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Playlist by Brace For Impact: Philanthropy in a Changing World
Welcome to the Brace for Impact podcast, hosted by Mary Rose Gunn, founder and CEO of The Fore, where we champion modern philanthropy in a changing world. Our guests are a bold collective of visionar…Follow the podcast:
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David Gregson | Solving The Happiness Crisis
Our children are in the bottom 5% of happiness in the world - meet the man who decided to do something about it. David Gregson is the co-founder of the UK’s leading youth wellbeing initiative, #BeeWell. He was also chair of Phoenix Equity Partners, former chair of the Lawn Tennis Association, and…
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Edwin Smith | Media, Perceptions & What Drives the Givers
The Brace For Impact podcast is thrilled to welcomed Edwin Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Spear’s Magazine - the UK’s top media brand for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals. With bylines in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Esquire, Edwin offers a rare insider’s view on wealth, philanthropy, and the forces…
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Jack Reynolds & Paul Barber | The Power of Football
In every neighbourhood in the UK, you will find a group of young people kicking a ball around wearing shirts with Rashford, Salah or Rodri on the back. These players are role models for kids who may not have many in their lives. The question is: can we harness football’s influence to help these ch…
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Jonathan Simmons | Seismic Shifts in How We Give, Fund & Invest
This month, we are delighted to welcome Jonathan Simmons to the Brace For Impact Podcast. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, social impact leader, and the new CEO of New Philanthropy Capital. His 25-year career has spanned business, innovation, investment and social impact, giving him a uniquely p…
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Martha Lane Fox | Billionaires, AI and Digital Exclusion
We’re excited to welcome our next guest: one of the UK’s best known tech entrepreneurs turned public servant, Martha Lane Fox. From co-founding Lastminute.com to championing digital accessibility and innovation in the House of Lords, Martha has been at the forefront of tech-driven change for over …
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Ken Olisa | The Buzz of Doing Good
Philanthropy is deeply personal - but making a meaningful impact can be as fulfilling as it is daunting. With so many incredible causes and ways to support them, how do we move beyond writing a cheque to rolling up our sleeves and getting involved? And how can a £10 gift turn into a £2M donation? …
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