“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 .

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 .

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 .

We asked our listeners. And they have THE BEST answers! A huge thanks to everyone sending in their powerful messages and sharing their beautiful voices on #impact Podcast. Listen in to get inspired what you could do RIGHT NOW to make an impact. Featured voices from all over the globe Natalia Mota | Creator, ARTA... The post What could everyone do right now to make the world a better place? appeared first on .

Ask yourself, do you want to live a more meaningful life? Have you ever felt like you would like to contribute to a cause, but don’t know where to start? Belinda and Sarah have built a beautiful, user friendly platform that makes it easy for you to add that extra meaning into your life. LocalMotion... The post The Value of Donating Skills | LocalMotion appeared first on .

Lavine Hemlani is using his company XCCELERATE to empower his students to face this new era of technological advances with confidence. Millions of jobs are going to be automated and that can cause a lot of unrest, however Lavine is passionate about using education to provide employees with meaning and purpose. In this episode you... The post The Ripple Effect of Tech Education with Lavine Hemlani appeared first on .

We hardly ever give ourselves credit for what we have achieved already, always hustling and trying to reach that next goal, that next milestone, grow our impact, scale our reach.  This time of the year is perfect for hitting pause, even if just for a few days and just be. Being grateful for where we are... The post End of year Special appeared first on .

“You need to know how to quantify your social impact and be accountable for it.” Xania Wong, Founder of JOBDOH, is a powerful influence in the employment and financial tech industries, matching able and willing people to the appropriate positions for their needs using AI. Today we meet the founder of JOBDOH, Xania Wong, who... The post Employment and financial tech that’s making an impact with Xania Wong | JOBDOH appeared first on .

A special message for a special person. Happy Birthday, Claudia! May all your wishes come true. As a little audio gift I just wanted to say THANK YOU and share the amazing work you do with your charity ZUKI- Zukunft für Kinder with our listeners one more time. Notes for our listeners: Find out more... The post Special: Happy Birthday, Claudia! appeared first on .

“During that time was a civil war. We had no school to study. No teachers to teach as well.” The Green Leaf Boutique Hotel is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia and offers a way for travellers to give back to communities during their stay. This non-profit hotel uses its funds to provide water wells, filters... The post Bonus: Rebuilding Communities through Hospitality, Supplies and Service | Lin Chheouy, The Green Leaf Boutique Hotel appeared first on .

“I think they just got the passion. It was the freedom. With these guys now, the windier and harsher the conditions are, they love it. To take somebody from a wheelchair with the freedom and speed you go at, is something you can’t match. I think.” Sailability Hong Kong provides the opportunity for anyone with... The post Making Sailing Accessible to Everyone with Kay Rawbone | Sailability Hong Kong appeared first on .

At #impact Podcast, we are dedicated to bringing more voices to the channel that deserve to be heard. We are so thrilled that we get to team up with our Charity 4 Beneficiary KELY Support Group (KELY) to bring you this special episode featuring young people’s voices. KELY Support Group (KELY) is a Hong Kong-based... The post Special: Getting young people’s voices heard | KELY Support Group appeared first on .

At #impact Podcast, we are dedicated to bringing more voices to the channel that deserve to be heard. We are so thrilled that we get to team up with our Charity 4 Beneficiary KELY Support Group (KELY) to bring thought-provoking stories from their community. In this episode, you get to look behind the scenes and... The post Special: The making of the KELY Support Group Podcast appeared first on .

At #impact Podcast, we are dedicated to bringing more voices to the channel that deserve to be heard. We are so thrilled that we get to team up with our Charity 4 Beneficiary KELY Support Group (KELY) to bring you this episode featuring a very special voice of a young man, sharing his story of... The post Special: A story of recovery | KELY Support Group appeared first on .

Tassel Tales is a sustainable, fair and empowering fashion tale told by three sisters which aim to empower the people who make the clothes and again has the intention to empower the women who buy the clothes. In this episode, Alice our # impact Podcast Ambassador based in Berlin talks to Sophie Eisl, one of... The post Bonus: The potential of slow and eco-conscious fashion|Sophie Eisl, Tassel Tales appeared first on .

“We inform. We inspire. We empower.” Green Queen is an award-winning impact media platform advocating for social and environmental change and dedicated to shifting  consumer behavior in eco wellness. By providing trusted, reliable content, Green Queen hopes to offer concrete solutions to the public so they can make changes in their daily lives. In this... The post Advocating for Social and Environmental Impact with Sonalie Figueiras | Green Queen appeared first on .

This is my story. Chapter 1. Find a written version of this episode here. The post The story behind #impact with Regina Larko |Chapter 1/4 appeared first on .

In Season 4 of #impact Podcast, we are dedicated to bringing more voices to the channel that deserve to be heard. We are doing this by inviting our community to submit their 3min recordings where they share how they are making an impact. In our latest #impactSTORY on the OCEAN, we heard from 4 dedicated... The post The story behind #impact appeared first on .

When we launched our ongoing Season 4 featuring and revisiting purpose-driven founders we made a commitment. We committed to getting more voices heard that deserve to get heard. In this Bonus Episode, you hear from 4 individuals who are making an impact with their work in Ocean Conservation. Dr Austin Gallagher The first story features... The post Getting more voices heard|#impactSTORY Ocean appeared first on .

“We are always trying to build up a movement of emerging leaders that can be at the helm of these causes in the future.” Resolve stands for Rights, Equality, Solidarity, Organization, Leadership, Voice, and Empowerment. Resolve Foundation was founded by Victoria Wisniewski Otero and works to provide fellowships for Hong Kong’s marginalized and underrepresented groups... The post Mentoring Future Community Leaders for a More Inclusive Hong Kong with Victoria Wisniewski Otero | Resolve Foundation appeared first on .

“Am I doing enough?” After listening to various founders throughout this season, we know this is the biggest question founders ask themselves as they work towards various causes, especially Dr. Jamie Chiu, executive director and founder of The Brightly Project. In this episode we reconnect with Jamie to learn about mental health awareness for at-risk... The post Providing mental health support for Hong Kong’s youth with Dr. Jamie Chiu | The Brightly Project appeared first on .

This Podcast was recorded LIVE at the Fringe Club Hong Kong on May 27th, 2019. The inaugural HK Podfest showcased 5 local Podcasters and was part of Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2019. Podcasting in Hong Kong is definitely on the rise. 5 local Podcasters came together for the inaugural HK Podfest to celebrate the... The post LIVE Podcast at Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival – Sue Toomey|HandsOn Hong Kong appeared first on .

Wise At Work values the years of experience and wisdom each person carries, no matter how old they are. In this episode, we reconnect with Priyanka Gothi, founder of Wise At Work, formerly known as Retired Not Out. Listen in to learn about how Wise At Work has expanded to combat age discrimination in Hong... The post The potential of a rapidly ageing world with Priyanka Gothi | Wise At Work appeared first on .

Want to see a Podcast recorded LIVE? In front of an audience? Here’s your chance! Join us at the Hong Kong Podcast Festival on May 27th 2019 from 7-9pm at the Fringe Club where we will be live Podcasting with 5 of the top local Podcasters from Talking Mental, Sassy Speaks, Hong Kong Confidential and... The post Join me at Hong Kong Podcast Festival! appeared first on .

“Stories are like windows to our soul. If you don’t tell that story that resonates, then maybe people don’t get to know how beautiful you are.” The art of storytelling has certainly cemented itself as the key to ensuring our message resonates. So where do we start? How do we share our stories in a... The post Special: Crafting Your Story and Finding Your Voice with Angie Lau|Forkast.News appeared first on .

“Me making an impact is doing something that is meaningful and fulfilling so that I will always keep doing it and bringing the best version of myself to it.” The push for stronger women is more prominent than ever. But there is still lots to do. Sports are a way for people to showcase physical... The post Leadership and Sports with Alicia Lui | Women in Sports Empowered HK appeared first on .

“If you want to see change, sometimes you have to be the one to take that first step to do it, because if you truly believe in it, you will attract like-minded people who share that same vision.” For something as simple as eating, have you ever thought about what exactly goes into your mouth... The post Exploring Hong Kong’s Urban Farms with Michelle Hong|Rooftop Republic appeared first on .

“Privilege is something you have to use in order to make the world better because you have that access. It’s really more of a shame if you don’t use that privilege to help the world.” With a rapidly changing world, how can students access the necessary tools, skills and networks to be successful? We reconnect... The post Reimagining Education with Natalie Chan|OWN Academy appeared first on .

Happy International Women’s Day 2019! To honour this special day we want to take you to one of the most inspirational events that we went to this past year, the Women of Influence Conference and Awards organised by The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Join us for lots of food for thought, talks... The post International Women’s Day 2019 – Special appeared first on .

Only this March on the #impact S4 Members Podcast: Vulnerable stories about trying to find balance, courage and confidence as a woman – inspired by a note Regina wrote when she was only 14 years old. #IWD2019 The post A letter I wrote when I was 14 (Members Podcast March) appeared first on .

At #impact we are dedicated to getting even more voices heard. You can find us all across the city tracking down changemakers to look up to. So over to you: Why do you care about your cause and why should others do too?  We are all about celebrating changemakers that are driving initiatives that make a positive impact in our world. This time we cheer with not one but... The post Getting more voices heard: Three organisations tell us their #impactSTORY appeared first on .

Listen in when we reconnect with Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder and CEO of ImpactHK, a Hong Kong-based registered NGO that is transforming the lives of the homeless. Jeff started ImpactHK because he saw a great need for fresh ideas on how the homeless in Hong Kong are treated. The first time we met Jeff back in... The post Kindness matters with Jeff Rotmeyer, ImpactHK|Love21Foundation appeared first on .

In Season 4 we celebrate courageous founders that have set out to make an impact with their purpose-driven social impact and sustainability initiatives.  In this Episode 0, you hear from the voices behind #impact Podcast. Meet Belinda Esterhammer, Carol Li, Amanda Williams and Lisa Tolson when they share what they are most excited about for Season... The post #impactFOUNDERS: Our Impact. Our Ambitions. appeared first on .

Get your headphones ready! Because we are gearing up for #impact Season 4 Launch where we will revisit the most courageous founders in town that set out to make our world a better place with their game-changing initiatives. For the very first time, we will also be teaming up with a Charity Beneficiary with 10%... The post Gearing up for Season 4: Introducing Charity Beneficiary KELY Support Group appeared first on .

Happy New Year to all you wonderful people out there! And just like that – it’s 2019! Can you believe it? We are so excited about what is ahead for upcoming Season 4 (Launching soon!!). We just CAN’T WAIT to fill you in on all the amazing founders we will sit down with and invite... The post Happy 2019! And a message of LOVE appeared first on .

This is our early Christmas gift to you this year. Hear from an incredible woman who brings so much light, passion and sight into the world – not just for the blind people she is operating on.  But for everyone who is crossing her path. Listen in when we sit down with Dr. Joyce Samoutou-Wong . She... The post Special: A conversation with Dr Joyce Samoutou-Wong, Co-Founder, New Sight Eye Care appeared first on .

We say CONGRATULATIONS to one lucky winner that will join us at the upcoming TEDxTinHauWomen event in Hong Kong. Listen in to find out who won our very first #impactCLUB member’s price.   Want to hear even more? Listen to a conversation with the organisers of TEDxTinHauWomen that we recorded just ahead of their inaugural... The post Congratulations! And the winner is… appeared first on .

Season 3 of #impact Podcast was all about celebrating women working in social impact and sustainability. Listen in at the #impact Podcast Season 3 Finale when we discuss how the amazing women we featured in this Season have impacted us. This Season of #impact Podcast aired while Regina was on maternity leave – well officially... The post #59: Season 3 FINALE – This was #impactWOMEN appeared first on .

In her very first episode after her maternity break,  #impact Podcast host Regina Larko sits down with midwife extraordinaire Sofie Jacobs, Founder of Urban Hatch.  We talk sleep deprivation, coping with the chaos and surprises that come with becoming a parent and why maternity breaks are actually no break at all. We also talk about... The post Bonus: The mommy edition – Postpartum, hormones and going back to work appeared first on .

Alice Mong is redefining the arts and culture scene in Hong Kong as the director of the city’s pioneering Asia Society Hong Kong Center. In this episode, you meet Alice Mong, Executive Director at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, a nonprofit organization that hosts cultural and artistic exhibitions and performances. We recorded this episode in... The post #58: It’s possible for everyone to make an impact|Alice Mong – Asia Society Hong Kong Center appeared first on .

Starting something from scratch.  Co-Host of #impact Podcast, Belinda Esterhammer, Founder of Springboard Group and NextGen Network sits down with Cynthia Cheung, Youth Economic Empowerment Consultant at UNDP Youth Co:Lab and Sophronia Cheung, Summer Intern at NextGen Network to hear all about starting up a purpose-driven business.    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU LEARN ABOUT… How gaining... The post Bonus: From student to entrepreneur to UN Consultant appeared first on .

Follow us to this year’s Redress Design Award Grand Final in Hong Kong, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition. Here at #impact Podcast, we are huge fans of Redress, a pioneering Hong Kong-based NGO working to reduce textile waste and promote environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. We had the chance to join the Redress Design... The post (short&sweet) The worlds largest sustainable fashion design competition appeared first on .

People often overlook self-love and do not realize how significant it is in their lives.  Regina Larko, host of #impact Podcast, sat down with Cola Paclibar, Founder of Good Vibes Only Movement (GVOM) to hear about her moving story of deviating depression into hopefulness and how this time in her life gave her the push to... The post #57: Spreading Positivity and Good Vibes, Cola Paclibar – Good Vibes Only Movement appeared first on .

Hong Kong does not always have the image of being a city that makes conscious living and consumption easy. Alexandra Foster, Founder of A.C.F. Clothing and Creator of The Conscious Collective is here to change that. “We are part of a movement!” Earlier this year Alexandra hosted a 10-day event with The Conscious Collective, an... The post (unedited) Hong Kong just got more conscious appeared first on .

Zero Waste can be an intimidating concept – but fear not. We sat down with Zero Waste Life founder Paola Cortese to find out how to get started. Paola Cortese is the founder of Zero Waste Life, an educational platform for zero waste life in Hong Kong. Most people know they should be creating less... The post #56: Zero Waste uncovered – What it really takes to live a Zero Waste life appeared first on .

The Women’s Foundation’s (TWF) mission is to promote the full and equal participation of women and girls in all aspects of Hong Kong society. TWF’s diverse, dynamic team undertakes research projects, advocates for policy change and awareness, and offers a range of education and community programmes. Jo Hayes is TWF’s Pipeline Initiatives Director and brings her... The post #55: Developing Hong Kong’s Next Female Leaders – Jo Hayes, The Women’s Foundation appeared first on .

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Clean the World Asia – a charity helping to recycle Hotel soaps and giving as good as new soaps together with hygiene education to low-income communities. You might be surprised to find out that every day, up to 7 million bars of soap are discarded into landfills yet... The post Clean the World Asia invites you to join them on their journey to pioneer the hygiene revolution. appeared first on .

Hong Kong’s social exclusion has worsened in recent years. Resolve Foundation is here to change that.  Hong Kong is recognized as a lively and dynamic place to live in. However, it is also one of the most unequal cities. The need for a more welcoming Hong Kong has catalysed Victoria Wisniewski Otero to start Resolve... The post #54: Promoting a More Inclusive Hong Kong Society with Resolve Foundation appeared first on .

KELY Support Group has been supporting young people in Hong Kong since 1991, but Executive Director Sky Siu’s personal journey in social impact started even before that.  In this episode, you learn about: The difference a conversation with a young person can make The value of life lessons learned at an early age The importance... The post #53: Empowering Hong Kong’s youth – Sky Siu, KELY Support Group appeared first on .

Slavery is an integral part of each of our lives but we are willfully blind and blissfully unaware of this gruesome reality. When we think about slavery or human trafficking, we may think about people tied to ball and chain, severely malnourished, and probably from the distant past. But the reality is that slavery is... The post #52: Impactful interventions to prevent human trafficking appeared first on .

SO I just missed Jessica Alba. She had lunch just across the street from where I live. Encouraged by my friend Célia and so many other amazing supporters of #impact Podcast I’d love to get her comment for my favorite question on the show. Jessica, if you read this, could you share with our listeners…... The post (unedited) I just missed Jessica Alba appeared first on .

For children in Hong Kong, sports are pretty low priority. Growing up, Alicia Lui was encouraged in her schoolwork and extracurricular activities but discouraged from any sports that might make her calves big or were otherwise considered too unfeminine. #impact Podcast co-host Amanda Williams met up with Alicia to hear her story. Recent surveys of young... The post #51: Encouraging women and girls into team sports – Alicia Lui appeared first on .

Reaching a milestone is cause for celebration. But sometimes we get too busy to notice one when it’s right in front of us. So we released Podcast Episode 50 into the world recently, but somehow I totally missed this incredible milestone. I mean, really! 50!!! That’s quite something, right?! But I failed to recognise it, instead,... The post (unedited) I just missed this milestone appeared first on .

Cristina Tahoces, Founder of Thrive Nutrition Practice is all about living a healthy life.  A former banker, Cristina had her fair share of health challenges that forced her to give up her corporate career but she found a new calling when she re-educated as a nutritionist.  Cristina brings a fresh perspective to the food and... The post #50: Sleep. Love. Poop.The magic of eating with purpose. appeared first on .

“I’ve always been intrigued by women’s stories,” says Joanna Bowers, writer, director and producer. In 2017 she released The HELPER – A Documentary showcasing the immense sacrifices of female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. In this Episode, you will learn Why an idea sometimes takes time to materialise. How to run a successful Kickstarter campaign.... The post #49: The maternal sacrifice of Migrant Domestic Workers. appeared first on .

Retired Not Out redefines retirement, helping senior citizens re-enter the job market and add real value to organisations. Retired Not Out’s mission is to connect seniors with opportunities that make the most of their experience and skills – to allow them to remain productive, feel engaged and unlock value for businesses and communities. Here in... The post #48: Rethinking Retirement – Unlocking seniors value for businesses and communities appeared first on .

There are certain things they don’t teach you in school. OWN Academy Founder and CEO Natalie Chan is on a mission to introduce real-world learning to Hong Kong and the region. OWN Academy is building a new, innovative education ecosystem. Natalie is passionate about the decentralisation, democratisation and personalisation of learning and encourages an open and honest... The post #47: An innovative education solution for the 21st century. Natalie Chan, OWN Academy. appeared first on .

The Me too movement was created 10 years ago to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. In October 2017 the #metoo discussion went viral on social media. The women and men who have broken their silence span all races, occupations, income classes, and all corners of the globe. Time... The post #46: #metoo – Now what? appeared first on .

Welcome to Season 3 of #impact Podcast This Season is all about celebrating Women in Social Impact. Join us when we sit down with the most inspiring female changemakers in town. What a lineup!  We have an amazing line-up of uber-inspiring guests for you. Starting from March 21st, 2018 we will release our new episodes... The post Season 3: Celebrating Women in Social Impact – This is what’s coming! appeared first on .

Happy International Women’s Day! What better occasion than this to let you in on what the upcoming Season 3 of #impact Podcast is all about. In Season 3 of #impact Podcast, we will be celebrating Women in Social Impact. Join us when we track down the most inspiring female changemakers in town. Empowering women.  In... The post International Women’s Day SPECIAL: Empowering the Next Generation. appeared first on .

Join us to celebrate the #impact Podcast Season 2 Finale. #impact Podcast Founder Regina Larko finds herself in the hot seat when Amanda Williams, Co-Host of #impact Podcast asks her about highlights of Season 2, dream guests, and where this journey is headed. In this Episode, you learn why having a Niche is overrated. how... The post #45: Season 2 FINALE with Regina & Amanda: Looking back. Looking ahead. appeared first on .

It has been one year since #impact Podcast launched on iTunes! We are so proud of all the stories we could highlight from changemakers working in so many diverse areas, all making a huge impact, and our world a better place. You must be curious to find out what our guests have been up to since... The post #44: #impact Podcast turns 1 – This is what our guests have been up to appeared first on .

This Bonus Episode is all about the importance of role models and the special bond between a mother and a daughter. Join Regina Larko, host of #impact Podcast, when she sits down with one of her greatest role models: Her brilliant mom, Rosemarie Schenk. About role models and accidental recordings What better way to get ready... The post Bonus Episode: Role models and special bonds – A mother and daughter conversation appeared first on .

Vince Siu, Co-Founder of Press Start Hong Kong is on a personal crusade to bring imagination, creativity and inspiration through games into the sphere of education. In this episode you will learn: Why games are so important for discovering and understanding our world – no matter what age you are. About the pros and cons... The post #43: More time for play. The importance of games in education. appeared first on .

Follow us to a buzzing community event at Dream Impact, a new social innovation hub in Hong Kong where Regina bumped into Dr Jamie Chiu, one of our featured guests of Season 1 of #impact Podcast. Driving social innovation in Hong Kong.  As a clinical psychologist and counsellor, Jamie is driving social innovation in her... The post #42: Watch this space! Even more social innovation ahead! appeared first on .

With the end of the year quickly approaching I am looking back on all the amazing conversations with changemakers I was privileged to feature on #impact Podcast this year. They taught me so much about making a difference.  One year ago this Podcast was not much more than an idea. By the end of last... The post #41: Five things social entrepreneurs taught me about making a difference appeared first on .

Making the world a better place is something all the changemakers we feature on #impact Podcast have in common.  In this short Christmas Special, they let us in on 8 small ways we can help to make the world a better place. Sit back, relax and enjoy. The visions of the changemakers we feature on... The post #40: Eight ideas what everyone could do right now to make the world a better place appeared first on .

Mark Arnoldy is playing the long game to bring sustainable healthcare designed to scale to rural Nepal. In this episode, you meet Mark Arnoldy, CEO of Possible, a Non-Profit organisation that sets up health services in poor, remote regions, initially in Nepal. Possible uses data-driven patient management and community health workers armed with tablets and... The post #39: An innovative healthcare model for Nepal designed to scale – Mark Arnoldy, Possible appeared first on .

This year HandsOn Hong Kong celebrates 10 years of impactful work making volunteering more accessible to people in Hong Kong. Founded in 2007, HandsOn Hong Kong runs more than 100 volunteer activities each month, working with 70+ nonprofit partners across the community to serve those in greatest need, including children and youth, the elderly, ethnic... The post #38: Why we should all care about volunteering. appeared first on .

10×10 Philanthropy is an innovative fundraising event with lasting impact that makes giving easy and fun. The concept is simple. Ten volunteers form a committee. They choose three charities they want to support and each of these ten volunteers invites at least 10 guests to a live crowdfunding event for purpose. Attendees have the opportunity to vote... The post #37: Fundraising the millennial way – Live crowdfunding with 10×10 appeared first on .

If you empower women, you empower a community. In this episode, you hear from the women behind Enrich, a charity dedicated to promoting economic empowerment for migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Founded by three women with backgrounds in NGOs, women’s empowerment and finance, Enrich is still women-run. Deputy... The post #36: Promoting economic empowerment for migrant domestic workers appeared first on .

Today green living is a trending topic in Hong Kong. Looking back six years ago, when Sonalie Figueiras started her own health journey, she had a very tough time finding resources and shops on green living to make lifestyle changes that would allow her to lead a life that is healthier and more environmentally conscious.... The post #35: Pioneering green and healthy living in Hong Kong and beyond – Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras appeared first on .

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,” it reads in the first article of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this episode you hear from Bess Hepworth, Founder of Planet Ally, a new global multimedia platform committed to LGBTI advocacy. Bess is an activist and bridge builder, a natural... The post #34: Born this way – An ally to advance human rights and equality appeared first on .

Fanny Moritz’s mission is to make a Zero Waste lifestyle more accessible here in Hong Kong. Fanny felt inspired by reading fellow French native Bea Johnson’s influential book Zero Waste Home. However, when she tried to put into action all that she learned, she found that there were very few shops that thought holistically about... The post #33: Making Zero Waste Possible in Hong Kong and beyond appeared first on .

Join us for a coasteering adventure. Picture the coastline of Hong Kong Island – wild cliffs, hidden beaches and the busy sounds of dangerous waves. You smell the ocean, as well as a bustling urban metropolis. Now imagine two people circumnavigating the full length of the coastline, rock climbing, jumping and swimming, hanging from cliffs to... The post #32: A Coasteering Adventure with lasting environmental impact appeared first on .

Impact measurement takes many shapes and forms. Every impact organisation has to stay accountable to their cause, clients, donors and investors. If you don’t just look at profit margins but also want to track your social impact, your metrics need even more refinement. At the end of the day, the Million Dollar Question remains: Is... The post #31: The million dollar question: Is your work making an impact? appeared first on .

“You can’t un-see things,” this is what Dr.med. Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia Foundation, says about her experience walking into a Bear Farm in the South of China back in 1993. A Fateful visit to a Bear Farm in South China  There Jill experienced the gruesome conditions, and abuse of moon bears... The post #30: A modern day warrior fighting for animal welfare. Jill Robinson, Animals Asia Foundation appeared first on .

Making Sustainable fashion is a hot topic, and the environmental NGO Redress is doing its part to put Hong Kong at the centre of the eco-fashion world with their annual EcoChic Design Award. Every year, this competition showcases young talents who put sustainability first when it comes to their beautiful designs. 10 for 10 –... The post #29: Green is the new black. Making your wardrobe more sustainable. Hannah Lane, Redress. appeared first on .

“Wir wollen Spuren hinterlassen und wir wollen etwas zum Besseren verändern,” das sagt Claudia Stöckl über ihre Arbeit für ZUKI- Zukunft für Kinder.  Find the highlights of this interview in English here. Claudia Stöckl kennen die meisten als die charmante Gastgeberin der wöchentlichen Radioshow Ö3 Frühstück bei mir, die sie seit nun mehr über 20... The post #28: Wie Claudia Stöckl die Welt jeden Tag besser macht appeared first on .

Do you have a favourite TED video that made you laugh, cry, or just get fired up about an issue? Is there one that you’ve shared with all your friends? TED talks have become a staple of modern culture, sharing “ideas worth spreading” around the globe. Today you’ll hear from Jen Flowers and Stefanie Myers,... The post #27: Ideas worth spreading: The making of TEDxTinHauWomen appeared first on .

Circus is all about social innovation. The consultancy works with listed companies, SME’s, social enterprises and start ups to strengthen their impact and financial return. They don’t believe in the traditional Corporate Social Responsibility concept but prefer to promote Corporate Social Innovation. In this episode, you hear from Alvin Yip, board member of Circus and... The post #26: Promoting social innovation in universities and business. Alvin Yip, Circus. appeared first on .

At the Redress X Cathay Pacific Uniform Reconstruction Challenge… …emerging fashion designers set out to prove that waste is not waste until it’s wasted. If you think about fashion waste, I wonder if you have considered the massive amount of uniforms that are discarded every single day? Redress and Cathay Pacific took the 10 finalists of... The post #25: Bonus Episode: Redress X Cathay Pacific Uniform Reconstruction Challenge. appeared first on .

Jeff Rotmeyer loves his value driven work. He started two charities at the same time. People called him crazy. We call him brave.  Together with an army of dedicated volunteers, he shows love to the forgotten communities of Hong Kong. ImpactHK supports the homeless and emphasises job creation. Love 21 Foundation works with the down syndrome... The post #24: A movement showing love to the forgotten communities of Hong Kong  appeared first on .

As #impact Podcast prepares an amazing lineup of local and international change makers for Season 2, we wanted to share some clips that have had a lasting impact on us.  We have started to process the feedback provided by our wonderful listeners – if you haven’t contributed yet, please access the survey here – and a... The post #23: Bonus Episode: Regina recalls her most memorable moments from Season 1. appeared first on .

Want more behind the scenes and learn how to get your own Podcast off the ground? Check out Regina’s new show OFF THE RECORD – PODCASTING with #impact We are celebrating the Finale of Season 1 with a first. This is the very first time that Regina Larko, who you usually know as the host... The post #22: How and why Regina started this Podcast: The Failures and The Fun appeared first on .

Do you remember what dreams you had when you were between seven and nine years old and how your days looked?   Today you meet kids that are just like any other children. They love to play, they are curious to learn, but there is something about them that makes them very special. They step... The post #21: These 7 and 9-year-old girls know how to make an impact. appeared first on .

In this episode, Regina shares how she discovered Tilt Magazine and why the resources and topics they cover are so useful to her. “Five Mistakes that Social Entrepreneurs Make When Crafting their brands” is just one of the insightful articles of Tilt Magazine’s first issue. Looking through the topics they cover in their online magazine and blog,... The post #20: Learn from leading social innovators from around the world. appeared first on .

Join us to hear tales from 25 years fighting slavery, and why Matt Friedman of the Mekong Club is still hopeful. “Today there are more slaves than at any other time in history.” Matt Friedman‘s story does not always make for easy listening, but he tells it in such a way that, despite learning that... The post #19: This man is fighting the business of slavery. Matt Friedman, The Mekong Club. appeared first on .

Today we invite you to take a walk with us. In this episode, you meet Liz Steiger, Founder and CEO of Imperial Glamour Club. We recorded this interview while taking a walk and encouraged a stranger to join us for a spontaneous workout session. Liz is growing a community for women who aspire a slender... The post #18: Working out should be easy and free. Empowering women with sports. appeared first on .

This week we do things a bit differently, because in this episode, Christina Dean, Founder of Redress, answers YOUR questions. If you missed last weeks live recording, you might want to head over to Episode 16 first, to get a better understanding for Christina’s vision and mission for Redress, an environmental NGO working to reduce waste... The post #17: Christina Dean, Redress, answers YOUR questions. appeared first on .

“She is crazy! But in an amazing way.” This Is what Hannah Lane, Communications and Sponsorship Director of Redress, an environmental NGO, says about Redress founder Christina Dean. Christina is the heart and soul of Redress. For the past 10 years, she and her team have been working to reduce waste in the fashion industry. There... The post #16: LIVE: Fashion with #impact featuring Christina Dean, Redress. appeared first on .

Find show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast15 Meet Jessica Brown, Global Head of Programmes and Content at The Economist Events. Jessica is talking us through the impact and the making of The Economist’s World Ocean Summit, a thought provoking event bringing together the main players of the blue economy. The Economist’s aim for World Ocean Summit is ambitious.... The post #15: The impact of World Ocean Summit. Jessica Brown, The Economist Events. appeared first on .

Find Show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast14 Find more information about FASHION with #impact Live Recording HERE.  Meet Sarah Fung, Founder of HULA. We recorded at Sarah’s gorgeous studio surrounded by beautiful pre-loved designer garments. Textiles waste is the second largest pollutant worldwide. HULA’s mission is to promote buying better quality pieces so they last longer and can be... The post #14: From you. To us. To others. Sarah Fung, Hula. appeared first on .

Find show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast13 Recorded at Eaton House. The recording features Célia Berkouk-Schlesier from Just Campagne and Lulla Hokholt from Eaton House. This Behind the Scenes Special is all about the moment the idea for the first live Podcast recording was born, and what happened after. It was a sunny day in early March this year, one... The post #13: The making of FASHION with #impact. appeared first on .

Find show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast12 Recorded at Mettā. This is what you will be asked when you open the website of LocalMotion, a social enterprise based in Hong Kong: “Do you want to live a more meaningful life?” So what if you do? In this episode, we talk to Sarah Fowler and Belinda Poole, Co-Founders... The post #12: Do you want to live a more meaningful life? appeared first on .

“You have to be fast”, is what Lavine Hemlani, CEO and Founder of Accelerate, says about entrepreneurship. He is taking his advice to heart. He brought his idea for Accelerate to life in just nine weeks. Accelerate is Hong Kong’s first socially aligned immersive coding, data science/machine learning and UX Bootcamp provider. Find show notes... The post #11: Hong Kong’s first socially aligned coding bootcamp provider. appeared first on .

Meet Shawn Seipler, Founder and CEO of Clean the World, a social enterprise with headquarters in Orlando,  Florida. His idea to turn trash into treasure saves lives. Clean the World leads a Global Hygiene Revolution. They distribute recycled soap and hygiene products from more than 4,000+ hotel and resort partners to children and families in countries... The post #10: Turning trash into treasure. appeared first on .

“Everyone should do this”, is what Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, said after joining an impactful simulation programme organised by Crossroads Foundation to raise awareness for the hardships of the people they serve. In this episode, you will hear from the person behind this eye-opening simulation programme: Meet David (DJ) Begbie, Director of the Global Xperience... The post #9: An experience that drives change. appeared first on .

In this episode you meet Xania Wong, founder of JOBDOH, a smart hiring booking platform helping temporary workers connect with and find the right jobs anytime, anywhere. Her business was inspired by a desire to solve business problems for the exhibition and hospitality industries and her mission to improve the ways jobs are distributed. Last year,... The post #8: Taking the B Corp road for growing a business with impact. appeared first on .

In this episode, you hear from Alvin Li, Adrian So and Jodie Chan, the inspiring bunch at Givo. Givo is the world’s first all-in-one news, social media and donation platform for charities. Think Facebook for Social Good. Find show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast7 Givo was co-founded in September 2015 by two high school friends who have the same passion... The post #7: Think Facebook for Social Good. appeared first on .

In this episode you hear from Dr Jamie Chiu, founder of The Brightly Project. In 2016 she rightly made it on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur list and was also selected as one of Hong Kong’s 100 most influential young leaders in the Hong Kong Tatler’s Generation T. Find show notes at www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast6  As... The post #6: Countering the stigma of depression and anxiety. appeared first on .

In this episode you will hear from Cherry Ng, Development Associate, Asia Pacific at Room to Read, a Non-Profit Organisation. Room to Read is all about bold goals. They envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education. Since its’ founding, they impacted more than 10 million children worldwide with the libraries... The post #5: Investing in the lives of 15 million children. appeared first on .

In this episode Bérénice Guinel, Clément Tran and Dinh-Long Pham from So in So Good share how they help social and green startups scale. So in So Good is part of INCO, a global organisation that manages the first impact investment fund for social and green startups. They just started their incubation programme in Hong Kong a couple of months... The post #4: The most energetic green and social entrepreneur enablers in town. appeared first on .

In this episode, I meet with Patrick Kosiol, Founder & CEO Swap it. Patrick says: “Hong Kong produces 15,000 tonnes of waste every day. That equals the weight of 6,500 Mercedes S Class Cars. So yes, if Swapit can provide a platform where people can trade their used stuff with others nearby, and it removes the need... The post #3: A new dad on a mission to reduce waste. appeared first on .

Pol Fàbrega is Co-Founder of Rooftop Republic, a social enterprise revolutionising the food system with their urban farms. In this episode, you will follow us up on the rooftop of Fringe Club where we check out their impressive Flagship Farm in the centre of Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated places in the world. Rooftop Republic’s... The post #2: Urban Farming between skyscrapers. appeared first on .

In this episode, I speak with Sue Toomey, Executive Director at HandsOn Hong Kong, a charity mobilising and empowering the community to meet pressing social needs in Hong Kong through volunteer services. Sue is not just inspiring in her role but also as a person. She shares what encouraged her to make the move from her corporate... The post #1: From corporate career to Non-Profit. appeared first on .