Trevor and Erin are back in an episode all about inspiration and perseverance. Join our hosts as they chat about what they've been up to over the recent break, what's happening, and what's on the horizon. Carlos Terol, Founder & CEO of Good Ripple, joins Erin and Trevor for a conversation about what it takes to build toward a community of 300 million changemakers. Our hosts end the episode with tidbits on recent news and tips on how to stay organized. Take a listen! For more...

Reflecting on careers working in international development, Erin and Trevor talk about their lessons from time abroad and how they apply it to their work at home. Joining our hosts are Daniel Nyirenda of Rural Development Partners and Liam Moise of Nexus Impacts. By working together, Daniel and Liam showcase how they can create powerful impact in Malawi by mobilizing resources from partners worldwide that want to help. In their own reflections, Erin and Trevor share takeaways of how to...

Episode 7 is a journey. On this episode, Social Situation shows how impact is good for growth. Erin & Trevor catch up and invite special guest, Nina Rauch, to join them. Nina Rauch, is the Senior Social Impact Lead at Lemonade, an insurance company with purpose at its core. Nina shares how her impact journey as a volunteer brought her into a startup, leading a social impact role, and growing with Lemonade to their IPO. Closing out our episode, Erin and Trevor share activities and...

Episode 6 of Social Situation looks to the future and asks how innovations in technology are upending the impact sphere. Erin and Trevor share how AI shows up for their work before inviting our guest experts for an in-depth conversation on how AI is changing our lives and what's worth paying attention to. Craig Sanders, Founder and CEO of Helpen, talks about how startups and new organizations can leverage AI and other technologies to disrupt existing systems to bring about progressive...

Trust matters and it matters a lot to the brands we know best. In this episode, Mike Hower of Hower Impact shares his stories advising major brands on living authentically, sustainably, and impactfully - so that they can win the trust of their stakeholders. Trevor and Erin share what trust means to them and share tips and ideas for how to incorporate trust into your work, including a book recommendation and suggestions for practicing trust-building. For more information on our podcast,...

Health care is the heart of this episode as Erin and Trevor discuss their passion for health care and how it got them started in philanthropy. Health is a complex topic, but the need to mobilize resources is constant throughout. Joining Erin and Trevor are experts in resource mobilization for the health care sector Scott Elliott and Kevin Sims. Scott Elliott is the CEO of the Dr. Peter Centre and was recently appointed to the board of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and...

Community is at the heart of Social Situation's third episode. Social impact professionals are often isolated and struggling - we'll talk about changing that dynamic through community building. Joining Erin and Trevor is Jenn Lishansky, Chief Engagement Officer and Career Coach at Be Social Change. Jenn shares her experience of growing a local community in New York City into a global community bringing people together. Jenn shares stories of uniting people in marriage, in uncommon...

In episode 2 Social Situation is diving into the world of major sports. Erin & Trevor share stories about why sports matter to them and how sport relates to giving back. Joining Erin and Trevor is Tony Croslin, Experiential/Field Marketing Manager with Excel Sports Management and a former community impact and event professional with teams and leagues including Major League Baseball, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Mets. Tony talks about his nine year career...

In this episode we meet Social Situation co-hosts Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke. We learn about their journeys navigating the social impact landscape and how it's led to the formation of Elevate Social Impact and Orgmatch respectively. Joining Erin and Trevor is Pooya Pourak, Co-Founder & CEO of Matchnice.com. Pooya discusses the commonalities of his journey along with the unique challenges he's faced starting a new digital social enterprise. He's also a seasoned podcaster, hosting The...

Welcome to Social Situation, a podcast where we dive into the game-changing world of social impact with industry leaders. We talk about the current and future state of social impact, bridging the gap between for-profits and nonprofits, and why taking values-informed risks is key to making a real difference. Social Situation is co-hosted by Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke. Editing, mixing, and sound design by Mark Rathgeber. Social Situation is presented by Elevate Social Impact and...