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Imagine having a career that makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning and gives you the opportunity to make real positive impact in the world. Is this possible? I believe so! Join me as I explore the many opportunities in a changing world, and how we can all find the best combination of a good life and work we love, on a planet that doesn't mind us being here.
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Roaming Roots is the podcast for the modern traveler. Hosted by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge, the show is focused on responsible and mindful travel and tourism. Through fascinating conversations with experts in the field, Roaming Roots takes on the hard questions in travel: What makes responsible and sustainable tourism? How can we make sure our visit to a place respects and benefits the local community? Is it possible to balance our impact on our environment with our desire to explore? If you’re ...
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Exploring the power of story and potential of humanity with Merlin Bola
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In order to create the future, we first need to be able to imagine it. Today, on this last episode of the season, I'm joined by Merlin Bola, an enthusiast in ecology, psychology and storytelling. Merlin's journey began with a deep interest in environmental studies, leading him to some really big questions about life and humanity. Merlin advocates f…
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Serious science, playful delivery: Communicating climate and sustainability facts with Katherine Duarte
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My guest today is an expert in climate communication. Her name is Katherine Duarte, and the reason I fist noticed her, was because she was a fresh breath on my Instagram feed. I noticed that she shared important, serious and very interesting stuff about climate and sustainability, but she did it in a very funny way. Today we discuss the complex, di…
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Shifting gears. My recent career pivot and an invitation to you!
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In this solo episode I share more details around my recent shift in my own career, and why this is so important to me. I also tell you about my plans for next week and how you can get involved. You can register for the 5 Day Challenge here. On November 2nd I am doing an event together with Terra.do. If you are quick, you can still join it here. Mor…
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Redefining Professional Identity: Jøril Korperud Johnsen on Leaving IKEA & Embracing New Paths
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Meet Jøril Korperud Johnsen, a seasoned leader with 25 years' experience in leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Discover her journey from being the head of sustainability at IKEA Norway to establishing her own company, Fremvekst. Join us in this conversation where Jøril raises important questions like: What kind of world could we co-create,…
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From passion to profession: Ensuring your green career makes a difference | Holly Lichtenfeld
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In this episode you will meet Holly Lichtenfeld. Holly has worked on sustainability, the environment, and climate change issues for 20+ years. She has extensive expertise in strategy, business development, and growth combined with a deep understanding of ESG and sustainability. Holly helps climate solutions companies grow and also works with organi…
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Empowering women in the workplace: Ditch the Perfect Swan! | Maria Evans, confidence coach
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Stories for the future is back! After a long break, we're kicking off the new season with a female confidence boost! Dr. Maria Evans, experienced mentor, coach and trainer, is here to share with us her mission to empower women to be more confident, helping them land the jobs they deserve and navigate life's challenges. From discussing the challenge…
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Adventure-Chill with eco-cabins close to home | Reinier van der Veeken from Tur Experiences
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Join me for a fascinating chat with Reinier van der Veeken, the founder of an eco-conscious cabin rental company called Tur Experiences. In this episode, we dive into their unique approach to sustainability, commitment to zero-emission construction, and passion for chill adventures close to home. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and opportuni…
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Exploring Asia Responsibly: Eco-friendly Tips and Unforgettable Experiences with Jeremy Tran
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sustainable travel in Asia with my guest, Jeremy Tran, an expert in eco-tourism and founder of an innovative travel platform. Jeremy shares his wealth of knowledge on green travel, local experiences, and inspiring change makers throughout the region. Links and Resources: Sainha Jeremy's LinkedI…
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Kicking off: How the World Cup in Qatar led to a podcast about responsible travel
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Today is a solo episode. I take you with me on the journey which led me to start a podcast about responsible travel a tourism. If you have suggestions for topics or specific questions you want me to raise, please get in touch at https://bycause.co/ You can get access to my growing library of resources related to the future of travel at https://byca…
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Finding a new rhythm for tourism | Andreas Koch from Tourythm
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Create a sustainable future: Join forces to unlock the power of tourism for good. "I'm an optimist that we can create a better world, and I realized that tourism can be a very good multiplicator for that world." Andreas Koch has 25 years of experience in the sustainable tourism industry. He is the co-founder of the companies blueContec and Tourythm…
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The Power of Storytelling in Mindful Travel | Amit Jaipuria from Postcard
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Today I have the pleasure of having Amit Jaipuria, the Founder and Chief Experience Designer at Postcard, as my guest. Postcard is a travel media platform that aims to bring together a global community of stakeholders interested in promoting mindful travel through storytelling. The platform's mission is to build a global database of local travel st…
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Promoting responsible tourism on the Canary Islands | John Dale Beckley from Canary Green
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Welcome back to Roaming Roots! Check out my own private library of resources on responsible and mindful travel and tourism: https://bycause.co/resources I think todays episode should be very interesting to many of you, because of the destination that we will be talking about. This destination is almost like a second home to many Norwegians and I th…
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Travel with purpose, no guilt | Byron Thomas from Niarra Travel
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Welcome to Roaming Roots, everyone! Today I have the pleasure of having Byron Thomas, founder of Niarra Travel, as my very first guest. Niarra Travel is a company that operates on the principles of transparency and purpose, creating unforgettable trips to inspiring places while directing more tourism revenue to the people and communities protecting…
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Coming soon: Roaming Roots - Exploring the future of travel and tourism
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Roaming Roots is a podcast dedicated to exploring the future of conscious and responsible travel and tourism. If you’re like me and have this urge to travel and explore the world, but you really want to do it in a way that is not harmful to the planet, then you’re exactly the kind of person I’m creating this podcast for. Listen to learn about what …
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Planning 2023 and diving into a new topic
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Today I will share with you what's in store for 2023, both for this podcast and for another exciting project I am diving into. Those of you who know me well will recognize my excitement around starting a new project. This time is no different! I have thought about this new topic for a long time, and now I've come to realize that this topic needs a …
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Spreading the word about stuff that matters, with Regina Larko from #Impact
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Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Today's guest might have exactly what you need to make your dream a reality. Regina Larko is the reason I got Stories for the future off the ground, and with her calm and friendly way of being, she teaches podcasting newbies like me the how, the what, the when and the why related to getting sta…
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Embracing the squiggly career path, with Alan Tang
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Have you ever wanted to try something new - a new job, a totally different career path or just a small project very different from what you do today? And then your next thought is: “No, I couldn’t. That doesn’t fit with who I am, my professional identity, what people expect from me….” And on and on it goes.... This week's guest is here to tell you …
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Learning from nature to create the future we actually want, with Michel Wolfstirn
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Almost by accident Michel Wolfstirn started his career as a mechanical engineer in the oil industry in Norway. Until he completely changed lanes in 2015. Now he divides his time between his startup SquareRoot and biomimicry / circular economy consulting services. He is the perfect example of how we can reinvent ourselves and find more alignment bet…
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The future of work in the metaverse, with Sander Andersen
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You have probably heard them, all these words and terms describing what is said to be the future of internet and also really important for how we interact, communicate and earn a living. You have the metaverse, web3, blockchain, crypto currencies, DAOs, wallets... I could go on and on and on. If you are anything like me, you sometimes hesitate to a…
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Allow yourself to experiment with different career paths, with Janis Chan
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My second guest coming from the Portfolio Collective is Janis Chan. Janis’ career path has a lot of similarities to my own. She used to work in oil and gas, with over 15 years in different engineering and management roles. She then had a a number of external factors leading her to take a step back and evaluate what she really wanted to do. She is n…
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How the digital transformation can drive sustainability, with Joanne Thurlow
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With two huge transformations happening at the same time, the digital transformation and our society's transition to a more sustainable one, the complexity and interconnectedness of this topic can sometimes overwhelm us. For instance, most companies are still in the early stages of digital transformation, and many are struggling to understand how t…
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How to build a career that will change the world, with Roshan Paul
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Have you thought about why you work? Of course there are the obvious reasons, like putting food on the table for yourself and your family, and making society work in all its forms. But is there another reason that we perhaps should add to the list? Like having an impact and changing the world for the better? This topic is one I am extremely interes…
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My journey into more plant based food (Summer Shorts)
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Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts, and the last one in this series of shorter episodes. Today I want to share with you a kind of awakening I had related to plant based food. I do not put myself into any category when it comes to food; I am not vegan or vegetarian. Flexetarian would be the closest. My approac…
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The importance of travelling (Summer Shorts)
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Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts. Today I am inspired by my recent travel to the UK. I haven't travelled by plane for more than three years, both due to COVID, but also because I am conscious about my carbon footprint. But the feeling that I am left with after this short week in a different country is: We n…
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Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts. Today I am talking about how clinging to our work identities might slow us down when making (or thinking about making) a career transition. I have my own vivid memory of this and how it was one of my biggest struggles even after I realized I wanted a change. I now use my me…
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Breaking the habit of being too comfortable (Summer shorts)
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Welcome to the summer version of Stories for the future - my Summer shorts. Today I am talking about how staying comfortable is a habit that is worth breaking, and what an amazing feeling it is when you see that you have managed to stretch your comfort zone. I take you through my journey of stretching my comfort zone during the last few years, and …
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Exploring the future of business education, with Katarína Halušková and Karolina Sobczak from ABIS
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Are the business schools of today doing enough to educate the leaders we need in the future? What kind of knowledge do we actually need in order to secure a sustainable future? Katarína Halušková and Karolina Sobczak from The Academy of Business in Society (ABIS) have been working a lot on these questions and today they are here to share some of th…
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Connecting people and nature through biophilic design, with Johanna Winter
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We spend up to 90% of our time indoors, but the spaces we create very often doesn't serve our health and overall wellbeing in the best way. Do you want to learn more about how you can change this? My first guest this season is interior designer Johanna Winter. She has specialized in biophilic design; a concept used to bring natural elements into ou…
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Introducing season 4 and the elephant in the room
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Finally, Stories for the future is back! And today I will be introducing season 4 along with a new friend: the famous elephant in the room. When it comes to sustainability and how to create a better future, we often talk about what businesses can do and what we can do as individuals on our "home territory". A part I often feel we forget is what we …
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