In this episode of Got Spice?, Gregory and Kirti sit down with Candance Patel-Taylor, Head of Engagement for Concern Worldwide US — one of the most respected humanitarian organizations fighting extreme poverty and hunger globally.

Gregory and Kirti uncover with Candance:

(0:27) – Meet Candance Patel-Taylor: VP of Marketing & Communications, Concern Worldwide

Candance joins the show and sets the tone for a conversation about purpose-driven work.

(2:38) – How Candance’s Career Began in Fashion, PR & Early Influencer Marketing

She shares her start in boutique PR and her first major influencer campaign with EcoTools + Alicia Silverstone.

(6:45) – Moving to Ghana: Career Growth, Culture, and Finding Purpose Abroad

Candance describes living in Ghana for eight years and bringing social impact into every campaign.

(9:24) – How She Ultimately Joined Concern Worldwide

A friend’s encouragement, a desire for deeper impact, and learning about Concern’s boots-on-the-ground model.

(24:18) – What Concern Worldwide Does: 25 Countries, 27M People Reached

Deep dive into the organization’s mission, reach, and Irish humanitarian roots.

(26:22) – Why Global Hunger Is Rising & What’s Driving the Crisis Today

Candance explains how COVID-19 and global aid cuts reversed years of progress.

(27:50) – The Human Impact: 4M People Losing Aid, 1M Children Affected

She breaks down the devastating scale of current aid cuts.

(31:24) – Bono’s Connection to Concern Worldwide

How a Concern trip to Ethiopia in the ’80s ignited Bono’s life as a global activist.

(33:33) – The 2024 Unite to Fight Hunger Goal: $3 Million

Candance outlines their fundraising target and why community involvement matters.

(43:57) – Inside the Upcoming Concern Gala at Cipriani Wall Street

Details on honorees, cultural programming, and how viewers can attend.

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