The Impact in Action Podcast

Soccer, Poetry, and Purpose with Andrew Mack, Director of The SCORES Network

What happens when you combine soccer, poetry, and service? In this episode of the Impact in Action Podcast, Prithu Pareek sits down with Andrew Mack to explore the powerful model behind the SCORES Network. By blending sports, creative expression, and community service, SCORES helps young people build confidence, teamwork, and the ability to find and use their voice. Andrew shares how the program works in practice — from poetry slams to game days — and why giving kids the space to express themselves can have a lasting impact on their lives and communities. At its heart, this conversation is about a simple but powerful idea: helping young people discover that they matter, and that they have the tools to shape the future. Show Credits Host, Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold) A production of the YPO Social Impact Network AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

From Tragedy to Transformation with Sarah Boulos, Founder of SPAN

In this deeply moving episode, host Peter Johnson sits down with Sarah Boulos, Founder of the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), to explore how tragedy, faith, and action can transform not just one life—but entire communities. After losing seven members of her family in a single Christmas week, Sarah turned grief into purpose. What began as a small dance class in her garage has grown into a movement that’s trained thousands of artists, launched studios across continents, and inspired a generation to rise through creativity and faith. Together, Peter and Sarah unpack the power of resilience, the spiritual grounding behind lasting impact, and the bold simplicity of getting into action—right where you are. Show Notes SPAN Website [https://spanigeria.org/] Show Credits Host & Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold) A production of the YPO Social Impact Network AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

The Race to Save Water with Mina Guli, Founder of Thirst Foundation

In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Mina Guli, YPO Global Impact Award winner, ultramarathon runner, and founder of the Thirst Foundation, whose mission is to make the world see water as the foundation of every community and economy. From running across dried-up riverbeds to rallying global coalitions of governments and businesses, Mina has turned endurance into advocacy — and awareness into action. Together, they explore why the water crisis isn’t a distant threat but a present reality, how business leaders can “run it blue” by rethinking supply chains and sustainability, and why lasting change often begins with a single step. Show Notes thirstfoundation.org [https://www.thirstfoundation.org/] minaguli.com [https://www.minaguli.com/] Show Credits Host & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold) A production of the YPO Social Impact Network AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

Reimagining Nonprofit Strategy with Sophia Shaw, Co-Founder of PlanPerfect

Join host Peter Johnson as he speaks with Sophia Shaw, cofounder of PlanPerfect, a groundbreaking software platform transforming how nonprofits plan and execute their missions. Sophia draws on her decades of leadership in the nonprofit sector — from serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden to teaching nonprofit governance at Kellogg School of Management — to explain why strategic planning shouldn’t be a dreaded exercise with sticky notes and whiteboards. Instead, it can be clear, empowering, and measurable. Together, they explore how PlanPerfect helps nonprofit leaders and boards turn ideas into action, track their progress, and demonstrate tangible impact — and why philanthropists should start asking every organization they support one simple question: “Can you show me your strategic plan?” Show Notes Website — planperfect.co [https://www.planperfect.co/] Overview Deck [https://d5hzbd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/2Q+23284/d5Hzbd04/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3p7W20Cmc74zxFQtW7fKJsY4LJM_KN2zJVqqx26Z_W3n1rYm7_fz1KW5wGt1x4RjvLNV_y6rd7QhXM4W5Sk0LD78q_tmW4FKmf665PfdKW1mK0kz2gDYF4W1T-ltn3Z1XY2W4lwLSs6cHTdtW1wDDDF23yq-vN18n5CSSS66cW3qQq9x1nrgVzW36M-jR3RR1xcW1-bGZQ2L-mpDW740TQz7-yygzW2Nn6rR3dGzv7W7kV9HK7KPdtKW71tVLV3vyzfCf1WJ5sH04] Video Demo Series [https://d5hzbd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/2Q+23284/d5Hzbd04/Jl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3lFW86yNPZ8Ld9_mW3hMXDx8Vml8DW2vjt1T3fvPH1VRwK3S74m9hLW7gMDQc2JvkqjW8C8gKd7qsxB8W3rm9f38CDNY3W6HbtLK3vKB5xW1xMvgn76G1JkW41t_4W7Tn4-PN6vHTpnJDS0yW92rJCX65yDGQW4HKjvT6TWfC9W6yKwM651pHpgW1GnSDw4n3_5gW3rs5Y_8KNglqW6nygNt3zQb9DW2z4S5C3P0ttvW6jHnhy5pPnrfW55CXCy8bnrlgW30SjzB9hQjcWW8-9QMq4LWTlkW9jpX2M6fXvXwVN_Phy3WlLfwdXJwZP04] “Planning to Plan” Video Series [https://d5hzbd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/2Q+23284/d5Hzbd04/Jl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3kxW1VmdtV54St8nW6qt-2y4-rLrBW2dgjGm1c25D9W40_0Fl8Jrt5mN1HnhQhyFlDxW8KfYFC2cz441W4DTt7b28Cm3QW8gbRmF83HC_gW47M2Gj4Z4QvlW1qMNfq5fkKJVW6mbfyt4NzdrrW6l268S5qVMcxN4jrmyk3pm-WW2n85DD5Bg71SW85HB7g36HWrhW6WbllB58Dw19N7rjF4Sz014gW4jYtzG5K_rHRW8L0zZ72ps-K_N5k_qtgT3BHFW43xyw34ZsM_6W8-ZJBG2SVXXLVpF22r8hBBx_W7dKdq96Jm6-FdDsrdR04] Access the Free “Organize” Feature [https://d5hzbd04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/2Q+23284/d5Hzbd04/JkM2-6qcW6N1vHY6lZ3pkW41fcy-1lymqMN8q6t25Kl24WN780cqPrLzSnVw4LM33QBK9KN39F4tl4P7D3W58SrsN2h5zp_W7qw5wY8BtFQQVSzZjV21kfwjW1qL1YY779RnTW3qfzn-6HhLdtW8mrzdk1kwRnmW7p3QnW1k182zW4wfY909256rTW1XFxJ33t2K4VW3srs6W6Pqb3xW12B-ds4HhLfVW6k0yNj5BLDgkW414FvJ1j5lF2W8kxJ5W4xn9HbW3TKZ0k8F61DcN60wXxmFCRrZN4lhXG2kFkFvf6qKfd-04] Sophia Shaw on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-shaw/] Meet with Sophia [https://meetings.planperfect.co/meetings/sophia-shaw] Show Credits: Host & Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) Producer & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold) A production of the YPO Social Impact Network AI tools were used in the production of this episode.

Designing Impact That Lasts with Sunil Lalvani, Founder of Project Maji

What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek (YNG) speaks with What does it take to make impact last? In this episode, Prithu Pareek speaks with Sunil Lalvani (YPO Global Impact Award Winner) , founder of Project Maji, about building a model of clean water access that’s designed to endure. Sunil shares how a single encounter in Ghana reshaped his understanding of sustainability — from one-time solutions to systems that keep working long after the spotlight fades. Together, they explore what it means to measure impact through reliability, how local communities shape every design decision, and why lasting change depends as much on maintenance as on innovation., founder of Project Maji, about building a model of clean water access that’s designed to endure. Sunil shares how a single encounter in Ghana reshaped his understanding of sustainability — from one-time solutions to systems that keep working long after the spotlight fades. Together, they explore what it means to measure impact through reliability, how local communities shape every design decision, and why lasting change depends as much on maintenance as on innovation. Show Notes: Project Maji [https://www.projectmaji.org/] Show Credits: Host & Co-Creator: Prithu Pareek (YNG San Francisco) Co-Creator: Peter Johnson (YPO North Star Integrated) Co-Creator: DeEtta Jones (YPO Miami Gold) A production of the YPO Social Impact Network AI tools were used in the production of this episode.