https://simplecast.com What If Instead? Podcast A podcast co-hosted by Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman. A show about everyday people reimagining the way things work—and tackling the obstacles they face. We explore adventures in democratizing innovation—how the chance to try one’s hand at something new affects people and even organizations, what “powers” they discover and what challenges they face along the way. We dig into access: what determines who gets the chance to try and disrupt the way things work? We examine obstacles in specific industries and communities, and go deep with people working to break through them. We look closely at the role of tech—how it can equip or disempower people to build experiments of their own—and society: what leads us to accept a role as consumers of the way things work, and what it means to discover our powers to ask in practice, “What if instead?” Producer of the What If Instead? Podcast: Srijan Banik © 2015 - 2024 ITSPmagazine en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:49:43 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:05:18 +0000 social good environment tech startup democratizing innovation technology innovation tech for good green tech https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com What If Instead? Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/00fe6472-085b-4da5-b4de-066d5b2ea39d/2122f8b4-1f22-47bd-8e97-e4a2e1f7502c/3000x3000/logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com episodic A podcast co-hosted by Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman. A show about everyday people reimagining the way things work—and tackling the obstacles they face. We explore adventures in democratizing innovation—how the chance to try one’s hand at something new affects people and even organizations, what “powers” they discover and what challenges they face along the way. We dig into access: what determines who gets the chance to try and disrupt the way things work? We examine obstacles in specific industries and communities, and go deep with people working to break through them. We look closely at the role of tech—how it can equip or disempower people to build experiments of their own—and society: what leads us to accept a role as consumers of the way things work, and what it means to discover our powers to ask in practice, “What if instead?” Producer of the What If Instead? Podcast: Srijan Banik Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Srijan Banik false https://feeds.simplecast.com/WbtvuyO7 technology for good, innovation, opportunities, startups, technology, buisiness, social good, social change ITSPmagazine contact@itspmagazine.com e954d59f-4421-4163-be7e-9d6b22fa9289 The Invisible Bridge Between Two Worlds | Antonio Castillo  

What if Instead? is produced with generous support from:

The Democratizing Innovation Institute

Ever look around you and ask what if instead things worked differently?

The institute takes what we used to think only innovators and entrepreneurs did, and makes it normal. 

 We're on a mission to provide the tools, the space, and the connections to ask the question in practice—by taking part in an experiment in how things could work.

Social Impact Lab BRACU

 

Learn More About:

TEDx: The Problem with Your Cup of Coffee | Antonio Castillo

Finca La Lechuza Coffee Roasters

7 Jaguars Coffee

Ceiba Coffee Solutions

Lead the Change: The Bard MBA in Sustainability

One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution

 

Key Themes & Insights:

The Invisible Bridge Between Worlds — Making the unseen connection between consumer and farmer visible as the foundation for structural change.

Efficiency at Whose Cost? — Reframing the industry's optimization logic by asking who actually captures the gains and who bears the hidden costs.

Storytelling as an Economic Tool — Treating narrative not as marketing but as a structural lever that shifts bargaining power back to producers.

Courage as a Collective Practice — Showing that courage is built incrementally through community and iteration, not something you start with.

The Value of Artisan Process — Arguing that craft and provenance aren't lifestyle preferences but the architecture of a different kind of economy.

 

More From What If Instead?  

Diseconomies of Scale | Michael Shuman

Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World | Evelina Van Mensel and Martin Nedev

Talking To People Who Think Like Us Has Made Us Stagnant | Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington

A System for Unexpected Connections | David Garrison

 

 

 

 

 


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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:49:43 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-invisible-bridge-between-two-worlds-TSQatJlV  

What if Instead? is produced with generous support from:

The Democratizing Innovation Institute

Ever look around you and ask what if instead things worked differently?

The institute takes what we used to think only innovators and entrepreneurs did, and makes it normal. 

 We're on a mission to provide the tools, the space, and the connections to ask the question in practice—by taking part in an experiment in how things could work.

Social Impact Lab BRACU

 

Learn More About:

TEDx: The Problem with Your Cup of Coffee | Antonio Castillo

Finca La Lechuza Coffee Roasters

7 Jaguars Coffee

Ceiba Coffee Solutions

Lead the Change: The Bard MBA in Sustainability

One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution

 

Key Themes & Insights:

The Invisible Bridge Between Worlds — Making the unseen connection between consumer and farmer visible as the foundation for structural change.

Efficiency at Whose Cost? — Reframing the industry's optimization logic by asking who actually captures the gains and who bears the hidden costs.

Storytelling as an Economic Tool — Treating narrative not as marketing but as a structural lever that shifts bargaining power back to producers.

Courage as a Collective Practice — Showing that courage is built incrementally through community and iteration, not something you start with.

The Value of Artisan Process — Arguing that craft and provenance aren't lifestyle preferences but the architecture of a different kind of economy.

 

More From What If Instead?  

Diseconomies of Scale | Michael Shuman

Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World | Evelina Van Mensel and Martin Nedev

Talking To People Who Think Like Us Has Made Us Stagnant | Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington

A System for Unexpected Connections | David Garrison

 

 

 

 

 


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]]> The Invisible Bridge Between Two Worlds | Antonio Castillo ITSPmagazine 00:58:16 Antonio Castillo, founder of Ceiba Coffee Solutions and the 7 Jaguars coffee brand, joins hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman to expose the hidden inequities behind every cup of coffee. When he spent time on small farms in El Salvador and in the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, Antonio discovered something that lit a fire in him. The farmers producing some of the world’s finest, most sustainably grown coffee often earn as little as 1–5% of the retail price—while commodity traders and transnational corporations capture the lion’s share of the coffee value. He explains that his consulting firm, Ceiba Coffee Solutions, is dedicated to raising public awareness while supporting marginalized coffee communities through financial education and by sharing the stories of their coffee and resilience. This idea lies at the heart of his TEDx talk: that every sip of coffee places us on an invisible bridge between the world of the coffee lover and that of the coffee farmer. Antonio Castillo, founder of Ceiba Coffee Solutions and the 7 Jaguars coffee brand, joins hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman to expose the hidden inequities behind every cup of coffee. When he spent time on small farms in El Salvador and in the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, Antonio discovered something that lit a fire in him. The farmers producing some of the world’s finest, most sustainably grown coffee often earn as little as 1–5% of the retail price—while commodity traders and transnational corporations capture the lion’s share of the coffee value. He explains that his consulting firm, Ceiba Coffee Solutions, is dedicated to raising public awareness while supporting marginalized coffee communities through financial education and by sharing the stories of their coffee and resilience. This idea lies at the heart of his TEDx talk: that every sip of coffee places us on an invisible bridge between the world of the coffee lover and that of the coffee farmer. new york stock exchange coffee, artisan coffee, coffee podcast, courage, seven jaguars coffee, documentary storytelling, coffee inequality, coffee commodities, social entrepreneurship, antonio castillo, democratizing innovation, mayan culture, pour over coffee, coffee supply chain, small farm empowerment, tree of life, coffee value chain, french press, robusta coffee, small coffee farmers, impact investing, arabica coffee, global food systems, coffee brokers, sustainable coffee, introversion, tedx talk, chiapas coffee, coffee el salvador, coffee book, coyotes coffee trade, invisible bridge, coffee mexico, sustainability, coffee tasting, regenerative agriculture, technification of coffee, food supply chain equity, specialty coffee, financial education for farmers, coffee entrepreneurship, changemaking, bard mba, fair trade coffee, commodity markets, seiba tree, ceiba coffee solutions, co-ops, public speaking, shade-grown coffee, global north global south false full 29 7f89a3b7-8f93-4354-abb5-179d61b233d5 A System for Unexpected Connections | David Garrison Learn More About:

Connect Networks

One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution

Climate & Capital Connect

Climate & Capital Media

 

Sponsors:

Democratizing Innovation

Social Impact Lab

 

Key Themes & Insights:

The Power of Intentional Networking: How treating connections as systems — not byproducts — changes the way people, ideas, and opportunities intersect.

Mutual Value Over Transactions: Why thinking long-term and reciprocity-first can create more resilient and unexpected collaborations.

Practical Frameworks for Connection: Actionable ideas for structuring your own Rolodex, calendar, or network flows to support discovery and innovation.

Overcoming Scarcity Mindsets: Reframing the fear of “giving away your contacts” toward seeing shared connections as generative.

 

More From What If Instead?

Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World — Evelina Van Mensel & Martin Nedev

Unlocking Potential Through Experiential Learning — Tomas Mora Selva & Huang Wei-Jou

What If Philanthropy Got It Right? — Robert Osborne 


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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:48:24 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-system-for-unexpected-connections-david-garrison-LnYlM2fH Learn More About:

Connect Networks

One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution

Climate & Capital Connect

Climate & Capital Media

 

Sponsors:

Democratizing Innovation

Social Impact Lab

 

Key Themes & Insights:

The Power of Intentional Networking: How treating connections as systems — not byproducts — changes the way people, ideas, and opportunities intersect.

Mutual Value Over Transactions: Why thinking long-term and reciprocity-first can create more resilient and unexpected collaborations.

Practical Frameworks for Connection: Actionable ideas for structuring your own Rolodex, calendar, or network flows to support discovery and innovation.

Overcoming Scarcity Mindsets: Reframing the fear of “giving away your contacts” toward seeing shared connections as generative.

 

More From What If Instead?

Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World — Evelina Van Mensel & Martin Nedev

Unlocking Potential Through Experiential Learning — Tomas Mora Selva & Huang Wei-Jou

What If Philanthropy Got It Right? — Robert Osborne 


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]]> A System for Unexpected Connections | David Garrison ITSPmagazine 00:58:05 “Building a new kind of muscle around curiosity in networking … has real business … and social impact.” – David Garrison, Founder & CEO of Connect Networks In an era in which algorithms make so much interaction transactional, what if instead we could reopen windows for surprising one another, for "opening up storylines, instead of closing them down?" In this episode of What If Instead?, hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman sit down with Connect Networks CEO David Garrison to explore how to create a system for unexpected connections—and “unleash meaningful one-on-one conversations” at scale. When you unlock those connections, you find extraordinary power for creative problem solving—where it’s not comfortable, but you think in new ways. Can we do this systematically? Can organizations and communities weave together "the corners of the network that would normally never connect," to spark innovation and build ecosystems for change? Listen to the episode to learn what David's research and experiments have revealed—and how he's making this available where it hasn't been before. “Building a new kind of muscle around curiosity in networking … has real business … and social impact.” – David Garrison, Founder & CEO of Connect Networks In an era in which algorithms make so much interaction transactional, what if instead we could reopen windows for surprising one another, for "opening up storylines, instead of closing them down?" In this episode of What If Instead?, hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman sit down with Connect Networks CEO David Garrison to explore how to create a system for unexpected connections—and “unleash meaningful one-on-one conversations” at scale. When you unlock those connections, you find extraordinary power for creative problem solving—where it’s not comfortable, but you think in new ways. Can we do this systematically? Can organizations and communities weave together "the corners of the network that would normally never connect," to spark innovation and build ecosystems for change? Listen to the episode to learn what David's research and experiments have revealed—and how he's making this available where it hasn't been before. digital communication, collaboration, serendipity, storytelling, personalized feedback, human connections, networking, networking, unexpected connections, meaningful conversations, digital interactions, transactional interactions, culinary research, humanistic minimalism, sustainability, access inequality, serendipity, community building, introverts false full 28 1b6b0644-c4bf-4904-899d-d4639b0b7acd The Energy Transition: Not if, but When | Susan Hunt Stevens Key Takeaways/Calls to Action:

  • For Individuals: Actively experiment in your career to find genuine fulfillment. Consciously manage your "personal overhead" to maximize your agility and options. Consider how your time, talent, and resources can be directed toward solving pressing global challenges.
  • For Innovators & Entrepreneurs: Beyond celebrating disruption, take full accountability for the "second-order effects" and broader societal impacts of your innovations.
  • For Society & Policy Leaders: Proactively implement "hospice care" strategies to support individuals and communities affected by systemic transitions. Structure incentives and "bounties" to accelerate vital innovations, outcompeting entrenched, inferior old systems. Critically, understand that the energy transition is an inevitable "when," and global leadership will fall to those who embrace and invest in this future now.

Suggested Resources


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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:09:45 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-energy-transition-not-if-but-when-susan-hunt-stevens-uVZOT0yg Key Takeaways/Calls to Action:

  • For Individuals: Actively experiment in your career to find genuine fulfillment. Consciously manage your "personal overhead" to maximize your agility and options. Consider how your time, talent, and resources can be directed toward solving pressing global challenges.
  • For Innovators & Entrepreneurs: Beyond celebrating disruption, take full accountability for the "second-order effects" and broader societal impacts of your innovations.
  • For Society & Policy Leaders: Proactively implement "hospice care" strategies to support individuals and communities affected by systemic transitions. Structure incentives and "bounties" to accelerate vital innovations, outcompeting entrenched, inferior old systems. Critically, understand that the energy transition is an inevitable "when," and global leadership will fall to those who embrace and invest in this future now.

Suggested Resources


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]]> The Energy Transition: Not if, but When | Susan Hunt Stevens ITSPmagazine 00:44:36 In this episode of What if Instead?, our hosts had an in-depth conversation with Susan Hunt Stevens, serial entrepreneur, climate investor and founder of Spark Global. The conversation quickly focused on why solving climate means taking care of people, not just emissions. We’re not in a moment of polite evolution—we’re in a full-on messy transition. The climate crisis is here. Yet innovation still trips over short-term incentives and outdated models built for a world that no longer exists. So what do we do? For Susan, the answer is to build better—smarter, yes, but also with care. In this episode of What if Instead?, our hosts had an in-depth conversation with Susan Hunt Stevens, serial entrepreneur, climate investor and founder of Spark Global. The conversation quickly focused on why solving climate means taking care of people, not just emissions. We’re not in a moment of polite evolution—we’re in a full-on messy transition. The climate crisis is here. Yet innovation still trips over short-term incentives and outdated models built for a world that no longer exists. So what do we do? For Susan, the answer is to build better—smarter, yes, but also with care. spark global, disaster response, agile human, broken systems, impact investing, climate crisis, regenerative agriculture, short-termism, career experimentation, wespire, purpose-driven work, energy transition, susan hunt stevens, golden handcuffs false full 27 a60b9ddc-927f-4b7e-ac04-80df1d189978 Beyond “Just Change Your Perspective” | Sage Brody Suggested Reading & Listening
  • https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/polyvagal-theory
  • https://leveninstitute.com/who-we-are/

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:58:47 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-just-change-your-perspective-sage-brody-bbmG_RVs Suggested Reading & Listening
  • https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/polyvagal-theory
  • https://leveninstitute.com/who-we-are/

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]]> Beyond “Just Change Your Perspective” | Sage Brody ITSPmagazine 00:46:24 After a high-pressure risk management role that put her at the center of the financial crisis in 2008, guest Sage Brody recounts, "I realized I was spiritually dying.... I had to take anxiety medication to go to work every day. This is not the way we're supposed to be living." Today, in her work as a Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, and trainer of other somatic therapists, she works to help others heal emotional trauma that’s held in their bodies. Before the episode is over, Sage challenges the hosts to rethink their own roles. “You’re a human who happens to be a professor," she says, "not a professor who is kind of also a human.” After a high-pressure risk management role that put her at the center of the financial crisis in 2008, guest Sage Brody recounts, "I realized I was spiritually dying.... I had to take anxiety medication to go to work every day. This is not the way we're supposed to be living." Today, in her work as a Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, and trainer of other somatic therapists, she works to help others heal emotional trauma that’s held in their bodies. Before the episode is over, Sage challenges the hosts to rethink their own roles. “You’re a human who happens to be a professor," she says, "not a professor who is kind of also a human.” life purpose, somatic movement therapy, career pathing, self-awareness false full 26 c1727046-e2c7-4d1f-aa23-59315d7076b6 Who Am I to Do This? (And Why I Did Anyway) | Dan Lee Suggested Reading & Listening

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]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:40:52 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/who-am-i-to-do-this-and-why-i-did-anyway-dan-lee-TZP1VB9S Suggested Reading & Listening

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]]> Who Am I to Do This? (And Why I Did Anyway) | Dan Lee ITSPmagazine 00:38:52 In this episode, we talk with Dan Lee, the co-founder of the AI-powered healthcare platform Yurahealth and a U.S. Congressional candidate for Virginia’s 11th district. Dan shares his journey from being a caregiver for his mother with Parkinson's to tackling the outrageous costs and complexities of the American healthcare system. He explains how the same drive to challenge the status quo and ask "What if instead?" led him from social entrepreneurship to the political arena. This is an inspiring conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of civic engagement, and why the antidote to feeling unqualified is simply to start doing the work. In this episode, we talk with Dan Lee, the co-founder of the AI-powered healthcare platform Yurahealth and a U.S. Congressional candidate for Virginia’s 11th district. Dan shares his journey from being a caregiver for his mother with Parkinson's to tackling the outrageous costs and complexities of the American healthcare system. He explains how the same drive to challenge the status quo and ask "What if instead?" led him from social entrepreneurship to the political arena. This is an inspiring conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of civic engagement, and why the antidote to feeling unqualified is simply to start doing the work. price transparency, yurahealth, social entrepreneurship, healthcare costs, virginia politics, u.s. congress, dan lee, imposter syndrome, civic engagement, healthcare reform false full 25 37552ce9-ddb8-4cff-97ae-e943ba2bc7a2 Diseconomies of Scale | Michael Shuman Key Concepts & Themes:

  • Pre-Copernican Economics: The central metaphor for the outdated, pre-Copernican economic models that insist on globalization and scale above all else, despite evidence that localized systems are often more resilient and competitive.
  • The "Scale" Fallacy: The conversation challenges the common wisdom that to "scale" a business means to make it as big as possible. Instead, Moose argues for finding the right scale for the right mission.
  • Investment Crowdfunding: A revolutionary shift in securities law that now allows everyday people to invest small amounts of money in the local businesses they love, historically a prohibitively expensive process. In just eight years, it has directed $2 billion to 7,000 companies.
  • The Service Economy: The observation that modern economies have flipped from being goods-dominant to service-dominant (70% of expenditures). This inherently favors local, relationship-based businesses over distant corporations.
  • Comparative Advantage Re-examined: The hosts and Shuman break down David Ricardo's foundational economic theory, pointing out its critical flaws in a world where capital, but not labor, is mobile.
  • BIMBY ("Begin In My Backyard"): A positive reframing of the NIMBY concept, suggesting that global change and innovation are most powerful when they start with local action and problem-solving.

Suggested Reading & Listening


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]]> Wed, 4 Jun 2025 12:20:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/forget-wall-streetlets-invest-in-our-own-streets-michael-shuman-_RcBvOC5 Key Concepts & Themes:

  • Pre-Copernican Economics: The central metaphor for the outdated, pre-Copernican economic models that insist on globalization and scale above all else, despite evidence that localized systems are often more resilient and competitive.
  • The "Scale" Fallacy: The conversation challenges the common wisdom that to "scale" a business means to make it as big as possible. Instead, Moose argues for finding the right scale for the right mission.
  • Investment Crowdfunding: A revolutionary shift in securities law that now allows everyday people to invest small amounts of money in the local businesses they love, historically a prohibitively expensive process. In just eight years, it has directed $2 billion to 7,000 companies.
  • The Service Economy: The observation that modern economies have flipped from being goods-dominant to service-dominant (70% of expenditures). This inherently favors local, relationship-based businesses over distant corporations.
  • Comparative Advantage Re-examined: The hosts and Shuman break down David Ricardo's foundational economic theory, pointing out its critical flaws in a world where capital, but not labor, is mobile.
  • BIMBY ("Begin In My Backyard"): A positive reframing of the NIMBY concept, suggesting that global change and innovation are most powerful when they start with local action and problem-solving.

Suggested Reading & Listening


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]]> Diseconomies of Scale | Michael Shuman ITSPmagazine 00:51:34 What begins as a playful debate about the nature of boredom—and whether it’s possible to avoid it in a world of endless distraction—quickly evolves into a hard-hitting critique of economic myths, myths are so pervasive they often look like facts. In this episode, Alejandro and Mim are joined by economist, author, and local economy advocate Michael Shuman to take apart the idea that bigger is always better. Shuman argues against what the hosts like to call "flat earth economics": the outdated belief that success only comes from global scale. He reveals that locally-owned small and medium-sized businesses already form the backbone of the economy and are becoming more competitive, not less. The conversation explores why the dominant narrative of "scaling" is flawed, how our investment systems are rigged to favor global corporations we distrust over the local businesses we love, and how new models like investment crowdfunding are beginning to level the playing field. What begins as a playful debate about the nature of boredom—and whether it’s possible to avoid it in a world of endless distraction—quickly evolves into a hard-hitting critique of economic myths, myths are so pervasive they often look like facts. In this episode, Alejandro and Mim are joined by economist, author, and local economy advocate Michael Shuman to take apart the idea that bigger is always better. Shuman argues against what the hosts like to call "flat earth economics": the outdated belief that success only comes from global scale. He reveals that locally-owned small and medium-sized businesses already form the backbone of the economy and are becoming more competitive, not less. The conversation explores why the dominant narrative of "scaling" is flawed, how our investment systems are rigged to favor global corporations we distrust over the local businesses we love, and how new models like investment crowdfunding are beginning to level the playing field. local economy, resilience, investment crowdfunding, boredom, small business, scale, globalization, michael shuman, flat earth economics, community false full 24 d1439599-7926-404a-9704-56b894c52dc3 What If Philanthropy Got It Right? Robert Osborne on What if Instead? Our guest, Robert Osborne, principal of The Osborne Group, brings 25 years of experience working with nonprofits and funders. Together, we explore:

  • Why most philanthropic money never reaches grassroots, community-led organizations
  • How donor-advised funds and endowments lock away billions while urgent needs go unmet
  • The limits of “charity” and the need to center justice instead
  • Whether measuring impact helps or distracts from real change
  • And yes… how toile curtains and a fictional band called The Goody Two-Shoes Subversives tie it all together

From critique to creativity, we imagine what a more democratic, community-centered, and accountable philanthropic system could look like — and what would need to shift to make it real. 


Editorial Producer: Kyriaki (Claire) Lampidou

Producer: Srijan Banik


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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 19:09:49 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-if-philanthropy-got-it-right-robert-osborne-on-what-if-instead-m_ZiT6ke Our guest, Robert Osborne, principal of The Osborne Group, brings 25 years of experience working with nonprofits and funders. Together, we explore:

  • Why most philanthropic money never reaches grassroots, community-led organizations
  • How donor-advised funds and endowments lock away billions while urgent needs go unmet
  • The limits of “charity” and the need to center justice instead
  • Whether measuring impact helps or distracts from real change
  • And yes… how toile curtains and a fictional band called The Goody Two-Shoes Subversives tie it all together

From critique to creativity, we imagine what a more democratic, community-centered, and accountable philanthropic system could look like — and what would need to shift to make it real. 


Editorial Producer: Kyriaki (Claire) Lampidou

Producer: Srijan Banik


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]]> What If Philanthropy Got It Right? Robert Osborne on What if Instead? ITSPmagazine 00:36:56 What happens when we stop treating generosity as virtue and start asking who actually gets to define, fund, and benefit from social change? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Robert Osborne, principal of The Osborne Group, to unravel the hidden power dynamics behind philanthropy. From toile curtains and “goody two-shoes subversives” to billion-dollar endowments and donor-advised funds, the conversation flows from quirky to critical, challenging the way we think about giving. Together with co-hosts Mim Plavin-Masterman and Alejandro Crawford, Robert explores why most philanthropic dollars don’t reach the communities most affected — and what it would take to shift the system. What if we redefined impact, centered justice, and stopped hoarding resources? What if philanthropy actually got it right? What happens when we stop treating generosity as virtue and start asking who actually gets to define, fund, and benefit from social change? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Robert Osborne, principal of The Osborne Group, to unravel the hidden power dynamics behind philanthropy. From toile curtains and “goody two-shoes subversives” to billion-dollar endowments and donor-advised funds, the conversation flows from quirky to critical, challenging the way we think about giving. Together with co-hosts Mim Plavin-Masterman and Alejandro Crawford, Robert explores why most philanthropic dollars don’t reach the communities most affected — and what it would take to shift the system. What if we redefined impact, centered justice, and stopped hoarding resources? What if philanthropy actually got it right? false full 23 413fefcc-56c7-4842-a9a0-690ec8eeca8e Unlocking Potential Through Experiential Learning | A Conversation with Tomás Mora Selva & Huang Wei-Jou | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guests: 

Tomás Mora Selva, Cofounder, Youth BCN and Youth HUB; Head of Experiential Learning, RebelBase; Cofounder, Democratizing Innovation Institute; and Board Member, I.D.E.A

Huang Wei-Jou, Student, Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Tomás Mora Selva and Huang Wei-Jou share their insights on how non-formal education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Tomás and Wei-Jou’s discussion explores the dynamics of experiential learning, mentorship, and the impact of cultural differences in education.The guests highlight the importance of enabling students to take ownership of their learning and the transformative power of project-based experiences.

Join us and learn more about the challenges and rewards of working in diverse teams and the potential for scaling these educational approaches globally.

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Resources

Greenies: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3611

Repurpose (BRACU): https://app.rebelbase.co/project/4371

Youth BCN: https://youthbcn.com/, https://www.instagram.com/youthbcn_official/?hl=es

Youth HUB: https://youthhubnet.com/

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:26:39 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Tomás Mora Selva, Huang Wei-Jou) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-potential-through-experiential-learning-a-conversation-with-tomas-mora-selva-huang-wei-jou-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-3mEyMWNB Guests: 

Tomás Mora Selva, Cofounder, Youth BCN and Youth HUB; Head of Experiential Learning, RebelBase; Cofounder, Democratizing Innovation Institute; and Board Member, I.D.E.A

Huang Wei-Jou, Student, Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

______________________

Episode Introduction

Tomás Mora Selva and Huang Wei-Jou share their insights on how non-formal education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Tomás and Wei-Jou’s discussion explores the dynamics of experiential learning, mentorship, and the impact of cultural differences in education.The guests highlight the importance of enabling students to take ownership of their learning and the transformative power of project-based experiences.

Join us and learn more about the challenges and rewards of working in diverse teams and the potential for scaling these educational approaches globally.

______________________

Resources

Greenies: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3611

Repurpose (BRACU): https://app.rebelbase.co/project/4371

Youth BCN: https://youthbcn.com/, https://www.instagram.com/youthbcn_official/?hl=es

Youth HUB: https://youthhubnet.com/

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]]> Unlocking Potential Through Experiential Learning | A Conversation with Tomás Mora Selva & Huang Wei-Jou | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Tomás Mora Selva, Huang Wei-Jou 01:15:02 In this new What if Instead? conversation, Tomás Mora Selva and Huang Wei-Jou share their insights on how non-formal education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. In this new What if Instead? conversation, Tomás Mora Selva and Huang Wei-Jou share their insights on how non-formal education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. experiential learning, teaching, collaboration, cultural differences, entrepreneurship, education, project development, non-formal education, mentorship, what if instead, environmental sustainability, alejandro juárez crawford, podcast, mim plavin-masterman false full 22 413693ed-2f6f-4490-90d6-74c6f4e0e951 We Have The Skills, We Need The Connection | A Conversation with Ari Luis Halos & Charnylle T. Antiporda | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guests: 

Ari Luis Halos, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Open University

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-luis-halos-897b2113/

Charnylle T. Antiporda, Founder of Juan Lift

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this new What if Instead? conversation, Professor Ari Luis Halos is joined by his former student Charnylle T. Antiporda, now founder of Juan Lift. Ari and Nylle explore the transformative power of connecting diverse talents to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities (PWDs). They highlight Juan Lift’s mission to empower PWDs by offering remote work opportunities, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between those with valuable skillsets and those in need of their expertise.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how we can foster more connections and unlock hidden potential for individuals with often-overlooked abilities.

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Resources

Juan Lift - Rebel Base: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3993

Hope Across Borders: https://hopeacrossborders.org/

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Ari Luis Halos, Charnylle T. Antiporda) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/we-have-the-skills-we-need-the-connection-a-conversation-with-ari-luis-halos-charnylle-t-antiporda-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-Tfukmg4u Guests: 

Ari Luis Halos, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Open University

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-luis-halos-897b2113/

Charnylle T. Antiporda, Founder of Juan Lift

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

______________________

Episode Introduction

In this new What if Instead? conversation, Professor Ari Luis Halos is joined by his former student Charnylle T. Antiporda, now founder of Juan Lift. Ari and Nylle explore the transformative power of connecting diverse talents to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities (PWDs). They highlight Juan Lift’s mission to empower PWDs by offering remote work opportunities, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between those with valuable skillsets and those in need of their expertise.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how we can foster more connections and unlock hidden potential for individuals with often-overlooked abilities.

______________________

Resources

Juan Lift - Rebel Base: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3993

Hope Across Borders: https://hopeacrossborders.org/

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]]> We Have The Skills, We Need The Connection | A Conversation with Ari Luis Halos & Charnylle T. Antiporda | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Ari Luis Halos, Charnylle T. Antiporda 00:56:52 In this new What if Instead? conversation, Professor Ari Luis Halos is joined by his former student Charnylle T. Antiporda, now founder of Juan Lift. In this new What if Instead? conversation, Professor Ari Luis Halos is joined by his former student Charnylle T. Antiporda, now founder of Juan Lift. connection, entrepreneurship, skills, accessibility, virtual assistance, miriam plavin-masterman, venture, mentorship, disability, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, podcast, mim plavin-masterman, pwds, healthcare false full 21 801c921b-da60-460f-bc72-f98ccd227a16 Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World | A Conversation with Evelina Van Mensel and Martin Nedev | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guests: 

Evelina Van Mensel

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/evavanmensel

Martin Nedev, CEO of Enthela

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/enthela

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode of What If Instead?, Professor Evelina Van Mensel is joined by her former student Martin Nedev, now CEO of Enthela. What kind of collaboration, they ask, enables people to create solutions that address pressing problems around them? When asked about Enthela’s award-winning endeavor to keep more nitrogen in the soil using bacteria, Nedev argues that he’s doing this now only because of a window Van Mensel helped open for him. The two explain how this window opened up possibilities not only for him, but also for innovators around the world taking on the toughest problems human beings face. Strikingly, they focus less on their own endeavors than on what it takes to open that window for more of us. What starts as an inquiry into how to collaborate with people from other professional backgrounds, quickly opens up into a vital conversation relevant to people anywhere who want to tackle the crises around them. 

Tune in to discover how intentional collaboration can lead to unexpected yet transformative outcomes, and shift 

who 

gets to shape the future.

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Resources

Effectuation: https://effectuation.org/

Melodies for Palestine - RebelBase: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3614

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Evelina Van Mensel, Martin Nedev) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mentorship-collaboration-the-alignment-that-changes-the-world-a-conversation-with-evelina-van-mensel-and-martin-nedev-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-iyGJZwwe Guests: 

Evelina Van Mensel

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/evavanmensel

Martin Nedev, CEO of Enthela

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/enthela

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

______________________

Episode Introduction

In this episode of What If Instead?, Professor Evelina Van Mensel is joined by her former student Martin Nedev, now CEO of Enthela. What kind of collaboration, they ask, enables people to create solutions that address pressing problems around them? When asked about Enthela’s award-winning endeavor to keep more nitrogen in the soil using bacteria, Nedev argues that he’s doing this now only because of a window Van Mensel helped open for him. The two explain how this window opened up possibilities not only for him, but also for innovators around the world taking on the toughest problems human beings face. Strikingly, they focus less on their own endeavors than on what it takes to open that window for more of us. What starts as an inquiry into how to collaborate with people from other professional backgrounds, quickly opens up into a vital conversation relevant to people anywhere who want to tackle the crises around them. 

Tune in to discover how intentional collaboration can lead to unexpected yet transformative outcomes, and shift 

who 

gets to shape the future.

______________________

Resources

Effectuation: https://effectuation.org/

Melodies for Palestine - RebelBase: https://app.rebelbase.co/project/3614

______________________

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]]> Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World | A Conversation with Evelina Van Mensel and Martin Nedev | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Evelina Van Mensel, Martin Nedev 00:49:34 A new What if Instead? conversation with professor Evelina Van Mensel joined by, former student of hers and CEO of Enthela, Martin Nedev on how to reach a world-changing alignment. A new What if Instead? conversation with professor Evelina Van Mensel joined by, former student of hers and CEO of Enthela, Martin Nedev on how to reach a world-changing alignment. electricity and cables, collaboration, leadership, academia, entrepreneurship, education, miriam plavin-masterman, mentorship, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, podcast, mim plavin-masterman, shared purpose false full 20 9e8ec4a9-3c30-430c-b082-8b57e1034991 Bio-manufacturing: How It Can Reshape Industries and Our Planet | A Conversation with Edward Shenderovich | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Edward Shenderovich, 

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode of What if Instead?, Edward Shenderovich, CEO of Synonym, reveals how his approach to entrepreneurship centers on one key factor: execution. Edward shares many transformative ideas, from the fascinating potential of AI-designed organisms to creating a bio-manufacturing ecosystem.

Tune in to discover how his innovative approach sets the stage for a sustainable future.

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Resources

Synonym: http://www.synonym.bio

Scaler: http://www.scaler.bio

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:47:44 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Edward Shenderovich) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bio-manufacturing-how-it-can-reshape-industries-and-our-planet-a-conversation-with-edward-shenderovich-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-pVKXGo46 Guest: Edward Shenderovich, 

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode of What if Instead?, Edward Shenderovich, CEO of Synonym, reveals how his approach to entrepreneurship centers on one key factor: execution. Edward shares many transformative ideas, from the fascinating potential of AI-designed organisms to creating a bio-manufacturing ecosystem.

Tune in to discover how his innovative approach sets the stage for a sustainable future.

______________________

Resources

Synonym: http://www.synonym.bio

Scaler: http://www.scaler.bio

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]]> Bio-manufacturing: How It Can Reshape Industries and Our Planet | A Conversation with Edward Shenderovich | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Edward Shenderovich 00:44:59 In this episode of What if Instead?, Edward Shenderovich, CEO of Synonym, reveals how his approach to entrepreneurship centers on one key factor: execution. In this episode of What if Instead?, Edward Shenderovich, CEO of Synonym, reveals how his approach to entrepreneurship centers on one key factor: execution. bio-manufacturing, bio-design, multi-hyphenate, entrepreneurship, miriam plavin-masterman, synonym, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, podcast, industry, ai, mim plavin-masterman, infrastructure false full 19 60e29ee3-8482-45a8-8ed5-32f23e5600fd The Future Life of Heavy Equipment | A Conversation with Tom Christenson | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode of What If Instead?, Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions, starts with a stark image: "Imagine a world drowning in discarded machines—a nightmare for the planet!" 

Tom presents a thought-provoking ‘what if instead….’ “What if,” he asks, “we found customers that could actually use [machinery and equipment] for another five or seven years and they put it back onto their books as new?”

Tune in to discover how we can stop throwing away useful equipment and focus on giving it a second or third life.

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Resources

Klaravik Sustainability Report: http://bit.ly/40fNpyn

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:47:23 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Tom Christenson) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-life-of-heavy-equipment-a-conversation-with-tom-christenson-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-8qkE5CIF Guest: Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode of What If Instead?, Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions, starts with a stark image: "Imagine a world drowning in discarded machines—a nightmare for the planet!" 

Tom presents a thought-provoking ‘what if instead….’ “What if,” he asks, “we found customers that could actually use [machinery and equipment] for another five or seven years and they put it back onto their books as new?”

Tune in to discover how we can stop throwing away useful equipment and focus on giving it a second or third life.

______________________

Resources

Klaravik Sustainability Report: http://bit.ly/40fNpyn

______________________

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]]> The Future Life of Heavy Equipment | A Conversation with Tom Christenson | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Tom Christenson 00:48:23 In this episode of What If Instead?, Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions, starts with a stark image: "Imagine a world drowning in discarded machines—a nightmare for the planet!" In this episode of What If Instead?, Tom Christenson, CEO of TBAuctions, starts with a stark image: "Imagine a world drowning in discarded machines—a nightmare for the planet!" used assets, flywheel effect, auction platforms, equipment, planned obsolescence, second-life, miriam plavin-masterman, global marketplace, what if instead, heavy machinery, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, podcast, mim plavin-masterman, tbauctions false full 18 28df666e-8633-4017-a367-66fd8c0592f4 When There’s a Wildfire, It’s Pass or Fail | A Conversation with Alister Watt | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Alister Watt, Chief Product Officer, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alister-watt-32a60b4/recent-activity/all/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

As the Chief Product Officer for the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, Alister shares insights on the meticulous science behind mitigation programs and emphasizes the need for community engagement and education to foster a culture of safety and resilience. Tune in to join this conversation as we explore personal experiences with academic expectations, the importance of preparedness in the face of natural disasters, and the role of building codes in mitigating risks associated with wind and wildfire.

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Resources

Wildfire Prepared Home: http://www.wildfireprepared.org

FORTIFIED Home: http://www.fortifiedhome.org

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Alister Watt) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/when-theres-a-wildfire-its-pass-or-fail-a-conversation-with-alister-watt-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-2C6gJdns Guest: Alister Watt, Chief Product Officer, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alister-watt-32a60b4/recent-activity/all/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

As the Chief Product Officer for the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, Alister shares insights on the meticulous science behind mitigation programs and emphasizes the need for community engagement and education to foster a culture of safety and resilience. Tune in to join this conversation as we explore personal experiences with academic expectations, the importance of preparedness in the face of natural disasters, and the role of building codes in mitigating risks associated with wind and wildfire.

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Resources

Wildfire Prepared Home: http://www.wildfireprepared.org

FORTIFIED Home: http://www.fortifiedhome.org

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]]> When There’s a Wildfire, It’s Pass or Fail | A Conversation with Alister Watt | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Alister Watt 00:56:24 A What If Instead? Conversation with Alister Watt on the science behind mitigation programs and emphasizes the need for community engagement to foster a culture of safety and resilience. A What If Instead? Conversation with Alister Watt on the science behind mitigation programs and emphasizes the need for community engagement to foster a culture of safety and resilience. insurance, education, wind mitigation, miriam plavin-masterman, risk management, what if instead, building codes, climate change, alejandro juárez crawford, wildfire, awareness, podcast, community resilience, disaster preparedness, mim plavin-masterman false full 17 11becd84-f12d-46d8-997d-6efd0c3b23e2 Changing My Understanding Of The World By Just Doing It | A Conversation With Lucas Rockett Gutterman | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Lucas Rockett Gutterman, Designed to Last campaign director, PIRG

At PIRG: https://pirg.org/people/lucas-gutterman/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

We often think we understand the world better than others thanks to all the articles we read online, but Lucas Rockett Gutterman believes that true understanding comes not from consumption, but from doing—especially when you do it alongside others. Tune in to hear how doing might change your perspective on the world.

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Resources

"Why Google announced Chromebooks will last for 10 years": https://pirg.org/articles/why-google-announced-chromebooks-will-last-for-10-years/

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:19:59 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Lucas Rockett Gutterman) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/changing-my-understanding-of-the-world-by-just-doing-it-a-conversation-with-lucas-rockett-gutterman-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-LgUyHNSr Guest: Lucas Rockett Gutterman, Designed to Last campaign director, PIRG

At PIRG: https://pirg.org/people/lucas-gutterman/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

We often think we understand the world better than others thanks to all the articles we read online, but Lucas Rockett Gutterman believes that true understanding comes not from consumption, but from doing—especially when you do it alongside others. Tune in to hear how doing might change your perspective on the world.

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Resources

"Why Google announced Chromebooks will last for 10 years": https://pirg.org/articles/why-google-announced-chromebooks-will-last-for-10-years/

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]]> Changing My Understanding Of The World By Just Doing It | A Conversation With Lucas Rockett Gutterman | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Lucas Rockett Gutterman 01:01:12 A new What If Instead? conversation with Lucas Rockett Gutterman on doing in order to change our understanding of the world. A new What If Instead? conversation with Lucas Rockett Gutterman on doing in order to change our understanding of the world. new voters, taking action, college experience, miriam plavin-masterman, disposable technology, learning by doing, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, podcast, mim plavin-masterman false full 16 85b61805-a210-47b7-b3ce-a78a3c22af85 Who Pays Me? How Do I Feel About That? Is it in Service of Life? | A Conversation with B. Lorraine Smith | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: B. Lorraine Smith, Writer, Advisor, & Coach

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-lorraine-smith-155a875/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

On the newest episode of What If Instead?, B. Lorraine Smith reflects on her decades of experience consulting with companies with efforts to do some good. What would it take, she asks, to create an economy in service to life? For those of us aiming to do something for the planet, choosing to buy more ‘sustainable’ products can give us a sense of agency. But what if, to effect change, we need to change our model more fundamentally? Smith has developed a methodology for beyond the claims organizations make, when they say they’re going green. Called “Matereality,” (material + reality), it’s a detective’s guide anyone can use to figure out what companies and industries are really doing.

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Resources

Matereality: https://www.blorrainesmith.com/matereality

Joe Brewer’s Design School for Regenerating Earth: https://design-school-for-regenerating-earth.mn.co/

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, B. Lorraine Smith) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/who-pays-me-how-do-i-feel-about-that-is-it-in-service-of-life-a-conversation-with-b-lorraine-smith-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-WYTcp_md Guest: B. Lorraine Smith, Writer, Advisor, & Coach

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-lorraine-smith-155a875/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

On the newest episode of What If Instead?, B. Lorraine Smith reflects on her decades of experience consulting with companies with efforts to do some good. What would it take, she asks, to create an economy in service to life? For those of us aiming to do something for the planet, choosing to buy more ‘sustainable’ products can give us a sense of agency. But what if, to effect change, we need to change our model more fundamentally? Smith has developed a methodology for beyond the claims organizations make, when they say they’re going green. Called “Matereality,” (material + reality), it’s a detective’s guide anyone can use to figure out what companies and industries are really doing.

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Resources

Matereality: https://www.blorrainesmith.com/matereality

Joe Brewer’s Design School for Regenerating Earth: https://design-school-for-regenerating-earth.mn.co/

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]]> Who Pays Me? How Do I Feel About That? Is it in Service of Life? | A Conversation with B. Lorraine Smith | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, B. Lorraine Smith 00:59:51 Who pays me? How do I feel about that – and is that in service of life? What would it take to create an economy in service to life? A new What If Instead? conversation with B. Lorraine Smith. Who pays me? How do I feel about that – and is that in service of life? What would it take to create an economy in service to life? A new What If Instead? conversation with B. Lorraine Smith. service of life, miriam plavin-masterman, choice, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, podcast, esg, mim plavin-masterman, green, economy, nerd, matereality false full 15 91743d4c-62b4-47d2-8d55-b070032923c6 Using Clean Energy to Level the Economic Playing Field | A conversation with David Cash | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: David Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA New England

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cash

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode with Dr. David Cash, the regional administrator for New England at the EPA. We explore the critical intersection of clean energy, environmental justice, and economic equity. Dr. Cash shares insights on recent federal initiatives aimed at providing communities with access to affordable heating solutions, such as heat pumps, which promise not only comfort but also significant cost savings for low- and middle-income families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating energy policy with social equity, highlighting how thoughtful investments can transform underserved communities while promoting job growth in the clean energy sector. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue on how clean energy can reshape our economic landscape and benefit all.

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Resources

EPA: https://www.epa.gov

EPA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epa_newengland/

EPA New England Region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPARegion1/

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, David Cash) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/using-clean-energy-to-level-the-economic-playing-field-a-conversation-with-david-cash-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-QfQh_6jj Guest: David Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA New England

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cash

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode with Dr. David Cash, the regional administrator for New England at the EPA. We explore the critical intersection of clean energy, environmental justice, and economic equity. Dr. Cash shares insights on recent federal initiatives aimed at providing communities with access to affordable heating solutions, such as heat pumps, which promise not only comfort but also significant cost savings for low- and middle-income families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating energy policy with social equity, highlighting how thoughtful investments can transform underserved communities while promoting job growth in the clean energy sector. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue on how clean energy can reshape our economic landscape and benefit all.

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Resources

EPA: https://www.epa.gov

EPA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epa_newengland/

EPA New England Region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPARegion1/

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]]> Using Clean Energy to Level the Economic Playing Field | A conversation with David Cash | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, David Cash 00:50:19 We dive into a thought-provoking conversation with David Cash. In his insightful discussion, Cash explores how we often find ourselves constrained by the systems, frameworks, and rules we've inherited. We dive into a thought-provoking conversation with David Cash. In his insightful discussion, Cash explores how we often find ourselves constrained by the systems, frameworks, and rules we've inherited. new england, epa, david cash, economic equity, miriam plavin-masterman, environmental justice, what if instead, alejandro juárez crawford, affordable heating, podcast, job growth, mim plavin-masterman, clean energy false full 14 a1428e65-3fae-4edf-b3fb-5084bfd28b49 The Muscles We Build by Bridging | A conversation with Kate O'Neill | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Kate O'Neill, Dean, College of Business, American University of Iraq-Baghdad

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-kathleen-oneill-phd-strategicleadership/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Kate, the Dean of the College of Business at American University in Iraq, Baghdad, draws from her extensive international experience to discuss:

- The importance of being self-aware of cultural assumptions.

- Strategies for bridging cultural differences, including explicitly stating intentions.

- The concept of semantic non-equivalence in cross-cultural contexts.

- How intentional communication can overcome cultural barriers.

- The paradox of finding unity in diversity and division in similarity. and lot more!

The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of listening, sharing personal experiences, and finding common ground even in the face of significant differences.

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:01:37 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Kate O'Neill) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-muscles-we-build-by-bridging-a-conversation-with-kate-oneill-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-_NiFxzKV Guest: Kate O'Neill, Dean, College of Business, American University of Iraq-Baghdad

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-kathleen-oneill-phd-strategicleadership/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Kate, the Dean of the College of Business at American University in Iraq, Baghdad, draws from her extensive international experience to discuss:

- The importance of being self-aware of cultural assumptions.

- Strategies for bridging cultural differences, including explicitly stating intentions.

- The concept of semantic non-equivalence in cross-cultural contexts.

- How intentional communication can overcome cultural barriers.

- The paradox of finding unity in diversity and division in similarity. and lot more!

The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of listening, sharing personal experiences, and finding common ground even in the face of significant differences.

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Resources

 

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]]> The Muscles We Build by Bridging | A conversation with Kate O'Neill | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Kate O'Neill 00:59:42 In this episode Kate O'Neill shares her insights on the strength gained from cross-cultural connections and the importance of intentional communication in fostering understanding and unity. In this episode Kate O'Neill shares her insights on the strength gained from cross-cultural connections and the importance of intentional communication in fostering understanding and unity. psychological safety, intentional communication, global education, miriam plavin-masterman, building understanding, bridging cultural divides, alejandro juárez crawford, cross-cultural connections, cultural diversity, leadership in multicultural environments false full 13 455f58f8-e586-4ddf-8012-a226400e2fda It's a broken system | A conversation with David Benzaquen | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: David Benzaquen, Founder and CEO, Mission: Plant LLC

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenzaquen/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

David Benzaquen shares his journey into plant-based advocacy, highlighting how food choices impact multiple aspects of life. He discusses the challenges of introducing new products and changing consumer habits, emphasizing the importance of making plant-based options delicious, affordable, and accessible. The conversation touches on the balance between individual action and market dynamics, as well as the role of processed vs. unprocessed foods in the plant-based movement. The episode concludes with a discussion on the complexities of processed foods in the plant-based market and the ongoing debate surrounding their health implications

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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 00:13:15 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, David Benzaquen) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/its-a-broken-system-a-conversation-with-david-benzaquen-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-HBbgvs6x Guest: David Benzaquen, Founder and CEO, Mission: Plant LLC

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenzaquen/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

David Benzaquen shares his journey into plant-based advocacy, highlighting how food choices impact multiple aspects of life. He discusses the challenges of introducing new products and changing consumer habits, emphasizing the importance of making plant-based options delicious, affordable, and accessible. The conversation touches on the balance between individual action and market dynamics, as well as the role of processed vs. unprocessed foods in the plant-based movement. The episode concludes with a discussion on the complexities of processed foods in the plant-based market and the ongoing debate surrounding their health implications

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]]> It's a broken system | A conversation with David Benzaquen | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, David Benzaquen 01:03:40 In this episode, we discuss modern stressors, the guilt of feeling overwhelmed, and how food choices impact our lives and the planet. Join us with David Benzaquen! In this episode, we discuss modern stressors, the guilt of feeling overwhelmed, and how food choices impact our lives and the planet. Join us with David Benzaquen! miriam plavin-masterman, alejandro juárez crawford false full 12 9dc00ec9-caa1-4f4f-9905-85e132603dff A System Where Local Is the Norm – and We Pay What It Really Costs To Drive Something Hundreds of Miles | A conversation with Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guests: 

Trevor Vaughn

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-vaughn-2165a661/

Hunter Buffington

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-buffington-co/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Hunter Buffington and Trevor Vaughn discuss the economic implications of sustainable practices and how innovative approaches can reshape agriculture. They share inspiring stories of communities embracing local solutions, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the land and creating resilient food systems.

As mentioned in the first part, our guests have renamed their startup to Hiphi, reflecting their mission to expand beyond the High Plains- utilizing nature’s golden ratios to globally rebalance ecosystems. Their website is forthcoming, but you can find them at Hiphi.earth.

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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:35:25 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Trevor Vaughn, Hunter Buffington) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-system-where-local-is-the-norm-and-we-pay-what-it-really-costs-to-drive-something-hundreds-of-miles-a-conversation-with-trevor-vaughn-and-hunter-buffington-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-SRN8pkDS Guests: 

Trevor Vaughn

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-vaughn-2165a661/

Hunter Buffington

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-buffington-co/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Hunter Buffington and Trevor Vaughn discuss the economic implications of sustainable practices and how innovative approaches can reshape agriculture. They share inspiring stories of communities embracing local solutions, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the land and creating resilient food systems.

As mentioned in the first part, our guests have renamed their startup to Hiphi, reflecting their mission to expand beyond the High Plains- utilizing nature’s golden ratios to globally rebalance ecosystems. Their website is forthcoming, but you can find them at Hiphi.earth.

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]]> A System Where Local Is the Norm – and We Pay What It Really Costs To Drive Something Hundreds of Miles | A conversation with Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Trevor Vaughn, Hunter Buffington 00:40:45 In the second part of our conversation, we delve into the realities of localizing our food systems. In the second part of our conversation, we delve into the realities of localizing our food systems. cotton, small-scale farming, integrated co-ops, miriam plavin-masterman, regenerative farming, government regulations, local food system, alejandro juárez crawford, land ownership, regenerative agriculture, waste streams, market gardening, biochar false full 11 c0c36dc0-05c2-4ae9-87e4-fca8f612e462 Talking To People Who Think Like Us Has Made Us Stagnant | A conversation with Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guests: 

Trevor Vaughn

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-vaughn-2165a661/

Hunter Buffington

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-buffington-co/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Our guests, Hunter Buffington and Trevor Vaughn, share their insights on the importance of diverse perspectives and innovative practices in sustainable agriculture. They discuss the challenges farmers face, including navigating government regulations and the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach farming and food systems.

Since the recording of this episode, our guests have announced a name change for their emerging startup from High Plains Farming Initiative (HiFi) to Hiphi- utilizing nature’s golden ratios to globally rebalance ecosystems! This change reflects their expanded mission and vision beyond the High Plains to all of Turtle Island . Their website is forthcoming, but you can find them at Hiphi.earth

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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:17:59 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Trevor Vaughn, Hunter Buffington) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-to-people-who-think-like-us-has-made-us-stagnant-a-conversation-with-trevor-vaughn-and-hunter-buffington-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-dgRX6X8q Guests: 

Trevor Vaughn

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-vaughn-2165a661/

Hunter Buffington

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-buffington-co/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Our guests, Hunter Buffington and Trevor Vaughn, share their insights on the importance of diverse perspectives and innovative practices in sustainable agriculture. They discuss the challenges farmers face, including navigating government regulations and the need for a paradigm shift in how we approach farming and food systems.

Since the recording of this episode, our guests have announced a name change for their emerging startup from High Plains Farming Initiative (HiFi) to Hiphi- utilizing nature’s golden ratios to globally rebalance ecosystems! This change reflects their expanded mission and vision beyond the High Plains to all of Turtle Island . Their website is forthcoming, but you can find them at Hiphi.earth

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]]> Talking To People Who Think Like Us Has Made Us Stagnant | A conversation with Trevor Vaughn and Hunter Buffington | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Trevor Vaughn, Hunter Buffington 00:48:00 In this episode, we explore the stagnation that can occur when we only engage with like-minded individuals in the agricultural sector. In this episode, we explore the stagnation that can occur when we only engage with like-minded individuals in the agricultural sector. collaboration, miriam plavin-masterman, serving farmers, agricultural innovation, empowering farmers, sustainable solutions, alejandro juárez crawford, environmental issues, hemp industry, sustainable agriculture, agricultural industry, dicamba, in this episode false full 10 dd2a7e5a-552b-4199-8972-df0f93ff4052 Bringing Biodiversity to the Innovation Ecosystem | A conversation with Ben Soltoff | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and the Ecosystem-Builder in Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship [@EshipMIT]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-soltoff/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/bensoltoff

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, cohosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman are joined by Ben Saltoff, the ecosystem builder-in-residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. With a focus on transforming academic technology into real-world applications, his role involves guiding students through the complexities of entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of climate technology.

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Special Note: We have not been able to contact our producer or the students at the BRAC University Social Impact Lab who contribute vitally to this podcast. Our thoughts are with these students and everyone in Bangladesh. We respectfully ask listeners who appreciate the podcast to please make people aware of events there.

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Resources

Ben's book on climate entrepreneurship. More info will be available here starting next week: https://climateandenergystartups.com/

Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship: https://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Ben Soltoff) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bringing-biodiversity-to-the-innovation-ecosystem-a-conversation-with-ben-soltoff-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-IZ1uCx_n Guest: Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and the Ecosystem-Builder in Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship [@EshipMIT]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-soltoff/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/bensoltoff

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, cohosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman are joined by Ben Saltoff, the ecosystem builder-in-residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. With a focus on transforming academic technology into real-world applications, his role involves guiding students through the complexities of entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of climate technology.

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Special Note: We have not been able to contact our producer or the students at the BRAC University Social Impact Lab who contribute vitally to this podcast. Our thoughts are with these students and everyone in Bangladesh. We respectfully ask listeners who appreciate the podcast to please make people aware of events there.

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Resources

Ben's book on climate entrepreneurship. More info will be available here starting next week: https://climateandenergystartups.com/

Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship: https://entrepreneurship.mit.edu/

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]]> Bringing Biodiversity to the Innovation Ecosystem | A conversation with Ben Soltoff | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Ben Soltoff 00:41:15 In this episode, cohosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman are joined by Ben Saltoff, the ecosystem builder-in-residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. In this episode, cohosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Mim Plavin-Masterman are joined by Ben Saltoff, the ecosystem builder-in-residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. customer discovery, ben soltoff, entrepreneurship, miriam plavin-masterman, market research, urgency, open-ended questions, confirmation bias, ecosystem building, environmental problems, climate change, alejandro juárez crawford, problem-solving, gen z false full 9 d32e59be-3b48-4534-be3e-1a32a7ddd7af The Invisible Barriers to Going ‘Green’ | A conversation with Melisa Báez | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Melisa Báez, Co-Founder and CEO at ELUME and Teacher Assistant at Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-baez

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Delving into Melissa Baez's inspirational work with small businesses and entrepreneurs, this episode discusses the importance of language accessibility and the need for a cultural shift in mindset and sustainable business practices. It further addresses the significance of music and entertainment in transforming communities and the value of mentorship and opportunities for up-and-coming artists — particularly emphasizing the role of influential figures in making sustainability mainstream and accessible to all. Last but not least, it highlights how being a lifetime learner and maintaining curiosity are essential for personal and professional growth.

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Resources

ELUME: On a mission to decolonize sustainability: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/elume-mission-decolonize-sustainability-elume-llc/?trackingId=f0ZrAz5lIGMr%2F5%2F%2BSVrPlA%3D%3D

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Melisa Báez) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-melisa-baez-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-ZlG35Omf Guest: Melisa Báez, Co-Founder and CEO at ELUME and Teacher Assistant at Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-baez

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Delving into Melissa Baez's inspirational work with small businesses and entrepreneurs, this episode discusses the importance of language accessibility and the need for a cultural shift in mindset and sustainable business practices. It further addresses the significance of music and entertainment in transforming communities and the value of mentorship and opportunities for up-and-coming artists — particularly emphasizing the role of influential figures in making sustainability mainstream and accessible to all. Last but not least, it highlights how being a lifetime learner and maintaining curiosity are essential for personal and professional growth.

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Resources

ELUME: On a mission to decolonize sustainability: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/elume-mission-decolonize-sustainability-elume-llc/?trackingId=f0ZrAz5lIGMr%2F5%2F%2BSVrPlA%3D%3D

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]]> The Invisible Barriers to Going ‘Green’ | A conversation with Melisa Báez | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Melisa Báez 01:01:37 This conversation addresses the significant gap created by language barriers in the implementation of sustainable business practices and explores ways to make sustainability culturally accessible. This conversation addresses the significant gap created by language barriers in the implementation of sustainable business practices and explores ways to make sustainability culturally accessible. social impact, melisa báez, music, curiosity, accessibility, miriam plavin-masterman, influential figures, mindset, cultural shift, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, language, small business, business practices, language barriers, lifetime learner false full 8 d7ce3f3b-d550-4656-90e2-a59bb2d61361 Everyone is Living in Different Parts of the World, but There's Something That Attached Us All together | A conversation with Dalia Najjar | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Dalia Najjar, General Manager at Farouk Systems and Social Entrepreneurship Faculty Leader at Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalia-najjar-ab212643/

On YouTube | https://youtu.be/KBwjaHq3G3c?si=uvUt0EkoSGvnF7Y5

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Dalia discusses her experiences in teaching social entrepreneurship and the impact it has on students. She emphasizes the need to identify problems and find solutions that meet the needs of the people we serve. The conversation also touches on the global collaboration and the power of humor in developing connections and innovation. The conversation explores the dynamic nature of truth and the power of constantly re-deriving old truths in new contexts. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by students in Palestine and the impact of the political situation on their projects. The concept of solidarity and the sense of community that arises from working together to create change is discussed.

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Resources

How to Launch Your Own Social Enterprise – Love the People You Serve: https://youtu.be/CRVtKfnKkfs?si=WBzERS8u7TNxT_Lq

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dalia Najjar) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/everyone-is-living-in-different-parts-of-the-world-but-theres-something-that-attached-us-all-together-a-conversation-with-dalia-najjar-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-cgoq8OXF Guest: Dalia Najjar, General Manager at Farouk Systems and Social Entrepreneurship Faculty Leader at Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalia-najjar-ab212643/

On YouTube | https://youtu.be/KBwjaHq3G3c?si=uvUt0EkoSGvnF7Y5

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Dalia discusses her experiences in teaching social entrepreneurship and the impact it has on students. She emphasizes the need to identify problems and find solutions that meet the needs of the people we serve. The conversation also touches on the global collaboration and the power of humor in developing connections and innovation. The conversation explores the dynamic nature of truth and the power of constantly re-deriving old truths in new contexts. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by students in Palestine and the impact of the political situation on their projects. The concept of solidarity and the sense of community that arises from working together to create change is discussed.

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Resources

How to Launch Your Own Social Enterprise – Love the People You Serve: https://youtu.be/CRVtKfnKkfs?si=WBzERS8u7TNxT_Lq

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]]> Everyone is Living in Different Parts of the World, but There's Something That Attached Us All together | A conversation with Dalia Najjar | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dalia Najjar 01:08:53 We explore the concept of social entrepreneurship and the power of reimagining the world around us. Highlighting the importance of taking risks, learning from failures, and empowering others. We explore the concept of social entrepreneurship and the power of reimagining the world around us. Highlighting the importance of taking risks, learning from failures, and empowering others. collaboration, miriam plavin-masterman, rebel-based learning, global collaboration, mentorship, truth, empowering others, palestine, alejandro juárez crawford, re-deriving, humor, dynamic, dalia najjar, learning from failures, problem-solving, students false full 7 45da4b55-4e9e-4e63-b8d7-ea90bc352926 Beyond "The Conceivable Future": Reimagining Our Climate Narrative | A conversation with Dr Meghan Elizabeth Kallman | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman, PhD, Rhode Island State Senator and Associate Professor, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development UMASS Boston

On Twitter | https://x.com/MeghanEKallman

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-kallman-6030a3229/

Website | https://meghankallman.com/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, the we explore the importance of engaging in difficult conversations with people who hold different beliefs. The conversation highlights the necessity of building bridges and finding common ground to nurture a culture of understanding and justice.

Additionally, the episode touches on the intersection of reproductive rights and climate change, discussing the impact of climate change on public health and the need for comprehensive solutions. The role of technology in facilitating conversations and learning is also discussed, with an emphasis on its potential to connect people and provide access to information.

Tune in to get insights on how we can collectively address the climate crisis and create a more just and sustainable future.

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Resources

The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change (Book): https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538179697/The-Conceivable-Future-Planning-Families-and-Taking-Action-in-the-Age-of-Climate-Change

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-conceivable-future-reimagining-our-climate-narrative-a-conversation-with-dr-meghan-elizabeth-kallman-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-Cg5KACQx Guest: Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman, PhD, Rhode Island State Senator and Associate Professor, School for Global Inclusion and Social Development UMASS Boston

On Twitter | https://x.com/MeghanEKallman

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-kallman-6030a3229/

Website | https://meghankallman.com/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, the we explore the importance of engaging in difficult conversations with people who hold different beliefs. The conversation highlights the necessity of building bridges and finding common ground to nurture a culture of understanding and justice.

Additionally, the episode touches on the intersection of reproductive rights and climate change, discussing the impact of climate change on public health and the need for comprehensive solutions. The role of technology in facilitating conversations and learning is also discussed, with an emphasis on its potential to connect people and provide access to information.

Tune in to get insights on how we can collectively address the climate crisis and create a more just and sustainable future.

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Resources

The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change (Book): https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538179697/The-Conceivable-Future-Planning-Families-and-Taking-Action-in-the-Age-of-Climate-Change

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]]> Beyond "The Conceivable Future": Reimagining Our Climate Narrative | A conversation with Dr Meghan Elizabeth Kallman | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Kallman 00:58:42 Join us as we dive into the "what if instead" concept with Megan Kallman, discussing climate crisis action, family planning, and shifting narratives for systemic change. Join us as we dive into the "what if instead" concept with Megan Kallman, discussing climate crisis action, family planning, and shifting narratives for systemic change. dr. meghan elizabeth kallman, reproductive rights, population control, miriam plavin-masterman, building bridges, family planning, paternalistic models, climate change, alejandro juárez crawford, inclusive systems, disconnect, systemic change, climate emergency, narrative shift false full 6 949f1bac-ff50-4786-a388-60a24863017c A Hundred Thousand Small Experiments | A Conversation with Dr Sebastian Groh | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Dr Sebastian Groh, Managing Director at SOLshare and Professor at BRAC Business School

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-groh-solshare/

On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sebastian.groh.14

On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@solshare

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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We discuss the limitations of relying on a few major players to solve the problem and emphasizes the importance of empowering local innovators who understand the challenges firsthand. The conversation also highlights the need to redirect investments towards climate solutions and away from companies that contribute to emissions. It suggests creating a platform or portfolio of climate entrepreneurs in the global south to provide funding and support for their initiatives. Collaboration among these entrepreneurs is seen as crucial for accelerating progress. The conversation explores the need to empower regular people to become entrepreneurs and create solutions to local problems. It highlights the importance of developing a mindset that believes in the ability to make a difference.

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Resources

How SOLshare’s Sebastian Groh Wants to Create a Wave of Climate Startups: https://www.wired.com/sponsored/story/how-solshares-sebastian-groh-wants-to-create-a-wave-of-climate-startups/

To solve the climate crisis, go global – and bottom up: https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/to-solve-the-climate-crisis-go-global-and-bottom-up/

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dr Sebastian Groh) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-hundred-thousand-small-experiments-a-conversation-with-dr-sebastian-groh-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-QETJZb6z Guest: Dr Sebastian Groh, Managing Director at SOLshare and Professor at BRAC Business School

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-groh-solshare/

On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sebastian.groh.14

On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@solshare

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

We discuss the limitations of relying on a few major players to solve the problem and emphasizes the importance of empowering local innovators who understand the challenges firsthand. The conversation also highlights the need to redirect investments towards climate solutions and away from companies that contribute to emissions. It suggests creating a platform or portfolio of climate entrepreneurs in the global south to provide funding and support for their initiatives. Collaboration among these entrepreneurs is seen as crucial for accelerating progress. The conversation explores the need to empower regular people to become entrepreneurs and create solutions to local problems. It highlights the importance of developing a mindset that believes in the ability to make a difference.

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Resources

How SOLshare’s Sebastian Groh Wants to Create a Wave of Climate Startups: https://www.wired.com/sponsored/story/how-solshares-sebastian-groh-wants-to-create-a-wave-of-climate-startups/

To solve the climate crisis, go global – and bottom up: https://www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/to-solve-the-climate-crisis-go-global-and-bottom-up/

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]]> A Hundred Thousand Small Experiments | A Conversation with Dr Sebastian Groh | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Dr Sebastian Groh 00:52:41 The conversation explores the need to equip an army of climate entrepreneurs in the global south to address climate change. The conversation explores the need to equip an army of climate entrepreneurs in the global south to address climate change. climate entrepreneurs, collaboration, investments, empowerment, empowerment, local solutions, entrepreneurship, miriam plavin-masterman, dr sebastian groh, mindset, climate change, alejandro juárez crawford, institutions, global south, bottom-up innovation false full 5 3a46ee5c-9445-4731-8ab0-4786318cead9 The Two Way Street: Creating Mindset Change is the Way to Fight | A Conversation with Nico De Klerk | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Nico De Klerk, Founder, Streetbiz Foundation

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-de-klerk-phd-884827147/

Website | https://www.nicodeklerk.co.za/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Nico’s project, Long Walk for the Entrepreneurial Mindset in South Africa, was awarded the Best Global Social Innovative Project for 2018 by Life Learning Academia on the recommendation of Edward de Bono, the ambassador.

The growth of the entrepreneurial mindset should be a top priority for South Africa to address all challenges at all levels of society. The process empowers the inner strength and capacity. Nico’s view is complemented by his position as a Master Trainer in Entrepreneurial Skills Development (University State of California).

Nico’s message gained attention on the international stage. In the last three years, he has performed in Canada, the USA, Italy, Tunisia, Russia, Slovenia, and Malta. Tune in now to listen Nico with Alejandro and Mim!

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Resources

StreetBiz (website): https://streetbiz.org/

StreetBiz (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/StreetBizFoundation/

StreetBiz (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@streetbizfoundation8854

"Be A Nelson Movement": https://linktr.ee/beanelsonmovement?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Article: "Who Shapes the Future? Extending the Certificate in Sustainability & Social Enterprise to Individuals Building Community Ventures in South Africa": https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/newsroom/who-shapes-the-future-osun-extends-academic-certificate-program-so-non-university-students-in-south-africa-can-build-their-own-social-ventures-2023-12-04

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 03:32:28 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Nico De Klerk) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-two-way-street-creating-mindset-change-is-the-way-to-fight-a-conversation-with-nico-de-klerk-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-LFM70I0v Guest: Nico De Klerk, Founder, Streetbiz Foundation

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-de-klerk-phd-884827147/

Website | https://www.nicodeklerk.co.za/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

Nico’s project, Long Walk for the Entrepreneurial Mindset in South Africa, was awarded the Best Global Social Innovative Project for 2018 by Life Learning Academia on the recommendation of Edward de Bono, the ambassador.

The growth of the entrepreneurial mindset should be a top priority for South Africa to address all challenges at all levels of society. The process empowers the inner strength and capacity. Nico’s view is complemented by his position as a Master Trainer in Entrepreneurial Skills Development (University State of California).

Nico’s message gained attention on the international stage. In the last three years, he has performed in Canada, the USA, Italy, Tunisia, Russia, Slovenia, and Malta. Tune in now to listen Nico with Alejandro and Mim!

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Resources

StreetBiz (website): https://streetbiz.org/

StreetBiz (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/StreetBizFoundation/

StreetBiz (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@streetbizfoundation8854

"Be A Nelson Movement": https://linktr.ee/beanelsonmovement?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Article: "Who Shapes the Future? Extending the Certificate in Sustainability & Social Enterprise to Individuals Building Community Ventures in South Africa": https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/newsroom/who-shapes-the-future-osun-extends-academic-certificate-program-so-non-university-students-in-south-africa-can-build-their-own-social-ventures-2023-12-04

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]]> The Two Way Street: Creating Mindset Change is the Way to Fight | A Conversation with Nico De Klerk | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Nico De Klerk 00:47:37 Dr. Nico de Klerk discusses the power of positive energy and the messy nature of growth and discovery. . He describes his long walk across South Africa and the impact it had on the individuals. Dr. Nico de Klerk discusses the power of positive energy and the messy nature of growth and discovery. . He describes his long walk across South Africa and the impact it had on the individuals. and the importance of growth and transformation, racism, miriam plavin-masterman, changing mindset, nico de klerk, scaling impact, alejandro juárez crawford false full 4 d70111a2-1268-4006-8065-af1caaccf1df Who Gets to Have a Voice? Building Connected Spaces Where Local Problem Solvers Build Globally Needed Solutions | A Conversation with Bermet Suiutbekova | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Bermet Suiutbekova, Instructor, Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, American University of Central Asia (AUCA) [@MyAUCA]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bermet-suiutbekova/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode Bermet Suiutbekova joins us in talking about the idea of creating a home where pain is turned into a game, ideas are raised and reshaped, and social impact is made on a global scale.

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Resources

Who Gets to Shape the Future? | Alejandro Crawford: https://youtu.be/p4HV9Nxsb60?si=ztUfFQ2cOVOLeduW

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]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:36:54 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Bermet Suiutbekova) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/who-gets-to-have-a-voice-building-connected-spaces-where-local-problem-solvers-build-globally-needed-solutions-a-conversation-with-bermet-suiutbekova-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-ml4VWRhT Guest: Bermet Suiutbekova, Instructor, Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, American University of Central Asia (AUCA) [@MyAUCA]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bermet-suiutbekova/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode Bermet Suiutbekova joins us in talking about the idea of creating a home where pain is turned into a game, ideas are raised and reshaped, and social impact is made on a global scale.

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Resources

Who Gets to Shape the Future? | Alejandro Crawford: https://youtu.be/p4HV9Nxsb60?si=ztUfFQ2cOVOLeduW

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]]> Who Gets to Have a Voice? Building Connected Spaces Where Local Problem Solvers Build Globally Needed Solutions | A Conversation with Bermet Suiutbekova | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, Bermet Suiutbekova 00:54:32 In this episode Bermet Suiutbekova joins us in talking about the idea of creating a home where pain is turned into a game, ideas are raised and reshaped, and social impact is made on a global scale. In this episode Bermet Suiutbekova joins us in talking about the idea of creating a home where pain is turned into a game, ideas are raised and reshaped, and social impact is made on a global scale. collaboration, social entrepreneurship, bermet suiutbekova, cultural differences, education, global family, accessibility, miriam plavin-masterman, communication, learning, global certificate program, alejandro juárez crawford, sustainability, empathy, design thinking false full 3 b72c7006-92b5-4435-92f9-e059fb8cdf0e New Podcast | Unleashing Innovation through Storytelling: Insights from "What If Instead" Podcast | A Conversation With Hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman | Audio Signals Podcasts With Marco Ciappelli Guests: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Co-Host of What If Instead?  Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Co-Host of What If Instead?  Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman

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Host:  Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Introduction

The landscape of innovation and storytelling is vast and varied, a realm where pioneers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to solve age-old problems. In a recent episode of the Audio Signals podcast, hosts Marco Ciappelli, and his guests Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, dive into the rich territory of the newest venture on ITSPmagazine: the "What If Instead" podcast. This new podcast promises to explore the power of speculative thinking and problem-solving in confronting the world's most pressing issues.

The Genesis of "What If Instead"

Alejandro Juárez Crawford, co-founder of RebelBase, and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, an Associate Professor of Business Administration, use their platform to ask pivotal questions that drive the essence of innovation. Their journey on the "What If Instead" podcast is about more than just generating new ideas; it's an exploration into how we can empower individuals to see themselves as agents of change, capable of writing their own heroic narratives.

Refocusing the Antenna on Unsung Heroes

The conversation highlighted the podcast’s ethos of shifting focus away from traditional heroes of innovation to those enabling others to become protagonists in their own right. This involved repositioning the metaphorical antenna, concentrating not on known narratives but on the untold stories brewing in every corner of the world. It's about setting the stage for unsung heroes to redefine what's possible in their communities.

Empowerment through Local Problem Solving

Miriam Plavin-Masterman emphasized the significance of "For Us, By Us" topics. The podcast aims to spotlight individuals around the globe who are not just solving problems but enabling communities to discover solutions organically, rooting innovation in local dynamics and cultures. This approach challenges the convention of parachuting solutions into communities, instead encouraging a bottom-up method where insights and innovations are homegrown.

Tales of Global Impact

Guests on the "What If Instead" podcast span a wide array of backgrounds and disciplines, from Ghanaian entrepreneurs to technology innovators in South Africa and social activists in Kyrgyzstan. These stories underline the universal appeal and necessity of creative problem-solving, spotlighting both the diversity and unity in tackling global challenges.

Who Is Listening?

The podcast caters to a burgeoning convergence of listeners drawn from various sectors, united by a common interest in social innovation, climate change, and the transformation of societal systems. This audience is keen on hearing how individuals, often working with limited resources, are crafting solutions that promise a more inclusive, sustainable future.

The Art of Storytelling in Innovation

Towards the end of their conversation, the trio touched upon the crucial role of storytelling in innovation. It's through compelling narratives that innovators can connect with a broader audience, garnering support for causes and solutions that might otherwise remain in the shadows. Storytelling, as suggested by their discussion, is not just a tool for engagement but a vehicle for inspiring action and change.

Conclusion

The "What If Instead" podcast, hosted by Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, stands as a beacon of speculative thinking in a world often constrained by conventional wisdom. It pushes the envelope on what it means to innovate, inviting listeners to ponder, "What if?", and more importantly, "Why not?". This evocative call to action encourages us all to tap into our latent potential to be not just spectators but active participants in the stories of change unfolding around us.

By tuning into their discussions, we are reminded that every individual is capable of being a catalyst for transformation. The "What If Instead" podcast is not just an exploration of ideas; it's an invitation to join a movement geared towards a more equitable and innovative future.
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]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:23:12 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, ITSPmagazine What If Instead, ITSPmagazine Audio Signals) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/new-podcast-unleashing-innovation-through-storytelling-insights-from-what-if-instead-podcast-a-conversation-with-hosts-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-audio-signals-podcasts-with-marco-ciappelli-v6dV8e1f Guests: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Co-Host of What If Instead?  Podcast

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Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Co-Host of What If Instead?  Podcast

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Host:  Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast

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Episode Introduction

The landscape of innovation and storytelling is vast and varied, a realm where pioneers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to solve age-old problems. In a recent episode of the Audio Signals podcast, hosts Marco Ciappelli, and his guests Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, dive into the rich territory of the newest venture on ITSPmagazine: the "What If Instead" podcast. This new podcast promises to explore the power of speculative thinking and problem-solving in confronting the world's most pressing issues.

The Genesis of "What If Instead"

Alejandro Juárez Crawford, co-founder of RebelBase, and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, an Associate Professor of Business Administration, use their platform to ask pivotal questions that drive the essence of innovation. Their journey on the "What If Instead" podcast is about more than just generating new ideas; it's an exploration into how we can empower individuals to see themselves as agents of change, capable of writing their own heroic narratives.

Refocusing the Antenna on Unsung Heroes

The conversation highlighted the podcast’s ethos of shifting focus away from traditional heroes of innovation to those enabling others to become protagonists in their own right. This involved repositioning the metaphorical antenna, concentrating not on known narratives but on the untold stories brewing in every corner of the world. It's about setting the stage for unsung heroes to redefine what's possible in their communities.

Empowerment through Local Problem Solving

Miriam Plavin-Masterman emphasized the significance of "For Us, By Us" topics. The podcast aims to spotlight individuals around the globe who are not just solving problems but enabling communities to discover solutions organically, rooting innovation in local dynamics and cultures. This approach challenges the convention of parachuting solutions into communities, instead encouraging a bottom-up method where insights and innovations are homegrown.

Tales of Global Impact

Guests on the "What If Instead" podcast span a wide array of backgrounds and disciplines, from Ghanaian entrepreneurs to technology innovators in South Africa and social activists in Kyrgyzstan. These stories underline the universal appeal and necessity of creative problem-solving, spotlighting both the diversity and unity in tackling global challenges.

Who Is Listening?

The podcast caters to a burgeoning convergence of listeners drawn from various sectors, united by a common interest in social innovation, climate change, and the transformation of societal systems. This audience is keen on hearing how individuals, often working with limited resources, are crafting solutions that promise a more inclusive, sustainable future.

The Art of Storytelling in Innovation

Towards the end of their conversation, the trio touched upon the crucial role of storytelling in innovation. It's through compelling narratives that innovators can connect with a broader audience, garnering support for causes and solutions that might otherwise remain in the shadows. Storytelling, as suggested by their discussion, is not just a tool for engagement but a vehicle for inspiring action and change.

Conclusion

The "What If Instead" podcast, hosted by Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman, stands as a beacon of speculative thinking in a world often constrained by conventional wisdom. It pushes the envelope on what it means to innovate, inviting listeners to ponder, "What if?", and more importantly, "Why not?". This evocative call to action encourages us all to tap into our latent potential to be not just spectators but active participants in the stories of change unfolding around us.

By tuning into their discussions, we are reminded that every individual is capable of being a catalyst for transformation. The "What If Instead" podcast is not just an exploration of ideas; it's an invitation to join a movement geared towards a more equitable and innovative future.
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]]> New Podcast | Unleashing Innovation through Storytelling: Insights from "What If Instead" Podcast | A Conversation With Hosts Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman | Audio Signals Podcasts With Marco Ciappelli Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, ITSPmagazine, ITSPmagazine What If Instead, ITSPmagazine Audio Signals 00:39:59 Exploring the intersection of innovation, storytelling, and community empowerment, the "What If Instead" podcast unveils transformative solutions to global challenges. Exploring the intersection of innovation, storytelling, and community empowerment, the "What If Instead" podcast unveils transformative solutions to global challenges. social impact, social entrepreneurship, marco ciappelli, storytelling, community empowerment, rebelbase, local solutions, entrepreneurship, miriam plavin-masterman, hero's journey, problem solving, innovation, what if instead, speculative thinking, global solutions, climate change, alejandro juárez crawford, diverse narratives, sustainability, podcast, future thinking, global challenges, empathy in innovation, creative problem-solving false full 2 8e4ab0a1-2a2b-4795-a8dd-05d257ba2220 Own What You Want to Do | A Conversation with Dr. Andrews Ayiku | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman Guest: Dr. Andrews Ayiku, Lecturer/SME Industry Coach, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrews-ayiku-31000374/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

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Miriam Plavin-Masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode Dr. Andrews Ayiku explores how young entrepreneurs are tackling social issues through creative solutions like sustainable charcoal from coconut husks. He emphasises the importance of a problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and collaboration to empower individuals to become agents of change in their communities. We also discuss about mindset transformation and the personal transformation that comes from solving social problems.

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]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:05:53 +0000 contact@itspmagazine.com (Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Dr. Andrews Ayiku, ITSPmagazine) https://what-if-instead-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/own-what-you-want-to-do-a-conversation-with-dr-andrews-ayiku-what-if-instead-podcast-with-alejandro-juarez-crawford-and-miriam-plavin-masterman-8t2A5xfa Guest: Dr. Andrews Ayiku, Lecturer/SME Industry Coach, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrews-ayiku-31000374/

Hosts: 

Alejandro Juárez Crawford

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford

Miriam Plavin-Masterman

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Episode Introduction

In this episode Dr. Andrews Ayiku explores how young entrepreneurs are tackling social issues through creative solutions like sustainable charcoal from coconut husks. He emphasises the importance of a problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and collaboration to empower individuals to become agents of change in their communities. We also discuss about mindset transformation and the personal transformation that comes from solving social problems.

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