Social Situation

Trevor and Erin sit down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts reflection and forward-looking reveal. They look back on what Social Situation became over time, including the unexpected moments, the big themes that kept resurfacing, and what they learned from hosting conversations in public rather than keeping them in their heads. Along the way, they share some behind-the-scene...

Building community isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about creating connection that actually lasts. In this episode of Social Situation , hosts Trevor Loke and Erin Mogel sit down with Taylor Harrington , Head of Community at Dreamers & Doers , to break down how to make friends faster (without being weird about it) and how to design real community in a world full of surface-level networki...

What happens when we stop optimizing for I and start building for we ? In this episode of Social Situation , hosts Trevor Loke and Erin Mogel sit down with Lis Best, founder of Girls Club Collective , to talk about what it really takes to build brave, generous communities in a world obsessed with personal brands and individual success. Lis shares the story of launching her business in 2020, how he...

Founder & CEO of Rising Kitchens Lauren A. Silverstein, Ph. D. joins Trevor and Erin to talk about building high-impact organizations , measuring what matters , and creating real opportunity in food entrepreneurship. Practical frameworks, no fluff. Booking note: Lauren also speaks and facilitates on impact strategy & measurement— connect with her on LinkedIn to inquire. Presented by Elevat...

In this inspiring episode of Social Situation , Trevor and Erin sit down with Walter Mendenhall — former NFL player, educator, and founder of the Male Mogul Initiative — to explore the power of mentorship and leadership in transforming young lives. Walter shares his journey from the football field to the frontlines of community leadership, and how he’s helping youth become heroes in their own neig...

In this episode of Social Situation , Trevor and Erin sit down with Catalina Parker of Relatable Nonprofit to unpack what it really means to ditch the traditional 9–5 in favor of building a consulting life on your own terms. From burnout in full-time roles to the joy (and chaos) of self-employment, Catalina shares her journey of turning frustration into freedom—and why so many nonprofit profession...

In this episode of Social Situation , hosts Trevor and Erin reconnect after some time apart, sharing what’s new in their lives and reflecting on recent happenings in the world. From personal updates to social trends, they bring their signature mix of insight and authenticity to the mic. Joining the conversation is Emily Rasmussen , Founder & CEO of Grapevine , a platform that's transforming ho...

Join Erin and Trevor for a special episode where they discuss what's happened over the last year of Social Situation and what's ahead.

Trevor and Erin are back to talk purpose following the winter break! After catching up on life and what's happening in the world, Erin and Trevor talk about connecting with purpose and how companies are making an effort to put purpose at their core. Meridian Credit Union is one of Canada's largest credit unions and has pursued a purpose-driven strategy for its brand. Sarah Saso, VP of ESG...

Trevor and Erin are back in an episode all about inspiration and perseverance. Join our hosts as they chat about what they've been up to over the recent break, what's happening, and what's on the horizon. Carlos Terol, Founder & CEO of Good Ripple, joins Erin and Trevor for a conversation about what it takes to build toward a community of 300 million changemakers. Our hosts end the episode wit...

Reflecting on careers working in international development, Erin and Trevor talk about their lessons from time abroad and how they apply it to their work at home. Joining our hosts are Daniel Nyirenda of Rural Development Partners and Liam Moise of Nexus Impacts. By working together, Daniel and Liam showcase how they can create powerful impact in Malawi by mobilizing resources from partners worldw...

Episode 7 is a journey. On this episode, Social Situation shows how impact is good for growth. Erin & Trevor catch up and invite special guest, Nina Rauch, to join them. Nina Rauch, is the Senior Social Impact Lead at Lemonade, an insurance company with purpose at its core. Nina shares how her impact journey as a volunteer brought her into a startup, leading a social impact role, and growing w...

Episode 6 of Social Situation looks to the future and asks how innovations in technology are upending the impact sphere. Erin and Trevor share how AI shows up for their work before inviting our guest experts for an in-depth conversation on how AI is changing our lives and what's worth paying attention to. Craig Sanders, Founder and CEO of Helpen, talks about how startups and new organizations...

Trust matters and it matters a lot to the brands we know best. In this episode, Mike Hower of Hower Impact shares his stories advising major brands on living authentically, sustainably, and impactfully - so that they can win the trust of their stakeholders. Trevor and Erin share what trust means to them and share tips and ideas for how to incorporate trust into your work, including a book recommen...

Health care is the heart of this episode as Erin and Trevor discuss their passion for health care and how it got them started in philanthropy. Health is a complex topic, but the need to mobilize resources is constant throughout. Joining Erin and Trevor are experts in resource mobilization for the health care sector Scott Elliott and Kevin Sims. Scott Elliott is the CEO of the Dr. Peter Centre and...

Community is at the heart of Social Situation's third episode. Social impact professionals are often isolated and struggling - we'll talk about changing that dynamic through community building. Joining Erin and Trevor is Jenn Lishansky, Chief Engagement Officer and Career Coach at Be Social Change. Jenn shares her experience of growing a local community in New York City into a global commu...

In episode 2 Social Situation is diving into the world of major sports. Erin & Trevor share stories about why sports matter to them and how sport relates to giving back. Joining Erin and Trevor is Tony Croslin, Experiential/Field Marketing Manager with Excel Sports Management and a former community impact and event professional with teams and leagues including Major League Baseball, Kansas Cit...

In this episode we meet Social Situation co-hosts Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke. We learn about their journeys navigating the social impact landscape and how it's led to the formation of Elevate Social Impact and Orgmatch respectively. Joining Erin and Trevor is Pooya Pourak, Co-Founder & CEO of Matchnice.com. Pooya discusses the commonalities of his journey along with the unique challenges h...

Welcome to Social Situation, a podcast where we dive into the game-changing world of social impact with industry leaders. We talk about the current and future state of social impact, bridging the gap between for-profits and nonprofits, and why taking values-informed risks is key to making a real difference. Social Situation is co-hosted by Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke. Editing, mixing, and sound des...