
System Catalysts
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The Hidden Solution To Pandemics (with Dr. Neil Vora from Preventing Pandemics at the Source)
Listen Again: How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere
What Nobody Tells You About Research (with Dr. Zuri Tau from Social Insights Research)
Building a System? Try NOT Sending Help (with Garreth Wood from Kids Operating Room)

Presenting: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
bonusWhile we’re on a season break, we’re sharing an episode from another show we think you’ll love. It’s called Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, and in it, Dr. Rob Harter interviews leaders making a difference today about what strategies and practices have made them successful. In this particular episode, he talks to Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk speaker, and social impact provocateur—to discuss what it really takes to solve the world’s biggest problems.If you like what you hear, listen to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast here: https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 12Can AI ever be Ethical? (with Afua Bruce from ANB Advisory Group)
Today, Afua Bruce, founding CEO of ANB Advisory Group and co-author of The Tech That Comes Next, explains how technology, data and even AI, can be used ethically. She unpacks what it actually means to live in the “age of AI,” why generative AI is powerful and flawed, and how funders, nonprofits, and social impact leaders can make smarter, more ethical technology decisions.Learn more about ANB Advisory Group: www.anbadvisory.comRead Afua’s Book The Tech That Comes Next: thetechthatcomesnext.comWatch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 11How Africa Can Set the Global Standard (with Vimbai Masiyiwa, Batoka Africa)
Today’s guest is Vimbai Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and the CEO of Batoka Africa, one of the first Black, female‑owned luxury safari lodge groups on the continent.In our conversation, Vimbai talks about growing up in one of Africa’s most influential philanthropic families, how she’s redefining African luxury, and what it means to build a business that puts community first.Learn more about Batoka Africa: https://batokaafrica.comWatch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 10How to Get Everyone Behind an Idea (with Shamina Singh from Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth)
Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, joins us to explain how business, government, and philanthropy can work together. We dive into what systems change looks like in real life, how to manage incentives across sectors, and how to be strategically open-minded. Watch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 9So Let’s Talk About Suicide (with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and Vic Armstrong from AFSP)
Today we hear from two national leaders transforming how we understand, talk about, and prevent suicide: Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of Research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and Vic Armstrong, AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement.We explore how suicide prevention has evolved, what AFSP is doing to shift culture and policy, and why community-driven approaches are essential to saving lives.Watch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 8How Psychedelics Are Coming to Healthcare (Jojo Maislin and Jeff Walker)
Today we talk to two people at the forefront of the growing movement to integrate psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream mental health.Jojo Maislin, Field Catalyst at the Office of Systems Catalyst, and Jeff Walker, former System Catalysts co-host and philanthropist, break down what it really takes to bring these treatments into the health system safely, collaboratively, and at scale.Watch System Catalysts on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 7The Most Overlooked Climate Solution (with Ronda Carnegie)
Ronda Carnegie is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate movement uplifting frontline leaders.Today, Ronda explains why solving the climate crisis and changing systems requires more than science and technology alone: it requires human infrastructure, relational healing, and reimagining who gets to lead.Learn more about Project Dandelion: https://www.projectdandelion.comWatch System Catalysts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 6What to Do When You’ve Outgrown What You’ve Built (with Abby Falik)
Can systems change start from within? Today, entrepreneur and thought leader Abby Falik explores this question. As founder of Global Citizen Year and now co-founder and CEO of The Flight School, Abby has dedicated her career to helping young leaders redefine success. In this episode, she reflects on the lessons learned from building and ultimately leaving Global Citizen Year, and on the inner work that meaningful systems change demands.Learn more about The Flight School: https://theflightschool.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 5Why Foreign Aid Helps America (with Michelle Nunn and Richard Stengel)
For many years, it was understood that investing in other countries wasn't just a moral imperative—it was a strategic necessity. But that wisdom seems to have been forgotten, or at least ignored. In this episode, we shed some new light on it with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE, and Richard Stengel, CARE’s Co-Chair, Together, they reveal how the systems that shape our world are deeply interconnected and why rethinking aid is essential to building a more prosperous future for all.If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 4Today, We Need Fighters (with Steve Phillips)
Systems don’t change by accident. They change when we rethink where power lives, who holds it, and how we build toward something new together.Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color and author of Brown Is the New White and How We Win the Civil War. Today, he traces how America’s demographic and political shifts connect to the long arc of the civil rights movement and what it really takes to build a multiracial democracy.He also tells us how to fund people, build trust, and move money in ways that drive real change.Resources mentioned:Documentary Power, Not Persuasion: The Susan Sandler Legacy: https://www.susansandlerfilm.org/Steve’s podcast Democracy in Color: https://democracyincolor.com/podcastSteve’s Books: https://www.stevephillips.com/booksIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 3Be a Team, Not a Club (with Dr. Madeleine Ballard)
Collaboration is slow, messy, and often happens in quiet rooms away from the spotlight. But when done well, it has the power to transform entire systems.In this episode, Madeline Ballard, Executive Director of Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC), shares how she helped turn a group of once-competing organizations into a coalition that now shapes global health policy.Learn more about Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC): https://joinchic.org/Raj Panjabi’s System Catalysts episode: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/ep-49-if-its-worth-doing-do-it-with-others-with-raj-panjabiIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 2What Happens When You Trust Mothers (with Holly Fogle)
Today Holly Fogle, shares her journey from “farm girl to New Yorker” and co-founder of the Monarch Foundation and the Bridge Project. She tells us how motherhood reshaped her sense of purpose, the importance of proximity in philanthropy and what it takes to move from individual stories to systemic change.Resources mentioned:CJ Grimes from WorkMoney on System Catalysts: https://lnk.to/system-catalysts-work-moneyLearn more about The Monarch Foundation: https://themonarchfoundation.orgLearn more about The Bridge Project: https://www.bridgeproject.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 1Philanthropy Isn’t Risky — It’s Misunderstood (with Rachel Markham and Cedric Dageville)
In our first episode of Season 4, English Sall sits down with Rachel Markham and Cedric Dageville, husband and wife, scuba divers, and principals at the Patchwork Collective, a family foundation founded in 2020. Rachel and Cedric share their trust-based approach at the Patchwork Collective, and why they reject the idea of “risk” in philanthropy. Learn more about The Patchwork Collective: https://www.thepatchworkcollective.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Passion Struck with John R. Miles
bonusWhile we're on our season break, we're sharing some of our favorite podcasts. Today, we’re playing an episode from Passion Struck. Hosted by John R. Miles, Passion Struck features some of the world's most insightful voices, offering practical advice on how to bring intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships.In this episode, John talks to Esther Dyson, a respected angel investor, author, and pioneer in the digital space. She shares thoughtful perspectives on how technology is shaping human connection in both positive and challenging ways.If you like this episode, make sure to follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes:https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Power & Impact
bonusToday we're bringing you an episode from a podcast hosted by my friend Jim McCann, the founder of 1-800 Flowers. In Power & Impact Jim talks to top CEOs, executives, and thought leaders about their journeys to success and how they’re using their influence to drive meaningful change. In this episode, Jim interviews the founder of Jonathan's Landing, a community for adults with autism.If you like what you hear today follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23uHeh3cgguQKixXwKuxikApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-impact/id1671830426Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Be a Good Wheel
bonusToday, we're bringing you a compelling conversation between our host, English Sall, and Amber Pierce on Be a Good Wheel, a podcast that explores what it takes to be a strong, reliable part of a team. English dives into the nuances of building a thriving team culture, sharing hard-earned insights from her journey as a co-founder and CEOIf you like what you here subscribe and listen to more episodes here:https://open.spotify.com/show/294kBJfYonPrD6u6asxOUnViews and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 34How Donors Can Bring More Than Money To The Table with English and Jeff
Funding + expertise used to be enough to solve issues in communities close to home and around the world. For grantees and donors. But everything is shifting.Podcast hosts English Sall and Jeff Walker—they've seen the change. So has each guest from Season 3. As we wrap up this season, English and Jeff bring thoughts for Next Gen philanthropists and everyone else working in these spaces.If you have funds to give, what's the best way to show up? What posture will serve you best?How can you best leverage your desire to make a difference and see change happen?Bonus: In this episode, Jeff mentions our Guide to Jeffersonian Dinners: Building Networks for Social Change. You can find that here.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 33If It's Worth Doing, Do It with Others with Raj Panjabi
If you’ve gained a diverse range of experience, from boots-on-the-ground to advocacy, you know how helpful that can be when working to usher in systems change. How do you maintain a "system change mindset" when your personal circumstances and the context around you are constantly shifting?Dr. Raj Panjabi has worked at the bedside of babies in Liberia, advised pandemic officials at the White House, taught students at Harvard, and worked as a systems entrepreneur. In this episode, he shares his approach to working in community to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need—even in chaotic times.Learn more about Dr. Panjabi’s work across sectors to improve community health.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 32The Tech World We Deserve with Aniyia Williams
What could the tech world look like if it served the needs and interests of people instead of bots? If it tackled the world's most pressing problems instead of creating memes? If it created communities of founders who change the system that funds innovation?Aniyia Williams has some ideas about that.In this week's episode, Aniyia Williams—inventor, “systempreneur,” and Director of the Responsible Technology team at the Omidyar Network—shares her mission to rid the tech world of dependence on VCs and help build a more healthy & responsible tech future for everyone.To learn more about Aniyia Williams’ work helping to make a more diverse and responsible culture for founders and tech, visit her website aniyiawilliams.com.And if you haven’t yet read Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows (highly recommended by English and Aniyia) you can find it here:https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Nonprofit Nation
bonusToday, we're sharing an episode of Nonprofit Nation, a podcast by Julia Campbell, a digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit industry experts and practitioners to get advice on the best ways to build a thriving movement and a vibrant, passionate community around a cause.In this episode, Julia chats with Tamsen Webster, a message strategist, author, and keynote speaker. Together, they dive into practical tips for driving meaningful, lasting change and discuss Tamsen’s latest book, Say What They Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change.If you like what you hear today, don't forget to follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes: nonprofitnation.buzzsprout.comViews and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 31Money = Math + Feelings with CJ Grimes
If you dream of making a big impact, you know the value of building a movement with a strong sense of trust and high engagement. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of WorkMoney, is convinced that everyone who works hard should be able to get ahead. By offering reliable financial information–the kind that helps people reform their relationship with money and create a life of financial stability–WorkMoney has gained 8+ million highly engaged members in just a few years. Carrie Joy joins us to talk about building a movement, earning trust, and about listening to increase engagement exponentially.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 30How to Get the Government to Fund You with Financing Alliance for Health
Dr. Angela Gichaga has seen health systems from every angle—working as a frontline clinician in hospital wards, then working in government in Kenya, and now supporting governments across the African continent. At every stage, the unique knowledge that only “locals” have made all the difference in being in the right places at the right time. If you've ever wondered how to leverage the way government works–whether meeting moms and their babies with their pastoral families’ herds for immunizations or knowing which Ministry halls to haunt–Dr. Angela Gichaga explains.To learn more about Dr. Gichaga’s work leveraging government to improve community health, visit Financing Alliance for Health.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 29This is Why We Need System Catalysts with Don Gips from Skoll
For 25 years, the Skoll Foundation has partnered with people on the front lines to tackle some of the world’s most difficult issues. From health and pandemics to climate action, inclusive economies, and issues of justice—no issue has been too difficult to approach.So when Skoll Foundation CEO, Don Gips, shares the impact he’s seen made by System Catalysts, we pay attention.To learn more about the Skoll Foundation, visit skoll.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 28There's a Better Way to Hire with Year Up United
For young people first entering the workforce, there’s a massive gap to cross. Too many entry-level jobs require a university degree. A lot is invested in building bridges across issues of injustice. Instead, we could be closing the gaps. On today’s show, Gerald Chertavian, founder of Year Up United and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, shares how he sparked change from inside the system and began to close the opportunity divide. To learn more about Year Up United, visit yearup.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Jeff Walker's Interview on Passion Struck
bonusToday, we are sharing an episode from Passion Struck, a podcast where Jeff has previously been a guest. Hosted by John R. Miles, Passion Struck features some of the world’s most insightful voices, offering practical advice on how to bring intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships. In this conversation from 2022, John and Jeff dive into my journey of tackling global challenges through a systems change lens. Visit passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast to listen to more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 27Health Care Should Be Simple with VIYA
Do you wish accessing health care was simpler? You’re not alone. But in underdeveloped communities, a fragmented health care system isn’t just a headache. It can be fatal. Community healthcare and social enterprises are two ways to address this problem. On today’s show, Marcie Cook, the Vice President of Social Enterprise at PSI, explains how. If you want to learn more about PSI, visit psi.orgTo learn more about VIYA, visit viyahealth.co.ke--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 26Neuro-Arts: The Hidden Superpower with Susan Magsamen
We often fill up our free time by listening to a favorite song, watching a movie or going to a museum. But have you ever considered that art can also work as a medicine? Susan Magsamen is the founder of the Arts + Mind Lab at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the co-author of “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.” In this episode, she discusses her groundbreaking research on the health benefits of art. If you want to learn more about the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative, visit neuroartsblueprint.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 25When Common Ground Isn’t So Common with Rye Barcott
“Finding common ground” – you probably hear this all the time in this era of polarization. But does it ever happen? And how does it lead to actual change? Rye Barcott will prove to you that the answer is yes. As the CEO and co-founder of With Honor, he’s using military service to establish common ground in congress and encourage bi-partisanship.If you want to learn more about With Honor, visit withhonor.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 24The Tool The World is Using to Save Lives with John McArthur
Setting goals sounds simple, but it isn’t. If they’re too broad, you’ll never know if you’ve reached them and if they’re too specific, they won’t get people’s attention. Our guest today, John McArthur, will help you find that Goldilocks zone. He’s the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institute and the Co-founder of the 17 Rooms initiative. John has been working on sustainable development goals for most of his career and in our conversation, he shares valuable insights, practical tips and his overall philosophy on the art goal setting. If you want to learn more about 17 Rooms, visit brookings.edu/17-rooms--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Disruptors for Good
bonusToday, we are giving you a taste of a show we think you'll love. I'm talking about Disruptors for GOOD, a podcast that features social entrepreneurs around the world who have dedicated their lives to businesses that have a positive impact. It is hosted by Grant Trahant, the founder of the media platform Cause Artist. In this episode, Grant talks to Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes, on using philanthropy and market-based solutions to solve the global housing crisis.If you like what you hear, don’t forget to follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 23Fixing the Fear of Funding with Jenn Alcorn
Are you a non-profit leader trying to foster a better relationship with funders? Or a donor looking to make a bigger impact with your money? In this episode, Jennifer Alcorn tells us how to navigate and improve the donor-beneficiary relationship based on her experience as the Deputy Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. To learn more about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, visit gatesfoundation.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Black History Year
bonusToday, instead of our regular episodes, we are playing an episode from Black History Year, a podcast by the incredible organization PushBlack. You might remember PushBlack from our first season, when we interviewed their CEO Julian Walker and their board chair Yordanos Eyoel. Black History Year, connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. The goal? uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide. In this particular episode, Darren Wallace interviews Brea Baker, a freedom fighter and writer who has been working on the frontlines for almost a decade.If you like what you hear, follow this link to subscribe to the podcast and listen to more episodes: https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 22Using Systems Change to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis with the Jed Foundation
Rates of depression, anxiety and overall mental illness are up, especially in young adults. It’s easy to feel despondent about the situation, like there’s no solution to this problem. But maybe that’s because a single solution won’t do. Our guest John MacPhee, the CEO of the Jed Foundation, tells us how we need a holistic system to address this crisis. To learn more about the Jed Foundation, visit jedfoundation.org --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 21Can Systems Change Be Spiritual? with Jeroo Billimoria
Jeroo Billimoria’s passion for collaboration is at the core of the many global organizations she’s built. Her latest venture, Catalyst 2030, brings together social entrepreneurs from around the world to share knowledge and resources, empowering each community to find their own solutions.In this episode, Jeroo and Jeff chat about the philosophy that drives systems change work. If you're curious about the mindset needed to create lasting impact, you won't want to miss this conversation!--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: What The Fundraising
bonusToday instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of a show we think you'll love. I'm talking about What The Fundraising, the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. In this episode, the host, Mallory Erickson, talks to Rachel D’Souza about a revolutionary fundraising approach that champions equity, transparency, and authentic collaboration with communities.If you like what you hear, don’t forget to follow this link to subscribe to her podcast and listen to more episodes. Get Mallory's book "What The Fundraising" here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 20Can Collaborative Philanthropy Lead to Large Scale Results?
Nonprofits often face a difficult dilemma: concede to a funder’s strict requirements and compromise your mission, or risk losing critical financial support.In this episode, Matti Navellou, head of ICONIQ Impact, shares her insights on how co-funding and donor collaboratives could offer a game-changing solution.If you want to learn more about ICONIQ Impact visit iconiqcapital.com/impact--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 19Driving Systems Change with Community Equity with FSG
Say you have all the data and all the experts in your ear but you’re still not making a real impact. What’s missing? John Harper, CEO of FSG, thinks that you need to talk to the people on the ground, the ones that will actually feel the impact you want to make. Why should you listen to them? That’s what we’re talking about in this inaugural episode of Season 3. If you want to learn more about FSG, visit fsg.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 Trailer
trailerThe social sector is riddled with challenges: nonprofits compete for the same dollars and philanthropists struggle to be real partners to the organizations they fund. No wonder it often feels like we aren't making much progress on today’s biggest problems. Real change happens when everyone collaborates. But how? Whether you’re a philanthropist, a nonprofit leader, or just someone who wants to make a difference, check out the new season of System Catalysts. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Seth Godin on Passion Struck with John R. Miles
bonusToday, instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of an incredible podcast that will inspire you. It's called Passion Struck, and it will take you on a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by social entrepreneur John R. Miles, the podcast offers practical advice for your career, well-being, life, and relationships. In this episode, John talks to Seth Godin about why we need systems change to save the planet. If you like what you hear today, you can follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Cultivate the Soul
bonusIf you are a fan of the show, you know we are all about collaboration. So today, we decided to bring you an episode from our partner Synergos. It's called Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy and it explores the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality. In this episode, Hali Lee, Founding Partner at Radiant Strategies tells us how she is working to democratize and diversify philanthropy.Listen to more of their episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery
bonusToday, we're sharing an episode from a podcast we think you'll absolutely love: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. If you're a fan of our show or caught last week’s episode, you already know just how incredible Tulaine is. On her podcast, she talks to people who are dedicated to making the world a better place, all while taking care of themselves and supporting each other. Today, Tulaine speaks to Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator at Centre for Exponential Change.If you like what you hear, follow this link to subscribe to Say More with Tulaine Montgomery and listen to more episodes. System Catalysts and Say More with Tulaine Montgomery are produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 18How to Survive as a System Catalyst with Tulaine Montgomery
She’s back! Former co-host of System Catalyst, current CEO of New Profit and dear friend, Tulaine Montgomery. In this final episode of season 2, the system catalyst whisperer gives some guidance on the biggest issues changemakers are facing today. She also talks about the exciting new initiative she is spearheading to help them. Feeling down about changing the world? You won’t at the end of this episode. If you want to learn more about New Profit, visit newprofit.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 17Black Banks Matter with the National Black Bank Foundation
Due to institutional racism, the number of Black-owned banks in the US has more than halved in the past two decades, making them an endangered species. Ashley Bell and Brandon Comer, founders of the National Black Bank Foundation, or NBBF, are here to save them. How? By building a brand-new network of support. Listen if you want to learn how to forge strategic and effective relationships.If you want to learn more about the National Black Bank Foundation, visit nbbfoundation.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 16How to Build Trust with One Acre Fund
Trust is hard to establish. But it can be done! Even between the most disparate of parties. Don’t believe us? Listen as Matthew Forti and Doreen Ndishabandi of One Acre Fund explain how they built trust with local farmers and government agents to combat famine in Africa. If you want to learn more about One Acre Fund, visit oneacrefund.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 15How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere
We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agriculture into systems change. If you want to learn more about the Stone Barns Center, visit stonebarnscenter.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What in the World is a System Catalyst? with English and Jeff
bonusThis podcast was created to tell the stories of people using a systems catalyst approach to solving the world’s biggest issues. But what does that actually mean? In today’s episode we take a step back to answer that question. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.