611. BlinkNow: A Journey of Love + Sustainable Community Development - Maggie Doyne

Meet Maggie 🤝—CNN Hero of the Year in 2015, humanitarian, activist, CEO and co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation.In this heart-opening conversation, Maggie takes us on a journey of purpose and possibility—from the humble beginnings of BlinkNow to a movement that now includes over 175 team members serving thousands of children, women, and community members in Nepal. You’ll hear stories of redefining family, lifting up the most vulnerable, and recognizing the sacred wisdom our children carry. ✨This episode is equal parts grounding and inspiring—and a beautiful reminder that change begins when we choose to care deeply and act boldly. Tune in today 🎧💡Learn: The power of love, empathy, and creating a nurturing environment for children to thriveStrategies for building a holistic, community-driven approach to addressing complex social issues like poverty and lack of access to educationThe importance of listening to and empowering local communities, rather than imposing outside solutionsHow to design systems that care for the whole communityEpisode Highlights: The Evolution of BlinkNow Foundation (9:11)Community-Centered Approach to Empowerment (15:05)Lessons from Children and the Call to Action (21:03)Empowering Communities Through Youth Engagement (24:49)The Journey of Documentary: Love and Loss (30:41)Key Metrics for Engagement Strategies (22:54)The Importance of Storytelling in Philanthropy (30:04)Maggie’s One Good Thing: Look at a child’s face today (39:52) Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/611//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter