Messy and Masterful

Messy and Masterful

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Messy and Masterful episodes

  • Dr. Carika Weldon: The Science Advisor
    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 future. You can find out more about Dr. Carika Weldon by going to the website of her foundation 'Bermuda Principles' here: https://www.bermudaprinciples.com

    https://www.bermudaprinciples.com/

    1 hr 12 min
  • Houtan Froushan: The Programme Director
    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 helped to date but also about its exciting plans for the future. You can find more about UCL EdTech Labs here: https://www.ucledtechlabs.com
    56 min
  • Andrew Bustamante: The CIA Spy
    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
    1 hr 13 min
  • Special Episode: 12 Effective Ways to Help the People of Ukraine

    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 can directly donate to are:

    International Rescue Committee:

    The IRC is on the ground in Poland and preparing to support displaced families.

    https://www.rescue.org/press-release/russia-invades-ukraine-and-civilians-desperately-seek-safety-irc-prepares-worst-and

    UNHCR:

    UNHCR has been working in Ukraine since 1994, alongside local authorities, partners and community organizations. UNHCR has delivered essential aid to persons affected by the conflict, refugees and stateless people in the country.

    You can help support Ukraine by donating here.

    https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/ukraine-emergency#_ga=2.13785776.683375029.1645713845-2039642701.1643819055

    International Committee of the Red Cross:

    The Ukrainian Red Cross does loads of humanitarian work, from aiding refugees to training doctors.

    https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/europe-central-asia/ukraine

    UNICEF: Help UNICEF on repairing schools damaged by the bombings and providing an emergency response to children affected by the conflict.

    https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/conflict-ukraine-pose-immediate-threat-children

    Voices of Children: Voices of Children is a Ukraine-based aid organization that provides psychological support to children who have witnessed war.

    These days VOC is providing non-stop assistance to affected children and families from all over the country, providing emergency psychological assistance, and assisting in the evacuation process.

    https://voices.org.ua/en/

    Global Empowerment Mission: Global Empowerment Mission has established a welcome center in Medyka, Poland/Ukraine border. Welcome center will serve as a complimentary Travel Relocation center and aid center. Donate here to help relocate thousands of women and children.

    https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/ukraine-crisis/

    Nova Ukraine:

    Nova Ukraine is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

    https://novaukraine.org/

    World Central Kitchen:

    WCK has provided tens of millions of fresh, nourishing meals for communities around the world. Your donation today will be used to support our emergency food relief efforts and resilience programs.

    https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout

    GoFundMe for Ukraine:

    Anna Dezyk is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. They are working with accredited and registered Ukrainian charities to provide medicines, food and critical services to support the most vulnerable to overcome the consequences and trauma of war.

    Donate today to the #HelpUkraine Emergency Appeal. https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine

    CARE:

    CARE's Ukraine Crisis Fund aims to reach four million people with emergency assistance – particularly innocent families, women and girls, and the elderly who are likely to suffer the most from this crisis. https://www.care.org/?_ga=2.138508211.125734175.1646075962-902852937.1646075962

    Razom for Ukraine:

    Organization of volunteers that works to unlock the potential of Ukraine. https://razomforukraine.org/donate/

    The Ukrainian government:

    If you want to support with crypto currency (Bitcoin, ETH and USDT) follow @Ukraine on Twitter where you can find their crypto address.

    Get involved and help the people of Ukraine!

    13 min
  • Hannah Branigan: The Dog Trainer

    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

    1 hr 13 min
  • Terry Tucker: The Motivational Speaker
    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 single day. You can find out more about Terry Tucker here: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/who-we-are.html
    51 min
  • Richard van Hooijdonk: The Hyperactive Futurist
    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
    56 min
  • Zuriel Oduwole: The Girls' Education Advocate

    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

    33 min
  • Jessica Posner Odede: The Social Entrepreneur
    '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.girleffect.org You can watch the interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71QaqQBnqog&t=291s
    34 min
  • Naza Alakija: The New Philanthropist
    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 interview, recorded for WISE On Air in Doha here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPB6qh7zUl4&t=1007s
    31 min

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TeachPitch Founder Aldo de Pape interviews people from a variety of professional circles from all over the world how they overcame deep personal challenges and managed to achieve great professional…