A Better Normal

A Better Normal

PumaPodcast

Episodes 61
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Declining
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

How do we achieve "a better normal?" PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier sits down with innovators in tech, business, arts and humanities, and advocacy work to learn how they navigate issues and challenges confronting different segments of society. The conversations explore where entrepreneurship, creativity, and a drive for social good intersect.

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Recent Episodes

Aging parents, growing kids and the adults in between | Dawn Zoleta of InLife

Jan 16, 2026 34m

Ever heard of the term “sandwich generation?” Dawn Zoleta, financial advisor at InLife, describes the responsibilities of those who belong to this group, and what preparations they can do for…

Forging partnerships to support Nature-based Solutions | Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines

May 30, 2025 53m

Now sitting as the episode guest, Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines shares the story of the Foundation's partnership with the Government of Canada in support of NbS, some of the notable…

What can we do about the plastic problem? Policies, initiatives and communities making a difference

Apr 29, 2025 27m

In the last episode of this three-part series, we look at an academic community's approach to combat the plastic waste problem and at the challenges to and opportunities for the Extended Producer…

Exploring high-integrity nature-based solutions | Trin Custodio of WWF- Philippines

Apr 24, 2025 44m

The climate crisis compels us to take further action to protect the environment, but how do we know we're doing it right? Trin Custodio of WWF-Philippines tells us what makes interventions effective,…

Designing gender-responsive climate solutions | Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc.

Mar 31, 2025 1h 2m

Aella Potestades of Bayi, Inc. talks about the impact of extreme weather events on women, and how they have taken up action to find solutions in nature. This six-episode series is made possible with…

Taking education to the streets (Guest Episode)

Nov 28, 2024 20m

In this guest episode from Kasama sa Pagbabago, we meet PJ Hernandez, the founder of an inspiring project that’s redefining learning by bringing education out of classrooms and into communities.…

Building an ecosystem for women’s health | Jessica de Mesa-Lim of Kindred

Nov 07, 2024 45m

Jessica de Mesa-lim, CEO and co-founder of startup Kindred, talks about creating an inclusive and stigma-free space for women, the persisting challenges to the delivery of female health services, and…

Harnessing nature's power for common good | Kisha Muaña of Wetlands International Philippines

Oct 24, 2024 1h 5m

Anxious about the changing climate? Conservation biologist Kisha Muaña talks about looking to nature for solutions and what young people can do in this special episode of A Better Normal.This…

Mental wellness in the workplace (Guest Episode)

Oct 09, 2024 39m

In this guest episode from The Imaginable Workplace, we revisit ways we can make the workplace better and supportive of our mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making sense of AI and big data | Stef Sy of Thinking Machines (Re-publish)

Oct 03, 2024 36m

Revisit the conversation of PumaPodcast's Carl Javier and Thinking Machines' Stef Sy on how to deal with advances in AI.This episode originally published on October 5, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See…

Smart designs for digital play | Diego Adame of the LEGO Foundation

Sep 25, 2024 35m

Are video games bad? LEGO Foundation’s Diego Adame talks about research on digital play, the benefits of well-designed games for children, and the importance of play for adults and workplace…

Visual stories for positive change | Elbert Or of Pushpin Visuals

Sep 11, 2024 45m

Following his conversations with Pushpin Visuals' partners, co-founder and CEO Elbert Or talks about the work that goes into visual storytelling, Pushpin's process in finding organizations with…

Making gender narratives inclusive and intersectional | Genica Bucao of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus

Aug 28, 2024 45m

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Pushpin Visuals has partnered with PumaPodcast for a five-episode series featuring nonprofits and foundations that Pushpin has worked with. Elbert Or,…

Impact for social and environmental good | Priya Thachadi of Impact Pioneers Network

Aug 21, 2024 39m

Priya Thachadi of Impact Pioneers Network talks about the intersections of impact and investment, the need to pour resources into climate crisis solutions, and the growing entrepreneurial space for…

Co-creating for the environment | Onggie Canivel and Aya de Leon of Forest Foundation Philippines

Aug 14, 2024 56m

Forest Foundation’s Onggie Canivel and Aya de Leon talk about providing grants for pro-environment projects, finding solutions in communities and conserving green pockets in urban areas.In…

Bridging communities for food security | Ma. Gisela Tiongson of the Jollibee Group Foundation

Jul 31, 2024 47m

Jollibee Group Foundation’s Ma. Gisela Tiongson talks about their core advocacy of community relations, the gains in creating inclusive value chains for farmers, and the responsibilities that come…

Who picks up after us? Waste workers and the fight against plastic waste leakage

Jul 24, 2024 19m

In the second episode of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the role of waste workers in minimizing plastic leakage and the efforts to make this line of work safer and more lucrative.We…

Investing in children, investing in our future | Jun Godornes of World Vision Philippines

Jul 17, 2024 52m

World Vision's Jun Godornes talks about the gaps and gains in Filipino children's welfare, how far sponsoring a child really goes, and how children can bridge communities and play their part in…

Where does your plastic go? The cycle points back to you

May 29, 2024 24m

In the first episode of a three-part series, we examine an individual's typical plastic diet, the cycle of waste that impacts our health, and some local government efforts in mitigating the…

Comics, Creativity and Building Communities | Rob Cham

May 01, 2024 48m

Award-winning comic book creator Rob Cham talks about how far his comics has taken him in his career, what makes Pinoy comics distinct, and what the upcoming Manila Comics Fair has in store for…

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