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ChangeMaker’s Book Club

Gunjali
Disability
Philanthropy
Social Impact
The Seven Moons Of Maali Almeida
James
Inclusion
Narrative Change
Poverty
Race
Gender
Slavery
Societal Perceptions
Access Intimacy
Culture Of Blindness
Sri Lanka
Bibliotherapy
Adventure Sports
Marathon Running
Empathy
Dead In the Water

Welcome to the ChangeMaker’s Book Club. This podcast brings together powerful stories and the passionate people who are working to drive real change in the world. In each episode, we dive into a contemporary book with people who are driving change and how it connects to the way they see the world, the challenges we face, and the change we need to make. I hope it leaves you with fresh ideas, renewe... more

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What if solving your own murder meant queuing up in the afterlife’s visa office?

That’s the hilarious and haunting premise of The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. A Booker Prize novel set in 1990s Sri Lanka, it’s a wild mix of murder mystery, dark humo... more

What does a Booker Prize novel about a struggling family have to do with philanthropy in Singapore and waste management in India?

In this episode of the Changemaker Book Club, I dive into The Bee Sting with Priyanka Agarwal, Executive Director of th... more

What happens when two trailblazers from finance and clean energy dive into a murder-at-sea thriller?

I sat down with Lakshmi Iyer, Group President & CEO at Bajaj Alternatives and one of Asia’s top women in asset management, and Malavika Bambawale, a... more

What could a murder mystery teach us about fundraising and the ways they are corrupted?

In this episode, I dug into The Appeal with Radha and Annu, a book that had us hooked while making us question how power, privilege, and manipulation show up in ... more

What happens when a gym badass and a meditation-loving doctor dive into the same book about weight loss drugs? You get stories, science, and some serious truths.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Bhakti Naik, PT, nutritionist, and founder of Ikigai H... more

Ever met a pilot who’s blind, and runs marathons faster than most of us?

In this episode, I sat down with Sudhir and Divyanshu, two leaders who are flipping how we see disability, allyship, and what inclusion actually looks like. From discovering au... more

What do a children’s book author and a gender justice leader have in common? Turns out—plenty, especially when the book in question hits like a gut punch.

In this episode, I sat down with Bhakti Mathur and Nisha Dhawan to unpack James by Percival Ev... more

Can a book change how you see the world and what you do in it?

I’m Gunjali, and on the ChangeMaker’s Booklub, I sit down with inspiring leaders in philanthropy and the social sector to unpack big ideas sparked by books. We talk about gender, disabil... more

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Ingrid Srinath
Founder Director of the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Ashoka University
Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy
Episode: Chats with the Dead
Stephen Keys
Chair of the IFS Foundation and Senior Director at the Majority Trust in Singapore
IFS Foundation
Episode: Chats with the Dead
Priyanka Agarwal
Executive director of the Tsao Family Foundation in Singapore, with a background in finance and social impact.
Tsao Family Foundation
Episode: Did The Bee Sting Just Predict Our Climate Future? | Changemakers Book Club
Vishal Kumar
CEO of Waste Warriors Society, focusing on waste management in the eco-sensitive Indian Himalayan region.
Waste Warriors Society
Episode: Did The Bee Sting Just Predict Our Climate Future? | Changemakers Book Club
Lakshmi Iyer
Group President Investments and CEO Bajaj Alternates, a trailblazer in India's financial sector.
Bajaj Alternates
Episode: The Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two Changemakers
Malavika Bambawale
CEO of SAS Energy, a seasoned changemaker in the clean energy space with over 20 years of experience.
SAS Energy
Episode: The Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two Changemakers
Radha Friedman
A philanthropic advisor and international bestselling author.
Radha Gal Good Podcast
Episode: She Spoke Up. They Pushed Her Out.| The Appeal by Janice Hallett
Anu Radha Prasad
Founder and CEO of India Leaders for the Social Sector.
India Leaders for the Social Sector
Episode: She Spoke Up. They Pushed Her Out.| The Appeal by Janice Hallett
Dr. Bhakti Naik
Founder and Chief Consultant of Ikigai Health, former nationally-ranked badminton player, doctor of physical therapy specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine.
Ikigai Health
Episode: She’s a Gym Terror. He’s a Meditation Guy. Their Health Advice Might Surprise You

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Gunjali
Host and organizer of engaging discussions around contemporary literature and social change, emphasizing storytelling's impact on real-world challenges.

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Chats with the Dead
Q: Ingrid, do you believe in the afterlife and did the book challenge or expand that idea?
I love the idea of the afterlife as a bureaucratic nightmare and the only afterlife I believe in is the legacy you leave on the planet.
Chats with the Dead
Q: Stephen, you visit Sri Lanka very often through your work with the IFS Foundation, how did the book land for you?
The book provided a different perspective on Sri Lanka, illustrating chaos, violence, humor, and the absurd through Maali's eyes, which deepened my understanding.
The Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two Changemakers
Q: Lakshmi, what needs to change to get more women in these spaces?
Lakshmi emphasizes the importance of education and actionable steps, urging that talking isn't enough and that real change comes from supporting women in their advancement.
The Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two Changemakers
Q: Malavika, how did the shipping industry play out while you were reading this book? Did some of your feelings change?
Malavika explains the book raised questions about accountability in a convoluted shipping industry, where it's difficult to hold players responsible for their actions due to complex ownership structures.
The Book That Uncovered Shipping’s Dark Side, And Inspired Two Changemakers
Q: Lakshmi, let me start with you first. Tell us how you would describe the experience of reading the book and what you found most interesting.
Lakshmi shares that the narrative's excitement and mystery kept her engaged, making her forget it was non-fiction and comparing it to Bollywood thrillers.

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1. Ingrid Srinath
2. Stephen Keys
3. Priyanka Agarwal
4. Vishal Kumar
5. Lakshmi Iyer
6. Malavika Bambawale
7. Radha Friedman
8. Anu Radha Prasad

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