EP 31: Embracing Otherness to effect change with Dennis Yao Yu
In this captivating installment, we sat down for a chat with Dennis Yao Yu, a true champion for diversity and a fervent advocate for highlighting minorities, with a particular focus on the AAPI (Asian...
7 Sep 202353min
EP 30: Data-driven Social Impact and Realities of Development Work with Tony Senanayake
Welcome back to another episode of Modern Idealist, a podcast for career driven professionals striving to make an impact in today’s fast paced society. I’m Valerie Leung. And we’ve brought on a very s...
17 Aug 202345min
EP 29: Crossing Borders: Work, Relationships, and Dating - Norway Edition
Suggested: Listen on 1.2x! Welcome back to another exciting episode, where we delve into the raw and honest experiences of individuals living and working abroad. In this episode, we'll explore the int...
20 Jul 202350min
EP 28: ESG to GSE for Greater Impact
Rethinking Sustainable Finance with Rodolphe Bocquet In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Rodolphe Bocquet, a distinguished sustainable investment and policy expert, to delve into the w...
5 Jul 202341min
EP 27: Unveiling Industrial Sustainability and Aluminum Challenges, Opportunities, and Fair Trade with Bjørn Kjetil Mauritzen
Valerie meets up with Bjørn Kjetil Mauritzen, Head of Sustainability from Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company. It is also one of the world’s largest aluminum company. We discuss t...
13 Jun 202347min
EP 26: Calling Out Our Own Hypocrisy
Meryn and Valerie reunite on air after a brief hiatus caused by Meryn's loss of voice due to illness. While Valerie has been traversing the states, from New York to North Carolina, Meryn has been hold...
24 Mai 202343min
EP 25: Corporate Activism, Climate Anxiety and the Expansion of Human Consciousness with Verel Rodrigues
In this episode of the Modern Idealist Podcast, we sit down with Verel Rodrigues, a climate activist, engineer and environmental campaigner to hear his perspectives on corporate activism. We discuss ...
5 Mai 202359min
EP 24: Interlinkages of Sustainability, Linkedin Posers, and 30's Single Life Dilemmas
Back with some life updates and sustainability and social responsibility rants. Valerie talks about the complexity and interlinkages of sustainability and social challenges and pushes companies to do ...
20 Apr 202352min
