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Nonso Opurum, CEO and founder of SOSO CARE, discusses the mission and vision of his micro mobile health insurance startup that aims to provide healthcare access to low-income individuals in Nigeria in exchange for recyclable waste. SoSoCare has recycled nearly 450 tons of waste and empowered over 50,000 people, particularly women, by providing economic opportunities. The company's unique business model allows individuals to exchange recyclables for insurance coverage, addressing the low insurance penetration rate in Africa. Nonso's long-term dream is for SOSO CARE to be known as the leading impact insurance provider, reaching millions of people across Africa.

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In this episode, Ashley Noseworthy, CEO of Edgewise Environmental, shares her journey from marine biology to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of timing, funding strategies, and the role of branding in business growth. She emphasizes the need for more women in STEM and the challenges faced in male-dominated industries. Ashley offers valuable advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs and highlights the significance of work-life balance. She also shares her future aspirations for her company and her dream of starting a venture capital firm focused on impactful businesses.

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This week, we're joined by Bonnie Monteleone, whose academic journey led her on an expedition to study plastics in the Atlantic Ocean. Amidst her research, Bonnie found herself gathering thousands of plastic fragments. After concluding her studies, she embarked on a unique endeavour, transforming her scientific findings into art accessible to all. This initiative birthed the Plastic Ocean Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their mission? To pioneer science-driven solutions for the plastic pollution crisis, igniting informed decision-making to improve human and environmental well-being. Join us as we delve into Bonnie's innovative work and explore the transformative power of art in making science comprehensible and engaging for everyone. Enjoy this episode!

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Did you know? The blue economy has great potential to contribute to higher and faster GDP growth across Africa. The continent’s seafood, aquaculture, and fisheries industries employ 12.3 million people. The sector also provides food security and nutrition for more than 200 million people on the continent. This week on Seaze, Alexis, the Founder and CEO of OceanHub Africa, shares his journey from engineering to leading an ocean-impact accelerator. With a background in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, Alexis is driving the development of sustainable ocean solutions in Africa, unlocking the vast potential of the African blue economy.Formerly a sustainable development consultant and head of R&D in Europe, Alexis launched OceanHub Africa after moving to South Africa in 2017. Join us as we explore Alexis's passion for environmental protection, innovation, and the transformative power of sustainable entrepreneurship for Africa's oceans in this week's episode.You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

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We are so excited to bring you a new episode with Alexia Akbay, Founder and CEO of Symbrosia. Symbrosia is a Hawai'i-based cleantech startup that uses seaweed to reduce livestock methane emissions drastically, a powerful tool to help mitigate climate change. Alexia tells us about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she is building a women and minority-owned company. You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

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We couldn't be more excited to welcome our latest guest Andi Cross. She has 15 years of experience helping build and launch impact businesses and evolve Fortune 500 enterprises. She leads the Edges of Earth expedition team, working alongside global and local partners to make this dream a reality. How did Andi go from working long hours in the US in a corporate job to leading a team while exploring remote locations worldwide to share positive stories of ocean impact? Tune in to find out more. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or YouTube.

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In this new episode, Antonia sits down with Greg McConnell, the Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Voiijer. The application launched in 2023 and already has thousands of users. In a digital era of ecoanxiety and environmental indifference, it can be hard to feel connected to nature. Voiijer allows explorers, researchers and nature enthusiasts to share their stories to inspire and connect us to wild places. Visiting the Amazon has never been easier! Enjoy this episode.

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This week, we're excited to have a chat with Will Pearson, the Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Bottle. Will graciously shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the fateful meeting with his co-CEO to navigating an accelerator program to accelerate Ocean Bottle's growth, and ultimately forging a partnership with Red Bull. All the while, they remain steadfast in their commitment to their core mission: tackling ocean plastic pollution. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple podcast or YouTube.

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This week, we are delighted to have a conversation with Aleks Gosiewski about KEEL LABS and their groundbreaking product, Kelsun—a kelp fiber. The company is dedicated to creating a sustainable and regenerative fiber that smoothly integrates into the current supply chain, fostering an immediate positive impact. Aleks also shares her entrepreneurial journey along with her co-founder and sheds light on their collaboration with the fashion icon, Stella McCartney. Tune in to the podcast, available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

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"Water is medicine for those who need it most...and everyone else."

In this first episode of 2024, we present to you Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, a scientist, author, dad, and water lover. With J, we dive into the ways water - in all its shapes and forms - can play a vital role in our lives. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving health, water is the foundation of life on Earth. J graciously shares his personal stories, from working with sea turtle hunters to witnessing how the blue mind can improve the lives of people living with PTSD, to sadly losing his home in the California wildfires. With intention and mindfulness, he teaches us how to make water a priority in our daily lives, even when living miles away from a beach.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and find some benefits in listening to it. To follow J's work in practicing the blue mind consistently, we will present you with one episode per week for the entire month of January, aiming to help you dive deep into a blue mind state and make it a priority for the rest of the year.

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