#impact: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Social Good

Share your voice with us at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

Thank you for making an #impact, Jimmy!

I am first and foremost a curious soul that has been searching for what makes us human my entire life. Growing up feeling like an outsider, falling down into the whole of loneliness to the point where I was fortunate to survive and from there sparking into exploration of the world to seek answers. I have been fortunate enough to have been exploring 60 countries, interviewed more than 1000 people about their life toughest challenge and worked in sectors like sports, shipping, field work and now mental health and sociel entrepreneurship. While exploring the challenges of life through my own and others - I found our Human Aspect connecting us all beyond labels and narratives.

Connect with Jimmy Westerheim:

Connect with our guest:

• Jimmy Westerheim: LinkedIn | Instagram
• The Human Aspect: Website (The Life Experience Library) | Instagram | Podcast

Connect with the #impact team

[email protected] www.hashtagimpact.com

Share your voice message at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

Thank you for making an #impact, Sarah!

Sarah LaPham brings over 20 years of experience in advocacy, lobbying and communications to the role of the Director of 'A different story'. She is also the mother to a young son with a rare disease. Her experience is rooted in advancing the rights of vulnerable and marginalised people in society, including in the field of sexual reproductive rights and health, as well as within the healthcare industry at large.

Since 2022, A Different Story has supported families in Amsterdam caring for children and teens with rare genetic and developmental conditions, complex care needs, and disabilities.

Connect with Sarah:

• Website: https://adifferentstory.nl/news/
• Annual Impact Report: https://adifferentstory.nl/a-year-to-be-proud-of-2025-annual-report/
• Instagram: @adifferentstorynl
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswithcareintensivechildren
• Donate Now: https://www.gofundme.com/f/children-with-rare-conditions-and-their-families-in-nl

Connect with the #impact podcast team at: www.hashtagimpact.com or email us at [email protected]

Share your voice at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

Thank you for making an #impact, Fyiona!

Fyiona Yong is an Inclusive Leadership Coach, Consultant, author, and host of The Thriving Misfits Podcast. With 14 years of corporate leadership experience at a Fortune 500 and 9 years running her own business, she helps organisations build more inclusive, psychologically safe, and human-centred cultures. Through her coaching, consulting, speaking, and podcast, Fyiona amplifies conversations around belonging, cross-cultural leadership, and the power of embracing difference to create meaningful impact.

Connect with Fyiona:

• Website: www.wholistic-cc.com
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1752787625

Connect with the #impact team: www.hashtagimpact.com [email protected]

Send your voice note in now ==> www.hashtagimpact.com/more

We got a voice note! Thank you for making an impact, Nina!

Connect with Nina here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamartindasilva/

A little update on what is happening on the #impact podcast feed.

Did you notice these little clips 💬 in the feed?

We want to collect 1000 voices for #impact and air Episode 1000 by the time the podcast turns 10 in February 2027. And we would love for you to be part of it!

You can share your voice note at www.hashtagimpact.com/more We can't wait to hear how you are making an impact and spreading your voice far and wide!

Share how you are making an impact and send us your voice note at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

Share your voice note at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

We got a voice note! Thank you for being a voice for #impact!

I'm Aziph, a senior leader, culture architect, and communications expert with over 30 years of diverse leadership experience across industries. My background includes C-level positions at National agencies to founding and running tech startups for over a decade, giving me a unique perspective on innovation, agility, and growth in fast-paced environments.

Connect with Aziph

https://linktr.ee/aziphmustapha

https://www.instagram.com/aziphmustapha

https://www.linkedin.com/aziphmustapha

https://www.kl-marathon.com/charity/run-for-a-reason/runners-profile/2026/32132083/

Teach for Malaysia: https://teachformalaysia.org

For almost 10 years, this podcast has been about voices.

About people who care. People who are building something. People who are trying—every day—to make a real impact.

Big or small. Global or local.

It all counts.

And maybe that's you.

Maybe you're doing the work quietly. Maybe you've been thinking about sharing your voice… but haven't yet.

This is your space.

Not polished. Not perfect. Just real.

Because real voices create real impact.

No matter where you are in the world, you deserve to be heard.

And we're here to amplify that.

We're rooting for you.

I'm Regina Larko. And this is #impact.

Share your voice. Become part of it.

Submit your voice now at www.hashtagimpact.com/more

hashtagimpact.com/more

Today you meet 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 in Chernobyl sparked her awareness of environmental issues, a moment that would go on to shape her life's work. Since the 90s, she's been working across contaminated land, water, energy, and now the circular economy, with a PhD focused on contaminated land.

But this conversation doesn't start in a lab.

It starts on a small Irish island, Árainn Mhór, where Shirley grew up. She shares how island life shaped her: the deep sense of community, the self-reliance, and also the quiet confidence to think differently. To not just follow the system, but question it.

And yet, her world is also deeply technical.

We talk about what it means to work within (and sometimes push against) European directives, ISO standards, and highly regulated systems, while still holding onto a human, values-driven approach to sustainability.

Shirley is someone who doesn't just talk about community, she lives it.

From biodiversity initiatives like Future Orchard in Cork, to sea swimming groups, to her work with EU Climate Pact Ambassadors, Voices for Climate Action, and Toastmasters, she's constantly part of spaces where ideas turn into action.

She's also the COO of Second Life Battery Services Limited, where she's working on a patent-pending approach to reusing waste batteries, turning what we discard into something usable again through digitally controlled systems. A real-life example of the circular economy in action.

We also talk about Greenworks, a €1.6M European Social Fund programme she was part of—training over 1,500 people and helping launch 30 companies—and what it taught her about impact, sustainability, and what happens when funding ends.

And then, at the end, we zoom out.

Shirley shares what impact means to her ("making a difference"), who inspires her, and the one thing she keeps coming back to.

Start listening to hear it all.

Connect with our guest:

• Dr. Shirley Gallagher: LinkedIn | www.secondlifebattteryservice.ie (will go live soon)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Voices for Climate Action
• futureorchard.com
• https://toastmasterclub.org/viewagenda.php?t=105370&pr=1
• https://futureofutilities.com/
• Irish Talkers Podcast
• Greenworks worked with https://cultivate.ie/, https://glas.ie/, https://woodrow.ie/ and of course www.syspro.ie and Shirley also spoke about www.nce.ie which still does wonderful educational programmes

Connect with the #impact team:

Reach out to us at [email protected]

Want to get your voice heard on #impact: Share your voice HERE: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/more/

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 thousands to take action for a cleaner planet.

Through the CSFN app, people in 84 countries have organized over 7,000 cleanups, collecting more than 880 tons of litter. César walks us through how the movement evolved, from a humble Instagram hashtag to a fully-fledged, user-friendly platform that makes cleanups quick, efficient, and fun. We also dive into the social impact of these community-driven efforts and why every single action, no matter how small, matters in driving real change.

One of our favorite parts? Cesar introduces the 'Pick and Plant' initiative, where every kilo of litter collected leads to a new tree being planted. It's a brilliant way to multiply environmental impact while building community and global connections.

Enjoy listening and let us know what you think!

Connect with our guest:

César González Fernández LinkedIn

Clean Something For Nothing: Website | Instagram | Youtube

Connect with #impact:

www.hashtagimpact.com [email protected]

This special episode is part of Podcasthon. If you enjoyed it, feel free to visit www.podcasthon.org to discover many other charities through the voices and talents of amazing podcasters!