Join Kristine Michie and Doug Sandler in celebrating The PlayFull Podcast's impactful year, reflecting on transformative conversations about joy and play as tools for leadership, social change, and well-being.

Join Kristine and Elizabeth Cushing, CEO of Playworks, as they explore how play fosters joy, resilience, and connection, transforming schools, workplaces, and communities with meaningful, scalable impacts.

Kristine Michie and a group of changemakers discuss resilience and joy post-2024 election. They share anecdotes, reflections, and strategies on rest, ancestral wisdom, and community in advocacy. This episode inspires and offers practical ways to make an impact, blending play and purpose.

Kristine Michie and Andrea Longton explore how aligning financial decisions with social and climate justice can drive impactful change, empowering individuals to use their wealth—no matter the amount—to build a better world.

In this episode, Kristine joins Imara Jones, CEO of TransLash Media, to explore how storytelling shapes cultural narratives, advances social change, and highlights the power of joy as a survival tool in the fight to transform society's perceptions of trans people.

Join host Kristine as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Ada Williams Prince on designing inclusive futures, harnessing the power of play, and building solutions through imagination, joy, and civic engagement.

In this episode, Ana Marie Argilagos, President and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, shares her insights on building inclusive philanthropy, nurturing community power, and envisioning a future where healing and joy fuel lasting change.

Join Kristine as she welcomes Ronda Carnegie to discuss how to activate concerned individuals on climate issues, the transformative power of women in the climate movement, and the inspiring genesis of Project Dandelion.

Join Kristine as she welcomes Joseph Scantlebury, CEO of Living Cities, for a thought-provoking conversation on how narrative change, joy, and investment in diverse communities shape a thriving future for all in America's cities.

Join Kristine and Eric for an engaging conversation on navigating the complexities of racism, the power of diverse communities, and the life lessons learned from the punk and hip-hop scenes, while discovering how music and shared values can help shape an inclusive democracy.

In this episode, Kristine sits down with social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters to explore how shifting from deficit-framing to asset-framing changes culture, perception, and equity, while revealing the powerful role that narratives play in how we see ourselves and others.

Join Kristine as she engages with Charisse Conanan Johnson to explore a playful approach to addressing racism, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism, redefining wealth as a collective pursuit, and empowering the next generation of changemakers through creativity and deep conversations.

Join Kristine and Ali Noorani as they navigate America's identity crisis, exploring how to craft narratives that serve everyone, reduce polarization, and strengthen our democratic institutions.

Kristine and Joe Goldman discuss the urgent need to protect democracy through proactive funding for voting rights, political engagement by philanthropists, fostering team connections, and combining serious efforts with community-building activities, emphasizing that a healthy democracy is crucial for addressing broader philanthropic goals.

Dive into this episode as Kristine and guest Palika Makam explore how the power of ice cream can fuel activism, the intertwining of joy and justice at Ben & Jerry's, and the impact of a community organizer's journey from Cape Town to Ferguson on social change and corporate responsibility.

Join Kristine and her guest, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, as they explore the power of play, the importance of positivity in challenging times, and the essential role of joy in both personal well-being and community organizing.

Get the scoop on Taharka Brothers Ice Cream as Kristine sits down with employee-owners "Cousin" Vinny Green and Mike Prokop at their Baltimore factory to discuss the power of community, the magic behind their unique flavors, and how employee ownership fuels their mission-driven success.

Get ready to be inspired as LaTosha Brown joins Kristine to explore how joy and hope are revolutionizing democracy and reshaping the future of American politics.

Yordanos Eyoel, an Ethiopian-American democracy entrepreneur and founder of Keseb, shares her journey from growing up amidst Ethiopia's civil war to leading a transnational platform that innovates and protects democracy, emphasizing the importance of active participation and global citizenship.

Join Kristine as she chats with Dale Anglin about the critical role of local news, the impact of job losses in journalism on communities and democracy, and how philanthropy can step in to support this essential public good.