrepreneur to infrastructure innovator, Nivi explains the 98.5% return on investment of rural bridges, why 60% of African waterways remain unmapped, and how governments, communities, and technology can scale solutions beyond aid. Connection truly unlocks opportunity. Der "CARE in Action"-Podcast wird gesponsert von CC Real.
2025-09-2345 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E12: How Bold Jewelry is Blending Heritage, Storytelling and Social Impact | Poonam ThimmaiahWelcome to Season 4, Episode 12 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Poonam Thimmaih, the creative force behind Maalicious Jewelry, a brand that beautifully weaves together heritage, community, and craftsmanship.From her Kodava roots to her life as a New Yorker and immigrant entrepreneur, Poonam shares how her personal journey, motherhood, and cultural inspirations shaped Maalicious into a brand that empowers women artisans in India while creating bold, statement jewelry pieces with purpose.Discover how Poonam transformed traditional Indian artforms into contemporary jewelry design, the challenges and triumphs of starting a business across two...
2025-09-0353 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E11: From India to the World: Fashion, Culture and Identity | Priyanka KhannaWelcome to Season 4, Episode 11 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Priyanka Khanna, author, art, design, and fashion writer, and speaker based in Mumbai. After beginning her career at Hearst Magazines in New York, Priyanka went on to spend 15 years as Fashion Features Director at Vogue India, where she played a key role in shaping how Indian fashion, culture, and design are represented across print and digital platforms. Today, she is a contributing editor at The World of Interiors and The Nod, the author of the novel All The Right People, and is currently working on her...
2025-08-1950 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E10: How the Toda Community is Using Craft to Weave Culture and Connection | Ramya ReddyWelcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of The IKKIVI Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Ramya Reddy, a visual storyteller, photographer, and founder of Coonoor&Co, a place-based creative studio rooted in the Nilgiris of South India. Through her work across photography, publishing, and craft, Ramya explores the deep connections between art, ecology, and community. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach brings attention to indigenous wisdom, cultural preservation, and sustainable storytelling in a world that often overlooks these values.We talk about her celebrated book Soul of the Nilgiris, a nine-year journey of listening to one of India’s most...
2025-08-0545 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E09: How Writing Heals: A Journey Through Slowness and Self-Discovery | Ankita ShahWelcome to Season 4, Episode 9 of The IKKIVI Podcast, a space for meaningful, slow, and intentional conversations on how we live, create, and connect. In this episode, we speak with Ankita Shah, an Indian-Nepali writer and poet whose work explores the tender landscapes of grief, love, longing, and memory. Her deeply personal poetry and essays featured in Vogue India, Soup Magazine, Firstpost, and Anomaly gently invite us to pause, reflect, and attune ourselves to the quiet details of everyday life.Through this heartfelt conversation, Ankita shares how writing has become a form of healing and self-discovery, helping her...
2025-07-2256 min
TBPNTop Signals, How Shaun Maguire & Augustus Navigated Backlash, Comet Review, VW Electric Bus Flops | Farbood Nivi, Sean Frank(01:48) - Market Top Signals Timeline Reaction
(34:26) - Timeline
(37:58) - Perplexity Browser Review
(45:19) - Timeline
(53:33) - How Shaun Maguire & Augustus Doricko Navigated Backlash
(01:08:42) - California Ranch on Sale for $50M
(01:29:17) - Volkswagen Electric Bus Flops
(01:38:01) - Farbood Nivi, an entrepreneur and health enthusiast, discusses his journey through various biohacking experiments, including gene therapy and peptide use, and emphasizes the importance of establishing consistent health routines over daily self-negotiation. He shares his current regimen, which includes morning light exposure, hydration, and brief, regular exercise sessions, highlighting that a balanced approach yields better health outcomes than extreme focus on single activities...
2025-07-112h 44
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E08: Luxury, Heritage & Sustainability: A New Era of Indian Design | Esha GuptaWelcome to The IKKIVI Podcast. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy.Today, I’m in conversation with Esha Gupta, the founder and editor of Design Pataki, a leading voice in India’s design and architecture landscape. With over two decades of experience and a design education from Parsons School of Design, Esha brings a global outlook that remains deeply rooted in Indian culture and craftsmanship.Through Design Pataki, she has redefined how we see and engage with interior design, sustainable architecture, and luxury living in India. As Esha puts it, her passion lies at the inters...
2025-07-0138 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E07: The Cultural Power of Flowers & How it is More Than Just Decoration | Sakshi GuptaWelcome back to The IKKIVI Podcast, where we explore conscious living through the lens of culture, craft, and creativity. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy, and today we’re joined by Sakshi Gupta, the creative force behind The Girl With Ideas, a wedding design and floral styling studio known for its poetic, intimate, and story-driven celebrations.Sakshi’s work draws deeply from the everyday: family traditions, travel, nature, and especially flowers, using them as tools for emotional storytelling and cultural connection. With an intuitive and artistic approach, she creates timeless floral experiences that are full of meaning and be...
2025-06-1745 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E06: “I didn’t set out to be a writer, I set out to write” - Author and Civil Servant Daribha LyndemWelcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast!In this episode, we’re joined by Daribha Lyndem, civil servant, writer, and storyteller, whose debut book Name Place Animal Thing weaves together memory, place, and identity with striking intimacy and nuance. Set in Shillong, the book captures the quiet complexities of growing up in a world marked by cultural transitions and personal awakenings.We talk to Daribha about her creative journey, what drew her to storytelling in its many forms, and the memories that shape the stories we choose to tell. She reflects on her relationship with cultural id...
2025-05-1350 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E05: What is Regenerative Fashion? Inside Oshadi Collective's Soil-to-Garment Story | Nishanth ChopraWelcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast — In today’s episode, we speak with Nishant, founder of Oshadi Collective, a regenerative fashion initiative based in Tamil Nadu, India. Oshadi is building a new system for fashion that begins with the soil, centering nature, community, and craft in every step.We talk about the vision behind Oshadi, what it means to go beyond sustainability, and how regeneration allows for healing of land, people, and process. Nishant walks us through what it takes to grow a garment from seed to sew, the practices they use on their farms, and t...
2025-04-2956 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E04: This Denim School is Revolutionising Fashion Education in India | Sukhraj SinghWelcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the IKKIVI Podcast!In this episode we are joined by Sukhraj Singh—founder of the Indenium School of Responsible Design and a leading voice in denim, indigo, and sustainable fashion. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sukhraj shares how he's transforming fashion education by centering process, craft, and hands-on learning.We explore what sustainability in fashion truly means today, why responsible design goes far beyond materials, and how the future of fashion can be both innovative and rooted in tradition. Sukhraj breaks down the full lifecycle of a garment—from spin...
2025-04-1556 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E03: The Truth About Plastic Waste & Why Recycling Won't Save Us | Nour TayaraWelcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the IKKIVI Podcast!The reality of plastic use is something we can’t escape—it's embedded in almost everything we use on a daily basis. From packaging to clothing, electronics to beauty products, plastic is everywhere. For years, we’ve been told that recycling is the solution, but the reality is far more complex. So, how big is the plastic waste problem really? Who profits from keeping the myths around plastic alive? And most importantly, what can we do about it?In this episode, we dive deep into the truth behind...
2025-04-0158 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E02: The Power of Intuition in Fashion and Business | Karishma ShahWelcome back to The IKKIVI Podcast! I’m your host, Nivi Murthy, and today, we’re joined by Karishma Shah, the founder of Paeony—a brand that blends intuitive design with sustainability. With a background in fine arts and years of curatorial experience, Karishma approaches fashion as a medium for self-expression, prioritizing emotion and connection over fleeting trends.In this episode, we explore her journey—what led her to start Paeony, the challenges of building a conscious brand, and how she balances sustainability with business growth. We also talk about the power of following your intuition, going with the...
2025-03-1854 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS4E01: This Record-Breaking Red Dress Took 14 Years to Make | Kirstie MacleodFor 14 years, artist Kirstie Macleod brought together 380+ artisans from 51 countries to create The Red Dress—a breathtaking hand-embroidered gown that tells stories of heritage, resilience, and empowerment. Made from 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion, this extraordinary piece has now earned a place in Guinness World Records 2025 as the largest collaborative embroidery project ever.In this Season 4 premiere of The IKKIVI Podcast, we uncover the origins of The Red Dress Project and the deep connections Kirstie built with artisans worldwide—from Lambani craftswomen in South India to remote village embroiderers. She shares how the project evol...
2025-03-0452 min
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2024-11-291h 42
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E20: Balancing Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Hopes Through Indigenous Knowledge Integration | Dominique DrakefordWelcome to episode 20 of season 3 of the IKKIVI podcast. Today, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dominique Drakeford, an influential leader in sustainable fashion, environmental justice, and cultural storytelling. With over 15 years of experience, Dominique has transformed the conversation around sustainability, not just as an educator but as a cultural pioneer who bridges community, fashion, and justice. Her work, from Sustainable Brooklyn to her upcoming podcast Compost, Cotton and Cornrows, explores how sustainability can honor both ancestral wisdom and modern solutions.
In this episode, we dive into Dominique’s journey into sustainable fashion and...
2024-11-1244 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E19: Myths, Mysteries and the Magic of Ayurveda | Kavita KhosaWelcome to episode 19 of the IKKIVI Podcast season 3. We’re thrilled to welcome Kavita Khosa, Founder and CEO of PUREARTH, whose passion for clean beauty, wellness, and social impact led her on a transformative journey from Banking and being a lawyer to the high-altitude Himalayas. Kavita embraced her Indian roots, building PUREARTH on the foundations of Ayurvedic tradition and sustainability. Her work uplifts communities through partnerships with women’s micro-credit and self-help groups, combining beauty with positive social change.
Today, she joins us to discuss the global rise of Ayurveda, share her personal stories with...
2024-10-291h 01
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E18: Jewelry as Expression: Eina Ahluwalia's Unique Blend of Art & Spirit | Eina AhluwaliaWelcome to episode 18 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast’ Season 3. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented Eina, a visionary jewelry designer and Creative Director who has been redefining how we view accessories for over two decades.
Eina’s journey is a fascinating one—from leaving the corporate world after completing her MBA, to training at some of the world’s top contemporary jewelry schools in Italy and the Netherlands, to building a globally recognized brand that has graced the pages of British Vogue, CR Fashion Book, and countless others. Her bold, oversized...
2024-10-1559 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E17: A New Era of Cultural Tourism Redefining Travel Experiences in India | Akshita Bhanj DeoWelcome to episode 17 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast’ Season 3. Today, we are excited to speak with Akshita M. Bhanjdeo, a visionary in luxury travel and media. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure South Asia and co-owner of the historic Belgadia Palace. Her unique blend of heritage and modern hospitality has earned her numerous accolades, including the CNBC She Shakti Award.
In this episode, we’ll explore how Akshita’s personal background has shaped her creative vision, her journey to becoming a leader in travel media, and the evolving role of print publications in today’s digital world. We’ll al...
2024-10-0152 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E16: The Whimsical World of Paño: A Giant Doll Head Reimagining the World | Sanskriti SharmaWelcome to episode 16 of The IKKIVI Podcast. Today we have with us Sanskriti Sharma, a 30-year-old visionary artist from Delhi. Sanskriti is the creative force behind Paño, a character born straight out of her imagination. Paño, meaning 'a piece of cloth' in Spanish, represents much more than just a symbol—it's a form of escapism, a way to break free from the monotony of daily life and tap into the boundless potential of creativity.
Through Paño's big doll head and expressive eyes, Sanskriti explores the depth of her own inner world, seeing...
2024-09-1039 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E15: Reflecting on 9 Years of IKKIVI: Raw Moments & Real TalkWelcome to episode 15 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. This is a solo episode with our host Nivi Murthy, founder of IKKIVI. We’re celebrating 9 years of IKKIVI and in this episode I share with you stories from 2015 all the way up until now. I share our journey that has been nothing short of challenging, inspirational, educational, emotional and very very fulfilling. Thank you for listening to The IKKIVI Podcast and we hope you enjoy this episode.
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2024-08-2728 min
Balanced AmbitionCultural Fusion on a Plate: Nivi Jasa's Journey from Immigrant Roots to Vegan Cheese InnovatorJoin us in this engaging episode of the Balanced Ambition Podcast as we dive into Nivi Jasa's vibrant journey. From his beginnings as an immigrant child in Italy to founding a successful vegan cheese business in London, Nivi shares how his cultural heritage and passion for food fused into a groundbreaking enterprise. Discover how he navigates the challenges of integrating two distinct cultures, the innovation behind crafting vegan cheese that excels on pizza, and the entrepreneurial spirit that propels him forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how personal history, cultural integration, and culinary innovation can...
2024-08-1443 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E14: The Energy of Colour and Exploring Art as a Celebration of Life | Priyanka ThakerWelcome to episode 14 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. In this episode, we have with us Priyanka Thaker, a multi-dimensional artist working with different mediums and narratives, from towering murals that dominate the urban landscape to intimate installations that beckon viewers into hidden realms of imagination.
In this episode, Priyanka shares her journey from a childhood filled with imagination to the founding of her creative and innovative brand, House of Berserk. We’ll explore how her early experiences shaped her artistic vision, discuss her approach to overcoming challenges and delve into her unique understanding of th...
2024-08-1442 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E13: Paper from Textile Waste? Inside Bluecat's Paper Revolution | Kavya MadappaWelcome to episode 13 of The IKKIVI Podcast Season 3. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kavya Madappa, a coffee planter, a fierce eco-conscious entrepreneur and the visionary behind Amanvana, an eco-friendly spa resort in Coorg, and Bluecat Paper, a sustainable tree-free paper company.
Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering commitment to creating a more beautiful and sustainable world. We talk about her innovative business Bluecat paper, what drove her to start this very different kind of business than she's used to, the process of making tree free sustainable paper and h...
2024-07-3034 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E12: Is the Path to Success Different for Sustainable Brands? | Mahima GujralWelcome to episode 12 of season 3 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast.' Today, we're thrilled to host Mahima Gujral, the inspiring founder of Sui—a brand we've proudly featured on the IKKIVI shop since our launch.
Mahima, who fondly calls herself the "Brown Girl on the Run," has a deep passion for nature and travel. Growing up in a family with strong ties to the Indian fashion industry, she developed a keen appreciation for bespoke clothing, quality fabrics, intricate embroidery, and the importance of nurturing relationships throughout the value chain. In 2016, driven by a growing awareness of...
2024-07-1648 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS3E11: The Simplicity of Natural Parenting | Tracy GillettWelcome to episode 11 of season 3 of 'The IKKIVI Podcast.' In this episode, we have with us Tracy Gillett, an adventure-loving mum, writer, and natural parenting advocate.
She is the founder of Raised Good, an award-winning blog and community that supports and empowers parents to trust and follow their instincts. Tracy is the author of The Lost Art of Natural Parenting and the host of the annual Raised Good Online Summit.
In this episode, we spoke about connection as an important part of being a natural parent. This conversation...
2024-07-0257 min
Stories Of India RetoldANNOUNCEMENT: 2.0 Version Stories Of India Retold Plus Video PodcastDear Listener,
Welcome to the new and improved version of the Stories of India Retold Podcast. We will start from the beginning of the Mahabharata (yet again) but with better story telling and even a video element to it.
I hope you will listen to the new episodes.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Much Love,
Nivi.
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2024-04-2902 min
How to Solve Climate ChangeClimate Change Solution: Climate Education ft. Nivi AchantaToday you will learn from expert guest Nivi Achanta about climate education and movements, why it may or may not help solve climate change, how it works and what needs to still be done for it to be an effective solution to climate change.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro
(01:22) - What is climate education?
(02:57) - Why would climate education help to solve climate change?
(05:10) - Why would climate education not help to solve climate change?
(07:20) - Who benefits and who is harmed by this solution?
(08:49) - How does climate education work?
(12:30) - What innovation or policy is...
2024-02-2922 min
Plant Based On FireRedefining Vegan Cheese and Sustainable Branding ft. Nivi JasaIn the world of plant-based entrepreneurship, there are pioneers who not only create innovative products but also carry a profound commitment to sustainability and ethics.In the latest episode of the "Plant-Based On Fire" podcast, Bryan had the privilege of hearing the inspiring journey of Nivi Jasa. His story not only touches on the evolution of his vegan cheese company, "I Am Not OK," but also provides valuable insights for aspiring plant-based entrepreneurs. Here, Bryan delves into Nivi's remarkable journey for those looking to make their mark in the...
2023-09-2526 min
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2023-07-1329 min
Women Changing The WorldEP 61: Founding Soapbox Project, joyful activism, and the power of self-efficacy with Nivi AchantaIn this episode, we talk to Nivi Achanta, the founder and CEO of The Soapbox Project, a friendly community of busy people that combines personal responsibility, collective action, and FUN! Soapbox curates meaningful action pathways for professionals who are overwhelmed by the climate crisis.
This episode covers:
🧼 How Nivi made the jump from corporate America to founding Soapbox Project
🧼 Where her own impact journey started and what she learned from sending a bold email
🧼 Why the "baggage" of going full-time in entrepreneurship is not helping anyone
🧼 How Nivi...
2023-05-251h 03
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Asia got to do with Veganism?In this episode of JIVINITI - Connecting the Dots, we travel to the vast, diverse and beautiful continent of Asia with "Animal Alliance Asia". Our founder, Nivi Jaswal, connects the dots between Asia, Vegan consciousness and Animal Rights in this amazing and thought provoking conversation with Elly Nakajima, Co-founder & Director - Animal Alliance Asia and Ailya Khan, Strategy Lead & Pakistan Rep – Animal Alliance Asia. Please check out their amazing work at: https://www.animalallianceasia.org/And, donate to their efforts at: https://www.animalallianceasia.org/support-usAt JIVINITI, a platform of The Virsa Foundation, a 501c3 MA nonprofit, we connect the do...
2023-04-211h 01
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tMother Earth Has Joined The Chat (with Nivi Achanta and Felice Stadler)April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect time to talk about the environment and climate change. Justice and democracy are so important, and we can’t stop talking about them, but at the end of the day, we all need a planet to live on if we want that justice and democracy to thrive. So this week, Rachel and Jasmine are joined by guest host Malynda Hale to discuss the news, climate change, and why talking to our friends – and our elected representatives – about our values is so important.We’re joined by Felice Stadler, the Vice...
2023-04-1958 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's the Future got to do with Veganism?When Samantha Derrick discovered that her grad school program lacked course content on #foodsystems #plantbasednutrition #veganism #nonhumanethics - she went right ahead and wrote a curriculum for it, and launched a course at University of California, Berkeley. Students from around the world wrote in and wanted to participate when the first Plant Futures Conference made its debut. In this episode, our founder Nivi Jaswal speaks to Samantha and learns all about this plant-based mover and shaker's early childhood, her compassion for animals and her puppy named Oreo and her passion to ensure a plant-forward education and employment...
2023-03-171h 01
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's EASE got to do with Disease?This is a very special JIVINITI conversation with Dr. Mythri Shankar, MD. One of our favorite stories where a physician's own #transformation alters not only her own nutritional and lifestyle values but inspires her to kickstart an entire #lifestylemedicine movement around her! Including writing a book - Ease: How to Lose Weight, Heal, Prevent and Reverse Disease.Our Founder, Nivi Jaswal, talks to Dr. Shankar about her journey in nuclear medicine, her move from the U.S. back to India, what prompted her to turn to a #wholefoodplantbased approach to nutrition and to #veganism as a philosophy.
2023-02-141h 06
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Activism got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this January 2023, with the awesome story of Seb Alex, an animal rights intersectional activist and his multicultural journey to his Higher Self, as he challenged the norms and chose veganism for justice. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Seb Alex, about his work as an author, educator and activist, what inspired him to go plant-based and why, and which events in his life helped shape his philosophy. Having given talks to over 1200+ people across Europe and...
2023-01-201h 02
Moodally MattersForget Work-Life Balance. Start Whole Life Living with Nivi Achanta Founder of the Soapbox ProjectIn this episode, we discuss:
Working with the Golden State Warriors.
Mental health and spiritual well-being.
What are some of the skills we can do to move towards the concept of “whole life living”?
What’s not okay?
Two things you need in order to be productive and productive.
The importance of creating a culture of self-esteem.
ABOUT NIVI:
Nivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project, a social enterprise that makes it easy for busy people to take action against climate change. Soapbox's lightweight climate justice funnel starts with bite-sized climate action plans...
2023-01-1239 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Education got to do with Veganism? 🙌🏽 Founder – Born Vegan and Co-Founder – Vegan Climate March. 🌱 Sarina (IG: @bornvegan1) was raised 100% vegan in Midwestern United States. In this episode, she shares her journey as a Vegan activist, educator and speaker, and how she navigated the carnist world first as a student, then as a science teacher and how she’s addressing speciesism through science education. She helps us connect the dots between #ethics, #science, #education, and challenging norms in a world where #animalagriculture and its ‘corporate mindset’ is so deeply embedded in the world we live in today! 📖 Please check out her amazing Vegan education platform https://www.b...
2022-12-161h 01
Science is GrayS2E3: Intersectionality Greenwashing and Connecting the Dots Between Human Health and Planetary Health, w/Nivi Jaswal“If clinical research ran the world - we’d all be walking around with washboard abs” - Nivi Jaswal.
Have you ever wondered why our food system is the way it is, and why so many people continue to struggle with their health even though we have cutting edge brilliant research and knowledge about health and nutrition?
In today’s episode I speak with Nivi Jaswal MBA, NBC-HWC, who is the founder and president of the VIRSA Foundation about her background and journey from working for a corporate food and beverage company, to running an inter...
2022-11-2258 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Strength Sports got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this November 2022, with two amazing and very strong women, literally. Sahyuri Lalim and Ramona Cadogan are both weightlifters - a powerlifter and an Olympic lifter, AND, they're both vegan. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Sahyuri and Ramona about their respective vegan journeys, what inspired them to go plant-based and why, and how has it impacted their lives - interpersonally and professionally in the weightlifting community around the world. We hope you will enjoy watching this...
2022-11-181h 03
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Politics got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI's guest this October is Sparsha Saha - a Harvard empirical political scientist, who is busy exploring this very important question on humanity's behalf through her research work. Our founder, Nivi Jaswal, speaks to Sparsha about how her vegan journey unfolded and what led to her decision to look into animal rights, food systems and politics so closely. We also discuss the launch of Harvard University’s first ever course on all these pertinent topics that Sparsha has spearheaded. It will be offered to students in the Spring of 2023. Learn more about Sparsha Saha on LinkedIn @https://lnkd.in/dJ...
2022-10-211h 01
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Breath got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this September 2022, with Founder of Breathwork Connection and Co-Founder of Inheritance Project, Mallory Combemale. Mallory’s childhood experience growing up in several multicultural environments form the vital foundation of her insightful work at her various organizations today. These have also informed her practice of spirituality and Inner Work. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Mallory about her personal and professional journey, how “Breathwork” fits into all of it, helping her and her clients thrive and navigate the gl...
2022-09-161h 01
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Authority got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this August 2022, with the heartwarming story of Mitali Deypurkayastha, an author, publisher and an intersectional advocate. Arguably the world's 1st wholly vegan publisher, Mitali experienced the impact of systemic racism growing up in a predominantly White-Caucasian part of the U.K. She gave up meat, investigated her relationship to dairy before entirely giving it up and chose veganism for justice - and kept it a private affair - until her vegan values begged to find an emergence in her work as an author and publisher. In this episode, as we connect...
2022-08-191h 06
Energetically YouWhy We Need to Bring More Spirituality and Plant-based Wisdom Back Into Our Food System with Nivi JaswalNivi Jaswal is an intersectional vegan advocate and social entrepreneur in the Boston, Massachusetts area. She founded The Virsa Foundation Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit and the JIVINITI Research Program after healing herself on a Whole Food Plant-based lifestyle. In addition to holding a BA (Psychology, Sociology), an MBA (Consumer Behavior Marketing) and extensive international corporate experience in the consumer packaged goods, medical devices and media & research sectors, Nivi is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) trained at the Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about developing creative multidisciplinary intersectional content and designing unique research collaborations aimed at...
2022-08-161h 01
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Naturopathy got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this July 2022, with naturopathic physician, Mansi Vira, ND. Mansi experienced severe chronic illness while growing up in the United States and after years of suffering found respite in naturopathy and spirituality. This changed the course of her academic and professional life. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Mansi about naturopathy as it's practiced in the U.S. and the world, especially in India and how she's bringing this knowledge to her patients especially during a global...
2022-07-151h 05
Leadership BlueprintsFalling in Love with Solving Problems for the World with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to ProsperityOn this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity. Nivi explores her winding career, the journey from creating free Wi-Fi resources, digitizing he Kenyan Primary School curriculum content for revision and literacy, and now Bridges to Prosperity, the global leader in rural infrastructure development. Nivi and BJ also dive into the impact of one’s work, and how falling in love with what you do allows you to bring your full potential to the job. Resources mentioned: Find Nivi on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2022-07-1333 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Fractal Entrepreneurship got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this June 2022, with the vegan entrepreneurs mother and son, Radha Eswar and Dr. Achyuthan Eswar. Arguably the world's 1st Whole Food Plant-Based enterprise based on the tenets of fractal entrepreneurship, Achyuthan launched Sampoorna Ahara in Bengaluru (India) to address the chronic illness epidemic faced by the country and prior to that, his ideas and venture were incubated at Radha's "Fractal Entrepreneurship Foundation''. The family has experienced the impact of chronic illness first hand and altered their relationship with animals, and changed the course of their academic and professional lives. In this...
2022-06-171h 04
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with Kiran+NiviWe had the pleasure of interviewing Kiran + Nivi over Zoom video! Indian-American twin pop duo Kiran + Nivi are making waves on and off TikTok. The duo has over 2M followers and their unreal vocals have resulted in collaborations with A-list artists such as Jason Derulo, and landed them on Good Morning America’s AAPI 2021 Inspiration List. Kiran + Nivi create spellbinding content, weaving Indian “swaram” scale tones into western pop song structures. Their cover of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” is a viral sensation that’s been viewed over 18M times and their ethereal rendition of Royal & the Serpent’s “o...
2022-06-0930 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Cryptocurrency got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this May 2022, with the founder of Vegan Africa Fund, Sunny Satva. She is helping the world scale eco-ventures in Africa through NFT sales and community. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Sunny about her passion for sustainability, blockchain, and machine learning. You will surely enjoy this episode tracing the journey of this bioengineer by training to become a data-driven social advocate, working towards an equitable and creative world. If you'd like to invest in Vegan Africa...
2022-05-201h 08
Sage Political Science & International RelationsSD Podcast Number 31 - Nivi Manchanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale: Neglected Encounters: Militarism, Race and the Politics of ColonialityIn this episode, we talk to Nivi Machanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale about their recent special issue on militarism, race and coloniality. They explain their motivation for collaborating on a project focused on foregrounding the racial and colonial character of militarism. We discuss in greater detail their respective articles on the political thought of the Black Panther Party and the normative imaginary of violence invested in a military support charity for American snipers. Hosted by Antoine Bousquet. SD Podcast Number 31: Nivi Machanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale on Militarism, Race and the Politics of Coloniality
2022-05-121h 17
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Mountaineering got to do with Veganism? We dedicate this episode of JIVINITI Connecting the Dots to the emergent archetype of "Man - The Game Changer". Kuntal Joisher climbed Mt. Everest - not once, but twice - and he did it while following the vegan ethic to the tee! With no history or background in sport, athletics and climbing, as a young Indian engineer working in the United States, Kuntal experienced a deeply tranformative shift that changed not only how he ate but also how he viewed his role in the world. Now back in India and living his calling, Kuntal is a vegan activist, a...
2022-04-191h 03
The Africa Health Ventures PodcastBen Bellows of Nivi: Getting the Market Incentives RightBen Bellows spent almost 20 years studying the economics of aid systems - but 2 years ago Ben quit his day job to go all-in on Nivi. Nivi is a chatbot marketplace Ben founded to empower, inform, and engage communities directly. Today we chat with Ben to understand what inspired someone with 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and a lifetime in the nonprofit sector to take a bet on a healthtech startup.Ben grapples with the hopes and failures of designing a better kind of aid, one that rewards outcomes rather than inefficiencies. He talks about the unique moment in history...
2022-03-2945 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Heart Health got to do with Veganism?During this episode of JIVINITI - Connecting the Dots, JIVINITI founder Nivi Jaswal talked about plant-powered athleticism and accomplishments of marathon proportions, quite literally, by the very inspirational Dr. Akil Taher -- who experienced cardiovascular disease in his 60s and took charge of his body, mind and spirit. A resurgent physician, the author of "Open Heart", marathoner, mountain climber, motivational speaker and mentor to thousands, Dr. Taher's story is an amazing testimony to plant-powered resilience. thevirsafoundation.org
2022-03-181h 02
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Veganism got do with Climate Change? JIVINITI, a Virsa Initiative is back with another episode of "Connecting the Dots" with Unchained TV. Our guest in this episode is author, Glen Merzer, whose book "Food is Climate" is a must-read if you're an environmentalist, animal rights activist, a whole foods plant-based advocate, an ethical vegan or just about anyone - and most of all - if you're just simply curious to understand how every meal you consume has an impact on our planet's climate! Glen speaks to our host Nivi Jaswal and shares his story, those who have influenced him along the way and how he...
2022-01-211h 01
Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta141: Culturally Relevant Whole Food Nutrition with Nivi JaswalFood culture nourishes our body and soul, but how does it impact our health? In today’s topic, we have Nivi Jaswal joining us to share how our culture shapes the way we eat and food choices. Stay connected to learn how these factors contribute to our overall health and wellness.Key takeaways to listen forPlant Pure Community: Role, core values, and mission What is “greenwashing” and how to avoid itImpacts of monoculture farming in our environment and food production Sociocultural strategy for raising plant-based nutrition awareness in IndiaHow culture and religion affect food cho...
2021-12-1550 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E12: Daily Routines to Inspire an Intentional Lifestyle | Rhea GupteWelcome to the twelfth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us our very own and special creative director Rhea Gupte. She is also a multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet, photographer, and consultant whose work combines aesthetic explorations with communicating and investigating emotions, thoughts and social narratives.
On this week’s show, Rhea speaks with us about her experiences with different kinds of work, the power there is in building our own identity, making time for things we care about on a daily basis, reimagining what success can look like to us, and letting go of...
2021-12-071h 07
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesDaily Routines to Inspire an Intentional LifestyleWelcome to the twelfth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us our very own and special creative director Rhea Gupte. She is also a multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet, photographer, and consultant whose work combines aesthetic explorations with communicating and investigating emotions, thoughts and social narratives.
On this week’s show, Rhea speaks with us about her experiences with different kinds of work, the power there is in building our own identity, making time for things we care about on a daily basis, reimagining what success can look like to us, and letting go of...
2021-12-071h 06
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E11: How to Structure Your Day to be More Creatively Fulfilling | Mandovi MenonWelcome to the eleventh episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us creative director and writer, Mandovi Menon, who is passionate about using innovative storytelling to spark meaningful change. She believes that expressing creativity freely, with integrity, is at the heart of building a more inclusive world.
On this week’s show, Mandovi discusses with us what entrepreneurship means to her, why it’s okay to keep a distinction between our personal work and professional endeavours, the value of finding ways to enjoy everything we do, and establishing ourselves by allowing time to cultivat...
2021-11-2348 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Nutrition Science got to do with Veganism?Our 60-min episode features an exciting conversation on Nutrition Science and Veganism. We have a very knowledgeable panel comprising two awesome guests – Dr Shireen Kassam, Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Founder and Director of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, and Dr. Zahra Kassam, Radiation Oncologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Co-founder and Director of Plant-Based Canada
2021-11-1958 min
We Can Do ThisMaking Social Impact Easy for Busy People with Nivi AchantaNivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project, a community that makes social impact easy for busy people. Prior to Soapbox, Nivi launched Accenture's NorCal disaster response program after the 2018 Camp Fire. She went on to lead a gender equality effort at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, creating bite-sized employee learning opportunities. When she's not writing, speaking, and working on creating social justice, you can find her in Seattle reading books or trying to keep her plants alive.Read a full transcript and more at https://wecandothis.co/episodes/021Soapbox...
2021-11-1538 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E10: How To Master the Art Of Simple And Thoughtful Writing | Meera GanapathiWelcome to the tenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Meera Ganapathi, founder of Soup, a writer and a childrens’ book author. Soup is an independent publication bringing you insightful stories from contemporary India, with stories based on overlooked details and personal histories amongst other things.
On this week’s show we talk about the inception of Soup magazine, the ways in which books and stories can impact a child’s mind, how we can create meaningful stories and work by directing our personal tastes and the pressures to read more with each...
2021-11-0945 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E9: Fashion Revolution’s Co-Founder Orsola de Castro on The Broken Fashion Industry and How We Can Save It | Orsola De CastroWelcome to the ninth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Orsola De Castro, co-founder and global creative director of Fashion Revolution - a global movement campaigning for a clean, safe, fair, transparent and accountable fashion industry. An inspiration to so many of us working to make a change in the industry, she has provided us support and guidance at every step as we make progress.
On this week’s show we talk about her experiences in (and with) the fashion industry, the ways in which clothes have been an integral part of her...
2021-10-2643 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Veganism got to do with Intersectionality? Our 60-min episode features an exciting conversation on Veganism and Intersectionality, including on Intersectional Feminine Archetypes. We have a very knowledgeable panel comprising four awesome guests – Naijha Wright Brown, Brenda Sanders, Dr. Erin Sinnaeve and Dr. Leila Dehghan.
2021-10-151h 04
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E8: How to Understand Trauma and Heal Yourself Through Mindful Practices | Natasha MahindraWelcome to the eighth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Natasha Mahindra, a certified yoga therapist and founder of Anam Cara Yoga Retreats, a yoga travel and adventure company.
This week, we talk about how healing is a collaborative and communal matter, not just a personal or individual one. We also speak about the value of having teachers guide us into different healing practices in this age of information, how we can consciously connect with nature and each other, and how important it is to engage in new therapies to nurture heal...
2021-10-1252 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E7: Founder of a Zero Waste Brand Takes us Behind The Scenes | Bhaavya GoenkaWelcome to the seventh episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Bhaavya Goenka, a circular design expert specializing in the reuse and upcycling of industrial textile waste through indigenous craft practices of India and in building replicable systems that allow decentralised development whilst creating conversational products through zero-waste practices.
This week, we talk about the creative and artistic qualities of ‘waste’, the diverse ways in which we can respond to and rectify industrial problems, the opportunities we now have to challenge normative cultures and practices, and the need to think critically as we desig...
2021-09-2840 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesCan Working with 'Waste' be a Beautiful Experience?Welcome to the seventh episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Bhavya Goenka, a circular design expert specializing in the reuse and upcycling of industrial textile waste through indigenous craft practices of India and in building replicable systems that allow decentralised development whilst creating conversational products through zero-waste practices.
This week, we talk about the creative and artistic qualities of ‘waste’, the diverse ways in which we can respond to and rectify industrial problems, the opportunities we now have to challenge normative cultures and practices, and the need to think critically as we design for responsi...
2021-09-2840 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Identity got to do with Food Choices?Our 60-min episode on Friday, September 17 at 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern focused on Veganism, Food Choices, Inheritance, Identity Stories, Organizational Scaling and Leadership Building, and more!We had an exciting panel featuring two awesome guests: Veronica Kirin, Anthropologist, and Scaling Coach, based in, and Mallory Combemale, Founder - The Inheritance Project, based in NYC.
2021-09-171h 01
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E6: Facing Life’s Challenges as a Plus Sized Person | Lilli HingeeWelcome to the sixth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Lilli Hingee, a fashion blogger from Australia who uses her platform to review and showcase brands that offer plus sizes and also encourages people to try a variety of styles by trying it out herself.
In this week’s conversation, we speak about the gaps in representation of diverse bodies in mainstream media, the politics around the image of the ideal body, the challenges faced by plus sized individuals when shopping for fashionable clothing and the distresses in the fast fashion system in the last f...
2021-09-1431 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E5: Navigating the Problematic Narratives Around Conventional Beauty Standards | Nidhi SunilWelcome to the fifth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, joining us is Nidhi Sunil, a model, actress and activist. She actively uses her platform to talk about colourism as well as genderside as part of an organization called the ‘Invisible Girl Project’.
On this week’s show, we discuss the problematics of conventional narratives around beauty, the ways in which discrimination can affect our mind and livelihoods, the importance of reflecting on our experiences and questioning the status quo, and the dualistic role of social media in being able to break from many social injustices. In this conversati...
2021-08-3147 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Veganism got to do with Social Movements?Our 60-min episode on Friday, August 20th at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern focused on "Veganism and Social Movements" and featured Dr. Laila Kassam, author, activist, and co-founder of Animal Think Tank. This show is in partnership with the JaneUnChained News Network.Learn more by visiting: JIVINITI Research Program https://www.thevirsafoundation.org/ji...Follow JIVINTI on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiviniti/"Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways Forward" Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Food-Agriculture-Ways-Forward/dp/0128164107Animal Think Tank: https://animalthinktank.org.uk
2021-08-2057 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E4: What is the Perfect Workout for You? | Diva DhawanWelcome to the fourth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, joining us is Diva Dhawan, model, actor, founder of a luxury vintage brand and founder of a platform dedicated to a healthy lifestyle called ‘andthenwestretch’.
On this week’s show, we discuss the importance of moving physically for the benefit of our mind and body, the role of exercise in helping us navigate through stressful days, how to find movements that we enjoy, and the value of taking small breaks to move and stretch during the day. In this conversation, Diva debunks the myth that engaging in high intensity e...
2021-08-1733 min
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesNivi Manchanda, "Imagining Afghanistan: The History and Politics of Imperial Knowledge" (Cambridge UP, 2020)Over time and across different genres, Afghanistan has been presented to the world as potential ally, dangerous enemy, gendered space, and mysterious locale. These powerful, if competing, visions seek to make sense of Afghanistan and to render it legible. In Imagining Afghanistan: The History and Politics of Imperial Knowledge (Cambridge University Press, 2020), Nivi Manchanda, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London, uncovers and critically explores Anglophone practices of knowledge cultivation and representational strategies, and argues that Afghanistan occupies a distinctive place in the imperial imagination: over-determined and under-theorised, owing largely to the particular history of imperial intervention in the...
2021-08-1348 min
New Books in Islamic StudiesNivi Manchanda, "Imagining Afghanistan: The History and Politics of Imperial Knowledge" (Cambridge UP, 2020)Over time and across different genres, Afghanistan has been presented to the world as potential ally, dangerous enemy, gendered space, and mysterious locale. These powerful, if competing, visions seek to make sense of Afghanistan and to render it legible. In Imagining Afghanistan: The History and Politics of Imperial Knowledge (Cambridge University Press, 2020), Nivi Manchanda, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London, uncovers and critically explores Anglophone practices of knowledge cultivation and representational strategies, and argues that Afghanistan occupies a distinctive place in the imperial imagination: over-determined and under-theorised, owing largely to the particular history of imperial intervention in the...
2021-08-1346 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E3: Building a Business as a Creative | Sayali GoyalWelcome to the third episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Sayali Goyal, Founding Editor and Creative Director of a Cultural Publication and Agency, Cocoa & Jasmine, that works at the intersection of arts, craft, design and travel.
In this week’s conversation we speak about the flexibility business models can have in the context of an ever changing world, breaking from the cultural perceptions that have seen creative fields as hobbies over successful commercial endeavours, accepting our differences, understanding our vision, and rethinking the dialogue we have around the ideas of career, productivity, and success to mak...
2021-08-0348 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E2: Learning to Practice Mindful Eating Without Self-Judgment | Sarah EdwardsWelcome to the second episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Sarah, Founder of Copper + Cloves - a hub and resource for us to learn and get excited about cooking beautiful, nourishing food using local, sustainable ingredients. In this week’s conversation we discuss why present moment awareness is important when we’re eating, how points of eating can be helpful anchors into connecting with ourselves, the relations between food, taste and pleasure that form key moments of our day, and the role our emotions play in the ways we approach food. In this talk, Sarah le...
2021-07-2040 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Racial Literacy got to do with Effective Leadership?Our 60-min episode on Friday, July 16 at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern focused on "Racial Literacy and Effective Leadership" and featured two guests: Kathleen Dameron, DE&I, Multicultural and Multiracial Consultant, Founder - KD Conseil and Julie Wayne, Climate, Food & Farmer Justice Activist, Co-founder - Jeeva Bhavana. This show is in partnership with the JaneUnChained News Network.Learn more by visiting: JIVINITI Research Program https://www.thevirsafoundation.org/ji...Kathleen Dameron https://kathleendameron.comJeeva Bhavana https://jeevabhavana.orgFollow JIVINTI on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiviniti/
2021-07-191h 01
Stories of COVID™188. Nivi Jaswal — The CallNivi’s story centers around the moment she received the call that both of her parents contracted COVID-19, and would be hospitalized. They were thousands of miles away in India, while she remained in the USA, managing their care across time zones as best as she could. Interviewed 17 June 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
2021-07-1225 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesS1E1: How to Set Boundaries and Rethink Hustle Culture | Arti JalanWelcome to the very first episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Arti Jalan, Founder of the online conscious living platform Forage and Sustain. A creative exploration of subjects that affect us in our everyday lives, Forage and Sustain invites us to think about the meanings of self-care, mindful travel, slow living and uniting with others with the intention of making the world and our future, better.
On this week’s show we talk about rethinking our ways of consuming and practicing sustainability by taking small actions over seeing it as an unsolvable mystery, and reflec...
2021-07-0635 min
The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and ValuesWelcome to The IKKIVI PodcastThe IKKIVI Podcast is a space where we explore the vibrant intersection of fashion, culture, and conscious values. Each episode features leaders, changemakers, and disruptors from a variety of fields, doing incredible things. Our mission is to inspire and foster a community of creative and thoughtful individuals through compelling conversations that delve into their unique perspectives, reflect on contemporary cultural practices while promoting conscious values.Expect casual, relatable chats that invite you to reflect, engage, and grow, as we collectively shape a more conscious and dynamic future. Tune in and be part of our journey as we...
2021-07-0501 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat’s Food got to do with Health Equity?Our 60-min episode on Friday, June 18 at 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern focused on "Health Equity in Healthcare and Racial Trauma Healing" and featured two guests: Marsha-Gail Davis, MD, MPH Young Director - American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Co-Founder of ACLM's Health Equity via Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) initiative and Jacque Salomon - Co-Founder, Seeds to Inspire Foundation.JIVINITI presents Connecting The Dots - A show that reveals interconnections across concepts vital to public and planetary health. We promote whole-food plant-based living and intersectional vegan consciousness for a healthier, happier planet. This show is hosted by Nivi Jaswal...
2021-06-301h 00
Read The Fine Print, The Show with DeTravius Bethea, Esq.Get On Your Soapbox! with The Soapbox Project founder Nivi Achanta (Season 2. Episode 10)I'm back with another one! This one is with Nivi Achanta founder of The Soapbox Project.
Nivi has a passion for sustainability, social justice, and all things tech. Think those three things don't go together? Think again. She's here to inform us about the intersection of the tech economy and how we can use new resources to help save the world.
Nivi was once told that in order to stand out and leave a large impact on the world, you must run towards the fire. She took that advice to heart. She is working to m...
2021-05-0629 min
Once Upon A DisneyAladdin (1992) with Nivi EngineerLarry, Andie, and guest host Nivi Engineer discuss Disney's 1992 version of Aladdin. This educational podcast discusses characterization, timeless content, and the Disney sidekick.
2021-04-281h 13
Make Peas Not Beef#19 - Climate Change, Racial Justice, Mental Health feat. Nivi Achanta, CEO Soapbox ProjectLearn about why climate change amplifies just about every other social issue, from racial to social inequality. We discuss about why the fight for climate justice must include social justice and vice versa, as climate change disproportionately affects low-income and racialized communities/countries. Our guest Nivi Achanta is the Founder and CEO of the Soapbox Project, a media platform that sends busy people bite-sized newsletters to fight climate change. Nivi is a former Accenture consultant-turned-entrepreneur and she is passionate about climate action. In this episode, Nivi shares a personal account with the California wildfires, recommends climate activists/organizations to...
2021-04-211h 04
2021-04-0609 min
The Nila ExtractEpisode 13: Notes to Self |ft. Kiran and NiviJoin me as I talk about my journey with music, the various biases and stereotypes surrounding South Indian music with my brother, Mukil Varman, and a chat with Tik Tok sensations Kiran and Nivi ! We talk about the beauty of Carnatic music, the representation of it in the media and so much more
2021-02-201h 03
The Humans Inside The PodsNivi -Coliving brings an open mind without even working on itIn this episode of the Humans inside the pods I talk with Nivi
A fun, strong, determined and very open minded woman.
Nivi grew up an only child in India, in a conservative family
And from a very young age, she decided there was more for her to explore.
She left her family at 15 to studied ingenieering, which later on, took her to Sweden and soon after, to K9.
Having lived with others all her life Nivi thought she would give living alone a try , in the country with the highest rate of 1 person houselold that was an easy fix.
...
2020-09-0955 min
Aqqutaani PodcastEpisode 5 - Nivi Fly & Ivaana HolmLandsholdit ilagalugit Mexico-mut angalanermi susoqarnikuuamita? Meerartaareerluni timersuummut uteqqinniarneq suminngaanniik sakkortunerua, qanoq ippalu? Ilaatigut apeqqutit pillugit Nivi Fly kiisalu Ivaana Holm oqaluasaarnerat tusarnaaruk. Arnanilu siullertut pulaartuunerat eqqaalaarsinnaavarput.
Tusarnaaluarisi!
2020-06-211h 01
TF Podcast with Jonathan G. BlancoPreview: Farb Nivi phone calls in to ask Kristy-Leigh Minehan a questionDuring our TF Blockchain Vancouver Chapter event, Jonathan G. Blanco interviews Kristy-Leigh Minehan as we discussed "Enterprise Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Mining". We had a special caller give us a call while we were recording. That special callers was Farbood Nivi, CEO and Co-Founder of Coinmine.
2020-02-0703 minTF Podcast with Jonathan G. BlancoTF4 Conference: "Cryptocurrency Mining at any Scale" | Panel with Kristy-Leigh Minehan, Farbood Nivi, Steve Adams, Raymon Walintukan, and Mitchell MoosThis episode is a special live recording from TF4, our most recent SOLD OUT TF Blockchain Conference held on November 14, 2019 in Seattle at the Triple Door. In this episode our panelist discuss “Cryptocurrency Mining at any Scale” and you’ll hear from Kristy-Leigh Minehan, Farbood Nivi of Coinmine, Steve Adams of Coinstar, Raymon Walintukan of Bitmain, and Mitchell Moos of CryptoBriefing. Mining is the backbone of blockchain and cryptocurrency and this conversation between our panelist does a great job of explaining its importance and clearing up the confusion. This is an episode you’ll want to listen to again and shar...
2019-12-1728 minTF Podcast with Jonathan G. BlancoTF4 Conference: Fireside Chat with Farbood Nivi, CEO of Coinmine | "Cryptocurrency Mining from Anywhere"**See below for a $50 off code for your very own Coinmine.**
This episode is a special live recording from TF4, our most recent SOLD OUT TF Blockchain Conference held on November 14, 2019 in Seattle at the Triple Door. In this episode I interview Farbood Nivi, the CEO and Co-Founder of Coinmine, a device which allows anyone to simply mine cryptocurrency from anywhere. Farbood and I discuss the origins of the company, his focus on design and product, adoption of cryptocurrency mining, and how he went about raising capital for a crypto focused company. Our TF4 audience loved this...
2019-12-1132 min
CRYPTO 101Ep. 284 - Coinmine One Giveaway, Crypto Mining 101 w/ CEO Farbood NiviIn this episode of CRYPTO 101, brought to you by eToro, we sit down Farbood Nivi, founder and CEO of Coinmine. Listen to find out how you can win a FREE Coinmine One (MSRP $800).
The Coinmine One is a user-friendly mining rig that connects to your smartphone. Beyond solely mining crypto currencies, you can connect to the lightning network and also interact with Ethereum dApps like Compound, Uniswap, Dharma, and BlockFi. Farbood gives an amazing “101” on crypto mining, game theory, staking, and building a successful crypto business.
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2019-11-2540 min
Starting It UpE29: Farbood Nivi | Going With Your Gut - How Coinmine is Making it Possible to Mine Crypto From AnywhereFarbood (Farb) Nivi is a serial entrepreneur and currently the Founder & CEO of Coinmine. Coinmine One is the first all-in-one crypto miner for everyone. Farb and his co-founder, Justin Lambert, have revolutionized the crypto mining industry by creating a sleek, quiet, and aesthetically pleasing device to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Zcash, Monero, and others. Farb has been an entrepreneur since his college days where he ran multiple computer solutions business and later started Grockit, an Edtech startup that raised $17M+ and was sold to Kaplan. Coinmine was founded in 2018, is growing rapidly, and h...
2019-10-1737 min
The Delphi PodcastCoinmine’s Farbood Nivi: The Viral Plug-and-Play Crypto MinerHost Tom Shaughnessy of Delphi Digital (DelphiDigital.io) is joined by Farbood Nivi, the CEO and co-founder of Coinmine.
On this episode we discuss what the Coinmine is, what cryptocurrencies you can mine using it, new features (Bitcoin only mode, the future ability to use the lightning network) and so much more. We dive into Farbood's history, and the insane focus on a perfect Apple style product. The Coinmine is the first user friendly and viral crypto mining hardware device.
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2019-08-0836 min
Crazy WisdomFarbood Nivi - Making Crypto EasyCoinmine founder Farbood Nivi shares his understanding of the basics of crypto mining as well as the historical implications, where it's headed and how his company is aiming to simplify the whole process. Miner or not, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode you can find out more about Nivi and his venture at @farbood Please subscribe to Crazy Wisdom wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts.
2019-07-151h 01
Philosophy For Our TimesThe Prejudice of Philosophy | Chakravarthi Ram Prasad, Nivi Manchanda, Timothy WilliamsonLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesMany see the search for universal truths about the world as the noble aim of philosophy. Yet our universities largely dismiss non-Western philosophy, and critics argue that British students are taught a narrow analytic approach. Are great ideas independent of time, place and tradition? Do African conceptions of the self or Chinese Mohist logic offer equally valid insights? In this episode of Philosophy for our Times, Timothy Williamson, Nivi Manchanda and Chakravarthi Ram Prasad uncover the prejudice of philosophy.There are thousands of b...
2019-06-2539 minPhilosophy For Our TimesThe Prejudice of Philosophy | Chakravarthi Ram Prasad, Nivi Manchanda, Timothy WilliamsonLooking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesMany see the search for universal truths about the world as the noble aim of philosophy. Yet our universities largely dismiss non-Western philosophy, and critics argue that British students are taught a narrow analytic approach. Are great ideas independent of time, place and tradition? Do African conceptions of the self or Chinese Mohist logic offer equally valid insights? In this episode of Philosophy for our Times, Timothy Williamson, Nivi Manchanda and Chakravarthi Ram Prasad uncover the prejudice of philosophy.There are thousands of b...
2019-06-2539 min
The Bitcoin GameFarbood Nivi of CoinmineThe other day, an interesting post crossed my path on "Crypto Twitter." This guy was super excited about receiving his Coinmine, a device I was not familiar with. It appeared to be a plug-and-play multi-purpose GPU miner and Bitcoin/Lightning Network full node. And it looked pretty. I was intrigued. I started investigating the product, and quickly discovered that Coinminer's headquarters is right here in Los Angeles. And that's how my interview with Farbood Nivi, CEO and co-founder of Coinmine, was conceived. I hadn't really considered multi-purpose devices such as a Coinmine, which currently can mine Ethereum...
2019-06-151h 01