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 patient experience and accessibility for HPV-induced cervical dysplasia. Alia raises awareness of the hea...
Mar 08, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 67
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 organisation that supports and advocates for those affected by PCOS globally. Sasha emphasises the ...
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 66
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 founders advocating for public health, developing non-invasive treatments, harnessing AI technologie...
Mar 01, 2024•4 min•Season 6Ep. 65
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 fascinating thing about all of the conversations with our guests, is that the action is happening in real-...
Dec 12, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 64
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 the ability to impact the lives and empower the women who use them. We also discuss the seemingly t...
Nov 21, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 63
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 evidence and seek help wherever they are in the world. I highly encourage you to listen back to the con...
Nov 07, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 62
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 today’s episode, I highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 41 to be ...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 61
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 ShEquity has evolved since our last conversation. Show notes: I recommend that you tune into my pre...
Oct 10, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 60
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. Listen to today’s episode to hear the difference that two years has made for this tech startup company....
Sep 18, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 59
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 highly encourage you to listen back to the conversation from Episode 31 and be reminded of Ismail's f...
Sep 05, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 58
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 decisions that founders should make in order to focus on building a more socially responsible organisa...
Aug 22, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 57
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 communities and around the world. This episode features the Creativity Found podcast which is hosted by C...
Aug 08, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 56
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 summary of what to expect this month in our pre-season as well as a sneak preview of season five starting in Sep...
Aug 02, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 55
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 promouvant l’inclusion sociale, en favorisant l’accès à une alimentation équilibrée aux personnes en situat...
May 30, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 54
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 socialement engagé, Romain et Yohann ont pour ambition de révolutionner la gastronomie fast-food. Dans cette...
May 16, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 53
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 Lebensmittelkreislauf einsetzen. Bastiaan erzählt über die Aktivitäten von UAB, die Erfolge und Herausforderun...
May 02, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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 our social media channels and share your experiences by connecting with us on our social handles. You fi...
Apr 11, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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 Aquaculture , an organisation that promotes a more diverse and inclusive aquaculture industry. She s...
Mar 28, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 50
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 the key to a sustainable food system, a sustainable planet and better health for all of us. Show ...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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 notes: In this episode we spoke with Jamie Crummie , an Obama Leader, who is co-founder of a soci...
Feb 28, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 48
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 shining a spotlight on the sustainable food movement. This episode is an introduction to what is to c...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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 partnerships will inevitably shape the future of global health. Tune into this thought-provoking conversation...
Jan 24, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 accept the reality of injustice, Jo became a water storyteller to bring the voices of the outsiders, the one...
Jan 10, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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 has learned along the way and some of the anchors she turns to when seeking inspiration. We would...
Dec 13, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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 across the globe. Tune in for part one of this Get To Know Our Host episode to get inspired and gain an...
Dec 06, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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 professional and personal experiences with women's health at the midlife stages and their thoughts on how t...
Nov 22, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 42
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 world for the better. At a young age, Bart was inspired and empowered by technology, and at the age ...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 41
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 face in life as they transition into new chapters. Show notes: To connect with Elana, you can find her on ...
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 40
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 the next generation will have in future. From growing up in the slums to being given an opportunity to not ...
Oct 11, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 39
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 mission to globally raise awareness in order to make women’s hearts beat longer. Show Notes: The musi...
Jul 29, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 38
