The Social Impact Journal
The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers who are driving social impact across the world. In the journal, we aim to share stories, lessons and experiences from our guests to inspire our listeners to begin or continue working towards social impact.
Episodes
55 episodes
#54 - Coffee, Cocoa and Colombia: The Reality for Smallholder Farmers
In Bogota, Jack meets Juan Carlos Castrillón Ferro, a Consultant, Entrepreneur, Researcher and Agrifood Expert based in Colombia.In the episode, we cover:- The challenges that smallholder farmers face in Colombia- New innova...
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Episode 54
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25:54
#53 - Changing The Way the World Sees Water with Georgie Murray, Belu
Want to be the first to know about the latest episodes and have your chance to ask future guests your own questions? Sign up to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iTjWSwReleased in World Water Week 2024, Jack meets Georgie Murray, B...
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Episode 53
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18:17
#52 - Why It's Important To Fail Forward in International Development with Emily Janoch, CARE
Want to be the first to know about the latest episodes and have your chance to ask future guests your own questions? Sign up to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iTjWSwJack meets with Emily Janoch, Associate Vice President of Thoug...
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Episode 52
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21:40
#51 - What Young People Need To Be Taught At Work with Carla Hoppe, Founder of Wealthbrite
Date: Monday 12th August 2024Jack meets with Carla Hoppe, Founder of Wealthbrite to discuss what young people need to be taught at work. Carla is the founder of Wealthbrite, whose mission is to help businesses cultivate fin...
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Episode 51
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#50 - Building Purpose Aligned Businesses at LSE Generate with Dr Paroma Bhattacharya
Date: Monday 5th August 2024To celebrate the 50th episode of The Social Impact Journal, we welcome Episode 1 guest Dr Paroma Bhattacharya back to the show to catch up about how her team at LSE Generate are helping to build purpose align...
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Episode 50
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#49 - Inside the Mind of a Donor with Andy King, Director of Fireside Fundraising
Date - Monday 29th July 2024Andy King joins Jack Farren on The Social Impact Journal to share expertise as a fundraiser and discuss how a donor thinks.Andy King is an award-winning storyteller. In July 2022, Fundraising Magazine...
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Episode 49
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#48 - How Inclusive Economics can help us ALL thrive with Arunjay Katakam
Date - Monday 22nd July 2024Arunjay Katakam joins Jack Farren on The Social Impact Journal to discuss his new book 'Generation Hope: How Inclusive Economics can help us all Thrive.'Over the last two decades, Arunjay has had a fr...
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Episode 48
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#47 - The Next Generation of Leaders with Professor Christian Harrison
Date - Monday 15th July 2024The Social Impact Journal welcomes back Professor Christian Harrison to discuss the future of leadership.Christian Harrison is a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise in the University of Bolton. Pri...
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Episode 47
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33:24
#46 - Outcomes based approaches to funding with Director of Social Finance, Louise Savell
Date - Monday 8th July 2024Jack meets with Louise Savell, Co-Founder and Director of Social Finance in London. Social Finance is a not for profit consultancy organisation that partners with governments, service providers, the voluntary ...
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Episode 46
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41:51
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#45 - Fighting Slavery by Selling Coffee with Bryn Frere-Smith, Founder of Blue Bear Coffee
Date - Monday 1st July 2024Bryn Frere-Smith had a background in law enforcement as a police officer in the UK, and worked in covert policing in the Met. After leaving the force, he took a position to work for an anti-trafficking organiz...
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Episode 45
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42:16
#44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill
Date - Monday 3rd June 2024Episode 44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects - David Parks, MD of The Skill MillRecorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonde...
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Episode 44
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14:59
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#43 - Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods
Date - Monday 27th May 2024Episode 43– Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify GoodsRecorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder World...
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Episode 43
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15:55
#42 - The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman, Foundation Director of the Haller Foundation
Date - Monday 20th May 2024Episode 42– The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-WelmanRecorded in London, Jack meets Chloe, the Foundation Director of UK registered charity 'The Haller Foundation.'Chloe joined the Haller UK te...
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Episode 42
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30:43
#41 - Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover
Date - Monday 13th May 2024Episode 41– Completing a Triple Everest with Nick GloverRecorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham, Jack meets Nick Glover from Waste to Wonder Worldwide.
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Episode 41
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15:25
#40 - The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows
Date - Monday 6th May 2024Episode 39– The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows, Commercial Manager at Nineteen GroupRecorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham on 1st May 2024...
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Episode 40
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8:34
#39 - £30 Million Of Furniture Donated to Schools - Michael Amos
Date - Monday 29th April 2024Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide.Guest – Michael AmosManaging Director, Waste to Wonder Worldwide
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Episode 39
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32:43
#38 - Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra
Date - Monday 22nd April 2024Episode 38 – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierraGuest – Mark JarmanFounder, AgriTierraJack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss t...
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Episode 38
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32:35
#37 - Tips for partnering with USAID with Mike Shanley
Date - Monday 8th April 2024Episode 37 – Tips to partnering with USAID with Mike ShanleyGuest – Mike Shanley Founder and CEO, AidKonektFounder and CEO, Konektid InternationalHost, Aid Market Podcast
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Episode 37
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27:18
#36 - How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom
Date - Monday 25th March 2024Episode 36 – How to build a successful social business with Mathilda StromGuest – Mathilda Strom - Social Entrepreneur Deputy CEO and Co-Founder, Milvik (Bima) - 2011-2...
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Episode 36
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34:41
#35 - Inspiring Changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice Marks
Date - Monday 18th March 2024Episode 35 – Inspiring changemakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering with Alice MarksGuest – Alice Marks – Senior Manager, Frontiers Programme at Royal Academy of EngineeringJack meets wit...
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Episode 35
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32:37
#34 - The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph Lukwago
Date - Monday 11th March 2024Episode 34 – The Rural Inclusion Journey with Joseph LukwagoGuest – Joseph Lukwago – Co-Founder and CTO, Rural InclusionIn this special episode, Jack Farren and Joseph Lukwago, Co-Founders of...
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Episode 34
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31:35
#33 - Tips for potential PhD students with Young Kafwembe
Date - Monday 26th February 2024Episode 33 – Tips for potential PhD students with Dr Young KafwembeGuest – Young Kafwembe – PhD, International and Rural Development, University of ReadingIn November 2023, Dr Young Kafwem...
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Episode 33
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31:10
#32 - The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi Raithatha
Episode 32 – The Rise of Mobile Money with Rishi RaithathaGuest – Rishi Raithatha – Director, Data and Insights - Mobile Money, GSMARishi Raithatha is a financial sector specialist, focusing on mobile money, microinsurance and d...
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Episode 32
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31:44
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#31 - The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie Javers
Date: Monday 12th February 2024Episode 31 – The Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience (MRR) with Sophie JaversGuest – Sophie Javers – Global Engagement Manager, Feed the Future MRR Innovation Lab<...
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Episode 31
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37:01
#30 - How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael Koech
Date: Monday 5th February 2024Episode 30 – How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael KoechGuest – Michael Koech – Environment and Social Lead, Airtel AfricaMicha...
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Episode 30
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24:32
