From backpacking through Southeast Asia to partnering with grassroots women leaders around the world, Jenny Clark's story is a reminder that lasting change doesn't come from arriving with all the answers—it begins by listening. Jenny Clark is a social impact leader, communications strategist, and co-founder of the Women's Empowerment Coalition, a nonprofit working alongside grassroots organizations across Kenya, Costa Rica, India, Peru, and Cambodia. In this episode, she shares why community-led solutions create lasting impact, how ethical partnerships strengthen local leadership, and what it means to support others by listening first. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymarieclark/ What you'll take away Why lasting change begins by listening to communities rather than leading themHow grassroots women leaders are transforming communities around the worldWhy ethical partnerships, patience, and trust are essential to creating sustainable impact Presented by Women Connect4Good This episode is presented by Women Connect4Good, what founder Dr. Nancy O’Reilly calls a social-profit foundation committed to achieving gender equality and empowering women to lead. Rooted in the belief that when women support one another, entire communities become stronger, Women Connect4Good advances its mission through advocacy, education, and community-building. Learn more about Women Connect4Good and their work at https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/ About the podcast From Her to All of Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 85,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey. About World Pulse World Pulse is a global nonprofit connecting and supporting 85,000 women changemakers across 195 countries. From advancing education and economic opportunity to addressing gender-based violence, humanitarian crises, climate resilience, and digital inclusion, our community is leading solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. By investing in women's leadership, donors help accelerate lasting change where it matters most: within communities themselves. Support us If these stories matter to you, the best thing you can do is hit subscribe, it makes sure more women find this space. Then come join us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, where you can get in touch with more women leaders and changemakers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldpulse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpulse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpulsemedia Join the conversation Who should we talk to next? Tell us in the comments, the topics and countries you want to hear from. Have a story to share? No matter your background, whether you are a grassroots leader, employed in the corporate world, interested in women's leadership or inclusion, there is a place for you here. Women's voices deserve an audience. 📩 Reach out to info@worldpulse.org - we would love to hear from you. ---- (00:00:00) Start (00:02:00) Jenny Clark Intro (00:07:22) Founding Women’s Empowerment Coalition (00:09:46) Lessons From Global Communities (00:15:49) The Importance of Ethical Partnerships (00:20:14) Supporting Women as Changemakers (00:26:14) Navigating Leadership and Growth (00:29:44) Small Wins for Big Change
