Be the Change You Want to See in the World: Sustainable Choices for a Happier, Healthier You - Preetah Bolaky - S5 E10 (85)

Be the Change You Want to See in the World: Sustainable Choices for a Happier, Healthier You - Preetah Bolaky - S5 E10 (85)

July 1, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 84

About this episode

Preetah Bolaky discusses her journey towards sustainability and the importance of making conscious choices for a healthier life.

Preetah Bolaky shares her journey to reduce plastic – what influenced her to start and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way – lessons that mirror her belief that sustainability can only be attained when we learn to lead ourselves - be the change we want to see in the world, and make choices that lift us up and have the right people in our corner supporting us. 00:00 Welcome and Theme 01:24 Meet Preetah 02:13 Health Sparks Change 03:34 Food Prep Reality 05:38 Switching Containers 08:13 Plastic Free July Origin 11:25 Ripple Effect Conversations 14:02 Beyond Plastic Kitchen 16:03 Clothes and Repair Culture 17:55 Health Mindset Shift 21:25 Leadership and Purpose 24:42 Three Cs Framework 25:32 Identity Beyond Titles 26:28 Sustainable Leadership Mindset 27:46 Happiness Is Now 33:42 Influences and Family Values 35:36 Women in Male-Dominated Work 39:17 Trusting Intuition Over Status 42:57 Self-Care When You’re Low 46:02 One Wish Community Support 49:38 TEDx Community Proof 51:53 Closing Reflections Connect with Preetah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetahbolaky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetahbolakyofficial/ Facebook…

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