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What happens when you stop clutching power and start handing it over? In this episode, Michael Shipler—Vice President at Search for Common Ground and director of Common Ground Leadership dives into what truly works (and what doesn't) in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and global leadership.

Why Take a Listen * Honest Impact Career Insights: Michael shares the tough realities and surprising opportunities facing anyone building a global career. From grassroots advocacy to high-stakes boardrooms, explores s changing and what can help get you hired, promoted, or burned out. * Leadership Rethought: If you're tired of the "strong leader knows best" cliché, this episode lays out the case for collaborative leadership, facilitation, and a willingness to learn (and unlearn). Michael's own journey—field work with youth leaders in Cambodia, designing global initiatives from Asia to DC—illustrates how genuine partnership beats top-down control. * Innovation in Messy Realities: This conversation dives into the reality of experimentation, failure, and the often-missing humility needed to try again whether launching new programs or building cross-cultural teams. * Peacebuilding's Honest Ledger: Here are the victories, youth putting down weapons because of a radio drama, and the setbacks: how shrinking budgets and polarization threaten even the best efforts. Get an inside look at how Search for Common Ground measures real progress with their Peace Impact Framework, and why data (and storytelling) matter. * Building Skills for the World Ahead: Tons of practical advice of why facilitation, curiosity, and cross-sector navigation may matter more than any title, and why jobs in peacebuilding and development now demand both tech savvy and human connection.

Resources Mentioned On the Show * Search for Common Ground: Deep-dive into the world's most experienced peacebuilding organization, now in 50+ countries. * Common Ground Leadership: Access courses and programs for leaders—from local activists to CEOs—focused on turning adversaries into partners. * Soliya / AFS Intercultural Programs: Virtual exchange and advanced facilitation training open to the world. * PCDN Career Campus: Where purpose-driven professionals find job leads, learning, and a community that tells it straight. * Peace Impact Framework: Tools for measuring what really matters—trust, agency, legitimacy. * Global Peace Index – Vision of Humanity: All the world's data on peace and conflict, in one place. * Book: No Friend but the Mountains by Behrouz Boochani—proof that sometimes the most important stories are typed on a smuggled phone. * Connect: Michael Shipler | Search for Common Ground LinkedIn | Common Ground Leadership LinkedIn

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In this latest episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, Craig Zelizer interviews Jack Brewster a seasoned journalist, Fulbright Fellow, and founder of Newsreel—to discuss why he left behind newsroom work to take on the deep-rooted challenges of how people access and trust the news. If you care about the future of journalism, tackling misinformation, or finding new ways to stay informed without getting burned out, as well as advancing careers in media, this is a terrific episode.

Why Take a Listen? * Inside the Newsroom: Jack Brewster shares his firsthand experiences in legacy media, why young people are tuning out, and the moment he realized traditional journalism wasn't enough. * Unpacking Misinformation: Learn to distinguish between misinformation and disinformation, how social media is reshaping the landscape of truth, and why nuance is getting lost. * Newsreel—A Different Approach: Find out how Newsreel curates, gamifies, and verifies news to help users build meaningful news habits—no doomscrolling required. * How Fellowships Shape Changemakers: Hear how fellowships like Fulbright gave Jack Brewster space to explore "news avoidance" and eventually launch his own social venture. * Life as a Startup Founder: Honest talk about startup life in the media world—what's energizing, what's difficult, and how perseverance and community matter more than ever.

Jack Brewster's Bio Jack Brewster (he/him) is the CEO and founder of Newsreel, a news app focused on short-form, interactive journalism from vetted reporters. Before launching Newsreel, he worked as a journalist with Forbes, Newsweek, and News Guard, covering topics from misinformation to digital extremism. His reporting has been recognized by Forbes' 30 under 30, and he's been cited by outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. As a Fulbright Research Fellow in Germany, Jack Brewster studied how young people get their news and what causes them to tune out.

Tools and Resources Covered in This Episode * Newsreel App: Try Newsreel for interactive, trustworthy news made for today's audience. * Fellowship and Funding Opportunities: Learn about Fulbright, DAAD, Chevening, and Schwarzman Scholars. * Media Literacy Resources: Explore the work of NAMLE, Knight Foundation, and INN. * Support for Innovators: Insights on partnerships and support from organizations like American Public Media Group. * PCDN Global: Browse PCDN.global resources for jobs, fellowships, events, and funding in social impact. * Podcast Growth Tips: Take two minutes to support your favorite shows by subscribing, rating, and sharing links to help good content reach more people.

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The latest episode of the Social Change Career Podcast "Finding Hope in Darkness," features Muhammad Lila, CEO & Founder of Goodable. Muhammad is an Emmy-nominated former war correspondent for CNN, ABC, and CBC who left the frontlines to build Goodable, a tech platform delivering positive news to millions every day. He drives every part of Goodable's mission, from product to partnerships, bringing his storytelling background, global perspective, and commitment to social impact into the world of tech innovation and wellbeing.

Why Take a Listen? * Get the inside story on what motivates someone to leave a high-profile journalism career for building a mission-driven startup from scratch. * Learn how Goodable is using news, data, and creative partnerships to shift what people see—and how they feel—online. * Hear candid advice for anyone interested in changing careers, taking bold risks, and finding meaning in uncertain times. * Discover practical tips for making your career—and the world—a little bit brighter.

Resources and Topics Mentioned in the Podcast * Goodable * The Daily Goods * Goodable App: iOS App Store | Google Play Store * IRIS AI technology * Camelback Ventures * On Deck Fellowship * UCSF Rosenman Institute Innovators Program * Hub71 Abu Dhabi * Centennial College * Solutions Journalism Network * Fast Forward * PCDN Career Campus * Media & Journalism Outlets: 19th News, Grist, Mongabay, The New Humanitarian, Wired, MIT Technology Review, The Guardian, New York Times * Creator platforms: Substack, Beehiiv, Newsphere * Social enterprise: Humanitix * Books: The Image by Daniel J. Boorstin, The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Incorruptible by Eric Ries

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Success alone won't protect what matters most.

That's the urgent message at the heart of Incorruptible, the bold new book from bestselling author and Lean Startup creator Eric Ries. Drawing on two decades of work with founders, CEOs, and investors, Eric exposes the forces that make companies vulnerable to short-term thinking — and offers a blueprint for organizations that can grow, prosper, and endure without losing their soul.

About the Book For years, we've tried to explain corporate corruption as a problem of bad actors, moral weakness, or isolated scandals. But that story doesn't match reality. Again and again, companies founded with strong ideals drift toward short-term thinking, extractive behavior, and mission abandonment—even when led by well-intentioned people.

Incorruptible shows this failure is not just about ethics—it's structural. As organizations grow, systems of ownership, incentives, governance, and decision-making quietly reshape behavior. When these systems are poorly designed, even principled leaders are pushed toward outcomes they never intended. Success itself becomes "financial gravity," pulling organizations away from their original purpose.

Instead, Eric reframes corporate governance as a creative and strategic act essential to building enduring, mission-locked companies. Whether you're a founder, executive, investor, or citizen, Incorruptible can fundamentally change how you see and build organizations.

Highlights from the Episode In a wide-ranging and practical conversation, Eric Ries and Craig Zelizer covered:

How corporate corruption is often a structural—not moral—failure, and structural fixes can keep organizations on course.
The idea of "financial gravity" and why so many companies unintentionally abandon their founding ideals.
Case studies from LTSE, Answer.AI, Devoted Health, Costco, and others—spotlighting the real-world impact of intentional governance and structural innovation.
How responsibility can be designed in from day one, even in tech and AI.
Insights for anyone at any career stage to become an incorruptible force for good in their workplace or field.
Why and how different company structures—co-ops, benefit corps, hybrids, and more—can serve people and planet for the long term, not just shareholders.
Tools, tactics, and questions to keep mission-driven organizations thriving as they grow and scale.
Cutting through purpose-washing and identifying organizations where values are lived, not just advertised.
How these ideas evolved out of the Lean Startup movement and what comes next for scaling impact and protecting meaningful work and mission.

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Eric Ries — Bio Eric Ries is the creator of the Lean Startup method and author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, The Leader's Guide, and The Startup Way. His new book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad… and How Great Companies Stay Great, was released May 26, 2026—a clear-eyed diagnosis and practical blueprint for building companies that prosper and endure without losing their soul.

As a founder, Eric has put his ideas into action at the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), Answer.AI, Lean Startup Co., Virgil, and IMVU. He hosts The Eric Ries Show podcast, speaking with top technologists, thought leaders, and executives about building ethical, future-focused companies. He's been entrepreneur-in-residence at Harvard Business School and IDEO, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Resources & Links * Pre-order or buy Incorruptible * Newsletter * Podcast: The Eric Ries Show * LinkedIn: Eric Ries * X/Twitter: @ericries * Instagram * TikTok * Lean Startup Co. * Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) * Answer.AI * Devoted Health * Lift Economy Next Economy MBA * Tugboat Institute's Evergreen Certification * Purpose Pledge * Carbon Collective * PCDN Global

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Episode 202 of the Social Change Career Podcast features Flora Pereira, Chief Impact and Engagement Officer at the Pulitzer Center. She does a deep exploration of media, impact, and how to build a career that doesn't fit into one box.

Gain insights into building an interdisciplinary career.
Explore how impact is measured in media work.
Learn what's changing in media and impact jobs.
Understand how doctoral programs can be a space for thinking and experimentation.
Tips on how to stand out in a job market with increasing competition and AI slop.
Explore examples of how reporting turns into action: policy meetings, art exhibits, classroom lessons, and community projects that carry stories beyond the article.

Bio Flora Pereira has 20 years of experience in journalism, research, activism, and global communication. She is Chief Impact and Engagement Officer at the Pulitzer Center, where she leads engagement, education, and impact strategy across the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

She worked with the UN Environment Programme, FAO, and the Climate and Land Use Alliance, and founded Afreaka, a media and education NGO in Brazil that challenged stereotypes about Africa. She has written more than 400 articles and five educational books, and she is an interdisciplinary researcher at the University of Coimbra, where her research touches on postcolonialism, ecology, and global citizenship.

Flora advises on global initiatives like the Five Forests for People and Climate Collaborative and speaks at events such as the Perugia International Journalism Festival and Festival Gabo. Her work focuses on making sure powerful reporting helps shape decisions, laws, and public understanding.

Resources and links covered in the episode * Pulitzer Center * University of Coimbra * Afreaka * UN Environment Programme * Climate and Land Use Alliance * Solutions Journalism Network * Perugia International Journalism Festival * Festival Gabo

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How can technology catalyze social change—and what does it take to build an ecosystem that truly works for everyone? In this episode, Catalina Escobar Bravo, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of MAKAIA, shares her journey from engineer to nonprofit trailblazer—and the lessons she's learned driving digital transformation across Latin America.

Why Take a Listen * Career Transformation: Learn how Catalina Escobar Bravo journeyed from mechanical engineering to social entrepreneurship, blending technical expertise and global experience to drive change in Latin America. * Inclusive Innovation: Hear how MAKAIA evolved from a bold idea into an organization empowering more than 100,000 people and 50,000 organizations, closing the digital divide in 27 countries. * Startup Realities: Gain practical insights into what it takes to launch and grow a nonprofit from scratch, including the importance of listening to communities and pivoting in response to real-world needs. * Preparing for the Future of Work: Learn actionable strategies for upskilling and adapting in the age of AI—no coding background required. * Network with Purpose: Explore Catalina Escobar Bravo's approach to forming genuine, purpose-driven relationships that go beyond transactions to generate sustained impact.

About Catalina Escobar Bravo Catalina Escobar Bravo is a renowned civil society leader and social entrepreneur, serving as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of MAKAIA—a Colombian nonprofit transforming social development through technology, cooperation, and innovation. Over the past decade, she has grown MAKAIA from a bold idea into a regional force, supporting hundreds of nonprofits and launching BeTek, MAKAIA's robust IT training initiative that closes digital skills gaps across Colombia. Before MAKAIA, Catalina Escobar Bravo spent six years at the World Bank, managing web and digital collaboration projects and contributing to the Development Gateway team. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Universidad EAFIT and an MBA from George Washington University. A Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow, Catalina is recognized for her visionary leadership at the intersection of tech, social innovation, and inclusive development in Latin America.

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:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>:last-child]:mb-0"> How to Design Tech that Connects & Liberates: Insights from Jensine Larsen

Delighted to be celebrating the 200th episode of the Social Change Career Podcast with Jensine Larsen, founder of World Pulse and co-founder of Unfurl Futures.

In this milestone episode, Jensine shares what it takes to build technology that centers connection, community, and justice. The conversation explores how she transformed early field reporting and a bold vision into World Pulse, one of the longest-running global feminist digital networks, and why designing for generosity, peer support, and real human connection matters far more than chasing clicks and engagement metrics. It is also an honest conversation about fundraising, staying true to a mission, building with intention, and creating more inclusive and ethical technology.

Why Listen * Learn how Jensine turned a bold idea into a global platform reaching women and changemakers in 200+ countries. * Hear practical lessons on building online communities rooted in trust, care, and shared leadership. * Gain candid insights into fundraising for social impact innovation and finding partners who align with your values. * Explore the vision behind Unfurl Futures and Connected Power, where she and her team are working to map feminist digital infrastructure and build a blueprint for its future. * Take away career advice on embracing non-linear paths, leading with purpose, and building a life and career around impact.

About Jensine Larsen Jensine Larsen is an internationally recognized digital impact entrepreneur, journalist, and gender justice leader. Raised in rural America and homeschooled from an early age, she developed an independent perspective on the world and a deep commitment to amplifying voices too often excluded from mainstream narratives.

Her early work as a freelance journalist took her to the Amazon and Southeast Asia, where she reported on the leadership, struggles, and lived realities of women on the frontlines of social change. Those experiences helped shape the vision for World Pulse, which she founded to help women connect directly with one another, access opportunity, and expand their leadership across borders.

Through World Pulse, Jensine helped pioneer one of the world's first and longest-running global feminist social networks. The platform has connected women in 200+ countries and helped drive impact reaching more than 24 million lives.

Today, Jensine is co-leading Unfurl Futures, and she and her team are building Connected Power, an effort to map women-led and feminist digital infrastructure and create a practical blueprint for a stronger, more coordinated digital ecosystem.

Her work has been recognized through honors including the UNESCO Prize in Gender, Wellbeing, and Cultures of Peace, the UN Media Social Impact Award, and the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award.

Resources covered in the episode * World Pulse * Unfurl Futures * Connected Power * Donella Meadows * Ruha Benjamin * Hospicing Modernity by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira

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What happens when innovation overlooks the very people it's meant to benefit? In this episode, Dr Craig Zelizer interviews Valentina Cullmann, whose career spans startups, global donors, and hands-on development programs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The episode explores what it takes to drive innovation that actually works—anchored in human realities, not just tech hype.

Why Take a Listen * Hear upfront stories from startup life, consulting, and leading international partnerships—not just buzzwords or theory. * Get pragmatic advice for your career: tips for choosing grad programs, succeeding as a consultant, building alliances, and working with global donors. * Learn how productive conflict, diversity, and facilitation can transform "harmonious" teams into truly innovative spaces. * See behind the scenes: from climate-positive innovation facilities and pandemic response competitions, to women-led telemedicine and youth entrepreneurship. * Rethink "innovation" for development: why digital isn't always the answer, and how centering real people can unlock sustainable social change. * Find out how to experiment, balance vision vs. survival, and grow resilience—whether you're launching social enterprises or leading projects in big organizations.

About Valentina Cullmann Valentina Cullmann is an innovation practitioner specializing in international economic development, digital transformation, and climate-positive impacts across the Global South. With more than a decade of experience, she has designed, implemented, and advised on innovation programs ranging from hackathons and policy labs to large-scale facilities supporting entrepreneurs and ventures worldwide.

She holds two Master's degrees in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School and the London School of Economics. Valentina began her career in tech startups and global corporations before moving into international cooperation, working on digital innovation, economic promotion, and climate impact for organizations such as GIZ, BMZ, and the European Commission. She has also facilitated more than 60 workshops on leadership, collaboration, and innovation for global teams.

Resources Covered in the Episode Grad School & Fellowship Options

Central European University
Fulbright Scholarships
Rotary Peace Fellowships
Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford)

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Navigating a career in the ever-changing world of social impact work can be a wild ride, especially now. In this episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, we talk about how to manage with the crisis caused by the devastating and cruel cuts to USAID and other orgs. This session features four leading impact sector experts Caroline Ouwerkerk, Spencer Campbell, Julia Firestone and Craig Zelizer. Whether you're figuring out your next steps or trying to make the most of your current situation, this episode offers insights to help you breathe, plan, and act.

Why listen to this episode?

Strategic Pivoting: Get down-to-earth advice from dealing with this brutal period, tips for pivoting and finding your next role.
Networking as a Tool: Why Purpose driven networking is key.
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- Craig Zelizer: Founder of PCDN.Global, three decades tri-sectoral experience in al things impact careers.
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In this episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, Dr. Craig Zelizer sits down with the inspiring Yuna Sapi. As a visionary leader and founder of impactful organizations like Liberate Inc. and Protectores de la Tierra and serving as an Echoing Green Fellow, Yura shares their compelling journey of weaving together art, activism, and collective liberation to create lasting social impact. Why You Should Listen:

Art as Activism: Discover how Yura's work with Liberate Inc. uses the arts to advance racial, social, and climate justice. Learn about their groundbreaking initiatives that empower BIPOC creatives through grants, education, and organizing efforts.
Cultivating Community Resilience: Explore Yura's transformative work with Protectores de la Tierra, a food sovereignty initiative in Colombia that blends ancestral Afro-Indigenous practices to empower local communities and promote environmental sustainability.
From Vision to Reality: Gain insights into Yura's career shift from traditional employment to founding her own successful organizations.
Fellowship Wisdom: Dive into the role of fellowships in Yura's journey, including the prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship, and understand how these opportunities can support and accelerate a changemaker's impact.
Strategic Planning for Impact: Learn about innovative strategies and courses available for visionary leaders looking to make a significant impact, including offerings from Yura's Liberate organization such Strategic Planning for Visionary Leaders: An 8-Week Accelerator for Arts and Culture Changemakers
Empowering the Arts: Expand your perception of art and who defines it, as Yura breaks conventions and champions the powerful role of art in social change.

Resources from the Episode:

LiberArte Inc.: An organization focused on arts and social justice, supporting grassroots initiatives and nurturing creativity.
Protectores de la Tierra: An AfroIndigenous Food Access Project in Nuquí, Chocó, Colombia, supported by LiberArte Inc.
Echoing Green Fellowship: Supporting emerging social entrepreneurs and innovators globally.
Institute for Creative Disruptors: Offering strategic planning courses for visionary leaders.
- Strategic Planning for Visionary Leaders: An 8-Week Accelerator: A course designed for arts and culture leaders of the global majority.
- Tambacum: A traditional music group from Nuquí, Chocó, Colombia, known for blending rhythms like Tamborito and Cumbancha. They are celebrated for their community-driven performances and cultural heritage preservation.

Bio:

Yura Sapi (they/them) is a visionary leader, healing artist, and Earth steward committed to cultivating a globally just future. As the co-founder of Protectores de la Tierra, Yura Sapi nurtures a transformative food sovereignty initiative in Nuquí, Chocó, Colombia. Rooted in ancestral Afro-Indigenous farming practices and guided by the wisdom of nature, the project empowers local communities by addressing food insecurity, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering environmental sustainability. Through this work, Yura also bridges global Black and Indigenous solidarity, inspired by the abundance found in tending to the Earth.

Food Sovereignty & Community Building Protectores de la Tierra focuses on regenerating forest farms using sustainable agricultural methods that blend traditional practices with modern strategies. The initiative educates future generations of farmers to secure local food sources and reverse migration trends, ensuring thriving, self-sufficient communities with access to nutritious food. Yura’s work in Nuquí directly addresses reliance on external food sources, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and national strikes, by rebuilding local food production.

Arts & Activism Leadership Yura is also the founder and CEO of LiberArte Inc., a nonprofit advancing racial, social, and climate justice through the arts. Their initiatives include the Building Our Own Tables podcast, which amplifies BIPOC creatives and leaders building autonomous, justice-driven programs. LiberArte supports artists globally through grants, educational programming, and grassroots organizing, emphasizing anti-racism and decolonization. LiberArte's work spans continents, blending creative activism, healing practices, and grassroots organizing to promote collective liberation.

Cultural Resilience & Global Solidarity With roots in their Indigenous Kichwa heritage and citizenships in Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States, Yura’s journey reflects a dedication to healing, equity, and cultural resilience beyond borders. Their studies in meditation, anti-oppressive facilitation, and arts management enrich their approach to social change, guided by gratitude for ancestors, mentors, and the Earth itself. Yura envisions a future grounded in justice and abundance, where creativity and community transform the world.

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Join us for Season 14, Episode 4 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Natalija Vojno, a global leader working at the intersection of environmental policy, peacebuilding, and youth leadership. Natalia shares her multifaceted career at the intersection of water, peace, and sustainability.

She highlights the importance of a long-term vision, nurturing relationships, and pursuing further education, such as her involvement in the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to pivot into a field focused on making a difference, particulary in sustainability and impact, this is a must listen epsiode.

Why take a listen:

Inspiring Career Path: Discover Natalia's journey from undergraduate studies to a specialist in water diplomacy, enriched by her personal experiences in conflict-impacted regions.
Key Organizations and Initiatives: Learn about influential organizations like the Water Youth Network and Natalia’s contributions to nonprofits.
Education and Skill Development: Understand the significance of building relationships and further education opportunities, such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship, to advance your career.
Global Water Issues: Gain insights into the complexities of water as a source of cooperation and conflict, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable water governance.
Innovative Solutions: Explore the burgeoning world of startups and technologies aimed at improving water management, offering inspiration for pursuing a career in sustainability and innovation.

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Art of Loving by Eric Fromm

Bio:

Natalija is a peace innovator and environmental mediator with a decade of experience in water governance and youth engagement. She has spoken at the UN High-Level Political Forum on youth leadership in transboundary water governance and co-founded the Water Youth Network, designing collaborative spaces for youth in water diplomacy. As an advisor to UNEP’s Faith for Earth Youth Council, she supports interfaith youth advocacy for environmental protection.

Through her organization Our Future First, she has led peacebuilding initiatives like the Balkan Youth Environmental Assembly and watershed projects in the Humber River. Trained in mediation by Clingendael Institute, MBBI, and Soliya, she holds degrees from the University of Toronto (BA), UNESCO-IHE (MSc), and International Christian University (MA, as a Rotary Peace Fellow). She has also served as a speechwriter for Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, led campaigns on Great Lakes pollution, and co-hosted innovation labs like UNLEASH Hacks Japan 2021 and Water Innovation Lab Danube+. Explore her work further via RainGrid or her LinkedIn profile.

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Take a listen to Season 14, Episode 3 of the Social Change Career Podcast featuring Boardy, an AI super connector designed to help people navigate their careers, build meaningful connections, and find opportunities in impact sectors.

Why Listen? * Learn how AI can support impact professionals in challenging times. * Explore the role of AI-driven career networking in fostering real human connections. * Gain insights into how Boardy facilitates double opt-in networking to help professionals find aligned collaborations. * Hear about the rise of AI in impact careers and how professionals can adapt.

About Boardy Boardy was launched in 2024 by entrepreneur Andrew D'Souza and a dedicated team aiming to revolutionize professional networking. Unlike traditional AI tools, Boardy is designed with a strong focus on ethics, transparency, and mission alignment, helping impact professionals connect meaningfully in an increasingly complex job market.

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Take a listen to Season 14, Episode 2 of the Social Change Career Podcast featuring Allwell Akhigbe, a leading nonprofit fundraising consultant with extensive experience mobilizing resources for African NGOs, international organizations, and social enterprises.

Why Tune In? * Learn practical strategies for resource mobilization and financial sustainability for African NGOs. * Explore how local nonprofits can strengthen fundraising capacity to access global funding and thrive. * Gain insights into donor cycles, grant writing, and business development tailored for the Global South. * Learn the skills needed to build a career connected to resource development

Bio

Allwell Akhigbe is a nonprofit fundraising consultant with more than eight years of experience leading resource mobilization for various international development organizations, including local African nonprofits, international NGOs at their African country offices, and U.S.-based organizations. He has secured millions of dollars in funding from major government donors in the US, UK, and European Union, as well as from UN agencies and American foundations.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Travaille Ensemble, an African-led social enterprise that supports African nonprofits and social enterprises through grant writing, fundraising strategic planning, business development training, and donor research. His weekly LinkedIn series, #FundraiseWithAllwell, has reached more than 30,000 nonprofit beneficiaries over the last 35 weeks, democratizing access to actionable fundraising strategies for Global South organizations.

He holds an MBA from Nexford University (Washington D.C.) and a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Ibadan, Nigeria).

He specializes in:

Capture management and donor cycle strategy
Business development and grant writing
Fundraising strategy execution

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Join us for Season 14, Episode 1 of the Social Change Career Podcast which features Pravin Rodrigues, an accomplished impact investor and business leader, who shares insights on creating purpose-driven ventures that tackle global challenges while delivering financial returns. Whether you're an aspiring changemaker or a seasoned professional looking to align your career with your values, this conversation offers practical advice and fresh perspectives.

Why Take a Listen? * Discover strategies for navigating and growing in the evolving field of impact careers. * Learn practical advice on aligning your values with professional goals. * Gain insights into scaling businesses that drive social and environmental change. * Understand how impact investing creates both measurable results and financial returns.

Bio:

Pravin Rodrigues is a multidisciplinary business leader and impact investor with extensive experience in creating positive organizational change and building sustainable business value. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Espera Ventures, he leads investments in early-growth enterprises that contribute to sustainable development while pursuing strong financial returns.

With expertise spanning financial services, clean technology, healthcare, and retail, Pravin has spent decades advising and scaling purpose-driven organizations. He is also the Founder and Principal of Mentis Management Solutions, which provides strategy and advisory services for large-scale transformations. Additionally, through his work at Path & Purpose, he helps young people discover their purpose and build impactful career paths.

Resources mentioned in the podcast

BioPlaster Research (Mexico): Transforming sargassum algae into biodegradable materials to combat pollution.

Refurbi (Colombia): A marketplace offering refurbished electronics, promoting sustainability and affordability.

SmartBeemo (USA/Miami): Empowering Latin American entrepreneurs with e-commerce education and solutions.

PCDN.global – Professional network and resources for impact careers.

Espera Ventures – Impact investment firm focused on Latin America.

Path and Purpose – Program helping young people discover purpose-driven careers.

Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) – Youth leadership development organization.

University of Cambridge – Offers a Sustainability Master's Program.

Global Alliance for Banking on Values – Network promoting sustainable banking.

Amalgamated Bank – B Corp-certified bank focused on social responsibility.

Triodos Bank – Sustainable banking institution.

Blue Dot – Organization offering AI courses and upskilling opps.

The Fourth Turning – Book recommendation.

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This episode of the Social Change Career Podcast features a powerful conversation with Mike Brand, a leader in atrocity prevention and human rights advocacy. As the final episode of 2024, this discussion dives deep into careers at the intersection of peacebuilding, advocacy, and strategic change-making.

Mike brings years of expertise, having worked across the U.S., Rwanda, South Sudan, and other conflict zones. He has supported civil society organizations with strategic planning, program development, and policy advocacy. Currently, Mike teaches mass atrocity prevention at Georgetown University and the University of Connecticut.

Why Listen to This Episode? * Career Advice for Changemakers Mike offers practical tips for navigating careers in advocacy, human rights, and peacebuilding. Whether you're just starting or looking to pivot, his insights can help you identify the right path and build meaningful connections. * From Medical Aspirations to Advocacy Leadership Learn how Mike transitioned from aspiring to join Doctors Without Borders to becoming a leader in atrocity prevention, fueled by personal experiences and a deep sense of purpose. * Insights into Advocacy Discover the many layers of advocacy work, from grassroots organizing to influencing policymakers in Washington, D.C., and beyond. * Navigating Complex Challenges Hear Mike's perspective on working with civil society in high-risk zones and addressing ethical dilemmas in funding and program implementation. * Optimism Amid Darkness Despite the challenges of atrocity prevention, Mike shares how hope and idealism remain central to driving positive change.

Bio: Mike Brand is a human rights, atrocities prevention, and peacebuilding professional with experience in policy, advocacy, organizing, and education. Throughout his career, Mike has worked for various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the United States, Rwanda, and South Sudan, and has done fieldwork in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Mike supports civil society organizations and diaspora networks in strategic planning, program development, and achieving their advocacy and organizing objectives. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, national and international publications, and has been quoted in international news outlets as an expert in his field. Mike is also an Adjunct Professor of mass atrocities prevention and human rights at Georgetown University and the University of Connecticut. He holds a Master of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, with a concentration in human rights and atrocities prevention, and Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science with a minor in human rights from the University of Connecticut.

Resources * Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA): A non-profit organization of Sudanese-American medical professionals providing humanitarian aid and healthcare services in Sudan. Visit SAPA * Rotary Peace Fellowship: Offers fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders to study at Rotary Peace Centers, focusing on peace and development issues. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowship * Scoville Peace Fellowship: Provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to work with organizations in Washington, D.C., on international peace and security issues. Discover the Scoville Fellowship * International Crisis Group: An independent organization working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world. Explore the International Crisis Group * Global Dispatches Podcast: Hosted by Mark Leon Goldberg, this podcast offers insights into foreign policy, geopolitics, sustainable development, and the United Nations. Listen to Global Dispatches

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This episode of the Social Change Career Podcast dives into the world of climate and sustainability careers with Evan Hynes, co-founder and CEO of ClimateBase. ClimateBase is a global platform connecting people to impactful jobs, resources, and a community of climate professionals. Evan shares his journey from entrepreneur to climate advocate, offers practical advice for breaking into the sector, and discusses how ClimateBase empowers individuals to build purpose-driven careers.

Note, Climatebase ran a small sponsored post in PCDN's Newsletter and Linkedin Channels to help recruit for their cohort seven of the ClimateBase Fellowship in Dec 2024. But we would host this episode regardless as the platform is one of the world's top resources for changemakers.

Why Take a Listen? * Diverse Opportunities: Climate careers aren’t just for scientists. Roles span fields like marketing, engineering, policy, sales, and more. * Leverage What You Know: Transition into climate work by applying existing skills, with minimal need for reskilling. * Avoid Greenwashing: Identify organizations making real impact and avoid those with misleading sustainability claims. * Inside ClimateBase: Learn how this platform connects people to over 55,000 vetted climate jobs, professional development, and a supportive community. * Networking and Literacy: Gain tips for building climate knowledge and professional connections to succeed in this rapidly growing sector.

This episode offers practical insights for anyone passionate about contributing to the fight against climate change. 🌱

About Evan Hynes Evan Hynes is the co-founder and CEO of ClimateBase, a platform connecting professionals to climate and sustainability jobs. He also organizes San Francisco Climate Week, one of the largest global events for climate innovation. With a background in art, entrepreneurship, and education, Evan is dedicated to helping individuals build impactful careers that address the climate crisis.

Resources from This Episode * ClimateBase: Discover 55,000+ vetted climate jobs and career resources * ClimateBase Fellowship: A career accelerator for professionals transitioning to or advancing in climate work: climatebase.org/fellowship. * San Francisco Climate Week: Happening April 19–27, 2025. Learn more: sfclimateweek.org. * Project Drawdown: Explore actionable solutions to reduce emissions and greate resource on climate careers. * 776 Fellowship - A Two year Program for young people who want to build a better future. Fellows receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Seven Seven Six network. * RippleWorks: Mission is to provide practical support to entrepreneurs and their teams need to scale faster and improve more lives.

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Take a listen to this engaging episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Kat James, a leading development and tech innovator, certified drone pilot and founder of Four Hundred Feet, a Nairobi-based consultancy dedicated to advancing impactful uses of drone technology. Kat shares her unique journey into the drone industry and offers insights into how drones are transforming sectors such as public health, environmental conservation, and precision agriculture.

Why Tune In? * Careers in Drone Technology: Explore how to enter the fast-growing field of drones for social impact, from mapping and medical deliveries to policy and program design. * Diverse Career Paths in the Drone Sector: Whether you’re a techie interested in engineering and coding or focused on project management, policy, or communications, Kat highlights how drones offer opportunities for a wide range of professionals. * Transformative Applications: Learn about drones being used for landmine detection, targeted malaria intervention, and precision agriculture, illustrating the potential for technology to drive meaningful change. * Breaking Barriers in Tech: Hear Kat's perspective on increasing diversity in the drone industry and her efforts to reduce barriers such as training and licensing costs. * Ethical Considerations: Gain insights into the challenges of ensuring ethical and impactful uses of drones, and the importance of addressing the digital divide in this evolving field.

About Kat James Kat James is the founder of Four Hundred Feet a drone consultancy based in Nairobi, Kenya, working to amplify the impact of NGOs, researchers, and social good organizations. She is a certified drone pilot with credentials from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and the US FAA. With a dual master's degree in public health and information science, Kat is passionate about leveraging drone technology for social good and serves on the advisory boards of initiatives like the Commercial UAV Expo's Path to Leadership Program and DroneDeploy's Resilient Futures Grant Program.

Key Resources from the Episode * Four Hundred Feet: Learn more about Kat’s consultancy supporting impactful drone applications. * Subscribe to Kat's Drones for Good Weekly Newsletter * 150+ Drone Courses: Access Kat’s curated list of courses, from beginner tutorials to sector-specific training: Drone Course Resource. * Drones Doing Good Alliance: Explore their work and read the insightful report, What's Ethics Got to Do With It?: Drones Doing Good Alliance. * Flying Labs: We are a global network of independent local knowledge hubs convening local experts in professional drone, data and AI services for social good. * WeRobotics: supports and connects local experts in drone, data and AI technologies.

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Building a Future-Proof Career as a Changemaker with Mentor Dida

Take a listen to this episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Mentor Dida, a changemaker, educator, and futurist dedicated to empowering individuals to create lasting impact. Mentor shares his inspiring journey from Kosovo to becoming the Global Futurist in Residence at Arizona State University’s College of Global Futures, where he bridges changemakers with transformative opportunities.

Why Take a Listen? * Building a Future-Proof Career: Learn how to thrive in evolving fields like sustainability and innovation while making a meaningful impact. * Changemaking and Collaboration: Discover the power of facilitation, collaboration, and resourcefulness in advancing impactful initiatives. * Lessons in Resilience: Hear Mentor's deeply personal story of growing up in Kosovo, overcoming challenges, and turning adversity into a career in global changemaking. * Navigating Career Challenges: Gain insights into balancing personal well-being, career growth, and the realities of working in social impact sectors.

About Mentor Dida Mentor Dida is a changemaker, educator, and facilitator committed to creating spaces for transformative learning and action. Currently, he serves as the Global Futurist in Residence at Arizona State University’s College of Global Futures, where he connects students and partners with opportunities in fields like sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation.

Previously, he scaled the Spiritual Changemakers Initiative globally at Ashoka, led Youth Venture, and co-founded Changemaker Allies, a platform focused on creating transformative learning spaces. His work draws from a deeply personal connection to the power of resilience, shaped by his experiences growing up in Kosovo.

Key Resources from the Episode * Changemaker Allies: Explore their workshops and resources for transformative facilitation: Changemaker Allies Website * Arizona State University, College of Global Futures: Learn about their innovative degrees in sustainability and societal change: ASU Global Futures * Priya Parker’s "The Art of Gathering": A must-read book on intentional and transformative group facilitation: The Art of Gathering * Sacred Design Lab: Tools for creating meaningful and intentional spaces: Sacred Design Lab

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Finding Your Path to Purpose with Sowmya Ayyar Take a listen to Episode 7, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Sowmya Ayyar, founder of the Praful Urja Charitable Foundation and Senior Research Scholar at the Malaviya Center for Peace Research. In this episode, Sowmya shares her inspiring journey of building a purpose-driven career, empowering communities with yoga, and exploring the role of spiritual women's communities in peacebuilding and diplomacy.

Why Take a Listen? * Build a Purpose-Driven Career: Explore how to align your career with your values and passion for creating meaningful change. * Wellbeing for Practitioners and Vulnerable Communities: Discover how yoga can support resilience and well-being in underserved populations. * Explore Women's Role in Peacebuilding: Gain insights into Sowmya’s unique research on spiritual women's communities and their contributions to societal transformation. * Navigate Career Crossroads: Hear practical advice on making career pivots and finding the right opportunities in social impact.

Bio Sowmya Ayyar is a changemaker, founder of the Praful Urja Charitable Foundation, and Senior Research Scholar at the Malaviya Center for Peace Research at Banaras Hindu University. Her work focuses on empowering underserved communities through yoga and well-being practices, particularly addressing the needs of women, children, and trauma survivors. Sowmya’s research delves into the role of spiritual women's communities (yogini sanghas) in diplomacy and peacebuilding. She is also a poet, musician, and advocate for women's leadership and empowerment.

Key Resources from the Episode * Praful Urja Charitable Foundation: Learn more about their yoga-based empowerment programs: Praful Urja * United Religions Initiative: A global platform for interfaith cooperation: URI Website * Masala Podcast: A podcast exploring South Asian culture and women's stories: Masala Podcast * Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast: A resourceful podcast on yoga practices and insights: Let’s Talk Yoga

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In this episode Parminder Vir, OBE, shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small village in Punjab to becoming an internationally recognized leader in media, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. From producing groundbreaking films to leading initiatives that have supported over 10,000 African entrepreneurs, Parminder brings invaluable lessons for anyone looking to build a career centered on purpose and impact.

With over 160 episodes, the Social Change Career Podcast is your go-to resource for insights and inspiration from leaders driving global impact. Take a listen to this episode and more on PCDN.Global or any major podcasting platform.

Why Take a Listen? * Insights from a Global Leader: Parminder's career spans the arts, film production, entrepreneurship, and global development. Her work offers a unique perspective on creating change across diverse sectors. * Harness the Power of Storytelling: Learn how storytelling can drive societal transformation, amplify underrepresented voices, and serve as a catalyst for impactful change. * Practical Career Guidance: Parminder shares thoughtful advice on finding your purpose, taking risks, and building a career that aligns with your values while making a difference. * Africa's Entrepreneurship Boom: Gain insights into the transformative role of entrepreneurship on the African continent, and Parminder’s role in shaping initiatives like the Tony Elumelu Foundation's groundbreaking programs.

Guest Bio Bio: Parminder Vir OBE is a commercially focused executive with broad international experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and media. In a professional career spanning 40 years, she has dedicated her life to telling untold stories, particularly those of underserved communities, and resourcing the skills and imagination of these communities. In 2002, she was awarded an OBE for services to the Broadcasting and Film industry. Currently, she is writing a work memoir, weaving the diverse threads of a four-decade professional journey and offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of her career and the lessons learned along the way. This journey has fostered African Entrepreneurship, brought untold stories to the Film and Television screen, and fuelled creativity in the Arts and Culture.

As CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, she masterminded and executed a comprehensive entrepreneurship programme that significantly impacted over 10,000 African entrepreneurs in 54 African nations from 2014 to 2021. She continues to advocate for entrepreneurship as the best path for the continent's social and economic development, changing the African narrative through entrepreneur stories and helping shape the agenda for the growth of African entrepreneurship. Parminder Vir lends her strategic insights as an Advisory Board Member of Mamamoni Limited and HelpMum, contributes as a Narrative Advisor at Mustard Venture Agency, and is a director at Zikora Media and Arts Cultural Heritage Initiative, an inspirational cultural institution for Africa.

For over two decades, she enjoyed a distinguished career as a film and television producer with BBC, Carlton Television, and the CEO of her own production company, Formation Films. Parminder began her career in arts administration at the Greater London Council, funding a wide variety of ethnic minority artists and organizations, many of whom are internationally renowned today.

Sher her personal website here

Key Resources from the Episode * Parminder’s Website: Explore her work and ongoing projects: Parminder Vir OBE * Tony Elumelu Foundation: Learn more about the program transforming entrepreneurship in Africa: TEF Website * Vantage News: The platform offering a unique perspective on global news Parminder mentioned during the podcast: Vantage.

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Timestamps * [00:00] Parminder’s early life in Punjab and her family’s migration to the UK. * [00:10] Transition from education to the arts and championing ethnic minority arts in the UK. * [00:25] Building a career in film and storytelling as tools for societal change. * [00:40] Leading the Tony Elumelu Foundation and advocating for African entrepreneurs. * [00:55] Practical advice for building purpose-driven careers. * [01:05] Reflections on lifelong learning, upskilling, and finding your mission.

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Episode 5, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast: From Conflict Zones to Global Impact Careers with Victor Ochen

This episode features Victor Ochen, a remarkable peace advocate and founder of the African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), sharing his journey from growing up amid conflict in Uganda to becoming a global force for peace and youth empowerment. Victor, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, speaks to the power of resilience, healing, and community in driving meaningful change.

Why Take a Listen:

Learn from Victor’s Journey: He turned personal tragedy into a movement for healing, justice, and peace.
Key Lessons on Practice: Hear how Victor empowers youth in war-affected communities and provides reconstructive care to thousands impacted by violence
Explore Local Peacebuilding: Victor shares a powerful perspective on balancing local and international approaches, emphasizing community-driven solutions over traditional aid.
Impact Career Insights: Victor shares tons of actionable tips for people around the globe to advance a career of impact in terms of skills, networks, funding and more.

Resources to Dive Deeper:

Connect with Victor Ochen on LinkedIn
African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET): Learn more about AYINET's transformative work in post-conflict recovery, youth empowerment, and justice advocacy. - Collaborative Development Associates: CDA Collaborative Learning Projects improves the effectiveness and accountability of peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian action wherever communities experience conflict.
Victor’s Inspiration Sources: Organizations like International Crisis Group (https://www.crisisgroup.org/) and Search for Common Ground (https://www.sfcg.org/) provide excellent insights into peace efforts around the world.

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About Victor:

Victor Ochen is the Founder and Executive Director of AYINET, an organization providing essential reconstructive care, advocacy, and youth empowerment to communities affected by war in Uganda. Raised in a refugee camp amidst the violent conflict of northern Uganda, Victor’s career journey began at age 13, when he formed a Peace Club to stand against child soldier recruitment. Today, his work has transformed the lives of over 21,000 victims of war and empowered countless young people to take leadership in peace and justice. Victor is the youngest African ever nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, and a global advocate for sustainable peace and SDG Goal 16. Victor is a Global Advisor to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as part of the Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Victor’s Early Life and Path to Peacebuilding - 5:10 - Founding the African Youth Initiative Network - 12:30 - Healing and Justice in Conflict Recovery - 25:45 - Navigating International Aid Dynamics - 40:15 - Recommendations for Aspiring Peacebuilders - 55:20 - Practical Challenges in Peace Work

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Episode 4, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast features, Mara Tissera Luna, a leading expert in child protection, forced migration, and gender-based violence, discusses how decolonization is reshaping social change careers. With over 15 years of experience, Mara shares practical insights into building a meaningful career in international development, advocating for more equitable and inclusive approaches.

Why Take a Listen:

Learn how decolonization can transform your approach to social change and international cooperation.
Gain insights from Mara’s global career journey, working across continents on child rights and forced migration.
Discover valuable tips on starting and growing a consulting career, from setting consulting rates to managing international projects.

Key Resources:

Mara Tissera Luna on LinkedIn – Connect with Mara.
Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children's Issues – Learn more about her fellowship.
Central European University (CEU) is a globally recognized institution known for its focus on social justice, human rights, policy and has over 50 academic programs, attracting students and scholars from around the world.
Mara Tissera Luna’s Website – Discover more about Mara's work, upcoming courses and podcast as well as and publications.
Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed – An essential resource for understanding decolonial thought and education.

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Bio: Mara Tissera Luna is an independent consultant and social anthropologist specializing in child protection, forced migration, and gender-based violence. She has worked with 16 universities, NGOs, and international agencies across 14 countries, using decolonial frameworks to advocate for social justice. Currently based in California, Mara is a fellow at Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues. She holds a Masters Degree from Central European University, a certificate in Afro-Latin American Studies from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Buenos Aires.

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0:00 - Introduction to Decolonization and Social Change Careers

1:30 - Understanding the Current Focus of Work

5:04 - Key Insights on Building a Career in Social Change

12:16 - The Importance of Specialized Knowledge

14:27 - Applying a Decolonial Lens to Research

17:10 - The Role of Historical Context in Social Change

25:05 - Navigating the Challenges of Consulting Careers

32:22 - Strategies for Effective Networking

57:55 - Embracing Different Viewpoints in International Cooperation

1:09:15 - Resources and Recommendations for Continuous Learning

1:12:02 - Engaging with the Audience and Opportunities for Connection

1:14:06 - Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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Episode 3 of Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast features Rachel Fry, a dynamic leader in positive psychology and leadership coaching.

Rachel is a leading expert in mental performance, leadership development, and career growth. With over 16 years of experience, she has helped leaders, impact focused professionals, and athletes build resilience, confidence, and mental well-being to excel in their careers.

Rachel shares essential insights on breaking barriers in leadership, optimizing human flourishing, and enhancing performance for leaders, athletes, and changemakers.

Key topics discussed:

Positive Psychology in Leadership: Rachel highlights how leveraging strengths—not just focusing on weaknesses—helps individuals and teams thrive.
Burnout Prevention and Resilience: Effective strategies to overcome burnout and build resilience, especially critical for professionals in the impact sector, where passion can sometimes lead to overwork.
Navigating Impact Careers: Rachel shares valuable tips on thriving in the social impact sector, offering advice on how to build confidence, maintain balance, and avoid burnout despite the challenges that often come with this field.

📚 Key Resources from the Episode:

Halcyon Incubator Program – A premier resource for impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Rachel Fry on LinkedIn – Connect with Rachel to learn more about her work in leadership and performance.
Strength-Based Leadership – A framework to help individuals lead by building on their natural strengths.
Mindfulness & Burnout Prevention – Tools like daily meditation and mindful walks to stay balanced and creative.

💡 Career Tip: Thriving in the impact sector requires not only passion but also the ability to set healthy boundaries, prioritize well-being, and seek out leadership opportunities that align with your strengths.

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Bio

Rachel’s career has taken her across five countries, where she has worked with thousands of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. She started as a Division One soccer player and then transitioned into coaching and teaching and then leadership development. Rachel also trained and competed in the sport of freediving which took her to different places around the world. Rachel currently coaches leaders, founders, athletes, and students, helping them develop key skills like motivation, confidence, and resilience. She’s based in Washington D.C., splitting her time between the U.S. and South America, and serves as Vice President of an environmental nonprofit. Rachel holds a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology, which is the science of human flourishing.

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Episode 2 of Season 13 on the Social Change Career Podcast features Dominic Kiraly, Director of Online and In-person Training at the United States Institute of Peace. He shares his journey from initial job search challenges to becoming a leading expert in education, training, and instructional design, highlighting the transformative power of unique skill sets and continuous learning.

Why Take a Listen: - Navigating Career Transitions with Tech and Training Expertise: Discover how Dominic overcame initial career discouragement and leveraged opportunities at University for Peace to build a distinctive profile in distance learning, instructional design, and technical skills. Learn about his insights into aligning passion with marketable skills.

The Role of Non-Traditional Learning Paths: Gain valuable advice on the merits of online learning platforms like Coursera and the impact of specialized education and training tailored to career goals. Understand how Dominic's work including developing and leading USIP's Gandhi King Global Academy which offers globally accessible and scalable peacebuilding education.
Proactivity, Skill Proficiency, and AI in Career Development: Learn Dominic’s practical tips for emerging professionals, including the significance of being proactive in job roles, developing strong applied skills and becoming fluent in AI for impact, and maintaining resilience and self-care to manage burnout and thrive in evolving career landscapes.

Recommended Resources: Books:

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Online Learning Platforms:

LinkedIn Learning
Coursera
edX
MasterClass
Courses from University for Peace (UPEACE), UNITAR, and United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)

Academies and Programs:

USIP Gandhi-King Global Academy

Bio:

Dominic Kiraly pioneered an online training academy at the United States Institute of Peace. The academy has now become a premier training hub for civil society leaders, humanitarian workers, and foreign government officials worldwide working to prevent and manage violent conflicts. Over 130,000 practitioners have been trained worldwide and the learning community continues to expand rapidly to meet their needs and demands for more topics, languages, and different hybrid training modalities.

Kiraly earned a master’s in business administration in international economic development from Eastern University and a master’s in international law and human rights from UPEACE in Costa Rica. He also completed coursework towards a doctorate in international politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

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We open Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast with —John Marks, one of the world’s most insightful changemakers and the founder of Search for Common Ground.

In this episode, John shares hard-earned lessons from his extraordinary career, offering practical advice on building a career that connects social impact and peace. We’re also thrilled to preview his upcoming book, “From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship,” set to be published in early September. The book is packed with real-world examples and strategies drawn from John’s extensive experience in creating meaningful change.

What We’ll Cover:

Building Bridges for Peace: Insights from decades of experience in conflict resolution and social entrepreneurship.
Transformational Leadership: How to lead change in challenging environments.
Adapting to the Unexpected: Lessons learned from navigating global conflicts.

About John Marks: John Marks is one of the most insightful changemakers in peacebuilding and social change. In 1982, he founded Search for Common Ground with a bold mission: to transform the way the world handles conflict—from confrontation to cooperation. Under his leadership, the organization became the largest peacebuilding nonprofit globally, with offices in over 35 countries and a staff of 600, tackling some of the world’s most challenging conflicts.

John’s work has taken him into the heart of conflict zones, where he developed innovative approaches to peacebuilding, using media to bridge divides in war-torn societies and fostering dialogue between deeply opposed groups. His efforts have earned global recognition, including a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Search for Common Ground in 2018.

Beyond his work with Search for Common Ground, John is a Skoll Awardee for Social Entrepreneurship, an Ashoka Senior Fellow, and a visiting scholar in peacebuilding and social entrepreneurship at Leiden University. He is also an accomplished author, known for his books on intelligence and peacebuilding, including The CIA and the Cult of Intelligence, a New York Times best-seller, and the award-winning Search for the “Manchurian Candidate.”

John’s upcoming book, “From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship,” dives into his approach to negotiation, conflict resolution, and social entrepreneurship. It’s essential reading for anyone passionate about making a real difference.

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In Episode 19 of Season 12, Maria Antonia Perez shares her inspiring story of leveraging art for social impact. From her beginnings as a graphic designer in Medellin, Colombia, to her role as a global peace-building advocate, Maria's journey highlights how creativity can transform communities.

Why Take a Listen:

Art's Impact in Conflict Zones: - Understand how growing up in Medellin, a city shaped by Colombia’s conflict, influenced Maria's belief in the power of art to drive social change and heal communities. - Explore her approach to using art as a tool for addressing and healing societal issues in areas affected by violence.

Maria’s Global Peace Building Journey: - Follow Maria’s path from volunteering in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami to leading peace education initiatives with Peace Boat. - Learn how her work in Sri Lanka, Japan, Cambodia, and Colombia has crafted her unique perspective on integrating art and peace-building.

The Creative Intersection of Arts, Education, and Social Innovation: - Discover how Maria’s innovative projects, such as mural painting and art camps for children, contribute to lasting social impact and community engagement. - Hear her insights on the '4 C's'—curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration—and their crucial role in both personal and societal growth.

Career Insights and Inspiration: - Gain inspiration from Maria’s career journey, moving from graphic design to becoming an influential peace-builder and advocate for using art in social transformation. - Learn how she turned her skills and passion into a global career focused on creating meaningful change through creative initiatives.

Get tons of practical insights on advancing a career of impact.

Maria Antonia Perez's experiences offer a powerful example of how art, when combined with dedication and innovation, can make a significant impact on both local and global scales.

Bio

María Antonia Pérez is a committed and passionate Colombian woman with over 20 years of experience in social transformation. She has developed impactful processes in the social, cultural, and educational fields, leveraging strategic and creative thinking, education for peace, and social transformation. Her work spans multiple sectors, particularly with international non-profit organizations.

María Antonia has contributed to art, peace culture Peacebuilding, and social transformation projects in Colombia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Japan. She has served as an advisor to the international NGO Peace Boat, promoting peace education programs, sustainable tourism, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a Master's Degree in Management of Social Innovation and Local Development, and as a Rotary Peace Fellow, a Positive Peace Activator and a Asia-Pacific Leadership program alumni, she has made significant strides in fostering peace and cultural citizenship.

Previously, María Antonia worked on Cultural Citizenship positions in Bogota and Medellin with the City halls leading projects of Art for social transformation.

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In this episode, Andrea Longton, a distinguished author and seasoned social justice investor, shares her wealth of knowledge from years of experience at the crossroads of finance and impact. She discusses her work on renewable energy projects in Africa and her strategic shift to community development finance in the U.S.

Why Take a Listen:

International Development Financing - Andrea's Career Journey: Explore Andrea's diverse career, from international project development to domestic financing. She provides a detailed look into sustainable energy projects and community-centered financial solutions. 2. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) & Social Justice Investing - Role of CDFIs: Understand the pivotal role CDFIs play in underserved communities and how social justice investing can drive both social and climate justice outcomes. Andrea highlights key mechanisms such as community loan funds, venture capital, and crowdfunding. 3. Networking & Professional Relationships for Social Impact Careers - Building Strong Networks: Andrea shares essential advice on cultivating professional networks in social change sectors. She emphasizes aligning authentically with an organization's mission and how effective networking can open doors in social justice finance.
Advice for Aligning Finance and Values - Balancing Financial Returns and Impact: Andrea offers insights on how to balance financial returns with impactful investments that align with your values. Learn strategies to ensure your financial decisions support both personal and societal goals.

This episode is filled with practical tips, real-world examples, and inspiring insights. Don't miss out on Andrea Longton's journey and expert advice on merging financial returns with impactful, justice-driven investments.

Check out her website, podcast and Book the Social Justice Investor

Bio: Andrea Longton is an award-winning author and professional social justice investor. She has raised over $1 billion for social justice investments in the United States and has advised on another $1.5 billion worldwide. In addition to her professional experience, Andrea manages her family’s finances, including their own social justice investment portfolio.

Her professional experiences include positions at Opportunity Finance Network, Freddie Mac, Capital Impact Partners (now Momentus Capital), and Delphos International. Andrea holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder designation from the CFA Institute (Charlottesville, VA), a BA from Centre College (Danville, KY), and an MA from The George Washington University (Washington, DC). Andrea is the founder and author-administrator of "The Social Justice Investor" website and cohost of "Renegade Capital: The Activist’s Podcast for Finance and Investments." She lives in Maryland with her husband and three children

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Ready to see how behavioral science can drive social change? Check out Episode 17 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Andres Casas. He combines neuroscience with policy, music, and activism to make a real impact. From redesigning infrastructure to changing narratives in conflict zones, Andres' story shows how diverse perspectives can build a better world. Be inspired, embrace new ideas, and see how science and society can work together for positive change.

Why Take a Listen

Neuroscience and Social Change: Discover how Andres Casas transitioned from psychology and biology to neuroscience, using his expertise to influence decision-making processes and drive meaningful social change. Learn how neuroscience can be a powerful evidence based approach for changemaking.
The Power of Narratives and Behavioral Science: Explore how Andres leverages competing narratives, conflict resolution, and identity reframing to create positive societal transformations.
Creating Positive Impact Through Collaboration: Delve into the innovative programs Andres has launched and/or supported in Colombia and aorund the globe. See how collaborative efforts in behavioral science, technology, and community engagement can address local challenges and boost your career in social change. Plus hear some amazing stories from the frontlines of change.
Career Insights: Learn from Andres' experience fostering impactful change through interdisciplinary approaches, great tips on career upskilling, research and much more.

Bio: Andrés Casas Casas is a distinguished expert in integrating brain and behavioral sciences to drive prosocial change through translational research and citizen science. He is currently a doctoral researcher pursuing dual Ph.D.s: one in Conflict Resolution and Management at the School of Social and Policy Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tel Aviv University, under a postgraduate scholarship, and another in Neuroscience at the School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia, where he is an Award Fellow of the Academic Assistance Program Vice-Rectory.

As the founder of the Neuropaz initiative, Andrés brings together experts and communities to innovate in peace science. Since 2010, he has led the World Values Survey in Colombia and collaborated with the V-DEM Project. With a Master's in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Philosophy, and extensive experience across Latin America, the US, Africa, and the Middle East, Andrés applies his expertise to public policy, social norms, and behavioral change communications, developing innovative interventions to overcome sociopsychological and cultural barriers. His consulting work spans these regions, focusing on applying behavioral science and technological innovations to create positive organizational dynamics and trust-building in weak institutional settings.

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Episode 16 of Season 12 explores the very pertinent question on issues related to global peace and security with our distinguished guest, Nanako Tamaru, a licensed attorney and dedicated peace and security practitioner. She opens up about her journey from considering a career in medicine to being steered by her passion for addressing racial injustice and inequity towards a path in peace and security.

Why You Should Tune In & What We'll Explore:

Navigating Careers in Peace and Security: Gain in-depth insights from Nanako Tamaru's transformative experiences, both as a practitioner and a consultant. Discover how her work facilitates crucial partnerships and research particularly designed to empower women leaders in conflicted areas, and the significant role these women play in constitution making.
Challenges of Change Making in Global Settings: Join our discussion on the systemic struggles inherent in peace and security, including the conflicts between community development funding and defense spending. We'll explore how Nanako manages to keep her focus and drive in a field where transformational change is often slow, yet incredibly impactful.
Educational Paths and Strategic Career Decisions: Hear Nanako's advice on the importance of graduate education in the field of peace and security, the strategic value of networking, and the necessity of choosing the right program and institution to maximize career prospects.

This episode provides a comprehensive look at a career dedicated to making tangible changes in global peace processes, the personal and professional challenges encountered, and the profound satisfaction that comes from working toward greater social cohesion and security.

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Episode 15 of Season 12 dives into the exciting realm of youth career development with Evelyn Van Til, a strategic partnership manager at American Student Assistance. Evelyn sheds light on her diverse journey in higher education and workforce development, emphasizing the transformative role of platforms like evolve.me in shaping promising career paths for Gen Z.

All of us - from birth to earth - are navigating a dynamic and changing world. Empowering and engaging our kids with teens' digital career-readiness content, skill-building activities, experiential learning, and early career pathways opportunities is a critical piece of not only preparing our kids for their future, but also as adults creating our own.

As the Strategic Partnerships Manager at American Student Assistance, Evelyn is on a mission to reach 15M+ Gen-Z each year - creating engaging experiences, following the data, centering kids in education and transforming the pathways that lead to life after high school.

Why You Should Listen:

Career Insights: Gain valuable insights into building a successful career in youth career development and learn how to navigate this rewarding field.
Actionable Plans: Discover how Evelyn frames and creates organized, actionable plans from chaos, and how this skill can benefit your career development initiatives.
Engaging Gen-Z: Explore Evelyn's expertise in early career, emerging talent, and K-20 experiential learning and learn how to create impactful programs for the younger generation.
Diversity and Inclusion: Learn about Evelyn's approach to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in people operations and culture architecture.
Community Development: Gain insights from Evelyn's experiences in ecosystem and asset-based community development, and how these principles can be applied to youth career development.

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Episode 14 of Season 12 immerses us in the transformative world of art, communication, and peacebuilding with multifaceted social entrepreneur, Maria Luisa Pinto Garcia , whose career spans across the realms of artistry and activism. Her unique journey reveals the symbiosis between creative expression and social change in Colombia's landscape affected by conflict.

Why You Should Tune In & What We'll Explore:

The Art of Peace: Learn about the captivating story of Maria Lisa's transition from musician to peacebuilder, driven by the tragic assassination of a Colombian comedian. Witness how her artistic talents have since become conduits for change, fostering relationships and facilitating healing in communities deeply scarred by war.

Challenges and Triumphs in Peacebuilding: Delve into the complex world of sustaining non-governmental organizations in Colombia's intricate peacebuilding system. Gather meaningful insights from Maria Lisa's experiences, including her strides in the Prolongar Foundation and her pivot towards the groundbreaking initiatives of Reimagine Peacebuilding.

Harmonizing Music, Memory, and Reconciliation: Tune into the conversation on the potent role of music in Colombia's social fabric, highlighting its use in trauma healing and memory work. Learn about the impact of projects that are integral to Colombia's journey toward reconciliation, as well as critical perspectives on the music's limitations and exploitation for propaganda.

In this episode art and activism merges, catalyzed by innovative thinkers like Maria Lisa who transcend traditional boundaries of peacebuilding.

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Dive into Nicholas Manderfield's journey from managing one of the world’s largest Cheesecake Factory locations, to leading Reincorporated NFP, showcasing how retail can be a powerful lever for social change.

Why You Should Join:

Transition Insights: Discover Nicholas's path from the restaurant industry to a leadership role in a nonprofit that harnesses retail for global impact.
Upskilling for Impact: Uncover the skills essential for driving change through social entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by Nicholas's experiences.
Building Strong Partnerships: Gain insight into how Nicholas creates meaningful collaborations, such as the impactful Embera Bead Project.
Business Acumen for Change: Explore the blend of business savvy with a dedication to social good, learning how to navigate this unique landscape.
Interactive Q&A: Ask Nicholas direct questions in a live Q&A, getting tailored advice for your career in social impact.

Bio Nicholas oversees Reincorporated NFP, a nonprofit retail website championing six unique global initiatives, including the Embera Bead Project in Colombia. This project supports the displaced Embera Indigenous community, directing funds towards Casa Embera for educational support, medical campaigns, and fair wage trade workshops. His work during the pandemic, which resulted in the donation of over 80 tons of food, underscores his commitment to making a tangible difference in communities in need. Through innovative retail strategies, Nicholas illustrates the profound impact of integrating business practices with a passion for social change.

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We dive into this when our host Dr. Craig Zelizer, explores this and much more with our guest leading tech innovator, impact investor, artists and amazing human being Vanessa Ferliano.

The conversation centered in the intersection of technology, mindfulness, and social impact. Vanessa’s rich experience in med-tech startups, impact investing, organizing and creativity, her deep experience integrating well-being practices with a purpose-driven career as well as key tips for upskilling for impact careers is a terrific listen.

Her work goes beyond just building profitable companies. She's dedicated to developing long-term, meaningful strategies that make us rethink what success really means and what matters most in our careers and lives.

Why Take A Listen:

Mindfulness and Resilience: Gain insights into how Vanessa's adoption of yoga and meditation practices has been instrumental in her career journey, providing her with the strength to navigate personal challenges and professional demands.
Societal Impact: Hear about the her role in supporting impact ventures, highlighting how investing in startups can drive positive change while achieving financial returns, especially in areas aligned with the UN Sustainability Goals.
Reimagining Success: Discover how Vanessa's approach to success goes beyond financial metrics, advocating for sustainability, community engagement, and a more holistic measure of accomplishment in the tech industry.
Inclusive Investing: Learn about the democratization of investing, hearing stories like the Canadian start-up that offered investment opportunities to everyday people, raising significant funds in a matter of hours.
Authentic Journeys: Follow Vanessa's transition from the medical and corporate innovation to supporting impact investing and startups, demonstrating the importance of aligning personal values with professional aspirations.

Bio: With over a decade of experience in innovation and investing, Vanessa has established unique opportunities for both accredited and non-accredited investors dedicated to social and community impact. Her career highlights include raising $775K in just 36 hours through an award-winning enterprise platform; and $100K in three months for a community-driven impact fund focusing on purpose-driven ventures in Atlantic Canada.

Beyond her efforts in democratizing investment, Vanessa is deeply engaged in using her artistry to reconnect communities with their humanity. She is a multi-award-winning author and the host of "The Human Challenge", a podcast highlighted in Amazon Music x ACAST’s “Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023”. Additionally, she is a certified 200-hour meditation teacher on Insight Timer.

Through initiatives including The Being Human Foundation and 8 Billion Voices, Vanessa offers a mindful approach to community building, blending mindfulness with arts and culture. Her graceful nature and soft yet powerful leadership style have made significant impacts, earning her features in national and international news outlets such as CTV, CityNews, and on a Times Square Billboard in January 2023.

Vanessa’s journey underscores her influence on society and serves as a powerful reminder of how embracing our humanity through leadership can bring transformative change.

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Have you had your coffee yet? How about your Masters in Coffee Agriculture? Join us as for an amazing episode with with Elisa Criscione, Founder and CEO of Digital Coffee Future. Exploring her work at the intersection of technology and coffee agriculture, Elisa is leading sustainable development in this critical industry. Her journey from Colombia to the forefront of the coffee industry's digital transformation exemplifies how passion, expertise, and innovation can drive change.

Why listen:

Gain insights from Elisa's experience in linking technology with coffee for sustainable solutions. Hear firsthand about the successes and challenges of bringing digital innovation to traditional agriculture.
Actionable Strategies: Get practical advice for making a tangible impact in sustainable agriculture. Elisa will share strategies for using technology to create initiatives and navigate the coffee industry's complexities.
Deep Dive into Coffee and Tech: Explore the intersection of agriculture and digital technology. Elisa will provide a clear view of the landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges, and equipping you with knowledge to make contributions.
Impact Careers Insights: Learn about building a difference-making career, with tips on upskilling, networking, and finding opportunities in coffee, technology, and social impact. This discussion will broaden your understanding of the impact sector and how to thrive in it.

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Episode 10 of Season 11 features Sushma Raman President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation. She is one of the leading innovators in the sector, bringing over two decades of experience in launching, scaling, and leading social justice and philanthropic programs and collaboratives.

You should listen to this episode to:

Gain insights into building a meaningful career at the intersection of philanthropy and social impact.
Get practical advice on upskilling and navigating the evolving landscape of the sector.
Explore key trends and opportunities in philanthropy through the lens of a seasoned leader.
Understand the impact of academia and philanthropy in fostering social change and innovation.
Learn from a leading philanthropic leader about grantmaking processes.

Key Episode Insights:

Sushma traces her journey from teen activism to pivotal roles at foundations like Ford and Open Society, offering mentorship-worthy advice to aspiring change-makers.
Learn about the delicate balance and transition from academia to philanthropy, and how to harness the power of connectivity and collaboration.
Discover the Heising Simmons Foundation's strategic approach to funding transformative work in education, climate action, and democracy.
Get inspired by Sushma's approach to continuous learning and upskilling – an essential habit for anyone in the sector.

About Sushma: Sushma Raman is the President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation, and serves on the Board of Directors. She is an interdisciplinary and experienced philanthropic leader, bringing over two decades of experience in launching, scaling, and leading social justice and philanthropic programs and collaboratives. This includes building the capabilities of grassroots human rights organizations and their leaders. Sushma has also taught graduate courses in the public policy schools at UCLA, USC, Tufts Fletcher School, andHarvard Kennedy School.

She serves as a Board Member at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2023, she was the Executive Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy since 2015. Her extensive background also includes roles at the Ford Foundation, where she launched and managed a $100 million global initiative to support emerging human rights and women’s funds, and at the Open Society Foundation, coordinating a significant grantmaking program. Additionally, Sushma led the Southern California Grantmakers association as its President from 2007 to 2012.

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In episode 9 of Season 11, Dr. Craig Zelizer sat down with Purva Gupta, a leading human rights practitioner with extensive experience in child protection, labor exploitation, and international development through program leadership, advocacy, and partnerships.

Purva's extensive experience in over 30 countries has been focused on programmatic responses to child labor, education challenges, and human trafficking, among other pressing global issues. Her current focus on decolonizing aid reflects a commitment to evolving international development practices.

This episode will provide you with:

Experienced Insights: With a career dedicated to child protection and labor exploitation, Purva brings deep knowledge from her roles, including her time as Director at the Nobel Prize Winning Organization Global March Against Child Labor.
Grounded Strategies: Purva's work at the intersection of programs, advocacy, and partnerships exemplifies how to effectively support civil society organisations and underserved communities. She brings reflections on shifting the balance of power in international development.
Actionable Knowledge: This episode offers listeners a chance to learn about the nuances of working on global issues such as child labor, education, human trafficking, and how businesses can respect and support human rights.
Direct Impact: Hear about Purva's personal contributions to grassroots change, her mentoring work, and her initiatives to connect families with aid during critical times, emphasizing the importance of community-based support.
Actionable Career Insights: Purva will share deep insights on upskilling, trends as well as challenges in the impact sector and also respond to your questions.

Bio:

Purva Gupta has seamlessly woven her expertise in commerce with a strong dedication to social justice, leading her to significant roles within the human rights field. Her academic background from the University of Delhi and the London School of Economics has equipped her with the tools to critically engage with development issues. A committed mentor and advocate, Purva's passion extends beyond her professional roles, as she dedicates time to pro-bono work, fundraising, and mentoring, all while finding solace in the joys of travel, reading, baking, and the tranquility of nature walks.

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In Episode 8 of Season 12, explore Ruby Hembrom's journey as the founder and director of adivaani, an archiving and publishing outfit of and by Adivasis (the indigenous peoples of India). Ruby is an Adivasi cultural practitioner, documentarian, writer, and publisher based in Kolkata. Her documentation initiative grew out of a need to claim Adivasi stake in historical and contemporary social, cultural, and literary spaces. Ruby holds a law degree from Calcutta University and an MSc in Inequalities and Social Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science, earned during her fellowship as an Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity.

This conversation offers valuable insights on advancing impact careers at the intersection of culture, rights, and beyond.

Key Lessons:

Discover the power of storytelling in advocating for marginalized communities and driving change
Learn strategies for creating spaces for underrepresented narratives to thrive
Gain insights into navigating challenges and biases as a changemaker in traditional industries
Understand the transformative power of cross-disciplinary experiences, lifelong learning, and fellowships
Explore the role of advocacy and activism in advancing rights and empowering communities

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With over a decade dedicated to social impact, Akiera has extensive experience in areas like systems change, wellbeing, and social entrepreneurship. She's worked with pioneering organizations like code.org and Echoing Green before taking on leadership of Project HEAL.

Tune in to hear Akiera's inspiring journey and insights on:

Transitioning from Medicine to Leading in Mental Healthcare
Sparking a Passion for Intersectional, Community-Based Care
Leading with Heart and Inclusion
Blazing Trails in Mental Health Careers
Upskilling to Advance Careers of Impact
Sustaining Change Across Social Sectors
Driving Breakthrough Progress with Care

This episode shares an empowering vision and actionable strategies for purposeful career development in mental health and other fields driving change.

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With the state of current events, a career in peacebuilding is ever more urgent. In Epsiode 6 of Season 12 host Craig Zelizer sits down with conflict resolution expert Zachary Metz to talk about his amazing career building peace.

Dr. Metz is Partner and Director of Peacebuilding at Consensus. He is a seasoned innovator in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in the U.S. and around the globe with over two decades of experience working with companies, communities, INGOs, donors helping to build understanding and more sustainable systems.

Why Join Us.

Direct Learning from a Seasoned Expert: Zachary brings years of experience from the front lines of peacebuilding across the globe. This is a rare chance to hear firsthand about the challenges, strategies, and successes from someone who has dedicated their career to making a tangible difference.
Practical Advice and Wisdom: Beyond the inspiring stories, Zachary will offer practical advice for navigating a career in this challenging yet rewarding field. From essential skills to career planning, to the best way to build networks and upskill.
Understanding the Realities of Peace Work: The field of conflict resolution is complex and demanding. Zachary will share insights into managing the emotional and logistical challenges that come with the territory, providing a realistic view of what to expect and how to thrive.
Engagement and Interaction: The live Q&A segment gives you the chance to ask Zachary specific questions about your interests or concerns, making this an interactive experience tailored to the needs of our audience.
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The road to social innovation is NOT linear. And it shouldn't be. Sahil Patni went from finance to rural development, to founder and now impact investing. And he is doing just fine and making great impact at Unreasonable.

Why You Should Tune In

Sahil Patil's transition from finance consulting to supporting impactful entrepreneurship at Unreasonable Group as Portfolio Manager for the Americas encapsulates a deep commitment to leveraging business for social good. His work involves guiding innovative entrepreneurs, focusing on ventures that offer both financial viability and solutions to pressing global challenges. Patil's rich background, spanning finance, agricultural projects, startups, and consultancy, equips him with a unique lens to support businesses striving for a balance between profitability and positive impact.

Integrating Impact into Careers: Key Takeaways for Social Innovators

Valuation vs. Value: Sahil's work highlights the importance of focusing on the broader value and impact of a venture rather than just its financial valuation. For those building careers in social innovation, it's crucial to aim for creating a lasting legacy that transcends mere profit margins.
Education for Impact: Leveraging education in sustainable development or similar fields can significantly amplify your capacity for change. Sahil's journey illustrates the benefit of aligning academic endeavors with practical solutions to real-world problems.
Patience and Strategic Planning: Transitioning to impact-driven work, as Sahil has shown, can requires planning, financial savvy, and patience as well as a bit of serendipity. This approach is essential for anyone looking to shift their career towards more meaningful, impactful work, emphasizing the need for thorough research and preparedness.
Broad Spectrum Expertise and Support: Sahil's ability to offer strategic guidance to entrepreneurs stems from his diverse background. This serves as a reminder that varied experiences can enrich one's ability to contribute to social ventures, underscoring the value of multidisciplinary knowledge in navigating the complexities of impact-driven entrepreneurship.

Bio

Sahil works with the Unreasonable Group to support 150+ social impact ventures in the Americas portfolio. His role involves deeply connecting with Unreasonable Fellows and supporting them on various business needs, especially fundraising. He came to Unreasonable from the world of consulting, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurship. He loves building social impact projects from the ground up - including testing ideas, determining fit, gathering stakeholder inputs and executing all of that into operations. Sahil has 8+ years of cumulative experience that includes consulting in the US financial services industry, nonprofit experience in rural Maharashtra (India), starting up a farm-to-fork business in Mumbai, strategic finance with HBCUs in the US, and some independent consulting work.

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Take a Listen to this episode where we explore the heart of where finance and food intersect, all aimed at making a real difference. Our guest is Sofia Condes , Director of Investor Relations at the FAIRR Initiative is a leading expert in sustainable finance, development and innovation

Why you'll want to tune in:

Navigating the Food-Finance Nexus: Sofia discussed the complex relationship between agriculture, climate challenges, and human impacts. We dived deep into the transformative power of sustainable investments in reshaping our food systems, slashing emissions, and nurturing biodiversity, all while keeping an eye on profitability and ethical practices.
A Taste of Innovation: The conversation took explores food technologies and alternative proteins that are defining the future of sustainable diets worldwide. We also highlighted how impact-driven companies are navigating the traditional investment landscape to spearhead change.
Paths to Impact in Food Sustainability: For those eager to forge a career with impact, this episode is packed actionable tips. From exploring career avenues to the significance of specialized education and strategic professional experiences, we offered practical advice on job hunting, skill enhancement, and selecting the right educational and institutional platforms for a successful career in food sustainability.

Dive into this engaging mix of finance, sustainability, and career advancement, filled with practical tips and expert insights. Discover the opportunities simmering in the sustainable food sector and beyond!

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Wondering about DEI in International Development?

Check out Episode 3, Season 12 of the Podcast with innovator, development practitioner and DEI expert, Angela Bruce-Raeburn. Her insights challenge the status quo and highlight the necessity of reimagining how development initiatives are conceived and implemented, with a strong emphasis on power dynamics, community leadership, and the urgent need for upskilling to navigate the field's complexities.

Critical Reflections:

Questioning Development Practices: Angela urges us to critically assess the traditional models of international development. She points out the often overlooked power imbalances and the need for a paradigm shift that truly centers and empowers local communities rather than imposing external solutions.
The Power of Local Leadership: Emphasizing the significance of dismantling the top-down approach, Angela advocates for a development model that genuinely values the insights, knowledge, and capacities of local communities. She argues for a shift in power dynamics, where local voices lead and shape their developmental journey.
Upskilling for Impactful Careers: For those aiming to contribute meaningfully to the field, Angela shares valuable lessons on upskilling. Understanding local contexts, mastering cross-cultural communication, and navigating the intricacies of power and privilege are crucial competencies. She stresses the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to remain relevant and effective in a rapidly changing landscape.
Navigating Challenges: Angela doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges facing the field of international development. From confronting institutional biases to overcoming resistance to change, she offers insights into the perseverance and resilience required to drive genuine progress.
Must-Explore Resources: A few key resources Angela Shares
- "DEI Deconstructed" by Lily Zheng for a thorough understanding of DEI
- the Netflix documentary "Stamped from the Beginning" by Ibram X. Kendi;
- Angela's own writing including "But Wait untill they see your Black Face"

Why It's Time for Change:

Angela Bruce-Raeburn's critique serves as a wake-up call for the international development sector. It's a call to action for reevaluating our approaches, recognizing the inherent power structures, and committing to real change that places equity, inclusivity, and local agency at the heart of development work.

Her advice for professionals and aspiring changemakers is clear: upskill with a focus on understanding and dismantling power imbalances, engage deeply with local communities, and be prepared to challenge the norms. This is the path forward for those dedicated to forging impact careers that not only aspire to change the world but do so in a way that is respectful, equitable, and sustainable.

Bio: Angela Bruce-Raeburn is the founder of DiverseDEV, a consultancy designed to support international development organizations, NGOs and civil society groups working to improve the lives of marginalized people anywhere in the world. Ms. Bruce-Raeburn is committed to issues around public health and its impact on vulnerable populations having previously served as the Regional Advocacy Director, Africa and Asia at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator – which focused on strengthening advocates for prevention of non-communicable diseases impacting low and middle-income countries. Prior to that, Ms. Bruce-Raeburn worked as the Senior Policy Advisor for the Humanitarian Response in Haiti at Oxfam in the aftermath of the earthquake from 2010 to 2013.

A French speaker, Angela holds three master’s Degrees, in Public Administration, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. In addition, Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from Lincoln University, PA which was founded in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, or HBCU.

Angela has written op-eds on development, race and privilege including Wait Until They See your Black Face and International Development has a Race Problem. Angela’s current work is consulting and advising on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training, speaking to groups about equity and racial diversity and providing guidance to international organizations on developing a DEI ethos for their organization. The goal of this work is to share a perspective of how the lived experiences of racialized people intersect with an international development and a humanitarian system that is inequitable, unjust, and lacking in accountability.

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Episode 2 of Season 12 tells you know. We feature Nina Odoro, CEO and co-founder of Dine Diaspora and Black Women in Food. She shares her remarkable journey from global development to creative industry entrepreneurship and the impact her initiatives are making in the food industry.

Why You Should Tune In & What We'll Explore:

From Global Development to Culinary Entrepreneurship: Discover Nina's diverse and high-impact career journey, from her work in global youth development to founding Dine Diaspora, and how she's reshaping the narrative around African diaspora cuisine.
Empowering Black Women in Food & BWIF's Mission: Learn about Nina's instrumental role in establishing Black Women in Food (BWIF) to support and elevate Black women in the food and hospitality industry, and its global impact.
Exploring Careers at the Intersection of Culture, Food, Innovation, and Social Impact: Gain insights into the unique career pathways at the intersection of these dynamic fields and how Nina's blend of passions and expertise have carved out a unique niche.
Cultural Culinary Journey & Dine Diaspora's Influence: Explore the significant impact of African diaspora cuisine on the global food landscape and how Dine Diaspora is connecting people and brands with this rich culture.

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Opening Season 12th with an amazing conversation about vital role of young people in social change, and the importance of compensating and empowering them in meaningful ways. Dr. Zelizer sits down with Eric Dawson, CEO of RIVET, as he shares his vision and strategy for empowering a new generation through innovative micro-financing. Learn about RIVET's ambitious goal to fund over a million youth-led social innovations by 2035, particularly in regions known as "capital deserts."

Why You Should Listen:

Innovative Leadership: Discover insights from the forefront of leveraging GenZ's collective power for global social impact.
Career Pathways: Understand how youth can navigate and shape the future through careers in social innovation.
Future Vision: Grasp the transformative role and potential of youth-driven initiatives in shaping the world.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About:

RIVET's Revolutionary Mission: Delve into how this unique platform is setting the stage for a new era of youth-led social change.
Eric's Diverse Experience: From his wide-ranging academic background to his eclectic early career, explore the journey that's shaped his outlook on innovation and leadership.
Social Entrepreneurship Landscape: Discuss the evolving world of social impact careers and the opportunities it presents for young changemakers and those seeking to work with youth as allies on building change

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Gain deep insights into the critical importance of education during emergencies and the transformative impact it has on individuals and communities. Discover the extensive expertise of Dr. Barbara Moser-Mercer in advocating for and implementing education in emergencies, leveraging the capacities of local actors and stakeholders for sustainable impact on displaced and refugee hosting communities. Explore the diverse career paths available in the field of Education and Higher Education in Emergencies and the opportunities for impactful work.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into:

Education as a Lifeline: Explore the pivotal role of education for protection and social-emotional well-being for individuals and communities facing emergencies.
Empowering Communities: Learn how education empowers communities to overcome challenges and build resilience.

3.Career Insights: Gain valuable insights from Dr. Moser-Mercer's extensive career journey in Higher Education in Emergencies.

Communities at the Heart of Change: Discover the importance of engaging communities for impactful change, emphasizing participation, agency, accountability and transparency.
Global Impact Insights: Gain insights from a career at the intersection of policy, practice, and research, driving impactful change on a global scale.

Bio: Barbara Moser-Mercer, professor emerita and founder of InZone (University of Geneva), is visiting professor at University of Nairobi, engaged in strengthening African solutions that advance Higher Education in Emergencies (HEiE) and has been coordinating the launch phase of the African Higher Education in Emergencies Network (AHEEN); she is currently also a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Refugee Studies Center researching and working on a book on Higher Education in Emergencies.

Following her initial training as conference interpreter she pursued her studies and research in cognitive psychology, focusing on the development of expertise in complex cognitive skills of bilinguals, both from a cognitive psychology and a cognitive neuro-science perspective. These findings have been instrumental in informing the design and the development of student-centered multilingual digital learning environments and social-emotional learning programs in different fragile contexts. Building on insights and experience in a variety of displacement contexts she has studied, as well as further developed, a viable interface between humanitarian and academic actors conducive to scaling higher education opportunities for displaced youth that benefit both students and their communities and inform education policy in refugee-hosting countries. She has contributed to several working groups of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) including co-chairing the Standards and Practice WG, PSS-SEL WG, Distance Education WG, and the Minimum Standards for Education Update Reference Group.

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Episode 12 of Season 11 features a pioneer in the field of digital empowerment and social entrepreneurship, Lorraine Charles. Her work centers on connecting forcibly displaced individuals with remote work opportunities and fostering inclusive digital economies.

In This Episode, We'll Explore:

Remote Work Revolution: Understanding the potential of remote work in transforming the lives of displaced individuals.
Na'amal's Journey: Dive into the story behind the organization and its mission to link displaced people with employment opportunities.
Digital Solutions for Social Good: Learn about Lorraine's work with Finn Church Aid and the International Labour Organization.
Research & Impact: Discover insights from Lorraine's research at the University of Cambridge on business and social change.
Collaborative Efforts: Hear about Lorraine's role in advisory committees like MIT ReACTand IRC's Technical Advisory Committee for ReBuild.

Why You Should Tune In:

Empowering Connections: Discover how digital platforms can bridge the gap between forcibly displaced people and global work opportunities.
Digital Innovation: Learn from Lorraine's experience in leveraging technology for social impact.
Career Pathways: Explore career opportunities in social entrepreneurship and digital solutions for humanitarian challenges.
Key Trends and Skills: Understand the essential trends and skills needed to work effectively at the intersection of social impact and migration.

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Dive into an insightful discussion with Dr. Katherine Collin, Director of the Conflict Resolution Program at Georgetown University in which we will explore the profound influence of democratic processes on governance and peace in areas affected by conflict. This episode explores diverse career paths and challenges within this crucial sector, emphasizing how democratic engagement contributes to building sustainable peace and robust institutions.

Why You Should Listen:

Career Opportunities: Learn about the range of career paths working at the intersection of governance, conflict, policy and peace.
Navigating Complexities: Understand the challenges of creating sustainable peace and governance structures through democratic means.
Sector Insights: Gain a holistic view of the sector from an experienced professional at the forefront of peace operations and democratic transitions.

What we Cover

Democratic Processes & Peacebuilding: Analyze the essential role of elections and referendums in conflict-affected areas and their potential to underpin careers focused on international relations.
Skills for Success: Discuss the skill sets necessary for impactful work in the fields of peace, conflict, and governance.
Professional Pathways: Consider the varied opportunities and challenges faced by professionals at this intersection and what it means for career development.

Why is PCDN doing this? PCDN's mission is to empower professionals and students to build careers that drive social change. This episode, featuring Dr. Collin's expertise, provides in-depth insights and guidance for those looking to make informed decisions about their career paths in peace and governance.

About Dr. Katherine Collin: At Georgetown University, Dr. Katherine Collin steers the M.A. in Conflict Resolution Program with an informed perspective forged through extensive academic and field experience. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from American University's School of International Service, an M.A. in international policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and a B.A. in history and peace & conflict studies from UC Berkeley. Dr. Collin's career has taken her from a postdoctoral fellowship at the Brookings Institution to collaborating with major international organizations such as the United Nations and IFES. She has worked on election projects with refugee and expat communities in various regions, including the US, Europe, Asia, MENA, and sub-Saharan Africa. Her research and teaching are deeply informed by her commitment to understanding how democratic decision-making processes can contribute to or complicate the quest for peace.

To learn more about Katherine’s work and gain further insights, listen to the full episode on our website or your preferred podcast platform. Also a few organizations to explore mentioned in the episode include:

Georgetown Conflict Resolution Program

Brooking Institution

IFES

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The 10th episode (Season 11) of The Social Change Career Podcast features Alison Guzman, a trailblazer in the realm of Indigenous Economics and Social Impact. Aliso is the co-director of Maple Micro Development in Chile and Latin America. She is a passionate advocate for indigenous peoples' rights and has years of experience working alongside indigenous communities, particularly the Mapuche community in Chile. In this episode, she shares her journey and the important work she is doing to foster economic alternatives that empower indigenous communities.

Why You Should Tune In:

Deep Insights: Gain a nuanced understanding of Indigenous economics and its role in fostering social impact.
Global Expertise: Learn from Alison's extensive experience working with Mapuche communities in Chile.
Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths at the intersection of Indigenous Economics and Social Impact.

What we will cover

Indigenous Wisdom in Economics: Understand the role of Indigenous knowledge in shaping sustainable economic models.
Community Co-Design: Learn how Alison collaborates with Mapuche communities to co-design sustainability strategies.
Language & Culture: Discover the importance of learning Indigenous languages like Mapudungun in fostering authentic relationships.
Multi-Lingual Impact: Gain insights into how Alison's proficiency in multiple languages amplifies her impact.
Global Reach: Learn how Alison's work is making waves not just in Chile but in the broader realm of global social impact.
Awesome Career Impact Tips: Get concrete recommendations for building an innovative career linking economics, impact, rights and more.

Bio of Alison Guzman: Alison Guzman holds a Master’s degree in Ethics and Global Affairs/Indigenous Rights from The American University in Washington DC. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies/Multi-Ethnic Studies from the same institution and Museum Studies at the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico. Based in Chile, since 2013, she has worked alongside Mapuche communities to co-design strategies for sustainability and is learning their language Mapudungun. She also speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Guarani.

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In Episode 9 of Season 11 we sat down with Dr. Makram Ouaiss, a seasoned Executive Director at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, and expert in Governance and Conflict Resolution. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Ouaiss has made substantial contributions to policy studies, democratic development, civic activism and civil peace around the globe.

Why You Should Tune In

Discover the career insights and wisdom Makram has gained from his diverse and impactful career in governance, conflict resolution, and international engagement.

Gain actionable advice on building a fulfilling career that intersects with social justice, policy studies, and sustainable development.

Explore how interdisciplinary work has shaped Makram's career, combining governance, human rights, peacebuilding, research, civil society and academia.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into

1. Career Insights: Makram will share valuable insights on how collaboration and interdisciplinary work have been instrumental in his impactful career.

2. Navigating the Impact Sector: Understand the steps Makram took to build a career that spans governance, conflict resolution, and civic activism.

3. The Strength of Collaborative Cross-Sector Work: Discover how Makram's career has flourished through collaborative approaches that unite governance, human rights, and engagement with community, national, and global partners, funders, and actors.

4. Advice for Aspiring Impact Professionals: Makram will offer valuable tips for those aspiring to make a difference in the impact sector, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and community engagement.

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Episode 8 of Season 11 of The Social Change Career Podcast features Esha Chhabra, a seasoned journalist and business analyst focusing on sustainable enterprises and global development. With an extensive body of work featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, Economist, and Guardian, Esha digs beyond the superficial to evaluate the real impact of businesses in today’s sustainability narrative.

Why You Should Tune In:

Gain a deeper understanding from Esha's journey on how to blend a career in journalism and business analysis with a passion for sustainable impact.
Acquire actionable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship while making a tangible difference.
Discover how to sift through the greenwashing to uncover companies and practices that are genuinely pushing the needle towards sustainability and positive change.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into:

Career Evolution: Esha will share her pathway from being a graduate of Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Political Science to becoming a notable voice in sustainable business and global development.
Impactful Reporting: Explore how Esha's investigative journalism has helped unveil the truth behind corporate sustainability claims, providing a clearer picture for consumers and the industry alike.

3.Transcending Barriers: Understand the hurdles faced and the resilience required to advocate for transparency and sustainability in a profit-driven business landscape.

Community Engagement: Delve into how storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for raising awareness and driving meaningful change in the business sector.
Advice for Aspiring SocEnt Advocates: Glean valuable advice from Esha for those keen on blending business acumen with a drive for social and environmental impact.

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In Episode 7 of Season 11 , Dr Craig Zelizer and Dr. Catalina Rojas sits down with Dr. Maha Hilal.

Dr. Maha Hilal, is a leading voice and expert on institutionalized Islamophobia, the War on Terror, and counternarrative work. As an author, advocate, and the founding Executive Director of Muslim Counterpublics Lab, Dr. Hilal has dedicated her career to challenging dehumanizing narratives, and tirelessly advocating for rights and justice.

Main topics discussed in this episode:

Career Evolution: Dr. Hilal will share how her passion for justice and rights led to a meaningful career dedicated to challenging Islamophobia and state violence.
Impactful Advocacy: Explore how Dr. Hilal's work has been instrumental in promoting rights, justice, and countering harmful narratives.
Transcending Barriers: Understand the hurdles faced and the resilience required to advocate for rights and justice in a landscape often resistant to diverse voices.
Community Building: Delve into Dr. Hilal's role in establishing the Muslim Counterpublics Lab and the Guantanamo Survivors Fund, showcasing the power of collective action for rights and justice.
Advice for Aspiring Advocates: Glean valuable advice from Dr. Hilal for those keen on blending advocacy with their professional endeavors, and making a lasting impact on rights and justice.

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Episode 6 of Season 11 features Florence Navarro, a leading innovator in global entrepreneurship and organizational development. With a rich background working for the United Nations, the World Bank Group, and various incubators, she founded Kichocheo to revolutionize recruiting and retention for mission-driven organizations.

She delves into crucial topics like demystifying the executive search process, strategies for career growth, and the challenges of global recruiting. Florence's unique journey from working at the United Nations to founding Kichocheo offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their career. Tune in for actionable tips and strategies that could be the game-changer in your professional journey!

In this episode, we'll dive into:

Demystifying the Executive Search Process: Learn to navigate the x world of executive search and how to best collaborate with recruiters.
Career Journey for Early and Mid-level Professionals: Florence will share invaluable strategies and skills you'll need to transition into executive roles.
The Serendipity Behind Careers: Discover Florence's unique path from the UN to social impact entrepreneurship.
Global Recruiting Challenges: Florence will discuss the pressing issues surrounding localization, diversity, remote work, and more.
Graduate School Insights: Get a sneak peek into Florence's thoughts on graduate school: in public policy and international relations, as well as business, and how to strategically approach your educational development.

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Episode 5 of Season 11 feutures Kiran Singh Sirah, a renowned Folklorist, Storytelling for Change specialist, Artist, and Peacebuilder. With a career spanning over two decades, Kiran has developed award-winning programs in arts, culture, and human rights. He has been recognized globally and has supported and advises many leading global and local institutions working on dialogue, narrative change and arts-based engagement. This episode will focus on the career lessons Kiran has learned in using storytelling as a tool for social justice and peacebuilding.

Why You Should Tune In: * Learn from Kiran's extensive career on how to navigate the impact sector through storytelling and peacebuilding. * Gain actionable advice on building a fulfilling career that intersects with social justice, arts, and human rights. * Explore the role of storytelling in creating social empathy and fostering community connections.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into: 1. Career Lessons in Storytelling: Kiran will share insights on how storytelling has been a pivotal tool in his career, helping to drive social change.

Navigating the Impact Sector: Understand the steps Kiran took to build a career that intersects storytelling, peacebuilding, and social justice.
Global Career Milestones: Kiran will discuss key moments in his career, including his advisory role to UNESCO Scotland, As a Rotary Peace Fellow and his recognition at the United Nations Peace Week.
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Work: Learn how Kiran's career has benefited from an interdisciplinary approach, combining arts, human rights, healthcare, community development and social justice.

5 Advice for Aspiring Impact Professionals: Kiran will offer tips for those looking to build a career in the impact sector, emphasizing the role of storytelling and community engagement.

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Episode 4 (Season 11) of The Social Change Career Podcast features Meeghan Paul, Venture Growth Manager at Rippleworks. With a rich background spanning 14 years, Meeghan is a powerhouse in social impact and strategic leadership. Having spent a decade working on social innovation, impact and sustainability in Asia and East Africa, she brings a global perspective to solving complex challenges in social purpose organizations.

Why Its Worth it to Give it a Listen: * Gain career wisdom from a leading global innovator who has successfully navigated the intricate landscape of social impact. * Learn actionable strategies for building a fulfilling career in social purpose organizations. * Learn about the key skills in demand for impact careers and emerging trends.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into:

Global Leadership in Social Impact: Meeghan will share her experiences leading teams across continents and cultures.
Strategies for Maximizing Impact: Understand the importance of evaluation and measuring impact and associated skills in your career.
Navigating the Social Impact Ecosystem: Meeghan will discuss how to work effectively across sectors, including government agencies, funders, and implementing organizations, to create a more equitable world.
Career Development in Social Impact: Learn how to build a fulfilling career in social impact, from entry-level roles to leadership positions.
Sustaining Passion and Wellbeing: Meeghan will offer tips on how to maintain your enthusiasm and wellbeing in the challenging yet rewarding field of social impact.

Don't miss this episode packed with career-focused insights and actionable tips to elevate your impact!

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Episode 3 of Season 11 features Grace Frances . With over 20 years at the frontlines of social change, Grace serves as the Director of Community Partnerships at End Violence Against Women International, where she has forged impactful programs like the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum. Holding a Master's in Public Administration, she is a relentless advocate for rights, justice, and equity and a more sustainable world.

Why You Should Tune In:

Gain career wisdom from a seasoned advocate who has navigated the complex landscape of social justice and policy change.
Learn actionable strategies for making a meaningful impact in your career, from entry-level roles to leadership positions.
Discover how to build and sustain community partnerships that are the cornerstone of effective change.

In This Episode, We'll Dive Into:

Career Wisdom in Advocacy: Grace will share her insights on building a fulfilling career in social justice and advocacy.
Innovative Programs for Change: Understand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into forgingpioneering initiatives like the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum.
Navigating the Advocacy Ecosystem: Grace will discuss how to work effectively across sectors, including law enforcement and community organizations, to create a more equitable world.
Working on Complex Challenges and Driving Policy Change: Learn how to tackle intricate issues and influence policy to make a lasting impact.
Sustaining Work and Wellbeing: Grace will offer tips on how to maintain your passion and wellbeing in the often long, hard slog of changemaking.

Don't miss this episode packed with career-focused insights and actionable tips to elevate your impact!

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IIn Episode 2 of Season 11, we dive deep into the world of executive recruiting in international development and social impact.

Dr. Zelizer sits down with Dan Perez, Director of North America with SRI Executive, the global executive search, strategy, and leadership consulting firm. This will be a fantastic opportunity to better understand talent recruitment in the social impact and development sectors.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode:

1️⃣ Stand out: Tailor your resume for each role you apply for. Highlight specific details and data, such as project impact and team management. Be thorough in showcasing your relevant experience and proactively sell yourself.

2️⃣ Network smartly: Connect with professionals who are a few steps ahead in their career. Seek advice and explore options rather than directly asking for a job. Look beyond well-known companies to discover hidden gems for career growth.

3️⃣ Consider graduate programs: Evaluate the worthiness of pursuing a graduate degree based on your career goals, international expansion plans, and desired skill acquisition. Explore online learning options as a preliminary step before committing to a full-time program.

Don't miss out on this insightful episode! Tune in now to gain valuable knowledge and tips on executive recruiting in the international development and social impact sectors.

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PCDN is excited to announce the premier of Season 11 of the Social Change Career Podcast with Dr. Fathali Moghaddam on From Theory to Policy: Building a Career where Research Makes Impact.

Dr. Moghaddam, is one of the world’s leading social psychologists and a professor at Georgetown University. This episode is designed for those focusing on advancing a career that spans academia, policy, research, and impact.

In this episode, Dr. Moghaddam will cover:

Building a Career at the Intersection of Academia and Policy: How to effectively combine scholarly pursuits with real-world policy impact.
Advice for Aspiring Doctoral Students: What to consider when contemplating a Ph.D. in social sciences.
The Importance of Theory in Advancing Change: How theoretical frameworks can be applied to drive social change.
Research as a Tool for Change and Policy: Utilizing academic research to influence policy and enact social change.
Psychological Aspects of Social Movements: A look into the psychological factors that drive collective action.
Dictatorship vs. Democracy: Psychological perspectives on different governance models and their impact on social change.

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Season Finale! What a season. And we end with an incredible guest: Lina Maria Cuervo.

Lina is the co-founder and managing partner of Cube Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in accelerating early-stage Latin American startups. With a focus on projects with high potential, Cube Ventures not only provides investment but also knowledge transfer and community building to generate positive and measurable impact on the economy and society.

Join us as Lina shares lessons from her career, emphasizing the importance of networking and partnerships in driving growth. She guides us through the process of approaching potential collaborators, highlighting the value of offering help first and building trust.

We also explore the world of venture capital, learning about how venture capitalists identify and invest in tech-based companies with significant growth potential. Lina's expertise extends beyond financial investment as she also emphasizes the importance of mental well-being in the entrepreneurial journey. We delve into her unique mentoring approach, which focuses not only on the success of the company but also on the well-being and support of the founders themselves.

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest episode on the Social Change Career Podcast, titled "Architecture as a Catalyst for Positive Social Transformation: The Power of Sustainable Design" In Episode 17 of Season 10, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Orego, an architect and co-founder of Atelier app, a home design, visualizer, and marketplace for eco-friendly brands.

Andrea shares her journey from a love for design and creation to her realization of the environmental impact of frequent home remodeling. She dives into the challenges faced by smaller brands and artisans, and the opportunity to create economic development by helping these brands establish online stores. During the conversation, Andrea emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the architecture field, and how architects can make a positive impact on individuals and communities. She highlights the growing trend towards sustainable design, with the American Institute of Architects urging firms to strive for net zero or as green as possible by 2030.

We also delve into Andrea's experiences with educational programs, including her affiliation with Latitude, Visible Hands, and Ghana's Ventures. She highlights the value of community, content, and support in these programs, and how they have helped her in her entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you are interested in architecture, sustainability, or entrepreneurship, there is something for everyone in this conversation. Lets explore the intersection between design, sustainability, and social impact.

📚 **Timestamped overview**     [00:03:27] Architecture career driven by love of creation, challenges, and environmental consciousness.

[00:12:20] Consumer-driven green certifications, small brands, and community support.

[00:16:01] Transitioning from architecture to entrepreneurship by learning online business skills.

[00:28:11] Started with candle shop, converted user set, conducted 300 interviews, created rudimentary tool, discovered bigger problem, focused on ethical sourcing, targeted artisan brands, found market in Latin America.

[00:33:44] Local model, intense curation, short transport, Instagram storytelling.

[00:36:30] Atelier promotes sustainable brands, helps both small and large-scale projects.

[00:40:37] Gap in market for affordable boutique brands.

[00:44:06] Furniture toxins, low VOC paint, disposal concerns.

[00:48:02] Programs provide value and community support. Content varies.

[00:51:42] Limited syllabus; Lee certification trendy in school. Architecture firms promoting sustainability; push for net zero by 2030.

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On Episode 16 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, we sit down with CEO of Atlas Corps, Bidjan Nashat to discuss the intersection of talent and opportunity in the social change sector. With a career history in organizations such as Save the Children International and Teach First Deutschland, Bidjan shares his insights and experiences in creating teams and cultures that have a positive impact. Drawing from his work on refugee response efforts, particularly during the mass migration of Syrians in Germany, Bidjan highlights the challenges of planning and responding in humanitarian work, emphasizing the importance of partnerships. The conversation also delves into the situation in Colombia with Venezuelan migrants and refugees. Inspired by the Arab Spring and Syrian revolution, Bidjan reflects on how these events have shaped his career decisions.

Topic: Talent and Opportunity in the Social Change Sector

Exploring the concept of talent in the social change sector
Discussion on how talent can be found in unexpected places
Bidjan's perspective on creating teams and cultures that have a positive impact
Insights into the challenges of planning and responding in humanitarian work
Highlighting the importance of partnerships in social change work
Colombian Situation with Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees
Discussion on the current situation in Colombia regarding Venezuelan migrants and refugees
Bidjan's insights based on his experience and involvement in refugee response efforts
Analysis of the challenges and opportunities in addressing this issues.

Topic: Career Decisions and Influences -

Bidjan's career decisions influenced by the Arab Spring and Syrian revolution
How global events can shape one's career path in the social change sector
Reflection on the motivations and inspirations behind Bidjan's career choices

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Our guest, Simon Wilks, a social impact expert with expertise in health, tech, and social impact in Africa, shares his valuable insights on working at startups, the hiring process, and the importance of building personal projects and contributing to open source projects. Simon also shares his experiences working in East Africa, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry and the importance of understanding local cultures and bridging cultural barriers. We also discuss the systemic inequities that make it harder for local founders and employees to succeed and the shifting focus towards supporting local organizations with local founders. In addition, we delve into the fascinating advancements in the East African tech ecosystem, such as the widespread usage of M Pesa, a mobile money product, and the potential for leapfrogging over developed markets in areas like electronic medical records and AI. We also touch on the demand for technical skills, the value of coding and AI knowledge, and the role of coding boot camps in acquiring these skills.

📚 Timestamped overview [00:00:14] Networking, learning, and opportunities in the impact sector. [00:08:47] Studied Business and Computer Science, found impactful job in Nairobi.

[00:15:13] Advantages of working in a startup: diverse experience, opportunity for full involvement, choice of focus, potential financial payoff. Downsides: chaos, difficulty in work-life balance, high pressure.

[00:20:19] Digitizing pharmacies for better medicine access

[00:28:36] Discovery, strategy, implementation: rewarding, fun, gratifying.

[00:31:12] "Build network, have conversations for social impact jobs"

[00:36:38] Culture shock in East Africa, cross-cultural experiences. Learn local language for full experience.

[00:43:54] M Pesa enables mobile money transfer in Kenya.

[00:50:38] Tech growth in East Africa and Canada.

[00:55:00] AI important, coding helpful, business side optional.

[01:02:13] Emerging markets require more than pure tech.

[01:06:06] Time management experiments reveal limited effectiveness.

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On Episode 14 of The Social Change Career Podcast, guest speaker Arthur Woods, a social entrepreneur, LGBTQ activist, and neurodiversity advocate, joins host Craig Zelizer to discuss the future of diversity, equity, inclusion in tech, and recruiting. Arthur shares valuable insights and recommendations for listeners interested in pursuing a career in this field. The episode kicks off with a discussion on online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, YouTube, and LinkedIn Learning, which provide access to free and premium curated courses for skill development. Arthur also highlights the importance of attending HR conferences like HR Transform and ASU GSE for networking and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Moving on to unconventional sources of educational content, Arthur emphasizes the rising popularity of platforms like Clubhouse and TikTok, particularly for their accessible and bite-sized educational content. He also discusses the increasing availability of remote job opportunities, particularly in the global health sector, and recommends job boards like PCDNs, LinkedIn, and Ripple Works for finding remote positions.

Key Topics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech and Recruiting
Disney's public support for underrepresented communities in Florida
Potential divide among companies in supporting underrepresented communities
Importance of employers enacting progressive policies
Lack of diversity in administration and higher ranks in the healthcare industry
Representation gaps across various sectors
Access to education as a crucial aspect of addressing diversity
Trickle-down impact of inadequate education access on workforce trajectories
Potential job displacements due to AI, particularly in customer service
Workforce development, rescaling, and retooling for mobility and representation
HR talent recruiting functions as a competitive advantage for organizations
Leveraging new tools like Chatty Boutique for strategic work
Creating inclusive and equitable work environments, beyond diversity alone
Recruiting outside the industry and looking within the organization for talent
Reducing bias in the hiring process through structured interviews and training
The shift towards a more global workforce and distribution of teams during the pandemic
Importance of well-put-together LinkedIn profiles for remote work management
Increased openness to hiring individuals abroad with remote team experience
Different types of executive search firms and their roles
Joining a startup's leadership team through search firms and talent pools
Researching and reaching out to search firms for job opportunities

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On Episode 13, Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, hosts Craig Zelizer and Catalina Rojas interviews Catalina Cock Duque, co-founder of Fundacion Mi Sangre and the Weaving Lab, a community of network weavers. Catalina shares her experience as a social entrepreneur and the skills necessary for her work, including empathy, creativity and a systems-thinking approach. She also discusses the power of "weaving" methodology, which involves bringing together all actors involved in a specific issue, building trust and vulnerability. Catalina emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being and joy in the workplace culture. The episode also explores Catalina's background and the experiences that inspired her to pursue a career in social impact.

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[00:05:52] Nature and family influenced activism and values.

[00:11:24] Social entrepreneur shares experience and skills learned.

[00:20:26] Inner development and trauma healing for change.

[00:25:00] Celebrity Juanes is an inspiring activist.

[00:29:33] Lack of knowledge, rich music, systemic change.

[00:33:06] Weaving Lab promotes powerful community solutions.

[00:40:12] Prioritizing well-being and joy at work.

[00:44:44] Balance burnout, talk about uncomfortable truths.

[00:49:06] Expanding globally, relationships over transactions important

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On Episode 12, Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, host Craig Zelzer speaks with Darius Graham, Program Director at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, about his experience in philanthropy, social justice, and innovation.

Darius shares insights on how to get hired for non-profit roles and emphasizes the importance of skills like problem-solving and managing unpredictability. He also talks about the legal training that has been useful throughout his career and how he's been involved in organizations like Social Innovation Lab and Fast Forward You. Listeners will learn about topics like foundations' funding processes, successful proposals, and the strong social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Baltimore. Darius stresses the importance of networking, developing skills like writing and synthesizing information, and the need to involve marginalized communities in decision-making. Tune in for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on social impact careers.

Timestamped Overview

[00:00:19] New podcast episode featuring Darius Graham on philanthropy, social impact, and careers.

[00:08:25] Lawyer to social innovator for impact.

[00:14:04] "Skills for social impact: listening, writing, analyzing"

[00:22:04] Foundations have different processes for funding requests.

[00:27:29] Various ways of hiring, impact-based candidates preferred.

[00:33:05] Nonprofit boards serve as governance structures. Finding them involves networking and skill matching.

[00:37:28] Advice on joining a board: network first.

[00:46:49] Philanthropy engaging communities in decision-making.

[00:52:16] Many job opportunities in innovation worldwide.

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On Episode 11 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, Craig Zellzer interviews Spencer Campbell to unravel the secrets from a seasoned recruiter. From the Peace Corps to finding fulfillment in the recruitment field, Spencer cover topics such as negotiating salaries, the job search process, and switching careers. He stress the importance of continuous learning, networking, and building authentic relationships. They also share personal experiences and perspectives on the recruitment process, including understanding the hiring company's budget and researching salary negotiations. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of recruitment and social impact careers.

Key Topics:

- Negotiation Tips

Introduction of Hosts
First Job Search Advice
Resume Tips
Continuous Learning
Switching Careers Advice
Understanding Interviews and Recruiters
Importance of Networking
Salary Negotiations
Guest Speaker's Background

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On Episode 10 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, we talk with Joan Maria Godoy, the founder of Radical Partners, a Miami-based social impact accelerator that helps build and scale up innovative social ventures. We hear about her journey from studying clinical psychology to eventually pursuing a development career focusing on social psychology and communities. We also learn about her experiences with non-profits related to mental health and community restoration, and how she went on to work for the UN coordinating a program for economic empowerment for rural women in Guatemala. Later, she shares her insight on radical entrepreneurship and how to encourage collective initiatives such as The Ten Days of Connection movement in Miami. Finally, she gives tips on effective project planning and gathering relationships with people, skills that can be applied broadly in life.

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📚 Timestamped Overview [00:00:20] Dr. Craig Zalzer interviews Joan Maria Godoy about her work at Radical Partners and promoting social impact in Miami. Joan has a background in psychology and international NGOs.

[00:17:40] The conversation discusses the skill of rallying people around a vision and giving a clear call to action. Examples are given, including the Alumni Association of Holland Students in Guatemala, the 1 Billion Rising movement, and The Ten Days of Connection movement in Miami.

[00:28:29] Radical partners is a hybrid organization with two funding sources, grants and consulting. They offer free programming and also provide consulting services. The organization is a mixture of an NGO and a company. While the hybrid model has its advantages, it can also be challenging. The founder is intentional about managing her time and balances her commitments to Radical Partners and personal growth. She has a schedule for her workdays that includes planning, quiet work, giving, strategizing, fundraising, and reflecting. She takes care of herself and uses Sundays to reset.

[00:39:08] "Fuck Up Nights" is a movement originating from Mexico City, where people share stories about their failures and what led to them in order to help others avoid the same mistakes. The movement has spread to over 60 countries and 200 cities, and there is now a Failure Institute for those who are not comfortable with swearing. Radial Partners curate and run the network of Fuck Up Nights.

[00:48:14] Building relationships is key to success, requiring a database of partners, clear call-to-actions, and tools to achieve objectives. Create a structure to manage people effectively.

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On this episode of The Social Change Career Podcast, the conversation focused on the need for diversity and inclusivity in current investment and work practices due to the pandemic. The guest speaker, Madison Marks, discusses her journey in entrepreneurship, development, innovation, and startups in the Middle East and around the world. Madison highlights the importance of validating problems, customer discovery, evidence of impact, and developing an impact framework for her work. Madison also emphasizes the significance of self-care to avoid burnout in social impact work. Moreover, listeners will learn about the UNICEF Venture Fund, which invests in early-stage companies, providing technical advice, and strategic mentorship. Additionally, the speaker gives valuable tips on how to find funding, learn new skills, and curate one's education. Overall, this episode offers a comprehensive discussion on the current state of inclusivity, entrepreneurship and innovation, and ways to contribute to social impact work.

Topics covered in the podcast episode:

Inclusive Investments and Processes
Hotspots and Humanitarian Aid
Venture Building and Traction
UNICEF Venture Fund and Support for Startups
Multilateral Job Opportunities
The Speaker's Career Journey
Building Successful Organizations for Social Impact
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Finding Funding and Support for Startups
Upskilling for Social Impact Jobs
Working in Large Organizations and Avoiding Burnout
Being a Generalist in the Social Impact Space
Crafting a Cohesive Narrative and Storytelling Skills

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On Episode 8 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, host Craig Zalizer from PCDN.global interviews Manuela Guzman, a serial innovator and entrepreneur, about building a career in sustainability. The main topic of discussion is the urgency of addressing climate change and the importance of systemic solutions, such as renewables, for companies regardless of industry. The speaker emphasizes the need for people to be at the core of strategies for addressing these challenges and focuses on sectors such as technology that reduces emissions, agriculture, and mental health and well-being. They also talk about their own career path in sustainability, from internships and job opportunities to their current role at Top Tier Impact as the head of Community, responsible for managing a global network of events and collaborations related to impact and sustainability. Additionally, the challenges of sustainability in countries like Colombia are discussed, including greenwashing and the need for industry policy regulation. The episode also touches on upskilling for careers of the future and challenges faced by those from the Global South trying to enter the field. Overall, the episode provides practical insights into the world of sustainability careers and the importance of taking action towards a greener future.

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[00:03:00] Manuela discusses their pursuit of sustainability and the importance of connecting various disciplines to improve systems and create a better planet.

[00:06:02] The speaker's interest in sustainability was sparked by a teacher who introduced the concept during university. She became passionate about it and chose to pursue a career in sustainability.

[00:08:29] Manuela pursued internships and job opportunities that aligned with their genuine interest in sustainability. She worked for a year at Selena, a company whose values resonated with their own, before becoming a digital nomad and joining Nomads Giving Back. Working in teams with diverse people and industries has been a priority for the author in their career journey.

[00:14:34] Tips for working remotely as someone from the Global South: - Language skills are crucial - Networking with people in person and digitally is important - Taking courses from reputable universities can boost your CV - Connection and networking can lead to mentorship and upskilling opportunities

[00:20:53] Future jobs will require measuring impacts. Green jobs are available in all industries. Corporate work and traditional education may not be as relevant in the future. Online courses from reputable universities are important.

[00:23:56] Study ESG instead of Corporate Social Responsibility. Voice Academy offers great courses and there is a well-done master's at the University of Valencia. Also recommended is studying the transition that humanity is going through through different disciplines.

[00:28:31] The person is skilled in communication, particularly in diverse environments, and has a passion for impact investing and sustainability. They were hired for their ability to adapt to different environments and build relationships in their previous role as head of community.

[00:31:06] As head of community, responsible for events and member support, covering various sectors with a focus on sustainability and impact. Manages collaborations and interviews applicants for community values. Has diverse skills in marketing and communication.

[00:40:51] Urgent action is needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and social issues. Renewable energy is necessary, but a systemic approach is needed. Focus should also be on agriculture, technology, and people's well-being.

[00:47:20] Software Impact connects investors, start-up founders, and professionals in impact and sustainability through its membership at $350/year. They offer events, including an ambassador program in 20 cities, to accelerate connections and promote growth in the impact space. Anyone interested in connecting in the impact space can access events through TTI, including corporates, founders, and investors.

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On Episode 7 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, host Craig Zellzer interviews data policy curation expert, Karla Yee Amezaga. Karla sheds light on the importance of ethical use of technology and handling data, potential harms associated with AI and machine learning technologies, and the future direction of data governance towards better regulation and alignment. The discussion also delves into how organizations may rely on indicators and deliverables to please donors, but they should instead focus on contextual elements and human connections. The podcast also touches on the importance of self-sovereign identity, cross-border data flows, and the need to prioritize equity and inclusion in government services. Tune in to learn about Karla's professional journey, her current role at the World Economic Forum, and the practical applications of her work.

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Topics covered in the podcast episode:

Ethics and responsible use of technology- Growing concerns about AI and machine learning technologies- Future direction of data governance towards better regulation and alignment across governments- Potential for proactive service delivery by government through the use of data- Opportunities for better insights through multiple data sources like satellites and IoT devices
Career path and skills development- Karla's background in data collection and analysis for community needs- Importance of qualitative skills for conveying insights- Work experience in organizations like the World Bank and Interamerican Development Bank- Current role at the World Economic Forum promoting responsible use of technologies- Importance of contextual elements in addition to indicators for measuring success- Networking challenges for people from certain cultures- Tips for improving networking skills and reverse engineering an ideal job in international development- Value of speaking a second language and being flexible to travel- Need to always check sources and cite them when sharing information- Importance of strengthening statistical systems in countries
Decentralized data sharing and personal data ownership - Self-sovereign identity and personal data ownership- World Economic Forum's promotion of cross-border data flows- Data free flow with trust framework for secure and trustworthy data flow- Examples of decentralized data sharing models- Data intermediaries for individuals with low levels of data literacy- Importance of sharing insights instead of raw data
Skills for working with data and technology- Empathy as a key skill in dealing with data and technology- Importance of understanding basic coding- Translating data into valuable insights for different audiences- Experience with governments on modernizing the state through digital transformation- Importance of responsible and user-centered design- Identifying potential risks and benefits of implementing technologies in government- Ensuring equity and inclusion in digital and data services

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Julia Roig is one of the world’s most innovative social change practitioners. In this episode she shares her deep insights and recommendations for changemakers in an age of rapid transition and uncertainty.

Rather than running away from the critical challenges facing people and the planet, whether it be inequality, conflict, divisions, poor leadership and the immense climate challenges, Julia shares what are the core skills that people need to sustain work and impact in this sector.

Building on her three decades of changemaking, convening, learning and building bridges, she discusses how to upskill for change, what are the career paths available currently and what may emerge in the future, and the many wonders and frustrations in the industry of change.

In her opinion, one of the most critical aspects of advancing impact is to work with humility and in partnerships with actors from diverse sectors and from all parts of the globe as if we want to have a chance of doing things better, we need collective learning and action.

Finally Julia will also highlights as a senior leader what she looks for in hiring and her recommendations for aspiring practitioners to be more competitive in the sector and why she loves Tik Tok so much.

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Julia Roig is the Founder & Chief Network Weaver at The Horizons Project, an organizing platform to help bridge peacebuilding, social movements and democracy fields in the US and globally. She comes to this work with more than 30 years experience working on democracy and peacebuilding around the world including serving as the President of Partners Global for more than a decade and currently serves as the Board Chair of the Alliance for Peacebuilding.

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In Episode 5, Season 10, Lual Mayen shares his unique journey working at the intersection of tech, gaming, migration, peacebuilding and impact.

From building his skills as a coder and developer in resource constrained environments to becoming a video games and tech expert using his skills to facilitate learning, connections and behavioral change.

Lual talked about the key trends in gaming for change, the skills and networks needed to thrive in the sector and where he sees the growth in the next decade.

He also explored some of the challenges in the games for change industry regarding the potential tension between impact and profit, how to secure funding and distribution and also how there needs to be much greater inclusion of designers and gamers from the rest of the world.

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Lual Mayen is a South Sudanese video game developer and founder of Junub games.

His parents had to flee South Sudan to Northern Uganda to find a place of refuge.

Born in South Sudan and raised in the Refugee camp, Northern Uganda.

Passionate about creating games to help promote peace.

Currently a Visiting Scholar In-Residence at American University.

Recognized at the Game Awards as the Global Gaming Citizen by Facebook Gaming and The Game Awards for using games to bring about positive impact.

The awards bring together a diverse group of game players, game developers, and notable names from the popular culture to celebrate and advance gaming’s positions as the most immersive, challenging and inspiring form of entertainment. The Game Awards viewership more than doubled in 2018 with over 27.5 million live streams

He is currently building a VR experience that focuses on the idea that an individual’s behaviors, and decisions; before picking up the gun; are the most powerful. The game shows that even small behaviors and choices can have devastating and far-reaching consequences. The game helps the player to practice and experiences how to avoid the path of war and violence in resolving the conflict.

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In Episode 4 of Season 10, Craig sat down with Ilana Milkes Espinosa, serial entrepreneur, who is working at the forefront innovative startups at the cutting edge of the future of work, technology and sustainability.

Ilana talked about how she founded two startups, including World Tech Makers which conducts pioneering work in Colombia to democratize access to education and more recently ePioneers which is using cutting edge technology to democratize investing in sustainability and is key org that is behind the launch of Colombia's new digital nomad visa.

She discussed the skills needed to build world-changing startups that are based in the global south, the pathways available to founders, how to balance purpose and profit and her recommendations for anyone exploring working at the intersection of tech, sustainability and purpose as a founder or employee.

Lastly, Ilana narrated how she career pivoted from a member of the the Colombian women’s football team to working in coding, finance and tech and eventually building out ecosystems to help support Latin American Youth to upskill for the new economy.

BIO

Ilana Milkes Espinosa is a serial innovator and impact maker. She has founded two startups based that focus on supporting innovations at the center of the fourth industrial revolution, economic opportunity and sustainability.

She has been working in the social impact sector for over 8 years and also was a member of the Colombian Women’s National Football Team.

She is a Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum, a One Young World Ambassador, A Latitud Fellow, an Ambassador for Marca Pais Colombia & for Hundred.org, an MIT Innovator under 35 and was a student Entrepreneur in Residence at Draper University.

She holds an MBA from Roosevelt University and speaks several languages including Spanish, English, Portuguese and French.

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In Episode 3 of Season 10, Faith Edem, Economic Advisor at Environment Canada explores the radical (and much needed) growth in careers at the intersection of policy and sustainable economics.

Building on her own rich experience engaging and shaping environmental policies in Environment Canada and globally she shares insights on the wide range of career paths that are critical to addressing one of the planet’s greatest challenges.

From her decade of work in the social impact sector, what Faith explains sees as the key skills in demand for climate careers, where the future jobs will be, and how to build effective global partnerships to make direct policy changes and much more.

Finally, talked about the importance of building a more inclusive and diverse climate sector and venturing into social impact entrepreneurship.

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Faith Edem is an Economic Advisor in Environment Canada where she develops Bilateral Climate Finance Programming in the International Affairs Branch. Faith works to support country-driven climate target implementation and climate governance in developing countries.

Faith holds a Masters in Public Administration (Specialization in Economic Policy) from Queen’s University and a BA Honours in Law and Political Science from the University of Toronto.

Faith has an array of expertise in climate finance, energy policy, net-zero emission, building sector, environmental justice and sustainability. As a young leader, Faith has been recognized as a 2022 Aspen Institute Future Leader, 2021 Corporate Knight 30 under 30 Sustainability Leader and a GreenBiz Circularity 2021 Emerging Leader. Faith is a policy researcher, published climate resilience author in Our Climate, Our Stories and an awarded diversity and inclusion actor.

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In Episode 2, Craig and Catalina sat down with Aniqa Nawabi who is the Executive Director of the Muslim Community Network .

Aniqa shared her insights working for more than 2 decades in the social impact sector, helping to build innovative programming supporting local and international change in a wide variety of sectors. This will include the skills needed to build a high-impact community based organization such as fundraising, communication, actions, and of course patience.

She discussed the importance of building creative partnerships with a range of sectors and organizations, how to measure the impact of one’s work and also how to balance between funders and communities.

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Aniqa Nawabi is a nonprofit and public policy professional who brings nearly a decade of experience in non-profit management and policy. She serves as the Muslim Community Network’s, Executive Director.

At MCN, Aniqa helped grow the organization’s programmatic footprint to include both a citywide and international presence with the launch of an international interfaith engagement for Muslim youth focused on peacebuilding and conflict resolution. She is also building out the organization to be one of the premier interfaith engagement and direct service institution for the Muslim community.

Prior to joining MCN, Aniqa served as the Director of Development at Chhaya Community Development Corporation, an anti-poverty non-profit organization that works on the housing and immigrant rights of the South Asian community in New York City. As the lead fundraiser, she raised a budget of $1 million+ each year and helped expand and grow Chhaya’s reach among the individual donor and institutional funder landscape in New York City.

She first started her career as an Assistant Research Scholar at New York University where she worked under the former Senior Economic Advisor to the President of Afghanistan and studied post-conflict states and worked on international development projects in Afghanistan and the Middle East. As an immigrant from Bangladesh and growing up as a Muslim American teenager in Queens, New York, she saw firsthand the struggles Muslim communities face in the post-9/11 era. Aniqa grew up in Germany and South Africa before coming to the United States and holds a Masters in Public Administration degree from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service and a B.A. from the City University of New York-Queens College. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business of Nonprofit Management at New York University. She is a mother of two, an avid traveler, and speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Farsi.

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Opening Season 10 we sit down with Monica Perez who has more than two decades of experience at the Director level leading governmental, foundation, nonprofit and private sector organizations in Latin America and the US. She has led and managed teams of 300+, led execution of transformational programs over $10 million USD per year, and led communication and market strategies for leading companies, including the EPM Group, EPM Foundation, ProColombia, and the International Cooperation and investment Agency for Medellin. She currently works in NYC as Associate Director of Development for NY/Latam for the Nature Conservancy.

Monica shares reflections and key tips for how to build a nimble and high-impact career dedicated to creative change based on her rich experience leading and working for some of the leading public, private and nonprofit organizations in Colombia and the United States.

She discusses what are the key skills in demand for professionals seeking to engage across sectors, her experience working on fundraising and capital investment projects at scale in the sustainability and international development sectors, strategies to pivot across sectors, as well as the pros/cons of working in different industries.

Monica highlight why changemakers are needed in many roles and her rich experience in hiring and managing talent.

Monica's Bio

Executive Director with twenty years of experience leading social impact programs in Latin America for government and non government organizations. Proven track record in designing and executing turnaround strategy. Expertise in leading corporate responsibility, business development, communications, and finance departments. Sector specialization in poverty reduction, entrepreneurship, education and culture, FDI and international relations.

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Season 9 closes with perhaps one of the most important topics in the world of work in terms of areas of growth -not to mention relevance: Climate-related jobs and careers.

In fact, climate is going to be bigger than the Internet. So how to build your career in this new world? to answer this critical question we sat down with Ashuman Tapma, serial entrepreneur and founder of Terra.do, the global platform for learning and working in climate.

Anshuman has founded four startups, two of which have been acquired, and has deep experience in social innovation and impact around the globe. In 2019, he launched Terra.Do,

In Episode 13, Anshuman shared his rich insights on how to find, upskill for and land climate and sustainability positions across a wide range of functions. He reflects on his journey of moving from tech to social impact in order to address the largest collective challenge of all: climate.

Lastly, he shared his lessons of working as a leader in the social impact space and offered tips of how professionals and students can move towards using their skills and training for people and the planet.

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In Episode 13 of Season 9 learn from innovator, founder and social entrepreneur Paul Breloff. Paul has been working in the social impact sector for over 2 decades in a variety of innovative roles including currently as CEO and Co-Founder of Shortlist, a leading search, recruiting and upskilling startup connecting impact talent to opportunity across Africa and beyond.

Paul shares his rich experience and insights from developing and recruiting talent for a wide variety of regional and global social impact organizations. He discusses tips for how to work with headhunters, explore what are the key skills in demand, how the world of work is changing across Africa and his suggestions for candidates to be more competitive in their job searches.

In addition, he highlights his lessons from working at the intersection of development, investment, startups and the global change industry for over two decades. For those seeking to scale innovative solutions to local and regional challenge, Paul will shares unique lessons from his work across a wide range of roles and the ups and downs (as well as maintaining one’s well-being) in the impact world.

Paul is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shortlist, a talent advisory and executive search firm working across Africa and India. Since its founding in 2016, Shortlist has worked with 1,000+ companies and 1,800,000+ jobseekers across 30 countries. Before Shortlist, Paul was the Founder and Managing Director of Accion Venture Lab, a VC fund investing in inclusive fintech startups globally, and head of business development for SKS Microfinance in Hyderabad.

He has also been a corporate lawyer and advertising account executive, and advises several startups and investment funds in Africa. He lives in Nairobi, Kenya.

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In Episode 11 of Season 9, Key insights for aspiring impact professionals based in the Global South, learn from innovator and career expert Lucille Jade Galvan. Jade has been working in career advising, recruitment and talent management for over 15 years in a wide-variety of roles in leading institutions in Singapore, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. Her current role is Career Services Director at the Asian Institute of Management, a leading graduate institution that upskills professionals in development, management and sustainability across the region and beyond.

Jade shares rich insights from her cross-sectoral career in talent and advising thousands of students and alumni across Southeast Asia in advancing career of impact with a particular focus on the sustainability sector.

She will highlight areas of growth connected to purpose and impact career, suggestions for building more competitive applications and networking and also why pursuing a career in recruitment and talent management can be a wonderful path in the impact sector. She will also discuss her experiences at working across countries and in leading private sector and educational institutions.

Lucille Jade Galvan is Career Services Director at the Asian Institute of Management in The Philippines. Prior to rejoining AIM in 2020 where she also worked from 2011 to 2016, she was Assistant Director at the Nanyang Business School of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and a former Head of Career Development and International Programs at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. Her career foundation has been in corporate human resources for a multinational conglomerate. Jade holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from De La Salle University. She also completed a diploma program in Industrial Relations from the University of the Philippines including certification programs in management from Asian Institute of Management and in women in education leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently undertaking masteral research within the framework of Just Transition fundamental for achieving climate goals and decent work for all at the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations.

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Episode 10 of Season 9 features leading social innovator and author of "THe New Reason to Work" Roshan Paul. Roshan has been working at the intersection of leadership, innovation, social entrepreneurship, upskilling and convening for impact for more than 15 years including at his current role as Director of Leadership Practice at IREX.

Roshan shares deep insights from working around the globe helping hundreds of social impact professionals scale their skills, impact and careers. He discusses the wonders and challenges of advancing a career in the social impact sector, tips for building relevant skills and what he sees as key emerging career pathways. In addition, given his own career path and mentoring many professionals from the Global South he will also highlight key recommendations for those seeking to scale a regional or remote impact career.

Roshan Paul is the Director of Leadership Practice at IREX and the co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller The New Reason to Work. Originally from Bangalore, India, he spent the first 10 years of his career working with Ashoka and the next 10 years co-founding and leading Amani Institute into the largest social change career development organization in the global south. He loves watching cricket, wildlife, and well-written TV shows.

This session is supported by the Rotary Peace Fellowship Every year, 130 individuals are selected to receive a generous award from The Rotary Foundation that funds tuition, living expenses, international field experience, and research/conference opportunities at one of the Rotary Peace Centers, located within eight leading universities around the world.

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In this episode, learn from innovator and educator Diana Suarez founder and CEO of GLOT. Diana has been working at the intersection of education and social impact for more than a decade.

In this episode session Diana shares her rich experience working on innovation and impact in a wide-variety of education roles including in the nonprofit, public and higher education sectors. She discusses her lessons building an innovative non-profit that is working to advance language literacy and social impact within Colombia and globally. In addition, she highlights the key trends in education for impact careers, recommendations for those wanting to work in global education and tips for how to upskill.

DIana is Productivity and Quality engineer, with an MSc in Environment and development. She ispassionate about children, languages, and social impact. For Diana, education is the tool to fight poverty and reduce inequalities.She has more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector, working for universities, the government and non-state actors leading projects and partnerships at the national and international level.

Diana is the Founder and CEO of GLOT Inc, an International organization that creates social impact through languages. She is an adjunct professor at a business school with the course International Relations. A Spanish native speaker, DIana speaks English, French, some basic Swahili, and is currently learning Italian.

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Curious about how to build a career with finance and climate?

In episode 8 of Season 9 this session Dimitry shares key tips for finance and non-finance people who strive to work at the intersection of finance, planet and impact. This is an area of tremendous growth as there is a desperate need to not only move capital out of destructive industries and investing, but also to radically scale investments in companies that are building services and products that are advancing a more sustainable world.

Dimitry will discuss lessons from his career, what skills are needed to work in this area (as well as potential roles for non-finance people), and tips for upskilling.

Dimitry Gershenson is the co-founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. Dimitry has worked in climate and impact investing for over a decade, partnering with, and investing in startups, funds, and non-profits across the US, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry led M&A and served as COO for Rango Wireless, an Enduring Ventures portfolio company. Before that, Dimitry built Meta’s Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India. While at Meta, Dimitry also led the development of multiple predictive ML products in the cleantech space and built corporate accelerator programs for impact startups in India and Puerto Rico.

Dimitry has an MS in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley and a BS in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University. He lives in Portland,OR with his wife, 4 y/o daughter, and bird.

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In episode 7 of Season 9 Lydia Cardona key tips and lessons from building a career in the growing but still highly competitive social impact space. She highlights how to develop skills, advance networks and find the right (often) winding path, while building a career across diverse sectoral areas. In addition, she discusses strategies for dealing with the ups and downs that frequently occur and being open to the surprising opportunities that emerge during a career journey. Cardona may be the inventor of the term "career mindfulness". If you want to learn what that is, sit down and take a listen.

Lydia works in the social responsibility sector helping translate complex ideas into actionable practice for diverse audiences. She is a firm believer in systems thinking for social change, rooted in her experience working as an advisor on conflict sensitivity, human rights, gender, and climate issues. She is passionate about social justice, sustainability, and community resilience and works actively on these issues in a personal capacity. Lydia holds a masters in International Peace Studies.

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Aditi Pathak shares key lessons from working on advancing change in a wide-range of sectors including sustainability, building the capacity of thousands of educators and students through her work with the UN, her applied research experience and working on innovative solutions to advance educational opportunities for those from low resource contexts. She also explores paths to advance skills, how to move from local to national and then global impact.

Aiditi is a learning experience specialist with 15+ years of international experience in research and program management. Thematically, most of her work has been in the field of education with a focus on ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), GCE (Global Citizenship Education), SEL (Social & Emotional Learning), educations for refugees and migrants and Digital learning. Apart from education, she also worked on livelihood generation and public health with expertise in designing research studies, awareness and outreach programmes, leading and delivering teacher and student training workshops (online and offline), developing programme communication strategies, establishing monitoring & evaluation processes, and partnership building.

Since 2015, she has been actively working in the field of Virtual Exchange and have successfully reached out to students and teachers from across the globe. Through her work she has been promoting the values of collaboration, perspective-taking, intercultural understanding and active citizenship- essential SE ( Social and Emotional) and Global Citizenship skills and impacted students in 10 countries.

Her research has been at the intersectionality of intercultural competence, Social and Emotional Learning and Global Citizenship understanding student perception and attitude on key global issues. To scale up her work, technology has been a great enabler and she has been working towards creating innovative online courses on some of the above-mentioned themes. She is currently working on increasing educational access for migrants and refugees in low-resource contexts.

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Aditi Pathak shares key lessons from working on advancing change in a wide-range of sectors including sustainability, building the capacity of thousands of educators and students through her work with the UN, her applied research experience and working on innovative solutions to advance educational opportunities for those from low resource contexts. She also explores paths to advance skills, how to move from local to national and then global impact.

Aiditi is a learning experience specialist with 15+ years of international experience in research and program management. Thematically, most of her work has been in the field of education with a focus on ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), GCE (Global Citizenship Education), SEL (Social & Emotional Learning), educations for refugees and migrants and Digital learning. Apart from education, she also worked on livelihood generation and public health with expertise in designing research studies, awareness and outreach programmes, leading and delivering teacher and student training workshops (online and offline), developing programme communication strategies, establishing monitoring & evaluation processes, and partnership building.

Since 2015, she has been actively working in the field of Virtual Exchange and have successfully reached out to students and teachers from across the globe. Through her work she has been promoting the values of collaboration, perspective-taking, intercultural understanding and active citizenship- essential SE ( Social and Emotional) and Global Citizenship skills and impacted students in 10 countries.

Her research has been at the intersectionality of intercultural competence, Social and Emotional Learning and Global Citizenship understanding student perception and attitude on key global issues. To scale up her work, technology has been a great enabler and she has been working towards creating innovative online courses on some of the above-mentioned themes. She is currently working on increasing educational access for migrants and refugees in low-resource contexts.

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Featuring Innovator, Peacebuilder, Artist, Nonprofit Management Specialist and Rotary Peace Fellow (from Uppsala University) Marcus Tan de Bibiana.

Marcus shares strategic ways in which his personal interests such as art, wellness & conflict resolution became professional areas.

Over his career to date, Marcus has engaged in diverse roles including project management, peer learning, & art. In challenging environments, his past few years consulting involved peacebuilding & resilience planning & assessment, decolonized learning, humanitarian operations, participatory processes & photovoice.

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Behind the Canadian-career consulting firm and very popular Tweeter account MomentswithBren is the amazing Brenda McWilson-Okorogba. Originally from Nigeria, Brenda is an award-winning service and learning experience designer, grant writer, facilitator and an applied positive Psychology coach with over 9-years of experience ideating, designing and delivering outcome-based programming for diverse learners across industries, sectors and geographies.

In this episode Brenda will talk about her very own Skill Assessment Tool, To Don't lists; how to nail Mentoriships; the Anti-Goals and the Documentation Approach to Networking. Simply, the best career tips you could ever receive.

Telling anything more will spoil the episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brenda's wisdom and unparallel energy and then follow her on Tweeter, Medium and Linkedin.

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Episode 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast explores the links between sustainability and investing with with Zach Stein. Zach is the co-founder of Carbon Collective which utilizes finances to solve climate change. This episode talks about how he started as a worm farmer to co-founding Carbon Collective. Zach shares his experience and tips on sustainable investing.

If you are seeking to explore how to link your finances to social impact (which should be all of us as we only have one planet) or if you are interested in building a career in this growing sector, take a listen to today's episode.

Zach began his post-college career with a fellowship on an urban farm. That spun out to worm farming, which led him into aquaponics, then aquaculture with his first tech startup, Osmo Systems. And in 2020, Zach set out to build a new climate company to better collectivize individual climate actions. He has the pleasure of working on it with his oldest friend as his cofounder. Zach currently lives in the East Bay Area with his wife and son.

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Are purpose and profit incompatible or possible? Adriana Dawson sits with Dr. Craig and Dr. Catalina to share how her vast experience in different sectors led her to her current position as Head of Community Engagment in one of the biggest private telecomunication corporations in the U.S. "Honor your skills" in terms of identifying what you bring to the table and "improve your narrative", learn how to effectively communicate your achivements; are some of Adriana's tips of how to suceed and create change within a private corporation.

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In Episode 1 of Season 9 we sit down to interview Balkis Chaabane and explore how being a recipient of numerous Fellowships has helped leverage her impact career.

Originally from Tunisia, Balkis is currently doing her MA at the Lebanese American University and has received multiple prestigious fellowships. In this conversation, she shares very honestly what do you gain when you end up in the NO pile. And why its important to learn through rejection, tips to make a winning application and reasons to take advantage of fellowships and how upskilling, networking with fellowships are essentials these days to navigate a successful career of impact.

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Closing Season 8 I sit with Dr. Joshua Weiss who is one of the top scholars in the field of Negotiations in the U.S. and probably the world. If you are thinking about a career in negotiation, look no further.

A grad of the PhD Program at the Carter Center (GMU University), Dr. Weiss is the co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University. He is also the director and creator of the Master of Science Degree in Leadership and Negotiation at Bay Path University.

In Season's 8 finale, listen how Josh attributes his career to a combination of luck and being focused. Listen how he has successfully combined being a researcher, consultant, practitioner, author and still have time for his daughters’ games.

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***Episode recorded on May 3rd 2021

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Not a straight line. Not a boring life. The quest for meaning is not easy but is attainable as is the fabulous story of Jim O'Neil. After twists and turns Jim leaves his once engineering career to become an International Development professional for major INGOS such as CRS and Mercy Corps.

In Episode 19 of Season 8, listen how Jim leaves his engineer career, becomes an environmental activist; starts a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution, joins the Peace Corps which will lead him to become an Emergency Response Manager in a major INGOs.

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***Episode recorded on May 3rd, 2021

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How does a career in public policy look like? How can a PhD help enhance a career in public policy? To help answer these questions listen to Sergio Hernandez Mendoza story.

Sergio has 10 years planning, monitoring and evaluation public policies with international organization and in his native Mexico. He was appointed as Senior Policy Adviser to the Minister of Education in Mexico. Sergio is currently finishing a PhD in Education Policy.

In Episode 18 of Season 8, listen how Sergio has successfully received funding to conduct studies all while completing his doctoral studies and hear how he plans to use his PhD to contribute to advance education policy research.

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***Episode recorded on April 30th, 2021

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Eric Ressler is the founder and creator of Cosmic by Design, a design agency that helps social impact organizations look better, tell their stories better and become digital wizards and overall increase their engagement and impact.

In Episode 17 of Season 8, listen to how Eric dropped out of college and freelanced his way to creating a super successful design agency whose sole purpose is to assist mission driven organizations win in the attention economy and master digital tools for positive change.

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***Episode recorded on April 29th, 2021

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Dr. Josefina Echavarria has one of the coolest jobs on the planet. She oversees the implementation and verification of Peace Agreements. If peace processes were forests, she would be the “The Peace Ranger”.

This is the first time a university-based research center has played such a direct role in supporting the implementation of a peace agreement, and the first-time researchers have measured the implementation of a peace accord in real time. Josefina is Associate professor of practice, and Director of the Peace Accords Matrix, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame University.

In Episode 16 of Season 8, listen to Josefina’s earlier years during the worst of the violence in her native Medellin; her career as an academic in Europe and how her team of scholar-practitioners are studying, measuring, evaluating and making sure peace agreements fulfill their obligations.

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***Episode recorded on April 14th, 2021

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Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

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Devon is a Bay Area-native capacity builder with 12+ years of partnering with social entrepreneurs and founders. Be it a refugee crisis, youth empowerment, education, philanthropy, network building, systems change, and climate crises. Devon is there to co-create strategy and implementation solutions for greater equity.

In Episode 15 of Season 8, listen to Devon’s grounding, honest and real journey in life and how she developed an impressive set of sought-after skills related to co-creating strategies, working with boards, creating virtual communities, facilitating networks, among many. Oh, and listen how she “takes over” this interview and witness us co-creating.

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***Episode recorded on April 13th, 2021

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“If you have privilege, use it to do good” is just one of the many tips that came out of an amazing conversation with poverty and development researcher Dr. Soumya Balasubramanya.

Soumya’s research focuses on poverty and development challenges in Asia and Africa at the nexus of water, food, health and energy. Her methods include program evaluation, micro-econometrics and non-market valuation. Her lenses through which she does her work are gender, equity and the environment.

In Episode 14 of Season 8, learn about Soumya’s middle class Indian upbringing and how she couldn’t become a volcano expert so she became an economist instead. Soumya reflects on her amazing research career after her PhD from Duke University; how she uses research to inform policy, works with diverse stakeholders including governments and civil society, and to course-correct ongoing investments and programs.

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***Episode recorded on April 12th, 2021

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Nonprofit executive turned parallel entrepreneur. Yes. Because life and careers turn up a bit different than plans. Kelly Nagle, has over a decade of experience working as a senior NGO officer in leadership and development capacities and currently is running not one but two social enterprises.

In Episode 13 of Season 8, listen to Kelly’s fascinating career transition story. From her days as an NGO executive, to completing her Masters in Political Science, to how her career plans were affected by covid and how she how she pivoted to the social enterprise sector.

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***Episode recorded on April 7th, 2021

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How does a career fighting social inequality look like? Look no further as I sit down with one of the world’s expert in social inequality: Ben Phillips.

Ben Phillips is the author of the book How to Fight Inequality. He advises the UN, governments and civil society organizations. He is Launch Director of the Fight Inequality Alliance. He has lived and worked in four continents and a dozen cities. He has led programs and campaigns teams in Save the Children, the Children's Society, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty and the Global Campaign for Education.

In Episode 12 of Season 8, listen how Ben’s passion for inequality started as a young activist in the Mamelodi township, South Africa, in 1994, just after the end of apartheid. I also asked him about his book; his take on social entrepreneurship and his very honest answer on how to get paid by doing good.

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***Episode recorded on March 18thd, 2021

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This week’s guest story starts with a healthy food business and evolves into one of the biggest most successful business philanthropy efforts working with 3k business and over 220M giving impacts called B1G1.

Masami Sato is originally from Japan. Masami has lived in over 30 countries in 5 continents. She is a teacher, translator, natural food chef (and a farmer!), author and award-winning entrepreneur as well as a mother of two teenage children.

In Episode 11 of Season 8, listen the non-linear and authentic path that is Masami’s career and life. From backpacking in Central America, to starting a healthy food business and living above her industrial kitchen to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker and book author.

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***Episode recorded on March 11rd, 2021

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If you ask me who is the face of the XXI century peacebuilder professional, I would say its Manal El Tayar.

Manal is a Rotary Peace Fellow, trilingual development professional with 7+ years of experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation skills in the fields of economic development and peace & justice transformation. Manal has represented Lebanon in a number of regional and international competitions as a national level track and field athlete.

In Episode 10 of Season 8 you learn how Manal moved over 20 times in her childhood and youth years as a result of living in war-ravaging Lebanon and how she ran as a coping mechanism. Behind every successful professional, there is a story of pain and resilience. This is Manal’s story.

Currently, Manal is the Cora Weiss Peacebuilding Fellow GNPW (Global Network of Women Peacebuilding); Fragile States Peacebuilding Advisor at Tearfund and Founding Member and Director of Programs at UI (Unconventional International).

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*Episode recorded on March 3rd, 2021

**I lost count, we are on Episode 10 not 9, Ooops. My bad.

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Rotary Peace Fellowship

Cora Weiss Peacebuilding Fellow

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How you can become an art curator, produce global art exhibits that travel the world and work with Peace Laureates. Sounds amazing right? It’s hard but very possible and Ashley Woods tells you how he is doing it.

Ashley Woods is an internationally recognized curator, project manager and producer.

From his “Making Peace” exhibit that has been to 13 countries; to his Martin Luther King Jr exhibit in Stockholm; to his global human trafficking campaign to how he is working in Atlanta’s bid to host the 2022 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates; you get a comprehensive and compelling story of how to use the arts for peace and make a living doing so.

In Episode 9 of Season 8 you learn where Ashley grew up, how he started working with non-profits to improve their communications with the use of photography and his globally recognized campaigns for social change.

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***Episode recorded on February 23rd, 2021

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Episode 8 of Season 8 is possible thanks to the support of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence.

At the cutting edge of peacebuilding/development research and practice; winner of 2020 Book of the Year by the Conflict Research Society with the book “Reclaiming everyday peace: local voices in measurement and evaluation after war”; associate professor of the COEX program (Conflict Resolution and Coexistence) at Brandeis University; Episode 8 explores the life and career of Dr. Pamina Firchow.

In Episode 8 listen how an internship launched her career in peacebuilding and how Dr. Firchow and her team are infusing local knowledge to generate indicators that can improve the effectiveness of peace and development initiatives.

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***Episode recorded on February 17th , 2021

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After over a decade working in the medical humanitarian field, Ayako Tsujika, transitioned to work full time in peacebuilding. She is currently working at the Africa Department of JICA, Japan International Cooperation Agency, as a country officer since last summer, and is going to work on its governance and peacebuilding programs in Ivory Coast (in March of 2021).

Ayako has also worked with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, a humanitarian and medical NGO, in Africa, Asia, and Central America and has been involved in the management of the organization’s humanitarian programs in different contexts.

In Episode 7 of Season 8 learn how Ayako made this transition possible. How becoming a Rotary Peace Fellow allowed her to do a Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University and how she transferred her humanitarian skills into the peacebuilding sector.

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***Episode recorded on February 16th, 2021

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Where philanthropy, impact investment, peace and equality meet we find Randy Newcomb.

With a career trajectory that spans for decades in areas that range from urban local community-based organization (CBO) work in the city of San Francisco; to globally expanding the organization, Humanity United, which focuses on peacebuilding and human trafficking.

In 2019, Randy accepted the position of Senior Advisor at the Omidyar Group. The Omidyar Group is a diverse of global companies, organizations, and initiatives founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar that strive to catalyze social impact globally. In this role Randy explores diverse perspectives, future trends, and emergent solutions to address the complex challenges facing our world in the 21st century.

In Episode 6 of Season 8 learn what venture philanthropy is; how is re-shaping the world of traditional philanthropy.

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***Episode recorded on February 12th, 2021

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What happens when the inner markers of success do not match your calling? This is how Mariette Fourmeaux du Sartel initiated her counterintuitive and yet profound transformational journey to transforming the U.S. prison system.

In Episode 5 of Season 8 listen how a profound meditation session led to a prison visit, which led to organizing TEDx Talks with inmates and ultimately creating a project to break cycles of violence within the US prison system.

Mariette is a 2020 Rotary Peace Fellow, she has over 2 decades in corporate and start-ups. A dual bachelor in engineering and economics from Brown and an MBA from Berkeley.

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***Episode recorded on February 4rd, 2021

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Now more than ever we need all hands-on deck to deal with and heal from deep-rooted divisions in our societies. From practitioners with formal training in conflict transformation to every day folks, we need the tools to navigate the waters of disinformation, fear and intolerance.

In Episode 4 of Season 8, I sit down with Melody Stanford Martin who have made this topic her career of choice. Social ethicist and communications expert; author, conflict transformation specialist, fellow podcast host, educator and blogger.

Melody shares her personal journey into why she has dedicated her professional endeavors to having “difficult conversations”. She will talk about her latest book Bravetalk and her upcoming projects on helping to heal the great divide.

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*My apologies for saying Episode 3 on this recording. Oops. Lost count it is Episode 4.

**Episode recorded on February 3rd, 2021

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Burnout, grief, stress, grief. These are the core of the issues that Jenn Weidman’s social enterprise, Space Bangkok, is dedicated to solve/transform in the social impact professional community.

In Episode 3 of Season 8, listen how after 17 years of being a peacebuilding professional, Jenn “jumped” into the unknown and founded Space Bangkok. How scary and fulfilling it has been to start a social enterprise and to open up a difficult but very timely conversation in our field.

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**Episode recorded on January 31st, 2021

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After 2020 we all know a thing of two about disasters. But there are folks like Yotam Polizer who have built amazing careers providing humanitarian relief at a global scale.

Yotam Polizer is CEO of Israel’s biggest humanitarian NGO active in 15 counties including Israel, U.S., Italy and currently very busy with Covid-19 victims. Under Yotam’s leadership, IsraAID have participated in several contexts including the Syria and Yazidi refugees, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Guatemala and Colombia.

In Episode 2 of Season 8, listen to how Yotam initiated his passion for helping disaster victims in Nepal. How he considers disasters opportunities for peace; why he calls his work “active anthropology” and what should you do if you want to enter the field of humanitarian aid.

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**Episode recorded on January 25th, 2020

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How can you study electro-mechanical engineer to then found a construction company focused on historical renovations to end up leading a cutting-edge research and policy driven organization focused on developing frameworks for peace?

In Episode 1 of Season 8, listen to the interesting life and career story of Michael Collins, who leads the Institute of Economics and Peace in the Americas.

Learn how Michael started as an engineer, worked in disaster management to how he uses Positive Peace Framework as a training tool and many other interesting initiatives and partnerships at IEP.

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**Episode recorded on December 14th, 2020

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Dr. Young is an independent author, trainer, consultant, with many years practical and academic experience in the area of negotiation, mediation and conflict management skills.

In Episode 19 of Season 7, listen to why Dr. Mark Young believes that humans urge to play is greater than humans urge to fight. Dr. Young has been thinking about and playing games for the past 19 years. He is the founder and CEO of Rational Games Inc.

Rational Games is a social enterprise that uses games to teach about and engage in the transformation of conflicts. At Rational Games they teach negotiation, develop games and app and also are engaged in philanthropical ventures to help about peace and conflict transformation through games.

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**Episode recorded on November 27th, 2020

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In the U.S., a remarkable respected civil rights attorney; professor; inequality expert started his journey in difficult circumstances, escaping the horrors of war and international sanctions; being buried in quicksand and facing layoffs as well as rejection from grad school. This is the story of Ehsan Zaffar.

In Episode 18 of Season 7, Ehsan shares how he grew up in poverty as a refugee in the U.S. That didn’t stop him from becoming a lawyer; a civil rights advocate and inequality thought leader; a civil servant for the Federal government; and a professor.

Take a listen to Ehsan Zaffar’s incredible and humbling life story. He will soon be joining the faculty and starting a Center on Inequality at Arizona State University.

Also and very importantly, another fellow podcaster. Ehsan podcast is called Unfair Nation- Ehsan’s podcast on power, inequality and civil justice (take a listen on Apple Podcasts).

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**Episode recorded on November 13th, 2020

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She is a female CEO and President of one of the biggest International Development/Education NGOs worldwide, IREX. How did Dr. Kristin Lord arrive to the top? If you think she planned it all carefully, please listen how you can get to the top without planning every second of your life or having a 10-year plan.

In Episode 17 of Season 7, Dr Lord’s explains how she worked full-time while finishing her PhD in International Development; her leadership style/philosophy as well learning what are the top three skills that all International Development professionals should have.

If you are looking at a career in International Development/Education; or are curious to learn about the experience of being a female professional at the highest levels in leadership, you need to listen to this episode.

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*Correction: Podcast show host Catalina wrongly described USIP. It is the United States Institute for Peace. My apologies for this. United Nations Institute of Peace was just a typo.

**Episode recorded on November 12th, 2020

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IREXDr. Kristin Lords LinkedIn

The George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs

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For the past 3 years, Jessika Portney was a manager of Leadership Programs at the prestigious Brookings Institution. That is, until 2020. If this year is a lemon, let’s hear what type of lemonade Jessika made. Far from letting her layoff define her, she used this adversity to fulfill her dreams of becoming a leadership and life coach.

In Episode 16 of Season 7 Jessika shares her story, what happened after she lost her job and what how she decided to leap and build her own coaching business.

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*Episode recorded on November 2nd , 2020

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Wai Wai Nu has global notoriety as a champion of democracy and human rights as attested by her many accolades including Time Magazine Next Gen Leader; Hillary Clinton Awards; Young Global Leader; Impact Hero by Earth Company, among others.

In Episode 15 of Season 7 Wai Wai shares her story as a political-prisoner in her native Myanmar. Far from letting her own personal and her family’s ordeal under military dictatorship define her; Wai Wai tells us how she became a lawyer, founded two NGOs and how she has built a career of service championing democracy and human rights for all.

Find out how she uses her Instagram to mobilize Myanmar’s youth for social impact and freedom.

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*Episode recorded on October 28th , 2020

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Wai Wai’s Instagram

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This is a must-hear episode for everyone interested in peacebuilding.

Originally from Egypt, and originally trained as a lawyer, Dr. Amr Abdalla has built an extraordinary career as a researcher, academic, teacher, trainer, story-teller and overall good human.

In Episode 14 of Season 7 Dr. Amr Abdalla walks us through his journey in Egypt as a young lawyer and his move to the U.S. A remarkable, humble, grounded and very wise account of how he became a globally respected scholar for peace and conflict resolution.

Dr. Abdalla is Professor Emeritus at the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE). He is also the Senior Advisor on Conflict Resolution at the Washington-based organization KARAMAH (Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights).

What is perhaps most interesting is Dr. Abdalla’s YouTube channel of Peace Stories.

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*Episode recorded on October 19th , 2020

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In Peace, Amr

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Do you know that you can use design methods to solve social problems? Do you wonder how to become a designer focused on bringing positive social change?

In Episode 13 of Season 7 Sara Cantor, one of the world’s leading voices in human-centered design, walk us through her journey from the corporate world to co-founding Greater Good Studio which focuses on inserting design methods to resolve systemic problems.

Sara Cantor is co-founder and executive director of Greater Good Studio.

Sara holds a master’s in design planning from the Institute of Design at IIT and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. *Episode recorded on October 15th , 2020

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Greater Good Studio

Sara Cantor’s Linkedin

The Art of Innovation Book

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

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*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

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Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

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Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

Key Links:

Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

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Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

Key Links:

Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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What happens when you bring a journalist to the show? The guest doesn’t only want to answer questions, she interviewed me [show host] as well. Welcome to a special episode of The Social Change Career Podcast with Kara Andrade and Catalina Rojas.

In Episode 12 of Season 7 Kara Andrade tells the story of how her family immigrated from Guatemala to the U.S; growing up in the U.S; becoming a journalist and now juggling work while finishing a PhD.

Kara Andrade has more than 15 years of experience working in the United States and Latin America as a bilingual journalist, entrepreneur and multimedia producer for a variety of leading media organizations including Al Jazeera America, Americas Quarterly, Associated Press, Christian Science Monitor, CNN, France 24, Global Post, The Huffington Post, National Public Radio, The New York Times and others. She consulted as a trainer and coordinator for the Astraea Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, U.S. State Department, the World Bank and others. Kara is an Ashoka Fellow and currently is the Program Director at the International Center for Journalists. Don’t miss the episode of the two Latinas talking about the challenges of being a women in academia; what it means to be a journalist and social change maker these days.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on October 24th , 2020

While in the recording it says Episode 11 its actually Episode 12. Oops.

Key Links:

Kara Andrade’s Linkedin

Kara Andrade’s website

Ashoka

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Fiona Macaulay works at the intersection of innovation, leadership and global development. She’s a serial social entrepreneur, educator and field-builder.

In Episode 11* of Season 7, Fiona shares how her leadership experience initiated in her involvement in student-led business. Fiona talks about her “fateful coffee” that changed the course of her life that took her to South Africa for two years. This experience led her to create Making Cents which she co-founded and led for 20 years. She is currently involved in her second enterprise, the WILD network or the Women Innovators and Leaders Development Network- to support women social innovators to scale their impact, and thrive personally.

Fiona is currently leading the movement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with her WILD Network in the Global Development space. She shares about WILD's upcoming annual forum; their most recent impact review and what are the top skills to navigate the fields of Global Development and Social Entrepreneurship.

Check out previous seasons & episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.

*Episode recorded on September 23rd , 2020

** Originally this was episode 12 but for technical reasons it was aired as Episode 11th

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WILD Annual Forum Oct 26-28, 2020

WILD Network

WILD’s effectiveness report

Fiona’s Failure Video

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Kerstin Tebbe is the networking whisperer. An international development/humanitarian response professional interested in non-traditional approaches to change across all sectors.

If you think networking is just to there to help you get jobs, you are in for a huge surprise. Networking is skill, a strategy to advance your career and also a tool to affect positive social change. If you want to hear from a truly network expert, someone building networking as a field of knowledge, you need to listen to this episode.

In Episode 10 of Season 7, you hear about how, during Kerstin’s earlier work years, she discovered the need for capacity building in networks (for impact professionals in general). Kerstin shares her career as an independent consultant and ultimately the process of founding her own organization Collective Minds, dedicated to changing the world through networks.

Listen to a wonderful, real and informative conversation with Kerstin Tebbe.

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*Episode recorded on August 21st , 2020

Key Links:

Collective Mind

Inter-agency Network for Education Emergencies

Kerstin Tebbe’s Linkedin

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If you ever wondered what is an academic entrepreneur, this is your episode.

Dr. Patricia Marquez, serves in a dual role at the University of San Diego as the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Innovation and as Dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.

Getting into and completing a PhD is hard. Finding tenure work as an academic is even harder, try being a woman, an immigrant, and imagine becoming Dean and Associate Provost of a top US School.

In Episode 9 of Season 7, you hear her growing up in her native Caracas; the remarkable influence of women in her life to instill a love for learning and a constant and lifelong state of curiosity. Dean Patricia is very clear on her why and that has marked who and how she works. Listen how she has successfully built successful academic careers in higher education settings in both Venezuela and the U.S.

Listen to her career tips; her view on the future of higher education and how to bring, positivism, grit and tenacity to your life and work.

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*Episode recorded on August 14th , 2020

Key Links:

Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

2020 Fowler Global Social Innovation Award

Patricia’s Ted Talk

IESA

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Forbes30under30, Ashoka Fellow, CEO and co-founder of a social enterprise, brilliant engineer from Carnegie Mellon University, Pablo Santaeufemia is by all measures a bright impact professional.

Beyond degrees, languages spoken and accomplishments, Pablo is very intentional of how he wants to expand the space of entrepreneurship for all.

In Episode 8 of Season 7, you hear how his social enterprise, Bridge for Billions, is breaking the inequality gap in the eco-system. Also, Pablo shares his earlier years and how his humble origins inspire what he does. With great humility he walks us through his brilliant career as an engineer working globally and how he ultimately pivoted and co-founded his ever-expanding social enterprise, Bridge for Billions.

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*Episode recorded on August 7th , 2020

Key Links:

Bridge for Billions

Innovate with Purpose Podcast

United World College

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A career in the arts is hard enough, a career in the arts as a tool for positive social change is even harder. If you are passionate about how to build a successful career integrating the arts into social change, you need to listen to Sara Lahayne's story.

A life-long dancer who channeled her love for the arts and created an incredible organization, Move This World, an award winning ed-tech company that delivers social and emotional learning tools directly to students.

In Episode 7 of Season 7, Sara tells us her aha! moment during her Fullbright days in Bogotá that led to the creation of Move this World. Sara’s career, together with all her (too many to list) accolades is an inspiration to all of us who want to create change through the combination of arts and technology.

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*Episode recorded on July 28th , 2020

Key Links:

Move This World

Sara’s site

Free resources for mental health during Covid-19

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Frustrated by the field experience requirement? Curious how to get your first field work assignment? You need to sit down and listen to Hana’ Abdullah Raja Jum’ah who has accrued over 113 months in humanitarian, fragile and development contexts including Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria and Tunisia.

In Episode 6 of Season 7, you listen how Hana, while studying Geology, developed a taste for volunteering and has one of the most remarkable stories of volunteerism in peace & social change; her tenure at Generations for Peace; and ultimately developing a wide range of skills and field work experience leading her to work with OIM, Mercy Corps, FHI360, Queen Rania Foundation, Oxfam and others.

Hana reflects on the future of field work in the covid-19 reality; how it is to be a field worker as a woman and her tips for starting a career in the field.

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*Episode recorded on July 20th , 2020

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Frustrated by the field experience requirement? Curious how to get your first field work assignment? You need to sit down and listen to Hana’ Abdullah Raja Jum’ah who has accrued over 113 months in humanitarian, fragile and development contexts including Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria and Tunisia.

In Episode 6 of Season 7, you listen how Hana, while studying Geology, developed a taste for volunteering and has one of the most remarkable stories of volunteerism in peace & social change; her tenure at Generations for Peace; and ultimately developing a wide range of skills and field work experience leading her to work with OIM, Mercy Corps, FHI360, Queen Rania Foundation and others.

Hana reflects on the future of field work in the covid-19 reality; how it is to be a field worker as a woman and her tips for starting a career in the field.

She is the currently the Economic Recovery Coordinator for Oxfam in Iraq.

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*Episode recorded on July 20th , 2020

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Author of the Book “The Values String: A book of Transitional Life, Compelling Fulfillment, and Profound Peace”. Ukpeme Akpan Okon is a lawyer, arbitrator, adjudicator, author, mediator, Ambassador for Peace and musician.

In Episode 3 of Season 7, Ukpeme shares about her 15 year long career as a lawyer. A pioneer in her work and founder of many organizations including: GAIN (Guild of Adjudicators in Nigeria); Mediators and Advocates of Peace (Lampaix) , Coordinator of Justice, Development and Peace Commission; former Assistant General Secretary of International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abuja Branch. She has served on the Zero Draft sub-committee of Non-Governmental Organization / United Nations Convention on the Status of Women.

This is what an African peacebuilder looks like.

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*Episode recorded on July 3rd , 2020

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Wainright defied the inherent odds of socio-economic inefficiencies, and now works every day to empower the thousands of young people who are vulnerable and victims of the failed education and workforce development systems through his very own edutech incubator: TRIBE.

In Episode 1 of Season 7 Wain will tell you how to build not only your career of impact, but how to do so as a West African young entrepreneur. Wain shares his own background, his undergrad and work experience in Liberia; his studies in the U.S. (including becoming a Watson Scholar) and how he founded his own social enterprise.

You will leave this podcast feeling like there are no excuses to build our own future.

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Opening a brand-new season is a perfect example of career success in the social good space and then some. Former peace corps volunteer, career coach, PhD student, professional photographer, mother, and also a PCDN. Global advisory member: Jennifer Bangoura.

In Episode 1 of Season 7 Jennifer tells us her time with the Peace Corps living and working in a village of 1,000 people in Mali; her experience being evacuated from West Africa and having to face a sudden career change. Jennifer shares tips on how to succeed in the higher education space and her very secret sauce to network like a pro.

Jennifer is currently a senior career coach at 2U.

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*Episode recorded on May 14th, 2020

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Closing the best season in the history of the Social Change Career podcast is Ryan Gawn, an award-winning advocacy and strategic communications specialist. Ryan has advised Heads of State and two United Nations Secretary-Generals as well as designed and led campaigns across the globe in corporate, diplomatic and non-profit roles.

In Episode 19 of Season 6, Ryan shares 9 tips to help you succeed as an impact professional. He also discussed his path to becoming a Director with The LEGO Foundation, how he co-founded the international public affairs consultancy Stratagem International. From the importance of networking, to being involved, to how to succeed as a consultant, this is a must-listen episode.

Ryan is a Rotary World Peace Fellow, Chatham House expert (former Council Member), Deployable Civilian Expert for the UK’s Stabilisation Unit, and advisor to theBritish Council.

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*Episode recorded on May 12, 2020

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If you wonder how to combine a career in the private sector and business development with international development and gender inclusion, this is your chance to hear from Ellen Maynes who is part of the Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group- which is focused on working with the private sector in developing countries.

In Episode 18 of Season 6, Ellen, a Rotary Peace Fellow, shares her over 20-year long journey working across the private and nonprofit sectors in Asia Pacific and Europe prior to joining the IFC. For twelve years, she worked for global brands like Ford in Australia and Volkswagen in Ireland.

Ellen has a Bachelor’s degree in Business (Marketing) and Master of International Development from RMIT University in Melbourne. In 2016, Ellen completed the Rotary Global Peace Fellowship at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

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Is it possible to run your own business firm while simultaneously lead an international peace and development organization? For Bolivian native and Houston resident Ximena Murillo, not only is it possible, it is her life.

In Episode 17 of Season 6, Ximena, a Rotary Peace Fellow (class 24), shares how she has been able to hold positions in the private, non-profit and public sectors, while also working for USAID, UN Association, UNDP.

Ximena is the President and CEO ofUnited4ChangeCenter for International Development & Global Citizenship (U4C), a global development organization that promotes social justice and sustainable peace in fragile communities around the world.

She is also the CEO of Axess Global Business a consulting firm focusing on achieving positive social impact, developing comprehensive CSR strategies, and conducting social audits.

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The haves versus the have nots. Can you do good using the market? Can you produce structural, long -term positive social change using investing and private capital? “How do I even dare to ask such questions and heck yeah” are Howard Fischer’s answers to my capitalist-skeptical questions. And watch me sweat as do an honest effort to understanding how you can change the world through impact investing.

In Episode 16 of Season 6, Howard walks us through his successful career in the finance and investing world and then his shift into becoming one of the most influential figures in impact investing to date.

Howard founded Basso Capital Management in 1994 and is currently its CEO and also he is co-founder of the Gratitude Railroad, an investing firm focused on educating, inspiring and capitalizing capital into positive impact investments.

Howard is an avid biker and share a deep passion for compost and imperfect produce.

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In Episode 15 of Season 6, Saji shares his “behind the scenes” account on the passing of the historic UN Security Council Resolutions 2250 and 2419 on Youth, Peace and Security.

Don’t miss this intimate, honest and very powerful conversation with one of the most outspoken and recognized voices in the youth, peace and security space. From his early years in Sri Lanka, to challenging times in LA, to building a high-impact career at the nexus of peacebuilding and youth.

Since 2011, he has served as Search for Common Ground’s Director for Children & Youth Programs.

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Janet Murdock has 20 years of experience as an accomplished trilingual peacebuilding/conflict resolution practitioner with broad government and international experience.

In Episode 14 of Season 6, Janet shares how she grew up in rural Brazil, raised a daughter by herself, worked and studied full-time to be one of Latin American’s most recognized professionals in the conflict resolution space and eventually become the first female peace advisor for the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.

Janet is currently the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund Coordinator in Guinea-Bissao. She is currently busy setting the first restorative justice system financed by the UN.

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From school dropout to PhD. Meet one of the worlds tops experts in Peace Education: Phill Gittins. Phill has received multiple awards for his contributions to peace and social change, including the Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In Episode 13 of Season 6, Phill shares how he has lived, worked, and travelled in over 50 countries across 6 continents and taught in schools, colleges and universities in 8 countries.

He currently serves as the Education Director for World BEYOND War and is a Peace Ambassador for the Institute for Economics and Peace.

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If issues like structural inequality, race, class and gender deeply interest you, Erin William’s career in feminist issues as a radical listener, trust-based grant-maker and change manager is exactly what you have been looking for. Erin Williams has over 15 years of experience fighting for social justice.

In Episode 12 of Season 6, Erin talks about how she informs her trust-based grantmaking practice with her many years of direct field experience, grassroots and volunteer work in Canada, the US, Jamaica, Botwsana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.

She currently is the Program Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights at the Global Fund for Women.

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How do you change the world through digital story-telling? While story-telling is as old as humanity itself, the job title Digital Story-teller wasn’t even invented until a few years ago. Is digital storytelling just a fancy word for marking, or is it a more authentic form of engagement and how can use the process to advance positive social change? What are the key skills and careers paths for those who want to work at the intersection of technology, media and stories?

In Episode 10 of Season 6, Matt Scott shares about how built a career as a digital storyteller.

Matt has been fascinated by the role of narrative in driving global impact, stemming from his previous work in the sexual assault advocacy space. For the past five years, he has been involved in multiple social media for social change initiatives with some of the leading organizations in the world.

Matt is also the creator of 180 of Impact a storytelling project to reverse engineer social change through conversations with 180 change makers and social entrepreneurs worldwide.

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The heart wants what the heart wants. Even if you graduate from MIT as an electrical engineer. Nancy Chan found her way into the mission-driven field of social good.

In Episode 11 of Season 6, Nancy shares her interesting career trajectory. From working for a while in the tech world to ultimately discovering her passion for good and starting a super comprehensive a search for her graduate degree to graduating with a Masters in Public Policy.

Post graduation, Chan applied her analytical skills with her passion and excelled in the worlds of nonprofits, philanthropy, ultimately working for tech companies for social good.

She currently works in Strategy and Evaluation at the Justice & Opportunity Initiative of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

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Building a successful career as an anti-corruption expert can be seen as the enormous challenge of creating sustainable systems for accountability at a global level. Transforming the widespread and often accepted practice of corruption at many levels to systems based on transparency and accountability that foster increased participation and trust between citizens and public actors is an ambitious goal that Blair Glencorse is dedicated to achieving in his work. A seasoned international development professional and social entrepreneur with significant experience across issues of governance, accountability, institutional reform and political economy transitions, Glencorse is making governance work for people.

Blair is an Echoing Green Fellow and also a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Anti-Corruption, the Lead of the Anti-Corruption Working Group of the C20, the global civil society network affiliated with the G20; and a member of the World Bank’s Expert Advisory Council on Citizen Engagement. He has worked around the world with governments, the private sector, philanthropists and civil society to improve lives.

In Episode 9 of Season 6, Glencorse shares with us how he fights corruption for a living and how he is disrupting the way anti-corruption work is conducted. A key innovation of his organization is moving away from a focus on only naming and shaming to change behavior and policy. Instead, the Accountability Lab, prefers to name and fame those that are giving back and working with integrity.

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Who is the best person to write about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights and Ethics? It is Flynn Coleman, one of the world's leading experts who is a writer, international human rights attorney, public speaker, professor, and social innovator. She recently released her groundbreaking cutting edge book: A Human Algorithm.

In Episode 8 of Season 6, Coleman shares with us what are the key skills to be successful in this world of algorithms and AI and discusses the essential role of social impact professionals to help develop policies, laws and oversight as the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and societies increases.

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Andrew Russell has over three decades working at the UN in conflict-affected and transitional societies on peacebuilding, civil society development, crisis prevention, policy reform and strategic organizational change management.

This is a very special edition of the podcast as many of the questions were audience-generated in the PCDN Social Change Career Helping Line.

In Episode 7 of Season 6, we discussed many practical and ethical questions which Andrew patiently and wisely answered delivering a definitive guide to working for the UN. With topics that ranged from surviving bureaucracy; to opportunities and limitations for activism within the UN system; as well as difference between field and headquarters based careers, as well as many other key topics.

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CIDA- Canadian Development Agency
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UN Junior Development Program

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What happens when the worlds of design and social change merge? How do you become a socially conscious designer? To answer these and many other questions I sit with social impact designer Marlyn Martínez.

In Episode 6 of Season 6, you hear the career journey of Marlyn, from getting a BA in Industrial Designer to then working as a designer for corporate America; to becoming a graduate of the MFA in Design for Social Innovation in NYC. You will also hear first-hand how Marlyn is using her systems thinking and social impact design skills to help create an ecosystem of entrepreneurs in her native Puerto Rico.

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Marlyn’s site

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Ideo.org

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When your father is from the Check Republic, your mum is from Panama and you are raised in Germany, you truly get a global lens through which to navigate life (and work).

In Episode 5 of Season 6, you hear from Larissa Demel-Anguizola who is currently an MA candidate in Public Policy at LSE. With an impressive work trajectory that started at AISEC as country director and ended up Global Head of Impact; to private sector experience, to regional leadership of youth engagement at the Special Olympics.

Beyond being a successful young professional, which she is by all accounts, Larisa shares how does she find meaning in the work that she does and why it is so important to not only rise to the top but to be an agent of change for this “unfinished world”.

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AISEC

Special Olympics

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If you think that engineers and STEM students overlook the social, cultural and environmental impact at their work, let me prove you wrong. I bring you to Dr. Mira Olson, remarkable on all accounts. An engineering professor, talented researcher, teacher and advisor, mother of 3, musician and also co-founder of the newly established and super cutting-edge Peace Engineer Program at Drexel University.

In Episode 4 of Season 6, you hear from Dr. Olson who tells us about her life, education, research, and how she is changing the world with her work at the Peace Engineering program.

Why are engineers learning about the fundamentals of peacebuilding and qualitative methods in addition to their calculus? No discipline is superior, there are no hard and soft skills, it is about a constant exchange of approaches and skills to improve the quality and generate positive social change in the world.

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Drexel University

Masters in Peace Engineering at Drexel University

Peacetechlab

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Skeptics of the market place, those that never scored high on math, curious about financial topics but afraid to ask, social entrepreneurs and troublemakers in general please listen to this super insightful episode that will walk you through how impact investing can be used as a tool to create social good.

In Episode 3 of Season 6, you hear from finance expert Diana Narváez, who left a 10-year career in finance and corporate America and returned to her birth country to give back using impact investing as her super powers.

Her parents emigrated to the US to give her family a better life. After a successful career in corporate America she decided to start from scratch in her birth country. Moving from corporate America to Latin America with a purpose: to financially support socially conscious business in Colombia and the region.

Key Links:

UPB Incubator (UPB University incubator program in Spanish)

Acumen + (finance and other relevant topic courses)

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Let’s face it. Getting a job at the UN is not easy. More so, if you belong to a non-donor country. But even when your hard work rewards you with a UN field position, there are epidemics, active armed conflict and much more.

In Episode 2 of Season 6, you will hear an honest, real and very insightful account of UN field work done mostly in Africa and Latin American posts.

Santiago Quiñones shares his college and Masters education, his hard fought UN career, moments of doubt and despair, but also a huge drive to do good and give back to his native Colombia and everywhere he has worked.

Key Links:

Fundación Carolina for Latin American students

Junio Professional Officer Program UN Careers

UNDP Acceleration Labs

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Over the better part of the past decade, Wylie Belasik has worked in the fields of ending homelessness and battling substance abuse while using physical fitness as a cornerstone of a successful recovery.

Opening Season 6, we hear how through the work of his non-profit ULIFTU, Wiley is closing the gap between fitness and unemployment.

A five times ironman finisher, twice qualified for the World Championship twice; raced the Olympic development field in Chicago. Currently he is an affiliate (CrossFit gym or “box) owner in Philadelphia and he is a certified CrossFit coach.

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Dream of working in the field applying development, humanitarian and conflict resolution skills in the field? Stop dreaming and listen how Caterina Becorpi has been doing this type of work for almost a decade.

Episode 8 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In this episode you will learn how Caterina was able to gain field experience in Haiti, Venezuela to Iraq working in the fields of humanitarian relief and conflict management managing strategic and operation relationships as Movement Coordinator for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Thanks to the support of the Rotary Peace Fellowship (2013-2014) Caterina completed her Masters in African Peace and Conflict Studies.

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His grandfather worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi, so from an earlier age Vikas was committed to social change and community development. In this episode he talks about his education, his experience as Rotary Peace Fellow and what are the key trends and skills in the International Development, Disaster Management fields.

Episode 7 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

A Rotary World Peace Fellow (2006-08), Australia. Vikas is currently the Deputy Director at Save the Children, India. Vikas is an expert in the field of disaster and emergency management and coordinated inter-agency platform of the humanitarian agencies, U.N., and NGOs globally and in India.

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If you think that fashion is a shallow thing and it has nothing to do you or the state of the world, think again. NOT thinking about the quality of your clothes could be problematic, as well as whatyou buy and where you buy. So let’s talk fashion & sustainability with Garik Himebaugh. Garik is the Chief Stylist and founder at Eco-Stylist. Eco-stylist, envisions a world where all clothing is sustainable. His firm promotes human rights and environmental sustainability through dressing like you give a damn.

Episode 6 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

The work to create positive social change comes in many shapes. In this case, Garik’s ethical fashion business promotes an environmental solution to the huge problem that is fast fashion. Listen more how to change the world through sustainable fashion.

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Do you wonder what’s the difference between a scholarship from a fellowship? Do you see everyone getting fellowships and you ask yourself if you can ever be a recipient of one? I sat down with one of the world’s premier Fellowship expert Dr. Vicki Johnson to tell you everything you wanted to know and to inspire you to go ahead and look for YOUR fellowship opportunity.

Episode 5 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In Episode 5 you will learn how Vicki Johnson is the recipient of not ONE but four world renowned fellowships herself and also had a brilliant career before she founded the premier fellowship site for changemakers. Don’t miss listening to Vicki as you make plans to apply and be on become a fellow in 2020. We will be discussing how fellowships propel your career; help you with a career transition; make you more hirable and what’s the scope on fellowships for international students.

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Profellow

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The Herbert Scoville Jr Peace Fellowship

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How can one tackle poverty, disease and climate change with a finance career and become a social good champion? Devin Thorp who left the world of financing (in this case a whole career in the world of finance (as an investment banker, CFO, treasurer and mortgage broker) and turned it around to become an author, educator and speaker and ultimately a social good champion.

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In Episode 4 you will learn about Devin’s social good initiatives such as Yourmarkonyourworld.com and his podcast The Social Impact Podcast, his books read by million about using money for good, crowdfunding and CSR. Don’t miss this change to explore this amazing exploration on all things career transition and beyond.

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Your Mark on the World

The Social Impact Podcast

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How can one tackle poverty, disease and climate change with a finance career and become a social good champion? Devin Thorp who left the world of financing (in this case a whole career in the world of finance (as an investment banker, CFO, treasurer and mortgage broker) and turned it around to become an author, educator and speaker and ultimately a social good champion.

Episode 4 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In Episode 4 you will learn about Devin’s social good initiatives such as Yourmarkonyourworld.com and his podcast The Social Impact Podcast, his books read by million about using money for good, crowdfunding and CSR. Don’t miss this change to explore this amazing exploration on all things career transition and beyond.

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Your Mark on the World

The Social Impact Podcast

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How can one tackle poverty, disease and climate change with a finance career and become a social good champion? Devin Thorp who left the world of financing (in this case a whole career in the world of finance (as an investment banker, CFO, treasurer and mortgage broker) and turned it around to become an author, educator and speaker and ultimately a social good champion.

Episode 4 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In Episode 4 you will learn about Devin’s social good initiatives such as Yourmarkonyourworld.com and his podcast The Social Impact Podcast, his books read by million about using money for good, crowdfunding and CSR. Don’t miss this change to explore this amazing exploration on all things career transition and beyond.

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It’s time we get real and talk about unemployment in the social change sector. You do everything right, you send the applications, you write the letters, you apply to a multitude of places. This was the case of Matthew Johnson. Master’s educated, published author, activist, educator Mat couldn’t land a job in social change.

Episode 3 of Season 5 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In Episode 3 you will learn about Matthew’s process of searching for a social sector job. But even more fascinating, learn how Mat didn’t let unemployment define him. Instead, he wrote extensively about his experience, he will tell you what is the most important thing to do when employment and will share about his thoughts on embarking on a career change.

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Guide to Employment (upcoming on a PCDN.global blogpost)

Who Moved My Cheese

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Lets talk about privilege. How do you succeed in life when you are born female, black and belong to one of the poorest most acutely affected areas by the armed conflict in Colombia?

Yineth Rentería´s life and career will tell you how. She is no ordinary changemaker. With only 22 years old, she is a professional accountant and recepient of many national and international awards, like a full scholarship to complete her undergrad and a Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship.

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In Episode 2 you will listen Yineth’s humble beginnings and hear about the unwavering support of her family to pursue an education. She surpassed many obstacles and knocked many doors, and failed many times but never stopped pursuing and achieving her dreams. At the time of the recording she was the director of operations of Mentor4U a startup where education, social innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership intersects. She is currently the National Leader for Mentoring at ICETEX (The Government of Colombia’s educational credit organization). Her goal is to become Minister of Education. Try stopping her.

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We open Season 5 with an amazing stubborn optimist. Marcela Fernández and Fito (her companion dog who also joined in) not only dropped out of college and fought family and societal pressures to find what made sense to her. And what worked for her may not work for you but still, its worth a listen how she has so far founded 5 companies, speaks several languages, has travelled to 67 countries (with Fito).

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In Episode 1 you will listen how Marcela became a digital nomad, a Tedex speaker and Flow Consultant- and how she saves glaciers in her downtime. Learn about her transition from entrepreneur to employer brand Ambassador of Selina- – one of the world’s top startups serving the rapidly growing Digital Nomad Community

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Selina

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Pazabordo Chiva por la paz

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This week’s guest is Juliana Gutierrez. She has focused her career in international cooperation for the development and sustainability, working, volunteering and leading different social and environmental causes in public, private and academic sector in organizations like UN-Habitat, UNDP, Amnesty International, AIESEC, La Ciudad Verde, among others. In Episode 9 of Season 4 hear about Juliana’s earlier years playing with rural kids while her parents worked in remote areas; being totally lost after high school and applying for everything under the sun. Learn the fascinating journey of how Juliana has become a nationally and internationally recognized climate change professional and entrepreneur.

Episode 9 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Juliana’s story from when she was 5 year old and how she developed her social awareness
Juliana reflects on her education (finance and IR background and grad school)
How working for the city of Medellin alerted her of the environmental gap in the city’s development agenda
Why this led her to work and go to grad school to gain environmental skills
For her second masters, she got a scholarship and focused her research on climate change in global southern cities
How she met a think-do tank La Ciudad Verde (Green city)
Juliana’s tactical urbanism by painting illegal bike lanes who later became Medellin’s official bike lines we enjoy today
How she quit her stable job and transition from working on creating awareness to becoming an entrepreneur
How Low-Carbon City was born in late 2015 and why it focuses on citizen engagement
The process of applying for the Echoingreen fellowship
How to get into the environmental scene according to Juliana
How to connect your skill/professional to an environmental mission
Key skills for a green career
Catalina’s (not so good idea) for a campaign to reduce car ridership in Medellin
Juliana’s real examples of climate change activism campaigns
Career advice for women in social change from Juliana

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AISEC

Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University

Echoingreen

Join Low Carbon City

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Growing up in a civil war is –unfortunately- no that uncommon for many of us. But raising someone to break the cycle of vengeance and hate in the midst of war is remarkable. This was the childhood of today’s guest. Born and raised in the midst of Beirut’s 15-year cruel civil war, Hanadi Mehdi, learned from her parents the value of education and on-the-ground peace and reconciliation. In Episode 8 of Season 4 hear about her experience in the Graduate Program at the Heller School for Social Policy & Management and what she is doing now to bring about positive social change through her work at the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Episode 8 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

War as “normalized” day-to-day practices for Hamadi as she grew up
Hamadi becomes a teacher and how she dealt with the problems of how to tell “the history of the war”
While Hamadi’s always wanted to be a humanitarian worker, she studied to have a degree in English Literature and became a teacher.
How volunteering became her entry point to doing humanitarian work
How a good mentor was the key for Hamadi’s finding her graduate program (Heller School for Social Policy)
Hamadi’s take on why to do a graduate degree
Hamadi’s first job after graduation in South Sudan with ICRC
Reasons why ICRC didn’t hire Hamadi when she first applied
From South Sudan, to Iran and back to Beirut with the ICRC
A day in the work of Hamadi (in Irak and Beirut)
Growing her family and returning to Beirut
Top three things to pursue a career in the humanitarian/social good space
How Hamadi copes with the stressful nature of her job

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Heller School for Social Policy

International Committee for the Red Cross

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A kid from the 1980’s who rode his bicycle without a helmet and benefited from an outdoor childhood grew up to develop a very successful career on sustainability as it intersects with business.

In Episode 7 of Season 4 you will learn how Kevin grew to become one of the world’s pre-eminent business consultants and teachers in the field of sustainability. He is the CEO of Sustainable Business Consulting, a consulting firm focused on demonstrating the bottom-line business benefits of sustainability and then leading companies through successful implementation.

Episode 7 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up outdoorsin the 1970s with no helmets (or seatbelts)
The college backpack trip that started Kevin’s passion for the environment and all things green
How a kayaking trip prompted Kevin to develop a sense for business as it intersects with green environmental practices
Academic credentials versus on-the-job skills
Key skills for a career in sustainability
As a sustainability consultant how does Kevin’s day look like?
Kevin’s strategy to narrow your job searchfor a sustainability job
On dealing with rejection and moving forward
Who gets jobs, according to Kevin
Understanding Corporate Sustainabilitythrough the story of Seattle’s professional soccer team becoming carbon neutral
Corporate Sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
If you are NOT making money on your sustainability efforts you are doing it wrong
6 steps for a company to start its path on sustainability
Top 3 things to develop a career of impact and sustainability

Links:

Books by Kevin:

Sustainability Jobs– How to Land Your Dream Green Job, Making Sustainability Stick, Return on Sustainability. Kevin’s sustainability consulting firm

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The MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at Brandeis University, where you gain the practical, hands on skills you need to become a peacebuilding professional in the U.S. and abroad.

Return on Sustainability: How Business Can Increase Profitability and Address Climate Change in an Uncertain Economy

Sustainability Jobs: The Complete Guide to Landing Your Dream Green Job

Making Sustainability Stick: The Blueprint for Successful Implementation (paperback)

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While originally from Medellin, Colombia, Federico has worked all over the world developing partnerships and is an organizational management expert focused on youth and leadership development. As a child, de wasn’t learning Chinese and practicing for standardized tests, in fact he played a LOT of video games growing up, traded college for adventures with pink dolphins and now co-directs the newly Impact Hubin Medellin. In Episode 6 of Season 4, he talks about his passion for global youth engagement at the largest scale, the Sustainable Development Goals and how he one of the key figures behind the biggest most interesting social innovation labs in South America.

Episode 6 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Born in 1989 in Envigado, Colombia. Learned English, geography and history while watching video games
Webinar in the AM and swimming with pink dolphins in the afternoon: Federico’s college experience
How he started travelling with the organization AIESECand connecting the dots for his passion on engaging youth and the SDGs
Up until 2015 Federico was focus on a career in corporate and even applied for a job in Nintendo… but then the SDGs happened and also the birth of his niece
Federico’s aha! moment in the airplane: Youth 4 Global Goals(YFGG) was created
600 million people reached with YFGG, UN, ADB and more than 5,000 projects and 200,000 youth engaged in those projects
The Young Persons Guideline to Changing the World
Why Federico returned to Colombia after a successful career abroad
Impact Hub and the creation of an global impact community in Medellin
Diversity as a MUST in the ecosystem of impact entrepreneurs
Key skills for the future of impact work
Life wisdom and avocado truth from Federico

Links:

AISEC

Youth 4 Global Goals

Asian Development Bank

The Young Persons Guideline to Changing the World

Impact Hub Medellin

Bandeja Paisa (photo)

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You made it in life when it is impossible to fit your accomplishments in one go. But when you remain a good human, it's even better. It is a tremendous honor to have as a guest Dr. Mary Fitzduff who is one of the leading academics of contemporary conflict resolution and coexistence policy. Irish-born activist, educator, writer and academic, and more importantly, a very good human being. In Episode 5 of Season 4 you will hear from D. Fitzduff earlier years, her involvement in conflict and post-conflict Northern Irish policy development; her tenure at the Heller School for Social Policy and interests in Neuroscience; Followership and her most recent book on Donald Trump.

Episode 5 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the

Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Fitzduff most formative years in the University and how she met her husband in 1969
Fitzduff and her husband two-year honeymoon travelling throughout South America, Africa and Asia
Fitzduff settled with her family in Northern Ireland in area known as the “killing fields”
The morning she found her vocation
How Dr. Fitzduff founded “Mediation Northern Ireland” while she was doing her Ph.D
When the government asked her to write a paper on how what they could do in Northern Ireland after the military and economic approach failed
The government offered to set up an organization to facilitate Conflict Resolution at every level in Northern Ireland in the 1990s “Community Relations Council”
In the 1970s she Dr. Fitzduff never heard of Conflict Resolution
How Dr. Christopher Mitchell helped Mary at the beginning of the field as she was developing her organization
How Dr. Fitz developed a training Manual “Community Conflict Skills” on group dialogue on difficult issues translated on 6 different languages
How her career blended her academic interests (behavioral change); her managerial skills (organizational psychology) and her systemic mediation work
It was only when Dr. Fitzduff was 40 that she started the Community Relations Council
How Conflict Resolution is about combining different degrees into one
How the Brandeis program got set up
A bit about the origins of the conflict terminology
The evolution of Conflict Resolution
Fitzduff key and essential skills
What employers look for when hiring
Why a Ph.D is NOT for everyone
What to do if you want to get into the Conflict Resolution
Why global southern students get jobs faster than the students from the Global North
On working domestically in Conflict Resolution
Why undergraduate degrees in Conflict Resolution are NOT very useful
On being humble about working in the field and not feeling “morally superior”
How evaluation has developed in the CR field
Is this about been a goody-goody or about a profession?
Fitzbuff next book is a text book on neuro-psychology
On the topic of Followership and entrepreneurship
Fitzduff reflection on acceptance (or not) of peace processes and stories of reconciliation and change
Fitzduff reflections on what she does to decompress and how does she prevents burn-out

Links:

Community Relations Council

Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Uppsala University

Mari’s latest book

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Like the series Friends, the days of having “Northern Experts” working in the Global South are so 1990s. Now, not only do we have Netflix but also it is possible to find a Congolese peace activist and researcher that live and work in Bogotá, Colombia. Yes. This episode is dedicated to exploring the life and career of Christian Cito Cirhigiri. With eight years experience supporting youth participation in peace building processes in Eastern Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Colombia. Christian is the founder of Peacemaker 360, a global campaign that connects young peace building professionals through storytelling. He currently is leading a countrywide study funded by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. In Episode 4 of Season 4 you will hear how Christian Cito is NOT afraid of using his passport and changing the world. Today in Bogotá…. And next? Stay tuned.

Episode 4 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Christian Cito earlier years from Eastern Congo. He is a twin. Cito means: “second born”. He comes from a family of 11. Growing up, born in 1987 he enjoyed his childhood.
His experience with peace-related topics began in 1994 with the Rwanda genocide as refugees arrived. Christian was shocked to see the refugees speaking a foreign language.
How young Christian made friends with Remi, a Rwandan refugee taught him how to ride a bike.
A rebellion in DRC to overthrown Mobutu’s dictatorship prompted Christian to become a refugee himself.
At a very early age, it was clear that Christian was curious and eager to learn more about his surroundings (the conflict, the refugees)
How Christian got his scholarship to study in Kenya his undergraduate in Community Development
Christian returns in 2010 to DRC to work for a Dutch-based organization for 2 years where he started focusing on his work on youth and peacebuilding
In 2012 he started his own non –profit that engages young people in arts and communication
He was then selected to be a part of this Obama’s Initiative Young African Leadership Initiative.
How he met President Obama in 2014 with other 500 African leaders
At the same time, he was preparing his application to Notre Dame for the MA in International Peace from 2014-2016
Founded two non–profits already: Bukabu Youth Action Center and Peace360
Christian reflects on his trajectory: on mentors and compassion
How did Christian landed his first job with the Dutch-based organization
Christian’s volunteering experience as a way to deal with un-employment
Christian reflects on his Masters experience at the Kroc Institute
Why did Christian developed his interest in communication and peacebuilding and how he developed Peace360 in 2016 covering 4000 activists stories in 45 countries and working on a group that will be launched at the end of June 2019
Christian’s work in Colombia
Similarities and differences between Colombia and Congo according to Christian
What Christian likes and what drives him crazy in Colombia
Why Christian’s field experience and knowledge gave him an edge and got his Colombian jobs
How south-to-south relations as a way to enter into the peacebuilding field
Christian’s take on going to grad school
Grad school as a way to prevent burn-out from really protracted and stressful environments
What does it mean to travel with a DRC passport? The realities of south-to-south travelling with certain passports
Key skills for the future of Peacebuilding and Development
On the importance of developing original thinking
Top three things that folks should do to develop a career of impact

Links:

Young African Leadership Initiative
Bukabu Youth Action Center
Peace360
Notre Dame Kroc Institute
ACDI-Voca
Dak Hammarskjöld Foundation
Christian’s Cito Linkedin

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PCDN contributor and career advisory council member as well as PCDN friend, Bri Reggio, is an NCDA certified Career Advisor with years of experience advising hundreds of students from top universities in social change careers. In Episode 3 of Season 4 you will learn why certifications work great; the in and out of Fellowships and tips for winning resumes. No social change professional can’t miss this episode.

Episode 3 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Parents divorced when Bri was 6 learned to be very sensitive and empathetic at a very early age.
During her high school years, age 15, she developed an eating disorder that took her to the edge.
Her parents are both highly educated psychologists which both allowed her to read people very well and also to value education which both shaped her vocation as a career counselor.
Bri’s reflection on Grad School- what she knows now and why it’s healthy to be skeptical about it.
Why she went to Grad School to work on International Relations and why she pivoted to succeeded in career advising
How the absence of a career center sparked her passion for advising others in career advising
Upon graduation she landed her first job in the newly created career center at American University
How, instead of furthering her formal education she nailed it with a number of key certifications
Why she chose NCDA certification,
- global career development certification- international recognized
- CCSP – career services provide NCDA’s specific certification
Bri’s recommendation: do you need to invest 2-3 years and all that money or are there skilled-based certifications to be successful and employable?
Key skills for the future of the work according to Bri. Of all the “soft” skills, Bri delves of the topic of flexibility.
Why being humble is key to your success in your career
Bri answers how can a Fellowship advance your career
- What is a Fellowship and what is NOT
- Different types of fellowships
- Fellowships for mid-career professionals
- Fellowship and Scholarships, are they the same?
Best Fellowship Resources for Bri
Opportunities for international students and professionals
A winner resume according to Bri
The idea of a master resume by Bri
Statement of Qualification, yey or hey
More resume advice from Bri

Links:

National Career Development Association

AU Fellowships Website

Columbia University Fellowships

UC Berkeley Fellowships

UCLA Fellowships

Institute for International Education

IREX

World Learning

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After spending 10 years in refugee camps in Central Africa, Christopher Zambakari and his family arrived to the U.S. No war or any other obstacle -like not getting a job immediately after graduation- stopped him to becoming a successful academic, practitioner and business owner with degrees in Law, MBA and a PhD. Learn about “The Lit Review Method” for changing the world and becoming a successful social change professional in Episode 2 of Season 4.

Episode 2 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

On how the Sudanese civil war, influenced Dr. Zambakari
Born in South Sudan (before partition) first he was IDP (internally displaced) to Central Africa Republic spent over a decade in refugee camps
Most of what he does professionally is informed by his experience as a refugee and address the issues and causes of conflict.
On how Dr. Zambakari’s support system (two sisters and a mum) was key to propel his career forward
On how mum made sure they had a good support system, she arranged teachers and bartered mid-wife services in exchange for education
By the time they arrived to Phoenix, the children spoke Arabic, French and English, all thanks to mum
Mum worked 16 hours a day and two jobs and strongly pushed the kids to get an education
How the outside (was chaos, wars) but the household was stable and produced an environment that encouraged education
On how he funded his education and college and attended Grand Canyon University and how he transferred to ASU and he graduated with a BS in Psychology
Zambakari’s grad school experience
On being multi-lingual and his passion for Spanish and Spanish Literature
How has he integrated his career while making a living
Zambakari’s “why” and how we transformed his upbringing (in a conflict zone) and propelled him to a successful career
On why he took student loans
What happened to him after two years of trying and NOT finding a job
Zambakari’s Darfur advocacy work
The many organizations that Dr. Zambakari helped initiated and what lessons he got from there and how he propelled his career from here on now
Zambakari’s experience advising students on their careers and his personal career tips
Differentiate between your talent and your calling
How he started a business in assisting living that allowed him to fund his non-profit ventures
Zambakari’s Rotary Peace Fellowship and how he started his own global consulting firm afterwards
How he build Zambakari’s Advisory (ZA) and how his research got ranked one of the most influential in the world.
How he plans on training the next generation of researchers FROM Africa
How to get in touch with the ZACF (as an intern, fellow)
How to publish your research at ZACF
Zambakari’s top skill for a social change professional to succeed
Journals or Blogs? What is best for a social change career?
Zambakari’s lesson’s for those that have to start their own business
Final words for life and career from Dr. Zambakari

Links:

Arizona State University

University Community Partnership for Action Research

The Nile Institute for Peace and Development

Zambakari’s Advisory

Social Science Research Network

Dr. Zambakari’s email

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A women engineer from the global south revolutionizing housing and poverty crisis in her native Egypt. Radwa Rostom, is also an Ashoka Fellow, a Climate Fellow from Echoingreen; nominated most influential Arab women under 40 among other distinctions. Episode 1 of Season 4 will tell the story of Radwa’s creation of her award-winning social enterprise Hand Over that utilizes sustainable construction for the sake of community development.

Episode 1 of Season 4 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship and the Graduate Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence at the Heller School for Social Policy at Brandeis University.

In this episode we discuss:

Radwa’s earlier years she grew up in Qatar but she is a native Egyptian
How her family was a very progressive and Radwa was the “nerd” who was expected to do something related to math and science
How Radwa and her sisters decided to return to her native Egypt to do a degree in engineer
During her college she started volunteering and her sense for (social) responsibility started to grow
Why she wanted to challenge the way charity is done
With her engineering background she wondered how to make a unique contribution
Upon graduation, Radwa was exploring how to merge her passion for helping with her professional skills
How Radwa was an engineer for 2 years but felt something was missing
How Radwa’s environmental passion started growing and how she changed jobs
She moved to a corporate social responsibility firm but was missing her engineering skills
How Radwa realized her “ideal” job didn’t exist so she created her own organization
Radwa’s process of creating her own business and her aha! moment
How she started a business without knowing HOW to create a business
The pressures of “owning” your own enterprise
On starting your own business while combining it with personal life
The “money” trade-off when starting your own enterprise
An overview of Radwa’s enterprise “Hand-over”
The three pillars of Hand-over and how it executes its projects
Hand-Over business model via the for-profit tracks and the community development track is the non-profit track
Radwa’s most useful skills that informs her everyday work
On the importance of management and strategic planning
Her area of growth is delegating to focus on strategic planning
Radwa’s take on Fellowships (Do School Fellowship, Ashoka, Echoingreen- among others)
Who would Radwa hire and what key skills she is looking for in people?

Links:

Ain Shins University

Hand-Over

A Forbes article about Radwa

Ashoka

Echoingreen

Do School Fellow

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The “Jackie Chan” of Peace. The extraordinary life and career of Dr. Tatsushi Arai

From selling his car in order to purchase a plane ticket to Rwanda to teach to post-genocide survivors; to suffering malaria many times to working for peace in Nigeria (and half the planet). Dr. Tatsushi Arai has built an extraordinary career as a seasoned U.N. adviser; peacebuilding academic and practitioner. Dr. Tats career trajectory, his academic and practitioner credentials, his global practice should be the standard by which conflict resolution scholars and social change professionals should be measured. Listen to the closing episode of Season 3 to learn more about the life and (career) of Dr. Tats.

*This episode was recorded in the Fall of 2018

Episode 6 of Season 3 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Where exactly does Dr. Tats lives and why he has a tri-national household
On Dr. Tats Japanese origins in mountainous japan with ice-cold water fishing heritage
Earlier influences of what influence Dr. Tats in Hiroshima, specially their ability to forgive
How Dr. Tats made a life-long promise to Hiroshima victims
In 1997, Dr. Tats traveled to post-genocide Rwanda as a permanent lecturer who came from a non-African context
How Dr. Tat bartered French skills in order to learn the language to be useful in Francophone Africa
How he sold his car to buy a ticket to Rwanda and how he negotiated his “pay” in the University of Rwanda for $250 dollars a month (local salary)
Tats or “Jackie Chan” guy taught genocide survivors and got malaria many times
Why he couldn’t explained mass graves and why he left Rwanda to pursue a PhD (where he was my classmate!)
How Dr. Tat fund his PhD (Hint: it took him two years)
Tats take on what a PhD can provide you for your career (both academically and as a practitioner)
On how Dr. Tats became a UN senior mediation adviser (appointment on a when-actually-employed basis) for the UN Department of Political Affairs.
Tats solution on how to solve the dilemma of how to gain Track 1 (government to government) experience to work at the U.N.
Tats and the importance of building connections
How to get our “fingers wet” in the world of training
Tats best career advice he has been given
Tats stories on failure and how he got the paparazzi
Tats three top tips for a career of impact

Links:

University of Rwanda

U.N Department of Political Affairs

Dr. Tats TedX UCSD

School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute

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Head of Program Development at Luminary, Surabhi Lal talked to me about her decade of experience coaching careers of change. Surabhi sits at the intersection of conversations with job seekers and employers in the public service space. Listen to Surabhi’s career trajectory as she also share careers tips, dos and don’ts, based on her decade of working with students and professionals in the social good space. From bringing you career tips; real insights of what employers are looking for to the emotional dimensions of job search, find out how Episode 5 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast can help you in your job search journey. *At the time of the recording, Surabhi held the title of Director of Career Services NYU Wagner. Don’t panic, we change careers, rather, enjoy the podcast.

Episode 5 of Season 3 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In this episode we discuss:

Surabhi grew up in the suburbs of D.C. and her parents were civil servants
The impact of seeing her mum receiving her doctoral degree
How Surahbi’s spent almost every summer in India and how that shaped her
Surabhi’s bachelors degree and how she wanted to work on International Development
How Surabhi got involved on campus which shaped her choice for graduate school in Education
How Surabhi felt into career services and felt in love with career development
Career Tip 1 from Surabhi
What it means to NOT have the right experience but have the right SKILLS
Be confident and identify transferable skills
On the gap between employers and universities
- Why you need on –the- ground financial experience
- For M&E, you need to know the tenets and fundamentals
- If you are an entrepreneur you need to be confident and know how to do a good pitch
How to use graduate school course work to advance your career
On the importance of explaining your point of view
How NOT to brag but how to explain your credentials
Employers want better inter-personal skills
What employers are looking for these days in the social good sector
Key skills to have in the future of work
The emotional side of applying for a job
How much time to spent looking for a job and what to do to keep it together
Check your resume (again)
Are you doing enough in terms of your job search?
Purple pen pain: this will help your resume
Surabhi’s best career advice
Surabhi’s take on failure and perfection
Top three things to pursue a career of impact by Surabhi

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Luminary

Virginia Tech

NYC Wagner School of Public Service

National Association of Colleges and Employers

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One of the main leaders behind Resolution 1325 and other groundbreaking U.N. Resolutions that changed the way women and gender issues are integrated in the global architecture for peace making. Equal parts scholar and activist and a thought leader who is responsible in part for the huge advancement of women, peace and negotiations in the last decade. Listen to Episode 4 of Season 3 to learn about the life and incredible professional trajectory of Sanam Anderlini.

In this episode we discuss:

How she grew up in Iran until the age of 11
Growing up during the Iranian revolution and she was sent abroad
10 days turned 7 years
The experience of the Iranian revolution shaped her life to pursue a career in conflict transformation
Her BA is in English Literature and a MA in Social Anthropology
How she got her job at International Alert as assistant to speechwriter and later a ghostwriter
How at International Alert Sanam worked with some of the earlier work on gender and peacebuilding with Hutu and Tutsis women
In 1998, IA organized an event in Queens College bringing one of the first meetings of women working in conflict areas, and that inspired Sanam to continue the work on women and peacemaking
Sanam speaks about how WRITING well has been the key skill to her career
Sanam participated and was behind the campaign Women Building Peace from the Village Council to the Negotiation Table: an advocacy campaign with grassroots activism, peace prize and an advocacy arm to seek UN Council Resolutions
The importance of building partnerships and the power of collaboration
How Sanam was able to live on a modest salary in order to pursue her calling of organizing the global campaign for women
How her work on peace and conflict prevention is also her calling, her way of life and how she exercises self-care
Sanam talks about how she moved to the US when her children were small and started working at Hunt Alternatives
Sanam reflects on being a UN consultant which drove her to the idea to start her own NGO ICAN
Sanam shares a story of how she back-chanelled with the UN Security Council as she took care of her sick child in her living room
The story of how she incorporated and grow her NGO, ICAN
Advice from Sanam about starting your NGO and reflects on the issues of NGO funding
Sanam reflects on working for various UN agencies
Why NGOs give you the best experience and best skills possible to take on any job
The importance of having field experience
Sanam shares the best career advice she has received in her life
Sanam reflects on the benefits of having multiple skills
Sanam reflects on failure as a source of adaptation and creativity
Sanam’s top three things to pursue a career of impact

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A pioneer on the intersection of mindfulness and social impact business. Bridging the worlds of mindfulness and marketing, Paul is a thought leader, an entrepreneur, providing connection, advice and coaching to hundreds of conscious business leaders. Listen to Episode 3 of Season 3 to learn how Paul is changing the work with his mindful marketing approach.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up in the Hudson Valley, NY in a white, privileged community.
How Paul sees his mother as a role model who stepped out of the norm and has deeply impacted three generations.
How Paul sees the progressive Jewish influence in his family and his own life.
How Paul’s educational experience (college) was very painful and how he thrived in graduate school
His graduate degree in counseling with a psycho-neuro immunology approach in 1989 in Boston
Mindfulness is a 1billion dollar industry
How he has been since the beginning in the mindfulness trend
Paul’s move in 1993 and life in New Mexico
Paul’s 15 years of work (restorative justice, ending gender-based violence, masculinities) before he became a social entrepreneur
Paul’s take on NGO and/ or Social Enterprise and how they are false dichotomies
Paul’s definition of what a conscious entrepreneur is
Paul explains what his business is and the foundational tenets of Awarepreneurs
But how does he make a living? Paul explain his paulzelizer.com (marketing consulting) and Awarepreneurs (a network of 400 conscious impact entrepreneurs)
Paul’s work-life balance and burn-out prevention strategies
Paul’s best career advice he has received in his life
Paul’s failure story
Paul’s top three things to follow a career of impact

Links

Leslie University

Mindfulness-based stressed reduction

Books:

The Relaxation Response

No More Heroes

A different voice

Authentic Content Marketing

Soulshop

Paul Zelizer

Center for Greater Good

Awarepreneurs.com/podcast

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While Craig and I were lost in a social innovation lab a young an amazing women helped us find our way and very very soon we knew she needed to be a guest at The Social Change Career Podcast. Recently graduated from the Wagner’s School in NYC, she returns to her native Colombia to develop Kalpatta, her social entrepreneurship bringing opportunities to underserved women through a gourmet restaurant experience. Listen to Episode 2 of Season 3 to learn what it takes to address economic inequality for women through social entrepreneurship.

In this episode we discuss:

Paulina’s early years, privileged background and education and how it shaped her
How she was bullied her fancy school
Growing up witnessing the contrast of wealth while witnessing the struggle of her care taker, Rosalba, as she struggled in life and how Paulina chose a career to bring about solutions to address inequality
Paulina’s law school experience was her initial way of figuring our how to bring about social and systemic change.
What law school gave her and why she doesn’t recommend it anymore
Why Paulina argues on the importance of hard skills e.g. how to do a budget, etc
Figure out what you need to get there (what you lack, what you need)
How Paulina found her why: understand the root causes and how to address them and why law was not her preferred set of tools to solve her why
Paulina shares her super successful tips to how she successfully secured scholarships for Graduate School
Is grad school in the U.S. worth it? This is Paulina’s perspective on Grad school from the perspective of an international student considering a U.S. degree
How Paulina sees her return of investment (ROI) of her grad school experience
Paulina’s return to her native Colombia after completing her Masters
How Paulina learned about social entrepreneurship in NYC and doing grad school
The struggles of non-profits with financial sustainability and how Paulina learned about new forms of creating impact with social innovation
Paulina tells the story of Kalpatta, her social enterprise
Kalpatta means “empowered women” in Quechua (Andean Region Native) a social enterprise that empowers underserved women while providing a unique gastronomy experience
Women that work in Kalpatta are non or under-employed Kalpatta is also a school that is training the women (in economic empowerment around the food industry)
How Kalpatta works based on a fellowship model for a year long
A % of the restaurant revenue goes to the fellowships
A % of the alumni profits from their business is reinvested in Kalpatta
Kalpatta will launch in Medellin but the plans are to go national
What scares Paulina as she builds Kalpatta?
There is a demand of the socially conscious, gourmet, nutritious food and Paulina is feeling that gap with Kalpatta
What motivates Paulina
Best career advice Paulina has received and why
How has failure shaped Paulina’s career?
How Paulina looked for 1 year for a job and how this propelled her to get her MA and become an entrepreneur
Three things needed to pursue a career in social impact according to Paulina
What to do with families, friends that don’t believe or are too afraid of you failing

Links

Wagner School

Ruta N

Social Innovation

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Julio grew up in an area of high conflict in rural Colombia and through lots of smarts and lucky breaks Julio managed to end up in Bogota –the capital- and later in the U.S. where he completed his Masters in Divinity. Julio works in the intersection of faith, peace, reconciliation and poverty alleviation and unlike many who leave their humble origins and and never get back, Julio manages to develop local projects with youth from his town in an effort to create sustainable solutions for peace in one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

*Due to the sensitive nature of Julio’s work we will protect his identity in this podcast

Learn in Episode 1 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Julio’s brothers and him grew up free until the rebels took over the area when he was 6th.
Julio’s family moved to prevent the children to being forcibly recruited by rebel forces.
After high school, Julio moved to Colombia’s capital in Bogota where he worked as a messenger. That’s when he met people from his church who later took him to the U.S.
Julio’s first job as a messenger in Bogota.
Julio received his degree in Theology in Medellin.
How Julio met his wife who also works with him in the Church
Julio and his wife moved to the U.S. where they lived for 6 years when he completed his masters in divinity
While his father is illiterate and his mum has three years of school, his parents taught him to never forget where he came from and to serve
Julio had three jobs in Chicago: washing windows in -10 degrees Celsius, teaching Spanish and driving for a family. Also finishing his Masters degree and taking care of his children.
After 6 years in the U.S., Julio, his wife and his two sons return to Colombia to work in his church in peacebuilding.
Obstacles of working in faith –based issues and peacebuilding according to Julio
What it means for Julio to work in the intersection of faith and peacebuilding
Julio talks about his work with other ecumenical groups for peace and poverty alleviation
Julio’s take on the implementation of the Colombia’s peace agreement from a national and regional view
Julio’s own reconciliation process
Best career advice that Julio’s has received
How Julio and his wife manage his passion and make a living
Julio’s take on failure
Three things for a career of impact according to Julio

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Julio grew up in an area of high conflict in rural Colombia and through lots of smarts and lucky breaks Julio managed to end up in Bogota –the capital- and later in the U.S. where he completed his Masters in Divinity. Julio works in the intersection of faith, peace, reconciliation and poverty alleviation and unlike many who leave their humble origins and and never get back, Julio manages to develop local projects with youth from his town in an effort to create sustainable solutions for peace in one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

*Due to the sensitive nature of Julio’s work we will protect his identity in this podcast

Learn in Episode 1 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Julio’s brothers and him grew up free until the rebels took over the area when he was 6th.
Julio’s family moved to prevent the children to being forcibly recruited by rebel forces.
After high school, Julio moved to Colombia’s capital in Bogota where he worked as a messenger. That’s when he met people from his church who later took him to the U.S.
Julio’s first job as a messenger in Bogota.
Julio received his degree in Theology in Medellin.
How Julio met his wife who also works with him in the Church
Julio and his wife moved to the U.S. where they lived for 6 years when he completed his masters in divinity
While his father is illiterate and his mum has three years of school, his parents taught him to never forget where he came from and to serve
Julio had three jobs in Chicago: washing windows in -10 degrees Celsius, teaching Spanish and driving for a family. Also finishing his Masters degree and taking care of his children.
After 6 years in the U.S., Julio, his wife and his two sons return to Colombia to work in his church in peacebuilding.
Obstacles of working in faith –based issues and peacebuilding according to Julio
What it means for Julio to work in the intersection of faith and peacebuilding
Julio talks about his work with other ecumenical groups for peace and poverty alleviation
Julio’s take on the implementation of the Colombia’s peace agreement from a national and regional view
Julio’s own reconciliation process
Best career advice that Julio’s has received
How Julio and his wife manage his passion and make a living
Julio’s take on failure
Three things for a career of impact according to Julio

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Julio grew up in an area of high conflict in rural Colombia and through lots of smarts and lucky breaks Julio managed to end up in Bogota –the capital- and later in the U.S. where he completed his Masters in Divinity. Julio works in the intersection of faith, peace, reconciliation and poverty alleviation and unlike many who leave their humble origins and and never get back, Julio manages to develop local projects with youth from his town in an effort to create sustainable solutions for peace in one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

*Due to the sensitive nature of Julio’s work we will protect his identity in this podcast

Learn in Episode 1 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Julio’s brothers and him grew up free until the rebels took over the area when he was 6th.
Julio’s family moved to prevent the children to being forcibly recruited by rebel forces.
After high school, Julio moved to Colombia’s capital in Bogota where he worked as a messenger. That’s when he met people from his church who later took him to the U.S.
Julio’s first job as a messenger in Bogota.
Julio received his degree in Theology in Medellin.
How Julio met his wife who also works with him in the Church
Julio and his wife moved to the U.S. where they lived for 6 years when he completed his masters in divinity
While his father is illiterate and his mum has three years of school, his parents taught him to never forget where he came from and to serve
Julio had three jobs in Chicago: washing windows in -10 degrees Celsius, teaching Spanish and driving for a family. Also finishing his Masters degree and taking care of his children.
After 6 years in the U.S., Julio, his wife and his two sons return to Colombia to work in his church in peacebuilding.
Obstacles of working in faith –based issues and peacebuilding according to Julio
What it means for Julio to work in the intersection of faith and peacebuilding
Julio talks about his work with other ecumenical groups for peace and poverty alleviation
Julio’s take on the implementation of the Colombia’s peace agreement from a national and regional view
Julio’s own reconciliation process
Best career advice that Julio’s has received
How Julio and his wife manage his passion and make a living
Julio’s take on failure
Three things for a career of impact according to Julio

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Julio grew up in an area of high conflict in rural Colombia and through lots of smarts and lucky breaks Julio managed to end up in Bogota –the capital- and later in the U.S. where he completed his Masters in Divinity. Julio works in the intersection of faith, peace, reconciliation and poverty alleviation and unlike many who leave their humble origins and and never get back, Julio manages to develop local projects with youth from his town in an effort to create sustainable solutions for peace in one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

*Due to the sensitive nature of Julio’s work we will protect his identity in this podcast

Learn in Episode 1 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Julio’s brothers and him grew up free until the rebels took over the area when he was 6th.
Julio’s family moved to prevent the children to being forcibly recruited by rebel forces.
After high school, Julio moved to Colombia’s capital in Bogota where he worked as a messenger. That’s when he met people from his church who later took him to the U.S.
Julio’s first job as a messenger in Bogota.
Julio received his degree in Theology in Medellin.
How Julio met his wife who also works with him in the Church
Julio and his wife moved to the U.S. where they lived for 6 years when he completed his masters in divinity
While his father is illiterate and his mum has three years of school, his parents taught him to never forget where he came from and to serve
Julio had three jobs in Chicago: washing windows in -10 degrees Celsius, teaching Spanish and driving for a family. Also finishing his Masters degree and taking care of his children.
After 6 years in the U.S., Julio, his wife and his two sons return to Colombia to work in his church in peacebuilding.
Obstacles of working in faith –based issues and peacebuilding according to Julio
What it means for Julio to work in the intersection of faith and peacebuilding
Julio talks about his work with other ecumenical groups for peace and poverty alleviation
Julio’s take on the implementation of the Colombia’s peace agreement from a national and regional view
Julio’s own reconciliation process
Best career advice that Julio’s has received
How Julio and his wife manage his passion and make a living
Julio’s take on failure
Three things for a career of impact according to Julio

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Julio* grew up in an area of high conflict in rural Colombia and through lots of smarts and lucky breaks Julio managed to end up in Bogota –the capital- and later in the U.S. where he completed his Masters in Divinity. Julio works in the intersection of faith, peace, reconciliation and poverty alleviation and unlike many who leave their humble origins and and never get back, Julio manages to develop local projects with youth from his town in an effort to create sustainable solutions for peace in one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

*Due to the sensitive nature of Julio’s work we will protect his identity in this podcast

Episode 1 of the Season 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In this episode we discuss:

Julio’s brothers and him grew up free until the rebels took over the area when he was 6th.
Julio’s family moved to prevent the children to being forcibly recruited by rebel forces.
After high school, Julio moved to Colombia’s capital in Bogota where he worked as a messenger. That’s when he met people from his church who later took him to the U.S.
Julio’s first job as a messenger in Bogota.
Julio received his degree in Theology in Medellin.
How Julio met his wife who also works with him in the Church
Julio and his wife moved to the U.S. where they lived for 6 years when he completed his masters in divinity
While his father is illiterate and his mum has three years of school, his parents taught him to never forget where he came from and to serve
Julio had three jobs in Chicago: washing windows in -10 degrees Celsius, teaching Spanish and driving for a family. Also finishing his Masters degree and taking care of his children.
After 6 years in the U.S., Julio, his wife and his two sons return to Colombia to work in his church in peacebuilding.
Obstacles of working in faith –based issues and peacebuilding according to Julio
What it means for Julio to work in the intersection of faith and peacebuilding
Julio talks about his work with other ecumenical groups for peace and poverty alleviation
Julio’s take on the implementation of the Colombia’s peace agreement from a national and regional view
Julio’s own reconciliation process
Best career advice that Julio’s has received
How Julio and his wife manage his passion and make a living
Julio’s take on failure
Three things for a career of impact according to Julio

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Are you an existing or emerging peace leader looking to take your career to the next level? You might be eligible to receive full funding to pursue a MA or professional certificate in peace & conflict studies. Learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships at www.rotary.org/peace-fellowships

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“Everyone can participate in cultivating the good in our world. This fact is both terrifyingly large and absolutely actionable – and Kristine loves a good action item. Kristine is the Interim CEO of StartingBloc, an organization and global Fellowship community that believes that the world needs better leadership”. Learn in Episode 7 of the Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast how to make the best bio in the world as well as Kristine’s experience with International Development in Africa and her leadership at StartingBloc. Episode 7 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Fellowship.

In this episode we discuss:

Kristine’s large and crazy family
She had 5 people she considered to her parents (4 out of 5 are entrepreneurs)
Early on she learned that there is no traditional career path
On her two undergraduate degrees in Economics and International Affairs
How she designed the Masters degree and how this degree serves her now
On when is a good time to go to Grad school and why she took a year between undergraduate and Masters
How Kristine worked her way through her undergrad and Masters
On Kristine’s plan to getting into the job market post Masters
How she paid for her field work for her Master’s thesis and resulted co-founding a company in Ghana
How she kept working on campus after she graduated from her Masters
In early 2014 Ebola hit Africa and the company had to shut-down operations
How Kristine found another job in East Africa for All Across Africa Kazi Goods in Burundi and she was mandatory evacuation
On her painful transition out of International Development
How Kristine took 3 months off, drove an old van around the American West to think of next steps
On embracing pain, changes in professional identities and making it through the transition
How she identify the problem for her: lack of leadership and that’s how she got to Startingbloc
How she got the job at Startingbloc as interim director
Kristine’s take on a five year plan and why she doesn’t believe in them
She applied from her van, drove to the interview, got the job at Startingbloc and left her 3 month solo trip
After 2.5 years working for Startinbloc and how she loves leadership and the mission
On working for someone as opposed as creating your own organization
Kristine’s take on social entrepreneurship
Kristine’s best (not) career advice she has received
Kristine’s take on failure
3 things folks need to do to pursue a career on impact according to Kristine
Where the van is right now

Links

Startingbloc

All Across Africa

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Muyatwa Sitali On How to Open the Door to Your First Job

Growing up on his family’s farm in Lusaka, Zambia, Muyatwa Sitali understood the power of water in his own life. His father grew corn, cabbage, and other crops, all of which depended on rainfall and irrigation. A Rotary Peace Fellow, Muyatwa is a professional in water and sanitation working for a global partnership hosted by the United Nations Children's Fund. Learn in Episode 6 of the Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast how Sitali went from farm boy to an international consultant. Episode 6 of Season 2 is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

Muyatwa in the early 1980s in Palabana in Lusaka, Zambia. His father, a farmer, and his mother a teacher walked with Muyatwa and his siblings 4 kms each way to school
Muyatwa credits his parent’s support on his education to compensate for school problems
Muyatwa tells the story of the difficulties of farming (accessing markets, pricing variability, storage issues, integrated water resource management) which was the basis of what he learned later on in school
How Muyatwa chose Forestry for his college undergraduate degree
Muyatwa explains the divide between Agriculture versus Forestry and how he found ways to reconcile both fields
Muyatwa’s experience in his senior year in a refugee camp to explore issues of conservation and sustainability which he attributes to his early roots in his interest in peace and conflict studies that culminated with his fellowship at Rotary
How Muyatwa lost his mother in 1995 and his father sold the farm
By the time Muyatwa started college he had little connection to farming and why he chose Forestry
Muyatwa’s difficult road to finding his first job (note taker in a workshop)
How he transitioned to his first job at Jubilee Zambia for debt cancellation
From note-taker to project coordinator at Jubilee Zambia in 2 years and 8 months
The tension between doing everything (from note taking to envelopes) and being perceived as NOT strategic
Muyatwa’s first trip to post-conflict Rwanda
Muyatwa’s take on the power of networking as a key to how he got his first job outside Zambia in Liberia
In Liberia, Muyatwa was working on water and sanitation
How Muyatwa heard on the Rotary Peace Fellowship to attend a Masters Degree
After two years, Muyatwa got the courage to apply and he got the scholarship to do a Masters in International Development at Duke University
How his Masters gave him strong networks, introduction of Development issues and a framework to better understand his work ahead and to reflect back on his earlier years
Muyatwa is now reflecting on what are the main development challenges for the future i.e. (security, food security, climate change) and the role of young people in it
Muyatwa’s professional future in the next 5 years and why he doesn’t want to only do Water and Sanitation
The challenges of hyper-specialization versus the ability to adapt and collaborate cross-field
Muyatwa admiration for the field of Negotiation and Mediation
Muyatwa’s advice on getting jobs and consultancies at the U.N. and the World Bank
How he kept connections from years past and got his first contract as a student to work on water on sanitation in Liberia.
At the World Bank, Muyatwa did water and sanitation in fragile states.
The “field” advantage of being from the Global South and how the big organizations are looking for in-country consultants
How do you identify when the right opportunity comes across
Muyatwa in the next 5-10 years professionally
Muyatwa’s best career advice he has received
Muyatwa’s take on failure
Muyatwa’s three things to pursue a career of impact

Links

Jubilee Zambia by Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection

Duke University

Rotary Peace Fellowship

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Some people don’t know who they want to be; some people stumble into social change and fall in love; some, Ilaina Rabat are just social change agents since birth, or really really early. Ilaina Rabbat, is co-founder and executive director of the Amani Institute. Listen this episode and find out Ilaina’s early involvement in social change issues; her tenure with Ashoka in El Salvador and how she is managing help thousands of social innovators through Amani Institute. Episode 5 of the Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast is brought to you by The Rotary Peace Center.

In this episode we discuss:

How she grew up having dinner conversations about democracy, human rights in exile
Her return to Argentina in the 1990s
How Ilaina entered the social impact field via the social change in primary school
How Ilaina found her own group at 15 years old: the UN Argentine Youth Organization
How Ilaina’s skills were acquired in her volunteer more than during college
Have a plan, changed it all the time, but be clear about your WHY
Ilaina explains common threads across different personalities to set you for success in your career
How in the social sector we tend to see things in topics and not in terms of tools
Ilaina’s transition from big bureaucracies to social enterprises
How working on Ashoka in El Salvador helped her define herself as an entrepreneur, creativity, testing new ideas and being a self starter
Ilaina explains what Ashoka is how the non-profit introduced the term social entrepreneur
Ilaina tells the story of how she co-found her own organization Amani Institute
Ilaina explains how she co-developed the Amani’s three-pillar methodology to prepare social impact work
Why Amani Institute is located in the Global South (Kenya, Sao Paulo and Bangalore)
Ilaina’s take on why or why not go to Grad School and when
What gets you hired in the social sector, according to Elaine
What’s next for Elaina?
Ilaina’s best career advice
Ilaina’s take on failure
Three things needed to pursue a career of impact according to Ilaina

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UN Argentine Youth Organization
Ashoka
Amani Institute

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Tammy Lynn Gilmore is an event producer, grant maker, grant program creator and social impact expert. She currently runs the SXSW Community Service Awards, the Social Impact track of programming and oversees grant-making at SXSW. If you (it happened to me) don’t know or have never heard of SXSW this is the podcast to learn about Tammy and South by South West (SXSW). Check out Episode 4 of the Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Born in Houston, Texas but raised in Spokane, Washington, Tammy’s mother spoke two languages and his father was Canadian
On how her father lost his business and moved up North
Tammy’s interests were Theater, English and reading.
Tammy went to college Western Washington University (between Vancouver and Seattle) that shaped her a lot
How Tammy put herself to college with scholarships and grants (she was the first person -on her mothers side- to attend college
How Tammy did a lot of odd jobs to pay bills and also worked for Microsoft
Tammy graduated college on 1999
Workwise she did marketing gigs in them she learn how to relate to clients, how to do PR, how to talk about a product
How Tammy returns to Texas to be closer to her mum after her father’s passing
How Tammy attends this party and met this weird cool looking lady called Eve McArthur who was Operations Director at SXSW
How Tammy became an intern as her first SXSW job before getting a formal contract with SXSW
Tammy explains what SXSW and we talked about what it means to be working at SXSW for 12 years
Tammy’s favorite SXSW story (a music story)
Tammy’s current responsibilities at SXSW
How Tammy developed the grant for Community Service Awards (for individuals and organizations)
Key skills for people to succeed in today’s job markets according to Tammy
Tammy’s take on her career trajectory in SXSW
Tammy’s take on failure
Tammy’s career advice

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SXSW

Dewey Community Service Awards by SXSW

Girls Empowerment Network

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Giselle Huamani: What a Changemaker is Made Of

Growing up in a difficult period of Peruvian history, Giselle, like many of her generation, was deeply influenced by the country’s civil war. An energetic young lawyer she grew committed to changing and improving people’s lives. Giselle found her home learning and doing Conflict Resolution in the United States. She then became a well-known professional, not only for her academic credentials but her relentless commitment to working with communities and practicing the notion that as professionals, we are, but mere facilitators. Giselle carries this attitude today in her high-level job at Peru’s ombudsman’s Human Rights office. To learn about her stellar career in Conflict Resolution, Human Rights and community –driven projects listen to Episode 3 of The Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up in 1960’s 1970s in Lima with military coups; the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) insurgency and subsequent civil war
How she left in 1989 to study in the United States and how she returned to Peru 16 years
How Giselle ask a young law student learned her first lesson in the field with a rural community and she realized how little she knew
Combining raising 3 children, working and studying for her PhD
The story of working with local youth gang and motherhood
On getting consultancies while pursuing grad school
How Giselle always volunteered in many projects that she deemed interesting from the beginning of her career
How one of her strategies is simply relating and connecting to people
Giselle’s recommendations for starting your career and accumulating practical experience
The importance of networking people and programs
Giselle tells the story of Scar’s program that connected practitioners, professors and programs
The importance of being grounded in the field volunteering/service learning
How she found employment on her return to Peru (after 16 years living overseas)
How she worked in forestry, land and water issues in Bolivia and also in Peru
Why Giselle recommends working at micro-level issues rather than only nationally-led processes
In Peru she started working on water-related issues
Her current work at the Ombudsman in Peru as Conflict Advisor for the whole nation doing Conflict Resolution work
How the person in charge of the conflict office was a student of one of these programs that Giselle talked about she helped organized as she was a grad student
Giselle’s best career advice
Giselle’s take on failure
3 things that Giselle recommends to start a career of impact

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School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Scar)

World Bank

UN Mediation

Peru Ombudsman Office

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Born in the geographical center of the U.S. and quickly relocated in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Aaron’s grew influenced by all things political. From TV shows to political editorials, Aaron’s passion soon took expression in the form of political cartoons. But this bright young mind ended up traveling the world and working as an International Development officer. Learn how Aaron built a successful global career in International Development, how he found the field of peacebuilding and how he continues to express himself as a poignant political cartoonist in Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Aaron’s upbringing in the suburbs of Washington D.C.
Aaron’s earlier influences on the civil rights movement as he watched on television as a child
How Aaron learned to impersonate U.S. Presidents
How he started doing political cartooning in high school
How he ultimately chose International Development in college
Aaron’s experience on Peace Corps in Mali as an agricultural extension agent
Why Aaron chose International Development over political cartooning
How Aaron broke into the field of International Development
How Aaron worked in South Sudan and wished he had learned more about peacebuilding
Aaron’s one of his best jobs ever before grad school
Aaron’s experience in Harvard with his MPP (Masters in Public Policy)
Aaron started in post-war El Salvador, got married and went back to West Africa
How Aaron became a USAID foreign officer and then left for the private sector
Aaron discovered anti-corruption work and stayed here for a few years
Aaron’s frustration with technical solutions for political problems
How Aaron found his current job at CRS (Catholic Relief Services)
Aaron's learning about peacebuilding at CRS: the missing link
Aaron’s advice to avoid falling in the trap of being a huge bureaucracy removed from the frontlines
The future of jobs in peacebuilding
Aaron’s political cartooning passion
Aaron’s best career advice
Aaron’s take on failure
Aarons 3 tips for career advancement and a short story
And how “President” Trump hijacked the interview with Aaron and Catalina's biggest freak-out moment.

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Follow Aaron on Instagram

Aarons Blog

University of Michigan

American Association of Editorial Cartoonists

Harvard University

Peace Corps

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Born in an affluent household during Apartheid South Africa; Robi was always a free spirit who loved and rescued animals from an early age. Robi moved to Israel, raised her children and had a successful career in Public Relations. In 2002, a Palestinian sniper killed her son David. Robi soon joined The Parents Circle where she travels the world alongside Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families speaking about reconciliation and peace. Find out more about Robi’s career in Episode 1 of the Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up in Apartheid South Africa as a privileged person in a liberal household
Her lifelong passion for animals and how she stole a horse at the age of 5
How her uncle defended Nelson Mandela in the first treason trial
The influence of the South African Truth & Reconciliation Commission (and how it prevented what could have been a terrible blood bath)
How she came to Israel in 1967
Robi moved to Tel Aviv with her kids David and Eran
Robi opened a PR office and did that for many years
The knock on the door (when soldiers informed her of the death of her son David)
How her life is her mission not work
The importance of working on the ground for real insights
How her PR work informed her work with The Parent Circle
Remembering David as a Philosophy of Education Masters student
How Robi found The Parents Circle to help prevent other families from experiencing this pain
Find something that gives meaning to your life
Robi’s first meeting with other bereaved Palestinian families and discovering the shared pain
Robi’s work with The Parent Circle
Robi in London with Tina Brown “Women in the World”
Robi’s story of Bushra : a story of transformation from hatred
Busha’s trip from a tiny Palestinian village to NYC and her love for hamburgers
How Bushra and Robi spoke to 3,000 people in NYC, then Delhi, London and Canada spreading a message of reconciliation and peace
Robi’s meeting with black bereaved mothers of police mothers in Atlanta
Robi’s lunch with a mother of Sandy Hook and how she is preparing to speak with a mother of the Columbine massacre
Robi’s next project
Robi’s advice on how to be a meaningful academic
Robi’s career advice
Robi’s take on failure
Three things for a career of social impact according to Robi

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The Parents Circle

Sandy Hook

Joan B. Krock Institute for Peace and Justice

Women in the World

Georgetown University

Encounter Point

Another Side of Peace

One Day After Peace

Two-Sided Story

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Identify Your Cause

Born in Mombay, India from working class parents who never forced her to follow on Indias’ societal expectations of womenhood, Elsa Marie D’Silva literally grew wings and for two decades became a successful employee in the aviation industry. But she had to follow her passion and commitment to solving the epidemic of sexual violence against women and girls in public spaces. She founded and created Safecity, an app that is effectively, one dot at a time, reducing violence against women and girls in many countries. A Rotarian Peace and Vital Voices Fellow, (among others) Elsa’s work has been globally acclaimed. Find out more about Elsa Marie’s career and her successful and widely acclaimed app in Episode 6 of the Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

On growing up with liberal Indian parents who never forced their expectations on her
On being a strong women and flying solo: her two decade aviation career
On how Elsa transitioned from private sector to the social change career working on women’s rights
How Elsa learned about CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and technology to solve social problems in Sweden
Elsa did a 6 month leadership program by the Rotary Peace Fellow where she learned about an Egyptian initiative: crowed mapping for sexual violence
The 2012 incident of the death of a young Indian women that shook Elsa and the whole country of India
Elsa decides to focus on safety and security for women and launched a crowed map with some friends
How on 2013 Elsa combined her private work while developing SafeCity (her app)
How she started Safecity and started seeing results
The impact of Safecity in India and also in Kenya, Cameroon, Argentina, Nepal, Trinidad & Tobago and Nigeria.
Elsa’s career advice on choosing your path
On being open to change and people around you
How Elsa uses the skills of her past career to make Safecity a success
Elsa’s take on failure and how she is a perfectionist
Three tips for starting your career on social impact

Links

Elsa Marie D’Silva

Swedish Institute Management Program Asia

Vital Voices

Aspen New Voices

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Chevening Gurukul Fellowship

U.S. State Department's Fortune Program

SE Forum Outreach Accelerator

Fast FWD Philadelphia Accelerator for Public Safety

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Anne carries a Danish passport but considers herself a citizen of the world. Her father’s family escaped from Germany as the Nazis persecuted them for their pacifist’s beliefs. Her family moved to Norway to the countryside when she was 11. For college she attended an alternative three-year innovation management school that started her great journey combining entrepreneurship, technology solving complex social problems. A recipient of the Rotary Peace Fellowship, Anne today is the co-director of the “Re-Di School for Digital Integration” teaching refugees in Germany how to code. Find out more about Anne’s career in Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Social Change Career Podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

Annes’ family and how her personal history shaped her
Moving to Norway and witnessing her parents changed careers
Moving to Australia as an exchange student
Attending (and loving) her three year vocational school
Anne’s first job with Samsung doing CSR
How she decided on her Masters in Peace funded by Rotary Peace Fellowship
Traveling to Japan to learn social innovation in the Asian context
Open Social Innovation as Ann’s topic for her Master’s Thesis
Anne’s working in Silicon Valley with the Ideo community
While at Stanford University how she got in touch with the Peace Lab
The story behind the co-creation of “Redi” the school for digital integration teaching refugees digital/coding skills (fundamentals of programing)
We need to stop talking about refugees and we need to start talking WITH refugees
Mohamed’s story an Iraqi programmer
How Anne connected the dots of linking refuges with digital skills with the German business in high demand for digital jobs
Anne’s best career advice (thanks to Nike)
Anne’s version of failure
Three tops things to pursue a career of impact according to Anne

Links

Kaos Pilots

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Ideo

Standford University Peace Lab

“Redi” school of digital integration

Hacking the refuge crisis- Tedex Berlin

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It was 1984 and Bosnia Herzegovina hosted the Winter Olympics. In just two weeks 13-year-old Miki taught himself English and German just by volunteering and meeting others in this global event. Little did he know that six years later, languages were going to save his life, as he had to survive Bosnia’s devastating warfare that made him a refugee in Austria. How does one go from a war refugee to one of the most prominent professionals in the conflict resolution field? Find out here in Episode 4 of the Social Change Career Podcast

In this episode we discuss:

Miki’s multicultural heritage and growing up in Bosnia-Herzegovina
The 1983 Olympics and how Bosnia hosted the world
The war and how he became a refugee in Austria
How academics and big lectures bored him and how he turned to student activism/humanitarian work
How he joined Search For Common Ground for Child Soldiers Reintegration
Survival mode, serendipity, hard work and never being afraid of failureo
How Miki met Ambassador Swanee Hunt and came to live in the U.S.
Listening to mentors and why college made a difference for Miki
Arriving to the U.S. with a backpack and how he met his wife Eva
How he worked from dish washer, to driver and never stopped networking
How and why he started his Masters program in 1996
His work at Inclusive Security (IS): 2 decades and over 30 different jobs in the same organization and never bored
His biggest accomplishment with IS
How failure shaped his career
Miki’s career advice to your social change professionals

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World University Service

Inclusive Security

Search for Common Ground

European Peace University

School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

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