A bi-weekly podcast on topics that challenges existing paradigms or stereotypes - unconventional ideas for a better world! Connect with us: www.spilltheteapods.com
There is no age to join a movement (bringing changes in lifestyle) that will be the reason for our existence! Key Facts: [1:50] Born in the beautiful North-Eastern state of Manipur, Licypriya grew up in Odisha. In consecutive years 2018 & 19, she tells us that her home was hit by destructive cyclones, and that's when her family had to move to New Delhi. From cyclone hit to massive polluted air in Delhi, that was Licypriya's formative years which in turn inspired her [2:40] The Child Movement initiative is motivated by the voices of children from around the world asking world leaders to take action - from paper to the real doings! [4:30] Heatwaves in parts of India and the adjoining sub-content recently were deadly in the last 100 years. One of the root causes of heatwaves according to Licypriya is the rising emissions causing overall global warming. [6:20] Massive tree plantation, reviving of forests that vanished due to deforestation, reducing carbon emissions by cutting down on fossil fuels, and replacing those with clean energy if we want to avoid further damage. [8:30] At home, we need to ACT (besides just relying on governments and industries). Licypriya has a word of advice for all children out there - CHILDREN MUST TELL THE PARENTS : a. To use bicycles for shorter distances b. To use public transport whenever possible c. To STOP using single-use plastic products d. To indulge in a family activity of planting trees [10:30] Responsibility lies with every nation, however when it comes to climate adversity, developing and poor nations are at the receiving end - most times! [16:15] Licypriya strongly feels that world leaders are listening more and doing less when it comes to climate emergencies. By the way, peaceful activism or enthusiasm of our children outside of their studies and playtimes isn't a very easy thing to manage The least we can do as mindful adults is to recheck our habits - what we buy, what we consume, how we travel, and overall how do we contribute to our mother earth. The only time we are left with is NOW! Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Licypriya: Instagram // Facebook // Twitter
Giving children an opportunity to channel their passion to a career during their learning years Do what you love to do! That's a great motivating statement. However many of us spend half of our lives finding out what we love to do - our passion that we can translate into a source of earning a living. Wuan Xin, Founder and CEO of AI Talent - helps children to find their passion and be more skilled on what they love to do Key takeaways: [1:14] The idea struck in 2019 reflecting on a teenage experience [6:10 ]AI Talent, Wuan Xin's organization focuses on teamwork and problem-solving skills in children - the two very important skills of any job at any point in a career. So why not start early? [9:00] Mentors come with varied specializations to train kids on what they are passionate about - from video photography to digital marketing or from coding to selling ice-creams [4:00] While kids missed a lot in the pandemic years affecting their mental health, AI Talent created a platform where they are exploring adaptability in this new hybrid (and much connected) world we are living in [19:25] One secret to scaling to 8 countries is networking & connecting with other business owners and entrepreneurs Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Wuan Xin: Linkedin / AI Talent
Dr. Md Jobayer Chisti's simple and highly effective Bubble CPAP process to save the lives of children suffering from pneumonia in low and middle-income countries Key takeaways: [2:30] Dr. Md Jobayer Chisti has been working in the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) and he is proud of the opportunity which actually helped and led him to invent Bubble CPAP through distilled water bottles and plastic bottles [3:50] Dr. Chisti had a very emotional experience in the first night of his work as an intern (after completing his MBBS) where he witnessed about 3 infants passing away due to severe pneumonia. [6:30] From there Dr. Chisti went ahead to do his specialization on Child Health and further research in Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne where he studied the CPAP technology in detail and then came back to ICDDR,B to take on to the challenge of simplifying the mechanism of Bubble CPAP [10:30] The trial process during Dr. Chisti's PHD years and the result of reduction in infant mortality [13:00] Moments of struggles and Dr. Chisti's explanation of affordable non-invasive ventilation (Bubble CPAP) - the do's and do not's and constant medical supervision required for this process [23:00] Dr. Chisti's activities & interests beyond clinical and research work, he also visits many under-developed places around the world to help hospitals and medical institutions learn his affordable Bubble CPAP mechanism Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Dr. Chisti: Linkedin Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Chisti's feature on BBC -'The shampoo bottle saving babies from pneumonia'
Closing the gap between fishery science, seafood industry & end consumers with Pescatourism [2:00] Emily's journey and association with seafood go back to her roots and how as a Fishery Scientist and Sustainable Seafood Advocate, she is challenging the narrative of "there is no way to consume food from the ocean sustainably". [7:00] Pescatourism is about seafood travel where you get to know a culture through its seafood and many more! [9:00] Sustainability starts with awareness. Just like in agritourism people try and discover the source of food or how that is grown, similarly in seafood tourism (or pescatourism) [12:00] "Oceans" which is for most people out of sight out of mind. However, we certainly cannot survive without oceans and so for all seafood lovers (or even if you do not consume), Emily shares tips on how we can fix our acts together and be more responsible [14:00] How accurate is Seaspiracy? - seafood interestingly has the lowest impact on the environment when fishery science is applied in the right way. [17:45] Top 3 tips on seafood tourism [21:20] ] Next for Emily - more tours with explorations of seafood restaurants, Oyster farms and their natural homes, and many more Connect with Emily: Website // Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Emily's review and analysis on Seaspiracy on her blog
The blueprint to find one's purpose lies in their hands (literally) and understanding one's purpose is the first step to fulfillment in life, and that's exactly what Jayne Sanders helps to discover. As a Master scientific hand analyst who has been featured in Forbes, Jayne has analysed over 3,000 hands to reveal people's purpose, gifts and blind spots. 'The Great Resignation' made many people realise that they are lost and while Jayne's goal is to bring Scientific Hand Analysis to the corporate world! Key takeaways: [2.48] Jayne looking for purpose in life and getting her readings through Scientific Hand Analysis for the first time motivated her to help other to find their purpose in life [4.56] How 'The Great Resignation' pushed everyone to start searching their purpose of life [7.07] Scientific hand analysis is a blueprint of your best life - action lies in your hands! [9.42] Most common challenges that Jayne's clients face - Leaving a legacy before retirement and how it empowers parents to guide their child's purpose [12.35] How Hand Analysis helped Jayne, overcome her challenges and motivate her to become a lifelong learner by solving mystery through hands [14.10] The difference between palm reading and scientific hand analysis [19.39] Happiness vs Fulfillment - how do we find it? [23.34] The process of scientific Hand Analysis and how Jayne help her clients. For spill the tea listeners, she is giving a $100 off! See the link below [27.45] Jayne's goal is to introduce Scientific Hand Analysis to corporate world and help corporates maximise their employees skills Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Jayne Sanders: Website // Linkedin // Facebook EXCLUSIVE for SPILL THE TEA listeners - Get $100 off for a blueprint to your life purpose from Jayne by clicking here Mentioned in this episode: Article on Scientific Hand Analysis featuring Jayne Sanders on Forbes
If you want to change a community start changing the physical space where the community resides - A beautiful story of land & human development through cultural and heritage preservation, from transforming South-East Asia's biggest red-light districts - Dolly Lane. Key takeaways: [2:00] Surabaya strikes a balance between an international modern city also holds an interesting heritage through its Kampung which is the gatekeeper of the culture [4:00] Surabaya hosted the 2016 UN conference on Housing & Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) a big step towards becoming an international future global city [6:15] The Journey of how Ibu Hasti embraced both space conflict and ethnic conflict of the region to come up with efficient planning and design that would not just settle those conflicts, but also prevail the deep-rooted culture of the region [9:30] Transformation of Dolly a challenge, a change, and a genuine intent to transform human lives - if you want to change a community you have to change the structural place [19:00] Preserving and developing the place as a Kampung that will generate urban housing as well as employment and act as a biometer for Indonesia and South East Asia Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Dr. R.A. Retno Hastijanti: Email Mentioned in this episode: Global Future Cities Programme / Transforming Dolly Lane
Sometimes you just have to keep walking until your steps are guided in the right direction We discuss with a 3-time Olympian and a Gold medalist, the first American woman since 1964 to win a Gold Medal in platform diving and an author of the book named "Life at 10 Meters". Be inspired from Laura's inspiring and amazing career! Key Takeaways: [2:49] Laura's background and how she got started in Diving [4.09] Retired from the Olympics at the age of 30 in 2008 after representing her country thrice. Her comeback was accidental and more than that because of her family's support and belief in her [6.18] How Laura trained throughout the Pandemic and recovered from her injuries [7.55] The struggle of making a comeback and a fear of whether you will be as good as you were before and why it is OK to be vulnerable [10.45] Mental health and readiness are important (in every pursuit we aim for). It is important is to have people to back you up - your family, mentor and friends [12:42] Managing an athletic career alongside being a mom to 4 children. How? You just have to have that leap of faith! [14.48] What's next for Laura? Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Laura Wilkinson: Website // Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Pursuit of Gold Podcast Olympic snippet clip from Team USA
"Living your best life doesn't need to cost the planet" which also means that there ain't scary sacrifices living and doing the beautiful things in life, in fact the only truth is each one of us are going to have an impact which should be the best for ourselves or children and less harsh to our beautiful planet and its future. Key Takeaways: [1.43] What inspired Tyla to share her tips and stories in Sustainability [6.55] Are women better sustainable advocates than men? An interesting question and the perspective that is discussed is also fact based. Indeed, a lot can happen when everyone comes together to drive the most pressing change [11.00] Sustainability as a word has lost its real meaning. Whether its the most important way to go or a fad to adopt, one reason is the overwhelming aspect which is trying to change many unsustainable behaviors at once. However, people are realizing the impacts of climate change where one part of a country is ravaging with bushfires, the other part is drowning in floods [17.05] Transitioning to low waste lifestyle: where should I start my sustainable journey from - kitchen or bathroom? [22.36] In a quest to live a happy and sustainable life its easy to get swayed away with greenwashing. It takes some time, however there is no harm to some research before making a purchase of any product or service [31.10] One of a best advise to live and have a sustainable impact is trying to do one thing at a time that to getting overwhelmed with making all the changes at once. Be the change you want to see in the World - small step, big positive impact! Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Tyla Lockwood: Website // Instagram // Unlock Earth Podcast Mentioned in this episode: - Protecting Our Oceans From Chemical Pollution & A New Take On Sunscreen with Sacha Guggenhiemer - A.BCH Clothing
It's very human to feel insecure about our own bodies when compared socially. What matters is to embrace, accept & love ourselves - unfiltered & unnegated Key Takeaways [2:50] How it all started for Sara to be herself on Instagram and inspire her followers to be confident with their real selves and not hide behind filters! [5:30] Body acceptance is about learning to accept your own body regardless of not being satisfied with all aspects of your body and whether that satisfaction comes from societal paradigms or your surroundings. After all, our bodies are just a small aspect of who we really are [10:40] Sara shares her opinion on those fit fast programs and explains how everyone's body is different and so is the body's response to any workout/diet programs [13:00] In this journey of body acceptance, where should be the focus be - Body or Mind? [19:12] Like many other things, body insecurity (leading to body dysmorphia) is gender-neutral too [21.45] Personal story on overcoming insecurity - walking posture for BB and adult braces for Keisya? [26.50] The effects of ads, social media and unhealthy trends on our perspectives [30.00] What's next for Sara? Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Sara Puhto: Instagram // Youtube
Doomsday. Heavily cursed. Everything is dark!! Chill, that's not Tarot Reading. Breaking the myths and misconceptions of Tarot Reading. Key takeaways: [2:35] The fun story behind Skye's introduction to Tarot which later became her passion [5:00] Spiritualism, Gnosticism, and breaking the stereotype of what women are supposed to do, rather finding self-love and take care of oneself [8:34] the MISCONCEPTION of Tarot reading [9:50] Take a deep dive in understanding the concept of Tarot reading also to know if someone is SCAMMING [12:25] Setting up the intention before a reading (Inside a Tarot Readers' mind) - breaking a myth again! [16:30] LIVE DEMO!! - Keisya asks deep questions! [27:57] Online Tarot reading - is it a challenge? What makes Skye a "modern witch"? [29:40] - Tips for beginners in choosing their first deck Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Skye Marinda: Website // Instagram
Of many life learnings Covid-19 has brought us, one is alternative literacy mediums - especially for developing countries and vulnerable communities. Our special guest all the way from Gambia, Solomon Ifeanyi Nathaniel, and his team at the Unique Foundation is putting in relentless efforts in this field, also supporting the UN's sustainable development goals of quality education. We dedicate this episode to 'International Literacy Day 2021' Key Takeaways: [1:20] The start of Unique Foundation and its focus on right to education, health-hygiene, and social issues [5:35] Solomon shares his personal story and the motivation to choose this as his career - to do his best to make education available to all the children [8:20] Bridging the resources gap between private and public schools and how Unique Foundation is helping children coming from difficult financial backgrounds [14:24] An amazing initiative - Mobile Library project. Enabling children to get access to reading materials, and sharing the joy of reading. [20.00] What's Next for Unique Foundation - make sure every child in Gambia gets access to education and encourage adults to enroll who missed out on education when they were young Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Unique Foundation: Website // Facebook // Instagram
Identifying those negative emotions and eliminating those stressors with Dr. Katie Nall, an Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner and a profound Mathematician Key Takeaways: [1:42] How does Dr. Katie Nall manage her own stress or anxiety during these difficult times? [2:20] What's EFT? [5:10] How Katie found her passion with EFT/Tapping? [8:00] What motivated Katie Nall to go for her Ph.D. at the age of 60? [12:30] Relevance of quantum and mathematics in Dr. Nall's techniques to help people [14:40] LIVE DEMO!! [25:30] Emotion = Energy + Motion... the fear we have maybe because of some previous experiences or emotions and what emotions are supposed to do is spill out rather than being stuck [29:30] You CAN ELIMINATE your STRESS and not just reduce it - get connected with Dr. Katie Nall [32:30] Dr. Nall encourages everyone to identify their negative emotions and release them because when we don't identify those negative emotions, that's when stressors come Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Connect with Dr. Katie Nall: Website // Linkedin // Clubhouse
Oscar Bjørn-Rosager, CEO of ProOwnedCycling tells us how a shared passion turned into a blessing for amateur cyclists & a sustainable future Key Takeaways : [1:20] The idea inception - selling used clothing during high school to building an enterprise [4:10] The importance of CIRCULAR ECONOMY, how and why both companies and consumers should think about this as one of the pressing actions today [5:30] What some people might think as non-usable anymore or worn out might be essential for someone else. ProOwnedCycling is supporting a community in Columbia by donating their overstock. [7:00] Astonishing fact - ProOwnedCycling had international customers from 50+ countries even before they invested in a paid ad out of Denmark, Now they have 80+. Takeaway - there are consumers worldwide who are embracing the concept of CIRCULAR ECONOMY [10:00] Balancing the grind of profit-making and the responsibility towards the community [15:00] Come back to the most pressing thought - the idea of choosing what to buy, where can we see the real and valuable alternative? Can it be pre or say pro-owned? [20:00] That cool moment of being nominated by Forbes Europe to be the best 30 under 30 [23:00] What's next for ProOwnedCycling and Oscar? [24:55] Takeaways by hosts - Have fun with what you are doing because that will become your passion and later that passion will become your purpose - Each one of us has a role to play, and an impact to make on our one and only home - Planet Earth! so think about the circular economy, which starts with what we "choose to buy" when we need anything Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Mentioned in this episode: Oscar's feature on Forbes ProOwnedCycling: Website // Instagram Connect with Oscar: Instagram // Linkedin
Motivational active learning is to have fun in the learning process that fosters creativity and logical thinking Key Takeaways : [2:00] Andrew's diverse experience and observations that comes from 3 continents / 5 countries led him to some unconventional opinions in the learning system [3:30] How Andrew's career chose him from his dream to be a professor to becoming a motivated and inspirational coach today - that's a roller coaster and a fun journey from the west to east [7:20] The traditional & Prussian education system to a much needed modern story telling based education system that impacts a positive outlook towards learning and also the professional being much later at work [16:00] The industrial age to the information age - Andrew's dissection of what we need today in terms of the learning system viz. creativity, logical thinking, people & presentation skills [17:40] Andrew's mission in life is to create 100,000 people who can learn faster and better [22:00] Emphasis on self learning on things you are passionate about and are having fun with - how is this important and in our own form [28:15] Schedule your learning and protect it! Top 5 tips that will help us learn better [46:00] BB's take away was the "point system" which he will implement in his own mandarin learning Follow us on Instagram // Spill the Tea Podcast Website Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Andrew: Instagram // Facebook // Linkedin // Twitter
An unconventional journey of a passionate artist who became a full-time much later in her career. From successful stints as a lawyer, restaurateur and an event organizer, Lisa has been shaped by all those experiences, and now she transforms her thoughtful imagination and people stories into beautiful paintings. Key Takeaways : [2:15] A career in art or alike paths are not always encouraged in many families and that is something conventional [6:18] Most of what we want to do in our life or choose a career in as an adult is influenced by what parents provide our experiences during childhood [10:15] Every art produced by Lisa tells a story whether it's her own creation or the commissioned works [12:52] All professional experiences Lisa had in her career shaped her to be the profound artist she is today [14:25] Do male artists gets more opportunities than their female peers? [17:05] An unconventional thing for an artist - be digitally present, especially on LinkedIn [26:26] Other forms of art that Lisa has accepted to take up next - maybe sculptures and some Japanese woodblock prints? [28:20] You have no love for artworks, however, you can still understand and look for the stories hidden [36:00] A mind that is stretched by new experiences, can never go back to old dimensions Follow us on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Lisa's Website // Instagram // Facebook // Linkedin
Known as Europe's youngest startup entrepreneur, Louis Barnett started his chocolate business aged 12. Today, he works with major companies to strategise their business. Key Takeaways: [1.15] About Louis and homeschool [2.00] The start of chocolate business [5.35] Homeschool experience and education for special needs [10.08] The meaning behind 'Chokolit' [12.06] Young entrepreneur in the early 2000s [15.30] Importance of reading [17.04] Generation Gap in the business world [20.15] Naivety of entering international business [23.05] Finding your niche in other country [29.25] Transition from business owner to advisor [30.32] Building brand and emotional relationship [38.50] Authenticity - People over products [40.24] Brand activation through the limbic brain [44.36] Non- standard business tip from Louis Follow us on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: https://www.louisbarnett.org/
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