Jeff sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to break the cycle of poverty. Shilpa shares how she was inspired from a young age to make a difference in her country, realizing that many of the challenges her community faced were tied to water access.

She reflects on the personal sacrifices she’s made in her journey, yet highlights how her work has transformed lives. Shilpa also shares how she intentionally invests in herself to stay grounded, while leading Surge’s impactful initiatives. Not only has Surge improved the lives of thousands by creating sustainable water solutions, but it has also fostered a system that empowers women to lead in unconventional ways.

Want to learn more about Shilpa and how she’s making a global impact? Tune in to this insightful conversation!

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Jeff sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to break the cycle of poverty. Shilpa shares how she was inspired from a young age to make a difference in her country, realizing that many of the challenges her community faced were tied to water access.
She reflects on the personal sacrifices she’s made in her journey, yet highlights how her work has transformed lives. Shilpa also shares how she intentionally invests in herself to stay grounded, while leading Surge’s impactful initiatives. Not only has Surge improved the lives of thousands by creating sustainable water solutions, but it has also fostered a system that empowers women to lead in unconventional ways.
Want to learn more about Shilpa and how she’s making a global impact? Tune in to this insightful conversation!
Follow: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vK0ECkRkAoujDAH07F0o?domain=instagram.com">instagram.com/socialimpactleader</a>
<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0CHSClYlBps8WmsNH3FA?domain=socialimpactleader.com">socialimpactleader.com</a>
Follow: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hOBgCmZmDEc3V8CwX7uf?domain=instagram.com">instagram.com/plywoodpeople</a>
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Learn More: <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/025LCQWlPOIBVwAiOIpCGmY0A?domain=surgeforwater.org" data-outlook-id="2093f269-1fb1-4736-beb2-b09547252e71">www.surgeforwater.org</a>
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Edited By: DJ OP Diggy
Produced By: LaTasha Brown
Music By: DJ OP Diggy

The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide.

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