Interfaiths: Social Impact & The Art of Connection: Joan Godoy on Radical Partners and Bridging Divides
Interfaiths · Iqbal Akhtar
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Show Notes
In this episode of Interfaiths, we sit down with Joan Godoy, the CEO of Radical Partners, a social impact accelerator based in Miami. Joan shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Guatemala—influenced by her environmentalist father and feminist grandmother—to becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector.
Joan reflects on her early work with indigenous Mayan communities, where she learned the profound lesson that some cycles must be untied rather than cut. She discusses how these experiences shaped her approach to leadership and her transition from international NGO work in the Netherlands and Chile to social entrepreneurship in Miami.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
- The Roots of Leadership: How navigating diverse spaces in Guatemala prepared Joan for work in Miami.
- Radical Partners: How the organization invests in leaders and builds coalitions to accelerate social impact.
- 10 Days of Connection: A deep dive into the annual initiative designed to burst echo chambers and bring people together across lines of difference (political, religious, and cultural).
- Combating Polarization: Why "sneaky" strategies involving food, music, and parks are essential for getting people to talk to one another.
- Advice for Students: Practical tips for aspiring social entrepreneurs on balancing passion with business strategy.
Join us for an inspiring conversation on how to be a bridge-builder in a polarized world.