Episodes

Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot. With 25 years in institutional capital markets, Maryann brings a rare financial lens to a sector long underserved by research and funding. She shares how data gaps created by the systematic exclusion ...

AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients. In this second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi. Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its AI scribe, Heidi gives clinicians access to trusted medical research at the point of care, and Com...

Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health eq...

Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. In this interview, Amanda reflects on her personal jour...

Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data. Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations for ...

The Future of Femtech and Why Women's Health Matters to All. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with pioneering tech founder Ida Tin, the Co-founder of Clue and the Founder of Femtech Assembly think tank. Ida explores the evolution of the Femtech sector since she coined the term in 2016. She empahsizes the necessity for women's health to be acknowledged as a social imperative and to cons...

The Intersection of AI and Preventive Medicine Through The Lens of Women's Health. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Jérôme Bouaziz, the Co-founder & CEO of One Clinic. Dr. Bouaziz is a gynaecologist and entrepreneur. In this interview, he shares how his group, One Clinic, utilises AI in facilitating individualised patient assessments, thereby enabling better integrated care and pr...

The Labyrinth of Endometriosis Diagnosis. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Julie Hanell, a business podcast host and an endometriosis patient. Julie candidly shares her personal journey with endometriosis, navigating the healthcare system. She highlights the importance for patients to advocate for their health by seeking multiple opinions and conducting thorough research. Julie share...

Challenging Healthcare Norms Through Women’s Experiences in Diabetes Management. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Dawn Adams, a seasoned midwife specialised in diabetes, pregnancy, and women's health. Dawn underscores the necessity of recognising the distinct physiological responses of women to medications and technologies historically developed within male-centric frameworks, particu...

Transforming Brain Health Research To Bridge Gaps In Representation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with neuroscientist, brain health and population health researcher, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai. Dr. Sivaniya discusses the necessity of considering not just sex and gender differences, but a multitude of identity factors in neuroscience research and how they intersect. She stresses that...

Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Technology, and Social Justice. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with anti-racism leader coach, consultant & speaker Steve Gilbert. Steve's insights highlight the enduring challenges that persist within the realm of mental health, particularly as they pertain to racial disparities and systemic inequities. He emphasizes that while technology can...

Unveiling the Challenges of Maternal Health for Black Women in Portugal. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Carolina Coimbra, a doula and activist for pregnancy and childbirth rights. Carolina is also the co-founder of SaMaNe, an association which aims to address the disparities in maternal healthcare experienced by Black and Afro-descendant women in Portugal, particularly through rigor...

Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app. Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares her insights on the critical intersection of women's health and technology. Mariatheresa's experiences nav...

Innovation In Eye Care Access To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Piotr Kruszynski, the Founder & CEO of Feyenally. Feyenally is a med-tech company focusing on digital solutions related to eye examination, diagnostics and therapy. Their first product is a groundbreaking mobile application, which represents the first remote eye examination solution utilizing obje...

Innovation In Early Breast Cancer Detection To Enhance Health Equity. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alexander Antrobus, the CEO of Zedsen Ltd. Zedsen aims to bridge the gap in breast cancer screening accessibility and ensure that all women, irrespective of age or ethnicity, receive timely and effective diagnoses. Zedsen's approach involves developing a novel device, enabling more a...

Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equ...

In this episode of Narratives of Purpose, host Claire Murigande introduces a new series that originated from our participation as a media partner at the HIMSS Europe 2025 conference, a pivotal event in the digital health space held in Paris. We shall delve into the opportunities and challenges technological advancements bring in healthcare with interviews of health tech entrepreneurs, AI governance experts, and women's health innovators. Join us as we embark on this journey to showcase inspiri...

Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much as 77% of the workforce is currently experiencing significant levels of burnout. The speaker, Dr. ...

In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older women in particular. The speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen, discusses the dual-edged sword of instituti...

Welcome to our three-part episode covering the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle. This first episode delves into the intricate relationship between workplace harassment, mental health, and organisational culture. The speakers, Dr. Makiko Kuramoto and Dr. Jennifer Fraser, engage in a profound exploration of how systemic i...

In today’s episode, we conclude our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast hosted by Weyu Shameka. Weyu engages with first-generation individuals around the globe on her podcast, sharing their transformative journeys of natural-born pioneers. In this bilingual English and Spanish interview, Weyu speaks with Fidel a committed community activist from the Yungas region of Bolivia, who operates a radio station that plays a pivotal role in amplifying the v...

In today’s episode, we are continuing our “episode swap” series with an episode from the Global Health Pursuit podcast hosted by engineer turned social impact storyteller, Hetal Baman. On her podcast, Hetal tackles tough questions from the vast field of global health with a beginner's mindset. In this interview, Hetal speaks with Sona Shah the co-founder of Neopenda. Neopenda's mission is to develop affordable medical devices addressing neonatal mortality, which are tailored to the unique cons...

Welcome back to a very special series of Narratives of Purpose. We will be doing things a little differently throughout this month in order to showcase even more unique stories of changemakers of people who are contributing to make a difference in society. Our goal is simple: To amplify social impact by sharing individual journeys of ordinary people who are making an extraordinary impact within their communities and around the world. This episode features the Made For Us podcast which is hoste...

Narratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an incredible conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande takes us into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw highlights the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific research. He shares his belief that the continent possesses immense potential to contribute to pre...