The Impact in Action Podcast

What happens when you combine soccer, poetry, and service? In this episode of the Impact in Action Podcast , Prithu Pareek sits down with Andrew Mack to explore the powerful model behind the SCORES Network. By blending sports, creative expression, and community service, SCORES helps young people build confidence, teamwork, and the ability to find and use their voice. Andrew shares how the program...

In this deeply moving episode, host Peter Johnson sits down with Sarah Boulos , Founder of the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN) , to explore how tragedy, faith, and action can transform not just one life—but entire communities. After losing seven members of her family in a single Christmas week, Sarah turned grief into purpose. What began as a small dance class in her garage has g...

In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Mina Guli , YPO Global Impact Award winner, ultramarathon runner, and founder of the Thirst Foundation , whose mission is to make the world see water as the foundation of every community and economy. From running across dried-up riverbeds to rallying global coalitions of governments and businesses, Mina has turned endurance into advocacy — and awareness i...

Join host Peter Johnson as he speaks with Sophia Shaw , cofounder of PlanPerfect , a groundbreaking software platform transforming how nonprofits plan and execute their missions. Sophia draws on her decades of leadership in the nonprofit sector — from serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden to teaching nonprofit governance at Kellogg School of Management — to explain why strateg...

What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek (YNG) speaks with What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Sunil Lalvani (YPO Global Impact Award Winner) , founder of Project Maji , about building a model of clean water access that’s designed to endure. Sunil shares how a single encounter in Ghana reshaped his understanding of sustaina...

Join host Peter Johnson in this insightful episode as he sits down with Akshay Shah from YPO Kenya to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship and social impact. Akshay shares his journey with the YPO Entrepreneurship Network's "Mind the Gap" project, highlighting the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face as they scale their businesses. Discover how connecting with exper...

In this episode, host Peter Johnson YPO North Star Integrated speaks with Nathalie Blanc (YPO Pan Africa), founder of NSEMBL, about reimagining corporate giving - designed for transparency, powered by participation. Discover how NSEMBL turns companies into catalysts and every collaborator into a force for change. From personal journey to global vision, Nathalie shares how structure unlocks generos...

In this episode, host Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) speaks with YPOer Paulo Batista, founder of AliQuest, about tackling the global education gap. Paulo shares how AliQuest helps children and adults in Brazil—and now beyond—recover years of learning in just months. They explore the company’s innovative approach, the role of AI in scaling impact, and why rethinking education could rewrite the f...

In this episode, DeEtta Jones speaks with Jennet Chow, a veteran of the footwear industry turned grassroots changemaker. Jeanette shares how a local effort to provide shoes to underserved families in Altadena evolved into a larger movement of care and connection. Drawing on her background in psychology and decades of business experience, Jeanette reflects on the emotional depth of service, the les...

In this episode, host Peter sits down with DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami)—veteran social impact leader, podcast co-creator, and founder of CultureRoad—to explore how organizations can build healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures. DeEtta shares the story behind CultureRoad, a next-generation HR SaaS platform that blends learning, real-time analytics, and community to empower teams at every level. F...

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Vishal Anand, founder of Shoolini University, about building a world-class research institution in the Himalayas. Vishal shares how Shoolini blends academic excellence with social impact, the challenges of attracting talent to a remote region, and why community engagement and internal motivation are key to lasting change....

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) sits down with YPOer Lara Bezerra, former multinational CEO and founder of WorkCoherence, to explore how business leaders can integrate social impact into the core of their companies. Drawing from nearly 30 years of executive experience and her pioneering role as the first Chief Purpose Officer at Roche India, Lara shares how she’s he...

In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Jay Cziraky (YPO Dubai Integrated & YPO Hungary Integrated), founder of Denesfa No-End-Co , about a bold new model for transforming economic systems in fragile communities. Drawing from his extensive work across developing regions, Jay explains how  No-End  is designed to rotate capital through consumer-facing businesses—b...