#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Good

The world is changing fast. By staying curious and remaining confident in ourselves, we can learn new skills, tackle new challenges and achieve great things to make a difference in the world. In this episode, you hear from a curious, passionate and beautiful mind who found her way from Nepal to Germany, a woman, who... The post Water, Equality and Education – Connecting the dots | Amrita Gautam |...

“They shut me up in Prose – As when a little Girl They put me in the Closet – Because they liked me “still”   – Still! Could themself have peeped – And seen my Brain – go round – They might as wise have lodged a Bird For Treason – in the Pound –... The post International Women’s Day | #BreakTheBias appeared first on .

“For the rest of my days – because I should have died and he should have lived – I have to help people that are suffering and I don’t even know if this makes sense to somebody listening.” Over the past 5 years running #impact we have come across the most courageous people. The changemakers,... The post Between Pain And Courage – Reducing the Suffering | Shalini Mahtani | The Zubin Foundation appea...

Ever wanted to be behind the scenes of a big event? So did we! As attendees of live events and conference junkies, #impact Podcast had the great privilege of being at TEDxTinHauWomen‘s for this very inspiring and meaningful live event! What matters now? That’s the question that TEDxTinHauWomen – a women dedicated TEDx community in... The post What matters NOW? #impact LIVE at TEDx | TEDxTinHauWome...

This episode is unlike anything we have done here on the channel, and we have done a lot. Produced in Hong Kong. Recorded across the globe. We recorded on rooftops, in elevators, in front of sold out theatres and in teeny tiny boiling hot meeting rooms, We recorded across timezones with our talented co hosts... The post #impact host Regina Larko shares her end of year thoughts. (And a song, that s...

Audio is a medium that allows telling stories in an impactful, intimate way. Today you meet the creators behind four of Hong Kong’s most popular podcasts in a unique panel about podcasting as an alternative approach to storytelling. Recorded LIVE at Hong Kong International Literary Festival How do these Podcasters approach their subjects, how do... The post 4 Podcasters that make an impact | LIVE...

How do science, technology and public policy contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals? Today we will find out. We will find ourselves at the intersection of science, artificial intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals. OSDG.AI Today you hear from Dr Núria Bautista Puig R&I Technical Support at Carlos III University of Madrid and Affiliated researcher... The post SDG Classification...

Tanja Wessels is fascinated by psychology and why we do what we do. In 2021 she is celebrating four years of not buying new clothing, something that started as a one year personal challenge, but has since opened up a wealth of unexpected opportunities. A wake up call Tanja stopped buying new clothes on 10... The post Responsible Consumption and Circular Fashion | Tanja Wessels appeared first on .

Lynette Nam is the Senior Legal Advisor at Justice Centre Hong Kong. In this role, she works to advance the rights and protection of refugees and forced migrants in this city and around the Asia Pacific region.  Law as a tool “I realized that law is a tool. And it’s a tool that could be... The post Driving Change for Justice | Lynette Nam | Justice Centre Hong Kong appeared first on .

Carol Li was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii with ancestral ties to China and Korea. After graduation from university, she went onto teaching English abroad in China, and South Korea to learn more about where her family came from. This quest was not easy, at times unsettling, but mostly healing. Searching for a place... The post Deserving to Belong | LIVE at Asian Podcast Festival | Carol Li a...

Dennis Philipse, Founder & Co-Chair, Gay Games Hong Kong and Emery Fung, Volunteer at Gay Games Hong Kong talk inclusion through the power of sports. SDG 10 in the spotlight Sustainable Development Goal 10 highlights Reduced Inequalities. The Gay Games were founded with a mission to bring acceptance of sexual diversity, featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual,... The post Unity in Diversity | Dennis Phil...

Regina Larko started #impact – A Podcast about stuff that matters from her tiny bedroom in Hong Kong in 2016. Her first listener was grandma. Bless her, she doesn’t even speak English. Today #impact ranks in the top 10% globally. Today #impact ranks in the top 10% of more than 4 million Podcasts globally, according... The post The Full Story Behind #impact appeared first on .

Jo Hayes, CEO Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong, hasn’t always worked in the nonprofit sector, and yet she always felt a sense of purpose in every role she had. SDG 11 in the spotlight In this episode, Jo gives us an insight into her impactful work with Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong supporting and advocating... The post A World Where Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live appeared first on .

Aggie Lam and Oskar Valles, the creators of the social project and photo book Dear Hong Kong, celebrate the cultural diversity of the city through personal stories that inspire, break existing stereotypes and widen horizons. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2021. Find the full transcription of this episode... The post LIVE at Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival | Dea...

Delphine Robbe and her team at Gili Eco Trust are at the forefront of marine conservation, waste management, and sustainable eco-tourism for the Gili Islands, Indonesia. Find the full transcription of this episode here. In Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address,... The post How a Healthy Ocean Sustains Better Com...

Benita Chick from Encompass HK is a strong believer in Diversity & Inclusion and she leverages her network to create change. Find the full transcription of this episode here. In Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address, measure, and demonstrate the impact... The post Showing up for the Sustainable Development Goals...

Dr. Ying Ying Liu and her team at LumiVoce inspire and educate the young to fall in love with wildlife and nature through the power of music, arts, and education. Find the full transcription of this episode here. In Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a... The post Falling In Love With Nature and Wildlife through Arts appeared first on .

Mental health is often overlooked and neglected. And, while the conversation around mental health has developed over the years, it is still a taboo in many countries and is often viewed as a secondary issue. THANKS to our Season 5 Sponsor LocalMotion for helping us make an even bigger impact. Find the full transcription of this episode... The post It’s Time to Talk About the Mental Health Pandemic...

In #impact Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address, measure and demonstrate the impact that they are making in tackling the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Today’s episode is different. This Special comes to you on International Women’s Day 2021 to celebrate you!... The post SPECIAL: To the Strong Woman That You...

In #impact Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address, measure and demonstrate the impact that they are making in tackling the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Today you hear from Bowie Lam at Teen’s Key and their crucial work around SDG 5 Gender... The post Improving Lives of Vulnerable Young Women | Bowie Lam | Te...

THANKS to our Season 5 Sponsor TimTimTom for helping us make an even bigger impact. Find the full transcription of this episode here. #impact Season 5 shows you how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relate to you. This time, we sit down with Carol Yeung from iNNOVGoals and Lena Wong from Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs to hear... The post Innovating for the Goals and Equality | Carol Yeung and Len...

Find the full transcription of this episode here. With half the world’s population under 25, Kids4Kids‘ mission is to help all young people find their voice, take action, and make an impact on vital community issues. Season 5 of #impact Podcast highlights the Sustainable Development Goals. Starting in 2017, Kids4Kids has been focusing all assets and... The post Never too young to change the world|...

Find the full transcription of this episode here. In #impact Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address, measure and demonstrate the impact they make, as they tackle the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In this episode, you meet Pat Dwyer, the founder and... The post Measuring your impact | Pat Dwyer | The Purpose B...

Our team was invited to share about our production at International Podcast Day‘s November 2020 Podcaster Showcase.   Huge thanks to Dave Lee and the team over at International Podcast Day for giving us the opportunity to share our story. In this episode you learn: How exactly we support our featured guests (12:38) How one... The post LIVE at International Podcast Day. appeared first on .

In our official Season 5 Launch episode, we start with the basics.  Find the full transcription of this episode here. This episode is different from the usual interview episodes you find on our channel. Our intention with this episode is to invite you to learn and grow with us as we tackle a topic that... The post The Sustainable Development Goals appeared first on .