Inspired for Impact

Ibrahim Azam is a trailblazing entrepreneur and pharmacist renowned for his leadership in the health and longevity sector. With a successful history of founding innovative startups like Abundance10X, Chemistree, and Superior Wellness, Ibrahim shares insights on leveraging exponential technologies like AI to transform healthcare and tackle global challenges. Drawing from his extensive experience in...

Join Christina Gerakiteys on "Inspired for Impact" in the 100th episode with Charles Reed Anderson, a vanguard in the technology industry known for his innovative insights and pragmatic solutions. Charles is a strategic advisor and thought leader who assists influential decision-makers in navigating the complex tech landscape by identifying genuine opportunities amid industry hype. With...

In this special episode of Inspired for Impact, host Christina Gerakites welcomes the multi-talented Mariam Brian for a dynamic and deeply human conversation. From Cape Town stages to international art shows, Mariam's journey defies convention and challenges our understanding of what it means to be a "good human" in the 21st century. With a background as diverse as philosophy, improv...

In this Episode, Christina Gerakiteys speaks with Kristina Karlsson, a sought-after powerhouse international speaker, author and founder of kikki. K and Your Dream Life. Kristina is resilient, persistent, generous and 100% entrepreneur. Kristina’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to inspire 101 million people to write down 3 dreams and make them happen.  In this conversation, host Christina and Kristin...

Host Christina Gerakiteys engages in an insightful conversation with Jules Brooke, the founder of She's the Boss Group. Jules discusses her journey, inspired by an unexpected opportunity in television, leading to the creation of She's the Boss, an organisation dedicated to spotlighting women's achievements and fostering support within the business community. The episode delves into Jul...

Host Christina Gerakiteys interviews Dr. Hanan El Basha, a speaker, training strategist, and specialist around the theme of transforming from overachieving to subjective success. Dr. Hanan shares her journey over the past 25 years, from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the realisation that success, for her, was defined externally through societal, parental, and environmental expectations. D...

In this podcast episode, Christina Gerakiteys interviews Krista Pawley, founder of Imperative Impact, about her journey and the various projects she's involved in. Krista shares the backstory of creating Imperative Impact, emphasising her commitment to making a positive impact on society. She discusses her transition from a corporate career to founding her own company driven by the desire to p...

Rob Eisenberg, founder of Vote Earth Now, discusses his organisation's mission to bring democracy into the fight against climate change. After witnessing the devastating bushfires, Rob realised the need to hold politicians accountable for their actions on climate change. Vote Earth Now uses an objective Climate Action Score to measure politicians' voting records on climate-related legislat...

Dr. Soren Kaplan, author of "Experiential Intelligence," explores the power of experiential intelligence (XQ) in navigating a rapidly changing world. Discover how XQ complements traditional measures of IQ and EQ, and why it is crucial for success in today's disruptive landscape. Dive into the convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the metaverse, and explore how these t...

Discover the fascinating world of Web 3.0 as the Chief Black Sheep from Black Sheep White Flock, Amritaa Singh, shares her insights on problem-solving, psychological safety, and the transition into this revolutionary digital landscape. Uncover the power of embracing out-of-the-box thinking, building a strong foundation, and harnessing the potential of Web 3.0 to unlock new dimensions of connectivi...

We are living in turbulent times. Still, the world is getting continuously and relentlessly better. While every day's headlines tell a different story, the team at World Data Lab look at the trendlines. For this we need data. Good data and relevant data. Show Notes: World Data Lab World Poverty Lab

In this episode, host Christina Gerakiteys interviews Tanguy Fournier Le Ray, co-founder of Palo IT. Tanguy shares their vision of "tech for good" and their aim to make a difference through technology and their ecosystem. They also talk about Palo IT's focus on sustainable business models and their goal to have 50% of revenues from Impact Projects by 2025. The conversation highlights...

Frank Volckmar, Don Holley, and Jarrod Leak from Solos, a company in Australia that aims to help Australians contribute to net zero, discuss the recyclability and sustainability of solar panels, the current state of building-integrated solar PV implementation in Australia, and the potential of AI to improve the efficiency of solar energy. Frank, Don, and Jarrod touch upon topics such as renewable...

Christina Gerakiteys interviews author Zoë Routh about her latest book “The Olympus Project,” a dystopian novel set in a future impacted by climate change. Routh shares her inspiration for the book and discusses the plot and themes, including the importance of leadership in designing environments that support the evolution of humanity. The conversation also explores the future of the world, with b...

Looking to boost your team's performance? Check out the latest episode of Inspired for Impact where Christina Gerakiteys speaks with Lison Mage, an author, facilitator, and high-performance coach. Lison emphasises the importance of wellbeing and how overthinking can impact physical health and sleep quality. The interview also delves into the importance of cognitive diversity in teams and how i...

Host Christina Gerakiteys talks with social equity and DEI advocate Lyndal Hamwood about the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion. Hamwood shares her personal experiences and insights into how DEI has shifted from a corporate mandate to a holistic approach that individuals can adopt to become more open-minded and inclusive. Curiosity is key, according to Hamwood, as it helps to break down...

In this episode of Inspired for Impact, Christina Gerakiteys talks with Mariam Hashemi, a trusted global advisor with expertise in science fiction, astrophysics, neuroscience, quantum spin, artificial intelligence, simulation, and more. They discuss the role of education in shaping our reality, the importance of inviting different opinions to the table for fruitful dialogue, and how to create a so...

Imagine...You have had a difficult family break-up struggling with having a breakdown and suicidal depression. You go to Cambodia to get some space and the universe says you also need a heart attack whilst riding your motorbike. The only way to get to the nearest hospital is an 8 hour black comedy journey starting with getting back on the bike and ride the 20km, hoping you can make it. Two days la...

We are running out of time to save the planet. Our kids know this.  How do we engage the next generation in sustainability? Starting a for-purpose SaaS business, that looking to ignite a whole generation to build a more sustainable future for themselves. Show notes:  Genus website - https://www.genus.earth/

Can you really earn more but work less? In a world of hustle and grind, what if there was an easier way? Millionaire author and coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares her counterintuitive advice to make business easier, staying true to your values and finding the path of least resistance. Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and ch...

William is the CEO of MeetingZen, a meeting automation software. With a background in mechanical engineering and an obsession with process and system improvements, William is on a mission to enable companies to run better meetings in the hybrid world. MeetingZen automates meeting preparation, facilitation & follow-up by engaging attendees through their preferred chat, calendar & tasks apps...

Jacqui's vision is to change the world one book at a time. She does this by helping business people share their knowledge and insights through writing, publishing and marketing their own, quality business book.  Jaqui has interviewed over 900 Australian business people, published over 400 business books, written 19 books and over 100 articles. She is one of Australia’s leading business histor...

Nicky Hutley, SingularityU Expert Faculty and renowned economists is passionate about the climate and sits on the Climate Council. Telling it as it is, Christina Gerakiteys and Nicki Hutley discuss climate spending, Australia's reputation on the international stage, the economic effects of keeping our heads in the sand, voters demand for action on climate change and economic and political pragmati...

Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned futurologist. His pioneering behavioural economics research on the confluence of demographic change associated with Millennials and digital technology, have influenced the way we think about our social, cultural, economic and technological future. His new Australian-first book just released Australia 2030! Where the bloody hell are we? , is a fascinating window...

Peter Xing is a Global Expert at Singularity Group on Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies, co-founder of Transhuman Coin & Transhumanism Australia and Digital & Data Solutions Lead at KPMG. On this weeks episode of Inspired for Impact, Christina Gerakiteys speaks with Peter on assessing the fear, uncertainty and doubt against the opportunities to do good with cryptocurrencies. Show Not...