In the final episode of season 2 of Impact India, I sit solo in my front yard (the furthest outside I can get right now) to chat about moving forward with personal and professional goals in a time when the future is so uncertain.

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How to make an impact as a social entrepreneur during COVID-19

In episode 19 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with fellow Sustainable Travel Network co-founder, Kelsey White.

Creating the Future of Travel With Sustainable Travel Network

In episode 18, I chat with Gayatri Jolly, Founder and Creative Director of MasterG on breaking the cycle of poverty and stigma through fashion.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Stigma Through Fashion With the Founder of MasterG

In episode 17 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Raj Jain of School Chale, a creative not-for-profit and educational content platform that creates design driven stories to teach and empower young people at school, online, and on TV.

Empower youth through storytelling with Raj Jain of School Chale

In episode 16, I chat with Bhaavya Goenka, founder of IRO IRO. This zero-waste lifestyle and fashion brand works with handweavers in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Defining Circular Fashion with Bhaavya Goenka of Iro Iro

In episode 15, I finally deliver on an episode that takes a spin–I’m diving into the perspective and opinion of travelers in India with travel blogger and dear friend Eileen McDougall.

The sustainable development of India: a travelers perspective with Eileen McDougall of the Nomadic Numerist

In episode 14 of the Impact India podcast, I speak with Megha Rawat, founder of Kurio, a sustainable fashion brand that conceptualizes and manufactures upcycled, handmade, and locally crafted footwear.

Creating Sustainable Footwear With Megha Rawat, Founder of Kurio

In episode 13 of the Impact India podcast, I speak with Manik Thapar, one of the pioneers of waste management in India and is known for his unique business model at Eco-Wise.

Talking Waste Innovation with Manik Thapur of Ecowise

In episode 12 of the Impact India podcast, I speak with Mahima Gujral, founder of Sui, a conscious brand bridging the gap between nature and fashion.

Conscious Fashion and Accessibility with Mahima Gujral, Founder of Sui

I wanted to kick us off by setting intentions and the tone for this season. Here we are in a new decade. It’s time to get vulnerable and share the challenges social entrepreneurs are facing not just in India but around the world.

Navigating social entrepreneurship without killing yourself

In episode #10, I connect with Ramona Saboo, founder of Forty Red Bangles, a socially conscious fashion brand that celebrates the marriage of sustainability and design.

Celebrating the Marriage of Sustainability and Design with Socially Conscious Fashion

In episode #9 of the Impact India podcast, I connect with Richa Malik, founder of The Happy Turtle, a DIPP recognised, boot-strapped start-up working towards reducing plastic consumption. They have created the world’s FIRST Plastic Footprint Calculator For Businesses, equipped to assess any business premise on their annual plastic consumption of disposable and reusable plastics.

Reducing plastic consumption with Richa Malik of The Happy Turtle

In episode #8 of the Impact India podcast, I connect with Josie Mackenzie, founder of AMMA, a social enterprise that utilizes food waste and plants to produce natural dyes to make handwoven fabrics, fashion accessories, and homewares.

Empowering Mothers in Sri Lanka Through Plant Based Fashion

In episode #7, I connect with Leila Veerasamy, Founder and Creative Director of PA.NI Swimwear, a sustainable brand that seeks to normalize swimwear in India by offering timeless clean designs, universally flattering to South Asian women's diverse body types. Their swimsuits are made with ECONYL®, a regenerated nylon yarn developed from discarded fishing nets and other plastic waste found in the ocean.

Bringing Social and Environmental Consciousness to Swimwear

In episode 6 of the Impact India podcast, I connect with Sanvar Oberoi, Co-founder of BOHECO, Bombay Hemp Company, India’s FIRST hemp and cannabis company.

Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis in India

Impact India takes a look at the social impact and start-up scene in India and across South Asia. Host and social entrepreneur, Jazzmine Raine, connects with innovative leaders and founders of travel, fashion, and tech start-ups to share their stories and impact, with a goal of highlighting the future of India.

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