#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Good

This is my story. Chapter 1. Find a written version of this episode here. The post The story behind #impact with Regina Larko |Chapter 1/4 appeared first on .

In Season 4 of #impact Podcast, we are dedicated to bringing more voices to the channel that deserve to be heard. We are doing this by inviting our community to submit their 3min recordings where they share how they are making an impact. In our latest #impactSTORY on the OCEAN, we heard from 4 dedicated... The post The story behind #impact appeared first on .

When we launched our ongoing Season 4 featuring and revisiting purpose-driven founders we made a commitment. We committed to getting more voices heard that deserve to get heard. In this Bonus Episode, you hear from 4 individuals who are making an impact with their work in Ocean Conservation. Dr Austin Gallagher The first story features... The post Getting more voices heard|#impactSTORY Ocean appea...

“We are always trying to build up a movement of emerging leaders that can be at the helm of these causes in the future.” Resolve stands for Rights, Equality, Solidarity, Organization, Leadership, Voice, and Empowerment. Resolve Foundation was founded by Victoria Wisniewski Otero and works to provide fellowships for Hong Kong’s marginalized and underrepresented groups... The post Mentoring Future C...

“Am I doing enough?” After listening to various founders throughout this season, we know this is the biggest question founders ask themselves as they work towards various causes, especially Dr. Jamie Chiu, executive director and founder of The Brightly Project. In this episode we reconnect with Jamie to learn about mental health awareness for at-risk... The post Providing mental health support for...

This Podcast was recorded LIVE at the Fringe Club Hong Kong on May 27th, 2019. The inaugural HK Podfest showcased 5 local Podcasters and was part of Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2019. Podcasting in Hong Kong is definitely on the rise. 5 local Podcasters came together for the inaugural HK Podfest to celebrate the... The post LIVE Podcast at Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival – Sue Toomey|HandsOn Hong...

Wise At Work values the years of experience and wisdom each person carries, no matter how old they are. In this episode, we reconnect with Priyanka Gothi, founder of Wise At Work, formerly known as Retired Not Out. Listen in to learn about how Wise At Work has expanded to combat age discrimination in Hong... The post The potential of a rapidly ageing world with Priyanka Gothi | Wise At Work appear...

Want to see a Podcast recorded LIVE? In front of an audience? Here’s your chance! Join us at the Hong Kong Podcast Festival on May 27th 2019 from 7-9pm at the Fringe Club where we will be live Podcasting with 5 of the top local Podcasters from Talking Mental, Sassy Speaks, Hong Kong Confidential and... The post Join me at Hong Kong Podcast Festival! appeared first on .

“Stories are like windows to our soul. If you don’t tell that story that resonates, then maybe people don’t get to know how beautiful you are.” The art of storytelling has certainly cemented itself as the key to ensuring our message resonates. So where do we start? How do we share our stories in a... The post Special: Crafting Your Story and Finding Your Voice with Angie Lau|Forkast. News appeared...

“Me making an impact is doing something that is meaningful and fulfilling so that I will always keep doing it and bringing the best version of myself to it.” The push for stronger women is more prominent than ever. But there is still lots to do. Sports are a way for people to showcase physical... The post Leadership and Sports with Alicia Lui | Women in Sports Empowered HK appeared first on .

“If you want to see change, sometimes you have to be the one to take that first step to do it, because if you truly believe in it, you will attract like-minded people who share that same vision.” For something as simple as eating, have you ever thought about what exactly goes into your mouth... The post Exploring Hong Kong’s Urban Farms with Michelle Hong|Rooftop Republic appeared first on .

“Privilege is something you have to use in order to make the world better because you have that access. It’s really more of a shame if you don’t use that privilege to help the world.” With a rapidly changing world, how can students access the necessary tools, skills and networks to be successful? We reconnect... The post Reimagining Education with Natalie Chan|OWN Academy appeared first on .

Happy International Women’s Day 2019! To honour this special day we want to take you to one of the most inspirational events that we went to this past year, the Women of Influence Conference and Awards organised by The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Join us for lots of food for thought, talks... The post International Women’s Day 2019 – Special appeared first on .

Only this March on the #impact S4 Members Podcast: Vulnerable stories about trying to find balance, courage and confidence as a woman – inspired by a note Regina wrote when she was only 14 years old. #IWD2019 The post A letter I wrote when I was 14 (Members Podcast March) appeared first on .

At #impact we are dedicated to getting even more voices heard. You can find us all across the city tracking down changemakers to look up to. So over to you: Why do you care about your cause and why should others do too?  We are all about celebrating changemakers that are driving initiatives that make a positive impact in our world. This time we cheer with not one but... The post Getting more voice...

Listen in when we reconnect with Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder and CEO of ImpactHK, a Hong Kong-based registered NGO that is transforming the lives of the homeless. Jeff started ImpactHK because he saw a great need for fresh ideas on how the homeless in Hong Kong are treated. The first time we met Jeff back in... The post Kindness matters with Jeff Rotmeyer, ImpactHK|Love21Foundation appeared first on .

In Season 4 we celebrate courageous founders that have set out to make an impact with their purpose-driven social impact and sustainability initiatives.  In this Episode 0, you hear from the voices behind #impact Podcast. Meet Belinda Esterhammer, Carol Li, Amanda Williams and Lisa Tolson when they share what they are most excited about for Season... The post #impactFOUNDERS: Our Impact. Our Ambit...

Get your headphones ready! Because we are gearing up for #impact Season 4 Launch where we will revisit the most courageous founders in town that set out to make our world a better place with their game-changing initiatives. For the very first time, we will also be teaming up with a Charity Beneficiary with 10%... The post Gearing up for Season 4: Introducing Charity Beneficiary KELY Support Group...

Happy New Year to all you wonderful people out there! And just like that – it’s 2019! Can you believe it? We are so excited about what is ahead for upcoming Season 4 (Launching soon!!). We just CAN’T WAIT to fill you in on all the amazing founders we will sit down with and invite... The post Happy 2019! And a message of LOVE appeared first on .

This is our early Christmas gift to you this year. Hear from an incredible woman who brings so much light, passion and sight into the world – not just for the blind people she is operating on.  But for everyone who is crossing her path. Listen in when we sit down with Dr. Joyce Samoutou-Wong . She... The post Special: A conversation with Dr Joyce Samoutou-Wong, Co-Founder, New Sight Eye Care appea...

We say CONGRATULATIONS to one lucky winner that will join us at the upcoming TEDxTinHauWomen event in Hong Kong. Listen in to find out who won our very first #impactCLUB member’s price.   Want to hear even more? Listen to a conversation with the organisers of TEDxTinHauWomen that we recorded just ahead of their inaugural... The post Congratulations! And the winner is… appeared first on .

Season 3 of #impact Podcast was all about celebrating women working in social impact and sustainability. Listen in at the #impact Podcast Season 3 Finale when we discuss how the amazing women we featured in this Season have impacted us. This Season of #impact Podcast aired while Regina was on maternity leave – well officially... The post #59: Season 3 FINALE – This was #impactWOMEN appeared first...

In her very first episode after her maternity break,  #impact Podcast host Regina Larko sits down with midwife extraordinaire Sofie Jacobs, Founder of Urban Hatch.  We talk sleep deprivation, coping with the chaos and surprises that come with becoming a parent and why maternity breaks are actually no break at all. We also talk about... The post Bonus: The mommy edition – Postpartum, hormones and g...

Alice Mong is redefining the arts and culture scene in Hong Kong as the director of the city’s pioneering Asia Society Hong Kong Center. In this episode, you meet Alice Mong, Executive Director at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, a nonprofit organization that hosts cultural and artistic exhibitions and performances. We recorded this episode in... The post #58: It’s possible for everyone to make an i...

Starting something from scratch.  Co-Host of #impact Podcast, Belinda Esterhammer, Founder of Springboard Group and NextGen Network sits down with Cynthia Cheung, Youth Economic Empowerment Consultant at UNDP Youth Co:Lab and Sophronia Cheung, Summer Intern at NextGen Network to hear all about starting up a purpose-driven business.    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU LEARN ABOUT… How gaining... The post Bonus...