Louis De Jaeger is an award-winning entrepreneur, filmmaker, author, and advocate working to protect the very ground we depend on - soil.

Founder of Commensalist and co-founder of the Food Forest Institute, he designs regenerative landscapes from small gardens to private islands and promotes large-scale edible forests that feed people while restoring nature.

In his latest book, “SOS: Save Our Soils”, Louis explores how soil health underpins human health and a thriving planet.

We discuss his bold campaigns - from persuading the King of Belgium to turn lawns into meadows, to launching a night train company - and why saving our soils is key to safeguarding our future.

Highlights: 09:21 Louis' Journey to Change Making 18:36 Understanding Food Forests and Their Benefits 27:30 Commensalist: Designing Sustainable Landscapes 29:10 Cultural Sensitivity in Global Collaboration 33:24 Challenges in Communication and Climate Adaptation 37:11 Impactful Moments in Environmental Activism 38:54 Motivation and Self-Care in a Busy World 41:59 Innovative Ventures and Learning from Experience 46:51 Finding the Right People for Your Team 51:41 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Activism

Follow Louis here: www.louisdj.com & www.commensalist.com

Over 1.3 billion people worldwide live with disabilities - yet most assistive technologies remain expensive and out of reach. Hunny Bhagchandani, founder of Torchit Electronics, is changing that with affordable innovations like the Saarthi Smart Cane, Jyoti AI Smart Glasses, and ENABLE MART, often called the “Amazon for Accessibility.”

His products have already reached half a million people across 40 countries.

From an eye-opening internship at a blind school to being named Forbes 30 Under 30 and pitching on Shark Tank India, Hunny has turned a simple idea into a global movement.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers, building inclusive tech, and championing the Purple Economy to empower 10 million families by 2030. Highlights:

00:00 Transforming Accessibility Through Technology 07:31 The Journey of Innovation and User-Centric Design 14:26 Scaling Impact: Community and Collaboration 21:43 Empowering Lives: Stories of Change 26:10 Innovative Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired 30:52 Affordability and Accessibility of Jyoti AI Glasses 34:32 Lessons Learned as a Social Entrepreneur 37:57 Future Innovations and Goals for Torchit

Follow Hunny and Torchit here: https://mytorchit.com/

Dr. Ally Zlatar is an award-winning artist, activist, and academic working at the intersection of art, mental health, and social justice.

Drawing from her own lived experience with an eating disorder, she founded The Starving Artist, an international initiative using creative expression to amplify marginalised voices and drive systemic reform.

She also established the Starving Artist Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to help individuals access inpatient mental health treatment.

In this episode, Ally shares her journey from personal struggles to launching a global movement recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30. We discuss how she uses art to heal, build inclusive communities, and drive meaningful social change.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of art to create impact.

Highlights: 02:49 The Role of Art in Mental Health 05:34 Personal Journey and The Starving Artist 08:16 Art as a Medium for Social Change 11:10 Building Community Through Art 14:06 Challenges in the Art World 16:45 Supporting Emerging Artists 19:43 Mental Health and Accessibility 22:10 Reflections on Growth and Resilience 24:57 Future Projects and Advice for Aspiring Change Makers 30:37 Closing Thoughts and Personal Insights

Find out more about Ally and The Starving Artist here: https://starvingartist.cargo.site/