#impact Podcast

“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 .