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Living with Purpose

Dr. Akhtar Badshah

79 episodes

2 weeks ago

Linda Eddleman is the CEO of The Trust Project, a global initiative rebuilding trust in journalism at a time the world needs truth more than ever. Linda leads a movement that helps people know which news to trust by bringing transparency and integrity back into the heart of media. With a background that spans international law, diplomacy, and human rights, she has spent her life standing at the intersection of ethics and action, helping organisations and audiences rediscover the power of hone...

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Linda Eddleman is the CEO of The Trust Project, a global initiative rebuilding trust in journalism at a time the world needs truth more than ever. Linda leads a movement that helps people know which news to trust by bringing transparency and integrity back into the heart of media. With a background that spans international law, diplomacy, and human rights, she has spent her life standing at the intersection of ethics and action, helping organisations and audiences rediscover the power of hone...

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Living with Purpose

#Episode 79 - Linda Eddleman - CEO Trust Project

Linda Eddleman is the CEO of The Trust Project, a global initiative rebuilding trust in journalism at a time the world needs truth more than ever. Linda leads a movement that helps people know which news to trust by bringing transparency and integrity back into the heart of media. With a background that spans international law, diplomacy, and human rights, she has spent her life standing at the intersection of ethics and action, helping organisations and audiences rediscover the power of hone...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

Living with Purpose

#Episode 78 - Osama Manzar - Founder & CEO

Osama Manzar is the Founder and CEO of the Digital Empowerment Foundation, one of India’s most impactful social enterprises working to bridge the digital divide. For over two decades, Osama has dedicated his life to bringing internet access, digital literacy, and opportunity to the most remote corners of India, empowering millions of people to participate in the digital economy. A writer, speaker, and global thought leader on digital inclusion, Osama’s work reminds us that true purpose lies i...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

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#Episode 77 - Dan Terry - Founder

Dan Terry is a visionary engineer, innovator, and co-author in Living with Purpose. As the founder of DANTERRY Inc., Dan has spent more than four decades analyzing, designing, and developing technologies that solve intractable challenges — from renewable energy and micro thermal engines to sustainable manufacturing and advanced security systems. His work has always gone beyond invention. It has been about impact, using engineering as a tool to uplift lives and create meaningful change for com...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Living with Purpose

#Episode 76 - Payal Tiwana - Founder & CEO

With over 25 years of leadership at Amazon and Microsoft, Payal Tiwana has built and scaled global products that have transformed industries, from cloud and ecommerce to AI and ad tech. Today, her focus is on the next great shift in enterprise software: agentic AI, where autonomous agents are reshaping how work gets done. Beyond her achievements in technology, Payal is also a board member for NGOs advancing education equity and sustainability. Through her daily practice of meditation and yoga...

4 weeks ago

23 minutes

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#Episode 75 - Stephanie Ellis-Smith - Founder Phila Engaged Giving

Stephanie Ellis Smith is the founder of Phīla Engaged Giving, a philanthropy advising firm that helps individuals and organizations give with clarity, strategy, and purpose. With decades of experience as a nonprofit leader, board member, and impact strategist, Stephanie empowers others to align their giving with their deepest values. Her work bridges generosity with justice, ensuring that every act of giving becomes a force for meaningful change.

1 month ago

23 minutes

Living with Purpose

#Episode 74 - Sam Vaghar - Millennium Campus Network

As Executive Director of the Millennium Campus Network, Sam Vaghar’s north star is clear, helping young people own their voice and power to make a difference. Through MCN, Sam convenes and trains the next generation of social impact leaders on more than 280 campuses worldwide. Each year, over 4,000 emerging changemakers come together through initiatives like the Millennium Fellowship and the Millennium Oceans Prize, uniting purpose with action and vision with impact. In this episode of Living...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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#Episode 73 - Rachel Hutchisson - CEO - Common Impact

Rachel leads an organization that acts as a bridge between corporations and nonprofits, creating high-quality, skills-based volunteer opportunities that drive real, lasting change. Her work is all about harnessing professional expertise to serve communities, ensuring that purpose and impact are not just words, but lived experiences.

1 month ago

26 minutes

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#Episode 72 - Atul Tandon - CEO of Opportunity International

On this episode of Living With Purpose, we’re joined by a leader dedicated to tackling one of the world’s greatest challenges, ending extreme poverty. Atul Tandon is the CEO of Opportunity International, where he leads efforts to engage donors, corporations, and foundations across the U.S. to support life-changing work around the globe. Under his leadership, Opportunity International helps people living in extreme poverty build sustainable livelihoods, transform their lives, and strength...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Living with Purpose

#Episode 71 - Vandana Slatter - WA State Senator

Dr. Vandana Slatter is a Washington State Senator, pharmacist, and former biotech scientist with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of health, education, and public policy. Representing the 48th Legislative District, she champions access to medicine, education, and environmental stewardship. A former Bellevue City Council member and clinical scientist at Amgen and Genentech, Vandana brings a powerful blend of science, service, and leadership to every conversation about li...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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#Episode 70 - Chloë Swain - Founder - FutureTwin AI

Chloë Swain is the Founder and CEO of FutureTwin AI — your GPS for life. Chloë and her team are pioneering the integration of human insight with AI precision to help people navigate their education, career, and life decisions with clarity and confidence. Recognized as a BC Business “30 Under 30” and named one of BC Tech’s Top 10 Startups, Chloë is also the creator of Care2Mentor, an app blending human wisdom and AI-driven guidance for tailored career and course selection. With a foundation in...

1 month ago

23 minutes

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#Episode 69 - Degan Ali - CEO Adeso

Degan Ali is the trailblazing CEO of Adeso. Degan is a globally recognised humanitarian and advocate for locally led solutions in development and emergency response. Her work challenges traditional aid models, amplifying community voices and driving systemic change across Africa and beyond.

2 months ago

24 minutes

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#Episode 68 - Pradnya Desh - CEO Advocat AI

Pradnya Desh is the CEO of Advocat AI, Chairperson of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, attorney, entrepreneur, and former US diplomat. At Advocat AI, Pradnya is leading the charge in transforming how organizations manage contracts and compliance, making legal processes faster, clearer, and more accessible. Her career has spanned law, diplomacy, finance, and innovation, but at the heart of her work is a commitment to reducing barriers, easing anxiety, and expanding access to opportunity...

2 months ago

25 minutes

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#Episode 67 - Gerome Seeney - Founder & CEO - Madd Kitchen

Gerome Seeney is the Founder & CEO at Madd Kitchen Inc., where he is redefining the third home experience through hospitality, entertainment, and AI. Gerome is also a co-author in the next Living with Purpose book, sharing his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and purpose. With a proven track record across the hospitality, entertainment, and Esports industries, Gerome has led strategic partnerships for professional Esports stadiums at Glytch Inc., driven business transformatio...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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#Episode 66 - Dr. Ekin Yasin - Teaching Professor

Dr. Ekin Yasin is a dynamic voice in media, culture, and communication. Ekin is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington, where she guides the next generation of ethical, purpose-driven leaders in media and tech. With a background that bridges academia, activism, and global storytelling, Ekin is passionate about how communication can be used as a tool for social impact and inclusive leadership. Her work inspires others ...

3 months ago

24 minutes

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#Episode 65 - Claudia Miclaus - CEO Stellr

Claudia Miclaus is a powerhouse in personal branding and purposeful influence. As the founder and CEO of Stellr, Claudia is redefining what it means to stand out in today’s world. With a career spanning strategic advising, government consulting, and education advocacy, she’s helped Fortune 500 CEOs, Ivy League researchers, and global changemakers craft legacies that matter. At Stellr, Claudia combines classic brand strategy with cutting-edge AI technologies, think AI Twins and Digital Replica...

3 months ago

23 minutes

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#Episode 64 - Tysha Tolbert - Founder - PondHR Ai

Tysha Tolbert is a serial entrepreneur, tech industry veteran, and the powerhouse founder of PondHR Ai, a cutting-edge SaaS platform redefining what it means to thrive at work. After 14 years in the tech world, Tysha didn’t just pivot she doubled down on purpose. Merging her background in tech, sales, HR, and coaching, she’s created a corporate coaching solution that uses AI and analytics to drive belonging, wellness, and real impact in the workplace. With her personal mantra, Empower. Enable...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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#Episode 63 - Julie Pham - CEO - CuriosityBased

Dr. Julie Pham is a Cambridge-trained historian, award-winning organizational development leader, and the CEO of CuriosityBased. Julie’s journey spans continents and disciplines — from earning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, to founding a company rooted in the power of curiosity, to being recognized as a ‘Woman of Courage’ by the University of Washington. She’s also received national honors including the Cornerstone Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Conference of Vietnamese American...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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#Episode 62 - Erica Barnhart - Founder - Claxon

Erica Barnhart is a transformative communication coach, accomplished author, and the founder of Claxon. Erica has made it her mission to help purpose-driven leaders communicate with greater clarity and confidence. A faculty member at the University of Washington, she teaches leadership with a focus on how powerful communication can drive real impact for individuals, teams, and entire organizations. From the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Microsoft and Global Impact, more than 100 orga...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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#Episode 61 - Tim Johnson - CEO - Health in Tech

Tim Johnson is the CEO of Health in Tech, a leader who’s made it his mission to solve some of the most critical challenges in healthcare delivery and stop-loss insurance. With a deep passion for creating innovative solutions in a complex industry, Tim brings a bold, purpose-driven approach to transforming how care is accessed, managed, and protected. This episode explores what drives him, what he’s learned, and how purpose continues to shape the future of healthcare.

4 months ago

22 minutes

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#Episode 60 - Jen Martin - Leadership Coach

Jen Martin has spent over 25 years guiding leaders through that transformation. With a career spanning both corporate and social sectors, Jen brings deep expertise in change management, executive coaching, and leadership development. Through her work as a coach, consultant, and facilitator, she empowers individuals and teams to embrace uncertainty, unlock their collective strengths, and move boldly toward what they truly want to create.

4 months ago

24 minutes