The Sustainable Change-Makers

By: Nadine Zidani
  • Summary

  • The Sustainable Change-Makers podcast is the pioneering podcast on sustainability in the Arab World, broadcasting from Dubai. The host is Nadine Zidani, sustainability consultant and executive coach helping businesses and people become a force for good. After a decade holding leadership positions in the corporate world, she became a subject matter expert in sustainability, working closely with private companies and public institutions, teaching in universities, creating awareness on sustainable development, and coaching people to make an impact.
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Episodes
  • From A Corporate Job to Impact Entrepreneurship in the Middle East
    Jul 5 2024
    What's Up with All This Impact? Nadine Explains This episode is incredibly special and holds a unique place in our hearts at the Impact Talk team. In a rare and exciting twist, our beloved host, Nadine Zidani, steps into the spotlight as the guest. It wasn’t easy to persuade Nadine to share her inspiring story on her own podcast, but we did it, and the result is truly remarkable. In this exclusive episode, hosted by Parnian Farnam, Nadine opens up about her journey, her motivations, and her vision for the future. Here’s what you can expect: - Nadine’s journey from being an immigrant in France to reconnecting with her Arab roots in the Middle East. - Nadin’s transition from the corporate world after more than a decade to focusing on impact and sustainability. - The motivations behind her entrepreneurial path in the UAE. - Advice for companies to embrace sustainability. - Nadine’s vision for impact in the MENA region, including challenges and success stories. Don't forget to follow Impact Talk on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nadine: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/nadine.zidani/ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-zi... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinezidani1 Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://nadinezidani.com/ Check MENA Impact: Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.instagram.com/mena.impact/ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/mena... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / https://menaimpact.ae/ Youtube / https://www.youtube.com/@MENAImpact Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your community.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Don't Waste Food, Fight Climate Change Solutions for the MENA Region
    Jun 3 2024

    Did you know nearly 9% of global CO₂ emissions come from food waste?

    Welcome to a new episode of Impact Talk where we dive deep into the fight against food waste!


    Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Hachem Mahfoud, GTM Lead of Replate for the MENA Region. We go through Hachem’s inspiring transition from architecture to leading a sustainable revolution in food systems. Discover how Replate is transforming surplus food into social opportunities and driving a more sustainable impactful future.


    In this episode:

    Hachem’s journey from architecture to sustainability.

    The innovative approach that sets Replate apart in the fight against food waste.

    Insights into Replate’s vision for a sustainable food system in the MENA region.

    Leveraging technology to prevent food waste before it happens.

    Heartwarming stories of Replate’s impact on communities and individuals.


    Follow Replate:

    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn


    Follow Nadine:

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Don't forget to follow Impact Talk on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your community.

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    48 mins
  • Culture and Entertainment in Driving Climate Action
    Feb 5 2024

    Climate change affects all industries, including the creative space, which not only needs to decarbonize its operations but also holds a responsibility in the stories it tells—the power it entails in the fight against climate change. Gunjan Nanda and Ninoksha D’souza, two inspiring climate activists, addressed this crucial topic at COP28 within the Culture and Entertainment Pavilion.

    In this episode, you will learn about:

    • The importance of culture and entertainment in driving climate action.
    • Their personal climate stories and experiences at COP28 while running the Entertainment and Culture Pavilion.
    • Why climate storytelling matters and how it can drive change.
    • Advice for you to explore more climate stories.

    Gunjan Nanda:

    Gunjan is the Co-founder of Dubai Climate Collective, a Community Facilitator, and a key member of the Founding & Convening Team for Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA). Aligned with the UNFCCC and the Paris Climate Agreement, Gunjan's responsibilities include global inclusion efforts, crafting a decarbonization roadmap for the entertainment sector, and catalyzing climate action through art and narrative power. As the Co-founder and Director of the Entertainment + Culture Foundation, Gunjan recently organized the foundation's inaugural E+C pavilion at COP28 in Dubai.

    Ninoksha D’souza:

    Ninoksha is a dedicated climate activist and sustainability strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of sustainability communications and the creative industry. As the Operations Coordinator at the Entertainment and Culture Pavilion during COP28, she plays a crucial role in connecting the creative sector with global climate goals. Ninoksha's expertise includes upskilling the advertising industry in climate communications, leading sustainable campaigns for various agencies, and fostering responsible advertising frameworks as a strategy director.


    Connect with Nadine:

    • Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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      To explore more:

      Dubai Climate Collective:

      Instagram | LinkedIn

      Entertainment + Culture Pavilion:

      Instagram | LinkedIn | Take Action Portal

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    53 mins

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