Best Ophelia Invest Podcasts (2024)

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86. Dr. Bill Kapp – Future Med: Changing Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive 56:39

3d ago56:39

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In this transformative episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we dive deep into a company spearheading innovation and new business models in the booming longevity market, talking to Bill Kapp, MD, CEO of Fountain Life. Started by Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis, MD, Fountain Life’s pioneering clinical model—blending concierge medicine with prec…

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85. The Future of Wellness -- “Hardcare” Meets “Softcare” in GWS 2024 Trend Report -- Feedback from the Frontlines 1:01:13

23d ago1:01:13

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In this special episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we’ll share groundbreaking insights from the Global Wellness Summit's annual Wellness Trend Reveal media event, focusing on the ten trends identified for 2024. We’ll find out why for the past two decades this annual GWS Trend Reveal has become such a prescient industry phenomenon, impacting …

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Building, Learning and Growing with Scott Lewis 52:33

2M ago52:33

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Spartan Investment Group is on a mission to improve lives through real estate. As co-founder and CEO, Scott Lewis is living his purpose through Spartan. There are few people with as diverse a background as Scott, which had included teaching English in Thailand, various positions in sales, strategic and project management for the federal government …

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84. Timbaland -- A Powerful New Frequency in Wellness Music 31:31

3M ago31:31

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In this captivating episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we find out why a legendary, multi-platinum and Grammy-winning music producer – known as the “Emperor of Sound” who blurred the line between hip hop and R&B – is now getting into wellness music. Timbaland, a.k.a. Tim Mosley, shares the story of his transformative journey from a street-sm…

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Building Trust and Embracing Failure with Michael Bearup 40:17

3M ago40:17

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In this conversation, Michael Bearup shares the insights from his 38 year long career with KPMG, within which he most recently held the following titles: Former Lead Partner for Culture at KPMG US, Lead Director KPMG US, Office Managing Partner KPMG Colorado. Michael Bearup's mission is to engage in conversations that bring out the untapped potenti…

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83. Luuk Melisse & Gabriel Olszewski -- Sanctum: Revolutionizing Fitness with a Nomadic, Multi-Sensory Experience 54:22

3M ago54:22

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Imagine a fitness experience that transcends the ordinary, where every movement is a step towards spiritual, emotional, and physical synchronicity. Welcome to the world of Sanctum, where the realms of movement, music, and meditation unite to redefine wellness. In this captivating episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we're joined by the innovat…

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82. Dr. Tony Nader -- Transcendental Meditation: Practical, Important Results from Diving Into the Ocean of Consciousness 44:11

4M ago44:11

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We’re going to dive deep into the mysteries of consciousness with Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned neuroscientist and the leader of the Transcendental Meditation Organization worldwide. Dr. Nader, with his rich background in medicine and neuroscience from Harvard and MIT, sheds light on how Transcendental Meditation transcends traditional mindfulness pra…

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81. Patricia Ladis -- Sports & Wellness: an Untapped Market for the Hospitality & Spa Industries 1:00:16

4M ago1:00:16

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Did you know that 175 million people travel for junior & collegiate & recreational sports? Or that the overall travel segment called sports tourism is valued at $800 billion globally? Today’s episode sheds light on the opportunity just waiting to be filled – having the over $650 billion wellness tourism market help serve the recovery, conditioning,…

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Energy Exchange and Successful Leadership Transitions with Ophelia Byers 51:06

5M ago51:06

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ophelia Byers, Founder and Principal at SitchRoom, speaking from the heart about the origins of her purpose, the importance of leadership training and the impact she has achieved as a former Chief Nursing Officer and continues via her transition into founding her own leadership development consultan…

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Living the (Rugby) Dream with Dallen Stanford 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

Do something you love and opportunities will continue to open up”. Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s Presidency in South Africa and his Nation’s historic Rugby World Cup victory which unified South Africa in 1995 (popularized beyond rugby circles via the movie: Invictus), Dallen Stanford’s energy was directed towards positive impact from that point on. …

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What’s Your Energy for Impact? with Nathan Ott 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

Nathan Ott is the Chief Polisher (CEO) and co-founder of The GC Index and author of the book: Coaching Me, Coaching You. The GC index measures an individual’s natural energy & inclinations when it comes to making their biggest impact and contribution to a role, team or organization. Their vision is to empower more than 10% of the world’s population…

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80. Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston -- Surprising New Numbers from the Global Wellness Economy 52:36

5M ago52:36

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Join us for a reveal of the latest numbers from the Global Wellness Economy as research fellows from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveal the latest research quantifying the global wellness economy from the just-released 2023 Global Wellness Economy Monitor. GWI research fellows pioneered this field of research a decade ago, being the first t…

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#CEOChat; Tusekelege Joune Executive Director, Tanzania Bankers Association 44:38

6M ago44:38

44:38

Tanzania Banking Association (TBA) Executive Director Tusekelege Joune shares insights on how East Africa member associations are undertaking capacity building as well as benchmarking, so as to facilitate cross-border trade and promote financial inclusion in the region. #CEOChat

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Leading with “Genuosity” with Chris Allaire 47:28

6M ago47:28

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Chris Allaire is the Founder and CEO of Averity a NYC based, people-forward recruiting company that have been named the Best Staffing and Recruiting Company to Work For in North America, on multiple occasions. To speak a little to Chris and Averity’s approach to recruiting (and work generally): Human beings are not buzzwords! People are not algorit…

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79. Sophie Howe -- Investing in Future Generations 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

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Join us on a journey to the next generation with Sophie Howe, who served as the world's first Future Generations Commissioner in the country of Wales from 2016 to 2023. Dive into a conversation that addresses the issues of critical importance to global youth, including the shift to a planet-conscious economy, the profound implications of car-centri…

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CEO Chat With Dr. Habil Olaka CEO, Kenya Bankers Association 50:24

6M ago50:24

50:24

Dr Habil Olaka shares insights on Green Investment Opportunities for Households and Enterprises in East Africa.

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Imposter Syndrome: Identifying It, Addressing It and Advancing Through It with Dan Winter-Bates 45:19

7M ago45:19

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Join today’s host, Neil Turnham as he chats with Dan Winter-Bates, Head of Organizational Development for the NHS in the UK and the vocalist of Bury Tomorrow, a renowned metalcore band. In this episode, they explore imposter syndrome: its origins, its emotional impact, and practical strategies for dealing with it. Dan's unique perspective, blending…

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CEO Chat; Mr. Wilbrod Humphreys Owor, Executive Director, Uganda Bankers Association 47:13

7M ago47:13

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Mr. Wilbrod Humphreys Owor Executive Director, Uganda Bankers Association, shares insights on Strategies of Deeping Financial Inclusion in East Africa.

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78. Dr. Deborah Birx -- Courage, Accountability & Community 1:08:58

7M ago1:08:58

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Our guest today, Dr. Deborah Birx, catapulted to the forefront of the US national dialogue at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic at a White House press conference that became a top news story around the world. Dr. Birx sheds light on the truth behind the headlines. She’ll share insights from her four decades in public health, from the National …

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Building Teams with Joy to Inspire Them to Achieve Great Things with Nigel Girgrah 43:49

7M ago43:49

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Dr. Nigel Girgrah leads with vulnerability and courage. He quite simply wants to make people feel good. As Chief Wellness Officer to over 30,000 employees, he models behaviors that create an open, empathetic and accepting workplace, where people care for each other and collaborate to achieve great things. Dr. Girgrah shares his own mental health ch…

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77. Professor Gerry Bodeker and Dr. Bibi Lockhat -- TAIM, Where the Body’s Wisdom & the Sacred Text Meet 1:43:17

8M ago1:43:17

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While Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are very common references in today’s Western wellness world, today we are discussing another vibrant and expansive system of healing traditions, Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM). Did you know that the 1,000-year-old TAIM tradition was first brought to Europe in the 12th century? …

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Support Your People's Full Pie To Engage Your Team with Grace Zuncic 33:07

8M ago33:07

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Grace Zuncic is Chief People and Impact Officer at the deeply purpose-driven adventure gear retailer, Cotopaxi. She sees it as her own purpose to help others be their best selves, which she's realized is something she can do at scale in HR roles. Now, she's helping Cotopaxi through a stage of rapid growth beyond its initial familial startup phase, …

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Investing Like an Executive with Samuel Kariuki of Mi Vida Homes 29:11

7M ago29:11

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In this third edition of the Kenyan Wall Street's Investing Like an Executive series, we sit down with Samuel Kariuki, the CEO of Mi Vida Homes, to discuss the real estate developer's new Garden City development, the state of the affordable housing industry in Kenya, and concluding with some words of wisdom for young people looking to build a caree…

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Can Work Provide Dignity? with Mark Atkinson 29:41

8M ago29:41

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Mark Atkinson's purpose is to make work a source of dignity and self actualization. He's pursued that goal in a wide variety of roles and sectors, now as an entrepreneur and CEO of Mursion, Inc., a VR training platform for professionals to practice and master workplace skills. He's frustrated that we use creature comforts to entrap people in functi…

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Storytelling for Authentic Connections with Mark Minner 41:04

8M ago41:04

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Question: What does being an SVP at NFP a 7,400 employee insurance and consultancy company, have to do with being a play-by-play commentator at Butler Bulldog’s Basketball Team? Answer: Storytelling. This was such a fun and entertaining conversation with Mark Minner, Senior Vice President at NFP. Storytelling is the basis for how he gets to know pe…

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The Power of Feeling Othered to Discover Our Purpose with Yuisa Perez 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Yuisa Perez is the first Chief People Officer of the Boston Museum of Science where she brings over 20 years of experience as a passionate human resources leader, K-12 educator, and a champion for creating vibrant spaces for all communities to realize their natural talent. Her sense of purpose goes back to high school where she had long felt othere…

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Being Real: Modeling Care to Build Trust with Michael Goebel 34:22

8M ago34:22

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Openness, transparency & compassion enable us to get to know each other, to share, challenge, to build trust. Trust is a foundational component upon which positive and high performing cultures are built. Trust is also enriched with candid conversations, difficult decisions, holding people accountable and during these tougher moments, doing the righ…

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Collective Thriving with Christina Keller 32:46

8M ago32:46

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Christina Keller is the CEO of Cascade Engineering, an engineering and manufacturing firm that knows a people-centric culture is key to its success. Celebrating 50 years of operations, with a triple bottom line approach since day one, Christina and the Cascade team are committed to making their business a force for good for all stakeholders. Cascad…

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Making Work Better, More Connected, More Human with Analiese Brown 37:25

8M ago37:25

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How do we make work better for the people we work with? Analiese Brown, VP of People & Culture at Campminder, focuses on three things to bring purpose into the work place - 1. making meaning of the work, so people can see the difference it has; 2. Connecting people together, so they feel part of the whole, something bigger than themselves, where th…

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Purposefully Opting In Or Out with Michael Oh 39:26

8M ago39:26

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Michael Oh has partnered with several purpose-driven CEOs to grow companies. He knows first hand the joys and challenges of this growth. One of his top tips is the need to recognize and accept the inevitability of change as companies grow. Effective leaders support people at every level to opt in or out of the organization as it evolves. Being in t…

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A CORE Approach to Leadership with Laurie Shakur 47:15

8M ago47:15

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Compassion, Optimism, Resilience and Enthusiasm - these are 4 words that describe Laurie Shakur, Chief People Officer at Session AI, and her leadership model. In essence it is these principles that bring Laurie’s purpose to life and enable her to support people in being at their best. A big believer in building upon others’ strengths and authentici…

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Building Transparency and Tenacity in a Mission-Driven Start Up with Caralyn Cooley 46:57

8M ago46:57

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Do you love what you do? Caralyn Cooley, EVP, Chief People Officer at Bowery Farming, is on a mission to ensure everyone does. This episode explores how Caralyn looks to identify and build upon her people’s strengths to support what they do, how they do it and what they collaborate on together. Further, how they use this information to craft people…

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5 Simple Questions to Drive Engagement and Performance with Kris Hackbarth-Horn 32:43

8M ago32:43

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In this episode, Kris Hackbarth-Horn, Chief People Officer at Fox Communities Credit Union, joins host Mark Griffin to explore the power of simple models, frameworks and questions to support leaders in developing their people (and themselves). From strength-based assessments, to 5 questions in Fox CCU’s new coaching model; the philosophy is about c…

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Introducing Season Two: Connecting With Purpose 14:07

8M ago14:07

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Connecting With Purpose is back for a second season! The show is meant to inspire and guide discovery to embed purpose into people’s work and lives, improving wellbeing and performance for themselves, their organizations, and their worlds. We help leaders create the impact they seek and inspire a ripple effect of purpose activation. Hear consequent…

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Driving Golf to all Corners of Society - A Conversation with Pro Golfer Jo Oliver 41:05

8M ago41:05

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Neil Turnham takes on hosting duty for episode 10 of Connecting with Purpose, being joined by Jo Oliver who owns and runs the Jo Oliver Golf Academy and is also the lead coach for the Hertfordshire Country golf team in the UK. Jo has been a golf professional for 25 years. A former England International, representing England in a winning home intern…

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Vision, Belief and Impact - A Conversation with Geoff Tanner 44:27

8M ago44:27

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Geoff shares his view on transformational leadership. How it is grounded in purpose, inspired by vision and driven by belief. Learn about how Geoff has applied this approach in his role at multi-billion dollar J.M. Smucker company in addition to through his non-profit Opening Track sharing the power of music to thousands of deserving youth. A trans…

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A Conversation with J.P. O'Brien of Inspiring Capital 46:18

8M ago46:18

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A really insightful and engaging conversation with J.P. O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Black Lab Sports and Me Biosciences. Learn from JP how to build or invest in a business, on purpose. What works, what doesn’t. Start with “know thyself”. How to aspire, activate and enable “Thinker-Doers” to grow transformational businesses. J.P.’s purpose is to “un…

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A Conversation with Nell Derick Debevoise, Founder & CEO Inspiring Capital 50:19

8M ago50:19

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This was such an enjoyable and engaging conversation with Nell, an incredible purpose-driven leader doing amazing work. Nell Derick Debevoise is a thought partner to purpose-driven leaders, as well as speaker, author, and Founder and CEO of Inspiring Capital. Debevoise's guidance helps CEOs and CHROs expand their impact, grow their businesses, and …

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A Conversation with David Madden, Co-Founder Makosi 53:03

8M ago53:03

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Join us with David Madden, Co-Founder of Makosi for episode 6 of Connecting with Purpose. Watch this to learn more about a simple and effective approach to leadership, organizational growth and change. David has built three businesses and his current venture, Makosi, continues to grow while disrupting the auditing industry. David's success has been…

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A Conversation with Mike Geddes, Chief Purpose Officer, Oakland Roots SC 1:00:54

8M ago1:00:54

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In Connecting with Purpose Episode 5, we host Mike Geddes Chief Purpose Officer for the USA’s first professional sports team to be founded on purpose - the Oakland Roots Soccer Club. Don’t miss this conversation. Mike provides so many practical insights as to how the club have embedded purpose at the core of everything they do, from purpose driven …

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A Conversation with Wing Commander Matt Roberts, OBE DFC 27:15

8M ago27:15

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What can you learn from this military leader on the power of purpose, leadership and performance? Next up in the PurposeFused Connecting with Purpose series Neil talks with Wing Commander Matt Roberts OBE DFC. Matt is a squadron commander in the RAF’s Chinook helicopter force which is has its 40th anniversary of operational service this year. Learn…

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A Conversation with Steve Tew, Former CEO of The All Blacks 41:36

8M ago41:36

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This was a brilliant conversation with Steve Tew, former CEO of New Zealand Rugby Union- home of the most successful sports franchise in the history of sports - the New Zealand All Blacks. Included are some great insights into building a winning culture and an environment of success; how purpose ties to performance; the importance of winning and of…

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A Conversation With Shauna Griffiths 32:41

8M ago32:41

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Connecting with Purpose brings you inspirational and insightful conversations with winners and thought leaders from multiple sectors to provide you with a 360-degree view on purpose. Our purpose – to inspire you to unlock your potential and optimize your performance and impact. In episode 2, we hop inside PurposeFused for a 30 minute conversation h…

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A Conversation With Kevin Roberts 39:13

8M ago39:13

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Connecting with Purpose brings you inspirational and insightful conversations with winners and thought leaders from multiple sectors to provide you with a 360-degree view on purpose. Our purpose – to inspire you to unlock your potential and optimize your performance and impact. Join us as we speak with the truly inspirational Kevin Roberts, founder…

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76. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati - A Journey to the Inside 42:28

9M ago42:28

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Join us on this episode of Global Wellness Conversations as we speak with Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati about her remarkable journey from Hollywood to the Himalayas. Exploring the crucial role of spirituality in wellness, Sadhvi shares her transformational experiences in India, her profound spiritual awakening, and her dedication to a life of divine se…

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75. Rebecca Parekh & Kane Sarhan -- The Birth of a Paradigm Shifting Wellness Business 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

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A thriving example of the Global Wellness Summit’s 2023 “Wellness + Gathering” trend, THE WELL is a new kind of wellness hub the founders call one-stop-shopping for their members' wellness needs, with five businesses under one roof. Join us as two of the business’ three co-founders, Rebecca Parekh and Kane Sarhan, reveal how their innovative busine…

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The Global Peace Index 2023 (GPI 2023) 15:23

10M ago15:23

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The Global Peace Index 2023 (GPI 2023) reveals sharp deterioration in peace last year with Sub-Saharan Africa witnessing an increase in levels of terrorism. Over 80,000 people have died in the Russia-Ukraine war which has also disrupted global food supply chain and hypothetical Chinese blockade of Taiwan likely to disrupt complex electronics supply…

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74. Oded Rahav -- A Jordanian, Palestinian & Israeli Walk Into the Dead Sea… to Try to Save the Planet 43:48

10M ago43:48

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Sponsored by Magleby Development's Velvaere Park City. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of entrepreneur, environmental activist and long-distance swimmer, Oded Rahav, who organized the first ever swim across the world’s saltiest body of water to raise awareness for a famous shrinking sea in the Middle East. You’ll also hear why this son…

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73. Rachel Krupa - Can Bodegas, Minibars, and Newsstands Really Be Healthy? 54:14

11M ago54:14

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Can bodegas and mini-marts be a force for good? In today's episode, we dive into the world of eco-conscious retail with Rachel Krupa, the innovative founder of The Goods Mart. Rachel is redefining the traditional convenience store experience by offering healthier, sustainable alternatives and championing emerging, diverse brands. We'll talk about h…

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72. Joseph G. Allen, Jim Dobbie & Debra Wyatte – Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: A Revolution in Modern Living Spaces 1:07:11

11M ago1:07:11

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Are the buildings we live and work in supporting our wellness – or are they making us sick? Listen in as we pull back the curtain on 'sick buildings' and the adverse health impacts of traditional building design. Our expert panel features Professor Joseph G. Allen, the mind behind Harvard's Healthy Buildings Program, who enlightens us about the nin…

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