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The Better Heroes podcast: exceptional human stories on social impact

The Better Heroes podcast series features inspirational impact entrepreneurs who are on the frontline of the fight against climate catastrophe, global unemployment, food insecurity and social inequity.

Discover the untold stories behind the extraordinary humans devoting their lives to build a better working world. At EY, people are devoting their time to SDG-focused projects through EY Ripples, including working with impact entrepreneurs. The program brings together the combined skills, knowledge and experience of the global EY network in pursuit of one shared vision: to positively impact one billion lives by 2030.

You can also listen to this podcast via other platforms including Apple and Spotify.

12 Episodes

Podcast Series

Presenters Matt C Smit

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Why global DEI efforts are vital to create a better working world

In this episode of The Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Julie Linn Teigland and Gabriela Ramos about DEI in the workforce.
Podcast

Episode 12

Duration
35m 42s

Presenters

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Julie Linn Teigland

EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner; EY Global Leader, Women. Fast forward

How to uplift farmers through tractor sharing

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Jehiel Oliver about helping marginalized farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa access tractors and improve their lives.
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Episode 3

Duration
35m 47s

Presenters

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Jehiel Oliver

CEO and Founder at Hello Tractor

How innovations can solve world hunger

In this episode of the Better Heroes podcast series, host Matt C. Smith talks to Rob Dongoski and Bernhard Kowatsch on how innovations can help solve food insecurity.
Podcast
Duration
30m 09s

Presenters

Rob Dongoski

EY Food and Agriculture Leader

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

How furry packaging can protect the environment

In this episode of The Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Joanne Howarth about providing a furry alternative (wool) to non-biodegradable, toxic styrofoam packaging.
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Episode 10

Duration
35m 35s

Presenters

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Joanne Howarth

EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Asia-Pacific Class of 2023

How and why business can create a better world

In this episode of The Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Daniel Flynn and Terence Jeyaretnam about purposeful business.
Podcast

Episode 11

Duration
31m 11s

Presenters

Terence L Jeyaretnam

EY Oceania Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner, EY Australia Reconciliation Leader

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Why global DEI efforts are vital to create a better working world

In this episode of The Better Heroes podcast, host Matt C. Smith talks to Julie Linn Teigland and Gabriela Ramos about DEI in the workforce.
Podcast

Episode 12

Duration
35m 42s

Presenters

Matt C Smit

Professional MC, Broadcaster & Host, The Lunicorn

Julie Linn Teigland

EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner; EY Global Leader, Women. Fast forward