Mar 22, 20261h 7mS0
What does it take to build a market for something people don't yet know they need? <br />Albana Meta returned to Tirana after 12 years abroad and built Albania's first contemporary art café and pottery studio — not just...
About this Podcast:
Tired of one-sided narratives and staged conversations? Welcome to The ADDA, where genuine, cross-cultural dialogue sparks profound understanding and drives systemic change. Hosted by Deepa Mirchandani, The ADDA (from the Hindi for a space for deliberation) offers the nuanced insights missing in today's media. We unpick global topics with curiosity, bringing together authentic voices for better decisions and real-world impact. For more information check out: https://www.deepandmeaningful.co/theadda
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What is The ADDA about?
Tired of one-sided narratives and staged conversations? Welcome to The ADDA, where genuine, cross-cultural dialogue sparks profound understanding and drives systemic change. Hosted by Deepa Mirchandani, The ADDA (from the Hindi for a space for deliberation) offers the nuanced insights missing in today's media. We unpick global topics with curiosity, bringing together authentic voices for better decisions and real-world impact.
Who hosts The ADDA?
The ADDA is hosted by Deepa Mirchandani. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
What has The ADDA covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Phenomenal Women: Art & Entrepreneurship - Creating a Market, One Pot at a Time with Albana Meta | EP22" (22 March 2026, 67 minutes), "Navigating Borders: Travel, Culture & Identity in a Complex World with Laura Payette | EP21" (24 February 2026, 94 minutes), and "SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY: BRIDGING WORLDS FOR SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATION WITH THOMAS LEGRAND | EP20" (20 January 2026, 64 minutes).
How often does The ADDA publish?
The ADDA publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 73 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The ADDA?
Booking probability for The ADDA is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The ADDA requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The ADDA's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The ADDA?
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About the host
Deepa Mirchandani hosts The ADDA, a business podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Feb 24, 20261h 34mS0Boundaries - real or imagined?What does it take to consciously cross borders, navigate different cultures, languages, and ways of living? What does it take to do that responsibly and respectfully?In this episode, Deepa...
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SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY: BRIDGING WORLDS FOR SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATION WITH THOMAS LEGRAND | EP20
Jan 20, 20261h 4mS0Can you transform institutions from the inside without them transforming you first?What happens when consciousness work meets UN bureaucracy? And how do you harness inner transformation without killing what makes it...
Dec 13, 20251h 18mS0What comes first, the regenerative venture or the systems change? Is it about the modality to venture design, funding and execution that makes the difference? Or does it actually come down to how well an entrepreneur...
Nov 16, 202543 minS0Is it morally corrupt to need an incentive to show up for your local community or is it just the reality of today’s modern age?<br />In this episode you get a glimpse into a recently held Group ADDA session where Deepa...
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Oct 19, 20251h 8mS0What happens when we look at our relationship with nature from a moral lens? It turns out, everything becomes far less complicated. <br />In this episode Deepa speaks with Alastair Driver, veteran conservationist and...
Sep 19, 20251h 22mS0Ever wonder about the tone of your own voice towards yourself? We are our own harshest critics and more often than not it’s because there’s a disconnect in understanding what we need and an inability to ask for it. That...
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What if we could not just appreciate nature, but be nature? Things would get a lot better, fast.<br /><br />In this episode, Deepa speaks to Melina Angel about Biomimicry, from its practical application in design to its...
Aug 29, 20251h 42mS0What if we could not just appreciate nature, but be nature? Things would get a lot better, fast.<br />In this episode, Deepa speaks to Melina Angel about Biomimicry, from its practical application in design to its many...
Jun 12, 202554 minS0What if trauma carries a hidden gift; biological adaptability for future generations?<br />Join host Deepa Mirchandani and guest Dr. Rana Dajani as they unpack a ground‑breaking epigenetic study on three generations of...
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The Inheritance of Trauma: Resilience & Decolonising Victimhood with Dr. Rana Dajani | Ep. 14
Jun 12, 202554 minS0<b>What if trauma carries a hidden gift; biological adaptability for future generations?</b><br /><b></b><br />Join host Deepa Mirchandani and guest Dr. Rana Dajani as they unpack a ground‑breaking epigenetic study on...
May 8, 20251h 40mS0In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani speaks to Emily Bazalgette, a facilitator, coach, and grief tender who supports the creation of graceful endings. She’s also the author of GriefSick, a writing project that speaks to...
May 8, 20251h 12mS0"We may all be refugees, but we don't live the same stories." – Olivier NkunzurwandaWhat does it mean to have control over your own story?In this episode of #theADDA, Deepa Mirchandani chats to Olivier Nkunzurwanda, a...
May 8, 20251h 14mS0In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani sits down with Matt Klein, cultural theorist, strategist, and Head of Global Foresight at Reddit, to explore the value of global trends and why you need to dig deep to understand what...
May 8, 20252h 10mS0In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani shares a conversation with Rajni Bakshi, an award-winning journalist and author known for her work on social, political, and economic issues. Her celebrated book, Bazaars...
May 8, 202551 minS0In Episode 9 Deepa Mirchandani shares a conversation with Satish Kumar, a peace pilgrim, activist, and founder of Resurgence Magazine and Schumacher College. Satish has inspired thousands over decades to connect deeply...
Nov 26, 202443 minS0Welcome to the ADDA, a space for better conversations.This Group ADDA is thrilled to have Robin Rutchik, director of Tuqtuqilal, a regenerative centre that promotes community development through artisanal production...
Oct 22, 20241h 44mS0In episode 7, we are thrilled to be in conversation with Elyes Mkacher. Elyes is a regenerative farmer, a holistic thinker, a professional permaculture designer and educator. He’s the founder of Dar Emmima, a...
Sep 26, 202427 minS0This is a snapshot of one of our group conversations with Gemma Drake, a designer, systems thinker and coach for social change. In this conversation we explore the challenges and differences between systems thinking and...
Sep 25, 202452 minS0This is a snapshot of one of our group conversations with the phenomenal Dr. Ester McGeeney who has been a friend for over 20 years. Ester is also the co-author of the manual Great Relationships and Sex Education which...
Recent guests
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Dr. Thomas Legrand
Social Scientist and Sustainability Practitioner, United Nations Development Programme
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Lauren Scott-Harris
Founder, The Re-Agency
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Matt Klein
writer, cultural theorist and head of foresight at Reddit, division of emergency management
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Satish Kumar
peace pilgrim, activist, founder of Resurgence Magazine and Schumacher College, The Resurgence Trust
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