Narratives of Purpose

Welcome to this biweekly podcast with global changemakers discussing social impact topics that include,
youth empowerment, global health equity, and sustainable food systems.
The incredible stories within this podcast are inspiring and compelling, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do, but more than 
anything we hope that they inspire you to take action.

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Meet Your Host: Dr. Claire Murigande

I Created This Podcast to Amplify Voices of Changemakers.


I am a scientist, speaker and podcast host. My vision with Narratives of Purpose is to amplify social impact by providing a digital audio platform to purpose-driven entrepreneurs and creating a captivating experience for the listeners.

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Our Latest Episodes

On The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey
October 08, 2024
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35:1232.28 MB
women's health,breast cancer,public health,health equity,health advocacy,women founders,

On The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey

In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation therapist...

On Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine - Women’s Health Series with Thao Nguyen
September 23, 2024
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35:0732.21 MB
women's health,technology,artificial intelligence,gender medicine,clinical evidence,women founders,

On Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine - Women’s Health Series with Thao Nguyen

In this episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine.  Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising g...

On Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija Butkovic
September 10, 2024
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36:4650.55 MB
women's health,femtech,technology,community,impact investing,women founders,

On Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija Butkovic

In this episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW).  Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that supp...

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Our Featured Episodes

Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors

Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors

Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors

Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors
Exploring Sustainable Food Systems (PART 1/3) - Food Waste Warriors
00:48:59
On Harnessing Tech Innovation to Improve Healthcare - A Conversation with Dr. Ernest Darkoh & Dr. John Sargent
On Harnessing Tech Innovation to Improve Healthcare - A Conversation with Dr. Ernest Darkoh & Dr. John Sargent
00:46:28
On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A Conversation with Rhiana Spring
On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A Conversation with Rhiana Spring
00:38:02
Learn with Leaders - A Conversation with Gunjan Aggarwal
Learn with Leaders - A Conversation with Gunjan Aggarwal
00:23:20
On Creating Illustrations for Social Awareness - A Conversation with Jean-Philippe Kalonji
On Creating Illustrations for Social Awareness - A Conversation with Jean-Philippe Kalonji
00:27:05
On Transformative Teaching for Social Change - A Conversation with Drisana (Dru) McDaniel
On Transformative Teaching for Social Change - A Conversation with Drisana (Dru) McDaniel
00:26:15
On Enhancing Access to Cancer Treatments - A Conversation with Ndeye Makalou
On Enhancing Access to Cancer Treatments - A Conversation with Ndeye Makalou
00:41:22
On Destigmatising Handicap and Blindness - A Conversation with Thibault Trancart
On Destigmatising Handicap and Blindness - A Conversation with Thibault Trancart
00:29:21
On Creating an Eco-friendly African Brand - A Conversation with Kevine Kagirimpundu
On Creating an Eco-friendly African Brand - A Conversation with Kevine Kagirimpundu
00:26:56
Season 1 Bonus
Season 1 Bonus
00:21:16

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Founder/ Executive Director- For Mom and Baby Foundation Cameroon

As the founder of For Mom and Baby Foundation- Cameroon, I'm constantly seeking out stories that ignite passion and inspire action, especially when it comes to social impact. Dr. Claire Murigande's podcast, Narratives of Purpose, perfectly fits that bill. Dr. Murigande curates a space for "changemakers" – individuals...

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ASHU Martha Agbornyenty July 04, 2024
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A Must-Listen for Inspiring Stories of Change Makers

NOP features inspiring stories of global change makers, focusing on scalability and social impact. With excellent production quality and diverse voices, the podcast offers an engaging and inspiring listening experience. Dr. Murigande's expertise and passion shine through, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking moti...

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Laurence June 06, 2023
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BIG topics, BIG insights!

No challenge is to big to be discussed in this podcast! I love the variety of speakers and topics and how listening to all these amazing people making an impact gives me hope that together we can solve the biggest challenges on this planet. Plus, Claire is a wonderful host and her voice just pure magic!

Anna June 06, 2023
Podcastpage
#impact podcast

I love this podcast! So many inspiring stories and Claire is such a wonderful host, listening with so much compassion and care. 5 stars!!!

Regina December 20, 2022
Apple Podcasts
just discovered this one. sooo good!!

there is so much inspiration in this podcast. i cant wait for the next episodes! claire is such a great host and the caliber of guests is really impressive. looking for inspiration to make a difference yourself? look no further!

#impact Podcast December 14, 2022

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  • 🎧 Did you listen to this week's episode?  ⚕️Radiation Therapist and @byrdcancerfoundation President @drniimani is the featured guest. She talks about the power of self-advocacy in #healthcare, especially for #breastcancer diagnoses. 🎗️♀️  👉 Catch the full conversation! link in bio 🔗  #healthequity #publichealth #breastcancerawareness #podcast #newepisode #socialimpact #cancereducation #canceradvocacy #holisticcare #advocateforyourself
  • 🎙️ Our special episode honouring #breastcancerawarenessmonth with @drniaimani is streaming now! 🎗️ ♀️ Part of our ongoing #womenshealth series, this episode talks about the power of self-advocacy in #healthcare and the need for systemic changes that prioritise patient education, #community resources, and #holisticcare. ⚕️ 🎧 Tune in and listen to this powerful conversation 👉 link in bio🔗 #healthequity #publichealth #breastcancerawareness #podcast #newepisode #socialimpact #cancereducation #canceradvocacy  #advocateforyourself
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  • 🎧 Did you catch our latest episode? ⚕️ @equalcarenow founder and CEO @thaoinho is the featured guest. She talks about her endeavour to normalise gender-specific medicine. ♂️♀️ 👉 Listen to the conversation! link in bio 🔗 #healthequity #healthtech #womenintech #podcast #femaleentrepreneur #healthcareinnovation #gendermedicine #socialimpact #womeninbusiness
  • ♂️♀️ Make gender-specific medicine the norm. That is EQUAL CARE's bold mission! 💫 🎙️We have a new episode out featuring Thao Nguyen, the founder of Equal Care. ⚕️ Thao is bridging the gender health gap by emphasizing that everyone has to get the health care which is right for them, based on their gender, physiology and behaviour. 🎧 Tune into this fascinating conversation NOW 👉 link in bio 🔗 #healthequity #healthtech #womenintech #podcast #femaleentrepreneur #healthcareinnovation #gendermedicine #newepisode #socialimpact #womeninbusiness

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