Changemakers Book Club
Changemakers Book Club
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Changemakers Book Club. This podcast brings together powerful stories and the passionate people who are working to drive real change in the world.
In each episode, we dive into a contemporary book with people who are driving change and how it connects to the way they see the world, the challenges we face, and the change we need to make.
I hope it leaves you with fresh ideas, renewed hope, and a great new book recommendation!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as philanthropy, gender justice, and personal development, with episodes diving into contemporary literature that challenges listeners to rethink societal norms. For instance, episodes dissect books that provoke thought about trauma, resistance, and the healing power of storytelling.
Welcome to the ChangeMaker’s Book Club. This podcast brings together powerful stories and the passionate people who are working to drive real change in the world.
In each episode, we dive into a contemporary book with people who are driving change and how it connects to the way they see the world, the challenges we face, and the change we need to make.
I hope it leaves you with fresh ideas, renewed hope, and a great new book recommendation!
What happens when two trailblazers from finance and clean energy dive into a murder-at-sea thriller?
I sat down with Lakshmi Iyer, Group President & CEO at Bajaj Alternatives and one of Asia’s top women in asset management, and Malavika Bambawale, a global leader in clean energy and CEO of SAS Energy UK. Lakshmi opened up about her journey as a woman leader in finance and why she champions diversity in investment spaces. Malavika shared her path through global sustainability projects, from shipping to renewable energy, and how she’s driving change in the commercial and industrial sector.
This conversation is personal, powerful, and packed with anecdotes from the journeys of the two amazing guests on the show.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:30) A murder-at-sea thriller that’s actually true?
(02:33) Meet two changemakers rewriting the rules of money & energy
(03:17) The twist that turned nonfiction into a page-turner
(04:28) What shipping doesn’t want you to know
(06:30) How finance tricks shape our everyday lives
(10:19) Can big business really go green, or is it all talk?
(12:21) Why the finance world still feels like a boys’ club
(13:57) The hidden cost of chasing your career abroad
(15:52) The character everyone is still thinking about
(16:52) Our take: why this book belongs on your shelf
(18:12) Final thoughts (and your next great read)
Lakshmi Iyer
Group President investments & CEO – Bajaj Alternates. A trailblazer in India’s financial sector, Lakshmi has been featured on Forbes’ W-Power and Self-Made Women lists, and named one of Asia’s Top 25 Most Influential Women in Asset Management. She’s a changemaker who brings sharp financial acumen—and a love for films, travel and food—to everything she does.
Malavika
A seasoned changemaker in the clean energy space with over 20 years of global experience across APAC, the EU, and the US. She is currently the CEO of SAS Energy based in the UK, which is helping accelerate the adoption of renewable technologies for the commercial and industrial sector.
Gunjali Singh
I’ve spent over a decade working in the development sector, and a lifetime finding both escape and meaning in good books. Book clubs have been my anchor and helped keep me grounded through many seasons of change.
This podcast brings together two things I care deeply about: powerful stories, and the passionate people working to drive real change in the world. I hope it leaves you with fresh ideas, renewed hope, and a good book recommendation to dive into.
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About The ChangeMaker’s Book Club
The ChangeMaker’s Book Club is where powerful books meet powerful voices. In each episode, host Gunjali sits down with inspiring changemakers to explore stories that spark reflection and action. It’s part book chat, part deep dive into the world we live in. Come for the books, stay for the bold conversations.
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