Looking for inspiration, advice, or more information on work in the social sector? Listen to the stories of social entrepreneurs and their tips on navigating the challenges and celebrating the successes of working to make a positive impact. Covering all industries from software for social good to global health equality, these series offer practical information and guidance, while creating a discussion platform for industry professionals. Use your commute to tune in or listen while you multi task–here are seven great podcasts that speak on topics of social entrepreneurship and mission-driven work:
1. Tony Loyd – Social Entrepreneur
"I spend my time with changemakers who are making an impact on some of the most challenging issues of our day. Three times per week I interview social entrepreneurs, benefit corporations and impact investors. "
2. The Social Good Podcast
"The Podcast to Inspire, Innovate and Change for Social Good"
Listen to their interview with Mark Norbury from UnLtd.
3. The Impact Podcast
"Social impact stories, interviews, reflections to help your reach your impact potential."
4. Stanford Social Innovation Review
"Audio talks by leaders of social change" from Stanford University.
Listen to an episode on Software for Good.
5. Impact Boom Podcast
"Impact Boom searches the globe to find the people, stories & inspiration to help you create maximum positive impact.
We interview world-leading social innovators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, designers, educators, thinkers and doers who share Insights, ideas & inspiration. As long as these leaders are focussing their efforts on creating positive social and environmental change, we'll make sure you hear about it."
6. Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs
"At Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs, we talk to experienced and successful social entrepreneurs and change makers, committed to building a better world....Our aim is to share the inspiring stories, to explore the highs and the lows, learn how different social entrepreneurs have kept inspired, and draw out insights to help social entrepreneurs at all stages on their journey."
Listen to their interview with Anh Bui from Benetech Labs.
7. Champions for Social Good
"The Champions for Social Good podcast brings together thought leaders and practitioners in the social good movement to share learnings, educate and inspire change across the philanthropic sector. Produced by Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good."
