CC:World

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Welcome to CC:World, a podcast by Global Spark where we engage in conversations with global experts about cutting-edge solutions to our world’s most pressing problems using interdisciplinary problem solving, creativity, and collaboration, and how they've merged their careers with social impact work. Catch new episodes of CC:World on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, and YouTube and visit Global Spark’s website at globalspark.world!

Episodes

  1. 03/10/2021

    CC:World #2: Harnessing the Power of Business for Social Impact

    In a world where business and social impact can seem so painfully disconnected from each other, how does one tow the line and reconcile these two aspects of life? In this episode, we speak with Kate Banting, Head of Social Impact and Marketing at the Boston Consulting Group Canada, on how BCG is harnessing the power and resources of corporates and businesses to realize positive change in our communities. Listen on to learn more about how Kate found her passion for social impact in the world of business, what can be done at an individual and institutional level to tackle pressing challenges like food insecurity, racism, and mental health, how to foster diversity of thought in our organizations, advice for students interested in pursuing a career in socially impactful business, and more! To learn more about the work of Kate and BCG, visit their website: www.bcg.com Find additional resources on the topics discussed in this episode here: http://bit.ly/38pzEBA Catch new episodes of CC:World on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, and YouTube, and visit Global Spark’s website at globalspark.world! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NvSLT3 Apple podcast: http://apple.co/3qrtXKq Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3qxgNvC YouTube: http://bit.ly/37iJ5lI Guest Bio As the Head of Marketing and Social Impact for Boston Consulting Group in Canada,  Kate Banting leads a variety of social impact initiatives across topics such as measuring impact, diversity, education, youth development, mental health, and community engagement. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Child Development Institute, an accredited children’s mental health agency headquartered in Toronto that is focused on developing innovative programming. Kate holds an MBA with honours, from Harvard Business School and an HBA degree with distinction, from Richard Ivey School of Business.

    CC:World #2: Harnessing the Power of Business for Social Impact

  2. 02/23/2021

    CC:World #1: Amplifying Worker’s Voices with Mobile Technology

    After observing that mobile phones were being used by people from the highlights of Peru to the steppes of Mongolia and Kazakhstan to mobilize on community-level issues, the founders of Ulula recognized the potential of these accessible technologies to amplify the voices of workers around the world. In this episode, we speak to Vera Belazelkoska, Director of Programs at Ulula, on the company’s work in supporting responsible and transparent business practices around the world through worker voice surveys and data analytics. Listen on to learn more about the issues in the global supply chain Ulula seeks to address, how the team collaborates across multiple disciplines, advice for students interested in pursuing a career in technology for social impact, and more! To learn more about the work of Ulula, visit their website: ulula.com or follow them on LinkedIn @Ulula! Find additional resources on the topics discussed in this episode here: http://bit.ly/37wHed1 Catch new episodes of CC:World on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, and YouTube, and visit Global Spark’s website at globalspark.world! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NvSLT3 Apple podcast: http://apple.co/3qrtXKq Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3qxgNvC YouTube: http://bit.ly/37iJ5lI

    CC:World #1: Amplifying Worker’s Voices with Mobile Technology

  3. 02/16/2021

    CC:World #0: Introduction to CC:World

    Global Spark’s launching CC:World, a podcast where we engage in conversations with global experts on cutting-edge solutions to our world’s most pressing problems using interdisciplinary problem solving, creativity, and collaboration, and how they merged their careers together with social impact work. In this introductory episode, we bring on Global Spark’s Founder and Executive Director, Malik Ismail to share his motivation in launching Global Spark, the challenges our organization tackles, and how his experience has shaped his career at BCG and Google X. Our podcast hosts will also dive into what you can expect from our future episodes and give you a sneak peek to Episode 1! Catch new episodes of CC:World on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, and YouTube, and visit Global Spark’s website at globalspark.world! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NvSLT3 Apple podcast: http://apple.co/3qrtXKq Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/3qxgNvC YouTube: http://bit.ly/37iJ5lI

    CC:World #0: Introduction to CC:World
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Welcome to CC:World, a podcast by Global Spark where we engage in conversations with global experts about cutting-edge solutions to our world’s most pressing problems using interdisciplinary problem solving, creativity, and collaboration, and how they've merged their careers with social impact work. Catch new episodes of CC:World on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, and YouTube and visit Global Spark’s website at globalspark.world!

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  • Creator
    Global Spark
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Global Spark