In this podcast, we bring together Poornima and Lakshika, two extraordinary fellows from the Creative Catalyst Fellowship. From sustainable art practices and mind-environment connections to storytelling through soft sculptures and raising awareness about endangered species, these two creatives share their journeys, passions, and unique approaches to making a difference. 🌟 Get ready to be inspired by their stories of creativity and impact!

This week on the Scale the Good podcast, Vikum Rajapakse, co-founder of Kantala Brands, discusses the potential the creative industries holds for the future of Sri Lanka in our latest episode with Emma De Silva 🌏💡

Welcome to an extraordinary episode of the Scale the Good Podcast with vegan food influencer Maya Leinenbach aka FitGreenMind! Maya is an influencer who showcases incredibly, delicious, healthy, and simple food recipes with a wide variety from traditional German dishes to South Asian cuisine, and what makes them even more special is that they are delicious vegan dishes! In this conversation, we talk all about her journey as a digital content creator, her passion for food and good ingredients, her experiences in Sri Lanka and how the impact of her work goes beyond filled tummies. If you are one of her 3 million followers, this is a must-watch episode and your chance to get to know her even better! We had an amazing time with her on the show and through the rest of that day (check out our other posts to find out what we got up to) ‘The Scale The Good Podcast’! The fun, wholesome, and new-age show where we discuss ways to shake things up, dive into trending ideas in the new economy, and simple choices that make your life a good life.

Welcome to the final episode in our Climate Adaptation Special. Where we tap into the insights of the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator Today we have Faraj of Ceylon Green and Aqua and Senura of Carbon Blueprint. Tune in as they trace their entrepreneurial journeys and the powerful motivations behind what they do. They also expose the untapped potential of Aquatic Agriculture and Urban Agriculture in not only combatting the Climate Crisis but also helping Sri Lanka #buildbackbetter The Climate Adaptation Accelerator is under the USAID and Good Life X partnership, which aims to develop early-stage businesses into scalable and sustainable enterprises that can enhance the climate resilience of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism-associated livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube ‘The Scale The Good Podcast’! The fun, wholesome, and new-age show where we discuss ways to shake things up, dive into trending ideas in the new economy, and simple choices that make your life a good life. Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

Welcome to the second Climate Adaptation Special. Where we tap into the insights of the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator In this episode, we discuss new-wave agriculture and how crucial it is in taking Sri Lanka forward in conversation with Iluktenne Plant Nursery founder Jayantha Rupasinghe and GLX COO Vihangun Ariyaratne. They are both individuals who are deeply passionate about regenerative agriculture and using it to #buildbackbetter The Climate Adaptation Accelerator is under the USAID and Good Life X partnership, which aims to develop early-stage businesses into scalable and sustainable enterprises that can enhance the climate resilience of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism-associated livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube දේශගුණික විපර්‍යාසයන්ට අනුහුරු වීම විශේෂ සාකච්ඡවේ දෙවන කථාංගය, මෑතකදී නිමාවට පත් වුනු දේශගුණික විපර්‍යාසයන්ට අනුහුරු වීම කඩිනම් කිරීමේ වැඩසටහනේ සාමාජිකයන්ගේ හඩින්! මෙම කථාංගයේ දී අපි ඉලුක්තැන්න පැල තවාන නිර්මාතෘ ජයන්ත රූපසිංහ සහ ගුඩ් ලයිෆ් X ආයතනයේ විහඟුන් ආරියරත්න සමඟ නව රැල්ලේ කෘෂිකර්මය සහ ශ්‍රී ලංකාව ඉදිරියට ගෙන යාමේ දී එය කෙතරම් තීරණාත්මක ද යන්න සාකච්ඡා කලා. ඔවුන් දෙදෙනාම කෘෂිකර්මාන්තය වෙත දැඩි ඇල්මක් දක්වන, එය නැවත ගොඩනැගීමට කෙතරම් වැදගත් ද යන්න හොදින්ම හදුනාගත් දෙදෙනෙක්. මෙම කථාංගයට Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts සහ YouTube හරහා සවන්දෙන්න. ‘The Scale The Good Podcast’! The fun, wholesome, and new-age show where we discuss ways to shake things up, dive into trending ideas in the new economy, and simple choices that make your life a good life. Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

Welcome to the first of three episodes in our Climate Adaptation Special. Where we bring on the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator In this episode, we dive into the world of consulting and business coaching with Christina Gunasinghe and Pascal Gavotto, as they trace their journeys in the field and the joy that comes with it. As well as a discussion on the importance of entrepreneurs in helping communities and countries #buildbackbetter The Climate Adaptation Accelerator is under the USAID and Good Life X partnership, which aims to develop early-stage businesses into scalable and sustainable enterprises that can enhance the climate resilience of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism-associated livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube Link in Bio to listen to this episode ‘The Scale The Good Podcast’! The fun, wholesome, and new-age show where we discuss ways to shake things up, dive into trending ideas in the new economy, and simple choices that make your life a good life. Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

Today on the Purpose Pivots series, we introduce Kamil and Thushan - two unique personalities on the team with equally unique career paths ✨ Join them as they recount the learnings they gained across the varied industries they worked in like aviation, food, and mushroom cultivation, and how all of those experiences influenced their current ventures. ✈️ Do not miss out on this extremely fun-filled and insightful edition of the Scale the Good Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, we join Saseni and Randhula, who after attending the same school and university, share how these settings shaped their journeys 🎓 Listen in as they dive deep into the different stages of their careers and how the people they met, choices they made and experiences gained played pivotal roles in finding and driving forward their purpose 💫 #podcast #scalethegood #purpose #school #career #futureproof

Welcome to a new series in the Scale the Good Podcast: The Purpose Pivots! A series featuring our very own team, and exploring their ‘Purpose’. Its origin, how it influences the work they do, and how it evolves In this episode, join Vihangun and Vindhya as they explore their journeys from engineering graduates to pivoting into purpose-forward ventures. Going through their experiences in university, exploring the STEM world and their transition into their current ventures. #podcast #scalethegood #purpose #engineering #futureproof

Miller from Polar joins us in this episode to discuss the fusion of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture. We explore the potential benefits of using IoT technology in agriculture and have a conversation about growth and culture. Miller also shares his insights on the importance of positive work culture and the role it plays in shaping the future. Tune in to this engaging conversation on the exciting world of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture 🌱 The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

For today’s Lost Ingredient Lab special, we're joined by Sharmilan from Niftron to talk about the exciting world of blockchain technology. We'll cover what blockchain is, its unique features, and its potential applications in various industries, including agriculture. We also discuss how blockchain technology can increase transparency and traceability in the supply chain, leading to improved food safety and waste reduction. The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

In this episode of the Lost Ingredients Lab special podcast, we focus on the incredible Gotukola, with Lakmini Weerakkody of Lak Nature, who shares her innovative experience with this ingredient and its future potential 🍀 The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

On this Lost Ingredients Lab special, we have Shawn and Malika, 2/3 of Ceylon Aqua and Agri, discussing the Lost Ingredient - seaweed. Join us as we break down this wonderful sea-grown ingredient as well as their entrepreneurial journey and an answer to the age-old question: can friends get into business together? 🤔 The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.