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In episode 9 of our series Sustainability in Focus, we are in conversation with Jim Gale: Jim's journey from Dreams to Green Realities an Outdoor Enthusiast, Permaculture Pioneer, and Motivational Speaker is very inspiring. His journey from wrestling champion to financial expert to eco-village builder is a testament to his zeal for life. With an unwavering spirit, Jim has transformed his dream...

In episode 8 not the series Sustainability in Focus, leading change for a Sustainable Future we meet John Pabon, a visionary advocate for our planet. With a global career spanning United Nations to Fortune 500s, he's been on the frontlines of sustainability. Founder of Fulcrum Strategic Advisors, author, and speaker, John empowers companies and individuals to embrace sustainability's power...

In episode 7 of Sustainability in Focus, crafting Sustainability Stories that Resonate meet Julia Goldstein, the powerhouse behind JLFG Communications. From engineering to journalism, she's shaped a unique journey that bridges technical expertise with impactful storytelling. Her workshops, books, and speeches ignite change, aligning words and actions for environmental sustainability. Listen to...

In episode 6 of Sustainability in Focus we are in conversation with Stephen Hetherington where he talks to our host Payal Nayar about redefining Hospitality with The Carolina Experience. Stephen Hetherington, the visionary CEO/Founder talks about reshaping the STR (short-term rental) landscape. With a strong background in real estate and a passion for travel and wanderlust, Steve builds a diverse...

In Episode 5 in this season of Now Boarding we are in conversation with Elaine Ford where we dive into the heart of untamed beauty with Planet ReWild's groundbreaking 360 film wildlife productions for virtual reality. Elaine Ford has set up this venture to enable immersive experiences that transport you to remote and wild landscapes, where you'll engage with diverse cultures, awe-inspiring...

Season 5 of Now Boarding focuses on sustainability and in episode 4 we are in conversation with Bianca Caruana an Australian-Maltese author, blogger & podcast host specializing in stories that ignite thoughts surrounding compassion, ethics, and sustainability. Bianca recently launched her book "Soul Truth" which covers eight years of her Altruistic Traveller. Stay tuned to continue t...

In Episode 3 of our Sustainability series we are in conversation with Tloco Kelebemang who is dedicated in creating women-led ecosystems for social benefit, notably in the business and tourist sectors. Professionally, she is an MBA graduate with a background in finance and investing. Her objective is to alter the African travel narrative by curating and delivering holistic travel experiences that...

In this episode of sustainable living our host Payal Nayar is in conversation with Michelle Deborah, a specialist in health and wellness, teaching a lot of people how to lose weight in a beautiful and healthy way. She has a prominent page where she shares her recipes with her audience and showcases the wonderful personalised dishes she creates to encourage others to live healthy, vegan lifestyles....

In this episode our host Payal Nayar is in conversation with the co founders of Bodhi Surf + Yoga. Travis Bays is known as the connector and the “ideas guy”, always dreaming up new projects to take on, finding ways to connect with individuals and movements, and looking for ways to improve. Pilar Salazar however is the grounding energy of the Bodhi Surf + Yoga team. Her calm composure and “Pura Vid...

Episode 7 in our Wildlife in Focus series is a conversation with TEDx Speaker, Gunjan Menon a partner photographer in Girls Who Click', leading workshops and seminars worldwide for emerging filmmakers on conservation storytelling and cinematography. Over the last nine years, Gunjan has been recognised with over 40 awards and nominations across 15 countries, including being shortlisted for a st...

In this now Boarding special episode our host PAYAL NAYAR talks to JESSICA PURCELL. Jessica is the mother of two environmentally conscious children, a former high school Chemistry teacher and the founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable, an online platform that hosts hands-on viable science lessons, nature investigations, and up-cycling projects that can be done in the classroom, virtually, or at home...

In Episode 6 of this special Wildlife in Focus series our Host PAYAL NAYAR is in conversation with ALEX CEARNS, an Australian photographer who creates exquisite animal portraits that convey the inherent joy that people find in animals. She is one of the most successful and experienced pet photographers in the industry, having photographed over 15,000 pets as the Creative Director of Perth-based Ho...

In episode 5 of Wildlife in Focus our host Payal Nayar  is in conversation with Jocelyn Stokes, an award-winning conservation filmmaker formally trained in wildlife science, has over a decade of experience shooting films in collaboration with leading conservationists in many of the world's most biologically diverse regions, including Madagascar, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Tanzani...

Episode 4 in our Wildlife is Focus series on Now Boarding is a conversation with Bangalore based Kalyan Varma an accomplished, award-winning wildlife photographer, film maker, and explorer. Working on a freelance basis with the NatGeo channel and international independent production companies, he has made wildlife protection and environmental issues his priority for life. His admiration for wildli...

Now Boarding brings in 2023 with a  new meaningful series Wildlife in Focus!  Episode 3 is a conversation with Sebastian Kennerknecht a wildlife photographer and conservationist with over 14 years of experience. Concerned about the extinction of the species of WildCats, he passes down his knowledge and conservation measures.  Sebastian Kennerknecht has been visually reporting wildli...

Now Boarding brings in 2023 with a  new meaningful series Wildlife in Focus! Episode 2 is a conversation with Aishwarya Sridhar an award winning writer, poet, activist, wildlife photographer and storyteller committed to educating and empowering the youth to speak up for environmental protection.  more about her Aishwarya's journey has seen a shift from being an admirer of nature to an ac...

Now Boarding brings in 2023 with a  new meaningful series Wildlife in Focus! Episode 1 is a conversation with Jennifer Adler a conservation photographer and underwater photojournalist. Her work is informed by her scientific background, and she uses her imagery to communicate science and conservation. Stay tuned to know more about her journey through journalism and photography to communicate a...

An all new 2023 with a fabulous line up of guests awaits you so do stay tunes and continue supporting Now Boarding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode in this special Now Boarding and Community Arts Network collaborative series is with a valued CAN member Cherish Manjooran the founder and CEO of Cherish Expeditions,  The world is full of passionate travelers, wandering the globe with a change-making purpose. Cherish Expeditions was created to speak to their mission. Led by CEO Cherish Manjooran, it curates transformat...

In episode 5 of a Now Boarding and Community Arts Network collaborative special series, our host Payal is in conversation with Patricia Cruz a CAN member and a first generation Filipino American. Patricia loves to connect people from different cultures, it's something she had to do from a very young age. She's an Atelierista and Arts Integration Specialist for the International School of Panama an...

In episode 4 of a Now Boarding and Community Arts Network collaborative special series, our host Payal sits down with CAN member Kenneth Kwok the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Global Citizen Capital, an impact venture focused on education, technology and healthcare. Kenneth is also the Founder and Chief Education Officer of KIDsforSDGs, a not-for-profit whose core mission is to empower an...

We kickstart Season2 episode 1 of  Now Boarding with Shien-ru Tsao, the founder and principal ideator for Commit to Green, an organisation that is dedicated to changing the future of environmental consumption. In this episode, we discover Shien-Ru's vision behind her passion project and how she intends to make conscious changes within her framework for a larger environmental impact.  Shi...

In the final Season 1 episode of Now Boarding our guest is a young entrepreneur and sustainability enthusiast Vanshita Khanna.  Vanshita talks about her cosy cafe @cafelakesidenainital tucked away in the mountains of Nainital and her take on eco tourism. Vanshita Khanna, who is a graduate from Indian School of Business, Bengaluru, belongs to the hills and was raised in the beautiful town Nain...

In this episode, our host Payal has an insightful conversation with the power couple Shaturanjai Singh and Bhavna Kumari, owners of a beautiful property Devshree Deogarh in Rajasthan. Devshree Deogarh is their ancestral home that has been restored to a luxury homestay that is historical and modern at the same time. The heart and soul of this unique property Shatrunjai and Bhavna, both come from ro...

In this episode we are in conversation with Ryan Dalton, the person behind 'The Dalton's Village' nestled in the midst of the mountains.  An interesting conversation where Ryan takes us through his personal journey - from starting an initiative in the mountains, which then also resulted into him finding his calling.  The Dalton's Village is a one of a kind property located in the midst o...