System Catalysts

Today, we are sharing an episode from Passion Struck, a podcast where Jeff has previously been a guest. Hosted by John R. Miles, Passion Struck features some of the world’s most insightful voices, offering practical advice on how to bring intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships. In this conversation from 2022, John and Jeff dive into my journey of tackling global challenges through a systems change lens. Visit passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast to listen to more episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you wish accessing health care was simpler? You’re not alone. But in underdeveloped communities, a fragmented health care system isn’t just a headache. It can be fatal. Community healthcare and social enterprises are two ways to address this problem. On today’s show, Marcie Cook, the Vice President of Social Enterprise at PSI, explains how. If you want to learn more about PSI, visit psi.orgTo learn more about VIYA, visit viyahealth.co.ke--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often fill up our free time by listening to a favorite song, watching a movie or going to a museum. But have you ever considered that art can also work as a medicine? Susan Magsamen is the founder of the Arts + Mind Lab at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the co-author of “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.” In this episode, she discusses her groundbreaking research on the health benefits of art. If you want to learn more about the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative, visit neuroartsblueprint.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Finding common ground” – you probably hear this all the time in this era of polarization. But does it ever happen? And how does it lead to actual change? Rye Barcott will prove to you that the answer is yes. As the CEO and co-founder of With Honor, he’s using military service to establish common ground in congress and encourage bi-partisanship.If you want to learn more about With Honor, visit withhonor.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting goals sounds simple, but it isn’t. If they’re too broad, you’ll never know if you’ve reached them and if they’re too specific, they won’t get people’s attention. Our guest today, John McArthur, will help you find that Goldilocks zone. He’s the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institute and the Co-founder of the 17 Rooms initiative. John has been working on sustainable development goals for most of his career and in our conversation, he shares valuable insights, practical tips and his overall philosophy on the art goal setting. If you want to learn more about 17 Rooms, visit brookings.edu/17-rooms--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are giving you a taste of a show we think you'll love. I'm talking about Disruptors for GOOD, a podcast that features social entrepreneurs around the world who have dedicated their lives to businesses that have a positive impact. It is hosted by Grant Trahant, the founder of the media platform Cause Artist. In this episode, Grant talks to Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes, on using philanthropy and market-based solutions to solve the global housing crisis.If you like what you hear, don’t forget to follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a non-profit leader trying to foster a better relationship with funders? Or a donor looking to make a bigger impact with your money? In this episode, Jennifer Alcorn tells us how to navigate and improve the donor-beneficiary relationship based on her experience as the Deputy Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. To learn more about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, visit gatesfoundation.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, instead of our regular episodes, we are playing an episode from Black History Year, a podcast by the incredible organization PushBlack. You might remember PushBlack from our first season, when we interviewed their CEO Julian Walker and their board chair Yordanos Eyoel. Black History Year, connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. The goal? uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide. In this particular episode, Darren Wallace interviews Brea Baker, a freedom fighter and writer who has been working on the frontlines for almost a decade.If you like what you hear, follow this link to subscribe to the podcast and listen to more episodes: https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rates of depression, anxiety and overall mental illness are up, especially in young adults. It’s easy to feel despondent about the situation, like there’s no solution to this problem. But maybe that’s because a single solution won’t do. Our guest John MacPhee, the CEO of the Jed Foundation, tells us how we need a holistic system to address this crisis. To learn more about the Jed Foundation, visit jedfoundation.org --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeroo Billimoria’s passion for collaboration is at the core of the many global organizations she’s built. Her latest venture, Catalyst 2030, brings together social entrepreneurs from around the world to share knowledge and resources, empowering each community to find their own solutions.In this episode, Jeroo and Jeff chat about the philosophy that drives systems change work. If you're curious about the mindset needed to create lasting impact, you won't want to miss this conversation!--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of a show we think you'll love. I'm talking about What The Fundraising, the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. In this episode, the host, Mallory Erickson, talks to Rachel D’Souza about a revolutionary fundraising approach that champions equity, transparency, and authentic collaboration with communities.If you like what you hear, don’t forget to follow this link to subscribe to her podcast and listen to more episodes. Get Mallory's book "What The Fundraising" here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nonprofits often face a difficult dilemma: concede to a funder’s strict requirements and compromise your mission, or risk losing critical financial support.In this episode, Matti Navellou, head of ICONIQ Impact, shares her insights on how co-funding and donor collaboratives could offer a game-changing solution.If you want to learn more about ICONIQ Impact visit iconiqcapital.com/impact--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Say you have all the data and all the experts in your ear but you’re still not making a real impact. What’s missing? John Harper, CEO of FSG, thinks that you need to talk to the people on the ground, the ones that will actually feel the impact you want to make. Why should you listen to them? That’s what we’re talking about in this inaugural episode of Season 3. If you want to learn more about FSG, visit fsg.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The social sector is riddled with challenges: nonprofits compete for the same dollars and philanthropists struggle to be real partners to the organizations they fund. No wonder it often feels like we aren't making much progress on today’s biggest problems. Real change happens when everyone collaborates. But how? Whether you’re a philanthropist, a nonprofit leader, or just someone who wants to make a difference, check out the new season of System Catalysts. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of an incredible podcast that will inspire you. It's called Passion Struck, and it will take you on a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by social entrepreneur John R. Miles, the podcast offers practical advice for your career, well-being, life, and relationships. In this episode, John talks to Seth Godin about why we need systems change to save the planet. If you like what you hear today, you can follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are a fan of the show, you know we are all about collaboration. So today, we decided to bring you an episode from our partner Synergos. It's called Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy and it explores the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality. In this episode, Hali Lee, Founding Partner at Radiant Strategies tells us how she is working to democratize and diversify philanthropy.Listen to more of their episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're sharing an episode from a podcast we think you'll absolutely love: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. If you're a fan of our show or caught last week’s episode, you already know just how incredible Tulaine is. On her podcast, she talks to people who are dedicated to making the world a better place, all while taking care of themselves and supporting each other. Today, Tulaine speaks to Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator at Centre for Exponential Change.If you like what you hear, follow this link to subscribe to Say More with Tulaine Montgomery and listen to more episodes. System Catalysts and Say More with Tulaine Montgomery are produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She’s back! Former co-host of System Catalyst, current CEO of New Profit and dear friend, Tulaine Montgomery. In this final episode of season 2, the system catalyst whisperer gives some  guidance on the biggest issues changemakers are facing today. She also talks about the exciting new initiative she is spearheading to help them. Feeling down about changing the world? You won’t at the end of this episode.  If you want to learn more about New Profit, visit newprofit.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to institutional racism, the number of Black-owned banks in the US has more than halved in the past two decades, making them an endangered species. Ashley Bell and Brandon Comer, founders of the National Black Bank Foundation, or NBBF, are here to save them. How? By building a brand-new network of support. Listen if you want to learn how to forge strategic and effective relationships.If you want to learn more about the National Black Bank Foundation, visit nbbfoundation.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trust is hard to establish. But it can be done! Even between the most disparate of parties. Don’t believe us? Listen as Matthew Forti and Doreen Ndishabandi of One Acre Fund explain how they built trust with local farmers and government agents to combat famine in Africa. If you want to learn more about One Acre Fund, visit ​​oneacrefund.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.