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Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, poverty continues to be a seemingly unsolvable issue in the United States. But is it really unsolvable? This week's guest, Devon Gray, argues that poverty is a problem that can be solved. In this episode, we speak with Devon about possible solutions that could put an end to poverty. Devon Gray is the president of EPIC (End Poverty in California) which aims to end poverty in California by elevating the voices of people experiencing it, creating and implementing bold policies rooted in their needs, and advancing a state agenda focused on equal opportunity for all. Prior to joining EPIC, Devon was a director with Evergreen Strategy Group, where he advised gun violence prevention organizations on policy and strategy. Devon previously served in the Newsom Administration as Special Advisor to the Governor's Chief of Staff and is an alumnus of national and statewide political campaigns. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School and the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Devon lives in Orange County where he serves as a delegate to the California Democratic Party.Mentioned in this episode:A Blueprint for a Just and Inclusive Economy - policy-paper.pdfWhere to find Devon Gray and EPIC:Instagram: @devonjgray @endpovertycaTwitter/X: @devongrayca @endpovertycaLinkedIn: @devonjgray @endpovertycaWebsite: endpovertyinca.orgSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!
Joining us on Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers hosted by Ken Tencer today is Jessica Mshama, appointed East African Community Youth Ambassador & Youngest Board Member of National Art Council of Tanzania, she advocates for inclusive economic policies across the region, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and financial education for women and youth.
In this episode of Let's Talk Poverty Meagohn Reid speaks with Kate Koplovich from Calgary Economic Development to discuss and explore how dynamic strategies like Uplook can drive meaningful social and systemic change. In this episode Explore the role of Calgary Economic Development and the Uplook strategy in driving economic development that directly impacts poverty reduction, with a focus on creating opportunities for all Calgarians. Learn how Uplook incorporates elements of community development and how Calgary Economic Development partners with local organizations to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in economic opportunities. Understand how Uplook plans to evolve in response to emerging challenges and opportunities, and the importance of balancing formal economic strategies with community-led initiatives to shape Calgary's economic future. Three key takeaways How the Uplook strategy is committed to fostering inclusive economic growth by addressing poverty through targeted initiatives that ensure equitable access to opportunities, paving the way for a more balanced and resilient economy. Community-centred collaboration is key to building a more inclusive economy, where partnerships with local organizations make economic opportunities accessible to everyone, especially those who have been marginalized. The future of Calgary's economy depends on adaptive strategies that combine formal economic planning with community-led initiatives, ensuring a sustainable and resilient economy shaped by both professional expertise and local leadership. About Kate Koplovich Born and raised in Calgary, Kate's purpose and passion is the city of Calgary. In her work with Calgary Economic Development, as the Director of Strategy, she does this by leading Uplook: An Action Plan for Our Economy, Calgary's long-term economic plan, and Calgary Economic Development's internal corporate strategies. Prior to Calgary Economic Development, she was with Deloitte's Sustainability & Climate Change team. I hold an MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London and continue to do economic policy analysis at Calgary Economic Development. Outside of work she is an avid outdoors(wo)man, has completed two Half Iron (wo)Mans, and is passionate about music and the arts in all its forms. To give back to the community, she volunteers with the Calgary Youth Justice Society's In The Lead program and sits on the Board of Directors for Connecting Environmental Professionals Calgary, a grassroots networking organization for young professionals in the environmental and sustainability sector. Useful Information/Resources/ Show Notes: Read more about the 'The Uplook Strategy' from Calgary Economic Development Learn more about Kate's book recommendations mentioned in the episode–' American Dirt' by Jeanine Cummins and ‘The Stuff of Thought' by Brian Steven Pinker. Subscribe to Let's Talk Poverty on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Share your thoughts. Have an idea for us to explore or a question for us? Send us a message!
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
Skills-based hiring and workforce diversity are important when it comes to performing workplaces. When we focus on hiring based on skills rather than just traditional qualifications, we open the door to a wider pool of talent. How can we make these practices more widespread in our workplaces? In this special episode, I'm joined by Maria Putnam of the DEI Leadership Institute and Stephanie Knight, the CEO of Colorado Inclusive Economy. We discussed the upcoming event on October 11 at the Hyatt Aurora, the 2024 Annual Summit. We talked about the event overview, partnerships, mission, and the progress and challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Don't miss the date—join us! See you there! --- Listen to the podcast here: 2024 Annual Summit: Collaboration of Colorado Inclusive Economy and DEI Leadership Institute with Maria Putnam and Stephanie Knight Welcome to Action's Antidotes, your antidote to the mindset that keeps you settling for less. As you probably know if you've listened to some of my other episodes, I'm based here in Denver, Colorado, and probably about half of my guests are in the area and I do like to promote events that are happening in person, especially events around the things that people around town are doing that they're passionate about. As you know, Denver's a city with a lot of passionate energy, a lot of people that are starting things up, a lot of people that are putting things together, a lot of people that are thinking through the world and how we can kind of even improve upon humanity, to get a little bit woo-woo and high level. One such event coming up in October, I believe in October 11th, is a partnership between Maria Putnam of the DEI Leadership Institute, who you probably already know from one of my earlier podcast episodes, and Stephanie Knight, the CEO of Colorado Inclusive Economy. --- Maria, Stephanie, welcome to the program. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah. Yeah, glad to be on. Well, let's, let's start out by talking about the event in October 11th. What are you putting on? What you were exposing to everyone? And what would people expect if someone might be interested in such an event? Yeah, well, the event is going to be in October 11, as you said. We're going to be hosting this event at the Hyatt Aurora and we are expecting to have 350 people from all the industries. So, this is a really good event to go and to meet leaders, actually, who are really proactive and working in diversity, equity, and inclusion. I would just echo what Maria said, it's going to be a wonderful event. It is on the 11th, it's 8 AM to noon, and so, again, it's going to be two distinct tracks of learning with two separate sessions each and we have engaged wonderful subject matter experts to lead these sessions. They're highly topical and things that are on people's mind, like diversity and AI, again, healthcare, inclusion, and scarcity. We're also going to talk about some legal things, not too deep, but talk about with everything that's happening in our larger world around diversity, equity, inclusion, how can companies stay the course and stay safe legally so it'll be a lot for everyone. So excited to host with the DEI Leadership Institute and combine audiences. So we're really excited about it. And what type of audience are you specifically looking to reach in this event? Is this the CEOs? Is this other leaders, division heads, more kind of small business entrepreneurs? Is there anyone in particular you're looking to reach more with a lot of the advice that you have for these companies? I will say all together, you just said business owners, CEOs, students, people who's actually doing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion at whatever capacity they are. Yeah. It's open to the public. Colorado Inclusive Economy is a membership organization so we engage C-suite leadership and their teammates and what we...
On today's America's Work Force Union podcast, Music City Construction Careers (MC3) Executive Director Sam Petschulat and President Vonda McDaniel joined us to discuss how the organization is filling a gap for unions and helping introduce workers to the benefits of joining a union. Karla Walter, Senior Fellow for Inclusive Economy with the Center for American Progress (CAP), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss why workers are winning a higher percentage of union elections when the National Labor Relations Board oversees the vote than at any point in the past 15 years. Walter also discussed how current policies are helping union victories and a potential problem on the horizon for organizing workers.
Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, talks about how his nonprofit is providing access to financial systems for people all over the world who currently do not have access to tools like bank accounts, loans, or digital financial transactions.“Two billion people are left out of and poorly served by the global financial system. Their lives are so much harder than they have to be, and we're trying to change that,” he says. Advances in technology like satellite imaging have made it possible to reach many more business owners. “I think this is a ‘once in a lifetime' moment, and we're trying to seize this moment to really change the world,” he believes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In "The Guarantee," Natalie Foster argues that our current economic system is failing too many Americans, despite signs of growth. As millennials and Gen Z build wealth amidst the greatest transfer of wealth in history, stubborn pockets of economic stagnation persist. Foster explores what it would take to create an economy that works for everyone, questioning whether the government should guarantee basic rights like housing, healthcare, education, and a living wage. Drawing on mainstream and heterodox ideas, she passionately argues for a radical rethinking of the relationship between government, the economy, and the people, viewing guaranteed economic rights as an urgent necessity.
Valley Vision releases its first Inclusive Economy Poll. Also, a Sacramento physician pens a debut fiction novel “Dry Spells.” Finally, the Sacramento Tree Foundation explains the city's urban forest plan. Valley Vision's ‘Inclusive Economy Poll' Each year, Valley Vision fields public opinion polls in partnership with Sacramento State's Institute for Social Research to generate greater understanding of the most pressing issues facing our region. The Inclusive Economy Poll was Valley Vision's first public opinion poll solely focused on the economic well-being of our eight-county region. Evan Schmidt is the CEO of Valley Vision and joins us with the results of the poll. New Book ‘Dry Spells' Dr. Archana Maniar was in the throes of frontline care working as an infectious disease physician in Sacramento during the pandemic, when she made a commitment to care for herself through creative writing. And what culminated was a debut fiction novel that draws on her own life's parallels of calling both the U.S. and Mumbai home. Archana joins us with her novel Dry Spells - described as a culmination of decades of observations of life both in the East and the West, years of studying human nature during stress and sickness, and a love for storytelling. Sacramento's Urban Forest Plan Long known as the “City of Trees,” Sacramento has drafted an ambitious plan to nearly double its tree coverage over the next 20 years. The proposal would expand the canopy from 19% to 35% by 2045, with priority given to neighborhoods with the lowest tree coverage. Sacramento Tree Foundation Executive Director Dr. Jessica Sanders and Director of Education and Community Engagement Garrett Werner talk about how they are working with the city, as well as the steps needed to obtain “tree canopy equity.”
Basil Moftah, the General Partner at Nclude, a venture capitalist fund and Fintech innovation engine with a core focus on the Middle East and North Africa. As an influential force in the venture capital space, Basil is at the forefront of the Fintech revolution in Egypt, a country experiencing a quantum leap forward in its Fintech ecosystem. In this episode, you will learn:
Today's guest is Tawanna Black, founder of the Center for Economic Inclusion. Tawanna makes a clear and compelling case for community leaders to work together with a focus on building a thriving, growing economy that works for everyone in their community. Tawanna also shares how her team has worked directly with communities to help inform, guide, and facilitate that kind of broad cross-sector collaboration. You'll hear her describe how their work gives businesses and governments the tools to do drastically different work, get drastically different results, and do so in shared accountability. If you feel your community could benefit from this kind of cross-sector collaboration, this episode is for you. Find a full transcript and show notes HERE.Sign up for our newsletter and join us at The Inclusive Community to discover conversations, insights, and practices to encourage and support each of us working to build a more inclusive and equitable community.If you would like to help continue and grow our work please visit our Support Us page.
Sherrell Dorsey speaks with Bright Ventures' Lenore Champagne Beirne. about how she's working to build an inclusive economy through capital, community, and coaching. Champagne Beirne founded Bright Ventures as a strategic advisory and executive coaching service prior to expanding to include an early-stage fund. For more: https://impactalpha.com/plugged-in-lenore-champagne-beirne-bright-ventures/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha/message
Join us for a conversation with Lenore Champagne Beirne, Founder & Managing Partner at Bright Ventures and Betina Dowdell, Senior Strategist in the UBS Multicultural Client Segment. Lenore and Betina discuss what led Lenore to create a venture capital fund that invests in inclusively-led companies, and how community and well-being are tied to success.
What would a truly inclusive economy look like? Imagine it--a community where everyone can put their gifts and talents to work and build their dreams. Despite the rhetoric about the American Dream, for many in our community, real, tangible obstacles stand in the way of access to economic opportunity. There are stakes here for the whole community. After all, every entrepreneur who finds success creates jobs and opportunities for others.rnrnAfter he built CLE Consulting, into a thriving business and tax advisory firm, LaRese Purnell has devoted himself to teaching the tools of entrepreneurship and wealth building throughout Cleveland. As a the Huntington Entrepreneur in Residence at Cuyahoga Community College, Purnell has conducted workshops for hundreds of aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs. And in his role at CLE Consulting, he and his colleagues have provided guidance to countless business owners on the path to growth.rnrnAs part of our Building Success series with Huntington Bank, Tri-C President Dr. Michael Baston with talk with LaRese Purnell about pathways to true economic inclusion and opportunity.
Bruce Katz is the Founder of New Localism Associates, a firm that helps cities finance, deliver, and design innovative initiatives that focus on sustainable growth and inclusion. He received the Heinz Award in Public Policy for his contributions to city planning and influences on the community's economy and livability. He authored the book The New Localism, which provides a roadmap for change that begins in the local communities. Bruce is also the Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University. Bruce joins us today to describe how the pandemic adversely impacted minority-led businesses. He shares why the “New Normal” doesn't exist despite the buzzword's popularity. He offers his take on the future of diversity and what the workforce will look like. He discusses how every business grows through routines. Bruce also reveals why the US doesn't have a capital problem and what needs to happen for him to say the country is making progress. “Don't waste the crisis—crisis begets innovation.” – Bruce Katz This week on Breaking Barriers: Bruce Katz and his work on inclusion The destructive effect the pandemic had on Black and Latino businesses Why there is no “New Normal” according to Bruce Bruce's observations on the workforce and the future of diversity The difference between contract-driven and collateral-driven financing Why routines are necessary for growing businesses Why we don't have a capital problem in the US What would need to happen for Bruce to say we're making progress Connect with Bruce Katz: The New Localism Drexel University Book: The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism Bruce Katz on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Corean Reynolds, director of nightlife economy for the city of Boston, joins us to talk about her priority list for making Beantown more vibrant, inclusive, and safe after dark.
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A disproportionate share of women and people of color are employed in the lowest paying jobs in the US, struggling to meet basic needs, much less build any wealth. Long-term trends show households of color face a widening wealth gap when compared to white households. Employee ownership offers a potential tool to address the wealth divide, improve job quality and agency in the workplace for women and people of color, and help to build a more inclusive and fair economy. In this conversation, speakers discuss how employee ownership can advance race and gender equity. It features a panel discussion with Melissa Hoover (Senior Fellow, Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing; Founder and Co-Executive Director, Democracy at Work Institute), Robynn Cox (Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy, University of California, Riverside), Sean-Tamba Matthew (Shareholder, Stevens & Lee, SES ESOP Strategies; Project Director for the Rutgers-Kellogg Project at the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing), Evan Edwards (CEO and Executive Director, Project Equity), Jeanne Wardford (Program Officer for Family Economic Security, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation), Sarah Keh (Vice President of Inclusive Solutions, Prudential Financial), and moderator J.J. McCorvey (Business and Innovation Reporter, NBCNews). For more information about this event — including video, audio, transcript, speaker bios, and additional resources — visit: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/videos/ownership-for-equity-building-an-inclusive-economy-through-employee-ownership/ This discussion was held on June 15, 2023, as part of the Employee Ownership Ideas Forum, co-hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing at Rutgers University. This two-day convening brought together leading policymakers, practitioners, experts, and the media for a robust discussion on how we can grow employee ownership for the shared benefit of American workers and businesses. Learn more: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/employee-ownership-ideas-forum/
Bret Keisling shares a clip from the "Owner to Owner" podcast. Host Jesse Tyler speaks with Matt Cropp, Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (https://veoc.org/), about the 2023 Annual VEOC Conference on June 1, 2023. VEOC23 is a great chance to learn about worker co-ops, ESOPs, EOTs, and employee ownership in general, in a beautiful setting that has a much more intimate feel than national and most regional conferences. This year's keynote speaker is Derek Peebles, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Inclusive Economy of the American Sustainable Business Network. Derek's work situates employee ownership within the context of strengthening place-based finance and promoting restorative investments in local economies. O2O host Jesse Tyler will be co-presenting at two sessions: "Trials and Tribulations of Returning to Working In Person & Impact on Employee Ownership Culture," and "What is Working in Recruiting, Onboarding, Learning and Development as the Workforce Evolves." Links to the conference page along with a full transcript of this episode are available on our website at http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.wav/soundcloud.com/theesoppodcast/mini-cast-230-the-2023-veoc-annual-conference
Senior Partner, Sara Bailey, speaks to Pete Gladwell, Group Social Impact and Investment Director at financial services firm Legal & General, about L&G's mission to build fairer economic growth. Pete shares insights on L&G's ESHG model which incorporates health factors into the traditional ESG metric and how they look to implement it in every investment decision. He also explains why they place such importance on internal policies when looking to establish the organisation as a responsible business.
Bruce Katz is the Founder of New Localism Associates, a firm that helps cities finance, deliver, and design innovative initiatives that focus on sustainable growth and inclusion. He received the Heinz Award in Public Policy for his contributions to city planning and influences on the community's economy and livability. He authored the book The New Localism, which provides a roadmap for change that begins in the local communities. Bruce is also the Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University. Bruce joins us today to describe how the pandemic adversely impacted minority-led businesses. He shares why the “New Normal” doesn't exist despite the buzzword's popularity. He offers his take on the future of diversity and what the workforce will look like. He discusses how every business grows through routines. Bruce also reveals why the US doesn't have a capital problem and what needs to happen for him to say the country is making progress. “Don't waste the crisis—crisis begets innovation.” - Bruce Katz This week on Breaking Barriers: ● Bruce Katz and his work on inclusion● The destructive effect the pandemic had on Black and Latino businesses● Why there is no “New Normal,” according to Bruce● Bruce's observations on the workforce and the future of diversity● The difference between contract-driven and collateral-driven financing● Why routines are necessary for growing businesses● Why we don't have a capital problem in the US● What would need to happen for Bruce to say we're making progress Connect with Bruce Katz: ● The New Localism● Drexel University● Book: The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism● Bruce Katz on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started, please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
What role should the office play, and can companies create equitable and sustainable WFH policies that work for all employees? Rotman's Sarah Kaplan and Carmina Ravanera weigh in on the future of hybrid work. Show notes[0:00] In 2020, the world embarked on the great work-from-home experiment. And while as of 2022, businesses have called people back to the office, a big question mark remains[0:41] Meet Sarah Kaplan and Carmina Ravanera from the Institute for Gender and the Economy, who explored the tension between what workers and businesses want and need when it comes to a remote work policy[2:10] It turns out remote work can work. But businesses need to make it work for everyone[2:35] Keep in mind the people who can't work from home[3:24] But for those who can, there are compelling financial upsides for employees – particularly for Black and LatinX employees – when allowed to work from home[4:09] Remote work can also reduce workplace micro-aggressions and discrimination[5:02] And WFH are really beneficial for those in caregiving roles[5:34] But despite the benefits, companies can't use a WFH policy on its own to make the workplace more equitable[6:01] What's the ideal worker, and why is it detrimental to people who can't dedicate their whole selves to their jobs [6:41] There's a persistent myth that remote workers aren't as dedicated as those who come into the office. The ideal worker is one who shows up [6:54] And women and people of colour are more likely to suffer from these misconceptions[7:16] Remote work policies that focus on employee monitoring can exacerbate mental health issues and company trust issues [8:02] You can't just plonk a remote work policy onto an old system. To make it work, businesses will have to rethink the system[8:36] The problem is that change is just hard. And leaders don't always have time to think meaningfully about an equitable system redesign [9:09] But there are upsides, particularly for companies looking to improve inclusion efforts[10:46] And with employers in a war for talent, it's worth looking at creating a solution for everyone [11:35] Companies need to make the office worth their employees' time [11:55] Hotelling doesn't need to be a bad word. Letting employees make the trade off might be key[13:01] What role to offices play in our social lives?[13:20] Leaders should introspect on why people don't want to come back[13:45] Effective and equitable remote work policies need government and societal support to change underlying gender and racial inequalities as well[14:19] It's part of a holistic conversation. “Building trust in organizations is extremely difficult, and it's easy to erode. And so I think we are at a time where the role of the leaders, anybody who has other people who work for them, supervisors all the way up to CEOs, their role in terms of being culture creators, and maintainers is going to become even more important.”
Green Growth and Good Employment in Hawaii. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Patrick Gartside. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide 17 Global Goals to accomplish and actualize the 2030 Agenda. UN SDG 8 aspires for a life of abundance for all. Decent work and economic growth centers around creating opportunities of dignity for all in our democracy to earn a living wage and life of well-being. Global Goal 8 aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth of full and productive employment with decent work for all. In Hawaii, people and associations come together to ensure economic paths to pursue that balance of equality and equity. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6kFu0eR_uK3COlirPc5NMRh Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.
One of united states leading think tanks, Brooking Institution, in an analytical article on Nigeria's highly anticipated new government that will come into being after the forthcoming general elections, has placed a heavy weighting on fiscal and economic reforms, charging the incoming president to have an unwavering determination to implement policies that must deliver an inclusive and competitive economy, in what is described as a set of ‘must-do' activities for the new leader of Africa's largest economy by gross domestic products (GDP) and the continent's most populated.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4581134/advertisement
On this episode, we first talk about Tricia Hersey's “Rest Is Resistance”, which explores what it would be like to live in a well-rested world. Find the book here: thenapministry.com. Next, we share our immigrant stories and how the immigrant experience shapes who we are and what we do. We then speak to two leaders that are advocating for the economic inclusion of immigrants through innovative and culturally responsive services and policies. We speak to José Quiñonez, founding CEO of Mission Asset Fund based in San Francisco, an award-winning nonprofit with innovative nationwide models for integrating financially excluded, low-income communities into the financial mainstream; and we speak with Nicole Anand, Deputy Director at Inclusive Action where she designs and implements civic processes to change the status quo. Both Nicole and José are part of the first-ever U.S. Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity and we talk about why it's important to center people with lived experience when designing economic policy and beyond. Join us in person for “Self-love con Corazón” an evening of conversation, workshop, and connecting! This event is on February 23 at 6:30pm in Highland Park and details can be found here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-love-con-corazon-tickets-515232162267?aff=DescriptionLink This event is by donation for as little as $1. Funds will help with event expenses and help us continue to bring great and impactful conversations. Tamarindo podcast is the Latinx show where hosts discuss politics, pop culture, and how to balance it all con calma, hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! Check out all of our upcoming events: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/events Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Mitzi Hernández and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Save 10% on your order of books from Latina-owned Xolo Books with the code TAMARINDO at checkout: xolobooks.com Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228 Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards
Michael takes on the conventional wisdom of both liberals and conservatives looking at the reasons for poverty while offering a detailed agenda for increasing wealth, income and opportunity. Criminal justice reform, education innovation, housing equity and access to financial products are all elements of his reform agenda. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message
In this short podcast, Reima Shakeir reflects on the current state of belonging and inclusion in business and academia. Reima sees a shared sense of belonging as the hallmark of advanced societies and communities - and the key to employee retention and happiness. As she says, "People want to be heard and to be seen - and that's it." She reflects on systems that are still nonetheless designed for exclusion and on those that exclude due to institutional carelessness or lack of awareness on the part of the leadership. In this conversation, we explore what's working, why and where there is pushback. What are some of the simple things that organisations are doing that make a difference? Reima reflects on the fear of getting things wrong, especially when it comes to language and the need to gather hard data to support changes in the system. Finally, she sees real-world person-to-person connection as the new frontier for great organisations – and brands - where the creation of a sense of belonging makes perfect commercial sense as well. Reima Shakeir is a lecturer at Wharton School of Business and Stern School of Business. Dr. Shakeir teaches Organizational Communication and Business and Society courses at NYU's Stern School of Business. She also teaches research methodologies as part of the CLO (Chief Learning Officer) executive doctorate program at the University of Pennsylvania. Reima is also a Lecturer at Wharton and a partner at DEI Ready. Research Interests include: Impact Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Economy, Authentic Leadership, Diversity in the Business World, Equity in Higher Education, Impact Investing, Women and Identity Performance in the Public Space, Minority Women's Lived Experiences in the Corporate World, Gender Studies, and Organizational Sociology. Connect with Reima on LinkedIn · Visit Thompson Harrison's website · Pre-order our book The Social Brain. Publication date: February 2023
Today's episode features two special guests- Leni Goggins and Katie Miller. They are involved in a project which has the goal of making workplaces in BC more inclusive.
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Leni Goggins describes the New Inclusive Economy, a research project that aims to build an inclusive labour market in B.C. From the November 8, 2022 episode.
Bruce Katz is the Founder of New Localism Associates, a firm that helps cities finance, deliver, and design innovative initiatives that focus on sustainable growth and inclusion. He received the Heinz Award in Public Policy for his contributions to city planning and influences on the community's economy and livability. He authored the book The New Localism, which provides a roadmap for change that begins in the local communities. Bruce is also the Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University. Bruce joins us today to describe how the pandemic adversely impacted minority-led businesses. He shares why the “New Normal” doesn't exist despite the buzzword's popularity. He offers his take on the future of diversity and what the workforce will look like. He discusses how every business grows through routines. Bruce also reveals why the US doesn't have a capital problem and what needs to happen for him to say the country is making progress. “Don't waste the crisis—crisis begets innovation.” - Bruce Katz This week on Breaking Barriers: ● Bruce Katz and his work on inclusion● The destructive effect the pandemic had on Black and Latino businesses● Why there is no “New Normal,” according to Bruce● Bruce's observations on the workforce and the future of diversity● The difference between contract-driven and collateral-driven financing● Why routines are necessary for growing businesses● Why we don't have a capital problem in the US● What would need to happen for Bruce to say we're making progress Connect with Bruce Katz: ● The New Localism● Drexel University● Book: The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism● Bruce Katz on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started, please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Did you know a water fountain is a form of accessible design? It's not just ramps, automatic doors, and escalators. Thinking about accessibility from the ground up makes the spaces we create easier and more beautiful for everyone who uses them. Sean Crump, CEO of Universal Access, spends his time fighting to make the AEC sector more accessible, both in its workplaces and in the buildings we create. Join the Building Good Podcast Community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn
“Diversity” is not a buzzword. It's not just the right thing to do. Diversity is the solution to a labour shortage, it's the key to new insights and perspectives, and it's a way to make our spaces easier and more welcoming to everyone. In the new season of Building Good we're exploring how the architecture, engineering and construction sector might look if it can address its diversity issues and become a welcoming space for everyone. Join the Building Good Podcast Community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn
Our guest today is Andrea Nemtin, Executive Director of SI Canada. Sally and Andrea talk about what Social Innovation is, the history of the field in Canada, and how Social Innovation Canada (SI Canada) came to be. Andrea talks about the priorities of the organization as our country emerges from COVID, and how solutions to the complex challenges of social justice and climate change can be catalyzed and aligned through education, intentional networking at local and national levels across all sectors, and storytelling. Resources: Social Innovation Canada: https://sicanada.org hello@sicanada.org Post Event Check-in with our National Gathering Design Team Igniting Local Actions for an Inclusive Economy Andrea Nemtin LinkedIn White Fragility Subscription Box: https://www.edmontonshiftlab.ca/shift-lab-2-0-prototype-the-white-fragility-subscription-box/ Report: Unfunded: https://www.forblackcommunities.org/reports/ Foundation for Black Communities: https://www.forblackcommunities.org/ NFB film The Children of Fogo Island: https://www.nfb.ca/film/children_of_fogo_island/ SiG – Social Innovation Generation: https://thesigstory.squarespace.com/ MaRS Discovery District https://www.marsdd.com Tonya Surman: https://socialinnovation.org/team/tonya-surman/ Darcy Riddell: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/darcy-riddell-11153a52 Alex Ryan: https://www.marsdd.com/bio/alex-ryan/ Radius: https://radiussfu.com/ Manitoba's Social Enterprise Centre: http://www.secwpg.com/ Boldness Project: https://www.winnipegboldness.ca/ Alberta's ABSI Connect: https://www.absiconnect.ca/ Quebec's MIS – Maison de l'innovation sociale: https://www.mis.quebec/ Atlantic Canada's Inspiring Communities: http://www.secwpg.com/ Democracy Collaborative: https://democracycollaborative.org/ Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority. https://rpra.ca/ Circular Economy Act: https://rpra.ca/the-circular-economy/ Michael MacMillan: https://www.samaracanada.com/about-us/board-of-directors The Samara Centre for Democracy: https://www.samaracanada.com/home . Thank you for listening to Impact Conversations with Lynn Fergusson & Sally Fazal . Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: https://socialimpactadvisors.ca
Creative industries offer the potential for going global with local flavor, unlike any other scalable businesses that are alike everywhere you go says Alice Loy, a co-founder of the world's first accelerator for creatives called Creative Startups. Alice argues that we need a new economy based on new models of investing and she says that creatives need to be a part of that conversation because they have a crucial role in combining community and culture. We also discuss the good questions to ask and the need for ambiguity as a way to stimulate entrepreneurship.LINKS“Getting Things Done” by David Allen
In this episode of Polls Apart, Nathan and Luke talk about what the polls look like in London with one week to go before election day and talk all things Camden. The pair are joined by Cllr Danny Beales, Cabinet Member for Investing in Communities, Culture and an Inclusive Economy in Camden for an extended interview.
Luella Chavez D'Angelo is the CEO of Colorado Inclusive Economy, a statewide movement of design, intent, and action led by CEOs and leaders. They support leaders through regular facilitation, an evolving resource toolkit, and peer support to help them build specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies that align with their overall organizational goals. Members of Colorado Inclusive Economy have made a long-term commitment to the movement and will report regularly on shared metrics to ensure that we are making regular and sustained progress towards Colorado's inclusive economy. On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Luella shares her story of coming to lead Colorado Inclusive Economy, discusses the origin and evolution of the organization, and delves deep into the work they're doing specifically related to workforce. Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Ron and Ed welcome Michael Tanner of the CATO Institute to engage in a conversation about The Project on Poverty and Inequality in California which builds on Michael's most recent book, The Inclusive Economy: How to Bring Wealth to America's Poor, a comprehensive look at the ways government contributes to poverty in the United States.
Ron and Ed welcome Michael Tanner of the CATO Institute to engage in a conversation about The Project on Poverty and Inequality in California which builds on Michael's most recent book, The Inclusive Economy: How to Bring Wealth to America's Poor, a comprehensive look at the ways government contributes to poverty in the United States.
Ron and Ed welcome Michael Tanner of the CATO Institute to engage in a conversation about The Project on Poverty and Inequality in California which builds on Michael's most recent book, The Inclusive Economy: How to Bring Wealth to America's Poor, a comprehensive look at the ways government contributes to poverty in the United States.
65. Denny Nealon - View From the Arena “A leadership culture where it's a servant leadership kind of culture, where leaders are looking out for the benefit of their teams and the organization.” Guest Info: Denny Nealon is the Chief Executive Officer for Barclays US Consumer Bank (USCB) and Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE) where he is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of Barclays' consumer business in the United States, which includes award-winning credit card programs and retail deposits. Denny is part of Barclays America's management team and serves as a Director on both the BBDE and IHC Boards. Denny has more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. credit card industry and first joined Barclays in 2004. Most recently, Denny served as President of the USCB with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the consumer business. Prior to this, he was Head of the US Partnership business, where he oversaw strategic relationships with leading brands across the airline, travel and entertainment, financial institution, and retail segments. Prior to joining Barclays, Denny worked at Bank One and Chase Card Services, where he held leadership positions in finance, business development and partnership management. Denny graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served seven years as a Logistics and Supply Corps officer before joining the corporate sector. He also holds an MBA from the University of Maryland, with concentrations in Finance and International Business. Favorite Quote: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." — Theodore Roosevelt R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Have a single mission Get into the arena Resources: Barclays Mission and Values Barclays US Consumer Bank Commits $1 Million to Delaware State University to Advance Pathways to an Inclusive Economy in Underserved Communities $1.25M grant to help Tech Impact open a workforce development center in Wilmington Delaware Tech Receives Donation from Barclays to Fund Workforce Training in Delaware Coming Next: Episode 66: we will be joined by Thomasina Williams Credits: Denny Nealon, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
In this episode you'll hear from Michael Shields, a researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, as he discusses how to ensure that we drive an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that is inclusive of everyone. Discover the groups that have been particularly impacted by the pandemic and how to help workers regain their bargaining power.
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Daniel Ferguson, the director of workforce development at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), a nonprofit organization that incubates promising cleantech startups in underserved communities and then helps to develop the local L.A. green jobs workforce through training and internships. "There are two working definitions for green jobs. One is an actual company that has sustainable practices to be able to create a green product, and then the other, of course, is just an actual company that has a green product to be able to help to reduce greenhouse emissions and pollution," explains Ferguson. LACI focuses on startups working on clean energy; smart, sustainable cities; and zero emissions transportation. The ultimate mission is to bring more green jobs to workers and communities that haven't always had representation in the tech industry. Ferguson says its important that for the cleantech industry to realize there are hidden treasures within local BIPOC communities that can help these companies grown. "Giving startups exposure to our talent pipeline and seeing how well they can actually develop an idea and be able to work for an organization is really helping to change that narrative. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is very important to us. The purpose of our workforce development program is to provide individuals from underrepresented communities with experiential training and industry recognized credentials to get them into the green workforce." Career Exploration, Boot Camps, Credentials, and Internships LACI recruits from local community based organizations, local work source centers, community colleges and universities, and word of mouth. Once someone signs up for the workforce development program, they spend the day learning about green job opportunities. "Clean tech, for some, it's attractive, and for others, it's this interesting concept that some folks might not be aware of. We believe that introducing them to clean technology is important. Throughout the career expiration day, we're providing individuals with the opportunity to learn about clean tech, also understand career pathways and introduce them to our LACI ecosystem and our startups. We believe that exposure is key," Ferguson tells me in the podcast. "The ultimate goal is not only helping them to realize some of the career opportunities that can come out of participating in our workforce development program, but also some of the other opportunities to become an actual founder and to have your own cleantech idea and help them to see how realistic it could be for them to become a founder and provide solutions in their local community as well," he adds. The career day is followed by a technical boot camp. "That is what I call the nuts and bolts of our actual program, where individuals learn from industry practitioners that are experts in the actual area in which we're training. This technical boot camp can range from two weeks, all the way up to eight or 10 weeks. It just depends on the particular theme that we're focusing on for the respective cohort. "They then go into an internship program with our local startups, our partner organizations, where they get three months of hands-on experience to really apply all the things that they've learned throughout the technical boot camp. They also receive a stipend to be able to help them with living expenses as they go through the three-month internship. "Technically, it's part-time. We do encourage our participants to take advantage of 20 hours a week. That way, there's a work and life balance so that they get the experience or training that they need in hopes that once they complete after three months, they can transition right into full-time employment with the startup, or either partner organizations, or perhaps other organizations that might be in our ecosystem." Ferguson says while the current program focuses on underrepres...
In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Daniel Ferguson, the director of workforce development at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), a nonprofit organization that incubates promising cleantech startups in underserved communities and then helps to develop the local L.A. green jobs workforce through training and internships. “There are two working definitions […] The post A cleaner, greener, more inclusive economy appeared first on WorkingNation.
With work on the state budget largely completed, except for possible overrides of Gov. Charlie Baker's vetoes, the state legislature is moving onto other issues such as the wellbeing of Gateway Cities.Rep. Christina Minicucci, a member of the legislature's Gateway Cities Caucus, describes the caucus' recent visit to the area last. Says the group comes together once a month to talk about issues specific to individual cities, versus the collection of cities across the state, and also looks at initiatives available to Gateway Cities.“Here we have Methuen, Haverhill and Lawrence. So, we have three Gateway Cities that are clustered up here, and there are grant programs that are available to our cities that aren't available to Andover or North Andover or small cities like Newburyport,” she explains.The caucus made stops last week in Methuen, Lawrence and Lowell and will eventually make a visit to Haverhill. Besides Minicucci, local lawmakers involved with the caucus include Sen. Diana DiZoglio and Rep. Linda Dean Campbell.“Part of this listening tour is that chairs of that group have been going around the state just hearing ‘What are we doing well here? What was really hard for us?' and trying to share amongst other members of the caucus maybe best practices they can take back,” she adds.Minicucci was a recent guest on WHAV's morning program. Yesterday, caucus co-chairs Sen. Eric Lesser of Longmeadow and Rep. Antonio Cabral of New Bedford were scheduled to give closing remarks at the Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit, focused on “Growing an Inclusive Economy.”Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)
This time we have Dale Thomson. He's from Islington Council. And he's leading a small team to implement Islington's ground-breaking Affordable Workspace Programme using GLA Good Growth Funding and developer responsibilities from large developments as part of the Inclusive Economy service. This episode, we are going to be talking all about How London's affordable workspace program is progressing and what it is really all about. We are going to be delving on the specifics of the program and how is it going and how much has changed since they started this program.
In this episode of Capital for Good, we speak with Heather Higginbottom, the president of the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter, which develops and advances sustainable, evidence-based policy solutions to drive inclusive economic growth in the United States and around the world. Having served at the highest levels of government in the State Department, the White House, and Capitol Hill, Higginbottom is one of the country's leading experts on a range of domestic, economic, foreign, and budget policy issues. In this conversation, Higginbottom explains how the PolicyCenter allows JPMorgan Chase to work on a variety of issues related to a more inclusive economy, drawing on the firm's expertise, experience, and resources — its unique insights, perspectives, learnings, and assets — including original research through the JPMorgan Chase Institute and its global philanthropy and business and investment expertise. These include a number of areas of the firm has focused on historically, including neighborhood development (i.e., affordable housing), jobs and skills, small business and access to capital, and significant new commitments related to inclusive growth, including its recent $30 billion commitment to advance racial equity, reduce systemic racism, and help close the racial wealth divide. Using the example of the PolicyCenter's Second Chance initiative, an effort to reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records, Higginbottom describes how JPMorgan Chase works on these issues within the firm — and with partners like the Business Roundtable and others at the industry level, including, in this case, the recently launched Second Chance Business Coalition. Thanks for listening!Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu. Mentioned in this Episode: JPMorgan PolicyCenter JPMorgan Chase Institute Unemployment Insurance, Job Search, and Spending During the Pandemic, Peter Ganong, Fiona Greig, Max Liebeskind, Pascal Noel, Daniel Sullivan, Joseph Vavra, “Spending and Job Search Impacts of Expanded Unemployment Benefits: Evidence from Administrative Micro Data” (JPMorgan Chase Institute, 2021) A Path Forward: a $30 Billion Commitment to Advance Racial Equity (JPMorgan Chase) JPMorgan Chase Targets More Than $2.5 Trillion Over 10 Years to Advance Climate Action and Sustainable Development (JPMorgan Chase) Second Chance Agenda (JPMorgan Chase) Second Chance Business Coalition (JPMorgan Chase) About Heather Higginbottom: Heather Higginbottom is president of the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter, which develops and advances sustainable, evidence-based policy solutions to drive inclusive economic growth in the United States and around the world. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Heather served as chief operating officer of CARE USA, a $650 million international nongovernmental organization that provides humanitarian and development assistance in over 90 countries reaching 80 million people per year. Heather served as Deputy Secretary of State for Management & Resources for the United States State Department from 2013 to 2017. While there, she represented the Department in the National Security Council, led diplomatic engagement on key issues, and oversaw operations and management for the 70,000 person Department. In the White House, Heather served as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, functioning as chief operating officer and a principal architect of the federal budget, and as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Heather has held senior positions on Capitol Hill and led policy development in two presidential campaigns. Heather is an accomplished expert in a wide range of domestic, economic, foreign, and federal budget policy development. She is a skilled public speaker who has regularly testified before Congress, in the media, and before key audiences. Heather holds a BA in political science from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in public policy from the George Washington University. Heather serves on the boards of directors of Girl Scouts of the USA and the US Soccer Foundation. About the Capital for Good Podcast Presented by the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise, and hosted by Georgia Levenson Keohane, seasoned executive, award winning author, and an adjunct professor of social enterprise at Columbia Business School, the Capital for Good podcast provides a chance to hear from corporate and civic leaders about their visions, plans, commitments, and on the ground efforts to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society. Each episode features in depth and candid conversations with leaders across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors on unpacking solutions to some of our most urgent challenges. Learn more at bit.ly/KforGood.
Our guest today is Andrea Nemtin, Executive Director of SI Canada. Sally and Andrea talk about what Social Innovation is, the history of the field in Canada, and how Social Innovation Canada (SI Canada) came to be. Andrea talks about the priorities of the organization as our country emerges from COVID, and how solutions to the complex challenges of social justice and climate change can be catalyzed and aligned through education, intentional networking at local and national levels across all sectors, and storytelling. Resources: Social Innovation Canada: https://sicanada.org hello@sicanada.org Post Event Check-in with our National Gathering Design Team Igniting Local Actions for an Inclusive Economy Andrea Nemtin LinkedIn . Thank you for listening to Impact Conversations with Lynn Fergusson & Sally Fazal . Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: https://socialimpactadvisors.ca
Rodney Foxworth says the racial “wealth gap” is a misnomer because it implies something that's achievable to close. “Wealth chasm” is more on the nose since we're talking about disparities created by centuries of oppression. Growing up in Baltimore, Rodney witnessed firsthand what many Black and brown communities face in America—systemic racism, over policing, economic dislocation. Now, as CEO of Common Future, he draws on that lived experience to create a network of organizations across the country that builds relationships and economic power in historically exploited communities. In the wake of the pandemic and the death of George Floyd, Common Future redistributed 10 percent of its operating budget—in one week—into a rapid COVID response fund. Meanwhile larger, deep-pocketed foundations struggled to spring into action. What can wealthy, predominantly white organizations learn from Common Future's community-based approach? Rodney talks with Courtney about the “duty to community” that guides everything from his moral compass to his work building an inclusive economy.For show notes and transcripts, go to https://skoll.org/2021/04/21/solvers-episode-one-rodney-foxworth-community-the-driving-force-behind-economic-inclusion/On social media: @skollfoundation #solverspodSend us an email: solvers@skoll.org
Guests: Sandra Kwak, CEO and Founder, 10Power Donnel Baird, CEO, BlocPower Andreas Karelas, Author, Climate Courage: How Tackling Climate Change Can Build Community, Transform the Economy, and Bridge the Political Divide in America Summary: As the spring of 2021 arrives, it would be hard to design a more challenging — or more promising — moment for implementing climate solutions. Americans are reeling from an economic shutdown that's pushed many out of the workforce, and widened the gap between the wealthy and the poor. In this brave new post-Covid world, can President Biden step up where Obama couldn't? “I'm delighted about what I'm seeing from the Biden-Harris team,” notes Donnel Baird, CEO of BlocPower. “Climate justice and racial equality are wedded together alongside employment, alongside public health and working our way out of these kinds of four simultaneous crises we're dealing with.” From big tech to clean energy, what are the opportunities for scaling new solutions — and where do inequity and politics continue to set us back? Related links: 10Power BlocPower Climate Courage Re-volv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Economy for the Future
The Inclusive Economy Movement was born out of the darkest days of the pandemic. On this episode, Jim and Laura talk with Helen Young Hayes, executive sponsor of the IE Movement, about how leaders and CEOs are rethinking the Colorado workforce and are committed to accountability around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
“But let me offer you my definition of social justice: I keep what I earn and you keep what you earn. Do you disagree? Well then tell me how much of what I earn belongs to you - and why?” ― Walter E. WilliamsI am eager to welcome the Cato Institute's Michael Tanner back to the show of ideas to discuss his recent blog post sketching the contours of a libertarian “anti-racist” policy agenda.Last time he joined the show, we discussed his book The Inclusive Economy, which I called “the definitive book on libertarian anti-poverty policy.” This Sunday, we will focus specifically on those laws which disproportionately harm minorities in the United States, and why a subtractive approach that leaves people “free to choose” is superior to new policies rife with unintended consequences. Tanner will explain why libertarians should embrace the banner of anti-racism, albeit by proposing alternative means to achieve it than the usual Social Justice Warrior's approach.I will also use the opportunity to celebrate the life of Walter E. Williams (1936-2020), the George Mason University economics professor, whose teaching brought clarity, wit and wisdom to bear on the subjects of social justice and anti-racism. Williams, perhaps more than any other figure, understood the market's power to conquer artificial barriers like racial discrimination. Walter's passing is huge loss for classical liberals, but his legacy lives on in the work of scholars like Michael Tanner.Join our conversation live this Sunday (12/6), at 8am PACIFIC time. As always, your calls are welcome.Benjamin Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
“As an entrepreneur, you need to be part of a network… there's a reason unions work and the taxi industry is feared…” - Lebo Molefe Selebogo ‘Lebo' Molefe continues to reflect on his experiences and shares practical changes we should be making to create a truly inclusive economy in South Africa. He also expands on his thoughts around community, entrepreneurship and corruption.
“We don't have a legacy mindset when it comes to changing the system” In this episode, Tessa Dooms chats with Selebogo ‘Lebo' Molefe. For more than 15 years, Lebo has been leading two companies which have disrupted the entrepreurship ecosytem in South Africa and the continent. Lebo is CEO and co-founder of The HookUp Dinner and Co-founder of The People's Fund.
Helen Young Hayes is Founder and CEO of Activate Workforce Solutions, a people-centered placement agency and professional coaching firm. Activate lives in the space between recruiting and retention, helping businesses find and keep the talent they're looking for by identifying, matching, and coaching people who want to be unleashed. She is also one of the founders and leaders of Inclusive Economy, which is a collection of CEOs, EDs, and other business leaders who have the vision and grit to rebuild Colorado's economy in a way that works for all. Helen is a 20-year veteran of the financial industry. As the portfolio manager of the Janus Worldwide and Overseas funds, she built and invested a $50 billion franchise in global and international equities. While at Janus, she was the Chief Investment Officer, heading up the 100-person asset management team. Helen founded Activate Workforce Solutions to alleviate poverty through creating pathways to employment. She brings the same passion and dedication of investing in and discovering the potential of companies to investing in and discovering the potential of underserved men and women. Helen was the 2018 winner of the Denver Business Journal's Outstanding Woman in Business Mile High Leader Award. Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
“If we leave the system as it is, we have no possibility of a future” - Frank Chikane. Frank Chikane engages Tessa Dooms and Kagiso Capital executives, Kgotso Schoeman and Lebogang Mosiane, on how South Africa can build an inclusive economy.
“We need to mobilize the people of South Africa to the level where no party can take us for granted” says Frank Chikane. In this episode, Tessa Dooms leads the conversation about Reimagining a Truly Inclusive Economy with Frank Chikane. Frank Chikane is the current chairperson of KTH. He is also a director at Kagiso Capital and trustee at Kagiso Trust, among other companies where is a board member. Chikane is the former Commissioner of the first Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) which was responsible for the first democratic elections in 1994; a former Director-General in the Office of the Deputy President and later the Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet.
Social enterprise as a business structure is increasingly being chosen by conscientious people to do business while living key values. Capitalism can be such a force for good and when a business is designed with intention to serve all stakeholders, the social impact it cascades can lift entire communities and change lives. In this episode, we learn how Jin-Ya Huang has been championing social impact and community development her whole life and became an accidental entrepreneur along the way.
Social enterprise as a business structure is increasingly being chosen by conscientious people to do business while living key values. Capitalism can be such a force for good and when a business is designed with intention to serve all stakeholders, the social impact it cascades can lift entire communities and change lives. In this episode, we learn how Jin-Ya Huang has been championing social impact and community development her whole life and became an accidental entrepreneur along the way.
Social enterprise as a business structure is increasingly being chosen by conscientious people to do business while living key values. Capitalism can be such a force for good and when a business is designed with intention to serve all stakeholders, the social impact it cascades can lift entire communities and change lives. In this episode, we learn how Jin-Ya Huang has been championing social impact and community development her whole life and became an accidental entrepreneur along the way.
Young workers and entrepreneurs discuss Pope Francis' economic vision with https://www.newyorkencounter.org/carlos-martinez (Carlos Martínez), CEO of 376 Management Group and https://www.newyorkencounter.org/giorgio-vittadini (Giorgio Vittadini), president of the Foundation for Subsidiarity and professor of statistics at the University of Milan-Bicocca, Italy, moderated by https://www.newyorkencounter.org/anujeet-sareen (Anujeet Sareen), portfolio manager, Brandywine Global An important area in our fragmented society that can easily become prey of ideologies and either facilitate divisions or help to overcome them is the economy. Pope Francis is very passionate about this issue and has recently sent an http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2019/documents/papa-francesco_20190501_giovani-imprenditori.html (open letter to young men and women studying economics) to "change today's economy and to give a soul to the economy of tomorrow." A different kind of economy "one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not despoil it." What does Pope Francis mean by this "different kind of economy"? Can its features be really relevant in the business world? How can they impact and change the everyday working experience of workers and entrepreneurs? Speakers will discuss these questions in a dialogue with young workers and entrepreneurs.
Ryan, Kelso and Hillary discuss the growing trend of "Light Lit" as well as the importance of Activism Literature; Plus, our Current reads and upcoming book events! Gibson's Bookstore Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Email us at thelaydownpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com Click the link in order to purchase the book from our store, or click the link go get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Current Reads: Kelso- Bel Canto by Anne Patchett The New Me by Halle Butler Hillary- There, There by Tommy Orange Ryan- A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay (audiobook on Libro.fm) Books from the Future (Upcoming Titles): Ryan- Verify by Joelle Charbonneau (out 9/24/2019) Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (Out 6/4/2019) "UpLit" Books: Ryan - The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall by Shannon Kirk The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Hillary - The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon Things Invisible to See by Nancy Willard Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Kelso - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby One Day by David Nicholls The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson Literature With A Message: Ryan - The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson Hillary - Where the Lost Dogs Go by Susannah Charleston The Scent of the Missing by Susannah Charleston The Possibility Dogs by Susannah Charleston Other Books Mentioned: Hunger Games Series Golden State by Ben Winters Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood The Testaments (Handmaid's Tale Sequel) by Margaret Atwood Night Bird by Alice Hoffman Alice Hoffman and Anne Tyler (authors) Educated by Tara Westover What Milo Saw by Virginia Macgregor Extra Links: Gibson's Book Club reads Educated by Tara Westover The Open Discussion Project reads The Inclusive Economy by Michael D. Tanner Two Youth Authors, Twice the Stories! Event with Amy Makechine & Susan Carlton As Far As The Stars with Virginia Mcgregor Event
The Cato Institute's Michael Tanner joins me to discuss his book, The Inclusive Economy, and what Americans need to consider if we want to seriously make the world a better place for the poor instead of just throwing money at the problem.
This week, we speak with Dr. Dorian Warren about a wide range of subjects, from the persistent importance of unions and solidarity, to transformative electoral politics and guaranteed income schemes. In addition to serving as the President of the Center for Community Change Action, the Vice President of the Center for Community Change, and the Co-Chair of the Economic Security Project, Dorian is also a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute and the co-author of The Hidden Rules of Race: Barriers to an Inclusive Economy. Subscribe to the Next System Podcast via iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, or RSS. Transcripts of all Next System Podcast episodes are available at www.thenextsystem.org.
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