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YOUR VOICE. YOUR IMPACT. Share your voice. Grow your impact. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Get in touch with #impact host Regina Larko at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn   The post Your voice on #impact appeared first on .

Non‑Conformity, Community, and Circular Economy Impact. Today you hear from Dr. Shirley Gallagher She’s an Irish scientific communicator and sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience, someone who has spent her entire career asking one core question: how do we actually make systems more sustainable? Her journey started early. In 1986, the nuclear disaster... The post The Long Game of Impact | Dr. Shirley Gallagher appeared first on .

In this episode, you meet César González Fernández, the founder of CSFN (Clean Something for Nothing) and an EU Climate Pact ambassador. César’s journey started in 2018 with something so simple yet powerful: picking up litter on his daily dog walk. What began as a small personal habit quickly grew into a global movement inspiring... The post A Global Clean Up Movement (and it all started with a simple walk). | César González Fernández appeared first on .

In this episode, you get to follow #impact host Regina to Café Français in Vienna, where she met up with some of her favourite podcasters and storytellers in town to celebrate 9 years of #impact. What better way to celebrate than by asking the oracle a few important questions about the future of this podcast?... The post Nine Years In: Asking the Oracle What’s Next for #impact appeared first on .

Sandra Ulrich and Sabrina Kusternik are two of the wonderful people behind Creative Mornings Vienna, a community that has become a creative home for so many. We talk about how it all started, what keeps it alive, and why showing up month after month actually matters more than doing things perfectly. Creative Mornings began in... The post Building Community, One Creative Morning at a Time appeared first on .

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴?  All the unspoken courage. The boundaries you drew. The softness you protected. The stories you carried without applause. This one goes out to anyone who leads, creates, supports, speaks, or simply wants to understand their voice in all of it a little more tenderly.  What we’ll do together:  No... The post What Your Voice Held This Year appeared first on .

Many years ago, we sat down in Hong Kong to talk about purpose, education, and creating change. Today, we’re reuniting in Vienna, a full-circle moment, to look back on how far Own Academy has come and where it’s heading next. Meet Natalie Chan In this conversation we talk about the lessons learned from a decade... The post A Decade of Building with Purpose appeared first on .

What if the greatest impact you’ll ever make isn’t measured in headlines or global reach but in the way you show up for the people right around you? In this episode, Jimmy Westerheim, founder and CEO of The Human Aspect, returns to the podcast for a conversation that will shift how you think about leadership,... The post Impact on a Small Scale | Revisiting Jimmy Westerheim | The Human Aspect appeared first on .

Every year on October 10, people around the world pause to shine a light on mental health: its struggles, and its urgent importance. That’s World Mental Health Day, created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health to raise awareness and reduce stigma. But it’s not just one day. For us at #impact, this topic has been part... The post Mental Health Matters appeared first on .

She speaks about letting go of the need to control every detail and instead staying open to life’s surprises. “The older I get, the more I feel, there’s just so much you can plan, but so much more you can’t”, she says. Constant change, acceleration, ambitions and aspirations, so many of us are trying to... The post Connecting Your Dots on Your Own Doing Good Journey | Mabel Sieh appeared first on .

My Podcasting for Beginners class is back at Johns Hopkins University / Odyssey!  Sign up here: https://events.jhu.edu/form/PodcastingforBeginners-OdysseyFall25 Whether you’re passionate about storytelling or looking to strengthen your personal brand, this class will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your own podcast confidently. From finding your niche and planning content to recording,... The post Podcasting for Beginners | Register Now appeared first on .

This season of #impact is all about community. How we build it, how we nurture it, and how we truly engage with it in a way that feels real and lasting. In this episode, I’m inviting you into a very personal story.It’s about coming home after almost 15 years abroad and not quite recognizing the... The post What Community Sounds Like appeared first on .

In this episode, Angie Lau, founder of Life Beyond School, shares fresh and powerful perspectives on parenting, emotional intelligence, and what success can look like when we slow down and tune in. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. We’ve all been hearing about Artificial Intelligence, but what about Authentic Intelligence?... The post What Kids Really Need From Us | Angie Lau | Life Beyond School appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Jennifer Davison, opera singer, arts for health professional, social entrepreneur, teacher and mother. In this episode we explore the transformative potential of the arts and voice in personal and community well-being. Jennifer shares her insights on appreciating beauty, the audacity necessary for change-making,... The post Arts, Voice, Health, and Human Potential | Jennifer Davison appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Disclaimer: This episode discusses mature topics, including suicide. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a professional healthcare provider for support. Meet Jimmy Westerheim, the founder and CEO of The Human Aspect, to delve into a conversation that unravels the complexity of human experiences... The post Human Connections Beyond Labels | Jimmy Westerheim | The Human Aspect appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. This conversation is packed with thought-provoking insights that challenge how weview longevity, food systems, and unconventionally using careers as tools for social impact. Abigail Coleman, COO and Co-Founder of Blue Zones Kitchen shares how the pillars of theBlue Zones philosophy (responsible for producing the... The post Fueling Longevity and Transforming Food Systems | Abigail Coleman and Chandni Sacheti appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. #impact is happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. If you enjoy this episode, feel free to visit www.podcasthon.org to discover hundreds of other associations through the... The post Splash into Change: The Transformational Power of Swimming | Libby Alexander | Splash Foundation appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. 🎙️ There could not be a better moment to talk about failure 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 than during this time when we are celebrating 8 years of podcasting (⁠#impact Podcast ⁠turns 8 this February!) And there couldn’t be a... The post Permission to Fail | Dejan Stojanovic appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. 🎙️ Happiness is… Coming Full Circle To celebrate our 8 year anniversary, we are airing VERY special episode of the #impact Podcast, we’re taking you right back to where it all started — Hong Kong. 🇭🇰❤️ Join #impact founder Regina Larko, for an unforgettable... The post Celebrating 8 years of #impact Podcast | Recording LIVE in the place where it all began appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Supriya Panchangam Supriya Panchangam is an Author, Entrepreneur, Educator, Young People Champion, and CEO of The Future Founders Co., an organisation dedicated to helping young people make pro-planet choices. Supriya thrives in learning rooms with young people, constantly reflecting on what is important,... The post Helping Young People Make Pro-Planet Choices |  Supriya Panchangam appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. You’re not just listening to stories here. You’re taking action. You’re sparking change. And in this episode, you’ll hear how the ripple effects of this podcast have inspired listeners to: We surveyed our listeners and gained some incredible insights.   Community Impact Stats: But there’s... The post From Podcast to ACTION | How #impact is making an impact appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. In this inspiring episode, we’re honored to sit down with one of Hong Kong’s most dedicated volunteers, Sanday Chongo KABANGE. Over the past eight years, Sanday has immersed himself in a variety of causes, from environmental advocacy and homelessness to disability support and animal... The post Your First Step to Make a Difference: Starting Your Volunteering Journey | Sanday Chongo KABANGE appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. You know how I always encourage you to send in a voice note for the podcast?It’s because I truly believe in the power each of you holds with your unique voices. A gift Our voices – whether they are quiet, uncertain, reflective, or bold... The post The Power of Leading with Your Voice | Global Leaders Summit appeared first on .

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Diana Wu David, a former Financial Times executive, bestselling author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration, and a renowned expert on effective leadership. Join us as Diana shares her incredible journey of transitioning from corporate life to becoming a... The post Embracing Change & Future Proofing Leadership | Diana Wu David appeared first on .

In this episode, you will meet Dorothy Lam, Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst at Dream Impact and Dr Nimisha Vandan, Co-founder & Director of OkayMinds Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Dorothy Lam With a multi-dimensional background and experience in emerging technology, social innovation and arts in New York City, Hong... The post Nurturing and Nourishing Impact Ecosystems | Dorothy Lam and Dr Nimisha Vandan appeared first on .

Who inspires you in the way they build community? This is the final question we ask all of our Season 6 guests, and they always share the most beautiful examples. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Hear the voices of our community After a short update from Regina, reflecting on... The post Who inspires you in the way they build community? appeared first on .

“A community means including the voices, including the experiences, including the wisdom of the very community that you are trying to be in service to.” Erika L Watson Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Erika Watson Meet Erika L. Watson, founder and CEO of The Intersection Collective, a groundbreaking... The post Bridging Race and Disability in Advocacy | Erika L Watson, Intersection Collective appeared first on .

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” – Maya Angelou Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Marlene Hofer Marlene Hofer is a Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, and Postpartum Doula, who passionately champions women’s causes. She’s... The post It Takes a Village – Motherhood Revisited | Marlene Hofer | Grow Human appeared first on .

Listen in to join the 7 years of #impact Podcast anniversary that’s sees old and new podcast guests, community members, guest host, the most loyal fans and friends of the #impact come together as they share their voices and personal notes on what the show means to them. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of... The post The Power of Community: 7 years of #impact Podcast appeared first on .

Meet Catherine Gurtin, Chief Executive Officer of PathFinders Hong Kong. PathFinders mission is to ensure the most vulnerable and unsupported children in Hong Kong are protected and respected, and their migrant mothers are empowered to find a path to a brighter future. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or any of your favorite Podcast players.... The post From Crises to Courage | Catherine Gurtin | PathFinders appeared first on .

Meet Claire Murigande, Creator & Host of the award nominated podcast ‘Narratives of Purpose’. Claire Murigande is a forward-looking curious mind with the vision to amplify social impact through audio storytelling. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or any of your favorite Podcast players. Meet Claire Murigande  Claire is known to empower and inspire people... The post Turning Audio Stories into Impact | Claire Murigande | Narratives of Purpose appeared first on .

In this episode you will meet 3 individuals that ask themselves hard questions about growing their impact as they reflect on the work it really takes when building something from scratch. Which kind of collaborations can foster meaningful change? What kind of thinking is needed? How do we go from ideas to action? Their advice... The post Building from Scratch: A Deep Dive into Impactful Collaboration appeared first on .

“They taught me a lot about vulnerability and the importance of true kindness” The post Bouncing Back: Rehabilitation and Resilience through Sports | Ricardo Parger | Phönix appeared first on .

“If we want to build a community it can not happen because of the doing of just one person. (...) Every person is responsible for this community to be fruitful and to be powerful and to be supportive of each other” Amel Derragui The post The Time is Now to make an impact | Amel Derragui | The Time is Now appeared first on .

“They taught me a lot about vulnerability and the importance of true kindness” The post Discussing Asian Heritage Month and Communities | Juhi Gangaramani & Linnea Wong appeared first on .

“They taught me a lot about vulnerability and the importance of true kindness” The post Breaking the Silence | Taura Edgar | TALK Hong Kong appeared first on .

“They taught me a lot about vulnerability and the importance of true kindness” The post So much ability | Jeff Rotmeyer | Love 21 appeared first on .

“They taught me a lot about vulnerability and the importance of true kindness” The post This is #impact Season 6 | COMMUNITY appeared first on .

You are listening to #impact – A Podcast about stuff that matters and you are tuning in as we are gearing up for our new Season 6. There’ll be some surprises and I can’t wait for you to hear all about it. If you sign up for our news at hashtagimpact.com/subscribe you will be first... The post Did you know? appeared first on .

Throughout the years of #impact episodes, stories, and events, we have collected the top 10 most downloaded episodes and the important highlights to showcase how the impact is made by so many inspirational people and organizations Here we share short summaries and our favorite memories of these episodes to show just how special and memorable... The post Top 10 #impact podcast Episodes appeared first on .

Missed Part 1? Listen HERE.  6th anniversary of #impact For our 6 year anniversary LIVE recording we wanted to gift our community something super special. Experience the power of breath with our special guest speaker Aigul Safiullina, one of Asia’s most sought after breathwork facilitators.  In this episode she will teach you how to make... The post 6 years of #impact LIVE – Part 2 appeared first on .

6 years! What a journey! Happy Birthday #impact Podcast #impact invites you in, to eavesdrop on intimate, raw and honest conversations on creating positive change in the world. Brought to you, with love, by Regina Larko, the voice that encourages you to get curious about what making an impact means to you.  This podcast was... The post 6 years of #impact LIVE – Part 1 appeared first on .

A red sofa. A majestic hall with high ceilings and red golden wallpaper. And a question. What would you need to make more impact? Follow #impact host Regina Larko to the 4th Entrepreneurship Night at the University of Vienna. When the participants of the 4th Entrepreneurship Night at University of Vienna sat down with Regina... The post Making more impact – LIVE at the University of Vienna Entrepreneurship Night appeared first on .

Start listening to Claire Murigande’s Podcast Narratives of Purpose HERE Happy International Women’s Day!  One of the International Women’s Day 2023  missions is “To celebrate the work of women creatives and elevate visibility for commercial projects and commissions”. That is why in today’s episode we want to celebrate fellow creative, the creator and podcaster Claire... The post International Women’s Day 2023 | Celebrating fellow podcaster Claire Murigande appeared first on .

We are wrapping up a very special season. In #impact Podcast Season 5, we highlighted changemakers working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. #impact Podcast Season 5 We are wrapping up a very special season. In #impact Season 5, we highlighted changemakers working towards the Sustainable Development Goals.  It’s been our longest, and most downloaded to... The post Season 5 Finale | Where should we even begin? appeared first on .

Join us for a virtual LIVE Recording on Feb 16th. Register for free here to receive the invite. #impact Podcast turns 6! It’s hard to believe that six years have already gone by since the launch of our #impact Podcast! We’ve had the pleasure of interviewing inspiring changemakers and learning about their work to make... The post Invitation | Join our 6 years of #impact LIVE Recording appeared first on .

“You are supporting something good and having a good time. It’s a win-win-win for everybody” Anne Babilon-Teubenbacher  Meet Anne Meet Anne Babilon Teubenbacher, the founder of CharitTable based in Vienna She is a partner at CPC, which is a management consultant for Change Management in her day job, currently on parental leave and she set-up... The post Good Times, Good Food, Good Cause | ChariTable Vienna | Anne Babilon-Teubenbacher appeared first on .

A new year always brings a lot of excitement.  There are goals and dreams. New things we want to try out, more impact we want to make. No matter if you are listening to this in the first weeks of January or way later into the year, today we want to offer you 2 of... The post New Year, New You and New way to look at making an impact appeared first on .

A huge thanks to our sponsor The Impact Competition. They fund case competitions that provide a financial incentive for teams of students to brainstorm effective solutions for the most pressing issues affecting the communities they live in.   Traditional case competitions offer a theoretical proposal that students are tasked with solving. However, the Impact Competition aims... The post From first idea to scaling social impact | The Impact Competition appeared first on .

A huge thanks to our sponsor The Impact Competition. They fund case competitions that provide a financial incentive for teams of students to brainstorm effective solutions for the most pressing issues affecting the communities they live in.   Traditional case competitions offer a theoretical proposal that students are tasked with solving. However, the Impact Competition aims... The post In the business to inspire | Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge | Stories for the Future appeared first on .