

System Catalysts
Hueman Group Media
We can't fix the world alone. But we all know that collaborating is hard. And systems? Well, they seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds?On System Catalysts, you will learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world. This season, we’ll be looking into healthcare, marriage equality, migration, climate and more. Join Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go behind-the-scenes of systems change, cracking the code on making the world a better place.System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 48min
Presenting: Real Talk for Real Fundraisers
While we are on a season break, we wanted to share with you an episode from Real Talk for Real Fundraisers, the podcast where fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts come together to vent, laugh, and learn. In this episode Jeff Schreifels is joined by co-host Christopher Beck for a conversation with Daphne Valcin, founder of Valcin Strategic Solutions, a leadership development consulting firm focused on helping organizations build stronger leaders and healthier workplace cultures.Subscribe to Real Talk For Real Fundraisers: https://veritusgroup.com/real-talk-for-real-fundraisers-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2026 • 44min
Presenting: Impact After Hours
While we’re on a season break, we're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll love. Impact After Hours, hosted by Camille Laurente, is a show about pursuing a life of impact on and off the clock. In this episode, Camille sits down with Ami Dar, the founder and executive director of Idealist, recorded live in front of an audience in New York City. They get into what it actually looks like to hire and build a team around kindness, what dignity means in the workplace, and why Ami still calls himself an idealist even with everything going on in the world right now. Subscribe to Impact After Hours: https://lnk.to/impact-after-hours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2026 • 49sec
A Brief Update for Our Listeners
We're wrapping up this season a little earlier than planned while our host, English Sall, focuses on her recovery. Thank you for your support, and be sure to follow the show so you'll be notified when we're back with new episodes.If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2026 • 40min
The Real Reason Women Don't Control More Capital (with Kate Nevin from TSWII Capital Advisors)
Firms led by white men control 98.6% of U.S.-managed assets. Today, Kate Nevin, President and Portfolio Manager at TSWII Capital Advisors, talks about the structural barriers that make it harder for women to build institutionalized funds, and why letting women receive capital isn't the same as letting them control it. Learn more about TSWII Capital Advisors: https://www.tswii.comIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2026 • 31min
Listen Again: When Common Ground Isn’t So Common with Rye Barcott
[REBROADCAST]Original Airdate: November 26, 2024“Finding common ground” – you probably hear this all the time in this era of polarization. But does it ever happen? And how does it lead to actual change? Rye Barcott will prove to you that the answer is yes. As the CEO and co-founder of With Honor, he’s using military service to establish common ground in congress and encourage bi-partisanship.If you want to learn more about With Honor, visit withhonor.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2026 • 38min
How Rich Families Think (with Bridget Kustin from Ownership Project 2.0)
What shapes the way wealthy families think about social impact? After years of researching family businesses and family offices, anthropologist Bridget Kustin challenges common assumptions about wealth holders and explores the fears and motivations that influence philanthropic giving.Learn more about Ownership Projecthttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/research-and-insight/centres-and-initiatives/ownership-project-20-private-capital-owners-and-impactLearn more about Ownership Project Action Lab:https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/academic/global-philanthropy-initiative/ownership-project-action-lab-from-academic-research-to-real-world-impactBridget’s research:https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Bridget-Kustin-2123035529 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2026 • 42min
Why “Solving Problems” Is Actually Holding Us Back (with Daniela Papi-Thornton from Systems. Change. Educators. Unite.)
Daniela Papi-Thornton is an educator whose work focuses on systems-led leadership. Today, she explains why complex social issues can’t simply be “solved,” how philanthropy can better support systems change, and why inner work may be one of the most overlooked parts of systems change.Learn more about Systems. Change. Educators. Unite: https://www.systemschangeeducatorsunite.com/Girltrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/girltrek-when-black-women-walk-together-things-changeIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2026 • 37min
The Hidden Solution To Pandemics (with Dr. Neil Vora from Preventing Pandemics at the Source)
From responding to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika to leading New York City’s contact tracing program, Dr. Neil Vora has spent his career on the front lines of global health crises.In this episode, he explains how addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and our relationship with nature can help prevent future pandemics.Learn more about Preventing Pandemics at the Source:https://www.preventingfuturepandemics.org/If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2026 • 27min
Listen Again: How to Embrace Complexity with Jack Algiere
[REBROADCAST]Original Airdate: June 18, 2024New Episode of System Catalysts out next week!We talk a lot about ecosystems on this show. So today, our guest is an ecosystem expert, aka a farmer! Jack Algiere is the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to harness the holistic power and complex beauty of regenerative agriculture into systems change. If you want to learn more about the Stone Barns Center, visit stonebarnscenter.orgIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2026 • 41min
What Nobody Tells You About Research (with Dr. Zuri Tau from Social Insights Research)
Dr. Zuri Tau is a sociologist and licensed mental health professional, as well as the founder and CEO of Social Insights Research and Liberatory Research.Zuri is challenging the idea that research is neutral by amplifying BIPOC perspectives and shifting power in research and evaluation. Today, we discuss why traditional methods often fall short, and what it looks like to practice “liberatory research” in real life. Learn more about Liberatory Research: https://www.liberatoryresearch.comLearn more about Social Insights Research: https://www.socinsights.comCheck out Zuri’s Liberatory Research Masterclass: https://www.liberatoryresearch.com/liberatory-research-masterclassIf you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletterLearn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.comThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


