Latest Socialimpact Podcast Episodes
BONUS: Ignorance Was Bliss - Not Enough Fish In The Sea - Tribute to Kate Walinga with Corinna Bellizzi (ep. 445)
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - April 19, 2024 23:40 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsCan algae be interesting? (Hint: Yes. Yes, it can.) Can it save the world? (Hint #2: Also yes.) Give this a listen. It matters. Special Tribute Episode Care More Be Better Host / Ignorance Was Bliss Guest: Corinna Bellizzi Ignorance Was Bliss Host: Kate Wallinga (Archival Audio), republished ...
Mapping the Global Supply Chain, with Natalie Grillon of Open Supply Hub
Tech Matters - April 19, 2024 16:08 - 34 minutesOpen Supply Hub is more than just a database; it's a movement towards a more ethical and sustainable future. By crowdsourcing data and providing a unique identifier for facilities, they've created a system that benefits everyone from brands to auditors and even the workers themselves. Toda...
Transforming Our Nutrition System With Dr. Grace Hameister
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - April 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe US government has started backing food as medicine for the prevention of chronic diet-related health and wellness issues. For this to yield the expected results, the current nutrition system must be revamped and transformed. Corinna Bellizzi explores this topic with food specialist and chiro...
Securing The Second Human Evolution With Jeffrey Charles Hardy
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsMany corporations and industries nowadays focus more on earning a profit and less on supporting humanity, which is what truly matters. Money is now the major commodity and human life has become utterly disposable. For Jeffrey Charles Hardy, the only way to make real change today is to secure the...
Bridging the Education Gap: Talking Points' Heejae Lim on Tech-Driven Family Engagement
Tech Matters - April 06, 2024 00:01 - 39 minutesDive into the heart of social tech innovation with Heejae Lim, the trailblazing founder and CEO of TalkingPoints. Heejae recounts the inception of her groundbreaking app, which stands out as a rare success story in a sea of well-intentioned but often ineffective educational apps. TalkingPoints i...
A Resilient Approach To Forest Fire With Sandra Younger
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsAs the climate crisis continues to worsen, natural disasters will only get more dangerous, which leads to traumatic experiences if completely ignored. For this episode, Corinna Bellizzi focuses on forest fire and the urgent need for more resilient tools to get through such a dangerous phenomenon...
Uphold The Truth And Create Real Impact With Miyoko Schinner, Vegan Activist
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - March 27, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsNumerous corporations are currently in control of the world’s food production and distribution. Unfortunately, a lot of them are more concerned with raking in huge profits than making a real impact, leaving many people sick, hungry, and underserved. Award-winning chef, author, and entrepreneur M...
Uniting Data Science and Social Good, with DataKind co-founder Jake Porway
Tech Matters - March 22, 2024 20:11 - 37 minutes"What could the nonprofit sector do if every nonprofit had Google's engineering team?" (J. P.) In this thought-provoking episode, we sat down with Jake Porway, the visionary co-founder of DataKind, to explore the transformative potential of harnessing data science for the nonprofit sector....
Now Innovating: Moving and thriving with Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed
Now Innovating - March 21, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and director of the Health and Wellness Lab. Her research is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those impacted by cancer through the development of movement-based programs. We l...
Now Innovating: Improving Balance and Mobility with Dr. Ryan Peters
Now Innovating - March 21, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutesIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Ryan Peters, PhD, an associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Human Performance Lab. His research explores the neural control of balance and mobility that has led to the commercialization of a wearable technology to support balance impairments ...
Elevating Compassion Today With Ali Horriyat
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - March 20, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsEarning a huge amount of money and amassing numerous possessions will never give you genuine satisfaction in life. Instead of focusing on your material wealth, you will find deeper meaning by elevating and prioritizing compassion to the world. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Ali...
Exploring Algae Technology With Professor Isaac Berzin
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - March 13, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsNumerous space-age technologies are currently changing how people eat and nourish themselves while using fewer resources. One of these innovations is algae technology. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi explores this cutting-edge technology with Professor Isaac Berzin, an affiliate scientist at M...
Exposing Global Corruption: Tech For Investigative Journalism, with Drew Sullivan of OCCRP
Tech Matters - March 10, 2024 14:20 - 35 minutes"It takes a network to fight a network" (D. S.) In the labyrinth of global corruption and organized crime, a beacon of truth shines through the data-driven work of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). This episode takes a deep dive with co-founder Drew Sullivan as ...
Going Green Through Crowdfunding With Will Wiseman
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsMost green energy projects, no matter how admirable they could be, are often impeded by a lack of funding and government leverage. Thankfully, there is one efficient way to support them using your own money: crowdfunding. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Will Wiseman, who is making this process muc...
BONUS: The Future of Nutrition: Harnessing the Power of Algae for Health and Sustainability | Forever Young Features Professor Isaac Berzin
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - March 01, 2024 01:56 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThis bonus episode is a comprehensive discussion from the Forever Young podcast's 500th episode, featuring hosts Kelly Cappasola, co-host Corinna Bellizzi, and special guest Professor Isaac Berzin. The episode focuses on the importance of algae in nutrition, particularly its role in producing Om...
Now Innovating: How 3 startups are turning the tables for the brewing, energy & life sciences industries
Now Innovating - February 29, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode, we speak with founders from three startup companies that were part of the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking’s inaugural Summer Accelerator cohort: TurnCO2, MLCan and MHCombiotic. The Summer Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to help UCalgary community startu...
Reconnecting Earth And Soul Amid Climate Chaos With Leah Rampy
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsAs the climate chaos continues to worsen, our disconnect with the earth and soul is slowly becoming the norm. If not addressed at once, it will lead to even bigger and irreversible problems. Leah Rampy, a professor, leadership consultant, and corporate/nonprofit executive, leads the charge in re...
The Unique Impact Of ‘Griselda’ With Aurora Cossio
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - February 26, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe Netflix drama series ‘Griselda’ explores the highly interesting but deeply controversial life of Griselda Blanco, the mind behind one of the most profitable cartels the world has ever known. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Colombian-Italian actress and producer Aurora Cossio, who plays the c...
Fortifying Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Lessons from Yvette Alberdingk Thijm, ex-Director of Witness
Tech Matters - February 23, 2024 08:08 - 30 minutes“Seeing is no longer believing. You need to fortify the truth.” (Y.A.T.) Generative AI, deepfakes… we’ve known the risks for a while, but the dangers feel ever closer given the amazing advancements of orgs like OpenAI. Meanwhile, human rights activists have faced these risks for years (th...
Transform Your Health With Greener, Cleaner Living | Chef Babette Davis
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsGet to know Chef Babette Davis, a survivor who shares how she moved from a meat-eater who suffered from many health ailments including eczema, acne, digestive issues and drug addiction to become a plant-based lifestyle icon. Today, she thrives as a vivacious and beautiful woman in her 70s who lo...
Crafting Sustainable Beers, Building Community, and Embracing Environmental Responsibility with Topo Topa Brewing Company Founder Jack Dyer
The Good Smack for the Planet Podcast by Hey Social Good - February 19, 2024 00:19 - 43 minutesTopa Topa Brewing Company, founded by Jack Dyer, distinguishes itself in the competitive craft beer market through a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Emphasizing core values shaped by Dyer's background as a teacher, the brewery prioritizes giving back to local...
Blue Mind: For The Love Of Water With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - February 14, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe concept of Blue Mind has been around since the beginning of recorded human history. At present, Marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols advocates for this very concept, spreading the positive impact of water on our lives. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he talks about his book “Blue Mind” and how ...
Part 2 - Overcoming the Market (Failure), with Owen Barder of PxD
Tech Matters - February 09, 2024 14:03 - 27 minutesPicking up where we left off with Owen Barder, Jim digs deeper into how tech enters the discussion, in particular what Precision Development has been doing to tackle major sustainable agriculture challenges in developing countries. Key topics: When to do AB testing (à la Facebook) vs. a full-b...
Remaking A World In Crisis With Osprey Orielle Lake
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsNo matter how you look at it, there is no denying that today’s world in crisis is in need of urgent saving. Wars are happening left and right, the environment is in a sorry state, and those in power continue to take advantage of every single opportunity. Corinna Bellizzi chats with activist, tho...
Life Lessons From A Cancer Survivor With Edward Miskie
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - January 31, 2024 17:58 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness seems like a death sentence at first. Nevertheless, here is Edward Miskie, a cancer survivor who proves that with enough perseverance and a strong mindset, nothing can stop you from moving forward. He joins Corinna Bellizzi in looking back on his battle aga...
Part 1 - Overcoming the Market (Failure), with Owen Barder of PxD
Tech Matters - January 26, 2024 12:05 - 34 minutesThroughout Owen's journey, one central question has been: How do you navigate market failure, especially when the stakes are sky-high? The typical choice between government intervention vs. private investment vs. third sector solutions often can't cut it. Owen and innovators like him don't hav...
Alexander Inchbald: How Art And Silence Can Help Reconnect Yourself With Mother Nature
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsWith so much happening in the world today and everyone having easy access to mobile devices on a whim, humanity is becoming more and more disconnected from Mother Nature. Climate artist Alexander Inchbald joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how painting in the most unusual setting taught him that qu...
Coming Soon: Tech Matters Season 2, on the Power of Data!
Tech Matters - January 21, 2024 15:08 - 1 minuteAs we learned from Nithya Ramanathan in Season 1, data = money = power. To understand what this means for our future, and what we can actually do about it, we're coming back strong with a whole new lineup of interviews in Season 2. You'll hear from Jake Porway, co-founder of Datakind, Yvette Alb...
How Eco-Fiction Can Push Forward The Fight Against Climate Crisis With George Paxinos
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe climate crisis is worsening each day that passes, and yet society continues to turn a blind eye to its alarming impact on the entire planet. Climate activist George Paxinos, celebrated as the world’s most cited neuroscientist, has decided to try a different approach to catch everyone’s atten...
Invest in Your People
Inspired Investing - December 14, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutesThe voluntary turnover rate for nonprofit organizations in 2023 is nearly 60% higher than the overall labor market average. What’s driving this high staff turnover? And more importantly, what can social sector leaders do about it? Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects th...
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