Encore: Intent and Impact: How Leadership and Social Impact Converge

With 2.3 million people in its jails, the US has the highest incarceration rate in the world - accounting for nearly 20% of those imprisoned globally. The communities most impacted in the US are communities of color. This episode highlights the efforts of three organizations that seek to support those re-entering society and do so in a way that reduces recidivism while ensuring dignity. We explore some of the issues, factors to keep in mind to ensure successful programming, and where there are opportunities for real change at the local level. Join co-host Thomas Rosenberg and his panel of guests for a thoughtful conversation about a topic that impacts millions of families.

Consciously developing food and fibersheds is one way to build human, social, natural and financial capital in rural communities. Mapping food and fibersheds illustrates the flow of money and materials, where value exists and the community's values, as well as existing and potential opportunities for creativity within a community. It also helps in creating a shared vision of what's possible through collaboration.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally. Join us as we discuss leadership blindspots, self-awareness, systemic issues, and the critical importance of aligning diversity, inclusion and equity efforts with core values and culture.

At their earliest stage, entrepreneurs generally get funding from friends and family – those supporters culled from alumni groups, professional connections, and longstanding familial and social networks. For most entrepreneurs, this abundant and friendly pool of capital is a financial lifeline that can be the difference between a great idea and a promising startup or small business. That is, unless you’re African American. The problem, as pointed out by Runway Project founder Jessica Norwood, is that wealth in the U.S. cleanly falls along racial lines. Runway Project is a national initiative designed to change that reality for African American entrepreneurs. In this week’s show, guests Konda Mason and Annie McShiras will discuss the collaboration between Runway Project, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, and Uptima Business Bootcamp in Oakland, CA, to pilot a new financial product and investment fund that bridges the funding and support gap for African American entrepreneurs.

This is the story about an innovative initiative that protects tropical rainforests through the direct trade of strategic understory crops that provide sustainable livelihoods for the rural poor, and community-based conservation commitments

Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, returns for a second interview. We discuss how the first year of their 100K Mask Challenge has gone, the impact of taking the challenge across the US, and to 7 other countries including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, and India. We explore some of the initial findings with the masks submitted thus far, how teachers and principals are responding to the Challenge, and how you can bring the Challenge to your community. Join us!

En este episodio, tocamos algunos temas del anterior episodio acerca de la neurociencia, nuestros relatos propios, y la autopercepción. Indagamos como el desarrollo de sí mismo, como el coaching respalda el desarrollo de liderazgo y como implementar el desarrollo de liderazgo en su propia vida, con algún caso de estudio.

Have you ever felt the need to have a meaningful conversation about racial equity or LGBTQ inclusion but were unsure where to begin? Have you wondered how to create a safe, brave space that fosters radical openness and collaboration amongst participants? Whether you're working at the community level, in a school, an organization, or within a team, this episode is for you. My guest, Rachel Rosen will share her experience creating safe spaces and cultivating leadership on equity and inclusion.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally. Join us as we discuss leadership blindspots, self-awareness, systemic issues, and the critical importance of aligning diversity, inclusion and equity efforts with core values and culture.

An interview with Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, and some of the young men in the program. We discuss - how Mr. Branch came to create the Ever Forward Club - the focus and offerings of the club - the impact participating in the club has had on these young men (from the young men themselves) - how Ever Forward Club has been profiled in documentaries and conferences - and how Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. Join us!