PhilanthroThink
by Carleton University MPNL
Latest episode
Past, Present, and Philanthropy with Hilary Pearson
Past, Present, and Philanthropy with Hilary Pearson
About this podcast
Welcome to PhilanthroThink, a new podcast series that complements our existing discussion series from Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) program. In each episode, we sit down with wealth creators, philanthropic leaders, and innovative thinkers to discuss the real challenges, opportunities, and strategies shaping the sector both at home and abroad.
Whether you're a nonprofit insider, a passionate changemaker, or simply curious about how impactful giving is reshaping our communities, you won’t want to miss an episode of PhilanthroThink.
Episodes
- Past, Present, and Philanthropy with Hilary Pearson · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of PhilanthroThink, Mandy Pui and Mekayla Dionne speak with Hilary Pearson, director of the Clarus Foundation, about growing up in a family devoted to public…
- Lisa Wolverton on Family Philanthropy, Forward Global, and Giving with Trust · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of PhilanthroThink, Jonathan Harline and Mekayla Dionne speak with Lisa Wolverton, President of Forward Global and Director of the Wolverton Foundation, about…
- Another Way: Annabelle White on Inheritance and Putting Wealth to Work for Good · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of PhilanthroThink, Jonathan Harline and Titilayo Adedeji speak with Annabel White, founder and co-CEO of Dragonfly Ventures. Annabel reflects on inheriting…
- Mobilizing Wealth for Public Impact with Eric Peterson · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode, we speak with Eric Peterson, co-founder and co-director of the Tula Foundation and founder of the Hakai Institute. Eric reflects on selling his medical imaging…
- A Future Built on Recognition at the Bhayana Family Foundation · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of PhilanthroThink, Megan Skivington and Fengwen Yu speak with Raksha Bhayana, CEO and co-founder of the Bhayana Family Foundation, about recognition in the…
- Money, Mission and Change: Rethinking Nonprofit Finance with Cherry Chan · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode, we speak with entrepreneur, CEO, podcaster and changemaker Cherry Chan, founder of Nonprofit CFO and CEO of OTUS Financial Solutions. Cherry shares how her…
- Two-Eyed Seeing: Rethinking Power and Trust in Philanthropy · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of PhilanthroThink, we sit down with Wanda Brascoupé, a leader in Indigenous philanthropy whose work has reshaped how giving happens in Canada. Wanda shares how…
- "What Makes a Philanthropist?" – Manjit Basi’s Take on Giving Back · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of PhilanthroThink, Manjit Basi shares her unique perspective on philanthropy, offering insights from her journey across Ottawa’s business, public, and nonprofit…
- Suits, Salutes & Service: Blake Goldring on Leaving His Mark · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode, we sit down with Blake Goldring—business leader, philanthropist, and Executive Chairman of AGF Management. Blake shares how his career in finance shaped a…
- Rethinking Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Conversation with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 1In our first episode, Megan and Daniel sat down with Linsey Sherman-Zekulin—a dynamic nonprofit leader and philanthropist based in Ottawa. Linsey is the co-founder of Happy Roots…
