Best Weekly Impact Podcasts (2024)

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IIW - Episode 74 - Joe Ingrassia 36:26

8h ago36:26

36:26

This week's guest is the great Joe Ingrassia! Joe is an Executive Board Member at the Columbus Piave Club, where he plays a vital role in welcoming new members and organizing memorable events. An avid foodie, Joe has a passion for culinary adventures, always on the lookout for new flavors and experiences. He's also a cocktail connoisseur, skilled i…

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8-26-2024 Rust Belt Recruiting, Bootstrapping, Best in Tech 14:48

7h ago14:48

14:48

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their upcoming events and dive into the conversation with Taylor Evans about Rust Belt Recruiting. They talk about the importance of having a strong brand name, the challenges of expanding into new areas of business, and the significance of having a consistent operating system. They also touch o…

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Weekly Market Impact: August 26th 31:51

3h ago31:51

31:51

This week, Phil discusses the latest comments from the Federal Reserve, expectations for a rate cut, and European versus American taxes with special guests Ben Dennis, CFA from Ladenburg Research.

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Ep. 404 Showing Up Faithfully: John Hill Reflects 32:52

3h ago32:52

32:52

We are especially excited for this week's episode as we welcome John Hill to the program. John is days away from completing his service as the Interim General Secretary of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society, an agency charged with leading the denomination’s social witness around the world. It is a perfect time for this convers…

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Let the water (investment) flow, climate finance updates, and family office ImpInv in LatAm 19:01

6h ago19:01

19:01

🎧 This Week in Impact. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Stories on this episode: ⁠Call replay⁠ and ⁠recap⁠ ⁠Climate investors rally behind Kamala Harris to protect policies – and portfolios⁠ ⁠The push and pull of impact investing for wealthy families in Latin America⁠ ⁠Latam Newsletter Signup…

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Ep.403 North Texas Faith Votes: Faith Leader Panel 48:59

8h ago48:59

48:59

Last weekend the Texas Impact team had a chance to hang out with a hundred Texans of faith representing congregations from across North Texas, and y’all the vibes were real. People were excited to hear from faith leaders talking about what they are doing to engage people this election season. They heard from non-profits and voting officials giving …

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Impact at the DNC, pro-ESG states outperform, and a solar boost in India 23:33

2h ago23:33

23:33

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with Amy Cortese. On today's episode: Beyond Chicago, Harris seeks to ride a revival in wages, entrepreneurship and ownership Talk of the Town: Live updates from outside the Democratic National Convention Pension funds in pro-ESG ‘blue’ states outperform those in anti-ESG ‘red’ ones — to the tune …

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8-19-24 Weekly Impact - Founder Dinners, Crain's Top Employers, Get Your Numbers Right 14:48

6h ago14:48

14:48

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including founders' dinners, the grand opening of Encore Venture Labs, the Ohio VC Fest, and the importance of focusing on numbers in business. They emphasize the value of networking, seeking feedback, and building a strong team. They also highlight the recognition received b…

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Weekly Market Impact: August 19th 25:14

4h ago25:14

25:14

This week Phil talks about the Federal Reserves Jackson Hole meeting where we'll hear about interest rate policy. Phil also has a special guest, Matt Crosby, to discuss how mutual funds are converting into exchange trade funds.

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Ep.402 Opposing Christian Nationalism 34:53

6d ago34:53

34:53

This week we are joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, leading the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty: defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. We are excited to talk about Amanda's w…

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Facing the new legal landscape for impact, how to measure & manage impact, and HBO takes on ESG 19:11

1h ago19:11

19:11

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank: ⁠Mapping an impact investing path through the new legal landscape⁠ ⁠Are fund managers ready to set targets to hold themselves accountable for impact?⁠ ⁠HBO brings a sleek, sexy and skeptical view of impact investing to a television audience.…

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IIW - Episode 73 - Stephen Riggio 42:44

6d ago42:44

42:44

This week I had the privilege of interviewing Stephen Riggio. Stephen is the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barnes & Noble (2002-2012). For over forty years he was a key leader transforming the single flagship New York location into a national retailer that expanded into e-commerce and book publishing. He has served on the boards of the Na…

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Weekly Market Impact: August 12 26:34

11d ago26:34

26:34

This week, Phil talks about recent market sell offs, changing labor markets and a solid earnings season for Q2.

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8-12-24 Andor Creative, Exit Planning Institute 15:15

2d ago15:15

15:15

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including leadership development, the importance of having an exit plan for businesses, and the value of financial modeling. They highlight the need for leaders to continuously develop their skills as their businesses grow and evolve. They also emphasize the significance of p…

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IIW - Episode 72 - Tony Marotta - Host of Radio Italia Cleveland 44:26

9d ago44:26

44:26

In this episode, I had the chance to interview one of the greats in Italian-American radio: Mr. Tony Marotta! Tony and I had a great conversation on everything from family to Italian music. Tony has been on the radio for decades, operating out of Cleveland. Tony knows what it takes to last in radio and having started at a young age, he is truly one…

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Ep.401 Watching for the Sunrise 29:47

4d ago29:47

29:47

This week we are excited to launch our fourth season of Weekly Witness and who better to kick things off than Texas Impact’s esteemed Executive Director, Bee Moorhead. We thought this would be a timely conversation as we move out of the usually slower summer months and into a consequential fall election season which will lead into the 89th Texas Le…

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VC's for Kamala, blended finance in Africa, and Yunus returns 20:51

7d ago20:51

20:51

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: ⁠⁠⁠Why certain Venture Capitalists are embracing Kamala Harris’s campaign vision⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How three Africa-led blended finance models are mobilizing billions for development ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why microfinance pioneer Muhmmad Yunus is stepping in to lead Bangladesh during a …

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8-5-24 Joshua Edwards, Digital-C, Community Flywheel, EPI 14:50

7d ago14:50

14:50

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the importance of good infrastructure and solving the digital divide. They highlight the work of Joshua Edmonds, who is working on providing affordable internet access through his company Canopy. They also touch on the history of internet connectivity and the need for access to healthcare a…

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7-29-2024 Bob Malley, Cleveland Innovation Summit 15:02

25d ago15:02

15:02

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the story of Bob Malley and Malley's Chocolates, a successful family business. They highlight the importance of succession planning and the respect for the work that went before. They also discuss the concept of 'Malley moments' and how the emotional impact of a product can create a lasting…

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7-22-24 Craig Hassall (Playhouse Square) IoVs and Innovation Summit 12:11

25d ago12:11

12:11

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their recent interviews with non-traditional entrepreneurs and their impact on the Cleveland community. They highlight the importance of changing the negative perception of Cleveland and embracing its rich history and authenticity. They also discuss the cyclical nature of cities and the need for…

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7-15-2024 Lost & Found in Cleveland, Encore Venture labs 9:17

17d ago9:17

9:17

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the entrepreneurial journey of Keith Gurchuk and Marissa Guterman, who made a film called 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'. They talk about the importance of purpose over paycheck and the difference between working for a paycheck and seeking purpose in work. They also highlight the level of hustle …

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7-8-24 Forward Hospitality and Creative Infrastructure 12:17

22d ago12:17

12:17

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the recent podcast episode with Mitchell Vargo from Forward Hospitality Group. They highlight the importance of having an intentional operating system for business success and the benefits of implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). They also talk about the creative infrastructure in…

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7-1-24 Genome Oncology , Q3, learning to record version 15:51

16d ago15:51

15:51

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss three main topics: the Lay of the Land podcast with Ian Mauer of Genome Oncology, their sessions for the week, and the start of Q3. They highlight Ian's description of Genome Oncology as a clinical decision support system and his approach to learning and evolving. They also discuss the role…

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6-24-24 Umberto Fedeli, EO, and Entrepreneurial Restauranting 17:22

7d ago17:22

17:22

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics related to business building and entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from Umberto Fedeli. They talk about the importance of being a student of the game and continuously learning, as well as the significance of having a clear purpose and being in the right place doing the…

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6-17-24 Vytalize, E&Y Winners, Impact Moments 15:46

22d ago15:46

15:46

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss three main topics: the podcast episode with Matt Shapiro from Vitalize, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, and their session days. They highlight key takeaways from each topic, including the stages of business development, the importance of clear communication, and the need …

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6-10-24 Atomic Industries, Landi Industries, Burk Enterprises, Color3 11:58

17d ago11:58

11:58

Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss Lay of the Land episode #169 with Aaron Slodov, including Aaron's Manifesto, his mission to exascale American manufacturing, and the importance of skilled labor. They talk about Jeremiah Landi who helps startups turn ideas into products and his multi-faceted background. Finally, they mention Introductions of Val…

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6-3-24: Oko, North Coast Ventures, EO CLE 10:43

25d ago10:43

10:43

This episode reviews the Lay of the Land podcast with Darren A. Small and his company, Oko, AI and workflow automation. Also discussed event by North Coast Ventures is also discussed, mentioning portfolio companies like Society Brands. The episode concludes with a conversation about EO, a business owner's network. This week's Lay of the Land episod…

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Weekly Market Impact: August 5 25:48

24d ago25:48

25:48

"Don’t panic" is the message of the week! Markets are selling off but the US is nowhere near recession. Listen to Phil’s thoughts on managing your portfolio during periods of volatility.

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Ep.355 Sankofa: Heather Goes to Ghana 19:58

28d ago19:58

19:58

This week we are once again joined by Texas Impact Policy Advocate, Heather Malkawi, who was recently invited to attend the 6th Pan African Conference, otherwise known as Sankofa 2024. This conference is hosted about every five years by the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians. Heather shares highlights from her trip and about how these th…

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Capitol Gains Ep2: Climate, insurance and risk management with Carolyn Kousky 36:58

23d ago36:58

36:58

The team is on break, so we're sharing the second episode of James McIntyre and Matt Posner's new podcast Capitol Gains, the latest edition to the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network. In this episode James and Matt had the pleasure of hosting Carolyn Kousky of the Environmental Defense Fund. With an extensive background in climate risk management and polic…

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IIW - Episode 71 - Chris Vaccaro 43:37

1M ago43:37

43:37

This week I am joined by Chris Vaccaro. Chris is a journalist, an author of 10 books, a professor, a two-time Emmy Award winner and nine-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Italian culture and how Chris rediscovered his roots and made it a priority to instill those Italian values he learned growing up i…

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Weekly Market Impact: July 29th 17:25

1M ago17:25

17:25

This week, Phil talks about earnings and how important they are for the market, recent GDP, and PCE inflation data.

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Ep. 354 Amazing Grace 17:16

1M ago17:16

17:16

This week is the final episode of our series introducing Texas Impact’s new staff members as we welcome Grace Bonilla to the program. Grace was formerly an intern with Texas Impact and was recently hired as our newest Public Witness Mobilizer. Grace is working on a number of projects. Among them, she is helping staff Texas Impact’s Public School De…

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IIW - Episode 70 - David Sciamanna 42:10

1M ago42:10

42:10

This week's guest is David Sciamanna. David is on the Board of Directors for the Historic Letterkenny Chapel and Franklin County Veterans and 9/11 Memorial Park Foundation. (https://www.veterantrailpa.org/) David and I discuss the story of the Letterkenny chapel in Chambersburg, PA. Built by Italian POW's during the second world war, it stands an i…

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A political proxy battle⁠ for the soul of tech, youth-lens investing in Africa, and recycling is having a moment 21:06

19d ago21:06

21:06

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The ⁠political proxy battle⁠ for the soul of tech, innovation and social impact, what ⁠youth led protests⁠ mean for the impact agenda, and how recycling is ⁠having a moment⁠.

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Weekly Market Impact: July 22nd 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

This week, Phil talks about the potential political impacts on markets.

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Ep. 353 Gun Violence Prevention: Putting the Pieces Together 19:24

1M ago19:24

19:24

This week we are joined by Texas Impact Policy Advocate Bobby Watson for a conversation about his travels this summer related to his work with Texas Impact’s Ending Gun Violence team. In light of recent events, faith leaders have offered reflections condemning political violence and calling on us for peaceful conversations about important issues. S…

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New strategies for refugee-lens investing, deadlines approach for the GGRF, and a preview of Capitol Gains 21:10

1M ago21:10

21:10

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Refugee-lens investing: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/new-tools-for-humanitarian-relief-in-crisis-zones-blended-finance-offtake-contracts-and-debt-swaps/⁠ Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund deadlines: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/epa-melds-private-and-public-capital-and-a-s…

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IIW - Episode 69 - Danielle Pastin 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

This week we interview the very talented, Danielle Pastin, both an accomplished opera singer and business owner. We talk to Danielle about how her Italian roots and upbringing shaped her career choice. Coming from a military and musical family that was very close, Danielle developed her passion for music and love for family. As her bio notes, "With…

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Weekly Market Impact: July 15th 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

This week Phil talks about the latest inflation data, the misery index, and unusual data in the housing market.

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Ep.352 It's a Journey 15:30

2M ago15:30

15:30

The Texas Impact staff recently met in Austin and welcomed several new staff to new positions, so we thought we would use part of this summer break to introduce you to our new team members. We continue the series this week with Heather Malkawi. Heather is not new to Texas Impact though, if you have been to an event in the last few years, you have p…

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Wait, there's good economic news? Plus, TPG's AI enabled, smart city play. 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: the good economic news that’s been largely overlooked — or at least overshadowed — in the current tumultuous news cycle: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/left-behind-communities-ride-bipartisan-policies-if-not-politics-to-prosper-at-last/⁠ Plus, an impact investment f…

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IIW - Episode 68 - Ray Guarini 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

This week I interview Ray Guarini, Director of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society. Ray and I had a wonderful discussion about how the old neighborhoods had a lasting impact on future generations, without even realizing it at the time. However, as the older generations have passed on, it is imperative the younger generations maintain and even s…

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Weekly Market Impact: July 8th 24:11

2M ago24:11

24:11

This week, Phil talks about the latest job data, a slowing U.S. consumer and the latest trends in electricity and manufacturing materials.

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The Supreme Court's impact, US political risk, and driving community homeownership without displacement 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The implications of this term’s Supreme Court rulings on the business environment for sustainable finance: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/supreme-court-rulings-threaten-to-turn-policy-tailwinds-into-headwinds-for-impact-investors/⁠ How impact investors are preparing…

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Weekly Market Impact: July 1st 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

This week, Phil has a special guest Matt Whitehurst, CFA Sr. Product Specialist Alliance Bernstein. They discuss the Magnificent 7 and what opportunities lie ahead for the market besides those stocks.

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IIW - Episode 67 - Philly Rich 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Finally! We have Philly Rich as our guest. A great guy with a sincere passion for the Italian culture and frankly, all things Italian. Join us this week for a very lively and passionate discussion about Italian culture, and even a little talk on 'Philly'.By Italian Impact Weekly

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Ep. 351 Opportunity + Inspiration 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

The Texas Impact staff recently met in Austin and welcomed several new staff to new positions, we thought we would use part of this summer break to introduce you to our new team members. We continue that series today with a conversation with Rebecca McIlwain, Project Manager of Houston Faith Votes. For over a decade, Rebecca served in parish minist…

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IIW - Episode 66 - Mike and Jenny Modugno 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

This week in keeping with our theme of supporting small businesses, we interview Mike and Jenny Modugno, the owners of The Bridgeside Market. These two have a love for the Italian culture and it shows in how they operate their business and treat customers. Filled with family traditions, they are the epitome of Italian culture.…

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