Make The Change - Conversation of Change Podcast

Conversation of Change #28: Transforming Lives with Clean Water: The Nazava Story

In this episode, Make The Change engages in an inspiring conversation with Lisa, the co-founder of Nazava Water Filters, a groundbreaking social enterprise providing affordable and safe drinking water to households in need.

Join us as Lisa shares her journey from the Netherlands to Indonesia, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges of accessing clean water. Discover how Nazava Water Filters empower low-income rural communities by offering a sustainable solution that saves time, money, and reduces carbon emissions.

Learn about the innovative design and rigorous testing that make Nazava filters reliable and effective across diverse environments. Lisa also discusses the importance of a sustainable business model and her vision for Nazava to become a global leader in household water filtration by 2030.

Before wrapping up, Lisa highlights upcoming initiatives, including fundraiser campaigns to support war victims in Ukraine and provide water filters to Indonesian schools. Don't miss this eye-opening episode that underscores the transformative power of clean water!

Conversation of Change #27 - Capturing Memories and Inspiring Change: The Journey of To Our Youth

Welcome to this episode of Conversation of Change, where we spotlight social entrepreneurs making a positive impact. This episode features two inspiring young entrepreneurs, Suyeon and Muhan from To Our Youth.

To Our Youth is a self-photobooth service in Singapore dedicated to spreading joy and preserving memories. Despite their young age, Suyeon and Muhan have overcome numerous challenges to establish their business, including negotiating for spaces in shopping malls and breaking even within just three months of operation.

In this episode, they share their journey from a spontaneous idea to a thriving business, their unique marketing strategies, and the importance of authenticity in their brand. They also discuss their future plans, including expanding to more locations and exploring portable booths and social sector collaborations.

Don't miss this episode packed with inspiration and practical insights on making a difference through entrepreneurship. Until next time, keep making memories and sharing joy!

Conversation of Change #26: Empowering Change: Insights from Liz Whitehead

In this episode, Make the Change engages with Liz Cullen Whitehead, the CEO of 12PointFive and co-founder of Diversity Masterminds, who has supported diverse entrepreneurs since 2002.

Liz shares her journey of creating positive change, her challenges, and how she addressed them. She also provides insights into the importance of supplier diversity, sustainability, and mindfulness in today's business landscape.

Learn about Liz's bespoke services to underrepresented business owners and how she helps them leverage certifications for growth. Discover the rewarding aspects of her consultancy experience and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a positive impact.

Join us for an episode filled with captivating stories and thought-provoking discussions. For more information, visit Make the Change, 12PointFive or Diversity Masterminds. Stay tuned for our next episode of Conversation of Change!

Conversation of Change #25: Building Impactful Businesses: Dave from The Colibrily Crew

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Conversation of Change, the podcast that spotlights social entrepreneurs creating positively impactful work. Hosted by Nabilah from Make the Change, a social enterprise in Singapore, this episode features a special guest, Dave, the founder and CEO of The Colibrily Crew, a US-based ethical digital marketing agency.

In this engaging discussion, Dave shares the journey of The Colibrily Crew, celebrating their 10-year milestone, and delves into the core values and challenges of building a purpose-driven business. Learn how his agency supports small to medium organizations aiming to make a social impact, and how his diverse, global team maintains a balanced lifestyle through innovative practices like mind-body benefits and continuous personal development plans.

Dave also opens up about his personal career transition from corporate America to becoming a changemaker, the importance of mental health, and his philosophy of sustainable growth over rapid expansion. This episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in making a meaningful difference through business.

Join us on this journey of exploration and discovery, and be inspired by Dave's commitment to creating a better world. For more information on Make the Change, visit makethechange.sg. To learn more about The Colibrily Crew, check out colibrily.com.

Conversation of Change #24: Eric Ong from GoodWhale on Promoting Financial Literacy and Pursuing B Corp Certification

Unleash the power of social finance in your life with our podcast, "Conversations of Change". Join our host, Nabilah, as she talks to Eric, a visionary leader from GoodWhale. He shares inspiring insights about his organization’s mission to revolutionize financial literacy and investing education, with a particular focus on helping tech-savvy individuals to fulfil their financial goals.

Fathom the depth of social impact with Eric, as he narrates GoodWhale’s journey towards achieving B Corp certification. Recognizing the seamless alignment of GoodWhale's objectives with impact-driven values, Eric stresses the importance of making a social impact as a B Corp company. He even elaborates on grappling with the initial challenges of balancing profit generation with social value creation.

Eric addresses the various pillars that B Corp certification entails. Drawing inspiration from Duolingo's business model, GoodWhale looks to provide a similar impact using a sustainable model. Eric advocates care while considering investment options and GoodWhale's aspiration to become everyone's trusted 'life investing companion'.

In this in-depth conversation, embrace the opportunity to learn more about how GoodWhale cultivates financial literacy as a fundamental right, the role of AI in personalizing financial education, and the organization's march towards B Corp certification.

Conversation of Change #23: Unpacking the B Corps Movement with Insider Insights

In an eye-opening and insightful episode of "Conversations of Change," we host an intriguing conversation with Keith, a leading force from B Lab Singapore. As his responsibilities lie within business development and partnerships, Keith provides a high-level perspective on how the B Corps revolution is creating a global ripple effect. He showcases Singapore-based standout B Corps like Salad Stop and BP The Silver, who exemplify the transformative potential of integrating social and environmental responsibility into their business ethos.

Keith unwraps the benefits of becoming a B Corp, which includes increased employee engagement, attracting value-aligned capital, and better branding. He explores why an increasing number of companies are striving towards this certification, despite the challenges, demonstrating how the mission is embedding purpose into business to drive positive societal change.

Our conversation further pivots to individual roles to sustain and propel the B Corps movement. Spanning a gamut of micro-actions from volunteering to creating awareness, we dive into how individuals can also be catalysts for change alongside enterprises. Additionally, Keith enlightens us on specific actions companies can take to step into the realm of B Corps, including inclusive hiring, customer education, and income disparity checks.

Enhancing the dialogue, we discuss the importance of adopting sustainable and equitable practices that benefit not just the employees, but the broader community as well. We conclude with ways organizations and individuals can join the B Corp wave and create lasting change in their respective spheres. This episode is a powerful narrative of change-making initiatives, profiled through the B Corps lens.

To tap into more conversations around the transformative B Corps movement, tune in to this enlightening episode and visit our websites at makethechange.sg and bcopsingapore.org.

Conversation For Change #22 - Going Beyond! Special Episode to celebrate the B Corp Month

In this episode of Conversation of Change, we had the honor to talk to Chis Marchant (CEO of Vitasoy) and David Bensadon (Managing Director of We Are Caring).

 

They shared their journey to becoming a certified B Corporation and how their organisations Go Beyond

Conversation of Change #21 - Importance of Inclusive Hiring

In this episode, we talk to Hidekatu Shigekawa | Director of H.A.M. Creations he shares the misconceptions and challenges of inclusive hiring.

Conversation of Change #20 - Travel with Purpose

In this episode, we talk to SA Expeditions a virtual travel company that specializes in curating bespoke, privately guided travel experiences. Founded in 2010, SA Expeditions differs from other companies as all the travel explorations that they offer comes with an added purpose.

 

The company strongly believes that when done right, travel has the power to leave a huge impact on a person and even on communities.

Conversation of Change #19 We Flow Together for a Better World

In this episode, we talk to Paulo Cruz Filho, the founder of We Flow.

Listen and be inspired on how companies can create impact.