Brands On A Mission - Myriam Sidibe

Sex, Soap, & Alcohol

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Sex, Soap & Alcohol is a podcast about the everyday industries that quietly shape our lives and the bold ideas that can transform them into engines of dignity and impact. Hosted by Prof. Myriam Sidibé, public health scholar, marketing expert, and TED speaker, the show explores how business models can shift systems, unlock scale, and deliver change. Each theme is an entry point into deeper conversations: Sex explores gender equity, reproductive rights, consent, and how safe spaces and smart communication can transform futures. Soap uncovers the role of hygiene in dignity, public health, neglect...

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Brands On A Mission - Myriam Sidibe

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Behno: On a mission to change manufacturing in fashion 26.03.2026 33:52

In this episode of the 'Sex Soap and Alcohol' podcast, host Professor Myriam Sidibé sits down with Shivam Punjya, Founder of the ethical luxury brand Behno. They discuss the transformative journey Shivam undertook to create a sustainable and ethical fashion supply chain in response to the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse. By focusing on values like worker dignity, transparency, and women's...

AB InBev Smart Drinking: On a mission to drive moderation 19.03.2026 31:33

In this episode of 'Sex, Soap, and Alcohol,' host Myriam Sidibé engages with Catalina Garcia Gomez, Global Director of Corporate Affairs at AB InBev, to discuss the company's revolutionary $1 billion commitment toward promoting responsible drinking. Catalina shares insights on the company's implementation of its Global Smart Drinking Goals over the past decade. These goals incl...

Global Handwashing Day: On a mission to create a movement 10.02.2026 41:54

In this episode of the Sex, Soap and Alcohol podcast, host Professor Myriam Sidibé reflects on the inception and global impact of Global Handwashing Day, a movement that began over 15 years ago at Unilever with a simple bar of soap. The podcast features Marianne Yarrow, a PR expert who helped launch the campaign, and Janet Mbugua, one of the first ambassadors. They discuss the challenges and succe...

Tony’s Chocolonely: On a Mission To End Exploitation In Cocoa 03.12.2025 37:41

Professor Myriam Sidibé, Founder of Brands and a Mission, sits down with Pascal Baltussen, Chief of Impact & Operations at Tony’s Chocolonely, to explore how a small act of journalism evolved into a global movement aiming to make all chocolate 100% exploitation-free. They discuss Tony’s origin story, the five sourcing principles that guide their ethical practices, and their commitment to ens...

Sex, Soap & Alcohol Teaser 18.09.2025 2:15

Welcome to Sex, Soap & Alcohol , a podcast that dares you to unleash your inner Chief Mission Officer. Hosted by Prof. Myriam Sidibé, public health scholar, TED speaker, and founder of Brands on a Mission, this show explores how business can be a force for dignity, equity, and real impact. In this teaser, we invite you to see how bold business models, courageous partnerships, and strategic inn...