System Catalysts
System Catalysts is a podcast that explores how to create meaningful change in complex systems, featuring conversations with activists, philanthropists, and other change makers. Hosts Jeff Walker and English Sall look behind the scenes of systems change, covering topics such as healthcare, marriage equality, migration, and climate. The show emphasizes practical collaboration and strategies for overcoming the inherent resistance to change. Produced by Hueman Group Media.
Episodes
Presenting: Impact After Hours
While we’re on a season break, we're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. Impact After Hours, hosted by Camille Laurente, is a show about pursuing a life of impact on and off the clock. In this episode, Camille sits down with Ami Dar, the founder and executive director of Idealist, recorded live in front of an audience in New York City. They get into what it actually
A Brief Update for Our Listeners
We're wrapping up this season a little earlier than planned while our host, English Sall, focuses on her recovery. Thank you for your support, and be sure to follow the show so you'll be notified when we're back with new episodes.If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more ab
The Real Reason Women Don't Control More Capital (with Kate Nevin from TSWII Capital Advisors)
Firms led by white men control 98.6% of U.S.-managed assets. Today, Kate Nevin, President and Portfolio Manager at TSWII Capital Advisors, talks about the structural barriers that make it harder for women to build institutionalized funds, and why letting women receive capital isn't the same as letting them control it. Learn more about TSWII Capital Advisors: https://www.tswii.comI
Listen Again: When Common Ground Isn’t So Common with Rye Barcott
[REBROADCAST]Original Airdate: November 26, 2024“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 yo
How Rich Families Think (with Bridget Kustin from Ownership Project 2.0)
What shapes the way wealthy families think about social impact? After years of researching family businesses and family offices, anthropologist Bridget Kustin challenges common assumptions about wealth holders and explores the fears and motivations that influence philanthropic giving.Learn more about Ownership Projecthttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/research-and-insight/centres-and-initiatives/ownership-p
Why “Solving Problems” Is Actually Holding Us Back (with Daniela Papi-Thornton from Systems. Change. Educators. Unite.)
Daniela Papi-Thornton is an educator whose work focuses on systems-led leadership. Today, she explains why complex social issues can’t simply be “solved,” how philanthropy can better support systems change, and why inner work may be one of the most overlooked parts of systems change.Learn more about Systems. Change. Educators. Unite: https://www.systemschangeeducatorsunite.com/Girltrek: When Black
The Hidden Solution To Pandemics (with Dr. Neil Vora from Preventing Pandemics at the Source)
From responding to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika to leading New York City’s contact tracing program, Dr. Neil Vora has spent his career on the front lines of global health crises.In this episode, he explains how addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and our relationship with nature can help prevent future pandemics.Learn more about Preventing Pandemics at the Source:https://
Listen Again: How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere
[REBROADCAST]Original Airdate: June 18, 2024New Episode of System Catalysts out next week!We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agric
What Nobody Tells You About Research (with Dr. Zuri Tau from Social Insights Research)
Dr. Zuri Tau is a sociologist and licensed mental health professional, as well as the founder and CEO of Social Insights Research and Liberatory Research.Zuri is challenging the idea that research is neutral by amplifying BIPOC perspectives and shifting power in research and evaluation. Today, we discuss why traditional methods often fall short, and what it looks like to practice “liberatory resea
Building a System? Try NOT Sending Help (with Garreth Wood from Kids Operating Room)
Today, we kick off season 5 with Garreth Wood, an entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, now serving as chairman & co-founder of Kids Operating Room (KidsOR).After a personal experience with his daughter’s life-threatening birth, Garreth decided to tackle a massive but overlooked issue: millions of children lack access to safe surgery.We talk about how one operating room in Uganda grew into a g
Presenting: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
While we’re on a season break, we’re sharing an episode from another show we think you’ll love. It’s called Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, and in it, Dr. Rob Harter interviews leaders making a difference today about what strategies and practices have made them successful. In this particular episode, he talks to Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk speaker, and social impact provocateur—
Can AI ever be Ethical? (with Afua Bruce from ANB Advisory Group)
Today, Afua Bruce, founding CEO of ANB Advisory Group and co-author of The Tech That Comes Next, explains how technology, data and even AI, can be used ethically. She unpacks what it actually means to live in the “age of AI,” why generative AI is powerful and flawed, and how funders, nonprofits, and social impact leaders can make smarter, more ethical technology decisions.Learn more about ANB
How Africa Can Set the Global Standard (with Vimbai Masiyiwa, Batoka Africa)
Today’s guest is Vimbai Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and the CEO of Batoka Africa, one of the first Black, female‑owned luxury safari lodge groups on the continent.In our conversation, Vimbai talks about growing up in one of Africa’s most influential philanthropic families, how she’s redefining African luxury, and what it means to build a business that puts community first.Learn more about
How to Get Everyone Behind an Idea (with Shamina Singh from Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth)
Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, joins us to explain how business, government, and philanthropy can work together. We dive into what systems change looks like in real life, how to manage incentives across sectors, and how to be strategically open-minded. Watch System Catalysts on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SystemCatalystsIf yo
So Let’s Talk About Suicide (with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and Vic Armstrong from AFSP)
Today we hear from two national leaders transforming how we understand, talk about, and prevent suicide: Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of Research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and Vic Armstrong, AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement.We explore how suicide prevention has evolved, what AFSP is doing to shift culture and policy, and why
How Psychedelics Are Coming to Healthcare (Jojo Maislin and Jeff Walker)
Today we talk to two people at the forefront of the growing movement to integrate psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream mental health.Jojo Maislin, Field Catalyst at the Office of Systems Catalyst, and Jeff Walker, former System Catalysts co-host and philanthropist, break down what it really takes to bring these treatments into the health system safely, collaboratively, and at scale.Watch
The Most Overlooked Climate Solution (with Ronda Carnegie)
Ronda Carnegie is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate movement uplifting frontline leaders.Today, Ronda explains why solving the climate crisis and changing systems requires more than science and technology alone: it requires human infrastructure, relational healing, and reimagining who gets to lead.Learn more about Project Dandelion: https://www.
What to Do When You’ve Outgrown What You’ve Built (with Abby Falik)
Can systems change start from within? Today, entrepreneur and thought leader Abby Falik explores this question. As founder of Global Citizen Year and now co-founder and CEO of The Flight School, Abby has dedicated her career to helping young leaders redefine success. In this episode, she reflects on the lessons learned from building and ultimately leaving Global Citizen Year, and on the inner work
Why Foreign Aid Helps America (with Michelle Nunn and Richard Stengel)
For many years, it was understood that investing in other countries wasn't just a moral imperative—it was a strategic necessity. But that wisdom seems to have been forgotten, or at least ignored. In this episode, we shed some new light on it with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE, and Richard Stengel, CARE’s Co-Chair, Together, they reveal how the systems that shape our world are deeply int
Today, We Need Fighters (with Steve Phillips)
Systems don’t change by accident. They change when we rethink where power lives, who holds it, and how we build toward something new together.Steve Phillips is the founder of Democracy in Color and author of Brown Is the New White and How We Win the Civil War. Today, he traces how America’s demographic and political shifts connect to the long arc of the civil rights movement and what it really tak
Be a Team, Not a Club (with Dr. Madeleine Ballard)
Collaboration is slow, messy, and often happens in quiet rooms away from the spotlight. But when done well, it has the power to transform entire systems.In this episode, Madeline Ballard, Executive Director of Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC), shares how she helped turn a group of once-competing organizations into a coalition that now shapes global health policy.Learn more about Community
What Happens When You Trust Mothers (with Holly Fogle)
Today Holly Fogle, shares her journey from “farm girl to New Yorker” and co-founder of the Monarch Foundation and the Bridge Project. She tells us how motherhood reshaped her sense of purpose, the importance of proximity in philanthropy and what it takes to move from individual stories to systemic change.Resources mentioned:CJ Grimes from WorkMoney on System Catalysts: https://lnk.to/system-cataly
Philanthropy Isn’t Risky — It’s Misunderstood (with Rachel Markham and Cedric Dageville)
In our first episode of Season 4, English Sall sits down with Rachel Markham and Cedric Dageville, husband and wife, scuba divers, and principals at the Patchwork Collective, a family foundation founded in 2020. Rachel and Cedric share their trust-based approach at the Patchwork Collective, and why they reject the idea of “risk” in philanthropy. Learn more about The Patchwork Collective:
Presenting: Passion Struck with John R. Miles
While we're on our season break, we're sharing some of our favorite podcasts. Today, we’re playing an episode from Passion Struck. 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 episode, John talks to Esther Dyson, a respec
Presenting: Power & Impact
Today we're bringing you an episode from a podcast hosted by my friend Jim McCann, the founder of 1-800 Flowers. In Power & Impact Jim talks to top CEOs, executives, and thought leaders about their journeys to success and how they’re using their influence to drive meaningful change. In this episode, Jim interviews the founder of Jonathan's Landing, a community for adults with autism.If you lik
Presenting: Be a Good Wheel
Today, we're bringing you a compelling conversation between our host, English Sall, and Amber Pierce on Be a Good Wheel, a podcast that explores what it takes to be a strong, reliable part of a team. English dives into the nuances of building a thriving team culture, sharing hard-earned insights from her journey as a co-founder and CEOIf you like what you here subscribe and listen to more episodes
How Donors Can Bring More Than Money To The Table with English and Jeff
Funding + expertise used to be enough to solve issues in communities close to home and around the world. For grantees and donors. But everything is shifting.Podcast hosts English Sall and Jeff Walker—they've seen the change. So has each guest from Season 3. As we wrap up this season, English and Jeff bring thoughts for Next Gen philanthropists and everyone else working in these spaces.If you have
If It's Worth Doing, Do It with Others with Raj Panjabi
If you’ve gained a diverse range of experience, from boots-on-the-ground to advocacy, you know how helpful that can be when working to usher in systems change. How do you maintain a "system change mindset" when your personal circumstances and the context around you are constantly shifting?Dr. Raj Panjabi has worked at the bedside of babies in Liberia, advised pandemic officials at the White H
The Tech World We Deserve with Aniyia Williams
What could the tech world look like if it served the needs and interests of people instead of bots? If it tackled the world's most pressing problems instead of creating memes? If it created communities of founders who change the system that funds innovation?Aniyia Williams has some ideas about that.In this week's episode, Aniyia Williams—inventor, “systempreneur,” and Director of the Responsible T
Presenting: Nonprofit Nation
Today, we're sharing an episode of Nonprofit Nation, a podcast by Julia Campbell, a digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit industry experts and practitioners to get advice on the best ways to build a thriving movement and a vibrant, passionate community around a cause.In this episode, Julia chats with Tamsen W
Money = Math + Feelings with CJ Grimes
If you dream of making a big impact, you know the value of building a movement with a strong sense of trust and high engagement. Carrie Joy Grimes, founder of WorkMoney, is convinced that everyone who works hard should be able to get ahead. By offering reliable financial information–the kind that helps people reform their relationship with money and create a life of financial stability–WorkMo
How to Get the Government to Fund You with Financing Alliance for Health
Dr. Angela Gichaga has seen health systems from every angle—working as a frontline clinician in hospital wards, then working in government in Kenya, and now supporting governments across the African continent. At every stage, the unique knowledge that only “locals” have made all the difference in being in the right places at the right time. If you've ever wondered how to leverage the way
This is Why We Need System Catalysts with Don Gips from Skoll
For 25 years, the Skoll Foundation has partnered with people on the front lines to tackle some of the world’s most difficult issues. From health and pandemics to climate action, inclusive economies, and issues of justice—no issue has been too difficult to approach.So when Skoll Foundation CEO, Don Gips, shares the impact he’s seen made by System Catalysts, we pay attention.To learn more about the
There's a Better Way to Hire with Year Up United
For young people first entering the workforce, there’s a massive gap to cross. Too many entry-level jobs require a university degree. A lot is invested in building bridges across issues of injustice. Instead, we could be closing the gaps. On today’s show, Gerald Chertavian, founder of Year Up United and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, shares how he sparked change from inside the system
Presenting: Jeff Walker's Interview on Passion Struck
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
Health Care Should Be Simple with VIYA
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.or
Neuro-Arts: The Hidden Superpower with Susan Magsamen
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 researc
When Common Ground Isn’t So Common with Rye Barcott
“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 wit
The Tool The World is Using to Save Lives with John McArthur
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 o
Presenting: Disruptors for Good
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 Ho
Fixing the Fear of Funding with Jenn Alcorn
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, v
Presenting: Black History Year
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.
Using Systems Change to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis with the Jed Foundation
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,
Can Systems Change Be Spiritual? with Jeroo Billimoria
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 abo
Presenting: What The Fundraising
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, Mallor
Can Collaborative Philanthropy Lead to Large Scale Results?
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 asp
Driving Systems Change with Community Equity with FSG
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
Season 3 Trailer
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
Presenting: Seth Godin on Passion Struck with John R. Miles
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, J
Presenting: Cultivate the Soul
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
Presenting: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery
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
How to Survive as a System Catalyst with Tulaine Montgomery
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
Black Banks Matter with the National Black Bank Foundation
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 wa
How to Build Trust with One Acre Fund
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
How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere
We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agriculture into systems change. If you want to learn more about the Stone Barns Center, visit
What in the World is a System Catalyst? with English and Jeff
This podcast was created to tell the stories of people using a systems catalyst approach to solving the world’s biggest issues. But what does that actually mean? In today’s episode we take a step back to answer that question. --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, vi
Yes, You Can Shoot for the Moon with Yemi A.D.
They say that you should “shoot for the moon.” Well, our guest, Yemi A.D., took that literally. He was selected to join dearMoon, the first civilian mission to the Moon. What led Yemi to this opportunity, is also what ushered him to an illustrious career as a multidisciplinary artist and social entrepreneur: channeling authenticity, fostering collaboration and dreaming big. Listen to hear advice f
High Impact Growth: Reimagining Global Mental Health Care
If you are a fan of the show, you know we are all about collaboration. So today we decided to practice what we preach and bring you an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love.It's called High Impact Growth and it's for anyone working at the intersection of technology and global health and development. It’s about the challenge of building solutions that are both impactful and scalable, an
What Donors Need to Know with English and Jeff
Donors might be well-intended, but they often don’t know how to be true partners to the people they fund. Today, hosts Jeff and English talk about the barriers that prevent donors and system catalysts from collaborating effectively, and explore how to overcome them. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To lea
How New Jobs Can Solve the Border Crisis with Jonathan Fantini-Porter
You might think that the public and private sectors are always in competition. What’s good for one is bad for the other, right? Jonathan Fantini-Porter, founding CEO of the Partnership for Central America, disagrees. Today, he explains how he is getting governments and corporations to work together to fix one of our most complex issues: the border crisis. If you want to learn more about the P
Why are Thousands of Donated Organs Thrown Away Each Year?
Are you an organ donor? If yes, good for you! But you should know that your organs might not reach the person who needs them. That’s because the organ donation system is a mess, leading to over a dozen preventable deaths daily. Thankfully, our guests today – Greg Segal of Organize and Jennifer Erickson of Federation of American Scientists – tell us about how they discovered the hidden proble
How to Build World-Changing Partnerships with Jean Oelwang
Having trouble forging effective and lasting partnerships? Granted, it’s hard, but Jean Oelwang, the CEO of Virgin Unite, is here to help. She wrote a whole book about the subject called “Partnering.” So listen up if you want to collaborate like a pro!If you want to learn more about Virgin Unite, visit unite.virgin.com.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your
Refugees Are an Asset, Not a Burden with Sasha Chanoff
The global refugee crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our time and climate change is poised to make it a lot worse. So what do we do? Today, Sasha Chanoff, founder and CEO of Refuge Point, offers some creative system level-solutions and – more importantly – a radically new way of seeing refugees. If you’re feeling pessimistic about the current situation, listen up, because Sash
How To Invest in a Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz
Do you feel like your organization isn’t making enough of an impact? Here’s why: you’re not close enough to the issue you’re solving or the people you’re helping. Take it from our guest, Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen. She’s a veteran of the social-change space who supports social entrepreneurs across the globe through impact investing. If you want to learn how to turn a loca
How to Partner with Governments
Imagine having a sick child, no access to transportation, and the nearest hospital being hundreds of miles away. Without community health workers, this is the reality of about half of the world’s population.Under the leadership of Phyllis Heydt and Claire Qureshi, CHAP's international work has brought together key players in the community health system for roughly a decade.Today, they share insigh
How To Fix Foster Care with Sixto Cancel
As a foster kid, Sixto Cancel experienced the shortcomings of the foster care system in the worst way. At 27, he found out he had family who could have cared for him, instead of his abusive foster parents. As the CEO of Think of Us, Sixto is now making sure that no one experiences the same trauma. Today, he reveals how to use lived experience – both personal and collective –
Caring for Caregivers with Ai-Jen Poo
Our guest today is a true leader. Ai-jen Poo is the president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization that fights for the rights of the 2 million domestic and care workers across the country. In our conversation, she talks about her early organizing days, how to pass bills state by state and the looming future of the care industry. If you want to learn more about the
Threading the Story in the Data with Senan Ebrahim
How do the millions of refugees across the globe get health care? Mostly, they don’t. Senan Ebrahim wants to change that. He is the co-founder and chair of Hikma Health, an organization that uses data and technology to get refugees the health care they deserve. If you want to learn more about Hikma Health, visit hikmahealth.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help
Long-Lasting Social Change From the Bottom-Up with Elena Bonometti
Tostan was built on the belief that, given the right tools, communities can solve their problems better than foreign organizations. After two decades of supporting hundreds of communities across Western Africa, that belief has been proven true. Today, Tostan’s CEO Elena Bonometti explains why the organization’s unique community empowerment program is so effective and how other entities can impleme
Being a Systems Doula with Stephanie Kimou
Despite having the best intentions, philanthropic organizations can suffer from institutionalized racism. That’s where Stephanie Kimou comes in. She is the director of PopWorks Africa, a consultant group that provides courses designed to help decolonize organizations. She is also a certified doula! Today, Stephanie and English talk about the changes they’d like to see so that philanthropy can serv
Want to Win? Get Engaged with Marc Solomon
According to a recent poll, 71% of Americans think same-sex marriage should be legal, compared to 27% in 1996. Marc Solomon, a partner at Civitas Public Affairs, was at the forefront of this remarkable shift. Today, Jeff speaks to Marc about the strategies for systems change he used in the long fight to legalize same-sex marriage, including engagement, persuasion and community mobilization. I
Season 2 Trailer
We can’t fix the world alone. But, collaborating isn’t easy, and systems seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds? That’s what we're here to find out. Join Jeff Walker English Sall as they crack the code for systems change. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn
Season 1 Key Takeaways
Today, hosts Tulaine Montgomery, Jeff Walker and English Sall sit down to talk about the highlights from Season 1. You’ll get to hear some of the best parts from episodes throughout the season, like Cliffs Notes for those of you who aren't caught up with the show!Resources mentioned in this episode:Ep 1 It's a Movement if it Moves Without You with Giving TuesdayEp 5 Creating an Education Leadershi
Collective Impact Forum: How to Partner With Government
Today we are bringing you an episode from another podcast we think you'll love. Collective Impact Forum is all about sharing resources, tools, and stories to support social change makers that collaborate across sectors.In this particular episode, Courtney W. Robertson, the Programs and Partnerships Director at Collective Impact Forum speaks to Anthony Smith, Executive Director at Cities United, an
Expanding Opportunities for the Formerly Incarcerated with Mission: Launch
During the seven years Teresa Hodge spent incarcerated, she witnessed many women returning to prison. She realized that background checks were preventing them from getting a job after release, or even borrowing money to start their own business. As soon as Teresa came out of prison she started Mission Launch with her daughter Laurin Leonard. The organization developed R3 score, an alternative to b
The Moth: Storytelling Leads to Change
If we are to change systems, we must first start with changing our beliefs. And this requires us to learn to listen to one another. That is exactly what The Moth was created for. Through their live storytelling events, workshops and The Moth Radio Hour podcast, they are elevating stories that create empathy all around the world. In this episode, we’ll be tackling one of the most powerful tool
PushBlack: Looking Back to Move Forward
In 2015, Julian Walker set out to fix the low turnout rates of Black voters. By listening to the community, he learned that people were lacking stories of Black liberation. If people better understood their past, perhaps they would feel more inspired to vote for their future. Today, PushBlack is the nation’s biggest nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, reaching over 9 million peo
Cannabis Legalization as a Pathway to Justice with New Approach PAC
Even if you call yourself a system catalyst or aspire to be one, the political system can feel out of reach. But, if you manage to change policies, you can improve the lives of people by the thousands or even millions. For Graham Boyd, that meant legalizing cannabis to support people of color who are disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. His organization, New Approach PAC, has been
GirlTrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change
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