Best simplysuparnaa Podcasts (2025)

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From Slums to Stadiums_ Transforming Lives Through Football 33:16

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On this week’s Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, meet the changemaker behind My Angels Academy. A SABERA awardee using football to transform lives from Delhi’s Vikaspuri slums and Tihar Jail to tribal Odisha. Over 300 children mentored directly1,000+ impacted through community initiativesFrom professional coaching to Bharatanatyam & painting, em…

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From Mangroves to Mindsets_ Simran Mulchandani on Changing Education through Rangeet 28:32

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This week, we feature Simran Mulchandani, co-founder of Rangeet, the SABERA 2024 Social Enterprise of the Year! 🌱📱From restoring mangroves in Myanmar to transforming education across India, Simran's journey is anything but ordinary. Tune in as we explore how Rangeet is democratizing quality education, putting well-being, equity, and ecological sust…

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Thinkerbells Assistive technology for the visually impaired (1) 22:40

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SABERA Awardee, Sanskriti Dawle, Co-Founder of Thinkerbell Labs, rewriting the rules of inclusive education. Sanskriti’s journey started in her classroom in assistive tech, began with a bold idea: to democratize literacy for the visually impaired. With Annie and Helios already self-sustainable, she is working on more ideas to make this a truly incl…

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Thinkerbells Assistive technology for the visually impaired 22:40

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What if technology could dissolve barriers to literacy for the visually impaired? Meet a changemaker who turned this vision into reality—straight out of college.By Simply Suparnaa

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Ancient Wisdom of the VEDAS to restore water bodies : Vaidic Srijan 32:37

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sabera.coJoin me on this next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa as I sit down with Madhukar Swayambhu, Co-Founder of Vaidic Srijan & SABERA™ Awardee, to explore how Cownomics® Technology is revolutionizing ecological restoration!🔹 60+ waterbodies revived🔹 Billions of liters of wastewater transformed🔹 Improved AQI, biodiversity, and pub…

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34 Years of Transforming Lives_ AJSA_s Fight Against Poverty & Injustice 33:25

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“You don’t need wealth to create change—you need will.” — Manoranjan Behera , Executive Director of AJSA India (SABERA Awardee), empowering over 3.5 million people in India’s most marginalized communities.From rescuing 7,000+ children from labour through Bridge Schools to educating 50,000+ girls on safety & rights, AJSA proves that sustainable chan…

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The Himalayas are calling_and they need our help! 30:38

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sabera.coMeet Vishal Kumar, CEO of Waste Warriors Society, who’s on a mission to save the Himalayas from drowning in waste. As a SABERA Awardee, his work proves that systemic change is possible—even in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.🔹 2,000 metric tons of waste diverted from landfills🔹 130 tons of carbon emissions prevented🔹 27,000 livelihood …

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Celebrating Inclusion I Kineer 31:30

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sabera.coIn this week’s episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we feature Dr. Manish Jain, the changemaker behind Kineer, an organization transforming the lives of India’s transgender community. Dr. Jain’s initiatives like Project Trans-formation, Forgotten Families, and Kinnar Mahotsav are redefining inclusion and empowerment from skill d…

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Meet the Changemaker Transforming Farmers_ Lives! Farmveda CCD 24:53

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In this week’s episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we learn from Prof. Trilochan Sastry, the visionary behind the Centre for Collective Development (CCD) and Farmveda. From advocating for the "Right to Information" to empowering over 50,000 farmers across India, Prof. Sastry’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.Through Cooperative Fa…

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Empowering marginalised youth to Dance out of Poverty 43:37

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'Whenever you are doing good for others there is an energy that looks after you'Something to swear by my own personal experience and as documented here with my interaction with SABERA Awardee Vinay Sharma founder Sinhayana Foundation, and its flagship project Dance out of Poverty.This was the advice offered to him by his mentor Anshu Gupta of Goonj…

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Championing Organ Donation across India MOHAN Foundation 41:09

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When Aishwarya Rai signed on as an ambassador to the Eye Bank Association Of India, Ogilvy wrote the script. It was a coup that raised awareness and gave thousands of patients a new lease of sight waiting for corneal transplants!I was in college at the time and still remember the campaign! As सबेरा SABERA awardee Lalitha Raghuram recounts the story…

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From survivor to messiah her Life Beyond for cancer patients and their families 44:35

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Why Me?As often as we are faced with this question bureaucrat Ruby Ahluwalia shares an inspiring story from a time when she was detected with stage 3 cancer.सबेरा SABERA Awardee and founder Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer, Ruby, has since not just recovered but dedicated her life to helping marginalized families afflicted with the disease providing c…

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Alumni Circle of Giving 36:12

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FFE Foundation For Excellence coming full circle with their alumni. Scholarships in Maths, Engineering & MedicineBy Simply Suparnaa

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A passionate care taker of Abandoned Children & Rehabilitating Youth Udayan Care 34:05

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A passion born from personal experience can be a powerful catalyst that drives us to do good in the world. But it is the fulfilling response from the cause that truly bridges the void and keeps us moving forward.Meet Dr. Kiran Modi, the remarkable recipient of the SABERA Award, whose life's purpose is to make young lives shine through her organizat…

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Four times cancer survivor serving other survivors Sachin Sarcoma 35:02

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Lakshya Nagpal is an athlete and product manager at Microsoft who is an inspiration to us all. A four-time cancer survivor since 2016, Lakshya's journey has been marked by courage and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges in his personal health journey, Lakshya remains undeterred in his mission to make a positive impact on society.Inspi…

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Climate resilience through resistant seeds & AI mapping 3:20

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Cyclones like Biporjoy are not an anomaly but an indicator of things to come. Beyond reactive measures, the government, civil, and communities are proactively creating solutions to become resilient to climate change. And these solutions lie within Nature itself.SABERA Awardee Dr. Pranab J Patar unravels the truth about solutions for change in natur…

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The woman changing lives of severely marginalized Deaf children 34:51

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Starting with 5 students Ruma Roka has impacted 54000 lives through the Noida deaf society to date. Over 70% of the trainers and managers are deaf. Ruma brought computer literacy to the youth through the Indian Sign Language and has trained them to be successfully employed in various sectors.By Simply Suparnaa

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Championing Disability Rights NCPEDP 39:53

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For over two decades, Arman has been a powerful voice for disability rights in India. His dedication to influencing legislation and policies has empowered countless individuals. Arman's Remarkable Journey Champions Education, trailblazes inclusion, and Nurtures Future Leaders as the Executive Director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employm…

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Revolutionising Accessibility in Retail Spaces TRRAIN 29:07

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By embracing diversity and creating accessible environments, brands are not only making a positive impact on society but also fostering stronger connections with their customers.Organizations like TRRAIN (TRUST FOR RETAILERS & RETAIL ASSOCIATES OF INDIA) are doing incredible work in capacity building, empowering individuals with disabilities, and h…

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Cinema for All - Sustainable Entertainment! PVR 46:55

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Have you ever wondered, in case of, God forbid, say a fall- that requires you to be on crutches for a bit, how would you do the simple task of watching a film in the hall? Even with some help if you reached your seat and watched it, at the exit in most malls (in Noida at least) you are expected to climb down up to 6 floors in some! Well, I faced a …

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Bridging Healthcare for Remote India Hans Foundation 33:49

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an inspiring conversation with Sameer J Kapur, CEO of The Hans Foundation, about bridging the urban-rural gap. He shared a touching anecdote from a remote village in Uttarakhand—where a Sar Panch, in a subtle yet powerful shift from tradition, chose to serve water to Sameer himself when he found the food spicy.What made this moment special? The Sar…

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Transforming Waste into Opportunity Recykal Leading the Circular Economy Revolution 55:55

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In a thought-provoking conversation, Abhay Deshpande, founder of Recykal.com, shared the immense potential of the waste management and circular economy sector. With a turnover exceeding ₹1200 Cr, Recykal is just scratching the surface of what’s possible.Abhay envisions the rise of 10 unicorns in the waste management and circularity over the next de…

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Gender Equity Research Policy Impact Nikore Associates 33:47

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Mitali's work in gender mainstreaming and her research-based solutions for offsetting the costs of parental leave through insurance covers are potentially pathbreaking innovations. Hearing her perspective on SABERA and how the platform drives real impact for those working towards social good was inspiring.Who would have thought that by amplifying V…

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Scaling Impact through Technology, Entrepreneurship & Skilling Wadhwani Foundation 40:05

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Dr. Kela has led the foundation’s mission to drive large-scale job creation through entrepreneurship, skilling, and digital transformation—empowering students, startups, and SMEs across 20+ countries. Under his leadership, the foundation has facilitated ₹165 crore in funding for SMEs, upskilled 2 million+ youth, and pioneered cutting-edge research …

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Corporate to Community CSR & Rural India United Way Bengaluru 34:32

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Is CSR leaving Rural India behind?India allocated ₹30,000 crore in CSR funding in the last financial year, yet rural areas received only a fraction. Most corporations focus their efforts near operational hubs—Bengaluru, for example, ranks 4th in CSR spending, but 90% of these funds stay within the city itself.How can we ensure rural India gets its …

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Women are born entrepreneurs empowering Social change ETASHA 29:27

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When asked about their skills, many women often respond with "Nothing." But is that really the case?A woman managing a household with minimal resources, ensuring maximum returns, is already demonstrating the core skills of an entrepreneur—financial planning, resource optimization, crisis management, and problem-solving. What they need isn’t ability…

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Transforming Education at Scale Transform Schools 29:47

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My conversation on Impact leaders (Featuring SABERA Awardees every Friday) unfolded such a unique compliment: The founder and CEO of Transform Schools (impacting 10 million children in rural India), who’ve been part of platforms like the prestigious Skoll at Oxford University, spoke of his experience with SABERA.Pankaj Vinayak Sharma went on to sha…

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Promoting Impact Capitalism , Social Entrepreneurs Aspire Circle 23:36

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Looking forward to my interaction with Amit Bhatia, founder of Aspire Circle and the Social Leader awardee at SABERA 2024, to the next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa! 🎙️Through Aspire Circle, Amit has empowered over 300 leaders, awarding 34 scholarships (primarily to women and underprivileged individuals), and training 65,000 unempl…

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Third generation Business expand beyond philanthropy to anti addiction Tarachand Ram Sewa Trust 25:10

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sabera.coRaghav Rathi shares insights on building social impact by preventing the cause of addiction through our "SAIYAM"-an anti-addiction initiative for Pune's youth and empowering vulnerable communities. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on a century-old legacy, leadership, and the power of youth-focused initiatives that create lasting socie…

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Transforming Cancer Care reaching the marginalised BALCO 33:40

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Featuring Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, the Medical Director of BALCO Medical Centre, a SABERA Awardee, on the next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa! With over two decades of expertise in oncology, groundbreaking cancer research, and a passionate advocate for accessible healthcare, Dr. Sirohi's work is transforming cancer care in India and beyon…

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Farmer Community Impact at Dabur! 31:24

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Byas has championed initiatives for net zero and plastic neutrality with Dabur India . His journey has equipped him to make a real difference, especially for marginalized farmers and in the preservation of indigenous herbs.Our conversation blends sustainability, community development, Net zero emmissions, Plastic neutrality, and more from one of th…

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One Man Vision Changing Millions of Lives for the visually impaired 23:51

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I recorded an interaction with the Founder Sarthak Educational Trust an instrumental nodal agency from India for the Paralympics in Paris where India won 29 medals! Dr Jitender Aggarwal lost his vision in 2004 and since has dedicated his work to Divyangjan. Lost his vision in 2004 post which he dedicated himself to empowering persons with Disabilit…

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SEED of Social Change 27:38

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International agencies may prolong issues to maintain influence and justify ongoing funding. Developing nations must break this cycle by prioritizing self-sufficiency and homegrown solutions, ensuring genuine progress and autonomy. What do you think? This episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, features Dr. Romira Roy, SABERA Awardee and Fo…

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Combating Poverty by emancipating women AROH Foundation 38:26

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Dr. Gupta has been a driving force in social welfare and women's empowerment tackling multi-pronged problems of poverty through empowering women of the communities. They say if you enable a woman she not only emancipates herself but the entire family and her community.By Simply Suparnaa

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Tackling ewaste One aloe cell at a time 34:20

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Nimisha Varma, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Aloe Ecell Pvt. Ltd. and SABERA Awardee is being featured next on Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa. This Friday the 13th we hope to get closer to eliminating the horrors of e-waste!Whoever would imagine generating energy from Aloe Vera Plants? Not just eliminating the waste generated from traditional bat…

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Plastic to Fuel Innovative Solution Rudra Blue Planet 27:08

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The next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa will feature Dr Medha Tadpatrikar, a SABERA awardee and a pioneer in combating plastic pollution. Learn about her groundbreaking journey as the Co-Innovator and Pioneer of the Thermo Catalytic Depolymerization Process in India that converts thin, and traditionally nonrecyclable end-of-life pla…

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Women Transforming India Stonesoup Founder 46:50

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Impact leaders will be hosting Malini Parmar, recognized by Niti Aayog and UN Women for her impactful work. Learn how she's making sustainable living easy and empowering women through Stonesoup.in. My journey in sustainable menstruation started thanks to Malini gifting me a menstrual cup over a decade back!…

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Eco-Villages Built from local materials_ A Good Earth Story 22:02

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My next guest is Prashanth Palanisamy, Design Director of Good Earth (a SABERA Awardee), on Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa. Discover how Good Earth's eco-villages and other sustainable initiatives are shaping the future of living.By Simply Suparnaa

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Balancing Growth & Sustainability LTIMindtree 22:23

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Hosting an interaction with Paneesh Rao, Change Maker awardee (SABERA 2021) then CHRO of L&T Tech now chief sustainability officer at LTIMindtree. Paneesh is leading the way in balancing business growth with environmental responsibility. I am Looking forward to Learning about his journey, vision for sustainable growth, and LTIMindtree's sustainabil…

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Teacher to Changemaker I Pragati 25:55

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sabera.coEducation is the key to a brighter future for all children! Join us this week on #ImpactLeaders with Simply Suparnaa as we chat with Gopa, co-founder of Pragati a SABERA Awardee, an organization working tirelessly to improve education for underprivileged children in India. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!…

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Breast Milk Bank Pioneer in India Dhaatri Milk Bank 40:15

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Dr. Santhosh Kumar Kraleti, Founder of Sushena Health Foundation and visionary behind Dhaatri Milk Bank! Dr. Kraleti's innovative approach has transformed neonatal care, ensuring every newborn has access to life-saving breast milk. Learn about his journey, impact, and insights into sustainable healthcare models.…

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Impact in Rural Development I SM Sehgal Foundation 28:31

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Join me on Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa for a conversation with Anjali Makhija, Trustee & CEO of S M Sehgal Foundation. The foundation was acknowledged by SABERA in 2021. With over 25 years in rural development and women's empowerment, Anjali brings invaluable insights on sustainable growth and impactful leadership.…

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Sustainability Champion in the Fossil Fuel Industry BPCL 42:15

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BPCL, India's largest oil refiner, and 6 consecutive time SABERA Awardee? Featuring Ashish Gupta on the upcoming episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa. We'll delve into BPCL's approach to sustainability and its role in combating climate change. Can a fossil fuel giant be a force for good? Tune in to find out!…

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Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa_ Ft Dr_ Sarika Kulkarni Founder RAAH 35:53

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RAAH Foundation is an NGO that supports the tribal indigenous communities in western India. Under her leadership, RAAH Foundation has been recognized for its outstanding contributions, including being a winner in Agriculture and Rural Development through the prestigious SABERA Awards.RAAH, besides conserving water, mitigating climate change, and pr…

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Crusade against Leukemia in Children 32:39

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Only a mother has the guts to see the toughest things through and wins. This is the story of one such mother, Monica Vohra. After winning her strife with leukemia as detected and cured in her son, SABERA Awardee Monica is now on a crusade to help underprivileged kids to get the timely and best treatment for blood cancer.…

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Championing for Transgender Rights in India 37:31

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I was privileged to speak with Vidya Rajput, an inspiring figure working towards inclusion and policy change for the transgender community. Vidya, a SABERA Awardee, runs a shelter in the remote regions of Chhattisgarh, offering much-needed support to a marginalized group. Our conversation was part of the Impact Leaders series with Simply Suparnaa.T…

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From education, meals, to skilling - A full circle of support I SAMARPAN Foundation 32:32

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sabera.coAre you passionate about social change? Do you want to learn from an incredible leader making a real difference in the world? Then buckle up, because on the next episode of Impact Leaders Simply with Suparnaa, we have an amazing guest lined up: Shradha Vedbrat, co-founder of the SABERA Awardee Samarpan Foundation!We'll be diving deep with …

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Vulnerable Children & Mothers coming a full circle of enablement SAMARPAN 32:32

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Are you passionate about social change? Learn from Impact Leaders, we have an amazing guest lined up : Shradha Vedbrat, co-founder of the SABERA Awardee Samarpan Foundation!Emowering children through education, mothers through skilling and vulnerable familes of the convicts in Tihar jail to break the cycle.We'll be diving deep with Shradha to explo…

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From Village Dreams to Global Impact Ladakh Basket 35:21

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Join me for a conversation with Thinles Norboo, co-founder of Ladakh Basket!Calling all social impact enthusiasts and budding entrepreneurs! I'm thrilled to announce my next interaction in the "Simply Suparnaa: Social Impact Leaders" series, featuring the inspiring Thinles Norboo, co-founder and CMO of Ladakh Basket, a SABERA Awardee for Social Ent…

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Sustainable Livelihoods for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities 35:29

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Get ready to be inspired by Sugandha Sukrutaraj, founder of AMBA and author of its pan-India copyrighted curriculum, joining me next on Social Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa! Sugandha, a SABERA Awardee and Ashoka Fellow, boasts 19 years of experience crafting a sustainable livelihood solution for adults with moderate to severe intellectual dis…

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