Living with Purpose

Riadh Bouaziz is the visionary CEO behind RKF Luxury Linen, a brand renowned for redefining luxury in the hospitality world. With a presence in the most prestigious hotels and spas around the globe, Riadh has built more than a brand he’s built a legacy rooted in excellence, sustainability, and a relentless pursuit of beauty.

But behind the linen lies a deeper story, one of purpose, resilience, and global impact.

Paul Flynn is the Founder and Board Chairman of the GRO Foundation, a global nonprofit driving meaningful environmental and social impact.

With over 15 years of experience in the energy sector and ESG leadership, Paul is a trusted voice in sustainability, community development, and systems change. Through the GRO Foundation, he’s leading initiatives in reforestation, food security, clean water access, and education — all with one mission: to create generational change.

Shampa Bagchi is a visionary tech entrepreneur and the founder of ConvergeHub, a platform that’s empowering small businesses to compete on a global scale. Shampa’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. From building cutting-edge technology to championing inclusive leadership, she’s driven by a mission to make powerful tools accessible to those who need them most.

Julia Qian is a passionate leader at the intersection of health and technology. With a background that bridges innovation and well-being, Julia is on a mission to make health more human, accessible, and empowering for everyone.

Vivek is the founder and CEO of QuestionPro, a global leader in online survey and research technology, empowering decision-makers with real-time insights across 100 countries.

A true innovator at heart, Vivek’s journey is one of grit, growth, and giving back — from bootstrapping QuestionPro into a global platform, to championing transparency, curiosity, and fearless experimentation in business and life. His work has not only reshaped how companies gather feedback, but how leaders make more human-centered decisions.

Sharmila Rathinam is the Founder of Eat Happy.

After years in the corporate world, Sharmila chose to follow a deeper calling, to help people rebuild their relationship with food through mindfulness, joy, and balance. Eat Happy isn’t just a brand. It’s a movement, grounded in purpose and built on the belief that happiness can begin on the plate.

Her journey is one of courage, transformation, and real heart.

Rabbi Elie Abadie M.D. is a physician, faith leader, and passionate advocate for interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding. Born in Lebanon and shaped by a life of exile and resilience, Rabbi Abadie now serves as the Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates. His journey bridges medicine and ministry, heritage and healing — a story of living with purpose across borders, beliefs, and generations.

On the 50th episode of Living with Purpose, we’re joined by Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law and Associate Dean at Seattle University. A leading voice in international human rights and gender justice, Sital has spent her career advocating for the vulnerable and rethinking how law can serve as a tool for equity and global impact.

Dr. Mart McClellan is a practicing orthodontist and financial advisor with a truly unique perspective.
Inspired by mission trips to Kenya, Guatemala, and Peru, Mart discovered a calling in both healthcare and holistic wealth planning.
He co-founded Macro Wealth Management to help professionals make smarter, purpose-driven financial decisions.
Mart has lectured globally and continues to blend service, strategy, and family into a life lived with meaning.

Jon DeVaan is a trailblazer in both the tech world and the movement for political reform. As the former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Jon helped shape some of the company’s most influential engineering teams. Now, he serves as Board Chair at RepresentUs, working to unrig the broken political system in the United States.

In this conversation, Jon shares his journey from tech executive to purpose-driven changemaker, and how he's channeling decades of leadership experience into building a more transparent and accountable democracy.