social good

Manuela Seve is the CEO and co-founder of Alphaa.io, a Web3 company with a majority of female employees changing the way we think of asset ownership by connecting the physical and digital realms via blockchain certification.  Using Web3 to help brands build community and loyalty, her clients include major sports teams and fashion powerhouses. Brazilian-born and Los Angeles-based, Manuela has been a thought leader in the tech and collectibles sector for the past 8 years. She was named by Bloomberg in 2022 one of the top 100 influential Latinos worldwide, as well as 33 under 33 entrepreneurs in 2018. She has moderated and led panels on Web3 at major industry events including the Bushwick film festival, Stanford GSB, L’Attitude, NFT LA & NYC, and more. Her panel submission, “NFTs for Real World Problems,” won TechCrunch Disrupt’s Audience Choice Award in 2022.

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Today's podcasting experiment is repurposing a LinkedIn Live I did with Gillian Whitney and publishing the audio on my podcast. Kudos to Gillian for her generosity - she's been a guest on the podcast before. She tells me I have a standing invite to be on her show any time and the feeling is mutual.

Join Nola Simon & Gillian Whitney for an engaging chat about: Ghosts, Hallucinations & Other Scary Trust Leaps in Using AI for Research Trick or Treat? AI can a powerful tool, but it can also be dangerous. Why? Because AI has a tendency to hallucinate. It can take a kernel of truth and build out a fantasy, with the potential to impact your personal brand and reputation.

Nola Simon has found that the results of AI research can be very misleading. Which leads to questions about how AI is pulling its information and how to negotiate the disinformation? Based in Ontario, Canada, Nola is an international B2B consultant who has advised hybrid/remote work teams for the last 10 years. In addition to working with organizations, Nola runs the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence community. This community is powered by her podcast of the same name, which focuses on co-creating the future of work. 

Nola Simon is a pioneer of hybrid work and has been interviewed extensively in the media - newspapers, television, radio, magazines. She is a LinkedIn Community Top Voice for Organizational Development & Decision-Making. Whether you're a business owner, job seeker, or employee, we invite you to join us for: Ghosts, Hallucinations & Other Scary Trust Leaps in Using AI for Research.

Gillian Whitney is a LinkedIn Video Marketing Coach. 

She believes every business professional needs to be using video to market themselves. Video boosts your online visibility, increases sales, and promotes your brand like no other marketing tool.

As a LinkedIn Video Coach, Gillian helps business professionals make videos in a way that is comfortable for them. She loves sharing Easy Peasy solutions to help folks get started with video.

Gillian is a citizen of 4 countries and a digital nomad. She currently resides in Las Vegas, with her husband and globe-trotting dachshund.

Gillian Whitney

VideoEasyPeasy.com

YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/videoeasypeasy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney

Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a philanthropic services firm, and Ethos Tracking, a related social impact data management tool that allows businesses, nonprofits and foundations to more effectively track their impact. The central theme for Emily’s life has always been “how can I be an agent of good for my community”, a question that has followed her throughout her career in public policy and law, corporate infrastructure and ultimately what led her to become a tech founder.

In our conversation we discuss:

• The process of creating, iterating and launching a tech product
• Why she believes change is a collaborative process
• The importance of social impact as part of company culture
• The historical framework of social good vs. her thoughts on where we are headed
• Her top 3 tips for starting / building a career in the social impact space
• And ultimately why she created her company

Emily and her team are utilizing metrics and data to help companies create meaningful and effective social impact in ways that make sense for their respective business models.

Connect with Emily:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-kane-miller-32272286/

https://ethos-giving.com/

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JammCard is a community of the world’s leading music professionals. Need Post Malone’s drummer? Taylor Swift’s keyboard player? A violinist to record strings on a single - you can do it now with the highest level of musicians in the game on the JammCard App. They ALSO are now facilitating mentoring. Elmo Lovano shares an inspiring journey from worldwide tours to being a tech founder. 

Amy B of Fruition gives a challenge to inventory and test your 6P’s. It’s a really good exercise for anyone especially creators and artists. The 6P’s are a mini life survival checklist and a lot of the time when we’re navigating a world… or an industry operating by doing things that have never been done before…. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. 

Growing up in the suburbs between Seattle and Olympia the music scene & DIY attitude became deeply ingrained in who I am. From putting on our own shows, to making zines, and connecting community was a way of life. In this episode we talk to a musician, music biz boss, and Riot Grrrl founder - Molly Neuman about how it all came together and how we can keep the DIY spirit alive to make a difference today.

"YING is an exciting way for our community members to share their skills with one another. Whether between friends, colleagues, or neighbors; YING helps communities by connecting them to one another". In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday we embrace community capital and a return to connection while talking to CEO & Founder of YING - Karla Ballard

Marnie and Russell sit down with Jim Estill, the CEO and Owner of Danby Appliances, in this episode. Although he's seen great success as a business leader, Jim's impact reaches farther than that. Throughout his career, Jim has made it his mission to give back to the community, helping others through charitable initiatives like supplying ventilators during the pandemic and supporting Syrian refugees who have recently come to Canada. After this episode, you'll learn: how social good can empower loyal employees, the key business principle Jim follows and how that's influenced a roaringly successful career, and the "secret to happiness" for leaders.

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2021 has been the YEAR of the CREATOR - Mickey Shiloh has created a subscription record label called HRDRV. She’s giving access to distribution, marketing, mixes, and more for independent artists. Her platform is a game changer and I love her personal evolution of an artist, to an entrepreneur to the most empowered version of an artist she’s ever been. 

Creators often write books, make songs, or cook up amazing dishes. Today is about creating something that has never been done before out of THIN AIR. Victoria Buda invented a challenge... or some call it a game.... but it's more like an inspiration game called 31 Crush. Until today it's been a private, invite only, occasion that happens twice a year. If you're searching for inspiration, new community, and clarity the crush might just be for you!

Creators aren't just musicians, writers, and artists - they're chefs too!! Be inspired by Lara from fleurs et sel - the new Cookie Queen of Los Angeles. After being laid off during the pandemic she leaned into what she loves and started making the best cookies in the world! The cookies are in high demand and everyone from Good Morning America to people backstage at the Foo Fighters are getting a taste. Her every day lessons learned while working at Nordstrom or starting this new cookie business will transcend all creative endeavors. She's magic and if you're in L.A. you HAVE to try fleurs et sel.

Bangladesh born Anik Khan's latest releases Denied & Approved follow his immigration journey. While he was in the thick of sorting his status he had global hits, requests to tour the world, a PBS documentary, Bernie Sanders and AOC knocking on his door, and opened a Chai restaurant in Manhattan. No matter how frustrating his situation felt it was his connection to community and culture that kept him going. He's now officially a citizen and the opportunities are infinite for this King of Queens.

Are we all hypocrites?

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Most of us want to be good and be seen to be good. But aren't these goals contradictory? Isn't the desire to be seen to good a means of placing ourselves higher than others and wishing to gain status and position as a result?

Should we conclude that the attempt to be seen to be good is immoral and call it out as hypocritical, including philanthropist donation, explicit piety on the part of the religious, and virtue signalling be it on campus or on social media? Or is being seen to be good vital to cement socially positive behaviour? And explicit public demonstration of morality the only morality worth having?

World-leading cultural theorist Kwame Anthony Appiah, Professor of sociology and African Studies and international authority on race, Crystal Fleming, and founder of Prospect Magazine David Goodhart probe the moral maze of public morality. Mark Linsenmayer hosts.

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Today we are sitting down with Jeremy Cowart, an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose mission in life is to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy." We learn about how he got started, and we delve into his journey as a creative entrepreneur. As entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, there are times when we have a dream or an idea, and the process of bringing it to life will take years with endless obstacles. In 2015, Jeremy shared a HUGE idea with the world, and he's spent the past six years building The Purpose Hotel. 

Learn more about his work:
The Purpose Hotel
Help-Portrait
LIMINAL Society
Lightograph

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Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. 

Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 800 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.

Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.

Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.com

The Social Impact Leader delves into the ambitious world of social entrepreneurship. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywood People, bestselling author and expert mentor to thousands of startup leaders. You will learn from change-makers featuring interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism and entertainment. From innovative strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast explores how individuals and organizations drive community change, business growth and personal well being. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, Social Impact Leader gives fresh perspectives on being a leader in a changing world.

The first independent artist I ever knew also happened to have the #1 song in the country, which ended up being one of the most licensed songs of all time and shifted culture to this day. Sir Mix-A-Lot is a Hip Hop pioneer and Seattle Family who I’ve always respected not only due to his talent, or his business acumen, but also forward thinking mentality and respect for community.

2022 will be the 30th Anniversary of Baby Got Back. Not just a song about buts…. It spoke truth, MANY say for the first time, about the representation of African American women in the media. If this song wasn’t created would the Kardashian’s look the way they do today? Would Brazilian Butt Lifts be one of the. Most popular and dangerous surgeries in the world? Would Beyonce ever talked about Jay Z cheating on her with BECKY with the good hair?

Hang out for a bit of history and a healthy dose of music biz mentoring from the one and only Sir Mix A Lot.  

In this episode, we're talking about social good and have two incredible guests and women in business who are also doing things to help others. Our first segment features Jess Ekstrom, CEO of Headbands of Hope and author of, "Chasing the Bright Side." Listen as Jess shares countless insights about success and making a difference. You'll learn how an experience with failure at the beginning of her career made her into the businesswoman she is today. 

We are also joined by Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation a global foundation dedicated to improving the health and livelihood of women and children through community programs in the U.S. and India. Megha shares how her team is helping those in rural communities in India and how businesses can and should make doing good part of their model.

Links & Resources:
Chasing the Bright Side
The Desai Foundation

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