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Heroes Without Capes

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Heroes Without Capes is a podcast which features the best of humanity. Social Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists, Activists and the like, are interviewed by our host Khyatt, about their life, work, and stories that'll leave you in awe.

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Episodes

Gen Z and the World with Sophie Beren : Episode 14

March 07, 2021 18:30 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Generation Z is going to be the primary driving force of the world in the very near future. Sophie Beren sees that coming, and through her platform, 'The Conversationalist', she's trying to mobilise them and promote conversation among them on various topics in order to build them into a unique, diverse, and tolerant force of the World.

Unspoken Smiles with Jean Paul Laurent

January 28, 2021 18:30 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Oral health and hygiene is an aspect of health and wellbeing that is often overlooked. Millions of people around the world are unaware of the problems and risk that lack of oral hygiene can cause. Jean Paul Laurent is on a mission. A mission to make these people aware about oral care and provide them with the basic items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. with his social enterprise, Unspoken Smiles. Listen to his inspiring story filled with struggles and challenges, and how he overcame it a...

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2020 18:30 - 1 minute - 977 KB

Its been an eventful year ! Now that it comes to an end, lets all work together towards a better world. Merry Christmas and happy holidays !

Making Denims That Matter with James Bartle : Episode 12

December 17, 2020 18:30 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

 Prostitution. Slavery. Trafficking. While a lot of us aren’t aware of it, these problems still exist in several parts of the world. Circumstances force girls, women and families to fall into this vicious trap. And we as conscious and privileged citizens of the world, must do our bit to stop it.  Joining us today, we have Mr. James Bartle, whose denim brand, called Outland Denim, identifies, trains, and employs these unfortunate girls and women, who were previously exploited or trafficked, a...

The Power of Community Tourism with Marco Bollinger

December 10, 2020 18:30 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

We’ve all been on the fancy vacations with the picturesque destinations and plush hotels. But not a lot of us, have actually taken the time and effort, to discover the beauty of places that are inhabited by smaller and local communities. Community travel it’s called.  And Marco Bollinger, through his business, Lokal Travels, is introducing the world to absolute gems of places, and in the process, uplifting and empowering local communities. Listen to his tale now !

Changing Lives by Selling Pizza with Alejandro Souza : Episode 10

December 03, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Help can come in any form, shape or size. And for hundreds of homeless young adults in Mexico, it came in the form of a Pizza joint owner. Alejandro Souza is a social entrepreneur based in Mexico, who’s changing people’s lives, under the hood of his Pizza venture, called Pixza. He has come up with an absolutely brilliant model that is making waves in his city. Listen to this wonderful idea and his equally wonderful story now !

Art and Activism with Oliver Ressler : Episode 9

November 26, 2020 18:30 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

History, along its course, has thrown up several artists who have seeked to express their views and opinions on society and its issues through their art, however drastic they may be. Oliver Ressler iss one such artist, who has been doing exactly that for the past two decades now. His films have been displayed at several festivals and museums around the globe, and have been subject to widespread acclaim. Listen to him talk about his journey, inspirations, processes, challenges, and more !

United States of America And Racism with Saru Jayaraman : Episode 8

November 05, 2020 18:30 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Racism is a problem which has plagued USA since forever now. And it brings with it, class divide, and subsequently violence. Saru Jayaraman has been fighting these issues for close to two decades now. She brings to the table, her experience with the faults in the system, and with it, stories of her extraordinary efforts to rectify it.

Saving Traditional Artisans And Their Art with Manish Gupta : Episode 7

October 29, 2020 18:30 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In times where markets are dominated by capitalist companies with mass produced goods and mammoth advertising budgets, hand crafted products made by traditional artisans, weavers, and craftsmen are almost extinct. Their art, on which generations of their family had depended for their livelihood, is now dead. But Manish Gupta and his company Matr Boomie are here to their rescue. Matr Boomie's For - Profit model is working to help these Indian Artisans rise back from the ashes. Listen Now to f...

Saving Traditional Artisans And Their Art with Manish Gupta

October 29, 2020 18:30 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In times where markets are dominated by capitalist companies with mass produced goods and mammoth advertising budgets, hand crafted products made by traditional artisans, weavers, and craftsmen are almost extinct. Their art, on which generations of their family had depended for their livelihood, is now dead. But Manish Gupta and his company Matr Boomie are here to their rescue. Matr Boomie's For - Profit model is working to help these Indian Artisans rise back from the ashes. Listen Now to f...

Inside the Life of a Humanitarian Professional with Mackinnon Engen : Episode 6

October 22, 2020 18:30 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

After several years of working as a humanitarian professional, Mackinnon, who is now the Executive Director at Watsi, talks about starting out with humanitarianism, early struggles of the job, balancing it with family life, and revitalising the healthcare industry with her work at Watsi. Listen to her pearls of wisdom now !

Inside the Life of a Humanitarian Professional with Mackinnon Engen

October 22, 2020 18:30 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

After several years of working as a humanitarian professional, Mackinnon, who is now the Executive Director at Watsi, talks about starting out with humanitarianism, early struggles of the job, balancing it with family life, and revitalising the healthcare industry with her work at Watsi. Listen to her pearls of wisdom now !

Rescuing Food and Saving Lives with Shreyaa and Esha Venkat : Episode 5

October 15, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

Hunger is one of the bigger problems faced by our planet today. And it has been accentuated even more after the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the Nobel Peace Prize this year has been awarded to the World Food Programme for its efforts to fight hunger. But the bigger the problem, the stronger our efforts need to be. Two teens from the United States, know this better than most of us. Shreyaa and Esha Venkat have taken to a very unique approach to fight hunger, through their organisation, NEST4US. Li...

Rescuing Food and Saving Lives with Shreyaa and Esha Venkat

October 15, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

Hunger is one of the bigger problems faced by our planet today. And it has been accentuated even more after the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the Nobel Peace Prize this year has been awarded to the World Food Programme for its efforts to fight hunger. But the bigger the problem, the stronger our efforts need to be. Two teens from the United States, know this better than most of us. Shreyaa and Esha Venkat have taken to a very unique approach to fight hunger, through their organisation, NEST4US. Li...

Uniting Fashion and Philanthropy with Noella Coursaris Musunka : Episode 4

October 08, 2020 18:30 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Reputed international model and philanthropist, Noella Coursaris Musunka, works to empower the communities in her country of origin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, through her organisation 'Malaika'. Noella talks about her turbulent childhood, her views on third world problems, her journey with 'Malaika', and about using her passion for fashion and modelling to promote the right values and products to the people.

Using Visuals To Change The World with David Gough : Episode 1

October 01, 2020 18:30 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

From being a print journalist with 'The Guardian' to heading the United Nations IRIN Film Unit, David Gough has been witness to the tremendous impact that Visual Media Forms can have on people with regard to solving social and humanitarian issues being faced around the world. Listen as he shares his rich array of experiences and anecdotes that will leave you mesmerised. 

Getting Children To Read with Dr. Rana Dajani : Episode 2

October 01, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

"Reading is to the brain, what exercise is to the body", Dr. Rana Dajani, who is a molecular biologist by profession, agrees. But getting children to read nowadays is becoming quite a task. And with the advent of addictive mobile games and Netflix, it is getting increasingly difficult. But look no further because it seems Dr. Dajani has found the answer. Listen now to know her ingenious but effective method that is making waves around the world !

Empowering People To Save The Earth with Angelou Ezeilo : Episode 3

October 01, 2020 18:30 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

When you mess with nature, it tends to mess back. Climate change is perhaps one of the biggest threats our planet faces at the minute. But it's still not too late to turn back. Angelou Ezeilo is a Social Entrepreneur with a mission. She is trying to empower women, youth, people of colour, etc. to conserve land and the environment. Listen as she talks about her journey and what is required of us if we want to reverse the consequences of our actions.

Introduction to Heroes Without Capes

September 17, 2020 07:30 - 1 minute - 879 KB

Come and get a quick gist of what this podcast is going to be about !