Storytelling For Social Impact

In this episode of Storytelling for Social Impact , Ravinol Chambers sits down with Sana Kapadia, Chief Catalyst at Heading For Change and an investor working at the intersection of finance, gender and climate, for a conversation that goes far deeper than impact as a concept. They talk about what happens when you stop treating these issues as separate. Because gender, climate, inequality and finan...

In this episode of Storytelling for Social Impact , Ravinol Chambers speaks with Zahid Torres-Rahman OBE, co-founder of Business Fights Poverty , about a simple but powerful idea: the most effective way for organisations to contribute to social progress is often by doing what they already do best . Zahid has spent decades working at the intersection of business, development and social impact. Thro...

In this episode, host Ravinol Chambers engages in a compelling discussion with Rafia Qureshi, who shares her journey from venture capital to social impact investing. They reminisce about their shared history and delve into the dynamics of philanthropy, innovative finance, and gender equality in the context of global challenges. Rafia shares her passion for gender equality rooted in her personal ex...

In this insightful episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, host Ravinol delves into the power and nuances of storytelling in driving social change. Guest Liam Black, a seasoned social entrepreneur, shares his journey and the lessons learned from scaling Furniture Resource Center (FRC) into a profitable social enterprise, to now sitting on boards to share his experience, and mentorin...

In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, host Ravinol Chambers sits down with Ala Ho, founder of design agency And Human, for a thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion about integrating the human touch into brand storytelling amidst the rise of AI or whatever new tech comes along. Ala shares insights into successful and unsuccessful campaigns, including American Eagle and Kit Kat...

12 EP12: Lighting Up Africa: Richard Turner's Journey with Solar Aid In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, Ravinol delves into the significance of storytelling in amplifying social impact. Guest, Richard Turner, Fundraising Director at Solar-Aid, shares insights from his extensive experience in renewable energy fundraising. Richard shares Solar-Aid's mission to provide sus...

The best story wins the capital. In this episode of The Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, Ravinol speaks with Audrey Selian, an experienced impact investor and connector for good. Audrey shares her journey from corporate America into impact investing, the importance of storytelling in securing finance and the nuances of investing in developing regions like India. Audrey also delves into her...

In Season 2 of the 'Storytelling for Social Impact' podcast, we delve into impactful storytelling techniques to drive social change. This episode features an insightful conversation with Howard Lake, a pioneer in the fundraising space with a career spanning over 40 years. We discuss the role of emotion in impactful storytelling, the balance between professional and emotional communication, and the...

Hi listeners, I hope you are enjoying the lovely sunshine we have been blessed with and are appreciating the flowers in bloom in this lovely spring season. We are taking a break after season one until September, but we have a small favour to ask you. If you have been enjoying the podcast please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, it is very encouraging for us to hear your thoughts and...

Storytelling For Social Impact 8 E8: Relationship-Driven Impact: Building Communities and Connections with Vinay Parmar In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact podcast, we welcome Vinay Palmer, a globally recognised thought leader in customer experience, to discuss the critical elements of fostering meaningful relationships between organisations and their customers. Vinay and our hos...

Storytelling For Social Impact 7 E7: The Art Of Making Your Voice A Force For Good with Andrea Pacini Andrea Pacini In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact Podcast, host Ravinol Chambers welcomes guest Andrea Pacini, an author, speaker, and presentation coach. Andrea discusses his book, 'Confident Presenter,' and shares practical tips on overcoming the fear of public speaking, creati...

Storytelling For Social Impact E6: How Simple Drawings Started a Global Conversation with Jonah Sachs In this episode, our host Ravinol Chambers introduces Jonah Sachs, a notable author, speaker, and pioneer in viral marketing, discussing his groundbreaking work and perspectives on storytelling for social impact. The conversation features an in-depth look at 'The Story of Stuff,' a seminal animati...

Storytelling For Social Impact E5: Master Your Media Transform Your Life with Jodie Jackson In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact podcast, your host Ravinol Chambers dives deep with Jodie Jackson, author and founder of the News Literacy Lab, on how to navigate the overwhelming digital media landscape. They discuss avoiding common pitfalls in storytelling, the impact of media on men...

Storytelling For Social Impact E4: Rewriting Life’s Script: Unlocking Potential Behind Bars with Simeon Quarrie In this episode of 'Storytelling for Social Impact,' host Ravinol speaks with Simeon Quarrie, an award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, filmmaker and founder of VIVIDA, about using storytelling for social change. Simeon chose SDG16 'Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions' as well as...

Storytelling For Social Impact E3: The $1 Billion Joke That Changed The Face Of Men's Health with Mark Leruste In this episode, host Ravinol welcomes Mark Leruste, founder and CEO of Storycast, to explore the profound impact of storytelling on social causes. Mark chose SDG3 'Good Health & Wellbeing' with a particular focus on Men's Health sharing insights from his time as Country Director at M...

Storytelling For Social Impact E2: Beyond AI - Navigating the Future of Work and Storytelling with Nico Ceballos Jones In this episode of the 'Storytelling for Social Impact' podcast, our host Ravinol Chambers welcomes Nico Jones, founder of Story Captain, to discuss the significance of storytelling in driving social change particularly in a post AI world with a focus on SDG 8 - Decent Work &...

Storytelling For Social Impact E1: Generosity in Storytelling - Building Effective Climate Narratives with Maryam Pasha In this first episode of 'Storytelling for Social Impact,' host Ravinol Chambers introduces the podcast’s mission to merge the science and emotion of storytelling to create powerful narratives for social change. Ravinol welcomes Maryam Pasha, curator of TEDxLondon and TEDxLondonW...

Welcome everyone to my new podcast, Storytelling for Social Impact. If you are a purpose-driven leader, change maker, educator, investor, or entrepreneur, I invite you and your friends and colleagues to join me on the first Sunday of every month. I'll be diving into the science and emotion of storytelling, focusing specifically on social impact. M guests and I will be sharing the common pitfalls t...