Did The Bee Sting Just Predict Our Climate Future?

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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 the Tsao Family Foundation, and Vishal Kumar, CEO of Waste Warriors Society. Priyanka shares her journey from finance to philanthropy in Singapore, while Vishal talks about building a climate change nonprofit in the Indian Himalayan region tackling waste management in India. Together, we explore how books spark reflections on family, values, and the future of climate action.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Book Introduction: Why The Bee Sting Hooks You Instantly(02:35) Meet the Guests: From Philanthropy to Waste Warriors(03:20) That Cliffhanger Ending Everyone’s Talking About(04:57) Vishal’s Take: Family, Love, and Unfinished Stories(07:28) Family Struggles: Why Staying Connected Is So Hard(09:54) Climate Change: Guilt, Choices, and Small Wins(18:25) Big Read, Bigger Lessons: Surviving 650 Pages(20:37) Would They Recommend It? Honest Answers(23:20) Wrapping Up: Why Stories Like This Stick With UsPriyanka AgarwalPriyanka Agarwal is the Executive Director of the Tsao Family Foundation. A passionate learner and book club enthusiast, Priyanka has led philanthropic organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong, and brings with her a global career that spans finance, social impact, and a deep commitment to meaningful change.Vishal KumarVishal Kumar, a self-described waste warrior and the CEO of Waste Warriors Society, a non-profit tackling waste management in the ecosensitive Indian Himalayan Region. A passionate and visionary leader, Vishal brings deep expertise in waste management and a talent for uniting diverse stakeholders around a cleaner, more sustainable future.Gunjali SinghI’ve spent over a decade working in the development sector, and a lifetime finding both escape and meaning in good books. Book clubs have been my anchor and helped keep me grounded through many seasons of change.This podcast brings together two things I care deeply about: powerful stories, and the passionate people working to drive real change in the world. I hope it leaves you with fresh ideas, renewed hope, and a good book recommendation to dive into.—-About The Changemakers Book ClubThe Changemakers Book Club is where powerful books meet powerful voices. In each episode, host Gunjali sits down with inspiring changemakers to explore stories that spark reflection and action. It’s part book chat, part deep dive into the world we live in. Come for the books, stay for the bold conversations.

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