Climate change affects all industries, including the creative space, which not only needs to decarbonize its operations but also holds a responsibility in the stories it tells—the power it entails in the fight against climate change. Gunjan Nanda and Ninoksha D’souza, two inspiring climate activists, addressed this crucial topic at COP28 within the Culture and Entertainment Pavilion. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of culture and entertainment in driving climate action. Their personal climate stories and experiences at COP28 while running the Entertainment and Culture Pa ..read more

In this episode, my guest is Melissa Clissold, Communication Lead at ATÖLYE. ATÖLYE is a strategic design and innovation Consultancy. They help organisations tackle complex challenges to create lasting impact through a community approach. ATÖLYE became a B Corp in 2021 and operates in Istanbul and Dubai. Melissa shares with us ATÖLYE’s B Corp journey: How they use the B Corp tools to manage and improve their impact; The work they did on JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion); How the certification impacted ATÖLYE’s culture; How to get started with the B Corp process. To support the ..read more

Did you know that Palestinians have one of the world's highest literacy rates? In the midst of the devastating current war in Gaza, this episode introduces you to TAP, a career accelerator that helps youth in Palestine secure remote jobs at international companies. Co-founder Chris Vezjak shares his personal story as half-Palestinian, discusses how he met his co-founder and explains how his visit to Palestine inspired him to start this new venture. From exploring social impact to delving into the challenges of launching such a venture, Chris openly and genuinely shares his experience and his h ..read more

A special podcast series “Stories of UAE's Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs” in collaboration with Advanced Media Trading. Meet Sahar Karoubi, the founder of Bambuyu, an impact-driven tissue company addressing the issue of deforestation. Fueled by her passion for sustainability and her desire to create a better world for her children and future generations, she challenged conventional norms in the tissue industry, giving rise to the tree-free tissue brand. With a decade of experience in digital marketing and a vision for a brighter future, Sahar hopes to transform the way tissue products are manuf ..read more

We are introducing our special podcast series “Stories of UAE's Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs” in collaboration with Advanced Media Trading. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Ranjitha Raghavan, an entrepreneur who is making a difference in the world through her business, Back to Nature. Join us as we dive into her journey of promoting eco-friendly food service packaging and plant-based single-use bags in the UAE and how her passion for sustainability led her to create a business that prioritizes our planet. Follow Back to Nature: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ..read more

We are introducing our special podcast series “Stories of UAE's Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs” in collaboration with Advanced Media Trading. Meet the inspiring woman entrepreneur Namrata Budhraja, who is the co-founder of Shift Eco, a company curates honest and impactful eco-friendly products. Their mission is to build a conscious community by creating awareness and providing eco-friendly products. The discussion covers her journey from a project that transformed her life to becoming an entrepreneur, building a successful organization, and influencing a conscious community to adapt and support ..read more

We are introducing our special podcast series “Stories of UAE's Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs” in collaboration with Advanced Media Trading. Meet inspiring women entrepreneurs Lara and Ceylan, who are the co-founders of an impact startup that specializes in nature-based composting of food scraps. Their mission is to turn every food scrap into an opportunity that benefits our local soil, farms, food production, and job creation. In this episode, co-founders of Waste Lab and Nadine discuss topics such as: Their journey in understanding soil and climate. The COVID-19 impact on building their bus ..read more

It is HERE! Impact Talk is a podcast where we share stories of meaningful change. The goal is to amplify the voices of incredible people creating a positive impact globally. Join us to be part of this change! Don’t forget to subscribe on Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nadine-zidani/message ..read more

In this powerful talk, Mamadou Kwidjim Toure explains how technology can help us reconnect with our true selves and empower communities. He also shares his thoughts on blockchain technology and its potential to create more equitable societies. This podcast is an important reminder that we are all connected, and that by using technology for good we can create positive change in the world. We talked about: The Ubuntu philosophy “I am because we are” Conscious leadership and conscious capitalism Spirituality and humanity technology is bringing back to us The power of self-transformation Mamadou ..read more

In this episode, my guest is Monica Fonseca, an American journalist who grew up in Colombia with an advanced degree in Education, Culture, and Politics. Recognized for Addressing social issues and contributing to the social good, Monica has directed projects in technology, science, and culture engaging in important conversations and simplifying them for the broader audience. She is a big advocate for gender equality, diversity, and the preservation of the natural environment. With Monica, we talked about: Her mission and activism The importance of social entrepreneurship The interconnection b ..read more