• The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World

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The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World

By: Kristine Michie
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  • Whether you’re ladling soup at a local shelter or attending a UN Peace Conference, those who devote their lives to the service of others are often exhausted and in need of a little break. Welcome to the PlayFull Podcast, bringing fun to the serious work of changing the world. I’m Kristine Michie, myself 5 decades into trying to make the world a better place. Join PlayFull as we meet movement builders from around the world and learn about the problems they’re solving, the systems they’re disrupting, and the ways they take breaks in the midst of it all.
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  • Live in Oxford, UK: PlayFull at Skoll World Forum

    Live in Oxford, UK: PlayFull at Skoll World Forum
    May 9 2024
    In the first of this two-part episode, you’ll join us live on stage at the Marmalade Festival held in conjunction with Skoll’s annual gathering of global changemakers.Listen in as Kristine discusses the intersection of play and hard work with four amazing guests.Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares FundTaddy Blecher, CEO of the Maharishi InstituteShauna Carey, CEO of IDEO.orgSharyanne McSwain, COO of Echoing GreenYou’ll hear tales of sipping tea with the Dalai Lama, doing puzzles in the office, working on Wall Street until you realize you “just don’t believe it anymore,” how the worst things often prove to be the best, and how we need to channel our inner five-year-olds to remember we’re creative at our core.Key Takeaways: Join guests and audience for a guided meditation focused on honing your imagination as a tool to fuel your work and an Impact Origin Timeline exercise that will help you see how you came to care. The tool is shared HERE so you can follow along.“Love is the most powerful force in the universe. We have to be brave enough to hold on to it and we will prevail.” - Dr. Taddy BlecherAbout Emma Belcher:World-renowned expert on nuclear weapons policy, Dr. Emma Belcher is the President of Ploughshares. In leading the largest foundation singularly focused on reducing the threat of nuclear weapons, she is an authority on the threat of nuclear weapons and the nuances of nuclear weapons policy. She has experience in a variety of media concerning the threat of nuclear weapons.About Taddy Blecher:Dr Taddy Blecher is CEO of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute and the Imvula Empowerment Trust, CEO of the Community and Individual Development Association; and Chairperson of the SA National Government team on Entrepreneurship, Education, & Employability. He is a pioneer of the free tertiary education movement in South Africa, helping create six free access institutions of higher learning.He is passionate about the approach of Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education developing the full potential of every student. This has led the Maharishi Institute to winning the first prize in a global competition to find the most promising and innovative education initiative in the world.About Shauna Carey:Shauna currently serves as CEO, leveraging her deep expertise in both design and social impact to oversee the strategy and vision for IDEO.org.Previously, she worked alongside design teams and communities to surface insights to unlock new possibilities, create narratives that inspire action, and share stories about the impact of design. Over the past nine years at IDEO.org, she has worked on projects and programs focused on advancing health equity, criminal justice reform, refugee rights, gender equality, and climate resilience.About Sharyanne McSwain:At Echoing Green, Sharyanne oversees all aspects of the organization’s internal management and administrative systems supporting the Finance, Operations, Communications, Human Resources, and Programs teams. Most recently, the launch of the organization’s Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund and related programs focused on advancing racial equity has given her the opportunity to dive deep into the continuous restructuring of the organization’s goals to align with and amplify Echoing Green’s mission to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world for all.Connect with Emma:Website: ploughshares.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-belcher-a9216958Connect with Taddy:Website: miu.eduLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taddyblecherConnect with Shauna:Website: ideo.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shauna-ryann-careyConnect with Sharyanne:Website: echoinggreen.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharyanne-mcswain-594bb2Connect with Kristine:Website: impactfullinc.comInstagram: instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michieAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    42 mins
  • Lisa Truong: Changing the Lives of Families Through Diapers

    Lisa Truong: Changing the Lives of Families Through Diapers
    May 2 2024
    In this special Mother’s Day episode, we talk to the one and only Lisa Truong. Starting out as a “mommy blog,” Lisa donated her Mother’s Day in 2009 and, with a friend, collected 15,000 diapers for those in need that year. That small act became first a nonprofit, and then a movement! Today, Help A Mother Out (where Lisa is CEO), is one of the leading mom-focused agencies in the U.S. and the biggest one in San Francisco filling this critical need with more 64 Million diapers donated. Listen in for an awesome triple scoop, be inspired by her story, and learn how you can also get involved in changing lives, one diapered child at a time. Listen in as Kristine and Lisa discuss:How Lisa learned about the diaper need and created an organization to address it. Why diapers are an intersectional issue and are about more than a baby’s bottom.The system-change needed in the world infant care. The difference between cultural humility and cultural competency. Using and developing a playful leadership style. Key Takeaways:Dignity comes when people have what they need, and deserve. Diapers are a basic human need for our tiniest, most vulnerable citizens. By collecting and distributing diapers, Help a Mother Out positively impacts economic empowerment and racial justice. Children learn through play and community; adults can learn from them to do the same. Consider honoring a mother in your life by donating to a women's and children’s organization in your area this Mother’s Day. "We really want to change the public policy. We want to change the system because this is an oversight. I'm happy to be in this role and to serve the community in this way. But I think, ultimately, we really want to see that vision. We want to see a vision when every baby in America has access to a healthy supply of diapers." — Lisa Truong About Lisa Truong: Lisa is a social entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She has been working across sectors to build public and private partnerships to address diaper needs since 2009. Under Lisa’s leadership, Help a Mother Out (“HAMO”) has grown from a grassroots, volunteer-run kitchen table idea to a nationally recognized, policy-influencing organization with an annual operating budget of $3 million. During her tenure, HAMO established (2015) and operates the nation’s first publicly funded diaper program, the San Francisco Diaper Bank, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco. Prior to her work with HAMO, she held roles at Tides Foundation, among other nonprofits. Lisa is a 1.5-generation immigrant and grew up in the Bay Area. A first-generation college graduate, she received her B.A. from the University of California, at Berkeley. She currently lives in Oakland with her two boys. In her spare time, you'll likely find her taking a dance class or hiking in the redwoods.Resources Mentioned:Amy Javaid: Unpacking Furniture Poverty - Why a Roof Overhead is Just the StartJean Oelwang: Things Aren’t Just Bad. They’re Unacceptable. Here’s What Can Be Done.Diapers at the Doctor: https://med.stanford.edu/childhealthequity/engagement/diapers.html Nurse-Family Partnership: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/ InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/ Design for Belonging by Dr. Susie Wise: https://www.designforbelonging.com/ We need to Talk by Celeste Headlee: https://celesteheadlee.com/we-need-to-talk/ Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.helpamotherout.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpamotherout Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    41 mins
  • Classic Rewind: Sarah Haacke Byrd: What Makes Women Such Good Givers

    Classic Rewind: Sarah Haacke Byrd: What Makes Women Such Good Givers
    Apr 25 2024
    This is a PlayFull Rewind Episode, a “best of” from Year 1 of bringing fun to the serious work of changing the world.Listen in as Kristine and Sarah discuss:Why New York is the world’s ultimate playgroundPhilanthropy, playfulness, and promoting gender equity around the world with women at the centerHow joy improves giving – Sarah says: “Philanthropy is joy, and no number of zeroes are required”Why every problem is a woman’s problem and every solution needs a woman’s touch – as Sarah says, “inspire and encourage women to step into their resource power… owning the power they have and the change that they can realize when they come together”How Women Moving Millions balances its members’ interests while elevating what they hear from leaders on front line who tell us what they need to do the work – Sarah says: “We don’t need to make it up, let’s hear from the experts and have them tell us what works, what they’re seeing, what could be possible.”Curiosity and ambiguity is ok; embrace and center possibility as the key to making changeKey Takeaways:America Ferrera had it right. The challenge to incorporate play amid serious work creates tension, especially for women – Sarah says: [It’s like the actress’ quote in the Barbie movie]: “For women, experiencing barriers to professional growth, it’s like be confident but not assertive, not make any mistakes, but don’t be a perfectionist, be adaptable, be playful, be serious - [this tension] contributes to attitudes and beliefs that hold women back from being who they fully are.”In the vibrant global community of Women Moving Millions, play becomes a catalyst for breaking down barriers, fostering collaboration, and infusing joyPlay breaks down barriers from folks with different lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, as an important part of movement buildingClimate, healthcare, migration, education, these and all problems impact women first, most, and most severely. Women are also the key to solving these challenges.Women Moving Millions leverages the playful spirit of its diverse members, using innovative approaches like speed-dating and creative ice-breakers to create a supportive and joyful space for women to explore challenges, experiment with philanthropy, and drive positive change.Foster a culture of possibility in leadership, draw inspiration from role models, mentors, and contemporaries, recognize the importance of play and humor, to break barriers and promote a more inclusive and authentic work environment. Sarah’s Call-to-Action:"Contribute whatever you can to your local women's foundation. They are the backbone of the movement. If you don't know where it is or if you have one [where you live], Google it, find it. They need your support now more than ever." — Sarah Haacke Byrd About Sarah Haacke Byrd: Sarah Haacke Byrd is a seasoned executive and philanthropy leader, currently holding the position of CEO at Women Moving Millions. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has demonstrated expertise in providing leadership to dynamic organizations, supporting growth and sustainability, and managing key stakeholder relationships. Sarah's commitment to social impact is evident in her work at Women Moving Millions, where she has mobilized over $160 million in new funding to date, contributing to the organization's impressive track record of moving a billion dollars since its founding in 2007. As a recognized figure in the sector, Sarah has a deep understanding of global issues affecting women and girls and a proven ability to drive large-scale social change through strategic programs and initiatives.Connect with Sarah Haacke Byrd: Website: womenmovingmillions.orgEmail: shaackebyrd@womenmovingmillions.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-haacke-byrd-9b53b417Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_i
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    47 mins
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