26 episodes
We Need To Talk About This Shanelle Hall, Jean Ahlefeldt-Laurvig
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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We bring our shared passion for humanity and diverse backgrounds to hot topics that society is discussing in Denmark, the U.S., and across the world. We want to contribute to healthy discourse on issues that are shaping all of us. Shanelle Hall is a former Deputy Executive Director at UNICEF and Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations where she spent two decades leading humanitarian efforts and working in dozens of countries including some of the most complex. She founded the Yellow House in 2019 to accelerate organisations' positive impact on humanity. She has been a Council Member of the World Economic Forum - Artificial Intelligence Council, Board Member of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and The Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB & Malaria, and is a guest lecturer on Business & Social Impact at the London School of Economics. She is an American living in Denmark … raising her Danish dog together with her partner. Jean Ahlefeldt-Laurvig has a long career in public affairs and communications and is currently leading Environment-Social-Governance (ESG) at a property investment firm. She returned to Copenhagen after spending seven years in London where she was in on the early years of impact investing. Jean is deft in driving sustainable change and brings her African-Danish perspectives to equitable and productive partnerships. She’s advised various organizations including Kjaer Global, DC Finance and Windrush Equestrian. Jean adores her wonderful two teenage girls ... and American politics.
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In their voice: Young people & social media - Part 2
In this two part episode, we talk with two young people about the juxtaposition of the mental health crisis of young people -- and -- the pervasive role of social media in young people's lives. Sara Lund (age 18) and Ingrid Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (age 17) share their views and experiences with FOMO, self-image, being united with others, and parenting -- among many other things. If you are a young person you might find their insights heartening. If you are an older person or a parent of...
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In their voice: Young people & social media - Part 1
In this two part episode, we talk with two young people about the juxtaposition of the mental health crisis of young people -- and -- the pervasive role of social media in young people's lives. Sara Lund (age 18) and Ingrid Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (age 17) share their views and experiences with FOMO, self-image, being united with others, and parenting -- among many other things. If you are a young person you might find their insights heartening. If you are an older person or a parent of...
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Reflections on 2022!
Alas, 2022 is coming to a close, and what would the WNTTAT podcast be if we didn't talk about it?! In this episode we share our reflections on what we feel defined society at the macro level in 2022 - as well as what defined each of our years on a personal, micro level. We both share two reflections on each ... some of it may surprise you! Check out the chapters if you want to jump around. Personal reflections: ShanellePersonal reflections: JeanSocietal/Macro reflections:...
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Mogens Lykketoft - Analysis from a world’s statesman (part 2)
In part two of this incredible conversation with Mogens Lykketoft, we dive into the current economic situation in Europe with steep rises in utility costs and looming recession. We also talk about the dynamic shift underway with the European Union as well as climate change - both heavily impacted by Putin's war.Mogens was Denmark's Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister of Tax. He was candidate for Prime Minister of Denmark as Head of the Social Democratic Party. He was also Preside...
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Mogens Lykketoft - Analysis from a world’s statesman (part 1)
Buckle-up - we have the most amazing guest with us on a two part series. Elections are before us and who better to talk through the differences between the political systems of Denmark, US and other countries - than statesman Mogens Lykketoft. Mogens was Denmark's Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and Minister of Tax. He was candidate for Prime Minister of Denmark as Head of the Social Democratic Party. He was also President of the UN General Assembly - and presided over the negotiati...
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Popcorn ...
Popcorn? So ... in this episode we're sharing some kernels (touché) of what caught our attention over the past week via the podcasts we listen to, the you tube channels we watch, and what we've read. We briefly touch on many topics - from unkind political tactics, to musicology, to our least-favorite trending influencer, to intergenerational friendships, to coming back after being cancelled, and more. Aaah go ahead ... enjoy some warm, freshly popped popcorn with this episode (& tha...