Best Asset Based Community Development Podcasts (2025)

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Green Bonds 101: Two Women Who Built the Market from Scratch 1:04:55

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Green bonds reshaped parts of sustainable finance and placed transparency and disclosure at the core of fixed-income markets. Although they didn’t change credit risk they managed to change how investors evaluate credibility, disclosure, and intent. This 2-in-1 compilation revisits two earlier conversations about the early days of green bonds, when …

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Your Values Determine Your Learning Capacity (How to Transform Your Focus, Memory, and Motivation) 1:11:54

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What if the real reason you struggle to focus, remember what you read, or follow through on your goals has nothing to do with willpower or intelligence and everything to do with your values? In this episode, I sit down with world renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini to explore how your values quietly control what you pay attention to, …

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How Blended Finance Powers 8% IRR in Emerging Market Utilities 1:22:16

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Blended finance is making hard deals in emerging markets investable. It drives real infrastructure development where capital markets are thin. And when the work involves emergency aid and building businesses, you need someone who’s seen how money really works in emerging markets. Few people know how to make those pieces fit together better than my …

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How Trauma Shrinks Your Brain (And How Exercise Reverses It) 14:36

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Trauma does not just live in your memories. It reshapes your brain. It can shrink your hippocampus, disrupt your prefrontal cortex, heighten your stress response, and leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. But the good news is this. Your brain is not fixed. It can heal. It can rewire. And one of the most powerful tools to rebuild a trauma-affect…

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Venture Capital’s New Frontier: Why India Wins in AgriTech, Rural Fintech, & Climate Resilience 1:25:38

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My guest is Mark Kahn, Managing Partner at Omnivore, a $295 million venture capital firm investing in startups across agriculture, food, and the rural economy in India, focused on climate risk resilience. In this episode, we talk about how venture capital can be redesigned to fund climate adaptation in the real economy, and still deliver real retur…

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Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster 52:07

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Imagine taking any challenge in your life, a stalled project, a frustrating roadblock, even a dream that feels out of reach and turning it into an opportunity for rapid innovation, creativity, and impact. That is what this conversation is all about. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard and MIT Professor, inventor, and bestselli…

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Why Impact Must Become Finance’s Third Axis: Rethinking Returns, Risk, and Responsibility 1:49:29

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Richard Brandweiner, Chair of Impact Investing Australia and a longtime institutional investor, joins the show to discuss the realities of impact investing at scale. He reflects on universal ownership, system-level risks, blended finance, and what it truly takes to align capital with real-world outcomes and fiduciary expectations. Richard shares le…

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How to Use Gratitude To Upgrade Your Brain Chemistry 8:26

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Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is one of the most powerful tools I use to rewire my brain for focus, resilience, and high performance. In this special Thanksgiving episode, I break down the neuroscience behind gratitude and explain how a consistent practice can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking, improve your emotional regulation, and cre…

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Affordable Housing & High Returns: How RBC’s Stable-Prepay Mortgage Portfolios Deliver Alpha and Community Wealth (#113) 1:21:26

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In this episode, I talk with Ron Homer – Chief Strategist for Impact Investing at RBC Global Asset Management, and one of the earliest architects of community development investing in the United States. Ron’s perspective was shaped in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where he watched a thriving neighborhood decline not because of its people but because mortgage…

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Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain 43:19

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What if the air you breathe every day is silently draining your focus, energy, and mood? In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, to reveal the invisible link between the air in your home and the health of your brain. Most people don’t realize that indoo…

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The Contrarian Bet: Why Investing in India & Africa is "Less Risky Than Silicon Valley VC" (#112) 1:32:51

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My guest today is Eva Yazhari – General Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures and one of the most original thinkers in the world of impact investing. Trained on Wall Street, Eva left finance to found Beyond Capital, turning her expertise toward building impact-driven markets. Beyond Capital Fund was structured as a nonprofit, a 501(c)3 – not to do cha…

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The 4 Chemicals Secretly Controlling Your Motivation and Mood 27:07

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Did you know four brain chemicals secretly control your motivation, mood, and mental energy every single day? In this episode, Jim sits down with neuroscientist and bestselling author TJ Power to break down the DOSE Effect. It is a science backed framework for activating the four key neurochemicals that shape your daily experience: Dopamine, Oxytoc…

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50 Shades of Green: The €850+ Billion Logic Behind AXA’s Investment Approach (#111) 1:18:21

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My guest today is Jamie Friedland, a former U.S. Treasury trader turned sustainability analyst at AXA Investment Managers – one of the world’s largest and most active players in sustainable investing. He joined AXA Investment Managers – now part of BNP Paribas Group – in March 2022. Within the group, BNP Paribas Asset Management oversees over €716 …

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Increase Your Memory by 76% with This Simple Memory Technique 16:21

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How many times have you met someone new, only to forget their name a minute later? Or finished reading a page, realizing you can’t remember a single word you just read? You don't have a bad memory. You just haven't been using it the way it was designed. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, Jim reveals a simple yet powerful technique proven b…

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AI Meets Bitcoin in Singapore — and Why the U.S. Is Back in the Game with Jesse Darnell 16:03

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The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up. After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, former Marine and founder of ADVXNCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America. They dive int…

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Double-Dividends from Nature-Risk: Using Geospatial Data to Pinpoint Hidden Alpha in Global Portfolios (#110) 1:56:22

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My guest today is Laura Segafredo – Chief Growth Officer at NatureAlpha, and a systems thinker who’s spent the last twenty years connecting science, policy, and capital to build tools that help finance face the realities of the climate crisis. Laura began her career as an energy economist in Europe and California, contributing to major climate poli…

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24 Books That Will Rewire Your Brain and Transform Your Life 19:53

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What if you could download decades of wisdom in just days? In this special episode Jim shares 24 of his favorite books from the past 24 months. Each book is a key that unlocks a new level of your potential, productivity, and purpose. From brain health and breathwork to self-worth, habits, communication, memory, and more — Jim gives you a rapid-fire…

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Sustainability 2.0: How Growth Investors Unlock Hidden ROI from ESG Metrics (#109) 1:11:13

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My guest is Nidhi Chadda, founder and CEO of Enzo Advisors – a female- and minority-led sustainability and climate advisory firm that helps companies and investors integrate ESG factors into strategy and performance. She’s a former Wall Street portfolio manager who believes ESG isn’t about politics – it’s about disciplined risk management and long-…

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James Swanwick: The Hidden Habit Hijacking Your Sleep and Memory 19:57

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What if one small decision is quietly draining your focus, dulling your memory, and wrecking your sleep? In this conversation, Jim sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor turned brain health advocate and author of CLEAR, to unpack how alcohol changes your brain and what to do about it. You’ll learn why even “just one drink a night” can de…

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Why Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat- and Opportunity Might- Come from Quantum Physics 19:50

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“Quantum computing is taking the laws of nature — light, heat, entanglement — and turning them into a new kind of computer. When that happens, the way we think about Bitcoin’s security will have to change forever.” — Charlie Shrem This week on The Charlie Shrem Show, we go deep into the strangest frontier yet: the intersection of Bitcoin, cryptogra…

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Moving from IRR to IMM: Investing Based on the Impact Multiple of Money | Michael Etzel, Bridgespan (#108) 1:48:01

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My guest today is Michael Etzel – a partner at Bridgespan, and one of the key architects behind a shift that’s still unfolding: the effort to bring hard-nosed analytical discipline to a field once seen as closer to charity than capital. Michael came to this work from the social sector, back when “impact investing” wasn’t yet a defined field. At Bri…

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Longevity Starts in Your Brain with Kayla Barnes Lentz 19:59

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In this powerful and practical episode, recorded live at a major biohacking conference, Jim sits down with longevity and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes to dive deep into the science of building a better brain. They explore everything from the basics—like sleep, food, movement, and stress reduction—to advanced biohacking tools and tests for…

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40% IRR & Social Justice: How Vox Built Brazil’s 1st Impact Fund Scaling Solutions for the Base of the Pyramid (#107) 1:37:42

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The Secret to 5-Star Dealership Experiences with Jean Reitelbach 52:13

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In this episode of the Sensei Playbook Podcast, Chris Snellgrove interviews Jean Reitelbach, a seasoned automotive marketing strategist with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Jean shares her journey from traditional marketing to automotive marketing, emphasizing the need for a strong connection between brand and operations. She discusses…

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8 Step Mental Fitness Routine with Jim Kwik 13:14

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On this special World Mental Health Day episode, Jim challenges the traditional view of mental health by reframing it as mental fitness. Mental health isn’t just the absence of illness—it’s the presence of strength, resilience, and clarity. Jim shares eight science-backed, actionable tools designed to help you train your brain the same way you woul…

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Accidental Father of Impact: Nick O'Donohoe on Leading BSC, BII & Building Investability in Emerging Markets (#106) 1:34:56

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My guest today is Nick O’Donohoe CMG – former CEO of British International Investment, co-founder of Big Society Capital, and one of the early figures to frame impact investing as a financial discipline. Nick spent nearly three decades in global banking – first at Goldman Sachs, then at JPMorgan, where he rose to become Global Head of Research. Whe…

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Study While Sleeping (Boost Your Memory Overnight) with Jim Kwik 11:47

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In this episode, Jim reveals one of the most overlooked learning tools we all have access to—sleep. Far from being just rest, sleep is your brain’s secret classroom, where real learning continues long after you’ve closed your books. We’ll explore how your brain processes information, forms memories, and even solves problems while you sleep, turning…

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The Terrifying Math of Stranded Assets: Why Oil & Gas Valuations May Be Off by $100+ Trillion | Mark Campanale (#105) 1:40:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Campanale, founder of Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, best known for introducing one of the most disruptive ideas in climate finance: the carbon bubble. Mark’s journey began in his 20s, crossing the Sahara and working in a famine camp, where he first saw how capital, policy, and poverty were deeply linked. A…

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Argue Less: Assert Yourself by Framing Conversations with Jefferson Fisher 19:55

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Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, why did that get so heated? Wishing you’d found the right words instead of freezing up or overreacting. The truth is, the next argument you have doesn’t have to be an argument at all. In this episode, I’m joined by trial lawyer and bestselling author Jefferson Fisher, who has spent his career …

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$28B and Counting: Inside Grosvenor’s Returns-First Impact Approach to Scaling Sustainable Capital Across Private Markets | Jonathan Hirschtritt (#104) 1:46:15

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In this episode, my guest is Jonathan Hirschtritt, Head of Sustainability & Investment at GCM Grosvenor – a leading global alternative asset manager for more than five decades. The firm manages over $80 billion across the full spectrum of alternatives and has built one of the most comprehensive impact and sustainability investing platforms in priva…

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6 Ways to Engage Kids in Learning & Personal Growth with Jim Kwik 9:17

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What if the key to unlocking a child’s potential isn’t about forcing more facts, but about sparking more joy? Too often, learning feels like a chore—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’ll show you how to make learning irresistible, not just for children but for learners of any age. You’ll discover how to connect knowledge to their passions, …

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Scaling Global South Startups: Lessons Learned From Mercy Corps' Bold Strategy | Tim Rann (#103) 2:23:09

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In this episode, my guest is Timothy Rann, Managing Partner of Mercy Corps Ventures. He leads what is likely the only venture capital fund in the world to have emerged from within a humanitarian NGO. When the fund was first created, Mercy Corps itself was a $600 million-a-year organization working in more than 40 conflict and climate-stressed count…

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Ungifted: Redefining Intelligence in Education & Life with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman 19:53

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What if intelligence isn’t a fixed score, but a story you get to keep rewriting? If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or boxed in by labels, this episode will help you rise above them and unlock the brilliance within you. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman was once placed in special education and told he didn’t belong in “gifted” programs. Yet toda…

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From Surgeon to CEO: Lessons in Frameworks, Funding, and Founders with Nic Roberts-Huntley of Blueprint Finance 26:11

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What happens when you take the discipline of an Oxford-trained surgeon and apply it to crypto? You get Nic Roberts-Huntley, founder of Concrete and Glow, two of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols. In this episode, Nic and Charlie dive deep into the frameworks, philosophies, and practical decisions that turn ideas into billion-dollar realities. From…

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Where Nature Meets Capital: 3 Leaders Turning Nature Into a Real Asset Class (#102) 2:02:57

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Most investors now accept that climate risk is financial risk. But what about nature loss? What about the fact that half of global GDP is tied to the natural world – from soil health to pollination to forest carbon – and yet almost none of that value is priced into markets? If climate was the first wake-up call, nature is the second. In this 3-in-1…