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Conspiracy of Goodness PodcastAuthor: Goodness Exchange
More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the worlds most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright. Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through todays negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to positive news, fresh insights, and uplifting perspectives. Language: en-us Genres: Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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232. Funding Hope, Not Hype: Scaling Local Solutions with Mohini Bhavsar
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Mohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.Chapters0:00 – Intro & Welcome3:57 – Introducing Grand Challenges Canada7:09 – Mr. Oxygen Man: A Life-Saving Innovation17:41 – Courage, Risk, and the Heart of Innovation26:06 – Mohini’s Personal Journey of Courage and Opportunity33:11 – Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals41:24 – Break44:05 – Unexpected Innovators Changing the World57:01 – Lessons From Failure and the Power of Pivoting1:02:01 – Books, Podcasts, and Tools for Positive Thinking1:26:30 – Final Reflections on Small Acts and Global Change
