Refugee Integration and Inclusion with Alex McLeod & Jay Long

Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Jessica Feingold – Chief Strategy Officer at Common Future, an organization that powers community-driven solutions to advance racial and economic equity. Jessica’s interdisciplinary pursuits have led her on an incredible career path through a wide range of socially-conscious ventures dedicated to sustaining wellness in society. Nicole and Jess discuss the benefits of novel approaches to complex problems, shifting the power of capital to marginalized communities, and how society might reconsider the current philanthropy paradigm.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Col. Myles Caggins III – retired U.S. Army officer and Senior Non-Resident Fellow at New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. Myles' passion for cross-cultural communication has taken him on a career path that has included distinguished military service and mentorship roles for youth-centered non-profits and students at historically Black colleges and universities. Nicole and Myles discuss his "Straight A's for Success," the power of creating an audience-centric approach to communications, and the transformative effects of opening doors for those following in your footsteps.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Jason Kidd – founder of Outcast Brands, an innovative premium spirits company based in Dublin. Jason spent many years honing his skills as a branding and marketing specialist in the beverage industry and beyond. Nicole and Jason discuss the benefits of actions over promises in areas of corporate sustainability, creating experiential brands that stand out in the marketplace, and the importance of leading with authenticity.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Alex McLeod and Jay Long, Co-Founders of Parlay – a credit-decisioning tool that helps mission-driven lenders rapidly underwrite loan applications from underrepresented borrowers. Alex and Jay are also lead volunteers at ReUP, the Refugee Upskilling Program launched by Globally. Nicole, Alex, and Jay discuss the opportunities and constraints for refugees in the United States, the unique response of the Veteran community in addressing the needs of refugees, and the benefits of creating tech solutions that address issues of financial inclusion for immigrants.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Suzie Gamboa, a conscious brand strategist who uses the power of design and marketing to help purpose-driven brands deepen their impact. Nicole and Suzie discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, the burgeoning ecopreneur movement, and the benefits of making professional design products more accessible to business owners within the regenerative space.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Harry Wood and Josie Berry, Co-Founders of BacktoYou.org - an organization that provides salon services to those struggling with hair loss due to various medical conditions. Nicole, Harry, and Josie discuss the entrepreneurial journey of building Back to You, creating a business based on the needs within your community, and how feeling good on the outside can often help during a difficult transition. 

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Rose Kaz – an accomplished content creator and producer and Founder of LBI Backstage Pass, a digital network that engages and inspires women thought leaders, industry disruptors, and business activists to build a kinder and more equitable world. Nicole and Rose discuss closing the gender gap, lifelong entrepreneurship, and generative versus extractive business models.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Lucia Athens, Chief Sustainability Officer at the City of Austin and author of the new book, “The Sustainability Revolutionists.” Lucia’s career as a public servant spans over 30 years, and her work around climate change led to writing the first-ever green building guide for the City of Austin. Nicole and Lucia discuss biophilic stewardship, balancing the pillars of sustainability, and the rewards of servant leadership.

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Jen Singh – Co-Founder of The Understory, a global community that enables and accelerates climate and sustainability startups. Jen’s career began on Wall Street, and she has since transitioned from intrapreneur to entrepreneur within the tech space. Nicole and Jen discuss community building among female business owners, the benefits of adapting to a circular economy, and collaboration within the climate movement. 

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Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Christine Heckart – Co-Founder and CEO of XAPA World, a positivity platform that empowers individuals and teams to unleash their full potential and flourish. Christine has held many titles throughout her twenty-five-year career in the technology industry, including CEO, General Manager, President, and CMO. Nicole and Christine discuss forging new markets and categories, creating solutions geared towards positivity, and using business as a force for good.

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