Track Two Podcast

What role does tax policy play in influencing the social, economic, and democratic power structure that philanthropy is built upon? In this episode Joanne and Sarah interview Will Fitzpatrick, a technology and business lawyer, about the changing nature of private philanthropy, how major donors determine the focus of the work they choose to fund, and its influence on society. Will shares insights f...

Where does philanthropy end and public policy begin? What role can philanthropy play in bringing people together? Who is part of the design process? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are joined by Sarah Berger Gonzalez to explore ways cash transfers can strengthen communities, and contribute toward a society where everyone thrives.

How do we ignite healthy conversations to illuminate hope in complex issues? In this episode, Joanne and Sarah interview Fred Dust, author of Making Conversation. Fred is a champion of the arts and civil society, supporting the visionary work of independent artists as a board member of the Sundance Institute and National Public Radio (NPR). His thought leadership has led to new thinking and ways t...

What does it take for a society to thrive? Who and what contributes to this intricate and complex system? In the second season of the Track Two Podcast, we focus on philanthropy and turn to the voices of activists, academics, policy pros, and nonprofit thought leaders to hear their inspiring personal stories, ideas, and explorations aimed at solving big problems and contributing toward vibrant, he...

"Solve the local problem first" | Human-Centered Design & First Response Mental Health Each of us has a role to play in making our communities better. Where do we begin? What can we contribute, and how can we be of service to colleagues, friends, and family? How do we know what’s needed? What if finding a solution to an organization’s or community’s problem could be achieved by talki...

"Pushing the market"| The Future of Work & Flextime What if job performance were evaluated on results, not when or where you work? Flexible work, also known as flextime or flexwork, is an arrangement that allows an employee to alter the start and end times of their workday around the normal schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. independent of location. In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in co...

“Let’s talk about social innovation” | Social Innovation & Civil Society Technology has redrawn the landscape of civil society, connecting local and regional groups across the world, and shaping public life. In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Branka Anđelković, co-founder and Program Director of the Public Policy Research Center, a Belgrade based think tank. Together th...

"We are in an everyone leads world" | Social Entrepreneurs & Changemakers How do you manage uncertainty and the unknown? What does it mean to step into your bigness? How do we shift from a world dependent on specialized skills, driven by repetition and designed in a rigid hierarchy to a world of dynamic, disruptive change?   In this episode, Joanne and Sarah join special guest, the H...

"Prioritizing mental health" | Digital Health Tech What role does individual mental health have in influencing the well-being of society? The saying, “you can do anything if you keep an open mind and are willing” is a common affirmation among people striving for goals that seem out-of-reach. Achieving a willing state of mind is often easier said than done. In this episode, Joanne and Sar...

'A new system for success' | Commitment, Courage, and Creativity Internal and external forces can foil some of life's best-laid plans. How do courage, determination, and inner drive combine to create new unexpected career paths? In this conversation, Joanne and Sarah interview Justine Evirs to explore how a person's entrepreneurial mindset and perception of success and failure...

'The space of imagination' | Bridging Architecture, Academia & Entrepreneurship What is it like to be an architect, an academic, and an entrepreneur? Find out as Joanne and Sarah host Hooman Koliji, PhD. Together the three explore Hooman’s unique journey from Tehran to San Francisco; exchanging ideas about the role of imagination, society’s perceptions of success, the influence famil...

'The money to make decisions' | Setting Conditions for Success How does reciprocity encourage individuals to balance their own self interest with the good of the community? Can shared social norms such as reciprocity, together with trust, enable those in a community to more easily communicate, cooperate to create stability and a thriving community?  In this episode, Joanne and Sarah are...

'Rebrand the entire country of Serbia' | Emerging Tech Economies What role does youth entrepreneurship, education, social activism, and networking have in creating a thriving society? In this conversation, Joanne and Sarah are in conversation with Vukasin Stojkov about his founder's journey and role in SEE ICT (Startit) in Belgrade, Serbia. Startit operates a tech hub providing know...

Social Entrepreneurs Sarah Gerber and Joanne Gouaux are on a mission to explore drivers of change and the conditions for a thriving society. Expect empowering stories throughout the series in conversation with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, journalists, civic activists, and more. The co-hosts offer listeners, friendly, thoughtful conversations with talented people aiming to create something of va...