The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of Impact

In this ImpactVest podcast, Flora Espiand, co-founder of Cozy Connect, shares her journey and inspiration behind creating a platform that bridges the gap in accessing trusted, skilled services in the Ivory Coast. Growing up in a community-oriented household and witnessing local challenges, she co-founded Cozy Connect to empower local talent, foster economic growth, and simplify service accessibility. With plans for expansion across West Africa and a focus on innovation and socio-economic development, Cozy Connect aims to transform how communities connect, building trust, opportunity, and lasting impact.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, Head of Sponsorships and Events, Barbara Koontz, interviews Obet Aparicio, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social Assembly, about the organization's mission and efforts. Obet shares that the Hispanic Social Assembly, founded over 40 years ago by Alejandro Suarez, is positively impacting fair-trade practices in Latin America while advocating for fair wages. The conversation also touches on the organization's broader goals of fostering sustainable development through micro-economies and the importance of global collaboration.

Our ImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “It's Strategic: Greater Impact, Greater Profits” was hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest. This roundtable discussion focuses on strategic impact and how businesses can position themselves for returns while maximising positive societal effects.

Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, discusses her organisation's efforts to empower trauma survivors through business skills, highlighting the challenges of attracting investors in difficult industries. Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf Farming, shares how their sustainable farming practices balance strong financial returns with environmental and social responsibility. Obet Aparicio, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social Assembly, emphasises how the Hispanic Social Assembly is positively impacting fair trade practices in Latin America while advocating for fair wages.

In this ImpactVest podcast, Jennifer Allen, the Managing Director of ImpactVest Giving, interviews Dr. Charlotte Felix- Faure, a leader in fostering entrepreneurship in South African townships. Dr. Felix-Faure shares her journey from growing up in the apartheid-era to founding the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Academy, emphasising the importance of addressing the deep-rooted impacts of apartheid on marginalised communities. Her Academy aims to empower these communities by developing entrepreneurial mindsets, focusing on both business creation and personal growth, with the hope of expanding the initiative across South Africa.

In this ImpactVest podcast, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Tonya Love-Lamorte, interviews the Managing Director of ImpactVest Giving, Jennifer Allen, about her background, experiences, and role at ImpactVest. Jennifer shares her journey from growing up in Jamaica to her professional career in the US, emphasising her passion for philanthropy and social impact, especially through innovative financial solutions. They discuss the initiatives supported by ImpactVest Giving, such as the Inclusive Entrepreneur Academy in South Africa, and Jennifer's vision for the future, aiming to influence how catalytic capital is allocated for positive social and environmental change.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Tonya Love-Lamorte, interviews Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, about her extensive background in threat intelligence and her transition to founding a strategic consulting company. Knight shares her inspiration for House of Saxons, highlighting the need for aftercare in trafficking survivor support, including skills training and career preparedness. She also discusses the future of AI in cybersecurity, emphasising its role in automating processes and the importance of education and awareness in achieving long-term social impact.

Our ImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Leaning Forward and Leading Change” was hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest. This exclusive roundtable features trailblazers: Nyasha Chasakara, Founder and Managing Director at Solarpro Energy Africa; Vanessa Grace Chislett, Founder, CEO and Tea Alchemist at Shisso Tea Company; and Olugbenga Abejirin, Co-Founder and CEO at Kalibotics. In this era of transformative global innovation, explore with global changemakers and visionaries who are building a more sustainable and resilient future. From providing access to power, to revolutionising the tea industry, and reshaping the landscape with robotics and AI, these leaders share their insights at the forefront of impact.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Tonya Love-Lamorte, Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, we focus on sustainable farming through an insightful conversation with Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf Farming. Tanner shares his agricultural background and his journey from growing up on a farm in Indiana to working as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. Tanner realised his passion for agriculture and joined Gold Leaf Farming, where he appreciated the company's vision of sustainable and profitable farming. Gold Leaf Farming focuses on environmental and social impacts, such as organic farming, water conservation, and providing equitable benefits to its employees, aiming to set a positive example in the agriculture industry.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Tonya Love-Lamorte, Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, we focus on an inspiring global impact and sustainability solution through an insightful conversation with changemaker Vanessa Grace Chislett, Founder, CEO, and Tea Alchemist at Shisso Tea Company. Vanessa's journey from childhood tea enthusiast to Founder and CEO reveals her mission to revolutionise the tea industry, prioritise sustainability, ethical sourcing, and consumer education. Through initiatives like the Shisso Tea Academy, Vanessa aims to create a more conscious and equitable tea supply chain while inviting listeners to savor the experience of tea as a moment of gratitude and peace.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, we explore transformative global innovation in sustainable agriculture with our guests Simbarashe Tanyanyiwa, CEO, and Daniel Amoshie, COO, at FLYSOL. Simbarashe and Daniel share insights on the vision behind launching FLYSOL, to address the challenge of increasing agricultural production amidst food wastage and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly prevalent in Africa. They also discuss integrating technologies like IoT and machine learning enhances efficiency in insect farming, paving the way for a more sustainable agricultural future.