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OpenObservability TalksCloud Native Spotlight: KEDA & Dapr Projects - OpenObservability Talks S6E04In this episode we explore how Dapr and KEDA—two CNCF graduated projects—are reshaping cloud-native application development and what that means for observability. From event-driven architectures to autoscaling and service runtime, we discuss how these building blocks fit into modern systems. We discuss major capabilities around resilience, scalability, observability and even agentic AI support.Our guest for this episode is Yaron Schneider, co-creator of both Dapr and KEDA projects, and co-founder and CTO of Diagrid. He also brings years of leadership at Microsoft on scalable cloud architecture.You can read the recap posts: Part...
2025-09-281h 01
De Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast#52 Autoscaling Magic with KEDAIn aflevering 52, gaan we in gesprek met Jorge Turrado Ferrero, SRE Expert en KEDA-maintainer en Zbyněk Roubalík, Oprichter van Kedify en ook een KEDA-maintainer , om de fascinerende wereld van KEDA (Kubernetes Event Driven Autoscaler) te ontdekken.KEDA is een krachtig hulpmiddel waarmee Kubernetes-applicaties automatisch kunnen worden geschaald op basis van verschillende soorten gebeurtenissen/events. Dit omvat niet alleen traditionele metingen zoals CPU- en geheugengebruik, maar ook aangepaste metingen en externe gebeurtenisbronnen, waardoor het zeer flexibel en aanpasbaar is.Tijdens ons gesprek verkennen we de ins en outs van KEDA, bespreken we de belangrijkste ken...
2024-05-0731 min
Charity ImpactThe transformation of a grantmaker: the Smallwood TrustThis episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust’s metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust’s evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to modifying their strategic plan and recruitment processes. Through their journey, they’ve become intentional about identifying and addressing inequalities within their mission—an enlightening transformation for both the trust and the charities they support.
We’ll uncover the challenges and triumphs of redistribu...
2023-12-0556 minCharity ImpactThe transformation of a grantmaker: the Smallwood TrustThis episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust’s metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust’s evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to modifying their strategic plan and recruitment processes. Through their journey, they’ve become intentional about identifying and addressing inequalities within their mission—an enlightening transformation for both the trust and the charities they support.
We’ll uncover the challenges and triumphs of redistribu...
2023-12-0556 minCharity ImpactCharity Leadership, Workforce Development and Building Effective Teams, with Rob LaycockKeywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning.
In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob shares valuable insights into harnessing the potential of individuals and creating effective teams. Together with his colleague Stephanie Cole, they've successfully reframed leadership as an action-oriented concept, emphasising the development of leadership, governance, and collaborative networks.
Rob provides detailed insights in the following areas:
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2023-11-091h 08Charity ImpactCharity Leadership, Workforce Development and Building Effective Teams, with Rob LaycockKeywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning.
In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob shares valuable insights into harnessing the potential of individuals and creating effective teams. Together with his colleague Stephanie Cole, they've successfully reframed leadership as an action-oriented concept, emphasising the development of leadership, governance, and collaborative networks.
Rob provides detailed insights in the following areas:
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2023-11-091h 08Charity ImpactDeep dive on legacy fundraising with Richard RadcliffeKeywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills.
Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly significant source of voluntary income, projected to double to about £7 billion by 2045. Richard discusses the evolving landscape of giving, with a shift from the traditional organisations supported to a broader range including local charities and causes such as mental health and campaigning.
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2023-10-1743 minCharity ImpactDeep dive on legacy fundraising with Richard RadcliffeKeywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills.
Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly significant source of voluntary income, projected to double to about £7 billion by 2045. Richard discusses the evolving landscape of giving, with a shift from the traditional organisations supported to a broader range including local charities and causes such as mental health and campaigning.
...
2023-10-1743 minCharity ImpactEquity, Diversity and Inclusion – Moving from talk to action with Ngozi Lyn ColeKeywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality.
In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, with Ngozi explaining why equity goes beyond treating everyone the same and how it is crucial for an organization to have a diverse representation at every level.
We started our conversation by discussing the importance of inclusion and why it's essential to treat equity and diversity as separate...
2023-10-051h 02Charity ImpactEquity, Diversity and Inclusion – Moving from talk to action with Ngozi Lyn ColeKeywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality.
In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, with Ngozi explaining why equity goes beyond treating everyone the same and how it is crucial for an organization to have a diverse representation at every level.
We started our conversation by discussing the importance of inclusion and why it's essential to treat equity and diversity as separate...
2023-10-051h 02KubeFMMaking autoscaling dead simple in Kubernetes: KEDA, with Jorge TurradoHow do you scale your pods on queue length?In this episode, you will learn:How KEDA simplifies autoscaling in Kubernetes thanks to its vast collection of metrics collectors (i.e. scalers).Jorge's journey in tech: how he levelled up from passing wires as an electrician to learning Go and becoming a KEDA maintainer.Two must-try KEDA scalers: the HTTP add-on to scale to zero and the Carbon-aware scaler for reducing your carbon footprint.You will also dive into...
2023-10-0230 minKubeFMMaking autoscaling dead simple in Kubernetes: KEDA, with Jorge TurradoHow do you scale your pods on queue length?In this episode, you will learn:How KEDA simplifies autoscaling in Kubernetes thanks to its vast collection of metrics collectors (i.e. scalers).Jorge's journey in tech: how he levelled up from passing wires as an electrician to learning Go and becoming a KEDA maintainer.Two must-try KEDA scalers: the HTTP add-on to scale to zero and the Carbon-aware scaler for reducing your carbon footprint.You will also dive into...
2023-10-0230 min
Keda’s Black AllianceAhsoka Spoilers Review Part 3 & 4Keda’s Black Alliance Presents KBA TV Review spoiler review of Part 3 & 4 Enjoy!!!🥰🫶🏽😱 This Is The Way…✌🏽
2023-09-0627 minKeda’s Black AllianceAhsoka Spoilers ReviewKeda’s Black Alliance presents KBA TV Review spoiler review of Ahsoka Series Ep. 1 & 2
2023-08-2423 minCharity ImpactBuild a better network to grow partnerships, income and impact, with Oli Barrett MBEKeywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships.
Description:
Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold?
In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful social purpose initiatives, from startups to collaborations with renowned global brands and governments. Oli’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative partnerships.
This episode is packed with practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to build partnerships and ne...
2023-08-0144 minCharity ImpactBuild a better network to grow partnerships, income and impact, with Oli Barrett MBEKeywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships.
Description:
Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold?
In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful social purpose initiatives, from startups to collaborations with renowned global brands and governments. Oli’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative partnerships.
This episode is packed with practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to build partnerships and ne...
2023-08-0144 minCharity ImpactSocial impact and innovation at Winning Scotland, with CEO Zahra HedgesKeywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions.
Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotland, is striving to achieve. In our engrossing chat, Zahra opens up about the charity’s ambitious mission to revolutionize Scotland’s social fabric, focusing on empowering children and young people to develop resilience and confidence. We dissect their approach and discuss Zahra’s experience of moving from running her own business to sup...
2023-07-2548 minCharity ImpactSocial impact and innovation at Winning Scotland, with CEO Zahra HedgesKeywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions.
Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotland, is striving to achieve. In our engrossing chat, Zahra opens up about the charity’s ambitious mission to revolutionize Scotland’s social fabric, focusing on empowering children and young people to develop resilience and confidence. We dissect their approach and discuss Zahra’s experience of moving from running her own business to sup...
2023-07-2548 min
Charity ImpactThe state of charitable giving in the UK: Insights from the 2023 Giving ReportKeywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience.
Description: Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a representative sample of the public each month. Around 13,000 responses were received in total. Some longer-term trend analysis is also included, using data collected over the past five years. This year’s report offers insights into how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting donations, and how the landscape has changed since the pand...
2023-07-1840 min
Charity ImpactThe state of charitable giving in the UK: Insights from the 2023 Giving ReportKeywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience.
Description: Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a representative sample of the public each month. Around 13,000 responses were received in total. Some longer-term trend analysis is also included, using data collected over the past five years. This year’s report offers insights into how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting donations, and how the landscape has changed since the pand...
2023-07-1840 min
Charity ImpactHow can we grow giving at scale? A conversation with Howard LakeEpisode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI.
Episode description:
Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities struggling to meet the increasing needs of their beneficiaries.
Howard Lake asks how can we grow giving at scale?
If you have ideas, thoughts, questions, please do engage with Howard and Alex on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Transformational Fundraising Tactics – SPECIAL OF...
2023-07-1133 min
Charity ImpactHow can we grow giving at scale? A conversation with Howard LakeEpisode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI.
Episode description:
Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities struggling to meet the increasing needs of their beneficiaries.
Howard Lake asks how can we grow giving at scale?
If you have ideas, thoughts, questions, please do engage with Howard and Alex on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Transformational Fundraising Tactics – SPECIAL OF...
2023-07-1133 min
Charity ImpactEmbracing joy and anti-racism in the charity sector: A conversation with Martha AwojobiDiscover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary steps to decolonize our minds. Trust us, you won't look at the charity sector the same way again after listening to this episode.
Key Takeaways
Anti-racism is a daily commitment to action, not just an identity. To be anti-racist, we must understand our complicity...
2023-07-0452 min
Charity ImpactEmbracing joy and anti-racism in the charity sector: A conversation with Martha AwojobiDiscover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary steps to decolonize our minds. Trust us, you won't look at the charity sector the same way again after listening to this episode.
Key Takeaways
Anti-racism is a daily commitment to action, not just an identity. To be anti-racist, we must understand our complicity...
2023-07-0452 minCharity ImpactIncrease your charity’s income and impact with the help of our guestsHello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host.
The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity’s income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field.
We speak to charity CEOs, funders and experts on a range of topics that help you maximise your charity’s impact.
You can find episode notes and links to reso...
2023-06-2300 minCharity ImpactIncrease your charity’s income and impact with the help of our guestsHello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host.
The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity’s income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in our field.
We speak to charity CEOs, funders and experts on a range of topics that help you maximise your charity’s impact.
You can find episode notes and links to reso...
2023-06-2300 min
Charity ImpactFirst 100 days as Charity CEO with Anne Fry, CEO, Eating Distress North EastWe're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role.
Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed and the focus required in year one.
Episode keywords:
Charity CEO, First 100 days, Eating Distress, VCSE Sector, Frontline Charity, Mental Health, Leadership, Strategy, Organizational Resilience, Support Network.
Chapters:
2023-06-2020 min
Charity ImpactFirst 100 days as Charity CEO with Anne Fry, CEO, Eating Distress North EastWe're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role.
Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed and the focus required in year one.
Episode keywords:
Charity CEO, First 100 days, Eating Distress, VCSE Sector, Frontline Charity, Mental Health, Leadership, Strategy, Organizational Resilience, Support Network.
Chapters:
2023-06-2020 min
Charity ImpactCreating Lasting Community Impact with Social Entrepreneur and Charity CEO Ruth IbegbunaIn social entrepreneurship, staying true to grassroots needs holds the key to success and impact. Ruth Ibegbuna, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of multiple social impact organisations, shares her experience including meeting the needs of communities, fundraising, working with funders and starting and leading grassroots organisations. If you're interested in social entrepreneurship or running a charity / social enterprise, this episode is a must-listen. Ruth's insights and experiences offer key lessons for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community.
Episode keywords:
Social Entrepreneur, Reclaim Project, Rekindle School, Communities, Lived Experience, Fundraising, Funders, Gr...
2023-06-0637 min
Charity ImpactCreating Lasting Community Impact with Social Entrepreneur and Charity CEO Ruth IbegbunaIn social entrepreneurship, staying true to grassroots needs holds the key to success and impact. Ruth Ibegbuna, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of multiple social impact organisations, shares her experience including meeting the needs of communities, fundraising, working with funders and starting and leading grassroots organisations. If you're interested in social entrepreneurship or running a charity / social enterprise, this episode is a must-listen. Ruth's insights and experiences offer key lessons for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community.
Episode keywords:
Social Entrepreneur, Reclaim Project, Rekindle School, Communities, Lived Experience, Fundraising, Funders, Gr...
2023-06-0637 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Tea Across The Galaxy ||| Keda's Black AllianceIn this episode, No video!!! Just audio!!!
Talking of the passing of Ray Stevenson and Tina Turner; books I've read this month, and what I'll be reading in the next months; Janelle Monae, Beyonce; my birthday and Mother's day; Jaleel White in Skeleton Crew, Jedi Adventures, Star Wars Vision S2 and Jedi Survivor game through!
That's pretty much it! Hope you enjoy!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-05-251h 41
Charity ImpactFundraising and brand building for social impact: Ben Lindsay’s insights on tackling violence affecting young peopleFundraising and brand building, alongside developing relationships and partnerships is how Ben Lindsay OBE has successfully founded and grown the charity, Power the Fight, which works to address violence affecting young people. Listen in to learn about the issue and the mixed funding model Ben and is team are developing.
Episode Keywords:
Youth Violence, Early Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health Approach, Zero Exclusions Policy, Fundraising, Brand Building, Marketing, Strategic Networking, Corporate Partners, Social Media, Content Creation, Training, Income Generation.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) – Violence affecting young people – systemic issues, root causes and early intervention
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2023-05-231h 10
Charity ImpactFundraising and brand building for social impact: Ben Lindsay’s insights on tackling violence affecting young peopleFundraising and brand building, alongside developing relationships and partnerships is how Ben Lindsay OBE has successfully founded and grown the charity, Power the Fight, which works to address violence affecting young people. Listen in to learn about the issue and the mixed funding model Ben and is team are developing.
Episode Keywords:
Youth Violence, Early Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health Approach, Zero Exclusions Policy, Fundraising, Brand Building, Marketing, Strategic Networking, Corporate Partners, Social Media, Content Creation, Training, Income Generation.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) – Violence affecting young people – systemic issues, root causes and early intervention
...
2023-05-231h 10Keda’s Black AllianceWhat Star Wars books to start with in the Star Wars Universe??? ||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance presents The Resistance Book Club
In this episode, I am going over books I've read so far in Star Wars and books that will help anybody to get started in Star Wars Universe!
Also, my reading journey for the rest of the year!!!
Enjoy the episode!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-05-131h 04Charity ImpactRevolutionising Community Organising Funding with Civic Power Fund’s Martha MackenzieDiscover the power of community organising, the lack of funding for grassroots movements and how the Civic Power Fund is addressing this issue through participatory grantmaking and funder collaboration.
Episode Keywords:
Community Organising, Social Justice Funding, Self-Determination, People Power, Solidarity, Civic Power Fund, Participatory Grant-Making, Movement Building, Funders, Intermediaries, Radical Change, Philanthropy.
RateThisPodcast.com/charity - Please leave a rating and/or review to help more people find this podcast.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) – Community organising
(0:09:30) – Social justice funding
(0:14:10) - Funding grassroots organising and national infrastructure to support orga...
2023-05-0938 minCharity ImpactRevolutionising Community Organising Funding with Civic Power Fund’s Martha MackenzieDiscover the power of community organising, the lack of funding for grassroots movements and how the Civic Power Fund is addressing this issue through participatory grantmaking and funder collaboration.
Episode Keywords:
Community Organising, Social Justice Funding, Self-Determination, People Power, Solidarity, Civic Power Fund, Participatory Grant-Making, Movement Building, Funders, Intermediaries, Radical Change, Philanthropy.
RateThisPodcast.com/charity - Please leave a rating and/or review to help more people find this podcast.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) – Community organising
(0:09:30) – Social justice funding
(0:14:10) - Funding grassroots organising and national infrastructure to support orga...
2023-05-0938 minKeda’s Black AllianceStar Wars Visions S2 Part 3 ||| KBA TV ReviewKBA TV Review presented by Keda's Black Alliance
In this episode, I am watching and reviewing Visions S2 Episodes 7-9
Episode 7- The Bandits of Golak
Episode 8- The Pit
Episode 9- Aau's Song
Hope you enjoy!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-05-051h 04Keda’s Black AllianceStar Wars Visions S2 Part 2 ||| KBA TV ReviewKBA TV Review presented by Keda's Black Alliance
In this episode, I am watching and reviewing Visions S2 Episodes 4-6
Episode 4- I Am Your Mother
Episode 5- Journey To The Dark Head
Episode 6- The Spy Dancer
Part 3 in the next video
Hope you enjoy!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-05-0553 minKeda’s Black AllianceStar Wars Visions S2 Part 1 ||| KBA TV ReviewKBA TV Review presented by Keda's Black Alliance
In this episode, I am watching and reviewing Visions S2 Episodes 1-3
Episode 1- Sith
Episode 2- Screecher's Reach
Episode 3- In The Stars
There will Part 2 & 3 in the next videos
Hope you enjoy!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-05-0554 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Tea Across The Galaxy Podcast ||| Keda's Black AllianceIn this episode, I talk about book banning, Colleen Hoover Times article by Jenna Bush Hager, Brandon Sanderson Wired article, Star Wars Celebration, Ahsoka trailer, The Acolytes, Skeleton Crew, The High Republic Wave I Phase III...
This was a very good episode for me...a lot to talk about! Hope you enjoy!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-04-281h 37Charity ImpactTech for Good and digital resilience for charities, with Annie Legg of Dot ProjectHear about the funding landscape for charity digital projects, digital resilience for charities, tech for good initiatives, convening networks and running a cooperative.
Episode Keywords:
Digital Resilience, Tech for Good, Funding Landscape, Digital Projects, Cooperative, COVID-19, Charities, Long-term Funding, Digital Transformation, Ethical Challenges, AI Ethics, Learning and Training Events, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Dot Project, Diversity, Women in Tech, Community Support, Digital Landscape.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Digital Resilience in Charities
(0:13:38) - Using Technology for Positive Outcomes
(0:24:38) - Tech for Good Convening
(0:37:34) - Equality and Accessibility in Tech
2023-04-2549 minCharity ImpactTech for Good and digital resilience for charities, with Annie Legg of Dot ProjectHear about the funding landscape for charity digital projects, digital resilience for charities, tech for good initiatives, convening networks and running a cooperative.
Episode Keywords:
Digital Resilience, Tech for Good, Funding Landscape, Digital Projects, Cooperative, COVID-19, Charities, Long-term Funding, Digital Transformation, Ethical Challenges, AI Ethics, Learning and Training Events, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Dot Project, Diversity, Women in Tech, Community Support, Digital Landscape.
Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Digital Resilience in Charities
(0:13:38) - Using Technology for Positive Outcomes
(0:24:38) - Tech for Good Convening
(0:37:34) - Equality and Accessibility in Tech
2023-04-2549 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Mandalorian Chapter 24: "The Return"Keda's Black Alliance presents KBA TV Review
In this episode, I am watching the season finale of The Mandalorian S3 Episode 8 Chapter 24 "The Return"
Enjoy the episode
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-04-2146 min2023-04-2000 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Mandalorian Ch. 23 "The Spies" ||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents KBA TV Review
In this episode, I'm watching and reviewing The Mandalorian S3 Episode 7 Chapter 23: The Spies
2023-04-141h 23Charity ImpactRadical social change with Alex Fox OBE, Charity CEO“Ask what a good life looks like rather than what a good service looks like.”
“How we work is as important as what we do as charities.”
“We could be approaching some really radical changes in the charity sector, which we should be excited about.”
This conversation includes:
Finding alternatives to traditional social care
Shared Lives and Homeshare
Alex’s book, ‘A new health and care system: Escaping the invisible asylum’
The VCSE review
Strengths and asset based approaches in health and social care
The Mayday Trust’s approach
Human Learning Systems
Power dynamics in th...
2023-04-1158 minCharity ImpactRadical social change with Alex Fox OBE, Charity CEO“Ask what a good life looks like rather than what a good service looks like.”
“How we work is as important as what we do as charities.”
“We could be approaching some really radical changes in the charity sector, which we should be excited about.”
This conversation includes:
Finding alternatives to traditional social care
Shared Lives and Homeshare
Alex’s book, ‘A new health and care system: Escaping the invisible asylum’
The VCSE review
Strengths and asset based approaches in health and social care
The Mayday Trust’s approach
Human Learning Systems
Power dynamics in th...
2023-04-1158 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Mandalorian "Guns For Hire" Watch & Review ||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents KBA TV Review
Watch and review The Mandalorian S3 Ep6 Chapter 22 "Guns For Hire"
Enjoy the episode
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-04-0754 minKeda’s Black AllianceThrawn Ascendancy Reading Vlog ||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance presents The Resistance Book Club
My reading vlog of Thrawn Ascendancy Book 1: Chaos Rising
I love doing these vlogs...it gets my thoughts out when I've read a few chapters...
Anyway, I hope you guys love these...there will be more
This vlog is also on my booktube channel: @blackauthorscorner2023
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-04-0431 minKeda’s Black Alliance"Triple Feature" Bad Batch Season Finale & The Mandalorian ||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this "Triple Feature" episode, I am watching and reviewing Bad Batch 2 episode season finale and The Mandalorian
Bad Batch S2 Ep. 15 "The Summit"
Bad Batch S2 Ep. 16 "Plan 99"
The Mandalorian S3 Ep. 5 "Chapter 21: The Pirate"
Enjoy the episode
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2023-03-311h 44Keda’s Black AllianceThe Tea Across The Galaxy ||| Keda's Black AllianceKeda's Black Alliance presents The Tea Across The Galaxy
In this episode, I talk about TV shows I've watched, news and Star Wars news, books and more...
Enjoy the episode,
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-03-301h 25Charity ImpactDigital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector LabAre you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit?
Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation?
Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams need to think about in harnessing technology for social impact.
Ross McCulloch is founder of Third Sector Lab, where he leads on working with charities to help them use digital and social media as a tool to deliver...
2023-03-2851 minCharity ImpactDigital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector LabAre you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit?
Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation?
Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams need to think about in harnessing technology for social impact.
Ross McCulloch is founder of Third Sector Lab, where he leads on working with charities to help them use digital and social media as a tool to deliver...
2023-03-2851 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch "Tipping Point" & The Mandalorian "The Foundling"Keda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this double feature, I am watching and reviewing Bad Batch "Tipping Point" and The Mandalorian "The Foundling"
The Mandalorian: It was great to see Ahmed Best aka Jar Jar Binx come back to become a Jedi aka Kelleran Baq! Also, Carl Weathers did a wonderful job directing "The Foundling" We got a little more story of Grogu!
Bad Batch: Crosshairs is going through it! A wonderful episode but emotional because of what is happening with Crosshairs!
Please leave a review...
2023-03-241h 23Keda’s Black AllianceThe High Republic: Battle of Jedha Reading Vlog||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance presents: The Resistance Book Club
In this episode, I decided to do a reading vlog of me reading Battle of Jedha and giving my thoughts after reading and ending the vlog with my overall thoughts...
I believe this will be the format going forward for my reading...
This is the way...Peace!!!
2023-03-1751 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch "Pebu" and The Mandalorian "The Convert" (Double Feature #3)||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this Double Feature, I am reacting to Bad Batch Ep. 13 "Pebu" and The Mandalorian Chapter 19: "The Convert"
Please review my podcast by giving it a 5 star rating...this will help my podcast grow!!!
This is the way...Peace!!!
2023-03-171h 38Keda’s Black AllianceComic Book Reviews 2 ||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Resistance Book Club
In this episode, I review comic issues of Doctor Aphra, THR: The Blade, Yoda, Sana Starros and THR Adventures and using my own rating system called NICE!!
Battle of Jedha review will be up next month!!!
Enjoy the episode!!!
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In addition, I have a new podcast called "Black Authors Corner" where I celebrate black authors from past, present and future literature. Within the podcast I will deep dive into spoiler review of books that touches on great writing...
2023-02-2044 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch Ep. 9 "The Crossing" ||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents KBA TV Review
In this episode, I am watching and reviewing Bad Batch ep. 9 "The Crossing"
Enjoy the episode
This is the way...peace!!!
2023-02-1735 minCharity ImpactEmma Beeston on advising philanthropists, giving strategically, assessing impact, trends in philanthropy and grantmaking.“It’s giving permission sometimes, to not be perfect. There’s this sense that there’s a magic answer. Everybody has all these opinions about what philanthropy should and shouldn’t be, so it can be quite a baffling world if you’re new to it.”
If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.
In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I talk to philanthropy advisor Emma Beeston. We talk about the role of the philanthropy advisor, the types of philanthropists Emma works with and the process of helping them to...
2023-02-1655 minCharity ImpactEmma Beeston on advising philanthropists, giving strategically, assessing impact, trends in philanthropy and grantmaking.“It’s giving permission sometimes, to not be perfect. There’s this sense that there’s a magic answer. Everybody has all these opinions about what philanthropy should and shouldn’t be, so it can be quite a baffling world if you’re new to it.”
If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.
In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I talk to philanthropy advisor Emma Beeston. We talk about the role of the philanthropy advisor, the types of philanthropists Emma works with and the process of helping them to...
2023-02-1655 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch Ep. 6 "Tribe" Watch & Review||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this episode, watching Bad Batch Ep. 6 "Tribe" and review
Enjoy the episode!!!
2023-02-0348 minCharity ImpactRhodri Davies on Why Philanthropy Matters, approaches to giving, assessing charity impact and exploring tech trends.In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I speak to Rhodri Davies, a widely-respected expert and commentator on philanthropy and civil society issues. We discuss philanthropy - why it matters, how its approached, various current issues, technology trends and the challenge of measuring impact and effectiveness.
If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.
For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/
Rhodri Davies, Director of Why Philanthropy Matters
Rhodri Davies is th...
2023-02-0157 minCharity ImpactRhodri Davies on Why Philanthropy Matters, approaches to giving, assessing charity impact and exploring tech trends.In this episode of the Charity Impact podcast, I speak to Rhodri Davies, a widely-respected expert and commentator on philanthropy and civil society issues. We discuss philanthropy - why it matters, how its approached, various current issues, technology trends and the challenge of measuring impact and effectiveness.
If you enjoy the podcast, please do follow us and leave a rating / review.
For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https://www.kedaconsulting.co.uk/charity-impact-podcast/
Rhodri Davies, Director of Why Philanthropy Matters
Rhodri Davies is th...
2023-02-0157 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch Ep. 5 “Entombed” Watch & Review||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this episode, watch Bad Batch S2 Ep.5 "Entombed"
Enjoy the episode!!!
This Is The Way...Peace!!!
2023-01-2648 minKeda’s Black AllianceBad Batch Ep. 4 "Faster" Review||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance presents: KBA TV Review
In this episode, watching the Mandalorian trailer and episode 4 "Faster" and giving it a review
Enjoy the episode!
This is the way...peace!!!
2023-01-191h 04Keda’s Black AllianceBad Batch Ep. 3 Watch & Review||| KBA TV ReviewKBA TV Review Presented By Keda's Black Alliance
In this episode, watching and reviewing Bad Batch Ep 3 "The Solitary Clone"
Enjoy the episode!!!
2023-01-1347 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Art Of The High Republic & Starlight Stories Book Review||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Resistance Book Club
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In this episode a review of Kristin Baver's The Art of The High Republic; also review of the Starlight Stories
In addition, I am showing the concept art in the book...they are amazing...
Enjoy the episode!!!
2023-01-0859 minKeda’s Black AllianceStar Wars Comic Reviews||| The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Resistance Book Club
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In this episode starting off the New Year with Comic Books to review; Darth Vader Issues # 23-29, Yoda Issues # 1 & 2, The High Republic: The Blade Issue # 1, The High Republic Adventures Issue #1 (Phase 2)
Hope you enjoy the review...next comic review will be Doctor Aphra comics
2023-01-0815 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe High Republic: Convergence Book Review|||The Resistance Book ClubKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Resistance Book Club
In this episode: non-spoiler and spoiler review of next book in Phase 2, Convergence...
2022-12-1632 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe Bad Batch Trailer and Reaction|||The Tea Across The GalaxyKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Tea Across The Galaxy
In this episode, I'm watching the Bad Batch S2 Trailer and reaction; also going over book news...
2022-12-0942 minCharity ImpactSufina Ahmad MBE on philanthropy, grantmaking, charity leadership & governance, and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.“We must work as trustees to always act in the strategic because we are not close enough to the work to know what to do at an operational level and the moment we think we do is the moment we are failing.”
Sufina Ahmad MBE on philanthropy, grantmaking, charity leadership & governance, and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.
In this episode, I speak to Sufina Ahmad about her impressive career progression, learning and development, charity governance and leadership, philanthropy, grantmaking and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.
For ep...
2022-12-061h 12Charity ImpactSufina Ahmad MBE on philanthropy, grantmaking, charity leadership & governance, and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.“We must work as trustees to always act in the strategic because we are not close enough to the work to know what to do at an operational level and the moment we think we do is the moment we are failing.”
Sufina Ahmad MBE on philanthropy, grantmaking, charity leadership & governance, and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.
In this episode, I speak to Sufina Ahmad about her impressive career progression, learning and development, charity governance and leadership, philanthropy, grantmaking and developing strategy in complex and changing environments.
For ep...
2022-12-061h 12Keda’s Black AllianceAndor Ep 12 Season Finale Review||| KBA TV REVIEWKeda's Black Alliance Presents: KBA TV REVIEW of Andor Ep 12 Season Finale Review and overall review of the season
What an amazing watch! Not only the Latin representation but the performances were insanely great! Especially from Andy Serkis and Stellan aka "Papa" Skarsgard! This was the most electrifying, moving, uniquely put together from the writing to the set locations...Everybody on and off screen bought their A game and they didn't come to play! It did not have what every fan wants to see in Star Wars i.e. lightsabers, Siths and Jedi; This gave the Wars...
2022-11-2525 minKeda’s Black AllianceThe High Republic: Quest For The Hidden City Book ReviewKeda's Black Alliance Presents: The Resistance Book Club
A Book Review of Phase 2 of The High Republic: Quest For The Hidden City by George Mann and Illustrator by Nilah Marauder
Also a little spoiler review of The High Republic Marvel Comic Issue #2
Full review on my website kedasblackalliance.wordpress.com
2022-11-1819 minCharity ImpactChris Sherwood, RSPCA CEO on innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy and professional development (#8)“Its not right, it could be better and could be different.”
Chris Sherwood, RSPCA CEO on innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy and professional development (#8)
In this episode, some of the areas we discuss are:
Chris’ experience working in the charity sector, living with epilepsy, having a working class background and experiencing homophobia
Innovation and service improvement in a continuously changing world
Organisational change projects
Changing the governance model and strategy development at the RSPCA
Reflections on career and professional development.
For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https...
2022-11-081h 06Charity ImpactChris Sherwood, RSPCA CEO on innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy and professional development (#8)“Its not right, it could be better and could be different.”
Chris Sherwood, RSPCA CEO on innovation, service improvement, governance, strategy and professional development (#8)
In this episode, some of the areas we discuss are:
Chris’ experience working in the charity sector, living with epilepsy, having a working class background and experiencing homophobia
Innovation and service improvement in a continuously changing world
Organisational change projects
Changing the governance model and strategy development at the RSPCA
Reflections on career and professional development.
For episode notes, links and other episodes, please visit https...
2022-11-081h 06Charity ImpactPaul Irwin on his personal story, from youth work to founding Trylife, making the world’s most complex interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers and doing a lot of therapy. (#7)“The power is in your pocket (your phone) to change the world.”
In this episode, we discuss Paul’s story from being put into ‘care’ by the council as a teen which was actually just a B&B, to benefitting from youth work and then becoming a youth worker and going on to create Trylife, which has made a difference to so many disadvantaged young people. We discuss the co-production process, working with professionals and young people to create the most complex interactive film ever made, gaining 7 million Facebook followers, future plans and the deep work Paul has done d...
2022-10-191h 27Charity ImpactPaul Irwin on his personal story, from youth work to founding Trylife, making the world’s most complex interactive digital films, gaining 7m Facebook followers and doing a lot of therapy. (#7)“The power is in your pocket (your phone) to change the world.”
In this episode, we discuss Paul’s story from being put into ‘care’ by the council as a teen which was actually just a B&B, to benefitting from youth work and then becoming a youth worker and going on to create Trylife, which has made a difference to so many disadvantaged young people. We discuss the co-production process, working with professionals and young people to create the most complex interactive film ever made, gaining 7 million Facebook followers, future plans and the deep work Paul has done d...
2022-10-191h 27Keda’s Black AllianceAndor Ep. 6 Review||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance Presents: KBA TV REVIEW
Andor Ep. 6 Review
2022-10-1407 minCharity ImpactEd Archer on co-production; shifting power; and diversity and inclusion issues in the charity sector. (#6)“It is better to do great work that nobody knows about, authentically, that makes a real difference to the community you are working with, than to say all the right things but to let down that person that comes through your door.”
Ed Archer on co-production; shifting power; and diversity and inclusion issues in the charity sector. (#6)
In this episode, our main focus is on co-production and shifting power to people with lived expertise / lived experience. We also discuss diversity and inclusion issues in the sector, particularly through the lens of class...
2022-10-121h 18Charity ImpactEd Archer on co-production; shifting power; and diversity and inclusion issues in the charity sector. (#6)“It is better to do great work that nobody knows about, authentically, that makes a real difference to the community you are working with, than to say all the right things but to let down that person that comes through your door.”
Ed Archer on co-production; shifting power; and diversity and inclusion issues in the charity sector. (#6)
In this episode, our main focus is on co-production and shifting power to people with lived expertise / lived experience. We also discuss diversity and inclusion issues in the sector, particularly through the lens of class...
2022-10-121h 18Keda’s Black AllianceAndor Ep.5 Review||| KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance Presents: KBA TV Review of Andor Ep. 5
For full reaction and review head over to Twitch
2022-10-0715 minCharity ImpactSufina Ahmad MBE on grantmaking changes during Covid; racial equity; reimagining the art of the possible; and 4 leadership capabilities. (#5)“I find time and again that it's the quiet leaders that have the skills and capacities that we need; they've got the ability to sense make, to relate, to vision, to invent. They're often the people who are doing the hard work and the necessary background work through which we can form these building blocks that we need to dismantle the oppression or the injustices that we currently find ourselves facing.”
Sufina Ahmad MBE on grantmaking changes during Covid; racial equity; reimagining the art of the possible; and leadership capabilities. (#5)
Sufina Ahmad MBE, Direc...
2022-10-0417 minCharity ImpactSufina Ahmad MBE on grantmaking changes during Covid; racial equity; reimagining the art of the possible; and 4 leadership capabilities. (#5)“I find time and again that it's the quiet leaders that have the skills and capacities that we need; they've got the ability to sense make, to relate, to vision, to invent. They're often the people who are doing the hard work and the necessary background work through which we can form these building blocks that we need to dismantle the oppression or the injustices that we currently find ourselves facing.”
Sufina Ahmad MBE on grantmaking changes during Covid; racial equity; reimagining the art of the possible; and leadership capabilities. (#5)
Sufina Ahmad MBE, Direc...
2022-10-0417 minKeda’s Black AllianceAndor Episode 4 Review|||KBA TV ReviewKeda's Black Alliance Presents: KBA TV Review
Andor Ep. 4 review and talk about the Latin Representation that is being portrayed in Star Wars!
2022-10-0229 minKeda’s Black AllianceKBA TV Review||| Andor 3 Episode ReviewKeda's Black Alliance Presents: KBA TV Review of Andor 3 Episode review...For the full reaction to the episodes please go to my Twitch
2022-09-2611 minCharity ImpactPaul Nott – how to recruit and retain the best staff for your charity. (#4)“If there was one thing I could change about the sector it would be the diversity of trustee boards”
Paul Nott – how to recruit and retain the best staff for your charity. (#4)
Paul Nott is a consultant helping charities to improve staff recruitment and retention.
For the last year almost, Paul has been offering consultancy to organisations to improve their internal systems to both attract new staff and, as importantly, to retain the good people they already have.
Paul is also a coach, helping individuals and teams to develo...
2022-09-211h 13Charity ImpactPaul Nott – how to recruit and retain the best staff for your charity. (#4)“If there was one thing I could change about the sector it would be the diversity of trustee boards”
Paul Nott – how to recruit and retain the best staff for your charity. (#4)
Paul Nott is a consultant helping charities to improve staff recruitment and retention.
For the last year almost, Paul has been offering consultancy to organisations to improve their internal systems to both attract new staff and, as importantly, to retain the good people they already have.
Paul is also a coach, helping individuals and teams to develo...
2022-09-211h 13Charity ImpactAmanda Batten, CEO of Contact - the charity for families with disabled children – strategist; campaigner; Agatha Christie fan; collaborator; and occasionally ‘a bit of a martyr’. (#3)“What helps or hinders us is us, it’s how we are, managing stress and conflict, how resilient we are. Coaching has been really helpful in shining a light on those things.”
Amanda Batten, CEO of Contact - the charity for families with disabled children – strategist; campaigner; Agatha Christie fan; collaborator; and occasionally ‘a bit of a martyr’. (#3)
Amanda Batten is Chief Executive of Contact, the charity for families with disabled children and chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership campaign. Amanda was previously director of external affairs at the National Autistic Society...
2022-09-091h 06Charity ImpactAmanda Batten, CEO of Contact - the charity for families with disabled children – strategist; campaigner; Agatha Christie fan; collaborator; and occasionally ‘a bit of a martyr’. (#3)“What helps or hinders us is us, it’s how we are, managing stress and conflict, how resilient we are. Coaching has been really helpful in shining a light on those things.”
Amanda Batten, CEO of Contact - the charity for families with disabled children – strategist; campaigner; Agatha Christie fan; collaborator; and occasionally ‘a bit of a martyr’. (#3)
Amanda Batten is Chief Executive of Contact, the charity for families with disabled children and chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership campaign. Amanda was previously director of external affairs at the National Autistic Society...
2022-09-091h 06Charity ImpactDee Brecker – choosing your next role; recruitment; diversity & inclusion; not ‘bringing your whole self to work’; networking; fundraising; strategy; consultants; coaching; and more. (#2)“Unless you can show and evidence that you are a truly inclusive organisation, you do not have the right to ask someone to bring their ‘whole self’ to work.”
Dee Brecker is currently Deputy Director of High Value Fundraising at Guys and St Thomas’ Charity. Dee has previously held senior roles in philanthropy, fundraising and communications at a range of interesting organisations including the LSE, Carers UK, Sense and the Department of Health. Dee’s also been a trustee, a chair, a consultant and is a qualified coach.
I know Dee because we’ve...
2022-09-061h 17Charity ImpactDee Brecker – choosing your next role; recruitment; diversity & inclusion; not ‘bringing your whole self to work’; networking; fundraising; strategy; consultants; coaching; and more. (#2)“Unless you can show and evidence that you are a truly inclusive organisation, you do not have the right to ask someone to bring their ‘whole self’ to work.”
Dee Brecker is currently Deputy Director of High Value Fundraising at Guys and St Thomas’ Charity. Dee has previously held senior roles in philanthropy, fundraising and communications at a range of interesting organisations including the LSE, Carers UK, Sense and the Department of Health. Dee’s also been a trustee, a chair, a consultant and is a qualified coach.
I know Dee because we’ve...
2022-09-061h 17Charity ImpactMark Lever, learning from CEO roles at Helpforce, National Autistic Society and RVS; successful campaigns and social enterprise investments to the devastating consequences of service failure. (#1)“If I went back to being a large charity CEO I would do it differently following my experience at Helpforce.”
In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including growing the impact of volunteering health and care; joining the sector; different CEO roles; prioritising relationships over tasks; turning £3m into £15m through social enterprise; campaigning; managing the impact of service failure; communicating your vision; the importance of charities to society and the lack of recognition from Government.
Mark Lever OBE is the Chief Executive at Helpforce. Mark is a Chartered Accounta...
2022-09-061h 17Charity ImpactMark Lever, learning from CEO roles at Helpforce, National Autistic Society and RVS; successful campaigns and social enterprise investments to the devastating consequences of service failure. (#1)“If I went back to being a large charity CEO I would do it differently following my experience at Helpforce.”
In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including growing the impact of volunteering health and care; joining the sector; different CEO roles; prioritising relationships over tasks; turning £3m into £15m through social enterprise; campaigning; managing the impact of service failure; communicating your vision; the importance of charities to society and the lack of recognition from Government.
Mark Lever OBE is the Chief Executive at Helpforce. Mark is a Chartered Accounta...
2022-09-061h 17Charity ImpactIntroduction to the Charity Impact podcast (trailer)This is a brief introduction to the Charity impact podcast.
The text version is below.
Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast where our purpose is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact.
My name is Alex Blake, I’m a strategic consultant working exclusively with charities and non-profits, and each episode I ask a guest working in this field about their approach so that you and I can gain insights to maximise the impact of our own work. These 1-2-1 interviews will cover a...
2022-08-1802 minCharity ImpactIntroduction to the Charity Impact podcast (trailer)This is a brief introduction to the Charity impact podcast.
The text version is below.
Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast where our purpose is to learn more about how effective charities and individuals achieve social change or social impact.
My name is Alex Blake, I’m a strategic consultant working exclusively with charities and non-profits, and each episode I ask a guest working in this field about their approach so that you and I can gain insights to maximise the impact of our own work. These 1-2-1 interviews will cover a...
2022-08-1802 min
Hey Queen, Thrive!Living Your Best Travel Life in 2022 w/ Travel Agent & Serial Entreprenuer Keda MasonAre you having travel withdrawals due to Covid-19? No worries. On this episode, I am sitting down with the one and only Keda Mason. She is a Travel Agent Extraordinaire and we are discussing how to live your best travel life in 2022. This episode is soo good. Keda gave us insight to the travel industry and her other 2 businesses in which she is yielding 6-figures in. This episode's Thriver Nuggets are Tips to living your best travel life.
Make sure to follow me on all Social Media's @leahmforney.
Join the Thrive Tribe Community by clicking the...
2022-04-2139 min
Resilient Minds 365Keda Edwards Pierre, Sexual Trauma, Depression and Suicidal Ideation – E45Welcome to Resilient Minds 365 where we discuss the resilient stories of entrepreneurs, professionals and students with mental illnesses to encourage you to strive, thrive, and live in abundance. I’m your host Cleoni Crawford. This week we have Keda Edwards Pierre with us.
Keda Edwards Pierre is an actress, businesswoman, and a 27 year police vet. Keda holds safe spaces for authentic stories to be told and status quos to be challenged. Here mission is to create, support and amplify content that inspires, empowers heals and transforms us - individually, systemically and globally.
Stay con...
2022-03-1647 min
Kubernetes Podcast from GoogleKEDA, with Tom KerkhoveKEDA, the Kubernetes Event-Driven Autoscaler, is a project that adds superpowers to the Kubernetes horizontal pod autoscaler, including zero-to-one scaling. Celebrate KEDA reaching Incubation in the CNCF by listening to an interview with maintainer Tom Kerkhove from Codit. But first, learn about Craig's worst concert experience. Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: web: kubernetespodcast.com mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com twitter: @kubernetespod Chatter of the week Correction to Episode 158: Mike Richards is no longer host of Jeopardy! Troy meets LeVar Burton The Chase (USA) The Chase (UK) The Judds Charlie Watts...
2021-08-2634 min
J's Quick 3JQ3 Presents: J Chats....with KedaThis is the 1st in a new series I call "J Chats" This will be more of a conversation/interview format. My 1st guest is music artist and actress Keda. Listen in and hear Keda talk about her starring roles in The Color Purples and Lady Sings The Blues stage plays, her new single WYD, and much more!!Keda's info:CashApp: $MakedaGrierIG: Makeda_GrierYoutube: Keda Official Follow all things J's Quick 3 HERE I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO...
2021-04-2353 min