Malkia and Zach, Live from Climate COP29 – Voices from Baku
Welcome to a special episode of the “Social Impact Pioneers” podcast, where today, we’re not just discussing change; we’re living it. In this episode you will hear from Malkia Johns, Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador who is in Baku for the climate COP29. In this conversation Malkia talks with Zach Lubin, a recent graduate from […]
Women’s Health & Climate Justice at COP29 in Baku with Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino
As the climate COP29 in Baku concludes without much fanfare, understanding what was really going on is more important than ever. Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador, Malkia Johns sits down within the COP and speaks with two women’s health activists, Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino. Niona, a reproductive health specialist and climate change advocate from […]
Climate Change, Human Rights, and Modern Slavery with Chiara and Sizakelle
Welcome to Social Impact Pioneers – in this episode we delve into the intersection of climate change, human rights, and modern slavery. This conversation forms part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series and takes place at the tail end of the climate COP29, Baku. In this episode, we hear from Social Impact Pioneers: […]
Katarina and Justin, Share their Insights from Baku and the Climate COP29
In this special episode, we bring you exclusive insights from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with long-time Business Fights Poverty community members, Justin Perrettson and Katarina Kahlmann. As global leaders and changemakers convene to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, Justin and Katarina share their experiences, expertise, and perspectives from inside the conference. Justin Perrettson, […]
Business, Social Impact and Inclusivity, with Amanda Smith of Diageo
How do you turn an ambitious corporate commitment on social impact and inclusivity into reality? Meet Social Impact Pioneer Amanda Smith. Amanda is the Head of Community Impact at Diageo. Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, renowned for its portfolio of over 200 iconic brands, including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Guinness, and Smirnoff. Operating […]
Navigating the Future of Sustainability with Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis
Is sustainability now a choice between compliance and innovation for business? During a time of regulation, (CSRD, CSDDD to name just two), ESG scepticism and increasing societal pressures. In this episode of Social Impact Pioneers, we talk with Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis, Senior Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Co-Director of Oxford’s […]
How Financial Inclusion Transforms Lives with Atul Tandon
How does financial inclusion transform lives? And what is the role of listening and agility in the success of inclusive financial products and services? Meet Social Impact Pioneer – Atul Tandon. Atul is the visionary CEO of Opportunity International. Opportunity International is a pioneer in developing microfinance products that empower the underprivileged. They are proof […]
Gender-Smart Climate Finance with Sana Kapadia
What does gender-smart climate finance mean in practice and how can gender lens investing make any kind of difference during the green transition? Sana Kapadia, Chief Catalyst at Heading for Change, is a key figure in unlocking capital at the intersection of climate and gender finance. With a diverse background in impact investing, venture capital, […]
The Business Case for Corporate Volunteering and Philanthropy, with Anthony Sanchez
What is the business case for corporate volunteering and employees sharing their expertise for social good? And how can corporate philanthropy make a social impact? Social Impact Pioneer, Anthony Sanchez, Vice President and Global Head of Community Impact at Moody’s, shares his wisdom. Anthony’s career spans over two decades, during which he moved from corporate […]
How Finance and Philanthropy Can Tackle Global Challenges, Alix Lebec
How can innovative finance and philanthropy to help solve the world’s biggest problems? What are the innovations in finance that can better tackle poverty, address climate change and create equity? And how can philanthropy go beyond a simple donation to charity? Meet Alix Lebec, the visionary founder and CEO of LEBEC, a women-owned and led […]
Empowering Young People with Bill Omondi
Social Impact Pioneer, Bill Omondi is on a mission to build a generation of young Africans with great leadership and communication skills. As the CEO and Founder of the Debate Circle in Kenya, Bill is working to empower young people – so that they can lean in and articulate their response to the global challenges […]
Public Health and Scaling Impact with Jan Carney
Improving our health starts a long time before we get sick. Social Impact Pioneer Dr. Jan Carney has dedicated her career to public health – tackling the biggest morbidity and mobility issues society faces on a scale that makes a big difference to all our well-being. Listen in to learn how to make positive social […]
Women’s Mental Health and Work with Sue and Jo
Women’s mental health and work. Social Impact Pioneers Sue Tym and Jo Martin examine how to best support women in the garment sector. Sue is the Senior Manager for the Social Impact Portfolio in Primark’s ethical team, whilst Jo has over 30 years’ experience in mental health trainer and practitioner. Sue and Jo have been […]
Village Savings and Loan Associations, with Kal Lakew and Emily Janoch
What are Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and why can they be transformative for communities, particularly for women? Social Impact Pioneers Kalkidan (Kal) Lakew and Emily Janoch from the international NGO, CARE, explore how VSLAs facilitate financial inclusion, foster social empowerment and encourage community solidarity. Kal is the Program Coordinator for CARE’s Women (in […]
Women Entrepreneurs and Digital Inclusion with Elizabeth Wells
Social Impact Pioneer Elizabeth Wells talks about women entrepreneurs and digital inclusion. Elizabeth is currently the Head of Entrepreneurship at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. The Foundation is on a mission to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, helping to enable global economic gender justice. Elizabeth’s work within the organisation is focused on unlocking […]
The Role of Businesses in Building and Breaking Peace with Molly Melin
Social Impact Pioneer Molly Melin deep dives into the role of organisations, particularly businesses in building and breaking peace. The UN estimated in early 2023 that six out of seven people worldwide are plagued by feelings of insecurity. The world is facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War, whilst 2 […]
Tackling Poverty and Unemployment Through Youth Entrepreneurship, with Anita and Rose
Today on our podcast “Social Impact Pioneers,” we are joined by two trailblazers in the fight against global poverty and unemployment through youth entrepreneurship: Anita Tiessen, CEO of Youth Business International (YBI) from the UK, and Rose Namutebi, a social worker and entrepreneur who serves as Cordaid Uganda’s Gender Specialist and Project Coordinator for their […]
Digital Financial Inclusion Innovations with Briana Marbury
Delve into the intersection of technology, finance, and social good. Social Impact Pioneer Briana Marbury, the CEO and President of the Interledger Foundation talks about her work shaping the future of digital financial inclusion. The Interledger Foundation is the philanthropic FinTech committed to advancing financial inclusion through innovative technology. The foundation promotes the Interledger Protocol, […]
Ethical Supply Chain Management with Clare Fitton
How do we better support women working in global value chains? Social Impact Pioneer, Clare Fitton of Sedex joins us to talk gender data, ethical supply chain management and how it can enhance business performance whilst improving lives. Global value chains depend on hundreds of millions of workers to produce the goods we use every […]
Managing Gender Inequalities in Supply Chains with Sam Ludlow Taylor
Managing gender inequalities in supply chains is good for people and good for business. Meet Social Impact Pioneer – Sam Ludlow-Taylor, the Senior Manager for Human Rights Programmes at the John Lewis Partnership, which includes the supermarket – Waitrose. Sam is on a mission to tackle gender inequity from the bottom up and top down. […]