Impact After Hours
Trying to make the world a better place? Is changing lives your full time job or a dream you’re still chasing? Whether you’re just starting out, are further along or in a period of transition, our podcast will make you feel less alone in your journey. Each episode will encourage you to keep pursuing your mission, while enjoying life in the process!On Impact After Hours, you’ll hear from the biggest change makers and social impact leaders about how they got to where they are. And more importantly, what and who made them stay the course. Join host C...
Remixing Work-Life Balance: A New Way to Think About Work
Work can overwhelm us, but finding balance, making time for ourselves, and staying grounded can help us show up more fully at work and in our lives.
In this episode, Faith Taylor, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability and Social Impact at Kyndryl, shares how she stepped away from the workplace for several years to live her life, and returned to work with a renewed perspective. We talk about the importance of self-care, hobbies, music, and how making space for ourselves can shape the way we approach big challenges and emerging technologies like AI.
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Brown Girl Green Founder on Turning No's Into a Successful Climate Career
What do you do when people tell you that your dream job isn’t realistic? You create your own path. Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green and co-founder of Green Jobs Board shares how she built an unconventional career in climate. From viral social media moments, to ignoring “no’s” and inviting herself into rooms she wasn’t in. In this episode we discuss how to build a career in an unpredictable job market, using social media as a tool and what people pursuing a climate job can do to connect with the right opportunities.
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Media and Journalism Are Changing. What Should Journalists Do Next?
On the surface, the path from journalist to CEO may not seem linear, but Stephanie Mehta’s career proves just how connected the worlds of journalism, and leadership can be. From a business journalist to becoming CEO and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures, Stephanie shares career advice for early journalism professionals looking to start, grow, and sustain a career in media. She discusses how journalism has changed, the skills that matter most in today’s media landscape, and the biggest evolution she’s seen in leadership over the past 30 years.
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This Emmy-Winning Creative Helps Keep National Parks Magical
We’re learning all about national parks in this episode with Dawn Rodney, a multi-Emmy-award winner, and Chief External Affairs Officer at the National Park Foundation. She breaks down the different types of national parks, shares how visitors can help protect these magical places, and explores the unique American history behind the National Park System. Whether you work at a non-profit, love visiting national parks, or just curious about the history of these places, there’s something in this episode for you. And of course - Dawn shares some stellar after hours recommendations at the end!
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Presenting: System Catalysts
Today, instead of our regular Impact After Hours, we're sharing a show we produce at Hueman Group Media that we think you'll love. It's System Catalysts, a podcast where host English Sall interviews activists, philanthropists, and changemakers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world.
This episode is with Abby Falik, the founder of Global Citizen Year and now founder and CEO of the Flight School. But It's not really a founder story. It's more about the inner work that comes with letting go of something you built your identity around, a...
Why 20 Years at National Geographic Is Better Than Grad School
Ever wondered what a cartographer actually does? Today’s guest answers that question—along with a few others. Kaitlin Yarnall started as a cartographer at National Geographic. Twenty years later, she is now their Chief Storytelling Officer. In this episode, Kaitlin shares how she built "careers within a career" at the same institution, what it was like seeing ancient gold being pulled out from the ground, and enough career wisdom to help you map out your own wild journey.
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Do This to Land a Purpose-Driven Career
How did an interest in psychology and religion evolve into a sustainability career? Well former VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings, Kate Heiny, walks us through her path towards a purpose-driven career - balancing her many interests with lifestyle needs. We also discuss simple ways to travel sustainably, and debunk popular myths around traveling.
To learn more about Booking Holdings, visit: https://www.bookingholdings.com/
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🎧We Can Do Hard Things Podcast
🎧Two Steps Forward Podcast.
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The Messaging Mistake Most Social Impact Organizations Make (And How to Fix It)
Storytelling helps bring clarity to some of the most complex ideas in social impact - like climate change, sustainability or biotech . In this episode, Laura Kline, Chief Communications Officer and Senior Partner at Flagship Pioneering shares how strategic messaging can inspire people to take action, not just feel inspired. We also discuss how she excels in a science focused career with a love for the arts. She’s a theater kid, English major and choir member all wrapped into one.
To learn more about Flagship Pioneering visit: https://www.flagshippioneering.com/
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Tough Life Decisions Suck - Here’s How I Make Them Fun
Growth rarely comes from inside our comfort zones, but the lessons gained from hard experiences are almost ALWAYS worth it. In this episode, Madeline Hutchinson, Global Head of Tech Philanthropy at Morgan Stanley, discusses her journey from finance to tech to social impact - and all the challenges - and lessons - that came along the way. She shares the impact of yearly Misogis, how we can all use tech for good, and provides a new perspective on how we all should approach mentorship - whether we really want one or not.
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How To Pivot Careers Without Starting Over
Rebranding a business is complicated, but reinventing yourself can feel a lot harder. Our guest, Pam Morrisroe has experienced both firsthand. Before she became Chief Marketing Officer at Breakthrough T1D - formerly JDRF - she built a strong career in the corporate, advertising world. This pivot required her to take a leap into the unknown (which involved a 16 interview hiring process) In this episode we discuss practicing resilience, the do’s and don’ts of personal and professional rebranding, and the joys of finding purpose-driven work, even if your career started somewhere else.
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How to Find a Job in Social Impact That’s WORTH IT (LIVE from Idealist)
For over 30 years, Idealist has helped millions of people find jobs in the social impact sector. In this episode, we visit the Idealist office in New York City for an in-person conversation with Ami Dar, Founder and Executive Director of Idealist. Ami shares his unconventional path to entrepreneurship, practical advice for job seekers, and debunks myths about non-profits and social impact careers. We also discuss how to balance executive presence with approachability, and how simple lessons from childhood shapes how we create change, and do good in this world.
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I Pretend To Be an Extrovert For A Living (Tips for Introverts)
Has your job ever clashed with your personality? Well Joung-ah Gedini Williams, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Center for Reproductive Rights understands this first hand. Her 30 year career with the UN Refugee Agency took her to over 100 countries, and required stepping outside of her comfort zone - but that’s sometimes the trade-off when you're following your purpose. Let’s talk about it!
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As a Communicator, Here’s Why I Don’t Cry About Climate Change
The way we talk about climate change influences the progress we make. In this episode, Kate Bassset, VP of Marketing and Communication at Galvanize breaks down what we’re getting right - and wrong - when it comes to climate communication. She shares how optimism isn’t just a mood, but a muscle, and how we can practice pragmatic optimism. Bonus surprise! Kate has an interesting connection to Cameran Diaz, that you won’t expect.
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How to Handle Bad Career Advice (And Make It Work for You)
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passions into a profession, listen up. In this episode Rukiya Kelly, Global Head of Corporate Impact and Engagement at FICO, talks about transforming your dreams into purpose. We talk about the bad career advice that unexpectedly helped her, the everyday need for financial literacy, and how your relationship with FICO is a lot deeper than you think.
After Hours Recommendations Mentioned:
📺Earn Your Leisure
📚The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
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What Skills Actually Matter in a Social Impact Career?
Social impact requires a super wide set of skills. Public speaking, data analysis, movement organizing, networking… the list is endless. However, in this episode, Melanie Newell, President at Public U.S. reveals some of the most important skills in social impact that often get overlooked. She even shares her unique method to avoid dwelling on problems, and focus on building real solutions. We also get into the value of tech-free vacations, and the must-have checklist for long road trips.
To learn more about Public U.S visit: https://publicinc.com/
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Purpose-Driven Work Isn’t Always Pretty, How to Show up for Domestic Violence Survivors
How do you fight the world’s ugliest problems, and still find beauty in the everyday? Well in this episode Safe Horizon’s CEO, Liz Roberts, shares her 40 year journey from social worker to CEO - and how she keeps herself grounded when doing very hard work. We also discuss what early-career professionals should look-out for when applying to companies, and tips on advancing within an organization. Liz also shares travel tips, future goals, and what’s evolved in her sector over the years.
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I Was a DJ Abroad, Now I Help Influence $2.5 Billion in Philanthropy
If you’ve had odd jobs, taken unconventional paths, or lived a lot of different lives, tune in! In this episode, Marc Moorghen, VP of Marketing Communications at Lever for Change, shares his journey from DJ to world traveler to social impact leader to cat dad. We discuss how to embrace constant change, and strengthen your adaptability muscle. Marc also shares how Lever for Change has raised a combined sum of 2.5 billion dollars for causes for good! This episode will inspire you to tap into the artistry of social impact - and odd job skills - to help change the...
How TOGETHXR Is Changing Women’s Sports Forever
What better way to celebrate women’s history month than with a pioneer of women’s sports media. Kati Fernandez is the Chief Content Officer at TOGETHXR, a media company founded by four elite women athletes - Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel and Sue Bird. Today, Kati explains how she and her team are transforming women’s sports every single day. We also learn more about the company's origin story, and how Kati makes a big impact , without the burnout. We also chat about going into business with family members, our shared love for Beyonce, and a special Impact...
Hungry for a More Sustainable Lifestyle? Start Here
WARNING! This episode will leave you hungry – for food… and information. Restaurateur, creator of MoonShot Snacks , and founding CEO of Planet FWD, Julia Collins shares sustainable food practices you didn’t know you needed. Complicated food labels, sustainable shopping practices, the impact of sandwiches – these tips are good for you, and the planet! We also discuss how to explain food sustainability to children, the importance of bringing joy into everything you do, and Oprah Winfrey!
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📚 What if We Get it Right? By Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
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Melinda French Gates Pivotal Team Loves to Laugh
Humor isn’t just a great distraction from work, it helps strengthen how you do hard things. In this episode, Renee Wittemyer, VP of Program Strategy at Pivotal Ventures - founded by Melinda French Gates - shares why inane conversations are an impactful leadership strategy. She discusses how to ease laughter into serious conversations, how living abroad with her grandmother shaped her worldview, and an unexpected meet-cute story that happened in an elephant research camp in Kenya.
Learn more about Pivotal Ventures here: https://www.pivotal.com/
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How 2000s Nostalgia Fuels This Social Impact Leader
On this show, we believe that changemakers should have intentional fun. Whether it’s starting a new creative outlet, dancing to 2000’s music, or creating a substack, Amy Lee – Chief Strategy Officer & Managing Director, Studio at NationSwell – embodies this mindset.
In this episode we also discuss how the social impact industry is evolving, what people get wrong about changemaking, and how to move beyond just checking a box, when it comes to good deeds. Fun fact: Amy is also a bold and passionate Aries, and that zodiac energy helps her thrive at her job, and a couple of guilty...
Inside Careers at Patagonia - A Chief Impact Officer Explains
Being purpose-driven means being a truth-teller, and since we’re being honest here, Patagonia sets a standard. Corley Kenna, Chief Impact and Communications Officer at Patagonia joins us to put a spotlight on what it's like on the inside of the outdoor brand. In this episode, she shares her mixed feelings about being labeled “trailblazers”, and gives first-hand advice on how to build a sustainable career in social impact communications.
Read Patagonia’s Work in Progress (2025) Report here: https://www.patagonia.com/progress-report/
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You Can Care About the World and Good Lighting
Here’s your permission to have out-of the box hobbies, while making the world a better place. George McGraw, founder of the non-profit Dig Deep, shares how he addresses the water crisis in America head on, and why he intentionally makes time to create art, just for fun. In this episode, we explore two questions (and get some after-hours insight into who George is off the clock): What can we do to help address the water crisis? And how should we take care of ourselves so we can show up better for others?
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Olympic Level Career Advice from VP of Allstate Foundation & Social Impact
Feeling stuck? Thinking about changing careers? In this episode, Kate Nack, VP of the Allstate Foundation & Social Impact, shares her transition from Olympic gymnast to a new career, and how to approach life’s pivots with courage and curiosity. Kate also shares how her work drives youth empowerment and how her support system helps her stay grounded. This episode is all about taking risks, embracing new opportunities, and trusting your own path.
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Creativity Will Fix BIG Problems w/ Google.org Head of Climate & Sustainability
Climate action isn’t just for STEM folks. Creatives help solve our biggest climate problems too. How? In this episode, Google.org Head of Sustainability & Climate, Kevin Brege, gives us the 411 on the innovative people in his field, just in time for COP30 in Brazil. We also get some creative travel hacks, stories from his near-pro soccer days, and hear about his best friend’s new novel (a former CIA agent turned author).
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A Stranger’s Kindness Changed My Life with Give Something Back CEO
When you were a kid, you were probably told to “stay in school”. But, for many, that isn’t as easy as it sounds . This is where organizations like Give Something Back come in. CEO, Melissa Helmbrecht joins us today to share how they use action - not just words - to empower young people to overcome their hardships, and create a positive future. She also shares her obsession with physics, her theory about time, and beautiful memories with the late Dr. Jane Goodall.
Learn more about Give Something Back here: https://giveback.ngo/
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In Activism, Do Celebrities Matter? with SixDegrees.Org Executive
Can celebrities ACTUALLY help fuel good? According to SixDegrees.Org Executive Director, Stacy Huston - they absolutely can! Stacy is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Webby award winning podcast, 'Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon”. In this episode, she shares how to navigate the intersection of celebrity advocacy and social impact work, fun behind-the-scenes stories of her podcast, and a very surprising story on something she regrets spending money on. You don’t want to miss this.
Learn more about SixDegrees.Org here: https://www.sixdegrees.org/
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Is A Career in Social Impact Right For You? with Ritual‘s Chief Impact Officer
In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Dahl, author of Cleaning House and Chief Impact Officer at Ritual, to talk about what it really means to build a career in social impact. From activist to lobbyist to author to executive, Lindsay’s path shows how purpose-driven work can take you anywhere.
If you’re a book lover, career pivoter, or someone curious about the world of social impact like climate, health, and tech — this episode is for you.
Check out Lindsay’s work here: https://lindsaydahl.com/
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AI Safety Tips for Families w/ VP of Communications at Common Sense Media
How can families protect their children from AI? In this episode we address these kinds of fears with resources. VP of Communications at Common Sense Media, Edda Collins Coleman, shares the challenges and solutions to raising children in a digital world. We also discuss ways to combat anxiety, The Real Housewives fandom and the best time of year to manifest your goals.
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Burnt Out as a Changemaker? Watch This w/ Dolby Labs Director of Sustainability
Pick up a new hobby recently? Well, Natasha Tuck, Director of Sustainability at Dolby Labs, thinks you should. According to her, doing something creative outside of work can boost workplace momentum, and help prevent burnout. In this episode, we discuss her songwriting hobby, her obsessions with Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet, and why it took her so long to finally watch “Game of Thrones”. She’s now obsessed with Jon Snow. Are we really surprised?
Learn more about Dolby Labs sustainability work here: https://www.dolby.com/about/corporate/sis/
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The Secret Power of Patience w/ L’Oréal’s Head of Sustainability Comms
Patience isn’t the sexiest superpower, but it’s essential if you want to get good at anything. In this episode, we dive into how patience shifts over time—what we have patience for, what we don’t, and how that changes as we grow. Alexander Habib, Head of Sustainability Communications at L’Oreal, believes patience can be an art that evolves with time. Alex is also a photographer and claims that his ability to see the world through different lenses has shaped how he communicates and drives impact at work. How? Keep listening.
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How to Create Relationships That Last with Leading Connection Expert
When life gets difficult, we tend to push people away. Our guest, Liz Forkin Bohannon, argues that we should resist that urge and instead seek deeper connections. And that’s exactly what we’re doing today. Liz is one of the most sought-after public speakers in the country and the founder of Sseko Designs. In this episode, we connect over her passion for making people laugh, why commitment is her new love language, and what her chances are of winning Fear Factor. (Spoiler: she’s pretty fearless - and she will inspire you to live fearlessly too!)
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Can Stories Fix Climate Change? with Author Solitaire Townsend
What does climate change have to do with Lord of the Rings? According to Solitaire Townsend, Chief Solutionist & Co-Founder of Futerra, the classic fantasy is a great example of what real change requires. In this episode, she explains how fiction stories can impact social change, and tells a few vivid (and real) stories of her own. Like the time she was trapped in the Amazon jungle, or when she climbed the Grand Canyon, or even how she completed the most difficult journey ever - writing her debut cli-fi novel, Godstorm.
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TV Icon and TEDWomen Co-Founder on How to Fail Forward and Build a Legacy
Can failure be a good thing? Pat Mitchell - Co-founder of TEDWomen and Project Dandelion - says: yes! As long as you keep moving forward. In this episode Pat reveals funny stories from her time as the host of the Emmy-winning talk show “Woman to Woman.” She also shares the questions she’d ask the late Pope, and the pivotal advice from her grandmother that helped her evolve into a “Dangerous Woman.”
Learn more about Pat Mitchell: https://www.patmitchellmedia.com/
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How to Vacation Better and More Responsibly with Intrepid Travel CMO
Tired of settling for subpar vacations? Well, in this episode, Hazel McGuire, Chief Marketing Officer at Intrepid Travel, shares her top tips to avoid vacation fails - from poor lodging to bad food. We also discuss how to be a responsible tourist, future travel trends, and what she would do in a “Freaky Friday” scenario.
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Communications Expert on Miss Piggy Realness, Theme Parks & Empathy in Leaders
For decades, Rebecca Lowell Edwards led communication strategies for organizations like the International Olympic Committee, Organon, and many others. She now runs her own consulting firm, SaltRock Strategies. In this episode, she shares how her superpower – feelings — have helped her excel in the communications industry, along with the story behind her popular oyster shucking Linkedin post. We also talk about Miss Piggy, theme park rides and why she brushes her teeth to Snoop Dogg affirmations.
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Kenvue Global Comms Director for Sustainability on the Perfect Roti & Storytelling 101
Want to share your story more effectively and stand out in both casual and professional settings? This episode is for you. Aman Singh, Global Communications Director for Sustainability at Kenvue, shares her journey of self-expression from when she moved from India to call America home. In addition to being an authentic storyteller, she also knows how to make a simple yet tasty 2-ingredient breakfast, and how to “hustle with responsibility” – her superhero catchphrase.
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1% for the Planet CEO on Romantic Gestures, Birds, & Climate Action
How often do you truly connect with nature? For Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, it’s almost every day when she’s out skiing, hiking, or birdwatching. What about when she’s inside? Answer: rollerblading, weightlifting, ice-skating, and of course, working hard to save the planet. In this episode, Kate also shares a few love stories and parenting tips, and leaves us refreshed.
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Malala Fund Digital Director on Matcha, The Best Weekend in DC & Cultural Joy
Looking for the ideal trip itinerary with top restaurants, local gems, and stellar photo ops? Bhumika Regmi, Director of Digital Communications and Creative at the Malala Fund, has you covered. In this episode, we explore the beauty of her work and the joys of her life: matcha ice cream and springtime hangouts. She also reflects on her younger years and her time in Nepal, Mongolia, and Washington D.C.
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Fundraising Exec on Beyonce’s “Halo,” Rom-Coms & Using Your Voice For Good
After turning the Trevor Project into a powerhouse for change, Muneer Panjwani became the CEO of Engage for Good. There, he created the Halo Awards – the highest recognition for social impact initiatives. In this episode, we get into how Queen B herself – Beyonce – inspired the award’s logo and design. We also learn about Muneer’s incredible family, his favorite rom-com and the best type of chocolate chip cookie there is!
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