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Climate Hive presents What Do You Solve?The Art and Science of Building International Climate Start Ups with Exec Director Robyn McguckinThe Art and Science of Building International Climate Startups | Robyn McGuckin | What Do You Solve?
What does it take to build climate startups that are not only innovative—but economically viable and capable of scaling internationally?
In this episode of What Do You Solve?, Climate Hive sits down with Robyn McGuckin, Executive Director of P4G. KDRO and Higgo learn how Robyn and P4G are growing global climate start ups and shaping real success stories in Africa, Asia and Europe.
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2026-03-0656 min
Climate Hive presents What Do You Solve?The Art and Science of Building International Climate Start UpsThe Art and Science of Building International Climate Startups | Robyn McGuckin | What Do You Solve?
What does it take to build climate startups that are not only innovative—but economically viable and capable of scaling internationally?
In this episode of What Do You Solve?, Climate Hive sits down with Robyn McGuckin, Executive Director of P4G. KDRO and Higgo learn how Robyn and P4G are growing global climate start ups and shaping real success stories in Africa, Asia and Europe.
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2026-03-0556 min
KVOM NewsWatch PodcastKVOM NewsWatch, Monday, March 2, 2026Conway County firefighters work five blazes Saturday afternoon, urge no burning; UACCM Automotive Service Technology Lab gets $150K sponsorship by Winrock Automotive Group; Clarksville data center project progressing, Mayor encourages positive discussion; Pope County Judge discusses need for jail, additional courthouse office space; Morrilton boys, Wonderview girls, Sacred Heart girls to play in state basketball tournaments this week; we visit with Aaron and Mitch Spivey about the upcoming Mo-Con Cards and Collectibles Show.
2026-03-0228 min
Shaken Not BurnedRethinking climate leadership with SweepClimate action is facing political backlash, from watered-down EU regulation to the overturning of the EPA’s endangerment finding in the United States. Yet beneath the headlines, systemic climate risk is becoming harder for central banks, insurers and investors to ignore.In this episode of Shaken Not Burned, Felicia speaks with Rachel Delacour, co-founder and CEO of Sweep, about the Climate Contribution Framework, developed with Mirova, ICARE and Winrock International. The framework builds on existing emissions standards but moves beyond footprint alone, assessing how companies reduce emissions, scale low-carbon solutions and finance climate innovation.As in...
2026-02-1941 min
Glimmers of HopeGlimmers of Hope on Winrock during the Altadena Fire!Our neighborhood faced a devastating fire, with flames engulfing a nearby garage and threatening our home. We recount the terrifying moments and the incredible grace that saved our house amidst widespread destruction.
2025-12-3123 min
Reading Around the MarginsOut on tourNaomi is out on tour, so she will be back in two weeks with a new, full episode in conversation with Miranda Mellis, author of Crocosmia from Nightboat Books. And, as it happens, Miranda is on tour, too. Click here for a full list of her upcoming stops.Naomi's next stops are Clio's Books in Oakland, CA on Friday, October 17th with the poet and psychoanalyst Alice Jones and Third Place Books - Ravenna in Seattle, WA on Friday, October 24th with the poet and multimedia essayist/artist Cori A. Winrock.Looking forward to seeing y...
2025-10-1401 min
Albuquerque Local PulseBalloon Fiesta, State Aid, and Local Updates - Albuquerque Local Pulse for October 3rdGood morning, this is Albuquerque Local Pulse for Friday, October third. We wake up on the brink of the city’s signature weekend, with the skies set to fill with brilliant colors as the Balloon Fiesta returns. Old Town businesses are readying for thousands of visitors, hoping for a strong boost after a year of mixed fortunes. Traffic around Central, Rio Grande, and Alameda may be heavier than usual, with city crews preparing crowd control and cleanup details.Big news out of City Hall, as lawmakers wrapped up their special session in Santa Fe late yesterday. The House an...
2025-10-0303 min
Women In Industry PodcastShe's Back! Dr. Riva Brown's NEW position with the American Red CrossThe American Red Cross Greater Arkansas Chapter has a new leader, and she brings a remarkable record of service and global impact. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Riva Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Arkansas Chapter, to talk about her humanitarian journey and vision for the Red Cross.Dr. Brown first connected with the Red Cross in 2023 when she deployed to Guam to assist with disaster relief following Typhoon Mawar. Her commitment was quickly recognized with the 2024 Outstanding New Board Member Award. Beyond her Red Cross service, she has traveled to Rwanda, Senegal, and Turkey, working...
2025-08-2025 min
The House of Strauss PodcastPaul Szych and Scott GoodmanCommander Paul Szych and Scott Goodman talk about security and Winrock Mall on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-121h 09
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily[encore] 236: Polaroid Ode by Cori WinrockToday’s poem is Polaroid Ode by Cori Winrock.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we’re going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith’s time as host. Today’s episode was originally released on October 21, 2019. In this episode, Tracy writes… “Today’s poem captures the look and feel and ceremony—with all its hope and disappointment—of taking instant pictures. And it makes me wistful both for the past and the present.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown...
2025-05-1607 min
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily[encore] 236: Polaroid Ode by Cori WinrockToday’s poem is Polaroid Ode by Cori Winrock.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we’re going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith’s time as host. Today’s episode was originally released on October 21, 2019. In this episode, Tracy writes… “Today’s poem captures the look and feel and ceremony—with all its hope and disappointment—of taking instant pictures. And it makes me wistful both for the past and the present.” Celebrate the power...
2025-05-1606 min
The Bob Clark PodcastWinrockDavid Stroud joins the show to give an update on the Winrock development and to tell us about the upcoming events at the mall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-1807 min
Business OutlookSpringing into the future of Winrock with Goodman Realty GroupPresented by: CNMToday, on Business Outlook, the Journal's retail and real estate reporter meets with Goodman Realty Group's senior vice president of development, Darin Sand, and director of leasing and marketing, Sheila Smith, to discuss the future of Winrock Town Center, which is seeing more leasing and development activity than ever. The two share their mixed-use vision and future plans for Winrock, including new tenants coming soon and community programming kicking off this month.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring...
2025-04-0721 min
The Talking PointJust Energy Transition Skills Development ProgrammeGuest: Nomthandazo Mpande - Managing Director at Phoki HoldingsGuest: Princess Mthonbeni - Nuclear expert – Founder of Africa4NuclearGuest: Bertha Dlamini - Founding President of the African Women in Energy and Power Let's tell you now about a great opportunity for forwomen, youth and people living with disability. It is called theJust Energy Transition Skills Development Programme. It is thebrain child of the African Women in Energy and Power togetherwith the US Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources,Winrock International and Sasol. It is a ful...
2025-01-2234 min
Arkansas Organic Chronicles029 Economics of row crop production part 2Send us a textJoe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright and Lanny Ashlock from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance are three people seeking solutions for organic row crop production. In this episode they discuss the inside of certified organic row crop production as we try to answer the question: are certified organic corn and soybeans profitable in Arkansas?This is part 2 of the discussion and focuses on inputs.Project Details from Winrock InternationalProject Details from Natural Soybean and Grain AllianceFind us online at...
2024-09-1430 minArkansas Organic Chronicles028 Economics of organic row crop production part 1Send us a text Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright and Lanny Ashlock from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance are three people seeking solutions for organic row crop production. In this episode they discuss the economic side of certified organic row crop production as we try to answer the question: are certified organic corn and soybeans profitable in Arkansas?This is part 1 of the discussion and focuses on markets.Project Details from Winrock InternationalProject Details from Natural Soybean and Grain AllianceFind us o...
2024-09-1316 minArkansas Organic Chronicles024 Agronomics of organic corn and soybeansSend us a textIn this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright and Lanny Ashlock from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic corn and soybean production in Arkansas and provide strategies for success.See episode 19 for the introduction to this discussion.Project Details from Winrock InternationalProject Details from Natural Soybean and Grain AllianceFind us online atArkansasOrganic.orgCenter for Arkansas Farms and FoodYouTube
2024-06-2535 min
Herbarium of the BizarreGuanacaste TreeThere is COVID in our house, and I still have to get up at 5 a.m. tomorrow. I can’t think of a clever description, but I managed to make an episode on time, so be proud of me, please. This tree is named after intestines. That’s pretty interesting, right?
Music by James Milor from Pixabay
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https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR372
https://apps.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/speciesprofile.php?Spid=734
Chemical composition, secondary metabolites and nutritive value of elephant-ear tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Gris...
2024-05-1808 minArkansas Organic Chronicles019 Limitations of growing row crops in the mid-south.Send us a textBack from spring break finally!In this episode, Joe Schafer from Winrock International and Kelly Cartwright from the Natural Soy and Grain Alliance join us to talk about the challenges of organic row crop corn and soybean production in Arkansas and what they are doing to support farmers. This episode kicks off a series as we deep dive into their findings from an agronomic and economic standpoint. Project Details from Winrock InternationalProject Details from Natural Soybean and Grain AllianceFind us online at...
2024-03-2934 min
Wealthion - Be Financially ResilientInflation Fears: Shades of 1974?In this discussion with Brett Rentmeester, of Wind Rock Wealth Management, he unravels the uncanny parallels between the economic landscapes of 1974 and today. Explore how past economic lessons can shield and grow your wealth amidst rising inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. Discover actionable insights to navigate through the complexities of today's financial world with confidence.
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2024-02-1438 min
Beyond the PastureGrazing for Change: Winrock International Bonus EpisodeIn this bonus episode we hear from one of our colleagues at Winrock International, Dr. John Winsten. Jon is an agricultural economist and has spent the last 20 years working on sustainable livestock production systems, including diary grazing. We chatted with Jon about a dairy grazing project he’s supporting in Puerto Rico led by several partner organizations on the island. To learn more, we’ve linked to a blog post written by Jon about the project and on the benefits of regenerative grazing for dairy farms and Jon’s email address.
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2024-02-0525 min
Hobby Farms Presents: Growing GoodEpisode 69: Chyka Okarter on practicing lean farming, creative financing and more!Chyka Okarter talks about farming an Extension work in Nigeria, putting the lean farming concept into practice, and finding creative financing from within the food system. Hear about what agriculture looks like in Nigeria—a pursuit with huge potential that Chyka feels is not being met in this country that’s slightly larger than Texas. He talks about growing up in a farming family and wanting to go into agriculture to help farmers work more efficiently. Learn about the Feed the Future Program, USAID, and Winrock International’s work in bridging the gap between Extension and sm...
2024-01-0333 min
The Bentonville Beacon2023 NWA Tech Summit Live Part 4: Ranu Jung, Justin Urso, Randy Wilburn, Jack Short and Katie ThompsonSummaryJoin host James Bell in the final episode of a special four-part series of The Bentonville Beacon podcast, featuring live-recorded conversations at the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit with the thinkers and doers shaping the future of global tech in Bentonville. The NWA Tech Summit is the Heartland’s premier technology conference and serves to enhance, prepare and diversify the Northwest Arkansas economy. Now in its tenth year, the event is hosted by the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and is supported by nearly 100 partners, including the Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Verizon, Salesforce, T-Mo...
2023-12-1155 min
Hobby Farms Presents: Growing GoodEpisode 67: Ben Hartman talks doing less and getting more with lean farmingIndiana farmer and The Lean Micro Farm author Ben Hartman talks about the logistics of downsizing. Hear about the CSA Ben started while still in high school and how this set him up for a career in farming. Ben shares the statistics that, by the end of this century, we will lose half of the farms that we have now, and the farms that are left will be twice as large. Statistics like this make him believe even more strongly that farmers need to increase their money-making potential. “We were really bad farmers,” Ben says about...
2023-12-0637 min
Sustainability Skill SetEpisode 8. Anmol Vanamali on sustainable finance careers, pre-competitive agreements, and ‘the wild west’ of business management theoryDo you aspire to make a positive impact on the environment and society through your career? If so, you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Sustainability Skill Set podcast.
In this interview, Louis DeMaso sits down with Anmol Vanamali, an accomplished leader in the field of climate and energy policy, international finance, and sustainable infrastructure. Anmol has held multiple director-level positions in global non-profit organizations, such as the Center for Clean Air Policy and Winrock International. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Master of Science in Foreign Service program.
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2023-07-0443 min
The Cereal Grain CaféSeason 1, Episode 9Cereal grains are staple foodstuffs around the world. Unfortunately, it is estimated that in 2023 nearly 350 million people will suffer from food shortages. How can we help alleviate hunger and starvation?Our guest this week talks about global food security issues. Olivia Caillouet is a Soil Health Program Manager at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to that she was a recruiter for Winrock International where she coordinated Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer assignments in Africa (this is how I met Olivia, in fact). She has a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, and M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Services and B...
2023-06-1555 min
Broader LookBreaktime Musings with BM: World Food Safety Day 2023Welcome to a special episode of the BusinessMirror Broader Look podcast where we focus on the celebration of World Food Safety Day on June 7, 2023.
This year’s celebration of World Food Safety Day carries the theme “Food standards save lives.”
Today’s episode features a conversation between BusinessMirror Reporter Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas and Ziggy Felongco, the Food Safety Risk Assessment Specialist of Winrock International, in celebration of the World Food Safety Day.
The Broader Look podcast is produced by T. Anthony C. Cabangon, publisher of the BusinessMirror.
2023-06-0745 min
empowHer! : The Podcast for Women's Economic EmpowermentEp. 9: How human trafficking survivors rebuild their livesReturning survivors of human trafficking in Bangladesh are faced with stigmatisation and discrimination by their families and communities. In this episode, Dipta Rakshit from Winrock International talks about the hardships of returned trafficking survivors and how the project Ashshash supports them in rebuilding their lives. As part of the project’s holistic approach, trafficking survivors access skills and entrepreneurship training to enter the job market or start their own company – taking their destiny back into their own hands.
2023-03-3122 min
Leadership Forum: The PodcastLeading as an OutsiderEllie Valentine knows what it’s like to be an outsider in a position of leadership. Having led parliamentary strengthening programs around the world, she now works with Winrock International helping governments, NGOs and the private sector in Central Asia to prevent human trafficking and promote safe migration. Often operating in contexts where her role as a female leader is novel, she builds trust and credibility by starting from a position of respect for the cultural and historical environment. Listening is imperative, she says, for brainstorming ideas, deliberating outcomes and building partnerships with local counterparts to determine their needs fo...
2023-03-2023 min
Inspira | Erika Mueller Chen17. John Luke Chua (Malaysia) - What goes into the dark side of sport - human trafficking?Erika speaks to John Luke about the importance of MEL, migration and displaced populations, how sport has been used to traffic athletes, and reporting burdens in international aid.
John Luke Chua hails from Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, and is currently a MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) practitioner in the counter-trafficking field. His academic background is in sport science and sociology. John Luke is hugely interested in the realities of migrant and displaced populations in Southeast Asia, and its social and political dimensions. He has a great belief in the potential of sport as a holistic tool for social...
2023-03-0752 minBroader LookFood Safety Fridays: What is food safety and why it matters?In this first episode of Food Safety Fridays, Dennis Estopace talked to Ziggy Felongco of Winrock International to discuss basic concepts and importance of food safety.
Did you know that tapioca pearls in your beloved milk tea or bubble tea are considered safety hazards in some countries? Find out more in this podcast!
Catch new episodes of the Food Safety Fridays series every last Friday of the month!
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2023-01-2730 minThe Bentonville BeaconBonus Episode | NWA Tech Summit Live, Featuring Alex Howland, Craig Immel, Caleb Talley, Katie Thompson, Kirt Gill & John WilcoxSummaryThe NWA Tech Summit is the Heartland’s premier technology conference and serves to enhance, prepare, and diversify the local Northwest Arkansas economy. In its ninth year, the NWA Tech Summit came back with 1,700 registered attendees when it returned in-person to downtown Bentonville. The NWA Tech Summit is an event hosted by the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and it is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, Northwest Arkansas Council, Walmart, J. B. Hunt, Tyson Foods, Salesforce, and the University of Arkansas Blockchain Center of Excellence.Show Notes(0:52) In...
2022-12-091h 07The Bentonville BeaconBonus Episode | NWA Tech Summit Live, Featuring Jennifer Thomas, Amy Hopper Swan, Clark Cogbill, David Sanders & Andy MartinSummaryThe NWA Tech Summit is the Heartland’s premier technology conference and serves to enhance, prepare, and diversify the local Northwest Arkansas economy. In its ninth year, the NWA Tech Summit came back with 1,700 registered attendees when it returned in-person to downtown Bentonville. The NWA Tech Summit is an event hosted by the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and it is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, Northwest Arkansas Council, Walmart, J. B. Hunt, Tyson Foods, Salesforce, and the University of Arkansas Blockchain Center of Excellence.Show Notes(0:55) In...
2022-11-2550 min
Ending Human Trafficking286 – How Do We Measure Prevention, with Jeni SorensenSandie is joined by Jeni Sorensen from Poverty Action to discuss research methods and data gathering approaches to help NGO’s evaluate their programs. They look at the different types of data, how to design your research, and existing tools.
Jeni Sorensen
Jeni Sorensen is a human trafficking specialist with 20 years of experience designing, managing, and evaluating programs to combat human trafficking in the U.S. and around the world. Ms. Sorensen currently serves as Director of International Poverty Action’s Human Trafficking Research Initiative, which fosters partnerships between researchers and program implementers to build and...
2022-11-1433 min
Sustainable Agriculture Policy with Ron Kroese22. Garth Youngberg, leader in alternative agricultureGarth Youngberg’s work has had a large impact on the agricultural industry, leading farmers to reexamine conventional agricultural practices and explore alternative approaches.
This week, Ron interviews Garth, the founder and director of the Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture located in Greenbelt, Maryland. He directed the Institute since its formation in 1983. The Institute joined Winrock International in 2000.
He received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois (1971) in political science, with an emphasis in agriculture policy and administration.
Garth began hi...
2022-07-271h 15
Beyond FearEpisode 18: Understanding Trafficking: Part 2Human trafficking is an incredibly complex issue that includes several different important topics we felt should be covered during our second season. Due to this complexity, we agreed to dedicate three episodes to cover it.
Welcome to Understanding Trafficking Part 2! During this episode, we speak with Dr. Casey Branchini Risko, an expert on international labor and trafficking. The interview with Dr. Branchini Risko gives further insight into the many ways that trafficking is associated with other crimes perpetrated against the most vulnerable people in societies across the globe. Importantly, Dr. Branchini Risko also emphasizes...
2022-05-181h 01
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 10: Katie Goslee on the Need to Invest in Our Planet“The private sector really must invest in the planet,” says Katie Goslee, acting director of Winrock’s Ecosystem Services Unit. “If the private sector recognizes there are finite resources, it’s very much necessary both for businesses themselves and their own longevity, but also…for humanity.” Goslee addresses the 2022 Earth Day theme, “Invest In Our Planet,” and explores why private sector investment in climate action is necessary for “the health and wellness, both physical and financial, of communities around the world.”
2022-05-0501 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 8: Michael Netzer on Conservation and Restoration of Peatlands“If we can restore those peatlands and protect the forests and peat that currently exists there, we can reduce one of the largest emission sources from the terrestrial land use sector in the world.” Winrock International's Michael Netzer, technical lead for Geographic Information Systems on Winrock’s Ecosystems Services team, explains why conservation and restoration of peatlands is so critical in the fight against climate change.
2022-03-2301 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 9: Aaron Sundsmo on Water Security and Climate-Smart Agriculture for Climate Resilience“We are increasingly having dry spells, floods, droughts across regions that haven’t experienced these,” says Aaron Sundsmo, Winrock’s senior director for Agriculture, Resilience, and Water (ARW). “This is where our team steps in to really think through both what does the science say to try to better predict when the rains will start but how do we also look for those climate-adapted agricultural practices.”Sundsmo explains that climate change exacerbates water security challenges, which threatens food security and increases the risk of conflict. Winrock’s ARW team includes water users in the water security improvement process and em...
2022-03-2301 min
EcoVybz PodcastEpisode 18: Aquaculture in JamaicaIn this week's episode, I chat with Dr Juli-Anne Russo! An Aquaculture Scientist specialising in aquaculture biosecurity and nutrition foraquatic animals. She was an aquaculture Consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) in the Aquaculture branch, and has also consulted for USAID, IDB and Compete the Caribbean. She volunteers with USAID, Farmer to Farmer and Winrock International toprovide technical services to fish farmers in developing countries. Her interests are capacity building for fish farmers, women in aquaculture, aquaculture biosecurity, environmental sustainability and rural development. She is currently developing and...
2022-01-2848 min
DispersionEpisode 6 - Connecting Cultures through ChoirIn this episode, Lili and Marta have a conversation about passing on their Latin American and Ukrainian heritages to their communities through their work with the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society and the Holodomor Research and Education Consortium. This episode reveals how communities share and preserve culture through informal and formal education, and the creative ways that Diasporas have stayed connected to each other and to their homelands through the COVID-19 pandemic.To learn more about the themes presented in this episode, refer to these papers from Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies:
2022-01-1551 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 7: Sarah Jakiel on Climate Migration“Climate migration is right in front of us,” says Sarah Jakiel, Winrock’s senior director for Human Rights, Education and Empowerment. “The World Bank estimates that 143 million people will be displaced by the year 2050. This isn't a choice. This is a human and a national security emergency.” In this Climate 1.5 episode, Jakiel highlights the rising connection between climate driven natural disasters and spikes in human trafficking.
2021-12-1701 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 6: Brian Bean on Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PFES)“The services that forests provide – in terms of reducing the impacts of climate change and sequestering carbon – those benefits start to expand beyond just the individuals in the households who are living in that forest. We all are actually benefiting from PFES all over the world.” Winrock’s Brian Bean explains how the Payment for Forest Environmental Services system in Vietnam allows beneficiaries of forest environmental services, like hydrological protection for watersheds and waterways, to pay into a fund that is distributed to forest owners to financially reward them for their work to protect and support forestland growth.
2021-11-1101 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 5: Anmol Vanamali on COVID-19 and Climate Crisis“There’s enough evidence that a lack of resilience will lead to greater economic shock, and the ongoing pandemic has given us enough evidence on the value of resilience.” Winrock’s Director of Sustainable Finance, Anmol Vanamali, explains the parallels and approaches vital to protecting and securing a thriving future against global crises.
2021-09-2101 min
GDP - The Global Development PrimerIt's going to be an interesting 10 years: Adaptation, Climate Change and the Future of International DevelopmentThe inconveniences from COVID-19 may pale in comparison as to what climate change may have in store for us all. Rising temperatures, rising seas, burning forests, and drying rivers aren't just likely - they're guaranteed according to the 2021 IPCC report. Clearly this will impact development both in terms of how projects are carried out, and how international development is taught and carried out. David Bonnardeaux is Pact’s director of the environment. Overseeing a wide ranging portfolio of environmentally focused projects, David shares his thoughts about how to create positive environmental outcomes from community-based projects. Dr. Huish published an article earlier...
2021-09-2137 min
Labor of LossEpisode 7: Is Change Possible?In the last episode of the series, we look at the big picture. What's driving human trafficking and what needs to be done to stop it? Hear unique perspectives from earlier guests Archana and Mustafa joined by Bijaya who is working to secure the rights of migrants in Nepal. Exploitation is deeply entrenched, but is change possible and what does it look like? Listen in for our final take.
2021-09-1031 minLabor of LossEpisode 6: The Trafficker Next DoorThis episode looks at a type of exploitation women in particular face: being forced into marriage. We go on a harrowing journey with Srey Pov, a young woman from Cambodia who was told she'd be working in a shoe factory in China, but instead was forced into marriage. What's the best way to help those who fall into deceptive and often abusive marriages? We hear from both frontline responders and researchers to find out.
2021-09-0230 minLabor of LossEpisode 5: Disposable PeopleThis episode, COVID-19 and migrant construction workers in the Gulf states. What happens to the most vulnerable workers when the world is stopped by a global pandemic? We go back in time with researchers Mustafa and his colleague Rameshwar, and trace what happened as the disaster unfolded.
2021-08-2729 minLabor of LossEpisode 4: Who Cares for the Carers?We head back to Malaysia and hear about the women who leave their own homes and families to live abroad as domestic workers. They raise entire generations of kids across Asia and care for the elderly. They keep households all over the region running… but who cares for the carers?
2021-08-1931 minLabor of LossEpisode 3: Carrot and StickThis episode, a show in two parts – and both of them are about palm oil plantations in Malaysia. First, with Manggalam, we explore the colonial legacy of migrant labor, when palm plantations were still rubber plantations and workers were indentured. And then, we hear from two NGOs who are tackling current problems in the industry in very different ways: one using a carrot and one using a stick.
2021-08-1230 minLabor of LossEpisode 2: Let Me Out"This drawing of mine shows my accident where I lost my hand in the brickyard, in the factory." In this episode, we take a look inside the brick industry and the pervasive practice of debt bondage made worse by climate change – via a tour of three works of art by a remarkable Cambodian artist, who used to work in a brick kiln...until he couldn’t. This series is brought to you by the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of its USAID Asia CTIP project. Check out our guest Chan Phoun's incredible art on Instag...
2021-08-0427 minLabor of LossEpisode 1: The CatchIn the first episode we head out to sea and find out what life is like for migrant fishermen. We meet Indonesian fisherman Ari and a South Korea-based lawyer named JC Kim. They didn’t know it, but they were looking for each other for years – and their meeting created a spark for policy change that could transform the way the industry works. Labor of Loss is brought you by the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of its USAID Asia CTIP project.
2021-07-2929 min
Masterclass With Fearless EducatorSwadeshi स्कूल | Advancing agency & resilient livelihood among small scale farmers through technology | Krishnan Pallassana, Country Director- India DIGITAL GREENAbout Speaker: Krishnan is a sustainable development professional, thinker and strategist, including strategic leadership experience for more than a decade with organisations like ActionAid International, The Climate Group and Population Foundation. His multifarious experience includes varied contexts including India, Nepal and Afghanistan as well as varied sectors ranging from disaster risk reduction and climate change to livelihoods and and tech for development. He has developed country strategies for institutions like Actionaid, Sphere, The Climate Group and CIFF. Krishnan is also an experienced evaluator and an accomplished international trainer. He is a recipient of fellowship grants from Winrock and Prevention...
2021-07-2629 min
Labor of LossIntroducing Labor of Loss - Coming July 30th Labor of Loss is a new series that explores human trafficking and labor exploitation across Asia, taking listeners on a journey from a fishing fleet in South Korea to a palm oil plantation in Malaysia to a brick kiln in Cambodia. Guests - ranging from trafficking survivors to frontline responders and legal rights advocates - will share their stories, debunk common misconceptions, and dive into a complex world of human exploitation – and hope. Coming July 30th.
2021-07-1401 min
iHemp Michigan PodcastLegalizing Cannabis Products | iHemp Hour ft. Scheril Murray PowellScheril Murray Powell, Esq. is a Business Development Manager for Creative Services in their Cannabis Division. She is also an Agricultural, Cannabis, and Dietary Supplement Attorney at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP. She is also the acting Business Development Manager for Creative Services, Inc. (CSI) in their Cannabis Programs Division.
The Daily Business Review has named her one of the Top 12 Cannabis Attorney’s in Florida. Her practice covers both the Marijuana and Hemp Industries, specializing in Cannabinoid legalization and UK Novel Foods registration.
Scheril's board activities include:
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2021-07-0948 min
Gaia Gossip: Get the Dirt on Mother Earth!Building A Sustainable Hemp Company in this Highly Regulated MarketRecorded July 1, 12 noon Mountain Time, this conversation was with Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., Cannabis, Agricultural, and Dietary Supplement Attorney Business Development Manager, CSI, Inc. Myrna James will facilitate this newest addition to our lunch and learn series.Ms. Powell has a long rich history with hemp, the law, and the impact of hemp inequity.Scheril also serves as the Director of Business Development of Creative Services, a FCRA Compliance, Background Screening, and Security Firm. The Daily Business Review has named her one of the Top 12 Cannabis Attorney’s in Florida. Her practice covers bo...
2021-07-021h 09
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 4: BankFWD Co-Chair Valerie Rockefeller“Banks have a critical role to play in the fight against climate change by divesting from fossil fuels and funding the clean energy solutions of the future.” BankFWD Co-Chair Valerie Rockefeller explains the mission of BankFWD to accelerate transition to a just, zero-carbon economy by influencing banks to align their business strategies with the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Climate Agreement. Climate 1.5, a series by Winrock International, is inspired by the urgent goal outlined in the Paris Agreement, brokered by former Winrock board member Christiana Figueres, to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Winrock’s Climate 1.5 series features...
2021-06-1401 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 3: Matthew Maltby on Biodiversity“Biodiversity and the protection of biodiversity is really fundamental to ensuring that resilience can be achieved all around the world.” Winrock’s Matt Maltby explains the importance of biodiversity and the role of well-managed protected areas in strengthening resilience to climate change. Climate 1.5, a series by Winrock International, is inspired by the goal outlined in the Paris Agreement, brokered by former Winrock board member, Christiana Figueres, to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Winrock’s Climate 1.5 series features climate experts in a cool 1.5 minutes – brevity and accessibility because we don’t have time to waste in our effort to exp...
2021-05-2701 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 2: Dr. Blanca Bernal on blue carbon“Coastal marshes can capture up to 10 times the amount of carbon that an average upland forest would.” Winrock’s Dr. Blanca Bernal explains how coastal ecosystems capture and store “blue carbon” and why protecting the world’s diminishing coastal ecosystems is critical in the fight against climate change. Climate 1.5, a series by Winrock International, is inspired by the goal outlined in the Paris Agreement, brokered by former Winrock board member, Christiana Figueres, to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Winrock’s Climate 1.5 series features climate experts in a cool 1.5 minutes – brevity and accessibility because we don’t have time to waste...
2021-05-2701 min
Climate 1.5 by Winrock InternationalEpisode 1: Dr. Timothy Pearson on forest conservation and restoration“Forests are a natural climate solution.” In the inaugural episode of Winrock’s Climate 1.5 series, Winrock’s Dr. Timothy Pearson, Director of Ecosystem Services, explains why conservation and restoration of forests is so critical in the fight against climate change. Climate 1.5, a series by Winrock International, is inspired by the urgent goal outlined in the Paris Agreement, brokered by former Winrock board member Christiana Figueres, to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Winrock’s Climate 1.5 series features climate experts in a cool 1.5 minutes — because when it comes to climate action, there’s no time to waste.
2021-05-2701 min
Community Development InstituteLinsley Kinkade of Winrock InternationalThis week on the podcast, we're joined by the incredible Linsley Kinkade. Linsley is the Senior Director of U.S. Programs for Winrock International. Linsley is also a CDI graduate, a member of our CDI Advisory Board, and a PCED holder. We discuss her incredible professional background and work with Winrock International. Linsley also offers a few tips to current CDI participants.
2021-03-2411 min
New Mexico Restaurants NowChris Zalesiak – Burger 21 & Melting Pot – Albuquerque,NMThe Melting Pot is a premier fondue restaurant featuring an interactive dining experience. Founded in 1975 in Maitland Florida, The Melting Pot in Albuquerque was established in 2002 by local owner Christine Zalesiak. The melting pot is renowned for offering a unique variety of cheese fondue, entrees, cooking styles and chocolate fondue plus a full bar and extensive wine list. Loyal fondue fans range in age from children to grandparents. Their mission is to provide the Perfect Night Out for our guests and the Melting Pot is known in Albuquerque as “The Place to Celebrate”. Whether its your birthday, date night out...
2021-03-1626 min
Brave New Women hosted by Cecilia PoullainMaria Cristina Silva talks about her incredible work in aid agencies in the US and Latin AmericaBrave New Women hosted by Cecilia PoullainMaria Cristina is currently working as a climate scientist at Winrock in Washington D.C. She shares her journey in becoming a climate scientist later in life.As a tiny child, Maria Cristina lived with her grandparents on their farm in Ecuador. This had a big impact on her life: they taught her to love nature and to take care of it. When she left school, she studied social development in Quito then did a whole series of jobs, including working with the chil...
2021-01-211h 16
The Multiplier EffectAmy Hopper — Supporting Innovation in the DeltaProof-of-concept funding is often one of the largest barriers entrepreneurs face when attempting to launch a company and access to high value mentors is a critical component of the success of any early-stage company. Winrock International's I-Fund provides both funds for technical assistance and training to enable entrepreneurs to make their ideas, research, and inventions a reality. In this episode, I-Fund Program Manager, Amy Hopper, shares how her team provides a platform for the creation and launch of high-growth companies, spurring economic development, and job creation.
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2020-10-1527 min
Aiming for the Moon16. You Gotta Have Grit: Amy Hopper (Program Officer of Winrock International I-Fund)Send us a textAmy Hopper is the program officer of the Winrock International's I-Fund, which strives to "provide a platform for the creation and launch of high-growth companies, spurring economic development and job creation (https://www.ifundatwinrock.com/)" in Arkansas. She teaches us what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. (Spoiler Alert: It involves having grit.)Check out our website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/
2020-10-0718 minCommunity Development InstituteVicki Malpass of Innovate ArkansasInnovate Arkansas is a state-funded initiative that helps scale promising Arkansas technology ventures. Funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and administered by Winrock International, Innovate Arkansas assists technology entrepreneurs in turning startup companies into viable commercial enterprises. This week on the CDI Podcast, we speak with Innovate Arkansas Program Officer Vicki Malpass. Vicki works directly with startup companies and entrepreneurs in order to ascertain the level of technical assistance required to enable those companies to move toward the ultimate goal of commercialization.
2020-07-2917 min
MOSES Organic Farming PodcastDo the Numbers: The Economics of Dairy GrazingYou can’t control the price of milk, but you can control how much it costs you to produce it. Dr. Jon Winsten from Winrock International outlines three key metrics to look at when considering a dairy farm’s financial viability: feed efficiency, labor efficiency, and capital efficiency.
This is part 1 of 3 grazing training installments this month. In two weeks, part 2 will be a podcast episode with organic dairy graziers Thelma Heidel-Baker and Ricky Baker.
UPDATE: Part 3 was a Virtual Field Day with Thelma, Ricky, and Jon where we talked about the economics of g...
2020-06-0540 min
The Stanish InquisitionEp.10 Innovate Arkansas: Market, Don't SellIn the latest episode of The Stanish Inquisition, Movista’s CEO & co-founder Stan Zylowski talks with David Sanders, Director of Innovate Arkansas at Winrock International. The two start-up gurus chat about strategies small businesses can implement to succeed during the current economic crisis due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
2020-03-3030 min
New Security BroadcastA Conversation with Rodolfo Camacho on Using Data for Water SecurityWhile there are many uses for global data sets and innovative data analysis technologies, the most important thing, Rodolfo Camacho said in this week’s Water Stories podcast, is not analyzing the data. It’s the collaboration among countries sharing data. Camacho, Project Director at Winrock International and Chief of Party for USAID’s Sustainable Water Partnership (SWP), sat down with Lauren Herzer Risi, Project Director of the Environmental Change & Security Program to discuss the importance of big data and machine learning on improving water security. As the leader of the SWP project, Camacho and his team work to provid...
2020-02-2818 min
New Security BroadcastA Conversation with Rodolfo Camacho on Using Data for Water SecurityWhile there are many uses for global data sets and innovative data analysis technologies, the most important thing, Rodolfo Camacho said in this week’s Water Stories podcast, is not analyzing the data. It’s the collaboration among countries sharing data. Camacho, Project Director at Winrock International and Chief of Party for USAID’s Sustainable Water Partnership (SWP), sat down with Lauren Herzer Risi, Project Director of the Environmental Change & Security Program to discuss the importance of big data and machine learning on improving water security. As the leader of the SWP project, Camacho and his team work to provid...
2020-02-2818 min
Ampersand: The Poets & Writers PodcastLittle Envelope of Earth Conditions by Cori A. WinrockCori A. Winrock reads from her poetry collection Little Envelope of Earth Conditions.
2019-12-1002 min
Specialty Coffee Association Podcast#80 | The Future of Coffee: Building Long-Distance Relationships in Emerging Origins | Expo Lectures 2019World Coffee Research predicts that within the next 30 years, the demand for coffee will double while viable land in current coffee-growing countries will diminish by half. How can we combat this? Through an engaging panel discussion, learn about the future of coffee production in emerging origins such as Myanmar and Nepal and the role consumers, roasters, and importers can play in building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships across culture and distance.
Today’s panel is moderated by Craig Holt, founder and CEO of Atlas Coffee Importers, and features Marceline Budza of Rebuild Women’s Hope Cooperative; Su Su Aung...
2019-11-2558 min
New Security BroadcastGordon Mumbo on Water and Livelihoods in the Mara River Basin“If you live in the developed world or in some urban centers, then the supply of water is guaranteed,” said Gordon Mumbo, team leader for Sustainable Water for the Mara River Basin, a project of Winrock International and USAID’s Sustainable Water Partnership, in this week’s Water Stories podcast. When you wake up, you expect water to flow from your tap. “If you don’t find it flowing, you get upset and will probably call the utility company.” But people living in the Mara River Basin don’t have that luxury. “They have to walk to the river to get water and brin...
2019-11-1522 min
New Security BroadcastGordon Mumbo on Water and Livelihoods in the Mara River Basin“If you live in the developed world or in some urban centers, then the supply of water is guaranteed,” said Gordon Mumbo, team leader for Sustainable Water for the Mara River Basin, a project of Winrock International and USAID’s Sustainable Water Partnership, in this week’s Water Stories podcast. When you wake up, you expect water to flow from your tap. “If you don’t find it flowing, you get upset and will probably call the utility company.” But people living in the Mara River Basin don’t have that luxury. “They have to walk to the river to get water and brin...
2019-11-1522 min
New Security BroadcastDavid DeArmey on Engaging Communities to Increase Water Point FunctionalityThe Wilson Center is partnering with the USAID Sustainable Water Partnership and Winrock International to share stories about global water security. The series has highlighted the connections between water and food security, water as a tool for resilience in times of crisis, and the challenges and opportunities of too little water, too much water, dirty water, and unpredictable water. “Water point functionality goes beyond the mechanical structure of a pump,” says David DeArmey, Director of International Partnerships at Water for Good in this week’s Water Stories podcast. “Community dynamics play a role in how the water point is manag...
2019-09-0614 min
New Security BroadcastDavid DeArmey on Engaging Communities to Increase Water Point FunctionalityThe Wilson Center is partnering with the USAID Sustainable Water Partnership and Winrock International to share stories about global water security. The series has highlighted the connections between water and food security, water as a tool for resilience in times of crisis, and the challenges and opportunities of too little water, too much water, dirty water, and unpredictable water.“Water point functionality goes beyond the mechanical structure of a pump,” says David DeArmey, Director of International Partnerships at Water for Good in this week’s Water Stories podcast. “Community dynamics play a role in how the water point is manag...
2019-09-0614 min
Great Women in ComplianceDoing the Right Thing with Charlotte YoungWhat is life like when your job is quite literally “doing the right thing?” Joining us on this episode is Charlotte Young, the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Winrock International. Today we’re talking about the important relationship a compliance officer should have with their board of directors, doing the right thing in and out of work, and two tips based on her decades of experience. Board of Directors:Charlotte has been on both sides of the board: as someone reporting to them, and as a volunteer board member.Reporting to the board...
2019-05-0118 min
Sustainable NationNancy Mancilla - CEO and Co-Founder of ISOS GroupNancy Mancilla is recognized is the CEO and Co-Founder of ISOS Group, a GRI and CDP Certified Training Partner. In this capacity, Nancy has orchestrated 100+ Certified Trainings and assisted some of the world's biggest brands through the complicated sustainability reporting process. Prior to starting ISOS, Nancy assisted Winrock International in developing their sustainability services and led numerous micro-economic development projects related biodiversity, agronomics and renewable energy. She also developed an innovative technique to analyze the sustainability of Winrock’s hydro-electric projects in the Republic of Georgia as opposed to Russian energy sources. Previous positions included the Little Rock City Mayor’s Su...
2019-03-2634 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast151: Ecosystem Building with the AEDC151: Ecosystem Building with the AEDC In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Michael Iseman and Jeff Standridge sit down with Clark Cogbill and Jeff Moore of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to discuss business retention and expansion in the State of Arkansas. This episode is actually a simulcast airing here on the Startup Junkies Podcast, and also on the Arkansas Inc. Podcast run by the AEDC. Be sure to subscribe to both for more stories of entrepreneurs and innovators from Arkansas and around the world! There is an incredible amount of activity going on...
2019-01-071h 03
Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoyWarwick Sabin fills us in on his past and his future hopes for Little Rock, ArkansasWarwick Sabin has spent his professional life bringing energy and ideas to improve the lives of people. During his time in the state legislature, he worked with Democrats and Republicans to reform Arkansas’ ethics laws, promote cleaner energy, and encourage public/private partnerships to create economic growth.
He was named one of the top ten legislators of 2013, and the Arkansas Times called him the "Freshman of the session." In 2014, he was one of only 24 national leaders awarded the Rodel Fellowship by the Aspen Institute for his "outstanding ability to work responsibly across partisan divisions and bring greater civility to public di...
2018-05-0857 min
Infinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCalifornia Leading the Nation on Carbon LegislationTopic:California’s Cap-and-Trade ProgramIn This Episode:[01:16] Guest Arjun Patney is introduced.[02:11] Arjun describes his work at the American Carbon Registry.[04:28] Arjun explains how the California carbon market works.[07:26] Arjun talks about what was exempt from the market.[08:42] Since California is a large exporter of agricultural product, did that have a part in the decision making?[09:22] Arjun gives his thoughts on why the agricultural sector is less regulated than the industrial sector.[09:56] Arjun talks about why there’s been less-than-expected revenue for...
2017-09-1422 min
Through the Noise#213 Winrock International Peter SalingToday we return to our exploration of the international development world with our guest Peter Saling of Winrock International. Winrock International was founded by Winthrop Rockefeller to "empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe" using several different approaches. Mr. Saling takes a break from his role in sustainable agriculture to share some of the projects he manages around the globe which both help individuals as well as the larger economy of countries where Winrock works. Cognizant that development is most effective when done with local populations, we learn more about their collaborative efforts...
2016-09-2643 minThe Startup Junkies Podcast25: Jessica Boyd with the Community Ventures FoundationJessica Boyd with the Community Ventures Foundation joins us for a conversation on their mission to educate, engage, support, and build the entrepreneurial community by increasing the breadth, depth, and quality of free entrepreneurship initiatives.
The Community Venture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July of 2015. Our organization was formed to address the need for more free entrepreneurship initiatives in our community. We are committed to building the entrepreneurial community in Arkansas and our surrounding regions. All of our activities fall within one or more of three focus areas: Entrepreneurship Education, Engaging Entrepreneurs, and Supporting...
2016-01-1117 min
The What If...? Conference (HD)What If Why Is As Important As What?: Ayush Manandhar, Visionary Leader (02014)Ayush Manandhar is a student at Westminster College, MO currently majoring in Transnational Studies and Economics. In 2013, he interned at Winrock International, assisting the disadvantaged in Nepal to increase economic opportunities. He also worked as a teacher for the University of Cambridge Young Learner's English at DAV Sushil Kedia School in Nepal. He was a High School Prefect and a Student Council Representative as well. He has received numerous awards for his academic records, and all round performances. He aims to inspire and motivate more people and make changes in Nepal as a social entrepreneur.
2014-08-1300 minThe What If...? Conference (SD)What If Why Is As Important As What?: Ayush Manandhar, Visionary Leader (02014)Ayush Manandhar is a student at Westminster College, MO currently majoring in Transnational Studies and Economics. In 2013, he interned at Winrock International, assisting the disadvantaged in Nepal to increase economic opportunities. He also worked as a teacher for the University of Cambridge Young Learner's English at DAV Sushil Kedia School in Nepal. He was a High School Prefect and a Student Council Representative as well. He has received numerous awards for his academic records, and all round performances. He aims to inspire and motivate more people and make changes in Nepal as a social entrepreneur.
2014-08-1308 min
The 4x4 PodcastEpisode 61 – David Boyd of Nissan Xterra NationOn today’s podcast, I bring you an interview with David Boyd, who is the founder of the Nissan Xterra Nation Forum. We chat about the event held at Winrock offroading park as well as all things Nissan offroading related. I actually got the chance to meet David in person at his home and we shared some … Continue reading »
2014-03-2500 minThe 4×4 PodcastEpisode 61 – David Boyd of Nissan Xterra NationOn today’s podcast, I bring you an interview with David Boyd, who is the founder of the Nissan Xterra Nation Forum. We chat about the event held at Winrock offroading park as well as all things Nissan offroading related. I actually got the chance to meet David in person at his home and we shared some … Continue reading »
2014-03-2500 min