#impact Podcast

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 .

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 of the Podcast, will sit in the hot seat as Amanda Williams, who has recently joined Regina at #impact Podcast, asks her why she started this Podcast. You... 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 .