Narratives of Purpose®
Narratives of Purpose is an award-nominated podcast hosted by Dr. Claire Murigande. It features inspiring stories of change makers, including founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives. Episodes explore topics such as youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity, and sustainable food systems. Launched in December 2020, the show shares these stories with a global audience. Dr. Murigande is a life sciences leader, advocate for women in healthcare, and TEDx speaker.
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Bridging Continents, Scaling Impact - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Safia Agueni
Beyond the Proof-Of-Concept: How HealthSeed Is Scaling Healthcare Innovation Across Borders.In the final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Safia Agueni, the COO and co-founder of HealthSeed.HealthSeed is a Swiss healthcare venture studio helping biotech, medtech, diagnostics, AI drug discovery, and di
Africa's AI Health Revolution - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Valentine Kamau
How Africa Is Reimagining Healthcare with AI.In the fifth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with Valentine Kamau, the creator and host of AI HealthBeat Africa.They explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and health tech across the African continent. Valentine shares her journey from health sciences
Rewiring The Next Generation - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Marc Ritter
Addicted by Design: How Big Tech is Wiring Young Brains and What We Can Do About It.In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Marc Ritter, the CEO and co-founder of AWE Digital Wellness.AWE Digital Wellness is the first online mental health platform specifically aimed at addressing internet and
Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe
Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing.In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot.With 25 years in institutional capital markets, Maryann brings a rare financial lens to a sector long un
Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen
AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients.In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi.Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its AI
Embracing AI in Healthcare - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Hal Wolf
Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery.In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS.HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health t
On Bridging Theory and Practice in Health AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Amanda Leal
Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare.In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI.HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access
On Transitioning to Gender-Specific Medicine - HIMSS Europe Series with Thao Nguyen
Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen.Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and
On Investing in Women's Health - HIMSS Europe Series with Ida Tin
The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly think tank.Ida explores the evolution of the Femtech sector since she coined the term in 2016. She empah
On Rethinking Preventive Care Through AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz
The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic.Dr. Bouaziz is a gynaecologist and entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares how his group, One Clinic, utili
On Navigating Endometriosis Care - HIMSS Europe Series with Julie Hanell
The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient.Julie candidly shares her personal journey with endometriosis, navigating the healthcare system. She highlights the importance for patients to
On Gender Bias in Diabetes Technology - HIMSS Europe Series with Dawn Adams
Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and women's health. Dawn underscores the necessity of recognising the distinct physiological responses o
On Diversity in Neuroscience - HIMSS Europe Series with Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai
Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai.Dr. Sivaniya discusses the necessity of considering not just sex and gender differences, b
On Addressing Racial Disparities in Healthcare - HIMSS Europe Series with Steve Gilbert
Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert.Steve's insights highlight the enduring challenges that persist within the realm of mental health, particular
On Advocating for Black Mothers - HIMSS Europe Series with Carolina Coimbra
Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights.Carolina is also the co-founder of SaMaNe, an association which aims to address the disparities in mater
On Innovating Femtech - HIMSS Europe Series with Mariatheresa Kadushi
Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app.Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares her in
On Pioneering Objective Eye Testing - HIMSS Europe Series with Piotr Kruszynski
Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally.Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on digital solutions related to eye examination, diagnostics and therapy. Their first product is a gr
On Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Screening - HIMSS Europe Series with Alexander Antrobus
Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd.Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast cancer screening accessibility and ensure that all women, irrespective of age or ethnicity, receive
On Harnessing Information and Technology for Health Equity - HIMSS Europe Series with Hal Wolf
Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions.In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS.HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global heal
Transforming Healthcare - Insights from HIMSS Europe 2025
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that originated from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the digital health space held in Paris.We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges technological advancements bring in healthcare with interviews of health tech entrepreneurs, AI governance
The Issue of Burnout : Navigating the Complexities of Workplace Harm and Trauma
Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much
The Question of Ageism: Valuing Experience in the Workplace
In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older
The Neuroscience of Harassment: Understanding the Brain's Response to Workplace Bullying
Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture. The speakers
On Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Social Change - from Labyrinth of the First Gen
In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers.In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yun
On Building a Medical Device Startup for Underserved Populations - from Global Health Pursuit
In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman.On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to develo
On Bringing Diversity to Sports - from Made For Us
Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact with
On Pioneering Cancer Research Across Africa - A Conversation with Dr. Yaw Bediako
Narratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an incredible conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa.The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande takes us into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw highlights the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific
On Unlocking Women's Brain Health - Women's Health Series with Ann-Marie de Lange
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focu
On Reclaiming Dignity Through Health Tech - Women's Health Series with Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi & Shamala Hinrichsen
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala and Mariatheresa emphasise the importance of centring women's dignity in healthcare, highlighting the
On Innovating Care in Maternal Health - Women's Health Series with Martha Agbornyenty
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Martha Agbornyenty, the founder and Executive Director of For Mom and Baby Foundation, who is on a mission to improve maternal and child health in Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning young midwife leader, Martha shares her inspiring journey as well as the work her foundation carries out through community
On The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation therapist and the drive behind her documentary, 'A Letter to My Sisters.' Dr. Nia shares her experiences and i
On Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine - Women’s Health Series with Thao Nguyen
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine. Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising gender differences in medical treatment. She explains the challenges she faces in raising awareness and
On Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija Butkovic
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW). Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that supports female innovators in wearable tech and health tech. The discussion covers the significance of
On Leveraging AI to Overcome Radiology Challenges - Women's Health Series with Élise Mekkaoui
Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised. In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai. Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnos
On Holding Space for Women in the Workplace - Women's Health Series with Fatoumata Ly
Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti. Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping
On Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle Ralic
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle an
On Developing Non-invasive Cervical Precancer Treatments - Women's Health Series with Alia Rahman
Twenty-First Century Treatments for Women's Health. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alia Rahman, the Co-founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics. Alia shares her personal journey with dysplasia, how it motivated her to establish Amplexd, and the company's mission of developing treatments to improve patien
On Making PCOS a Public Health Priority - Women's Health Series with Sasha Ottey
Advocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's Health. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge. Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how her experiences led her to establish a leading non-profit
Advancing Women’s Health with Female Founders - Trailer
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series focusing on women's health innovation.The next five episodes will address Issues like the lack of female representation in clinical trials as well as the need for gender-specific personalised medicine, but also the importance and the need to invest in startups led by women.This new series will feature female fo
Celebrating Three Years of Narratives of Purpose
Join me for the Season Five Finale of Narratives of Purpose where we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary of powerful conversations with our wonderful guests who are making waves in their industries and communities.In our podcast series, we have shone a spotlight on innovation, sustainability, global health, technology, entrepreneurship and skill development - just to name a few. The fascina
On Eradicating Period Poverty - A Conversation with Ira Guha
In today’s episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Ira Guha who is the founder of Asan. Asan is a social venture with a mission to eradicate period poverty, which prevents women and girls across the world from participating in essential daily activities (Including going to school and work).In our conversation, we talk about the impact of period poverty and how Asan cup’s accessibility has
On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A NEW Conversation with Rhiana Spring
Join me for today’s episode where I will be catching up with Rhiana Spring, the founder and executive director of Spring ACT. Spring ACT is an organisation connecting human rights and technology to empower people to take action and eliminate global social injustices.Their flagship product is called Sophia, the world's first chatbot empowering survivors of domestic violence to gather potential evid
On Making Medical AI a Common Good - A NEW Conversation with Bart De Witte
In this episode I will be welcoming back another previous guest of Narratives of Purpose, Bart De Witte, to hear more about his journey of making medical AI accessible.Bart is the founder of the Hippo AI Foundation, which is designed to develop medical AI for the common good by liberating all future medical knowledge by making it open to everyone.We spoke in November 2022, and before you tune into
On Funding African Female Entrepreneurs and Innovators - A NEW Conversation with Pauline Koelbl
Today I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs. Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth and impact of ShEquity since we first spoke in 2020.Listen to today's episode to hear how the journey of
On Gamifying Diversity and Inclusion Education - A NEW Conversation with Alma Moya Losada
Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way. The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences whilst combining digital game play and physical activities. An interesting way to keep students engaged. Lis
On Powering Education with Technology - A NEW Conversation with Ismail Eleburuike
In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022. Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application technology in various African countries. We spoke in April 2022, and before you tune into today’s episode, I h
On Building More Socially Responsible Organisations - from Spend Donate Invest
In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from Genet Gimja, the host of Spend, Donate, Invest. This podcast is at the intersection of social justice and personal finance and shares thought-provoking perspectives and ideas on how we might spend, invest and donate our money in alignment with our values.Genet Gimja shares her overview of the six categories of dec
On Prison Officers Turned Playwrights - from Creativity Found
Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently this pre-season in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society.Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making extraordinary impact within their commun
Pre-Season Start
As we prepare to launch a new season of Narratives of Purpose, we want to share with you what we have in store for the upcoming episodes. And we have a special call to action for you to help our podcast reach new audiences: Please VOTE NARRATIVES OF PURPOSE in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice so that we can amplify social impact far and wide.In this episode, enjoy a sum
Special French Language Episode - Interview de Charlotte Hennessy & Patrick Dupuis du Refettorio Genève
Aujourd'hui, nous concluons nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Les épisodes d'interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables.Notre troisième et dernier épisode présente le restaurant Refettorio à Genève avec deux de ses collaborateurs : Charlotte Hennessy et Patrick Dupuis. Le Refettorio réunit la gastronomie et l’action humanitaire en promouva
Special French Language Episode - Interview de Romain Oeggerli & Yohann Pellaux, cofondateurs d'Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab
Nous poursuivons avec nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Ces épisodes sont les interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables.Aujourd'hui, notre deuxième épisode présente Alles Gut! Gemüse Kebab, le premier kebab durable de Genève, avec ses cofondateurs Romain Oeggerli et Yohann Pellaux. À la tête de leur restaurant éco-responsable et socialeme
Special German Language Episode - Urban Agriculture Basel Mitbegründer Bastiaan Frich im Interview
Wir haben Bonus Folgen diesen Monat für euch im Podcast! Diese Folgen sind vollständige Interviews in Originalsprache aus unserer kurzen Serie über nachhaltige Ernährung Systeme. Der erste Gast ist Bastiaan Frich, der Mitbegründer von Urban Agriculture Basel (UAB). Dieses Netzwerk fördert Organisationen und Projekte in der Region Basel, die sich für einen biologischen und ganzheitlichen Leben
Season 4 Review and What is Coming Next
As we wrap up this exciting and very unique season of Narratives of Purpose, we wanted to shine a spotlight on what made this season so special. It was unlike any other season we have hosted and we’re grateful to you listeners for joining us on this journey. In this episode, enjoy a snippet of unheard content as well as a summary of what has led us here today.Show notes:Be sure to check out o
Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 3/3) - Networks and Community Builders
Join us for the final part of our Exploring Sustainable Food Systems episode which shines a spotlight on Networks and Community Builders.This time we look at how our guests have found alternative ways to approach sustainability and provide solutions that reach into the wider community and their local networks.Show notes:In this episode, we spoke with Imani Black, the founder of Minorities In Aqua
Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 2/3) - Ancient Grains and Regeneration
Welcome to Part Two of our conversation focused on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems around the world.In this episode, we are bringing a whole new meaning to the term “super-grain”. Taking you back to the ancient grains of West Africa that were once labelled ‘lost crops’ and bringing these nutrient-dense, delicious foods back into our food system.Join us as we discover how ancient grains could be
Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors
In today’s episode, we are doing something different. This is Part One of our conversation focused on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems around the world.You will hear from multiple voices that represent who we like to call, ‘Food Waste Warriors’ in their field, and it’s sure to give you a fresh and exciting perspective on how to make small changes that create a powerful impact for our future.Show
Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (INTRO) - What Does Sustainable Nutrition Mean?
Welcome to a fresh new perspective for the Narratives of Purpose Podcast. In today’s episode, I invite you to our short three-part series on Exploring Sustainable Food Systems that will conclude this season of the podcast.Over the following three episodes you will be hearing from multiple voices that represent who I like to call, ‘agents of change’ in their field, and for this series we will be sh
On Harnessing Tech Innovation to Improve Healthcare - A Conversation with Dr. Ernest Darkoh & Dr. John Sargent
In today’s episode I speak with Dr. Ernest Darkoh and Dr. John Sargent, the founding partners of BroadReach Group. Their company is a global social enterprise that seeks to transform how health work is carried out and support communities and developing countries through health equity.They speak in detail about the lifelong benefits of choosing prevention over cure and how technology and partnershi
On Water Storytelling - A Conversation with Joana (Jo) Bacallo
Join me for today’s conversation where I will be speaking with Jo Bacallo, the founder of SEEDS (Schools for Environment Education, Development and Sustainability). Jo believes in the right for every young person in remote communities to access information about environment education, and learn how to live sustainably. From growing up in the Philippines as a student journalist who did not acc
Season 4 Bonus (Part 2) - Get to Know Our Host
Welcome back to Part Two of our Get To Know Our Host episode where we are shining the spotlight on the one and only Claire Murigande.Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode.This time we find out some of the biggest challenges in building a podcast platform like Narratives of Purpose, the things that Claire
Season 4 Bonus (Part 1) - Get to Know Our Host
Join us for a very special twist in today’s episode - our Narratives of Purpose host, Claire is given the role of the guest and takes her spot in the hot seat whilst our previous guest, Lucy Antrobus hosts this episode.This is an opportunity for you to learn about the creation of Narratives of Purpose and how Claire’s background and passion has led her to interviewing leaders and changemakers acro
On Guiding Women to Midlife Health - A Conversation with Sanjana Rao & Gayatri Muthukrishnan
In my conversation today, my two guests are Gayatri Muthukrishnan and Sanjana Roa who are co-founders of Miyara, which is a digital community hub that provides support, resources and services for women who are experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal changes and are seeking direction and support with how to adjust and improve their health.In this episode, Sanjana and Gayatri share their professi
On Making Medical AI a Common Good - A Conversation with Bart De Witte
Join me for today’s conversation where I will be speaking with Bart De Witte, a leading expert in digital transformation for healthcare in Europe and founder and CEO of the Hippo AI Foundation. As our world moves into the digital area, it’s the perfect time for this episode to provide you with insight, understanding and knowledge of how medical artificial intelligence can impact our ever changing
On Empowering Communities Through Fitness - A Conversation with Elana Margulies Snyderman
In today’s discussion I speak with Elana Margulies Snyderman, who is co-founder of Phyt Cares, a non profit organisation based in New York City and Puerto Rico that focuses on supporting youth from underserved communities. Phyt Cares is designed to help youth with physical fitness and health as well as leadership skills, respect, self respect, and also help them overcome the challenges they f
On Digital Skilling of Slum Communities Youth - A Conversation with Emmanuel Trinity Nsaabanye
Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Narratives of Purpose. We will be kick-starting this season with my first guest, Emmanuel Trinity Nsaabanye, also known as Trinity Heavenz who is the founder of Era 92 Creative. In today’s conversation, we will be discussing how Trinity is on a mission to create 10,000 jobs for young Africans by 2030 and the impact that his passion for upskilling th
On Making Women’s Hearts Beat Longer - A Conversation with Petronela Sandulache
Join us for our last conversation of the season with Petronela Sandulache, tech-entrepreneur and multi-passionate woman who is the founder of Cordifio Health.Cordifio Health is a digital health start-up focused on supporting women with their heart health through education, empowerment and patient advocacy. Petronela’s personal journey demonstrated the need for change in this area, and it is her mi
On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A Conversation with Rhiana Spring
Join me today for my conversation with Rhiana Spring, human rights advocate and founder of Spring ACT. Today Rhiana shares her personal story of becoming a tech entrepreneur and the innovation behind her passion for helping vulnerable women experiencing abuse through new technology methods. Her digital chatbot, Sophia, is paving the way for innovation, human rights and justice across the world. Li
On Advocating for Gender Equality - A Conversation with Ana Paula Tediosi
In our conversation today, my guest Ana Paula Tediosi shares the impact and the story behind her ‘side hustle’ as the founder of Birdhaus, which during the pandemic transitioned from a female co-working space to a writing and publishing community for women.Ana wears many hats, including a mother of two, a pharmacist of education, an entrepreneur and an author. Her passion is to show women like her
On Design and Impact Consulting - A Conversation with Kashish Aggarwal
Join me today for my conversation with Kashish Aggarwal, who is a Global Shapers Community Curator which is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change. Kashish developed a passion for helping and educating young people from marginalised backgrounds from a very young age and that passion has developed into her contributing to making a global wave in supporting those who do not ha
On Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion for Performance - A Conversation with Emmanuelle Werner Gillioz
In today’s discussion, we continue the theme of inclusion with our next guest Emmanuelle Werner Gillioz, the founder and director of Yojoa. Yojoa is a nonprofit organisation that empowers young people with a migrant background to become autonomous and productive members of society. The mission is to bridge the gap between organisations and talented young people from diverse backgrounds in order to
On Impact Investing and Social Justice - A Conversation with Eleni D. Janis
Join me in today’s conversation with Eleni Janis, she is the managing partner and CIO of Equivico which is a female owned investment firm in New York. In our discussion, Eleni shares her thoughts and experiences around inequality and how the power of our curiosity and questions can make a difference in how systems are implemented over time.She has a personal passion for big change and believes tha
On Overcoming Social Biases - A Conversation with Piera Marongiu
Join me for my discussion with Piera Marongiu as we switch gears from education, and shine a light on our new episode theme of inclusion. Piera is the founder of Integrate Include Engage which focuses on supporting organisations to identify where their blind spots are when it comes to inclusivity.Piera has both a personal and professional understanding of the value and importance of inclusivity, e
On Powering Education with Technology - A Conversation with Ismail Eleburuike
In this episode, I talk with Ismail Eleburuike about the importance of bringing technology to schools across the African continent to better connect students, teachers and parents using his educational platform, School Try.He shares the impact that this innovative platform has had, and the vision for the future when we lean into utilising technology to better support those moving through the educa
On Learning with Leaders - A Conversation with Gunjan Aggarwal
Join me for the first episode of April and my discussion with Gunjan Aggarwal, co-founder of Learn With Leaders. Learn With Leaders is an educational platform designed to bring quality education to high school students around the world through networking and A La Carte education styles.Gunjan is an advocate for Artificial Intelligence and the benefits of using AI to improve the quality and diversi
On Unity through Youth’s Voices - A Conversation with Mamobo Ogoro
In today’s discussion I speak with Mamobo Ogoro, who is a Social psychologist, Social Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Gorm Media - an impact focused digital media company based in Ireland.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mamobo identified that the subject she heavily researched in her studies was rising to the surface in media on a scale that she had never experienced before. Seeing a clear nee
On Intercultural Exchange and Education - A Conversation with Till Kraemer
In this episode, I speak with Till Kraemer, who is a mathematician turned social entrepreneur, and is the co-founder general manager of the organisation ICE (Inter Cultural Education) based in Hong Kong. Till has a fascinating love of the world and intercultural exchanges, and he approaches all aspects of life with a curious eye. This approach is embedded in the foundation of the ICE organisation
On Fashion Activism and Dialogue - A Conversation with Akim Tejan Cole
Welcome to season three of the podcast. Throughout this series, we will continue to shine a light on the changemakers who are having an incredible impact on the world whilst finding innovative ways to build a better future. In this first episode of the season, my guest is Akim Tejan Cole, founder of Maayee Fashion and advocate for fashion activism.In this discussion Akim talks about his personal e
Season 3 Trailer
Introducing the third season of the Narratives of Purpose podcast. In this new season, I continue to share unique stories of global changemakers and trailblazers, passionate people who are making a meaningful impact in the world. My journey in the next episodes will bring me from Hong Kong to New York via India, Sweden, Ireland and Switzerland. The conversations with my guests will be centered aro
On Creating Illustrations for Social Awareness - A Conversation with Jean-Philippe Kalonji
It is the Season two finale of our show. This last episode features Geneva-based, comic artist and painter Jean-Philippe (JP) Kalonji. JP is also an editorial illustrator for the Swiss newspaper Le Temps. In this discussion, he shares the role artists and culture play in social change, plus the importance for him to use his twenty years experience to be part of change makers creating social impact
On Transformative Teaching for Social Change - A Conversation with Drisana (Dru) McDaniel
This new episode features South Carolina-based, transformation activist Drisana (Dru) McDaniel. Dru is a co-founder of the Transformative Teaching Collective, a worker-owned cooperative which promotes social justice education. She designs and facilitates customized workshops that awaken and enable intergroup dialogue to advance Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this conversion, Dru
