Best Wavemakers Podcasts (2025)

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From Seafarer to Ship Owner and Surviving a Pirate Attack - YC’s Maritime Grit 30:14

6d ago30:14

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In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Yasovardhan Chinni (YC). YC grew up in a small Indian town and in pursuit of financial stability chose a non-traditional path into shipping. From marine engineering to life on board the vessel, YC turned his seafaring experience into a full-fledged maritime business portfolio. From the eng…

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Self-Care Vs Self-Preservation 37:57

14h ago37:57

37:57

I used to think self-care was something I had to figure out completely on my own, but after many burnouts, realized I’d taken it too far. It became clear the version of self-care we’re fed by society might be quietly wearing us down and that it’s missing a few critical complements. On the flipside, I’m sharing a key element to self-care and well-be…

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Attachment Theory: How I Finally Felt Secure in Love 33:36

7d ago33:36

33:36

If you've ever felt like you're too much, not enough, or constantly guessing where you stand with someone, I’ve got you. In this episode I’m sharing the two biggest shifts that helped me go from flailing with anxiety in relationships to feeling insanely secure Attachment theory changed how I show up in love, friendships, and even how I treat the mo…

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New Moon, Sacred Tea, and Forest Bathing: A Recipe for Magical Healing 34:20

15d ago34:20

34:20

If you’ve ever bitten your tongue, masked your feelings, or shape-shifted to fit in, this episode might just hit home. I’m sharing what happened when I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a New Moon gathering that involved forest bathing (aka Shinrin-Yoku), a sacred tea ceremony, and a moment that cracked something wide open in me. Oh…and I cri…

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Book 2 Sneak Peek: Destruction, Rehab & Creating Our Paradise 11:35

22d ago11:35

11:35

What if paradise isn’t out there, but right in tne moments that you choose to be with? In this episode, I’m doing something a little different - I’m reading a sneak peek from my next book I’m in the middle of writing. Yep, this is an unedited journal entry straight from the manuscript. It’s raw, real, and something I felt deeply called to share. Th…

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How To Detect & Build Healthy Friendships 33:41

29d ago33:41

33:41

Friendships aren’t just a nice-to-have. They can be the very thing that’s holding you back or helping you grow, depending on how healthy they are. In this episode, Samantha shares the big takeaways from a recent event with Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) and breaks down what secure friendships actually look like. Spoiler: it’s less about matching…

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From Engine Room to Boardroom: RK Sethi’s Expedition Through Maritime and Tech 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with RK Sethi – marine engineer, restaurateur, startup mentor, CEO at SEAKNOTIQ Ship management and Group COO at YC Ventures – to explore the personal journey behind a multi-faceted career in maritime, technology, and entrepreneurship. From his first days aboard a vessel to launching a restaura…

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Single Motherhood & The Superpower of Receiving 35:23

1M ago35:23

35:23

We’re keepin’ it real today, folks. I recorded this episode in my car outside a coffee shop under a fuzzy jacket with a mini travel mic, because life doesn’t wait for the perfect setup…especially when you’re a single parent running a business and juggling all the things (it me). I’m finally sharing parts of my childhood I’ve only scratched the surf…

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Body Image & Navigating Society’s Impossible Standards 35:58

1M ago35:58

35:58

In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal. I open up about my ongoing journey with body image, disordered eating patterns, and the pressure to meet impossible beauty standards. From postpartum changes to memories that shaped how I see myself, I’m unpacking the thoughts I’ve carried for years and the new awareness that’s beginning to sh…

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From Race Cars to Decarbonised Ports: Piotr Konopka’s Journey into Maritime 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we meet Piotr Konopka, Vice President at DP World, who took an unexpected yet inspiring journey from designing motorsport vehicles to leading global decarbonization efforts in maritime logistics. 🎯 From automotive engineering and hybrid race cars at Toyota's Motorsport Division, to now helping a company th…

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My Sobriety Journey & Deconstruction of Addiction 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

I’ve never really shared the full story behind why I stopped drinking, but in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain. It wasn’t a rock bottom moment or dramatic wake-up call—it was a quiet but certain knowing that alcohol just wasn’t part of who I wanted to be anymore. I talk about how booze impacts the brain, the sneaky ways it shaped my decis…

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Becoming EXPOSED: Expansion Through Shame, Judgment, Loss, & Responsibility 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

Ever felt like you're hiding pieces of yourself, worried about what others might think? In this special episode, I'm sharing my opening Keynote from our annual event, FEMPOWERED where we explored the powerful theme of that year: “Exposed”. I’m my experience of over 8 years in entrepreneurship and building my dream business and life, I have personal…

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From Chemical Engineering to Maritime Leadership: Claudia Beumer’s Journey 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Beumer, a leader in maritime decarbonization who transitioned from corporate commercial roles to founding her own environmetal consultancy company, C4 Fuels. With a background in chemical engineering, Claudia's journey into shipping, alternative fuels, and sustainability was unexpe…

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Compelling Storytelling to Drive Your Business & Brand Forward 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, I’m excited to share insights from a recent workshop I led with the incredible Brooke Berndt and Grace Perry. We dove deep into the transformative power of storytelling and how being vulnerable and authentic in your branding can truly build trust and attract the right audience. I walk you through my own journey - from being an acco…

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Self-Worth, Detachment, and Power: 40 Things I’ve Learned in 40 Years 35:11

2M ago35:11

35:11

Forty years, forty lessons, and a whole lot of unlearning. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest insights I’ve gained along the way - about self-worth, boundaries, fear, and why peace isn’t about avoiding chaos but learning to stand strong within it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, questioning your path, or waiting for…

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Jet Skis, Green Fuels & Global Trade! A Life in Logistics with Gary Hubbard 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive into the fascinating career of Gary Hubbard, a seasoned logistics leader who transitioned from directing major global supply chains to driving the adoption of green fuels in maritime. With experience spanning continents, cultures, and industries, Gary shares how his journey through P&O Nedlloyd, Ma…

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Stopping Patterns at the Root to Regulate Your System 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

In this episode we unlock a massive key to freedom - learning how to create regulated nervous system responses to our outside world. I break down the cascade of events that occur during a trigger or “activation” and how to bring awareness to these responses at the root. (This is purely informational to allow you to understand what occurs in the mom…

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How to Use Your Voice and Lose All Your F*cks 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to use your voice and live in truth, even when it feels uncomfortable. I talk about a recent coaching session with a potential author and why the journey to self-expression is so personal. Speaking up, being seen, and standing in your truth can bring fear, but it’s where real change begins. I reflect on th…

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The Role of the Conscious & Subconscious Mind in Creating our Reality 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, we’re unpacking the power of the subconscious mind, inspired by Neville Goddard’s Feeling Is the Secret. It’s all about shifting from wishful thinking to embodied belief - because your subconscious isn’t fact-checking, it’s simply making real whatever you accept as true. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of doubt or wondered why …

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Celebrating Loss: Wearing Your Mess & Not Apologizing For It 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

What if loss wasn’t something to fear but something to celebrate? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my keynote at FEMpowered, where I explored how loss isn’t an ending—it’s an opening. Whether it’s relationships, beliefs, or old identities, every loss creates space for something new, and learning to detach from outdated narratives is…

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Beyond the Horizon: Capt. Mohit Batra on Tech, Safety & the Heart of Maritime 23:34

3M ago23:34

23:34

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Gordana sits down with Captain Mohit Betra, a true catalyst in the maritime industry. From his early days at sea, influenced by a family of sailors, to driving digital transformation, Captain Mohit shares his unique perspective on the evolution of shipping in the past decades. They dive into the challenges…

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Connecting patients to healthcare: A conversation with Halodoc’s Jonathan Sudharta 26:30

3M ago26:30

26:30

Jonathan Sudharta, the co-founder and CEO of Indonesian telemedicine company, Halodoc, is making healthcare more accessible in the world’s fourth-largest country. When Jonathan started his career as a pharmaceutical sales rep, he spent a lot of time in waiting rooms, watching patients wait—often for hours—just to see a doctor. He recognized an oppo…

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Dating, Identity, and Personal Power 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

Sharing a deeply personal experience, I discuss how practicing radical self-love and setting clear boundaries shifted my relationships, identity, and approach to life. You’ll discover why choosing discomfort over familiar pain can be the catalyst for growth and personal power. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-betrayal or unsure how to embrace your…

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Strategy as the Compass: Navigating Change with Laurence Honerick 44:56

4M ago44:56

44:56

In this episode of The Overtime Leader Podcast, Gillian Davis sits down with Laurence Honerick, a design strategist turned management consultant, to explore the powerful intersection of strategy, change management, and leadership. Drawing from his eclectic career—from startup co-founder to BBC Brand designer—Laurence shares hard-earned wisdom on ho…

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The Number One Missing Modality in Healing 26:25

4M ago26:25

26:25

In this episode, I explore the power of detachment and why releasing the beliefs that keep us small is the ultimate act of self-love. Sharing my personal journey and the lessons I’ve learned as a coach and publisher, I’ll guide you toward embracing your truth and uncovering the freedom that comes with surrender. We’ll discuss why expressing your au…

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How to Release Control and Meet True Peace 29:01

4M ago29:01

29:01

In this episode, I share my own humbling journey of releasing control, from meticulously planning my son’s birth to facing the unexpected and redefining my perspective on safety and surrender. I’ll walk you through how the illusion of control often creates more struggle and why detachment is the path to freedom and miracles. We’ll explore the deepl…

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TRAILER 2:51

4M ago2:51

2:51

Detached is a podcast for those ready to release the weight of judgment, let go of limiting stories, and embrace the truth of who they are. Hosted by Samantha Joy, it explores the power of self-love, surrender, and detachment to create freedom, peace, and clarity. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and thought-provoking insi…

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From Cooking Oil & Blockchain to Fuelling Green Transport with Mahsa Karimi 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, host Gordana sits down with Mahsa from ESG Ports, a company at the cutting edge of sustainability in the maritime industry. ESG Ports is tackling the climate crisis by converting waste cooking oil into biofuel, leveraging blockchain transparency, and building a decentralized ecosystem to ensure ESG complia…

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The Maritime Polyglot and Her Shipping Tales: Maria Rita Skog 46:25

4M ago46:25

46:25

🎙️ In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Maria Rita Skog, a dynamic leader whose maritime journey began in young age aboard merchant tankers. From growing up on a vessel and assisting at shipyards to educating young generations and maritime board seats, Maria's life has been a blend of curiosity, exploration, and expertise. 🎙️…

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End-of-Year Leadership Insights: Reflections and Strategies for 2025 21:27

5M ago21:27

21:27

In this special wrap-up episode, host Gillian Davis dives into the lessons learned from 2024, including how executive teams can transition from crisis mode to visionary leadership, the importance of organisational refactoring, and the necessity of bold, unapologetic decision-making. She also shares her top tips for leaders to start 2025 with clarit…

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From Seafarer to Maritime Entrepreneur with Capt. Rami Al Breiki 36:42

5M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, we’re joined by Captain Rami Al Breiki—a seafarer turned an entrepreneur, with a deep passion for maritime innovation and decarbonization. Captain Rami opens up about his early seafarer career on LNG carriers, to embracing new challenges, turning to entrepreneurship, paving a way for others and shaping the…

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Scaling Leadership in High-Growth Startups with Oana Andreea Jinga, Co-Founder and CC&PO at Dexory 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

Oana Andreea Jinga is CC&PO and co-founder of Dexory, a highly innovative robotics and AI company in central London. With a background in leading strategic partnerships at Google and developing innovative products at Telefonica, her career touched on various areas of the tech world, having found a sweet spot in designing, developing and bringing ro…

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The Pioneering Decarbonisation Spirit of Katarina Uherova Hasbani 43:17

6M ago43:17

43:17

In this episode, we sat down with Katarina Uherova Hasbani, a pioneer and catalyst of decarbonisation within the heavy asset industry. From setting the first renewables energy efficiency carbon reduction targets as part of European Comission, to shaping corporate sustainability and decarbonisation strategies and working with startups to accelerate …

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FuelEU Maritime Masterclass by BetterSea 41:13

6M ago41:13

41:13

If you’re looking for actionable insights on FuelEU Maritime, this episode is a must-listen! In an informative discussion, BetterSea co-founders Gordana Ilic and Maximilian Schroer explain the key aspects and mechanisms of the FuelEU Maritime regulation entering into force in Jan 2025. They address the topics such as the use of alternative fuels, p…

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Fuelling Green Maritime Future with Haseena Bheekhun 45:07

6M ago45:07

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Today's episode of The Wavemakers Podcast is an insightful conversation with Haseena Bheekhun, the innovative Chief Operating Officer at Unitrove. From her diverse career beginnings, to leading the scaling of green hydrogen projects, Haseena shares her passion for sustainability and the hurdles of navigating the maritime industry when joining as an…

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Women in Maritime: Eli Gjesdal's Story of Leadership and Change 38:27

6M ago38:27

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In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Eli Gjesdal reflects on her lifelong maritime journey. Inspired by her grandmother, Eli dreamed of working on tankers from an early age, and while that dream evolved, she has gone on to become a female pioneer in the industry. Eli discusses being one of the first women in a predominantly male field, her ma…

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Beyond Green Fuels with Ilyas Muhammad 40:03

6M ago40:03

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Tune in to The Wavemakers Podcast for an insightful conversation with Ilyas Muhammad, the forward-thinking Head of Green Fuels at Hapag-Lloyd. From his roots in chemical engineering to shaping the future of fuels for the container shipping industry, Ilyas shares the root of his commitment to sustainability and personal insights of how his children …

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From Maritime Law to Maritime Innovation Leadership With Su Yin Anand 43:12

6M ago43:12

43:12

Dive into another inspiring episode of the Wavemakers Podcast, where we feature the trailblazers of the maritime world! In this episode, we sit down with Su Yin Anand. From her beginnings in maritime law to catalysing industry innovation, Su Yin has become a driving force in global shipping, navigating its complexities with cross-functional experti…

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Maritime Digital Innovator - Philippe Lavarde 45:16

6M ago45:16

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Curious about how to revolutionize the maritime industry? In this episode of the Wavemakers Podcast, we sit down with Philippe Lavarde, the visionary founder and CEO of Closelink, a game-changing procurement platform transforming global shipping. Join the conversation, as we dive into the challenges, risks, and innovative solutions that are reshapi…

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The Shipping Journey of Susana Germino 42:56

6M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode of the Wavemakers podcast, we sit down with Susana Germino, the Chief Sustainability and Energy Transition Officer at Swire Shipping and Swire Bulk. Susana shares her inspiring journey from being 9th female naval engineer student to leading maritime decarbonisation for leading shipping companies. In The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive i…

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The Human Side of Shipping With Nils Roche 46:40

6M ago46:40

46:40

Embark on an inspiring episode of The Wavemakers Podcast with Nils Roche. In his pprofessional role, he is a Deputy General Manager Operations & Procurement at acific International Lines. Behind the role, he is a dynamic individual who connects people through container shipping. In today's conversation, Nils shares his incredible journey from a sma…

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Maritime Industry Transformation With AI & Nick Clarke 43:04

6M ago43:04

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In The Wavemakers Podcast, we dive into the stories of the individuals in maritime, behind the job roles and titles. Our first guest is amazing Nick Clarke, the CEO of Greywing. Discover what inspired him to take the helm in driving innovation in shipping, get a glimpse of what it's like to be in his shoes. We discuss our entrepreneurial experience…

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From Serial Entrepreneurship to Supply Chain Investments With Marc Dragon 46:17

6M ago46:17

46:17

Explores various aspects of driving supply chain innovation in our newest episode! Our second guest, Marc Dragon, is the Managing Director at Reefknot Investments, a joint partnership between Temasek and the global logistics company Kuehne + Nagel. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain innovation, he brings deep industry insights in tran…

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Defying the odds to find fintech app success: A conversation with Nays’ Ceyda Yalçın 22:48

6M ago22:48

22:48

The leader behind one of Turkey’s top banking apps shares how an initiative from the country’s largest bank disrupted a crowded fintech market. With over 600 fintech competitors, İşbank’s Nays app carved its own path by delivering a gamified user experience that attracted 1 million users in its pilot and 3 million in just 12 months. Ceyda Yalçın, l…

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Overcoming Comfort Zones and Embracing Change in Matrix Structures with Katie Lee, COO at Wavemaker 32:06

6M ago32:06

32:06

Katie Lee is the COO at Wavemaker, a global media agency. Beginning her career in the advertising world, Katie dedicated over two decades to various roles, transitioning from large network agencies to small content-focused startups and social agencies. In this kickoff episode, Katie shares her journey from an advertising executive and start up oper…

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Harnessing AI to revolutionize healthcare: A conversation with Huma’s Dan Vahdat 19:32

7M ago19:32

19:32

Dan Vahdat, the founder and CEO of Huma, is on a mission to change how the healthcare industry approaches research, treatment, and care. Growing up in a family of doctors, Dan saw how 24/7 treatment of patients often deteriorates as soon as they leave the hospital – which is typically when complications occur. To fix this, he started Huma in 2011, …

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