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👋🏾 I’m Rebecca Nedelec— and I‘m fascinated by the nuances of social impact— how the activist convinced the big company, how the child prompted change (like seriously, Greta!) and really, that split moment where the influence was lit. Here, we’ll forget the big concepts and hear stories of the unseen moments that changed things for the better.

Nuance of Impact Rebecca Nedelec

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👋🏾 I’m Rebecca Nedelec— and I‘m fascinated by the nuances of social impact— how the activist convinced the big company, how the child prompted change (like seriously, Greta!) and really, that split moment where the influence was lit. Here, we’ll forget the big concepts and hear stories of the unseen moments that changed things for the better.

    S3. Ep 2 | Daniel Stone on polarization & "undueing" hate

    S3. Ep 2 | Daniel Stone on polarization & "undueing" hate

    This episode is for you if you can't help but notice how divided we've become. Daniel Stone is an economist with Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, Maine. He teaches courses on microeconomics, behavioral economics, and his research is on belief formation, political media, and polarization. 

    His forthcoming book, Undue Hate, is a behavioral economic analysis of how misunderstanding contributes to affective (emotional) polarization in politics and other forms of interpersonal hostility, and will be available in spring 2023.

    In this episode Daniel challenges us to find common ground in our divided world. You can follow Daniel on Twitter at @d_f_stone . 

    • 53 min
    S3. Ep 1 | Bozoma Saint John on the implications of it all

    S3. Ep 1 | Bozoma Saint John on the implications of it all

    This episode is for you if you are seeking courage. Courage to stay, courage to leave, courage to stand up, courage to set boundaries and courage to deal with the implications of setting boundaries. Joined Madame BADASS BOZ herself; Bozoma Saint John, former CMO of Netflix and previous executive of Endeavor, PepsiCo and Uber. Remember Beyonce at the Super Bowl? Yeah, it was Boz who put her highness there. 

    Bozoma is fearless black woman who has came and conquered, and is now speaking a testimony and laying a path for all of us to follow in her footsteps. 

    • 52 min
    S2. Ep6 | The Stories that Live Behind Data | Rachael Weiss Riley | Director, Two Sigma Data Clinic

    S2. Ep6 | The Stories that Live Behind Data | Rachael Weiss Riley | Director, Two Sigma Data Clinic

    This episode is for you if you're someone who believes in the impact of the stories that live behind statistics and data. Rachael Weiss Riley is the Director of Data Clinic, the data, and tech for good initiative of New York City-based hedge fund, Two Sigma. Rachael oversees the translation of data science and technology to support the scaling and growth of impact-driven organizations.

    Rachael holds a DrPH in Epidemiology from the CUNY School of Public Health, an MPH from Hunter College, a BS from Brown University and serves on the inaugural NYC Open Data Advisory Council. 

    Learn about Two Sigma here.

    Follow Rachael Weiss Riley on LinkedIn. 

    Season 2 is proudly supported by the Social Innovation Summit -- The Social Innovation Summit is an annual event that represents a global convening of black swans and wayward thinkers. Where most bring together luminaries to explore the next big idea, we bring together those hungry not just to talk about the next big thing, but to build it.

    • 43 min
    S2. Ep4 | Sarah Gilks | CEO Healthy Role Models | The making of community

    S2. Ep4 | Sarah Gilks | CEO Healthy Role Models | The making of community

    This episode is for you if you want to dig into the impact of authenticity and a positive mindset. In this episode, we explore the makings of a community. Sarah Gilks created Healthy Role Models when she saw a need for a community made up of women who were passionate about health, supporting one another, and striving for excellence in all areas of their lives. It makes sense that a star community builder would have the belief that if you don’t have something in your life, and you need it then you should BUILD IT, and that is what she did.

    Learn about Healthy Role Models here.

    Follow Sarah Gilks and Healthy Role Models on Instagram.

    • 45 min
    S2.Ep3 | Rachel Hutchisson of Blackbaud | What does it mean to be charitable in 2021?

    S2.Ep3 | Rachel Hutchisson of Blackbaud | What does it mean to be charitable in 2021?

    This episode is for you if you ask the big questions. In this episode, we explore how generosity, community, and giving have evolved. Rachel Hutchisson is the VP of Global Social Responsibility at Blackbaud. Now, if you work in the not-for-profit space, you know Blackbaud. Helping 3,100+ associates be Agents of Good, Rachel built Blackbaud’s CSR program from the ground up, leveraging her experience working at the intersection of business and nonprofits. 

    You can follow Rachel Hutchisson on LinkedIn.

    Season 2 wouldn't be possible without our Season 2 partner, the Social Innovation Summit

    The Social Innovation Summit is an annual event that represents a global convening of black swans and wayward thinkers. Where most bring together luminaries to explore the next big idea, we bring together those hungry not just to talk about the next big thing, but to build it.

    You can register for FREE to this year's Social Innovation Summit here.

    • 43 min
    S2.Ep2 | Kimmi Chex, On-Air Personality at NFL| The Confidence to Demand Change

    S2.Ep2 | Kimmi Chex, On-Air Personality at NFL| The Confidence to Demand Change

    This episode is for you if you know you want to speak up, but fear gets in the way. Impressive and wise beyond her 25 years, Kimberly Chexnayder, also known as Kimmi Chex is an on-air personality for the NFL. Chex teaches us how to become aware of our influence, and more importantly how to leverage it for the confidence needed to advocate for change. In 2020, Chex was named to The Athletic’s 40 Under 40: The Rising Stars Shaping the Direction of the NFL and Front Office Sports 25 Under 25. She joined us from her home in Los Angeles. 

    You can follow Kimmi Chex on Instagram.

    Season 2 wouldn't be possible without our Season 2 partner, the Social Innovation Summit

    The Social Innovation Summit is an annual event that represents a global convening of black swans and wayward thinkers. Where most bring together luminaries to explore the next big idea, we bring together those hungry not just to talk about the next big thing, but to build it.

    You can register for FREE to this year's Social Innovation Summit here.

    • 36 min

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Episode 13

Thank you for this important conversation, it gives me hope that there’re young educated people of all race, gender and creed, giving up their hard earned positions in life to bring about change.

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