Aarti Sahgal: Building a World Where People with Disabilities Belong

Jan 31, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Aarti Sahgal,  GA,  SDG1,  SDG10,  SDG16,  SDG3,  SDG5,  SDG8,  USA

Aarti: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Our purpose is to build a world where people with disabilities belong. To create a world where everyone, no matter who they are, can shine brightly. We firmly believe that all of us have special gifts and talents. They can have a gift of hand, a gift of heart, or a gift of head. People with disabilities are sometimes not seen or heard, or they are unfairly thought of as less than others. We want them to be seen, heard, and valued for the incredible people they are.

Alex Aide: Making Kindness Cool, and Supporting Young People’s Mental Health

Jan 20, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande Alex Aide,  CM,  NY,  SDG3,  USA

Alex: Hi Spiffy! I'm excited to be here today. Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world. Through high-impact programming, youth-led conversations, and strategic, cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.

John Rho: Solving the ‘Cocktail-Party Problem’ for Hearing-Aid Users

Jul 14, 2022 Posted by: Anushree Nande John Rho,  MA,  SDG3,  USA

John: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! ListenIn is addressing the cocktail party problem, which especially impacts hearing aid wearers. When in a busy crowd full of dozens of people chatting at once, the primary speaker becomes drowned out, making conversation difficult for the hearing-aid user.