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Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Maurice A. Bloem
100 episodes
10 hours ago
Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial.
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Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial.
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Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Going Against the Norm with Hira Aftab – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 216)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Hira Aftab — founder of Our World Too, a platform dedicated to re-humanizing narratives around refugees and displaced communities, and co-founder of The Hybrid Tours, a social enterprise blending travel and social impact, is our guest.   Hira reflects on her journey as a “third-culture kid” growing up between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, and how her lived experiences shaped her commitment to dignity-centered communications. She talks about pushing back against expectations, carving her own path outside the family tradition of medicine, and why her chosen song speaks to her:   “…that speaks to me, because I feel … going against the norm, doing what I did, and how I did it.”   With two master’s degrees and her engagement as an ACWAY Fellow, Hira brings clarity, courage, and compassion to every space she enters — from storytelling to peacebuilding.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Hira and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Learn more about Hira via her LinkedIn, and Instagram and Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook of Hybrid Tours. Also check Facebook of Our World Too. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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10 hours ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Finding Joy Against the Odds with Sarah Rehman – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 215)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, host Maurice Bloem speaks with Sarah Rehman, Membership and Administrative Specialist for the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers. Holding four master’s degrees — in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Mediterranean Security, Theology, and Women’s and Gender Studies — Sarah combines intellectual depth with the compassion of a peacebuilder who has seen both struggle and hope up close.   Sarah reflects on her journey across disciplines, cultures, and faith traditions, speaking about love, resilience, and what sustains her in difficult times. As she puts it:   “Resilience. It’s the overcoming incredible odds, but still finding joy.”   She also reminds us that “the basis of every religion is love, and what people do with it after that is a reflection on them, not on faith.”   Together, Maurice and Sarah explore how this understanding shapes her work in preventing violent extremism, empowering women and youth, and keeping hope alive in the face of adversity.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Sarah and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Learn more about Sarah's work via LinkedIn Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
The Courage to Hope with Fadi Daou – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 214)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, host Maurice Bloem talks with Fadi Daou, Executive Director of Globethics and one of today’s most thoughtful voices on ethics, spirituality, and leadership.   Fadi shares his journey from leading the Adyan Foundation to his current work promoting ethical governance and human fraternity. He speaks about what it means to act from conviction rather than ambition, and how quitting—when done in integrity—can become a step toward renewal, not retreat.   Through stories of dialogue, discernment, and moral courage, Fadi invites us to rediscover the courage to hope: a hope that resists cynicism, rebuilds trust, and reminds us of our shared humanity.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Fadi and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Learn more about Fadi's work via his social media handles of his organization Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Connect with him personally on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
This Is Not a Xylophone: Finding Voice Through the Vibraphone with Drew Tucker – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 213)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, I speak with Drew Tucker, vibraphonist, educator, and Director of the Jazz Road program at South Arts. Known for his wit, creativity, and signature reminder that “It’s not a xylophone,” Drew has spent his career reshaping how people listen — not only to instruments, but to one another.   Drew shares stories of his early musical influences, his lifelong love of rhythm, and the turning points that led him from performer to cultural leader. The conversation explores the power of mentorship, the role of the arts in building community, and what it means to create spaces where young musicians can thrive.   Together, Maurice and Drew reflect on sound as a language of empathy and curiosity — and how, in the right hands, a vibraphone can become an instrument of connection, creativity, and change. Learn more about Drew's work via his website: Its is not an xylophone.. Connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Faith, Education, and Human Flourishing with Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 212)
In this episode, Martha Middlemiss Lé Mon joins Maurice for a deep and thoughtful conversation about the intersections of faith, education, and human flourishing. Martha, a researcher and educator at Uppsala University’s Faculty of Theology, reflects on her work exploring how religious and worldview education can foster understanding, empathy, and coexistence in plural societies.   Together, they discuss what it means to teach and learn across difference, how faith-based perspectives can enrich moral and civic education, and why spaces for open dialogue matter more than ever in today’s polarized world. The conversation weaves through themes of values, belonging, and inner development — inviting listeners to think about how education and faith together can shape more compassionate communities.   Martha leads research at the Uppsala Religion and Society Research Centre and is deeply engaged in international collaborations on religious literacy, worldview education, and intercultural understanding. Her work bridges academia, policy, and practice to promote peace, equality, and meaningful dialogue.   Listener Engagement: Learn more about Martha’s work via her Uppsala University profile. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Building Peace with Children and Communities with Maria Lucia Uribe - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 211)
In this episode, Maria Lucia Uribe, Executive Director of Arigatou International, talks about the power of bringing children, youth, and communities together to foster peace, dignity, and justice. She reflects on how interfaith collaboration and dialogue help create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and be agents of positive change.   Maurice and Maria Lucia explore her work leading Arigatou International’s Ethics Education for Children Initiative, now active in more than 30 countries. They discuss the importance of values-based education, preventing violence, nurturing compassion, and mobilizing faith communities to stand with children in shaping a more peaceful future.   Maria Lucia has been Executive Director of Arigatou International since 2013. She leads the strategic expansion of ethics education, convenes the International Consortium on Nurturing Values in Early Childhood, and co-leads global initiatives on children’s rights and the prevention of violence. She holds a Master in Peace and Conflict Transformation and has served in leadership roles with Child Rights Connect, INEE, and PaRD.   Listener Engagement: Discover more about Arigatou International and its initiatives through website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram @ethicseducationforchildren. Maria Lucia is also on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Maria Lucia on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Youth, Faith, and Global Dialogue with Liliya Khasanova - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 210)
In this episode, Liliya Khasanova shares her inspiring journey of empowering youth to become leaders in interfaith dialogue and global peacebuilding. From her work with A Common Word Among Youth (ACWAY) to her academic pursuits, Liliya speaks about the importance of giving young people the tools and confidence to navigate a world filled with complex challenges and divisions.   Maurice and Liliya explore the creation of the Interfaith Development Goals (IDGs) and how these goals connect to the Inner Development Goals framework. They discuss the role of faith and collaboration in fostering understanding, and the need for mental health support and self-reflection in youth leadership. This episode offers practical insights into building bridges across cultures and faith traditions through dialogue, empathy, and action.   With over a decade at ACWAY, Liliya has organized eight global youth forums, trained young leaders around the world, and currently serves as a post-doctoral scholar at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of youth-led initiatives in shaping a more just and peaceful world.   Listener Engagement: Explore more about Liliya’s organization, ACWAY, through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with Liliya on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter!   Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Protecting Children, Healing Stories with Noor Rehman - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 209)
In this episode, Noor Rehman opens up about his journey from childhood experiences that shaped his deep commitment to protecting children, to his current role as Regional Coordinator for South Asia at the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI). Noor reflects on how growing up in an environment where discipline sometimes came through physical punishment sparked his lifelong dedication to safeguarding children and preventing violence.   Maurice and Noor explore Noor’s work with the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families, and Communities (FPCC) initiative, a collaboration between JLI, UNICEF, and Religions for Peace. Noor shares stories of how local faith leaders and communities come together to promote child protection, adolescent well-being, and climate resilience. He highlights the vital role of trust-building, listening, and culturally sensitive approaches in creating lasting social and behavioral change.   With over 12 years at Islamic Relief Pakistan before joining JLI, Noor brings experience in child welfare, WASH, education, and emergency response. This episode offers an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about how faith and collaboration can transform the lives of children and families across South Asia.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Noor and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Connect with Noor's present organization JLI via:  LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and JLI website. Noor is also on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Share your thoughts on this episode at Walk Talk Listen Feedback. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit my website at 100mile.org  or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
A Human Library of Peace with Martine Miller - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 208)
Martine Miller takes us on a journey through two decades of working on the front lines of conflict in over 80 countries worldwide. From Libya and Sudan to Afghanistan and Myanmar, she has partnered with local communities, governments, and multilateral agencies to support early warning systems, negotiations, transitional justice, and post-war recovery. In this deeply human conversation, Martine shares her reflections on the power of dialogue and the role of faith and cultural sensitivity in building sustainable peace. Maurice thanks Martine for being his "human library" for an hour, offering a rare and personal glimpse into the stories behind global crises and the lessons learned from them.   As President of the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy and a member of several international expert pools, Martine brings both academic expertise and hands-on experience to her work. With dual master’s degrees and advanced certifications in mediation, negotiation, and emergency response, she continues to serve her local community as a volunteer AEMT and as a lecturer at top universities. Her unique perspective bridges the local and the global, showing how connection and courage can transform even the most complex conflicts.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Martine and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Connect with Martine's organization via:  LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram and ICRD website. Martine is also on LinkedIn. Share your thoughts on this episode at Walk Talk Listen Feedback. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit my website at 100mile.org  or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Faith, Family, and Leadership in Health with Peter Yeboah - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 207)
Peter Yeboah is the Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), the largest and oldest non-state health actor in the country, responsible for nearly 30% of national health service delivery. With three decades of leadership across Ghana and Africa, he has become a key figure in advancing equitable, accessible, and community-centered health care. In this conversation, Peter shares deeply personal stories of growing up in a Catholic family of 14 children, his parents’ powerful influence, and how faith and resilience shaped his life path. From returning to work at the very hospital where he was born to leading CHAG and international health associations, Peter reflects on the intersection of family values, education, faith, and leadership — and how they guide his vision for health equity across Africa.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Peter and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Connect with Peter's organization via:  LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and CHAG website. Share your thoughts on this episode at Walk Talk Listen Feedback. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit my website at 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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2 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 33 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Living Diversity in Times of Conflict with Nayla Tabbara - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 206)
Nayla Tabbara is a Lebanese scholar, activist, and co-founder of Adyan, an organization dedicated to promoting coexistence, diversity, and interreligious solidarity. With decades of experience in interfaith dialogue, citizenship education, and pluralism, Nayla has become a leading voice in bridging divides across communities. She currently serves as Adyan’s President and has been instrumental in shaping its vision of living together in diversity. In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Nayla reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s Civil War, the daily realities of conflict, and how those experiences shaped her commitment to building peace and resilience. She shares the story of Adyan’s founding, its work uniting Muslims, Christians, and those beyond religious identity, and the challenges of addressing displacement, injustice, and extremism in today’s world. This conversation moves from deeply personal memories to global perspectives, offering wisdom on how diversity, when embraced, becomes a source of strength.   Listener Engagement: Discover the song picked by Nayla and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Connect with Nayla via:  LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Adyan Foundation website. Share your thoughts on this episode at Walk Talk Listen Feedback. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Twitter and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 28 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Special Intermezzo Episode
This week’s Walk Talk Listen comes with a quick update. Due to my travels to South Africa for the G20 Interfaith Forum, the regular episode will be released on Friday morning instead of Wednesday. In this special intermezzo, I share my reflections from the forum in Cape Town, where over 400 participants gathered under the theme Ubuntu in Action – Focus on Vulnerable Communities. These impressions were first published on jliflc.com, and I hope you enjoy hearing them here as well. If you’d like to support the podcast, please share and like my posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Blue Sky—and let me know if you have ideas for future guests. Your feedback and encouragement help keep Walk Talk Listen growing.
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2 months ago
6 minutes 15 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
I Wanna Know What Love Is with Sherrie Steiner - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 205)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, I’m joined by Dr. Sherrie Steiner, Associate Professor of Sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne and historian for the G20 Interfaith Forum. Speaking with openness and candor, Sherrie takes us from her childhood in the California desert through the challenges that shaped her resilience, to her work today in environmental sociology, public health, and global policy. We explore her research on the health impacts of heavy metals, her newly published book documenting religious leaders’ engagement with the G20 system, and her belief that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals demands both political will and inner transformation. Along the way, she reflects on the people, moments, and choices that have shaped her understanding of what love means in action. You can find her latest book at Brill. This is the discount code: DGBSUMMER25 (valid until August 31, 2025).   Listener Engagement: Discover the songs picked by Sherrie and other guests on our #walktalklisten here. Connect with Sherrie via:  LinkedIn. Share your thoughts on this episode at innovationhub@cwsglobal.org. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Twitter and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 9 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Still Searching, Still Showing Up with Patrick Bell – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 204)
In this heartfelt episode of Walk Talk Listen, Patrick Bell reflects on the journey that shaped his personal faith and professional calling. From formative moments in the UK—where a touring Christian band sparked his spiritual curiosity—to becoming a voice in global faith-based collaboration, Patrick’s story is rich with reflection, growth, and honesty.   We explore the tension between certainty and searching, and how music, faith, and global engagement continue to inform his path. Whether discussing leadership, failure, or the ongoing challenge of “showing up,” Patrick brings humor, humility, and insight to this vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Listener Engagement Learn more about Patrick's work on LinkedIn.  Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten.  Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Patrick's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 52 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Local Wisdom, Global Voice with Vanda Lengkong – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 203)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice speaks with Vanda Lengkong, a grounded and visionary leader whose work spans from the heart of rural Indonesia to the global arena. Raised in a small village in North Sulawesi, Vanda reflects on how her early experiences continue to shape her values and leadership today.   Now based in Jakarta, Vanda serves as a senior leader with Plan International Asia Pacific, helping guide the organization’s work across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. In this conversation, she speaks openly about the power of listening, the importance of humility, and her commitment to shifting how leadership and development are understood. This is a rich and human conversation that reminds us how local wisdom can indeed shape global impact. Listener Engagement Learn more about Vanda's work on LinkedIn. Find out more about Plan International Asia Pacific via this link here and it's social media handles: Instagram and Facebook. Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten.  Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Desmond's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 49 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Walking Alongside, Not Ahead with Desmond Lim – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 202)
Desmond Lim is a regional leader at World Vision based in Singapore, whose journey has taken him across continents—from Southeast Asia to the U.S. and U.K. and through multiple layers of professional and personal transformation. He shares how his upbringing, faith, and cultural context influence leadership in today’s complex humanitarian and development space.   Desmond reflects on building partnerships that are truly collaborative, the importance of humility in engaging communities, and how global organizations can better listen and respond to the realities of local actors. The conversation also weaves in insights about parenting, personal growth, and the quiet power of proximity in systems leadership. Listener Engagement Learn more about Desmond's work on LinkedIn. Find out more about World Vision Asia Pacific via this link here. Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten.  Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Desmond's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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3 months ago
59 minutes 44 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Rewiring How We Work Together: Partnership, Power & Learning with Catherine Russ – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 201)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, we are joined by Catherine Russ, an expert in collaborative systems, adult education, and partnership brokering. With over 15 years of experience across INGOs, UN agencies, governments, corporates, and the World Economic Forum, Catherine brings a unique lens to what it takes to build meaningful partnerships. Her work spans both structural transformation—helping organizations shift from top-down hierarchies to collaborative ecosystems—and personal transformation, using behavioral science and neuroscience to unlock how people and partners learn best.   Together, Catherine and Maurice explore the “ongoing dance” between control and emergence, power and vulnerability, learning and unlearning. Catherine reflects on the need for courage in changing how we relate and the subtle, powerful role facilitators play in shaping group culture. It’s a thought-provoking and practical conversation for anyone working in partnerships, systems change, or adult learning—and anyone ready to rethink how we work together. Listener Engagement Learn more about Catherine’s work on LinkedIn Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten.  Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Catherine's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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3 months ago
49 minutes 45 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Making Safe Water Accessible: Social Innovation with Purpose with Lieselotte Heederik – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 200)
In this milestone 200th episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Lieselotte (Lisa) Heederik, co-founder and CEO of Nazava Water Filters, an award-winning social enterprise working to provide safe, affordable drinking water to low-income households across the Global South. Lisa shares her personal journey—from a childhood across Bolivia, Kenya, and Yemen to leading one of the only WHO-certified water filter companies in developing countries. Her own experience of dehydration as an infant shaped a life-long mission: making safe water a right, not a privilege.   During this wide-ranging conversation, Lisa reflects on how Nazava scaled its impact to reach over 600,000 people in 30+ countries. From the post-tsunami landscapes of Aceh to microfinance-driven solutions in Kenya, she discusses the intersection of women’s empowerment, climate action, and health equity. With humor and humility, Lisa shares her “why,” what keeps her hopeful, and how running trail races mirrors her work as a purpose-driven entrepreneur. Listener Engagement Learn more about Lisa and Nazava at global.nazava.com Follow Lisa on LinkedIn and Nazava on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Lisa's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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4 months ago
56 minutes 23 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
From Geoscience to Systems Change: Coaching for a Better Future with Gideon Lopes Cardozo – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 199)
“Google the name of the disease my daughter has.” With that sentence, Gideon Lopes Cardozo shared about a deeply personal part of his life—his daughter’s diagnosis with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a lesser-known yet relatively common chromosomal condition. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Gideon shares how his path led from Earth sciences to executive coaching, team dynamics, and systems thinking. Over two decades, Gideon worked internationally as a geoscientist in academia and the energy industry before shifting toward organizational transformation. He now supports teams in the energy transition space using relational systems coaching and agile methods. Maurice and Gideon explore what it means to navigate complexity—whether in personal life or global systems—with humility, empathy, and curiosity. Listener Engagement Discover more about Gideon's work at Partner Strength. Follow Gideon via LinkedIn as well as his company on LinkedIn. Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable. Explore Gideon’s song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit Walk Talk Listen for more episodes, news, and initiatives. Don’t miss our special series “Enough for All,” featuring voices from Church World Service (CWS) and the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 56 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Religion in the Public Square: Literacy, Dialogue, and Ancient Roots with Chip Gruen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 198)
In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Dr. William “Chip” Gruen, Professor of Religion Studies and Director of the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding at Muhlenberg College. With a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a scholarly background in early Christianity, Chip’s passion has evolved toward enhancing religious literacy and fostering deeper public discourse on religion. He shares how his academic roots influence his current public-facing work, including the ReligionWise podcast and educational programs designed to help people speak about religion with more nuance and understanding. Chip reflects on how ancient narratives still inform modern identity, how religion continues to shape public life, and why better dialogue matters in divided times. With humor and depth, he speaks about the role of curiosity in confronting complexity, and how the Institute’s work invites both students and the wider public to engage religion not as dogma, but as cultural expression. He also shares insights on inner growth, music, kindness, and the power of simply listening well. Listener Engagement Discover more about Chip's work at religionandculture.com. Follow the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please do explore the songs selected by Chip and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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4 months ago
59 minutes 42 seconds

Walk Talk Listen Podcast
Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial.