Impact Insiders

In this episode, Anne Slatter, General Manager at I Care, speaks about I Care’s journey in the youth development space, the lessons learned, and how I Care has grown over the years.

In this podcast, we are joined by Marion Wagner, the director of Breadline Africa. With a rich background in leadership across various organizations, Marion has spearheaded initiatives ranging from nurturing ethical leadership in children to championing cultural diversity education. She has also been at the forefront of supporting vulnerable children in South Africa and driving economic growth and sustainable development in communities.

Through our discussion, Marion sheds light on the importance of early childhood development and explores the profound socio-economic impact that ensues when children are provided with secure learning environments. We discuss the organization's "Flush Campaign," dedicated to eradicating pit toilets in schools across South Africa. Marion highlights the far-reaching effects this initiative has on the overall well-being and development of children, offering a compelling perspective on the transformative power of education and community support.

The climate crisis is not just having an impact on the planet's health, it's also impacting our mental health. A recent poll by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) found that 60% reported that climate change had negatively affected their mental health a figure that rose to 73% among 16-24 year olds. Climate anxiety is feeding into a mental health picture that has worsened since the pandemic. Today, we sit down with Lucy Johnson to how the climate crisis impacts our mental health and ways/methods to which we can tackle this issue.

Lessons from V&A Waterfront

Henry Mathys, Senior Manager: Social Impact and Food Ecosystem at the V&A Waterfront, reflects on The V&A Waterfront's Corporate Strategy Journey, and its synchrony with their social and environmental objectives, ultimately leading to their SVE Business Strategy. He further delves into the complexities of building an ecosystem of partnerships, and the role of the private sector in building products and services that add value to society.

In this episode of Impact Insiders, we are joined by Callum Armstrong, a New Zealand-based social entrepreneur passionate about sustainability and protecting New Zealand's native forests. Callum has established and supported businesses that are passionate about the environment and making a positive impact on the earth for future generations. Callum also discusses the role of his initiative, the Reforestation Fund, in supporting community environmental groups and ethical brands.

Join our guest speaker, Tim Radjy, Founder of and a Managing Partner at AlphaMundi Group Ltd (AMG) as he shares his view on the role of impact investing in achieving the SDGs. He discusses examples of taking companies to scale through impact investing and showcases the link between philanthropy and impact investing.

Join this episode of Impact for Breakfast with Alef Meulenberg, social entrepreneur and CEO of Rhiza Holdings. Alef discusses how to use market creating innovations to develop local economies and scale impact. Alef shares insightful examples of how local problems can be solved with local solutions and asks the audience to consider what local problems still need solving.

Join the conversation with Chris Whelan, a seasoned expert from the Wellington Centre of Business Excellence, to delve into the realm of organisational change and transformation. We explore effective strategies for achieving this success and the significance of setting and pursuing goals. We also explore the vital importance of adaptability and how it has shaped the business landscape.

In the latest episode of Impact Insiders, Heather Jackson, Chief Executive Officer at RBN Fund Managers, speaks about how to narrow the gap between the rhetoric and reality of impact investing. She draws on her experience and share her thoughts on scaling quality impact solutions.

In this episode, we are joined by OG Molefe, a seasoned South African sport’s presenter and founder of the OG Molefe Foundation. OG discusses the impact that sport has on a community, how access to golf has shaped his life and the future of the OG Molefe Foundation.

On this episode of Relativ’s Impact Insider’s podcast, Chloé Dobbins and Mural Routes’ managing director Marta Keller-Hernandez introduce our audience to the world of Mural Art and its integral role in community revitalization and building. Mural Routes’ work bridges the world of private sponsors with artists to facilitate community consultations so that every voice is heard and well represented.

In the latest episode of Impact Insiders, Cyril Naicker, Chief Executive of Imprint Luxury and Country Coordinator for Fashion Revolution discusses the fashion industry and why this is an industry that is in need of transformation.

In the latest episode of Impact Insiders, Heather Jackson, Chief Executive Officer at RBN Fund Managers, speaks about how to narrow the gap between the rhetoric and reality of impact investing. She draws on her experience and share her thoughts on scaling quality impact solutions.

In this episode of Impact Insiders, we discuss the role of education in achieving social equity with Katie Brady, Senior Manager of Teaching & Learning at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. She shares lessons learned during her transition from teaching high school English to leading education for development initiatives in the USA, South Africa, and Malawi.

In this episode of the Impact Insider Podcast, we had the privilege of talking to Tracey Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Taking Care of Business (TCB). During this episode, Tracey discusses TCB’s journey to impact – how they leveraged Theory of Change and Impact Measurement to continue to learn, unlock deeper social impact, and attract supporters and partners.

In this episode of the Impact Insider Podcast, we had the privilege of welcoming Matthew Coffay – a consultant, researcher, and author in the field of business innovation and sustainability management. During this episode, Matthew discusses how businesses can innovate on their business models to make dramatic sustainability improvements.

In this episode of Impact Insiders, we are joined by Shawn Buck, director of development from Ubuntu Football, to unpack how sport plays an instrumental role in developing young individuals to pursue their dreams. Shawn shares his journey with Ubuntu and the success stories of young individuals who follow their dreams.

In this episode we are joined by Susannah Farr – founder and CEO of gold Youth Development   Agency (gold-youth). We unpack the role that psychological empowerment plays  in promoting the performance of health-enhancing behaviours and the promotion  of commitment to education and skills development in the youth across Africa.

In this Impact Insiders podcast we are talking to Gabrielle Habberton to talk about Relativ’s journey – where it started, where it is today, and what the goals are for the future.

In this episode, we chat with Cheralyn Chok, Executive Director of the Social Innovation Academy, about the ever-evolving opportunities for young people to build their careers in social impact.

In this episode, we chat with Duncan Parker, CEO of Ethical Goods, about impact investing, corporate responsibility, and the importance of relationship building in business.

In this episode, we chat with Malcolm Johnston, co-founder of Angello, about his personal journey and passion for entrepreneurship as a force for spiritual and social transformation in frontier markets.

In this podcast, Chris Habberton discusses computational thinking – what it is and why it is important -  as well as the in.code project and how it aims to teach computational thinking skills to preschool children.