611. BlinkNow: A Journey of Love + Sustainable Community Development - Maggie Doyne

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Meet Maggie 🤝—CNN Hero of the Year in 2015, humanitarian, activist, CEO and co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation.

In this heart-opening conversation, Maggie takes us on a journey of purpose and possibility—from the humble beginnings of BlinkNow to a movement that now includes over 175 team members serving thousands of children, women, and community members in Nepal. You’ll hear stories of redefining family, lifting up the most vulnerable, and recognizing the sacred wisdom our children carry. ✨

This episode is equal parts grounding and inspiring—and a beautiful reminder that change begins when we choose to care deeply and act boldly. Tune in today 🎧

💡Learn:

• The power of love, empathy, and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive
• Strategies for building a holistic, community-driven approach to addressing complex social issues like poverty and lack of access to education
• The importance of listening to and empowering local communities, rather than imposing outside solutions
• How to design systems that care for the whole community

Episode Highlights:

• The Evolution of BlinkNow Foundation (9:11)
• Community-Centered Approach to Empowerment (15:05)
• Lessons from Children and the Call to Action (21:03)
• Empowering Communities Through Youth Engagement (24:49)
• The Journey of Documentary: Love and Loss (30:41)
• Key Metrics for Engagement Strategies (22:54)
• The Importance of Storytelling in Philanthropy (30:04)
• Maggie’s One Good Thing: Look at a child’s face today (39:52)

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/611

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Chapters

1. Introducing Maggie Doyne (00:00:00)

2. From Jersey Girl to Nepal (00:04:09)

3. The Birth of BlinkNow Foundation (00:09:50)

4. Community-Centered Approach to Change (00:16:14)

5. Between the Mountain and the Sky Documentary (00:23:13)

6. Children as Our Greatest Teachers (00:39:10)