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October 21, 2025

Scientista podcast x Jean Oelwang

Our cofounder Jean Oelwang was honored to be featured on the Scientista podcast with Dr. Sweta Chakraborty.

In this episode, Jean shares stories from decades spent alongside the world’s most influential changemakers, from helping Mandela and Graca Machel launch The Elders to working with Mary Robinson and Paul Polman on Planetary Guardians. She explains why great leaders make others shine, how to practice what she calls “urgent patience,” and what it really takes to lead with empathy in a divided world.

Learn about some of the model leaders and partnerships Jean references and what makes them so purposeful and impactful.

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