Best David Covington Podcasts (2025)

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Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers 34:40

5h ago34:40

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How do you prepare leaders to solve Brazil’s toughest challenges? Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation, shares how they’re eradicating illiteracy, boosting education, and developing changemakers who bridge political divides and drive real impact. How can a country unlock its full potential by investing in both education and leadership? In this…

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Jeff Bradach, Co-Founder of Bridgespan, on Achieving Impact and the Shifting Role of Philanthropy in 2025 46:05

6d ago46:05

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jeff Bradach, co-founder of Bridgespan and its former Managing Partner of 21 years, reflects on the evolving landscape of philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and civil society at large—just as Bridgespan marks its 25th anniversary. Jeff shares deep insights into the tectonic shifts underway in 2025, from the unpre…

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Claire Thomas: A Witness to Joy and Pain 1:01:00

11d ago1:01:00

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E460 Claire Thomas hails from the heartland of rural south Wales, and is an award-winning photojournalist and fine art photographer. She covers political and military conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian and environmental crises. From refugee camps in Europe to the frontlines against ISIS in Iraq, Claire has contributed impactful images and ph…

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Eleanor Harrison, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, on Ethical Trade, Climate Action and Building Resilient Supply Chains 33:16

13d ago33:16

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Eleanor Harrison, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, explores how ethical trade can reshape global supply chains and build climate resilience. In this episode, she explains what it really means when a product carries the Fairtrade mark — from minimum pricing protections to the Fairtrade Premium — and how this impacts over 2 million farmers and worker…

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Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, on Making Schools Great in India 34:16

20d ago34:16

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Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, shares how his team is transforming education in India through deep community engagement, purpose-driven teaching, and innovative public-private partnerships. In this episode, we explore: Why access isn’t the biggest issue in India’s education system—but learning outcomes are How Akanksha schools blen…

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Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, on Protecting Children's Rights 33:54

27d ago33:54

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In this compelling conversation, Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, offers an unflinching examination of the state of children's rights in a world increasingly defined by conflict, climate disruption, and political fragmentation. She reflects on the historic roots of Save the Children, founded in the aftermath of World War I with…

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Emma Haddad, CEO of St Mungo's, on Solving Homelessness, Supporting Recovery, and Why No One Should Be Living on the Streets in 21st Century Britain 30:53

1M ago30:53

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Emma Haddad, Chief Executive of St Mungo’s, provides a clear and thoughtful examination of homelessness in England and the work being done to respond to it. St Mungo’s, established in 1969, supports around 25,000 people each year through outreach, housing, and recovery services. Haddad explains that homelessness is not simply about lacking shelter,…

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Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, on Matching Spare with Need and Building a National Circle of Good Through Technology and Purpose 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, shares the powerful story of how her organization is “matching spare with need”—connecting businesses with surplus brand-new goods to charities and disadvantaged schools across the country. Through a sophisticated tech platform and logistics model, Good360 creates what Covingt…

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Corinna Kazdin: The Gift of Free Will 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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E459 Corinna Kazdin is a Filipino native who chose to leave the Philippines and come to the United States as a result of a childhood and young adult life full of trauma and abuse. She recounts her story in the book, “You Can’t Tell Anyone.” Now, she is the director of advancement at ObriaLA, a […]By Hey Human Podcast

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Naina Batra, CEO of AVPN, on Launching ImpactCollab and Scaling Cross-Border Giving Across Asia’s Social Investment Landscape 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Naina Batra, CEO of AVPN, offers a forward-looking and strategic view into the evolution of social investment across Asia. With the upcoming launch of ImpactCollab, AVPN is not merely introducing a platform — it is catalyzing an infrastructure for cross-border philanthropy and capital deployment across Asia’s fragmented social impact landscape. AVP…

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How Smart Policy, Behavioral Nudges, and Sustainable Investing Are Reshaping Retirement for Millions -- Mark Fawcett, CEO of Nest Invest 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Mark Fawcett, Chief Executive Officer of Nest Invest, explores how the UK’s pension system has been transformed to serve a broader and more economically diverse workforce. Nest is the largest multi-employer pension fund in the UK, and it handles the retirement savings for nearly one-third of the UK working population. Nest Invest is the asset manag…

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Ep 41: On marketing as the bridge between consumer and business with Marcel Marcondes, AB InBev 30:28

2M ago30:28

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The marketing landscape is undergoing profound shifts, requiring marketers to rethink traditional approaches. At the forefront of this evolution stands Marcel Macondes, AB InBev's Global CMO and winner of the 2024 WFA Global Marketer of the Year award. His philosophy brings a refreshing clarity to how marketing should function today: as a bridge be…

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Helen Mountford, President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation, on Climate Philanthropy 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Helen Mountford, President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation, provides a clear and structured overview of the current state of climate philanthropy and its role in supporting decarbonization, resilience, and systemic climate solutions. ClimateWorks, founded in 2008, was established to improve coordination among climate funders and to identify …

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Chad Covington: Artificial Intelligence vs. the World 49:16

2M ago49:16

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E458 Chad Covington is the founder and CEO of Created Within and he grew up exploring the world of computers and computer languages. We chat Artificial Intelligence, its applications and implications, and what AI technology means for humans moving forward. For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com…

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Fabio Segura, Co-CEO of the Jacobs Foundation, on Redefining Educational Impact Through Systems Change and Cross-Sector Collaboration in Ghana 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Fabio Segura, Co-CEO of the Jacobs Foundation, offers a deep dive into the foundation’s bold and evidence-driven approach to improving learning outcomes in low- and high-resource environments alike. At the heart of the discussion is a new $120 million co-funding initiative in Ghana—an ambitious, multi-stakeholder collaboration bringing together the…

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Philippa Charles, Director of the DFN Charitable Foundation, on Strategic Philanthropy, Disability Inclusion, Conservation, and Groundbreaking Myeloma Research 29:38

3M ago29:38

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Philippa Charles, Director of the DFN Charitable Foundation, leads a conversation on the Foundation’s strategic philanthropic approach and its distinctive commitment to long-term, systems-level impact. With a background in leading one of the UK’s major family foundations and now at the helm of DFN, she offers a compelling look at how deeply persona…

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Vishal Sunil, Co-Founder and CTO of Rocket Learning on Using AI to Scale Early Childhood Education Across India 28:15

3M ago28:15

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In this compelling episode, Vishal Sunil, Co-Founder and CTO of Rocket Learning, offers a nuanced and forward-looking perspective on the intersection of artificial intelligence and early childhood education in India. Rocket Learning, a social impact organization working with over 3.2 million students across 10 Indian states, is radically transformi…

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Bárbara Ávila & David McDonald: Cocaine Turtles and Tardis Brains 57:40

3M ago57:40

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E457 Bárbara Ávila and David McDonald met in France. Bárbara grew up in the south of Mexico City and David grew up in Tring, England. Bárbara founded Vavién, which linked young Mexican artisans with French designers. She has also worked in the water and environment sectors for the Worldwide Fund for Nature and UNESCO. She’s […]…

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Josh Aviv of SparkCharge and Matt Petersen of LACI on Scaling Mobile EV Charging Through Cleantech Innovation and the Power of Climate-Focused Incubation 31:30

3M ago31:30

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This conversation offers an illuminating view into the intersection of entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and ecosystem-building, as seen through the partnership between SparkCharge and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). Josh Aviv, Founder and CEO of SparkCharge, and Matt Petersen, President and CEO of LACI, detail the transformative im…

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Jewell Chambers: A Whole Lotta Something 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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E456 Jewell Chambers was raised in rural Mississippi. A playwright and musician, you’ve probably also heard of her famous siblings, The Chambers Brothers (“The Time Has Come Today”) and perhaps the family gospel band, The Chambers Family Singers. She shares stories from her childhood and nearly a century on the planet. For more information and […]…

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Shloka Nath, CEO of the India Climate Collaborative, on Scaling Breakthrough Climate Solutions 27:20

3M ago27:20

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Shloka Nath, Chief Executive Officer of the India Climate Collaborative (ICC), offers an in-depth look at the launch of the HCL ClimaForce Fund, a new initiative designed to bridge the critical gap between promising climate innovations and wide-scale adoption. The fund marks a notable evolution in Indian philanthropy, particularly in the climate mi…

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Louisa Kendrick Burton: Playing in the Yard 50:30

3M ago50:30

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E455 Louisa Kendrick Burton is a former Radio City Rockette, writer, producer, and actor. You’ve seen her on Dirty Sexy Money, As the World Turns, Medium, Seven Pounds, Bridge Across Forever and on stage in Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more! For more information and links, please visit: […]…

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Ep 40: On agency experience, AI and messaging with Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta 28:29

3M ago28:29

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In this episode of the Better Marketing Podcast, Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta's Head of Global Business Group, shares insights on how Meta is transforming from a teenage platform to a mature business partner for advertisers with innovative tools, AI implementation and a renewed focus on effectiveness. From her early agency days to her pivotal role at Me…

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Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, on leveraging the global marketplace to catalyze large-scale forest conservation 30:45

4M ago30:45

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Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, shares a comprehensive view of how her organization leverages the global marketplace to catalyze large-scale forest conservation. Founded in 1999, Canopy is a solutions-driven nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the world’s ancient and endangered forests by working with diverse stakeholders,…

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Dr. Maria Michael: Sacred Beings, Sacred Spaces 1:06:12

4M ago1:06:12

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E454 Dr. Maria Michael is a Lakota/Diné traditional elder and healer. For over 40 years, she has been respected as a medical intuitive, channel, empath, healer, psychic and teacher and has earned five advanced degrees. She has worked alongside, and for, many spiritual leaders in many traditions. She is especially respected for her ability to […]…

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Jordana Barrack, Executive Director of the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation: Empathy and the Learning Journey in Philanthropy 28:18

4M ago28:18

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In this episode, Jordana Barrack, Executive Director of the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation, offers a compelling perspective on how funders can rethink philanthropy by centering empathy, trust, and long-term relationships in their work. The foundation, established by Kim Jordan, co-founder of New Belgium Brewing Company, is a family-led philanthropy…

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Dr. Blaine Leeds, DDS: Lips Together, Teeth Apart 41:29

4M ago41:29

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E453 Dr. Blaine Leeds has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for over 28 years. He’s on a mission to improve the quality and quantity of sleep for children, teens, and adults. Oral sleep apnea impedes restorative sleep, which experts are now determining to be the root cause of so many mental, emotional, and physical […]…

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Christopher Coritsidis, Founder of the Opus 1 Foundation, on harnessing the arts to drive positive change, foster well-being, and connect people 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Christopher Coritsidis, Founder of the Opus 1 Foundation, presents a vision for how the arts can play a practical and effective role in driving social impact. His work focuses on leveraging the power of creative expression to address real-world challenges such as economic inequality, social injustice, and environmental sustainability. The Opus 1 Fo…

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Jane Schinasi: As Much As Possible 29:33

4M ago29:33

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E452 When Jane Schinasi was in her early twenties, her little brother was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She speaks to how this changed her life, and prompted her to create her foundation Hug Back, making socially and environmentally engaged films, including Tiger’s Boxer, inspired by her brother’s struggle against all odds. For more information […]…

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Pia Rebello Britto, Global Director of Education at UNICEF, on Climate-Driven Disruption of Education and the Global Learning Crisis 31:33

4M ago31:33

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In a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Pia Rebello Britto, Global Director of Education and Adolescent Development at UNICEF, unpacks the sobering reality of education in the face of accelerating climate change and systemic inequality. Drawing on her extensive global experience and UNICEF’s latest report, "Learning Interrupted: Globa…

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Anna Rose Moore: A Watershed Moment 56:09

4M ago56:09

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E451 Anna Rose Moore is an actress, writer, director, prison activist, and documentarian. I met her recently and we chatted about the project she’s working on exposing horrific abuses inside of women’s prisons. Trigger warning for sexual assault and abuse. For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com…

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Ep 39: Cathay Pacific’s Ed Bell on their marketing secret plus lessons from Asia for marketers 32:16

4M ago32:16

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What does it take to rebuild an airline brand after the devastating impact of a global pandemic? Ed Bell, General Manager Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications at Cathay Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of one of aviation's most remarkable recovery stories. Bell's journey from agency dynamo during China's economic boom to airline marketin…

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Baroness Joanna Shields, Founder of the WeProtect Global Alliance, on Tackling Online Child Exploitation and Building a Safer Digital World for the Next Generation 32:22

4M ago32:22

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In this powerful and urgent conversation, Baroness Joanna Shields offers a compelling account of her work founding and leading the WeProtect Global Alliance—a coalition of over 100 governments and 320 organisations uniting to combat the growing threat of online child sexual abuse and exploitation. A former tech executive and government minister, sh…

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Meghan Cleary: Owana the Sea Lion 37:51

5M ago37:51

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E450 Meghan Cleary – I met Meghan at a party and she was introduced to me as a journalist who’s an expert in shoes, vaginas, and sea lions. I exclaimed, “Sea lions!” and here we are. Meghan’s a thought leader, best-selling author, spokesperson and TV personality. We chat about her experience with a particular Santa […]…

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Ep 38: Dr Marcus Collins on navigating culture, meaning and purpose 29:37

5M ago29:37

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What makes a brand truly meaningful in people's lives? In this captivating conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins - professor, agency strategist, and cultural marketing expert - we explore how the most powerful brands transcend their product categories to become vessels of meaning in culture. Marcus reveals why brands aren't something we construct bu…

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Tiffany Yu, CEO and Founder of Diversability: How to Build a Disability Inclusive World 31:11

5M ago31:11

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In a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Tiffany Yu, CEO and Founder of Diversability, explores the transformational potential of disability advocacy, the importance of representation, and the expansive reach of community-building. As the architect of Diversability—a global community now numbering more than 80,000 individuals—Tiffany has…

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Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell: The Aloha Spirit 50:58

5M ago50:58

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E449 Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell is a native Hawaiian. Her work is rooted in the Guiding Principles of A.L.O.H.A., (Ask, Listen, Observe, Heart, Adapt), integrating cultural knowledge and contemporary leadership strategies to support organizational and community development. She holds a doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies in…

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Valeria Scorza, CEO of Fundación Avina, on Driving Collaborative Action for Sustainable Development 27:29

5M ago27:29

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Valeria Scorza, CEO of Fundación Avina, offers a compelling exploration of how philanthropy can act as an orchestrator in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Latin America and the broader Global South. With a 30-year legacy of fostering sustainable development, Fundación Avina operates at the intersection of climate action, democ…

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E448 Sharae Foxie and Zeke Goodman: With a Generous Spirit 41:55

5M ago41:55

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E448 Sharae Foxie and Zeke Goodman star in the new Stephen Laughton play, One Jewish Boy, directed by Chris Fields (Echo Theatre, Los Angeles: Previews May 19 – 21st, Opens May 22nd, Closes April 28th). We chat acting, emotions, trauma, compassion and more! For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com…

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A Partnership for Inclusion: Special Olympics and The Coca-Cola Company's Shared Mission to Change the World 37:48

5M ago37:48

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The opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games have just taken place in Turin, Italy on 8th March 2025. Today, we welcome leaders from Special Olympics and The Coca-Cola Company onto this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Zehra Sayin is the Chief Marketing, Communications and Development Officer at the Special Olympics; and Tim…

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Lisa Campion: Like a Little Lightbulb 43:03

5M ago43:03

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E447 Lisa Campion uses a combination of intuition, energy healing Reiki, and therapeutic techniques as a psychic counselor. Born with the ability to see and hear what others couldn’t, she spent the first part of her life trying to hide it from the outside world until a chance encounter with guiding light, and a few […]…

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Ep 37: On being a real global marketer, Gen Alpha and hushing with Dr Frederique Covington Corbett, UNICEF 25:47

5M ago25:47

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In this episode of WFA's Better Marketing Podcast in partnership with Meta, David Wheldon speaks with Dr Frederique Covington Corbett who is in the private sector division of UNICEF as Chief of Global Brand & Marketing. David and Frederique discuss the biggest mistake marketers make, whether Gen Alpha is getting the leadership they need, why CEOs n…

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Fay Twersky, President and Director at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, on Accelerating Giving and Tackling Society’s Biggest Challenges 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Fay Twersky, President and Director at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, on Accelerating Giving and Tackling Society’s Biggest Challenges. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, founded nearly 30 years ago, is committed to accelerating philanthropy and tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Arthur M. Blank co-founded The Ho…

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Garrett Clancy: Acts of Service 46:25

6M ago46:25

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E446 Garrett Clancy is the chief of the Bell Canyon Volunteer Wildfire Fire Department, founded in response to the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire. In that capacity he’s a Type 1 firefighter, an EMT, and their Public Information Officer. He’s also an Army veteran, has served in the National Guard, and is a filmmaker. For more […]…

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Doug Griffiths, President of the Oak Foundation, on the Power of Philanthropy 34:03

6M ago34:03

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Doug Griffiths, President of the Oak Foundation, on the power of philanthropy, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and addressing inequities in ways that neither governments nor markets can achieve alone. The Oak Foundation exemplifies this potential, channeling nearly half a billion dollars annually into causes that seek to make the wor…

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Adib Khorram: Writing My Own Story First 43:03

6M ago43:03

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E445 Adib Khorram is a queer Iranian-American award-winning author. He’s most well known for his book “Darius the Great is Not Okay,” which won YALSA’s William C. Morris Award for Best Debut Author Writing for Teens, the Asian/Pacific American Literature Association’s Young Adult Award, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor, among other accolade…

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Mohamed Osman, CEO of Spring Impact, on Scaling Social Innovation 27:32

6M ago27:32

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Mohamed Osman, CEO of Spring Impact, on Scaling Social Innovation. Spring Impact was founded on the belief that social innovation must be scaled strategically and sustainably to meet the sheer magnitude of today’s problems. Rather than focusing solely on organisational growth, Spring Impact works with mission-driven organisations and funders to hel…

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Austin Mao: Ineffable 58:20

6M ago58:20

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E444 Austin Mao is the co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit entheogenic church in Colorado. As a leader in legal and safe psilocybin mushroom and ayahuasca retreats, Ceremonia uses a synthesis of science and shamanism in partnership with plant medicine to guide people in spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. For more information and links, p…

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Shamina Singh, Founder and President of Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth: Economic Inclusion and the Entrepreneurial Spirit 31:09

6M ago31:09

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Shamina Singh is the Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth — Mastercard's social impact hub. The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth was founded with the intention of redefining corporate engagement in the social sector, moving beyond traditional philanthropy to leverage the full spectrum of Mastercard’s assets — technology, d…

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Dr. Heather Stone: Your Body Knows How to Heal 48:33

6M ago48:33

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E443 Dr. Heather Stone has treated thousands with persistent low thyroid symptoms for the last 19 years. She supports functional medicine and getting to the root cause of diseases. She is one of the most experienced clinicians in the space of Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s and hormonal issues. For more information and links, please visit HeyHumanpodca…

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