In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, we sit down with therapist, writer, and DEI advocate Carla Haskins to discuss the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how to keep pushing forward despite challenges. Carla shares insights from her time at Rice University’s School of Architecture, her journey in mental health counseling, and the intersection of social change and resilience.

We explore the importance of radical consistency in living our values, the power of community building, and why now is the time to mobilize for justice, not retreat. Carla also offers practical advice on navigating difficult spaces, avoiding burnout, and staying committed to equity work—no matter the obstacles.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on breaking barriers, building bridges, and owning your brilliance in every space.

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In this episode, guest host Arielle Estoria sits down with Bree Jensen, founder of The Social Impact Firm, who shares a deeply personal account of loss and recovery after the Eaton fire claimed her family home. Bree details the emotional and logistical challenges of delayed FEMA housing, insurance complications, and the financial strain of temporary living—all while highlighting the unwavering resilience of the Pasadena community.

Their candid conversation underscores how neighbors, local businesses, and community leaders are uniting to rebuild and foster long-term disaster preparedness.

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In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, host Bree Jensen interviews Simone Price, a seasoned leader in social impact and an advocate for equity and access. With over 15 years of experience across technology, entertainment, and media arts education, Simone shares her career journey, which spans nonprofit work and corporate social responsibility (CSR) at top organziations.

Simone discusses her early education and how she discovered her passion for CSR through mentorship while at university. She reflects on the landscape of social impact in 2008 and the evolution of CSR as companies began to recognize the importance of integrating social responsibility into their core missions.

Throughout the conversation, Simone emphasizes the growing trend of aligning social impact roles with business functions, highlighting opportunities for professionals to contribute to meaningful corporate change. She also addresses the importance of education in fostering the next generation of innovators, advocating for more integrated career technical education and partnerships between schools and industries.

As the episode wraps up, Simone offers valuable insights for nonprofits looking to establish connections with larger corporations, emphasizing the importance of relationships and strategic outreach. Listeners leave with a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of social impact and the critical role education plays in shaping future leaders.
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In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, we sit down with Erika Hanafin Feldhus, CEO and co-founder of Hello Mamas, to discuss her inspiring journey in the world of social impact, business, and social enterprise. Erika shares her experiences in nonprofit management, effective fundraising, and the importance of creating supportive corporate cultures. We dive into her work with HeyMama, a thriving community that empowers moms in business, and explore how motherhood can be a powerful training ground for leadership. Whether you're in the nonprofit sector or building a socially responsible business, Erika's insights on managing social enterprises and driving meaningful impact are not to be missed. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration on how to make a difference in your community and beyond.

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Join us for an inspiring episode of the Social Impact Podcast, where host Bree Jensen sits down with Nadine Tapia, the trailblazing founder of Tapia Beauty Group. Nadine shares her incredible journey in the beauty industry, from her humble beginnings in sales to leading a globally recognized B Corp-certified company. Discover how Nadine's passion for social change and sustainability has driven her to create impactful initiatives, including her work with the Latinas in Beauty community and the Horizon Scholars Program. This episode is packed with valuable insights on the importance of genuine relationships, the power of networking, and the significance of using business as a force for good. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in the intersection of business and social impact, Nadine's story will surely motivate and empower you. Tune in to learn how to make a difference in your community and beyond.

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Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, where we explore stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. In this episode, join us as we sit down with Christine Ross, the founder and Executive Director of Aid Another.

Christine's journey began with a personal need: the desire to provide her sons, both diagnosed with Autism, with the same enriching experiences as her older son. Out of this necessity, Aid Another was born, a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering adaptive athletics, arts, and a sense of community for individuals with disabilities.

In this candid conversation, Christine shares the challenges and triumphs of creating a nonprofit from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and celebration in every aspect of their work. From overcoming obstacles to fostering a culture of belonging, Christine's story is one of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to social change.

Tune in to learn how Christine Ross is leading the charge for social change through inclusion and adaptive activities for individuals with disabilities. Get ready to be inspired and empowered to make a difference in your community.

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 Film and media are powerful change agents. One of my favorite inspirational leaders to speak to is Scilla Andreen, the founder of iNDIEFLIX. She has used her talents and entrepreneurship to start meaningful conversations on topics that are hard to find a starting point but need to be discussed. Through film, conversations are rippling through families, and lives are being changed. 

Not only do we discuss her broad impact on education and mental health, but Scilla also transparently shares her story of resilience and the why behind what she does so brilliantly. I am honored to know this woman.

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Scilla Andreen is CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and an award-winning Producer, Director, Emmy nominated Costume Designer, Author & Founder of iNDIEFLIX Foundation. She has produced and or directed such films as, Angst, LIKE, The Upstanders, Screenagers, The Empowerment Project and Nevertheless, currently she is directing her latest project, RACE a documentary about the effects of race and racism on our mental health. She is a mother of 6 and resides with her husband Eric in Seattle WA. Scilla is on a mission to change the world with film. indieflix.com

A love for people and kids has compelled Yolanda Robinson for decades of youth advocacy. Hope, faith, and resilience are driving forces behind how Yolanda journeyed through losing multiple family members to COVID-19 and continues to help young adults and teens in their walks through her story and leadership. We laugh about funny travel stories while working for Rachel's Challenge, bond over our shared advocacy experiences, and shed a few tears. 

We hope you find hope and purpose in Yolanda's story.
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Yolanda Robinson is head of Public Relations for a public PreK - 12 school district in Georgia. A graduate of Tennessee State University in Nashville, Yolanda was voted Miss TSU while attending the university and it was in this role when she discovered her passion for youth. Being given the opportunity to speak in schools and mentor freshmen at the university set Yolanda on a path for youth work. That path led her to New York City where she became a member of World Changers Church and was soon asked to be a Youth Leader. Yolanda also spoke with a character education organization called Rachel's Challenge for 4 years, speaking in schools across North America, encouraging and inspiring kindness.

Years later Yolanda moved to Australia to become the Youth Pastor at World Changers Church Gold Coast where she served for two and a half years. She loves seeing the expression on a teen’s face when they come into the understanding of the love of Jesus. It’s priceless!

Yolanda loves spending time with family and friends, traveling and creating.

Have you ever considered what kind of leader you are? Dr. Denise Berger helps corporations and grad students identify the why behind what we do and our core values. In this conversation, Dr. D shares practical tips and her story of leading with empathy & courage during 911.

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Dr. Denise Berger
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"By collaborating, lending expertise, and educating, I strive to develop ethical, intelligent and responsible leaders who achieve their goals while cultivating a thriving society for all. Much of my work focuses on strategic development of sophisticated social responsibility designs, that are implementable and marketable. In so doing, I find that this includes fine-tuning organizational culture, building leadership skills, optimizing team efficacy, and honing organizational strategic planning. I have held significant roles in managing multinational operations and have qualified expertise in social responsibility, risk management, international business, and organizational leadership.

I hold a Doctor of Education from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership and completed my dissertation on Corporate Social Responsibility.  In my dissertation, Doing it the Right Way, I identified the leading American Fortune 500 global corporations and analyzed why and how they do “itCSR” – a sophisticated level of CSR.  I received my MBA in Marketing and International Business from Fordham University and a BA in History from Colgate University.  

I presently teach Leadership & Service, as well as Program Evaluation, in the Social Entrepreneurship & Change Master’s Program at Pepperdine University, and I teach Leading Inclusive Organizations in Vanderbilt University’s Leadership and Learning in Organizations Doctoral Program. I am a consultant and founding partner of Gazelle Advisors, working alongside for-profit and non-profit leaders. We focus on strategic development including marketing, organizational culture effectiveness, building businesses with purpose, financial excellence, and equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives. Prior to this, I was a Managing Director at Aon Risk Services, a global insurance broker and consultant. In this role, I ran the East Coast operations of the Global Business Unit. I am a board member for Environmental Charter Schools, Open Temple and Lionsraw. I am a partner at Social Justice Partners LA wherein I have worked with several non-profit leaders, including SVP’s Fast Pitch participants. I have been a TedX coach and an Annenberg/CNN Hero Fast Pitch coach. Lastly, I am the founder and designer of Aliki Designs - Greek-inspired, handcrafted, everyday elegant jewelry, wherein I do everything from design, to manufacturing, to marketing and sales."

Tech is a massive part of our world; we use it in every aspect of our lives. How do we use technology and not let it use us? Bree discusses digital citizenship, legislation, our kids and social media, and our digital lives with the founder of All Tech is Human. Listen to our conversation and let us know what you think.
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All Tech Is Human is a non-profit committed to building the Responsible Tech ecosystem and uniting a diverse range of stakeholders to co-create a better tech future. The organization is holding a Responsible Tech Summit in NYC on May 20th, and has a range of activities including a mentorship program, Slack community of 3k members, open working groups, Responsible Tech Job Board, regular summits and mixers and much more. Its most recent resource is the HX Report: Aligning Our Tech Future With Our Human Experience. You can find all of the projects here. 

Guest Bio: 
David Ryan Polgar is a pioneering tech ethicist, Responsible Tech advocate, and expert on ways to improve social media and our information ecosystem. David is the founder of All Tech Is Human, an organization committed to building the Responsible Tech pipeline by making it more diverse, multidisciplinary, and aligned with the public interest. As the leader of All Tech Is Human, he has spearheaded the development of three recent reports: Responsible Tech Guide: How to Get Involved & Build a Better Tech Future, The Business Case for AI Ethics: Moving From Theory to Action, and Improving Social Media: The People, Organizations and Ideas for a Better Tech Future.

In March 2020, David became a member of TikTok’s Content Advisory Council, providing expertise around the delicate and difficult challenges facing social media platforms to expand expression while limiting harm.

An international speaker with rare insight into building a better tech future, David has been on stage at Harvard Business School, Princeton University, Notre Dame, The School of the New York Times, TechChill (Latvia), The Next Web (Netherlands), FutureNow (Slovakia), the Future Health Summit (Ireland), InfoShare conference (Poland, upcoming), NATO, the State Department, and many more. His commentary has appeared on CBS This Morning, TODAY show, BBC World News, Fast Company, The Guardian, SiriusXM, Associated Press, LA Times, USA Today, and many others.

David is a monthly expert contributor to Built In (writing about the Responsible Tech movement), and an advisory board member for the Technology and Adolescent Mental Wellness (TAM) program, and a participant in multiple working groups focused on improving tech and aligning it with our values.

The main throughline throughout David’s work is that we need a collaborative, multi-stakeholder, and multidisciplinary approach in order to build a tech future that is aligned with the public interest.