Social Impact Leader

On this episode of SIL, we’re joined by the new Executive Director of Plywood People, Matt Reynolds.

Matt leads the conversation with a powerful lineup of leaders: Jeff Shinabarger, Founder of Plywoo…

In the season finale of the Social Impact Leaders Podcast, host Jeff Shinabarger takes the guest seat as producer LaTasha Brown flips the script and interviews him. They dive into Jeff's journey as t…

In today’s episode of the Plywood Presents Social Impact Leader Series, we wrap up with our inspiring guest, Chantel Cohen—a licensed therapist and business coach. Chantel shares her insights on the …

On today’s episode of the Social Impact Leaders Podcast we return to the Plywood Presents SIL Series with an inspiring panel featuring three remarkable social impact leaders: Aaron Fender, Co-founder…

This week, we continue our Social Impact Leader series, featuring incredible voices from the Plywood Social Impact Leaders event. Our guest is Leroy Barber, Executive Director of Word Made Flesh Mini…

In this episode, and throughout the next few, we’ll bring you insights from inspiring leaders who spoke at Plywood’s Social Impact Leaders Event. Kicking off this series is Jeff Shinabarger, founder …

In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with Mallory Erickson—fundraiser, author, and executive coach—to explore her journey and groundbreaking strategies in the world of fundraising. Mallory delves into …

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mark Hubbard, the visionary leader behind Renew Venture Capital. Mark shares his deep commitment to social impact investing, aligning venture capital with sustain…

On today’s episode, Jeff speaks with Kishshana Palmer—speaker, TEDx alum, and author of Busy is a Four-Letter Word. Kishshana dives into reigniting passion, embracing purpose without second-guessing,…

In this episode, Jeff interviews Ali Horriyat, founder of Comppastive, a non-profit focused on building a more compassionate society. Ali reflects on his journey as a successful day trader, how it br…

In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures, to explore how her organization is addressing the growing anxiety among young people related to social medi…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with James Marlow, President of Southface Institute, to discuss his journey from tech employee to non-profit leader. James reflects on how his experiences in the tech …

In today's episode, Jeff sits down with Josh Penny, Social Impact Director at Hinge. They dive into how Josh's background in education and community work led him to social impact at Hinge. Josh share…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Zach Levenenz, CEO of SEED SPOT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers social entrepreneurs to create products, services, and technologies aimed at improving lives …

Jeff sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to break the cy…

In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with Katharine Wilkinson, author, teacher, and Founder of The All We Can Save Project. Katharine shares how a pivotal moment in her youth ignited her passion for ad…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dave Gibbons—speaker, pastor, and author of The Shape of My Eyes. Dave shares his evolving perspective on success and reflects on his fight against injustice as a…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Amanda Rhein, Executive Director of the Atlanta Land Trust. Amanda and Jeff explore the innovative ways she is transforming home ownership in Atlanta, focusing on…

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Afua Bruce, a renowned author, engineer, and thought leader in the realm of public interest AI. Afua shares insights on how we can effectively train individuals o…

Joining us this week is Diana McLain Smith, co-founder of Action Design, author, and Partner at the Monitor Group. Diana's work delves into the complex dynamics of strategic choice and change within …