In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka.

Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers.

In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yungas region of Bolivia, who operates a radio station that plays a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of his community and advocating for their rights. Fidel's work exemplifies the transformative power of media in fostering social change.

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CHAPTERS:

00:14 - Introduction to New Voices

01:26 - Introducing Fidel and His Impact on the Yungas Community

10:10 - The Importance of Afro Bolivian Culture

18:21 - The Pivotal Role of Fidel's Radio

22:06 - Reflections on Activism and Community Work

In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman.

On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset.

In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to develop affordable medical devices addressing neonatal mortality, which are tailored to the unique constraints of underserved healthcare environments in low and middle-income countries.

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

LINKS:

• Learn more about Sona Shah's company Neopenda at neopenda.com
• Connect with the Global Health Pursuit podcast at https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com

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CHAPTERS:

00:08 - Introducing New Voices

04:47 - The Journey to Neopenda

12:27 - Addressing Healthcare Inequities

18:00 - Becoming an Entrepreneur

31:03 - The Product Market Fit Journey and Growing Neopenda's Team

36:24 - Navigating Challenges During COVID-19 and Restructuring Neopenda

44:19 - Advice From a Startup Entrepreneur

Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month 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 an extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world.

This episode features the Made For Us podcast which is hosted by Tosin Sulaiman. Made For Us is an award-winning podcast exploring the intersection of innovation and inclusion.

In this interview, Tosin speaks with Tina Singh the founder of Bold Helmets, who has created the first safety-certified multi-sport helmet designed specifically for Sikh children who maintain uncut hair due to their faith. While this initiative addresses a significant gap in the market, Tina shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced in creating a product that not only addresses the unique needs of her community but also serves a broader audience.

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

LINKS:

• Learn more about Tina Singh's company Bold Helmets at boldhelmets.com
• Connect with the Made For Us podcast at https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/

• Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
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• Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news
• Tell us what you think: write a review

CHAPTERS:

00:08 - Introducing a New Series

00:28 - The Challenge of Finding Safe Helmets for Sikh Kids

10:48 - The Journey to Bold Helmets: Overcoming Barriers and Making a Change

16:40 - Navigating Difficulties in the Helmet Industry

24:12 - Future Innovations in Helmet Design