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So many of the people who impact our lives undertake their work in relative obscurity. Hosted by Shefali Mehta of Open Rivers, this interview podcast sits down with experts in science, technology, agriculture, climate change and education to learn about their expertise, their rationale for undertaking this work, the personal story that propels them forward and how they provide clarity on our path to do better.
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Navigating joy in a time of change with LaKisha Odom
Building off a 3-episode series in Season 1, LaKisha Odom returns to Open Rivers Navigator to discuss diversity in science and agriculture. She explains how she sets boundaries, navigates the discomfort and how she finds joy in times of radical transformation.
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Navigating data sharing with John Reich
John Reich shares how resilience is formed and built, the power of science as a tool for social change and how diverse perspectives guide us to better solutions on this episode of Open Rivers Navigator.
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Navigating open source data with Dorn Cox
Joining us from a New England farm, Dorn Cox shares his vision for the future of agriculture and why open source data is the key to drive change. An expert in building connections, facilitating collaboration and sharing expertise, Dorn discusses how data not only supports farmers, but builds a system that supports us all.
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Navigating economic data with Kellee James
Kellee James shares her journey from the early days of the carbon markets to the importance of data for effective agricultural markets. Combining economics, agriculture and a climate focus, we explore the power of data to improve how we feed ourselves. Highlighting the joys and challenges of startups, Kellee discusses how her passions fuel her objective to build a better world.
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Navigating community driven data with Rikin Gandhi
How can data, equity, technology and sustainability intersect? Rikin Gandhi explains how data drives real-world changes, how women hold the power to move the needle on agricultural data and how a “cold call email” started his journey into the world of agricultural data and technology.
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Navigating agricultural data with Ankita Raturi
Dr. Ankita Raturi shares her journey from coding and computer science to agricultural engineering. She explores what the role of technology can and should be in the field, the importance of finding balance and how she navigates the many demands of life as “an octopus on roller skates”.
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Enjoyed this educational & experiential podcast
I really enjoyed this podcast. Shefali speaks with really interesting people. I learned perspectives I wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. I enjoyed the conservations and storytelling. It really opened up my eyes to possibilities in my own life