Keeping Up With the SASIs

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The podcast where we explore the projects, challenges, setbacks, and successes of sustainability and social innovators

Episodes

  1. FEB 9

    9. Charlotte Lambert: Being ready to start and grow your career in sustainability

    In this episode of Keeping Up With the SASIs, Charlotte Lambert (SASI Class of 2020) shares a career journey shaped by curiosity and impact—from the embassy to VC, an innovation lab, and the tech world. She introduces her new initiative on lecturing about the sustainability job market, explains why associative work is essential, and reflects on how she’s preparing for the careers of the future. An inspiring conversation about building a sustainability career that evolves with the world.

    45 min

  2. JAN 26

    8. Hélène Handelsman: Life at the front of the classroom

    In this episode, Hélène shares what it’s really like to choose teaching as a vocation—especially when your path was supposed to lead somewhere else. From an insider’s view of a teacher’s first day of school to the quiet, daily moments where impact becomes unmistakably real, she reflects on the closeness of the work and the weight of shaping young minds. We also talk about the challenges of conveying knowledge, the shortcuts teachers take connect with students, and what it means to teach kids. Hélène Handelsman is a 2020 SASI graduate, and her story is a reminder that meaningful work often finds you. 👉 Connect with Hélène Handelsman🎙️ Connect with the host, Juan Pablo Grimaldi 💬 Want to share your story in the next season? Fill out the form, and we’ll start working on your episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe and share it with someone who would appreciate this story.

    43 min

  3. JAN 16

    7. Clémence Faucon: Beyond CSR, sustianability that actually works

    In this episode, Clémence Faucon, a SASI graduate of 2020, shares her journey from working within a large sustainability consulting team at one of the Big Four to joining a start-up addressing the traceability challenge. She reflects on how she gradually outgrew her consultant role, the challenges of stepping into costumer centric role, and why it took a full year to to transition into this new chapter of her career. Clémence explains why sustainability must go far beyond CSR and be fully embedded into business strategy. She highlights traceability as a critical issue and offers practical insights into how companies can begin managing their suppliers more sustainably—starting with transparency and accountability. Beyond business, Clémence also speaks about the importance of building a balanced life, where creativity, sport, and meaningful relationships are not side pursuits, but essential elements of life.

    48 min

  4. JAN 9

    6. Hugo Hernández: The thrill of entrepreneurship reimagined through games

    In this episode, Hugo Hernández, a SASI graduate from the 2020 cohort, shares his journey as a three-time entrepreneur driven by purpose. He takes us through his ventures focused on making games more affordable and meaningful—using play as a tool to address social and environmental challenges. From building businesses with impact at their core to redefining what entrepreneurship can achieve, Hugo’s story is about innovation, intention, and using creativity to drive positive change.

    55 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    5. Marisol Rodríguez: Caught between the boardroom and the baby room

    In this episode, Marisol Rodríguez, a SASI graduate from the 2020 cohort, takes us through her remarkable journey. She shares what it was like to transition from the public sector to a sustainability role at a CAC 40 company, then navigate growing her family while returning to work. From moving across continents—Paris to New York—having a second child, and ultimately realizing the need for a power pause to be fully present for her family, Marisol’s story is about bold choices, resilience, and redefining success on her own terms. 👉 Connect with Marisol Rodríguez Montaña on LinkedIn🎙️ Connect with the host, Juan Pablo Grimaldi, on LinkedIn💬 Want to share your story in the next season? Fill out the form, and we’ll start working on your episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would love this story.

    1h 1m

  6. 12/04/2025

    4. Vanessa Bangun: Building an specialization of yourself

    In this episode, Vanessa takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating journey: What it was like working for the OECD and the lessons learned.The reality of relocating to the city where she was hired.How she supported start-ups in scaling up successfully.The cool side of living in Amsterdam and embracing its unique vibe.If you’d like to connect with Vanessa, reach out via LinkedIn.Connect with your host Juan Pablo on LinkedIn.Ready to share your story? Fill out this form to start preparing your episode! Follow the Keeping Up With the SASIs LinkedIn page to not miss an episode.

    54 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    3. Priyanka Kumar Mathur: From intern to partner to founder

    Priyanka shares her inspiring journey of leading an organization across continents. After graduating in 2020, she became the first employee at an education startup. Since then, she has grown with the company—leading a team, earning her place as a partner, and shaping its vision. Earlier this year, Priyanka reached a crossroads: keep trying to expand the business from Europe to the U.S., or take a bold leap to start her own venture redefining women’s health. 👉 Connect with Priyanka Kumar Mathur on LinkedIn🌸 Check out The Feminine Flow 🎙️ Connect with the host, Juan Pablo Grimaldi, on LinkedIn 💬 Want to share your story in the next season? Fill out the form, and we’ll start working on your episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would love this story.

    1h 11m

  8. 10/30/2025

    2. Rosario Alvarenga: Finding the artistic career path

    In this episode, Rosario Alvarenga, a SASI graduate (2019–2020 cohort), shares her journey of returning to Honduras and her efforts to push Corporate Social Responsibility forward in a complex environment. She reflects on her time in the corporate world, explaining why it wasn’t the right fit—and how freelancing has opened up a more fulfilling path. Notably, it has allowed her to refocus her energy on the arts, a lifelong passion she now pursues through the restoration of art pieces. Rosario's story is one of courage, reinvention, and staying true to what matters most.🔗 Connect with Rosario Alvarenga🎙️ Connect with the host, Juan Pablo GrimaldiWant to share your story next season?Fill out the form to start preparing your episode.Enjoyed the show?Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’d love this conversation!

    1h 1m

  9. 10/18/2025

    1. Carmen Pedraza: Being a migration expert at the time of "Shutting down uncontrolled migration"

    In this episode, Carmen Pedraza shares her insider’s view of the migration crisis for the North American migration corridor. She talks about what it’s really like to work for an NGO, the challenges of advocating for migrants in a climate of resistance, and her love for free diving in caves as a way to reconnect and recharge. Carmen is a SASI graduate (2019–2020 cohort) on a mission to “improve the lives of the most vulnerable people.” She’s doing just that as a migration expert at the Institute for Human Rights and Business. Connect with Carmen on LinkedIn. Connect with the host, Juan Pablo, on LinkedIn  Want to share your story next season? Fill out this form to start preparing your episode.  Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’d love this conversation!

    1h 3m
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The podcast where we explore the projects, challenges, setbacks, and successes of sustainability and social innovators

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  • Creator
    Juan Pablo Grimaldi Niño
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Juan Pablo Grimaldi Niño
  • Show Website
    Keeping Up With the SASIs