Let's Talk Social Innovation

Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast
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Let's Talk Social Innovation

At Let's Talk Social Innovation, we believe in the power of transformative conversations to drive meaningful change in our communities. Our podcast serves as a platform for University of Pittsburgh members and community leaders to come together and discuss the inspiring work they are doing in the realm of social innovation. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the frontiers of social innovation, share remarkable stories, and unlock the potential within each of us to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

  1. NOV 18

    Episode 9 (ft. Rory Monaghan) - Community College, Unplugged Project, and Pursuing Passions

    In season 3, episode 9 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we sit down with Rory Monaghan, founder of the unplugged project and double major at the University of Pittsburgh. We'll talk about what it was like skipping high school for college, founding the unplugged project, and how to pursue things you are passionate about. Unplugged Project: https://www.unpluggedpgh.org/ Rory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disorganised_crimee/ Artist Spotlight: 9FiftySeven instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9fiftyseven/ New Album "A Letter to Myself": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/9fiftyseven/a-letter-to-myself?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY3z4C_8Wl2zDXxYMxeEsmYrz5kA67kWEF9BQDeH8enXeKO3xXBkcfluXA_aem_nFtD9VBwATLDBnh3Yv8jYQ All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    45 min

  2. NOV 4

    Episode 8 (ft. Laura Stewart) - Forget Me Not, Art Accessibility, and Perseverance

    In season 3, episode 8 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we chat with Laura Stewart, local Pittsburgh artist and director at Studio Forget Me Not. We'll touch on the power of art as a medium of expression, and discuss the role that accessibility plays in changing society for the better. Studio Forget Me Not: https://www.studioforgetmenot.org/ Not Forgotten Home and Community Services: https://www.nfhcs.org/ Artist Spotlight: Mila Moon instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milamoonxx Bandcamp for album "Clockwise": https://candlepinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/clockwise All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod Bulletin Board Open House: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA9A923ABF4C16-51911399-david UAG: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA9A923ABF4C16-52687118-behind#/ Scholarships: https://pitt.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1638613

    31 min

  3. OCT 28

    Episode 7 (ft. Dr. Caitlin Spear) - Literacy, Special Education, and the Power of Picture Books

    In season 3, episode 7 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we sit down with Dr. Caitlin Forbes Spear of the Office of Child Development. Dr. Spear talks about her current work with the Literacy and Learning Division under the Office of Child Development and put a spotlight on the importance of children's books. Dr. Spear's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-spear-2b8435270/ Pitt's Office of Child Development: https://www.ocd.pitt.edu/ NPR Interview with Derrik Barnes: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/24/925482149/a-new-picture-book-reminds-black-sons-you-are-every-good-thing Banned Picture Books: https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/?booklist=660189 Office of Child Development Book Drive: https://www.ocd.pitt.edu/programs-services/books-change/how-donate-books Artist Spotlight: Valleyview instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyview.pgh/ Valleyview linktree: https://linktr.ee/valleyview.pgh All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    47 min

  4. OCT 21

    Episode 6 (ft. Sami Rizk) - Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Work Life Balance

    In season 3, episode 6 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we chat with Sami Rizk, creative entrepreneur and student at the University of Pittsburgh. We'll touch on his adoption journey, his creative process with music, and we'll discuss work life balance in the second half of the episode. Sami's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samihrizk/ Rizkfit: https://www.instagram.com/rizkfit/ All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    51 min

  5. OCT 14

    Episode 5 (ft. Vidya Surti) - Indo-Fiji, Disability Rights, and Youth Empowerment

    In season 3, episode 5 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we chat with Vidya Surti, recent graduate of the Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. We'll talk about her indo-fijan culture, her focus on disability rights, and the role of Youth Empowerment in a social innovation context. Vidya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-surti/ Queen's Gambit: https://www.qgchess.org/ Artist Spotlight Secret Tunnel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secrettunnelband/ Secret Tunnel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Qte1cjRy9m7fitK2TZ6wo?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabv8r-bMiu_Edni-KLomescz-u8iYsMGtIXIt3v89EaVM9Dzrn9Ol3ei_Y_aem_EFQ_i9-cp3dd_i91DzbxyA All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    45 min

  6. OCT 7

    Episode 4 (ft. Dr. Ian Nettleship) - Chance, Equity, and Engineering

    In season 3, episode 4 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we talk with Dr. Ian Nettleship, associate engineering professor at the University of Pittsburgh and President of Ceramic Water Filter Solutions. We'll detail his upbringing in the UK, his humanitarian work as president of Ceramic Water Filter Solutions, and discuss the intersections of chance, equity, and engineering. Dr. Nettleship's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-nettleship-2619149b/ Engineers without Borders USA https://www.ewb-usa.org/ Engineers without Borders University of Pittsburgh section https://www.pittewb.org/ Ceramic Water Filter Solutions https://www.ceramicwaterfilter.org/ Engineering for Change https://www.engineeringforchange.org/ Artist Spotlight Adam's Purse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adams_purse/ Adam's Purse Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31V9k2TvJzsp5vPEm6ZH5v All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    49 min

  7. SEP 23

    Episode 3 (ft. Jamie Christian) - Farming, Immigrant Culture, and Food Apartheid

    In season 3, episode 3 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we sit down with Jamie Christian, founding member of Lettuce Turnip The Beet Sustainability Collective. Throughout the episode we go through her backstory, her relationship with food and how it connects with sustainability, and the creation of "food apartheid."Jamie Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-christian-659677111/Lettuce Turnip The Beet Sustainability Collective: https://www.ltbsc.org/Artist SpotlightI swallow ghosts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iswallowghosts/Tilt Controls linktree: https://linktr.ee/iswallowghostsAll our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod

    53 min

  8. SEP 16

    Episode 2 (ft. Brent Rondon) - SBDC, Hispanic Heritage, and How to Fight Homesickness

    In season 3, episode 2 of Let's Talk Social Innovation, we talk theBrent Rondon of the University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute. We discuss his family upbringing, life in Peru, and lastly, we talk about how to fight homesickness (especially from an immigrant perspective). Brent Rondon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-rondon-b82b613/ Innovation Institute at Pitt: https://www.innovation.pitt.edu/ Artist Spotlight Tilt Controls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilt_contrls/ Tilt Controls linktree: https://linktr.ee/tilt_contrls All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpod The following description serves as a resource for the Pittsburgh Hispanic community: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhtiECBiAXV7k4ovNr5mbqjCoV3YvjwRt3eILJsCES0/pub

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At Let's Talk Social Innovation, we believe in the power of transformative conversations to drive meaningful change in our communities. Our podcast serves as a platform for University of Pittsburgh members and community leaders to come together and discuss the inspiring work they are doing in the realm of social innovation. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the frontiers of social innovation, share remarkable stories, and unlock the potential within each of us to create a more equitable and sustainable world.

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  • Creator
    Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast
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