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The Business Ownership PodcastHow to Improve Writing - Rebecca L. WeberIf running your own content marketing strategy makes you want to tear your hair out as you hold down the backspace key on your keyboard because it all sounds so sleazy — then this episode is for you. I interviewed writing coach and journalist, Rebecca L. Weber, about how to create ease and flow in your writing, what professional writers know that you don't know, incorporating storytelling in your copywriting, and journalism tricks of the trade. Rebecca and her clients have written for CNN, USA Today, the New York Times, Dwell, and many other publications.Rebecca's Website: https://re...2023-10-2825 min
Nuance of ImpactS2. Ep6 | The Stories that Live Behind Data | Rachael Weiss Riley | Director, Two Sigma Data ClinicThis episode is for you if you're someone who believes in the impact of the stories that live behind statistics and data. Rachael Weiss Riley is the Director of Data Clinic, the data, and tech for good initiative of New York City-based hedge fund, Two Sigma. Rachael oversees the translation of data science and technology to support the scaling and growth of impact-driven organizations.
Rachael holds a DrPH in Epidemiology from the CUNY School of Public Health, an MPH from Hunter College, a BS from Brown University and serves on the inaugural NYC Open Data...2021-10-2843 minNuance of ImpactS2. Ep5 | What would you do for the greater good? | Josh Morrison | Co-Founder, 1DaySoonerThis episode was recorded back in the spring of 2021, when the conversation around COVID-19 vaccinations was different. As the world experienced lockdown, getting a vaccination out to the world was the number 1 priority. For some, that urgency felt like a responsibility to contribute in some way. And so 1DaySooner was born- a movement where 40,000 people globally raised their hands to participate in challenge trials if they were to be approved. What is a challenge trial? A choice to be voluntarily infected with COVID-19 in order to advance clinical trials and ultimately, get the vaccine out but 1 Day Sooner. Ultimately...2021-09-1553 min
Nuance of ImpactS2. Ep4 | Sarah Gilks | CEO Healthy Role Models | The making of communityThis episode is for you if you want to dig into the impact of authenticity and a positive mindset. In this episode, we explore the makings of a community. Sarah Gilks created Healthy Role Models when she saw a need for a community made up of women who were passionate about health, supporting one another, and striving for excellence in all areas of their lives. It makes sense that a star community builder would have the belief that if you don’t have something in your life, and you need it then you should BUILD IT, and that is...2021-07-0745 minNuance of ImpactS2.Ep3 | Rachel Hutchisson of Blackbaud | What does it mean to be charitable in 2021?This episode is for you if you ask the big questions. In this episode, we explore how generosity, community, and giving have evolved. Rachel Hutchisson is the VP of Global Social Responsibility at Blackbaud. Now, if you work in the not-for-profit space, you know Blackbaud. Helping 3,100+ associates be Agents of Good, Rachel built Blackbaud’s CSR program from the ground up, leveraging her experience working at the intersection of business and nonprofits.
You can follow Rachel Hutchisson on LinkedIn.
Season 2 wouldn't be possible without our Season 2 partner, the Social Innovation Summit
Th...2021-05-2743 minNuance of ImpactS2.Ep2 | Kimmi Chex, On-Air Personality at NFL| The Confidence to Demand ChangeThis episode is for you if you know you want to speak up, but fear gets in the way. Impressive and wise beyond her 25 years, Kimberly Chexnayder, also known as Kimmi Chex is an on-air personality for the NFL. Chex teaches us how to become aware of our influence, and more importantly how to leverage it for the confidence needed to advocate for change. In 2020, Chex was named to The Athletic’s 40 Under 40: The Rising Stars Shaping the Direction of the NFL and Front Office Sports 25 Under 25. She joined us from her home in Los Angeles.
Yo...2021-05-1936 minNuance of ImpactS2.Ep1 | Holly Copeland, Senior Director of Impact at Horizon Therapeutics | What is means to give authenticallyThis episode is for you if you seek a renewed faith that companies really can do the right thing for the right reasons. Joined by Holly Copeland, Senior Director of their Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability & Impact at Horizon Therapeutics we talk about what authenticity actually means in the land of corporate social innovation and giving. Get ready to learn about how Horizon Therapeutics is making medicine, (not just their medicines but all medicines), accessible to patients, and why there is merit in going deep with a single community rather than a mile wide with many.
You...2021-04-2844 min
Nuance of ImpactS1. Ep.14 | Mel Ochoa, COO Landmark Ventures & Jamie Sears, Head of Community Affairs, Americas UBSThis episode is for you if you want to explore what it takes to thrive incorporate social impact from the perspective of both a congregator of change makers and a driver of corporate impact. Joined by Jamie Sears, Head of Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility, Americas UBS and Mel Ochoa, COO of Landmark Ventures we talk about what talents and skills are best channelled by drivers of social impact and what the Black Lives Matter movement has ignited for BIPOC working in the social impact space.
You can follow Jamie's work on LinkedIn
You can...2020-10-0700 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep 13 | Michael Masserman, prev. Head of Policy & Social Impact, LYFT - altruism, values and intuitionThis episode is for you if you are trying to drive impact with government or within an organization while staying true to your values and your intuition. Joined by Michael Masserman, previous Head of Global Policy & Social Impact for LYFT, Mike has driven impact by approaching government partnerships with empathy and compassion. Rebecca and Mike breakdown courageous conversations, and how companies lead with values authentically. Now transitioned from Lyft, we discuss what was involved personally for Mike in deciding it was time to go.
You can keep track of Mike's work on LinkedIn.
You...2020-09-301h 05Nuance of ImpactS1.Ep12 | Samara Bay, Dialect coach to Rachel McAdams and Gal Gadot | Using you voice to get what you wantHow is it that some are able to command a room and create influence? What do they do differently? In this episode we're joined by Samara Bay - dialect coach to stars like Gal Gadot, Rachel McAdams, and Penelope Cruz, podcast host and producer of Permission to Speak and advocate for female and marginalized voices. Samara empowers people on a mission to use their voice to be seen, heard and loved. In this episode, we talk about the emotions that often lay beneath barriers to speaking with influence and the intersections of feminism and speech.
Catch Samara on her podcast P...2020-09-2355 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep 11 | 7-minute Ramble - Rest & Impact7-minutes — okay, okay, this one’s 8-minutes. This is for you if you didn’t use your vacation time this summer because you felt like you had too much going on to make it happen. This episode is about the unlikely marriage of rest and impact.2020-09-0908 minNuance of ImpactS1.Ep10 | Meriko Kubota, prev. Director, MEC & Telus on building purpose and driving changeThis episode is for you if you are looking to nerd out on social purpose from a leading expert who brings corporate, non-profit and government into one conversation. Joined by Meriko Kubota, previous Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Investment at Telus, and Director of Sponsorship Marketing and Community Investment at MEC, Meriko has built social purpose for Canada's leading brands. In this conversation, we talk about Meriko's personal connection to driving change, and her decision to leave Vancouver for a small town on the coast of British-Columbia. Meriko is not only a leader to follow, but someone...2020-08-2641 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep9 | Ellonda Green, Director of EDI at B Lab | Anti-racism on the corporate frontThis episode is for you if you desire authentic action from companies in the fight for anti-racism. Joined by the insightful Dr. Ellonda Green, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at B Lab - the renowned non-profit pursuing a vision for an inclusive economy, while serving a global movement of people who use business as a force for good. In this episode, Dr. Green breaks down white supremacy in the workplace, describes the harm in the romanticization of "the hustle" and explains why difficult conversations are an act of compassion. Ellonda is a trailblazer, and with B Lab, is...2020-08-1258 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep 8 | Jay Ritchlin, Director-General, David Suzuki Foundation on staying inspired in the pursuit of impactThis episode is for you if you are wondering how to stay inspired while you pursue your cause. Joined by the wonderful Jay Ritchlin, Director-General for the David Suzuki Foundation, Canada’s most renowned charity for their pursuit to save our planet. Their vision is simple, that we all act every day on the understanding that we are one with nature. Jay’s is not only overseeing two paradox provinces, Alberta and British Columbia but his experience includes working on challenges to the environment like open net-pen aquaculture, offshore oil and gas, marine fisheries, toxins and seafood. Jay is as auth...2020-08-0558 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep 7 | Jason White, CMO of Curaleaf on purpose and legacyThis episode is for you if you need a boost- a reminder that your career is on track, and your resourcefulness, honesty and courage matter. Joined by Jason White, the Chief Marketing Officer of Curaleaf - now the world's largest cannabis company, we talk about his transition from Beats by Dr. Dre to Curaleaf, the power of legacy and his approach to tuning out the haters. Passionate about the relationship between the legalization of cannabis, and the racial injustices of the war on drugs, Jason is a leader who isn't afraid to speak his mind and lean into courage...2020-07-2944 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep6 | Afdhel Aziz | Black Lives Matter and business as a force for goodThis episode is for the person that continues to be moved by the Black Lives Matter movement and its essential influence on the world's brands. Joined by Afdhel Aziz, author of Good is the New Cool: Market Like You Give a Damn, and founder of the think-tank and idea incubator to the Levis, Facebook, and Microsofts of the world, Conspiracy of Love, Afdhel is the world’s evangelist of business as a force for good. In this episode, we talk about how leading brands are responding to Black Lives Matter, and how it reconciles with consumers' call to action on...2020-07-2252 minNuance of ImpactS1.Ep4 | 7 Minute Ramble: Rethinking Logo and Sponsorship7 Minute Rambles are for the short commute, the coffee break, and the long pondering poops. They're short, informative, opinion based and offer a knowledge bomb to keep your gears turning for the rest of the day.
In this episode, we talk about the 5 senses and which 3 really matter when it comes to events and sponsorship. Read the full post on Linkedin, here. This episode is for the community investment or marketing professional looking to negotiate a sponsorship, who wants to maximize their brand's impact in the room. If you're looking to build a strong sponsorship package...2020-07-1505 minNuance of ImpactS1.Ep5 | Pat Dossett, CEO of Madefor and ex-Navy SEAL | Achieving your potentialThis episode is for the change maker on a mission to live up to their potential. So you're trying to figure out what your potential looks like, while keeping your health, relationships and sanity strong? Pat’s got you! In this episode, Pat Dossett, ex-Navy SEAL turned President and CEO of Madefor, talks about the unrecognized intersections between fulfillment and success, and how he approached his career and partnership with Blake Mycoskie by putting purpose first. You’ll learn how to get through your most uncomfortable situations, how to break up goals, and the difference between a growth and fixe...2020-07-1551 minNuance of ImpactS1. Ep3 | Alex Welsh & Pat Bruns, Founders of Yama Nomad | When purpose and work collidePat & Alex are living the life that the rest of us millennials once said we would, before we realized the work involved. Founders of Yama Nomad, an adventure van company, Pat and Alex talk about bringing purpose and work together under one roof (or many if you count the adventure vans they've built).
In this episode, we reflect on the role of guilt in leading a purpose-driven life and the parallels between building vans the competition mindset.
You can follow the story and evolution of Yama Vans on Instagram or check out their website.2020-07-0637 minNuance of ImpactS1.Ep2 | Khadijah Tribble, VP CSR at Curaleaf | Decriminalizing cannabis from the insideThis episode is for the activist and the corporate change-maker. You’re wondering, how do I channel my voice? How do I navigate the boardroom and still advocate for real change?
In this episode you’ll learn about Khadijah’s experience of the intersectionality between being a corporate vice-president, and being a black, queer woman working in the cannabis industry.
Khadijah’s life’s work is the decriminalization of cannabis. She is working to ensure black and brown communities, who have long been affected by America’s war on drugs, are properly represented in the wealth of cannabis’ legalization.
You can follow Kha...2020-07-061h 10Nuance of ImpactS1.Ep1 | How it all came to beThe story behind Nuance of Impact, the podcast. Launching Monday, July 6. 2020-07-0409 minNuance of ImpactNuance of Impact (Trailer)2020-05-1100 min