Narratives of Purpose®
by Claire Murigande
Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)
Episodes
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Bridging Continents, Scaling Impact - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Safia Agueni
Beyond the Proof-Of-Concept: How HealthSeed Is Scaling Healthcare Innovation Across Borders. In the final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Safia Agueni, the COO and co-founder of HealthSeed....
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Africa's AI Health Revolution - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Valentine Kamau
How Africa Is Reimagining Healthcare with AI. In the fifth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with Valentine Kamau, the creator and host of AI HealthBeat Africa. They explore the rapidly evolving...
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Rewiring The Next Generation - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Marc Ritter
Addicted by Design: How Big Tech is Wiring Young Brains and What We Can Do About It. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Marc Ritter, the CEO and co-founder of AWE Digital Wellness. AWE...
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Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe
Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot....
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Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen
AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi. Heidi is building an AI…
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Embracing AI in Healthcare - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Hal Wolf
Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and...
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On Bridging Theory and Practice in Health AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Amanda Leal
Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global…
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On Transitioning to Gender-Specific Medicine - HIMSS Europe Series with Thao Nguyen
Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with...
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On Investing in Women's Health - HIMSS Europe Series with Ida Tin
The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly...
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On Rethinking Preventive Care Through AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz
The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic. Dr. Bouaziz is…
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On Navigating Endometriosis Care - HIMSS Europe Series with Julie Hanell
The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient. Julie candidly shares her personal journey...
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On Gender Bias in Diabetes Technology - HIMSS Europe Series with Dawn Adams
Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and...
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On Diversity in Neuroscience - HIMSS Europe Series with Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai
Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya...
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On Addressing Racial Disparities in Healthcare - HIMSS Europe Series with Steve Gilbert
Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert. Steve's...
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On Advocating for Black Mothers - HIMSS Europe Series with Carolina Coimbra
Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights....
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On Innovating Femtech - HIMSS Europe Series with Mariatheresa Kadushi
Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app....
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On Pioneering Objective Eye Testing - HIMSS Europe Series with Piotr Kruszynski
Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally. Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on...
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On Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Screening - HIMSS Europe Series with Alexander Antrobus
Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd. Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast...
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On Harnessing Information and Technology for Health Equity - HIMSS Europe Series with Hal Wolf
Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and...
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Transforming Healthcare - Insights from HIMSS Europe 2025
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that originated from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the digital health space held in Paris. We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges...
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The Issue of Burnout : Navigating the Complexities of Workplace Harm and Trauma
Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This final conversation comprehensively...
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The Question of Ageism: Valuing Experience in the Workplace
In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This second conversation addresses...
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The Neuroscience of Harassment: Understanding the Brain's Response to Workplace Bullying
Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This first episode delves into the...
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On Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Social Change - from Labyrinth of the First Gen
In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers. In this...
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On Building a Medical Device Startup for Underserved Populations - from Global Health Pursuit
In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman. On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In...
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On Bringing Diversity to Sports - from Made For Us
Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social...
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On Pioneering Cancer Research Across Africa - A Conversation with Dr. Yaw Bediako
Narratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an incredible conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande takes us into Yaw's journey from...
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On Unlocking Women's Brain Health - Women's Health Series with Ann-Marie de Lange
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's...
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On Reclaiming Dignity Through Health Tech - Women's Health Series with Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi & Shamala Hinrichsen
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Shamala Hinrichsen join host Claire Murigande to discuss the innovative app "SheHer" designed to advance women's health by providing accessible healthcare information and fostering a supportive community. Both Shamala...
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On Innovating Care in Maternal Health - Women's Health Series with Martha Agbornyenty
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Martha Agbornyenty, the founder and Executive Director of For Mom and Baby Foundation, who is on a mission to improve maternal and child health in Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning young midwife…
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On The Power of Self-Advocacy - Women's Health Series with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of healthcare advocacy and personal storytelling with Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, President of the Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation, who passionately discusses her journey as a radiation…
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On Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine - Women’s Health Series with Thao Nguyen
In this new episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine. Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising...
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On Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija Butkovic
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW). Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that...
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On Leveraging AI to Overcome Radiology Challenges - Women's Health Series with Élise Mekkaoui
Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised. In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai. Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic...
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On Holding Space for Women in the Workplace - Women's Health Series with Fatoumata Ly
Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti....
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On Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle Ralic
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered...
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On Developing Non-invasive Cervical Precancer Treatments - Women's Health Series with Alia Rahman
Twenty-First Century Treatments for Women's Health. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alia Rahman, the Co-founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics. Alia shares her personal journey with dysplasia, how it...
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On Making PCOS a Public Health Priority - Women's Health Series with Sasha Ottey
Advocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's Health. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge. Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed…
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Advancing Women’s Health with Female Founders - Trailer
In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series focusing on women's health innovation. The next five episodes will address Issues like the lack of female representation in clinical trials as well as the need for gender-specific personalised medicine, but…
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Celebrating Three Years of Narratives of Purpose
Join me for the Season Five Finale of Narratives of Purpose where we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary of powerful conversations with our wonderful guests who are making waves in their industries and communities. In our podcast series, we have shone a spotlight on innovation,...
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On Eradicating Period Poverty - A Conversation with Ira Guha
In today’s episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Ira Guha who is the founder of Asan. Asan is a social venture with a mission to eradicate period poverty, which prevents women and girls across the world from participating in essential daily activities (Including going to school and…
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On Empowering Action Through Innovative Technologies - A NEW Conversation with Rhiana Spring
Join me for today’s episode where I will be catching up with Rhiana Spring, the founder and executive director of Spring ACT. Spring ACT is an organisation connecting human rights and technology to empower people to take action and eliminate global social injustices. Their flagship product is...
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On Making Medical AI a Common Good - A NEW Conversation with Bart De Witte
In this episode I will be welcoming back another previous guest of Narratives of Purpose, Bart De Witte, to hear more about his journey of making medical AI accessible. Bart is the founder of the Hippo AI Foundation, which is designed to develop medical AI for the common good by liberating all...
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On Funding African Female Entrepreneurs and Innovators - A NEW Conversation with Pauline Koelbl
Today I am welcoming back my very first guest of Narratives of Purpose - Pauline Koelbl, founder of ShEquity. ShEquity is a Catalyst Fund that provides smart investments for innovative and impactful African female entrepreneurs. Join me in this conversation where Pauline talks about the growth…
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On Gamifying Diversity and Inclusion Education - A NEW Conversation with Alma Moya Losada
Join me for a conversation with Alma Moya Losada who is the founder and CEO of Aequaland, an award winning edtech startup. I previously spoke to Alma back in 2021, and since then her business (and lessons) have come a long way. The core focus of Aequaland is to build educational experiences…
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On Powering Education with Technology - A NEW Conversation with Ismail Eleburuike
In this episode I will be welcoming back a previous guest of Narratives of Purpose to hear more about this Ed Tech entrepreneur's journey since our initial NOP conversation back in 2022. Ismail Eleburuike is the founder of SchoolTry, the leading provider of efficient education application...
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On Building More Socially Responsible Organisations - from Spend Donate Invest
In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from Genet Gimja, the host of Spend, Donate, Invest. This podcast is at the intersection of social justice and personal finance and shares thought-provoking perspectives and ideas on how we might spend, invest and...
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On Prison Officers Turned Playwrights - from Creativity Found
Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently this pre-season in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact…
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Pre-Season Start
As we prepare to launch a new season of Narratives of Purpose, we want to share with you what we have in store for the upcoming episodes. And we have a special call to action for you to help our podcast reach new audiences: Please VOTE NARRATIVES OF PURPOSE in the British Podcast Awards...
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Special French Language Episode - Interview de Charlotte Hennessy & Patrick Dupuis du Refettorio Genève
Aujourd'hui, nous concluons nos épisodes bonus du mois de mai. Les épisodes d'interviews complètes en version originale de notre mini-série sur les systèmes alimentaires durables. Notre troisième et dernier épisode présente le restaurant Refettorio à Genève avec deux de ses collaborateurs :...
About this show
Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)
Hosted by
Claire Murigande