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The United Nations was founded to promote peace, security, and international cooperation, but critics argue that it has become an inefficient bureaucracy that often works against U.S. interests. In particular, UN agencies and organizations – in which each UN Member State can choose whether or not to participate – have sometimes taken positions in conflict with what some U.S. policy makers regard as important principles and priorities. The Trump Administration recently announced that the United States will no longer participate in the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC), will end all financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and may withdraw from the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Supporters, on the other hand, contend that the U.N. and its affiliated organizations remain a vital forum for diplomacy and that the United States should lead efforts to reform them rather than abandon them.Should the United States push for structural changes within the U.N. and its affiliated entities, or would withdrawal better serve American sovereignty and foreign policy goals? What are the legal and geopolitical implications of either path? Join the Federalist Society for a discussion with experts on international law, foreign policy, and constitutional governance as we explore whether the United States should help reform or quit the United Nations. Featuring: Hon. Grover Joseph Rees, III, Former General Counsel of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization, Former United States Ambassador to East TimoPeter Yeo, Senior Vice President, UN Foundation; President, Better World CampaignModerator: John McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Today's episode is part of Podcasthon, a global effort bringing thousands of podcasts together to raise awareness for charitable causes.My guest today is Christopher Helfrich, President and CEO of Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation he co-founded with Stephen and Ayesha Curry to tackle childhood hunger, early literacy, and active lifestyles for kids in Oakland.Since launching in 2019, Eat. Learn. Play. has raised and invested over $32 million—directly impacting underserved children and families. Under Christopher's leadership, the foundation has grown into a force for change, helping Oakland kids get the nutrition, education, and movement they need to thrive.Before this, Christopher led the Starlight Children's Foundation and served as Head of the Nothing But Nets campaign for the UN Foundation, working to combat malaria globally.And in 2024, he and Stephen Curry landed on the cover of Inc. Magazine for their work in fostering equity, access, and opportunity for all.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

Have you ever had a business idea that sounded too wild to work? Don't dismiss it just yet! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Vanessa Thompson to discuss the power of innovation and sustainability in building a thriving business. If you've ever doubted your ideas because they seemed too different, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your creativity and take action. Success often comes from the boldest ideas, so don't be afraid to be unique! Here are the things to expect in the episode:How sustainability can drive innovation and business success.Some businesses that have successfully integrated sustainability into their models and achieved success.The superpower of active listening, particularly for women leaders.How nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry) can lead to groundbreaking innovations.And much more! About Vanessa:Vanessa Thompson is a sustainability and finance expert with a decade of experience at the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the World Bank, JLL Spark Ventures, and Silicon Valley startups. Her podcast has featured icons like Olympian Venus Williams and top industry leaders. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of U.C. Berkeley (B.S. Environmental Economics) with an MBA from Santa Clara University, Vanessa's upcoming book explores sustainable leadership as a driver of business innovation. Connect with Vanessa Thompson!Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/Vanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/The Sustainability Experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/The Sustainability Experts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainability-experts/id1727766301Book Recommendations:Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

There are a small number of people to whom I owe my career, and one of them is Ted Turner. In 1998, he famously pledged a billion dollars to support UN causes, leading to the creation of the United Nations Foundation. The UN Foundation, in turn, was one of my key backers early in my career when I launched the first blog about the UN, UN Dispatch. There's a new six-part documentary on Netflix about Ted Turner that I cannot recommend highly enough. Call Me Ted delves deep into both his personal history and business ventures, including the founding of CNN. But for me, the most intriguing part of the documentary is its exploration of Ted Turner's deep commitment to philanthropy. As I discuss in my interview with filmmaker Keith Clarke, his example stands in stark contrast to today's social media moguls.

Join me as I talk with Vanessa Thompson, a trailblazer in sustainability and finance with over a decade of experience working with global organizations like the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and Silicon Valley startups. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey from growing up in the heart of Silicon Valley to redefining how sustainable leadership can accelerate business innovation. We explore how her experiences with failure, experimentation, and purposeful constraints have shaped her groundbreaking work. Vanessa's insights will leave you inspired and ready to take action.Key Points:- How growing up in Silicon Valley shaped Vanessa's innovator's mindset, transforming failure into a powerful driver of growth and opportunity.- A pivotal moment at UC Berkeley ignited her belief in challenging conventional systems to create more valuable solutions.- Discovering climate finance at age 13 sparked a lifelong passion for sustainability and shaped her career path.- Collaborating with world-renowned experts transformed her understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the power of diverse perspectives.- How embracing constraints as opportunities helped Vanessa redefine her approach to problem-solving and unlock her potential as a change-maker.Vanessa's passion for blending sustainability with business strategy is evident throughout our conversation. Whether you're a business leader, an entrepreneur, or someone who wants to rethink how we innovate, this episode offers a wealth of inspiration and actionable insights. Tune in to hear how Vanessa's forward-thinking ideas can help you turn challenges into opportunities and accelerate your own innovation journey.To learn more about Vanessa go to:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/

Jeff Feltman is a distinguished Ball State graduate who has had an impressive career in foreign affairs and international diplomacy. Currently, Jeff is the John C. Whitehead Visiting Fellow in international diplomacy in the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, and he's a senior fellow at the UN Foundation, both of which are based in Washington, D.C.Over the course of his impressive career, Jeff served as the UN's undersecretary general for political affairs and as U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. During our conversation, I ask Jeff about his undergraduate experience at Ball State and how it prepared him for the Foreign Service. We also talk about his diplomatic posts in the Department of State, including his experience as ambassador to Lebanon from 2004 to 2008.And we discuss the Ball State professors who encouraged Jeff to pursue his challenging and rewarding career in the Foreign Service. Among his mentors was Warren Vander Hill, a long-time professor and distinguished administrator who died in July. This month, Jeff joined the University community in attending an on-campus memorial for Dr. Vander Hill. Jeff and several of his classmates also created an endowed fund in honor of Dr. Vander Hill. The fund will support internships, research, and other experiential opportunities for Ball State students. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review to support the show. 

The major UN climate conference, known as COP29, kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, last week. Tens of thousands of attendees are present, including members of civil society, the private sector, and delegates from every country on the planet. This long-planned summit, however, takes place just a week after the world's largest economy and second-largest emitter elected as president a man who denies climate change and intends to pursue American withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. What impact is the U.S. election having on these negotiations and on climate diplomacy moving forward? Joining me to explore this question and much more is Ryan Hobert, Associate Vice President for Climate and Environment at the UN Foundation. We begin with an extended conversation about this and another elephant in the room: the irony of a petrostate hosting a climate conference. We also spend much of our discussion focusing on the substance of this year's COP, particularly the effort to reach an agreement on funding for less-developed countries to help them adapt to climate change and mitigate its impacts.

Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the event, moderated by Dani, that dive into the right to food, financing food systems transformation, and the need to center equity in everything we do. You'll hear from Thomas Pesek, Senior Liaison Officer for FAO North America; Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury, a Lead Technical Specialist and the Environment & Climate Cluster Coordinator at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and Lasse Bruun, Director of Climate and Food at the UN Foundation.  This event was hosted by Food Tank, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

UNGA week is here! Hundreds of world leaders are gathering in New York for the opening of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. This is always one of the most important moments in international diplomacy, and this week will be no different. We have a special episode today. I kick off with some commentary about the stories I think will drive the agenda during UNGA78, including the Summit of the Future and the prospect of the UNGA unfolding in the context of a widening regional conflict in the Middle East. I also want to shine a spotlight on two important stories from New York this week that will probably not get the attention they deserve, but are nonetheless central to what UNGA is all about: achieving results for the betterment of humanity. To that end, I interview Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, Vice President of Global Health Strategy at the UN Foundation, who tells us what to expect from a high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance. I then speak with Kerrlene Wills, Director for Ocean and Climate at the UN Foundation, who discusses a second key high-level meeting on sea-level rise. For more, please visit https://www.globaldispatches.org/    

This is the fifth episode in our future fisheries management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. Today's guest, Kerrlene Wills, participated in the negotiation process for the 2022 World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on fishing subsidies as a representative of the nation of Guayana, and has written about the resulting agreement. This is primarily aimed towards curbing subsidies for what is known as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It also tried curb the fishing of over-depleted populations, and vessels fishing on the unregulated high seas. A point that Kerrlene makes is that not all subsidies are the same, and therefore should not be subject to the same rules and constraints. The main category that Kerrlene highlights are subsidies that developing countries give to small-scale fishers, which are important for local livelihoods and which don't necessarily lead to overfishing through overcaptilazition. Kerrlene is currently the director of Ocean and Climate at the UN Foundation, and she discusses her current work with Michael, in which she is involved in efforts to decarbonize the global transportation industry trough some type of pricing mechanism along the lines of a carbon tax or a cap and trade scheme. Resources: Kerrlene's website at the UN Foundation: https://unfoundation.org/author/kerrlene-wills/ Kerrlene's article on fisheries subsidies: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4607279 WTO agreement on fisheries webpage: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/rulesneg_e/fish_e/fish_e.htm Guardian piece about the WTO agreement: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/21/first-wto-deal-on-fishing-subsidies-hailed-as-historic-despite-big-holes

Rachel Pittman serves as Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), a grassroots movement of more than 20,000 Americans in over 200 chapters across the U.S. who are dedicated to supporting the work of the United Nations in communities, on campuses, and on Capitol Hill.  Prior to joining UNA-USA, Rachel served on multiple leadership teams for several professional associations that represented lawyers, surgeons, regulators and engineers.  UNA-USA helps Americans develop a broader understanding of the United Nations. Not only does the UN Security Council strive to reduce dangerous conflicts, but there is a larger humanitarian operation that is absolutely critical such as working with over 80-million refugees, teaming with Rotary International to eliminate the scourge of polio and a myriad of other programs confronting climate change, hunger, poverty and empowering women. Other programs include assisting with the movement of aircraft, ships, mail and weather information in international space. 

Today's landscape includes nonprofits acting like for profits and for profits acting like nonprofits, all working to advance important missions. Scott Curran is a social impact and legal advisor to the biggest global social impact organizations and initiatives in the world including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, and many more. Scott joins Greg to discuss this ever evolving landscape.

Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign and Senior Vice President at the United Nations Foundation, leads the Foundation's strategic engagement with the U.S. Congress and Administrations to advance policy changes that support the UN's work for global progress. Although there are many myths about the UN, recent polling shows that 52% of Americans have a favorability rating of the UN. The UN affects all inhabitants of the planet with its valuable programs to assist refugees, combat climate change, provide humanitarians assistance, control diseases, and help move aircraft, ships, mail and weather information in international space. When the UN Security Council was paralyzed re: Ukraine, several UN agencies worked on the front lines to provide food, medicines and other humanitarian needs. The UN is striving to improve its coordination, transparency and accountability to be more effective and efficient. If the UN did not exist, we would have to create it tomorrow.  

Meet Scott. He's a visionary social impact and legal adviser to global brands and nonprofits

Priyanka Jain is the Co-Founder of Evvy. She has always been passionate about leveraging data to improve outcomes for women. She spent the past four years as Head of Product at pymetrics, where she focused on building algorithms to make hiring more fair, efficient, and transparent. Priyanka is also a spokesperson for the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, Chair of the Acumen Fund's Junior Council, and she is on the Innovation Board for the XPrize Foundation Priyanka holds a BSc from Stanford, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business. Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Priyanka Jain to talk about the missing research into vaginal health, the vaginal microbiome, and the lack of education. We also talk about the products aimed at improving vaginal health, the Evvy tests, and how Evvy is helping to unlearn the faults in sex education. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:05] A bit about Priyanka. [08:44] What is the vaginal microbiome? [12:54] The lack of knowledge. [17:32] The truth about vaginal health products. [21:47] What does the Evvy test do?   Quotes: “To this day, we are diagnosed on average 4 years later than men for over 770 diseases.” [03:32] “Water does a great job down there and you don't need a lot more than that.” [18:47]   Connect with Priyanka Jain Website:            www.evvy.com. LinkedIn:            Priyanka Jain. Instagram:          @evvy. TikTok:              @evvybio.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don't forget to subscribe.

Why do certain people advance in their careers, get promotions, and others don't?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Dr. Michelle King, the author of 'HOW WORK WORKS: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself' to discuss the keys for career advancement, the importance of social skills, why exceling in navigating your informal network is so important and lots more.  Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: A look into Dr. Michelle P. King's new book,  HOW WORK WORKS: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself  How to set yourself up for advancement at work Why do certain people advance in the workplace and others don't? How to create and manage informal networks The importance of building self awareness What types of relationships cause the most stress? Skills to improve how you work with people How leaders can often lack self awareness and how to fix this The importance of using "what" questions for feedback ABOUT DR. MICHELLE KING:  Dr. Michelle P. King is a globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Based on over a decade's worth of research, Michelle believes that we need to learn how workplaces work, so we can make them work for everyone. She is the host of a popular podcast called The Fix. Michelle is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book: The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins).  Michelle is an award-winning academic with five degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master of Business Administration, a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism and a PhD in Management. Michelle is pursuing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. In addition, Michelle is an award winning speaker, having spoken at over 500 events worldwide including conferences like the Nobel Peace Prize Conference, Ellevate Network Conference, The Massachusetts Conference for Women, Texas Conference for Women, SXSW, She Summit and the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.  Michelle is represented by London Speakers Bureau and regularly hosts keynotes, fireside chats or masterclasses with companies like, Amazon, FIFA, Guardian, Dior, FedEx, Netflix, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Met Life to name a few. Michelle is the founder of The Culture Practice, a global consultancy that provides leaders with the assessment, development, and inclusion coaching needed to build cultures that value difference. In addition, Michelle is a Senior Advisor to the UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign, where she leads the NextGen Leadership Development Program, which enables young women to navigate and overcome the barriers to their success. Before this, Michelle was the Director of Inclusion at Netflix. Before that, she was the head of UN Women's Global Innovation Coalition for Change, which includes managing over 30 private sector partnerships to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Michelle has two decades of international experience working in the private sector. Website: https://www.michellepking.com  Book: https://www.michellepking.com/how-work-works/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/michellepenelopeking  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepenelopeking/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellepking  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepking/?originalSubdomain=uk  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/  To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.  

Kate Dodson, UN Foundation and Nellie Bristol, CSIS Senior Associate, survey the outcomes of the UN General Assembly during the third week of September, with a special focus on SDGs and the health High Level Meetings (HLMs on pandemic preparedness and response, TB, Universal Health Coverage). Big cross-cutting themes emerged–gaps in finance, equity, health workforce, access, R&D, and intellectual property. Results were decidedly mixed: “process got in the way of ambition.” Overload carries a price, as do acute geopolitical tensions. Senior U.S. officials “showed up” at every point. President Biden spoke early about the SDGs–before Ukraine. What happened in New York may help nudge the negotiators in Geneva working on the pandemic accord. The results in New York may argue for greater precision in the 2024 High Level Meeting on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). One resounding signal–members of the African Union were exceptional in their engagement. 

Elizabeth Cousens grew up with an insatiable curiosity about world events.  This early interest has led to a remarkable career of service, including significant roles with the United Nations, both in the New York headquarters and areas of armed conflict like Bosnia and Haiti.  At the United Nations Foundation, she oversees the organization that was formed thanks to Ted Turner's $1 billion contribution and that today works alongside the United Nations “to collaborate for lasting change and innovate to address humanity's greatest challenges.”  In this episode, Elizabeth describes specific projects the UNF has taken on, from eradicating malaria to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares her view that while the next few years will be “decisive” in our fight against climate change, we have the answers and know what is required to be successful.

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Esha Chhabra, Author of Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World.Esha is an accomplished author who specializes in writing about sustainability, international development, and the emergence of mission-driven brands. In the last decade, she has made significant contributions to numerous national and international publications, such as The Guardian, New York Times, Wired UK, Washington Post, Atlantic, Fast Company, Forbes, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and more, establishing herself as a prominent voice in her field. Her writing offers insightful perspectives and nuanced, thought-provoking analyses of pressing issues. Her work has been supported by the UN Foundation, and has been awarded multiple fellowships from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington, D.C.Esha and Ted discuss her background, Delhi-born, first-generation immigrant moving to California at the age of 6, and her interest in journalism from an early age. She moved to Washington D.C., received her undergraduate from Georgetown University, and then attended the London School of Economics and Politics Science for her graduate degree. Her latest book is one of the first of its kind. It is a journalistic work with a series of case studies across industries that sheds light on the businesses which have restorative and regenerative practices at their core, going beyond the greenwashing to a shift in mindset that is helping heal the world. She describes her travels and the entrepreneurs and activists she met across the world, hitting every continent except Antarctica. She also unpacks the social and environmental innovations in relatable industries that people have everyday interactions with, such as coffee, shoemaking, healthcare, energy, and hospitality, highlighting companies that are genuinely doing the work and part of a global movement.

Uniting all nations on Earth around a common cause is a daunting task– and with a hotly-debated issue like the global climate emergency, it can lead to questions about the best path forward for all people. Ilze Melngailis is Senior Director, Business Council for the UN at the UN Foundation, an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. In this Point-of-View (POV) episode, she reveals the progress business is making to address those pressing challenges – and how we can work together in new ways to accelerate and scale those efforts to course-correct our future. Lead With We is Produced by Goal 17 Media - https://goal17media.com Ilze Melngailis: Ilze Melngailis' career has focused on applying business approaches to international development– accelerating gains in health, gender equality and poverty alleviation. She leads the Business Council for the UN (BCUN) and Private Sector Engagement at the United Nations Foundation, where she connects business with the UN and promotes companies' participation in the UN's historic Sustainable Development Goals. She also develops innovative corporate partnerships with the UN and other partners that help elevate the impact of each sector's ability to drive progress. Previously, Ilze has developed and overseen social marketing programs and public-private partnerships in over 30 developing and emerging-market countries through leadership positions at GBCHealth where she was Vice President, Partnerships and Impact Initiatives, and prior roles at the USAID-funded ACQUIRE Project at EngenderHealth, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and consulting roles for the UN and other clients. A professional point of pride is having been the youngest-ever Executive Director of a global IPPF affiliate, when she founded and ran Latvia's Association for Family Planning and Sexual Health, the first organization of its kind in the region following the collapse of the Soviet Union. She is an experienced speaker and moderator, is fluent in Latvian and speaks conversational French and Spanish. Ilze is also a founding board member of Operation Fistula. She earned her Bachelor's degree at McGill University and a Master's degree in Business Administration with academic distinction from Yale University School of Management. Resources: Learn more about the United Nations Foundation at: https://unfoundation.org/ Connect with Ilze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilze-melngailis/ Visit leadwithwe.com to learn more about Simon's new book or search for "Lead With We" on Amazon, Google Books, or Barnes & Noble.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disruptors for GOOD is presented by: One Tree PlantedOne Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation.If you are interested in being a part of global reforestation and would like to make a philanthropic donation or become a business partner, learn more here.---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In episode 187 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Journalist and Author, Esha Chhabra, on her new book, Working to Restore, and exploring the use cases of regenerative and restorative companies across nine industries.With over a decade of experience as a dedicated writer and journalist, Esha has been passionately immersed in the realms of global development, the environment, and business. Her insightful contributions have been featured in the New York Times, Economist, Guardian, Forbes, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Wired, and more.Beyond merely scratching the surface, Esha delves deep into the heart of the matter, untangling the web of greenwashing to determine whether companies are truly driving progress. Her invaluable work has garnered support from esteemed institutions like the UN Foundation and the Pulitzer Center in Washington, DC.Esha holds degrees from both Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Political Science, reflecting her exceptional academic background. Although originally from Delhi, she now proudly calls Southern California her home.Working to Restore - BookStep into the world of regenerative landscapes, where visionary entrepreneurs wield their businesses as powerful tools for transformative change, transcending the boundaries of sustainability to address pressing social and environmental challenges.As the veil of capitalism is lifted, exposing the uncomfortable truth of its historical practices, characterized by the extraction of resources from distant corners of the world and ceaseless movement of people and cargo in pursuit of profit, a new breed of startups is reshaping the rules of business.They question how business is conducted, by whom, and, most importantly, for what purpose. Drawing upon her extensive journalistic experience, Esha Chhabra embarks on a compelling exploration that delves beyond the surface-level appeal of these transformative enterprises, uncovering the intricate realities and promising potential of regenerative business models.Working to Restore casts a discerning eye on pioneering approaches across nine key domains: agriculture, waste management, supply chain logistics, inclusive collective prosperity, women's empowerment in the workforce, travel, health, energy, and finance.Through captivating profiles, Chhabra showcases how these trailblazing companies tackle global issues by championing responsible production and consumption, fostering equal opportunities for all, driving climate action, and more. It becomes evident that their work transcends the superficial notions of "sustainability," propelling us into a new era of regeneration and restoration. ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.

The efforts to restore and regenerate the planet must not only fall upon the shoulders of the consumers. Corporations that use the earth's resources in huge quantities must also actively participate in building a healthy environment for everyone. Corinna Bellizzi dives into this topic with Forbes contributor Esha Chhabra. She talks about her book, Working to Restore, which showcases mission-driven companies who achieved success in their regenerative approaches. Esha explains how to make such solutions mainstream to fix the broken sustainability model and the confusing certification industry.About Guest:Esha Chhabra has been a writer and journalist focused on global development, environment, and business for over a decade. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Economist, Guardian, Forbes, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Wired, and more. She goes beyond the greenwashing to determine if companies are actually pushing the needle. Her work has been supported by the UN Foundation and the Pulitzer Center in Washington, DC. Esha's a graduate of Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Politics Science. She calls southern California home.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshac/ Guest Website: https://eshachhabra.com Guest Social: https://instagram.com/eshatravels, https://twitter.com/esh2440 Additional Resources Mentioned: https://www.audible.com/pd/Nutrition-Without-Compromise-Podcast/B09ZPPTB6M, https://orlonutrition.com/ Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction03:20 - Esha's origin story07:42 - Working to Restore13:01 - Feature photos18:11 - Fixing the broken sustainability model26:00 - Improving the certification industry33:26 - Mission-driven and value-oriented business38:32 - Closing WordsLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More Be Better answers only to our collective conscience and aims to put more good into the world. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate.

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Devin: What is your superpower?Esha: I think my superpower is tenacity.Over the years, Esha Chhabra and I have had a few opportunities to collaborate as journalists. When she shared a heads-up about her new book, Working to Restore, with me, I was thrilled to invite her to be a guest on the Superpowers for Good show to talk about it.In her book, she reports on her findings about what mid-size businesses are doing to become more restorative. Esha is an early entrant into the solutions journalism community, focusing on writing not only about problems but also about how people are working to solve them.Jenny Kassan will speak at SuperCrowd23. She's hosting a three-day virtual training session called “Raise Capital on Your Own Terms” for diverse founders and social entrepreneurs who hope to raise $500,000 or more for their businesses. If you're serious about your goals for impact, check it out! Use the discount code SuperCrowd20 to save 20 percent!AI Summary* Esha Chhabra discusses her new book Working to Restore on the Superpowers for Good show.* The book covers the regenerative approach many medium-sized companies take to drive environmental and social change across different industries.* Commitment to a long-term approach is necessary for inclusivity.* Examples of companies promoting women's roles in industries not typically known for inclusivity are cited.* A collaborative supply chain approach is encouraged.* Recommends supporting eco-friendly and community-oriented travel companies.* The book includes examples of companies and entrepreneurs committed to restoring the planet and advocating for communities.* The book aims to inspire readers to become involved in similar initiatives.* Businesses must prioritize sustainability and social justice and offer consumers value for money to be successful.Esha's Book: Working to Restore“Whether you are a young college student, whether you're somebody already working, or you're within a large corporate entity, you can use this book,” Esha says. “Pick it up, read one chapter, read one case study of a business, put it down, revisit it later. It'll get you thinking as to how your business or your role in that business could drive some kind of environmental and social change.”The book has nine chapters, each covering a different sector. “We look at food, fashion, travel, finance, the energy sector, supply chains,” she says.Esha is serious about the issues she covers, intending to have a real impact. “There's so much greenwashing going on, and it's now beyond just oil and gas or renewable energy space.”She explains her approach:As I've been doing this reporting for ten years, I've met some interesting entrepreneurs that I felt like they're so driven by their values and their mission that that is why they started the company. They didn't start the company for profit, or they didn't start the company for global scale or to have this dominant brand. It was to solve a problem. So I tried to identify people in the book that came from that place.Esha and her subjects are so focused on change that they even avoid the word sustainability to stay as far from faking or exaggerating the impact as possible. “We moved away from the word sustainability because one entrepreneur said to me, ‘What are we sustaining? Right? This broken system? Let's do something else. Let's bring about a change.'” Instead, she focuses on restoration. “The word that kept pinging me was ‘restoring' because we're restoring an imbalance; we've created an imbalance, and now we have to restore that balance,” she says. “With restorative comes this idea of regeneration, like giving life to something. When you look at regenerative agriculture, it's about feeding the soil, giving life to the soil.”Throughout Esha's career, she's used tenacity as her superpower to accomplish her work.How to Develop Tenacity As a SuperpowerEsha shares how she developed her tenacity. “I don't know if it's the product of being an immigrant, but I think you do just learn to just push through—and in a compassionate kind of way, not an aggressive kind of way,” she says. “But I think you do learn to just not take ‘no' that easily. I mean, it's not a roadblock always.”Journalists hear the word “no” a lot, both when finding sources and pitching articles. She says, “You just can't get knocked off by it.”She looks at her work in solutions journalism as an example of how she's used her tenacity to create more good in the world. The stories she's written have not only documented solutions but helped bring resources to bear. She says some of the subjects of her pieces have let her know years later that her coverage helped scale a business or attract capital from an investor.She offers two key points of advice for strengthening your tenacity.First, she says, “Have a strong sense of self.”You've got to be clear about some key questions. “What do you want? Who are you as a person?” She adds, “It's kind of cliche to say, but don't deviate from that.”Her second point is about seeing yourself in a complete context and not comparing yourself to artificial standards. She says:None of the companies in this book are perfect. They will tell you that, too. Once you realize that perfection doesn't exist, then I think some of that nervousness and anxiety around asking for things or pushing for ideas or starting a project—whatever it is—kind of goes to the wayside because you realize nobody really has the perfect answer or the perfect setup for anything.By following Esha's example and advice, you can strengthen your tenacity, perhaps making it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Superpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Guest-Provided ProfileEsha Chhabra (she/her)About: Writer and author of the upcoming book, Working To Restore.Website: eshachhabra.comTwitter Handle: @esh2440Company Facebook Page: fb.com/ec2440Biographical Information: Esha Chhabra has been a writer and journalist focused on global development, environment, and business for over a decade. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Economist, Guardian, Forbes, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Wired, and more. She goes beyond the greenwashing to determine if companies are pushing the needle. Her work has been supported by the UN Foundation and the Pulitzer Center in Washington, DC. Esha is a graduate of Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Politics Science. She calls southern California home.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/eshacInstagram Handle: @eshatravelsOther URL: penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2274525/esha-chhabra/Esha will be speaking at the virtual conference SuperCrowd23, held on May 10-11. She'll be joining a discussion about social entrepreneurship. Don't miss it! Superpowers for Good readers get 50 percent off the price of admission! Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Gender equality and women's empowerment have a lot of ties to climate change. In addition to being leaders of the climate movement, women and girls are often more vulnerable to climate effects. Ilinca Drondoe is a student at Wellesley college who is passionate about the intersection of climate justice and women's empowerment. Ilinca works with the organization Girl Up and the UN Foundation on projects related to the intersection of gender and climate. In this episode, we talk to her about the importance of gender equality in the movement, her role as a young person in climate advocacy, and tips to advance gender equality in the environmental space. Check out the Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 here! ____________ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team and for a full transcript of this episode! https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate Follow us on Instagram at @operationclimate! Follow us on Twitter at @opclimate! Subscribe to us on Youtube! To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Host: Katherine Li Guest: Ilinca Drondoe Audio Editor: Katherine Li --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operation-climate/support

Building social impact movements is hard. Bringing people together, across society and sectors to engage with and take action on an issue is a golden ticket to creating long term lasting impact. How do you do it? Meet Social Impact Pioneer Devi Thomas. During our conversation Devi shares her wisdom and experience in successfully developing and delivering social movements and campaigns. Rarely does someone so generously gift their secret sauce as Devi does during this conversation. She takes us step by step through creating a movement. This podcast a masterclass in movement building, and also a deep dive into Devi's work building, accelerating and advocating for the non-profit sector. Devi says: “Not-for-profits are a misnomer - I consider myself to be an active part of the problem-solving sector.” Named one of 2022's Top Women in Communications, Devi Thomas is a social impact visionary. With 20+ years of experience overseeing communications and global campaigns, she is a particular expert in communicating around social and environmental impact –creating movements - encouraging people to really take action. Buckle up, we will be hearing from a real master in social impact communications. Devi is the Global Head of Industry Solutions at Microsoft Philanthropies, Tech for Social Impact. Championing innovative non-profits and connecting technological support and solutions for them. She has previously worked with Salesforce and the UN, beginning her career as a journalist. Links: Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/bryan-stevenson/ UN Foundation, Shot at Life: campaign https://shotatlife.org Devi Thomas, Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devi-thomas/ If you liked this podcast, try: How to communicate social impact with Eric Ressler: https://businessfightspoverty.org/eric-ressler-social-impact-communications/ and A Sustainable Business Guide with David Grayson, Chris Coulter and Mark Lee: https://businessfightspoverty.org/david-grayson-chris-coulter-and-mark-lee-the-sustainable-business-handbook/

Season 5, Episode 1: This season, Diplomatic Immunity is exploring the depths of multilateralism to learn how consensus-driven diplomacy survives in an era of renewed great power competition. For the first episode, ISD Director of Research and Programs Kelly McFarland talked to two experts with experience at the United Nations. First, Kelly chatted with ISD alumni Alistair Somerville to walk through the history of the 77-year-old institution.  Alistair Somerville is a staff assistant at the UN Secretariat's office in Washington, the UN Information Centre, where he coordinates the Secretariat's work with academic institutions, think tanks, and the media in Washington and around the United States.  To dig deeper into the issues affecting the United Nations today, Kelly talked to Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman who has served as a high-ranking diplomat with both the United States and the United Nations. Ambassador Feltman explains why he has been pleasantly surprised by the UN's efforts in light of the war in Ukraine and is cautiously optimistic about the future of the institution.  Jeffrey Feltman is the John C. Whitehead Visiting Fellow in International Diplomacy in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings and a Senior Fellow at the UN Foundation, both based in Washington, D.C.   Ambassador Feltman was appointed as the first U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, a position he held from April 2021 until January 2022.  From July 2012 until his April 2018 retirement, he served as United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.  From 2009 until 2012, Ambassador Feltman was the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.  Prior to his 2004-2008 tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, he served as a U.S. diplomat in Erbil, Baghdad, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tunis, Amman, Budapest, and Port-au-Prince. Episode recorded: October 10, 2022 (interview with Alistair Somerville) and November 30, 2022 (Interview with Ambassador Feltman) Produced by Daniel Henderson and Kelly McFarland.  Episode Image: Flags at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Mathias Reding on Unspalsh Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world.  Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.  For more, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu.

Patty Mechael is a leader in digital transformation of global health in low-and middle-income countries. She is the Co-founder and Policy Lead of HealthEnabled. She has held numerous executive and leadership positions, traveled to over 40 countries, and spent more than 20 years improving public health throughout the world. She has served as Executive Director of the mHealth Alliance at the UN Foundation and Executive Vice President of the Personal Connected Health Alliance at HIMSS as well as Visiting Professor at Princeton University and Adjunct Professor at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.Patty takes this deep knowledge of public health and combines it with a passion for writing fiction. She recently released a middle-school novel "The Antidotes: The Pollution Solution" a book she wrote with input from her middle-school aged son during the pandemic. Patty has a PhD in Public Health and Policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She has a Master of Health Science, International Public Health/International Health from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and a BA in Near Easter Studies from The Johns Hopkins University.Episode NotesPatty's newly released book “The Antidotes: The Pollution Solution” brings together two of her greatest passions – writing fiction and global health. Patty shares how she became interested in writing fiction, how she actually began the writing process, her inspirations, and provides some guidance that may be helpful for other scientists who are interested in writing. She shares her extensive experience in global health in over 40 countries and more than 25 years in the field. We talk a bit about the pandemic and she provides her viewpoints of what went well, what could be improved upon and our joint hope for our future in the youth of the world.To learn more about Patty and to join the The Antidotes Community visit: www.patriciamechael.com/antidotes  Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckBellagio Fellowship - The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program is a project-based residency that offers academics, artists, policymakers, and practitioners a serene setting for focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with residents from a wide array of backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies.  (https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-center/residency-program/)Rūta Šepetys; born November 19, 1967) is a Lithuanian-American writer of historical fiction. As an author, she is a #1 New York Times and international bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She is a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Fellow and the first American writer of young adult literature to speak at the European Parliament and NATO. (Wikipedia)The history of plastic pollution in the ocean is extensive because of plastic's long life. The material never truly goes away — it merely breaks apart into microplastics that marine animals ingest and absorb. Three species of fish in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean have been found to have polyethylene and polyester microplastics in their bodies.  (https://www.4ocean.com/blogs/blog/a-brief-history-of-the-plastic-crisis)Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt is a board-certified family physician with over a decade of experience leading population health initiatives in governmental public health agencies. Dr. Nesbitt currently serves as the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health in Washington, DC, a position she has held since January 2015. (https://dchealth.dc.gov/b

Over 2 billion people in our world lack access to adequate food, and over 3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet. Between 2014 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people going hungry and suffering from food insecurity had been gradually rising. The pandemic only made things worse. And the Ukraine war has further disrupted global supply chains. In 2021, 702-828 million people faced hunger. The gender gap in food insecurity has widened under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and women are more food insecure than men in every region of the world.Food is linked to almost all of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And it is difficult if not virtually impossible to meet these global goals and the Paris Climate Agreement, without a radical transformation of the global food system.Gunhild A. Stordalen is the founder and executive chair of EAT: the science-based global platform for food system transformation. She is a medical doctor and the recipient of the UN Foundation's “Global Leadership Award”. Instagram: @gunhild_stordalen Twitter: @G_stordalenThe EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, HealthHost:Professor Dan Banik, University of OsloTwitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPodInstagram: @inpursuitofdevelopmentApple Google Spotify YouTubehttps://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com/

Ammon Fife is the Group director of data science and analytics at Bonneville Communications. He has worked on social and digital campaigns in the Consumer (Hersheys, General Mills), Hi-tech (Intel, HP, Rackspace), Pharma (Pfizer, Sanofi, Amgen), and Non-profit (Mormon.org, Huntsman Cancer Institute, UN Foundation.) spaces. He also bounces between teaching Social Media Analytics and Micro-Economics at LDS Business College and BYU-Idaho.Check out upcoming DigiMarCon Digital Marketing, Media, and Advertising Conferences & Exhibitions Worldwide at https://digimarcon.com/events/

To an outsider looking in, it may seem like singer Casey McQuillen has it all — she was a contestant on season 13 of American Idol, and went on to have a successful career in singing. Yet despite her success, she still struggles with a negative, nagging sense of self-doubt that she attributes to the bullying she endured in middle school. These difficult early experiences left such a mark that she started an anti-bullying program. Listen as she shares stories about how her mental health intertwines with her music, the pain and pressure of being on a reality show, and how she uses her voice to advocate against bullying today. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio Casey McQuillen, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, activist, and powerhouse vocalist, burst onto the scene on season 13 of “American Idol.” Since then, the rising star has organically accumulated tens of thousands of followers on social media and millions of views and streams of her music online, largely because her songs are authentic, intimate, and relatable.   Casey's first single, “Beautiful,” debuted globally on ExtraTV in April 2019. Her debut album, “Skinny,” released in April 2022 from Plymouth Rock Recording, includes “In & Out,” a duet with singer-songwriter, Jon McLaughlin. Throughout her career, Casey has dedicated herself to the causes of anti-bullying, body positivity, and mental health advocacy. Following “Idol,” she founded the You Matter Tour, an interactive, anti-bullying assembly show that she's performed for 40,000+ students at over 100 middle and high schools in the U.S. and Europe. The tour has been recognized by the UN Foundation and GLAAD and featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Casey has toured the U.S. and Europe headlining her own shows and supporting talented singer-songwriters, such as James Morrison, Stephen Kellogg, Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton, Eric Hutchison, Clark Beckham, David Ryan Harris, and Nick Howard. Starting in May, Casey hit the road for concerts in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Nashville, and will return to the U.K. in early October for shows in Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, Leicester, and London. For more information, please visit Casey's official website – www.listentocasey.com. Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

Whether touring extensively across the U.S. and Europe, gaining a loyal fan base from the millions who watched her as a powerhouse vocalist on Season 13 of American Idol, appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, or having her most recent single played on CMT, MTV, and Sirius XM ‘The Pulse,' Casey as accomplished so much in her short career. On the touring front, Casey has headlined her own sold out shows in New York and Boston. She's also supported incredible acts like James Morisson, Stephen Kellogg, Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton, Eric Hutchison, Clark Beckham, David Ryan Harris, and Nick Howard. The songsmith has organically accumulated tens of thousands of followers on social media and millions of views and streams of her music online, largely because her songs are authentic, intimate and relatable. Additionally, Casey has performed her anti-bullying concert series at over one hundred middle and high schools for over 40,000 students. The “You Matter” Tour was recognized by the UN Foundation and was recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Casey recently release her debut album Skinny which includes the hit single ‘In & Out', a duet with Jon McLaughlin, which found its way into several major playlists, being spotlighted by the likes of Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well featured on MTV and CMT, and Sirius XM ‘The Pulse'. Connect to Casey: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Spotify YouTube

At the “10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace” about a thousand representatives of world religions and other organizations gathered in Germany, in late August, to advance globalism and a planetary uniting of all religions to promote the United Nation's masterplan for humanity known as UN Agenda 2030. Critics expressed alarm that self-proclaimed religious leaders were embracing dangerous world “order” ideas which are totally at odds with liberty and Christianity. The implications are massive.The controversial 10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace, backed by George Soros and the globalist-controlled German government, as well as other powerful forces, aimed to unify the world's religious organizations behind the key elements of the establishment's agenda – including the UN-guided “modern order.”Operating in almost 100 nations, the alliance claims to be “the world's largest and most representative coalition of religious and indigenous communities.”It is funded by Soros, the Rockefellers, the Ford Foundation, the UN Foundation, various UN agencies, U.S. taxpayers via the State Department, and more.Among other decisions, the coalition vowed to increase cooperation among their religious sects under the guise of caring for “the earth – the entire web of life,” and what participants descried as the “common good.”Behind this global sham lies the very fulfillment of God's Prophetic Word of Truth with confirmation that the Rapture is very near – Are You Ready?Support the show

In Episode 93, Melinda is joined by visionary activists for disability and social justice, Eleanor Lisney and Eddie Ndopu. Throughout the live recording, they discuss the importance of having leaders who cultivate empathy and inclusion for global teams to work better together across different cultures, genders, disabilities, and intersectionalities. They share how we can be better allies against systemic ableism to support disability and social justice worldwide. They also explore the first step that organizations can take to align their strategic priorities and objectives with the Sustainable Development Goals and promote sustainable economic growth, inclusivity, and accessibility for everyone in the workplace.About Eleanor Lisney (she/her)Eleanor Lisney is a campaigner and activist rooted from an intersectional perspective. Eleanor is a founding member of Culture Access and Sisters of Frida. She is an access and equality advisor. She is also on the web team of the International Network of Women with Disabilities. She writes on intersectional issues as a disabled woman of color and is passionate on campaigning for social justice and inclusion.About Eddie Ndopu (he/they)Arguably one of the most influential social justice leaders in the world right now, Eddie Ndopu is a disability innovation pioneer, and the Founder and Chairperson of A BILLION REASONS. In 2019 and again in 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, appointed Eddie as one of 17 SDG Advocates, the global body's most high profile champions in the fight to defeat poverty and defend the planet. Eddie also sits on the Boards of the UN Foundation, Valuable 500, and IMAGINE, and is a Global Future Council member at the World Economic Forum. Eddie holds degrees from Carleton University in Canada and the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University.To join us for our monthly live event or find additional resources, visit https://ally.cc. Connect With EleanorLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eleanorlisneyTwitter: twitter.com/e_lisneyInstagram: instagram.com/elle_in_uk/Connect With EddieLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddiendopuFacebook: facebook.com/edward.ndopuTwitter: twitter.com/eddiendopuInstagram: instagram.com/eddiendopuConnect With UsYouTube: youtube.com/c/changecatalystTwitter: twitter.com/changecatalystsFacebook: facebook.com/changecatalystsInstagram: instagram.com/techinclusionLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/changecatalystsProduction TeamCreator & Host: Melinda Briana EplerCo-Producers: Renzo Santos & Christina Swindlehurst ChanCreative Director @ Podcast Rocket: Rob Scheerbarth[Image description: LEA promo and photos of Eleanor, an East Asian woman with short brown hair, glasses, a woven hat, black t-shirt, and red/white plaid flannel; Eddie, a Black man with short black hair and mustache, light grey turtleneck, and jacket with green/blue floral pattern; and host Melinda, a White woman with red hair, glasses, and orange shirt holding a white mSupport the show

Nirvan Mullick is a filmmaker, storyteller, and the big-hearted founder of Imagination Foundation, a nonprofit born out of the success of one of Nirvan's viral films, “Caine's Arcade.” (If you haven't seen it, it's the first link in the bio.) He also founded Interconnected—an LA-based creative agency that tells stories for impact. The Venn diagram for his trajectory in life is “I see you. I want you to see you. I want everybody to see you.”  That part is simple. That part is soul. The hard part—the part that makes someone transcend creativity and embrace ACTION is the next part: execution. In this episode, he walks us through his personal philosophy for how to see ideas come to life, how to see them nurtured, and how to see them embraced.  What makes this POV special is that it isn't a business trick. This isn't the entrepreneur's guide to wealth. This is CREATION and success uniting in its own way. Nirvan takes us way past any “how to,” that stalks us from the click-bait corners of the internet. This isn't that. This is anything but. This is the science of nurturing your ideas, carefully, considerately, honestly. And coming to a creative conclusion that births something beyond your imagination. Now, you might be asking, “How is that possible?” because we've been taught to think ideas are only as good as the person thinking them, but that's not the case. An idea is as good as your ability to let go. Nirvan says, “Ideas envision their own existence. Ideas have this inherent idea of what they want to become, and if you can tune in to them, they will tell you how to do [the idea].” Think about that. IDEAS have IDEAS about their own existence.  That's the secret. (Not anymore, if you already pressed play, which you definitely should.) After the film made an impact, Nirvan doubled down. He built a movement (#CardboardChallenge), which then led to the nonprofit.  That's how we got Imagitionation.org, which merged with TwoBitCircus.org and supports over 180 Chapters in 30 countries. The organization has received support and recognition from Lego, Ashoka, VANS (to name a few) for its work fostering the creative expression of kids worldwide. But, you know what's funny? When I ask Nirvan how he introduces himself, he says, “I am just a *guy trying to make things I care about for people I care about. And I care about everybody.” And if you're here, if you're listening to this show, isn't that you, too?  *gender not restricted—you know. It's US. WORKS:- Creator, filmmaker, director of Caine's Arcade, a short film that became a viral phenomenon in 2012, receiving millions of views and changing the life of a creative 9-year-old kid- Founder, Interconnected—an LA based creative agency that helps tell stories for impact- Founder, Imagination.org- Filmmaker with works screened in festivals worldwide, from Cannes to Annecy- Director of the viral #EarthToParis climate campaign for the UN Foundation and GOOD, generating over 1.4 billion impressions leading up to the historic Paris Climate Agreement - Board Member of TwoBitCircus.org, which Imagination.org merged with in 2018- Recipient of the Dan Eldon Award for Creative Activism and the Big Ideas in Action award   Tools You'll Get from This Episode:- Inspiration on where to find ideas and how to treat them- Tips to inspire your curiosity- Reminders of how impactful and necessary play is- Stories that awaken your imagination- Tools to seek out opportunities that support other people's dreams - Mental health support for the very common and very real social anxiety that plagues so many of us (myself included)- Confirmation that you're special, unique, and that there really is only one You, and there's a power to that LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
BETTER is recorded on the unceded and ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and has been stewarded by them since time immemorial. BETTER with Mark Brand is produced by Pamela Rothenberg of I HEAR YOU STUDIOS and Adam Karch with Orbyt Media

Casey McQuillen, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, activist and powerhouse vocalist, burst onto the scene wowing judges and millions of viewers on Season 13 of American Idol. Since then, the rising star has organically accumulated tens of thousands of followers on social media and millions of views and streams of her music online, largely because her songs are authentic, intimate, and relatable.   Casey's first single, Beautiful, debuted globally on ExtraTV in April 2019. Her debut album, Skinny, is set for release on April 29, 2022, from Plymouth Rock Recording. Last August, Casey launched a sneak peak of the forthcoming album with the release of ‘In & Out', a duet with singer-songwriter, Jon McLaughlin, which found its way onto several major playlists. The song was also spotlighted by Apple Music and Amazon Music and featured on Sirius XM ‘The Pulse'.  Throughout her career Casey has dedicated herself to the causes of anti-bullying, body positivity, and mental health advocacy. Following “Idol,” she founded the You Matter Tour, an interactive, anti-bullying assembly show that she's performed for 40,000+ students at over one hundred middle and high schools in the US and Europe. The tour has been recognized by the UN Foundation and GLAAD and featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Casey has toured the US and Europe headlining her own shows and supporting talented singer-songwriters such as James Morrison, Stephen Kellogg, Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton, Eric Hutchison, Clark Beckham, David Ryan Harris, and Nick Howard. Starting in May, Casey hits the road for concerts in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston and Nashville, then returns to the UK in early October for shows in Edinburgh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Liverpool, Leicester, and London. For more information, please visit Casey's official website – www.listentocasey.com. Connect with Casey: https://listentocasey.com/-------------------------------------------------Join People Pleaser No More Waitlist here: https://bit.ly/3QTN8KoSupport the show

No episódio de hoje, continuando com a série de entrevistas Ser Long Life Learning; Márcia De Luca conversa com Fábio Colletti Barbosa. Fábio é membro dos conselhos do Itaú Unibanco, Gávea Investimentos, da Cia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração, Natura Cosméticos e da Amber. Fábio também foi presidente do Banco Real, Santander Brasil, da Febraban e Abril Mídia. Atualmente é também diretor-presidente da Fundação Itaú e membro do conselho do Instituto Empreeender Endeavor, do Centro de Liderança Pública e da UN Foundation, para apoio à ONU.

Rajesh Mirchandani spent over 20 years in journalism and finds himself today as a senior advisor at the UN Foundation -- and two very exciting new projects on the horizon.  His time covering international affairs (along with entertainment and a whole host of other topics) for the BBC led him to a realization and a transition to his current role.  He reached a point where he no longer wanted to be asking the tough questions without helping to find the answers.  In his current role, Rajesh is faced with some of the most challenging matters of our time -- and rather than meeting that challenge with skepticism, he offers a hopeful point of view.  In addition to his work on climate related matters, Rajesh is also launching a podcast called, "Finding our Flavor," and working simultaneously on a book on a related topic.  Jump into today's conversation to hear more about this remarkable communicator who has a keen ability to see a path forward both in the issues of the day, but also in his own successful career. 

Today, Tes talks with Jennifer Burden. Jennifer hails from the USA and is the Founder and CEO of World Moms Network, an award-winning online media organization and website promoting a world of peace through the common bonds of motherhood. Jennifer has been nominated Global Influencer Fellow and Social Media Fellow by the UN Foundation, invited to the White House, spoken at the World Bank for the right of a universal education for all children, and her writing has been featured on Impatient Optimists, The Huffington Post, ONE.org and BabyCenter. She is currently at Columbia University in NYC, where she is working toward her Executive Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in global policy studies. She is the mother of two girls and practices Heartfulness meditation. To learn more about Jennifer Burden: worldmomsblog@gmail.com To learn more about World Moms Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldmomsnetwork www.worldmomsnetwork.com Twitter: @WorldMomsNetwk IG: worldmomsnetwk

In Episode 83, Laura Liswood, Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, joins Melinda in a thoughtful discussion about how we can improve workplace diversity faster. They discuss tactics that help leaders address the roadblocks brought by the 'Elephant-Mouse' dynamic between dominant and non-dominant groups in organizations. Laura also addresses some of the key topics from her latest book, The Elephant and the Mouse: Moving Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion to Create a Truly Diverse and Equitable Workplace, such as the meritocracy myth, code-switching, the risks posed by a homogeneous workforce, and the rewards of allyship. Bonus: Laura shares her research findings on what it would take for the US to have a woman President.About Laura (she/her)In August 1996, Laura Liswood co-founded the Council of Women World Leaders with President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland located at the UN Foundation in Washington, DC. Ms. Liswood is the Secretary General of the Council, which is composed of women presidents, prime ministers, and heads of government. It is the only organization of its kind globally.From 2001 to 2016, Liswood was also named Managing Director, Global Leadership and Diversity for Goldman Sachs, and later became a senior advisor. She continues to speak to audiences globally on diversity, equity, and inclusion.Liswood holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from California State University, San Diego. She holds a J.D. degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in California and Massachusetts. After the events of 9/11, she became a reserve police officer in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department and retired as a sergeant.Liswood is the author of four books The Loudest Duck-Moving beyond Diversity, The Elephant and the Mouse, Women World Leaders, and Serving Them Right. She is a long time participant in the World Economic Forum and is a Steward of the Forum's Education, Gender, and Work Initiative.She is a commissioner for the New Mexico State Personnel Review Board, a board advisor for EDGE, and a member of the Washington DC Metro Transit Police Investigative Review Panel.To join us for our monthly live event or find educational resources from this episode, visit https://ally.cc.Connect With Laura On SocialLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-liswood-60451924/ Connect With Us On SocialYouTube: youtube.com/c/changecatalystTwitter: twitter.com/changecatalystsFacebook: facebook.com/changecatalystsInstagram: instagram.com/techinclusionLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/changecatalystsProduction TeamCreator & Host: Melinda Briana EplerCo-Producers: Renzo Santos & Christina Swindlehurst ChanCreative Director @ Podcast Rocket: Rob Scheerbarth[Image description: LEA promo and photos of Laura, a White woman with short blonde/brown hair, glasses, pearl earrings, and a white/black polka dot suit; beside her is the book cover of The Elephant and the Mouse; and host Melinda Briana Epler, a White woman with red hair, glasses, and orange shirt holding a white mug behind a laptop.]Support the show

In this episode, we talk with guest author Amy Conway-Hatcher for Part Two on her book, Infinitely More: Choosing Freedom, A Career Mom s Turning Point. Join Podcast Host Susan Axelrod for this Part Two discussion of Amy Conway-Hatcher's Book: Infinitely More: Choosing Freedom, A Career Mom s Turning Point Amy s story is an intriguing, thought-provoking, and heart-opening discovery of how a warrior career mom was lured into believing she could win over the system in Big Law and beat the odds. Her strategy works for years, but she learns even the toughest of warriors face reckonings. This part two discussion will highlight more of Amy's lessons learned since the publication of her book. Book proceeds are going to non-profits that support women girls. Amy is intending to help the next generations of women and girls through these organizations: Together Rising, UN Foundation's Girl, Up, YoungLeaders.World - and Women's Bar Association Foundation of Washington, DC If you want to be part of the conversation with Amy, contact her via her website: www.amyhatcher-conway.com In this Podcast, Confidence Coach Susan L. Axelrod invites women authors to step into The Confidence Zone! Stepping in and stepping up to share their story behind the story of their book and offering an opportunity to inspire listeners and readers to take action to create purposefully. If you are an author or know an author who would like to be interviewed on this podcast, please contact Susan directly at susan@confident-life.com. Susan's website: www.whatwillyourlegacybe.com LI Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/whatwillyourlegacybe/ FB Page: www.facebook.com/ConfidenceCoachSusanAxelrod Find Susan on the KS Media Group App as a Leading Practitioner, download it from any app store.

We are very excited to welcome CEO and Coach, Christine Rose from Christine Rose Coaching & Consulting to the Finding Fearless podcast. Christine is the bestselling author of Life Beyond #MeToo, and was featured in the UN Foundation's #EqualEverywhere campaign! As a success coach, Christine coaches small business owners to grow leadership, effective teams, and high-value companies. Christine believes life is precious, short, and sweet, and celebrates with good red wine, fine chocolate, and awe-inspiring ocean views whenever possible.Christine shares three valuable takeaways: 1. Build value, not just revenues. 2. There is life beyond #MeToo and you can be part of making a new normal free from gender-based discrimination and violence. 3. Success on your own terms doesn't have to be elusive.Get ready for a jam-packed episode full of wonderful conversation! Links Mentioned: Christine Rose Coaching & ConsultingChristine's Social Platforms LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TwitterRate and subscribe to The Finding Fearless Podcast - Apple, Spotify Know a Female Founder you'd love to hear on the podcast? Shoot us an email to hello@fearlessfoundry.com to submit their info! The Finding Fearless Podcast's primary purpose is to highlight female entrepreneurs' voices. This has been a Fearless Foundry production. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

How can we be better? By learning to self soothe our own emotions.. and we are completely self aware of them Emotional Intelligence: manage your own emotions in positive ways or to understand others emotions in positive ways: How can we better soothe our own triggers -- by being more self aware & by serving others, pay attention to the present moment & do the work to understand your triggers - they come from your past. work with kindness, compassion and empathy - be aware of others and the present moment - not just yourself each of us can do our own part - small habits turn into big changes the truth will give you the most freedom - don't allow others pain to penetrate youif you are able to help other women .. volunteer at Girl UP and the UN Foundation, The Salvation Army pray for them - every roadblock is there for a greater lesson, triggers do hurt - but dont let your past or other people make you feel so small. nobody should have to make another feel less than to make themselves feel more than, the math just won't add up. look up books: "How to Talk to Strangers" - Malcom Gladwell "The Untethered Soul" -Michael A Singer  "The Power of Now" -Eckhart Tolle Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

As co-founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute post-graduate training centers, Jane Wurwand is one of the most recognized and respected authorities in professional skin therapy. Under her leadership, Dermalogica has grown to be the leading professional skin care brand, used by more than 100,000 skin therapists in more than 100 countries around the world.  In 2016, President Obama appointed Wurwand a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs both in the USA and abroad. She has served as a special advisor to the UN Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council and is frequently sought out by the media. She was named one of “30 World-Changing Women” by Conscious Company media and praised as “The Woman Who Started a Cult” by The Sunday Times of London. In November 2018, Wurwand launched FOUND/LA, a non-profit dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs to help them build their business, purpose and community. FOUND/LA offers funding, mentorship, unique incubator programs and educational resources for entrepreneurs who have been underserved or overlooked by traditional systems. In this episode, Jane discusses her journey, from the grief of losing her father when she was just 2 years old, to building a global skincare empire. She shares how divine timing orchestrated the birth of her book, ‘Skin In The Game: everything you need is already inside you', and her bigger ‘WHY' behind her unwavering and continued support of local underserved entrepreneurs.  Other areas we dive into: The gift of the pandemic and COVID The new ‘next' Guilt of the survivor Finding your bigger ‘WHY' The power of visualization Digging deep into your own resources to find your purpose  FOUND/LA  Resilience, and the balance between physical, and mental health  The book - Skin in the Game: everything you need is already inside you 100% of all profits from sales of the book are being donated to FOUND/LA in supporting local entrepreneurs to build their business, purpose and community. Resources of Jane: Website Foundla Instagram Foundla Dermalogica Instagram Dermalogica Twitter Dermalogica Video Dermalogica Wurwand Foundation Instagram Jane Jane's Book Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship Harmonyum LA Links: Website Instagram Facebook We would love to hear your thoughts, and be so grateful of you to leave a review or join us in the Harmonyum LA Community here on Instagram |  Facebook | YouTube Follow Jessica on Instagram | Facebook  

To amplify COP26, we've teamed up with the UN Foundation and the Innovating for Social Impact class at Duke University to bring you a special episode all about bringing climate change to the center of attention and combatting climate misinformation through having impactful conversations. Why do we need to talk about climate change? How do we go about having those conversations? How can we combat climate misinformation? Our guest, Devin Domeyer, is a climate scientist and Community Management Consultant at the United Nations Foundation. With the UN, Devin works on Say It With Science, an initiative that equips young climate champions everywhere with the knowledge and tools they need to drive their activism and combat misinformation. In Devin's words, "All the solutions we hope to advance to protect our shared future are because of science. It's never been more important to combat misinformation and agree on the facts, so we can work together to find the best solutions. It's time to #SayItWithScience." Devin is also currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Management at Duke University. Visit our website to keep up with the OC team and for a full transcript of this episode! https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate Follow us on Instagram at @operationclimate! Follow us on Twitter at @opclimate! Subscribe to us on Youtube! To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Devin Domeyer Host & Producer: Katherine Li Reporters: Meltem Donmez, Nikhita Gopisetty, Chloe Nguyen (in collaboration with Danielle Zapotoczny's "Innovating for Social Impact" class at Duke University) Audio Editor: Katherine Li Music: Cali by Wataboi, what you thinkin by Wataboi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/operation-climate/support

2021 episode 7 featuring Kathy Calvin (BS Speech Pathology/Audiology and Hon. Doctor of Social Sciences), the third class of 2021 Old Master! Kathy most recently served as the President and CEO of the UN Foundation (past AOL Time Warner Foundation, America Online, US News & World Report, and Press Secretary for Senator Gary Hart). Kathy is a global changemaker and brings a wealth of experience from the public, private, and non-profit sectors back to the Purdue campus Nov. 7-9, 2021 for the Old Masters program. Listen in to learn more about Kathy and her incredible work as a champion for women, an empathetic leader, and more!

We're thrilled to announce our next FUTURE OF WOMEN Podcast series, a four-part series all about sustainable design, curated and hosted by Azora Zoe Paknad of Goldune. On this new FUTURE OF WOMEN Podcast series, Azora speaks with designers, journalists, and agroforestry entrepreneurs about sourcing products and developing supply chains in a way that respects the environment and communities that create them. Today, Azora is speaking with Esha Chhabra and Smita Satiani. In 2019, Esha and Smita founded Alaya Tea. Alaya Tea sources organic and biodynamic teas directly from people and planet-friendly Indian farms at the base of the Himalayas. After growing up drinking chai and traversing this mountainous area in India's Northeast, visiting small farmers and tea estates, Esha and Smita were keen to build a company that respects these communities and addresses environmental challenges we face through agriculture. Alaya's packaging is fully compostable, including the label. Esha Chhabra is a writer who covers the environment, business, and agriculture. She has contributed to The Guardian, New York Times, Economist, and Forbes. She has been awarded multiple grants from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting as well as two reporting fellowships from the UN Foundation. For the past three years, she developed a book which looks at 30+ businesses around the world making a social and environmental impact with Patagonia. In 2019 she founded Alaya Tea with Smita Satiani. Smita Satiani is an Indian-Pakistani American entrepreneur. Over the last 10 years, she has worked in the social impact and climate change spaces across philanthropy, government and private industry. In 2019, she co-founded Alaya Tea to bring the Indian tea time she grew up with to a broader American audience, in a more people and planet-friendly way. Her work has been featured at the MIT Media Lab, and in Forbes, Washington Post & The Wall Street Journal. She is currently an adjunct instructor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz Policy School.

In this episode, I speak to Anna about the opportunities available through the UNA-USA network. We discuss how college students and young professionals can get involved with the United Nations and work to shape policy on a global level. Anna Mahalak manages youth engagement initiatives for the United Nations Association of the USA, a program of the UN Foundation. Her work focuses on elevating youth voices in building public support for the UN through the UNA-USA campus chapter network, the U.S. Youth Observer program, and young professionals programming. Before joining the UN Foundation, Anna worked at The George Washington University in the Division of Student Affairs. She has a master's in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Government from The College of William and Mary.

Today, Tes talks with Jennifer Burden. Jennifer hails from the USA and is the Founder and CEO of World Moms Network, an award-winning online media organization and website promoting a world of peace through the common bonds of motherhood. Jennifer has been nominated Global Influencer Fellow and Social Media Fellow by the UN Foundation, invited to the White House, spoken at the World Bank for the right of a universal education for all children, and her writing has been featured on Impatient Optimists, The Huffington Post, ONE.org and BabyCenter. She is currently at Columbia University in NYC, where she is working toward her Executive Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in global policy studies. She is the mother of two girls and practices Heartfulness meditation. To learn more about Jennifer Burden: worldmomsblog@gmail.com To learn more about World Moms Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldmomsnetwork www.worldmomsnetwork.com Twitter: @WorldMomsNetwk IG: worldmomsnetwk

In Episode 3 of Pricing Nature, Jacob, Maria, and Casey chat with Sue Biniaz (Senior Fellow for Climate Change at the UN Foundation, and Visiting Lecturer at Yale), Dan Esty (Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale), and David Roberts (Author of “Volts,” a newsletter on clean energy and politics, and formerly a … Continue reading 3. The Road to Paris: 30 Years of Climate Negotiations in Under an Hour →