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The Purpose PodBonnie Chiu of The Social Investment Consultancy on assuring positive social change"Globally, just 1-2% of financial assets are managed by women or people of colour"In a climate in which the business value of DEI is increasingly undermined, this wide-ranging discussion with Bonnie Chiu, MD of The Social Investment Consultancy, sets the record straight on how the inclusivity debate should be re-connected to innovation and finding the best talent, how she is helping to shape the new SDG Standards assurance framework for private equity funds to combat SDG washing, and:- The power of grandparents- How to support social enterprises and f...
2025-06-1537 min
La SiesteThe Ashtray Hour (Marcel Wave - Pies Pala Pop # 4)Marcel Wave- Pies Pala Pop # 4 / juin 2025 / 57min3101 Cindy Lee / Wild One 02 Electrelane / You Make Me Weak At The Knees03 Kinloch Nelson / Lazin' in My Sleep04 Brian Eno / By This River05 Vashti Bunyan / Here Before06 Kate Bush / And Dream of Sheep07 The Rising Storm / Frozen Laughter 08 Beat Happening / Youth09 Marine Girls / Sunshine blue10 Twerps / Bring me Down11 UV Race / Always Late12 Bitchin Bajas & Bonnie "Prince" Billy / Nature Makes us for Ourselves13 Trans Am / Insufficiently Breathless14 Fugazi / I’m So Tired15 Duke Ellington / Soli...
2025-06-1200 minLa SiesteThe Ashtray Hour (Marcel Wave - Pies Pala Pop # 4)Marcel Wave- Pies Pala Pop # 4 / juin 2025 / 57min3101 Cindy Lee / Wild One 02 Electrelane / You Make Me Weak At The Knees03 Kinloch Nelson / Lazin' in My Sleep04 Brian Eno / By This River05 Vashti Bunyan / Here Before06 Kate Bush / And Dream of Sheep07 The Rising Storm / Frozen Laughter 08 Beat Happening / Youth09 Marine Girls / Sunshine blue10 Twerps / Bring me Down11 UV Race / Always Late12 Bitchin Bajas & Bonnie "Prince" Billy / Nature Makes us for Ourselves13 Trans Am / Insufficiently Breathless14 Fugazi / I’m So Tired15 Duke Ellington / Soli...
2025-06-1200 min
Women Changing FinanceE04 - Bonnie Chiu, Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)In this episode of Women Changing Finance, host Krisztina Tora sits down with Bonnie Chiu, an award-winning social entrepreneur, and a gender equality advocate. She is also the Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), a global network of consultants specialised in impact assessment and impact investing strategies. Bonnie shares her journey from Hong Kong to the UK, starting with the foundation of the social enterprise Lensational, which empowers marginalized women through photography and storytelling. She discusses the vibrant ecosystems of social entrepreneurship she has encountered in the UK and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in...
2025-03-0556 min
Let's talk trade by WTORe-globalizing trade: a youth perspective (S8 - Ep 2)On the last day of the Public Forum 2024, we brought together a dynamic group of young entrepreneurs and activists from around the world for the plenary debate titled “Re-globalizing trade for an inclusive tomorrow: the youth perspective”. This episode brings their concrete proposals to shape a more sustainable and inclusive global economy that better serves future generations. Watch the full session here.Speakers in this podcast: Nicolás Albertoni, moderatorDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, UruguaySimon BerthoudHead of Communication and Member Engagement, Climate Alliance...
2024-12-0939 min
The Philanthropy Impact PodcastSocial Investment in The Spectrum of CapitalChaired by Bonnie Chiu, Managing Director, The Social Investment ConsultancyPanel: Ollie Pollard, Head of Enterprise Growth Funds, ResonanceDanyal Sattar, CEO, Big Issue InvestSarah MacFarlane, Senior Investor Relationships Manager, Big Society CapitalListen as two UK social investment intermediaries and the main UK social investment wholesaler are questioned by Bonnie Chiu, Founder of the recently FCA endorsed impact consultancy The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC). Discussed will be where social investment fits on the spectrum of capital and why it has such an important role in creating lasting societaland environmental change.B...
2024-01-1632 min
Women in PaymentsMy Career in Six with Gabbi Ackerman and Bonnie ChiuHSBC's Employee and Client Engagement Global Payments Solutions, ASP, Bonnie Chiu shares six words and six thoughts on her career journey, and the advice she has for the rising stars of the industry.
About My Career in Six
My Career in Six is a weekly webinar where we sit down with an inspiring woman leading the way in her field and where she shares unique career insights in just six minutes.
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Women in Payments is a global movement of women supporting women across the payments ecosystem. To learn more, visit us at https://www.womeninpayments...
2023-11-2412 min
Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsBonnie Chiu: A Life in PicturesBonnie Chiu is a Rebel who discovered how important a picture can be, not just as a way to express herself, but for girls and women around the world to share their lives and feel empowered. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez and Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Carissa Ratanaphanyarat. Our executive producer was Joy Smith. Original theme mu...
2023-05-0913 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting with Compassion and Abundance with Bonnie ChiuIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Bonnie Chiu, a serial entrepreneur, advisor and impact investment specialist focused on challenging systems of inequalities. She is also the founder and managing director of The Social Investment Consultancy - a global network of consultants specialising in social impact measurement, social investment and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. In this episode, Bonnie shares her story, why she is driven to challenge systemic inequalities in capital markets, and how she built her dream of investing in, and growing, social enterprises. Fr...
2023-03-3123 min
Re-envision Business18. Baking diverse, inclusive and equitable values into the world of social impact (with Bonnie Chiu)In this episode, we’re joined by Bonnie Chiu who helps us unpack the world of social enterprise and impact investing and explore what it will take to get this work right.Bonnie brings a wealth of expertise in impact investing, impact measurement and diversity, equity and inclusion. In her current role as Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), she has supported over 150 clients. She has also expanded TSIC's team globally to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. As a serial social entrepreneur, she co-founded an award-winning social enterprise Lensational, focused on empowering wo...
2022-09-2056 min
PEOPLE Every DayBehind the Scenes at the Grammys with BTS, Jon Batiste, Bonnie Raitt, and MoreKanye drops out of Coachella. PEOPLE’s Jeremy Parsons joins Janine to relive everything that happened on the Grammys red carpet, including exclusive interviews with BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jon Batiste. Remembering Seinfeld’s Estelle Harris. PEOPLE’s Melody Chiu stops by to break down the incredible performances and memorable moments from inside the Grammys, and discusses some of the night’s most controversial winners.For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.Follow on Instagram:Janine Rubenstein - @janinerubeJeremy Parsons - @thejeremyparsonsMelody Chi...
2022-04-0427 min
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyUnderstanding China, tech diplomacy, climate security in the Middle EastFergus Ryan speaks to China expert Joanna Chiu about her new book ‘China Unbound: A new world disorder’. They discuss the changing attitudes towards China in Western countries and the importance of developing China expertise.
Critical and emerging technologies are quickly becoming a key focus area of geopolitical competition. Karly Winkler speaks to Bonnie Glick about the newly established Center for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and the links between technology advances and national interests.
Anastasia Kapetas speaks to Gidon Bromberg about climate and security in the Middle East. They discuss the ‘green blue deal’ concept and climate progress in the region.
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2022-02-0742 min
Collective Impact ForumShifting Power with Participatory GrantmakingWe’re sharing a deep dive discussion on the topic of participatory grantmaking that was part of this past spring’s 2021 Collective Impact Action Summit. In this deep dive, we explore what is participatory grantmaking, how is it different from more traditional approaches to philanthropy, and how does this approach shift decision-making power to communities, putting them in charge of funding the solutions they want to see. Participating in this discussion is Bonnie Chiu of The Social Investment Consultancy, Melanie Kawano-Chiu of the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund, Hannah Paterson of The National Lottery Community Fund, and Meg Massey of Sans...
2021-07-301h 04
ICT4D Conference Podcast: Global Tech, Local GoodBonnie Chiu: grassroots approaches to the gender digital gapBonnie Chiu (Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy, Founder of Lensational) on grassroots and entrepreneurial approaches to digital capacity building of marginalized women. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org
2021-06-0213 min
NüVoicesTalking fiction writing and modern China, with Te-Ping Chen Throughout the 10 stories in Land of Big Numbers, Te-Ping Chen — a founding member of NüVoices — sketches the interior lives of her protagonists, who live in (or are connected to) China: a man determined to strike it rich in the stock market, a migrant worker employed at a flower shop who is infatuated with a customer, and a government employee being stalked by her ex-boyfriend. Inspired by her years living in Beijing and Hong Kong as a foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, Chen drew upon her travels and the remarkable lives of people she met to con...
2021-03-241h 05
Total Movie RecallTMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...
2021-02-011h 20
NüVoicesU.S.-Taiwan relations: From Trump to Biden On January 9, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo announced that the United States would eliminate self-imposed restrictions on exchanges between American and Taiwanese officials. Reactions have been mixed, with some saying a change in policy on Taiwan was overdue, while others warning that the timing of the announcement in the last days of the Trump administration means Taiwan will bear the brunt of Beijing's fury. Experts Margaret Lewis and Jessica Drun — both currently in Taipei — join NüVoices podcast host Joanna Chiu to explore this historic moment. Recommendations: Why Taiwan Matters: Small Island, Global Powerhouse, by Shelley...
2021-01-221h 03Total Movie RecallTMR 054 – Kung Fu Cult Master This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve and Ryan discover that there’s actually an antidote to getting punched really, really hard. The cultural divide proves too much for Ryan in this wild, fantastic, hallucinatory Kung Fu epic of many names. The story is incomprehensible, the fights are nonsensical, but Steve still finds it defensible, while Ryan finds the editing reprehensible. There’s no reason for this rhyme. Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) d. Jing Wong, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Starring: Jet Li Man Cheung Chingmy Yau Set...
2021-01-181h 39
Planet ImpactEp. 6. Bonnie Chiu: Story of LensationalBonnie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, a gender equality advocate and a social impact consultant.
"Everything happens for a reason. We don't have to force things too much; we should be open to what the universe is giving us."
She was born in Hong Kong. She holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a BBA in Global Business Studies with First Honours from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Copenhagen Business School and University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).
She is the Founder an...
2020-07-1055 min
Run it Like a GirlRun it like a girl with Joanna Chiu, Senior Journalist, The Toronto Star, Season 2, Episode 12Joanna Chiu is a senior journalist for the Toronto Star based out of Vancouver......and says there is very little diversity in the leadership of Canadian newsroom, with most decision-makers being white men.Joanna kicked off her reporting career with a newspaper in Hong Kong, before heading into mainland China and working for a couple of major publications from Beijing, where it was important to exercise caution.Now back in Canada and working for the Toronto Star, Joanna believes Canadians are starting to realize the issues around diversity, racism and xenophobia here at home.
2020-01-2735 min
Good PodcastsNo men allowed: How useful are women’s-only business networks?There are numerous gender-specific networks and schemes to support women in business, including our very own Women in Social Enterprise (WISE100) created in partnership with NatWest. But how important is it to get together without men in the room? Bonnie Chiu, managing director at The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) and founder of social enterprise Lensational, is an advocate for women’s-only networking spaces.Speaking at a dinner hosted by NatWest and Pioneers Post in London last month, she posed some big questions about how women in social enterprise can be more supportive of each other, and revealed her own personal jo...
2019-11-2210 min
Women in Foreign PolicyEpisode 1: Innovators and TrailblazersIn our first episode, Ashley and Annika discuss trailblazing, innovative women in the foreign policy field. We hear from interviews with Marissa Conway, Bonnie Chiu, Shireen Santosham, and Diana Nassar about their work, and we discuss what it means to be an innovator.
All the interviews you hear today are available in full on the Women in Foreign Policy website. A transcript of this episode is also available at http://www.womeninforeignpolicy.org/listen-to-our-podcast/.
If you’d like to support the work of WiFP, please consider donating at Paypal via https://www.paypal.me/lmgoulet or becoming a patron on Pa...
2018-07-3126 minWomen in Foreign PolicyEpisode 1: Innovators and TrailblazersIn our first episode, Ashley and Annika discuss trailblazing, innovative women in the foreign policy field. We hear from interviews with Marissa Conway, Bonnie Chiu, Shireen Santosham, and Diana Nassar about their work, and we discuss what it means to be an innovator.
All the interviews you hear today are available in full on the Women in Foreign Policy website. A transcript of this episode is also available at http://www.womeninforeignpolicy.org/listen-to-our-podcast/.
If you’d like to support the work of WiFP, please consider donating at Paypal via https://www.paypal.me/lmgoulet or becoming a patron on Pa...
2018-07-3126 min
BEDROCK PODCASTVAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENTWe talk about Vampire Cleanup Department, a 2017 film directed by Yan Pak-Wing and Chiu Sin-Hang. It stars Baby John Choi, Chin Siu-Ho, Richard Ng, Lin Min-Chen, Lo Meng, Bonnie Chiu Hok-Yee, Yuen Cheung-Yan and Siu Yam-Yam.
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2018-06-3054 min
The Tao of Self-Confidence452: Lensational With Bonnie ChiuBonnie Chiu is the Founder and CEO of Lensational. She has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30’s Social Entrepreneur in Europe in 2017 at 24 years old, was awarded Young Achiever at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards and the Hong Kong Youth Service Award. The Entrepreneur.com has listed her as one of 30 International Entrepreneurs Really Are Solving the World's Problems. Lensational is a non-profit social enterprise based in Hong Kong and London, aiming to equip underprivileged women with cameras and photography training to empower them emotionally and economically. Lensational has served 400 women and girls from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Ind...
2018-02-0612 min
Sustainable: The Podcast48: Maximising Social Impact - Bonnie Chiu, Managing Director at The Social Investment ConsultancyThe term “survival of the fittest” is often used when discussing our current economic system. Indeed, while the financial world can appear “red in tooth and claw,” there’s more to life than competition.
2017-05-1631 min
Sustainable: The PodcastMaximising Social Impact - Bonnie Chiu, Managing Director at The Social Investment ConsultancyThe term “survival of the fittest” is often used when discussing our current economic system. Indeed, while the financial world can appear “red in tooth and claw,” there’s more to life than competition. Cooperation, while overlooked and difficult to quantify, remains a powerful economic force. A new generation of innovators are using cooperative principles to bridge the gap between charity and business. Bonnie Chiu is one such innovator. Her company, TSIC, recognizes that the non-profit and for-profit sectors can not only work together, but learn from one another. Moreover, charities can become more resilient by modelling themselves...
2017-05-1631 min