Podcasts about impact hub

Edição de 28 de Maio 2025

This episode's guest is Michel Bachmann, global community weaver from Switzerland. His work in the social impact space began as co-founder Impact Hub Zürich, where he also led the transition of the global Impact Hub network towards a distributed organization with 100+ spaces across the world. Since then, has worked with numerous global networks to grow community and cultivate a culture of genuine co-creation for the regeneration of our planet, and co-authored a powerful Community Weaving Framework (www.community-weaving.org) as partner of Together Institute.In this conversation, we talk about how Michel's work within the field of systems change has evolved over the last decade, the challenges of creating a community FOR community weavers, as well as his own leadership journey as a "community entrepreneur".

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Your activity calendar says a lot more about your community than you think.(And no! Bingo three times a week doesn't count as personalized.)If families visit and see empty chairs, disengaged residents, or the same calendar that hasn't changed in months...they're gone.Because let's be honest, you can't market your way out of a dull experience.So... what's the cost of a disengaged resident?

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Nici Sweaney, founder of AI Her Way, who brings a powerful perspective on why women urgently need to engage with artificial intelligence - not just for their own personal productivity, but for the future quality of AI itself.Nici's journey into AI consulting and training began with a moment of clarity while rocking her toddler to sleep. As an academic, data scientist, and mother of four, she realised women, especially those juggling multiple responsibilities, stand to benefit enormously from AI assistance. More importantly, she recognised a concerning gender gap in AI adoption that could have far-reaching consequences.In our fascinating conversation, Nici shares:Why the current gender imbalance in who is using AI presents both a personal productivity loss AND a broader societal challengeHow AI tools are actively learning from us and re-presenting our world back to us - making women's voices critical in these formative stages of the techPractical strategies for moving beyond ‘tinkering' with AI to integrating it throughout your work and personal lifeA revealing look inside Nici's own business, where AI ‘staff members work alongside humans in every function, andNici's vision for how AI could transform our future - from solving global challenges to enabling more entrepreneurial thinking.We were particularly struck by Nici's perspective that women have a "moral obligation" to engage with AI. As she explains, these systems are currently being shaped predominantly by male users, and without diverse input they risk perpetuating bias for generations to come.So whether you're AI-curious but hesitant, already experimenting with these tools, or looking to take your AI skills to the next level, this episode offers valuable insights on claiming your place in the AI revolution - not just for your benefit, but for all the women who follow.Enjoy this episode with this forward thinking champion of women, Dr Nici Sweaney.Useful LinksAI Her Way websiteNici on LinkedInNici on InstagramSpecial Offer for ListenersDr Nici has generously offered our listeners free 14 day trial access to her AI for Impact Hub, which includes comprehensive education on the five levels of AI integration, from basic prompting to agentic AI.Access it here: https://aiherway.short.gy/DontStop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have a marketing question? Text it here!What if the reason you're not getting more referrals or better retention isn't your marketing… but your move-in process?In this episode, I'm going all in on something that doesn't get talked about enough.  It is how your staff sets the tone for every new resident's experience and why the first 24 hours can either reinforce trust or break it completely.If you've ever:Felt like your caregivers “just don't get it”Lost a move-in after everything looked perfect on paperStruggled to create consistent culture across your teamWondered how to make new residents feel at home without a big budget...…this episode is for you.I'm sharing the exact method I used to train teams, build trust myself, and turn move-ins into a true moment of connection. I am giving all the goodies to you...with practical tips, real stories, and the one powerful mindset shift you may be missing.Because when your staff becomes the heartbeat of your community, retention isn't a struggle, it's a natural outcome.What You'll Learn:The “4 Ps” to create unforgettable first impressions (even in small homes)How to avoid the service failures that cost you more than you realizeWhat your team really needs to hear before move-in dayHow towel animals, cheesecake, and training can help you to build a 98% occupied community too...wink...wink

Zu Gast ist Mathias Janutsch, einer der Initiatoren des "Leipzig Lauscht" Podcast Festivals, auf dem ich kürzlich zu Gast war.

Join us as we uncover the transformative power of social media for nonprofits in our latest podcast episode with Emily Braun, CEO and founder of My Impact Hub. We explore how nonprofits can shift their focus from chasing likes to achieving tangible results that drive revenue and engagement. Emily shares her journey and the mission behind My Impact Hub, a platform designed to support nonprofits in harnessing the potential of social media effectively. Discover how nonprofits can reimagine their social media strategies for real-world impact. Welcome to the Agency for Change podcast.

Cultura, ancestralidade e sustentabilidade, Como isso se relaciona? Esses são os temas que irão nortear a conversa desse episódio da Série Impacto.O MAPES, o Museu de Arte das Paneleiras do Espírito Santo, é uma iniciativa que destaca o ofício das Paneleiras de Goiabeiras, preservando essa tradição secular enquanto busca inovar e engajar a comunidade de forma sustentável.Eduardo Couto e Licia Mesquita, do Impact Hub, conversam com Lucas Martins e André Sopon, idealizadores do MAPES e Josimere Lucidato, presidente do MAPES.ESOuve tem edição e apresentação de Eduardo Couto, curadoria de Licia Mesquita, jornalismo de Carolina Boueri e direção de Danieleh Coutinho.

Vamos descobrir como a inovação no comércio acontece na prática? ! A série Impacto explora temas que conectam inovação, sustentabilidade, ESG e impacto positivo.Nesse episódio, Eduardo Couto e Licia Mesquita, do Impact Hub, vão entender como a Fecomércio lidera transformações no comércio e serviços capixabas. Para isso recebem o convidado o Wagner Correa, Superintendente da Fecomércio Espírito Santo.ESOuve tem edição e apresentação de Eduardo Couto, curadoria de Licia Mesquita, jornalismo de Carolina Boueri e direção de Danieleh Coutinho.

Willkommen 2025 - ich wünsche dir ein gesundes, erfolgreiches & zielführendes neues Jahr. In dieser Folge bekommst du ein paar private Einblicke & meine Vorhaben für das neue Jahr im Podcast & im Universum von Functional Basics, dem Health Meeting Leipzig & meiner Bewegung #GesundheitIstFürAlleDa === NUTZE DIE KOMMENTARFUNKTION VON SPOTIFY: In den Kommentaren kannst du Fragen stellen & Feedback geben. === Termine: 14.01. 19:00 - "Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei - gesunde Verdauung" - kostenfreier Deep Talk > https://calendly.com/functional-basics/deep-talk-verdauung 28.01. 19:00 - Health Meeting Leipzig - "Longevity - dein Weg zum langen Leben" im Impact Hub in Leipzig > http://bit.ly/HML-Januar Kanäle, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: WhatsApp-Kanal: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCaqO44Y9le9RDiiw17 Telegram-Kanal: https://t.me/functionalbasics Coaching & Gesundheitsberatung: https://bit.ly/FunctionalBasicsCoaching Für Unternehmen (Workshops, Seminare, Vorträge, ...) https://bit.ly/Gesundes-Unternehmen ===

Charlamos con Mario Romero, director de Impact Hub CDMX. Con más de un centenar de ubicaciones alrededor del mundo, Impact Hub es una red global de comunidades de emprendimiento que buscan generar un impacto positivo en el mundo. En esta primera entrevista del 2025, conocemos los servicios e infraestructura que tienen en la CDMX para apoyar a emprendedores e innovadores.Comenta y dinos qué te parece la existencia de plataformas cómo esta. Comparte y puntúa para que más personas descubran como los negocios pueden crear un mundo más sostenble y más justo. En www.valor-compartido.com tienes esta y más información :)

Çetin Ünsalan'ın hazırlayıp sunduğu Reel Piyasalar programına Impact Hub İstanbulve Foodback Kurucu Ortağı Ayşe Sabuncu konuk oldu.

Çetin Ünsalan'ın hazırlayıp sunduğu Reel Piyasalar programına Impact Hub İstanbulve Foodback Kurucu Ortağı Ayşe Sabuncu konuk oldu.

Hoy en el Tema del Día conversamos en vivo desde nuestro estudio con José Roberto Rodríguez, Cofundador de Impact Hub y Salvador Ramírez, Cofundador & CEO de Boxful.

A série IMPACTO surgiu para tratar de assuntos como Sustentabilidade, ESG, Impacto Positivo e como esses temas se relacionam com o nosso dia a dia. Nesta série, Eduardo Couto e Lícia Mesquita, do Impact Hub, conversam com quem, de alguma maneira, atua na transformação.A conversa neste episódio é com a Emanuelle Righetti, designer e proprietária da Papel Recriado, empresa que desenvolve produtos a partir de papel reciclado e outros materiais. No programa, Emanuelle conta sobre como a Papel Recriado começou e quando evoluiu para a utilização não só de papel, mas também do uso de fibras de árvores.ESOuve tem edição e apresentação de Eduardo Couto, curadoria de Licia Mesquita, jornalismo de Carolina Boueri e direção de Danieleh Coutinho.

Los españoles incrementarán un 30% su gasto en compras online esta Navidad, alcanzando un promedio de 213 euros, según el 'Informe de Navidad 2024' de Webloyalty. Un 15% de este gasto corresponderá a reservas de viajes. Londres, Ámsterdam y París se posicionan como los destinos más demandados para viajar durante este próximo puente de diciembre, según datos de la agencia de viajes online eDreams que asegura que otras ciudades europeas reconocidas por su encanto navideño como Zurich y Munich también presentan importantes incrementos en reservas respecto al año pasado. Lanzarote liderará el debate sobre turismo regenerativo con el evento internacional RegenERA Lanzarote, que se celebrará del 10 al 19 de diciembre en formato híbrido y gratuito. Organizado por BeForGet junto al Cabildo de Lanzarote e Impact Hub, el encuentro abordará desafíos como la sostenibilidad, la agroalimentación y la cultura, buscando soluciones para un desarrollo territorial más sostenible. Iberia ha lanzado nuevos vuelos a cuatro de los destinos más demandados durante el invierno: Innsbruck y Salzburgo en Austria, Tromso en Noruega, y Rovaniemi en Laponia. La aerolínea ha habilitado casi 50.000 asientos disponibles hasta marzo de 2025. Grand Azulmarino prevé abrir cuatro boutiques más de cara a 2025, dos en Barcelona, una en Madrid y otra en Santander, por lo que sumará un total de 23 puntos de venta en España. Reclamio ha avisado que las reclamaciones de los pasajeros a las aerolíneas por haber pagado por la maleta y el asiento tendrán "poco recorrido": "El proceso para recuperar su dinero puede ser largo y no está garantizado que obtengan el reembolso". Las vacaciones multigeneracionales están ganando popularidad entre las familias españolas, según un reciente estudio de Royal Caribbean que destaca la creciente preferencia de los niños por viajar con toda la familia, incluidos sus abuelos. España recibió 82,9 millones de turistas hasta octubre, lo que supone un 10,8% más que los registrados en el mismo periodo del año anterior, según datos del Instituto Nacional Estadístico (INE). Estos visitantes generaron un gasto total de 110.984 millones de euros, un 16,8% más, con un gasto medio por turista de 1.327 euros, lo que representa un incremento del 5,5% anual.

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Have a marketing question? Text it here!Support the showWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

A série IMPACTO surgiu para tratar de assuntos como Sustentabilidade, ESG, Impacto Positivo e como esses temas se relacionam com o nosso dia a dia. Nesta série, Eduardo Couto e Lícia Mesquita, do Impact Hub, conversam com quem, de alguma maneira, atua na transformação.A conversa neste episódio é com a Marília Debbané, diretora na MP, diretora-executiva do Instituto Movive e uma das Idealizadoras do projeto Barra Sustentável, que está sendo implantado na Barra do Jucu. Dentre as ações desse programa está o Lixo Zero, que é muito mais do que apenas separar o lixo reciclável do orgânico.ES Ouve tem edição e apresentação de Eduardo Couto, curadoria de Licia Mesquita, jornalismo de Carolina Boueri e direção de Danieleh Coutinho.

În Japonia, considerată țara cu cea mai îmbătrânită populație din lume, ponderea seniorilor de 65+ ani în totalul populației este de circa 30%. Noi avem și localități unde peste 50% din populație depășește 65 de ani, scrie hotnews.ro Un alt studiu, realizat la începutul acestui an și publicat în Science Direct, a analizat experiența seniorilor Capitalei cu privire la cât de prietenos cu vârsta e Bucureștiul. Vârsta medie a populației Capitalei este de 44 de ani, iar ponderea seniorilor de peste 65 de ani este de circa 20%. Dacă ne uităm la persoanele de peste 85 de ani, ponderea acestora a înregistrat o creștere exponențială în ultimii 10 ani. Deja în 2019, România era a 13-a cea mai îmbătrânită țară din lume (după ponderea seniorilor de 65+ ani în totalul populației), potrivit datelor Diviziei specializate a ONU publicate în iulie 2024. Anul acesta am urcat pe locul al 12-lea, iar în câțiva ani intrăm în top 8 al celor mai bătrâne națiuni din lume.De ce mor pacienții cu AVC din România. La niciun spital din țară nu există serviciu de gardă pentru o intervenție care i-ar putea salva ( PressOne)„Time is brain” (n.r. timpul înseamnă creier), îmi spune un medic anestezist de la Institutul Național de Neurologie și Boli Neurovasculare din București, unul dintre cele 10 spitale din țară unde se poate efectua o intervenție salvatoare pentru pacienții cu AVC ischemic. De ce este atât de important timpul? Pentru că în doar un minut fără sânge, zona din creier afectată de AVC poate pierde până la 2 milioane de neuroni.În acest context, cum arată accesul celor peste 68.000 de români care suferă anual un accident vascular cerebral la tratamentul de urgență menit să le salveze viața și să diminueze sechelele? De menținut faptul că în spitalele din România se fac și de 5 ori mai puține intervenții care pot salva viața unui pacient cu AVC față de recomandările europene.Banc real în București: A venit apa caldă? A venit, da-i rece! Când și-ar putea rezolva Capitala problemele cu termoficarea (Europa Liberă)La robinetele a zeci de mii de bucurești curge, în aceste zile, doar apă rece. Dacă au noroc, poate un pic călduță. Problema apei calde din Capitală nu e nouă – însă bucureștenii nu mai au răbdare. Ce soluții au autoritățile în prag de iarnă și, mai ales, când va avea Bucureștiul țevi și conducte noi care să nu mai crape atât de des?Zeci de mii de bucureșteni rămân zile întregi fără apă caldă. La sistemul centralizat de încălzire sunt racordați aproximativ 1,2 milioane de bucureșteni care locuiesc în 554.000 de apartamente. Deși nu a venit încă iarna – sezon în care apar de regulă cele mai multe avarii – furnizarea căldurii și apei calde din București a fost deja oprită de mai multe ori, în anumite zone. Directorul Termoenergetica, Adrian Teodorescu, explică pentru Europa Liberă că sunt două motive pentru că este sistată furnizarea de apă caldă menajeră: lucrările în derulare. Pentru a putea reabilita și pentru a putea înlocui conducta, este obligatoriu ca Termoenergetica să oprească apa caldă; pentru că sunt avarii din cauza vechimii conductelor și sistemului.Economie de țepari: sute de mii de patroni din România prosperă prin neplata furnizorilor. 260.000 de firme sunt „subcapitalizate cronic” (Libertatea)România are cel mai mic nivel de intermediere financiară din Uniunea Europeană și cel mai mare nivel al creditului comercial, a declarat Florian Neagu, directorul Direcției de Stabilitate Financiară din cadrul Băncii Naționale a României (BNR).Un alt studiu prezentat de către ING și Impact Hub arată că mediul antreprenorial din România se dezvoltă, dar lent. Studiul este numit „Profil de antreprenor” și, conform acestuia, în luna aprilie, în România erau 1,9 milioane de persoane fizice și juridice înregistrate, din care 1,6 milioane active. Față de 2009, creșterea este de 58%. Durata de viață a unei firme este de 11 ani, mai arată studiul.

Looking up the sheer glass face at night, you could imagine there's the beacon they flash to summon the city's impact people. The BAT Tower stands tall as a central, collaborative space for Bilbao's impact sector. Our latest episode of Impact People takes us live inside BAT Tower for a chat with the people behind the slate of Impact Week pre-events happening in the tower. After a quick intro with Oscar Ugarte Gamboa (Director, Seed Capital Bizkaia), we hear from Maria Ocariz (Operations Manager, Impact HUB), Josep Ferrer Muñoz (ECV Program Coordinator, Oxfam) and Paul Ortega (Director, Basque Agency for Cooperation & Solidarity).  https://www.impactweek.eu/bilbao/pre-events https://impacthubmadrid.typeform.com/Side-Events  https://bacceleratortower.com/en/  https://www.seedcapitalbizkaia.eus/en/  https://impacthub.net/ https://www.oxfam.org/en https://platforma-dev.eu/partner/euskadi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaocarizmoreno/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josepferrermunoz/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulortegaetcheverry/ 

A série IMPACTO surgiu para tratar de assuntos como Sustentabilidade, ESG, Impacto Positivo e como esses temas se relacionam com o nosso dia a dia. Nesta série Eduardo Couto e Lícia Mesquita, do Impact Hub, conversam com quem, de alguma maneira, atuam na transformação.A conversa neste episódio é com Luana Pereira Loriana, pedagoga, diretora-presidente e Head de Educação no DAS PRETAS – um Lab de Inovação social aberta, constituído 100% por pessoas negras, referência no país na construção de soluções socioambientais com base na transformação por meio de tecnologias sociais. Como Head de Educação, Luana é responsável pelo desenvolvimento e coordenação de ações pedagógicas que promovem o aprendizado inclusivo, respeitando as identidades, culturas e potencialidades dos participantes.Além disso, monitora e avalio os resultados das formações, corroboro na elaboração dos relatórios detalhados juntamente com a equipe de projetos e participo ativamente do planejamento curricular dos projetos.ES Ouve tem edição e apresentação de Eduardo Couto, curadoria de Licia Mesquita, jornalismo de Carolina Boueri e direção de Danieleh Coutinho.

  A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists.   Important Resources QTViet Cafe website Instagram Facebook Register for QTViet Cafe's 8 Year Anniversary Bilingual Letter for a Free Palestine (English/Viet) Transcript Cheryl Truong: Good evening! You were currently tuned in to APEX Express. I'm your host Cheryl Truong, and tonight is an AACRE night. What is AACRE, you might be asking. Comprised of 11 grassroots, social justice groups, the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality Network — AACRE — leverages the power of its network to focus on long-term movement building and support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Speaking of AACRE groups, APEX Express is proud to be a part of the AACRE network. Tonight. We have some special guests from a collective near and dear to my heart. Hải Võ and Jean Jean Phạm from QTViệt Cafe. QTViệt Cafe is a project of Asian refugees United, which is one of the 11 Asian American social justice groups within the AACRE network. Hải, do you want to kick us off by introducing yourself? And QTViệt Cafe?  Hai Vo: Co chào mọi người! Hi everyone. Thanks Cheryl for inviting QTViệt Cafe to be here today. My name is Hải. I go by my name. It means ocean in Việt. And just so excited to be here today. , I'm part of the Queer Trans Việt Cafe Collective. We are a cultural organizing hub by and for queer and trans Việt folks for our freedom and liberation. And we do that through the creative arts, ancestral life ways, and, connecting intergenerationally with our parents, our elders, families, and friends. We'll be celebrating eight years, and I've been a part of it in the beginning when Mơ asked me to help advise and start the project. What started out as an idea to essentially really bring us together and meet other queer and trans Việt people, and with a little bit of SEED funding from the Impact Hub and Youth Impact Hub Oakland project and fellowship, we've been able to not just grow our numbers, but also really more importantly, My healing and then our collective healing.  Just so grateful to be here. And I'm just so excited that Jean, you can join us. Jean is just amazing all around, such a thoughtful intuitive person, designer, friend, just all around beauty of an artist. Thank you for introducing me to the world of visual art and just so many things that you've just been exploring over the years. So, yeah, I'll pass it over.  Jean Pham: Oh my god, thanks Hải. That's honestly too generous. And thanks for inviting us here, Cheryl. That's really awesome that we have this opportunity to share about QTViệt Cafe and our work. My name is Jean. I use they/ them pronouns. I've been a part of of QTViệt Cafe since 2018 when I first moved here to the Bay Area and honestly was looking for queer and trans Việt Namese community, which although I grew up in Orange County, I have always found it very difficult to relate and find other QTViets I've been a part of the various programming and events that QTViệt has put on, including our Healers and Artists cohort. I think my role in QTViệt Cafe is honestly to just , go with the flow. I try to make myself available as much as I can. I try to help with designing things. A big cornerstone of QTViệt Cafe is repairing our connection with our ancestral and cultural heritage in a way that still celebrates and maintains our queerness and transness at the forefront. A lot of this I found has been through the culinary arts, which to me was a big point of growth. Literally using taste and smell to connect us with memory and feeling and healing. QTViệt Cafe is honestly such a special place here. It started in Oakland here in the East Bay, but we have members all across the Bay Area and even outwards in different states and locales. So it's been a pretty amazing journey to see how vast the QTViet Cafe network has expanded and definitely excited to talk about it. So yeah, I'll just check there. Again, thanks for having us.  Cheryl Truong: Thanks so much for sharing that, and especially the culinary aspect of QTV, I think is really what makes y'all so, so special. And honing that ancestral connection through food, too, is something I noticed that you all do , extremely well. Hai brings up that we're celebrating eight years of QTV at Cafe, coming up very, very soon, which is such a long time to celebrate trans and queer Việt Namese magic. I want to know what does this milestone mean to you, maybe it tastes a certain way, maybe it smells like nuoc mam or something like that. Jean Pham: Yeah, eight years is a long time. I think it's longer than any relationship I've ever had. , I've always found the QTViet Cafe such a beautiful, open space. It's very different from any organization I've ever been a part of. There's been times when, I've been overwhelmed and had to step away, but I've always just been invited back and I've been given that grace to be as involved as I want to. There's something we practice it's called penguin theory where we try to support the inner penguins like who you know move in advance of work but also have space for us to be modular. We built this bastion of work here in a Bay and I've eight years I think really to me starts or begins this journey of connecting with a greater diasporic queer and trans Việt Namese collective. So, last year was a big points in our journey as QTViet cafe, because we were able to. a fundraise and take about a dozen members to go back to Việt Nam and connect with Queer and Trans Việt Namese in Saigon. And that was just honestly, such like a unbelievable thing. Totally out of my imagination that we were able to do it. But now it really peaks our imagination of yes, , there's queer and trans Việt Namese people all over the world. Next year marks the 50th year since the Việt Nam War had ended, and there's diasporic queer and trans Việt Namese all across the U. S., but also France and Germany, Australia, Japan. We were able to form these meaningful connections here in the East Bay, but I think what I'm thinking about now is how do we take these lessons we've learned in community building and creating our own traditions and connecting with other locales, like in the queer and trans people in Australia , LA or New York or Texas of which, they do exist. There are other collectives, queer and trans Vietnamese there, but, how do we further unite the different threads of Diasporic Viets, and so it's kind of a very hard question to answer, but I think, again, we have such a strong organizing and magic that I think People that we connect with, they get why does work is important and it's what's what's needed right now. To build these strong points of relationships and solidarity across different locales internationally and outside of our own safe collective spaces. Hai Vo: Yeah, I resonate with everything that Jean shared. I think for me, eight years of continuing to gather and to organize and to be with one another means that the vision of a cultural healing hub, by and for queer and trans people to learn our ancestral ways, to be creative with one another, to heal with our elders still resonates like it still matters. I'm getting emotional about it because I just been thinking a lot about, this question. We're approaching 10 years and even 12 years. And I keep asking myself, as a queer Việt person, am I more free? Am I more liberated? I think I want to be asking myself that question deeply in the next phase of my life. Having gone through a journey on my own to explore my own gender, sexuality and be more loving of my trans femness and explore my art around food and food waste and being a diasporic cultural food worker, but also explore my eco- femme writing and erotica. Those things are really exciting for me, but also when we started QTViet Cafe, I came to peace with potentially being estranged from my parents. I noticed that a lot in our community, like that's a possibility. After my mom passed in 2018 and inviting my dad to, you know, I've invited my parents every year to come to QTViet, they haven't. Me inviting my dad to bring a picture of my mom for the altar. For me, like, okay, that's the cultural organizing piece. But deep down, I just really wanted to celebrate my mom and I just wanted my dad to be there. And to like witness how I've grown, witness my friends and family, witness the chosen family that I've built over time. And my dad came and my dad stayed through the program. My dad donated. My dad could have chosen not to go.  My dad could have left the program. My dad could have not donated. If anything, he could have probably done a lot of things Not in support of what we do. And not to say that this happens with every person or every family, but I think that for me, that's the power in trying to heal our relationships with ourselves and our families and with each other. Every year I hear more struggles, as queer and trans Việt people, and I also hear more joys and liberations, and so I think for me, yeah, eight years means that, we still are surviving, and we are still thriving any way that we can. Whether that's through our foodways, our practice of trying to continue the language, whether it's connecting on our different art forms, I'm hopeful. Eight years means being more of ourselves, and it means being able to experience one another being more of ourselves.  In my relationship with my dad, I've been able to be more honest. I see my dad as more honest, and I hope that by doing this cultural organizing work and arts as a way to practice healing justice, I want more of us to see each other as human. Queer, trans, Việt-ness is not a sickness or a disease. But also our parents are more than that role, that they're humans who experience war and trauma and are also healing too. And so, I think, that's a big part of what eight years means to me. Eight years also means we have, like, hundreds of recipes. I still haven't written out all the recipes, but in my mental Rolodex, we have lots of recipes, lots of songs, lots of poems, visual , art pieces, photos, videos. We just have so much art that expresses the queer trans Việt experience, especially the diaspora. I'm excited to, create more of it and also help archive that and document that and celebrate that as we approach, 10, 12 years and into the farther future.  My example is specific to my dad, but I think that we all heal in different ways with ourselves and our relationship to body and spirit, our relationship to other family, other friends, how we relate to each other, how we relate to the world. I see that in, in every one of us. Jean Pham: Everything Hai is saying is so important and beautiful. The landscape that QTViet formed in eight years ago was in many ways very different from now. There's a lot more shift in their communities too. Eight years ago, for example, I grew up in Orange County. Little Saigon, outside of Việt Nam, it's the densest Việt Namese population, where in San Jose, it's like the largest Việt Namese populations outside of Việt Nam . Still at their core like very deeply conservative locales. And, it's one of the reasons why I was seeking community in the eight years since then I think we've seen a kind of a shift. Our generation of Việt Namese diasporic students, descendants, inhabitants, we're challenging the politics, reckoning of, what does it mean for us, who descendants of refugees, people who hold all these different complexities, who also struggling to find our own space, what does it mean for us to, create and shape our own worlds, or to even resist against some of the things we were taught. I've been in QTViệt Cafe for most of my 20s, and I really feel the collective has honestly raised me in many ways that changed me for the better. I remember, one of my first QTViệt Cafe meetings, everyone was just cooking. I came in, like, on time. I was coming from a very different environment in terms of political organizing, where it's very we have a set agenda, everything's really disciplined. In QTViet Cafe spaces, we spend most, like, an hour or two just kind of checking in with each other, making sure everyone just felt okay and present, and able to move. A big part of it is still just being in community, cooking with each other, sharing recipes, and that's so central to the work. It's a slower pace, but I also felt like it's also ingenuous. It's really about building relationships and families. So many of us have complicated relationships with our blood families and. within QTViet Cafe spaces, sometimes we do talk about it, and sometimes there is space for us to explore that form of hardship, but people just understand. If we come in a space as a queer and trans Viet, there are certain experiences that are almost unfortunately, , universal, or you can just deeply feel. And everyone just almost telepathically holds that space for each other in a very, like, beautiful way. Cheryl Truong: You bring up how last year you were all able to go to Việt Nam, to the motherland. What is the landscape there? Like politically, emotionally, spiritually. Jean Pham: Yeah, last year we went in October, it was almost a week before Halloween I believe, and we had been preparing for this journey for half a year and it was actually delayed. Originally there were plans for , queer and trans Việt Namese. to go Việt Nam together in 2020. But because of the onset of the lockdown, these plans were not scrapped, but just put on pause until we could travel in a meaningful and safe way.  I would say the landscape in Việt Nam with the queer and trans, community we met, it was a big shock to me. It was, very loving, you know, like When I told my parents I was going my mom sent me this large message about how dangerous Việt Nam is, it's like a third world country, that people are gonna try to scam me or steal my belongings and that I should always be on guard, that even my friends can't necessarily be trusted because they might be fooled too. And I didn't necessarily believe her all the way, right? I think I thought she was being a little bit just overprotective. And when I met people in Việt Nam, no, it was like the exact opposite. Everyone was very curious, where are you from? Why are you here?  We met with a collective called the Bạc Xỉu Collective. Bạc Xỉu is a type of Việtnamese coffee. I thought it was interesting that both our collectives are named after community spaces that revolve around coffee. The Bạc Xỉu Collective were very, like, loving and open to us. They were just so curious that our group existed. A lot of them practice the art of drag, but they also had members who were involved with very different art forms, pretty similar to us. I think one of the questions I was trying to reckon with was, what does it mean to explore your queerness and transness, when you're not confronted with whiteness in the way that we are as people living in America. Obviously, white supremacy is global, but I felt it's such a new way to be queer in Việt Nam, if that makes sense. One of the highlights from meeting the collective was one of the first nights when we had rented this apartment suite and we invited a lot of the locals to come over and we just had a nice little kiki moment. We had brought over gifts. Hải is always very hospitable and gracious and prepared. Hải brought this entire suitcase full of seeds of gifts of prints of artwork that we had created and we exchanged it with them and they also just had a moment where we went around in a circle just shared who we are. It was bilingual. I was really nervous. I was like looking up on Google Translate, how to say something very, it was just like, Hi, my name is Jean. I'm from California. This is something I know how to say, but I was just so nervous in the moment that I was using Google Translate for it. But everyone was so nice. Local people in Việt Nam can speak, especially young people have a level of fluency in English so we were able to communicate pretty effectively, despite some of the language barriers. But I remember they were just interested and wanted to learn more. I honestly wish I could have stayed longer and just been in that moment forever.  I think the last thing I'll add: we just had a little like cute little party moment and I was like, what music do I put on? And so I just put on my regular music that I put on for, folks at home, like all like the gay boys and stuff I hang out with. And I just found that everyone, like Rihanna is universal. Like you put on Rihanna and no matter where you are in the world, people will freak out which I thought was so hilarious.  Hai Vo: A thousand percent agree. I loved everything that you shared, Gene. That question around, yeah, I love that you brought up that question.  As someone who grew up a part of my life in the diaspora, white supremacy and whiteness, it's just, it just happened. It's just every day. Most of the Bạc Xỉu Collective is a lot younger than our group. Most of the country actually is very young. I think a good percentage, if the majority of the country is under 25. I bring that up because I think that there's a level of a cultural revolution happening around art in general in Việt Nam in my experience in the last, let's say last like six years that I've been going almost every other year. And then to be able to meet other queer and trans Viet folks who were born, grew up there, live there, to hear them say things like, Yeah, I want to do drag and I want to do drag forever and this is what's going to free me and liberate me. , that's like very inspiring. I think in many ways, those of us who grew up here or, had time here in the diaspora, whiteness kind of, distracts, makes distractions, , and so , to, hear these young queer, Việt, local folks be so adamant and, and really, , trying, like, they're going to shows, they're making their own shows, they start doing their own events, asking for tickets and working with local shops and local bars to make their dreams happen. The one maybe kind of interesting thing that I want to share that I thought about in your question, Jean, is we met Bạc Xỉu Collective at a time when I went back, with Mơ, also part of QTViet Cafe, end of 2022. And up until that point, I had done visits back starting 2018 after my mom passed and, I wanted this trip to be a bit of a pre trip, kind of a research trip, and getting ready for the bigger trip with the dozen of us that Jean mentioned,. So, the night after we landed, we were introduced to the Bạc Xỉu Collective. A lot of these local Việt drag artists started this collective because they were in houses that had folks who were other than Việt, of them white European folks, and so they just were like, we want to create our own all Việt drag house, and do this show all in Việt. You know, make it bilingual, but centered on Việt-ness. , I think that's what we're trying to do. In the diaspora. I think there's different nuances in the places, but to be able to hear a queer drag Việt show Mostly like 95 percent Việt, and for most of the the space that we were at, was mostly Việt, I was like, oh, this is what it feels like to be at home. It was both and both comforting, exciting, my creative curiosity was going, but also there were moments where I was like, I don't understand that, you know?  I think they experienced their own challenges as artists over there , in trying to center their Việt-nesa and then we have our challenges here too. but they have a lot of freedom and access and connection to their Việt-ness because that's our motherland. During our time there where I was able to bring, parts of our altar that we bring and we practice here as part of our gatherings to honor our ancestors and, It was interesting, before that kiki that Jean mentioned I was asked if I could share about the altar, and then for some reason, I think at the end of the night I realized I didn't share, and then after we danced and catwalked, Some people started leaving. Some of the collective members, noticed the altar, and then they started bowing and recognizing Chị Phụng and Xuân Diệu, and they were wondering who put it together.  I think it was just me noticing them knowing what this is, where I didn't have to explain. Them just honoring them, just taking a minute, like, it was like a minute of our hundreds of minutes that we had together that night. But I just started getting emotional and crying that night because this is a moment where I don't have to explain. There's my kin who get it. And they looked at me after and they're like, well, you're crying. And I'm like, yeah, I'm crying because this practice, this ritual I feel only a few of us get it in the diaspora. What seems so special here in the diaspora is actually just very normal.  They were like, yeah, this is what I know about Chị Phụng and you should look up these other queer ancestors that I didn't know about. And I'm like, oh my God, this is one of the reasons why I wanna be here. So better understand our people. They were like, yeah, look at this up. Look at this up. Like look this, look up this person. Two nights later when we had our show together, we brought elements of the same altar, but Bạc Xỉu also brought things. They brought, their contributions and offerings to the altar, and food. It was a collaborative ritual that we had together and before the show as part of the hype up and the prep. We got to cúng mǎ to honor our ancestors and I'll never forget that moment to be able to practice ritual in addition to the show where we're sharing our expressive creative arts. Everyone knew the importance of why we were doing that and that we come from a deep lineage of queer trans, have probably paved the way and fought for their existence and for our existence to be here. I think that spiritually, that's a way that I felt like I was able to connect over there. I'd also say in your question, Cheryl, I think the last time I heard the the government approves same sex marriage. I would say culturally, it's a whole other story. I think because of colonization, imperialism, um, queerness and transness has been erased. And so I think that why it's so important for us to do this work in the diaspora because, our parents and our elders, they have left a motherland and so there's a gap in culture and understanding, and, it's a harder struggle to justify that actually, no, we have queer, trans, Việt history, and we come from a lineage of queer folks, and I think that for me that cultural work is so important because by sharing the history of our people, by sharing our creative expression, by sharing the struggles of, who we are both here in the diaspora and also in Việt Nam. And a lot of those struggles are around the same things. Family acceptance, belonging, economic justice, employment, , access to resources, access to healthcare, jobs. Those things are actually very similar , in my meeting, in my connecting with queer folks there. Those systems that are, creating those struggles are the same, like they're the same capitalist, Corporate imperialist systems. What I'm hopeful for is that what we're doing as queer and trans Việt folks in the diaspora, connecting with queer and trans Việt folks who are in Việt Nam know– I want to imagine a world without borders. For me the art and the creativity and trying to transform the struggles that we all experience as queer and trans people to stories and actually life ways of resilience. I'm hoping changing hearts and minds. Will ultimately transform practice and policy. The government might be saying one thing, but at home, it's actually a different story. That's why our work is important to try to change heart and minds. I want to get to a place where my dad would be like, okay, yeah, same sex marriage. My child and their friends, are members of the community who are respectful and joyful and wanting to contribute to society, just as much as our, just as much as our queer trans, Việt ancestors have to. Cheryl Truong: Thank you so much for bringing us here, Hai.  You've highlighted some really important point. Colonization capitalism, white supremacy. These are, systems of oppression that while they manifest differently, as you say, they are global in nature and. In escapable and then impact is both here in America and also in Vietnam.  The motherland, like the forces at play are very much the same. I really appreciate the insights that both of you have shared, especially in response to Jean's extremely evocative question about what it means to explore queerness and transness when you're not confronted with whiteness. Hai,, your story about the altar and Bạc Xỉu Collective connection to ancestral practices and rituals. They're embracing of our trans and queer Viet histories. And how. How it creates this deep sense of kinship. I think these are powerful reflections. The diaspora. You know, as you say. As a result of imperialism and capitalism.  Makes us a bit disconnected from these wisdoms at the motherland and what you share truly clarifies. And sharpens. What's up the forces at play and the vast systemic issues that we're confronting. But also, it really deepens my admiration for. The extremely revolutionary work that QTVIet Cafe is doing to bridge this gap and are in our world, filled with borders.  Okay. We're going to take a quick music break. But stay tuned. We'll be right back.   Cheryl Truong: And we're back. You were listening to apex express on 94.1, FM KPFA and online@kpfa.org. You were just listening to change the world by baby Chris.  We are still here with Hai Vo and Jean Pham from QTViet Cafe. For the first half of our show, we were reflecting on what eight years of QTV at cafe means and also learning. And also about the trip that they took together as a collective to Vietnam last year to learn more about trans and queer. Experience of local Vietnamese of local Viet. And of course, as the artists that they all are, they created a film about it. Let's get back to the show.  Speaking of changing hearts and minds, tell me about this documentary that you all created when you were in Việt Nam.  Hai Vo: I think the idea started because, so my parents and my brother left as boat people in 86 and I was born In Iowa in 87 after being sponsored by a Presbyterian Church. I went for the first time to Việt Nam when I was 7 and again when I was 12. I remember my parents were obsessed with camcorders. I don't know if you all have this but, there's still so many VHS tapes that I think I need to digitize, But I think the spirit of homeland trips being documented in my family is such a thing.  When I was thinking about this trip, 2018, when I started coming back when I was 12, it wasn't until 22 years later, when I was 34, that I came back after my mom passed. Going back, I was , curious about how people document their experience going back to the homeland and these days with reels and social media, people doing daily blogs and just all the things, I was curious. But I think there's an element of that kind of old school, just document everything. And then coming back here a few weeks later, just over dinner, just see everything unedited. Um, so, yeah, that was part of the inspiration and then fortunately, 1 of our collective members, and, and members Tracy Nguyen and folks with the Sunkist SunKissed,they've been documenting the QTViet Cafe experience since the beginning, really.  So much of what's on YouTube and online of our work is, through their documentation. Basically was like, Sal, I don't have a lot of money. We don't have a lot of money, but here's a little bit of money that I fundraise so far and we can keep fundraising as part of the collective effort. What do you say about trying to document this experience with us? I think what's so powerful about the collective is by it for us. Knowing that Sal and other folks who practice videography and film are already part of the collective and are already interested in a trip, I think, it's easier to share and connect on the goal of connecting with other queer and trans folks.  We've never done a trip like this and then two, we've never documented a trip like this. Everything was new. And we were going into it. We had like ideas of how we wanted to film this and there were some proposals and we Filmed some of the activities that we had before the trip like some of our planning retreats and some of our fundraising events. Sal did some interviews of how we felt before in all the feelings of like anxious and excited, nervous. And I ultimately was just like, Sal, here's our best agenda, here's like a guide of what each day will look like. Ultimately, I want to give all of us a creative permission just experience this trip and to let's do our best to document it. And as long as we're truthful and honest. As long as we can just share our full humanhood, whatever happens on the other side, I think will be amazing. After that, it just had a little bit of relief knowing that. Honestly, we were inspired by Videos that other queer trans folks were doing in Việt Nam. It's like abstract and editorial and like voiceover and like, it's just like, just put it out there. That was part of our inspo. I think just as much as, our identities and sexualities and gender are fluid, I wanted to encourage, the film and documentation to be just as fluid. Fortunately, we had folks who were filming and doing sound, and with the support of , everyone in the collective, we're all taking photos and doing videos. We're, hoping to just share honestly and report not just our experience, but also share the struggles that we experienced as queer and trans people, the struggles that queer and trans people, in Việt Nam experience to the power of what it means to collaborate together and, um, do something historic and do a first event there ever. we hope to share our post trip reflections of what it's meant for us.  Jean Pham: Yeah, it was just like a fun process for us to take upon this trip and each of us in our own way, document it. QTViet Cafe has different disciplines of artists– filmmakers, photographers, writers, dancers, and so forth, that one of the things we were also asked to do was, to take our own photos and to share it throughout the entire process.  For me it was a different experience because this is my first time going to Việt Nam. My parents came here in 89 and I was born in 95. I guess if you're not a part of the diasporic Việt Namese American population, there are certain, like, ideas held about Việt Nam that some people from the older generation have about, Việt Nam as , a socialist country. And also, like, what it means for people who are refugees to be reckoned with, how their country has transformed. And so I've never gone back to Việt Nam because my parents honestly thought this is like a lost country. It's not home for us anymore. And so a lot of ideas about Việt Nam and what it is now, we're, Reproduced and given to me and of course, like it's a lot of unpacking too, right? Because I honestly don't believe a lot of these held ideas that they have about Việt Nam. And it was important for me to want to experience that. Việt Nam for myself, in a way where I could truly see what the country is and not in a way that necessarily demonizes it or even romanticizes it. A lot of like diasporic poetry and art and writing I feel kind of like hinges or teeters that like point of almost romanticizing their ancestral country. And I think it's important for us to unpack all these like held beliefs and biases. In college, I did a lot of poetry, slam poetry, and I always recognized the language barrier is a big part of access, not being able to fully understand or communicate with our parents is a tension that many like second or third generation Americans face. The way that I think QTViet Cafe interacts with that is pretty ingenious, but also very, what one should do, which is just simply to learn the language. We need to teach each other the language so that we can communicate with each other in Việt Namese. That was another big part of our preparation too.  Some collective members. held Việt Namese classes for us to talk to each other, talk to locals, talk to other queer folks. And also the language is important because as much as we have our own lingo and slang as queer and trans communities here, so do they in Việt Nam, in Việt Namese. With the documentary, not everyone has the same experience, right? For me, it was my first time. So I was trying to visit places where my parents grew up, trying to see the city from my own eyes. Some people had a lot more connection with Việt Nam and had visited it, Việt Nam and Saigon many times before. So in a documentary, there are certain members of the collective that have like more keyed interviews that kind of talk about that difference because even within our collective, we're not monolithic in terms of our experiences and you can see the different ways like we're shaped by it.  I think the last thing I'll share with you is definitely, and Hai, and I kind of talked about this. It's in conversation pretty often, but a lot of eateries, Việt Namese restaurants in the US are kind of stuck in time because a lot of them are, restaurants that are Staffed and created by diasporic Việt Namese refugees. The food has like definitely developed a lot in Việt Nam. And so has the language. It almost feels like, you know, us in a diaspora, us here in California, we're in like a time bubble. And going to Việt Nam breaks that. And lets us experience what does Việt Nam look like now in like 2024, 2023. Now that it has like modernized. You know, most people, most queer and trans Việt Namese people we've met were either in underground economies or they're gig workers or they're freelance workers. I think there's a lot of parallels between the ways that queer and trans people move here and also in Việt Nam. Although there is definitely like that point of us visiting Việt Nam as Americans. or people who have American passports, there is a class dynamic to it. So yeah, it, I would say part of the complication is There are things we were trying to resolve within our own bodies by going back to Việt Nam, but also things we had to reckon with, like the differences too, and how, I think for me, one of the most jarring things was realizing that in Saigon, there are provinces or like neighborhood, entire neighborhoods that are home to just people who immigrated out from their countries and had access to a larger degree of wealth and who are actively perhaps displacing Saigonese locals and realizing that if I wasn't careful, then these are structural issues that can be created if we don't examine our place like in context. Yeah. And I'll check there. Yeah.  Cheryl Truong: Thanks so much for sharing Jean and Hai. That's just about all the time we have left tonight. For those interested in seeing the premiere of their Đồng Quể documentary, learning more about QTViet Cafe. And or celebrating eight years of queer trans Viet magic, please join QTViet Cafe on September 1st in Oakland, California. They will be having an exciting celebration. ? Hai, how can people learn more? Hai Vo: Yeah, we're excited to invite everyone to our eight year anniversary. We're premiering Đồng Quể, which is the film of their Việt Nam trip. We are planning to have it, on Sunday, September 1st. 5 to 9 at Firehouse Oakland in Chinatown. And, yeah, we're live on the tickets and registration.  It'll be up on our IG, @qtvietcafe, it'll be up on our Facebook, it'll be up on our website. Folks can also subscribe to our newsletter too via our website. Yeah, September 1st, Sunday, evening time, 5 to 9, Chinatown at Firehouse in Oakland.  Cheryl Truong: Thank you all. So thank you both so much for being here for coming on the show. And for our listeners, please join us September 1st at the firehouse in Oakland. You hear all of these stories, these intimate details at Jean and Hai have shared with us income to live. For those interested in learning more. QTViet Cafe's socials Facebook, Instagram website, all that good stuff will be in the show notes as well as a link to their registration form. As well as their bilingual letter for a free Palestine. That was written in collaboration with members of QTViet Cafe, the Dallas, Asian American historical society, and also various other community supporters. This letter is bilingual. It starts off with dear family. And is meant to catalyze an intergenerational conversation about Palestine. Everyone has a different relationship story to our families and lineage, so this resource is a conversation starter so please check it out.  It'll also be in the show notes.   Thank you all so much for listening and I'll see you next time. .  Apex express is produced by Miko Lee, Paige Chung, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar. Shekar, Anuj Vaidya, Kiki Rivera, Swati Rayasam, Nate Tan, Hien Nguyen, Nikki Chan, and Cheryl Truong   Tonight's show was produced by me, cheryl. Thanks to the team at KPFA for all of their support. And thank you for listening!  The post APEX Express – August 22, 2024 – 8 Years of QTViet Cafe! appeared first on KPFA.

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Text Us Your Marketing & Sales QuestionsIn this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of understanding and communicating with various caregiver personas. As a senior living professional, knowing your audience is key to building trust and ensuring a smooth transition for families. We discuss:The unique challenges faced by Generation X and Baby Boomer adult children.How to address the concerns of aging adults seeking to maintain their independence.The importance of including spouses in the decision-making process and treating them as partners in care.Practical tips for rapid engagement and preferred communication methods to ease the stress of your prospects.Tune in to learn how to tailor your communication approach to meet the needs of diverse caregivers and improve your senior living community's occupancy rates.Support the Show.Want more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Text Us Your Marketing & Sales QuestionsIn today's episode, we have special guest, Tonya Morales, who shares her incredible journey of selling out a newly built senior living community in just one year!  Did your jaw drop too?  Tonya utilized the power of social media, particularly Facebook and YouTube, to create engaging content that attracted and retained depositors to become future residents.  From video tours during construction to creative Facebook campaigns, Tonya reveals her strategies and the importance of a cohesive social media strategy. She also discusses the potential benefits of having a dedicated team for content creation and deployment. Stay tuned for a conversation filled with insights on video marketing, messaging, and the critical role of social media in senior living sales.Want more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Text Us Your Marketing & Sales QuestionsTo start the second half of the year, we are diving straight into overcoming common sales objections caregiving families have and the mindset barriers that salespeople or business owners often face.We'll explore the key types of objections you might encounter, from "I'm not ready right now" to "I need more information," and provide actionable strategies to navigate them. Whether it's building trust, creating a sense of urgency, or demonstrating value, we'll cover how you can turn objections into opportunities to help families make one of the most challenging decisions of their lives. Join us as we equip you with practical tips and expert insights to excel in your role while making a meaningful impact. Let's get started and own your future together!Want more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook Group for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

 Claudia Valladares, ingeniero de sistemas, emprendedora social, cofundadora y CEO de Impact Hub Caracas y una de las 50 mujeres más influyentes de Latinoamérica por Bloomberg, destacó que esta última noticia fue sorpresiva y un gran compromiso con su país y las mujeres. «Qué bueno que alguien vio el impacto que tratamos de hacer en Venezuela» añadió. Recordó que dar el paso desde su trabajo en la banca para crear Impact Hub le tomó un año “Dejé mi posición en Nueva York para venirme a Venezuela, pero tenía la posibilidad de cumplir mi sueño de hacer microfinanzas” acotó. Valladares indicó que el Impact Hub fue el proyecto de su último posgrado y lo pudo madurar hasta lograr ese gran impacto. También te puede interesar: Claudia Valladares: la venezolana en la lista de las 50 Mujeres de Impacto en América Latina, de Bloomberg Aseguró que los jóvenes que se quedan y apuestan por Venezuela son los más valiosos. «Sofía Ímber me decía que lo más importante para ella en la vida era trabajar y yo me identifico mucho con ella. Trabajar es enfocarte en algo que te apasiona» dijo.

In this episode of the Good Leaders podcast, hosted by Tim West, Devi Clark, managing director of Impact Hub London, shares the good and bad of running an impact-driven ‘umbrella organisation': from the legal benefits of developing a new building to the struggle of attracting investors when your impact is “powerful, but often indirect”.

The situation in Haiti, which is caught in the grip of a weeks-long outbreak of gang violence, is “90% chaos,” according to Pierre Stanley Baptiste, the managing director and co-founder of the co-working space Impact Hub Port-au-Prince. The Impact Hub is supported by Kay Tita, a Seattle-based social impact organization that supports Haitian entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Affordability and climate are compounding, overlapping crises — and people are struggling through them both at the same time. Individuals across Canada are tired of making trade-offs because, when it comes to life's necessities — housing, food, transportation and a sustainable climate — there should be none. Solutions that ignore the full picture are no longer acceptable. What's needed now is a fundamentally different approach to policymaking, one that considers all basic needs because they are all interdependent. The Affordability Action Council (AAC), a collaboration of diverse policy and community leaders, has broken down silos to table a package of “all-in” solutions to help meet Canadians' basic needs in an integrated way. On Thursday, February 1, we held a panel discussion featuring three AAC members who explored the group's main areas of focus — food, transportation and housing — and explained how a holistic approach to policymaking can lead to solutions that lower cost, reduce vulnerability and give people greater control over their lives. The event took place at the Impact Hub in Ottawa and was also live streamed. This podcast is the audio from that discussion.

In today's podcast, we're diving deep into the maze of paid referral agencies. Buckle up; it's about to get real! Ever wondered about the dance between senior living providers and referral agencies? I spill the tea on this senior living love story debunking misconceptions and shedding light on the real cost implications for you and your business.But hold up! Choosing the right agency is like picking the perfect dance partner. I've got strategies for you – from aligning with your brand to handling pushback from the case managers and discharge planners. We also dig into the nitty-gritty of contractual trip hazards, excessive commissions, retainer fees – we've all been there. Learn how to avoid these profit-margin pitfalls and why immediate payment to them might not be your best bet.And here's the golden nugget, ticket, or child (movie reference...LOL): Personalized marketing is your secret sauce! Know your value, communicate it like a pro, and watch those relationships bloom.Tune in, take notes, and let's waltz through the world of paid referral agencies together. Remember, Start With Occupancy is not just a podcast; it's your backstage pass to senior living community success! 00:03 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:35 The Sensitive Subject of Paid Referral Agencies04:20 Understanding the Role of Paid Referral Agencies07:11 When and How to Use Paid Referral Agencies09:56 The Potential Pitfalls of Relying on Paid Referral Agencies11:10 Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business14:27 The Importance of Communication with Paid Referral Partners15:00 Dealing with Criticism and Misunderstandings16:07 The Dangers of Devaluing Your Community16:48 How Much Should You Pay for Referrals?16:58 The Importance of Communication and Understanding Your Market17:22 The Risks of Over-reliance on Paid Referral Companies17:39 The Importance of Retaining Control Over Your Business20:58 The Dangers of 100% Contracts and Retainer Fees23:42 The Importance of Generating Your Own Move-ins25:51 The Importance of Understanding Your Value Proposition28:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Finally, the official relaunch of the Start With Occupancy podcast.  Happy New Year!!!  What's does 2024 look like for us?  Well, I am still dedicated to serving senior living owners, operators, and sales professionals. What can you expect out of the podcast this year?  Insightful advice – from useful sales and marketing tips to leadership concepts – all aimed at inspiring change, impacting lives, and improving outcomes for the aging and their families. Through a series of case studies, quick tips, candid exchanges, and motivational segments, I plan to help you navigate the challenges that come with the owning, operating, and selling senior care services.  I am commitment to equipping you with the right tools and resources to excel in your businesses, starting with the new accelerator program (Compass Rose XL), the new mentorship website (Start With Occupancy), and the FREE mentorship group on Facebook (Start With Occupancy - A Mentorship Community).  Join me in making a difference in the lives of seniors, their families, and your business.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 My Journey and Mission01:39 New Year, New Beginnings01:58 Lessons from 2023: The Power of Pivoting02:30 Setting the Scene for 202407:52 The Importance of Listening to Your Customers11:33 Overcoming Perfectionism and Making Quick Decisions14:27 What to Expect in 2024: Case Studies and Quick Tips16:22 Introduction to 'Raising the Bar' and 'Thrive in Five'16:43 Engaging with the You: Q&A Sessions16:55 Join the Facebook Group: Start With Occupancy17:49 The Mindset of a Business Owner18:17 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Achieving Success20:52 The Importance of Asking Questions23:24 The Power of Collaboration and Helping Others25:21 The Goal: Helping 30,000 Families26:30 The Importance of Persistence and Progress28:20 Introducing the New Website: Start With Occupancy30:28 Future PlansWant more? Tips, workshops and trainings are available to you! Join the Facebook for FREE monthly trainings . Click Here For FB Page Subscribe to the Start With Occupancy YouTube channel to interact with me on weekly live chats and ask questions in real-time Click Here For YT Page Join the Compass Rose XL accelerator program for monthly personalized in-depth training, networking, and mentoring opportunity to take your business to the next level Click Here For More Information Bookmark the Impact Hub website to your browser for continual update for ALL downloadable resources and updates for FREE workshops available to you. Click Here For Start With Occupancy website. Don't forget to subscribe/follow the podcast for new release alerts and share it with others. Together, we can Inspire Change, Impact Lives, and Improve Outcomes!

Robin Hauser is the director and producer of the documentary "$avvy." She shares the film's exploration of the history and perception of women and money and its focus on empowering women to take control of their finances. Robin emphasizes the role of fintech in closing the gender gap in finance but highlights the need for financial education. She also discusses the challenges of creating and funding a documentary and shares how people can learn more about "$avvy" and arrange private screenings.Here are three essential items that we dive into:1️⃣ The importance of financial independence for women, especially after major life changes like divorce.2️⃣ The surprising trend of millennial women ignoring personal finance compared to previous generations.3️⃣ The purpose of the documentary and the resources it offers, including the $avvy Impact Hub.Also, watch the entire episode on youtube. https://youtu.be/nSjGw_ouBY4Links:$avvy Website: https://www.finishlinefeaturefilms.com/product/savvy-documentary/ Robin's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhauser/TED talk by Robin Hauser on "The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders." https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_hauser_the_likability_dilemma_for_women_leaders_may_2022?language=enTED talk by Robin Hauser on "Can We Protect AI from Our Biases?" https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_hauser_can_we_protect_ai_from_our_biases?language=enFintech Confidential FOLLOW, LIKE & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://youtube.com/@fintechconfidentialPodcast: http://podcast.fintechconfidential.comNewsletter: http://access.fintechconfidential.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialTwitter: https://twitter.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSupport is provided by Solvpath, an A.I.-driven customer support system that uses a visual format and self-serve technology to quickly and effectively resolve issues, resulting in satisfying support experiences for customers. Get the best customer support system for your business. Get Solvpath. Get started by visiting www dot Get Solvpath dot com www.getsolvpath.com Time Stamps:[00:00:00] Revealed: Shocking Truth About Women and Money!Find out why 85% of married women feel inferior when it comes to money. The gender gap in financial knowledge...

Description: Welcome to a riveting episode of the podcast, where today we journey into the heart of conscious leadership, sustainable business growth, and the healing of work trauma with our guest Nicole Bellisle (Living Leaders), a seasoned executive with a rich history in leadership development and regenerative systems design, as she draws from her diverse experiences at Harvard University, Techstars, Impact Hub, and Leaders on Purpose, to explore the future of leadership and business. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of 'Conscious Leadership' and how it's rapidly becoming the gold standard for businesses worldwide. Nicole shares her insights on why this form of leadership is so crucial in our rapidly evolving world. She passionately illustrates the significant shift from patriarchal, control-based systems towards more egalitarian, inclusive, and sustainable leadership practices. Next, we examine the notion of 'Regenerative Business Models.' What makes them more sustainable and viable for the long term? We discuss how such models, inspired by the cyclical patterns found in nature, can help businesses thrive while minimizing the impact on our planet. We then pivot to a topic Nicole holds close to her heart: 'The Essentiality of Inner Work for Leadership.' Drawing from her experiences and learnings, Nicole articulates why leaders must engage in deep self-work to truly excel in their roles and create positive, lasting change. One of the biggest challenges leaders face today is 'Scaling Without Burnout.' Nicole shares her own journey through severe burnout, how she healed it through practices like self-reiki and cycle syncing, and the vital mindset shift leaders need to scale successfully and sustainably. Finally, we delve into 'Healing Work Trauma and Toxic Work Culture.' As a Reiki Master Teacher and executive, Nicole shares her unique perspective on these pressing issues, offering insights into how leaders can heal the toxic dynamics that plague many workplaces. Throughout the episode, Nicole is prepared to answer a range of compelling questions: What led her to burnout and how she healed it? What is the future of leadership? What's her take on work trauma and has she experienced it? Why is self-awareness a competitive advantage for leaders? What are simple practices leaders can adopt to become more conscious? Join us on this transformative journey, as we redefine leadership, explore innovative business models, and discuss how to create healthier work environments for everyone involved. You wouldn't want to miss it! To connect with Nicole, visit her website: https://www.livingleaders.org/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

Valentino sem spoznal v tretjem letniku fakultete, ko sva v prostorih Društva študentov medicine Slovenije snovala načrt za delo Dramske skupine Medicinske fakultete. Življenje naju je odneslo vsakega na svojo stran - mene na Infekcijsko kliniko, Valentino pa v tisti glasen rumen kombi, ki z lučkami na strehi šiba po ulicah Ljubljane. Pogovor o nujni medicinski pomoči se mi zdi zelo relevanten za vsakega prebivalca naše države. Prav je, da razumemo, kako je organizirano delo na urgenci, kdo nas pričaka na drugi strani telefona, ko zavrtimo 112 in predvsem tudi to, da lahko vsak od nas reši življenje mimoidočega poškodovanca, če se le zavedamo, kako nenadomestljiva in ključna je prva pomoč. Valentina mi je na simpatičen, odkrit in zelo razumljiv način predstavila delo urgentne zdravnice v Sloveniji, obenem pa tudi delila svoj lasten uvid glede spopadanja s stresom, boleznijo in smrtjo. Slovenija oživlja - informacije o temeljnih postopkih oživljanja na spletni strani Zveze študentov medicine Slovenije: https://www.zsms.si/slovenijaozivlja/podpora Smernice Evropskega reanimacijskega sveta za oživljanje (v slovenskem jeziku): https://www.szum.si/media/uploads/files/Smernice_2021.pdf Projekt "Za življenje" - obnovitvene delavnice temeljnih postopkov oživljanja, v izvedbi študentov medicine: https://www.dsms.net/projekti/javnozdravstveni-projekti/za-%C5%BEivljenje-ljubljana V podkastu omenjava knjige Umetnost preprostosti (Dominique Loreau), The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (Mark Manson), Into Thin Air (Jon Krakauer), Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer), Pot (Nejc Zaplotnik). Podkast je bil posnet v prostoring co-working skupnosti Impact Hub: https://ljubljana.impacthub.net/

Get ready to meet Twosteroo, the feminist couple who are taking Tiktok by storm with their relatable and hilarious relationship content! Trishagni and Adhish are breaking down stereotypes and promoting gender equality, all while making us laugh along the way. Trishagni is the Executive Director at KGH and co-founder of Impact Hub, while Adhish is a climate activist, urban planner, and currently the community manager at Utopia. Together, they create engaging and funny content on Tiktok that will leave you in stitches.    In this episode, we sit down with this adorable duo to talk about their experiences navigating relationships and feminism in Nepal. We had an amazing time filming this episode and shared some truly vulnerable moments with Twosteroo. You won't want to miss their insights and perspectives on building a better world.   Follow Twosteroo for more laughs, insights, and inspiring content that will leave you feeling empowered and entertained!     Show them some love:   Twosteroo on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twosteroo?_t=8boOAOuqJcY&_r=1     Twosteroo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twosteroo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=     Trishagni: https://instagram.com/trishagni?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Adhish: https://instagram.com/gurudhish?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   ________________________________________________________________________ Show our sponsors some love:   Wardrobe Partner: Anona https://instagram.com/anona.clothing?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=     Coffee Partner: Coffee 8848: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_8848/?hl=en ________________________________________________________________________ Venue Partner    Maya Manor Boutique Hotel: https://instagram.com/mayamanorhotel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   ________________________________________________________________________ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DhikichyauThePodcast/   Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dhikichyauthepodcast/?hl=en   We're also on Tiktok now:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dhikichyauthepodcast?lang=en   ___________________________________________________________________________   Content Disclaimer: The thoughts, opinions, and ideas expressed in this podcast are based on the speakers and are not intended to hurt the sentiments of any individuals, organizations, religion or beliefs. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.  

When institutions fail—communities take back control.Community organising has never been more important in a world where people are increasingly isolated from one another, competing in a deliberately precarious market, dislocated from their culture, their land, their history. We experienced the power of community resilience during the pandemic, and the deep desire to help and rebuild. Humankind has a long history of doggedly overcoming the odds when facing a crisis. But we don't have to rely on a crisis to push us over the edge—and the coming crisis will be much worse than anything we've ever experienced.CIVIC SQUARE in Birmingham is infrastructure for the public good, embedded in the local community's needs, dreams and desires. Launched by the team who ran Impact Hub for five years, CIVIC SQUARE is reimagining the public space as a neighbourhood that fosters the convening of ideas in a participatory ecosystem.Immy Kaur is the co-founder of CIVIC SQUARE. She explains the history of community organising which led to this immense project, detailing how to leverage systemic change and nurture imagination. She explains the history between public good, government and industry, the importance of knowledge, and the role communities will face in the upcoming crisis.See also WeCanMake in Bristol.“You get to a stage where those systems are crumbling. You start to see a resilience, an organising, a healing, a coming together, that cannot be organised by the conglomerates, that cannot be manipulated by the mainstream media.”Planet: Critical investigates why the world is in crisis—and what to do about it. Support the project with a paid subscription.© Rachel Donald Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

In this episode, Gevorg Poghosyan, the CEO of Impact Hub Yerevan, discusses VIA Fund, an impact investment fund managed by Impact Hub Yerevan. Gevorg breaks down what impact investing is and how social enterprises differ from traditional businesses, highlighting their potential for scaling and creating positive change. We also delve into Impact Hub's plans to expand their spaces across Armenia.

Babaco Market è il primo e-grocery antispreco d'Italia. Francesco racconta la sua storia con naturalezza, e sembra l'emblema di una filosofia a cui noi crediamo molto: non guardare alla montagna ma metti un piede davanti all'altro. E se riesci, fai una cosa alla quale credi veramente.  Con un pallino per la Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), un giorno Francesco vede un bando per soluzioni contro lo spreco alimentare e con un suo amico, Luca Masseretti, decide di buttarsi. Nell'incubatore di Impact Hub a Firenze, Francesco dà vita a MyFoody, un'app dove è possibile trovare prodotti scontati perché vicini alla data di scadenza nei supermercati. Francesco accompagna la crescita di MyFoody fino al 2020 quando riesce a chiudere un exit che ha dell'incredibile e fa subito un pivot verso un'altra idea focalizzata sullo spreco alimentare.  Nel 2020 Francesco lancia Babaco Market, e-grocery che distribuisce box di ortaggi con piccoli difetti estetici ma di ottima qualità. Curiosi di sapere perché Babaco? Il babaco, è frutto tropicale poco conosciuto ma molto saporito, che darà il nome al nuovo progetto per portare in tavola quei prodotti agricoli, brutti ma buoni, che sarebbero scartati dai distributori tradizionali.  Grazie all'esperienza di MyFoody e campagne di marketing molto azzeccate, Babaco è cresciuta fino a servire 500 comuni e grazie a 10mila abbonamenti ha salvato oltre 700 tonnellate di cibo. Nel 2022 Babaco ha raccolto oltre 8 milioni di euro investimenti per continuare la sua espansione in Italia e anche all'estero. SPONSOR: Siete egoisti a tavola, feroci buongustai e ossessionati dalla pasta? Noi lo siamo, ed è proprio per questo che siamo felici di avere ⁠⁠Pasta 1.61⁠⁠ come nostri sponsor. Come tante delle imprese che raccontiamo sul podcast la pasta 1.61 nasce da un problema: riuscire a fare una ottima pasta garantendo la massima digeribilità, un basso picco glicemico e una bontà insuperabile. Questa era la missione di Federico Menetto che voleva assicurarsi che le sue tre figlie, sensibili al glutine, potessero continuare a mangiare pasta. E noi diciamo: missione compiuta! Con l'aiuto di Raimondo Mendolia, un'autorità internazionale nel campo della pasta, hanno creato una pasta artigianale di grano duro italiano, trafilata in oro, davvero buonissima. E direi anche bellissima perché arriva in una confezione di design studiata da Angelo Inglese fatta con degli scampoli di tessuto di camicia di sartoria. Provatela andando su ⁠⁠www.1punto61.store⁠⁠ . Ordinatela usando il codice MADEIT per ricevere 20% di sconto e spese di spedizione gratuite, senza minimo ordine. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Sur Instagram ⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠ Sur LinkedIn ⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠ Per non perdere nessun episodio iscrivetevi al canale Telegram creato da Simone Cecconi (un nostro fedele ascoltatore): ⁠⁠https://t.me/made_it_podcast_bot

What would it look like to reimagine the systems of a whole city? To really involve citizens in addressing the huge challenges we face today? Imandeep Kaur reflects on what she has learned in the last ten years from being part of an ecosystem of social entrepreneurs in Birmingham who are cultivating ‘radical reimagination'. From TEDx Brum, to Impact Hub Birmingham, to Dark Matter Labs and finally as the director of CIVIC SQUARE, where she has been greatly influenced by Kate Raworth's work on Doughnut Economics, Immy shares some deep insights and big questions from her journey about systems change and leadership. Resources: CIVIC SQUARE's website The Doughnut Economics website Blogs and other resources related to Dark Matter Labs' #BreakingTheRules project More Dark Matter Labs provocations from their Medium blog Indy Johar, one of Immy's key influences, in a video conversation with Jordan Hall about the need for a new organisational theory and practice Related Leadermorphosis episode: One of my favourite conversations with friend of Immy, Meg Lightheart

Nicole has worked with thousands of executives and founders from around the world in her roles at Harvard University, Techstars, Impact Hub, and Leaders on Purpose (a global organization serving Fortune 500 CEOs). She has helped grow 8 companies in the last 10 years, including a startup that was funded on Shark Tank. She is the founder of Living Leaders, an educational institute that supports conscious leaders to build regenerative companies, that: are not just sustainable for our planet, but also sustainable for people. She is the host of the (K)new Self Podcast, which hosts conversations about transforming how we do Work + Life. www.nicolebellisle.com; www.livingleaders.org https://www.instagram.com/nicolebellisle/ https://www.instagram.com/livingleadersorg/ https://www.youtube.com/nicolebellisle

This week's featured conversation is with a 'true son of the soil' and Co-founder of Impact Hub Accra - Will Senyo. Will shares tips for founders, his thoughts on the over-fixation on Fintech,  revitalising dying industries, his recent fund targeting the creative space in Accra, Ghana and future plans. One of our hottest episodes yet! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-grinders-table/message