The women4impact Podcast

In this episode, Madison Marks, an innovation and communication strategy consultant, discusses her journey from philanthropy to supporting social entrepreneurs across the Middle East and globally. She explores challenges in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including funding gaps and the need for evidence-based pilots. Madison also shares practical advice for founders and ecosystem enablers.  

Sahar speaks with Dua Al Toobi about bridging human capital and digital transformation, reskilling national workforces, career pivots, personal branding, and practical steps individuals and organizations can take to thrive amid AI-driven disruption.

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Women4Impact podcast, featuring Alice Bosley, a trailblazer in humanitarian innovation and social entrepreneurship. Alice shares her inspiring journey from working in Iraq and the UNHCR to co-founding 51 Labs, which empowers entrepreneurs from conflict-affected regions. Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by refugee entrepreneurs as they redefine...

In this episode of the Women for Impact podcast, join us as Sahar hosts Kamales Lardi, a digital transformation leader and an award-winning author based in Zurich, Switzerland. Kamales shares her incredible journey from starting in tech in the late 90s to becoming a management consultant and founding her own consultancy. She delves into the importance of the human side in digital transformation an...

This episode features a conversation with Noha Khater, a visionary ophthalmologist and social entrepreneur from Egypt who co-founded Al-Muneer and its innovative diabetes management app, dru. With a background in ophthalmology and a personal calling to improve diabetic care, Noha shares her journey of launching tech-enabled healthcare services and empowering patients through holistic treatment app...

In this engaging episode, Sahar speaks with Cherie, an executive coach based in Sydney. They explore her diverse career journey, highlighting her pivotal role in the Sydney Olympic Games and her extensive experience in change management. Cherie shares valuable insights into the concept of future-fit leadership, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and impactful change in a rapidly evolving w...

In this episode, we are joined by Salmine Sassi, a venture builder and strategic designer. Salmine shares her unique journey into the world of corporate venture building, starting as an entrepreneur and transitioning into innovation. Salmine delves into the different models of corporate venture building, emphasizing the importance of market research and discovery before ideation.  Salmine sheds li...

In this episode, Sahar speakes with innovation strategist, author, and keynote speaker Dr. Simone Ahuja. They explore the transformative power of Jugaad innovation, a concept rooted in frugality and resourcefulness that Simone first encountered in India. Simone shares her journey from writing her first book in 2012 to her current work as an advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide. W...

Join us as we welcome Iva Gamnishka, an award-winning social entrepreneur, political activist, and consultant for international organizations. Iva is the Founder and President of Humans in the Loop, a Bulgaria-based social impact startup.  Iva shares her inspiring journey, from founding the organization in 2017 to stepping down as CEO to focus on political advocacy and consultancy. She discusses t...

In this episode of the women4impact podcast, we are joined by Marisha Lakiani, Chief Growth Officer at Mindvalley. Dive into an engaging conversation about the challenges and triumphs of scaling a global company without external funding. Marisha shares insights into the unique growth strategies that have propelled Mindvalley from its early startup days to its current scale-up phase, boasting an im...

In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Begue , who shares her incredible journey from the cinema industry to leading innovation programs at SAP. Alexandra talks about her early career experiences in Los Angeles and Tokyo, working with video drones, and witnessing the digital transformation in the cinema industry. Her passion for innovation led her to join SAP, where she embarked on an intrapr...

Welcome to the Women for Impact podcast, where we highlight the stories and experiences of women who are making a difference globally in the field of impact innovation.  In this episode, we feature Sophie Krantz, a global strategist based in Melbourne, Australia. Sophie shares her insights on the future of work, the power of digital connectivity, and the importance of expanding our worldview. Disc...