



Layers of Leadership
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 Plywood People; Chanel Dokun, co-founder of Healthy Minds NYC, a therapy and coaching practice; and Chris…

Wrapping it Up, with LaTasha and Jeff
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 the founder and executive director of Plywood People, reflecting on the organization's 15-year impact…

Social Impact Leader Series ft. Chantel Cohen
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 vital connection between maintaining mental health and managing the demands of running a business. S…

Social Impact Leader Series ft. Aaron Fender, Doug Shipman, and Erika Brown
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 and CEO of Portrait Coffee; Doug Shipman, President of Atlanta’s City Council; and Ericka Brown, Re…

Social Impact Leader Series ft. Leroy Barber
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 Ministries and former president of Mission Year and Focused Community Strategies (FCS) Urban Ministries.…

Social Impact Leader Series ft. Jeff Shinabarger
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 of Plywood and host of the Social Impact Leaders Podcast. Jeff shares valuable lessons on the import…

What The Fundraising with Mallory Erickson
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 the power of aligning fundraising practices with personal values and the value of fostering genuine …

Redefining Capital with Mark Hubbard
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 sustainable growth and measurable positive impact. Together, they dive into his unique approach, blending f…

Busy Is A Four-Letter-Word with Kishshana Palmer
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, and navigating the unique tensions faced by social impact leaders. She shares valuable insights on …

Re-Imagine Solutions with Ali Horriyat
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 brought him wealth but not fulfillment, and how his views on money and human value have evolved. He al…