The story of Kochava & reinventing ourselves, and preventing violence
Every ten minutes, a woman is murdered by a partner or family member. Violence is not inevitable — it’s preventable. We need stronger laws, better data, greater accountability, and real investment in prevention and education.In this episode, I speak with Kochava Ayoun, CEO of MyPwr, about how a mobile app technology can help change the culture of violence through Empowerment Self-Defense.We talk about Kochava’s journey, her experiences that led to the work she does today, and how they shaped her mission to create change.
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The story of Kochava & violence prevention
Every ten minutes, a woman is murdered by a partner or family member. Violence is not inevitable — it’s preventable.In this episode, I speak with Kochava Ayoun, CEO of MyPwr, about her journey and how technology and education can help stop violence through Empowerment Self-Defense.We talk about Kochava’s experiences and how they shaped her mission to create change.
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The story of Coleman & social justice
Coleman Vivian is a US Air Force Major who has worked in counterterrorism and counternarcotics operations. Today, he is the Chairman of the CT Vivian Foundation expanding the legacy of his grandfather through social justice initiatives focused on literacy, education, and the preservation of Black literature and history. Dr Martin Luther King called CT Vivian "the greatest preacher to ever live".
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The story of Wanjũhĩ & leadership
Wanjũhĩ Njoroge grew up in a small rural town at the foot of Mount Kenya, surrounded by strong and resilient women—her grandmothers, her mother, and the women of her village.When the forest near her community came under threat, Wanjũhĩ led one of Kenya’s largest environmental campaigns, resulting in a nationwide ban on forest harvesting and major policy reforms. Later, when she ran for political office, she was forced to confront sexual harassment, but she never compromised her integrity.Today, Wanjũhĩ is a passionate advocate for community development, youth civic engagement, and unlocking the transformative potential of AI for Africa.She spoke to us about leadership.
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The story of Krizia & AI for social good
Krizia grew up in Mexico City, where her passion for social justice and tackling inequality started early. She has worked in government on innovation projects and at some of the biggest tech companies in the world. Now, she’s building a new project at the Harvard Innovation Labs.In this episode, we dive into her story and hear her thoughts on how technology — especially AI — can be a force for social good if implemented correctly. We discuss how AI can be used to address some of the biggest challenges like inequality, domestic violence, and crime.
In Greek, BORO (Μπορώ) means “I can.”
We all carry dreams and hopes for change: safer streets, better healthcare, affordable housing.
In the BORO series, Yiannis sits down with guests from around the world to talk about the changes they are making and what empowered them to say "I CAN".
In 30 minutes, each episode drops you into a personal story of change — why it matters, and how we all can be part of it.
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