Welcome to Season 3 of the Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Show! This season features insightful episodes and inspiring guests exploring social entrepreneurship and sustainability. In this episode, Dr Faiz will discuss social sustainability and its role in social entrepreneurship. This episode will examine key elements like community eng…

In this episode, we will explore the topic of human sustainability with Jan Barlow, founder of Better Job Fit. With over 30 years of experience in global business development and workforce transition initiatives, Jan shares insights into how her organization integrates principles of human sustainability into its initiatives. From fostering workplac…

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Hoffmann, also known as Mr. Passive, to explore his remarkable journey in entrepreneurship and sustainability. From humble beginnings working a 60-hour week job to creating multiple passive income streams, Mike shares his insights on leveraging time and money for sustainable wealth. We discuss his innovative a…

Join us for an enlightening episode as we explore the world of sustainable innovation with Dr Jeff Standridge, a renowned expert in strategic growth, innovation, and leadership. In this insightful conversation, Dr Standridge shares his expertise and experiences, offering valuable insights into driving sustainable innovation across various industrie…

Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Wan Dazriq, a seasoned social entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. As the Founder of PurpoSE Malaysia and the driving force behind the SEMAI initiative, Wan Dazriq shares his insights on fostering sustainable social enterprises in Malaysia and across ASEAN. From his impactful projects to his collab…

In this episode, join us as we sit down with Dr Nadait Gebremedhen, the Executive Director of Hagush, a New York-based social enterprise committed to making technology access universal. We dive into the innovative Technology Financing Program launched by Hagush, which offers zero-interest financing for digital technology purchases, mainly targeting…

Embark on a journey of inspiration with Dr Vanajah Siva in this episode, tracing her path from the Angkasawan program to becoming an assistant professor specializing in sustainable supply chain management. Vanajah shares her insights on sustainability, equality, and coexistence, reflecting on her experiences and advocating for positive change. Join…

Join us for an inspiring episode with Arianna Watson, a dedicated social entrepreneur in Australia. As the co-founder of Think Enough, Arianna is on a mission to propel for-purpose businesses into the mainstream. Discover how she's making sustainable choices easy, enjoyable, and rewarding for consumers. With a focus on community and collaboration, …

In this episode, we dive into the world of sustainable business practices with Kumar Vijayendra, an expert in Sustainable Operations Management. He shares insights on how small businesses can align their strategies with the 4Ps of Sustainability: People, Planet, Profit, and Purpose. We explore the evolving role of sustainability in businesses, the …

In this captivating episode, we look into the fascinating world of space sustainability with Re CAE founders Agnes and Thibault. Discover how they are leading a revolution in space technology by providing accessible end-of-mission assessment tools, making space more sustainable and safer for all. Agnes and Thibault share their mission to assist spa…

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of street art with David Anasagasti, widely known as ‘Ahol Sniffs Glue.’ Join us as we explore how David’s ‘Geographies of Trash’ art project has become a force for change in Miami. Discover how art can transform litter into treasures, engage communities, and contribute to the Sustainable Developm…

In this episode, host Dr Faiz interviews Syed Shawal, the Director of Education and Outreach for SKOOL21. This pioneering education company integrates STEM and hybrid learning into the national curriculum. Syed Shawal is passionate about making a positive impact through STEM education. We dive into SKOOL21's mission and explore how its innovative a…

In this Episode 1 of the second season, host Dr Faiz interviews Syukran Idris, the Founder and Chief Storyteller of Moteevasi Media, to discuss the significance of the Junior Astropreneur Exchange (JAX) Project in empowering youth. They explore the collaboration between Moteevasi Media and Catalyst 2030, delving into the motivations behind this par…

In the final episode of Season 1, host Dr Faiz discusses the future of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. As the world approaches the midway point of the SDGs, challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic have hindered progress. However, there is hope for the social entrepreneurship sector. Dr Faiz highlights the potential of Artificial Intell…

Welcome to episode 9 of the SE & Sustainability Show. Today, we explore the concept of Systems Change. Social entrepreneurs have made significant contributions in diagnosing injustices and developing solutions, but thoroughly disrupting existing systems remains challenging. At Catalyst 2030, we embrace collaborative systems change, connecting socia…

In episode 8, host Dr Faiz discusses the theme of creating partnerships for sustainable development. He highlights the collaboration between Catalyst 2030 Malaysia and Generasi Marikh Academy for a youth conference promoting social entrepreneurship and the space sector. Dr Faiz emphasises the importance of partnerships and collaborations in achievi…

In episode 7, host Dr Faiz explores the significance of a social mission in social entrepreneurship. He emphasises that a social enterprise's core purpose lies in its strong social mission, with profitability being a secondary objective. Dr Faiz highlights the need for social entrepreneurs to define their social mission and shares inspiring example…

In this podcast episode, the host, Dr Faiz, discusses the Theory of Change (ToC) and the Logic Model, two methods that social entrepreneurs use to operate their businesses. The ToC is categorised as outcome-oriented, while the Logic Model is categorised as process-oriented. The ToC is a method applied for program planning that focuses on achieving …

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Show, where we delve into the intriguing topic of "Measuring Social Impact." In this episode, we explore the importance of measuring the impact of social enterprises and the challenges that arise in quantifying social value. We discuss two widely used methods: Social Return on I…

In episode 4, Dr Faiz discusses the Skoll World Forum 2023 and what it is all about. The Skoll World Forum is an annual gathering of some of the most influential social entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. It's a platform for social innovators to come together, share ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to some of the world's most press…

In episode 3, Dr Faiz discusses social innovation and finding new solutions to old problems. He explains the concept of social innovation and its potential to drive change through creativity and collaboration. He shared examples of social innovation in action by social enterprises from Malaysia and the United States; and how their social innovation…

In episode 2, Dr Faiz discusses the role of social entrepreneurship in creating a sustainable future. He explains the importance of networks and social capital and how it promotes sustainability. He shared an example of a successful social enterprise, such as Blue Star Recyclers and explained the factors that contributed to their success. In the fi…

In the debut episode of the social entrepreneurship and sustainability show, your host Dr Faiz introduces the world of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. He briefly overviews his background and motivations for starting the podcast before delving into social entrepreneurship and sustainability concepts. Throughout the episode, he will defin…

By Andy Croft

In this episode of the podcast, I’m interviewed by radio talk show host Mike Bennett. Mike and I go way back, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as he prompts me to reflect on my career as a journalist and share some highlights from my recent expedition into the wonderful and rapidly expanding universe of podcasting. This episode is our Season O…

Following the twin shocks of Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, the concept of a unified western transatlantic community seemed like a sentimental relic of a bygone age. Yet in his new book, Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era, author and international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the relationship is far …

When you’re dealing with the law, every word counts. And every period and comma counts, too! In this episode of the podcast, I interview Tami Aisenson, principal court attorney for the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. Tami is a lawyer, but quite a bit of her work at the Appellate Division involves writing, and she faces many …

In this episode, I speak with award-winning author and teacher Cynthia Gregory. Her published short stories include Baby Blood, Melting at Both Ends, Use Me, and Rosalinda's Ambition. Cynthia’s work has appeared in respected publications such as The Sun, Glimmer Train, the Briar Cliff Review, Santa Barbara Review, The Ear, and Central PA Magazine. …

In this episode, I’ll be chatting with radio personality Mike Bennett, the popular co-host of Mike & Kacey in the Morning on WHUD, the radio station serving New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley, a region with seven counties and more than 1.1 million residents. Many of those residents listen to WHUD, and Mike’s baritone voice has become a familiar par…

Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Insider. His articles tend to focus on the health – and the rights – of athletes. Jackson’s work has also been featured in The Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated. Over the course of his career, he’s covered the NFL, college football, college basketball, horse racing and New Jersey high school sports. In this…

Alfred Poor, PhD, is the founding Editor of Health Tech Insider, a website and weekly email newsletter that provides curated news and original analysis about mobile and wearable technology for health and medical applications. Alfred is known internationally as a speaker, writer, and analyst. Armed with a biology degree from Harvard, he’s spent the …

Door-to-door selling. If you’ve ever done it, you know it’s grueling work. Throughout most of its history, door-to-door selling was considered a man’s job. That was before Avon invented the Avon Lady, a concept that revolutionized selling and opened the door for generations of women who wanted to become independent entrepreneurs. Katina Manko, an i…

Edvige Jean-François is an award-winning global journalist and producer. At CNN, she served as Washington Bureau Producer, responsible for producing national and political news stories. She covered Capitol Hill, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. State Department and the White House. She was a producer for CNN’s Jim Acosta, delivering reports for The…

Professor Phoebe S.K. Young teaches undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is the recipient of the 2016 Boulder Faculty Assembly Award for Distinction in Teaching and Pedagogy. She is also the author of two books, California Vieja: Culture and Memory in a Modern American Place and Camping Grounds: Public N…

Joyce Garczynski is the Assistant University Librarian for Development & Communications at Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library in Maryland. In this role she teaches journalism students about the research process and manages her library’s social media. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Maryland, Colleg…

Can driving a truck help you become a better writer? Euan Semple is living proof that sometimes, at least, doing something that's not related to writing can result in ... better writing! Euan has been a leader and an influencer in the ever-changing field of digital technology for two decades. An early adopter of social media he implemented one of t…

In this episode of Paid by the Word, Mike interviews Clark Merrefield, a senior editor at The Journalist’s Resource, a project of Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center and the Carnegie-Knight Initiative. Clark joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2019 after working as a reporter for Newsweek and The Daily Beast, as a researcher and editor on t…

Stephen Janis is a documentary filmmaker and award-winning journalist whose work has earned praise in both video and print. He's the director of the recently released feature length documentary, The Friendliest Town, a compelling story of the controversial firing of the first black police chief of a small town in Maryland. He is the co-author of th…

Glenn Proctor's life reads like an adventure novel: a difficult childhood, family tragedy, alcoholism, six years in the U.S. Marine Corps (including a tour of duty in Vietnam), four decades in newspaper journalism, sharing in a Pulitzer Prize and judging five Pulitzer Prizes, becoming a peer support advocate and a life coach. He is a cancer survivo…

Ellen Horan is the author of 31 Bond Street, a historical novel published by HarperCollins. Set against the backdrop of bustling, corrupt New York City four years before the Civil War, the book recounts the tale of a murdered doctor, a mysterious woman who may or may not have killed him … and the political forces at work in the city in the late 185…

Rachelle Dickerson began her career in print journalism, working as a copy editor at major American newspapers such as Newsday, the Los Angeles Times, the Houston Chronicle and The Star-Ledger. In between, she taught language arts and journalism in the New York City public school system. After leaving the newspaper industry, she decided to become a…

Do you have the skill and passion to be a sports journalist? Adam Hirshfield, a senior NFL editor at The Athletic, reflects on his career in the new episode of the Paid by the Word Podcast. Over the course of his career, Adam has covered a wide range of sports – everything from high school football to the Olympics. Before joining The Athletic, Adam…

By Andy Croft

Walter Middlebrook is the Foster Professor of Practice in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at The Pennsylvania State University. Middlebrook has worked in editing roles at the Minneapolis Star, the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch, Newsday, New York Newsday, The New York Times, USA Today and The Detroit News. At The Detroit New…

By Mike Pilavachi

Joe Toplyn began his television career on the writing staff of Late Night with David Letterman. He later served as co-head writer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, head writer of Late Show with David Letterman, and co-executive producer of the comedic detective show Monk. A four-time Emmy winner, Joe is the author of Comedy Writing for Late-Night …

By Andy Croft

Martha Laham is a college professor, writer, and author. She has taught business, marketing, management, and advertising at universities and colleges for more than 30 years. In addition to teaching, Martha has authored college textbooks in marketing and selling, developed instructional materials for educational publishers, and contributed to HuffPo…

By Mike Pilavachi

For most of recorded history, we have enjoyed an abundance of energy sources. As a result, we haven’t been forced to think much about using energy efficiently. We no longer have that luxury. Although we still have plenty of energy sources, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our environment has a limited capacity for absorbing the harmful byprodu…