The Impact in Action Podcast
by YPO Social Impact Network
The Impact in Action Podcast is the official podcast of the YPO Social Impact Network—where purpose meets possibility. In each episode, we spotlight YPO leaders who are driving real change through their social impact ventures. From bold ideas to hard-earned lessons, you’ll hear firsthand how members are making a difference—and how you can too.
Episodes
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Soccer, Poetry, and Purpose with Andrew Mack, Director of The SCORES Network
What happens when you combine soccer, poetry, and service? In this episode of the Impact in Action Podcast, Prithu Pareek sits down with Andrew Mack to explore the powerful model behind the SCORES Network. By blending sports, creative expression, and community service, SCORES helps young people...
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From Tragedy to Transformation with Sarah Boulos, Founder of SPAN
In this deeply moving episode, host Peter Johnson sits down with Sarah Boulos, Founder of the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), to explore how tragedy, faith, and action can transform not just one life—but entire communities. After losing seven members of her family in a single...
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The Race to Save Water with Mina Guli, Founder of Thirst Foundation
In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Mina Guli, YPO Global Impact Award winner, ultramarathon runner, and founder of the Thirst Foundation, whose mission is to make the world see water as the foundation of every community and economy. From running across dried-up riverbeds to rallying…
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Reimagining Nonprofit Strategy with Sophia Shaw, Co-Founder of PlanPerfect
Join host Peter Johnson as he speaks with Sophia Shaw, cofounder of PlanPerfect, a groundbreaking software platform transforming how nonprofits plan and execute their missions. Sophia draws on her decades of leadership in the nonprofit sector — from serving as President and CEO of the Chicago...
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Designing Impact That Lasts with Sunil Lalvani, Founder of Project Maji
What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek (YNG) speaks with What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Sunil Lalvani (YPO Global Impact Award Winner) , founder of Project Maji, about building a model of clean water access that’s...
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Mind the Gap with Akshay Shah
Join host Peter Johnson in this insightful episode as he sits down with Akshay Shah from YPO Kenya to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship and social impact. Akshay shares his journey with the YPO Entrepreneurship Network's "Mind the Gap" project, highlighting the challenges and...
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Revolutionizing Corporate Giving with Nathalie Blanc, Founder of NSEMBL
In this episode, host Peter Johnson YPO North Star Integrated speaks with Nathalie Blanc (YPO Pan Africa), founder of NSEMBL, about reimagining corporate giving - designed for transparency, powered by participation. Discover how NSEMBL turns companies into catalysts and every collaborator into a...
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Closing the Education Gap with Paulo Batista, Founder of AliQuest
In this episode, host Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) speaks with YPOer Paulo Batista, founder of AliQuest, about tackling the global education gap. Paulo shares how AliQuest helps children and adults in Brazil—and now beyond—recover years of learning in just months. They explore the company’s...
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Boots on the Ground with Jennet Chow, Founder of Evolution Design Lab
In this episode, DeEtta Jones speaks with Jennet Chow, a veteran of the footwear industry turned grassroots changemaker. Jeanette shares how a local effort to provide shoes to underserved families in Altadena evolved into a larger movement of care and connection. Drawing on her background in...
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Stewards of Culture with DeEtta Jones, Founder of CultureRoad
In this episode, host Peter sits down with DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami)—veteran social impact leader, podcast co-creator, and founder of CultureRoad—to explore how organizations can build healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures. DeEtta shares the story behind CultureRoad, a next-generation HR…
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Innovation in the Mountains with Vishal Anand, Founder of Shoolini University
In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Vishal Anand, founder of Shoolini University, about building a world-class research institution in the Himalayas. Vishal shares how Shoolini blends academic excellence with social impact, the challenges of attracting…
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Building Conscious Organizations with Lara Bezerra, Founder of WorkCoherence
In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) sits down with YPOer Lara Bezerra, former multinational CEO and founder of WorkCoherence, to explore how business leaders can integrate social impact into the core of their companies. Drawing from nearly 30 years of executive...
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Rethinking Resilience with Jay Cziraky, Founder of Denesfa No-End-Co
In this episode, host Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) speaks with Jay Cziraky (YPO Dubai Integrated & YPO Hungary Integrated), founder of Denesfa No-End-Co, about a bold new model for transforming economic systems in fragile communities. Drawing from his extensive work across developing...
About this show
The Impact in Action Podcast is the official podcast of the YPO Social Impact Network—where purpose meets possibility. In each episode, we spotlight YPO leaders who are driving real change through their social impact ventures. From bold ideas to hard-earned lessons, you’ll hear firsthand how members are making a difference—and how you can too.
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