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stuff that matters
Episodes
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Mental Health Matters
10/10/2025 Duration: 09minEvery year on October 10, people around the world pause to shine a light on mental health: its struggles, and its urgent importance. That’s World Mental Health Day, created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health to raise awareness and reduce stigma. But it’s not just one day. For us at #impact, this topic has been part... The post Mental Health Matters appeared first on .
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Connecting Your Dots on Your Own Doing Good Journey | Mabel Sieh
24/09/2025 Duration: 46minShe speaks about letting go of the need to control every detail and instead staying open to life’s surprises. “The older I get, the more I feel, there’s just so much you can plan, but so much more you can’t”, she says. Constant change, acceleration, ambitions and aspirations, so many of us are trying to... The post Connecting Your Dots on Your Own Doing Good Journey | Mabel Sieh appeared first on .
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Podcasting for Beginners | Register Now
20/08/2025 Duration: 02minMy Podcasting for Beginners class is back at Johns Hopkins University / Odyssey! Sign up here: https://events.jhu.edu/form/PodcastingforBeginners-OdysseyFall25 Whether you’re passionate about storytelling or looking to strengthen your personal brand, this class will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your own podcast confidently. From finding your niche and planning content to recording,... The post Podcasting for Beginners | Register Now appeared first on .
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What Community Sounds Like
19/08/2025 Duration: 17minThis season of #impact is all about community. How we build it, how we nurture it, and how we truly engage with it in a way that feels real and lasting. In this episode, I’m inviting you into a very personal story.It’s about coming home after almost 15 years abroad and not quite recognizing the... The post What Community Sounds Like appeared first on .
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What Kids Really Need From Us | Angie Lau | Life Beyond School
16/07/2025 Duration: 49minIn this episode, Angie Lau, founder of Life Beyond School, shares fresh and powerful perspectives on parenting, emotional intelligence, and what success can look like when we slow down and tune in. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. We’ve all been hearing about Artificial Intelligence, but what about Authentic Intelligence?... The post What Kids Really Need From Us | Angie Lau | Life Beyond School appeared first on .
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Arts, Voice, Health, and Human Potential | Jennifer Davison
18/06/2025 Duration: 33minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Jennifer Davison, opera singer, arts for health professional, social entrepreneur, teacher and mother. In this episode we explore the transformative potential of the arts and voice in personal and community well-being. Jennifer shares her insights on appreciating beauty, the audacity necessary for change-making,... The post Arts, Voice, Health, and Human Potential | Jennifer Davison appeared first on .
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Human Connections Beyond Labels | Jimmy Westerheim | The Human Aspect
13/05/2025 Duration: 51minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Disclaimer: This episode discusses mature topics, including suicide. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a professional healthcare provider for support. Meet Jimmy Westerheim, the founder and CEO of The Human Aspect, to delve into a conversation that unravels the complexity of human experiences... The post Human Connections Beyond Labels | Jimmy Westerheim | The Human Aspect appeared first on .
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Fueling Longevity and Transforming Food Systems | Abigail Coleman and Chandni Sacheti
15/04/2025 Duration: 57minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. This conversation is packed with thought-provoking insights that challenge how weview longevity, food systems, and unconventionally using careers as tools for social impact. Abigail Coleman, COO and Co-Founder of Blue Zones Kitchen shares how the pillars of theBlue Zones philosophy (responsible for producing the... The post Fueling Longevity and Transforming Food Systems | Abigail Coleman and Chandni Sacheti appeared first on .
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Splash into Change: The Transformational Power of Swimming | Libby Alexander | Splash Foundation
18/03/2025 Duration: 39minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. #impact is happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to visit www.podcasthon.org to discover hundreds of other associations through the... The post Splash into Change: The Transformational Power of Swimming | Libby Alexander | Splash Foundation appeared first on .
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Permission To Fail | Dejan Stojanovic
05/03/2025 Duration: 41minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players.
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Celebrating 8 years of #impact Podcast | Recording LIVE in the place where it all began
18/02/2025 Duration: 59minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players.
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Helping Young People Make Pro-Planet Choices | Supriya Panchangam
14/01/2025 Duration: 45minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Supriya Panchangam Supriya Panchangam is an Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, Young People Champion and CEO at The Future Founders Co. that is helping young people make pro-planet choices. Supriya loves being in learning rooms with young people. She keeps thinking about what is important... The post Helping Young People Make Pro-Planet Choices | Supriya Panchangam appeared first on .
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From Podcast to ACTION | How #impact is making an impact
19/12/2024 Duration: 21minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. You’re not just listening to stories here. You’re taking action. You’re sparking change. And in this episode, you’ll hear how the ripple effects of this podcast have inspired listeners to: We surveyed our listeners and gained some incredible insights. Community Impact Stats: But there’s... The post From Podcast to ACTION | How #impact is making an impact appeared first on .
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Your First Step to Make a Difference: Starting Your Volunteering Journey | Sanday Chongo KABANGE
19/11/2024 Duration: 46minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. In this inspiring episode, we’re honored to sit down with one of Hong Kong’s most dedicated volunteers, Sanday Chongo KABANGE. Over the past eight years, Sanday has immersed himself in a variety of causes, from environmental advocacy and homelessness to disability support and animal... The post Your First Step to Make a Difference: Starting Your Volunteering Journey | Sanday Chongo KABANGE appeared first on .
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The Power of Leading with Your Voice | Global Leaders Summit
22/10/2024 Duration: 13minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. You know how I always encourage you to send in a voice note for the podcast?It’s because I truly believe in the power each of you holds with your unique voices. A gift Our voices – whether they are quiet, uncertain, reflective, or bold... The post The Power of Leading with Your Voice | Global Leaders Summit appeared first on .
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Embracing Change & Future Proofing Leadership | Diana Wu David
24/09/2024 Duration: 46minListen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Diana Wu David, a former Financial Times executive, bestselling author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration, and a renowned expert on effective leadership. Join us as Diana shares her incredible journey of transitioning from corporate life to becoming a... The post Embracing Change & Future Proofing Leadership | Diana Wu David appeared first on .
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Nurturing and Nourishing Impact Ecosystems
21/08/2024 Duration: 44minIn this episode, you will meet Dorothy Lam, Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst at Dream Impact and Dr Nimisha Vandan, Co-founder & Director of OkayMinds Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Dorothy Lam With a multi-dimensional background and experience in emerging technology, social innovation and arts in New York City, Hong... The post Nurturing and Nourishing Impact Ecosystems | Dorothy Lam and Dr Nimisha Vandan appeared first on .
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Who inspires you in the way they build community?
16/07/2024 Duration: 13minWho inspires you in the way they build community? This is the final question we ask all of our Season 6 guests, and they always share the most beautiful examples. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Hear the voices of our community After a short update from Regina, reflecting on... The post Who inspires you in the way they build community? appeared first on .
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Bridging Race and Disability in Advocacy | Erika L Watson | Intersection Collective
18/06/2024 Duration: 43min“A community means including the voices, including the experiences, including the wisdom of the very community that you are trying to be in service to.” Erika L Watson Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Erika Watson Meet Erika L. Watson, founder and CEO of The Intersection Collective, a groundbreaking... The post Bridging Race and Disability in Advocacy | Erika L Watson, Intersection Collective appeared first on .
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It Takes a Village - Motherhood Revisited | Marlene Hofer | Grow Human
21/05/2024 Duration: 53min“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” – Maya Angelou Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Marlene Hofer Marlene Hofer is a Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, and Postpartum Doula, who passionately champions women’s causes. She’s... The post It Takes a Village – Motherhood Revisited | Marlene Hofer | Grow Human appeared first on .