What's your Cause?

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Micheline Ntiru, a global impact leader with over two decades of professional experience. Micheline’s unique perspective is shaped by her life on four continents, fluency in nine languages, and work across more than fifty countries. She delves into her extensive expertise in scaling startups and offering innovative venture finance solutions that foster growth and sustainability, particularly in the African context.Micheline also discusses her commitment to discovering, funding, and supporting African women who are solving social challenges through entrepreneurial initiatives. As an executive coach with intogreat, she emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in leadership. Additionally, we touch on her passion for African narratives, which inspired her to found the media enterprise We Three Queens of Africa. Micheline is also working on a book of short stories, mentors girls and mid-career women, and continues to refine her repertoire of accents.Tune in for a compelling conversation with a leader who is making a global impact while championing her cultural heritage and personal passions.To find out more about Micheline here are some links:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/michelinentiruWe Three Queens of Africa Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/we-three-queens-of-africa/id1539871464Delta40 Launches a New Venture StudioIf you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

Join us for a compelling conversation with Sean Pica, Executive Director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. Sean shares his journey from a 16-year-old sentenced to 24 years in prison to transforming his life through education. Under his leadership, Hudson Link enrolls over 670 students annually across six prisons, awarding more than 1,200 degrees with nine college partners. Sean also launched New Beginnings, a reentry housing initiative where formerly incarcerated students renovate abandoned properties for returning students. This episode highlights the power of rehabilitation and hope through education.Instagram: Hudson Link (@hudson_link) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: FacebookX: Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison (@HudsonLink) | XLinkedIn: Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison| LinkedInIf you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

Join me as I talk to the Ada Williams Prince. Ada is a creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada shares the work she had done over the past two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world, conceiving groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championing the formation of the first 'Women and Girls of Color Design Council' within a premium philanthropic and venture organization, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision making. This conversation shed a light on philanthropy in the U.S highlighting the historical and current challenges, the gaps and the opportunities!!Please enjoy!! If you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here. whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: mick23cronin Massive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Coss Marte, the founder of CONBODY & CONBUD. Coss opens up about his incredible story of redemption, from running a $5 million drugs empire to facing 12 years imprisonment, and ultimately finding a path to turn his life around.Listeners will be inspired by Coss's transformation, sparked by a serious health issue, which became the catalyst for the birth of CONBODY. Coss shares his unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.We also explore Coss's newest venture, CONBUD, and his vision on how it will positively impact the lives of those looking for a second chance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear Coss Marte's incredible story of redemption, resilience, and the power of creating positive change.Home - CONBODYIf you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

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Join me as I chat with the amazing Maaza Seyoum an Ethiopian feminist is who has been working in the field of global health for close to two decades. Maaza shares how she fiercely campaigned for health equity while building partnerships with and between civil society groups in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We delve deep into the Covid -19 vaccination roll out, how lessons where not learned from the approach to HIV treatment back in 2001 and her fight as part of the People's Vaccine Alliance to seek and secure equitable access to medicine and vaccinations universally. This episode raises and explores the question of Public Health versus Profit.Maaza currently serves as Senior Advisor for Alliances and Strategic Partnerships for Oxfam where she continues to highlight the effects of coloniality and racism on all of our systems as she builds connections and works towards more just and equal world.If you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

Join Mick as he reflects back on What's your Cause? He delves into episodes 7-11 in which he interviews Sam Payne, Rosie Thomas, Ashleigh Streeter Jones, Taylor Dee Hawkins & Susan Harris RimmerYou will hear about a number of causes such as Pink Elephants Support Network, Project Rockit, Raise Our Voice Australia, Foundations for Tomorrow and a vision for a gender equal society that respects human rights.If you a loyal listener or looking for an educational inspiring podcast, then this episode is for you!If you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!

Join Mick as he goes back to where What's your Cause? all started. He delves into episodes 1- 6 in which he interviews Bianca Chatfield, Gus Worland, Kath Koschel, Seth Maxwell, Ziad Ahmed & Louis Carr.You will hear about a number of causes from Leadership, Mental Fitness, Kindness and WayMakers!!If you a loyal listener or looking for an educational inspiring podcast, then this episode is for you!If you wish to contact or follow me or my socials, you can find me here.whatsyourcausepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: mick23croninMassive acknowledgements need to be made to all the amazingly kind and generous people who made this podcast possible. You know who you are!!