• The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World

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The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World

By: Kristine Michie
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  • 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, bringing fun to the serious work of changing the world. I’m Kristine Michie, myself 5 decades into trying to make the world a better place. Join PlayFull as we meet movement builders from around the world and learn about the problems they’re solving, the systems they’re disrupting, and the ways they take breaks in the midst of it all.
    Kristine Michie
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  • Joe Goldman: Democracy Needs Philanthropy and Vice Versa

    Joe Goldman: Democracy Needs Philanthropy and Vice Versa
    May 23 2024
    Listen in as Kristine and Joe discuss:If you’re not protecting it, you can “lose your democracy” very quickly.Philanthropists should stop avoiding politics. They should center it!An ambitious effort to get funds to voting rights groups early in the cycle – don’t wait til November!Ice cream, pinatas, and chili cook-offs are great counterweights to the serious work of saving democracy.Key Takeaways:We’re not trying to get back to a better era, a time when we were “getting this right.”We need passion and ambition, not nostalgia, to build the democracy we want.Elections are not spectator sports - they only work because we, as a society, get involved with our dollars, our time, and our votes.Do not underestimate the power and importance of keeping your staff connected. Whether they’re remote or down the hall, your team needs to see its leaders and each other often – and for both play and work!"A healthy democracy is what makes all the other things that philanthropy cares about possible. If you care about education, if you care about the environment, if you care about health care - none of those things work if our political system doesn't work." — Joe GoldmanEpisode References:Pizza to the PollsJoy to the Polls Playlists & Instagram & X/TwitterAbout Joe Goldman: Joe Goldman is the President of Democracy Fund, an independent, nonpartisan foundation that seeks to create an inclusive multiracial democracy where people are treated fairly, feel they belong, and have a voice. As the foundation’s president, Joe is an outspoken advocate within philanthropy for creating a more effective and powerful field to ensure that our democracy is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy.Joe incubated Democracy Fund for three years inside Omidyar Network — Pierre and Pam Omidyar’s philanthropic investment firm — where he was an Investment Director. He then launched Democracy Fund as a private foundation in 2014, alongside Democracy Fund Voice, a sister 501c4 organization for which he also serves as president. Since its inception, Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice have committed more than $425 million to support organizations that are working to create a more vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society.Joe has played a key role in creating and leading several bodies aimed at strengthening and growing the field, including chairing or co-chairing the Trusted Elections Fund, the Partnership for Safe Voting, the Voter Engagement Fund, and the Safe Voting Fund. He also chaired the Democracy Fund Voter Study Group for which he co-authored a series of reports on public attitudes about democracy and authoritarianism.Previously, Joe was Vice President of Citizen Engagement at AmericaSpeaks, where he directed and facilitated large-scale public deliberations across the country, including the Unified New Orleans Planning Process after Hurricane Katrina and the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site after 9/11. Joe has also led citizen engagement programs from inside government, including Mayor Anthony Williams’ Neighborhood Action initiative in Washington, D.C., and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission’s Common Ground regional planning process in Chicago.Joe was a Public Service Fellow at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he received a master’s degree in public policy. He graduated with honors in political science from Vassar College.Connect with Joe:Website: democracyfund.orgWebsite: democracyfundvoice.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joepgoldmanConnect with Kristine:Website: impactfullinc.comInstagram: instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michieAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    45 mins
  • Kicking Off a New Series - Voting and Democracy!

    Kicking Off a New Series - Voting and Democracy!
    May 22 2024

    We are so excited to introduce the newest series on The Playfull Podcast on voting and democracy! Voting is only one small (though important) part of having an active democracy and active civic engagement. Listen in as we talk about civic action, community organizing, and the work of civil society that we're all a part of with our amazing guests including


    • Joe Goldman - President of Democracy Fund
    • Josh Lerner - Co-Executive Director at People Powered
    • LaTosha Brown - Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter
    • Bacilia Angel - Founder and President of Includus Fund
    • D'Seanté Parks - Founder and CEO of 1000 More
    • And so many more…


    Connect with Kristine:

    Website: https://www.impactfullinc.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfull_inc

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie/



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

    Live in Oxford, UK: PlayFull at Skoll World Forum (Part 2)
    May 16 2024
    In this final part of this two-part special, you’ll join us live on stage at the Marmalade Festival held in conjunction with Skoll’s annual gathering of global changemakers.Listen in as Kristine discusses the intersection of play and hard work with four amazing guests.Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares FundTaddy Blecher, CEO of the Maharishi InstituteShauna Carey, CEO of IDEO.orgSharyanne McSwain, COO of Echoing GreenJoin us as we talk about the playful personality types and why the play deficit in our world is dangerous. The guests share their play personalities and how it shows up for them in the change sector, which often gives play a bad rap. Play can change the world when you embrace it. Key Takeaways:If we are all burnt out, no work is going to get done. We should all, consciously, try to bring play into the workplace. Play can unlock possibilities, both in ourselves and in our communities. Playfulness is critical."If we’re taking ourselves too seriously, we’re getting it all wrong. We have to have fun while we’re changing the world." — Taddy Blecher About Emma Belcher:World-renowned expert on nuclear weapons policy, Dr. Emma Belcher is the President of Ploughshares. In leading the largest foundation singularly focused on reducing the threat of nuclear weapons, she is an authority on the threat of nuclear weapons and the nuances of nuclear weapons policy. She has experience in a variety of media concerning the threat of nuclear weapons.About Taddy Blecher:Dr Taddy Blecher is CEO of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute and the Imvula Empowerment Trust, CEO of the Community and Individual Development Association; and Chairperson of the SA National Government team on Entrepreneurship, Education, & Employability. He is a pioneer of the free tertiary education movement in South Africa, helping create six free access institutions of higher learning.He is passionate about the approach of Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education developing the full potential of every student. This has led the Maharishi Institute to winning the first prize in a global competition to find the most promising and innovative education initiative in the world.About Shauna Carey:Shauna currently serves as CEO, leveraging her deep expertise in both design and social impact to oversee the strategy and vision for IDEO.org.Previously, she worked alongside design teams and communities to surface insights to unlock new possibilities, create narratives that inspire action, and share stories about the impact of design. Over the past nine years at IDEO.org, she has worked on projects and programs focused on advancing health equity, criminal justice reform, refugee rights, gender equality, and climate resilience.About Sharyanne McSwain:At Echoing Green, Sharyanne oversees all aspects of the organization’s internal management and administrative systems supporting the Finance, Operations, Communications, Human Resources, and Programs teams. Most recently, the launch of the organization’s Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund and related programs focused on advancing racial equity has given her the opportunity to dive deep into the continuous restructuring of the organization’s goals to align with and amplify Echoing Green’s mission to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world for all.Connect with Emma:Website: ploughshares.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-belcher-a9216958Connect with Taddy:Website: miu.eduLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taddyblecherConnect with Shauna:Website: ideo.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shauna-ryann-careyConnect with Sharyanne:Website: echoinggreen.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharyanne-mcswain-594bb2Connect with Kristine:Website: www.impactfullinc.com Instagram: instagram.com/impactfull_incLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristine-breese-michie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    29 mins
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