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The ESP: Global Changemaker Stories

The ESP: Global Changemaker Stories

Written by: The Entrepreneur Innovator Changemaker's' Story Projects
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 Welcome to the Entrepreneur Innovator Changemaker's' Story Projects! This show highlights global changemakers and considers what flourishing and well-being look like for those dedicating their lives to positive impact. In each episode, we hear the real stories—the highs and lows—of people striving to make a difference while also taking care of themselves. Global Changemaker Stories is a a special series from the ESP In collaboration with the Centre for Executive Education at the Centre for Executive Education at the UN established University for Peace in Costa Rica.The Entrepreneur Innovator Changemaker's' Story Projects
Episodes
  • Trash to Tranquility with Geronimo and Paula

    Trash to Tranquility with Geronimo and Paula
    Feb 13 2026

    In this podcast, we learn more about Geronimo and Paula's journey from textiles and non-profits to cleaning and preserving beaches, while also supporting the local community.

    MareBlu is an environmental conservation organization based in Costa Rica. Founded by Geronimo Ciuti, it focuses on reducing plastic pollution primarily through coastal cleanup expeditions. MareBlu also runs regenerative programs supported by an international volunteer program, attracting volunteers from over 25 countries. They operate out of a volunteer camp located in Punta Leona Resort, near several beaches affected by pollution from urban and fishing activities.

    To learn more about MareBlu go to mareblucr.org

    For more about this story, and the rest of the Entreprenuer-Innovator-Changemaker's' Projects , go to ⁠⁠⁠eicstoryprojects.org
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Sipping Empowerment: an update with Maria José Monge

    Sipping Empowerment: an update with Maria José Monge
    Feb 13 2026

    In this podcast we sit down with Majo to hear how Bean Voyage has grown since our first interview with her in 2024. Majo tells us about the exciting developments of Farmer's School and a three day gathering that facilitated connections between producers. Check out our podcast with her and Fernanda to hear how Majo’s personal journey and values led her to this work.

    You can find out more about this network of changemakers and the coffee producers they work with at their website ⁠⁠beanvoyage.org ⁠⁠

    For more about this story, and the rest of the Entreprenuer-Innovator-Changemaker's' Projects , go to ⁠⁠eicstoryprojects.org
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    20 mins
  • Sipping Empowerment with Fernanda and Maria José

    Sipping Empowerment with Fernanda and Maria José
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode, recorded back in 2024, we were able to sit down Fernanda Carrillo Chacón and Maria Jose Monge in Barrio Escalante in San Jose, Costa Rica, a country known for delicious coffee. These two incredible women embody a lifelong care for the communities around them and share how their stories connect to a unique and inspiring coffee-oriented non-profit, and very entrepreneurial organization called Bean Voyage. Their work and personal journeys are rooted in values of feminism, accessible education, and bringing communities together.

    You can find out more about this network of changemakers and the coffee producers they work with at their website ⁠⁠⁠beanvoyage.org ⁠⁠⁠

    For more about this story, and the rest of the Entreprenuer-Innovator-Changemaker's' Projects , go to ⁠⁠⁠eicstoryprojects.org
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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