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.

Radhy Miranda shares the joy of finding great partners and lifting them up in the global movement to close the racial wealth gap and fuel economic mobility at The Rockefeller Foundation, while exploring the intersection of climate and economic justice in philanthropy.

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.

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.

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.

Addison, a Southern California native, channels her lifelong passion for environmental activism into systemic change in climate and food systems, leveraging her sociology degree and diverse experience in grant writing, CRM management, and donor outreach at Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and MiraCosta College, now advocating for sustainability and equity within the food system as a member of the SDFSA family, while indulging in hobbies like knitting, baking, gardening, and spending time with her cats

Daniel's chocolate-tasting board game reflects his passion for play, double bottom-line businesses, and risk-taking entrepreneurs, as we explore Alterna's support for social enterprises like Chocolate Sero, discussing cultural shifts towards embracing risk, diversifying founders, and the symbiotic growth of businesses and social missions, all while enjoying double-impact ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's in this sweet conversation about impact.

Join us as Salin Geevarghese shares insights from the Oval Office to the family dinner table, navigating diverse spaces with humor and purpose.

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Jenny Flores, the Head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy for Wells Fargo, as she shares insights on redistributing $420 million to small business owners during the pandemic and her philosophy of dreaming big.

Jen Risher shares her journey of turning shame into service, tackling conversations around money, power, and privilege with candor and conviction, and sparking a movement to unlock millions of dollars from stagnant funds for nonprofit support.

From her time forming and performing with a USC dance troupe to the orange boots that she dons for big events, and how to gain a coveted ticket to her annual gumbo feast, Lisha’s take on play reveals it’s as much a counter-balance to weighty matters at work as it is her secret sauce to getting that very work done.

Join us as Alexa Harrison spills the inside scoop on her mission to spread the word about Ben & Jerry's, complete with free ice cream perks, lobby slides, and 'play break' meeting agendas.

Listen in today to hear Layla Zaidane describe the solution that’s right in front of us when it comes to healing vast divides: finding the 'third thing' – whether it’s loving French bulldogs or bowling – with her Millennial Action Project leading the way.

Glen Galaich, CEO of The Stupski Foundation, shares his urgent mission of swiftly distributing the $365 million fortune left by Larry and Joyce Stupski to impactful causes and communities.

Join us as Gail Becker discusses her journey from honoring her dad's legacy to creating a successful food company that revolutionized the industry, all while tackling issues from supply chain logistics to food insecurity and ultimately deciding who gets the first bite of chocolate ice cream.

Join us as Dr. Stuart Brown, often hailed as the father of play, delves into the profound significance of play across human history and its pivotal role in shaping our world, with insights spanning from Aristotle to modern research and practical applications for today's changemakers.

Meet Hector Mujica, Head of Economic Opportunity for the Americas for Google.org, as he leads philanthropic efforts across the Americas and discusses the power of play in tackling monumental challenges.

Discover the incredible journey of Cecilia Munoz, from serving as a White House advisor under President Obama to advocating for immigration reform, all while finding balance through singing in a choir and indulging in card games on Zoom.

In the finale of our debut season, Kristine Michie shares her impactful journey, guided by the mantras of joy and service, while offering a glimpse into the exciting lineup of changemakers awaiting in Season Two!

In this episode, Kristine Michie unveils the secrets of effective strategic planning, challenging conventional wisdom with fresh insights and metaphors from ballast to playground equipment, advocating for shorter-term plans for greater adaptability in a volatile world.