Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Show

Dr Faiz Kamaludin
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  • Entrepreneurship
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The social entrepreneurship and sustainability show is a global platform that amplifies the people, ideas, and systems shaping the future of social innovation. Get inspired, empowered, and equipped to create positive change in your community.

  1. Money Is Just a Tool: Building Sustainable Nonprofits with Sharmon Lebby

    4d ago

    Money Is Just a Tool: Building Sustainable Nonprofits with Sharmon Lebby

    In this episode, Dr Faiz speaks with nonprofit strategist Sharmon Lebby, Founder of Blessed Designs Consulting and creator of the Nonprofit Launch Academy.  With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, movement building, and ethical entrepreneurship, Sharmon shares powerful insights on why many mission-driven organizations struggle, how leaders can avoid mission drift, and why sustainable impact requires more than passion alone. The conversation explores community-led organizations, funding challenges, organizational strategy, and one powerful reminder that stayed with us throughout the episode: money is just a tool. For more content, do visit: Email Sharmon: sharmonlebby@gmail.com Sharmon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmon-lebby Blessed Designs Consulting: https://www.blesseddesignsco.com One Square World: https://www.onesquareworld.org Intersectional Environmentalist: https://intersectionalenvironmentalist.com Loving in Action Foundation: https://www.loveinactionfoundation.org Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    34 min
  2. AI In Your Voice with Gillian Delaunay

    Jun 15

    AI In Your Voice with Gillian Delaunay

    In this episode, Faiz speaks with Gillian Delaunay, founder of NEON ID, about the future of personalized AI and why the next evolution of artificial intelligence may not be smarter AI, but AI that communicates in your voice. A conversation on identity, communication, and building more human-centered technology. For more content, do visit: Gillian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianbrett Neon ID: https://neonid.ai Neon’s Website: https://neonid.com Email Gillian: gillian@neonid.com Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    34 min
  3. Beyond Networking: Building Trust That Scales Impact with David Homan

    May 31

    Beyond Networking: Building Trust That Scales Impact with David Homan

    In this episode, Faiz sits down with David Homan, founder of Orchestrating Connecting and author of Orchestrating Connection, to explore why authentic relationships are becoming one of the most valuable forms of capital in social entrepreneurship and sustainability.   David has built a global network of more than 2,500 superconnectors spanning investors, entrepreneurs, family offices, creatives, and changemakers. Together, they discuss the difference between transactional networking and meaningful connection, how trust shapes resilient ecosystems, and why the future of social impact depends on relationships that are intentionally built and nurtured.   If you are building communities, leading change, or trying to scale impact through collaboration, this episode offers practical insights into the human side of systems transformation. For more content, do visit: David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman SOAR Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soar-connect Orchestrating Connecting: https://orchestratedconnecting.com Get David’s Book: https://orchestratingconnection.com Email David: david@davidhoman.co Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    34 min
  4. Why Good Sustainability Communication Matters with Helen Neal

    May 15

    Why Good Sustainability Communication Matters with Helen Neal

    In this episode, Faiz sits down with Helen Neal, founder of HN Communications and creator of Zena, an AI platform designed to help organisations avoid greenwashing before sustainability claims go public.   With a career spanning the UK Parliament, Virgin Atlantic, and Nissan, Helen brings a rare insider perspective on how policy, business, and public trust intersect. Today, through HN Communications, she works with global brands including Bosch, Heineken, Nissan, and Aston Martin to strengthen sustainability communication and accountability.   This conversation explores why greenwashing is often less about bad intent and more about broken systems, unclear processes, and growing pressure to communicate sustainability commitments quickly and publicly.   Helen shares insights on the widening gap between ambition and accountability, how AI tools like Zena can support more responsible communication, and what authentic sustainability storytelling actually looks like in practice.   If you are a founder, business leader, or changemaker navigating sustainability within complex systems, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective on building trust and creating real impact.   For more content, do visit: Helen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-neal-02261129 HN Communications: https://www.hncomms.co.uk Helen Neal’s Website: https://www.helenneal.org Email Helen: helen@hncommunications.co.uk Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    33 min
  5. Enterprise Transformation Without the Chaos: Chris Carter's Blueprint for Modern Business

    May 1

    Enterprise Transformation Without the Chaos: Chris Carter's Blueprint for Modern Business

    In this conversation, Christopher Carter breaks down why most organizations overcomplicate their modernization efforts and how leaders can think about AI, cloud, and new technologies without losing their minds. What makes this episode different? Chris doesn't just talk theory. As a serial founder in the enterprise space, he shares the real challenges of leading through constant technological change and gives practical insights on creating long-term value rather than just adopting the latest tools.  Whether you're a CEO facing pressure to modernize legacy systems or a leader trying to navigate the S/4 transition, this conversation will help you reframe transformation from burden to opportunity.   For more content, do visit: Chris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-carter-885159 Mugatu AI: https://mugatuai.com Email Chris: ccisap@gmail.com Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    31 min
  6. NEON ID with Gillian Delaunay and Erika Hanafin Austria

    Apr 15

    NEON ID with Gillian Delaunay and Erika Hanafin Austria

    What if AI understood not just what you do, but who you are? This episode explores the intersection of identity, technology, and leadership with two founders building something different in the AI space.   Gillian Delaunay (CEO & Founder of NEON ID) and Erika Hanafin Austria (Co-Founder of NEON ID) discuss their personality-powered AI platform that helps people understand themselves, communicate better, and own their digital identity. From leadership transformation to real-world applications, they explore how identity shapes how we show up and why the next wave of AI might be more human than we think.   Fresh from their Miami soft launch, Gillian and Erika share insights on behaviour change, personality science in technology, and whether NEON will actually change how people operate day-to-day.   For more content, do visit: Gillian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianbrett Erika’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikahanafin NEON ID: https://neonid.com Email Gillian: gillian@neonid.com Email Erika: erika@neonid.com Lausanne Conference: https://specialevents.imd.org/products/22nd-annual-social-entrepreneurship-conference Art of ESG paper: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/the-art-of-esg/405923 Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    42 min
  7. The True Cost of Funding Social Impact with Dr Nadait Gebremedhen

    Mar 31

    The True Cost of Funding Social Impact with Dr Nadait Gebremedhen

    What if the real impact of funding isn’t just in what it supports, but in the cost of how it’s deployed? Dr Nadait Gebremedhan rejoins the show to share the thinking behind Toll the Funder Footprint Initiative, a movement examining whether funding processes create a net positive or negative impact on society.  Rather than focusing only on outcomes, this approach looks at the footprint of capital itself, from the conditions it imposes to the hidden costs placed on the very organisations it aims to support. In this conversation, we explore how funding structures can unintentionally limit impact, the often-overlooked burden on social ventures, and how funders can better align their capital to truly enable change. For more content, do visit: Dr Nadait’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadaitgebremedhen Hagush: https://www.hagush.org Toll: https://fundingfootprint.org/ Funding Footprint Calculator: https://catalystnow.net/funding-footprint-calculator Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    33 min
  8. Reinventing Philanthropy: The $1-a-Day Movement with Dr Janelle Thompson

    Mar 15

    Reinventing Philanthropy: The $1-a-Day Movement with Dr Janelle Thompson

    What if philanthropy could operate through a for-profit model designed to help people at scale?  Dr Janelle Thompson, founding partner and board member of The 144k Collective, joins the show to discuss a new approach to collective giving built on socially responsible capitalism. The 144k Collective operates as a for-profit philanthropic social enterprise where members contribute small daily amounts to support people in need and fund community-driven initiatives. Drawing on her experience as a nurse anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, Dr Thompson shares how service, leadership, and shared responsibility can reshape the way communities help one another. For more content, do visit: Dr Janelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellethompson The 144k Collective: https://144kcollective.org The 144k Collective YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The144kCollective iMused: https://imused.ai/ Email Dr Janelle: dr.jthompson@power-in-numbers.net Catalyst Now: https://catalystnow.net AstroX: https://www.angkasawan.org.my Email Dr Faiz: mfaiz@angkasawan.org.my Dr Faiz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gofaiz   Creating positive change, one episode at a time. This show is sponsored by Faiz Space. https://faizspace.org

    35 min
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