Scale The Good Podcast

Scale the Good Podcast: Circular Design & What’s Next | Lonali Rodrigo & Nikolaj Storm

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:17:17 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Lonali Rodrigo founder of House of Lonali and streetwear designer Nikolaj Storm to unpack what it really takes to fix a broken fashion industry. From circular design and bold self-expression, to Sri Lanka’s latest trends and the shift toward minimalism, we explore how colors, materials, and mindsets are evolving.

They share what it’s like teaching the next generation of designers, why failing matters, and how collaboration can spark change ✨ Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia.

A New Chapter: Leadership & Legacy with Emma De Silva & Randhula De Silva | Good Life X

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:19:55 +0000

A New Chapter: Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Good Life X

In this special episode, Emma DeSilva, the new CEO of Good Life X, sits down with Randhula de Silva, the future focused Founder who started and shaped GLX’s journey. 🌱✨

This conversation goes beyond a leadership transition—it’s about the evolution of the roles, lessons from the past, and the vision for the future. Emma and Randhula reflect on navigating challenges, fostering innovation, and scaling impact-driven ventures, sharing insights on what it takes to continue a legacy while embracing new possibilities.

Join us for an inspiring dialogue on leadership, growth, and the next era of Good Life X

S2E15: Two Creatives, One Inspiring Conversation | Scale the Good Podcast | Creative Catalyst Fellowship |

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:43:14 +0000

In this podcast, we bring together Poornima and Lakshika, two extraordinary fellows from the Creative Catalyst Fellowship.

From sustainable art practices and mind-environment connections to storytelling through soft sculptures and raising awareness about endangered species, these two creatives share their journeys, passions, and unique approaches to making a difference. 🌟

Get ready to be inspired by their stories of creativity and impact!

‘The Scale The Good Podcast’! The fun, wholesome, and new-age show where we discuss ways to shake things up, dive into trending ideas in the new economy, and simple choices that make your life a good life.

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scale-the-good-podcast/id1616485926

Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

S2E14: Harnessing Sustainable Creative Industries

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0000

This week on the Scale the Good podcast, Vikum Rajapakse, co-founder of Kantala Brands, discusses the potential the creative industries holds for the future of Sri Lanka in our latest episode with Emma De Silva 🌏💡

📍 Exhibition details roll out on Monday on our socials, so mark your calendars for 31 Aug & 1 Sept for the showcase of 10 creatives on the map + more at Trace Expert City!

🗺️ The digital map will be revealed 30 Aug, where you can discover creatives and organizations like Vikum’s Kantala Brands + many more across the island!

Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

S2E13: Lankan Vegan Goodness and the FitGreenMind

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to an extraordinary episode of the Scale the Good Podcast with vegan food influencer Maya Leinenbach aka FitGreenMind!

Maya is an influencer who showcases incredibly, delicious, healthy, and simple food recipes with a wide variety from traditional German dishes to South Asian cuisine, and what makes them even more special is that they are delicious vegan dishes!

In this conversation, we talk all about her journey as a digital content creator, her passion for food and good ingredients, her experiences in Sri Lanka and how the impact of her work goes beyond filled tummies.

If you are one of her 3 million followers, this is a must-watch episode and your chance to get to know her even better!

We had an amazing time with her on the show and through the rest of that day (check out our other posts to find out what we got up to)

S2E12: Urban Agriculture and Seaweed ft. Faraj and Senura

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Welcome to the final episode in our Climate Adaptation Special. Where we tap into the insights of the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator

Today we have Faraj of Ceylon Green and Aqua and Senura of Carbon Blueprint. Tune in as they trace their entrepreneurial journeys and the powerful motivations behind what they do. They also expose the untapped potential of Aquatic Agriculture and Urban Agriculture in not only combatting the Climate Crisis but also helping Sri Lanka #buildbackbetter

The Climate Adaptation Accelerator is under the USAID and Good Life X partnership, which aims to develop early-stage businesses into scalable and sustainable enterprises that can enhance the climate resilience of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism-associated livelihoods in Sri Lanka.

Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube

Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

S2E11: Building Back Better with Agriculture ft. Jayantha Rupasinghe (SINHALA PODCAST)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the second Climate Adaptation Special. Where we tap into the insights of the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator

In this episode, we discuss new-wave agriculture and how crucial it is in taking Sri Lanka forward in conversation with Iluktenne Plant Nursery founder Jayantha Rupasinghe and GLX COO Vihangun Ariyaratne. They are both individuals who are deeply passionate about regenerative agriculture and using it to #buildbackbetter

Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube

දේශගුණික විපර්‍යාසයන්ට අනුහුරු වීම විශේෂ සාකච්ඡවේ දෙවන කථාංගය, මෑතකදී නිමාවට පත් වුනු දේශගුණික විපර්‍යාසයන්ට අනුහුරු වීම කඩිනම් කිරීමේ වැඩසටහනේ සාමාජිකයන්ගේ හඩින්!

මෙම කථාංගයේ දී අපි ඉලුක්තැන්න පැල තවාන නිර්මාතෘ ජයන්ත රූපසිංහ සහ ගුඩ් ලයිෆ් X ආයතනයේ විහඟුන් ආරියරත්න සමඟ නව රැල්ලේ කෘෂිකර්මය සහ ශ්‍රී ලංකාව ඉදිරියට ගෙන යාමේ දී එය කෙතරම් තීරණාත්මක ද යන්න සාකච්ඡා කලා. ඔවුන් දෙදෙනාම කෘෂිකර්මාන්තය වෙත දැඩි ඇල්මක් දක්වන, එය නැවත ගොඩනැගීමට කෙතරම් වැදගත් ද යන්න හොදින්ම හදුනාගත් දෙදෙනෙක්.

මෙම කථාංගයට Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts සහ YouTube හරහා සවන්දෙන්න.

Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in South Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

S2E10: For the Love of Consulting ft Christina Gunasinghe and Pascal Gavotto

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first of three episodes in our Climate Adaptation Special.

Where we bring on the individuals who were a part of the recently concluded Climate Adaptation Accelerator

In this episode, we dive into the world of consulting and business coaching with Christina Gunasinghe and Pascal Gavotto, as they trace their journeys in the field and the joy that comes with it. As well as a discussion on the importance of entrepreneurs in helping communities and countries #buildbackbetter

Catch this episode on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and in video format on YouTube Link in Bio to listen to this episode

Good Life X, is an innovation and development catalyst based in Sri Lanka, geared to building a new wave of life-enhancing solutions in Asia. Check us out at: https://www.goodlifex.com/

S2E9: Career Adventures and Journeys ft, Kamil & Thushan

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:30:00 +0000

Today on the Purpose Pivots series, we introduce Kamil and Thushan - two unique personalities on the team with equally unique career paths ✨

Join them as they recount the learnings they gained across the varied industries they worked in like aviation, food, and mushroom cultivation and how all of those experiences influenced their current ventures. ✈️

Do not miss out on this extremely fun-filled and insightful edition of the Scale the Good Podcast! 🎙️

S2 EP8: Pathways and Wayfinding | Purpose Pivots

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:52:18 +0000

In this episode, we join Saseni and Randhula, who after attending the same school and university, share how these settings shaped their journeys 🎓

Listen in as they dive deep into the different stages of their careers and how the people they met, choices they made and experiences gained played pivotal roles in finding and driving forward their purpose 💫

#podcast #scalethegood #purpose #school #career #futureproof

S2 EP7: Engineering Pivots | Purpose Pivots

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:30:00 +0000

Welcome to a new series in the Scale the Good Podcast: The Purpose Pivots! A series featuring our very own team, and exploring their ‘Purpose’. Its origin, how it influences the work they do, and how it evolves

In this episode, join Vihangun and Vindhya as they explore their journeys from engineering graduates to pivoting into purpose-forward ventures. Going through their experiences in university, exploring the STEM world and their transition into their current ventures.

#podcast #scalethegood #purpose #engineering #futureproof

S2 E6: Fusing IoT and Culture

Wed, 03 May 2023 05:58:18 +0000

Miller from Polar joins us in this episode to discuss the fusion of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture. We explore the potential benefits of using IoT technology in agriculture and have a conversation about growth and culture. Miller also shares his insights on the importance of positive work culture and the role it plays in shaping the future. Tune in to this engaging conversation on the exciting world of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture 🌱

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

S2 E5: Dehydration Innovation

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:25:15 +0000

In this episode, we have Kapila from Saviru Technologies, where we discuss the need for dryer technology in combating food waste and food security. He takes us through his evolution from a creative university student to operating a factory that produces dehydration technologies in Matale, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way 🌱

S2 E4: Blockchain and Agriculture

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:30:00 +0000

For today’s Lost Ingredient Lab special, we're joined by Sharmilan from Niftron to talk about the exciting world of blockchain technology. We'll cover what blockchain is, its unique features, and its potential applications in various industries, including agriculture. We also discuss how blockchain technology can increase transparency and traceability in the supply chain, leading to improved food safety and waste reduction.

S2 EP3: The Gotukola Goddess

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Lost Ingredients Lab special podcast, we focus on the incredible Gotukola, with Lakmini Weerakkody of Lak Nature, who shares her innovative experience with this ingredient and its future potential 🍀

S2 EP2: Not Lost in the (Sea)weeds

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:54:00 +0000

On this Lost Ingredients Lab special, we have Shawn and Malika, 2/3 of Ceylon Aqua and Agri, discussing the Lost Ingredient - seaweed. Join us as we break down this wonderful sea-grown ingredient as well as their entrepreneurial journey and an answer to the age-old question: can friends get into business together? 🤔

S2 Ep1: You don't know jack(fruit)!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:45:00 +0000

To kick off season 2, Sahan Bakmiwewa, the founder of Plant-Based, joins the podcast to share his journey with veganism and entrepreneurship and what inspired him to revolutionize the plant-based meat industry with jackfruit hosted by GLX Alchemist, Arj Wignaraja.

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

#LostIngredientsLab #Dilmah #DilmahConservation #GoodLifeX #GIZSriLanka #GIZinSriLanka #EUinSriLanka #scalethegood #lka #innovation #entrepreneurship #collaboration #regenerative #sustainability #biofach2023 #gotukola #seaweed #jackfruit #pollos #organicagriculture #agriculture #nativeingredients #superfood #buildbackbetter

Ep 12: Re-envisioning Sustainable Systems

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000

On a very special episode of the Scale the Good Podcast, we come to you from the University of Cambridge! Our Founder CEO, Randhula de Silva, sits down with Professor Shailaja Fennell 💫 Professor in Regional Transformation and Economic Security at the Department of Land Economy, Director of Centre of South Asian Studies, and Fellow of Jesus College at the University of Cambridge.

She works on sustainability challenges for rural and urban transformation in Asia and Africa ♻️

This dynamic conversation stemming from the basics of monoculture and food habits, goes all the way to talk about the largest unaddressed ecological problems of South Asia and how to switch the narrative in the 21st century to address it 🌱

You do not want to miss out on this wealth of knowledge from these two! ✨

Ep 11: Going beyond corporate social responsibility

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Catch our final session of the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series with Sandya Salgado, Communications and brands strategist, Carole Collet, Professor in Design for Sustainable Futures, Amanthi Perera, Head- Social Sustainability MAS Holdings, Vikum Rajapakse, Co-founder and Managing Director of Kantala (Pvt) Ltd in a conversation about going beyond corporate social responsibility moderated by Arj Wignaraja, Alchemist for Good Growth at Good Life X.

Ep 10: Intercultural dynamics effect in building more inclusive creative economies

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Welcome to the second speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

Don’t miss out on a discussion of the intercultural dynamics effects on building more inclusive creative economies moderated by Alifiya Mutaher, Co-Founder of Local Forecast. She is joined by Imaad Majeed, Director, and Curator of Kacha Kacha, Seetal Solanki, Founder and Director of Ma-tt-er, Nicholas Kirutharshan, Director of Kälam, and Lonali Rodrigo, Founder and Lead Designer at House of Lonali.

Ep 9: The next generation's influence on creating smart, creative systems for future

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:45:00 +0000

Welcome to the third speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

You do not want to miss out Danielle Elsener, Alina Fernando, Kavindya Thennakoon and Suresh Madushan discussing the next generation’s influence on creating smart creative systems for the future with moderation by Anushka Wijesinha

Ep 8: Urbanisation within local communities

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the second speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

Catch this conversation moderated by Iromi Perera with Pushpa Galhena, Sunela Jayewardene, and Shneel Malik discussing urbanization within local communities.

Ep 7: Technology's role in creative and circular economies

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

You won’t want to miss out on this conversation moderated by Chinthaka Abeysekera. Meet Insiya Jafferjee, J. Charitha Ratwatte Jr., and Dr. Randika Jayasinghe as they discuss technology’s role in the circular economy.

Ep 6: Both ends of being Vegan

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:30:00 +0000

The Scale the Good Pod welcomes two incredible guests this week in the food and wellness space - Dinali Dandeniya and Dr. Tyrol Ferdinandes! 🤩

Dinali is the Co-Director of Cafe Kumbuk & Owner of Mama D's Artisan Vegan Range and Dr. Tyrol is a practitioner of functional and integrative medicine 🩺

The two discuss the health benefits and drawbacks of the plant based diet, importance of home gardens, and the best fruits and vegetables we can add to our plant based diets - some of which, you may be surprised by 🍓

Have a listen here and let us know what you think 💫 https://redcircle.com/shows/scale-the-good-podcast

Ep. 5: Conscious Lessons

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:25:00 +0000

This week, we have a very special podcast edition where our Good Life X Jedi spoke with her wonderful grandmother, Ammamma, on her conscious lifestyle choices and ethos 🌱

Mayqueen Claudia Perera was the go-to person in her community in Kurunegala when it came to recycling, upcycling, and overall conscious living and she gave her help and advice to anyone who asked, without any hesitation ✨

We discuss how she spent her remarkable 80 years finding creative ideas to utilize everything that she had, differences in conscious habits from her childhood to now, and her hope for Sri Lankans to become less wasteful ♻️

Alchemy Round 1: What is a Good Life? pt. 2

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:30:00 +0000

You’ve heard from the first batch of alchemists on how they live the good life - now it’s time to hear from the rest

For our final Scale the Good Pod episode of 2021, we have Arj Wignaraja, GLX Director, Marton Kocsev, GLX Advisor, and Shenali de Silva, GLX Program Lead, in conversation with Randhula de Silva, GLX Founder & CEO, on what it means to live a good life

We discuss essentialism, spending quality time by ourselves, unlearning, and reconnecting to our roots in nature

Alchemy Round 1: What is a Good Life? pt. 1

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:30:00 +0000

In this episode on the Scale the Good Pod, we have Anushka Wijesinha, Good Life X Director, and Sasmini Bandara, Good Life X Mission Accomplishment Officer, in conversation with Emma DeSilva, Good Life X Jedi, on what it means to live a good life✨

We discuss how changing your surroundings gives you a new perspective, the joys of living and staying here in Sri Lanka, bridging the startup and traditional business communities together, and becoming more conscious 🌱

Welcome to the Scale The Podcast!!

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:50:00 +0000

Episodes released bi-weekly on Wednesdays!!

Ep. 2: Reframing Sri Lankan Tourism

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:45:00 +0000

Welcome to another episode of the scale the good podcast! In this episode, we have Miguel Cunat, Chief Experience Officer at The Fabulous Getaway & Sri Lanka In Style, speaking about the past, present, and the future of regenerative tourism and how we can continue sustainably.

Ep. 1: Wattaka!!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:30:00 +0000

Today on world pumpkin day, we celebrate the amazing vegetable Wattaka!! 🎃 (Sinhala for Pumpkin, poosanikai in Tamil). Along with our 2 guests, Dinesh and Vihangun founders from the GLX alumni, we explore all about the marvelous vegetable. The cultivation, the unique health benefits, the unfortunate wastage, and how we can combat it.

Original music credits to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJeRHdpqGRE