Podcasts about Social impact

We're back again with Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco to discuss the rise of Islam in America and what Christians can do to combat the growing dangers our country is facing. Don't tune out or gloss over this issue as it's here to stay and only growing with each election cycle.(00:00) Islamic Conquests and the West(11:00) The Threat of Sharia Law(23:58) Understanding the Differences in Islam(29:14) The Red-Green-Blue Alliance(43:26) Political and Social Impact of Islam(53:47) Islamist Influence in New York City(01:08:19) Political Strategies and Middle East Influence(01:22:33) The Gospel Message and Invitation.CONNECT WITH HEDIEH:Website: https://resurrectministry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hediehmirahmadi/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingFearlessDevotional/featured  CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

Join us for an enlightening exploration of purpose-driven leadership as we welcome Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark, to the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. Discover how Embark is transforming how families plan, save, and invest in their children's education through innovative initiatives like their new gifting program for Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). This program allows grandparents and others to contribute to a child's education fund during the holidays.Andrew also shares the intricacies of building a purpose-driven, collaborative environment. Discover how Embark measures success through customer satisfaction and trust, and how reinvesting their earnings into educational initiatives supports young entrepreneurs. Andrew's stories of experimentation, resilience, and mental well-being underscore the importance of nurturing a culture where innovation thrives and collective success is prioritized.As we explore the transformative journey of fostering a learning culture, Andrew shares strategies for encouraging lifelong learning and innovation within his organization. From participation in international conferences to hackathons, Embark promotes creativity and problem-solving across all levels. We also address the challenges of maintaining accountability while nurturing a positive organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of empowerment and open communication. With a focus on building resilience and mental well-being, this episode provides valuable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape, especially in the AI era. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the human connection at the heart of leadership and innovation.What You'll Learn- The heart of purpose-driven leadership- The secrets to collaboration- How to foster a learning culture- Empowering accountability and growth- Why you want to lead with consensus when defining organizational success- Building resilience and mental well-being- Leadership in the digital and AI eraPodcast Timestamps(00:00) - Purpose-Driven Leadership in Education(08:45) – The Qualities of Great Leaders(17:15) – The Secrets to Effective Collaboration(25:49) - Empowering Accountability for Organizational Growth(32:10) - Building Resilience and Mental Well-Being(38:49) – The Motivational Power of a Truly Shared Definition of Success(52:27) - Leadership in the AI EraKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Leading with Purpose, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Innovation, Financial Literacy, Social Impact, Collaboration, Customer Satisfaction, Trust, Corporate Scorecard, Young Entrepreneurs, Learning Culture, Lifelong Learning, Hackathons, Curiosity, Accountability, Empowerment, Organizational Growth, Mental Well-Being, Resilience, Fear of Failure, Burnout, Hybrid Work Environments, Strategic Planning, AI Era, Soft Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Human Connection, CEO Success

How do you build an authentic brand story when you're still figuring out your "why"? This week, Nathan is joined by storyteller and "accidental entrepreneur" Ashley Bryant for an incredibly open and powerful conversation. Ashley shares her unbelievable journey of resilience and reinvention—from navigating a life-changing multiple sclerosis diagnosis and relearning her own identity to moving to China and getting stranded back in the U.S. at the start of the pandemic. This path led her to discover her "through line": helping sustainable, mission-driven brands tell their stories. Ashley gives us the "dos and don'ts" of impact storytelling, challenging founders to get beyond the buzzwords and ask themselves one blunt question: "Why should I give a shit?". This episode is a must-listen for any leader who wants to craft a message that truly connects. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit www.ashleybryantcopy.com Follow Ashley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymbryant/ Subscribe to Ashley’s Substack at https://substack.com/@theunleashedissues CREDITS Theme Music

Only a handful of companies were bold enough to connect their business to a deeper societal or environmental issue in the early days of purpose branding. These companies stood out precisely because they believed that brands could and should stand for more than profit. But the tide has shifted over the past two decades. Purpose became not just acceptable but expected, and suddenly everyone has a stance on the climate and community. But as this movement accelerated, so did its risks. In recent years, increasingly more prominent companies have taken a step back from their purpose commitments, leading consumers to wonder how purposeful they were to begin with. How can we know who to trust?We invited Thomas Kolster, founder of Goodvertising and author of Goodvertising and The Hero Trap, to speak about how brands can navigate this increasingly complex landscape. He explores how purpose has evolved from a differentiator to a crowded and sometimes performative space. Thomas also shares personal reflections on authenticity, the dangers of purpose-washing, the pressure on legacy brands, and the growing backlash against woke messaging. This conversation is a provocative, clarifying conversation for leaders seeking to build and communicate their company's purpose and impact efforts.Listen for insights on:Why bravery, and not perfection, is the most important brand trait todayWhy companies should not position themselves as heroesBuilding trust by enabling people to become better versions of themselves Resources + Links:Watch This Episode on YouTube!Thomas Kolster's LinkedInThomas Kolster's WebsiteGoodvertisingThe Hero TrapThe Drum: ​If Ben and Jerry's goes vanilla, Unilever will eat its just desserts (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Thomas Kolster, Goodvertising (03:24) - Early Influences (05:59) - Epiphany (08:30) - Which Came First? (08:39) - His First Book (12:23) - Act Responsible (14:49) - State of Purpose Today (17:48) - Consistency (20:51) - Going Back to What Makes a Brand Loved (23:04) - Ben & Jerry's (25:50) - Today's Political Climate (30:47) - Bravery (33:43) - What's Next? (34:26) - AI in Purpose (35:43) - Last Word (36:33) - Wrap Up

Wisfe Aish, an entrepreneur and philanthropist leading companies across energy and transportation, including Double AA Corporation, a premier fuel services provider serving California and beyond … Read more The post Entrepreneurs and Philanthropy: Three Tips for Channeling Social Impact into Business Success appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Send us a textThis week we're exploring the topic of learning from Indigenous American chefs on how to use ingredients that are more authentic and historically accurate for our Thanksgiving celebrations.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview and Projectshttps://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131051237/the-sioux-chef-sean-shermanhttps://owamni.com/https://sioux-chef.com/Decolonizing Thanksgiving and Reviving Indigenous Relationship To Food byhttps://ndncollective.org/decolonizing-thanksgiving-and-reviving-indigenous-relationships-to-food/?fbclid=IwAR2N4_aL_EZtV-EvvtGoDHL_8E2b1VmsUO0bWv8cP0rByuR1RpRmnD8f_6cHow to Decolonize Your Thanksgiving Dinnerhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/9a8axe/how-to-decolonize-your-thanksgiving-dinnerSupport the show

Some stories begin with a single alarm bell. This one begins with dozens of small ones—nonprofit leaders quietly signaling the same thing at the same time: the ground under them was shifting, and shifting fast. Because the France-Merrick Foundation funds discrete, one-time capital projects across Baltimore, they hear from an unusually wide cross-section of organizations. And in early 2025, all those cross-currents pointed in the same direction: instability, delays, burnout, and a crisis arriving faster than anyone had planned for.France-Merrick chose to act. In this conversation, Amy Gross walks Carrie through how her foundation made the rare choice to increase its payout and launch the Meet the Moment Fund, dedicating 40% of their annual giving to rapid-response support. The board shifted from quarterly to monthly meetings. The application process was streamlined to a single stage. And the goal was simple: respond before inaction made the moment worse.Along the way, Amy offers a window into the larger questions philanthropy is wrestling with this year—how nonprofits survive when government contracts become unpredictable, why earned revenue has gone from “nice to have” to essential, and what it means for funders to collaborate when the sector is feeling squeezed from all sides. Her own hope rises and falls with the day's news, she admits, yet intention and community remain steady guides.This episode makes a perfect connection to this season's theme of hellos, goodbyes, and the space between. Amy's answers—focused on connection, recognition, and leaving behind an impact that outlives her—echo the very principles her foundation brought to its decision: see people clearly, respond with purpose, and do the most good you can with the moment you're given. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:52) - The Meet the Moment Fund (09:41) - Meeting the Moment Collectively in Baltimore (14:02) - The Volatility of Now (17:52) - Meeting the Moment

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Echoes of Change: A Love Story Amidst Activism Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind ritselde door de kleurrijke herfstbladeren op het Binnenhof in Den Haag.En: The wind rustled through the colorful autumn leaves at the Binnenhof in Den Haag.Nl: Tussen de kakofonie van stemmen en het gefluister van de vijver stonden Bram en Joris.En: Amidst the cacophony of voices and the whispering of the pond stood Bram and Joris.Nl: Bram, gepassioneerd en dynamisch, hield een spandoek omhoog: "Red het milieu, red de toekomst!"En: Bram, passionate and dynamic, held up a banner: "Save the environment, save the future!"Nl: Joris, zijn praktische vriend, keek om zich heen, zijn jas stevig om zich heen geslagen.En: Joris, his practical friend, looked around, his coat wrapped tightly around him.Nl: "Is dit echt de manier om iets te veranderen?"En: "Is this really the way to make a difference?"Nl: vroeg Joris skeptisch, zijn ogen gericht op de groeiende menigte.En: asked Joris skeptically, his eyes on the growing crowd.Nl: Bram knikte vastberaden.En: Bram nodded resolutely.Nl: "Het begint allemaal met bewustwording.En: "It all starts with awareness.Nl: Als mensen niets weten, verandert er niets."En: If people don't know, nothing changes."Nl: Terwijl de menigte zich verder verzamelde, trok een vrouw met een notitieblok zijn aandacht.En: As the crowd gathered further, a woman with a notebook caught his eye.Nl: Sanne, nieuwsgierige journalist en altijd op zoek naar een goed verhaal, wrong zich een weg naar voren.En: Sanne, a curious journalist always looking for a good story, made her way to the front.Nl: Haar bril glinsterde in het zachte novemberlicht terwijl ze haar eerste indrukken noteerde.En: Her glasses glinted in the soft November light as she noted her first impressions.Nl: "Wat brengt je hier?"En: "What brings you here?"Nl: vroeg Bram, zijn ogen verlicht door hoop.En: Bram asked, his eyes lit by hope.Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: "Ik zoek naar een verhaal.En: "I'm looking for a story.Nl: Iets echt, iets wat mensen raakt."En: Something real, something that touches people."Nl: De protesten werden luider, toen enkele politici het pleintje opkwamen.En: The protests grew louder as some politicians entered the square.Nl: De lucht was bezwangerd met de energie van verandering en de geuren van pepernoten van de nabijgelegen kraampjes waar voorbereidingen voor Sinterklaas in volle gang waren.En: The air was filled with the energy of change and the scents of pepernoten from the nearby stalls where preparations for Sinterklaas were in full swing.Nl: Bram verzamelde al zijn moed en stapte naar voren om te spreken.En: Bram gathered all his courage and stepped forward to speak.Nl: "Onze planeet schreeuwt om hulp.En: "Our planet is crying out for help.Nl: We moeten luisteren voordat het te laat is!"En: We must listen before it's too late!"Nl: zijn stem droeg ver, maar een lokale politicus, met een schampere blik, onderbrak hem.En: his voice carried far, but a local politician, with a derisive look, interrupted him.Nl: "Wat weet jij nou over politiek?En: "What do you know about politics?Nl: Woorden zijn goedkoop," zei de politicus kouder dan de herfstlucht.En: Words are cheap," said the politician, colder than the autumn air.Nl: Maar Bram liet zich niet afschrikken.En: But Bram was not deterred.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en sprak verder.En: He took a deep breath and continued speaking.Nl: "Daden komen voort uit woorden.En: "Actions come from words.Nl: Samen moeten we de koers veranderen.En: Together, we must change the course.Nl: Onze toekomst, onze kinderen – het hangt allemaal af van de keuzes die we vandaag maken."En: Our future, our children—it all depends on the choices we make today."Nl: De menigte begon te applaudisseren.En: The crowd began to applaud.Nl: Sanne voelde de beweging van de menigte en haar hart kloppen in haar keel.En: Sanne felt the movement of the crowd and her heart pounding in her throat.Nl: Ze wist dat dit het verhaal was waar ze naar zocht.En: She knew this was the story she was looking for.Nl: Ze stapte naar voren, naast Bram.En: She stepped forward, beside Bram.Nl: "Mag ik dit de wereld in helpen?"En: "Can I help share this with the world?"Nl: vroeg ze, meer een bondgenoot dan een vreemdeling.En: she asked, more an ally than a stranger.Nl: In de weken die volgden, werkte Sanne met Bram aan een diepgaande feature.En: In the weeks that followed, Sanne worked with Bram on an in-depth feature.Nl: Haar artikel raakte de harten van velen.En: Her article touched the hearts of many.Nl: Het zorgde voor gesprekken en bewustwording.En: It sparked conversations and awareness.Nl: Tegelijkertijd veranderde iets tussen hen.En: At the same time, something changed between them.Nl: Hun gesprekken over werk veranderden in gesprekken over henzelf, een band die dieper ging dan voorheen.En: Their work conversations turned into conversations about themselves, a bond that went deeper than before.Nl: Joris zag de verandering in Bram.En: Joris saw the change in Bram.Nl: "Misschien had je gelijk," gaf hij met een klein lachje toe.En: "Maybe you were right," he admitted with a small smile.Nl: Bram glimlachte.En: Bram smiled.Nl: De skeptische stemmen waren er nog altijd, maar hij had geleerd dat verandering begint met een enkele stap, een enkele stem.En: The skeptical voices were still there, but he had learned that change begins with a single step, a single voice.Nl: Samen met Sanne had hij gevonden wat hij zocht: niet alleen een bondgenoot in zijn missie, maar ook in zijn leven.En: Together with Sanne, he found what he was looking for: not just an ally in his mission, but also in his life.Nl: Het verhaal eindigde niet enkel op papier, maar zat verweven in hun groeiende relatie en hun gedeelde visie voor de toekomst.En: The story didn't just end on paper, but was woven into their growing relationship and their shared vision for the future.Nl: De herfstbladeren vielen, maar er was een lente van hoop voor wat nog komen zou.En: The autumn leaves fell, but there was a spring of hope for what was yet to come. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldecacophony: kakofoniewhispering: gefluisterdynamic: dynamischpractical: praktischeskeptically: skeptischresolutely: vastberadenawareness: bewustwordingcrowd: menigteimpressions: indrukkenglinted: glinsterdeprotests: protestenpoliticians: politicicourage: moedderisive: schamperedeterred: afgeschriktapplaud: applaudisserenpounding: kloppenally: bondgenootfeature: featuresparked: zorgde voorseeds: verwevenbond: bandskeptical: skeptischewoven: verwevenglinted: glinsterdepolitician: politicusnotebook: notitieblokvision: visiegrowing: groeiende

Think making money and making impact are mutually exclusive? THINK AGAIN. Bob Bush went from working on the RJR Nabisco LBO to advising Dubai's government to co-founding a coffee company with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. His approach? Commerce, not charity. After 30+ years structuring deals across Wall Street, Africa, and the Middle East, Bob discovered that sustainable social impact requires sustainable economics. Now he's disrupting coffee supply chains where farmers get just 6 cents of your $5 latte. Key Takeaways: Why crossing cultural bridges creates the best deal opportunities How to build "shock absorbers" into social enterprises The power of democratizing investment through crowdfunding Why alignment beats optimization in building meaningful businesses Tune in to this episode to hear Bob Bush share his journey from Wall Street to creating social impact businesses across continents. From his insights on the RJR Nabisco deal to building sustainable supply chains in Africa, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives for business leaders seeking to create both financial value and social impact. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/bobbush FOR MORE ON BOB BUSH:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcbushjr/https://www.instagram.com/mutombocoffee/?hl=en FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!

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In een nieuwe Money Matters duiken Ruben Koekoek en Henk Hofstede in de klimaattop en bespreken ze de nieuwste manier voor goede doelen om impact te maken.COP30 is in volle gang in Brazilië. Tien jaar na het Parijsakkoord ligt er veel druk op de klimaattop: want hoe effectief is die eigenlijk? En liggen we op koers om de plannen te halen?

In this throwback episode, we have Monique “Moni” Jefferson, an active‑duty Air Force spouse and serial entrepreneur, founded Dog Tags & Heels, a virtual PR and social‑media agency that works with national and celebrity clients to build brand evangelism and social impact. Her agency focuses on deep, high‑impact connections rather than paid ad space, turning satisfied customers into brand advocates. The platform offers peer‑to‑peer mentorship, masterclasses, and a membership space for collaborators to share resources, troubleshoot challenges, and even hire fellow spouses.  Most recently, Moni introduced the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE), an influencer database that connects brands seeking authentic ties to the military community with vetted military‑spouse creators.  Website: www.monijeffersonpr.com MilSpouse Creative and Entrepreneurs: www.facebook.com/groups/themilspousecreative MilSpouse Creative: www.instagram.com/milspousecreative LinkedIn: moni-jefferson Previous Episode: iam389-serial-entrepreneur-works-with-clients-to-build-brand-evangelism-and-social-impact Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.    I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Talking about money can often feel anxiety-inducing for many of us...but it doesn't have to be. Join host Dan Laxer as he chats with Li Zhang, Director of Social Impact and Financial Literacy Leader at CPA Canada. Li leads CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program and Indigenous Mentorship Program, helping Canadians build confidence in managing their finances. They dive into why it's important to talk about money, how to ask for financial support when you need it, simple tips for saving better, and more!Plus, hear from our member, Rachel Wagner, Executive Director of the South Shore Literacy Council. Rachel shares her passion for literacy and the amazing programs her organization offers to support English-speaking families and adults on the South Shore.Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/⁠South Shore Literacy Council website: https://www.southshoreliteracy.org/Have questions or need help? Contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literacy Quebec's Literacy Helpline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call 1-888-521-8181. Jump onto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.literacyquebec.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for events and to find what literacy services our members can offer you or someone you know. What's Literacy? is a podcast for English-speaking listeners and learners interested in everything and anything to do with literacy in Quebec and beyond. Follow our host, Dan Laxer, as he explores community building, lifelong learning, and the multiple types of literacy through his interviews with a range of special guests. Subscribe, share our podcast, and write to us at info@literacyquebec.org, call us at 514-508-6805. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiteracyQuebec Special thanks: Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music ‘No Math' by Cú: Jaan Eerik Priks & Brian Francis Devaney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Twilio's Chief Social Impact Officer, Erin Reilly, joins Behind the Impact to discuss how the company built a social impact function that drives business value and generates revenue. She also shares her career journey and lessons for practitioners working to sustain and scale their impact work.

Be a Voice for the Voiceless Guests: Andi Buerger, Alma Tucker, Dr. Pamela J. Pine, Brian Searcy and Bruce Ladebu BIOS:  Andi Buerger, JD, international speaker, author, and survivor of child sex trafficking, advocates globally for victims of exploitation. She founded Beulah's Place, rescuing 300+ at-risk teens, and later co-founded Voices Against Trafficking, uniting voices worldwide to defend human rights. Her books and the internationally distributed Voices of Courage magazine empower survivors and honor human rights champions. In 2025, the Voices of Courage television series debuts, expanding her mission to inspire justice and hope. Website: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Alma Tucker, Notable Achievements: Founder and Executive Director of International Network of Hearts, an institution and pioneer in providing care for victims of human trafficking with international presence in both Mexico and the United States. Founded the only shelter in Baja California dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young women in vulnerable situations, recognized by the United Nations as one of 12 Mexican shelters dedicated to victims of human trafficking. Clinical Psychologist with 35+ years of experience in education, training, human rights, and victim support. Alma founded the first and only group home in Baja California designed for young survivors of human trafficking, with over 200 children coming through the shelter since 2010. Named 2024 Citizen of the Year in Baja California by Grupo Salinas for altruistic work on behalf of children. Nominated for and received 2024 San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women Award as a Trailblazer in the NonProfit category. Honored with “Alma Tucker Day” by the City of National City, in recognition of contributions to justice, healing, and the global fight against human trafficking. Charter Member in the Board of Voices Against Trafficking. Honored in 2022 and 2024 by the Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking for dedication to raising awareness through trainings in San Diego and supporting children. Received a Social Impact in Tijuana award given by the digital media outlet El Tijuanense in 2025. Advocated and helped launch the International Amber Alert Program in Mexico, aiding to the search and rescue of missing children. Invited to the White House in 2019 to discuss issues related to human trafficking along the US-Mexico border. Spoke at the Vatican in Rome and Dubai through the Global Sustainability Network on human trafficking. Honorary academic member of the National Commission of the Ministry of the Interior to Prevent Human Trafficking in Mexico since 2017. In 2014, INH collaborated with UCSD researchers who published a study in 2015: Vulnerability Factors and Pathways Leading to Underage Entry into Sex Work in Two Mexican-U.S. Border Cities. Starting in 2011, INH held its annual binational conference on human trafficking at the Chula Vista City Council Chambers, convening federal and local authorities from both sides of the border. Dr. Pamela J. Pine, PhD, MPH, has been an international health, development, and communication professional throughout her adult life, supporting the lives of poor and otherwise underserved groups in over 30 countries worldwide (from Albania to Zambia), with the past more than two decades focused on childhood trauma and protection. Since 2000, she has been a dedicated advocate focusing on the critical issues of child sexual abuse (CSA), including trafficking, and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). With extensive experience in trauma-informed programming, she aims to educate and empower individuals, communities, organizations, and companies around the world to prevent abuse and recognize the signs of abuse and its long-lasting effects on children, adolescents, and adults they become, as well as on their families, communities, organizations/companies, and societies. She was the Founder and CEO of the free-standing international non-profit, Stop the Silence® - Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc., and became the Director of Stop the Silence® - A Department of the Institute of Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) in January 2021 when the original organization became a part of the larger non-profit. Dr. Pine is also a professor of public health as well as a multimedia artist working in oils, watercolor, pastel, clay, song, and the written word (she is a best-selling author of adult and children's books and a poet, and an award-winning photographer), which she uses in her work to open hearts and minds. She is the 2025 Voices Of Courage Award® recipient. Dr. Pine has been a regular expert on leading media outlets such as: NBC, CNN, PBS, iHeart (formerly ClearChannel) radio, and many others. Articles about her and her work have been featured in the Washington Post, Washington Times, The Maryland Gazette, TruEntertainment Magazine, Women's Calendar/Women's Radio, On Purpose Women's Magazine, and many others. Please see: https://www.ivatcenters.org/stop-the-silence and https://www.drpamelajpine.com. Connect with her via email at pamelap@ivatcenters.org. and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-j-pine-3123b78/ Brian Searcy, Col (Ret) USAF, is a #1 International Best Selling Author! Situational Awareness Expert. After a decorated senior leadership career in the USAF as a commander and combat veteran, he transitioned into executive roles as a business entrepreneur, writer, publisher, and public speaker. He founded The Paratus Group to use his decades-tested and proven leadership and training experience to solve a need for relevant, effective, trustworthy principles, training methodologies, and programs to allow for the learning of Leadership and Situational Awareness. The Leadership Abilities and Situational Awareness Mindset and Behaviors that are developed allow Critical Decisions to be made in the complex dynamics of the Home, Schools, the Workplace, and our Communities to both grow as leaders and to make us all safer. Bruce Ladebu spent 20 years as a professional adventurer, explorer, and guide, traveling to some of the wildest places on earth, including first ascents in the Arctic and an expedition on the polar ice cap. He also spent time over four winters in the Canadian Rockies following and photographing wolves and other wildlife. He has guided hundreds of clients in climbing, survival, wilderness expeditions, and other adventure sports. Since then, Bruce has started a number of organizations and has advised leaders in many nations, along with speaking in those nations. He has extensive training in tactical skills and has trained in multiple combative arts, including Krav Maga, Silat, and Systema. He has completed two multi-week courses in executive protection. Bruce has also spoken in churches all over the US and around the world, including doing pastors' conferences and large crusades! In the early 90s, Bruce traveled through the ex-Soviet Union countries and saw the terrible conditions children were forced to live in, including the marketing of young girls and boys forced into sex trafficking. Then, in 2009, after witnessing labor slavery firsthand, Bruce worked to develop a strategy to rescue these individuals, and the Children's Rescue Initiative was formed. As of August 2025, Bruce and his teams have personally rescued 2,600 children and adults from labor slavery/sex trafficking and given them a start at a new life. Bruce has a master's degree in Christian Leadership. His first book was published, “Out of the Slave Fields," and he's working on a second book about his life story.”  Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/wDMQ9K3JBRU?si=d03ZvATb6ifg4cXb Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com   http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

We're reconnecting with For the People community partner CatalystCT to tout their “Amplifying Resident Voices” project - a collaboration with Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact and PT Partners - which is expanding on previous research and will assess, design, and implement evidence-based solutions to persistent community violence. 

Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.  

Send us a textThe family that gives together grows together! Figuring out how to get everyone involved in your family's giving can be a great exercise for the holidays. Tune in this week to learn more!Links from today's episode:https://hbr.org/2020/08/whats-your-familys-mission-statementhttps://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/02/want-to-give-your-family-value-and-purpose-write-a-mission-statement/273491/ Support the show

Twenty-one years ago, when I started my first communications firm, a mentor offered a warning I'll never forget: “Starting a firm focused on nonprofits is bound to fail. There won't be enough work to sustain you.”Twenty-one years later, and we're still here.This short-form episode is part of the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights directly to your inbox. If you like what you read, we hope you'll subscribe to ensure you receive this each week. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward

Bongani Bingwa speaks to a health expert as South Africa faces a major setback in its decades-long fight against HIV. After years of progress marked by fewer deaths, wider treatment access, and millions on life-saving medication, the sudden withdrawal of key U.S. funding since February has left clinics struggling to stay open. The impact is already being felt — with an estimated 660,000 viral-load tests missed, thousands may be going without critical monitoring to ensure their treatment is effective. This morning, we unpack what these aid cuts mean for the country’s public health system, the vulnerable communities most at risk, and the urgent steps needed to prevent South Africa from losing hard-won ground in the battle against HIV. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Carmen Sample, Founder and CEO of Sample Supports, a groundbreaking social enterprise redefining what it means to create impact in the social services industry.Carmen is a visionary leader, licensed social worker, and fierce advocate for individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and those often overlooked by traditional systems. Through Sample Supports, she's proving that profit and purpose can coexist—and that innovation, empathy, and courage can change the way we serve vulnerable communities.In this inspiring conversation, Carmen opens up about her early life in an alcoholic household, how those experiences shaped her empathy and resilience, and why she decided to disrupt the nonprofit model to build sustainable, human-centered care. From employing individuals with disabilities in restaurants and retail to creating housing opportunities for high-risk adults, her story is a masterclass in compassionate entrepreneurship and social change.This episode is a MUST-LISTEN!

If you've ever felt like you wasted years in the wrong career path, this episode will remind you that nothing is ever wasted when God's the one writing your story.Lauren spent years studying law, earning her degree, and climbing the ladder in the legal world… only to realize she was deeply unfulfilled and misaligned. The idea of pivoting felt impossible, after all, how do you just walk away from years of hard work?If you're in the same page as Lauren, listen in as we discuss:What to do when your career feels “off” and you're scared to pivotHow to release the guilt of “wasted time” and trust God's redirectionWhy your unique background is part of His intentional designHow to find peace and clarity through prayer, coaching, and surrenderIf you've been feeling stuck, unsure how to move forward, or afraid to start over, this conversation will help you take that next faithful step.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:

When Peace Corps volunteer Lisa Curtis felt drained in a rural West African village, local women introduced her to moringa—a nutrient-packed “miracle tree” that would change her life. That moment sparked the creation of Kuli Kuli Foods, now a leading brand bringing climate-smart superfoods to shelves across the U.S.In this episode, Lisa joins host Mariah Parsons to share her journey from discovering moringa to scaling a mission-driven brand found in over 11,000 stores. She breaks down the realities of social entrepreneurship, how Kuli Kuli balances e-commerce and retail, and the art of blending impact with innovation. Tune in for an inspiring story about purpose-fueled business, sustainable growth, and why “nutrition you can feel” is more than just a tagline—it's a movement.

Text me!In this conversation, Simone Pero shares her journey as a social impact advisor and film producer, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in various sectors. She discusses how social impact can manifest at both macro and micro levels, highlighting the significance of purpose and passion in driving change. Simone also introduces her initiative to support artists in creating impactful projects, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.takeawaysArtistry can help us navigate social challenges.Storytelling is essential for connecting with audiences.Social impact can be achieved on a small scale.Change often requires time and persistence.Purpose drives effective social impact initiatives.Creating support systems for artists is crucial.Every individual has a unique story to share.Understanding your audience is key to impactful storytelling.Social impact can influence public policy and community change.Collaboration enhances the effectiveness of social initiatives.Connect more with Simone HERE or on LinkedIn HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE ABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Online Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called The Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Connect with me on LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HERE Follow the podcast page HERE Buy ChilledVino HERE

The most prominent argument against purpose is that doing good doesn't actually pay off at the bottom line. For decades, and throughout Carol Cone's career, skeptics have dismissed purpose as a “soft” strategy that is good for reputation but not for financial returns. That misconception is what Impact ROI set out to challenge. Impact ROI's Project ROI reports have published research that links purpose to profit. And with the release of the newest edition, there is now fresh data connecting purpose to financial value.We invited Steve Rochlin, CEO of Impact ROI, to walk us through this new research and how it can be used to make the case to leaders focused on financial returns. From revealing how sustainability leaders can see up to a 36% boost in market value and a 57% reduction in employee turnover, to outlining the “Fit, Commit, Manage, and Connect” framework that defines high-performing purpose strategies, Rochlin offers a key strategies for organizations looking to align impact with performance.Listen for insights on:How to convince your CFO to champion purposeHow purpose-driven firms outperform peers in profitability and growthWhy doing good is the smartest growth strategy today Resources + Links:Steve Rochlin's LinkedInImpact ROIProject ROI Report (free) (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Meet Steve Rochlin, Impact ROI (02:30) - Steve's Background (04:40) - Project ROI 2015 (06:10) - Project ROI 2025 (08:59) - Key Findings and Data Points (14:51) - Two to Three Key Points (16:26) - Changing Minds (18:24) - Fit, Commit, Manage, and Connect: Fit (19:15) - Fit, Commit, Manage, and Connect: Commit (20:49) - Fit, Commit, Manage, and Connect: Manage (21:45) - Fit, Commit, Manage, and Connect: Connect (23:32) - What to Do Next (26:09) - Last Words (28:21) - Wrap Up

Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.  

Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.  

We're reconnecting with For the People community partner CatalystCT to tout their “Amplifying Resident Voices” project - a collaboration with Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact and PT Partners - which is expanding on previous research and will assess, design, and implement evidence-based solutions to persistent community violence.  Then we'll connect with the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's Board President trumpeting  the symphony's upcoming concert - which is being held in a brand new venue, and will include a number of ways to engage both musically, and creatively with greater Bridgeport's rich cultural offerings. And we'll close with EnergizeCT, discussing their Community Partnership initiative - a collaboration with local organizations to connect with and educate residents and business owners about energy efficiency programs available with Energize Connecticut Sponsors.

Bethany Hall is Creative Director of Comedy Initiatives at the Center for Media & Social Impact. Additionally, she serves as the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of GoodLaugh at CMSI where she leads the Comedy ThinkTanks and is the comedy architect for creative comedy initiatives. Hall is also proud to be the Creative Director of the Yes, And...Laughter Lab. She is a writer, producer, and comedian who spent years as a cast member on ‘The Chris Gethard Show' on TruTV. She co-created and EP'd the series, ‘Thanksgiving' now on Amazon Prime. In 2023 Hall made her staged works directorial debut at the Kennedy Center in DC. She Executive Produced ‘By Us For Us,' an original comedy by Color of Change, has performed at Bonnaroo, SXSW, ‘Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and as the TGS writer, Bethany, on NBC's ‘30 Rock'. She has done so much and has a great story to tell. Don't miss this one!This episode, like all episodes of If This Is True, brings forth what drives creatives to do what they do. For more of this content and interaction, you can also go to my substack, coolmite25.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with Axel Osterberg, founder of The Sanctuarey, a mission-driven real estate project focused on creating affordable housing for artists in San Francisco. Axel discusses the unique model of combining cultural spaces with low-income housing, the challenges of gentrification, and the importance of community outreach. He also shares insights into upcoming rural projects in Maine and the broader vision of cultural equity across urban and rural landscapes. The conversation highlights the need for sustainable housing solutions that support artists and preserve local culture. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------

It starts with a handful of seeds.When Mission Partners' design director Anne Kerns shows up at a civic rally with paper packets filled with flowers, herbs, and vegetables, she's there to share. To spark a conversation. To see what happens when you hand a stranger something living. That image—Anne with her seeds—is at the heart of this week's conversation. Because design, as she tells Carrie Fox, isn't only what you make; it's what you grow. It's an act of attention, of cultivating curiosity in yourself and in others.From the geometry of a Frank Lloyd Wright logo at Wingspread to the exacting hues of red that pulse with both passion and danger, Anne reveals the hidden life inside design decisions most of us overlook. Every line has intention. Every color has memory. Every choice says something about who we are and what we value.Together, Carrie and Anne trace the invisible thread between creativity and community: how a refreshed logo can honor history without erasing it, how accessibility transforms good design into inclusive communication, how technology—from PageMaker 1.0 to AI—tests our understanding of what it means to create with soul.In the end, Anne circles back to red—the color she's loved since childhood, the color that announces her presence to the world. For her, design isn't a product; it's a legacy of connection. The mark we leave behind isn't ink or pixels—it's how we made others feel seen. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward ___This episode is also brought to you by Positively Partners. When HR starts to slow down your mission, it's time for a better solution. Positively HR is the fully outsourced HR partner that understands nonprofits—and acts like part of your team. Learn more at PositivelyPartners.org.

A new report by SBS and the University of Canberra that looks into the sense of belonging and media representation among multilingual Australians has found that the majority of them feel like they belong to Australia, but less than half of them feel they can have influence over Australian society.

In this episode, Mike is joined by Anna Hammond, founder of Matriarch Foods, a social-impact food company that turns farm surplus and manufacturing byproducts into shelf-ready ingredients and meals for food banks, disaster relief, and food service. Anna has an interesting career journey, going from museums and art publishing to building a triple-bottom-line food startup tackling food waste at industrial scale. Mike and Anna discuss her career path, the economics of upcycling, and how food waste is quickly becoming a real business opportunity. Enjoy the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Conny Zhang. She is a curious mind, a culture lover and the Head of Music at Spotify DACH. Her journey took her from writing newspaper columns as a teenager to shaping what millions of people listen to every day.Conny grew up with a deep love for stories. Reading constantly, playing music and always finishing her homework before letting herself unwind. That mix of discipline and imagination has stayed with her, whether she was studying in Shanghai and San Diego, interning at Universal Music, or building her career at Google and now Spotify.In this conversation, Conny opens up about launching her first scholarship, finding confidence through coaching and how she's still learning to rest in a world that rarely slows down.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 ★

This episode takes listeners inside the latest B Corp updates—Version 2.1, the new five-year certification cycles, and the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) regulations. Ryan and Emmy unpack what these changes mean for both new and existing B Corps, and share candid reflections on how to navigate the transition. It's an informative, unfiltered look at what's new, what's confusing, and what's next for the movement.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/mailbag-v2.1-5-year-certification-cycles-ecgt-moreUnlock your free B Corp Values Assessment—plus tips and insights to help your business grow. https://go.lifteconomy.com/b-corp-newsletter

Road to Hire and the Equitable Foundation are connected through the Crescent Coalition, a cohort of Charlotte nonprofits working together from middle school through college… and now beyond.  Their vision - to prepare a talented pool of young adults for Charlotte's employers, and as a result – shape the future workforce of our city. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO of Road to Hire, and by Jarian Kerekes, Head of Social Impact at the Equitable Foundation.

GoFundMe launched a new “Nonprofit Pages” feature — automatically creating donation pages for over 1.4 million nonprofits across the U.S. without direct consent -- here's the latest update on the pages being unpublished and de-indexed. Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

Straight out of college, today's guest wanted to make an impact on the African continent. For him, the best way to do this was through policy or the work of a nonprofit. But early into that work, it was the pull of business and its potential to drive social value that pulled him in. Today's guest, David Ellis, is the founder and CEO of Hatch Africa, a company seeking to bring a new business model to sub-Saharan Africa to, in their words, bring eggs and chickens to every household. Special Guest: David Ellis.

On this episode of the OneHaas Alumni Podcast, meet Bryce Gilleland, a general partner at the Cal Innovation Fund, who is helping tomorrow's most-innovative founders change the world. Bryce, a Californian through-and-through, grew up in Irvine before moving to San Francisco to begin his career at Pacific Gas and Electric. After many successful years in the energy sector, he hit a ceiling and saw the MBA program at Haas as a pathway forward. But what began as a practical step in his career turned into so much more. Bryce joins host Sean Li to discuss his journey from PG&E to venture capital and how coaching others and a personal growth mindset is at the core of everything Bryce does. *OneHaas Alumni Podcast is a production of Haas School of Business and is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:On what led him to Haas and his drive to get an MBA“The beautiful part of the whole thing was like after going to Haas, it really opened up my eyes. You know, I saw a bunch of other students with a bunch of other jobs. I saw a bunch of people starting their own businesses and it really expands your mind going there and just talking to your fellow students and hearing some really inspirational professors and, you know, the chancellor now, Chancellor Lyons, he was the dean of Haas right when I joined, and he was super inspirational. So even at the welcome dinner, he was like, I want my students to learn all this stuff, but I really want them to learn: ‘They do that, we do that.' And that line stuck with me so much where it's like, oh, okay, yeah, I don't have to just simply revere or wonder why other people did it. I could actually go leap in and try to do it myself.”On his decision to take a semester off and travel the world“ There was like a need to go do it and find more of myself, like shed the layers. So it was really, really cool that – you know, I'm forever thankful for Berkeley for many things. But one of them was that they were like, yeah, we have a method for this. We'll make it work. And they gave me that chance to do that.”How he ended up with the Cal Innovation Fund“ When this presented itself, I just dove in and was like, okay, I gotta have some ability to coach and impact leaders because that's what I feel like is kind of in my soul, almost, or my spirit is aligned towards that. And then I wanna be able to make an impact in the world. And, you know, the Cal fund aligns with that. Totally.”What opportunities the Cal Innovation Fund looks for“We try to invest in startups that are gonna make a greener, healthier, more sustainable world. So it's kind of a value-based fund. And then the fund donates 50% of the GP profits (so the company profits, not the investors') back to the school. And so it just feels very aligned in that we're trying to support the Berkeley ecosystem, really all the UCs, but most founders are outta Berkeley, and trying to make the world a better place in the process. And then trying to give back to that system and create the flywheel of innovation for that.”Show Links:LinkedIn ProfileSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/onehaas/donations

In this inspiring episode of Inspired to Lead, host Talia sits down with Ziva Glanz, a pioneering "rainmaker" who has carved a unique path in Israel's infrastructure and investment landscape. Ziva shares her journey from New Jersey to Jerusalem, the challenges and triumphs of being a religious female leader in a male-dominated field, and her mission to build not just projects, but communities and legacies. The conversation delves into navigating Israeli bureaucracy, the importance of women's leadership, balancing family and career, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Ziva's story is a testament to the impact of purpose-driven leadership and the importance of contributing your unique skills to the greater good. 05:00 – Becoming a Rainmaker: Bridging Investors and Bureaucracy 10:00 – The Disney Park Story & Missing Opportunities 15:00 – Navigating Bureaucracy: Skills & Strategies 20:00 – Building Trust & Respect as a Female Leader 30:00 – Ziva's Personal Journey: Family, Education, and Career Pivots 40:00 – The Power of Community and Mentorship 50:00 – Balancing Family, Career, and Self-Care 1:00:00 – Turning Tragedy into Purpose: Advocacy and Social Impact 1:10:00 – The Office of the Geula: Vision for the Future 1:20:00 – Advice for Aspiring Leaders & Final Reflections About Our Guest: Ziva Glanz is an international project manager and "rainmaker" specializing in connecting global investors with Israeli infrastructure opportunities. With a background in urban planning, nonprofit leadership, and government relations, Ziva has become a trusted advisor for complex, high-impact projects. She is known for her ability to navigate bureaucracy, build consensus, and deliver results in challenging environments. A passionate advocate for women's leadership and community building, Ziva draws on her personal experiences as a mother, a bereaved parent, and a leader to inspire others to contribute their unique talents to the world. Her work is driven by a deep sense of purpose, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact on Israeli society and beyond. Powered By Roth & Co. For guest suggestions, please email Talia: podcast@thejwe.org

Pete Wright has spent decades amplifying other people's voices. As a producer, he's an invisible architect of countless conversations, the one who shapes stories without telling them, who creates space for others to shine while remaining carefully out of frame. But what happens when the producer becomes the protagonist?In this episode of Mission Forward, Carrie turns the tables on her own show's producer—a role reversal that reveals something unexpected about the nature of legacy, presence, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.Pete's journey from behind-the-scenes collaborator to solo podcaster with "Headstone" represents more than just a podcast pivot. It's a confrontation with what he calls a "terrifying hello"—the moment when there's no net, no team, no one to blame or credit but yourself. For someone who has made a living being the essential person nobody sees, stepping into the spotlight requires a fundamental reimagining of identity.The conversation that emerges between Carrie and Pete is intimate in the way that only comes when two people who've worked together closely finally sit down to really see each other. They explore the deaths that shaped them, the hellos that changed them, and the space between where presence lives."Saying hello is an act of courage because it implies change," Pete says, getting to the heart of why so many of us struggle with transitions. Every hello promises that something about us will be different on the other side. Every goodbye demands we let go of a version of ourselves we've grown comfortable being.In an industry obsessed with personal branding and thought leadership, Pete has built a career on making other people's ideas more powerful. His new solo podcast isn't an abandonment of that philosophy but an evolution of it—using his platform to explore how ordinary people create extraordinary legacies through the simple act of being present for one another.As Pete and Carrie navigate questions about presence, legacy, and the space between hellos and goodbyes, they reveal something essential about how change actually works: it's not in the dramatic moments but in the daily practice of showing up, of choosing courage over comfort, of saying yes to the person you're becoming while honoring who you've been.Links and NotesHeadstone with Pete Wright“How to Be Remembered Without Saying a Word With Carrie Fox,” Carrie's appearance on "Headstone," July 19, 2025“After Life,” Radiolab, First Broadcast July 27, 2009 (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (04:53) - The Story of Headstone (25:53) - The courage of Hello (31:09) - Enough is Enough ___This episode is also brought to you by Positively Partners. When HR starts to slow down your mission, it's time for a better solution. Positively HR is the fully outsourced HR partner that understands nonprofits—and acts like part of your team. Learn more at PositivelyPartners.org.

GoFundMe launched a new “Nonprofit Pages” feature — automatically creating donation pages for over 1.4 million nonprofits across the U.S. without direct consent.If your organization never set up a GoFundMe campaign, you might still have a live, searchable page collecting donations right now — with funds routed through the PayPal Giving Fund and a 15–45 day delay before the nonprofit ever sees them.In this episode, Christina breaks down:What's actually happening behind these auto-created pagesWhy this isn't just a communication misstep — it's a compliance and consent issueThe potential financial, trust, and risks nonprofits now faceWhy “visibility” doesn't justify bypassing consent or controlWhat to do immediately if your nonprofit was includedYou'll also hear Christina's take on why this move adds unexpected administrative burden for small teams during the busiest fundraising season of the year — and why the only ethical solution is to make this feature opt-in by default.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

What does it look like for a collaborative to shift from nearly sunsetting to achieving a vibrant renewal?We tackle this challenging question in the 100th episode of our podcast, where we dive into the realities of what it means to rebuild collective work from the ground up.To explore this topic, we talk with Annie Burke, the executive director of Together Bay Area, a regional coalition focused on climate resilience and equity in the Bay Area of California. Annie details the difficulties the coalition faced when experiencing a near collapse in 2018, the reckoning that followed, and what it looked like to rebuild. This included extensive partner and community engagement, improving governance, rebuilding trust, and developing a sustainable business model for the coalition to move forward.From those challenges, a vibrant collective was reborn, and has since been championing the social and environmental changes needed for healthy lands, people, and communities.If you have wondered what it can look like to rebuild a collective through challenging times and to come together for a renewed purpose, this is a great conversation to listen to.Resources and FootnotesTogether Bay AreaThe Water of Systems ChangeMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0. The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

GoFundMe recently created more than 1.4 million donation pages for U.S. nonprofits — many without notice or consent.In this episode, Christina Tzavaras Edwards unpacks what this means for your organization, your SEO, and your donor trust. You'll learn why these pages exist, how to check if your nonprofit has one, and the key pros and cons of keeping, claiming, or removing it.Christina also explains why she's advising nonprofits who've never used GoFundMe before to unpublish until they intentionally opt in — citing compliance, consent, and donor ownership concerns. Plus, she explores how AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping donor discovery and why it's more important than ever to control your digital giving experience.You'll learn:What this mass GoFundMe rollout means for your org's online givingHow to find out if your nonprofit has a pageThe pros and cons of claiming vs. unpublishingWhy consent, clarity, and control should drive every tech decisionMentioned in this episode: Special thanks to George Weiner, Lauren Atherton, and T. Clay Buck for their insights that helped inform this discussion.Resources mentioned:* Whole Whale GoFundMe Takedown Template: https://nonprofitnewsfeed.com/news/1-4-million-donation-pages-without-permission-created-by-gofundme/ Note: This episode is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available reporting as of October 2025. It does not constitute legal advice or an allegation of wrongdoing.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

In episode 134 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton welcomes guest Kayla Meyers, founder of Bridgepoint Evaluation, for a conversation about reimagining program evaluation in nonprofits.  They discuss: Why evaluation is not an audit or judgment as it has sometimes been in the past It should be a collaborative, curiosity-driven process that opens communication, supports learning, and improves impact.  How to create right-sized, useful evaluation practices rooted in strategy and driven by purpose.  How evaluation can be a force for good—helping organizations tell fuller, more meaningful stories about their work and the communities they serve.   Episode highlights:

Employee engagement is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful forces shaping corporate philanthropy today. And skilled volunteerism—where employees contribute their professional expertise to nonprofits—can transform both the organizations served and the employees themselves.We invited Lauren Coape-Arnold, Executive Director of the Apollo Opportunity Foundation (AOF) and Global Head of Citizenship at Apollo Global Management, to speak about how AOF built a model that puts employees at the very heart of the company's philanthropy. It empowers employees to nominate, evaluate, and partner with grantees, ensuring that they are engaged throughout the entire relationship—not just at the funding stage. Through cross-functional “deal teams,” employees apply their analytical, financial, and strategic skills to help nonprofits thrive, all while cultivating collaboration and leadership within Apollo's culture. By structuring philanthropy around its people, AOF creates a cycle of giving and growth that benefits communities, strengthens performance, and deepens employees' sense of meaning at work.Listen for insights on:Establishing relationships with grantees that go beyond check-writingBuilding skilled volunteer programs employees actively want to joinCreating successful grant councils that bolster nonprofits and engage employees Resources + Links:Lauren Coape-Arnold's LinkedInApollo Opportunity Foundation (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Lauren Coape-Arnold and Apollo Opportunity Foundation (03:02) - Lauren's Background (05:40) - Apollo (06:29) - Creating the Foundation (08:39) - The Guardrails (10:12) - Picking the Focus (13:24) - Employee Focus (16:11) - How It's Done (19:10) - Skills-Based (19:53) - Deal Teams (21:28) - Impact (23:03) - Logistics (24:03) - GAIN UK (26:52) - Advice (28:47) - Review Process (29:51) - Integrating AI (31:51) - Last Word (33:00) - Wrap Up

In this episode of Cause & Purpose, host Mike Spear sits down with Jim Carter III, a technologist and philanthropist who has spent over a decade bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and social impact. Jim shares compelling stories from his journey, including how he helped Pencils of Promise receive a $1 million Bitcoin donation from the anonymous Pineapple Fund, and his current work building AI-powered digital clones that allow organizations to engage thousands of supporters simultaneously. The conversation provides practical guidance for nonprofits hesitant about AI adoption, featuring Jim's three-question framework for identifying AI opportunities: what takes too long, what costs too much, and what good work could you do more of?Throughout the discussion, Jim and Mike challenge the social sector's resistance to innovation, arguing that adaptation to AI isn't optional but rather a moral imperative for organizations serious about their missions. Jim demonstrates how AI serves as a "thinking partner" rather than a replacement for human judgment, sharing examples from his own work including building an autonomous podcast network with 100,000+ downloads and creating a DocuSign alternative in hours. Mike reveals how Altruous leverages sophisticated AI to generate 25-page program evaluations in seconds, combining automation with human expertise to help funders find high-impact opportunities they'd never discover otherwise. The episode concludes with Jim's perspective on preparing the next generation for an AI-integrated future and his belief that AI will ultimately create more opportunities than it eliminates.

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In this powerful keynote edition of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sets the stage for a radical conversation on the difference between positive thinking and real empowerment. As tech innovation accelerates and artificial intelligence transforms every corner of our lives, Tom challenges creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to confront uncomfortable truths: wishing for the best is not enough when disruption is at the door. This episode is a wake-up call for content creators as Tom unpacks the existential threat—and unparalleled opportunities—emerging in the wake of the AI revolution. Join Tom as he explores why mindset must be paired with hardcore skill acquisition and why traditional “moats” in content creation are rapidly vanishing. He explains how AI-generated content, evolving algorithms, and infinite virtual experiences are poised to permanently alter the landscape—and what you can do to adapt and evolve. 00:00 The Empowerment vs. Positive Thinking Paradigm02:03 Facing the Abyss of AI Disruption04:59 Demonstration: “Redneck Harry Potter” and the Power of AI Creations06:59 The Two-Year Warning for Content Creators08:04 Building “Moats” and the End of Competitive Advantage09:53 Algorithm as Content: How Personalization Will Change Everything11:43 Hyperfragmentation, Isolation, and the Social Impact of AI13:16 Societal Splits: The Tech-Embracing vs. Amish Analogy14:31 Human Resilience & Reversion to the Mean 16:56 The Fermi Paradox, Virtual Worlds, and the Limits of Exploration18:42 AI at Scale: The Rise of “U Bots” and Personalized Connections21:57 1,000 True Fans: Focusing on Depth over Breadth23:13 Intellectual Property as a Creative Container23:35 Community, Algorithm, and Ecosystem: Redefining Your Role25:29 Treating AI as a Tool—Why Action Beats Fear26:02 Achieving Scale with Tech: Translations, Clips, and Efficiency26:39 Overcoming Dread: Actionable Steps and the “Physics of Progress”28:07 Embrace or Detach: Choosing Your Path Forward29:35 Project Kaizen: Building the Next Generation of Interactive Worlds32:12 AI as Invitation—The Ultimate Empowerment for Creators33:09 Audience Q&A: The Future of Platforms and Content Creation35:01 The Physics of Progress: Tom's 6-Step Action Loop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices