Are you passionate about sustainability and the positive impact it can have on our world? Join us on a journey to explore remarkable sustainability initiatives and projects from around the globe. “The Sustainable Voice® Podcast,” presented by Big Five Tours & Expeditions, is your gateway to a world of innovation, inspiration, and action.
Hosted by Ashish Sanghrajka, President of Big Five Tours & Expeditions, this podcast is dedicated to highlighting the incredible work being done to make our world more sustainable. Through insightful interviews with experts, activists, and community leaders, we delve deep into the heart of sustainability and uncover stories of hope and transformation.
Our podcast covers a diverse array of sustainability-related topics, including:
Discover how tourism can be a force for good, benefiting both the environment and local communities. We delve into sustainable tourism practices that minimize environmental impact while maximizing social and economic benefits.
The Sustainable Voice® Podcast celebrates the grassroots heroes making real, positive changes in their communities. Learn about inspiring community-based initiatives that drive sustainable development and create lasting impact.
In the face of global sustainability challenges, we showcase groundbreaking innovations and creative solutions. Our guests present ideas and projects that inspire positive change and pave the way towards a more sustainable future.
At “The Sustainable Voice® Podcast,” our mission is to raise awareness about the vital importance of sustainability. We believe that every individual has the power to make a difference, and we strive to inspire our listeners to take action. Whether you’re an eco-conscious traveler, an environmental enthusiast, or someone simply looking to make a positive impact, our podcast is designed to inform and inspire you.
You can catch “The Sustainable Voice® Podcast” on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Subscribe today and become a part of our global community working towards a sustainable future.
Thank you for joining us on this journey towards a greener, more sustainable world. Together, we can make “The Sustainable Voice” heard!
In this revealing episode of The Sustainable Voice®, host Ashish Sanghrajka welcomes back Cris Vera for his third appearance to explore the uncomfortable reality of manufactured protests and paid dissent across the globe. This conversation breaks the myth that organized protests only happen in developing nations—from Peru’s countryside to documented...
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Host Ashish Sanghrajka and guide Cristian Vera explore the clash between development and Indigenous heritage in Peru. From ancient pottery found in backyards to families displaced from protected lands, this conversation reveals the challenges facing ancestral territories. Cristian, of Dominican descent with ancestors who lost their land, brings a personal...
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In this heartfelt episode of The Sustainable Voice®, hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky welcome Sterling and Lise-Marie Wertanzl to explore what makes second-generation family businesses thrive in luxury sustainable travel. From Lise-Marie’s days as a lead singer on Crystal cruise ships to Sterling’s leap from academia into the family...
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In this inspiring episode of The Sustainable Voice® titled “Generational Squared,” hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky sit down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Susan and McKenzie Green to explore the challenges and triumphs of second-generation business success. Through candid conversations and plenty of laughs, they share how they’ve built...
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Sustainable Voice®, hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky welcome storyteller and Alaska expert Sue Rooney for a deep dive into the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and its unexpected parallels with indigenous communities worldwide. Through Sue’s extensive knowledge and personal connections to Alaska’s tribal...
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In this powerful episode of The Sustainable Voice®, hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky dive deep into the dangerous phrase “trust me” and its real-world consequences for vulnerable communities worldwide. Through personal stories and hard truths, they examine how broken promises from governments and institutions leave children without food and...
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