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Welcome! You’ve arrived at Impact in the 21st Century, a podcast which shines a light on stories of positive impact and the inspiring individuals and organizations who are creating it. Each episode is a chance for you to hear from an incredible impact-maker about the work they are doing, how they found their passion and set off on their journey to make a positive difference, and how we can all be leading more impactful lives. Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. Learn more at www.simbifoundation.org/podcast
Episodes
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
Joshua Dahn is the Founder and Executive Director of Astra Nova - a non-profit, online school which seeks to provide students with more meaningful and formative learning experiences than the national curriculum. Born from a previous educational collaboration with Elon Musk, Astra Nova now aims to reach millions of students around the world through its unique Synthesis and Conundrums learning software.
Does the current educational system make us all the same? How could education be more meaningful for students? In this episode, hear Joshua Dahn and host Aaron Friedland discuss whether we are on the cusp of a new era of education.
Visit Astra Nova's website: https://www.astranova.org/
Try a Conundrum: https://www.astranova.org/xyz/conundrums
Learn more about Synthesis: https://www.astranova.org/xyz/synthesis
We apologize for Aaron's poor audio quality in this episode - we're working on it!
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and join the mailing list at www.simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
Shalane Yuen is the Executive Director of the Trevor Noah Foundation, which works to provide South African students with improved access to quality education.
How does learning from your mistakes lead to growing your impact? How should NGOs be collaborating with communities? What is the founding story of the Trevor Noah Foundation? In this episode, hear Shalane and host Aaron Friedland discuss improving access to education for all in the 21st Century.
Visit the Trevor Noah Foundation's website: https://trevornoahfoundation.org/
This episode was mixed and mastered by Musa Habib.
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and join the mailing list at www.simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Guy Kawasaki is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and has worked as Chief Evangelist at both Apple and Canva.
How can you use mantras to help build your organization? How can you overcome imposter syndrome in the 21st Century? What is the future of education in a post-covid world? In this episode, hear Guy and host Aaron Friedland discuss democratizing design, education, and knowledge in the 21st Century.
Listen to Guy's podcast, Remarkable People: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
This episode was mixed and mastered by Musa Habib.
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes.
This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi. Learn more at www.simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Michael Tamblyn is the CEO of Kobo books, host of Kobo in Conversation podcast, and reading enthusiast. In this episode, hear Michael and host Aaron Friedland discuss the future of reading in the 21st Century.
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Michael's recommended reads: https://www.michaeltamblyn.com/omnivore
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mtamblyn?lang=en
Kobo in Conversation podcast - https://www.kobo.com/blog/kobo-in-conversation
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
This episode was mixed and mastered by Musa Habib at Blank Vinyl Project: https://www.blankvinyl.com/
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more at: https://simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Adrienne Gear is an educator, speaker, literacy specialist, and author of Reading Power, Powerful Understanding, and more.
How has teaching changed in the age of the internet? How can you inspire your students to become lifelong learners? In this episode, hear Adrienne Gear discuss brain pockets, writing her books, and how teaching needs to change in the 21st Century.
Purchase Adrienne's books: https://www.readingpowergear.com/store
Visit Adrienne's website: www.readingpowergear.com
Visit Adrienne's blog: https://readingpowergear.wordpress.com/
Follow Adrienne on social media: Twitter - @AdrienneGear | Instagram - readingpowergear | Facebook - www.facebook.com/readingpowergear/
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
This episode was mixed and mastered by Blank Vinyl Project: https://www.blankvinyl.com/
What is Impact in the 21st Century? Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century? Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and subscribe to the mailing list here: https://simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Wade Davis is an anthropologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, bestselling author, photographer, ethnographer, and professor.
Can we sustain human life on planet Earth? How can we learn more deeply? Why does anthropology matter in the 21st Century? In this episode, hear Wade Davis discuss his global exploration, jobs vs. work, the coca plant, and how to be creative in today's world.
Purchase Wade Davis' books: https://daviswade.com/books
Read the Unravelling of America: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/covid-19-end-of-american-era-wade-davis-1038206/
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
This episode was mixed and mastered by Blank Vinyl Project: https://www.blankvinyl.com/
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast shares stories of positive impact in a world, that right now, can leave us all feeling a little helpless. Each episode features an inspiring guest and discusses the positive impact they’re making, how they discovered their passion, and what they’ve done to turn vision into action.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and subscribe to the mailing list here: https://simbifoundation.org/podcast/
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Meghan Cox Gurdon is an author, essayist, book critic, and former foreign correspondent who has been the Wall Street Journal’s children’s book reviewer since 2005.
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Friday Nov 13, 2020
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, educator, host of Cosmos and StarTalk, and director of the Hayden Planetarium.
What's the most effective way to educate in the 21st Century? Is work-life balance overrated? Is the human brain smart enough to understand the secrets of the Universe? Should information come with a truth-measure? In this episode, hear Neil deGrasse Tyson discuss teaching in today's content-saturated world, thoughts that keep him up at night, and his views on leaving an impact in the 21st Century.
Neil deGrasse Tyson's curated long- and short-form content list: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/conversation/index.php
Neil deGrasse Tyson's books: Letters from an Astrophysicist: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/books/2019-10-letters-from-an-astrophysicist.php
Astrophysics for people in a hurry: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/books/2017-05-astrophysics-for-people-in-a-hurry.php
Neil deGrasse Tyson essay: https://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/commentary/2020-06-03-reflections-on-color-of-my-skin.php
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
This episode was mixed and mastered by Nick Sciarretta at Blank Vinyl Project: https://www.blankvinyl.com/
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organization working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast brings to light the positive social impact made by activists, academics, authors, founders, and innovators.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and subscribe to the mailing list here: https://simbifoundation.org/impact-in-the-21st-century-podcast/
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Maryanne Wolf is an author, scholar, teacher, and advocate for children and literacy around the world. She is the Director of the newly created Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies.
How did reading change our own brains? What's the state of literacy of North America today? Should Twitter ever be used in politics? Is technology overpowering our ability to read? In this episode, hear Maryanne Wolf discuss the impact of her work concerning reading, the human brain, and the rise of technology.
Maryanne Wolf's books:
- Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain (2007, HarperCollins)
- Dyslexia, Fluency, and the Brain (Edited; York, 2001)
- Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century (2016, Oxford University Press)
- Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World (August, 2018, HarperCollins)
Thank you to RBC for sponsoring this episode!
What is Impact in the 21st Century?
Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast created by Simbi Foundation, a non-profit organisation working to support the next 3.5 million refugee learners with solar-powered classrooms called BrightBoxes. This podcast brings to light the positive social impact made by activists, academics, authors, founders, and innovators.
Who hosts Impact in the 21st Century?
Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, Executive Director of Simbi Foundation, and innovator of the BrightBox solution and the unique reading platform Simbi.
Learn more and subscribe to the mailing list here: https://simbifoundation.org/impact-in-the-21st-century-podcast/
Friday Oct 16, 2020