This week's episode is an inspiring display of differing perspectives on the themes of trust, expectations, and generosity in life and in work. Author, speaker, and founder ofHeadbands for Hope, Jess Ekstrom, provides shocking personal anecdotes revealing unique insights about loss and new beginnings, motivation versus validation and giving versus receiving. Listen in to see how Jeff and Jess find common ground among complex ideas. 

The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide. 

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This week's episode is an inspiring display of differing perspectives on the themes of trust, expectations, and generosity in life and in work. Author, speaker, and founder of Headbands for Hope, Jess Ekstrom, provides shocking personal anecdotes revealing unique insights about loss and new beginnings,&nbsp;motivation versus validation and giving versus receiving. Listen in to see how Jeff and Jess find common ground among complex ideas.&nbsp;The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide.&nbsp;Follow: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/socialimpactleader" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/socialimpactleader</a><a href="http://www.socialimpactleader.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.socialimpactleader.com</a>Follow: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/plywoodpeople" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/plywoodpeople</a><a href="http://www.plywoodpeople.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.plywoodpeople.co</a>mMore on Jess and her work: <a href="https://jessekstrom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jessekstrom.com</a>This Podcast is brought to you by WABE, part of the NPR Podcast Network.<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KZn6Cn50Ezu24gCz2YMw?domain=wabe.org/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/podcasts</a>Edited By: DJ OP DiggyProduced By: LaTasha BrownMusic By: DJ OP Diggy

The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide.

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