The Messy Truths

EP23: Cormac Russell on going from what's wrong to what's strong in our communities

Often, in our work of serving communities, we can get caught up with "what's wrong" in the communities and what we can fix for them. Cormac offers a different perspective to instead focus on looking at "what's strong" within these communities so that we can empower them to be at the centre of their own change. Join us on this episode as we chat with the social explorer and renowned thought-leader in asset-based community development, Cormac Russell. Cormac Russell is the Founding Director of Nurture Development, a leading community development and training organisation in Europe that aims to support the proliferation of inclusive, community-driven change. Find out more about their work at https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/ [https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/] The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg [https://www.majurity.sg/]

BONUS: Shannon Farley, Fast Forward at The Majurity Conversations 2022

At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Shannon Farley shares her experience with incubating technology-focused nonprofits and the power of storytelling in catalyzing movements towards change.    Shannon Farley is the Executive Director of Fast Forward, a nonprofit organization that invests in entrepreneurs who are using technology to accelerate social impact. Learn more at ffwd.org [https://www.ffwd.org/] Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Find out more at majurity.sg/tmc-2022 [https://www.majurity.sg/tmc-2022/] The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg [https://www.majurity.sg/]

BONUS: Lai Shanru, Shopback at The Majurity Conversations 2022

At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Lai Shanru shares her journey co-founding ShopBack and why establishing a good organizational culture is the key to long-term success. Lai Shanru is a co-founder of ShopBack, Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform that serves over 30 million shoppers across ten markets. Learn more at corporate.shopback.com [https://corporate.shopback.com/] Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Find out more at majurity.sg/tmc-2022 [https://www.majurity.sg/tmc-2022/] The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg [https://www.majurity.sg/]

BONUS: Francis Ngai, Social Ventures HK at The Majurity Conversations 2022

At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Francis Ngai shares his experience with pioneering venture philanthropy in Hong Kong and why the sharing of influence is key to maximizing the impact of capital.  Francis Ngai is the Founder & CEO of Social Ventures HK, an impact purpose organization that drives innovative social change for Hong Kong's urban social challenges through pioneering impact ventures, cultivating a movement of good and orchestrating impact capital. Learn more at sv-hk.org  [https://www.sv-hk.org/] Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Find out more at majurity.sg/tmc-2022 [https://www.majurity.sg/tmc-2022/] The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg [https://www.majurity.sg/]

BONUS: Bill Cromie, HelpKitchen at The Majurity Conversations 2022

At The Majurity Conversations 2022, keynote speaker Bill Cromie shares his diverse experiences in building cutting edge organisations from the ground-up and why it is crucial to fall in love with the problem, not the solution.  Bill Cromie is the CEO of HelpKitchen, a social organization that connects food insecure individuals with partner restaurants and organizations that can get them fed. Learn more at helpkitchen.org [https://www.helpkitchen.org/] Themed Charting New Horizons, The Majurity Conversations 2022 explored how Philanthropy can open up new possibilities for the social impact sector by incubating ideas, harnessing technology and building organizations that are cutting-edge, agile and future looking. Find out more at majurity.sg/tmc-2022 [https://www.majurity.sg/tmc-2022/] The Messy Truths is a production of The Majurity Trust. Find out more about what we do at www.majurity.sg [https://www.majurity.sg/]