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Walk Talk Listen Podcast

Walk Talk Listen Podcast

By: Maurice A. Bloem
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 Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial. It is also an effort to create awareness and to inspire a growing group of listeners to be engaged with the Global Goals (SDGs) and their attainment. A spin-off of the 100 mile walk. #gotheextra100mileCopyright 2020 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Making Safe Water Accessible: Social Innovation with Purpose with Lieselotte Heederik – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 200)

    Making Safe Water Accessible: Social Innovation with Purpose with Lieselotte Heederik – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 200)
    Jul 9 2025
    In this milestone 200th episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Lieselotte (Lisa) Heederik, co-founder and CEO of Nazava Water Filters, an award-winning social enterprise working to provide safe, affordable drinking water to low-income households across the Global South. Lisa shares her personal journey—from a childhood across Bolivia, Kenya, and Yemen to leading one of the only WHO-certified water filter companies in developing countries. Her own experience of dehydration as an infant shaped a life-long mission: making safe water a right, not a privilege. During this wide-ranging conversation, Lisa reflects on how Nazava scaled its impact to reach over 600,000 people in 30+ countries. From the post-tsunami landscapes of Aceh to microfinance-driven solutions in Kenya, she discusses the intersection of women’s empowerment, climate action, and health equity. With humor and humility, Lisa shares her “why,” what keeps her hopeful, and how running trail races mirrors her work as a purpose-driven entrepreneur. Listener Engagement
    • Learn more about Lisa and Nazava at global.nazava.com
    • Follow Lisa on LinkedIn and Nazava on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable.
    • Explore Lisa's song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
    Follow Us
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram.
    • Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives.
    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    56 mins
  • From Geoscience to Systems Change: Coaching for a Better Future with Gideon Lopes Cardozo – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 199)

    From Geoscience to Systems Change: Coaching for a Better Future with Gideon Lopes Cardozo – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 199)
    Jul 2 2025
    “Google the name of the disease my daughter has.” With that sentence, Gideon Lopes Cardozo shared about a deeply personal part of his life—his daughter’s diagnosis with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a lesser-known yet relatively common chromosomal condition. In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Gideon shares how his path led from Earth sciences to executive coaching, team dynamics, and systems thinking. Over two decades, Gideon worked internationally as a geoscientist in academia and the energy industry before shifting toward organizational transformation. He now supports teams in the energy transition space using relational systems coaching and agile methods. Maurice and Gideon explore what it means to navigate complexity—whether in personal life or global systems—with humility, empathy, and curiosity. Listener Engagement
    • Discover more about Gideon's work at Partner Strength.
    • Follow Gideon via LinkedIn as well as his company on LinkedIn.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable.
    • Explore Gideon’s song pick and others on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
    Follow Us
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook, and Instagram.
    • Visit Walk Talk Listen for more episodes, news, and initiatives.
    • Don’t miss our special series “Enough for All,” featuring voices from Church World Service (CWS) and the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Religion in the Public Square: Literacy, Dialogue, and Ancient Roots with Chip Gruen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 198)

    Religion in the Public Square: Literacy, Dialogue, and Ancient Roots with Chip Gruen – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 198)
    Jun 25 2025
    In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem is joined by Dr. William “Chip” Gruen, Professor of Religion Studies and Director of the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding at Muhlenberg College. With a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a scholarly background in early Christianity, Chip’s passion has evolved toward enhancing religious literacy and fostering deeper public discourse on religion. He shares how his academic roots influence his current public-facing work, including the ReligionWise podcast and educational programs designed to help people speak about religion with more nuance and understanding. Chip reflects on how ancient narratives still inform modern identity, how religion continues to shape public life, and why better dialogue matters in divided times. With humor and depth, he speaks about the role of curiosity in confronting complexity, and how the Institute’s work invites both students and the wider public to engage religion not as dogma, but as cultural expression. He also shares insights on inner growth, music, kindness, and the power of simply listening well. Listener Engagement
    • Discover more about Chip's work at religionandculture.com.
    • Follow the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
    • Share your thoughts on this episode via walktalklisten. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
    • Please do explore the songs selected by Chip and previous guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here.
    Follow Us:
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram.
    • Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives.
    • Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr
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