Behind the Impact

Behind the Impact is a podcast that takes listeners inside the social impact programs of some of the most philanthropic companies on the planet by featuring the changemakers building them.

Inside Social Impact at 1Community

In this episode of Behind the Impact, 1Community's VP of Impact, Rachel E. Cooke, joins the show to discuss how the company integrates impact storytelling into their films, the future of corporate impact, and more.

09-18
50:36

Inside Social Impact at HubSpot

HubSpot's Social Impact Lead, Kaiya Salemy, joins Behind the Impact to discuss her career journey, HubSpot's approach to social impact, and more.

09-11
48:46

Inside Social Impact at Northwestern Mutual

In this episode of Behind the Impact, Northwestern Mutual's Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer, Grady Crosby, joins the show.

08-26
55:52

Inside Social Impact at Sendle

Veena Harbaugh, Sr. Director of Impact & Governance at Sendle, joins the show to unpack what impact looks like inside a growing logistics company. She shares how Sendle is reimagining the shipping industry—from sustainability challenges to unexpected opportunities—and what it takes to lead with purpose in a complex, emissions-heavy sector.

07-24
42:16

Inside Social Impact at Cisco

Brian Tippens, Cisco’s SVP, Chief Social Impact & Inclusion Officer, joins Behind the Impact for a powerful conversation on why it’s essential for practitioners to link impact to business value.

07-14
44:36

Inside Social Impact at Steelcase

Kim Koeman, the Global Director of Impact at Steelcase, joins the show to share her journey into corporate social impact and how Steelcase is using its people, products, and capital for good.

05-14
38:46

Inside Mammoth Brands' Social Impact Program

Maggie Hureau, Head of Social Impact at Mammoth Brands (formerly Harry’s Inc.), joins the show to share her journey into corporate social impact and how the largest CPG company built in the last 20 years leverages its people, products, and capital for good.

04-17
41:02

20 Years of Impact at Nike with Dina Stults

Nike’s former Public Policy & Social Impact Operations Director, Dina Stults, joins the show to reflect on her 20-year career in impact at the sportswear giant.

04-07
57:30

Inside UserTesting's Social Impact Program

UserTesting's Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer and Head of ESG, Corey Hatcher, joins the show to discuss her unique journey into corporate social impact and how the company leverages its people, products, and capital for good.

03-21
44:01

Inside the Equinix Foundation

Paige Rodgers, Director of the Equinix Foundation & Equinix Community Impact, joins the show to share how she got into corporate impact, the theory of change, and the importance of integrating social impact, ESG, and other impact functions into a company’s DNA.

01-28
37:13

Inside the Philanthropy of eBay Foundation

Allie Ottoboni, President of the eBay Foundation, joins the show to share insights into the foundation's approach to corporate philanthropy, what it was like to take the reins during a pandemic, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

12-11
34:09

Inside Kyndryl's Social Impact Program

Kyndryl's VP of Social Impact, Pam Hacker, joins the show to discuss the unique way she broke into the social impact profession, how Kyndryl is making a difference, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

12-06
32:38

Inside Spring Mountain Capital's Impact Strategy

Greg Ho, President of Spring Mountain Capital and head of the firm's Social Impact Group, joins the show to discuss how investors can leverage capital for good.

12-03
32:20

Inside Cotopaxi's Impact and Sustainability Program

Cotopaxi's VP of Impact and Sustainability, Annie Agle, joins the show to pull back the curtain on how the company uses its people, products, and capital for good.

11-19
48:33

Inside Chime's Social Impact Program

Chime's Head of Corporate Social Impact, Kira Traore, joins the show to pull back the curtain on how the company uses its people, products, and capital for good.

10-17
43:18

Inside Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Social Impact Program With Fred Tan

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Head of Global Social Impact Manager, Fred Tan, joins the show to discuss how one of the most well-known brands on the planet creates impact on a global scale.

11-27
36:55

Inside Fiverr’s Social Impact Program With Michelle Baltrusitis

Fiverr's Social Impact Manager, Michelle Baltrusitis, joins the show to talk about how one of the top marketplaces for freelancers and entrepreneurs approaches social impact.

11-21
32:10

Inside GitLab’s Approach to ESG With Stacy Cline

GitLab's Sr. Director of ESG, Stacy Cline, joins the show to talk about the company's approach to ESG and how its building out its impact programs.

10-02
27:05

Inside Okta for Good with Victor Cordon

Okta's Sr. Manager of Social Impact, Victor Cordon, joins the show to talk about the company's latest efforts to drive meaningful impact in the world.

06-22
29:36

Inside Visible’s Social Impact Program with Sarah Glickstein

Visible's Head of Social Impact, Sarah Glickstein, joins the show to talk about how the all-digital wireless carrier uses its people, product, and capital to make a difference.

06-10
32:09

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