Inside the Nimsdai Foundation: Everest, Porters, Veterans & Impact with Glen Mallen

What does it really mean to redefine what’s possible? In this episode of Business Mutiny, Jon speaks to Glen Mallen, Director of the Nimsdai Foundation, about how the charity is creating real impact through education, disaster relief, environmental projects, porter welfare, and transformational expeditions to Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro. This is not just a conversation about mountains. It is about purpose, resilience, leadership, charity, community support, and changing lives. We cover: • The mission and purpose behind the Nimsdai Foundation • How the charity supports education in Nepal • The reality of disaster relief after earthquakes and floods • How they are helping clean up Everest and the big mountains • Why Project Odyssey is transforming the lives of veterans • The story behind the new Porter House in Lobuche • How mountain environments can improve confidence, wellbeing, and self-belief • What it takes to run and grow an international charity • Glen’s journey through the charity sector and leadership   If you are interested in charity leadership, Nepal, Everest, Kilimanjaro, veterans, mountain expeditions, porter welfare, disaster relief, education projects, or purpose-driven organisations, this episode is packed with insight.   In this episode: • Nimsdai Foundation • Everest Base Camp • Kilimanjaro • veterans rehabilitation • porter house project • Nepal education • mountain clean-up • disaster relief • charity leadership • redefining what’s possible   Check out the foundation here https://www.nimsdaifoundation.org/   🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on business, leadership, resilience, purpose, and impact.   #NimsdaiFoundation #Everest #Kilimanjaro #Charity #Leadership #Nepal #Veterans #BusinessMutiny #DisasterRelief #Education   Chapters 00:00 Intro: Can You Really Redefine What’s Possible? 01:05 What Is the Nimsdai Foundation? (Mission & Purpose) 02:40 The “Nothing Is Impossible” Mindset Explained 04:30 What Are the 4 Pillars? (Education, Environment, Impact, Disaster Relief) 06:50 How Do You Clean Up Everest? (Mountain Waste Reality) 08:20 What Does “Nims Has a Vortex” Mean? 10:10 Project Odyssey: How Mountains Transform Veterans’ Lives 13:30 Why Do People Open Up More on the Mountain? 16:00 Everest vs Kilimanjaro: Which Is More Transformational? 18:30 Why Shared Hardship Builds Stronger Human Connection 20:40 The Porter Problem: What’s Really Happening on Everest? 23:00 Building the Porter House at 5,000m (Real Challenges) 26:10 $500,000 Build: Why It Costs So Much on Everest 28:20 Are Porters Being Treated Fairly? (Reality Explained) 30:30 Can Everest’s Waste Problem Ever Be Solved? 33:00 What Is a “Trash Trek” & Why It Matters 35:10 The £25 Project Changing Girls’ Lives in Nepal 38:00 Charity Work Reality: How Do You Actually Fund This? 40:20 From Lifeboats to Global Impact: Glen’s Career Journey 43:00 Purpose vs Profit: Why Values Matter More Than Money 45:10 Biggest Leadership Lesson: Surround Yourself With Talent 47:00 Advice for Young People: Believe in Yourself 49:00 Final Thoughts: Did You Do Everything You Could?   Subscribe to the channel for business insights, podcasts, and expert advice.   👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts 🔁 Share with your network 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode   🔗 Follow Jon Graves Website: https://jongraves.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangraves1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonGravestalksbusiness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jongravesbusinesstalk