PODCAST · society
Great Society
by Constance Dykhuizen
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Okay, but how? Great Society host Constance Dykhuizen connects people to meaningful charitable relationships as director of JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation. On this podcast, she talks with members of the Great Society -- social impact founders and leaders -- who are dedicated to causes bigger than themselves. This podcast will inspire thought and action on issues like food justice, social entrepreneurship and making art that makes change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
-
Constance Dykhuizen and Jessica Goudeau in Conversation
This week Constance is in the hot seat. She is talking all about her work as the executive director of John Paul and Eloise DeJoria's family foundation, and how she came into work for causes and nonprofits. Interviewing her is Jessica Goudeau. Jessica is the author of "After the Last Boarder"...
-
Virginia Cumberbatch and Megan Harding of Rosa Rebellion
This week Constance sits down with Virginia Cumberbatch and Megan Harding of Rosa Rebellion. Rosa Rebellion is a platform for creative activism by and for women of color. As a think tank and do tank, the Rosa Rebellion team invites women connected to the global diaspora to develop projects…
more -
Turk and Christy Pipkin and The Nobelity Project
This week Constance sits down with Turk and Christy Pipkin of The Nobelity Project. Founded in 2005 The Nobelity Project is based in Austin, Texas and addresses issues of global education. Filmmakers by trade, Turk and Christy shifted their focus from commercial projects to documentaries engaging...
-
Meg Erskine and Multicultural Refugee Coalition
This week Constance is joined by Meg Erskine of Multicultural Refugee Coalition (MRC). Meg explains her story from nature conservation work to now working with MRC and the refugee community in Austin. MRC's mission is to create livelihood opportunities for refugees. Learn more by visiting:...
-
Brooke Axtell and She is Rising
On this episode Constance is joined by Brooke Axtell. Brooke is the Founder and Director of She is Rising, a healing community for women and girls overcoming rape, abuse and sex-trafficking. Her work as a human rights activist led her to speak at The 2015 Grammy Awards, and The United Nations and...
-
Julie Shannan and Girlstart
This week Constance is sitting down with former Deputy Director of Girlstart, Julie Shannan. Julie has had a long career in the nonprofit space and is a long time friend of Constance. In this episode they discuss the importance of STEM education for women and girls, and how Girlstart grew into…
more -
Steve Wanta of JUST
This week Constance is sitting down with Steve Wanta the CEO and president of JUST. JUST works to create a more just world where people can have the change to live with less stress and more joy. They do this by providing low-income, female entrepreneurs capital, coaching and community. Learn more...
-
Ubuntu Life
This week Constance is sitting down with Zane and Amal Wilemon of Ubuntu Life. Ubuntu Life is a nonprofit business that uses the power of global commerce to create social impact for mothers and children in Kenya. Constance, Zane, and Amal chat about the founding of Ubuntu, how they shifted the...
-
Max Elliott
This week Constance is sitting down with Max Elliot, Executive Director of Urban Roots. Max and Constance talk about the impact of gardening on youth development, and also discuss their favorite vegetables. Urban Roots' mission is to use food and farming to transform the lives of young people and...
-
Alan Graham
This week Constance is sitting down with founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), Alan Graham. MLF is a social outreach ministry that provides food and clothing, cultivates community and promotes dignity to homeless men and women in need. Alan was previously a real estate investor and...
-
Lila Igram
This week Constance is discussing the impact of having a platform and the importance of passing the mic with Lila Igram. Lila put together a bootstrapping, volunteer team that together donated over $50K of in-kind services to launch Connecther.org, a global communication and crowd-funding…
more -
Amy Bench
In the premier episode Constance is sitting down with film maker, Amy Bench. Amy has had a winding path on her way to becoming an film maker and cinematographer. She has been twice nominated for the Kodak Excellence in Cinematography Award, among many other accolades. Her and Constance discuss…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Okay, but how? Great Society host Constance Dykhuizen connects people to meaningful charitable relationships as director of JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation. On this podcast, she talks with members of the Great Society -- social impact founders and leaders -- who are dedicated to causes bigger than themselves. This podcast will inspire thought and action on issues like food justice, social entrepreneurship and making art that makes change.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Constance Dykhuizen
Loading similar podcasts...