I Watched an 81-year-old Lady Get Arrested on Saturday
When 81-year-olds are being arrested for sitting peacefully, we're not talking about public safety anymore. We're talking about silencing dissent. And if we can't see that, if we can't talk about that, if we can't share that, then we've already lost what matters most. The freedom to tell the truth.
I Used to Think Doing Life-Changing Work Was More than Good Enough
I want to share with you something that comes up quite often when I speak with small to medium-sized charities and social impact teams. It's a lesson I learned the hard way myself with a funder.
3 Brutal Truths About Why Social Impact Projects Fail (And How The Successful Ones Win)
I've watched brilliant social impact projects fail, simply because no one knew they existed. Here's how you can avoid the same mistake.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Charity Photos (And How To Fix Them)
The uncomfortable truth is that many of these well-intentioned photos are reinforcing harmful stereotypes, stripping away dignity, and ultimately undermining the very change they aim to create.
What is the Meaning of Social Impact?
Discover what social impact truly means, see powerful examples, understand impact theory, and learn how businesses create genuine change in communities and environments.
Why Small Stories Matter in a World of Dangerous Climate Breakdown
I've spent a decade documenting social impact, and I've noticed something that changes everything about how we communicate climate breakdown.
10 Trends in Social Impact Storytelling
Ten years ago, after losing my fiancé to suicide, I learned something powerful about storytelling that would change everything. That moment taught me why some stories move people to action, while others just move them to scroll past.
Social Impact: Most Brands Are Failing Their Communities
Your brand's "purpose" could be destroying the very communities you're trying to help. I discovered this uncomfortable truth after a decade leading a frontline charity in London. Here's what I'm seeing…