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Unlocking Impact

Unlocking Impact

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 How do our choices impact People and Planet? Join human rights advocate, international business expert and Founder of Trade Impact Academy, Sara Schoenfeld as she explores how the global economy intersects with human rights and sustainability. On Unlocking Impact, Sara‘s breakdown of timely headlines and insightful conversations with experts in the field will encourage you to listen, learn, and uncover the keys to unlocking your positive impact on the world. Produced by Trade Impact LLC. You can learn more about Trade Impact Academy and our interactive learning experiences at TradeImpactAcademy.com.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Economics Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Impact Investing and the Autism Community with Amanda Lukof

    Impact Investing and the Autism Community with Amanda Lukof
    Nov 1 2022
    In this episode, Sara speaks with Amanda Lukof about how Impact Investing can benefit the special needs Autism community in particular, whether through diagnostic, vocational or other support. Amanda discusses the hesitations by some to accept a mode of supporting this community that is outside of the non-profit model, and explains the power of impact investing and her hope for the different parts of this important community to collaborate and work in tandem. The conversation also covers the opportunities for the business community to support the neurodivergent community members and caregivers. Amanda is an attorney and graduate of Fordham University School of Law in NYC. In 2020, after practicing law for nearly six years, Amanda left legal practice to pursue opportunities in the special needs impact investing and startup space. Amanda currently serves on the Board of Trustee for the Cooke School in New York City, and is also a Strategic Advisor for the Autism Impact Fund and an Advisory Board Member for Smile Farms. You can learn more about our guest and her story at: https://www.worth.com/personal-impact-of-special-needs/. Learn more about impact investing and other links discussed during the podcast at:
    • Autism Impact Fund (AIF): https://autismimpact.fund/
    • Auticon: https://auticon.us/
    • Difference Partners: https://www.differencepartners.com/
    • Multiple: https://www.multiplehub.org/
    This episode is brought to you by The Trade Impact LLC. Certain materials used in today’s podcast were contributed by The Trade Impact Foundation. Legal Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this episode constitutes legal advice. Information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice from any party. Music provided by EdvardGares / Pond5.
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    21 mins
  • Labor Trafficking in the US with Benjamin Ryan Nathan

    Labor Trafficking in the US with Benjamin Ryan Nathan
    Sep 29 2022
    In this episode, Sara speaks with Benjamin Ryan Nathan about the misconceptions we have about labor trafficking in the US and how we can increase awareness of this important issue. The discussion also covers the concept of modern slavery and the importance of transparency in our supply chains. Benjamin is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of All Of Us Films. He has produced and directed hundreds of documentary projects, short films, commercials and viral videos, and served as editor on a series of over 70 short films created with renowned documentarian Ken Burns. He is currently directing a feature documentary on Labor Trafficking in the United States, "To Be Free" (https://www.allofusfilms.com/to-be-free-film). The film will be produced by Ben's production company, ALL OF US FILMS, and is Executive Produced by actor and activist Martin Sheen.

    Founded in 2012, ALL OF US FILMS works all over the globe, and has collaborated with major organizations including the UN Environment Programme, Sesame Street, the President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities (Obama Administration), American Cancer Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, and National Center for Learning Disabilities. The company has covered topics such as the electoral college and global plastic pollution, and has worked with top celebrity talent including Sir David Attenborough, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Meryl Streep, Don Cheadle, James Corden, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Debra Messing, Adrian Grenier, Bill Nye, Billie Eilish, Blythe Danner, Gisele Bündchen, and James Cromwell.

    You can learn more about our guest and his work at https://www.allofusfilms.com/. Learn more about labor trafficking in the US at polarisproject.org and 3strandsglobalfoundation.org. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is (888) 373-7888.

    This episode is brought to you by The Trade Impact LLC. Certain materials used in today’s podcast were contributed by The Trade Impact Foundation. Music provided by EdvardGares / Pond5.

    Legal Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this episode constitutes legal advice. Information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice from any party.
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    22 mins
  • How to be an Inclusive Leader with Ali Wines

    How to be an Inclusive Leader with Ali Wines
    May 31 2022
    In this episode, Sara speaks with Alexian "Ali" Wines about how to be an inclusive leader and why fostering an inclusive culture is beneficial to any organization. The discussion includes practical tips for supporting the mental health of any team. Ali currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Asia-Pacific. Ali previously served at the White House for eight years, working under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush where she was a member of the National Security Council. Ali is passionate about working with students and leadership teams, and is a regular motivational speaker for high school and college students.

    You can follow our guest on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexian-semkow-b52b83130/.

    This episode is brought to you by The Trade Impact LLC. Certain materials used in today’s podcast were contributed by The Trade Impact Foundation. Music provided by EdvardGares / Pond5. Legal Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this episode constitutes legal advice. Information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice from any party.
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    22 mins
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