The PlayFull Podcast

Whether you’re ladling soup at a local shelter or attending a UN Peace Conference, those who devote their lives to the service of others are often exhausted and in need of a little break.

Welcome to the PlayFull Podcast, where host Kristine Michie and her guests bring fun to the serious work of changing the world.

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Live in Oxford, UK: PlayFull at Skoll World Forum (Part 2)

Join us for the concluding part of this special at the Marmalade Festival where Kristine explores the relationship between play and productivity with guests including Emma Belcher, Taddy Blecher, Shauna Carey, and Sharyanne McSwain, emphasizing the importance of incorporating play into work environments to unlock potential and foster innovation.

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Amy Javaid: Unpacking Furniture Poverty – Why a Roof Overhead is Just the Start

In this week's episode of The PlayFull Podcast, we explore Amy Javaid's inspirational journey as CEO of A Wider Circle, where she leads a national movement to alleviate furniture poverty with innovative initiatives like hiding rubber ducks throughout their warehouse, infusing play, compassion, and dignity into the process to not only delight clients and staff but also to make a game out of filling empty homes with "donations with dignity".

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James Thornton: A Sustainable Journey: How a B-Corp Travel Company is Making the World Smaller & Greener

Join us as James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, embodies his leadership style of "casual intensity," sharing how the world's largest B-Corp travel company is revolutionizing sustainable travel, discussing their authentic local experiences and minimized climate impact, along with insights on maintaining B-Corp certification, all while enjoying some delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, because doing good never tasted so sweet.

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Stewart Sarkozy Banosy:Talking Dirty: A Clean Planet Starts with a Clean Ocean

Stewart Sarkozy Banosy, Acting Executive Director of the Ocean Sewage Alliance, as we delve into the multifaceted significance of the sea, encompassing livelihood, solace, and the urgent need for stewardship, all while exploring the intersection of play, resilience, and environmental activism on The PlayFull Podcast.

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Trademarking Disruption to Save the Planet | Isaias Hernandez, Founder, Queer Brown Vegan

Join Isaias Hernandez, aka Queer Brown Vegan, as he shares his journey from childhood inspiration to Gen Y influencer, advocating for environmental activism with a focus on beauty, love, and storytelling, while emphasizing the crucial need to protect intellectual property and brands, offering prescriptions for saving Mother Earth on The PlayFull Podcast.

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Gregg Bishop: Making Good on a $50M Racial Justice Pledge

In this week's episode, delve into the inspiring journey of Gregg Bishop, who, in response to September 11, made the pivotal decision to transition from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector, now serving as the Executive Director of the Brooklyn Social Justice Fund and philanthropic adviser to Joe and Clara Tsai, catalyzing significant social, racial, and economic justice initiatives in NYC, while sharing insights on his experiences working for the City of New York and his transformative encounters with meaningful questions.

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