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01 Feb 2023
#1: What Makes a Good Social Entrepreneur with Dr Paroma Bhattacharya
00:21:05
In the first episode of the Social Impact Journal, host Jack Farren talks with Dr Paroma Bhattacharya, a teaching faculty member for the Master’s in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
In the episode, we discuss Dr Paroma's experience of working with start-ups in India, time in the international development sector and teaching the next generation of social innovators at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Dr Paroma shares her top attributes of a successful social entrepreneur, and advice for those starting out.
The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers driving social impact across the world. Episodes will be released each Thursday, and available on all major podcast platforms.
For those wanting to reach out to Dr Paroma, her social media links are below:
#2 - Driving Agribusiness in Malawi with John Chambamakasa
00:33:45
In the second episode of the Social Impact Journal, host Jack Farren talks with John Chambamakasa, based in Lilongwe, Malawi, on the importance of driving agribusiness in Malawi.
In the episode, John shares his career story, from transitioning as an accountant to working to empower smallholder farmers and gaining experience with international organisations such as World Bank and Land O'Lakes.
John discusses his current projects as the Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist at the FAO of the United Nations, and shares advice for young entrepreneurs starting their social business journey.
The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers driving social impact across the world. Episodes will be released each Thursday, and available on all major podcast platforms and Youtube.
For those who wish to reach out to John, he can be contacted on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/6754/
16 Feb 2023
#3 - Using Emerging Technologies for social good with Benson Njuguna
00:43:09
Emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence are changing the way our world works, but how can be used in local communities to drive social good?
In Episode 3 of the Social Impact Journal, Benson Njuguna shares his story, from selling sausages in the streets of Kenya, to becoming an Ethereum Foundation Fellow, and using technology to drive impact for smallholder farmers.
We discuss the projects he is involved in, including blockchain based microinsurance, and stories of working with farmers and international trips.
You can contact Benson on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensonnjuguna/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/benson_njuguna
#4 - Access to sanitary products for girls in Kenya with Catherine Wanjoya
00:24:39
UNESCO estimates that approximately half of school aged girls do not have access to santiary products. The challenges faced in Kenya are more significant, with 65% of girls struggling to afford basic products
In Episode 4 of the Social Impact Journal, Jack Farren talks to Catherine Wanjoya, Founder & CEO of Genesis Care, about her innovations, including sanitary pad dispenses and incinerators, and how partnerships with organisations including UNFPA, NGOs and community agencies have kept thousands of girls in Kenya in school.
You can connect with Catherine on Linkedin at :https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wanjoya-5858a293/ or find out more about the work of Genesis Care at https://genesiscare.co.ke/
02 Mar 2023
#5 - How to access healthcare in Nigeria by collecting waste
00:29:50
Quality healthcare is out of reach for many Nigerians due to high levels of poverty and a lack of alternative options for healthcare financing. Additionally, less than 10 per cent of waste in the country is recycled.
In Episode 5, Jack Farren talks to Nonso Opurum, the Founder of SOSO Care, an innovative social enterprise allowing customers to pay for health insurance with recycled waste.
They discuss the unique approach of the company, discuss recent documentary coverage with BBC Africa and Reuters, and hear how a chance encounter provided Nonso with the first idea for SOSO Care.
You can find more about SOSO Care on their website at https://sosocare.com/, or watch the recent BBC Africa documentary here: https://www.facebook.com/SosooCare/posts/thank-you-bbc-for-recognizing-our-mission-on-sustainability-and-alternative-heal/980092769498683/
#6 - Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals with Luise Ammerschuber
00:25:40
The Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, adopted by the United Nations in 2015 are a universal call to action of seventeen development goals set out to be achieved by 2030.
In Episode 6 of the Social Impact Journal, host Jack Farren talks with Luise Ammerschuber, Founder of YESS Impact, a consulting company based in Switzerland working to support clients in implementing Sustainable Development Goals.
We discuss the key elements of governance in the non-profit sector, international trends in impact investing, Luise’s new projects in Africa, and her experience as a recent TedX speaker.
#7 - Supporting favelas in Brazil to thrive with Adam Newman
00:39:05
There are over 1,000 favelas in Rio De Janeiro; over the last 9 years, the number of favelas in Brazil has nearly doubled and more than 16 million people call these communities home across the country.
These densely populated informal urban settlements have been subjected to nearly 500 years of racial and socio-economic discrimination and with soaring inflation, a lack of basic resources, rampant crime, and a widening income disparity between the upper and lower classes, local residents are facing increasingly challenging circumstances.
In Episode 7 of the Social Impact Journal, Jack talks with Adam Newman, a social entrepreneur who left the United States in 2012 to leverage his experience in social business and entrepreneurship to support local communities in Brazil to thrive.
Adam shares a fascinating overview of the unique challenges that favela communities face, but also the incredible people, businesses, and culture.
We discuss two of his initiatives; Favela Experience: a b2b social enterprise connecting tourists with local communities through meaningful experiences, and Favela Inc, a nonprofit developing physical spaces, technology, and incubation programs that help entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders achieve long-term sustainability.
If you would like to reach out to Adam, or learn more about Favela Experience or Favela Inc, you can use the following links:
LinkedIn - Adam Newman
Instagram - @adamnewmanme
Website - adamnewman.me
Website - Favelainc.org
Website - Favelaexperience.co
Instagram – Favelainc
Instagram – Favelaexperience
23 Mar 2023
#8 - Disaster Risk Financing in the Pacific Islands with Krishnan Narasimhan
00:54:36
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) make up seven of the ten countries facing the highest risk of internal displacement from extreme weather events.
In the final episode of the first series of the Social Impact Journal, I talk with Krishnan Narasimhan, the Programme Manager of the Pacific Climate Insurance and Adaptation Programme with the United Nations Capital Development Fund.
We discuss his career journey in the insurance sector, what life is like working at the UN, and his current programme, equipping communities in the Pacific Islands with insurance products and financial tools to mitigate the risks of climate disasters.
If you would like to reach out to Krishnan, or learn more about the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme, you can use the following links:
#11 - Carbon Credits and Impact Tokens: How can Blockchain be used with Erin Murphy
00:42:50
In Episode 11, Erin Murphy (Chief Growth Officer at Topl) discusses with Jack about how blockchain technology can verify carbon credits and the power of tokenization to drive social impact.
2. Business Insider article on carbon market disruptors featuring Topl- https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/startups-want-to-use-blockchain-technology-to-improve-the-carbon-credit-markets-heres/r59d4kz
3. Beyond Carbon: The Power of Tokenization to Make Social Impact a Part of ESG Conversations (Medium article) - https://medium.com/topl-blog/beyond-carbon-the-power-of-tokenization-to-make-social-impact-a-part-of-esg-conversations-c706acfc9d7
4. Blockchain can redefine impact investing – here's how (Pioneer's Post) - https://www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/20230412/opinion-blockchain-can-redefine-impact-investing-heres-how
5. Pretty Stickers to Make Us Feel Better? Why Fashion Shouldn’t Follow in Food Industry’s Footsteps When It Comes to Transparency (Medium article) - https://medium.com/topl-blog/pretty-stickers-to-make-us-feel-better-30ea99d6efad
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If you would like to reach out to Erin, you can find her on social media:
#12 - Using film to share stories of impact with Sarah Tiamiyu
00:24:04
For organisations creating social impact, one of the key challenges is how to most effectively share their impact stories to increase the exposure for their advocacy.
On Episode 12 of The Social Impact Journal, Jack talks to Sarah Tiamiyu, an award-winning video journalist and filmmaker who has produced over 200 stories for the BBC.
Sarah shares her experience of filming stories of impact, and provides advice to social entrepreneurs about how to use film to effectively communicate their advocacy.
To learn more about Sarah's work, further reading can be found here:
Senegal water project - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cvrlxd
SOSO Care - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c2pj7f
Ikorodu Boys - https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-46683551 (2018) https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-52570368 (2020) Plogging (students running and collecting waste) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c2pqds
If you would like to reach out to Sarah, you can find her on social media:
Instagram – @sarahtiamiyu Twitter – @sarahtiamiyu
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11 Jul 2023
#13 - The Future of Jobs in Africa with Jerioth Mwaura
00:34:27
Africa has the youngest population in the world, yet youth unemployment is a growing challenge. In Episode 13, Jack speaks with Jerioth Mwaura, an industry expert based in Nairobi to discuss the future of jobs on the continent.
Jerioth previously worked as a technology for development advisor at Mercy Corps where she supported the adoption of digital technologies by development and humanitarian programs run by the agency. Jerioth was also the program manager of the Google.org funded Youth Impact Labs, FCDO funded Kenya Catalytic Jobs Funds and Coca Cola foundation funded Youth Empowered for Success programs which provided grant funding and technical assistance to innovative social enterprises that were leveraging technology to create new youth employment opportunities in East Africa. The grantees were drawn from various sectors including education, gig economy, agriculture, waste management and ecommerce.
Jerioth recently completed her master's degree in Digital Development from the University of Manchester where her research focused on fair incorporation of marginalized groups into digital economies. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science.
If you would like to read further on this topic, here are some recommended reads:
1) Digital inequality beyond the digital divide: conceptualizing adverse digital incorporation in the global South: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02681102.2022.2068492
2) 'Going Karura': colliding subjectivites and labour struggle in Nairobi's gig economy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0308518X211031916
3) Recommended read: The Digital Continent: Placing Africa in Planetary Networks of WorkPlacing Africa in Planetary Networks of Work by Mohammad Amir Anwar
If you would like to reach out to Jerioth, you can find her on social media:
Linkedin – @jeriothmwaura
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17 Jul 2023
#14 - Crypto in Africa in 2023 with Umar Sebyala Bukenya
00:35:55
After the cryptocurrency sector burst into the mainstream in 2017, we have seen high volatility of coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
In Episode 14, Jack sits down with Umar Sebyala Bukenya, a cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 expert in Uganda to discuss what the current landscape is in Africa, and what are the key use cases for cryptocurrency away from investing on the continent.
They discuss the Central African Republic, and whether bitcoin should be a legal tender of a country, along with play to earn, move to earn, remittances and aid distribution.
If you would like to reach out to Umar, you can find him on social media:
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24 Jul 2023
#15 - The Washing Machine Project with Nav Sawhney
00:33:48
70% of the world’s population lacks access to an electric washing machine. Washing clothes sounds like a simple task ,but as discovered from research from The Washing Machine Project over 3,000 families worldwide, this burden disproportionately affects the well-being and livelihood of women worldwide.
In Episode 15, Jack talks to Nav Sawhney, an engineer who founded The Washing Machine Project to solve this challenge.
https://www.thewashingmachineproject.org/
If you would like to reach out to Nav, you can find him on social media:
Linkedin – @navjotsawhney
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15 Aug 2023
#16 - Creating ecosystems to support social entrepreneurs with Santiago Mejia Rendón
00:30:03
In a world where everyone can be a changemaker, the correct ecosystems and support systems must be in place to allow changemakers to thrive.
Santiago Mejia Rendón is a psychologist and a social communications expert from Colombia who is based in Mexico. Santiago is the Social Ecosystems Director at Ashoka Ashoka Mexico, Centroamerica y El Caribe. Ashoka is an international organisation which identifies and supports the world's leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community that embraces these new frameworks.
Jack and Santiago discuss the latest trends in the social entrepreneurship space, what ecosystems are needed to support changemakers to thrive and some of the biggest skill gaps in first time social entrepreneurs.
To learn more about the projects discussed in the episode, see here
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22 Aug 2023
#17 - Bridging the gap between ESG and the Financial Sector with Alice Merry
00:31:21
As ESG topics continue to grow in their importance, are the financial sector lagging behind?
In Episode 17, Jack is joined by Alice Merry, a financial expert who has vast experience working with United Nations Agencies, International NGOs and financial institutions.
Alice shares her thoughts on how the gap between the financial sector and ESG can be bridged, along with examples of her work as Managing Director of Three Fin Consulting.
To learn more about the projects discussed in the episode, see here
WWF Guide to assist insurer's decision making on investing in hydropower - https://www.three-fin.com/portfolio/insuring-a-nature-positive-world
Unwrapping the risks of plastic pollution to the insurance industry - https://www.three-fin.com/portfolio/unwrapping-the-risks-of-plastic-pollution-to-the-insurance-industry
If you would like to reach out to Nav, you can find her on social media:
Linkedin – @Alice Merry Twitter - @alicekmerry
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02 Oct 2023
#18 - Building the start-up ecosystem in Kathmandu with Sushmita Shreshta
00:33:05
In Episode 18, Jack is joined by Sushmita Shreshta from Utopia Kathmandu to discuss the start-up ecosystem in the emerging capital of Nepal, and how Utopia is helping shape the next generation of urban tech entrepreneurs.
Sushmita Shrestha is a design lead at Utopia Kathmandu with a background in social and sustainable architecture and philosophy. At Utopia, she supports the overall design of the cohort model venture building program and leads the synthesis of emerging design processes for the local context. She also facilitates design thinking learning sessions and sprints for early-stage entrepreneurs to help them build impactful urban tech ventures.
If you would like to find out more about Sushmita's work at Utopia, head to the following social media channels:
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09 Oct 2023
#19 - Responding to Cyclone Freddy with Chimwemwe Sakunda Ndhlovu
00:35:52
Cyclone Freddy was a deadly storm lasting for five weeks starting February 2023 and is both the longest-lasting and highest-ACE-producing tropical cyclone ever recorded worldwide. The cyclone hit Malawi, along with Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
In Malawi alone, at least 1,200 people were killed by the cyclone, with many others still meeting. It is estimated that 180,000 were displaced across the country.
In Episode 19, Jack is joined by Chimwemwe Sakunda Ndhlovu, the National Co-Ordinator for Caritas Malawi/CADECOM, one of the largest development organisations working in Malawi.
Chimwemwe shares how the organisation prepared for the onslaught of Freddy, and how interventions were designed and implemented to support affected communities.
For further reading about their response to Cyclone Freddy, see here: Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund Documentary - https://youtu.be/UFyG6sYLQ6Q?si=G9aPJ1xU5DlCOI5g
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16 Oct 2023
#20 - Empowering Women in Engineering with Dr Evi Viza
00:29:42
According to a Harvard Business Review, women in the US only make up 20% of engineering graduates, and it's been estimated that nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either leave or never enter the profession. Also, in the UK, just over 16% of employees in the sector are women.
In Episode 20, Jack meets with Dr Evi Viza, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with specialisation on Quality Management and Continuous Improvement. She is a Chartered Quality Professional and a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma practitioner. She is member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
Dr Viza’s research is centred on applying operations management, quality improvement and lean principles to solve industry problems as well as how they apply to the work of craft groups and in the cottage industry particularly in low resource economies. She has been involved and interdisciplinary research projects with focus on systems approach and sustainability, and gender diversity within STEM across different settings.
She has been awarded and participated a number of grants to address gender diversity within Engineering and support economic development for women in the Global South. Examples are:” FemaleINSPIRES” and as UK partner in 2 Africa Catalyst projects funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, “Changing the landscape within Engineering and Physical Sciences (Equality and Inclusion in industry, academia and research)” funded by the Scottish Funding Council; “Building Manufacturing capacity for Kenyan Craft Women” by Global Challenges Research Fund.
She has been recently selected as one of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Women in Engineering Ambassadors (WES)
Dr Viza is working currently as the Program Leader on the MSc Quality Management in the University of the West of Scotland.
If you would like to connect with Dr Evi Viza, head to the following social media channels:
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23 Oct 2023
#21 - Shifting the Power to Local Communities with Ernest Wyson
00:23:57
Community-led development has become a buzzword in the international development sector. Are the discussions just noise or is concrete action taking place to increase the localisation of aid?
In Episode 21, Jack meets Ernest Wyson, the President and CEO of the CBOs Coalition for Human Rights and Govrernance in Malawi (CBOs-CHRGG).
He has over 25 years’ experience in working with small grassroots organisations in Malawi. Having held several key strategic positions in finance and program management with various INGOs, LNGOs and other development agencies including CBOs, he championed for the birth of this first of its kind national Coalition of CBOs in collaboration with other CBOs leaders who saw the need for the voice of CBOs in Malawi in 2019.
During his leadership at the CBOs Coalition, membership has grown from 20 CBOs to over 1000 CBOs and has established district chapters across all the 28 districts in Malawi which lead engagements in governance, HIV, health, social justice and bring together CBOs and communities for unified support and advocacy action in addressing issues of mutual concern, including community systems strengthening.
In the episode, we discuss the challenges of community-based organisations in Malawi, USAID's commitments to provide at least a quarter of all our program funds directly to local partners by the end of FY2025, and whether other agencies are following suit.
If you would like to connect with Ernest, head to the following social media channels:
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30 Oct 2023
#22 - Advancing Financial Inclusion at Swiss Capacity Building Facility with Sitara Merchant
00:33:21
In Episode 22, Jack discusses the importance of advancing financial inclusion with Sitara Merchant.
Sitara is the CEO at Swiss Capacity Building Facility, a public private platform that leverages public and private sector resources (funding and expertise) to enable inclusive finance to improve the quality of life of low-income populations in particular women and planet. SCBF achieves this by providing technical assistance funding and patient capital to mid-stage start-ups, with a tried and tested business models in the inclusive finance space, that are innovative and have the potential to achieve high levels of impact.
Sitara has more than 18 years of experience in international development working across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North America, including over 9 years in the inclusive finance sector. Sitara is a strong advocate of bringing together private and public sector resources to solving the challenges of inclusive finance for low-income populations.
If you would like to connect with Sitara, head to the following social media channels:
#23 - The Stories of an Agritech Entrepreneur with Eric Nana Kwabena Agyei
00:32:24
In Episode 23, Jack meets with Eric Nana Kwabena Agyei in a studio in Kampala to discuss his entrepreneurial journey.
Eric was born in Ghana and now resides in Uganda. He is the Founder and Managing Director of MobiPay AgroSys Limited. MobiPay is a Certified (National Information Technology Authority Uganda NITA-U) Agri-Fintech company registered in Uganda, with a vision of offering High-tech solutions and innovations for agricultural value chain actors. The organisation currently works with smallholder farmers mainly from rural communities.
Eric has extensive experience and a proven track record working with start-ups and established organisations; in the conceptualisation, design, implementation, and agribusiness value chains, products, and services in emerging economies including Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Kenya.
MobiPay's interest and key strategy are to use Financial Inclusion & technology to improve the traditional financial service business models, to serve smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives, off-takers, Agri processors, development partners
If you would like to connect with Eric, head to the following social media channels:
#24 - How can non-profits maximise their use of social media with David Girling
00:32:39
How can non-profit organisations increase their visibility and reach new audiences. In Episode 24, Jack talks to David Girling, an Associate Professor in the School of Global Development at the University of East Anglia, about the importance of social media for non-profits.
David is a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years marketing and communications experience in the public and non-profit sector. He has been actively involved on a number of committees and judging panels including The Chartered Institute of Marketing Higher Education Group, The Chartered Institute of Marketing Charity Group, HEIST Awards for Marketing Excellence and the Rusty/Golden Radiator awards for online videos promoting best practice in development communication. His interests are multidisciplinary, but has particular expertise in strategic marketing, communications, PR, branding, digital and social media.
David's research focuses on two main areas: social media for development and humanitarian communication. He is particularly interested in how imagery is used in development communications and led on a research study of visual communication in six African countries. His recent research Who Owns the Story, involves live financial testing of charity versus participant led storytelling in fundraising. David will be sharing the findings of a new research project which analyses Charity Advertising in national UK newspapers in early 2024.
If you would like to connect with Eric, head to his social media channels or website:
#25 - Behind The Lense with Nes George Stanley Nsamba
00:32:57
In Episode 25, Jack meets George Stanley Nsamba, an award winning filmmaker who founded The Ghetto Film Project in 2013 in the slums of Naguru. Through his initiative, he has used music, film, art and sports to rehabilitate, educate and empower women,youths and vulnerable kids in Naguru over the years.
As a filmmaker, he has broken barriers and created a signature storytelling style through his short films that have earned him recognition in film festivals and the media globally. He is a nomad for stories for social change helping Organization and companies communicate impact efficiently.
George is the CEO of Nes Motion Media - https://nesmotionmedia.co.ug/, and the founder of The Ghetto Film Project - https://www.facebook.com/TheGhettoFilmProject/
If you would like to connect with Nes, head to his social media channels below:
Instagram - @theghettofilmmaker
X - @theghettofilmmaker
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25 Dec 2023
Happy Christmas from The Social Impact Journal
00:00:24
A 2023 Christmas message from our host Jack Farren
01 Jan 2024
#26 - Learning about Microinsurance with Cytandra Hoover
00:40:22
In Episode 26, Jack meets Cytandra Hoover to learn about the concept of microinsurance.
Cytandra is the CEO & Founder of B3C [Be the Change] Global, a boutique consulting company that combines the business principles of corporate with the humanistic focus of mission-driven organizations to create sustainable solutions at the intersection of impact, inclusion, and profit. Cytandra’s impressive professional journey as a leader in conflict negotiation, disaster response, business optimization, and strategic finance has equipped her with the skills to solve complex problems, bring stability to chaos, and drive positive change across a diverse range of sectors.
If you would like to connect with Cytandra or learn more about BC3 Global, head here:
#27 - The role of financial inclusion and inclusive insurance in climate resilience
00:29:59
Date: Monday 8th January 2024
Episode 27 - The role of financial inclusion and inclusive insurance in climate resilience
Guest - Henri Dommel – Director, Inclusive Digital Economies, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
What role does inclusive financial services play in driving climate resilience and adaptation for populations in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
In the least developed countries, individuals often lack access to formal financial services such as suitable loans, insurance and investment products, and can be the worst hit by the impacts of climate change.
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations' flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyse capital to support these countries in achieving the sustainable growth and inclusiveness.
Henri Dommel joined UNCDF in 2007, and is currently the Director of Inclusive Digital Economies. He is responsible for leading the practice's strategy in digital finance and the promotion of inclusive digital economies.
In the episode, Jack and Henri discuss the importance of digital and financial literacy, UNCDF’s work on inclusive insurance in Pacific Small Island Developing States and innovations in the remittances sector.
To learn more about UNCDF’s interventions discussed in the episode, further links can be found here:
Anete Garoza is a highly regarded international climate lawyer and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. She co-founded and currently serves as the Chief Climate Officer of 1MTN, a startup on a mission to restore one million hectares of degraded land in Africa by 2030.
Anete's expertise in climate law is evident through her extensive involvement in the Voluntary Carbon Market, where she has advised on projects spanning afforestation, agriculture, and nature restoration. Additionally, she provides invaluable guidance to governments on implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Driven by her profound passion and a sense of urgency, Anete co-founded 1MTN to focus on high-quality nature-based carbon removal projects in Africa, effectively combating climate change and biodiversity loss and fostering equitable development.
Beyond her professional achievements, she actively advocates for sustainable development and climate law. Her advocacy efforts centre around catalysing the development of carbon removal projects, promoting investments in nature-based solutions, and advocating for robust regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on social co-benefit accounting.
Anete's insights have been shared on global platforms such as COP27, the World Economic Forum, Africa Climate Summit 2023, and New York Climate Week. As a representative of 1MTN at the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerator and the Ambassador of Nairobi in the esteemed Top Tier Impact Network, she builds bridges between impactful investments and sustainable solutions for Africa.
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29 Jan 2024
#29 - Simplifying Climate Communications with Jenny Wilson
00:21:21
Date: Monday 29th January 2024
Episode 29 – Simplifying climate communications with Jenny Wilson
Guest – Jenny Wilson – Climate Change Communications Expert
The climate crisis is affecting all of us. But for many people, the topics surrounding climate change are often too complex and too large to possibly imagine. How can climate communications be simplified?
In Episode 29, Jack meets with Jenny Wilson, campaigner, strategic communicator and project manager with experience in the United Nations and INGOs in Nicaragua, Uganda, France, Italy and the UK. She is currently the Climate Change Communications and Advocacy Manager for the UN World Food Programme and the Chair of the Global Board of Restless Development.
Jenny breaks down key terms in climate change, and explores how the discussion on climate change can be hosted in different settings, including sports.
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06 Feb 2024
#30 - How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael Koech
00:24:32
Date: Monday 5th February 2024
Episode 30 – How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael Koech
Guest – Michael Koech – Environment and Social Lead, Airtel Africa
Michael Koech is a self-driven and results oriented Safety, Health, Environment (EHS) and Sustainability practitioner based in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive national and international experience in Safety and Environment policy and practice, climate change principles and world-class manufacturing, telecommunications, and agricultural industry.
He has over 20 years working experience including as EHS and Sustainability Manager at Unilever, Savannah Cement, Safaricom PLC, GSMA and currently at Airtel Africa as Environment and Social Lead.
Michael has been instrumental in implementation of key environment and sustainability initiatives which include e-waste management, ISO 14001 certification, Climate Change policy and carbon footprint management. He is a board member of National e-waste management committee (Kenya), Producer Responsibility Organization and Kenya Private Sector Environment Sector.
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12 Feb 2024
#31 - The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie Javers
00:37:01
Date: Monday 12th February 2024
Episode 31 – The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie Javers
Guest – Sophie Javers – Global Engagement Manager, Feed the Future MRR Innovation Lab
For nearly a decade, Sophie Javers has been spearheading strategic engagement and partnerships for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience, a USAID-funded economic research consortium. She amplifies the Lab’s findings to improve policy and development programs by elevating evidence-based resilience discourse at the local, national, and international levels. She holds a BA in History from Princeton University and a MA in International Policy Studies from Stanford. She also subscribed to Archaeology Magazine when she was twelve and does regret, just a little bit, not becoming an archaeologist.
To read more about what was discussed during this episode, see a list of resources:
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience Website - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/
ALL IN Research Initiative - https://basis.ucdavis.edu/all-in
ALL IN Research Network - https://www.iced-eval.org/get-to-know-all-in-and-arn
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-javers/
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19 Feb 2024
#32 - The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi Raithatha
00:31:44
Episode 32 – The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi Raithatha
Guest – Rishi Raithatha – Director, Data and Insights - Mobile Money, GSMA
Rishi Raithatha is a financial sector specialist, focusing on mobile money, microinsurance and disaster risk financing in low- and middle-income countries.
His recent experience spans senior roles at the GSMA, the mobile industry’s trade association, and Pula Advisors, an insurtech that provides insurance to smallholder farmers. He has also worked as a consultant for the World Bank. Rishi's previous experience includes roles at McKinsey, Willis Towers Watson and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Rishi has a BA from SOAS, University of London, and an MA from the University of Groningen. In 2020, he became a Certified Digital Financial Practitioner. An experienced writer, he also runs a bespoke business writing workshop for individuals and companies.
Jack met Rishi in London for the latest episode of The Social Impact Journal. They discussed Rishi's childhood in Kenya, early career, history of the mobile money sector, current statistics on usage and adoption, it's impact beyond financial inclusion and the future of mobile money.
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26 Feb 2024
#33 - Tips for potential PhD students with Young Kafwembe
00:31:10
Date - Monday 26th February 2024
Episode 33 – Tips for potential PhD students with Dr Young Kafwembe
Guest – Young Kafwembe – PhD, International and Rural Development, University of Reading
In November 2023, Dr Young Kafwembe was awarded a PhD in International and Rural Development in University of Reading. Dr Kafwembe shares his experience of moving from Zambia to the UK for his studies, personal challenges in applications for PhD scholarships, adapting to life in the UK and tips for potential students.
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11 Mar 2024
#34 - The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph Lukwago
00:31:35
Date - Monday 11th March 2024
Episode 34 – The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph Lukwago
Guest – Joseph Lukwago – Co-Founder and CTO, Rural Inclusion
In this special episode, Jack Farren and Joseph Lukwago, Co-Founders of Rural Inclusion, sit down to discuss the journey of the technology non-profit since its inception in 2021. They cover the successes and learnings of working with local organisations and communities in seven countries, and the future plans for the project.
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To learn more about Rural Inclusion, visit www.ruralinclusion.org
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18 Mar 2024
#35 - Inspiring Changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice Marks
00:32:37
Date - Monday 18th March 2024
Episode 35 – Inspiring changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice Marks
Guest – Alice Marks – Senior Manager, Frontiers Programme at Royal Academy of Engineering
Jack meets with Alice Marks to learn about the Frontiers Programme, an initiative that aims to build a pipeline of researchers, practitioners and innovators who are working to tackle global development challenges.
The key strands of the programme include Frontiers interdisciplinary symposia, seed funding awarded to collaborations from symposia, Follow on funding to scale up seed funding projects and the opportunity to become a Frontiers Champion with a networking grant.
You can connect with Alice on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-marks-raeng-frontiers/
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25 Mar 2024
#36 - How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom
00:34:41
Date - Monday 25th March 2024
Episode 36 – How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom
Guest – Mathilda Strom - Social Entrepreneur Deputy CEO and Co-Founder, Milvik (Bima) - 2011-2023 Chief Commercial Officer and Founding team member, Carbon Pool - 2023 - Present
Mathilda is a social entrepreneur that brings people and technology together to solve problems across the world, mostly in insurance and healthcare. In 2011, Mathilda co-founded Bima, an insurtech that providing health insurance to millions of people through their mobile.
Mathilda is now part of the founding team at Carbon Pool, who secured the largest Climate finance seed funding round in Europe in 2023 of USD 12,000,000.
Mathilda shares her motivation to become a social entrepreneur, her ability to adapt and embrace in a rapidly growing business and the importance of health and wellbeing as a social entrepreneur.
If you would like to connect with Mathilda, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-strom-0434476/
To learn more about Carbon Pool, see here: https://www.carbonpool.earth/
See Mathilda present at the SoFI 2015: Clients at the Centre Prize Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5zROfsptGE
Watch Mathilda's interview with BBC News in 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEnewkErzMU
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08 Apr 2024
#37 - Tips for partnering with USAID with Mike Shanley
00:27:18
Date - Monday 8th April 2024
Episode 37 – Tips to partnering with USAID with Mike Shanley
Guest – Mike Shanley Founder and CEO, AidKonekt Founder and CEO, Konektid International Host, Aid Market Podcast
In this episode, Mike shares insights on how the US Agency for International Development (USAID) works, and best practices for partnering with the agency. Also, we cover:
- How contracting works with USAID? - USAID localization approach - The impact of the 2024 United States Presidential Election on the future of USAID
If you would like to connect with Mike, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/
To learn more about AidKonekt, see here: https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev
To learn more about Konektid International, see here: https://www.konektid.com/
To listen to the Aid Market Podcast, head to their Apple Podcasts page here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aid-market-podcast/id1698373554
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22 Apr 2024
#38 - Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra
00:32:35
Date - Monday 22nd April 2024
Episode 38 – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra
Guest – Mark Jarman Founder, AgriTierra
Jack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss the Agritech landscape in Latin America. Mark is a Brit living in Colombia and through his consultancy AgriTierra, he leads a team of UK and Latin American specialists in business, finance, agri-food systems, and technology. They have developed and delivered activities in over 8 countries in the region building partnerships, designing solutions, and delivering projects in support of the needs of farmers, start-ups, financial institutions, agribusiness, innovation centres, research institutes, venture studios, and donors.
Mark is a Geographer with technical background in remote sensing and data analytics, He has spent 15+ years working in the global agricultural sector, I have led pioneering start-ups, I have worked with stakeholders from smallholders, to supermarkets, to Governments, and I have built a hugely successful agri-food strategy for one UK Governments centre of technology and innovation (Catapults).
In the episode, Mark shares insights on :
👨🌾 The potential of Agritech in improving productivity and resilience of smallholders in Latin America.
📊 Investment trends on the continent
💼 Mission of AgriTierra
💰 Where he would invest in if he was given $1,000,000
If you would like to connect with Mark, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwjarman/
or you can connect with Mark on email at mark.jarman@agritierra.com
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29 Apr 2024
#39 - £30 Million Of Furniture Donated to Schools - Michael Amos
00:32:43
Date - Monday 29th April 2024
Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide.
Guest – Michael Amos Managing Director, Waste to Wonder Worldwide
Jack meets with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. As Managing Director, he provides a class leading ethical redistribution solution for companies who have redundant IT and Office Furniture. To date they have worked with over 200 blue chip companies, for whom they manage multi site clearances, move management projects and risk managed IT/WEEE disposals. The organisation has diverted thousands of tonnes of office equipment from landfill and have equipped over 1400 schools in 40 countries so far and as a result are transforming lives locally and around the world.
Waste to Wonder Worldwide are winners of the Green Champion and Champion of Champions Awards at the 2023 Green Apple Awards. They are also Winners of the International Impact Award at the Social Enterprise Awards 2023.
In the episode, Michael shares insights on :
- The Journey of Waste to Wonder Worldwide - School in a box Programme - Social Enterprise movement in the UK
If you would like to connect with Michael, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wastetowonderuk/
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06 May 2024
#40 - The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows
00:08:34
Date - Monday 6th May 2024
Episode 39– The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows, Commercial Manager at Nineteen Group
Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham on 1st May 2024, Jack meets Will Fellow, the Commercial Manager of Nineteen Group.
The Nineteen Group organise the Workplace Event, which welcomes over 6,000 guests across three days. In 2024, the Social Enterprise Village was launched, powered in partnership with Social Enterprise UK and Waste to Wonder Worldwide. This is the first space dedicated to social enterprises at a national conference.
In the episode, we discuss:
🗣 The importance of showcasing the work of social enterprises
✍️ Benefits of social procurement
🗓 Plans for the 2025 edition
If you would like to connect with Will, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-fellows-9b4280269/
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#41 - Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover
00:15:25
Date - Monday 13th May 2024
Episode 41– Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover
Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham, Jack meets Nick Glover from Waste to Wonder Worldwide.
Nick Glover is an extraordinary figure whose resilience and determination redefine the boundaries of human endurance and professional dedication. As a Type 1 diabetic and cancer survivor, Nick has not only triumphed over immense personal health challenges but has also achieved groundbreaking feats in the world of endurance sports. He holds the remarkable distinction of being the first Type 1 diabetic globally to complete a Triple Everest Cycling Challenge—a formidable achievement shared by fewer than 60 people worldwide.
This incredible feat underscores his commitment to pushing the limits of possibility, both physically and mentally. Professionally, Nick serves as the Middle East Business Development Director for Waste to Wonder Worldwide. In this role, he is at the forefront of expanding the organization's ESG Ethical Office Clearance and Reuse program across the region. His work focuses on redistributing no longer needed equipment from corporate environments to good causes around the world in a sustainable and socially responsible manner, proving that business development and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
Nick’s unique combination of personal achievements and professional expertise makes him a captivating and inspiring figure, offering invaluable insights into overcoming adversity, achieving sustainability in business, and the power of human spirit.
If you would like to connect with Nick, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peopledevelopmentspecialist/
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#42 - The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman, Foundation Director of the Haller Foundation
00:30:43
Date - Monday 20th May 2024
Episode 42– The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman
Recorded in London, Jack meets Chloe, the Foundation Director of UK registered charity 'The Haller Foundation.'
Chloe joined the Haller UK team in 2018, having worked on several creative initiatives designed to highlight global environmental and social challenges, and to ignite positive change. Since then, Chloe has played a key role in managing the re-development of our Haller Farmers app, which launched in June 2020. Moving forward, she continues to promote awareness of Haller Farmers while establishing partnerships and exploring strategic opportunities for the future of the foundation.
During the episode, we discuss the history of Haller Foundation, including the work of Dr. Rene Haller in the 1960s and 1970s in transforming barren limestone quarries on the Mombasa coastline of Kenya into thriving ecosystems.
We also cover the core work of the charity, including it's Haller Farmers App and growth plans.
Chloe shares insights on the importance of engaging youth in agriculture and lessons from leading a non-profit.
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#43 - Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods
00:15:55
Date - Monday 27th May 2024
Episode 43– Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods
Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with Camila Marcus-Dew, the Co-Founder of Amplify Goods.
Camilla splits their time across a number of purpose-led ventures – connecting the dots between humans who are acting for positive change. Camilla, a recovering management consultant, is proudly an OnPurpose fellow and IEMA Sustainability practitioner. Having worked in the sector since joining Clarity in 2015, Camilla has been recognised by a number of awards, including, most recently, WISE 100 winner. Currently splitting time across being a Director at Amplify Goods and Head of Ventures at Connection Crew - both social enterprises creating social value and minimising environmental harm, and with any spare time, offering ESG and circularity mentoring and advisory support. Camilla’s passion is getting people to rethink value and influence and designing products and services that can be part of our healthier collective future.
Through the episode, we cover Camilla's journey in social entrepreneurship and advice for those starting out in the sector.
If you would like to learn more about Amplify Goods, you can follow their Linkedin channel and visit the website here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/77074257/ http://www.amplifygoods.org/remind new range
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#44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill
00:14:59
Date - Monday 3rd June 2024
Episode 44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects - David Parks, MD of The Skill Mill
Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill.
Davie has worked in Juvenile Justice and Young People’s Services in several UK regions including Newcastle upon Tyne where he was Team Manager at the Youth Offending Team for 12 years. Davie is the founder and Managing Director of The Skill Mill Limited a NatWest SE100 listed Social Enterprise company and recipient of two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2021, providing employment in environmental maintenance and construction services for young people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Through the episode, we cover David's journey in social entrepreneurship and advice for those starting out in the sector.
If you would like to learn more about The Skill Mill, visit their website here: www.theskillmill.org
Read their 2014-2024 impact report here: https://www.theskillmill.org/_files/ugd/ecc0cc_e4145fedb52d41f8902b2af5e5309958.pdf
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#45 - Fighting Slavery by Selling Coffee with Bryn Frere-Smith, Founder of Blue Bear Coffee
00:42:16
Date - Monday 1st July 2024
Bryn Frere-Smith had a background in law enforcement as a police officer in the UK, and worked in covert policing in the Met. After leaving the force, he took a position to work for an anti-trafficking organization called International Justice Mission headquartered in Washington DC, which is the largest anti-slavery organization in the world. He was deployed to support an investigation team in the Dominican Republic and add capacity to local law enforcement, including skills and being deployed to tourist areas and geographies that law enforcement would usually struggle to access.
Bryn was engaged in a project as an investigator responding to the commercial sexual exploitation of children. There are a number of studies conducted in the country by the United Nations and IJM that found in their original prevalent study that one in ten sex workers or people working in commercial sex industry were a minor they were a child, and in open areas including parks or beaches, one in four were under the age of eighteen.
Bryn identified that organisations and local law enforcement were very effective at getting children young people out of these situations but preventing a re-trafficking re-exploitation is complex. After returning to the UK, Bryn raised a small amount of funding that was used to support young people that were brought out of those situations with items including school books, uniforms and food groceries.
Bryn then founded Blue Bear Coffee, an anti-slavery organization that sells coffee and using a business model to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking.
In the podcast, Bryn shares the origin story of Blue Bear Coffee, how the social enterprise operates and the projects that they have been able to support with the profits generated.
If you would like to learn more about Blue Bear Coffee, visit their website here: https://bluebearcoffee.com/
Connect with Bryn on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryn-frere-smith-00093b99/
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#46 - Outcomes based approaches to funding with Director of Social Finance, Louise Savell
00:41:51
Date - Monday 8th July 2024
Jack meets with Louise Savell, Co-Founder and Director of Social Finance in London. Social Finance is a not for profit consultancy organisation that partners with governments, service providers, the voluntary sector and the financial community to find better ways of tackling social problems in the UK and globally.
Louise advises governments, philanthropies and service providers on the design and delivery of social development programmes.
In the episode, we cover:
- An Introduction to Outcome Based Approaches - Examples of when an Outcome Based Approach can be a good fit - Why an Outcome Based Approach is not always the right approach
Louise is passionate about driving social impact through rigorous analysis, efficient structures and effective cross-sector partnerships. She has particular expertise in outcomes-based approaches and social investment structures. She co-developed the impact bond approach in 2008.
Louise specialises in the development and delivery of new initiatives and has led work in health, education, nutrition, homelessness, financial inclusion and infrastructure in the UK and internationally.
Before starting Social Finance, Louise led the Eastern European programmes of the UK-based philanthropic foundation, Ark, where she worked with government and service providers to accelerate the reform of child welfare systems towards family-based care in Bulgaria and Romania. Louise was a Government Outcomes (GO) Lab Fellow of Practice in 2018. She was appointed a Visiting Fellow of Practice at the Blavatnik School of Government in 2020.
If you would like to learn more about Outcome Based Approaches, read the following resources:
#47 - The Next Generation of Leaders with Professor Christian Harrison
00:33:24
Date - Monday 15th July 2024
The Social Impact Journal welcomes back Professor Christian Harrison to discuss the future of leadership.
Christian Harrison is a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise in the University of Bolton. Prior, to joining University of Bolton, he was a Reader in Leadership and the Chair of the Staff Forum for Research of the University of the West of Scotland. He graduated with a First-class degree in Pharmacy and practised as a pharmacist, assuming managerial positions before moving into the field of Management. Prof Christian Harrison has an MBA and was the valedictorian of the University of Aberdeen Business school MBA class with a Distinction. In addition, he also possesses a PhD in Leadership and other postgraduate research and teaching qualifications in his repertoire.
Christian is a well-known and recognised scholar in the field of Leadership and works across the globe on research projects. He is very active in teaching modules to undergraduates and postgraduates including MSc, MBA and DBA students. He is also the author of numerous published research papers on Leadership which is his major research interest and serves as the Director of Studies of several PhD and DBA students.
Furthermore, he is an active member of numerous learned organisations such as the British Academy of Management (BAM), International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Higher Education Academy (HEA) etc. and serves on several review panels and committees. He is also an external examiner to other UK universities. He is the Chair of the Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group and the founder and Chair of the African Studies Track of the British Academy of Management and Chair of the Academy for African Studies. He is also the associate editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Business Research and Management and an associate editor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Certified Management and Business Educator of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CMBE).
Connect with Christian on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-christian-harrison-2a96124b/
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#48 - How Inclusive Economics can help us ALL thrive with Arunjay Katakam
00:36:00
Date - Monday 22nd July 2024
Arunjay Katakam joins Jack Farren on The Social Impact Journal to discuss his new book 'Generation Hope: How Inclusive Economics can help us all Thrive.'
Over the last two decades, Arunjay has had a front row seat in development and finance, both on the rich and poor side of the coin. He believes that our current economic system is broken and growth at all costs is unsustainable.
Arunjay shares why he left investment banking for international development, why he decided to write the book and why he is now focused on building non-profit startups.
Generation Hope explores the historical, political, economic, and cultural foundations that got us where we are today, and delves into what it’s going to take to insure that we are headed toward a sustainable future that benefits us all. Written in clear and compelling prose, the book addresses a wide range of today’s most pressing economic issues, from the macroeconomic challenges that humanity collectively faces, to our personal engagement with our current economic system.
This book illustrates how to continue moving from a mindset of scarcity and survival to one of abundance and thriving, from narrow-minded self interest to an awareness that we are part of a much larger interconnected whole.
All profits from the book will be donated to non-profit Acumen, and Arunjay explains in the episode why he decided to support Acumen.
Listeners of the podcast can access a complimentary version of the book here: https://www.arunjay.com/compbook
#49 - Inside the Mind of a Donor with Andy King, Director of Fireside Fundraising
00:29:32
Date - Monday 29th July 2024
Andy King joins Jack Farren on The Social Impact Journal to share expertise as a fundraiser and discuss how a donor thinks.
Andy King is an award-winning storyteller. In July 2022, Fundraising Magazine named him ‘the most influential fundraiser in the UK’. Andy’s passion is helping charities tell their most important stories to those with the power to change the ending. This has led him to kickstart corporate partnerships programmes from a standing start to a value of £450,000 per year in 18 months.
In the episode, Andy and Jack discuss: - Storytelling to make the case for support for your charity or nonprofit - How donors read and respond to proposals and applications - How to make your applications stand out - The potential of AI in fundraising
Listeners can access Fireside Fundraising's Recipe for Fundraising Success Workbook for free here: https://mailchi.mp/firesidefundraising/subscribe
Connect with Andy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-king-81331857/ https://www.firesidefundraising.com/
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#50 - Building Purpose Aligned Businesses at LSE Generate with Dr Paroma Bhattacharya
00:34:19
Date: Monday 5th August 2024
To celebrate the 50th episode of The Social Impact Journal, we welcome Episode 1 guest Dr Paroma Bhattacharya back to the show to catch up about how her team at LSE Generate are helping to build purpose aligned businesses.
Paroma is the Head of Social Innovation at LSE Generate. She leads Research and Programme Delivery in the domain of Social Innovation for LSE Generate, the Entrepreneurship Hub at the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which supports current students, alumni and staff of LSE on their entrepreneurial journey.
Paroma has a Ph.D. in Management and her research interests and expertise lie in the field of social innovation and entrepreneurship, with a focus on the organizational behaviour of start-up social enterprises, the incubation and acceleration of early-stage social venture teams and social business model innovation in the context of emerging economies.
Paroma completed her Ph.D. in Management in 2021 from Durham University Business School, in association with the LSE Social Innovation Lab. After completing her Ph.D., she was a Post Doctoral Researcher at the LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa (FLIA) and the LSE Social Innovation Lab, working on her post-doctoral research project, funded by the ERC grant, ‘Individual Action through Social Organizations: The Case of Poverty’. From 2021-2023, Paroma was a Fellow in the LSE Department of Management, serving as a teaching faculty member for the Master's in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme.
Her research, work, and field experience, in the domains of Social Innovation and International Development, spans across 13+ years and several countries, including India, UK, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Rwanda.
In the episode, we discuss:
-Traits of a successful social entrepreneur -Legal structures for a social enterprise -How does a social entrepreneur balance the need for innovation and risk management? -Examples of exceptional social ventures -How LSE Generate supports social ventures? -Advice for a social entrepreneur in a moment of adversity.
Connect with Dr Paroma here: Youtube - https://youtube.com/@drparomabhattacharya?si=43m-O4QgwdQBVXjN
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12 Aug 2024
#51 - What Young People Need To Be Taught At Work with Carla Hoppe, Founder of Wealthbrite
00:32:26
Date: Monday 12th August 2024
Jack meets with Carla Hoppe, Founder of Wealthbrite to discuss what young people need to be taught at work.
Carla is the founder of Wealthbrite, whose mission is to help businesses cultivate financially and commercially savvy talent. Wealthbrite was born out of Carla's understanding of the critical need to bridge the financial skills gap, especially among early-career professionals. This gap is striking; while those at the top are fluent in the language of money, new starters lack the confidence and knowledge they need. The result? Poor financial literacy is costing the economy over £20 billion in lost output every year.
Her career journey has been non-traditional. She began by studying English and French Law before qualifying as a corporate solicitor. She then transitioned into the tax world, working across the US and UK within the Big 4. In a rapidly evolving work environment, where businesses struggle to retain talent and social mobility in the UK is declining for the first time in 50 years, financial literacy is more crucial than ever.
Through Wealthbrite, Carla is dedicated to closing this gap and empowering the next generation of leaders with the financial skills they need to succeed.
In the episode, we discuss: - What skills are needed in a changing workplace? - Training the next business leaders - The importance of commercial awareness for young talent - Wealthbrite Accelerator Being commercially aware and knowing business to go in the workplace
Connect with Carla here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlahoppe/
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19 Aug 2024
#52 - Why It's Important To Fail Forward in International Development with Emily Janoch, CARE
00:21:40
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Jack meets with Emily Janoch, Associate Vice President of Thought Leadership and Design at CARE to discuss the importance of failing forward.
Emily started the CARE Failing Forward Podcast to create a space for staff and external stakeholders around the world to talk about the experiences they learn from failure, and how they use that to get better at our work.
In the episode, we cover:
- The importance of talking about failure - How to create an internal culture in which failure is embraced - The importance of centering local voices
In her role at CARE, Emily focuses on ways to center local voices and evidence to make better decisions and create more impact. She is an expert in designing systems to capture and share information across many sources and with different stakeholders. With four-years of on-the-ground experience in West Africa and academic publications on community engagement and the human element in food security in Africa, she is especially interested in community-led development. Her work focuses on making sure that communities can engage in their own development for sustainable, appropriate results.
#53 - Changing The Way the World Sees Water with Georgie Murray, Belu
00:18:17
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Released in World Water Week 2024, Jack meets Georgie Murray, Brand and Impact Partnerships Lead at Belu to discuss how the social enterprise has given over £5,800,000 of net profits to Water Aid and to other nature-based projects in the UK.
Belu is a U.K social enterprise, drinks and water filtration company. The company, which is based in London, supplies mineral water, tonic water, a range of flavoured mixers and filtration systems.
In the episode, we cover:
- The key elements of a successful corporate and charity partnership - The Story of social enterprise Belu - Purpose, People, Product and Profit - The importance of unrestricted funding
Connect with Georgie on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-m-45aa5bb9/
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25 Nov 2024
#54 - Coffee, Cocoa and Colombia: The Reality for Smallholder Farmers
00:25:54
In Bogota, Jack meets Juan Carlos Castrillón Ferro, a Consultant, Entrepreneur, Researcher and Agrifood Expert based in Colombia.
In the episode, we cover:
- The challenges that smallholder farmers face in Colombia - New innovations in the coffee and cocoa sector - The impact of new regulations including the incoming European Union Deforestation Regulations (#EUDR)
Connect with Juan Carlos on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juankastrillon/
#55 - Building Leaders to Transform the Economy with Tom Rippin, Founder and CEO at OnPurpose
00:41:07
In this conversation, Tom Rippin shares his journey into social entrepreneurship, detailing his transition from academia to the commercial sector and ultimately to founding On Purpose, a program designed to train individuals for purpose-driven careers. He discusses the challenges and successes of launching the program, the growth it has experienced, and the evolving training needs of its associates. Rippin emphasizes the importance of integrating social and commercial skills to create impactful change.
In this conversation, Tom Rippin discusses the structure and evolution of the On Purpose program, focusing on how it prepares individuals for transformational change in their careers and the economy. He highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and practical training in fostering leaders who can navigate complexity and drive systemic change. Rippin shares success stories of alumni who have made significant impacts in various sectors, emphasizing the need for a shift in values towards sustainability and health in organizations. He concludes with an inspiring message about the power of individual action in creating a better future.
Chapters 00:25 Journey into Social Entrepreneurship
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