Now Boarding By Melting Pot

Payal Nayar
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Now Boarding By Melting Pot

Now Boarding by Payal Nayar explores eco-tourism and the profound ways travel connects us to the Earth. Through stories and insights, the podcast highlights mindful travel's role in preserving ecosystems, supporting communities, and inspiring planet appreciation. Featuring pioneers, conservationists, and travelers, it rethinks travel habits and celebrates initiatives protecting precious landscapes. Discover how to journey with intention and foster meaningful connections. New episodes drop biweekly. Listen now and join the movement for sustainable travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Charles Odom

    JUN 23

    Charles Odom

    Meet Charles Odom, the founder of Painted Circle, a platform on a mission to make travel more ethical, direct, and impactful. With a background spanning international development and years of experience across the US and Europe, Charles is passionate about connecting travelers with local experts and authentic experiences. In this episode, we dive into a powerful idea: “Travel isn’t just about what we bring to a place, it’s about what that place gives back to us. Every journey is a two-way street, shaping us as much as we hope to leave an impact.” Tune in to discover why embracing local communities, learning from new cultures, and traveling more consciously can enrich your own life and the world around you. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at PaintedCircle.com/NowBoarding. #EthicalTravel #TravelPodcast #PaintedCircle #SupportLocal #NowBoardingPodcast #CharlesOdom #TravelStories #SustainableTourism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. Shannon Dobbs

    JUN 9

    Shannon Dobbs

    Meet Shannon Dobbs, former nightclub owner, systems thinker, and fierce advocate for climate resilience. His path is anything but linear: - Army Psychological Operations - Running Nevada’s top LGBTQ+ nightclub - Donating 17,000 sq ft to tackle a food desert - Fighting off resistance from nonprofits and food lobbies - And now… pushing to bring water-growing soil tech to the U.S. But this story isn’t just about soil. It’s about systems that resist change, and the people who dare to push back anyway. Listen to this week’s Now Boarding and get a front-row seat to one man’s journey from scarcity to circularity. Episode streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, You Tube or wherever you may listen to podcasts. #NowBoardingPodcast #ClimateJustice #SoilTech #VeteransForChange #FoodDeserts #SustainabilityStories #ImpactJourney #ShannonDobbs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. Dr. Vinitaa Apte

    MAY 26

    Dr. Vinitaa Apte

    You’ve seen tree planting. But not like this. Dr. Vinita Apte’s team isn’t planting saplings. They’re planting 15-foot indigenous trees with a 95% survival rate, even on barren land. Each site is surveyed, ponds are dug, irrigation systems are built, and fire protection lines are laid. It’s not a green PR exercise. It’s a high-effort, ground-up eco-restoration. This is what reforestation actually looks like when it’s designed to last. 🎧 Full episode with Dr. Vinitaa Apte available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you may listen to podcasts. #ReforestationDoneRight #VinitaaApte #NowBoardingPodcast #EcoRestoration #TreePlantingInnovation #ConservationMatters #IndigenousForests #ClimateSolutions #SustainableIndia #BiodiversityFirst #GrassrootsLeadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  4. Carlos Millan

    MAY 19

    Carlos Millan

    In this remarkable episode of Now Boarding, biologist and consciousness researcher Carlos Millan discusses documented cases of patients with complete brain damage who, astonishingly, regain full lucidity shortly before passing away. His explanation? Memory isn’t stored in the brain. It’s recorded in the electromagnetic field around the body. Carlos is the founder and head researcher at Biome, a company developing health tools to revitalize the holosomes- nano-units of conscious life within our cells. His worldview is a rare fusion of science, spirituality, and ancient wisdom, shaped by years of work across modern labs, historical texts, and healing traditions. From terrain theory to hyperbaric oxygen and meditative cell repair, this episode is a powerful reimagining of what it means to be human. 🎧 Listen to Carlos Millan on Now Boarding. (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube) or wherever you listen to podcasts #CarlosMillan #NowBoardingPodcast #BiomeHealth #ConsciousnessMedicine #TerrainTheory #MemoryBeyondTheBrain #HolisticBiology #HealingScience #NeuroscienceReimagined #ElectromagneticField #HealthPodcast #CellularHealing #ModernMystic #ScienceAndSpirituality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  5. Ali Horriyat

    APR 28

    Ali Horriyat

    In this powerful episode of Now Boarding, we sit down with Ali Horriyat, former financier and founder of Compassivist, a global movement that reimagines giving, compassion, and systemic change. Ali opens up about the radical decision to part with his entire fortune. He does this not for headlines, but to reclaim his freedom and realign his life with purpose. He shares how this choice changed his relationships, challenged traditional ideas of charity, and led him to create a platform focused on long-term impact through storytelling, the arts, and community-led initiatives. What you’ll take away: – Why money without meaning leads to emptiness – How giving can shift from guilt to empowerment – What it takes to build a movement, not just a foundation – The role of compassion in rebuilding a fractured world Tune in to discover why impact is not about how much you give, but how deeply you care. #AliHorriyat #Compassivist #100MillionShift #PurposeOverProfit #NowBoardingPodcast #ConsciousGiving #SystemicChange #CompassionInAction #RedefiningPhilanthropy #FreedomThroughGiving Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, You Tube or wherever you listen to podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  6. JulieMoorhouse

    APR 14

    JulieMoorhouse

    What if the clothes you donate never make it to the shop floor? In this heartfelt episode of Now Boarding, we sit down with Julie Moorhouse, Founder of Good Maker Tales, to explore the surprising realities of sustainable fashion. Julie’s journey began not in fashion, but during quiet moments of reflection as a new mother navigating an unexpected career pause. What followed was a deep dive into the environmental cost of our wardrobes and a mission to make ethical fashion accessible and honest. Julie shares the lesser-known truths about textile waste, why recycling your old clothes isn't as straightforward as it seems, and how certifications and transparency can guide better choices. Her approach is refreshingly non-judgmental, rooted in curiosity and a desire to help others take one small step at a time. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever stood in front of a bursting wardrobe and wondered, “What now?” Episode streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  7. Jamie Burr

    MAR 30

    Jamie Burr

    In Episode 4 of Season 8 we raise a very pertinent question, Is sustainable tourism a myth? Jamie Burr, a responsible tourism marketer, challenges the way we think about travel. From an acting background to a career in tourism, Jamie’s journey revealed the hidden costs of the industry—from greenwashing to the exploitation of local communities. In this episode, we uncover: 🌍 Why "sustainable tourism" might not be what you think 💡 The real impact of tourism beyond carbon emissions 🚨 Why travelers say they care but rarely act on it 💬 How ethical marketing can shift the industry "It’s not about traveling less, but traveling smarter." If you love to travel, you need to hear this. Tune in now! Episode streaming on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube. #ResponsibleTourism #TravelSmart #TheTruthAboutTourism #NowBoardingPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. Padma Chebrolu

    MAR 17

    Padma Chebrolu

    ​​In episode 3, Season 8, we are in conversation with Padma Chebrolu, a force to reckon with. From a childhood filled with dance, music, and poetry in Guntur, India, to winning 36 international awards as a filmmaker, Padma Chebrolu has always believed in the power of storytelling. But for her, it’s more than just art—it’s activism. Her latest film, Passage of the River, brings together Indian and Indigenous wisdom, highlighting the sacred connection between nature and humanity.   “Trees, water, air—we don’t just live on this planet, we live with it.” – Padma Chebrolu In this episode, we talk about: 🌎 The parallels between Indian and Native American traditions 💡 Why environmental awareness starts at home 🌳 How she’s mobilized communities to plant over 11,000 trees Ask yourself this. What’s one thing you do to stay connected to nature?  #NowBoardingPodcast #PadmaChebrolu #PassageOfTheRiver #IndigenousWisdom #EnvironmentalStorytelling #ProtectOurPlanet Episode streaming on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
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Now Boarding by Payal Nayar explores eco-tourism and the profound ways travel connects us to the Earth. Through stories and insights, the podcast highlights mindful travel's role in preserving ecosystems, supporting communities, and inspiring planet appreciation. Featuring pioneers, conservationists, and travelers, it rethinks travel habits and celebrates initiatives protecting precious landscapes. Discover how to journey with intention and foster meaningful connections. New episodes drop biweekly. Listen now and join the movement for sustainable travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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