More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
On this podcast, host Mel McSherry and guests share how we are more than just descriptors and titles that identify us in our lives, our businesses, and our communities. In this safe, common room space you will hear stories of success and lessons learned from myself and other Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers. From each episode, you will take away not only inspiration and a connection to someone you never knew before but also the encouragement, the action steps and the support so you can create what you want. New episodes every other Sunday. Produced by Softer Sounds.
More Than Just: Conversations with Misfits, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
More Than Just an Educator with Mallika M Thoppay (she/her)
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Mel McSherry
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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
Links:
- Get Free Kindle version of Mallika’s Book Unfair and Lovely
- Visit Mallika’s Website
- Follow Malllika on Instagram
- Follow Mallika on Twitter
- Follow Mallika on LinkedIn
- Follow Mel on Instagram @mel_mcsherry
- Follow the podcast on Instagram @morethanjustpodcast
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