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Storytelling For Social ImpactSeason One Was Just the Start – Leave a Review to Help Us GrowHi listeners, I hope you are enjoying the lovely sunshine we have been blessed with and are appreciating the flowers in bloom in this lovely spring season.We are taking a break after season one until September, but we have a small favour to ask you.If you have been enjoying the podcast please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, it is very encouraging for us to hear your thoughts and also helps us to grow the podcast.We are currently planning season two, please share any ideas or topics...2025-05-0401 min
Storytelling For Social ImpactE8: Relationship-Driven Impact: Building Communities and Connections with Vinay ParmarStorytelling For Social Impact 8 E8: Relationship-Driven Impact: Building Communities and Connections with Vinay Parmar In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact podcast, we welcome Vinay Palmer, a globally recognised thought leader in customer experience, to discuss the critical elements of fostering meaningful relationships between organisations and their customers. Vinay and our host Ravinol Chambers delve into topics such as the evolving role of AI, the importance of consistency, and the principle of serving customers with genuine care. Vinay shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, emphasising the value of trust...2025-04-061h 00
Storytelling For Social ImpactE7: The Art Of Making Your Voice A Force For Good with Andrea PaciniStorytelling For Social Impact 7 E7: The Art Of Making Your Voice A Force For Good with Andrea Pacini Andrea Pacini In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, host Ravinol Chambers welcomes guest Andrea Pacini, an author, speaker, and presentation coach. Andrea discusses his book, 'Confident Presenter,' and shares practical tips on overcoming the fear of public speaking, creating impactful presentations, and connecting with the audience. They explore the importance of quality education and how Andrea's company sponsors underprivileged kids' education. Andrea also emphasizes...2025-03-0251 min
Storytelling For Social ImpactE6: How Simple Drawings Started a Global Conversation with Jonah SachsStorytelling For Social Impact E6: How Simple Drawings Started a Global Conversation with Jonah Sachs In this episode, our host Ravinol Chambers introduces Jonah Sachs, a notable author, speaker, and pioneer in viral marketing, discussing his groundbreaking work and perspectives on storytelling for social impact. The conversation features an in-depth look at 'The Story of Stuff,' a seminal animation by Sachs company that addressed sustainable consumption and gained massive popularity (over 60 million views before YouTube).Sachs shares insights on the importance of relatable storytelling, humour, and authenticity in captivating audiences, as well...2025-02-0229 min
Storytelling For Social ImpactE5: Master Your Media Transform Your Life with Jodie JacksonStorytelling For Social Impact E5: Master Your Media Transform Your Life with Jodie Jackson In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact podcast, your host Ravinol Chambers dives deep with Jodie Jackson, author and founder of the News Literacy Lab, on how to navigate the overwhelming digital media landscape. They discuss avoiding common pitfalls in storytelling, the impact of media on mental health, and practical strategies for managing one's media diet. Jodie shares insights on the importance of balancing negative news with positive, solution-focused journalism, and introduces her course 'Master Your Media...2025-01-051h 06
A Class of Their OwnMaking 2025 Your Best Year YetForget the 'new year, new me' clichés.
This episode is about building momentum and making intentional decisions that last.
In just 19 minutes, hear powerful insights from our incredible guests Samantha, Santanna, Amardeep, Ravinol, Sara and Naroop.
They've overcome challenges, embraced change, and created habits that truly work. Ready to shape your 2025 on your terms?
Here's a snippet:
🎯 Deciding what truly deserves your energy
🤝 Building meaningful connections and boundaries
💪 Turning ideas like sobriety and fitness into non-negoti...2024-12-3119 minA Class of Their Own6 Lessons to Instantly Boost Your Inspiration Levels in 16 minutesIn just 16 minutes, our incredible guests share
- how they’ve overcome challenges and built new habits in 2024
From navigating sobriety to redefining success, hear real stories of growth and mindset shifts.
Practical ideas to shape your own year ahead, from monthly goals to creating space for what truly matters.
A golden-star commitment to kickstart your 2024.
Short, sharp, and crisp - packed with inspiration.
Let’s start the new year right!
Guests:
Santanna Oush
Ravinol Chambers
Sara Pope
Na...2024-12-2416 min
Storytelling For Social ImpactE4: Rewriting Life’s Script: Unlocking Potential Behind Bars with Simeon QuarrieStorytelling For Social Impact E4: Rewriting Life’s Script: Unlocking Potential Behind Bars with Simeon Quarrie In this episode of 'Storytelling for Social Impact,' host Ravinol speaks with Simeon Quarrie, an award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, filmmaker and founder of VIVIDA, about using storytelling for social change. Simeon chose SDG16 'Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions' as well as SDGs 4 and 10 "Quality Education' and 'Reduced Inequalities' respectively.They discuss Simeon's transformative work with young offenders in prisons, emphasizing the power of storytelling to help them reframe their lives and see new possibilities. The dialogue al...2024-12-011h 03A Class of Their OwnFrom Boardrooms to Monkhood: The Unbelievable Journey of RavinolWhat would make a successful stockbroker give it all up to become a monk?
In this jaw-dropping episode, Ravinol Chambers reveals his path from a stock trader with wealth at his fingertips to embracing an austere life of service and self-discovery.
Hear Ravinol’s raw reflections on how he faced his family’s expectations, the intensity of monkhood, and his struggles with society’s definition of success.
He shares the dark side of societal pressure, the liberating power of true connection, and what it’s like t...2024-11-051h 08
Storytelling For Social ImpactE3: The $1 Billion Joke That Changed The Face Of Men's Health with Mark LerusteStorytelling For Social Impact E3: The $1 Billion Joke That Changed The Face Of Men's Health with Mark Leruste In this episode, host Ravinol welcomes Mark Leruste, founder and CEO of Storycast, to explore the profound impact of storytelling on social causes. Mark chose SDG3 'Good Health & Wellbeing' with a particular focus on Men's Health sharing insights from his time as Country Director at Movember. Mark recounts his journey from creating a viral video resume to spearheading Movember's European efforts, emphasizing the pivotal role of personal storytelling in marketing and advocacy. The...2024-11-031h 05
Storytelling For Social ImpactE2: Beyond AI - Navigating the Future of Work and Storytelling with Nico Ceballos JonesStorytelling For Social Impact E2: Beyond AI - Navigating the Future of Work and Storytelling with Nico Ceballos Jones In this episode of the 'Storytelling for Social Impact' podcast, our host Ravinol Chambers welcomes Nico Jones, founder of Story Captain, to discuss the significance of storytelling in driving social change particularly in a post AI world with a focus on SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth. They explore the importance of identifying and naming core stories, the future of work in an AI-driven world, and the role of storytelling in navigating societal shifts. ...2024-10-061h 00
Storytelling For Social ImpactE1: Generosity in Storytelling - Building Effective Climate Narratives with Maryam PashaStorytelling For Social Impact E1: Generosity in Storytelling - Building Effective Climate Narratives with Maryam Pasha In this first episode of 'Storytelling for Social Impact,' host Ravinol Chambers introduces the podcast’s mission to merge the science and emotion of storytelling to create powerful narratives for social change. Ravinol welcomes Maryam Pasha, curator of TEDxLondon and TEDxLondonWomen, as the first guest. They discuss the importance of storytelling in driving social impact, sharing practical tips and strategies for effective communication. Marian emphasizes the need for focus, clarity, and authenticity in storytelling, sh...2024-09-011h 07
Storytelling For Social ImpactStorytelling for Social Impact - TrailerWelcome everyone to my new podcast, Storytelling for Social Impact. If you are a purpose-driven leader, change maker, educator, investor, or entrepreneur, I invite you and your friends and colleagues to join me on the first Sunday of every month. I'll be diving into the science and emotion of storytelling, focusing specifically on social impact.M guests and I will be sharing the common pitfalls to avoid so you don't spend lots of time and money on marketing that just doesn't work. We'll also be sharing practical tools and strategies with...2024-08-2502 min
The Blueprint Podcast233 - Daniel Hill and Ravinol Chambers go Six Rounds!Now THIS is going to be a podcast you DO NOT want to miss! Check the link in my bio!! It's time for another episode of our HUGELY popular SIX ROUNDS VIP Guest podcast! In this episode, Ravinol Chambers, previously a monk of 7 years now a hugely successful business owner and film maker is taking on Daniel Hill to go behind the scenes with six surprise topics which neither have any idea of! In this Six Rounds, at 10 minutes apiece, Dan and Ravinol covere...2024-07-021h 16
Love Business with Alan WickLights, camera, change the world, with Ravinol ChambersRavinol Chambers is an award-winning film director and video producer. He founded Be Inspired Films to bring great ideas to life and tell stories that matter, for purpose-driven organisations across the globe.Be Inspired Films was a founding B Corp member back in 2015 and their passion to make a positive difference, while staying sustainable and true to their core values, shines through in everything they do.Working across video, animation, podcasting and events, they help their clients create powerful digital assets designed to solve the world's biggest problems.Believing that harnessing...2024-06-111h 02
The Blueprint Podcast196 - Me, The Monk and Magic MushroomsI get invited to speak on podcasts all of the time and most interview questions are very similar: How did you start? What are the biggest problems you've had? How do you make money? What are the best deals you've done? But recently, I was invited to a very special podcast and interviewed by a very special guy, Ravinol Chambers, who hosts the Evolving Door podcast and in this podcast, I was asked questions that I've never been asked before. These questio...2024-01-091h 21
Last Neanderthals PodcastThe Film-Making Monk: Fatherhood, Spirituality, Religion and becoming a Monk - Ravinol ChambersIn this episode we spoke to Ravinol Chambers. At 21 Rav left his life behind to become a monk. We spoke about fatherhood, Spirituality, and the continuous role religion plays within society and our minds. Check out Rav’s podcast at the Evolving Door Podcast!Support the showEvolve With Us!Last Neanderthals SocialsYouTube: Last Neanderthals PodcastInstagram: @lastneanderthalsTwitter: @lstneanderthalsTikTok: @LastneanderthalsSpotify: Last Neanderthals PodcastApple Podcasts: Last Neanderthals PodcastKhushal’s SocialsInstagram: @khushal_yousafzaiLi...2023-12-181h 29
Evolving DoorE17 Growth Is Always Painful But Then Also So Beautiful with Shikha UberoiShikha Uberoi is an amazing person.She excelled at professional tennis (top 100 in the world, No.1 in India), went into TV and then Tech, and has done it all with such a great sense of purpose.She is one of five sisters and her parents (especially her father) gave them tremendous self-belief that they really could do anything, and that there was no limit. They have each gone on to achieve amazing things in their lives.Shikha has always embodied a sense of service and spirituality but she found it very difficult to move from professional...2023-03-201h 30Evolving DoorE16 The Importance of Humour on the Spiritual Path with Namarasa DasNamarasa Das's parents became Hare Krishna when he was one year old. His dad got really into it and his mum was very unsure, especially since she saw it as a threat to stable family life. He grew up part of a spiritual community on weekends and a typical American high school kid Monday to Friday.
He started to have doubts about his faith and needed to figure it out for himself so he embarked on a life-changing trip to India to study philosophy there and came back ready to commit his life to spiritual ideals.
2023-03-141h 44Evolving DoorE15 Who Do We Let Win - The Monsters Or The Angels? with Jacquline NovogratzI so loved talking with Jacquline, it filled me with inspiration and hope and brought a few tears to my eyes. I hope it will do the same for you.
We recorded this conversation a few years back and with the release of my documentary 'A Girl Can Touch The Sky' the podcast episode got delayed. I am delighted to be able to release it now in time for International Women's Day 2023.
Jacquline is an amazing human and an amazing woman and a powerhouse for good, having founded and built Acumen who has invested a b...2023-03-061h 31Evolving DoorE14 From Pranks to Protest and Critic to Creator with Heydon ProwseI loved the BAFTA award-winning show The Revolution Will Be Televised so much, with its cutting satire and hilarious pranks tackling serious issues it was the perfect combination of silly and serious all in one.
It was a pleasure to chat with Heydon Prowse who along with Jolyon Rubenstein (E2) were the stars of the show as well as the writers too.
Hear how Heydon along with Joe Wade were already creating prank-style undercover videos about political stuff and then added Jolyon who brought new characters into the mix.
Together they spent almost...2023-02-271h 06Evolving DoorE13 From Asylum Seekers to Asylum Speakers with Jaz O'HaraJaz O'Hara is the amazing Founder of The Worldwide Tribe and Host of the Asylum Speakers podcast.
Moved by the refugee crisis in the Calais Jungle, she shared a post on social media and woke up in the morning to 65,000 shares and so many messages.
It started her journey to better understand the issues facing Asylum seekers and for many years now she has been sharing stories and advocating for fair treatment and rights for those experiencing displacement and the many challenges that leaving your home to find a safer situation entails.
In t...2023-02-201h 16
Evolving DoorE12 Rimi Chakraborty on Closing Big Corporate Deals to Becoming an Inspirational Spiritual GuideSee Rimi's work at https://www.minuvida.com https://www.rootsilience.com
02.37- When Rimi was 15 her parents got divorced, and she was calling for attention in all the wrong ways
5.38 - Her mother made it her mission to make Rimi's childhood different to her own in India. Both her parents really supported her education.
7.58- Her father remarried an African American woman and they visited India, her dad said it was very upsetting for him. Indians would offer Rimi whitening cream when she visited India after she’d got a tan.
...2022-06-101h 17Evolving DoorE11 Bobby Friction on Prince Saving Him From Racism and TraumaBobby Friction is a larger-than-life character, a Radio1 DJ, and a supporter of young people coming up in the creative industries. In this episode, we dive deep, buckle up, and enjoy the ride.
2.28- Bobby was doing an art degree channeling his inner rage about racism, by the time he’d gone to university he had survived an anti-Sikh genocide, and experienced the raw racism of the seventies.
4.45- For many years Bobby was the only Asian kid in the school, he spent his teenage years thinking he was the ugliest person that had ever be...2022-05-241h 14Evolving DoorE10 (Part Three): Zia & Khushal Yousafzai - Countries With More Equality Do BetterIn this final part of this epic conversation we dive deep into the lived experience of the family. They share what it was like when Malala was shot, to suddenly find themselves in another country and how it impacted on Khushal and his relationship with his dad.
There are some wonderfully funny moments towards the end which I hope will bring some joy to your soul. Enjoy.
0.50 - Why are the Taliban against education and should we feel bad for them because they haven't had a good education that teaches them to be good humans?2022-04-1157 min
Creative MedicineDiscovering Yourself Through Creativity & Film – Ravinol ChambersOn this week’s episode I speak to film director, entrepreneur, and former monk, Ravinol Chambers. It is a special conversation and Ravinol shares his journey from monk to filmmaker and the role of creativity in self-discovery. Ravinol believes film can inspire social change with his recent award-winning documentary “A girl can touch the sky” which explores the traditional gender roles and challenges faced by girls in India when accessing education.---About Ravinol:Ravinol is an Irish-born film director and former monk, who is passionate about telling stories that connect us as h...2022-03-3036 minEvolving DoorE10 (Part Two): Zia & Khushal Yousafzai - Overcoming Small-Minded ThinkingIn part two of this epic conversation, we cover the importance of dreaming for a better future and overcoming small-minded thinking.
2.00 - The first person you have to fight with is yourself and your current way of thinking.
4.45 - I find great shelter in my wife's support and advice
6.30 - The current framework or culture sets the standard of what is expected. Then it is a war of nerves on who prevails.
7.30 - A strong person goes against the tide, the strongest person changes the tide.
8.00 - The social...2022-03-151h 02Evolving DoorE10 (Part One): Zia & Khushal Yousafzai - The Challenge of Changing CultureZia Yousafzai is Malala Yousafzai's father and Khushal is her brother.
Malala is the amazingly brave and powerful young woman that was shot by the Taliban for speaking out for the right of girls to go to school.
In this powerful conversation, Zia and Khushal share what it was like growing up in Pakistan and the cultural challenges they faced even before Malala was born and subsequently after she was born and Zia broke from convention and the cultural norms in the way he brought her up.
I hope you will love our d...2022-03-081h 07
The Late Morning Program with NamarasaEp. #064 | From Monk To Movie Maker | feat. Ravinol ChambersRavinol Chambers is a film maker, producer, and devotee of Krishna. Join us as he details his spiritual journey, film career, and all the realizations that came in between. Don't miss this!2021-06-202h 03
Mindful Trinity's PodcastGender Stereotypes In Society with Ravinol from Be Inspired Films and Tina ChambersHusband and wife team, Ravinol Chambers a film producer and director at Inspired Films and his beautiful wife Tina Chambers who is a Teacher. From Birmingham UK, share their insights on the importance of gender equality.To watch this awesome documentary, click on the link below:www.roadtovrindavan.com To watch Ravinols past films, click on the following link:www.beinspiredfilms.co.uk Join us on our social platforms for more live content.https://linktr.ee/mindfultrinityKjtHrZWTQ7saSll0z1jMSupport the show (https://ww...2021-05-1458 minEvolving Door09 (Part Two) Jon Miller on The Business Case for Purpose & InclusionJon Miller is super-intelligent and super eclectic. Maybe that is why I find him so interesting.
In part two we discuss his time at various big agencies and how his work with the biggest companies in the world changed his perspective on how social impact could be developed.
He realised a lot of the big issues business is dealing with are also social issues, and was excited by the idea that businesses could also deliver social value alongside financial value.
This led to him setting up Open for Business, which explores The Business C...2021-04-2847 min
EquivalenceEP 13 - The transformative power of storytelling"Educating girls is not about women vs men, it’s about our future vs our past."
Sophie and Ravinol discuss his journey from Krishna monk to entrepreneurship, building a B corp business, and using the power of storytelling to drive change.
His latest documentary " A road to Vrindavran" re-examines traditional gender roles.
Just as he is understanding the barriers girls face, he is hit with a challenge that sends him on a new line of discovery.
Will education bring them true equality or simply transform them into caged butterflies? How do you ensure lasting change?
A fascinating movie and conversation.
ht...2021-04-2050 minEvolving Door09 (Part One) Jon Miller on Psychedelics, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, Grief and YogaJon Miller is a super intelligent guy and also super eclectic. Maybe that is why I found him so interesting.
From growing up between the countryside and the city, to his interest in psychedelics and philosophy, to his dot.com boom and bust experience.
Jon experienced a double bereavement which hit him hard, he began a period of intense travel and work and got into yoga which has become a daily practice.
We end part one with a bombshell in relation to Jon's sexuality and a new chapter that would inform so much...2021-04-1650 min
Prim Rose LightThe Road to Vrindavan - a directors account of the poignant issues surrounding education in India.In this bonus episode, I am hugely honoured to be joined by director and film maker Ravinol Chambers to discuss the launch of his new film, “The road to Vrindavan” which is currently premiering please check out:Register at https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/roadtovrindavan If you have daughters, and especially if you have sons, please make sure to watch this film over the weekend (available until 11 pm on Monday) Described as ‘heartbreaking yet incredibly hopeful’ and ‘brave, honest and beautiful.’This film explores key concepts of India's culture, the dichotomy of men and women, how religion can impact and the vital ne...2021-04-101h 04
ARISE: The Honest Man's PodcastEpisode 22: When Tradition Becomes Our NemesisWith special guests Mahatma and Ravinol2021-04-102h 07Evolving Door08 Shaena Jasmat on Turning Your Weakness into your StrengthThis is the first in the mini-series brought to you by the Road to Vrindavan documentary feature film which examines the importance of education for girls in India & the insight needed for tradition to be applied in ways that uplift rather than oppress.
You can watch the film by checking for screenings at www.roadtovrindavan.com (UK Premiere is on right now from March 31st to April 5th and can be accessed globally)
In this episode, I sit down with Shaena Jasmat who shares growing up in an Asian family and the...2021-03-311h 06
Make An Impact PodcastIgniting fires and combining worlds with film director Ravinol ChambersVideo is like a match which starts the fire to cook a meal, says Ravinol Chambers. He's worked with numerous social enterprises, social investors and partners such as TedX London, making stories which cross boundaries since 2009.Ravinol's debut documentary Road to Vrindavan is a feature film examining the impact and importance of education for girls in India and what we must all do to make progress in gender equity.Ravinol tells us more about this ‘heartbreaking yet incredibly hopeful’ film, and the personal journey to make it. This episode also covers his life for s...2021-03-2333 minEvolving DoorCelebrating the Release of Road to Vrindavan Documentary - Ravinol ChambersI have just released the feature Documentary Road to Vrindavan after 4 years of working on it.
It's set on an epic 1800km road-trip along the west coast of India in a convoy of tuk-tuks and examines the importance of education for girls and the insight needed for tradition to be applied in ways that uplift rather than oppress.
I am interrupting series one to bring you this mini-series of interviews that are on topics broadly related to the documentary and to encourage you to check out the documentary and share it with your friends, colleagues...2021-03-1106 min
Amplify What You LoveVenture philanthropy and storytelling for social impact with Ravinol ChambersThis week's episode of Be On Air delves deep into growing a business with sustainability as a mindset, how to inspire positive change with Venture Philanthropy and equitable practices, as well as some great tech tips for editing a podcast. We get to go into Ravinol’s two-year journey to make this documentary and the unexpected feedback that caused him to take a SECOND trip to India to finish the film. We talk about the use of story-telling for podcasters to help them grow their show, how to use video in your podcast, and the challenges of div...2021-03-0554 min
That's So HinduRavinol Chambers, the Hindu monk who became a filmmakerRavinol Chambers is the founder of the multi-award-winning Be Inspired Films. His work focuses on stories that cross boundaries, challenge our thinking and inspire change. After growing up in Ireland wanting to become a stockbroker, he instead became a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition for most of his twenties and lived in Africa and India. He made his first film in Africa in 1995, while still a monk, and in 2009 made a full-time career of filmmaking. His first feature documentary ‘Road to Vrindavan’ was completed in January 2020. You can watch the film at its US Premiere on March 9th 2021. Tickets are...2021-02-2544 minThat's So HinduRavinol Chambers, the Hindu monk who became a filmmakerRavinol Chambers is the founder of the multi-award-winning Be Inspired Films. His work focuses on stories that cross boundaries, challenge our thinking and inspire change. After growing up in Ireland wanting to become a stockbroker, he instead became a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition for most of his twenties and lived in Africa and India. He made his first film in Africa in 1995, while still a monk, and in 2009 made a full-time career of filmmaking. His first feature documentary ‘Road to Vrindavan’ was completed in January 2020. You can watch the film at its US Premiere on March 9th 2021. Tickets are...2021-02-2544 minEvolving Door07 (Part Two) Jean Griesser on Overcoming Adversity To Find Balance And Meaning In Your LifeJoin Jean Griesser (spiritual name Visakha Devi Dasi) and I for part two of this conversation to discover how she overcame the discrimination she experienced as a woman and how she gradually became more and more involved in her spiritual practices through her association and loving experiences with her spiritual teacher Srila Prabhupada.
She shares how she overcame her skepticism and found a deeper meaning in life and how as a leader in the community she supports and relates to people at all levels of spiritual practice and the importance of not judging people whatever level they...2021-02-0343 minEvolving Door07 (Part One) Jean Griesser on Growing Up An OutsiderJean Griesser (spiritual name Visakha Devi Dasi) is the first female temple president of Bhaktivedanta Manor, a beautiful period house in the Watford countryside given by George Harrison of the Beatles to the Hare Krishna people in the 70's.
Join us for this wonderful conversation where we hear from jean about growing up in America in the '60s, how she felt like an outsider growing up, about her passion for photography and early success in that area as well as traveling to India on an epic adventure to document the Hare Krishna movement as it developed...2021-02-0344 minEvolving Door06 (Part Two) Mat Wakeham on Beyond Breakdown Towards The Good LifeIn this second part of our conversation Mat shares how ignoring the signals and what his body was telling him led to a breakdown.
What you will see when you follow Mat on Instagram @matwakeham is a man who is working through and doing well, a man who is learning from what's come before and sharing his lived experience which I have found really valuable.
A lot of his work now is about integrating the wisdom of the body with the wisdom of the mind and soul towards a truly integrative practice. As someone who ha...2020-12-1058 minEvolving Door06 (Part One) Mat Wakeham on How Party Life & Macho Pressure Led Me to Breaking PointIn this episode I speak with Mat Wakeham about his life growing up in a household in flux, his passion for art, getting into TV and Film, and helping with the graphics and website for the music group 'The Gorillaz'.
He shares that drugs, alcohol, and party life were constant companions throughout much of his life and how a perfectionist streak and the pressure to develop the perfect manly physique as well as succeed in the way he thought was expected of him, led him to breaking point.
Make sure to check out part two...2020-12-0852 minEvolving Door05 (Part Two) Sarah Fletcher on Finding YOUR Way To Make A Difference In The WorldSarah shares what it was like living on a canal boat for 10 years during the time she and her husband Chris had their son Jay and developing her career in teaching.
At 18 she found her voice to speak out against things she had felt were wring since the age of 6 but didn't know how to express at that age.
Her expression sometimes came in the form of anger.
This led Sarah to try and understand how she could best effect change in her life and those around her.
Make sure to l...2020-10-1145 minEvolving Door05 (Part One) Sarah Fletcher on Creating Better Life Opportunities For Young PeopleSarah Fletcher:
Sarah is a life long educator, an ex secondary school headteacher, and now oversees a group of schools.
We talk about growing up in the '80s in an army town in the midst of a council estate and the violence of the era and how it shaped her.
Her interest in art, literature, and surrealism has helped her consider life in a nuanced way from different perspectives.
The thread that runs through everything is her passion and commitment to education and helping create better life opportunities for young...2020-10-0543 minEvolving Door04 (Part Two) Jay Shetty on My Master Plan - Entertainment To Education To EnlightenmentJay really stepped into his own when he recognised what value he offered to people's lives - synthesizing science, psychology and wisdom and explaining it in a simple way so everyone can benefit from it.
We briefly take a look at the structure of the book and some of the sections and Jay shares how much he has put into it so that people can make progress to thinking like a monk without having to give up their life.
He shares some real insights into the huge highs we all saw on social media and...2020-09-1544 minEvolving Door04 (Part One) Jay Shetty on Why I Felt Like I'd Failed At Being A MonkJay shares having to 'let go' to become a monk and again having to 'let go' to stop being a monk and how of the two stopping was much harder.
We talk about the difficulty of re-adjusting to normal life after being a monk and how Jay realised what he had learnt as a monk was even more relevant and important to his life in the world.
Jay shares some of the key breakthroughs in becoming who he is today and how it felt on the inside.
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She explains how when we open our hearts to others we can always find the connection.
This is illustrated through the stories she has documented as a filmmaker from tower blocks of flats in Birmingham to the Suffragette movement to classical ballet with a troupe of disables dancers.
Being a mum has been a challenge at times and Sima is really open about the phases and feelings that come with that. Her daughter makes a guest appearance and we reflect o...2020-09-0556 minEvolving Door03 (Part One) Sima Gonsai on Embracing Being Different, It's Your Superpower!Sima brings us on the inside of what it was like growing up in Blackburn as one of few Indian kids, learning to integrate but also knowing you were different.
Finding herself and her voice leads her to set off on a bicycle around Thailand, Vietnam and Laos without telling her parents.
She finds herself on the side of a mountain with a machete in her face and no clear way out.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ravinol/message2020-09-0538 minEvolving Door02 (Part Two) Jolyon Rubinstein on Love Is The Answer In This Age Of DoubtIn part two Jolyon shares how Dick Cheney got away but that Sasha Baron Cohen managed to get him later.
He also reveals how repressed trauma from filming in character and not being able to help people who asked for his help has shifted his efforts to talking more directly about issues including Black Lives Matter.
He talks about winning the BAFTA, self-care, and a move towards scripted drama.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ravinol/message2020-08-1957 minEvolving DoorE2 (Part One): Jolyon Rubinstein on Overcoming Self Sabotage To Unleash Your Full PotentialI have loved Jolyon's work ever since I saw him and Heydon Prowse in The Revolution Will Be Televised which was satirical comedy at its best. Pure genius.
In this episode, Jolyon shares how he used his white privilege to gain access for some of the crazy sketches in the series and how his grandfather was the Obi-Wan in his heroes' journey.
He shares how he almost died at 22 and how therapy has helped him overcome self-sabotage and learn to love and heal his inner child and finally unleash his full potential.
2020-08-1958 minEvolving DoorE1 (Part Two): Jahnavi Harrison on The Power of Friends Believing In YouIn part two, Jahnavi shares more evolving door moments with us.
* The power of friends believing in you
* Finally owning the identity of being an artist and a musician
* Always embracing the spirit of being a student and keeping your heart open
* Meeting someone that makes you think 'How can I be even a little like that?'
* Life is hard in or out of a relationship
* Jahnavi also shares her thoughts on the six pillars of life - Family, Friendship, Love, Money, Health, and Creativity/Expression.2020-08-031h 09Evolving DoorE1 (Part One): Jahnavi Harrison on Navigating The Balance Between Purity & PerformanceI chose Jahnavi as the first guest I wanted to introduce you to as I think she perfectly reflects the mood of the evolving door metaphor. She has pursued the activities she loves as a musician and a singer and had great success but more importantly, she has pursued an inner path which is the compass by which she navigates her life and what she offers the world.
It was wonderful speaking with her, she is a breath of fresh air and I am sure you will love her too as she takes us on an intimate...2020-08-011h 04Evolving DoorEvolving Door - TrailerIf you like me are a seeker, a searcher, a dreamer, and a thinker, then you are in the right place!
Welcome to Evolving Door, the podcast where I interview guests about the moments in their lives that really moved them forwards.
Where they had a significant shift in their thinking, their awareness, and their understanding of life, in all its various aspects.
Join me and expect to be enlivened, enriched, and inspired on your personal journey of evolution.
Oh, and I also share details of a competition where you can...2020-07-2706 min
Social Impact PioneersRavinol Chambers, Founder, Producer and Director, Be Inspired FilmsKatie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership at Business Fights Poverty interviews Ravinol Chambers, Founder, Producer and Director at Be Inspired Films.
Have you ever considered setting up a social enterprise or pondered how to deliver really impactful communications? If the answer is yes, then this podcast is for you.
Ravinol Chambers, Founder of the B Corp, Be Inspired Films, takes listeners on his journey from aspirational stockbroker, to monk, to award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur; whilst arguably providing 25 minutes of free coaching.
This succinct podcast is packed full of helpful tips and provides insight from someone who walks the walk...2019-10-2524 min
Mallen Baker: FaultlinesRavinol Chambers – Storytelling with purposeIn this episode, I talk to Ravinol Chambers, the founder of Be Inspired Films - a multi award-winning video production company that helps individuals and organisations working as a force for good across business and society to bring their stories to life.
Only last year, Be Inspired Films added to its haul of industry awards as ‘Production Company of the Year’ at the Recommended Agency Awards.
Rav is a regular speaker on ‘harnessing the power of storytelling’ and ‘using video to raise funds for positive change’
In this interview we talk about how Rav got here...2018-11-201h 10
Sustainability SolvedE003 - Ravinol Chambers from Be Inspired FilmsOur second interview is with Ravinol Chambers from Video Production Company, Be Inspired Films. Rav talks about what it's like to run a business on his own, how to communicate through your company values and what it means to be a BCorp. Rav offers great advice to companies wanting to stand on their own feet and make a significant impact in the world. This is a great interview and we're honoured to share it with you.2018-07-2321 min
The Impact of Social MediaVideo and Social MediaIn this podcast I discuss the impact social media is having on video with Ravinol Chambers from Be Inspired Films.
We discuss how it has changed the way we consume video, but also how we create and produce videos.
You can learn more about Be Inspired Films at https://www.beinspiredfilms.co.uk/ and on social media at @beinspiredfilms.
Please subscribe to The Impact of Social Media podcast in iTunes.
If you need any help with your social media please contact me at Rich@IM9ACT.com or find me on social media at @IM9ACT.2018-04-1600 min
Sustainable: The PodcastThe Power of Positive News – Sean Dagan Wood, Editor in Chief, Positive NewsSean Dagan Wood talks to Tabi Jayne about why we need constructive journalism that will trigger the human spirit instead of creating fear. Sean explains the benefits of constructive journalism and how it can be used beneficially by media companies. Sean also shares his inspiration for turning Positive News into a global co-operative and the challenges faced in growing it. Bio: Seán Dagan Wood is editor-in-chief of Positive News, the magazine for good journalism about good things. He is also co-founder of the Constructive Journalism Project, which trains journalists to carry out rig...2018-02-2043 min
The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#71 How to re-invent yourself with Ravinol ChambersIt can feel a little daunting to imagine yourself stuck in the same job for the rest of your life. Especially if it's all you've done. One of the questions I get asked a lot is, "is it too late to change?". And the answer is NO. Meet Ravinol Chambers, founder of Be Inspired Films who's literally re-invented himself over, and over again. From being a broker to a monk to getting his MBA and setting up one of the first B-Corp certified companies in the UK. This is truly inspiring story of why it's never to late to...2017-05-2849 min
Sustainable: The PodcastStorytelling and Sustainability - Ravinol Chambers Founder, Be Inspired FilmsHow does storytelling help sustainability? Ravinol Chambers is an Irish born entrepreneur, filmmaker and a former monk who helps those making a positive difference in the world bring their stories to life. He is the founder of the multi-award winning Be Inspired Films and a strong believer in the power of business for social change. Ravinol has been on an eighteen kilometres’ auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) journey from Mumbai to Kanyakumari (southernmost tip of India), shooting a documentary along the way. It was a road movie with a purpose to explore the issue of girls’ education in I...2017-01-1729 min
Sustainable: The Podcast31: Storytelling and Sustainability - Ravinol Chambers Founder, Be Inspired FilmsBy using stories, sustainability can be removed from the organisational, company line type and be made more personal and real. Storytelling puts sustainability into real-life context so that people relate to it more.2017-01-1729 min
Sustainable: The PodcastWhat does sustainable mean? - Tabi Jayne CEO/Founder, EarthSelfHow do you define sustainable? Podcast Update Our focus for 2017 for Sustainable: The Podcast is to release a new episode every Tuesday. We are also expanding our focus beyond Scotland into Europe. Defining Sustainability According to the Oxford Dictionary, Sustainability has two key definitions: To be able to be maintained at a certain level or rate and, The conventional meaning of sustainability which is conserving ecological balance by avoiding the depletion of natural resources. Bringing these two together means that we as humans must maintain our level of growth...2017-01-1018 min