Our guest today is Jai Warrier, co-founder of Initiative for Climate Action and Zero to Positive. Jai is a founder, sustainability champion, climate action warrior, and one of the most empathetic person we have come across as part of our network.

Listen to Jai and Shannon talk about the importance of climate action, the work his organisations are doing at ward level to make lives in cities more sustainable. Get inspired by Jai's vision of the India he wants to see in the next 10 years.

Shannon Olsson talks to Leena Dandekar, co-founder and principal of the Raintree Family Office and Raintree Foundation.

Leena is a strategist, a conscious investor, a philanthropist and a visionary. She focuses on tackling India’s chronic social issues through a combination of strategies all aimed at maximising impact.

Listen to the two successful, empathetic, and mindful women talk about the India they want to build.

Immerse yourselves into this beautiful conversation about eating, appreciating & embracing local cuisine.

Today's guest at the Imagine India podcast is Minhaj Ameen. Minhaj is an advisor, a catalyst for rural developement, an enabler for systems change, a champion for social impact and the Director of Strategic Operations, Finance and Administration of The Agroecology Fund (AEF).

Minhaj speaks about the importance of communities of practice, and how important it is for people to find their calling and follow the same. His take on what needs to be done to achieve a systems leve transformation from industrial agriculture to

Listen to Anand talk about his dream of building an India with equility, freedom, and inclusivity.

Today we have with us Abhayraj Naik. He is an educator, researcher, an advocate of climate justice, a visionary thinker, an erudite speaker, and the co-founder of Initiative for Climate Action.

While many among us are fighting for the rights of people, it is not every day that we hear from someone who is fighting for the rights of the voiceless. All the work Abhayraj is associated with does in many ways create awareness around the need for individual and collective action to save and protect the rights of nature and indigenous people.

This month the echo network has been talking and listening about your understanding of zerowaste lifestyle. As part of this conversation, we have with us for this month's podcast a very special guest, whose life's mission is to create awareness and action around waste management. Shobha Raghavan,

She’s been associated with Saahas Zero Waste for the last 10 years, ever since its inception, and has been constantly evolving various business models as per market demand. Shobha talks to Shannon about the importance of community participation and building champions amongst communities. Listen to the India she dreams of and the actions she intends to take to build a sustainable and circular future.

In this episode, Shannon Olsson talks to Ravi Chellam, CEO, Metastring Foundation, and the Co-ordinator of Biodiversity Collaborative. Ravi is an unwavering advocate for knowledge-based, inclusive, just, and participatory conservation of biodiversity in India especially of the Asiatic lions. He talks about the recent African Cheetah controversy, how we can better influence policymakers to bring out evidence-based regulations which will help the communities and the wildlife, and what is the biggest ecological crisis faced by India. 

Ravi very meticulously also highlights how he dreams of an India where prosperity is not measured by GDP but by good health, including mental health and well-being.

This month we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Imagine India podcast with the echo network team. Meet Digangana Mukherjee (Head of Communications), Tina Patrao (Head of Engagement), and Akshata Pradhan (Head of Insight) in a candid chat about their inspiration, a typical workday at the network, and the India they dream about and are working hard to make a reality.  

Listen to this fun and inspiring conversation with the all-women team who leads the echo network!

Our last podcast episode of the year is very special because we have with us Dr. Nimish Shah, who in many ways has been the brand ambassador for our network. Nimish is a thought leader, partnership builder, and influencer. He believed in our network from the beginning, and has been a trustworthy friend. Over the years Nimish had donned many hats and is currently Managing Director at the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) – India.

Listen to Nimish and Shannon talk about why behaviour change is an integral part of WASH, how India can become a world leader in sustainability, the role women play in water & sanitation in the country, and much more.