Episodes

Hear from Amanda Brock, CEO of Open UK, a not-for-profit that champions open source collaboration. In this episode we learn who inspired Amanda to become an advocate for open technology and how she’s using a digital gloves to improve the education system. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Amanda and Open UK here: Website : https://openuk.uk/ Personal Twitter : https://twitter.com/AmandaBrockUK OpenUK Twitter : https://twitter.com/ope...

Hear from Shari Foos, Founder of The Narrative Method, a non-profit that connects diverse populations to themselves and each other through personal storytelling and other connective experiences. In this episode we hear how Shari’s journey took her from aspiring comic actress to comedy writer, and eventually to using her own self-coping methods to help others in need. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Shari and the Narrative Method he...

Hear from Mital Thanki, the founder and CEO of Spark Academy, a tutoring service specialising in holistic and academic provision for Maths, English and Science. In this episode, we learn how the support from a teacher gave Mital the confidence to flourish and develop her own passion for teaching. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can get in contact with Mital and find out more about Spark Academy here: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitalthanki/ Web...

Hear from Deepak Ravindran, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Oddbox, a fruit and vegetable service that fights food waste and champions sustainability. In this episode, we learn the contrast between working as a banker in the city and starting a sustainable initiative, and how this was shaped by Deepak’s life. Be sure to listen to the very end for bonus material. You can find out more about Deepak and Oddbox here: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dravindran/ Website : https://www...

Hear from Becca Dean MBE, founder of The Literacy Hubs, and co-founder of the award-winning The Girls’ Network. In this episode, we learn how Becca’s passion for her home town of Portsmouth, led her to create a fantastic charity that provides disadvantaged children with a supportive and creative space to learn the literacy skills they need to thrive. Make sure to listen until the end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about the Literacy Hubs here: Website : https://theliter...

Hear from Charly Young MBE, the co-founder and CEO of The Girls Network which inspires and empowers girls from the least advantaged communities by providing them with a mentor and network of professionals. In this episode we learn how Charly uses her experience as a teacher and researcher to provide girls with a sense of belonging and a sense of opportunity for their future. Make sure to listen until the end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about The Girls Network here: W...

Hear from Bob Burg, international bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver and founder of the Go-Giver Success Alliance. In this week’s episode, we discover how Bob’s passion for learning and enriching his life through reading led him to conduct business in a way that creates meaningful connections which are profitable to both buyer and seller. Make sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Bob: Website : https://burg.com/ Linkedin : https://www.l...

Hear from Freddie Quek, Chief Technology Officer of Times Higher Education. In this episode, we learn how the pandemic sparked Freddie to create the #joiningthedots initiative, and address digital inclusion. We also discover how the divergence of growing up in Singapore and building a life in the UK sparked Freddie’s sonder moments. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for bonus content. You can find out more about Freddie, and the Digital Poverty Alliance: LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/i...

In this special bonus episode you will hear from Danny Attias, the creator and host of the Sondership Podcast give a 15 minute (TED style) talk called Lessons from Sondership which was recorded in front of a live audience on the 15th September 2021 at East London’s iconic Tobacco Dock. Watch the video on Vimeo : https://vimeo.com/628283664/1bb90fafc5 The talk itself is focussed on the lessons he has learned from speaking to people with purpose since launching this podcast, covering three key the...

Hear from M (Mangla) Bansal, CEO and Founder of the Sustainable Life App. In this episode, we learn how M’s experience in witnessing child labour and injustice at an early age inspired her move into the world of Tech to advance sustainability. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about M, and the Sustainable Life App here: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/manglabansal/ Website : https://www.sustainablelife.app/ Email : m@sustainablelifeapp...

Hear from Masami Sato, entrepreneur, author, CEO and Founder of B1G1, a global giving initiative. In this episode, we learn how growing up in Japan, and then travelling the world led Masami to discover the significance of giving both as an individual and a business. Be sure to listen to the very end for bonus material. You can find out more about Masami and B1G1 here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/ Website: https://b1g1.com/ Books: https://www.masamisato.com/books A transcript...

Hear from David Richman, businessman, motivational speaker, and author. His latest book, Cycle of Lives, details the evocative stories of fifteen peoples' lives and journeys with cancer. In this episode, we learn about perseverance and the power of empathy through David’s life and we also get an insight into some of the powerful people that he encountered while writing. Be sure to listen to the very end for bonus material. You can find out more about David and his books here: LinkedIn : https://...

Hear from Harriet Green OBE, Executive Chair of Mission Beyond. Mission Beyond is a group of cross-sector, purpose-driven leaders striving to have an impact on the grand challenges the world faces today. In this episode, we discover how Harriet found her voice and used it as a way to empower and advocate for herself and others. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus content. This episode is also available as a special video edition: https://www.sondership.com/11 You can follo...

Hear from Hynd Bouhia PhD, Founder and CEO of consulting firm Strategica. Dr Hynd is the author of an inspirational book about female empowerment, African Girl, African Woman. You will hear about her journey in which she followed a rare path as a North African woman in getting an engineering degree in France and a PhD from Harvard. She went to to work with the World Bank, the Prime Minister of Morocco and was the managing director of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Be sure to listen to the very e...

Hear from Debbie Forster MBE, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, an industry collective that drives change to include diverse talent throughout the Tech field. We learn about burnout, imposter syndrome, and the steps that we need to be taking to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can find out more about Dr Marc Reid's book on Imposter Phenomenon and get involved with his research: Website: https://www.dr-marc-reid.com/book ...

Hear the concluding part of Elena Sinel's story, the Founder of Teens in AI which exists to inspire the next generation of ethical Artificial Intelligence researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders who will shape the world of tomorrow. This is the second of a two part interview in which we hear how Elena was trapped in an abusive relationship which took her seven years to escape from, and how it drove her to disrupt education and create Teens in AI. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode f...

Hear from Elena Sinel, the Founder of Teens in AI which exists to inspire the next generation of ethical Artificial Intelligence researchers, entrepreneurs and leaders who will shape the world of tomorrow. This is the first of a two part interview in which we track Elena's journey across the world delivering social impact initiatives in war-torn and developing countries. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can follow Elena & Teens In AI LinkedIn : https://www...

Hear from Rav Bumbra, the CEO of Structur3d People and Founder of Cajigo, an app that provides mentoring and support to raise the aspirations of girls and women so they can confidently work in a variety of tech careers across industries. Hear how Rav's life experiences shaped her journey and set her on this path to positively influence the careers of tens of thousands of young women. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can follow Rav: LinkedIn : https://www....

Howard Jones, CEO and Thought Leader shares his sonder moment as well as how after a career in the military he has dedicated his life towards helping others and the environment. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can follow Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-jones-6a253b4/ A transcription of each episode as well as guest profiles and much more is available on our website www.sondership.com Credits Title music - Buddha by Kontekst https://...

Collette Philip, the founder of Brand by Me speaks to Danny Attias about the sonder moment and her lived experience that brought her to the realisation that she needed to set up her own agency to tackle inequity and social justice through brand. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode for bonus material. You can get in contact with Collette and find our more about Brand by Me on: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandbycollette/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brandbycollett...

Hear from Lyr Weltsman, the founder of Breaking the Chalk who will will take you on her journey with mental health issues and self harm and how it drove her to make a change in education and to provide direct support for children with similar experiences as well as their families and teachers. This episode contains references to self-harm which can be upsetting and potentially triggering. If you are feeling vulnerable at the moment, you might not want to listen to this episode. If you or someone...

Hear from Natasha Garcha as she takes you on a journey of her mum's tumultuous experience returning to work after beating cancer. Things don't quite turn out how they should and Natasha is making it her purpose to stop anyone else having to experience disability discrimination in the same way. Natasha is the founder of Shop Mental Health which is a start-up being created because of the experience that her Mum went through with her employer, when she began to display signs of serious mental healt...

Avril Chester, Founder & CEO of Cancer Central talks to Danny Attias in this episode of the Sondership podcast. Hear about her sonder moment, how she overcame a series of challenges including cancer and came out the other side thriving and as determined as ever to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. Be sure to listen to the very end for bonus content. Avril is an award-winning technology entrepreneur, executive, speaker, author and cancer thriver. Featured in Computer Weekly's most influe...

Find out what Sondership is all about and get a taste of upcoming episodes. A transcription of each episode as well as guest profiles and much more is available on our website www.sondership.com Credits John Koenig’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_koenig_beautiful_new_words_to_describe_obscure_emotions Sonder: The Realization That Everyone Has A Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkoML0_FiV4 Title music - Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — At...