Narratives of Purpose®

Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of change makers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)

Narratives of Purpose® is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #103

  Bridging Continents, Scaling Impact - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Safia Agueni

  Aug 4, 202627 minS8

  Beyond the Proof-Of-Concept: How HealthSeed Is Scaling Healthcare Innovation Across Borders. In the final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference , host Claire Murigande speaks with Safia Agueni, the COO and co-founder of HealthSeed. HealthSeed is a Swiss healthcare venture studio helping biotech, medtech, diagnostics, AI drug discovery, and digital-health companies launch and scale across Europe, North America, and MENA. In this interview, Safia shares her journey from nearly two decades in Big Pharma to launching HealthSeed, and why so many European health startups end up leaving the continent. She also discusses bridging innovation ecosystems across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the power of community and trusted networks in building impactful ventures. A must-listen for health tech entrepreneurs, impact investors, and anyone curious about what it really takes to bring healthcare innovation to patients worldwide. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Safia Agueni on LINKEDIN Learn more about HealthSeed at healhseed.vc Follow HealthSeed on social media: LinkedIn Listen to all our HIMSS26 Europe episodes at bit.ly/himsseu26 Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN Follow us: LinkedIn Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 01:35 - Safia Agueni's background and why she co-founded HealthSeed 04:50 - HealthSeed's three pillars, their target and focus 07:08 - The European startup exodus 10:15 - How HealthSeed supports companies 12:10 - Regional nuances: scaling in Africa and the Middle East 15:52 - HealthSeed's unique value proposition 17:57 - The HIMSS 2026 InnovationXchange 20:30 - The power of community and network to drive business 22:26 - Safia's advice for aspiring purpose-driven entrepreneurs Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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  Episode #102

  Africa's AI Health Revolution - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Valentine Kamau

  Jul 28, 202615 minS8

  How Africa Is Reimagining Healthcare with AI. In the fifth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference , host Claire Murigande sits down with Valentine Kamau, the creator and host of AI HealthBeat Africa. They explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and health tech across the African continent. Valentine shares her journey from health sciences researcher to podcaster, her mission to amplify the voices of African health tech innovators, and the groundbreaking solutions she has featured on her show. Together, Claire and Valentine discuss the biggest challenges facing African health tech startups and reflect on the global push for patient-centered, preventive healthcare. A timely conversation on cross-continental collaboration, Pan-African innovation, and what it truly means to build health technology for all. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Valentine Kamau on LINKEDIN Learn more about AI HealthBeat Africa at aihealthdialoguesafrica.substack.com Follow AI HealthBeat Africa on their social media channels: YouTube | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Instagram Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN Follow us: LinkedIn Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series and the Women's Health panel 01:25 - Valentine Kamau's Journey from Health Sciences to Podcasting 04:54 - Innovative Solutions and Broader Impact on the Continent 07:41 - Challenges and Opportunities in African Health Tech 11:03 - Valentine's Take on Global Perspectives and Collaboration Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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  Episode #101

  Rewiring The Next Generation - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Marc Ritter

  Jul 21, 202624 minS8

  Addicted by Design: How Big Tech is Wiring Young Brains and What We Can Do About It. In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference , host Claire Murigande speaks with Marc Ritter, the CEO and co-founder of AWE Digital Wellness. AWE Digital Wellness is the first online mental health platform specifically aimed at addressing internet and phone addiction in youth, teenagers, and young adults. In this conversation, Marc unpacks the science behind smartphone addiction, digital burnout, and the mental health crisis quietly unfolding in the next generation. He shares how his own struggle with internet overuse led him to study neurobiological addiction patterns — and ultimately build a safer tech ecosystem for kids. Claire and Marc also explore the dangers of unregulated AI (including the landmark Rain v. OpenAI case), and why simply banning social media for teens isn't enough. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Marc Ritter on LINKEDIN Learn more about AWE Digital Wellness at awewellness.org Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think:  write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series 01:50 - Marc Ritter's Journey and Research in Mental Health and Technology Addiction 05:23 - The AWE Wellness Platform: AI-enhanced Therapy Targeting Youth Addiction 07:03 - AWE's Product Innovation: the Smarter Phone for Healthy Tech Use 10:10 - Digital Burnout: Fragmented Attention Through Information Overload 14:23 - AI Safety Gaps, Corporate Responsibility, and the Need for Regulation 18:58 - Marc's Outlook on AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Youth Well-being Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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  Episode #100

  Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe

  Jul 14, 202617 minS8

  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 of women from clinical trials have distorted investment models — and why that's finally starting to change. The discussion digs into the forces now converging to make women's health a compelling investment thesis: a massive demographic shift, the great wealth transfer, cultural change, and post-COVID technology breakthroughs. Maryann also introduces her platform, The Billion Dollar Blindspot, and her book of the same name — a practical guide for investors ready to enter the space. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Maryann Self on LINKEDIN Learn more about The Billion Dollar Blindspot platform at billiondollarblindspot.com Find all the details about Maryann's book at billiondollarblindspot.com/the-book Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think:  write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series and the Women's Health panel 02:27 - Maryann Selfe’s Journey From Banking to Discovering Untapped Opportunities in Women's Health Investing 06:25 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: the Capital Intelligence Platform Breaking Down Healthcare and Women's Health 08:37 - Challenges in Investing in Women's Health and Why Invest Now 10:50 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: Why Did Maryann Write the Book? And What Does is Cover? Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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  Episode #99

  Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen

  Jul 7, 202621 minS8

  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 Comms, enabling healthcare teams to coordinate patient communications. In this interview, Dr. Hannah shares her journey into digital health. She talks about challenges in healthcare AI adoption, such as interoperability and managing regulatory differences across global markets. Dr Hannah sees the future of AI in healthcare as an enabler to making medicine more human, shifting from patient-centered to person-centered care. Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. LINKS: Connect with Dr. Hannah Allen on LINKEDIN Read the article on Dr. Hannah's journey: Blog post Learn more about Heidi at heidihealth.com Follow Heidi on their social media channels: LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think:  write a review CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 01:30 - Dr. Hannah Allen's journey through innovation 05:30 - What is Heidi and How does it work? 07:22 - Heidi's broader platform vision 09:31 - Challenges in healthcare AI adoption 16:52 - The future of AI in healthcare Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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