60 acast.com The Giving Habit https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit en Stephen Keys Stephen Keys Midlife has a way of asking bigger questions. What am I building? Who am I building it for?


For a lot of people, that question leads somewhere unexpected: giving back. But knowing you want to give and knowing how to start are two different things.


That's exactly why The Giving Habit exists. Host Stephen Keys sits down with social impact leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit founders to find out what it really looks like to show up for your community.


Every story will leave you with more than inspiration. It'll leave you with a choice.


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]]> Midlife has a way of asking bigger questions. What am I building? Who am I building it for?


For a lot of people, that question leads somewhere unexpected: giving back. But knowing you want to give and knowing how to start are two different things.


That's exactly why The Giving Habit exists. Host Stephen Keys sits down with social impact leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit founders to find out what it really looks like to show up for your community.


Every story will leave you with more than inspiration. It'll leave you with a choice.


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]]> false Stephen Keys info+6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83@mg-eu.acast.com 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 the-giving-habit episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1782008616704-9d1c0d97-f940-432b-8a52-330ee3505737.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit The Giving Habit Is There A Better Way To Think About Crime? || The Giving Habit – Reflections ( w/ Diana The) Is There A Better Way To Think About Crime? || The Giving Habit – Reflections ( w/ Diana The) Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:44:49 GMT 13:23 6a51a012a410914b587ed855 false https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit/episodes/is-there-a-better-way-to-think-about-crime-the-giving-habit 6a51a012a410914b587ed855 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 is-there-a-better-way-to-think-about-crime-the-giving-habit bonus Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Saleemah Ismail of New Life Stories to learn about the importance of breaking the cycle, including how we can help kids to avoid falling onto negative paths by addressing their trauma.


In this follow-up reflections episode, host Stephen Keys sits down with Diana The to discuss their biggest takeaways from the episode with Saleemah, including how they can look at crime from the perspective of healing the issue, rather than punishing the outcome.

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]]> Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Saleemah Ismail of New Life Stories to learn about the importance of breaking the cycle, including how we can help kids to avoid falling onto negative paths by addressing their trauma.


In this follow-up reflections episode, host Stephen Keys sits down with Diana The to discuss their biggest takeaways from the episode with Saleemah, including how they can look at crime from the perspective of healing the issue, rather than punishing the outcome.

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]]> Breaking The Cycle For The Next Generation || Saleemah Ismail (New Life Stories) Breaking The Cycle For The Next Generation || Saleemah Ismail (New Life Stories) Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT 46:38 6a4daa5e42872185cc0821e7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit/episodes/breaking-the-cycle-for-the-next-generation-saleemah-ismail-n 6a4daa5e42872185cc0821e7 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 breaking-the-cycle-for-the-next-generation-saleemah-ismail-n full 1 2 This week on The Giving Habit, we look at an organisation that is turning its attention towards the youths that many people overlook, and gives them the tools to disrupt the cycle of what came before them.


Saleemah Ismail, founder of New Life Stories, breaks down the critical importance of helping those with incarcerated parents to forge their own path, as well as the process of structuring an organisation to let it make meaningful change.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

06:09 The Healing Process: Interventions and Relationships

12:00 Measuring Success: Resilience and Family Dynamics

16:59 Intergenerational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle

21:11 Evidence of Success: Transforming Lives

23:40 The Journey from Hypothesis to Impact

30:10 Understanding Universal Themes of Love and Rejection

32:28 Leadership in Challenging Environments

36:25 Innovative Approaches to Family Engagement

42:13 Future Directions: Early Intervention Strategies

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]]> This week on The Giving Habit, we look at an organisation that is turning its attention towards the youths that many people overlook, and gives them the tools to disrupt the cycle of what came before them.


Saleemah Ismail, founder of New Life Stories, breaks down the critical importance of helping those with incarcerated parents to forge their own path, as well as the process of structuring an organisation to let it make meaningful change.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

06:09 The Healing Process: Interventions and Relationships

12:00 Measuring Success: Resilience and Family Dynamics

16:59 Intergenerational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle

21:11 Evidence of Success: Transforming Lives

23:40 The Journey from Hypothesis to Impact

30:10 Understanding Universal Themes of Love and Rejection

32:28 Leadership in Challenging Environments

36:25 Innovative Approaches to Family Engagement

42:13 Future Directions: Early Intervention Strategies

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]]> The Reality Of Philanthropy || The Giving Habit – Reflections (w/ Yenlin Tan) The Reality Of Philanthropy || The Giving Habit – Reflections (w/ Yenlin Tan) Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT 8:15 6a474451ecd12391430e5ab6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit/episodes/the-reality-of-philanthropy-the-giving-habit-reflections-w-y 6a474451ecd12391430e5ab6 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 the-reality-of-philanthropy-the-giving-habit-reflections-w-y bonus Earlier this week, we launched the very first episode of The Giving Habit with our conversation with Smiling Gecko co-founder Hannes Schmid, opening up the world of philanthropy by discussing the realities of making significant change in modern society.


In this follow-up episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys dives even deeper into the topics we covered with Hannes, unpacking the most critical insights from this week's episode and why they matter.


Stephen also sits down with Yenlin Tan, another member of the Distinguished Senior Fellowship Programme at the University of Singapore.


New interviews every week. Subscribe so you don't miss out.

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]]> Earlier this week, we launched the very first episode of The Giving Habit with our conversation with Smiling Gecko co-founder Hannes Schmid, opening up the world of philanthropy by discussing the realities of making significant change in modern society.


In this follow-up episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen Keys dives even deeper into the topics we covered with Hannes, unpacking the most critical insights from this week's episode and why they matter.


Stephen also sits down with Yenlin Tan, another member of the Distinguished Senior Fellowship Programme at the University of Singapore.


New interviews every week. Subscribe so you don't miss out.

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]]> <![CDATA[Sending Money Isn't Enough || Redefiing Sustainable Aid with Hannes Schmid (Smiling Gecko)]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT 1:10:18 6a4517e006fb5d326d96122f false https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit/episodes/sending-money-isnt-enough-redefiing-sustainable-aid-with-han 6a4517e006fb5d326d96122f 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 sending-money-isnt-enough-redefiing-sustainable-aid-with-han full 1 1 Hannes Schmid is the co-founder of Smiling Gecko, a sprawling 1,500-hectare social enterprise in Cambodia housing a school, farm, fish farming, carpentry workshops, and 34 small businesses. All built to create genuine, lasting change rather than dependency.


In this premiere episode, we trace the full origin story of Smiling Gecko, listen to Hannes’ case for why NGOs need to take a different approach, and dive into how sustainable this sort of program really is. This is a podcast about philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and giving back, by and for people working that much harder to make a difference. 


Learn more about Smiling Gecko: https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en/


The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust: https://www.majurity.sg/


CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Genesis of Smiling Gecko

05:50 Building a Holistic Community

12:00 Education as a Foundation for Change

18:01 The Role of Trust and Cultural Sensitivity

23:57 Balancing Philanthropy and Social Enterprise

29:59 Financial Sustainability and Quality Education

36:05 Philosophy of Architecture and Long-term Vision

36:21 Building Sustainable Structures in Challenging Environments

39:10 Design Philosophy: Integrating Tradition and Modernity

42:35 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity

45:53 The Role of Art in Society

48:26 The Importance of Shared Identity through Art

51:15 Questioning and Evolving Community Practices

54:03 Environmental Sustainability: A Complex Challenge

59:46 Future Aspirations and Community Growth

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]]> Hannes Schmid is the co-founder of Smiling Gecko, a sprawling 1,500-hectare social enterprise in Cambodia housing a school, farm, fish farming, carpentry workshops, and 34 small businesses. All built to create genuine, lasting change rather than dependency.


In this premiere episode, we trace the full origin story of Smiling Gecko, listen to Hannes’ case for why NGOs need to take a different approach, and dive into how sustainable this sort of program really is. This is a podcast about philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and giving back, by and for people working that much harder to make a difference. 


Learn more about Smiling Gecko: https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en/


The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust: https://www.majurity.sg/


CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Genesis of Smiling Gecko

05:50 Building a Holistic Community

12:00 Education as a Foundation for Change

18:01 The Role of Trust and Cultural Sensitivity

23:57 Balancing Philanthropy and Social Enterprise

29:59 Financial Sustainability and Quality Education

36:05 Philosophy of Architecture and Long-term Vision

36:21 Building Sustainable Structures in Challenging Environments

39:10 Design Philosophy: Integrating Tradition and Modernity

42:35 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity

45:53 The Role of Art in Society

48:26 The Importance of Shared Identity through Art

51:15 Questioning and Evolving Community Practices

54:03 Environmental Sustainability: A Complex Challenge

59:46 Future Aspirations and Community Growth

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]]> The Giving Habit Podcast Introduction The Giving Habit Podcast Introduction Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:56 GMT 1:48 6a3de46026d5a6687a6dbf47 false https://shows.acast.com/the-giving-habit/episodes/the-giving-habit-podcast-introduction 6a3de46026d5a6687a6dbf47 6a374b3cf1612f1c694a5c83 the-giving-habit-podcast-introduction trailer Do you feel the pull toward contribution but aren't quite sure where to start?


Have you ever wondered how your time, skills, networks, or resources could make a greater difference?


And in a world full of worthy causes, how do we better understand what is happening today, so we can contribute to a better tomorrow?


These are some of the questions we'll be exploring in The Giving Habit, a new 13-part podcast miniseries featuring conversations with social impact founders, funders, enablers, and change makers. Along the way, we will:


  • Highlight organisations and causes worthy of your attention and support
  • Explore practical pathways to contribute more meaningfully
  • Uncover what enables stronger collaboration and collective impact


The series was inspired by my experience in the inaugural Distinguished Senior Fellowship Program at NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE).


First episode drops on 2 July.


Brought to you by The Wisdom Vault.

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]]> Do you feel the pull toward contribution but aren't quite sure where to start?


Have you ever wondered how your time, skills, networks, or resources could make a greater difference?


And in a world full of worthy causes, how do we better understand what is happening today, so we can contribute to a better tomorrow?


These are some of the questions we'll be exploring in The Giving Habit, a new 13-part podcast miniseries featuring conversations with social impact founders, funders, enablers, and change makers. Along the way, we will:


  • Highlight organisations and causes worthy of your attention and support
  • Explore practical pathways to contribute more meaningfully
  • Uncover what enables stronger collaboration and collective impact


The series was inspired by my experience in the inaugural Distinguished Senior Fellowship Program at NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE).


First episode drops on 2 July.


Brought to you by The Wisdom Vault.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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