Daniela Papi-Thornton is an educator whose work focuses on systems-led leadership. Today, she explains why complex social issues can’t simply be “solved,” how philanthropy can better support systems change, and why inner work may be one of the most overlooked parts of systems change.Learn more about Systems. Change. Educators. Unite: https://www.systemschangeeducatorsunite.com/Girltrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/girltrek-when-black-women-walk-together-things-changeIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From responding to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika to leading New York City’s contact tracing program, Dr. Neil Vora has spent his career on the front lines of global health crises.In this episode, he explains how addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and our relationship with nature can help prevent  future pandemics.Learn more about Preventing Pandemics at the Source:https://www.preventingfuturepandemics.org/If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[REBROADCAST]Original Airdate: June 18, 2024New Episode of System Catalysts out next week!We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agriculture into systems change. If you want to learn more about the Stone Barns Center, visit stonebarnscenter.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Zuri Tau is a sociologist and licensed mental health professional, as well as the founder and CEO of Social Insights Research and Liberatory Research.Zuri is challenging the idea that research is neutral by amplifying BIPOC perspectives and shifting power in research and evaluation. Today, we discuss why traditional methods often fall short, and what it looks like to practice “liberatory research” in real life. Learn more about Liberatory Research: https://www.liberatoryresearch.comLearn more about Social Insights Research: https://www.socinsights.comCheck out Zuri’s Liberatory Research Masterclass: https://www.liberatoryresearch.com/liberatory-research-masterclassIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we kick off season 5 with Garreth Wood, an entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, now serving as chairman & co-founder of Kids Operating Room (KidsOR).After a personal experience with his daughter’s life-threatening birth, Garreth decided to tackle a massive but overlooked issue: millions of children lack access to safe surgery.We talk about how one operating room in Uganda grew into a global movement, why most aid models fail, and what it really means to build sustainable systems led by local communities.Learn more about Kids OR: https://www.kidsor.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we’re on a season break, we’re sharing an episode from another show we think you’ll love. It’s called Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, and in it, Dr. Rob Harter interviews leaders making a difference today about what strategies and practices have made them successful. In this particular episode, he talks to Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk speaker, and social impact provocateur—to discuss what it really takes to solve the world’s biggest problems.If you like what you hear, listen to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast here: https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Afua Bruce, founding CEO of ANB Advisory Group and co-author of The Tech That Comes Next, explains how technology, data and even AI, can be used ethically. She unpacks what it actually means to live in the “age of AI,” why generative AI is powerful and flawed, and how funders, nonprofits, and social impact leaders can make smarter, more ethical technology decisions.Learn more about ANB Advisory Group: www.anbadvisory.comRead Afua’s Book The Tech That Comes Next: thetechthatcomesnext.comWatch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Vimbai Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and the CEO of Batoka Africa, one of the first Black, female‑owned luxury safari lodge groups on the continent.In our conversation, Vimbai talks about growing up in one of Africa’s most influential philanthropic families, how she’s redefining African luxury, and what it means to build a business that puts community first.Learn more about Batoka Africa: https://batokaafrica.comWatch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, joins us to explain  how business, government, and philanthropy can work together. We dive into what systems change looks like in real life, how to manage  incentives across sectors, and how to be strategically open-minded. Watch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we hear from two national leaders transforming how we understand, talk about, and prevent suicide: Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of Research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and Vic Armstrong, AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement.We explore how suicide prevention has evolved, what AFSP is doing to shift culture and policy, and why community-driven approaches are essential to saving lives.Watch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.