Making It Matter
Making It Matter
Podcast Description
Making It Matter is a podcast about what happens when you do what matters most to you.
Hosted by Megan, a strategist and social impact advocate, as she dives into real conversations with purpose-driven people and change makers across business, charities and government.
Through relaxed, inspiring conversations, guests share the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped them align their work with their values and build lives that feel more fulfilling, AND successful.
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The podcast focuses on social impact, personal fulfillment, and entrepreneurship, with specific episodes discussing topics like building a solar workforce in Africa and financial education in schools. Other episodes delve into challenges in corporate transitions, empowerment through renewable energy, and the necessity for collaboration across sectors to drive change.
Making It Matter is a podcast about what happens when you do what matters most to you.
Hosted by Megan, a strategist and social impact advocate, as she dives into real conversations with purpose-driven people and change makers across business, charities and government.
Through relaxed, inspiring conversations, guests share the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped them align their work with their values and build lives that feel more fulfilling, AND successful.
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What happens when technology meets purpose?
In this episode, Making it Matter host Megan Hunter speaks with Maxwell Opondo, the Kenyan innovator behind ZeroBionic, a social enterprise using AI-powered humanoid robots to make STEM education accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Africa.
At just 20-something, Maxwell has already built over 119 robotic arms using recycled plastic waste, reaching more than 7,900 differently-abled students in seven African countries. These robots translate speech into sign language in real time, transforming how teachers communicate complex science and technology concepts.
Together, Megan and Maxwell explore:
How a simple idea grew into a movement for inclusive education
The power of AI, robotics, and sustainability to drive social impact
Overcoming resource barriers and scaling innovation across Africa
Why representation and accessibility in tech matter now more than ever
Maxwell’s story is a reminder that innovation isn’t about having all the tools, it’s about having the determination to build what’s missing.
💡 About Maxwell Maxwell is the co-founder of ZeroBionic, a Kenyan-based enterprise using AI, robotics, and recycled materials to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing students through inclusive STEM learning tools.
🎙️ About Making it MatterHosted by Megan Hunter, Making it Matter shares stories of changemakers, founders, and leaders reimagining how we live, work, and create impact. From AI and fintech to education, inclusion, and women’s health, each episode dives deep into the stories behind purpose-driven innovation.
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