Narratives of Purpose®

By Claire Murigande

Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders o... more

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December 12, 2023 Celebrating Three Years of Narratives of Purpose
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-time. Which not only provides an active perspective, but has also led us to invite our previous guests back onto the show to discuss their progress and give a behind-the-scenes look into their journeys.

Tune into this episode to celebrate an exciting three years of Narratives of Purpose and many more to come.

Show notes:

I recommend that you tune into our previous Narratives of Purpose conversations to be reminded of the thought-provoking and impactful conversations that we have had. Be sure to also tune into Hashtag Impact’s episode celebrating the work of Narratives on Purpose in honour of one of the 2023 International Women's Day missions, which was to elevate visibility for women creatives.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: [email protected], or leave us a review.

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Episode timestamps

00:11 - Season finale introduction

02:33 - Narratives of Purpose's recognitions and features

05:22 - Episode highlights from our first four seasons

18:04 - My learnings from interviewing global changemakers

19:43 - What listeners are saying about Narratives of Purpose

24:04 - What our guests are saying about Narratives of Purpose

29:09 - Shout out to the Narratives of Purpose team

30:12 - How to get in touch with us
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32min
November 21, 2023 On Eradicating Period Poverty - A Conversation with Ira Guha
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 taboo subject of women’s health, especially relating to periods, and how the social shifts we have made towards sustainability globally have made an impact on the future of menstrual products.
Show notes:
To find out more about Asan, head over to their ⁠website⁠ and ⁠Instagram page⁠. To connect with Ira and find out about the impact that Asan is making within the many communities that they have partnered with, connect with her on LinkedIn.
Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: [email protected].
Chapters
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:32 - Asan's mission and Ira's motivations to create the start-up
06:39 - Asan cup's one-for-one donation and cost-saving model
07:58 - Designing and developing the Asan cup
12:12 - Asan's impact in rural India and beyond
14:28 - Breaking the taboos around periods
17:46 - Asan's partnerships and behavioural change framework
24:45 - Ira's entrepreneurial journey
26:36 - The evolving market for reusable period products
31:34 - How to connect with Ira and learn more about Asan
Mentioned in this episode:
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This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be - a new podcast from the SwissCast Network
If you're building something that matters, and it's harder than you thought it would be, you're going to want to hear this.
My fellow SwissCast network member, Linda van Egmond, has a podcast called This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be. And yes, that name is intentional. Linda has spent 20 years helping impact founders go from doing everything themselves to actually leading their business. In her new podcast she shares honest perspective shifts and one practical thing to try. If you've ever wondered why your good intentions aren't translating into a business that actually runs, this is for you.
Check out This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be
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36min
November 07, 2023 On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A NEW Conversation with Rhiana Spring
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 conversation from Episode 37 to be reminded of Spring ACT’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Rhiana’s journey has evolved over the past 18 months.
Show notes:
To find out more about Spring ACT, head over to their website and be sure to connect with them on Instagram or LinkedIn.
Check out the Social Innovation Tournament finalists that Rhiana mentioned in this episode.
Be sure to ⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript, and connect with us: [email protected].
Chapters
00:26 - Episode introduction
01:43 - Highlight of Rhiana's first interview on the podcast
04:32 - Spring ACT's vision and the story behind the organisation's name
06:00 - Launching Sophia in Peru
08:16 - Developing partnerships with global organisations, including UN Women
11:25 - Team work: making space for fun and celebrating the wins
14:05 - Growing the Spring ACT team with a Tech Lead
17:30 - Impact of international prizes and recognition for Sophia
23:00 - Dots: the second Spring ACT product
24:37 - Sophia's digital safe
26:31 - Spring ACT's new business model
29:27 - Rhiana's personal journey as a founder
32:23 - Rhiana's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
36:32 - How to connect with Rhiana and learn more about Spring ACT
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Impact Founders Listen Up!
You're building an impact-driven business that matters. But you're drowning in decisions, stuck in the weeds, and thinking: this is harder than it needs to be.
You're right. It is hard. But it doesn't have to be this hard.
This Is Harder than I Want It to Be is your 5-8 minute weekly reset. One problem reframed. One action to take. One change that creates space.
Hosted by Linda van Egmond, a 20-year veteran of working with impact founders and B-corp startup operator, this show tackles the real challenges of scaling without burning out.
What you'll get:
Delegation frameworks that actually work
How to build teams that don't need you for everything
Systems and processes that work with you, not against you
Space to focus on what matters most
The promise: You can have impact without burnout. You can build something that scales without losing your soul. You can own a business that you don't run.
Linda's going to show you how.
Ready to make it easier?
This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be with Linda van Egmond
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39min
October 23, 2023 On Making Medical AI a Common Good - A NEW Conversation with Bart De Witte
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 reminded of Hippo AI’s mission and listen to today's episode to hear how Bart's work has evolved since our last conversation.
Show notes:
To find out more about the Hippo AI Foundation be sure to head over to their website and read the newsletter edition I refered to here.
Following the recording of this episode, you will find information from Bart’s keynote speech at the WHO Europe Conference here.
Be sure to ⁠visit our podcast website⁠ for the full episode transcript.
Chapters
00:26 - Episode introduction
02:05 - Highlight of Bart's first interview on the podcast
04:55 - Hippo AI's mission
06:47 - Ask Paper: the community and collaboration platform for AI researchers
12:18 - Hippo AI's new finance model
19:17 - Influence of capital and industrial interests on research
21:15 - Open source AI myths and reality in healthcare
28:41 - Disrupting healthcare through technology?
33:12 - Bart's advice to aspiring social entrepreneurs
35:58 - Being provocative to spark conversations
37:31 - How to connect with Bart and learn more about the Hippo AI Foundation
Mentioned in this episode:
This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be - a new podcast from the SwissCast Network
If you're building something that matters, and it's harder than you thought it would be, you're going to want to hear this.
My fellow SwissCast network member, Linda van Egmond, has a podcast called This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be. And yes, that name is intentional. Linda has spent 20 years helping impact founders go from doing everything themselves to actually leading their business. In her new podcast she shares honest perspective shifts and one practical thing to try. If you've ever wondered why your good intentions aren't translating into a business that actually runs, this is for you.
Check out This Is Harder Than I Want It to Be
Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network
Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland
SwissCast Network
...more
41min
October 10, 2023 On Funding African Female Entrepreneurs and Innovators - A NEW Conversation with Pauline Koelbl
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 previous conversation with Pauline in our first ever episode of Narratives of Purpose so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.

To find out more about ShEquity, head over to their website and find out more about SHEBA (the ShEquity Business Accelerator) here. You can also connect with Pauline on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Episode introduction

01:50 - Highlight of Paulines's first interview on the podcast

05:04 - Gender lens funding and investing in Africa

07:33 - ShEquity's portfolio of companies

13:06 - ShEquity's impact on SDGs and livelihoods across the continent

17:22 - Creating the ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA) and it's impact to date

26:24 - Pauline's learnings from her entrepreneurial journey and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

31:12 - Dealing with challenges and doubt as an entrepreneur

35:08 - How to connect with Pauline and learn more about ShEquity
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39min
September 18, 2023 On Gamifying Diversity and Inclusion Education - A NEW Conversation with Alma Moya Losada
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.

Show notes:

I recommend that you tune into my previous conversation with Alma in Episode 14 so that you can better follow along with the growth story of her company.

To find out more about Aequaland be sure to head over to their website or you can connect with Alma on LinkedIn.

Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. **

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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Episode introduction

01:55 - Highlight of Alma's first interview on the podcast

04:07 - The "phygital" learning experience and Aequaland's extracurricular offerings

08:19 - Ed Tech and change in the education system

10:34 - Alma's entrepreneurial journey

22:14 - Aequaland's business objectives

26:04 - Alma's advice to female tech founders

27:36 - How to connect with Alma and learn more about Aequaland
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30min
September 05, 2023 On Powering Education with Technology - A NEW Conversation with Ismail Eleburuike
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 fascinating background - especially how he started SchoolTry in 2019.

Listen to today's episode to hear how SchoolTry has evolved since our last conversation. Ismail also shares his strategies for overcoming challenges as well as his vision to shape the Ed Tech ecosystem on the African continent.

Show notes:

To find out more about SchoolTry, head over to their ⁠website⁠ or follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also connect with Ismail on LinkedIn⁠.

Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript.

** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. **

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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Episode introduction

02:12 - Highlights from Ismail's first interview on the podcast

04:15 - SchoolTry's new functionalities and geographical presence

09:15 - SchoolTry's user coverage in K12 and Higher Ed

13:00 - Overcoming business challenges during SchoolTry's growth period

17:50 - SchoolTry's competitors in the African Ed Tech landscape

20:47 - SchoolTry's team members and customer mindset development

27:45 - SchoolTry's role in shaping the educational content

31:28 - Ismail's advice for entrepreneurial success

32:20 - How to connect with Ismail and learn more about SchoolTry
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34min
August 22, 2023 On Building More Socially Responsible Organisations - from Spend Donate Invest
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 organisation whether it is a start-up or a well seasoned business.

Show notes:

To find out more about Spend Donate Invest (newly rebranded as Progressive Pockets Podcast), head over to their website or connect with Genet Gimja on Twitter.

Be sure to ⁠⁠visit our podcast website⁠⁠ for the full episode transcript.

** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠⁠ and become a patron. **

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Episode timestamps

00:26 - Introduction

02:42 - Part One

20:39 - Part Two⁠⁠⁠⁠

33:39 - Recap
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38min
August 08, 2023 On Prison Officers Turned Playwrights - from Creativity Found
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 Claire Waite Brown. Her podcast and community are centred around connecting adults who want to find a creative outlet with the artists and crafters who can help them tap into their creativity. In this interview, she speaks with Harriet and Ella who are ex-prison officers whose journey within the criminal justice system has led them back into their true passion of theatre whilst raising awareness within the community and supporting families and individuals who are affected by the system.

Show notes:

To connect with Claire Waite Brown and listen to the Creativity Found Podcast, you can find her on LinkedIn or check out her website. To find out more about Glasshouse Theatre and connect with its founders, Ella and Harriet, head over to their website.

Be sure to ⁠visit our podcast website⁠ for the full episode transcript.

** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠⁠ and become a patron. **
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53min
August 02, 2023 Pre-Season Start
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 September.

Show notes:

Be sure to check out our social media channels and connect with us on our social handles. You find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

And don’t forget to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

** UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR PODCAST while supporting our team’s efforts to continue producing the best quality content we possibly can! Check out our membership community at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/noppodcast⁠ and become a patron. **
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5min

FAQs about Narratives of Purpose®:

How many episodes does Narratives of Purpose® have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.