Podcasts about Social impact

How do you create movies that entertain audiences, attract major talent, and still make a meaningful impact on the world?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with producer and One Community Head of Content Ameet Shukla for an in-depth conversation about social impact filmmaking, independent film production, finding powerful scripts, and building a sustainable career in Hollywood.Ameet discusses the creative strategy behind films including Netflix's Nonnas, the politically charged dark comedy Winner, and the acclaimed true-story drama Freeheld. He explains why socially relevant movies cannot simply preach to audiences—they must first be entertaining, emotionally engaging, and driven by unforgettable characters.The conversation explores how producers identify a distinctive voice in a screenplay, balance artistic integrity with financing realities, and turn important social issues into stories audiences genuinely want to watch.In this episode:How Winner turned a politically divisive true story into a heartfelt comedyWhy complex characters are essential to impactful storytellingWhat producers look for when reading a screenplayHow Freeheld transformed a real-life fight for equality into a major feature filmWhy Netflix's Nonnas connects through food, family, caregiving, and communityHow to include social impact themes without overwhelming the entertainmentThe current challenges facing independent film financingWhy mid-budget movies are becoming harder to produceHow tax incentives influence where films are shotWhat the Head of Content at a production company actually doesHow producers choose writers, directors, editors, and creative collaboratorsWhat One Community looks for in new film and television projectsWhy filmmakers should plan beyond their first movieHow technology has made filmmaking more accessibleThe importance of building a long-term creative career rather than chasing one breakthroughAmeet also shares practical advice for filmmakers, writers, and producers trying to get noticed. His central message is simple: keep creating, develop a recognizable voice, think strategically about your second and third projects, and make work that proves what you can do.Whether you are an aspiring producer, screenwriter, director, film student, or independent filmmaker, this episode offers an honest and valuable look at how meaningful stories move from the page to the screen.Subscribe to Best in Fest for more conversations with award-winning filmmakers, producers, actors, screenwriters, festival leaders, and entertainment industry professionals.

Rachel Branaman, founder of Talem Consulting, a woman-owned national consulting firm helping mission-driven organisations build sustainable structures while dismantling systems of inequity.Through culturally responsive fundraising, strategic planning, leadership coaching, organisational development, and equity-based training, Rachel supports nonprofits and community-led organisations to move beyond crisis mode and create deeper, more restorative change.Now, Rachel's upcoming book, Rooted Together, reflects 15 years of work helping leaders understand power, challenge hidden norms, and build movements rooted in collective care.And while leading this work in a sector often shaped by scarcity, urgency, and burnout, she is showing what it means to build a business and a leadership model that actually lives the values it teaches.Here's where to find more:Website: https://www.talemconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talem-consulting/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbranaman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalemConsulting/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dismantlinginequity/________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

For too many Black women, accessing mental health care has historically been limited by cost, stigma, and a lack of culturally competent providers. The Loveland Foundation was created to change that, and in just a few years, has built one of the nation's most innovative models for expanding equitable access to therapy.Host Carol Cone welcomes Sharlene Kemler, CEO of The Loveland Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about reimagining mental health through community, partnership, and listening. Sharlene shares how the Foundation evolved from a birthday fundraiser into a national organization and the work they're doing now to strengthen the entire mental health ecosystem—from investing in therapists' well-being and professional development to continuously improving programs based on participant feedback.Together, Carol and Sharlene explore why culturally competent care matters, how authentic partnerships create lasting impact, and why supporting both those seeking care and those providing it is essential to making mental health access truly sustainable.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesView on YouTube (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Loveland Foundation (02:56) - Learning from Parents (05:07) - The Joy Guru (05:52) - Story of The Loveland Foundation (08:16) - Reimaging Mental Health Care (12:25) - Culturally Competent Care (13:01) - Finding Them (14:50) - Therapy as Accelerant (16:06) - Supporting Their Therapists (19:30) - Camp Loveland (22:21) - Finding the Right Partner (22:54) - Current Partners (23:16) - DEI (25:16) - Amplification of the Cause (26:33) - Advice to Young People (27:39) - Rapid Fire Questions (29:15) - Last Word (31:49) - Wrap Up

Can a purpose-driven brand scale without compromising its mission? In this OFFBounds Summer Rewind, Paula Macaggi revisits her conversation with Dusan Vujovic, President of North America at Tony's Chocolonely, to explore how the company entered one of the world's most competitive consumer categories and built a loyal following around its mission to make chocolate 100% exploitation-free.Dusan shares how Tony's expanded into major retailers including Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods, and Kroger while using bold branding, supply chain transparency, and purpose as engines for growth. Now the subject of a Columbia Business School case study published through Harvard Business Publishing, Tony's story offers a powerful lesson in brand building and proves that doing the right thing can also be good business.

Stephen Grootes speaks Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders about why South Africa’s Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) system is outdated, overpriced, and increasingly out of reach for many medical scheme members, and what reforms are needed to fix it. In other interviews, Kwanele Ngogela, Head of Social Impact at Just Share talks about the persistent gender gap in leadership at South Africa’s largest listed companies. Women now hold 38% of JSE Top 40 board seats and 27.4% of executive roles, but progress remains concentrated at board level, with only three female CEOs among the current Top 40. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kwanele Ngogela, Head of Social Impact at Just Share, about the persistent gender gap in leadership at South Africa’s largest listed companies. Women now hold 38% of JSE Top 40 board seats and 27.4% of executive roles, but progress remains concentrated at board level, with only three female CEOs among the current Top 40. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every so often, a leader steps into a moment that seems built for them. New CEOs appointed days before the COVID pandemic, or during economic volatility, or any number of other challenges — and it's like they were made to be there, in that moment, to steer the ship calmly through the uncertainty.Ike Anand is one of those leaders. He is the president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a seat he stepped into a year ago, after joining the organization in 2020.That work reaches well past Memphis. Mission Partners' research with nonprofits and foundations last year found the sector split roughly down the middle on AI: half ready to lean in and trust that it's part of their future, half not willing to go there at all. Anand's answer starts with how rather than whether, and it rests on the principles he brought with him to the job. The first of them gives this episode its name. Get a little bit better every day. You aren't competing against anybody else, Anand says; you're competing against yourself, and the race is long.Which suits an organization whose reputation was built the same way — a game of inches, every day, for more than sixty years. Anand describes himself as carrying that brand for a period of time, with a responsibility to hand it on in good condition to whoever comes next. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (05:44) - Trust (11:31) - Governance (19:29) - Scaling and the Four Principles

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways nonprofits can connect with supporters, but too often, organizations struggle to tell stories that truly resonate.In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Nicholas Bruneau, communications consultant and author of Engage With Impact: Five Steps to Transform Your Digital Communications for Social Impact. Drawing from his experience working with organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Union, and nonprofits around the world, Nicholas shares practical strategies for creating authentic, ethical, and impactful stories that move people to care—and take action. Together, Julia and Nicholas explore why storytelling should be a year-round practice rather than a last-minute campaign tactic, how nonprofits can uncover compelling stories hiding in plain sight, and why focusing on people, progress, and purpose creates stronger connections than simply sharing information.Whether you're a communications professional, fundraiser, executive director, or marketer, this episode is packed with actionable ideas you can start implementing immediately to strengthen your organization's storytelling strategy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why storytelling is essential for building trust and inspiring action.  Common storytelling mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them.  Where to find meaningful stories within your organization and community.  How to create a simple storytelling system instead of scrambling before every campaign.  Best practices for ethical storytelling that preserves dignity and centers the people behind the story.  The Challenge → Solution → Impact framework for crafting memorable narratives.  How to transform awareness into engagement, advocacy, and donations.  Storytelling formats that are performing well today, including short-form video and behind-the-scenes content.  Practical habits every nonprofit communicator can adopt to become a stronger storyteller. Resources MentionedEngage With Impact: Five Steps to Transform Your Digital Communications for Social Impact Storytelling Course: engagewithimpact.com/storytelling About Nicholas BruneauNicholas Bruneau is a communications consultant, trainer, and author of Engage With Impact: Five Steps to Transform Your Digital Communications for Social Impact. He helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations strengthen their digital communications through ethical, audience-centered storytelling that inspires action.Throughout his career, Nicholas has partnered with organizations including the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Union, and numerous nonprofits and advocacy organizations around the world. His work focuses on helping organizations communicate their mission more effectively, build stronger relationships with supporters, and create lasting impact through strategic storytelling. Connect with Nicholas BruneauIf you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more about Nicholas's work, you can connect with him and explore his storytelling resources below:

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Leora's Leap: Turning Passion into Impactful Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-04-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: ליאורה ישבה בחדר הפתוח של האינקובטור לסטארטאפים.En: Leora sat in the open room of the startup incubator.He: החלונות הגדולים הכניסו שמש קיצית חמימה.En: The large windows let in warm summer sunshine.He: כל העיר נפרסה לפניה, בית-קברות של אתגרים והזדמנויות.En: The entire city spread out before her, a cemetery of challenges and opportunities.He: היא החזיקה כוס קפה בפנים רועדות.En: She held a cup of coffee in trembling hands.He: היום היה יום חשוב מאד.En: Today was a very important day.He: אבי והנועם היו שם איתה, יושבים ליד שולחן העץ, אוחזים מחשבים ניידים ומדברים בהתלהבות.En: Avi and HaNoam were there with her, sitting at the wooden table, holding laptops and talking enthusiastically.He: כל אחד מהם היה עסוק בהכנת החומרים לפגישה הקרובה.En: Each of them was busy preparing materials for the upcoming meeting.He: אבי, שהיה תמיד רגוע, אמר: "ליאורה, את יכולה לעשות את זה.En: Avi, who was always calm, said, "Leora, you can do this.He: האפליקציה שלך מיוחדת ואם תספרי כמה סיפורים אישיים, הם יתחברו.En: Your app is special, and if you share some personal stories, they will connect."He: "ליאורה הנהנה, אך ליבה עדיין הלם בחוזקה.En: Leora nodded, but her heart was still pounding forcefully.He: האפליקציה שלה נועדה להפחית בזבוז מזון על ידי חיבור מסעדות עם עודפי אוכל לעמותות מקומיות.En: Her app was designed to reduce food waste by connecting restaurants with surplus food to local charities.He: היא ידעה שיש סיכוי שהיא תוכל לשנות את העולם, לפחות במקצת, אבל היא צריכה את המימון.En: She knew there was a chance she could change the world, at least a little, but she needed the funding.He: בינתיים, בחדר, האווירה הייתה חמה ומאזינה קולות הקליקים של מקלדות ומחשבות של יזמים אחרים.En: Meanwhile, in the room, the atmosphere was warm, filled with the sound of keyboard clicks and the thoughts of other entrepreneurs.He: היא הביטה סביב וראתה אותם נכנסים ויוצאים, מסתכלים על המצגות האחרות.En: She looked around and saw them entering and exiting, watching other presentations.He: הקהל הגדול הגיע.En: The large audience had arrived.He: המשקיע הקשה ישב שם, נושא על פניו הבעה סקרנית.En: The tough investor sat there with a curious expression on his face.He: ליאורה עלתה לבמה.En: Leora took the stage.He: היא החלה לדבר בקול רם, משתדלת לא לחרוק.En: She began speaking loudly, trying not to falter.He: היא סיפרה על האוכל שהיה נזרק באירועים משפחתיים ועל חשיבות השימוש החוזר.En: She talked about the food wasted at family events and the importance of reuse.He: היא ראתה פנים מלאות עניין, אבל גם מתח.En: She saw faces full of interest, but also tension.He: ואז, בזמן השאלות והתשובות, פנה אליה המשקיע המפורסם, זה שהיה ידוע בביקורתו החזקה.En: Then, during the Q&A, the famous investor, known for his strong criticism, turned to her.He: "איך תוודאי שהאפליקציה תצליח במדדים רחבים?En: "How will you ensure that the app succeeds on a broad scale?"He: " הוא שאל בקול חד.En: he asked sharply.He: ליאורה נשמה עמוק.En: Leora took a deep breath.He: "הצלחת האפליקציה תימדד קודם כל בהשפעה החיובית שלה," היא ענתה בכנות.En: "The success of the app will be measured primarily by its positive impact," she answered honestly.He: "החיבור למטרה חשובה יותר מהרווחים המיידיים.En: "Connecting to the cause is more important than immediate profits.He: ברגע שאנשים יבינו את הערך, שוק רחב ייפתח.En: Once people understand the value, a broad market will open."He: "המשקיע חייך קלות.En: The investor smiled slightly.He: הוא נהנה לראות את התשוקה והתמימות הגלויים.En: He enjoyed seeing the visible passion and innocence.He: "נפגש בשבוע הבא," הוא אמר, רומז באישור.En: "We'll meet next week," he said, hinting approvingly.He: ליאורה חייכה בחזקה.En: Leora smiled broadly.He: היא הצליחה להתחבר ללבבות במקום לטבלאות.En: She managed to connect with hearts instead of spreadsheets.He: כשירדה מהבמה, היא חשה גאווה וביטחון.En: As she stepped off the stage, she felt pride and confidence.He: היא הוכיחה לעצמה ולכל העולם שהיא כאן כדי להישאר ולתרום.En: She proved to herself and the whole world that she was here to stay and contribute.He: ולא רק בטכנולוגיה, אלא גם בלב.En: Not just with technology, but also with heart. Vocabulary Words:incubator: אינקובטורtrembling: רועדותpounding: הלםsurplus: עודפיםcharities: עמותותatmosphere: אווירהentrepreneurs: יזמיםpresentations: מצגותaudience: קהלtension: מתחcriticism: ביקורתוimpact: השפעהprofits: רווחיםinnocence: תמימותspreadsheets: טבלאותconfidence: ביטחוןcontribute: לתרוםreuse: שימוש חוזרensure: תוודאיbroad: רחביםimmediate: מיידייםpassion: תשוקהstepped: ירדהproved: הוכיחהvaluable: הערךfalter: לחרוקcurious: סקרניתhinting: רומזsurrounded: נפרסהprimarily: קודם כלBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this episode of Behind the Impact, Carlos Cuyas, Social Impact Lead at o9 Solutions, shares what it takes to build a corporate impact function from scratch, why strategy must be rooted in company purpose, and how practitioners can create more durable impact by earning trust, aligning with the business, and thinking like strategic operators.

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Artificial intelligence is moving faster than most organizations can adapt. But amid the excitement, one critical question often gets overlooked: What is guiding the decisions AI helps us make?In this episode of Purpose 360, Carol Cone welcomes Kristian Merenda, Partner at Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, and Balaji Ganapathy, Founder and CEO of Social Positive, for a timely conversation about why it's critical for purpose to be the ultimate guide for AI.The conversation explores why AI adoption is fundamentally a culture transformation rather than a technology implementation, how organizations can avoid "purpose drift" as automation expands, and why leaders should stop asking, "Can AI do this?" and instead ask, "Should AI do this?"From responsible governance and employee trust to experimentation, human judgment, and the future of leadership, this conversation challenges conventional thinking about AI and explores how purpose can help organizations use AI responsibly while keeping people, values, and long-term impact at the center.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & Resources (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - CCOP AI Handbook (02:53) - Meet Kristian and Balaji (05:30) - Defining Purpose (06:46) - Purpose in the Age of AI (08:23) - The Case for Purpose (12:17) - How to Have the Conversation with the C-Suite (16:13) - The Guide and Purpose Drift (18:54) - Adoption (21:48) - Shaping the Culture Using Purpose (25:56) - Looking Forward (31:28) - Last Comments (33:59) - Wrap Up

Siyabonga Motha speaks to Andra Nel, Director of People, Culture & Purpose at KFC Africa who shares some insight into the importance of social impact reports of businesses and corporations. They touch on how the growth of business must correlate with the growth in the skills of the employees and how transferable the skills are. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Siyabonga Motha, Entrepreneurship Feature, Social Impact, Business, Employment, Skills, Transferability, Community The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This past spring, a volunteer from the Digital Democracy Project reached out to me about its founder and this week's guest, Ramon Perez. I'd never heard of the project and as a podcast about the many dimensions of citizenship, this was a very necessary conversation exploring innovative ways to enhance citizen participation and reform democracy using technology like AI, blockchain, and mobile voting. As an AI technology executive and US military veteran, Ramon founded the Digital Democracy Project as an accountability system and mobile voting platform that connects voters directly with their legislative representatives to address systemic problems in the electoral system that result in hyper-partisanship and widespread voter alienation. To achieve better outcomes, he believes technology can be used as a catalyst for building a more modern, representative system of government giving greater control directly to voters. #Listenandlearn more as we discuss systemic challenges in US politics and how technology can create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive democratic process. Where to find Ramon and the Digital Democracy Project? On LinkedIn On Instagram On Facebook On Bluesky On YouTube What's Ramon Listening to? The Lord of the Rings Series Audiobooks Empire Podcast Other topics of interest: On the Enduring Legacy of 9/11 About OneVirginia21 What is Gerrymandering? About ranked-choice voting What is Hyperledger Fabric? Homomorphic encryption explained Chapters 00:06 Intro and Guest Bio 01:54 Ramon Perez's Background and Motivation 03:14 Defining Democracy in the 21st Century 03:22 Limitations of Current Electoral Systems 05:30 Civic Responsibility and Voter Engagement 07:16 Educating Voters with Technology 09:50 AI's Role in Legislative Summaries 13:57 Systemic Problems in US Elections 16:16 Verifiability, Accountability, and Transparency 17:54 Ramon Perez's Career Path and Transition to AI 20:06 Public Perception of AI and Ethical Use 21:14 Tools and Innovations in Digital Voting 26:07 Global Examples of Democratic Success 35:34 Glocal Speak: Transparency as a Key Value 37:19 Organizing and Operating a Nonprofit Project 42:51 Historical Progress of Voting Rights 44:34 Future Goals and Expansion of the Project 46:44 Ramon Perez's Leisure and Personal Interests 47:42 Reflections on the Evolution of AI and Democracy Special Guest: Ramon Perez.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Tech Dreams to Social Impact: Naomi's Bold Pivot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-24-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בצל המגדלים הזכוכיתיים באזור הטכנולוגי של תל אביב, צעידה מהירה של נאומי, יזמת טכנולוגיה צעירה, לוותה במחשבות עמוקות.En: In the shadow of the glass towers in the tech district of Tel Aviv, the brisk walk of Naomi, a young tech entrepreneur, was accompanied by deep thoughts.He: זה היה יום קיץ חם, והשמש הקופחת לא הייתה הדבר היחיד שהיא הרגישה על כתפיה.En: It was a hot summer day, and the blistering sun was not the only thing she felt on her shoulders.He: נאומי הזיעה לא רק מחום הקיץ אלא גם מלחץ הפגישות החשובות שהמתינו לה.En: Naomi was sweating not just from the summer heat, but also from the pressure of the important meetings that awaited her.He: העיר רחשה בפעילות יום יומית, אך האווירה הייתה שונה.En: The city buzzed with daily activity, but the atmosphere was different.He: היה זה ט' באב, יום של זיכרון ואבל בעם היהודי.En: It was Tisha B'Av, a day of remembrance and mourning in the Jewish tradition.He: נאומי עצרה לרגע, חשבה על משמעות היום הזה, ועל מה שהיא באמת רוצה מעבודתה.En: Naomi paused for a moment, reflecting on the meaning of this day, and on what she truly wanted from her work.He: שאלה בעיניה: האם אני רודפת אחרי הצלחה אישית בלבד?En: The question in her eyes: Am I chasing only personal success?He: איך אני יכולה להשפיע באמת על החברה?En: How can I truly impact society?He: במשרד הנוח שבבניין הגבוה, נאומי נפגשה עם שני שותפים פוטנציאליים - אריאל, גבר חביב ובעל ניסיון רב, ומרים, צעירה אנרגטית שהסכימה עם חשיבות השינויים שתעשיית הטכנולוגיה יכולה להוביל.En: In the comfortable office in the tall building, Naomi met with two potential partners - Ariel, a friendly and experienced man, and Miriam, an energetic young woman who agreed on the importance of the changes the tech industry could lead.He: בזמן שהמזגן במשרד נלחם כנגד החום החיצוני, האווירה הייתה מעט מתוחה.En: While the office air conditioner battled against the external heat, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.He: נאומי החלה את מצגת החברה שלה בקול בטוח, אך לבה לא היה שלם.En: Naomi began her company presentation in a confident voice, but her heart was not at ease.He: בתוך תוכה, היא הרגישה הד קריאה לשילוב השפעה חברתית חיובית בחדשנות הטכנולוגית.En: Deep inside, she felt an echo of a call to integrate positive social impact with technological innovation.He: עתה, בזמן הפגישה הקריטית הזו, תפסה ההחלטה המשמעותית.En: Now, during this critical meeting, the significant decision took hold.He: האם להישאר עם התוכנית המקורית או להתאים אותה להשראת היום המדובר?En: Should she stick to the original plan or adapt it inspired by the significance of this day?He: ברגע השיא של הפגישה, נאומי עצרה, נשמה עמוקות, והחליטה לחשוף את מחשבותיה הכנות.En: At the climax of the meeting, Naomi paused, took a deep breath, and decided to reveal her honest thoughts.He: היא סיפרה על רצונה לשלב ערכים חברתיים במיזם שלה, להרמוניה בין הצלחה כלכלית לשיפור חברתי.En: She spoke about her desire to integrate social values into her venture, seeking harmony between economic success and social improvement.He: אריאל ומרים הקשיבו בריכוז, ובסיום דבריה, רגע של שתיקה חדר למשרד.En: Ariel and Miriam listened intently, and at the end of her words, a moment of silence filled the office.He: לאחר מספר שניות, אריאל חייך.En: After a few seconds, Ariel smiled.He: "נאומי, אני מתרשם מהכנות שלך", הוא אמר.En: "Naomi, I am impressed by your honesty," he said.He: "יש לך חזון אמיתי.En: "You have a true vision.He: נשמח לשתף פעולה ולתמוך במיזמים שמטרתם השפעה חברתית חיובית".En: We'd be happy to collaborate and support initiatives aimed at positive social impact."He: מרים נוסף הנהנה באישור, והתחייבה בתמיכתה.En: Miriam added a nod of approval and committed her support.He: נאומי יצאה מהמשרד עם חיוך רחב.En: Naomi left the office with a wide smile.He: היא הבינה סוף סוף - היא יכולה לשלב בין שאיפותיה המקצועיות לערכיה האישיים.En: She finally understood - she could merge her professional aspirations with her personal values.He: היא חשה בהקלה ובאמונה מחודשת ביכולותיה לשנות, והרגישה שהיא מצאה את הדרך הנכונה עבורה ולעסק שלה.En: She felt relieved and renewed confidence in her ability to make a change and felt she had found the right path for herself and her business. Vocabulary Words:shadow: צלblistering: הקופחתentrepreneur: יזמתpressure: לחץbuzzed: רחשהremembrance: זיכרוןmourning: אבלpaused: עצרהreflecting: חשבהchasing: רודפתpotential: פוטנציאלייםexperienced: בעל ניסיוןenergetic: צעירה אנרגטיתindustry: תעשייתsignificance: משמעותintegrate: לשלבinnovation: חדשנותcritical: קריטיתreveal: לחשוףharmony: הרמוניהapproval: אישורcollaborate: לשתף פעולהinitiatives: מיזמיםcommit: התחייבהaspirations: שאיפותrelieved: הקלהconfidence: אמונהmerge: לשלבrenewed: מחודשתpath: הדרךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Forty years into leading one of the country's pioneering community development financial institutions, Elyse Cherry has changed nearly everything about how BlueHub Capital does its work — and nearly nothing about why. In this week's reflection, Carrie Fox sits with what that distinction makes possible, and why the leaders who last tend to be fixed on a question rather than attached to a product.It's a short conversation about proximity, persistence, and a particular kind of courage — the quiet kind that looks less like defiance and more like refusing to stop. If you've ever felt forced to choose between staying true to your mission and adapting to the moment, Cherry has a reason to think you've been asked the wrong question. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (00:56) - Why Makes the How Possible (01:56) - Proximity is a Pre-Condition for Impact (03:10) - Courage Cannot be Silent

402-521-3080In this episode, we dive into the hidden world where money, manipulation, and human trafficking intersect. With the help of Mollie Champion, our newest staff member and anti-money laundering expert, we explore how traffickers exploit financial vulnerabilities and how everyday professionals can recognize in-person warning signs and support recovery.In this episode:Why understanding the flow of money is crucial to uncovering trafficking networksHow traffickers manipulate financial systems, debt, and economic controlRed flags and behavioral signs to watch for in person, especially in banks and financial institutionsThe role of emotional manipulation in coercion and fleeing situationsPractical steps for community members and professionals to help victims stay safe and escape exploitationThe impact of societal beliefs and systemic barriers on vulnerable populationsThe promise of technology, like blockchain, in safeguarding identities and preventing scamsHow financial literacy and long-term planning can reduce vulnerability to traffickingSpecial note: This episode offers critical insights into how financial awareness and empathy can combat exploitation. Whether you're a banker, social worker, community volunteer, or just a caring human, your vigilance makes a difference. Remember, traffickers often hide in plain sight, but with knowledge and community support, they don't stand a chance.Resources & Links:Set Me Free ProjectFinancial BeginningsSupport the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.nethttps://www.stephanieolson.com/

In this episode of Future of Journalism we explore attitudes around the social impact of news from public service media. In this episode we explore attitudes around the social impact of news from public service media. We'll look at how these perceptions vary across the world, how this correlates with other attitudes and engagement patterns towards news, and what people say are the positive or negative aspects of public service news in their countries. Speakers: Jim Egan is the lead author of the Digital News Report 2026 and is a senior research associate at the Reuters Institute. Host Mitali Mukherjee is the Director of the Reuters Institute and is a political economy journalist with more than two decades of experience in TV, print and digital journalism. Find a full transcript here: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2026-episode-7-social-impact-public-service-news  

Every social impact leader believes in their mission.Funders assume that too. What they actually want to know is why you, specifically, over the ten other orgs working the same issue, or the bigger name with more reach and a longer track record.Most leaders answer with passion, good programs, being impactful. Genuine things that still don't add up to a strategy.In this episode, Jonathan and I dig into a framework we use with clients constantly: naming your organization's exact role inside a broader social impact ecosystem, specific enough to defend, credible enough to believe, and clear enough that funders, staff, and partners all describe your org the same way.Jonathan brings Seymour Center into it as a live example, working through the question in real time.Episode Highlights:[00:00:46] Why differentiation is the one thing social impact leaders don't spend enough time on[00:03:25] Why "we do good work" isn't enough to win over savvy funders[00:04:45] Jonathan's own evolving answer to what role Seymour Center plays in Santa Cruz[00:06:38] The vague language and buzzwords that quietly sink an organization's positioning[00:21:24] Mapping the ecosystem: the first exercise Cosmic runs with every client[00:27:41] The moments that call for revisiting your role, from new leadership to ecosystem disruptionNotable Quotes:Eric Ressler [00:19:20]: "Passion is not a strategy. It's not a position. It's not a role. We can't compete on being the most passionate, because who's going to claim otherwise?"Jonathan Hicken [00:17:45]: "Someone's like, I love the ocean, I want to save the ocean, so we're going to create a museum to save the ocean. But that's the vagueness we're talking about."Resources & Links:- Seymour Marine Discovery Center: https://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/- The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/Hosted by Eric Ressler, Founder & Creative Director of Cosmic, with co-host Jonathan Hicken, Executive Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. New episodes every Tuesday.→ Subscribe: designingtomorrow.show→ Work with Cosmic: designbycosmic.comListeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.*** If you liked this episode, please help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. We could not do this without you!We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.comThank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Nema Williams, the passionate founder and visionary behind the impactful brand Love Pure Soul, to explore how he is transforming the world of social-impact retail. Through a dedicated commitment to spreading love, raising awareness, and providing vital support to the autism community, Williams has built a platform that transcends traditional commerce. During our conversation, he shares the deeply personal motivation behind his work and his vision for a more inclusive society where every individual is celebrated for their unique perspective. For Nema Williams, the inception of Love Pure Soul was fueled by a desire to foster neurodiversity and champion acceptance on a global scale. Throughout the interview, Williams highlights his "one piece at a time" philosophy, emphasizing that every item created by his brand serves as a tactile advocate for the autism community. He explains that his design process is intentional, aiming to create products that not only celebrate neurodivergent voices but also act as a catalyst for meaningful, everyday conversations regarding empathy and understanding. He believes that by weaving awareness into the fabric of daily life, he can help dismantle the stigmas often associated with autism. Williams also discusses the tangible impact of his brand, detailing how Love Pure Soul successfully bridges the gap between creative expression and corporate social responsibility. He is transparent about the brand's core business model: every purchase directly funds autism advocacy, essential educational initiatives, and accessible resources for families and individuals navigating the spectrum. For Williams, true success is not measured by traditional bottom-line metrics, but by the brand's ability to create a sustainable, growing pipeline of support for the neurodivergent community. He views his business as a powerful tool for good, proving that conscious consumerism can drive real-world change. Beyond the products themselves, Nema Williams envisions Love Pure Soul as a beacon of hope and advocacy in an increasingly crowded retail landscape. He speaks candidly about the challenges and triumphs of growing an advocacy-focused brand, noting that his ultimate motivation is rooted in how effectively he can amplify the voices of those often overlooked by mainstream society. By choosing to prioritize human impact over rapid expansion, Williams has cultivated a passionate community of supporters who are deeply invested in his mission to make the world a kinder, more equitable place for all. As the interview concludes, Williams encourages his listeners dto recognize that their individual shopping choices possess the power to collectively spark systemic change. By aligning personal values with the brands they support, consumers play a vital role in his mission. Through his unwavering dedication, Nema Williams continues to champion a future where understanding, acceptance, and inclusion are permanently integrated into our everyday lives, one thoughtful piece at a time. Web: www.lovepuresoul.com - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest ambitions, Ash fuels your journey with a high-octane blend of heart and hustle.

In this episode of Behind the Impact, Jonathan Perri, Director of Global Social Impact at Ripple, shares how Ripple is using blockchain and digital payments to accelerate humanitarian aid, expand financial inclusion, and embed social impact into its core business. Learn how innovative partnerships, cross-functional collaboration, and business alignment are helping Ripple create measurable impact while strengthening its financial technology platform.  

Reggie Townsend: Making Responsible AI Irresistible Responsible AI has a design problem. Too often, it is treated as a compliance exercise, a policy document, or a late-stage control, when it should be the operating system that enables organizations to innovate with confidence. In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden welcomes back Reggie Townsend, Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact at SAS, to explore one compelling idea: making responsible AI irresistible. Drawing on decades of experience helping enterprises embed trustworthy AI into their operations, Reggie explains why governance must evolve from abstract principles to practical systems people actually use. As organizations race to deploy generative and agentic AI, the conversation has shifted. Responsible AI is no longer just about avoiding harm—it is about creating the conditions for innovation, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage. Boards are asking tougher questions. Regulators are raising expectations. Employees increasingly need guidance they can apply in real-world decisions, not just policies they acknowledge once a year. This conversation is essential listening for CEOs, board directors, Chief Risk Officers, compliance leaders, AI product teams, and founders navigating the transition from responsible AI intentions to responsible AI execution.   KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the biggest insights I took from this conversation is that responsible AI is fundamentally a design challenge. We have spent years writing principles and policies, yet many organizations still struggle to translate those aspirations into everyday decisions. Reggie reminded me that if governance feels complicated, disconnected, or burdensome, people will naturally work around it. Our challenge as leaders is to make responsible behavior the easiest path rather than the hardest one. I was also struck by how governance is becoming inseparable from business strategy. As generative and agentic AI systems begin making increasingly autonomous decisions, governance can no longer be treated as a legal or compliance function operating at the edge of the organization. It has to become part of product design, procurement, operations, and executive decision-making. Trust is no longer something we communicate after deployment; it is something we engineer from the beginning. Another important theme was the preservation of human agency. While AI can dramatically enhance productivity and decision-making, Reggie reminds us that organizations must remain intentional about where humans stay accountable. The future is unlikely to be defined by replacing people with AI, but by designing systems where humans and intelligent machines complement one another in transparent and meaningful ways. However, perhaps my greatest takeaway is that responsible AI should become a competitive advantage rather than a regulatory obligation. Organizations that embed governance in their innovation will move with greater confidence because customers, regulators, employees, and investors will increasingly reward trust. Making responsible AI irresistible is ultimately about making good governance so practical, intuitive and valuable that people actively choose to adopt it—and that may prove to be one of the most important leadership capabilities of the next decade.   BEST MOMENTS "Responsible AI isn't about slowing innovation. It's about creating the confidence to innovate at scale." – Reggie Townsend "If responsible AI feels like extra work, we've designed it wrong. We have to make it irresistible." – Reggie Townsend "Governance shouldn't be something you visit once a year. It should be embedded into every decision, every workflow, and every system we build." – Reggie Townsend "The question isn't whether AI will make decisions. It's whether we've designed those decisions to preserve human agency." – Reggie Townsend "Trust isn't something you add after deployment. It's something you architect from the very beginning." – Reggie Townsend "We're moving from governing models to governing systems of intelligence—and that's an entirely different challenge." – Reggie Townsend "The organizations that thrive won't be the ones that adopt AI the fastest. They'll be the ones that build trust the fastest." – Reggie Townsend "Responsible AI is no longer just an ethics conversation. It's becoming a leadership conversation, an operational conversation, and ultimately a competitive advantage." – Sabine VanderLinden "As AI becomes more autonomous, our responsibility as leaders becomes even more intentional." – Sabine VanderLinden "The future belongs to organizations that can turn responsible AI from a policy into a practice." – Sabine VanderLinden   ABOUT THE GUEST Reggie Townsend is Vice President of AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact at SAS, where he leads SAS' global AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact organization. His remit includes the company's Data & AI Ethics Practice, AI & Society initiatives, AI Governance Advisory, Standards, Regulations & Risk Intelligence programs, and Accessible & Adaptive AI efforts. He drives SAS' work on trustworthy, human-centric innovation across products, policies, and partnerships.  Reggie is recognized as one of the clearest voices in responsible and trustworthy AI. He has served as a member of the White House National AI Advisory Committee, sits on the board of EqualAI, and works at the intersection of responsible innovation, enterprise governance, social impact, and emerging AI regulation. In this conversation, he explores how organizations can turn AI governance from a source of friction into a driver of adoption, accountability, and growth.    ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures

TMC Staff Mark Ramsey and Jennifer Watley Maxell continue their conversation with the Rev. Dr. Reggie Blount (Oikos Institute for Social Impact, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary) about partnering with those outside church's doors, the importance of seeing social impact as an act of discipleship, and the critical difference between theologies of ownership and stewardship.Episode Transcript.

In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Savannah Seydel to unpack what Better Earth is doing to eliminate petroleum-based plastics from our food systems and advance a truly circular economy. Savannah Seydel is Vice President of Sustainability at Better Earth, an Atlanta-based B Corp and compostable packaging provider, where she advances Better Earth's mission to realize regenerative circularity across the foodservice industry through product innovation, education and advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. She is also the founder of Sustaining Women, a network supporting and sustaining 800+ women across the environmental sector. With an expansive background that bridges creative writing, environmental public affairs, grassroots advocacy, and impact filmmaking, Savannah brings a distinct narrative lens to complex environmental and cross-functional corporate challenges. In this conversation, Nathan and Savannah dive deep into her circuitous career journey—including the fateful ski lift encounter that redefined her professional path. They discuss the historical evolution of compostable packaging, why business leaders must champion a mindset of progress over perfection, and how her newly expanded national initiative, Sustaining Women, is building a resilient, intergenerational community designed to fight change-agent burnout. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit Better Earth www.becompostable.com Follow Better Earth on social media at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becompostable/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/becompostable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becompostable/ Follow Sustaining Women on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustaining-women Sign Up for the Atlanta Women in Sustainability Quarterly Newsletter https://lnkd.in/efKSE7ig CREDITS Theme Music

Carmen Dianne and Kara Still launched Prosperity Market during the pandemic to bring fresh food and economic power to Black communities in Los Angeles—with no background in farming, no trailer, and no blueprint. Scrappy pop-ups in church parking lots grew into an 80-vendor operation, a Good Morning America segment, and an unexpected partnership with Dr. Dre. For more on Prosperity Market and show notes click here  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Which came first: the business or the purpose?For most companies, the answer is the business. But Tony's Chocolonely turned that formula upside down.In this episode of Purpose 360, Carol Cone welcomes Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely, for a fascinating conversation about one of the world's most purpose-driven companies. Founded by investigative journalists determined to expose child labor and exploitation in the cocoa industry, Tony's wasn't created to sell chocolate—it was created to prove that chocolate could be made differently.Douglas shares how Tony's has transformed that original act of advocacy into a global brand while staying relentlessly focused on its mission. He explains why the company calls itself an impact company, how its sourcing model and Mission Lock governance structure protect purpose at scale, and why transparency, collaboration, and creativity are essential to driving systemic change.Whether you're leading a purpose-driven business, building one from the ground up, or simply curious about how business can become a force for good, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons and an inspiring vision for what's possible.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesView on YouTube (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Tony's Chocolonely • Douglas Lamont (03:16) - Childhood Influences (05:32) - Favorite Flavor (06:07) - Origin Story (10:28) - Becoming the Company It Is Today (11:42) - Shifting Careers (12:45) - How They Fight Exploitation (18:42) - Five Principles (20:11) - Reporting Good and Bad (21:33) - Advice for Building Brand (22:29) - Two Governance Tracks (25:31) - Marketing (29:34) - The Name (31:07) - Advice to Young People (33:21) - Advice for Social Entrepreneurs (34:11) - Rapid Fire Questions (36:58) - Last Word (38:04) - Wrap Up

We use AI in a digital world - but its future may depend on the physical one. Behind every prompt, agent and model, sits a system that needs to be built, funded and powered. And as organisations and countries race to adopt AI, the demand for access is accelerating. So could a technology that's built to allow limitless thinking, end up limited by a country's network and ability to build? Because the future of AI depends on compute capacity. That depends on infrastructure. And that depends on energy. And it's those elements which determine the price we all pay to use it. Tune in to find out: Why AI is creating a new race for energy and infrastructure Why data centres could become a strategic resource How energy-intensive AI could also help solve sustainability challenges Why the future of AI depends on decisions being made today This episode is part of The Green Room's series exploring the AI future for the UK. Listen to the full series now, starting with our 100th episode: What will be the last job on earth? Visit our website to learn more about this topic and find suggestions for other episodes: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Secure your place at Deloitte's crucial national conference, UK Energy Transition: Building Resilience, Accelerating Delivery. Find out more about AbilityNet, one of Deloitte's Social Impact partners: abilitynet.org.uk  Guests: Caroline Brown, Partner in AI for Infrastructure and Sustainability at Deloitte, and Tom Cope, Partner in Deloitte's Infrastructure and Capital Projects team Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Hannah Gowen Original music: Ali Barrett Recording date and location: London, 01.07.26

In Brockton, Massachusetts, a Cape Verdean grocery store sits next door to a community health center. They're side by side on purpose. When BlueHub Capital looked at the neighborhood, it saw residents wrestling with food and health and decided those weren't two problems but one, so it financed the store and the clinic together and put them within a few steps of each other. A small decision. It also explains how an organization stays alive for forty years.Elyse Cherry co-founded BlueHub in 1985 with $3,500 and a single idea: build healthy communities where people of limited income live and work. The idea has never changed. Almost everything else has. Over four decades the organization has run a loan fund, a venture fund, a utility-cost company, a foreclosure-relief program, and a one-percent loan to cover the cost of citizenship. Cherry separates the why from the how. The why is fixed. The how gets reinvented whenever the work demands it.Which raises the obvious question: how do you know when to change the how? Cherry's answer isn't vision or instinct. It's location. BlueHub keeps its offices inside the neighborhoods it serves, because the people who live there understand what they need before anyone downtown does. They may not know how to build a capital structure. They know which corner needs a grocery store. Sit close enough and the next move tends to announce itself.The longest test of the idea is Roxbury, where BlueHub has been headquartered for twenty-five years. A new 40-year impact study counts $147 million in financing, another $910 million leveraged on top of it, and more than 3,200 homes, along with childcare, schools, and job training. Numbers like that come from the same nerve that, during the 1992 banking collapse, led a then-tiny BlueHub to buy its own distressed loans back from the federal government at ten cents on the dollar and rewrite them so families stayed housed. When you're making something that has never existed, Cherry figured, you have nothing to protect, so you may as well be bold.All of which brings up courage, a word Cherry uses carefully. Courage can be quiet, she says, but it can't be silent. Stop moving, and the people who don't share your values win without a fight. It's a modest creed for a hard season, and a workable one. The leaders who last are the ones who stay close — to the community they serve, and to the financial realities that let them keep serving it. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (07:29) - Proximity (13:14) - CDFIs (21:42) - The Roxburry 40-Year Impact Study (28:12) - "Courage can be quiet. It can't be silent."

Today, we're falling in love with the empathetic, bittersweet Peabody Award-winning Netflix series Forever, a refreshing update to the Judy Blume classic, now set in Los Angeles with two Black leads. In our conversation, host Gabe González and showrunner and creator Mara Brock Akil dig into the legacy and revived fandom of her first series Girlfriends, the importance of apprenticeship and craft in TV, and why she wanted to update Forever for today's Black families, especially young Black men and the parents who want to keep them safe while also letting them flourish. Then Caty Borum, the pod's Executive Producer and Executive Director for The Center for Media & Social Impact, chats with Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, a research scientist, educator, author, and expert on the science of media and adolescent development, about teens' hunger for stories where parents and adolescents love and care for each other and work out their issues in a healthy way. Turns out the kids really are alright!

In this episode of Can Marketing Save the Planet, we are joined by Helena Mansell-Stopher, CEO of Products of Change (POC). POC, is a brilliant and active membership organisation working with over 1,400 people across brands, manufacturers, and retailers to come together and drive environmental and social change. This part of Helena's journey started at National Geographic, where she had the idea and insight to start connecting incubator brands doing things differently with retail distribution, while also helping larger brands learn from them. What started as a think tank six years ago has now become a movement with international reach. "Education is the biggest barrier, people in industry are problem solvers. If they know what problem they need to solve and why, they'll get on and find a solution." A key focus of Products of Change is shifting the language of sustainability from moral obligation to smart business. "We've got to start using more business language. It's how you're reducing your impact, reducing the cost of that, mitigating taxes, reducing risk because you're enabling your supply chains to be more robust." Helena shares the example of, UK Greetings who have been on a 6 year journey. They removed glitter and single-use plastic from their cards, and brought back a lot of their production to the UK, and as a result, have seen double-digit growth, retained staff, and unlocked creativity through paper engineering. We delve into POC's initiatives such as ‘Recycle to Read', a programme Helena explains, "showcases that our waste has a value." ‘Recycle to Read' enables children to swap or recycle toys, earning Planet Care points that translate into free books for their school through a Harper Collins partnership. They collected 15 tons of hard plastic toys last year in a small Tesco trial (now rolled out to 160 stores), with no PR. It's a programme which is building the blueprint for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in toys. Helena talks about the POC Conference held annually, where the industry gathers to share innovations from brands such as Lego, Disney, Universal Music Groups and Primark. She also shares the work they do on ‘The Partner Maturity Index', which was built with investment from Netflix and Paramount. The Index further accelerates progress by allowing manufacturers to fill in their sustainability data once and share it with all the brands they work with, reducing duplication whilst also benchmarking industry maturity. This is a really great listen! Tune in as we talk to Helena about: How Products of Change grew from a think tank to a global membership organisation. Why sustainability conversations must be framed as business resilience, risk mitigation, and cost reduction. How working as an industry can make change happen faster. Recycle to Read – getting value from waste. Why honesty in marketing is so important and how the language needs to change. Find out more visit https://www.productsofchange.com/ For The Partner Maturity Index see here Details of the 2026 POC Sustainability Conference Enjoy… With love Michelle & Gemma ________________________________________________________________________ About us… We help Marketers save the planet. 

TMC Staff Mark Ramsey and Jennifer Watley Maxell speak with the Rev. Dr. Reggie Blount (Oikos Institute for Social Impact, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary) about the spiritual yearnings of young people, the importance of knowing them personally, and our unhelpful tendency to "pastor adults and program youth".Episode Transcript.

AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally.

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Merry Korn, speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and founder of a social impact company she grew to 1,300 employees before a successful exit.Merry shares the powerful story behind her upcoming book, Fired to Inspired, and how being fired at 46—single, with two kids heading to college—became the darkest and most transformational moment of her life.From that moment of uncertainty, Merry built a for-profit social impact company that gave hiring priority to people with the greatest barriers to employment, including disabled veterans, people with disabilities, and people living in deeply impoverished communities.This is a moving conversation about clarity, courage, purpose, and what it really takes to turn pain into meaningful work.In This Episode, You'll LearnHow Merry turned being fired into the beginning of her life's workWhy clarity is essential before taking actionHow informational interviews can open unexpected doorsWhy purpose and profit can work togetherHow Merry built a company that employed people with major barriers to workWhy you do not need to know everything before you startHow courage and vision help you move through uncertaintyWhy thinking bigger allows you to serve more peopleHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Clarity before actionMerry explains why clarity matters and compares life without clarity to getting on an elevator without knowing your floor.[01:00] Meet Merry KornMerry introduces herself as a speaker, facilitator, author, and founder who grew and sold a 1,300-employee company.[02:00] Fired to InspiredMerry shares the story behind her upcoming book and the terrifying moment of being fired at 46.[03:00] Finding purpose through crisisRodric and Merry discuss how people often spend more time planning purchases than designing their lives.[04:00] Should hobbies become businesses?Merry and Rodric explore whether passion and profit should always mix.[06:00] The dark night of the soulMerry shares how losing her job led her to prayer, surrender, and a surprising intuitive message.[08:00] Informational interviewsShe explains how reaching out to medical association CEOs opened the door to her next chapter.[09:00] Hiring people with disabilitiesMerry shares the story of hiring a quadriplegic woman who sold $140,000 in sponsorships within six weeks.[10:00] From projects to government contractsMerry explains how she shifted from short-term project work to long-term government contracts.[11:00] Growing to 1,300 employeesShe shares how one strategic hire helped her grow from 20 employees to 340, and eventually to 1,300.[12:00] The challenges of growthMerry talks about betrayal, uncertainty, heartbreak, and why entrepreneurs must keep going anyway.[13:00] Nobody really knows what they are doingRodric and Merry discuss why so many people stop because they assume others have it all figured out.[14:00] Think really bigMerry shares advice from Jack Kemp: the bigger you think, the more people you can touch.[15:00] Fired to Inspired resourcesMerry shares the three free workbooks connected to her book: Embracing Courage, Finding Your Life Purpose, and The Holy Grail of Informational Interviews.[18:00] From purpose to executionMerry leaves the next guest a powerful question about moving from knowing your purpose to actually executing.[19:00] What it takes to get startedMerry answers that getting started takes clarity, vision, and courage.[20:00] Weaving a meaningful lifeMerry closes by reflecting on Rodric's own path and the importance of building a life filled with what you love.Notable Quotes“You have to have clarity on what you really want to do.” – Merry Korn“Without clarity, it's like getting on an elevator and not knowing what floor to get off.” – Merry Korn“Don't wait until you know what you're doing. Just do it.” – Merry Korn“Think really, really big, because the bigger you think, the more people you will touch.” – Merry Korn“You have to know where you're going and what your ultimate dream is.” – Merry Korn“Find the clarity and have the courage to move forward.” – Merry KornConnect with Merry Korn

In this inspiring episode of the Joy Trip Reading Project, James Edward Mills welcomes entrepreneur, educator, and author Dr. Kimberly McGlonn for a conversation about leadership that extends far beyond business. Inspired by her book, Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact, this discussion explores how our values shape our work, our communities, and ultimately our relationship with the world around us.

When work and life do not seem enough despite glitz, glamour, fast cars and chic events ...In todays episode, Claudia is in conversation with Andrea Bury, founder of the Abury Foundation and Abury Hospitality Academy for Women in Marrakech. In this episode you learn about how it is to move to Marrakech coming from Berlin, to try to understand and adapt to a new culture and different religion. In her three years, living in Marrakech, Andrea realised that girls and young women need not only support in getting a well rounded education, but have never been asked to begin with:"What is your dream in life. What do you want?" She spotted the need for empowerment to bring more young women into the workforce. It all started with Andrea selling vintage Berber-Bags to be able to create opportunities of school attendance for girls. Fast forward, Andrea launched the Abury Hospitality Academy, a training program in the hospitality sector for underprivileged young women. Over the past 15 years, Andrea and her growing team have been moving the foundation forward, in helping women to live a self determined life, by promoting equality, education and understanding. Listen in to find out how you can support an intimate, purpose driven, small organisation that has big plans for the future and takes every girl along. ### To find out more about Andrea Bury and how to support her foundation and academy, please follow these links: ABURY Foundation @andreabury on Instagram ### To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here, about Claudia's business SHIFT HAPPENS.Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click here You can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYC This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.

Today's episode was recorded in partnership with flaconi, Germany's leading online destination for beauty and fragrance. And it's one of those conversations that reminded me why I love doing this podcast so much.We're sitting down with Alicia Lindner, who runs a third-generation family business in the beauty industry called Annemarie Börlind. But this conversation is about so much more than a brand story. We talk about growing up surrounded by the scent of plant oils and flowers drifting out of a laboratory in the Black Forest and what it means to carry a legacy without turning it into something rigid.We also talk about sibling leadership, building and growing the brand independently, the spirit of the Schwarzwald, and the beauty industry as it looks today. But also about very human things. Like why skipping lunch is never a good idea and why the forest can be the best mentor when everything feels a bit too loud.This episode is thoughtful and honest. Alicia became an immediate star of the show. Please tune in and enjoy the energy that this episode will give you!Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What can a national litter study tell us about human behavior, environmental stewardship, and the future of America's communities?In this episode of Purpose 360, Carol Cone welcomes David Scott, Senior Vice President of Impact and Analytics at Keep America Beautiful, to discuss the organization's newly released National Litter Study—one of the most comprehensive analyses of litter and waste behavior in the United States.The findings reveal encouraging progress, including a 34% decline in litter along roadways and waterways since the previous study. But the research also uncovers important challenges, from rising tire waste and cardboard litter to significant concentrations of debris along America's coastlines.Together, Carol and David explore what the data reveals about changing consumer habits, why litter is fundamentally a behavioral issue, and how cleaner communities contribute to stronger local economies, safer neighborhoods, and healthier environments. David also shares practical insights into the proven strategies that help reduce litter, the role of shared responsibility, and why community engagement remains one of the most effective tools for creating lasting change.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & Resources HereView on YouTube Here (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - David Scott, Keep America Beautiful (02:39) - David's Background (04:18) - Their First Litter Study (06:02) - The Litter Study (08:53) - Coastal Areas (12:01) - Change in Consumption (14:29) - Litter Bugs (15:17) - Impact of Cleaner Places (17:07) - Key Messages (19:12) - When Seeing Someone Litter (20:15) - Social Cleanups (22:11) - Last Thoughts (24:02) - Wrap Up

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin.

In 2020, the emergency announced itself. The need was visible, the urgency undeniable, and that clarity gave leaders permission to act — to move a million dollars across town before lunch and hand-walk the check to a barely-open UPS store.Five years later, Carrie Fox reflects on her conversation with Tanir Ami of the CARESTAR Foundation and lands on a tricky puzzle: the urgency hasn't gone away, but it has gone quiet. The systems are still shifting, but they're shifting in ways that are less visible, and that invisibility is what makes them so hard to act against. This is where a North Star stops being a poster on the wall and becomes an operational imperative.This week, takeaways from an important and ongoing conversation: clarity of purpose makes action possible, strategic planning is a lifeline rather than a luxury, and the most meaningful impact is the momentum you've created, and then leave behind. And for CARESTAR, that momentum has a name — eliminating racial disparities in emergency medical services. What they measure as achievement isn't just in the form of grants or the dollars deployed. It's that an organization sitting just outside the center created the space for a statewide conversation no one else could convene, and then committed to keeping that conversation alive long after its own work is done.If you haven't listened to the main conversation with Tanir, it's a good one. You can find it right here. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward

Today, we're delving into the complex realities and cultural commentary about the state of motherhood in America as we examine the twisty crime thriller, All Her Fault. Caty Borum, the pod's Executive Producer and Executive Director for The Center for Media & Social Impact, speaks with series creator Megan Gallagher about giving voice to the nuanced cultural shame often imposed on working mothers in the United States – through the lens of a soapy drama and crime whodunnit. Later, Caty chats with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, the CEO of MomsRising, an organization that seeks to support moms on a policy level by bringing about change through education and grassroots initiatives.

What happens when overlooked innovators are empowered to solve problems for communities often left out of the conversation—and, even more, when those innovators have lived experience of the challenges they're addressing? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia sits down with Brittany and Rich Palmer, a dynamic entrepreneurial couple, to explore how true innovation and impact are ignited at the intersection of necessity, lived experience, and meaningful capital. Brittany and Rich Palmer are not only successful entrepreneurs and angel investors but are also the visionary founders behind Adaptation Ventures, an investment firm and community dedicated to empowering startups focused on disability, neurodivergence, accessibility, and aging. Brittany, herself born with a limb difference, brings firsthand perspective to the conversation, while Rich's journey includes a personal medical challenge that became a catalyst for his mission-driven career shift. Together, they've built a unique fund and ecosystem that actively includes investors and decision-makers with disabilities—something almost unheard of in the traditional VC world. This episode covers why only 1% of venture capital currently flows to accessibility-related innovation, details Brittany and Rich's journey to plugging that gap, and shares stories of the groundbreaking companies they're backing—from hardware innovations with million-dollar pipelines to products with the “curb cut effect” that benefit everyone. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or passionate catalyst for change, this conversation reveals how capital, community, and lived expertise can combine to drive scalable, high-impact solutions. If you care about innovation that truly changes lives, this episode is a must-listen—showcasing why Adaptation Ventures' ecosystem model may reshape the future of inclusive investing.   To get the latest from Rich and Brittany Palmer, you can follow them below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/therichpalmer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytofinchio/ https://adaptation.vc/ Rich's first appearance on the Angel Next Door   Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing! Website: www.marciadawood.com Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are! Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.apple Spotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotify LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Margo Walsh is an entrepreneur on a mission to prove that second chances are good for business. As founder of MaineWorks — a certified B-Corp — she has built a model that connects people with substance use disorder and/or criminal records to meaningful employment in the construction sector, tackling two of society's most persistent challenges at once.  MaineWorks doesn't just find jobs for people — it sets them up to succeed. Through the non-profit she co-founded with her sister, Margo ensures that returning workers have what they need to show up and thrive: like proper clothing, boots, transportation, and the basic building blocks of a fresh start.  What began in Maine has grown into a regional movement, expanding across New England and serving as a replicable blueprint for companies and communities across the country. Margo's work has earned widespread recognition and multiple awards — and in this episode, she shares what it was like to attend a State of the Union address as a senator's guest, a testament to the national impact of her vision.  This is a story about optimism in action — and what becomes possible when we invest in people others have written off.  Chapters: 00:00 Employing the Unemployable 02:13 Maineworks: A Staffing Agency with a Mission 05:42 Recruitment and Retention Challenges 09:10 Margo's Passion and Mission 13:42 United Recovery Fund: Addressing Basic Needs 17:10 Expansion and Industry Focus  20:01 Supporting New Americans 23:26 Navigating Systems and Maximizing Value 27:00 Engaging Business for Social Impact 31:26 The Value of B Corp Status 34:14 State of the Union and Future Aspirations 39:58 Optimism and Call to Action 

Jean Sung has spent over 20 years inside the rooms where Asia's wealthiest families decide what to do with their money.Head of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation across 13 countries. Founder of J.P. Morgan Private Bank's Philanthropy Centre in Asia. Two decades of sitting across from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational family offices, and some of the most powerful philanthropists on the planet.And after all of it, her conclusion is uncomfortable.Most of what we call charity isn't working.Not because people don't care. But because the entire system was built on the wrong foundation. Donations that feel good. Band-aid solutions that never touch the root of the problem. Nonprofits running on passion with no performance metrics, no accountability, and no path to scale. Wealthy donors writing the same check to the same 20 organizations year after year and calling it impact.What she's calling for is a complete restructuring of how philanthropy is practiced in Asia and beyond. Stop treating giving like charity. Start treating it like investment. Same rigor. Same accountability. Same demand for return. Because if you don't do well, you cannot do good.The conversation goes deep on the gap between intention and action, why Asian philanthropic giving is vastly underestimated and almost entirely invisible, how the now generation of wealthy families is finally starting to deploy capital the right way, and why the world needs fewer think tanks and a lot more do tanks.This is one of the most honest, challenging, and clear-eyed conversations I have had on this show.I hope it changes how you think about giving.Apply to work with me: https://www.michaelxcampion.com/Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelxcampion/Guest — Jean Sung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-k-sung-312b3338/Jean Sung is the Executive Director and Head of The Philanthropy Centre, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Asia Pacific. She founded the Philanthropy Centre for J.P. Morgan's private banking arm after spending eight years managing the JPMorgan Chase Foundation's corporate giving across 13 Asian countries. With two decades of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational family offices, and global philanthropists, Jean is one of the most experienced and respected voices in strategic philanthropy in Asia. She serves on the boards of the Bai Xian Asia Institute, LinkREIT's Sustainability Committee, the McCain Global Leaders Advisory Council, and the UWCSEA Foundation, among others.(00:00:00) The "Now Gen" and Why Jean Hates the Term Next Gen(00:01:25) 20 Years, 13 Countries: Jean's Journey at JPMorgan(00:03:45) Why People Give and Why That Needs to Change(00:06:36) Band-Aid Solutions and the Mattress Story(00:09:34) What Communities Actually Need vs. What Donors Think They Need(00:14:57) How Jean Got the Job Running the JPMorgan Chase Foundation(00:16:41) Rethinking Grants: From Finite Donations to Sustainable Investment(00:24:38) What Do You Want Your Dash to Mean(00:27:33) Why Your Foundation and Your Investment Portfolio Should Talk to Each Other(00:38:11) Hands Up Not Handouts: The Danger of Dependency(00:47:56) How Asian Families Think About Wealth, Succession, and Giving(00:54:57) Think Tanks vs Do Tanks: The Gap Between Intention and Action

In this spirited episode, the challenges and paradoxes of modern leadership are brought to the forefront, grounded in the world of philanthropy. My guest this week, Glen Galaich, author of the provocative book Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short and CEO of the Stupski Foundation, invites listeners to reconsider the myths surrounding control, generosity, and decision-making. He makes the compelling case about how organizational norms, incentives, and personal ego can unintentionally limit positive impact, even in the most purpose-driven organizations.During out discussion, we reflect on tough questions: What's the real difference between intentions and measurable outcomes? How do process, relationships, and results shape lasting change? Through first-hand stories and data, this episode reveals how well-meaning leaders too often mistake intention for impact and how letting go of control, building clear processes, and inviting feedback can dramatically enhance outcomes.For executives, nonprofit leaders, and anyone invested in meaningful change, this episode offers actionable advice: embrace self-awareness, question inherited processes, and trust the people closest to the work. It's a call to action for listeners to examine their own patterns and to move beyond good intentions to do good by leading well.What You'll Learn- The importance of letting go of control for greater impact.- Rethinking thoughtful giving.- Process, results, relationships: The leadership triad.- The temptation of control when doing good.- The power of systems, incentives, and leadership norms.- Lead with empathy across difference.- The critical role of self-awareness: Feedback as a gift.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – Welcome to the Show and Guest Introduction(00:03:13) - The Motivation Behind "Control"(00:10:00) - Control, Psychological Safety, and Power in Leadership(00:14:29) - Process, Results, Relationships: The Leadership Triad(00:17:38) - Misconceptions and Accountability in Leadership(00:22:04) - The Temptation of Control When Doing Good(00:30:02) - Leading with Empathy Across Differences(00:34:14) - Systems, Incentives, and Leadership Norms(00:38:16) - The Critical Role of Self-Awareness(00:42:59) - Leading Through Uncertainty(00:47:33) - Key Mindset Shifts: Moving from Intention to ImpactKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Philanthropy, Thoughtful Giving, Community Engagement, Control Mindset, Process in Organizations, Psychological Safety, Accountability, Feedback, Ego in Leadership, Power Dynamics, Self Awareness, Organizational Culture, Social Impact, Norms and Incentives, Empathy, Letting Go, Impact versus Intention, CEO Success

In this special episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with an inspiring group of filmmakers featured at the Budapest Film Festival to discuss the stories, challenges, and creative journeys behind their latest projects.From a courageous documentary following a young women's rights activist in Kyrgyzstan, to powerful films exploring teen pregnancy, collective memory, neurodiversity, grief, and social justice, this episode highlights the global impact of independent filmmaking.Featured guests share their experiences navigating film financing, festival circuits, documentary production, animation, directing first features, and creating meaningful stories that spark conversation and change.In this episode, you'll discover:• How documentary filmmakers build trust with their subjects over years of production• The challenges of creating social impact films on limited budgets• Why personal experiences often become powerful cinematic stories• The role of animation in preserving history and collective memory• How filmmakers are bringing awareness to underrepresented communities and conditions like dyspraxia• The realities of film festivals, distribution, and finding audiences in today's streaming landscape• Why authentic storytelling continues to resonate across cultures and bordersWhether you're a filmmaker, film festival enthusiast, documentary lover, or someone passionate about stories that make a difference, this episode offers valuable insights into the art and business of independent cinema.Subscribe to Best in Fest for more conversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, and industry leaders shaping the future of film and entertainment.

What does it mean to stay fully human in the age of AI?   Host Curtis Chang sits down with Pulitzer Prize finalist and acclaimed technology critic Nicholas Carr to explore how AI, social media, and digital life are reshaping human attention, identity, education, and spiritual formation. Carr warns that technologies promising efficiency often erode the embodied presence, deep thinking, struggle, and meaningful friction that make us fully human. Together, Curtis and Nicholas uncover surprising common ground in the urgent work of preserving human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.   00:37 - Introduction to Nicholas Carr and His work 03:52 - What Is Technology's Social Impact 04:03 - Disembodied Communication and Negative Emotions 05:27 - What It Means to Be Truly Human 11:32 - Information vs. Formation 14:38 - Why Is AI So Unsettling? 18:54 - Stop Rushing the Adoption of AI in Education 22:02 - AI and the Erosion of the Self 25:08 - An Institutional Response to AI 27:36 - Forming the Next Generation 31:10 - Countercultural Imperatives for Leaders   Register for our America 250 episode recording with Russell Moore and David French Sign up for the Anxiety Opportunity Course Use the code: Goodfaith   Mentioned in This Episode: Nicholas Carr's The Atlantic article "Is Google Making Us Stupid?"  Nicholas Carr's The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains  Nicholas Carr's Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart  Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation Vatican document on AI, Antiqua et Nova The Christian Scholars' Conference at Pepperdine University   More From Nicholas Carr: Nicholas Carr's website Nicholas Carr's Substack: New Cartographies Nichoals Carr's blog: Rough Type   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

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In this Season 5 finale, Emily and Casey return to their central question: What do students with dyslexia really need? Drawing on short clips from guests including Dr. Melissa Orkin, Sarah Gannon, Dr. David Kilpatrick, Dr. Rosine Dougherty, Dr. Jacob Santhouse, Aliyah Banchik, Nancy Duggan, and Deon Butler, they explore how effective support reaches beyond reading skills alone. They also talk about themes of explicit, evidence-based instruction, thoughtful use of authentic text, flexible and diagnostic teaching, and the emotional experiences of students with dyslexia, including self-acceptance, confidence, and mental health. The episode looks at how families, schools, and systems share responsibility, and how offering multiple ways for students to show what they know can change their day-to-day experience in school. Thank you for joining us for the 5th season of Together in Literacy – have a wonderful summer, we'll see you in September for season 6! Resources mentioned in this episode: Empowered Beyond the Program membership Building Readers for Life Annual Conference 5.5 Creativity, Conservation, and Celebrating Neurodiversity with Aliah Banchik 5.6 The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon (Part 1) (Part 2) 5.8 The Emotional & Social Impact of Dyslexia with Dr. Jacob Santhouse 5.9 The Gift and Curse of Dyslexia with Deon Butler 5.11 Rethinking Phonemic Awareness with David Kilpatrick, PhD 5.12 From “Don't Say Dyslexia” to Right to Read with Nancy Duggan 5.14 Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children with Dr. Rosine Dougherty We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Let us know what you want to hear next season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Isabel Perez-Doherty is a development strategist and social impact leader who empowers non-profits and purpose-driven leaders and organizations to move from overwhelmed institutional chaos to systemized, sustainable scale and predictable fundraising success. Isabel is the Founder of IPD Impact Consulting and a multilingual social impact leader with over 20 years of experience driving large-scale change across Canada, Europe, and Latin America. As a former National Director of Fund Development (CMHA) and Director of Philanthropy (Right to Food & YWCA Canada), she has mobilized over $100 Million in philanthropic investment and successfully built national fundraising programs that generated six-figure revenue growth. A recipient of the 2024 - 10 Most Influential Hispanics in Canada recognition, Isabel leverages her systemic and multicultural perspective to show organizations and leaders how to architect strategy, build resilient capacity, and translate complexity into clear, high-impact human action.She is a dedicated advocate focused on advancing equity for racialized newcomer women. Isabel is a mother, life partner, sister, friend and much more to many in her communities.Connect with her here: linkedin.com/in/isabelperezdohertyhttps://www.facebook.com/isabel.perezdohertyhttps://www.instagram.com/isabelperezdoherty_impact/www.ipdimpactconsulting.comDon't forget to download our FREE LinkedIn Post Template Guide here:https://www.thetimetogrow.com/ecsposttemplates