Best Hafsa Podcasts (2024)

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Is High-Yield Tourism Luxury Tourism in Disguise? 23:15

20h ago23:15

23:15

This week, Gary and Jens discuss the changing economics of tourism in the post-pandemic era, and argue that irrational labels like 'mass' and 'luxury' simply don't work any more. Myriad factors will drive strategy shifts to focus not only on profit and resilience in tourism, but also the costs, leakages and societal impacts. So, where is the intrin…

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Wealth in People | James Robinson 50:01

16d ago50:01

50:01

How can the West learn from Africa? Professor James Robinson, director of The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, highlights the richness of development in the African region. Robinson has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, and is …

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Dilda Ramazan /// Kazakh·e·s et Kazakhstanais·e·s 57:40

17d ago57:40

57:40

Certes la diaspora kazakhe en France ne compte sans doute pas plus que quelques centaines de membres, celle-ci se joint néanmoins aux autres diasporas centre-asiatiques (kirghize, ouzbèke, tadjike et turkmène), et meme à d'autres ayant survécu au colonialisme de l'Empire russe, puis à celui de l'Union des républiques socialistes soviétiques dans un…

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Building High-Yield Tourism into Lifetime Experiences in Nepal, with Raj Gyawali, Social Tours 28:18

14d ago28:18

28:18

Jens enjoys an illuminating discussion with Raj Gyawali, Founder of Social Tours in Nepal. Jens and Raj explore a range of concepts, including Lifetime Experiences, Narrative Storytelling, Seasonal Discovery, Sustainable Regeneration and Spiritual Adventure, in this beautiful Himalayan nation, which offers so much more for high-yield travellers tha…

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Speaking Law to War | Kathleen Cavanaugh 54:03

1M ago54:03

54:03

What are the key legal principles that govern the conduct of war and protect human rights? In this episode, we speak with Professor Kathleen Cavanaugh, the Executive Director of the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights, and Senior Instructional Professor in the College at UChicago. Professor Cavanaugh’s scholarship, like her academic training, is i…

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Developing High-Yield Tourism in Canada's 'Wild Side', with Jon Mamela, Travel Alberta 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

Gary and Jens chat to Jon Mamela, Chief Commercial Officer of Travel Alberta about developing high-yield tourism in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces. Promoted as Canada’s Wild Side, Alberta is home to destinations like Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper National Park. Jon discusses Travel Alberta's new strategic approach as the province position…

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Amnesties, Law, and Peace | Louise Mallinder 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

How is law understood and used by different actors during political transitions to achieve peace? In this episode, we speak with Professor Louise Mallinder, a Professor in the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast and Faculty Affiliate of the Pearson Institute. She has a longstanding and internationally recognized expertise in amnesty laws th…

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Emerging Research and Future Directions | Dr Benjamin Mullish | Season 1 Episode 3 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Finally, we explore the latest research on the gut microbiome and autoimmune diseases, focusing on new treatments and future expectations. Dr. Benjamin Mullish joins us to discuss his groundbreaking study on fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and its potential to revolutionise treatments for conditions like multiple sclerosis. Tune in for pract…

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Case Studies - Specific Autoimmune Diseases and Gut Health | Dr Neil McCarthy | Season 1 Episode 2 26:24

3M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode of "Inside Out," we explore the connections between the gut microbiome and autoimmune diseases, focusing on rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Join us as we delve into fascinating case studies and hear from Dr. McCarthy, a mucosal immunologist, who shares his expert insights on the latest research. Discover practical dieta…

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Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and The Gut Microbiome | Daniela Galea | Season 1 Episode 1 26:58

3M ago26:58

26:58

In the inaugural episode of "Inside Out," we explore the complex relationship between autoimmune diseases and the gut microbiome. Daniela Galea, a registered dietitian joins us to discuss how imbalances in gut bacteria can influence immune system function and potentially trigger autoimmune responses. This episode lays the foundation for our series,…

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Rethinking Culture, Heritage & Diversity in High-Yield Tourism, with Hafsa H. Mbamba & Enver Duminy 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

What is the role of cultural stewardship in new tourism strategies? This week, Gary welcomes Hafsa H. Mbamba, CEO of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, and Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, to discuss how cultural heritage is being reframed to support market diversification. We explore strategies and practices that empower local communities…

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Human Rights in North Korea | Ambassador Julie Turner 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

How does the United States coordinate with regional partners to promote human rights in North Korea? In this episode, we speak with Ambassador Julie Turner, the U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights at the Department of State. Ambassador Turner is globally recognized as an expert in human rights and democracy and has worked over the past…

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Leveraging Local Gastronomy Trends into High-Yield Tourism 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Gary and Jens reflect on their trip to Cebu, the Philippines, to attend the 1st UN Tourism Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia Pacific. The event formed part of the annual UN Tourism Commission Meeting for East Asia & the Pacific and South Asia. It brought together official delegations from across the region to discuss the future of culinary touri…

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Managing High-Volume Tourism is Becoming a Priority Worldwide 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

Gary and Jens have been travelling around Asia, Europe and the Middle East over the past month speaking at travel conferences and in the media to discuss high-yield tourism strategies. In episode 3, we review how tourism leaders gathered at events in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Macao, Dubai, Barcelona & Kathmandu are confronting the challenges of high-vol…

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A War Later | Juanita Velez 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

How do stories give new perspectives to conflict and peace? In this episode, we speak with Juanita Vélez, a journalist and political scientist. She was the editor of La Silla Sur, a regional subsidiary of Colombian news website La Silla Vacía, focused on covering the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in southern Colombia. She researches an…

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Power & Development | Raul Sanchez de la Sierra 1:11:09

5M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

What is the role of narratives within the political economy of development? In this episode, we speak with Professor Raul Sanchez de la Sierra, an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Faculty Affiliate of the Pearson Institute. His research tackles problems in the economics of development, political …

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Applying High-Yield Tourism in Dynamic Asian Markets 31:33

6M ago31:33

31:33

In episode 2, Gary and Jens discuss High-Yield Tourism within Asia Pacific’s dynamic growth context. The journey takes us from Thailand and Singapore to China, Japan and South Korea and Mongolia and Saudi Arabia. Travellers across the region are living out their lifestyle passions when they travel - and destinations and tourism brands are seeking t…

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What is High Yield-Tourism, And Why Does it Matter? 24:27

6M ago24:27

24:27

In the rush to recover from the pandemic, many destinations have sought to match pre-Covid arrivals. A backlash is developing. Public sentiment against mass tourism is hardening in many places. Can High-Yield Tourism marketing confront the new challenges facing visitor economies? Hosted by Gary Bowerman: an Asia-based travel & consumer analyst, con…

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Hafsa Kanjwal /// Kashmir Against the Grain of Normalcy 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

This conversation between Shivangi Mariam Raj and Hafsa Kanjwal focuses on the affect and mythologies deployed by India to condense Kashmir into a landscape of desire, into a territory of control, on slow and invisibilized forms of violence embedded in infrastructures of assimilation, and on the complex forms of statecrafting under successive clien…

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Jean-Alex Quach /// Design, Cuisine et Histoire Cambodgienne 41:56

6M ago41:56

41:56

Dans ce 18ème épisode du podcast, Jean-Alex Quach nous parle de son travail en tant que designeur et médiateur en relation à la diaspora cambodgienne en France. La question de la cuisine, ainsi que celle du riz de Carmague y sont centrales et permettent de meler « l'Histoire avec un grand H avec les petites histoires » comme il le dit lui-meme. La …

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Polarization in a Region of Turmoil | Daniel Brumberg 59:31

6M ago59:31

59:31

What factors hindered Tunisia's democratic transition after the Arab Spring? In this episode, we speak with Professor Daniel Brumberg, a Professor in the Department of Government at Georgetown University and co-founder of its Democracy and Governance Master’s program. We discuss Tunisia’s political landscape and how polarization impacted its own de…

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Faraşîn /// Kurdistan, Confédéralisme Démocratique et Diaspora Kurde 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Dans cet épisode avec Faraşîn, nous parlons de l'histoire et la géographie du Kurdistan (en particulier du Kurdistan du Nord), du Parti des Travailleurs Kurdes et de son co-fondateur, Abdullah Öcalan, du Confédéralisme Démocratique comme idéologie et tel qu'appliqué au Kurdistan de l'Ouest (Rojava) et, enfin de la diaspora kurde en France et ses lu…

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Colonizing Kashmir | Hafsa Kanjwal 40:53

8M ago40:53

40:53

What is the history of Kashmir’s path to self-determination? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Hafsa Kanjwal, an assistant professor of South Asian History at Lafayette College. We talk about Dr. Kanjwal’s new book Colonizing Kashmir: State-building Under Indian Occupation. The book interrogates how Kashmir was made "integral" to India through a s…

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Philosophies of Research | Austin Wright 1:33:12

8M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

What kind of ethical concerns should researchers think about when deciding to take on a project? In this episode, we speak with Professor Austin Wright, an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at The University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and a faculty affiliate of the Pearson Institute and Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. We …

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Anja Rakotonirina /// Luttes anticoloniales malgaches 57:51

8M ago57:51

57:51

Cela faisait longtemps que nous souhaitions produire un épisode sur la grande diaspora malgache en France et son imaginaire politique riche des multiples luttes à l'encontre du colonialisme (et néocolonialisme) francais. Le voici ! Il ne s'agira peut-etre que du premier tant il y aurait à dire mais, en attendant, nous vous proposons cette première …

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Gendered Dimensions of Conflict | Maliha Chishti 55:25

9M ago55:25

55:25

How do war and conflict give rise to gender-based violence? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Maliha Chishti, an assistant instructional professor at the Divinity School and an associate of The Pearson Institute. Her core research interests are international peacebuilding, security, and development, as well as gender and human rights in post-confl…

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A Sounder Life with Hafsa Ahmed: Navigating Bias, Building Community and Shaping the Future 1:04:39

10M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Following or theme of conversations for good with founders from all walks of life and venture Episode 6 of A Sounder Life has something for everyone examining their own purpose and their plans to build something great. Join me as we talk about cracking the code of our diverse societies with Hafsa Ahmed PhD, MNZM a seasoned community researcher and …

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Mothers and Peacebuilding | Amal Hamada 43:55

11M ago43:55

43:55

What is the role of mothers in counterterrorism efforts? Within conflict, women have traditionally been viewed as victims that need protecting; however, their involvement is much more nuanced than that. In this episode, we speak with Professor Amal Hamada, a professor of political science and gender studies at Cairo University. We talk about the ro…

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After Authoritarianism | Monika Nalepa 36:46

12M ago36:46

36:46

How are authoritarian elites and their collaborators handled in the aftermath of democratic transitions? The modern discipline of documenting transitional justice began with the Nuremberg trials for Nazi perpetrators. The trials shifted the way the international community thinks about accountability for human rights violations committed by authorit…

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A Sounder Life Episode 5 with Shaun QUINCEY 1:20:19

1y ago1:20:19

1:20:19

A rollercoaster of insights and inspiration from serial founder Shaun Quincey, CEO and Founder of Simfuni , family man and 1 of only 2 humans to successfully row the Tasman Sea single handed over 54 days! Spolier alert - the other human is his Dad. Join us on a quick romp through his business life to date and perspective on many aspects of key skil…

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A Sounder Life Episode 4.5 with guest Raelene Castle ( minus John's ramble) 1:13:36

1y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Have you heard of Imposter Syndrome? Have you experienced yourself ? Join me for an insightful chat with my guest Raelene Castle, CEO of Sport NZ and former CEO Australia Rugby, Canterbury Bulldogs and Netball NZ amongst many other high profile roles. We talk Sport, Business, Diversity and a new take on Imposter Syndrome and how to deal with it. Va…

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Kurdish Women and Resistance | Rez Gardi 59:51

1y ago59:51

59:51

What role did Kurdish women play in Iran's protests last year? The death of Jina Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iranian authorities sparked mass demonstrations for women’s rights under the rallying cry of "Women, Life, Freedom." But the Kurdish minorities behind this resistance have largely been erased—and their movements co-opted before the internati…

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Lives Amid Violence | Mareike Schomerus 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

What mental models underpin international development? And how do they hold back actors working in conflict-affected countries? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mareike Schomerus, author of Lives Amid Violence and Vice President of the Busara Center, one of the first behavioral science research labs in the Global South. Drawing from ten years of …

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Sudan’s Political Transition | Ibrahim Elbadawi 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

What does an interrupted democratic transition look like? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Ibrahim Elbadawi, managing director of the Economic Research Forum and former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in the Republic of Sudan. In May of 2023, Dr. Elbadawi joined us in Chicago at the sixth annual Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture to …

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Audrey Albert /// Introduction to the Chagossian Struggle 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this conversation, Léopold talks with Audrey Albert about the Chagossian struggle since the early 1960s deportation of the entire nation from its archipelago to make space for a British-owned, U.S. Air Force-leased military base. We discuss about the fight for reparations in Britain and Mauritius, the ambiguous outcome of the recent change of Br…

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Precarious Protections | Chiara Galli 1:14:54

1+ y ago1:14:54

1:14:54

What is the human toll of the U.S. immigration bureaucracy? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Chiara Galli, a sociologist at the University of Chicago. Her latest book, “Precarious Protections,” chronicles the experiences and perspectives of Central American unaccompanied minors and their immigration attorneys as they navigate the asylum process a…

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Geography is Destiny | Ian Morris 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

59:00

How can geography explain Brexit and Britain’s changing relationship with the rest of the world? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ian Morris, a historian and archeologist at Stanford University. His latest book, “Geography is Destiny,” chronicles the ten-thousand-year history of Britain’s relationship with Europe and how it has adapted in a globa…

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Adam Elliott-Cooper /// Black Resistance to British Policing 52:45

1+ y ago52:45

52:45

This conversation with Adam Elliott-Cooper revolves around his book, Black Resistance to British Policing (2021). We talk about the colonial genealogy of British policing (in Ireland, Trinidad, Malaya, and Kenya in particular) and the construction of the figure (collective or individual) of the suspect as a legitimization of this policing. We also …

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Decolonizing Palestine | Somdeep Sen 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

How can we imagine liberation under colonial rule? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Somdeep Sen, a post-colonial studies professor at Roskilde University. His book, "Decolonizing Palestine," draws on his ethnographic research in the region to study how Israeli occupation shapes life and politics in the Palestinian territories. He documents how li…

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Living Life On Your Own Terms w/ Sana Akhand 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

You've probably saw her on Good Morning America, or read her articles on the NY times, maybe even saw her TikToks go viral for being married but living apart! We here at Whats the Chai were lucky enough to snag her for one of our episodes! Sana takes us down memory lane explaining how her life choices were dictated by so many factors before one day…

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Island Pieces /// Lutter contre le racisme, le castisme et la colonialité à Maurice 1:00:40

1+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Une fois n'est pas coutume, cet épisode compte trois invité.e.s, Sabrina, Amanda et Marek, tou.te.s trois Mauricien.nes et réalisateur.rices du podcast en créole mauricien Island Pieces. Dans cette conversation, nous parlons des histoires coloniales et anticoloniales de Maurice, des structures racistes et castistes dans lesquelles évolue la société…

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The Troubles | Jon McCourt 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

1:13:27

When does the force of argument become stronger than the argument of force? In this episode, we speak with Jon McCourt, a community peace activist for over forty years in the City of Derry, North of Ireland. As a young man, he marched on the first civil rights demonstration in Derry in 1968. Witnessing the murder of friends and neighbors on Bloody …

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Quartiers Populaires #11 Youcef Sekimi /// Firminy Vert 57:02

1+ y ago57:02

57:02

Dans cet épisode enregistré le 25 novembre 2022, Youcef Sekimi nous parle de son quartier, Firminy Vert, depuis une voiture garée devant la Maison de la Culture sous une pluie battante! Firminy Vert est connu d'architectes du monde entier pour son plan d'ensemble, son église, son unité d'habitation et sa Maison de la Culture, tous dessinés par Le C…

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Everyday War | Greta Uehling 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

57:31

How do civilians cope while living in a country at war? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Greta Uehling, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Michigan. Her forthcoming book, “Everyday War,” draws on her ethnographic research in Ukraine after Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea. She documents how the conflict disrupted lives and reshaped peo…

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Somaliland's Independence | Bashir Goth 49:45

2y ago49:45

49:45

The Republic of Somaliland is a de facto sovereign state in the Horn of Africa. Declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland is a self-governing country, with democratic elections and a distinct history, but it’s still considered part of Somalia by the international community. In this episode, we speak with Bashir Goth, the Head of the S…

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A Sounder Life Episode 4 with Raelene Castle 1:28:12

2y ago1:28:12

1:28:12

Who wants a better more purposeful approach to addressing imposter syndrome? Listen in as we discuss this and other challenges in building your career as a founder or executive and check out Raelene's brilliant (IMHO) rethink of imposter syndrome and how to approach it amongst many other gems from her vast experience. A wealth of knowledge and expe…

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Suvendrini Perera & Joseph Pugliese /// Deathscapes 47:13

2y ago47:13

47:13

This interview of Suvendrini Perera and Joseph Pugliese is meant as a complement to the conversation with Jan Turner in our 44th issue (Nov-Dec 2022), The Desert. Entitled "The Impact of a Life (and a Death): Colonial Encounters and Aboriginal Desert Practices," this conversation revolves around the life and death of Aboriginal leader and artist Mr…

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Trust After Betrayal | Erin McFee 1:04:28

2y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

How do ex-combatants transition back into society after conflict? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Erin McFee, a political anthropologist and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the London School of Economics. Focusing on Colombia and the reintegration of the FARC, her team studies reconciliation in post-conflict societies—the interventions that create…

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Diasporas et Imaginaires des Luttes /// Maïa Tellit Hawad: Le Souffle du Pays Touareg 1:09:29

2y ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Dans cette conversation avec Maïa Tellit Hawad, membre de la petite diaspora touareg en France, nous parlons d'un pays sans état et donc les contours sont plus fluctuants que les lignes coloniales tracées dans le sable du Sahara. Cet épisode autour du Pays Touareg, ses luttes contre le colonialisme européen, les répressions des états du Maghreb et …

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A Sounder Life Episode 3 with guest Natalie Ferguson 1:43:39

2y ago1:43:39

1:43:39

Kia ora! Welcome to Episode 3 :) Still playing with formats but I’m particularly excited about this episode with my first guest - Natalie Ferguson. As per the “run and gun” format of A Sounder Life, we started with an Agenda which went out the window pretty much after we started talking. Instead, we began a chat around Nat’s research, passion and p…

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