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  • Edgar Villanueva: How Joyful Resistance Will Move $1 Trillion in Reparative Finance

    Edgar Villanueva: How Joyful Resistance Will Move $1 Trillion in Reparative Finance
    2025/06/05
    In this moving kickoff to The PlayFull Podcast’s new “Brave Voices” series, host Kristine Michie is joined by Edgar Villanueva—author, activist, and founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project—for a vulnerable, powerful conversation about truth-telling, repair, and joyful resistance. With deeply personal stories and bold new initiatives, Edgar and Kristine invite listeners into a visionary conversation about healing our systems and ourselves. This is a must-listen for changemakers ready to root their impact in courage, equity, and play.Key Takeaways:Edgar Villanueva's work reclaims philanthropy as a form of spiritual and cultural healing, rooted in his own personal and ancestral history.Reparations, at their core, are about repairing broken systems for the collective good, not about loss or blame.The Decolonizing Wealth Project has launched a $20 million Youth Mental Health Fund prioritizing BIPOC and queer youth with support from Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures!DWP has launched a $1 trillion moonshot for reparative justice over the next decade.Liberated Capital operates as a multi-racial, community-guided giving platform where members can contribute starting at $5/month. Anyone can join!Edgar emphasizes the importance of humor and joy as tools for resilience and community in justice movements.Reparative philanthropy isn’t about saviorism—it’s about redistributing power and trusting community-led solutions.Over 23 local commissions across the U.S. are actively exploring or implementing reparations today.Even amid polarization and despair, Edgar believes healing is possible through love, grace, and deep spiritual engagement."We all want to move forward, and it's really hard to do that in a real, authentic way in a country that refuses to recognize what has happened." — Edgar Villanueva"Reparations is not only about repairing historical harm; it's about fixing our country in a way that benefits everyone." — Edgar Villanueva"I invite folks to take on the identity of being a healer, and all of us doing what we can to heal even a little might help repair the mess we're in." — Edgar VillanuevaEpisode References: Solidarity By Design from Decolonizing Wealth Project: https://decolonizingwealth.com/solidarity-by-design/About Edgar Villanueva: Edgar Villanueva (Lumbee) is an award-winning author, activist, and founder/CEO of the Decolonizing Wealth Project (DWP) and Liberated Capital. His book Decolonizing Wealth (2018, 2021) helped spark a movement to transform philanthropy through an Indigenous lens. Since 2018, he has led efforts in healing, narrative change, and reparative giving. In 2025, DWP launched Moonshot, a 10-year plan to drive $1 trillion in reparative funding. Villanueva has mobilized nearly $1 billion, including $23 million through Liberated Capital. He advises major institutions on social impact. A Lumbee Tribe member, he holds UNC-Chapel Hill degrees, lives in NYC, and has been featured in major publications including the New York Times, NPR, Barron’s, Teen Vogue, Vox, and Forbes magazine. Villanueva has contributed to the Washington Post, the Advocate, and Stanford Social Innovation Review.Connect with Edgar: Website: https://www.edgarvillanueva.net/ & https://decolonizingwealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villanuevaedgar/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgarv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillanuevaEdgarOfficial/Decolonizing Wealth: https://bookshop.org/p/books/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-indigenous-wisdom-to-heal-divides-and-restore-balance-edgar-villanueva/10784512Twitter: https://twitter.com/VillanuevaEdgarConnect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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  • [Rewind] Nancy Levine Stearns: Riding and Reporting on the Tsunami of Support for DEI

    [Rewind] Nancy Levine Stearns: Riding and Reporting on the Tsunami of Support for DEI
    2025/05/29
    We had to rewind this episode from just a few months back because Nancy’s reporting on DEI has become the Bible for those following this issue. In just the last week, Amazon, McDonald’s, and Merck shareholders and boards have all resoundingly rejected proposals to retreat or scale back on their diversity and equity initiatives! They join other powerhouses like John Deere, Yum! Brands, Levi’s, Costco, and Berkshire Hathaway, to name a few! Through relentless reporting and a mix of humor, history, and advocacy, her firm, Impactivize, is highlighting “DEI Job of the Day,” “DEI Employer of the Day,” and all these bold announcements. She also shares her playful book series about how pugs (the sweet, funny-looking dogs) can channel Zen in stressful moments. Key Takeaways:The cascade of corporate announcements proves that the data-driven metrics showing DEI programs positively impact the bottom line will not be ignored by boards and shareholders who have a fiduciary responsibility to protect the bottom line!A small but vocal group of shareholder activists is targeting DEI initiatives, but corporate boards and shareholders overwhelmingly reject their proposals. Again and again.Nancy’s approach to DEI advocacy—highlighting a “DEI Job of the Day” and “DEI Employer of the Day”—injects a level of positivity and engagement into a serious issue.Despite pressure from 19 state attorneys general, Costco and others remain committed to DEI, backed by a 98% shareholder vote. Stories like this are abundant.Play is always in fashion, and companies have long incorporated it into their culture (e.g., team-building exercises and humor), reinforcing the importance of joy in serious work."DEI is anything but on the ropes—it's in the center of the ring throwing counter punches." — Nancy Levine Stearns"At the corporate level, at the board and shareholder level, there really is not much support for these anti-DEI initiatives. And the reason there isn’t much support is because the metrics do show that DEI initiatives are good for the bottom line, and that’s largely how they make their decisions." — Nancy Levine Stearns"There is data. There are metrics-driven. There is data that DEI programs enhance bottom-line metrics, absolutely." — Nancy Levine StearnsEpisode References: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-tyranny-twenty-lessons-from-the-twentieth-century-timothy-snyder/16520165?ean=9780804190114&next=t&listref=bookshop-org-best-sellers-of-the-week&next=tAbout Nancy Levine Stearns: Nancy Levine Stearns is a freelance journalist and author of The Tao of Pug book series (Penguin/Skyhorse). Her reporting has been cited by The New York Times, NBC News, and Forbes, among others. She was the No. 1 ESG Influencer on Twitter in 2020, according to a Commetric study. Nancy was a career executive recruiter, starting at American Express headquarters in New York, recruiting for companies and nonprofits, including the Knight Foundation and Autodesk, among many others. She is originally from Scarsdale, New York, and now resides with her husband in Eugene, Oregon.Connect with Nancy Levine Stearns: Website: http://impactivize.org/Email: levine.nancy@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-levine-stearns-a753782/Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/nancylevinestearns.bsky.socialThe Tao of Pug: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Pug-Nancy-Levine/dp/1510714413Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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  • [Rewind] Future Proofing the World through Play

    [Rewind] Future Proofing the World through Play
    2025/05/22
    SummaryIn this audience-favorite rewind episode, we explore the power of play, joy, and inclusive storytelling for driving transformative social change with Ada Williams Prince. Known widely for her work with Melinda French Gates and Pivotal Ventures, our guest is a visionary nonprofit leader who has stepped out on her own, continuing to champion the voices and experiences of women and girls of color to build a more just and equitable world. She shares how protecting spaces for marginalized communities to dream, imagine, and express their authentic selves is essential for unlocking innovative solutions to complex social issues. We discuss the pivotal role of play in fostering creativity, flexibility, and joy, key ingredients for envisioning alternative futures and reframing perceived weaknesses as strengths. Our guest opens up about how her mother's playful spirit inspired a lifelong commitment to community activism and engagement, and how a summer camp at the YMCA sparked her passion for policy and systems change. She highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability, intersectionality, and intergenerational collaboration to dismantle systemic barriers and drive meaningful structural change through initiatives focused on economic justice, women's rights, and transformative philanthropy.Key Takeaways:Vulnerability is a superpowerThe only thing that future-proofs the world is imaginationThe “adultification” of girls of color robs them of the opportunity to fully explore joy and playTherefore, designing spaces for girls of color to dream, play, and tap their full potential is the ultimate “curb cut” strategy – it benefits everyoneScaling for impact without play leaves you at risk of “getting there,” but without the people, voices, and communities you need around the tableKey Quotes"If there's no joy in it, you're not changing anything." - Ada Williams Prince "If you've ever been in a room of black women, there is no stopping them from building joy and being playful. There's no way, not, not ever, ever, ever, ever. So we never stop being joyful and playful in the midst of all kinds of darkness." - Ada Williams Prince "Scale doesn't always mean linear and scale doesn't always mean up. I think scale can also mean broad. Scale can also mean digging deep." - Ada Williams Prince"The only thing that future proofs the world is imagination, and being able to explore that imagination for all of us." — Ada Williams Prince About Ada Williams Prince: A creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada has worked for two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world, She has conceived groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championing the formation of the first 'Women and Girls of Color Design Council' within a premium philanthropic and venture organization, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision-making.Connect with Ada: Website: https://www.thehighlandproject.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ada-williams-prince-4690605/ Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    37 分
  • [Rewind] Play is Intrinsic & Essential | Dr. Stuart Brown, National Institute for Play

    [Rewind] Play is Intrinsic & Essential | Dr. Stuart Brown, National Institute for Play
    2025/05/15
    While many call today’s guest the father of play, Dr. Stuart Brown credits Aristotle and even our hunt-and-gather ancestors with first recognizing play as a way to get things done and make their world more livable.Nonetheless, modern play research (and inspiration for The PlayFull Podcast!) began with Dr. Brown, who has been studying play for as long as this host has been alive! His interest in play began in 1968 when he was tapped to investigate the mental state and life story of a mass murderer and discovered that a “play deficit” over the course of the man’s life was the main contributor to his instability. Decades of research followed and informed a belief that play is as vital to humans as adequate sleep and nutrition.Bringing us up to date and including work with industry and academic leaders over 60 years, Dr. Brown delivers fun tips, surprising insights, and bits of mischief to inspire those doing the heavy work of changing the world.---Bio - Stuart Brown:Trained in general and internal medicine, psychiatry, and clinical research, Dr. Stuart Brown first recognized the importance of play. His clinical practice and review of over 6000 personal play histories affirmed the need for healthy play. His exploration of human and animal play led to the National Institute for Play. The NIFP aims to bring the benefits of play into public life. Dr. Brown produced a PBS series and co-produced a BBC-PBS series. His writings have made him a champion of play. His book has been translated into twelve languages. He teaches at Stanford and advises the Global Play Science Institute. He received the Joe L. Frost award. Play enhances overall well-being. Our species is built for play.How you can connect with Dr. Brown:https://www.nifplay.org/about-us/contact/Speaker Bureau Profile:https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Stuart+Brown/384295---Sources and Websites from Episode:TED TALKhttps://www.facebook.com/SportNZ/videos/ted-talk-play-is-more-than-just-fun/615100105736388/NIFP WEBSITEhttps://www.nifplay.org/DR. BROWNS BOOKhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/play-how-it-shapes-the-brain-opens-the-imagination-and-invigorates-the-soul-stuart-brown/577397?ean=9781583333785&gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgkvZjOfqh1_IgAeDVcyWLKRH9XYxkOBpYZZhrW4JlWtR0upTOrW_YEaAlLpEALw_wcBChapters:TimestampSummary[0:00:00] Introduction to Dr. Stuart Brown and the importance of play[0:02:04] Dr. Brown's background and the significance of his uncle[0:04:50] The concept of play history and its importance[0:07:00] Play deprivation and interventions for marginalized individuals[0:09:41] Dr. Brown's research on play deprivation and its impact on violence[0:15:09] Characteristics of Play and its Relationship to work and Depression[0:19:03] The role of play in the lives of change makers[0:22:00] The importance of understanding and embracing one's play personality[0:29:19] Using play in work settings and the importance of authenticity[0:39:03] The National Institute of Play and its resources for play researchConnect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    48 分
  • Trista Harris: If You Want Solutions, Stop Loving the Problem

    Trista Harris: If You Want Solutions, Stop Loving the Problem
    2025/05/08
    In this milestone 100th episode of The PlayFull Podcast, Kristine Michie closes the Just Transition series in conversation with philanthropic futurist Trista Harris. Together, they offer a masterclass in harnessing imagination, possibility, and joy—even (especially!) in uncertain times. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, navigating systems change, or simply trying to stay lit from within, this conversation invites you to reclaim your future and your sense of play. Let your perspective—and your strategy—shift.Key Takeaways:Dedicate 5% of your workweek to future-focused thinking so you can stay adaptive and intentional instead of reactive and overwhelmed.Start strategic planning by asking what success looks like 30 to 50 years from now to unlock bold, visionary goals untethered from current constraints.Replace rigid five-year strategic plans with a rolling three-year plan that gets updated quarterly in response to real-world shifts.Practice scenario planning to prepare for multiple plausible futures rather than betting on a single outcome that may never happen.Shift from analyzing what’s broken to designing what’s possible—spending time “loving the problem” keeps you stuck in diagnosis instead of progress.Use joy, play, and awe to energize your planning processes because emotional engagement builds trust, creativity, and collaboration.Lean into collective action over competition during funding or system crises by finding shared goals and resource-pooling opportunities."The future is not a big scary thing coming towards us. We create the future with the decisions that we make today." — Trista Harris"My job as a futurist is not to have a crystal ball and say, "Here's exactly what the future is going to look like." My job is to make people curious about the future and teach them a set of tools they can bring... so they can tell me what's coming next—that expertise really lives in the sector." — Trista Harris"We encourage people to set aside 5% of their time for the future... During that time, imagine what it would look like in your highest hopes, and what can happen to build towards your highest hopes... instead of just trying to uphold the thing that wasn't working fantastically beforehand." — Trista HarrisEpisode References: The Elders: https://theelders.org/Learn Your Play Personalities Quiz: https://nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/About Trista Harris: Trista Harris is a philanthropic futurist who uses futurism to tackle global community challenges. Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The New York Times, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Trista is the President of FutureGood, a consultancy focused on creating a better future, and has authored two books, "How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar" and "Future Good." She has worked in the social sector since age 15 and previously served as President of the Minnesota Council on Foundations and Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Trista holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota and is a strategic foresight expert certified by Oxford University.Connect with Trista: Website: https://www.wearefuturegood.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weare_futuregood/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristaharris/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuregoodstudio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreFutureGood/Books: https://www.wearefuturegood.com/storeConnect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    42 分
  • Dimple Abichandani: Interviewing Andrew (Carnegie) to Uncover What’s Wrong with Philanthropy – and how to fix it

    Dimple Abichandani: Interviewing Andrew (Carnegie) to Uncover What’s Wrong with Philanthropy – and how to fix it
    2025/05/01
    On this episode of The PlayFull Podcast, host Kristine Michie welcomes Dimple Abichandani, a seasoned advocate and new author (her book, A New Era of Philanthropy, is out this week!), for a deep and energizing conversation. Together, they explore how philanthropy must evolve for a just future, weaving in ancestral wisdom, collective action, and moral imagination. Listeners will find a rich blend of history, hope, and actionable inspiration for how joy, play, and transparency can transform how we show up for systemic change. If you’ve been yearning for a fresh, courageous take on philanthropy, this conversation will fuel your spirit. You’ll even hear about how Dimple “interviewed” Andrew Carnegie about the origins of US philanthropy.Key Takeaways:Philanthropy must evolve from isolated, individualistic actions toward collective strategies that recognize the interconnectedness of resources, responsibility, and community power.Today's urgent crises require philanthropy to move beyond the old goal of doing “some good” and instead pursue bold, systemic transformations that maximize justice and sustainability.Transparency in grantmaking, decision-making, and wealth distribution is essential to dismantling the "black box" mystery that surrounds philanthropy. Leaders must intentionally build cultures of joy, play, and embodiment within philanthropy to prevent burnout, spark creativity, and invite fuller participation in transformational change.Grantmaking institutions must streamline application processes and prioritize ease and dignity for applicants to genuinely practice trust-based philanthropy and reduce systemic burdens.Future-oriented philanthropy demands a commitment to reimagine and redesign systems, not simply to patch over injustices but to create entirely new structures rooted in equity.Ancestral values of care, mutual responsibility, and moral imagination must inform modern philanthropy if we are to navigate the complex challenges of climate change, authoritarianism, and inequality."Joy to me is the connection to creativity. It's how we open up space for something that doesn't or wouldn't exist otherwise." — Dimple Abichandani"We only have a democracy if we're all a part of it, if everybody takes responsibility for it." — Dimple AbichandaniEpisode References: Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie: https://bookshop.org/p/books/gospel-of-wealth-andrew-carnegie/0e13f41bec5d506fLearn Your Play Personalities Quiz: https://nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/About Dimple Abichandani: Dimple Abichandani is a nationally recognized philanthropic leader, lawyer, and author of A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth Into a More Just and Sustainable Future, a book that reimagines how philanthropy can meet this moment. For two decades, she has worked to reshape philanthropy’s purpose and practice while leading innovative funding institutions. As Executive Director of the General Service Foundation (2015–2022), she aligned the foundation’s grantmaking, investments, and governance with justice values. Dimple’s leadership has been recognized with a Scrivener Award for Creative Grantmaking, and she serves on the Board of Directors of Solidaire Network and other philanthropic boards and committees.Connect with Dimple: Website: https://www.dimpleabichandani.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimple-abichandani-10948366/Book: A New Era of Philanthropy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771428/a-new-era-of-philanthropy-by-dimple-abichandani/Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    43 分
  • Aaron Dorfman and Senowa Mize-Fox: Protecting Civil Society by Funding Front-line Orgs

    Aaron Dorfman and Senowa Mize-Fox: Protecting Civil Society by Funding Front-line Orgs
    2025/04/24
    In this episode, Kristine Michie explores philanthropy's critical challenges with Aaron Dorfman and Senowa Mize-Fox from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). They expose systemic gaps in funding: climate funders over-indexing on big orgs and tech solutions, foundations retreating from 2020 commitments, and the chronic under-resourcing of frontline organizations. For funders, nonprofit leaders, and movement builders, this conversation offers a powerful blueprint for more accountable, courageous philanthropic practice rooted in moral imagination.Key Takeaways:Funders must restructure decision-making bodies to include people from the communities most affected by the issues at hand.Frontline climate justice organizations require long-term, flexible funding—short bursts of crisis giving are insufficient.The 5% annual payout requirement should be treated as a baseline, not a ceiling—especially during social and environmental emergencies. Like now!Mission-aligned investing is crucial: Foundations cannot claim to support climate justice, for example, while investing in fossil fuel companies.NCRP’s Power Moves toolkit offers a practical, equity-centered self-assessment for funders to evaluate how they build, share, and wield power.Silence from funders in politically hostile times weakens civil society—foundations must publicly support their grantees under attack.Embedding joy, play, and community care into organizational culture is essential for sustaining activism and leadership through adversity."[If funders are waiting for a rainy day] The rainy day here, and it’s a hurricane. The urgency is now increased; increase your payout even more and get that money out the door." — Senowa Mize-Fox"An endowed private foundation has no natural predators. No one can put it out of business... They're not accountable to voters, consumers who buy their products, or a stock market." — Aaron Dorfman"If you’re investing in things detrimental to the communities you purport to serve with your grant-making dollars, then you're not actually supporting those communities—and that cancels each other out... we’re finding that more than you'd think." — Senowa Mize-FoxEpisode References: Power Moves Toolkit: https://ncrp.org/power-moves/Just Returns Brief: https://ncrp.org/resources/just-returns-clean-investments-impact/NRCP Climate Justice: https://ncrp.org/climate-justiceImagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin: https://www.ruhabenjamin.com/imagination-a-manifestoAbout Aaron Dorfman and Senowa Mize-Fox:Aaron is the president and CEO of NCRP, which advocates for grantmakers to be responsive to those with the least wealth and power. He frequently speaks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and the need for accountability in philanthropy. Before joining NCRP in 2007, Dorfman spent 15 years as a community organizer. He holds degrees from Carleton College and Indiana University and serves on multiple boards.Senowa Mize-Fox is the Movement Engagement Manager for Climate Justice at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and dancing to early 2000s pop music. Connect with Aaron and Senowa: Website: https://ncrp.org/Aaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-dorfman/Senowa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senowa-mize-fox/Connect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    44 分
  • Chris Lawrence: Creating Financial Justice in a Mobile World

    Chris Lawrence: Creating Financial Justice in a Mobile World
    2025/04/17
    In this episode, Kristine Michie talks with Chris Lawrence, Chief Program Officer at the Interledger Foundation, about reimagining financial access in a digitally connected world. They explore what it means to create systems that move with people—across borders, crises, and communities—through open protocols and inclusive design. From artist-led explorations of money to refugee wallets and cross-border remittance tools, the episode shows how creativity, tech, and advocacy intersect to serve the 1.4 billion unbanked. Listeners will leave inspired to see financial inclusion not just as a tech fix, but as a human right—and a space where imagination fuels real change.Key Takeaways:Digital connectivity can build financial systems that follow people across borders, crises, and time—access should be as portable as a phone number.True inclusion means designing for those without banks, credit histories, or infrastructure.Community value systems—like trust networks and mutual aid—should be empowered by tech, not replaced.If your solution excludes the most marginalized from basic services, it must be rethought from the ground up.Collaboration across tech, art, education, and activism is essential to build ecosystems rooted in shared values.Art and creativity aren’t extras—they help us grasp complex issues and imagine change.Open, decentralized systems can expand access—but need legal, cultural, and advocacy support.Financial rights are human rights—not market perks.We must stop treating money as taboo—economic empowerment is key to justice and transformation."A lack of creative solutions has a real chilling effect on progress." — Chris Lawrence"Maybe there's something in a communal sense, where there's no value outside of that community, but if it's facilitating the transactions of that value within the community, then that’s serving a purpose." — Chris Lawrence“Fun and play aren’t frivolous; they’re crucial in sustaining momentum, encouraging risk-taking, and breaking through ‘stuck’ thinking in serious work.” — Chris LawrenceEpisode References: Hacktoberfest: https://hacktoberfest.com/Building Tech for the Just Transition – An AI Platform for the Social Sector with guests Aram Fischer and Mikka Kei MacDonald: https://www.impactfullinc.com/playfull-podcast/aram-fischer-mikka-kei-macdonaldDelivering Money and Meaning for Marginalized Founders with Kat Gabrielle: https://www.impactfullinc.com/playfull-podcast/kat-gabrielleEqualizing Access to the Tools and Levers that Grow the Economy with Erin Axelrod: https://www.impactfullinc.com/playfull-podcast/erin-axelrodAbout Chris Lawrence: Chris Lawrence is the Head of Programs at Interledger Foundation, where he leads grant-making programs and strategic partnerships to advance financial inclusion through open-web technologies. With two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, he is driven by the vision of creating positive social change through education, technology, and network building. He also serves as an RSA Fellow, contributing to global initiatives that promote social justice, civic engagement, and human creativity. Previously, he was the Senior Program Manager at Grant for the Web and co-founded Loup, a consultancy focused on stakeholder storytelling. Additionally, he has held leadership roles at Mozilla, supporting a global network of leaders in web literacy and digital rights.Connect with Chris: Website: https://interledger.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interledgerfoundation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislarry/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/interledger-foundation/Twitter: https://x.com/interledgerConnect with Kristine:Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    44 分