Latest Socialimpact Podcast Episodes
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...
FOREVER YOUNG RADIO SHOW: How To Turn Your Metabolic Fire Back On with Dr. William Li, NYT Bestselling Author of Eat To Beat Your Diet
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - December 13, 2023 01:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsRepublished with permission and with thanks to Kelly Cappasola and the Forever Young Radio Show Team. I was honored to co-host this interview episode with my favorite doctor in health & wellness, Dr. William Li. This will be the 3rd time my loyal listeners have heard from him on this podcast, ...
Now Innovating with Parex Resources Innovation Fellowships
Now Innovating - December 06, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we explore the experiences of the Parex Resources Innovation Fellowships that provide resources for UCalgary faculty researchers to concentrate on innovative projects that positively impact society. This spans a wide spectrum, including technological advancements, social init...
3 Years of Podcasting: Reflections, Top Episodes, and Listener Feedback Request (guests discussed include: Paul Hawken, Mo Gowdat, Mokhtar Alkhanshali, Dr. William Li, Nina Simons, Tzeporah Berman, Donna Grantis, Kelly Ryerson, Starhawk, Jeffrey Smith, and the incredible Beth Craig)
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - December 06, 2023 06:48 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThis week, I'm thrilled to share a few of my reflections and takeaways after reviewing my top episodes of all time after 3 years of podcasting. This will be our 168th episode. The primary goal of this podcast episode is to connect with my audience. What have you liked over the past 3 years? What...
The Hard And Noble Work Towards Education Equity With Rosalinda Agana
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - November 29, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsAround 95% of girls in the most disadvantaged African rural communities never completed senior high school. Rosalinda Agana grew up in Northern Ghana and experienced the lack of access to quality education herself. But now, she is on a mission to build education equity on a global scale. Joining...
Eliminating Algae Blooms Using Ultrasonic Tech With Lawrence Field
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - November 20, 2023 22:58 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIf algae blooms go out of control, they can cause devastation to aquatic life and destroy coastal communities. This is typically addressed through chemical-based techniques, which are highly effective yet lead to other environmental problems. Lawrence Field presents an ecologically safe way to e...
How Permaculture And Regeneration Can Lead To A Better World With Starhawk
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - November 18, 2023 08:14 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsPermaculture is a unique agriculture approach that mimics natural patterns to meet human needs while keeping the environment on a healthy regenerative cycle. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with author and activist Starhawk who shares how this particular farming technique can save the world from furt...
Now Innovating with LyfeMD and UCeed
Now Innovating - November 17, 2023 20:20 - 17 minutesIn our season 5 premiere, we are celebrating UCeed, a series of early-stage investment funds, backed by philanthropic support from the University of Calgary and managed by Innovate Calgary. We speak with Lorian Taylor of LyfeMD, an evidence-based application to support diet and lifestyle so...
Marc Plinke | Powering Hyper-regional Food Production Through Greenhouse Solutions
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsWith rising food costs, security issues and more all around the globe, more communities and individuals are starting to think about growing their own food. As it stands, simple solutions sometimes seem too far off. What about pests, water use limits, winters that are too cold and without enough ...
Find A Common Ground: Free The Soil Of Glyphosate With Kelly Ryerson @GlyphosateGirl
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIt is not surprising to find glyphosate in our bodies because it is basically everywhere. It is in the food we eat, the water we drink, the rain that falls on our roofs, and the air we breathe. Despite its rampant use, it is a poison that slowly kills us and must be eliminated from our bodies, a...
Diving, Discovery, and Ocean Preservation with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe ocean may seem like a far-flung place from home, but its destruction directly impacts our daily lives. One man is using scuba diving to increase awareness about this matter, inviting people to take part in an exciting activity to save our water planet. Corinna Bellizzi chats with explorer, e...
Joining Forces: The Rise of Giving Circles
Inspired Investing - October 19, 2023 13:27 - 21 minutesThe growth of giving circles shows no signs of slowing. But what’s fueling them—and how are giving circles addressing new developments like trust-based philanthropy and giving beyond the check? Whether you're new to philanthropy or a seasoned donor, you’ll appreciate the valuable insights into ...
Understanding Aluminum And Achieving Industrial Sustainability With Dr. Saleem H. Ali
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsAluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust. Nowadays, it is almost present in our everyday lives, from the containers of our beverages to the wrapping of our food. How is it mined, extracted, and processed? Does it have a negative impact on our bodies and the environment? Joining C...
The True Destructive Impact Of GMOs On Global Health With Jeffrey Smith
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - October 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsGenetic modified organisms or GMOs have transformed the entire food industry and global health on a massive scale. And with the recent advent of CRISPR technologies and more complex genetic engineering methods, the new landscape of GMO 2.0 has arrived. Although they are a testament to our scient...
Recover from STRESS, TRAUMA And ADDICTION Using Self-Hypnosis with Dr. David Spiegel
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTrauma, stress, and addiction are problems deeply embedded in a person’s identity and cannot be eliminated on a whim. Instead of drowning yourself in medication that could be making your body even worse, hypnosis is one effective way to redefine and rebuild yourself. Corinna Bellizzi talks with ...
Nature: The Antidote To Social Media Addiction For Children And Teens With Emanuel Rose
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - September 27, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsYoung people are glued to their screens almost every single minute of the day, checking out their friends’ posts on Instagram and watching endless videos on YouTube. Social media addiction severely damages the lifestyle of teens and children. There is only one antidote to this: bringing them out...
Lynn Eisenhart ’06, Gates Foundation
Career Conversations - September 26, 2023 11:23 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA conversation with Lynn Eisenhart, deputy director of the Gates Foundation’s $2.5 billion Strategic Investment Fund. Over the past decade at the Gates Foundation, Lynn has also served as a financial services program officer and advisor to Melinda Gates. Before Gates, she served as the vice pres...
Soil and Health Forum: Permaculture with Starhawk; The California Watershed with Brock Dolman
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - September 20, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThose of you who have been following our social media over the course of the last few weeks, or who subscribe to our newsletter have heard about the Soil & Health Forum hosted at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma on September 16, 2023. It was an incredible gathering of like-minded individuals who are...
Andrew Golden '89, Princeton University Investment Company
Career Conversations - September 19, 2023 15:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA conversation with Andy Golden, president of the Princeton University Investment Company, known as Princo. Andy became the third president of Princo in January 1995. During his tenure, Princo’s endowment market value has grown from under $4 billion to nearly $40 billion. He previously worked as...
Values First: Aligning All Your Assets
Inspired Investing - September 14, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutesSharon Schneider is a philanthropy expert, impact investor, and social change strategist who advises some of the world’s most prominent families. Her new book, Handbook for an Integrated Life, captures a growing trend—aligning mission, vision or values with decision making across all facets of a...
The Consequences Of Farmed Salmon With Simen Sætre, Author of The New Fish, Published by Patagonia Press
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - September 13, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsDue to its popularity, farmed salmon became one of the fastest-growing industries right now. However, cultivating this particular fish within concentrated environments comes with a long list of consequences that negatively impact the environment and human health. Corinna Bellizzi digs deep into ...
Josh Wright ’98, Ideas42
Career Conversations - September 12, 2023 13:41 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA conversation with Josh Wright ’98, the executive director of Ideas42, a nonprofit with the mission of using behavioral science to design scalable solutions to some of society’s most difficult problems. As part of his current role, he helped establish and staff the federal social and behavioral...
How One Film Aims To Put An End To Sex Trafficking With Melody C. Miller
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - September 06, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTrigger Warning: Sex Trafficking Sex trafficking is one of the most serious crimes in the world right now. But with so much obscurity surrounding it, no one pays that much attention to solving it. Melody C. Miller puts this topic into the spotlight by making it the central plot of her film C...
Alia Aziz ’14, UBS Asset Management
Career Conversations - September 05, 2023 14:25 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA conversation with Alia Aziz ’14, a director at UBS Asset Management. Alia is an investment analyst on the U.S. large and mid-cap growth equity strategies team, as well as on the digital transformation equity strategy team, with coverage primarily on consumer sectors. Alia was the founding anal...
Edge Computing: A Greener, Better Data Solution With Tom Frazier
Care More Be Better: Social Impact - Sustainability - Regeneration - August 30, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIn today's rapidly expanding digital landscape, data centers play a crucial role that cannot be overlooked. Since data is expected to increase nonstop, such structures will only require more energy and resources to continue to operate. This is where edge computing comes in. Corinna Bellizzi is j...
Graham Browne ’15, Forte Prep
Career Conversations - August 29, 2023 14:49 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA conversation with Graham Browne, founder and executive director of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School in Queens, New York. Prior to attending SOM, Graham was a consultant at the Bridgespan Group. Graham was interviewed by Omolegho Udugbezi ’23.
Episode 65: A sustainable future requires circularity and an 'eco-attitude' with Phoebe Yu - Founder & CEO, ettitude
The Social Impact Startup - August 29, 2023 00:37 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPhoebe Yu is the Founder and CEO of ettitude, a sustainable lifestyle brand made from the world’s first 100% organic bamboo lyocell fabric. Phoebe spent over 10 years helping international companies develop and source textiles and saw first hand the lack of sustainability within the industry. Sh...
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