Community is a real buzzword in communications. We hear terms thrown around like community engagement, community building, and community management all the time. But at its core, the word community is so subjective. So what does it mean for social impact and how it can be leveraged for good? For the season finale of Comms for Good, I sat down with Gabriella Mikiewicz for a unique podcast recording. We were joined by an incredible live audience of social impact communicators to talk all...

Raise your hand if you've been the intern left to run an organisation's entire social media portfolio 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ It’s no secret that young people hold immense potential to create change in the world. But all too often, youth voices are taken for granted. Digital skills are not a given. The ability to manage multiple social media accounts, write copy, and design graphics (which are all separate jobs FYI) requires hard work and training. Young people can absolutely fulfil this to an...

PSA: Women aren't asking for flowers and chocolate on International Women's Day. They're asking for equal opportunities and equal rights. In this episode, I chat to Yasmina Benslimane about the problematic tendency of corporations to tokenise marginalised voices on days like International Women's Day to signal their interest in diversity and inclusion. We touched on: The value of international advocacy days Whether raising awareness is useful at all anymore when it comes to global...

In this episode, I speak to Rachel Firth about her journey as the founder of a feminist communications agency and her experience battling the common assumption that comms is not a strategic priority. We explored: How to make comms non-negotiable in a business strategy What makes an ideal candidate for a social impact comms job Tackling barriers to access in the sector Rachel has 15 years of experience working alongside non-profit organisations and social enterprises to deliver a more...

In this episode of Comms for Good, I speak to Thomas Coombes about his influence in pioneering the hope-based communications approach. We delve into: The purpose of hope in an increasingly worrying political landscape The challenges of conveying urgency while remaining optimistic How to overcome and subvert the obstacles of a social media system which rewards negativity and sensationalism Thomas is a global communications strategist who has spent 15 years working in political...

In the very first episode of Comms for Good, I chat to the incredible Jasmine Anouna about the debates, challenges, and opportunities around the social impact communications sector. Interested in learning how to make intentional communication your superpower? Listen in as we dive into issues including: Aligning your personal and professional purpose  The challenges of remaining relevant in a quickly evolving online landscape  Avoiding the pitfalls of performativity Jasmine is an...

Welcome to Comms for Good! My name is Kenza and I'm on a mission to enable access to the world of social impact communications and to explore how we can keep up with the online age while staying true to purpose. If you're looking for a space to connect, learn, and grow with social impact comms professionals, you've found it!