The Giving Habit

Stephen Keys
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Midlife has a way of asking bigger questions. What am I building? Who am I building it for? For a lot of people, that question leads somewhere unexpected: giving back. But knowing you want to give and knowing how to start are two different things. That's exactly why The Giving Habit exists. Host Stephen Keys sits down with social impact leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit founders to find out what it really looks like to show up for your community. Every story will leave you with more than inspiration. It'll leave you with a choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    These Conversations Can Save Lives || The Giving Habit – Reflections

    In our most recent episode of The Giving Habit, we spoke with Jetha Devapura, founder of CCC Foundation and Let's Talk, to dive into the tiny sparks of purpose that can create significant change in communities of need. Jetha shared his story of personal struggle, and how he alleviated his mental health challenges by channeling them into his charitable work. In this follow-up reflections episode, host Stephen Keys breaks down the most valuable insights from their conversation, including the incredible positive change that has come from Let's Talk, as well as what aspiring change makers can learn from Jetha's story. The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 6d ago

    He Couldn't Walk Away || How Jetha Devapura Built Sri Lanka's Biggest Crisis Line

    What happens when your darkest moment becomes your life's purpose? In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys sits down with Jetha Devapura, founder of the CCC Foundation and the Let's Talk programme, to explore a remarkable story of overcoming struggles with mental health and using it as fuel for two of Sri Lanka's biggest humanitarian efforts. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:39 — Founding CCC after seeing cancer patients without support 03:25 — From a first fundraiser to CCC House 06:16 — OCD, recovery, and the values behind CCC 11:49 — Turning pain into purpose through service 15:04 — Launching CCC Line, Sri Lanka’s crisis-support service 20:59 — The 1,333 km cycling ride for suicide-prevention awareness 23:14 — Men, suicide prevention, and changing how boys are raised 24:55 — Let’s Talk: building psychological safety before crisis 31:17 — Bringing the program into schools and workplaces 35:46 — Research evidence and measurable outcomes 40:03 — Leaving corporate work to focus on Let’s Talk 43:24 — Living with discomfort, uncertainty, and balance 47:18 — Scaling Let’s Talk across schools, workplaces, and communities 51:18 — Future plans: a self-support app and a school play 53:05 — “Slowly, slowly”: family values, gratitude, and closing reflections The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 11 ·  Bonus

    Is There A Better Way To Think About Crime? || The Giving Habit – Reflections ( w/ Diana The)

    Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Saleemah Ismail of New Life Stories to learn about the importance of breaking the cycle, including how we can help kids to avoid falling onto negative paths by addressing their trauma. In this follow-up reflections episode, host Stephen Keys sits down with Diana The to discuss their biggest takeaways from the episode with Saleemah, including how they can look at crime from the perspective of healing the issue, rather than punishing the outcome. The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 8

    Breaking The Cycle For The Next Generation || Saleemah Ismail (New Life Stories)

    This week on The Giving Habit, we look at an organisation that is turning its attention towards the youths that many people overlook, and gives them the tools to disrupt the cycle of what came before them. Saleemah Ismail, founder of New Life Stories, breaks down the critical importance of helping those with incarcerated parents to forge their own path, as well as the process of structuring an organisation to let it make meaningful change. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma 06:09 The Healing Process: Interventions and Relationships 12:00 Measuring Success: Resilience and Family Dynamics 16:59 Intergenerational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle 21:11 Evidence of Success: Transforming Lives 23:40 The Journey from Hypothesis to Impact 30:10 Understanding Universal Themes of Love and Rejection 32:28 Leadership in Challenging Environments 36:25 Innovative Approaches to Family Engagement 42:13 Future Directions: Early Intervention Strategies The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 3 ·  Bonus

    The Reality Of Philanthropy || The Giving Habit – Reflections (w/ Yenlin Tan)

    Earlier this week, we launched the very first episode of The Giving Habit with our conversation with Smiling Gecko co-founder Hannes Schmid, opening up the world of philanthropy by discussing the realities of making significant change in modern society. In this follow-up episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys dives even deeper into the topics we covered with Hannes, unpacking the most critical insights from this week's episode and why they matter. Stephen also sits down with Yenlin Tan, another member of the Distinguished Senior Fellowship Programme at the University of Singapore. New interviews every week. Subscribe so you don't miss out. The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 1

    Sending Money Isn't Enough || Redefining Sustainable Aid with Hannes Schmid (Smiling Gecko)

    Hannes Schmid is the co-founder of Smiling Gecko, a sprawling 1,500-hectare social enterprise in Cambodia housing a school, farm, fish farming, carpentry workshops, and 34 small businesses. All built to create genuine, lasting change rather than dependency. In this premiere episode, we trace the full origin story of Smiling Gecko, listen to Hannes’ case for why NGOs need to take a different approach, and dive into how sustainable this sort of program really is. This is a podcast about philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and giving back, by and for people working that much harder to make a difference.  Learn more about Smiling Gecko: https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en/ The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust: https://www.majurity.sg/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Genesis of Smiling Gecko 05:50 Building a Holistic Community 12:00 Education as a Foundation for Change 18:01 The Role of Trust and Cultural Sensitivity 23:57 Balancing Philanthropy and Social Enterprise 29:59 Financial Sustainability and Quality Education 36:05 Philosophy of Architecture and Long-term Vision 36:21 Building Sustainable Structures in Challenging Environments 39:10 Design Philosophy: Integrating Tradition and Modernity 42:35 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity 45:53 The Role of Art in Society 48:26 The Importance of Shared Identity through Art 51:15 Questioning and Evolving Community Practices 54:03 Environmental Sustainability: A Complex Challenge 59:46 Future Aspirations and Community Growth The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at majuritytrust.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Giving Habit Podcast Introduction

    Do you feel the pull toward contribution but aren't quite sure where to start? Have you ever wondered how your time, skills, networks, or resources could make a greater difference? And in a world full of worthy causes, how do we better understand what is happening today, so we can contribute to a better tomorrow? These are some of the questions we'll be exploring in The Giving Habit, a new 13-part podcast miniseries featuring conversations with social impact founders, funders, enablers, and change makers. Along the way, we will: Highlight organisations and causes worthy of your attention and supportExplore practical pathways to contribute more meaningfullyUncover what enables stronger collaboration and collective impact The series was inspired by my experience in the inaugural Distinguished Senior Fellowship Program at NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE). First episode drops on 2 July. Brought to you by The Wisdom Vault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Midlife has a way of asking bigger questions. What am I building? Who am I building it for? For a lot of people, that question leads somewhere unexpected: giving back. But knowing you want to give and knowing how to start are two different things. That's exactly why The Giving Habit exists. Host Stephen Keys sits down with social impact leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit founders to find out what it really looks like to show up for your community. Every story will leave you with more than inspiration. It'll leave you with a choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephen Keys
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Keys
  • Show Website
    The Giving Habit