More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers

More Than Just an Educator with Mallika M Thoppay (she/her)

May 02, 2023 Mel McSherry Season 2 Episode 20
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just an Educator with Mallika M Thoppay (she/her)
Show Notes

In this episode, I’m talking with Mallika M Thoppay, a volunteer educator for children living in rural India and the author of two children’s books — Unfair and Lovely and the upcoming Tangled Roots. 

Together, we discuss her experiences as an educator and the impact she hopes her book will have. We also explore:

  • Finding the right volunteer opportunities for you and your lifestyle
  • What inspires Mallika’s commitment to her volunteer work
  • How technology is helping connect children in rural India to educational opportunities
  • Colorism and its impact on children’s sense of self worth
  • What Mallika hopes her book helps accomplish


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