Emotions of Change
Changemaking isn’t just strategy, indicators, or mission statements. It’s deeply emotional.
In this show, we dive into the emotions behind doing work that tries to make the world a better place. From anger to compassion, anxiety to joy—we’re here to share things we don’t usually see in LinkedIn posts or slide decks.
Why does this matter?
Because when you're trying to create change, feeling a lot is not only normal—it’s inevitable. Yet we rarely get space to understand how those emotions shape our work. That’s what this show is here for.
In each episode we explore one emotion through the raw, unfiltered story of a woman leading change somewhere in the world. These are not polished success stories. They’re honest and brave stories from the messy middle—the vulnerable, often invisible parts of change-making.
Then, we speak with guides—philosophers, therapists, practitioners—who help us learn how to navigate these emotions in ways that support both our well-being and our well-doing.
We made this podcast to help change-makers like you feel less alone and more supported in your emotional journey to make a difference.
If you’re doing the work and feeling everything that comes with it—we made this for you.
🎧 Come join us! 🎧
Emotions of Change
Joy is what remains
Ep. 4 - Joy is what remains with Malika Virah-Sawmy.
Joy can feel out of reach in a world on fire, especially for those of us trying to 'fix' things. In this episode of Emotions of Change, we meet Malika, a Mauritian conservationist whose journey took her from academic success and global institutions to collapse, and surrender, in the forests of Berlin.
After giving everything to protect nature and still feeling like it wasn’t enough, Malika began asking different questions. What if our ecological role isn’t just to restore balance, but to embody joy?
Through prayer, grief, and a slow return to listening, Malika discovered a new kind of purpose, not one built on urgency, but on reverence. This episode explores what it means to move from striving to sensing, and how joy might just be our most radical contribution.
Further information:
Need support on your leadership journey to foster a sustainable and regenerative future? Join the next cohort of inspiring women in the group coaching and leadership training programs offered by The Great Full: www.thegreatfull.com
For more information about Malika and her work, visit her website: https://sensemakerscollective.com/ or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malikavirahsawmy/
She also offers a 7 week Ubuntu based de-colonial journey with Nontokozo Sabic which you can learn more about here: https://www.ubuntucocreate.org/current-events.html
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