This is the very remarkable story of Dr. Carika Weldon, a brilliant scientist who, as a young girl, left her home in Bermuda to pursue a career in academia. After an impressive career path, including lots of scholarships and scientific praises from some of the world’s best universities, Dr. Weldon returns to Bermuda in 2020 to help her island navigate through the pandemic. Carika talks to Aldo about her profound love for her island, the many challenges on her path and her exciting plans for the ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 39
For this Episode we are going back to our EdTech roots with an in-depth conversation with Houtan Froushan, the Programme Director of UCL EdTech Labs. Aldo talks to Houtan about his journey into Education and Education Technology and how his organisation is helping many initiatives, organisations and companies to become more effective and (academically) rigorous to optimally help the students, teachers and parents they seek to serve. Houtan speaks about the 300 organisations his organisation help...
Mar 17, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 38
A very thrilling interview with former CIA Spy Andrew Bustamante about his journey as an operative for USA’s Secret Service. Andrew shares his perspective on the current state of the world but also talks about all the skills he learned while being in training, how he fell in love with another spy and - most importantly - how he now teachers others to use spy skills in everyday life. Check out Andrew’s work at Everyday Spy here: https://everydayspy.com
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This week we pause to help the people of Ukraine. Here are 12 initiatives that you can support immediately - financially or otherwise. Also note there are lots of great local initiatives being set up where people are collecting material (dry food such as rice, yoga mats and/or sleeping mats, hot water bottles, tampons/pads, flasks, sleeping bags, etc.) to bring to the Polish/Ukrainian border. So have a good look around you which initiatives are developing. Good trustworthy organizations that you...
Mar 01, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 36
We are talking Dog communication, motivation and discipline this week with an expert. Hannah Brannigan is a Dog Trainer who uses groundbreaking techniques to ensure that both owner and Dog develop a better relationship. A fascinating conversation on Dog parks, Dog psychology and everything Dogdom. Check out Hannah’s website here: https://hannahbranigan.dog
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Many people desire to become a life-coach, motivational speaker and/or lifestyle guru but only a few manage to achieve actual results. This becomes even more challenging when you go through a really tough patch yourself. Meet Terry Tucker who, despite being a cancer patient whose left leg had to be amputated to prevent the disease from spreading, is the most positive soul you will ever meet. Aldo speaks to Terry how his journey taught him to never give up and to live life to the fullest, every s...
Feb 17, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 34
A deep conversation about the Metaverse, Cybercrime, Data Privacy and having electronic chips implemented in your body so you can automatically open your car. Aldo speaks to futurist and trendwatcher Richard van Hooijdonk what tomorrow might bring but also what, contrary to his futurist expectations, it has not brought. More information about Richard can be found here: https://richardvanhooijdonk.com
Feb 10, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Aldo speaks to another power house fighting for Girls rights all over the world; the 19 year old film maker Zuriel Oduwole. Among others, Zuriel talks about how she is trying to influence many Presidents, Prime Ministers and Heads of State with her work to ensure that every girl on this planet will have access to a proper education. Find out more about Zuriel on her website: https://www.zurieloduwole.com
Feb 03, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 32
’She who wears the shoe knows exactly where it pinches...’ A deep conversation with social entrepreneur Jessica Posner Odede about the profound work she is doing with ‘Girl Effect’, an organisation that uses the power of media to unlock the power of girls. Aldo speaks to Jessica about the great work she has been doing in and from Nairobi for over 15 years and how technology can be successfully applied to help young women all over the world. Find out more about ‘Girl Effect’ here: https://www.gir...
Jan 27, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Aldo talks to Naza Alakija, Founder of the SAGE Foundation about how philanthropists can best help others in 2021. Naza speaks about her experience as a young Iranian refugee arriving in the UK and how important the role of education is in her life. Naza also shares her insights in how you can ensure that the effects of philanthropy are real and will hopefully last well beyond our lifetime. Click here for more information on the SAGE Foundation: https://sagefdn.org/our-projects You can watch the...
Jan 20, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Aldo speaks to the amazing Andrew Ashe - CEO and Founder of onebillion; an organisation that wants to make sure that one billion children will have the genuine ability to numerate and read in their own language. Andrew’s organisation was granted the famous ($15 million) XPrize in 2019. In this interview we discuss how onebillion has grown since receiving the prize and how it will not rest until every child can thrive. You can visit the website of onebillion here to find out more about the great ...
Jan 13, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Our future is bright if it is left in the hands of amazing, young people like Gitanjali Rao. Aldo speaks to this 16-year-old inventor chosen by TIME magazine as the first-ever Kid of the Year how the next generation can get involved in changing our world for the better. More about Gitanjali and her innovation workshops can be found here: gitanjalirao.net
Jan 06, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Episode 27: ’The Happy Sheikha’ A very frank and open conversation with Her Royal Highness Sheikha Intisar AlSabah from Kuwait on why happiness and optimism should be key in the teaching and learning process. Aldo speaks to the Sheikha about her personal journey and why we all need to do more to make our mental health and well-being a priority at all times. More about the great work of Sheikha Intisar can be found on her personal website here: https://intisaralsabah.com More about the work she d...
Dec 23, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
The Emotion Revolution is here! Now more than ever it is very important to talk about our feelings and to express what we feel. Aldo speaks Dr. Marc Brackett, Director and Founder of the Center of Emotional Intelligence at Yale University and author of the book: ‘Permission to Feel’ why it is so crucial to know what we feel. Emotions matter and this Episode explains why! Check out the website of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence here: https://ycei.org More about Marc Brackett can be fou...
Dec 21, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this last Episode of Season 1 Aldo looks back with Producer Natalie on all the great things that have happened and that are yet to come. Lots of reflections on the TeachPitch Podcast - past, present and a VERY special announcement for the future.
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 24: Alden Mills: The Navy SEAL In this last Interview (not last Episode) of Season 1, Aldo speaks to Alden Mills who had the stamina and physical strength to become a Navy SEAL. Alden explains how his life in this elite squad of the US Navy gave him the skills and insights to start and grow a company to one of the fastest growing consumer businesses in the USA. A profound look behind the scenes in a life of rigor and discipline. Guest Introduction: When I first heard about the journey of...
Nov 18, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A deep conversation with Ronald van der Kemp (RVDK) a very creative soul who speaks about how staying true to himself and his own beliefs made him achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a globally celebrated sustainable Fashion Designer. Guest Introduction: I hope you are ready for a wild ride into the ever-moving world of high fashion, gorgeous supermodels, extremely talented fashion designers and flashy movie stars dressed up in the most exquisite creations - because my next guest is in the ve...
Nov 11, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Aldo talks to Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, about his journey as an entrepreneur and as a philanthropist. Having donated over 60% of his net worth to charity, Craig reflects for the very first time to stop pledging & giving his fortune and speaks about what might be next. Guest Introduction: My next guest has achieved what many tech entrepreneurs (myself included) can only dream of. In 1995, Craig Newmark started curating a list of San Francisco arts and technology events, which he p...
Nov 04, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Aldo talks to Conrad Wolfram about why he feels he is in a unique central position to spread the word on radically changing the way we teach and learn Mathematics. Guest Introduction: Throughout my career as an edtech builder and working with teachers & students over the globe, I have spoken to many people who feel that things need to be done differently in Education. Some demand drastic changes while others say that small, incremental alterations will eventually lead to a new re-energised p...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Aldo looks back with Dr. Patch Adams who founded the Gesundheit! Institute 50 years ago. Patch shares the secret that has allowed him to remain an energized optimist, always ready to make a change for the better in this world and talks about the many do’s and don’ts that fame can bring along. Guest Introduction: My next guest has made it his life’s mission to make Health & Healthcare a human right for all people. Even though this medical doctor, author, comedian, social activist and clown ha...
Oct 21, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Aldo speaks to HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands about why she feels education is in dire need of a radical rethink. A passionate plea to create genuine equality between child & teacher, stepping away from tests & exams and aiming to achieve measurable progress through the process of ‘shared learning’. Guest Introduction: When my next guest joined the Dutch Royal family through her marriage with Prince Constantijn in 2001, it very soon became apparent to the Dutch people that th...
Oct 14, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Happy Birthday TeachPitch! We are 7 years old today on UNESCO’s World Teachers Day. Recent times haven’t been easy for educators and with this interview we wanted to do our little part in showing that we care. In search for tips & tricks to cope with all the challenges coming our way, Aldo speaks to life-long teacher and best-selling author Dr. Edith Eger about the adversities she overcame as a Holocaust survivor & refugee. Loads of wisdom and valuable advice from this 94 year old world-...
Oct 05, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Aldo speaks to Stavros Yiannouka, the CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Education about the past, present and future of this unique global platform. Guest Introduction: Every other year the beautiful, cosmopolitan city of Doha opens its doors to those who shake and make Education in this world. From all over the globe people fly in to discuss the latest innovative developments, bright ideas & best practices to improve the process of teaching and learning - every step of the way. Policy ...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
A deep interview with Hugh Montgomery, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Director of the Centre of Human Health and Performance at UCL in London. We speak about trying & achieving to do it all, what makes us creative and successful but also what can abruptly stop us in our tracks. Guest Introduction: My next guest is anything but predictable and even though I have never really had the honour of speaking to him before, I suspect he refuses to be defined by only one characteristic, job,...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Crypto for Dummies! We are taking a very deep dive into the world of technology this week as we discuss NFTs, virtual currencies, #DeFi and loads of other exciting features of 'crypto life' with Lex Sokolin, the Head Economist at ConsenSys, the biggest blockchain company in the world. Your head will be spinning after this episode. We surely learned a lot and hope you will as well. Guest Introduction: For this episode of The TeachPitch Podcast we are going to take you to an almost alternate unive...
Sep 16, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Oak National Academy is a government subsidised online platform that has helped millions of teachers and their students in the United Kingdom so they could continue the process of teaching & learning throughout the pandemic. Aldo speaks to its founder and Principal Matthew Hood about his journey and the rapid growth of Oak. Guest Introduction: You hear it everywhere! The pandemic has unfortunately had many devastating effects on the essential pillars on which our society rests. Our day to da...
Sep 09, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
It is all about smell this week as Aldo speaks to a real 'Nose'. We dive into the world of perfumes and talk about all the highs and lows of this very particular job with Ruth Mastenbroek, a life-long perfumer with her very own brand. Guest Introduction: The 1985 novel ‘Perfume’ (or Das Parfum) from the hand of author Patrick Suskind is one of the best-selling German novels of the 20th century. The title remained on all success lists for about nine years, and received almost unanimously positive...
Sep 02, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Finland has the best-developed education system in the world. Aldo speaks to an expert what makes it so unique and which elements can be adopted by other countries in this world to improve their educational outcomes. Guest Introduction: In today’s episode we go back to our teacher roots and explore the state of global education. And for this specific interview we are taking you to Finland. Despite the fact that this country is the world’s most northern and one of the most geographically remote s...
Aug 26, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Aldo talks to historian Judith Goldstein, Founder & Executive Director of Humanity in Action, how fragile democracy in our world is and what we must do to ensure that totalitarian regimes will not win. Guest Introduction: For those (like me) who can appreciate the design, style and user experience of websites, I can highly recommend the url: https://humanityinaction.org It is a website that completely draws you in with its warm inviting colours, stylish buttons, impressive pictures and beaut...
Aug 19, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Aldo speaks with Guy Kawasaki about all the challenges that he encountered in his 30 years career path as a Chief Evangelist and we speak about why he considers his Podcast ‘Remarkable People’ to be his best writing project to date. Guest Introduction: I am relatively new to the exciting world that is called Podcasting. Thus far it has been a wonderful adventure speaking to so many different and very interesting guests. Editing our interviews to perfection, adding the music, writing up the show ...
Aug 12, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
