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How do we achieve "a better normal?" PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier sits down with innovators in tech, business, arts and humanities, and advocacy work to learn how they navigate issues and challenges confronting different segments of society. The conversations explore where entrepreneurship, creativity, and a drive for social good intersect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Aging parents, growing kids and the adults in between | Dawn Zoleta of InLife

    JAN 16

    Aging parents, growing kids and the adults in between | Dawn Zoleta of InLife

    Ever heard of the term “sandwich generation?” Dawn Zoleta, financial advisor at InLife, describes the responsibilities of those who belong to this group, and what preparations they can do for themselves and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  2. Forging partnerships to support Nature-based Solutions | Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines

    05/30/2025

    Forging partnerships to support Nature-based Solutions | Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines

    Now sitting as the episode guest, Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines shares the story of the Foundation's partnership with the Government of Canada in support of NbS, some of the notable NbS that they have seen, and the things we need to consider to make NbS more sustainable. This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  3. What can we do about the plastic problem? Policies, initiatives and communities making a difference

    04/29/2025

    What can we do about the plastic problem? Policies, initiatives and communities making a difference

    In the last episode of this three-part series, we look at an academic community's approach to combat the plastic waste problem and at the challenges to and opportunities for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law. We talked to Joey Rosal, director of Sustainability Hub-Manila and Miguel Santos, EPR program manager of WWF-Philippines. This series was produced with the support of World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines. Listen to the second episode of this series here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GK9PmAXJXL72Fz68wgy2J?si=l0M_a9QqRWa91GzZXDsHVQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Exploring high-integrity nature-based solutions | Trin Custodio of WWF- Philippines

    04/24/2025

    Exploring high-integrity nature-based solutions | Trin Custodio of WWF- Philippines

    The climate crisis compels us to take further action to protect the environment, but how do we know we're doing it right? Trin Custodio of WWF-Philippines tells us what makes interventions effective, sustainable, and beneficial for both humans and nature.   This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Carl Javier of PumaPodcast as host.   Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Designing gender-responsive climate solutions | Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc.

    03/31/2025

    Designing gender-responsive climate solutions | Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc.

    Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc. talks about the impact of extreme weather events on women, and how they have taken up action to find solutions in nature.  This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Roby Alampay of PumaPodcast as host. Visit https://www.pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/ for more information on the work of the Foundation on nature-based solutions in partnership with the Government of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  6. Taking education to the streets (Guest Episode)

    11/28/2024

    Taking education to the streets (Guest Episode)

    In this guest episode from Kasama sa Pagbabago, we meet PJ Hernandez, the founder of an inspiring project that’s redefining learning by bringing education out of classrooms and into communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  7. Building an ecosystem for women’s health | Jessica de Mesa-Lim of Kindred

    11/07/2024

    Building an ecosystem for women’s health | Jessica de Mesa-Lim of Kindred

    Jessica de Mesa-lim, CEO and co-founder of startup Kindred, talks about creating an inclusive and stigma-free space for women, the persisting challenges to the delivery of female health services, and the gradual but promising movement of building a community to support and invest in women’s health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. Harnessing nature's power for common good | Kisha Muaña of Wetlands International Philippines

    10/24/2024

    Harnessing nature's power for common good | Kisha Muaña of Wetlands International Philippines

    Anxious about the changing climate? Conservation biologist Kisha Muaña talks about looking to nature for solutions and what young people can do in this special episode of A Better Normal. This six-episode series is made possible with the support of Forest Foundation Philippines. Aya De Leon of the Foundation joins Carl Javier of PumaPodcast as host. For more information about Forest Foundation's grants program for nature-based solutions, visit https://www.forestfoundation.ph/careers/special-fund-for-nature-based-solutions-thematic-grants/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
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How do we achieve "a better normal?" PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier sits down with innovators in tech, business, arts and humanities, and advocacy work to learn how they navigate issues and challenges confronting different segments of society. The conversations explore where entrepreneurship, creativity, and a drive for social good intersect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    PumaPodcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
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