183: Grow with Purpose - OddBox co-founders, Emilie Vanpoperinghe and Deepak Ravindran

Emilie Vanpoperinghe and Deepak RavindranEmilie and Deepak are the founders of Oddbox, a purpose-drive business that fights food waste on farms with innovative solutions and fosters conscious consumerism. Their story started in Portugal, at a food market filled with wonky fruit and veg. Co-founders, Deepak and Emilie, were shocked to find out that a number of produce in the UK is wasted before it even leaves the farms because of the odd appearance meaning a lot of unnecessary waste for the plane They works closely with farmers across the UK (& from abroad), rescuing fresh, seasonal surplus fruit & veg which are at risk of becoming food waste.Emilie, Deepak and OddboxOddbox Website (https://www.oddbox.co.uk/)Connect with Deepak on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/dravindran)Connect with Emilie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilievanpoperinghe/)ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Sam Harris. I am a British entrepreneur, investor and explorer. From hitchhiking across Kazakstan to programming AI doctors I am always pushing myself in the spirit of curiosity and Growth. My background is in Biology and Psychology with a passion for improving the world and human behaviour. I have built and sold companies from an early age and love coming up with unique ways to make life more enjoyable and meaningful.Sam:Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamsnaps/)Quora (https://www.quora.com/profile/Sam-Harris-58)Twitter (https://twitter.com/samharristweets)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/)Sam's blog - SamWebsterHarris.com (https://samwebsterharris.com/)Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset)Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guests: Deepak Ravindran and Emilie Vanpoperinghe. Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/growth-mindset-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Growth Mindset, the psychology podcast investigating the hidden quirks of self-improvement. Learn to develop deliberate practice and embrace an honest attitude toward self-improvement and success by building a growth mindset.With over 6 million downloads and counting, this is your hub for deep dives into mindsets and the science of positive psychology and self-improvement.Each episode brings you world-renowned experts, transformative stories, and groundbreaking insights designed to empower you with the tools to shift your perspective. Our focus is on resilience, optimism, gratitude, self-belief, and the incredible power of mental flexibility that Carol Dweck discovered within the growth mindset.A growth mindset teaches us that our skills are not fixed. You can improve and grow through hard work, perseverance, and a rock-solid attitude.Host Sam Harris has launched several businesses, traveled the world, and nearly died a few times, all in the spirit of curiosity and adventure. He's even been to North Korea, hitch-hiked across Kazakhstan, and finished an ultramarathon with a broken leg. He brings his insatiable appetite for learning, self-improvement, growth, and of course mindset to the podcast.If you enjoy thinkers such as Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss, Brene Brown, or Lex Fridman you'll love this show.The growth mindset podcast is the place for people with big dreams who intend to achieve them. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/growth-mindset-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.