Podcasts about Social impact

At age 16, I founded a breast cancer charity in memory of my late mother - that sparked my passion for social impact, and making a dent in our universe. My campaign has since raised over $500,000 (including $48,000 in under an hour), and spread nationwide. In 2018, I joined insuretech Lemonade to lead Social Impact and ESG. I have distributed over $4M in donations to our 100 partners organizations and our impact has grown 4,232% higher. I was named one of the 100 women to watch by Barclays, and have written for the Telegraph, Guardian and Forbes.

Startups are looking at the climate challenge from all angles. For today's episode, we're talking to one that's helping facilitate the move to clean energy through intelligent software. Peter Knowles  is the president of Financial Machines. In our conversation, he told me about how his startup evolved from a consultancy to software based advisory, which is a feat in itself.   On the show, Peter and I also dove deep into energy storage, renewable energy and the challenges of fundraising for a startup.   Learn more about Peter and Financial Machines here.    ClimateTech with Kentaro will be back with a new episode on August 24.   ClimateTech with Kentaro is produced by our incredible team at Persefoni and Hueman Group Media.  Learn more about Persefoni and our climate management and accounting platform by subscribing to our weekly newsletter!

Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more News - The World Food Bank is Combating Worldwide Food Insecurity with a Sustainable System that Elevates the Small Farmer - Read more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In Episode 150 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Gregory Landua, Co-founder and CEO of Regen Network, on the regenerative finance industry and the massive potential to change the way we look at money and environmental assets.Gregory is co-founder and co-Chief Regeneration Officer of Regen Network. Regen Network is land ecological commons management platform and the backbone for a new approach to ecosystem service markets based on verified ecological state. Gregory Landua, co-author of the pioneering book, Regenerative Enterprise, the Levels of Regenerative Agriculture Whitepaper, and the Regen Network Whitepaper. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Terra Genesis International.Terra Genesis International (TGI) is now lead by a dynamic global team of Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture and Business practitioners and leaders working to support leading companies to transform their negative impact into regenerative effects, and leading cutting edge agro-forestry business planning around the world.Gregory has studied marine and terrestrial ecology and evolutionary biology in the Galapagos Islands, translated for Amazonian rainforest guides, fought wildfires in the wilderness of Alaska, lived in established ecovillages, founded a successful work-live cooperative, and studied the nuances of ecology and ethics.Gregory has B.S. in Environmental Science and Ethics from Oregon State University, and a M.Sc in Regenerative Entrepreneurship and Design from Gaia University.About Regen NetworkRegen Network is a full-stack blockchain software development company best known for the deployment of Regen Ledger and the set of tools used for Regen Network.Regen Network is a community of actors engaging with ecological regeneration, ecological monitoring, verification, distributed computing, and technology development, centered around Regen Ledger. Network members track specific changes in land, oceans, and watersheds.By improving our understanding of ecosystems and enabling rewards for verified positive changes, Regen Network catalyzes the regeneration of the earth's ecosystems.Using distributed ledger technology, satellite remote sensing, and Ecological State Protocols, Regen Network monitors on-the-ground conditions and generates trusted attestations about the ecological state.Regen Network provides an open platform designed specifically to run diverse applications such as Regenerative Carbon Credits, Supply Chain Transparency, Reforestation Monitoring, and investment vehicles such as Ecological Bonds.There may be nothing of more critical importance than the regeneration of global ecosystems. Regen Network brings together the tools and communities needed to incentivize actions aligned with planetary health.Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Keren Pybus is the Co-founder of Ethical Apparel Africa, an impact-driven company based in Ghana and Benin. Ethical Apparel Africa was founded based on the core belief that all manufacturing can and should be done ethically. And they work with international brands who are interested in growing a manufacturing base in Africa with a positive social and environmental impact. Keren joins us on the Faith Driven investor Podcast to discuss the importance of leading a company that is committed to more than just looking good.

Engaging children in science and engineering long before high school is important. It needs to start at much younger ages. But how can educators make that happen? And how can CLASS help? Today, you’ll hear from Dr. Daryl Greenfield, a professor of Psychology and Pediatrics at the University of Miami, and Veronica Fernandez, Teachstone Senior Director of Social Impact. They’ll discuss their research into science and engineering at the preschool and elementary ages, how CLASS supports science learning, and how to make science more accessible to ECE teachers so they can better engage students. Topics Discussed in This Episode [00:00:23] Today’s guests [00:00:51] Veronica’s collaboration with Dr. Greenfield [00:02:44] Dr. Greenfield’s paper on Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades [00:06:50] Gaps in the research that went into the paper [00:09:12] How CLASS supports science and math learning [00:15:58] How to make science more accessible for ECE teachers so they can engage children in science learning [00:23:25] Veronica’s experience in making science easier for ECE teachers [00:28:34] How educators should work toward justice when teaching science and engineering [00:31:42] Meeting children and educators where they are Resources Marnetta Larrimer Dr. Daryl Greenfield Veronica Fernandez

In this episode, we talked about how interest and advancements in ESG are suddenly everywhere.  Today's guest, Aron Cramer called the trend an “overnight sensation.” But really he's been working for years to pull sustainability into the mainstream. Aron is the President and CEO of management consulting company, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility). Before his career as an ESG OG, Aron went to law school and worked as a journalist. On the show, Aron tells us about his professional journey, how BSR helps businesses advance ESG initiatives and how ESG has evolved and exploded in popularity!  Learn more about Aron Cramer and Persefoni here. Sustainability Decoded is produced by our incredible team at Persefoni and Hueman Group Media.  Learn more about Persefoni and our climate management and accounting platform by subscribing to Tim's weekly newsletter!

On this episode of Communicate I/O, Dr. Sara Murdock joins Erica to discuss leadership and the future of work. They talk about intentional leadership, psychological safety, and the pros and cons of the viral #ReturnToOffice. Dr. Murdock challenges the notion of productivity in the workplace and the generational impact of the future of work. Erica and Dr. Murdock end the episode by sharing concrete tips for successful hybrid meetings. About Dr. Sara MurdockDr. Sara Murdock is a globally renowned expert in power dynamics and leadership. Founder of The Moirai Group, Dr. Sara Murdock serves as a pioneer in the fields of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) with a 20+ year track record in catalyzing profound and necessary cultural shifts in the workplace. International organizations, rapidly scaling tech startups, heads of state, and traditional corporations alike consistently hire Sara for her unique ability to establish mutual understanding, respect, and growth within teams in a way that fuels accelerated profitability and drives authentic company branding. Sara cements her mantra, “Change isn't hard, it's human” into every thread of her proven methodology, responsible for helping hundreds of companies and organizations set the standard in DEI and ESG. With a Ph.D. in Social Impact from the University of California Los Angeles and an MA in Organizational Development from Seattle University, Sara is frequently sought after as a keynote speaker, author, and panelist for leading international conferences, publications, and podcasts. Connect with Dr. Sara Murdock Website: https://www.drsaramurdock.com/Email: hello@drsaramurdock.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsaramurdock/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraevamurdock/ Connect with Erica:Website: https://claxon-communication.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/Email: info@claxon-communication.com  Book Time With Erica: https://bit.ly/ChatWithErica

Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more News - The World Food Bank is Combating Worldwide Food Insecurity with a Sustainable System that Elevates the Small Farmer - Read more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes on how using science, psychology, and text messaging can scale mental wellbeing to millions around the world.As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level education in psychology, and contagious positivity combine to fashion a spirit of advocacy and compassion unlike any other.Through both music and motivational speaking, Crowder's testimony has impacted millions of lives across the globe by de-mystifying taboo psychological principles and sensitive topics with levity and wit. He also studied Psychology at the University of Central Florida and has years of mental health advocacy work through the National Alliance on Mental Illness.After nearly a decade of clinical treatment, volunteer peer counseling, and public advocacy, Crowder now relies on the strategies he shares through Cope Notes to live a happier, healthier life than ever before.I have "SAVE THEM" tattooed on my knuckles. If that doesn't tell you who I am, nothing will.About Cope Notes:Our brain is constantly rewiring itself based on what we see, read, hear, and imagine. The more often we think a thought, the easier it is to think, the more likely we are to think it again, and so on. For better or worse, this is how habits are formed.  But contrary to popular belief, it can take up to 254 days for a new habit to take root. Cope Notes guarantees the consistent interruptions necessary to replace old thought patterns with healthier ones.Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

2001 produced one of the greatest collabs ever put down on a track when Common and Mos Def joined Bilal to produce Reminisce. The song is a journey through a life. An exploration of what was, what is, and what could be.  “Just when I think that I forgot you I hear that dub that we used to rock to Just when I think I'm gettin' on without you Somebody passed and asked me about you.” This episode will take you on the same kind of journey. The B Dorm squad is going home and getting away from campus for summer break. And on that trip back home we have a very special guest — a guide in many ways, a pioneer, a mentor, a brother and a friend. Marc Bamuthi Joseph (@bamuthi ) is a poet, dancer, playwright, actor, musician, and composer and currently serves as the Vice President and Artistic Director of Social Impact at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. He is a 2017 TED Global Fellow, an inaugural recipient of the Guggenheim Social Practice initiative, and an honoree of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship. Joseph's opera libretto, We Shall Not Be Moved, was named one of 2017's “Best Classical Music Performances” by The New York Times. He's a badass. He gets things done. And he always has.  The conversation is a warm, thoughtful look at what it takes to make it in America. What it means to succeed as a black man in America. And how to work to subvert the arts and steer the message for a brighter future for all of us. That's what B Dorm is all about. Every episode of The B Dorm Podcast is an entertaining and thought provoking experience that will make you laugh, and make you feel. We hope you enjoy the ride. And while you're at it, go ahead and give us five stars and subscribe at bpod.us. Questions, comments or just something to share? Send it to us at info@righteous.us and be sure to visit bdorm.us for videos, B Dorm merch and more great content. And if you like what you're hearing, jump on over to patreon.com/bdorm and join our Patreon crew and support the show. Every bit helps and the whole team  really appreciates your support.  The B Dorm Podcast is bringing the power of the Righteous Media 5 I's: Independence, Integrity, Information, Inspiration and Impact.  You can also watch a video of this entire episode here. The B Dorm Podcast connects, informs and inspires--and is powered by Righteous Media. On social media @bdormpod or visit www.BDorm.us. And don't forget to try Audible Plus for free: https://amzn.to/3KAcklz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grower Chris Thoreau is guest hosting for Diego. Chris talks to grower Michael Quinn about his experience starting a microgreens business in Northern Ireland, the regional differences that can come with a startup business, and how a startup can be intentional with creating social impact right from the get-go.  Learn more about Michael and Mourne Microgreens. Seedleaf - Microgreen Crop Planning software: https://seedleaf.co/ Chris Thoreau's website: https://urbanmicro.ca/   Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

You've just been awarded a grant! Congratulations! You've just received the exciting news that your company has been chosen to receive a grant for its innovative new product. What's next? In this episode, we'll go over the basics of what you need to do to prepare for receiving your funds. Listen and Subscribe to our Change Agentz Podcast: iTunes, Anchor, Google Play, & Spotify CONNECT WITH TVA CONSULTING GROUP Web: https://www.tvacon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tvaconsultinggroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvaconsultingllc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvaconsultinggroup/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/tvaconsultinglc Do you need a Virtual Assistant to help you get things done in your business? 808 Talent Source can help you find the perfect Assistant. Contact them today - www.808talentsource.com | support@808talentsource.com ABOUT TVA CONSULTING GROUP TVA Consulting Group is on a mission to help Change Agentz develop the systems and processes needed to strategically design, build, and fund their business while maximizing their Social IMPACT. SEND MAIL TO: TVA Consulting Group 1317 Edgewater Dr. Ste 458 Orlando, FL 32804 Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. The Consultant in the video is not giving you consulting or legal advice for your company but general information on the topic or industry. #MissionImpactSeries #ChangeAgentzTV #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #ImpactMonday #ChangeAgentz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/change-agentz-podcast/support

How can you create a positive global impact in the NFT space? Today's guests are Yam Karkai & Raphaël Malavieille, Co-Founders of World of Women, the leading NFT community celebrating art, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. Joining Jeff Kelley, Eathan Janney, and Josh Kriger, they share how they're bringing more focus on diversity and representation into the NFT world while creating a safe, welcoming space for women, minorities, and up-and-coming artists to navigate the Web3 arena. Yam and Raph discuss their World of Woman Galaxy release and tease more exciting new projects and collaborations currently in the works. They also talk about their vision for the future of the NFT space and their philanthropic efforts to make their vision of inclusivity and accessibility come to life. Plus, Daniel Eilemberg of Lil Heroes joins today's Hot Topic to share how they're making big moves in social impact as they introduce new characters in their TV show.

In this episode of the User Friendly podcast, Monica Batchelder, chief sustainability officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Rafi Addlestone, global TMT ESG leader at Deloitte UK, join host Hanish Patel to discuss the impact of technology in society and how it can help accelerate change—whether connecting ecosystems and enabling digitization or reducing e-waste and providing more transparency through tracking and automation. Together, they examine how companies can play a variety of roles to accelerate progress on equity, health, and education, and better support ESG initiatives overall.

In This Episode: Jim Carter is an SEO expert and co-founder of Carter & Custer, an agency providing growth and content services for purpose-driven brands and organizations of all sizes. As a self-proclaimed “recovering software engineer”, a young Jim had to force himself to cross the terrifying chasm between corporate America and entrepreneurship to get to where he is today. As a business owner, it isn't pure profit that drives him, but the idea of leaving a legacy. In today's conversation, Jim shares why making an impact is his biggest driver as a business owner, coach, and philanthropist. He speaks in particular of his journey to becoming a board member at Pencils of Promise, as well as his thoughts on leading winning organizations. He then talks about the keys to success in building an agency and other service-based businesses. These include the importance of shedding the “solopreneur” mindset and delegating tasks to the right people in your team, knowing your numbers, and ensuring your business has a worthy cause. As always, cheers to your evolution! Key Takeaways:  Scaling any business requires the entrepreneur – who has a tendency to do everything on their own – to embrace true leadership: to learn how to identify strengths and delegate tasks based on those strengths. Another commonly-overlooked factor by the visionary entrepreneur is their business's finances. Knowing your numbers early on will save you a world of headaches later down the line as you grow the company. Specifically get clear on your: revenue, gross profit margin, net profit margin, and cash on hand.  Get familiar with your role as an employer, particularly the legalities (both on the state and federal level) around hiring. This makes growth so much smoother in the long run. Episode Resources Want me to coach you over text? Text me on Tuesdays at 973-358-7836  What is your coaching superpower? Take the FREE 60-second quiz here: jessglazer.com/quiz Key Timestamps [14:20] – Why Jim is so driven by impact, and his work with Pencils of Promise; [22:51] – How Jim initially got involved with PoP; [34:02] – Advice on building an agency; [45:08] – The three most important considerations when scaling a business; [54:02] – Jim's tech tip reels and other ways he repurposes valuable content; [59:19] – Rapid-fire questions. Episode Quotes  “Seeing the results of giving without expectations is just the most fun, ever.”  About Jim Carter As a passionate Technology Coach, Jim Carter uses his 20+ years of knowledge, expertise, and experiences to advise Social Impact organizations, brands and experts. He is the co-founder of Carter & Custer, an agency providing growth and content services for purpose-driven brands and organizations of all sizes. He's an Eagle Scout, entrepreneur, husband and father of two, public speaker & trainer in the industry. Jim resides in the Los Angeles Area, enjoys a fine cup of coffee, the occasional glass of whiskey and rocks a mustache with pride. Connect with Jim Instagram: @causehacker LinkedIn: Jim Carter Connect with Jessica Instagram: @iamjessicaderose | @thedigitalbusinessevolution TikTok: @iamjessicaderose YouTube: Jessica DeRose

On this episode, Rob interviews self-proclaimed "Scholar Kid" Bianca Rodriguez Pagano, a student in the Class of 2025 cohort of the Beyond Boundaries Program. Bianca talks about her history as an "ABC" A Better Chance Scholar, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholars and the Herrendorf Family Foundation and her role as a proud member of the John B. Ervin Scholars Program at WashU. We talk about her major in marketing at the Olin School of Business and minors in the Business of Social Impact and Design at the Sam Fox School as well as her family's love of dogs and their volunteer work with No Dogs Left Behind in New York City. Don't miss this episode!

Pam Gil-Alabaster, Global Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels, American Girl dolls, and more than 150 other brands of toys. She shares how Mattel works to eliminate manufacturing waste and replace virgin plastic in its packaging with recycled and recyclable plastics. The company has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% compared to its 2019 emissions as soon as 2030. Pam also explains how Mattel designers use sustainable design practices, including responsible sourcing and production processes. In 2021, launched Mattel PlayBack, a free recycling program for some of its toy brands currently available in the U.S., Britain, Germany, France and Canada.Mattel's most important effort may be designing toys that influence kids to embrace responsible environmental practices. Playing at sustainable living can create lifelong habits. Mattel pioneered toy designs that support inclusive communities with diverse and environmentally responsible play, such as Barbie Loves the Ocean, made from recycled ocean plastic, and the Matchbox CarbonNeutral Tesla Roadster. You can learn more about Mattel's sustainability programs at https://corporate.mattel.com/sustainable-design-and-development

Pat Hardy,  Texas State Board of Education District 11 continues her discussion with Lynn Davenport. After being on the board for 20 years, she's seen how the educational system works, and helps us see how it all works at the state level.The SBOE is responsible for the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills [TEKS]- which all school districts follow -  and Permanent School Fund, totalling 55 billion dollars. Pat is comfortable about how the Permanent School Fund, has operated over the years under the stewardship of Holland Timmons and Thomas Maynard. Lynn calls out conflict of interest because Abbott-appointed Todd Williams' nonprofit, Commit, is paid for by the Texas Education Agency. He should reveal his investments and disclose his relationship to the TEA. Enjoy this conversation that takes you into the operations of our scholastic government. How are we approving curriculum resources? How is data being secured? How does this patronage network work nationwide? If the State Board is not in charge of these decisions, who is protecting the influence on our children? Millions are flooding through the TEA right now, how can we understand how it is being used? Social Impact Podcast is brought to you by:OBBM Network Brands1st Safety Training, 214-808-9757Social Impact Podcast is on Spotify! Call 214-673-4018 to support the show or get exposure for your point of view.Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. OffBeat Business TV can be found on Youtube, Vimeo , Rumble , BitChute  and wherever you enjoy great on-demand podcasts and TV.Support the show

To mark the halfway point of our first season we're talking to two Gen Z climate fanatics and Persefoni employees! Anissa Vasquez is Manager of Global ESG Policy at Persefoni and Kevin Stephen works on the sustainability strategy team. They came on the show to talk about how young people can get involved in sustainability and climate tech,why fighting climate change is an incredibly personal fight for their generation, and what they are doing to stay optimistic about their future.  In this episode, we got reflective. Kevin and Anissa shared book recommendations, thoughts on some of our previous episodes, and advice for fellow Gen Z climate nerds. Learn more about Anissa, Kevin, and Persefoni here. Sustainability Decoded is produced by our incredible team at Persefoni and Hueman Group Media.  Learn more about Persefoni and our climate management and accounting platform by subscribing to

Dale Pfeifer, CEO of Goodworld, chats on scaling social impact through tech, the evolution of CSR (corporate social responsibility) from consumer targeted to greater corporate involvement, Mastercard, Citi, and BlackRock's leadership in CSR, the impact of the pandemic on accelerating CSR, the challenges of raising VC capital as a woman and as a social impact co., and what it's like to pitch President Obama & being on the front page of the NYTimes.Goodworld helps companies grow by making it easy to embed Social Impact into commerce, workplace culture and sustainability initiatives. Through our Social Impact experiences, sales teams close more deals at higher prices, HR teams increase employee engagement and attract talent, ESG teams drive ROI from their activities, and marketing teams create irresistible brands that boost product prices.Dale Pfeifer is passionate about Social Impact, CSR and ESG. Dale is the founder and CEO of fintech Goodworld - named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies and a World Changing Idea by Fast Company magazine. Their Social Impact Platform empowers employees, customers and communities to drive positive cultural change together through giving, volunteering and rewards.Goodworld - https://goodworldnow.comDale Pfeifer's Ted Talk - Creating a good world one # at a time Dale Pfeifer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-pfeiferEpisode Webpage - https://betweentwocoos.com/goodworld-ceo-dale-pfeiferBetween Two COO's - https://betweentwocoos.com Lean Startup - http://theleanstartup.comMichael Koenig on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/mkoenig514

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In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Teresa Hillis, Manager of Global and Community Impact at Expedia Group, Laura Ramsey, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships at UNICEF USA and Mollye Rhea, President and Founder of For Momentum to talk about the winning initiative "Give The World A Shot."In the summer of 2021, UNICEF USA and Expedia Group and its family of brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, ebookers and CheapTickets - partnered with the shared goal to accelerate the equitable rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. At the time, less than 1% of the global supply of COVID vaccines was going to those living in low-income countries.In recognition of the scale of the world's largest ever vaccination program, Expedia Group committed to donating at least $10 million and enlisted the support of its brands and customers. From August 5 to September 5, 2021, each booking made via one of Expedia Group's mobile apps resulted in a $2 donation by Expedia Group to UNICEF's COVID-19 response. This was the brand's first cross-branded marketing campaign that spanned it's entire family of brands.The partners raised more than $10.5 million, enabled the delivery of 5 million vaccines and achieved more than 15 million impressions on Expedia Group's social media platforms. The CEOs of both organizations were also featured on CNN (which has almost a million prime-time viewers), and for earned media, they saw 516 media hits, which equates to a potential reach of 651 million.Give The World A Shot, as the campaign was aptly named, was crowned the Gold Winner in the Consumer-Activated Corporate-Donation category of our Halo Awards program. The initiative also took home the coveted title - Best of the Best.In today's episode, we'll explore:What makes for a best-in-class campaignWhy this campaign was unanimously crowned the "Best of the Best" by the judgesHow the partnership came to life and what they learned along the wayHow Expedia Group relied on UNICEF's expertise to roll out its first social impact campaign that spanned all Expedia Group brandsHow each organization's leadership teams bought inLaura & Teresa's top tips for successful cause partnershipsAnd more!This episode is brought to you by For Momentum.Links & NotesExpedia Group WebsiteExpedia Group LinkedInExpedia Group InstagramUNICEF USA WebsiteUNICEF USA TwitterUNICEF USA FacebookUNICEF USA InstagramFor Momentum WebsiteFor Momentum Research - Next Level PartnershipsFor Momentum Research - Key Elements Of Best In Class CampaignsHalo AwardsGive The World A Shot Halo Award Blog PostElevate Your Social ImpactSign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show!

Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In Episode 149 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1, on helping businesses of any size make big impacts with a diversity of giving projects.Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons took her on a global journey. She became deeply concerned about the inequalities and other challenges that existed in the world. Since then, she has endeavored to create real WIN-WIN connections across all cultures, people and organizations to realize a different world.She has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001, starting and running several commercial enterprises all aiming to transform the way businesses are operated today. And by taking a completely new look at the power of giving, she founded B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) in 2007.Masami's approach to life is very different. She brings a new, almost upside-down strategy to everything she does. And she also radiates it through her writing and speaking. She has authored four books including, ‘JOY - The gift of acceptance, trust and love', ‘GIVING BUSINESS – Creating the maximum impact in the meaning-driven world' and ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World'.Masami's career has followed her diverse talent and skills having been a teacher, translator, natural food chef (and a farmer!), author and award-winning entrepreneur as well as a mother of two teenage children. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and frequently invited to international events, podcasts and interviews.About B1G1B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) is a global giving movement that helps businesses give back easily in meaningful ways. Imagine a coffee shop giving life-saving water for every coffee they sell, or an accounting firm educating a child in need for every client they create.Imagine a world where every transaction gives back and makes a difference.Since 2007, B1G1 has worked with more than 3,000 businesses from all industries around the world, creating over 270 million giving impacts.Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In this episode, I speak with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures, on the future of water investments and water technologies.Tom brings a decade of experience in water and startups to lead BIV. His start in water came as the lead author on the first CDP Water Disclosure Report in 2010, and he joined Imagine H2O in 2015 to build out the organization's programming portfolio, which now encompasses 3 global programs vetting 500+ startups per year.Companies selected under Tom's tenure have raised $600m+ and achieved 5 exits. He holds an MA from the University of Edinburgh, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.About Burnt Island VenturesBurnt Island Ventures is not a cleantech fund, because in cleantech water is a $900 billion afterthought. You can't be good at water unless you only do water. Burnt Island Ventures funds the best entrepreneurs in water, worldwide. That's it. This is a giant, esoteric, and foundational market for the entire global economy.We are at a turning point. From the wildfires of the Western US to flooding in Niger, climate change is here. Water resources across the world will be under increasing stress as the world warms. Products and services that allow individuals, governments and companies to navigate this change will see more and more demand.Entrepreneurs are emerging with the skill and insight to meet that demand, developing solutions to water problems at scale. Burnt Island Ventures exists to find, fund and support the best of these founders.Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

There is a lot of confusion as to whether or not you can turn an LLC into a nonprofit, if it can be done - how? If it can be done - why? How do you determine if the transition is the right one for you? Listen to Learn! Listen and Subscribe to our Change Agentz Podcast: iTunes, Anchor, Google Play, & Spotify CONNECT WITH TVA CONSULTING GROUP Web: https://www.tvacon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tvaconsultinggroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvaconsultingllc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvaconsultinggroup/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/tvaconsultinglc Do you need a Virtual Assistant to help you get things done in your business? 808 Talent Source can help you find the perfect Assistant. Contact them today - www.808talentsource.com | support@808talentsource.com ABOUT TVA CONSULTING GROUP TVA Consulting Group is on a mission to help Change Agentz develop the systems and processes needed to strategically design, build, and fund their business while maximizing their Social IMPACT. SEND MAIL TO: TVA Consulting Group 1317 Edgewater Dr. Ste 458 Orlando, FL 32804 Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. The Consultant in the video is not giving you consulting or legal advice for your company but general information on the topic or industry. #MissionImpactSeries #ChangeAgentzTV #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #ImpactMonday #ChangeAgentz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/change-agentz-podcast/support

We talked about: Christine's Background Private sector vs Public sector Public policy The challenges of being a community organizer How public policy relates to political science Programs that teach data science for public policy Data science for public policy vs regular data science The importance of ethical data science in public policy How data science in social impact project differs from other projects Other resources to learn about data science for public policy Challenges with getting data in data science for public policy The problems with accessing public datasets about recycling Christine's potential projects after Master's degree Gender inequality in STEM fields Corporate responsibility and why organizations need social impact data scientists What you need to start making a social impact with data science 80,000 hours Other use cases for public policy data science Coffee, Ethics & AI Finding Christine online Links: Explore some Data Science for Social Good projects: http://www.dssgfellowship.org/projects/ Bi-weekly Ethics in AI Coffee Chat: https://www.meetup.com/coffee-ethics-ai/ Make a Social Impact with your Job: https://tinyurl.com/80khours Course in Data Ethics: https://ethics.fast.ai/ Data Science for Social Good Berlin: https://dssg-berlin.org/ CorrelAid: https://correlaid.org/ DataKind: https://www.datakind.org/ Christine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecepelak/ Christine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLcep MLOps Zoomcamp: https://github.com/DataTalksClub/mlops-zoomcamp Join DataTalks.Club: https://datatalks.club/slack.html Our events: https://datatalks.club/events.html

Prose is a hair care company in growth mode, but it's also laser-focused on remaining a responsible brand. One of the people behind this push is Helen Nwosu, the company's vp of social impact. On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast, Nwosu spoke about how she juggles the needs of a scaling brand while maintaining Prose's core values -- which include being transparent about its sustainability efforts, providing a safe and equitable workplace and making its products accessible to more people around the world. "My role is really tied to the fact that my founders... all wanted to have social impact and business as a source for good clearly embedded in the business from the get-go," Nwosu said. That doesn't mean that Prose, which was founded in 2017, isn't riding a rocket ship, business-wise. The company, which sells custom hair products, has seen revenue grow 3x for three years in a row. It brought in $80 million of revenue in 2021. According to Nwosu, who has spent her career working at the intersection of social impact and business at companies like Louis Vuitton, the way to keep a company honest is to work beyond a marketing lens. For example, Prose has been a certified B-corp since 2019 -- which means that company has to prove certain elements of social and environmental performance. What's more, Prose is also a public benefit corporation. "What's interesting is that it makes our public benefit a mandate to our board," said Nwosu. That is, Prose doesn't have to just write nice-sounding marketing copy about why it's acting both sustainably and ethically, but it was to report on all of its initiatives to its board and external organizations. "It's part of our legal charter," she said. "It's not just something that we put on our website." With that, some days she's working on front-facing activation and other days she's poring over technical documents. "It's really technical," Nwosu said, "I do like that aspect of the job because that's where the magic is." Another part, she said, is making sure the entire company is in lockstep with its values -- including how the products are made. For example, all of Prose's manufacturing happens in Brooklyn. "In this day and age, where most manufacturing companies -- specifically for consumer good -- are moving outside of big urban areas, we're allowed to provide really great jobs," Nwosu said. Right now, Nwosu is working on many projects -- including trying to cater to wider swathes of customers as well as keep Prose's many sustainability efforts up to date. For example, the company has sharing resources with other beauty B-corporations, allowing them to "really talk about transportation, logistics and ingredient sourcing." Those, she said, "are probably the three biggest challenges for a company of our size." So far, Prose says, it has reduced its carbon intensity by 67%. "At the end of the day, three times growth means we're making more product [and thus] we're using more of the planet's resources," Nwosu said. "So that has to be something that I mold the company to do mindfully -- let's build each product that we build better. So that's where my focus is really."

This week is a double episode, with the first from Chef Tiffany Derry. Chef Derry's restaurant Roots Southern Table pays homage to the way she grew up eating in the South. Roots founders, Chef Tiffany and Tom Foley (featured in Part 2) know that we are stronger together and that we must honor our roots. At Roots Southern Table, Tom and Tiffany want to evoke the feeling that you're coming home to those you love.In this first episode Chef Derry talks more about her cooking style and influences, as well as the Presidential meals she has prepared. Roots Southern Tablehttps://www.rootssoutherntable.comRoots Chicken Shakhttps://www.rootschickenshak.com/

The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time. From the acting to the writing to the directing to the cinematography, it was as close to a work of art as you can get when speaking of films. It also had a huge impact on American society, especially Italian Americans. In this episode we take a look at the impact that the Godfather has had on society after 50 years.(commercial at 10:01)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/movies/godfather-mafia.html

Check out the Impact Investor platform here.ReFiJobs - ReFi Jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups.Listen and Subscribe to our other podcast - Disruptors for GOODThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our newsletter here.----------------------------------------In episode 46 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures, on the future of water investments and water technologies.Tom brings a decade of experience in water and startups to lead BIV. His start in water came as the lead author on the first CDP Water Disclosure Report in 2010, and he joined Imagine H2O in 2015 to build out the organization's programming portfolio, which now encompasses 3 global programs vetting 500+ startups per year.Companies selected under Tom's tenure have raised $600m+ and achieved 5 exits. He holds an MA from the University of Edinburgh, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.About Burnt Island VenturesBurnt Island Ventures is not a cleantech fund, because in cleantech water is a $900 billion afterthought. You can't be good at water unless you only do water. Burnt Island Ventures funds the best entrepreneurs in water, worldwide. That's it. This is a giant, esoteric, and foundational market for the entire global economy.We are at a turning point. From the wildfires of the Western US to flooding in Niger, climate change is here. Water resources across the world will be under increasing stress as the world warms. Products and services that allow individuals, governments and companies to navigate this change will see more and more demand.Entrepreneurs are emerging with the skill and insight to meet that demand, developing solutions to water problems at scale. Burnt Island Ventures exists to find, fund and support the best of these founders.----------------------------------------Check out the Impact Investor platform here.ReFiJobs - ReFi Jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups.Listen and Subscribe to the Disruptors for GOOD podcast.Thanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our newsletter here.

The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time. From the acting to the writing to the directing to the cinematography, it was as close to a work of art as you can get when speaking of films. It also had a huge impact on American society, especially Italian Americans. In this episode we take a look at the impact that the Godfather has had on society after 50 years.(commercial at 10:01)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/movies/godfather-mafia.html

“Smoke from indoor cooking fires is the leading cause of death for women and children under age 5 in the developing world.” This episode's scale tale takes us to Guatemala where a local organization resolves to prevent this tragedy. How? That's where Ripple Effect Images comes into play. By leveraging their ecosystem of filmmakers, editors, photographers, donors, and fundraisers, they were able to show and tell a local Guatemalan community's stories about unsafe indoor cooking to scale the solution and its social impact. This resulted in their partner, StoveTeam International, distributing over 8,000 stoves in a short period. As the Executive Director of Ripple Effect Images, Liz Bloomfield recounts the business infrastructure put in place to support this level of scale and explains how storytelling serves as a catalyst for saving lives. She also reveals how her former careers in the British Army and corporate sector prepared her for the work she's doing now as she continues focusing on “making the world a better place” through humanitarian projects. Listen now and gain a better understanding of the people, processes, and tools required to tell an effective story to scale your organization's operations.  

ALERT: TX SBOE will meet 8-1-2022 to Discuss Social Studies, New Standards. In this episode of Social Impact Podcast with Lynn Davenport, Lynn talks with Pat Hardy, Texas State Board of Education for District 11, to disuss the proposed new standards for K-12 social studiesk being decided August 1, 2022.  Before this SBOE meeting on August 1st, you can register for in person testimony beginning July 28, at 8a.m. and closing July 29, at 5p.m. "The Texas State Board of Education will meet August 1, for a special meeting to discuss Social Studies standards for all K-12 students in Texas public schools. The board will meet to discuss an updated draft of the high school standards that were discussed in June. Additionally, TEA has published the Social Studies standards for students in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade that will be discussed at the SBOE meeting for the first time.Despite the standards for high school being revised, there are still concerns with the current draft of standards. For more details about what Texas Values testified about in June, contact info@txvalues.org. It appears that the SBOE is moving forward with getting rid of Texas history for 4th grade students. Students will only have one chance to learn Texas History in 7th grade." Registration for in person testimony begins July 28, at 8a.m. and closes July 29, at 5p.m. Register for public testimony on the upcoming educational standards mentioned above at: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education/sboe-meetings/public-testimony-registrationDetailed information on this TEKS review of social studies available here: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/2021-2022-social-studies-teks-reviewSocial Impact Podcast is brought to you by:OBBM Network Brands1st Safety Training, 214-808-9757Social Impact Podcast is on Spotify! Call 214-673-4018 to support the show or get exposure for your point of view.Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. OffBeat Business TV can be found on Youtube, Vimeo , Rumble , BitChute  and wherever you enjoy great on-demand podcasts and TV.Support the show

What separates a good nonprofit idea from a bad one? In this podcast, we'll explore some of the key factors that make an idea work - or not. Listen to learn more! Listen and Subscribe to our Change Agentz Podcast: iTunes, Anchor, Google Play, & Spotify CONNECT WITH TVA CONSULTING GROUP Web: https://www.tvacon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tvaconsultinggroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvaconsultingllc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvaconsultinggroup/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/tvaconsultinglc Do you need a Virtual Assistant to help you get things done in your business? 808 Talent Source can help you find the perfect Assistant. Contact them today - www.808talentsource.com | support@808talentsource.com ABOUT TVA CONSULTING GROUP TVA Consulting Group is on a mission to help Change Agentz develop the systems and processes needed to strategically design, build, and fund their business while maximizing their Social IMPACT. SEND MAIL TO: TVA Consulting Group 1317 Edgewater Dr. Ste 458 Orlando, FL 32804 Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. The Consultant in the video is not giving you consulting or legal advice for your company but general information on the topic or industry. #MissionImpactSeries #ChangeAgentzTV #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialEnterprise #ImpactMonday #ChangeAgentz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/change-agentz-podcast/support

What impact would you like to make?Co-founder and director of Cornerstone Place, Richard Kennedy, is on a mission to use the power of business models and capital to create sustainable, positive social change. Cornerstone Place is a social enterprise that aims to serve charities that provide accommodation and services for people at risk of homelessness. Richard and his co-founder David have a vision of creating 5-10 million bed nights for the homeless. Social enterprise businesses are trying to change the world for the better. Like other businesses, they aim to make a profit, but what sets them apart is what they do with their profits - often reinvesting and donating profits to create a positive social change. So often people become fixated on chasing the money and hitting financial targets but Richard's message is that you can think about ‘what good can I do for the world?' whilst still making profits. Tune in to hear Richard's thoughts on why it's never too soon to prioritise social impact.  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:>> Richard Kennedy [LinkedIn]>> Cornerstone Place website>> WT051: 11 Compounding ROI's to Build Your Wealth>> Join the WealthBuilders Academy>> REGISTER HERE FOR FREE RESOURCES ACCESS If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In Episode 148 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Tommy Tjiptadjaja, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenhope, on redesigning the future of plastic through biodegradable plastic technologies.Plastic is one of the best modern human inventions, bringing unparalleled benefits to humankind, democratizing items at a mass scale, drastically reducing transport cost and fuel consumption, prolonging and preserving food from farm to tables, extending the food shelf life in supermarkets, and many others.All of which done at an unmatched low conversion cost and energy (relative to paper).  How is that possible?  Because plastic polymers are made of byproducts of oil and gas production.The Challenges of Plastic WasteWhen contemplating material sustainability for our lives, we need to think and consider the holistic picture: Source (renewable vs. non-renewable), Conversion cost (in terms of energy, money, other resources required to produce the item), and End of Life/Waste.Plastic scores very well in terms of Conversion cost, better in the most matrix than paper.However, Plastic scores the worst in End of Life/waste management, because the durability becomes a double edge sword once its useful life ends… it takes 500 years up to 1,000 yrs to degrade back to nature.This is the most urgent challenge we need to address.Countless debates, perspectives, analysis, research, on solving the plastic waste challenge are often biased and not balanced, too idealistic, not accounting for local economic reality and socio-cultural aspect, and/or impractical altogether. When Plastic becomes waste, its durability becomes a problem – it takes Plastic 500 to 1000 years to naturally degrade In its natural degradation process, plastic physically fragments to become dangerous micro plastic Human behavior and bad waste management cause up to 8mn tons plastic / yr “leak” into the ocean About GreenhopeGreenhope is a green technology company with two leading brands: Oxium (oxo-biodegradable additive) & Ecoplas (cassava-based biodegradable bioplastic). They actively collaborate with manufacturers, brand owners, non-governmental organizations, local & national governments to create sustainable consumption & production towards a better, greener earth.Thier technology has been widely scrutinized, tested, certified, to ensure trust and credibility. About OxiumOxium is US-patented, oxo-biodegradable additive that speeds up the molecular and chemical degradation of plastic, thus helping to solve the massive accumulation of plastic waste. Oxium's proprietary formula is made of naturally available minerals that are non-toxic, non-heavy metals. Oxium is used as an additive in low dosage towards regular plastic production (does not require separate/special machineries) and has proven to be an effective and every economical solution towards green plastic.About EcoplasEcoplas is cassava-based and biodegradable bioplastic made out of certified fair trade cassava, driving positive combined environmental and social impact.  Ecoplas has received numerous acknowledgment and awards domestically and internationally as one of the most competitive bio-based materials towards next generation/ sustainable green plastic.Powered by: ReFi Jobs - ReFi jobs curates the best new regenerative finance jobs at leading companies and startups - Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Chinelo Nwosu, Tumblr's Head of Social Impact, joins the show to talk about how the social network and micro-blogging platform approaches social impact with a user base of millions.

In this episode of Ventures, my guest Jesse Bryan (https://twitter.com/jessebryan) and I talk about our experience on the first voyage within The Otherside (https://otherside.xyz/) and the resulting implications for brands and people IRL. During this episode, we overlay video of our experience, talk about addressing skeptics, the Otherside litepaper, what can be built on plots of land, how brands should be thinking about The Otherside, and how specifically entrepreneurs can - and should - be thinking about impacting the world with metaverses in general.Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-106 for detailed notes and links to resources (videos, articles, etc…) mentioned. You can watch this episode via video (including scenes from Will's first voyage within The Otherside) here. 2:28 - What happened on the first voyage of Otherside? What is the backstory here? What was Jesse's experience?5:07 - Will's skepticism about what was going to draw people into Otherside vs. the 20+ other metaverses out there. (Shares his experience of the first Voyage)6:20 - Jesse's commentary on why every brand is going to need land and experiences within the Otherside.7:05 - When you login, you are your personality. NFT as identity. Extensibility. Why it's important for Brands.8:52 - The audience for Otherside is going to be huge. 9:50 - The promise of how this impacts the world IRL. Impact Ape/Island/Mountain/Land. https://twitter.com/impact_ape 11:30 - Otherside litepaper https://otherside.xyz/litepaper 12:28 - Commentary on the litepaper 14:32 - All the things coming together at once. Technology and Web3 and branding and marketing and gaming. What you need IRL for land management and building, you'll also need in the Otherside. “Metaverse Architects”16:37 - “Island” vs. Plots of land. Numbers. What's coming. (overlaying some video)19:08 - We don't know a ton about Otherside yet. The roadmap is still not super clear (but enough to keep folks interested).19:42 - We thought this was a couple years away.20:01 - Interview with Nicole (Yuga CEO). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehw2iM0A5H4 // Otherside as more inclusive…trying to get the price point down.26:25 - Experiential marketing IRL and, of course, in metaverses27:28 - General market coverage of the Otherside?28:27 - How can metaverses help people IRL? Impact Ape helping the world. 28:50 - Jesse setting up the concept of Impact Ape / Impact Island 30:19 - How big will these land sizes be? 31:25 - Think about your land like Disneyland, jumping between lands. 33:22 - Source of Will's skepticism… Insular Yuga community? Or bigger than that?34:38 - How do new things start? (Analogy from the Roadster)37:50 - Amazement in how far Yuga has come in about a year.39:38 - Contact to learn/discuss: https://twitter.com/jessebryan - https://twitter.com/wclittle - https://twitter.com/impact_ape  

Checkr's mission is to change the future with background checks. And Megan Goddard is on a mission to impact lives by ensuring people with convictions have a fair chance to work. Megan is the Corporate Social Responsibility Program Manager at Checkr, a software company that has the unique ability to channel all of their social impact efforts into the Fair Chance Movement by taking the bias out of the background check process. While pursuing criminal justice reform at NYU, Megan interned at Rikers Island. Tune in to hear about how this experience paved the way for her future that has led her to the new CSR department at Checkr and what Checkr.org has in store for the future!

How can a shoe become a catalyst for global change? Kenton Lee is founder of Because International, an innovative accelerator that uses products as solutions to alleviate poverty. Listen as he shares a simple idea that is now impacting hundreds of thousands of children across the world. Kenton Lee founded Because International after traveling to Nairobi, Kenya in 2007 following graduation from Northwest Nazarene University. While volunteering at a small orphanage, he noticed a little girl wearing shoes much too small for her feet—sparking his idea for The Shoe That Grows. Today, Kenton primarily works on fundraising with major donors and foundation partners. Since graduating from college, he has received master's degrees from Regis University, Regent University and Northwest Nazarene University. He also runs an innovative accelerator helping other entrepreneurs turn their solutions for alleviating poverty into viable companies that make a profound social impact. In his spare time, you can find Kenton with his nose in a good book, taking part in local business organizations or spending time with his wife and two children. What We Discuss with Kenton Lee in This Episode Why and how he came up with the idea for The Shoe That Grows Illustrating the shoe's features Adapting to the needs of end users From 3,000 to 400,000 shoes distributed Why some startup ideas succeed while others don't The importance of passion for your work The power of YES Differentiating conviction from delusion Don't give up – it might be hard, but it will be worth it Style Her Empowered (SHE) school uniforms that grow for girls in Togo How they demonstrate their faith through practical love Creating your own ripple of impact Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/426-the-shoe-that-grows-with-kenton-lee 

Links do episódioA solução “CO2 AI”, do BCGO livro “You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place”, de Janelle ShaneO livro “Sob um Céu Branco”, Elizabeth KolbertO livro “Data Science for Social Good: Philanthropy and Social Impact in a Complex World”, de Massimo Lapucci_____FALE CONOSCOEmail: news@theshift.info_____ASSINE A THE SHIFTwww.theshift.info

In today's episode, Jeff Bond and William Smith host a conversation with Sean Banks, Partner at TTV Capital, a venture capital firm with more than $350 million under management focused on early stage companies in the financial technology space. This conversation as hosted at the TAG FinTech South 2022 Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. You'll learn more about the state of FinTech, cryptocurrency, opportunities to create new business models around FinTech, and how FinTech businesses can be a force for good in the world. More About Sean Banks Sean is currently a Partner at TTV Capital and has over 15 years of venture capital experience. He joined the company in 2002 as a summer associate and returned in 2005. Prior to joining TTV, Sean served as Vice President of Finance and General Counsel for an Atlanta-based technology start-up company.  Presently, he chairs the Technology Association of Georgia's FinTech society, serves on the Technology Association of Georgia's Board of Directors and Leadership Counsel, is a member of the Venture Atlanta Selection Committee and is a founding member of the Fintech Atlanta Task Force. Sean also sits on the Editorial Board of ngenuity Payments Journal which is published by TSYS the world's largest credit card issuer. He is frequently featured as an expert on advances in fintech and the fintech ecosystem of Georgia in business print, radio and TV media.  Sean earned his MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was one of five Woodruff Fellows. Additionally, he earned his J.D. at the University of San Diego and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball and earned a B.S. in Economics. For TTV, he serves on the Board of Directors for FX Bridge, Hurdlr, Medxoom, SamCart, and TaxBit. He is an observer on the MX and Springbot Board of Directors. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Sean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-banks-93b3471/ Visit https://ttvcapital.com/ CREDITS Theme Music

Round Rock ISD has a First Rating of F with the Texas Education Agency.Danielle Weston is a decorated US Air Force veteran and mom. Her practical solutions to the problems facing Round Rock ISD can be applied to all parents of public school children and taxpayers who want to see our schools improve. After successful tours in USAF Security Forces, Civil Engineering, Base Operations and Aircraft Maintenance organizations, Danielle worked in the private sector as a leader in Human Resources. She holds an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Kansas and a Master's Degree from Webster University in Human Resources Development. She was elected to the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees in Nov 2020 with 54% of the vote, more than any of the 11 candidates running for the seats on the ballot in 2020 and is currently the only veteran on the Board. Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez is currently the only one in Texas with a permanent restraining order for family violence and a flag on his certification. Weston has been targeted and censured for her courage to shine a light on these issues. She is laser-focused on the wellbeing and academic progress of students, as well as addressing the decline in student enrollment. Social Impact Podcast is brought to you by:OBBM Network Brands1st Safety Training, 214-808-9757Social Impact Podcast is on Spotify! Call 214-673-4018 to support the show or get exposure for your point of view.Subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Google Podcasts and more. OffBeat Business TV can be found on Youtube, Vimeo , Rumble , BitChute  and wherever you enjoy great on-demand podcasts and TV.Support the show

Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a philanthropic services firm, and Ethos Tracking, a related social impact data management tool that allows businesses, nonprofits and foundations to more effectively track their impact. The central theme for Emily's life has always been “how can I be an agent of good for my community”, a question that has followed her throughout her career in public policy and law, corporate infrastructure and ultimately what led her to become a tech founder.   In our conversation we discuss:   The process of creating, iterating and launching a tech product Why she believes change is a collaborative process The importance of social impact as part of company culture The historical framework of social good vs. her thoughts on where we are headed Her top 3 tips for starting / building a career in the social impact space And ultimately why she created her company Emily and her team are utilizing metrics and data to help companies create meaningful and effective social impact in ways that make sense for their respective business models.     Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-kane-miller-32272286/   https://ethos-giving.com/

Peggy and Max Zhang, professor, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, discuss specific examples of the IoT (Internet of Things) for societal impact. He says he feels very passionate about the IoT as an emerging technology that we should take of advantage to create a more equitable and just society. They also discuss: The U.N. Sustainable Goals and preventing poverty with the IoT. Telehealth and how technology can help with the lack of primary care physicians in rural areas. How we can use the IoT for social impact and social equity including connectivity and the engagement piece. energy.mae.cornell.edu  (7/12/22 - 779) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Max Zhang, Cornell University This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the react to Yankees vs. Red Sox, and the MLB ASG announcements. Also, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs Kim Davis joins to talk about the ESPY's. Plus, Super Bowl Con-Tinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the react to Yankees vs. Red Sox, and the MLB ASG announcements. Also, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs Kim Davis joins to talk about the ESPY's. Plus, Super Bowl Con-Tinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the react to Yankees vs. Red Sox, and the MLB ASG announcements. Also, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs Kim Davis joins to talk about the ESPY's. Plus, Super Bowl Con-Tinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the react to Yankees vs. Red Sox, and the MLB ASG announcements. Also, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs Kim Davis joins to talk about the ESPY's. Plus, Super Bowl Con-Tinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Ali Elliott founded The Farmer Foodie LLC, as her food blog in January 2020 to share her lifelong passion for recipe creation and sustainable organic food. She is a plant-forward recipe and product developer. Many of her recipes are inspired by her four year career as an Organic Farm Education Manager in Millerton, NY. Ali has published over 160 original sustainable recipes.  ​Ali is a passionate solo social entrepreneur. Ali earned her MBA in Social Impact and an MA in Sustainable International Development from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Ali launched her first product, Everything Cheeze, on May 17, 2022 through eateverythingcheeze.com! Everything Cheeze is a raw vegan, gluten free, and soy free Cashew Parmesan Alternative. It is inherently sustainable with its plant-based organic ingredients and long shelf-life. It is made with fairtrade organic cashews. Everything Cheeze is also a multi-use product that can be hydrated with boiling water and blended into a Queso, Ricotta, or Mac & Cheeze sauce in 30 seconds. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipes | The Farmer Foodie