Impact Stories
Human stories, causes & meaningful change
Hosted by Bronwyn Gillespie · New episodes daily
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Why Your Donation Can’t Buy Land, But It Can Protect It | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the profound difference between traditional philanthropy and meaningful support for Indigenous land rights. This conversation challenges the listener to rethink how money…
Why Good Intentions Get Lost in Disaster Bureaucracy | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the complex and often frustrating reality of why well-intentioned donations get lost in disaster bureaucracy. If you have ever clicked 'Donate' after a news report about an…
The Gift of Expertise: Giving Pro Bono Skills to Start-Up NGOs | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the profound impact of giving pro bono professional skills to start-up NGOs. While traditional philanthropy often focuses on monetary donations, this conversation…
The Quiet War of Coming Home: Veterans Reintegration | Impact Stories
This episode of Impact Stories explores the profound psychological and social challenges veterans face during reintegration into civilian life, moving beyond visible physical wounds to address the 'invisible dislocation' of identity loss…
The Quiet Courage of Adopting Special Needs Animals | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the profound emotional and psychological landscape of adopting special needs animals. This narrative-driven episode is designed for listeners interested in philanthropy…
The Teacher Who Carried the Weight of Our Silence | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the critical issue of teacher burnout and the invisible emotional labor that educators carry daily. The narrative centers on a powerful anecdote about a third-grade teacher…
Who’s Walking With You? The Secret Life of First-Gen Mentorship | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the profound and often overlooked challenges faced by first-generation graduates navigating professional environments. The conversation centers on the concept of the…
Building a Playground for Every Child: The Quiet Win of Inclusive Play | Impact Stories
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Bronwyn Gillespie explores the profound importance of inclusive playground design for neurodivergent and disabled children. The narrative begins with a poignant observation of physical…