The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World
Whether you’re ladling soup at a local shelter or attending a UN Peace Conference, those who devote their lives to the service of others are often exhausted and in need of a little break. Welcome to the PlayFull Podcast, bringing fun to the serious work of changing the world. I’m Kristine Michie, myself 5 decades into trying to make the world a better place. Join PlayFull as we meet movement builders from around the world and learn about the problems they’re solving, the systems they’re disrupting, and the ways they take breaks in the midst of it all.
Episodes
In this episode, Kristine Michie sits down with Jess Tomlin for an inspiring conversation about reimagining what it takes to drive lasting change. She shares how play, imagination, and boldnes...
In this episode, Kristine Michie welcomes the Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) Group—represented by Jazmin Chavez, E. Bomani Johnson, Lyle Mat...
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In this episode of The PlayFull Podcast, host Kristine Michie welcomes back longtime friend and PlayFull alum Eric K. Ward for another powerful conversation in the Brave Voices series. Together, they explore how play, art, and creativity are indispensable tools for confronting authoritarianism and political division. Eric’s stories span fr...
Host Kristine Michie gathers three powerhouse alumnae—Lisha Bell, Latanya Mapp, and Jeanine Abrams McLean—for a joy-filled, soul-nourishing reunion on
In this continuing installment of the Brave Voices, Kristine Michie welcomes Rusty Stahl of Fund the People for a conversation that meets the moment. With the nonprof...
On this episode of The PlayFull Podcast, host Kristine Michie welcomes Sarabeth Berman, CEO of the American Journalism Project, for an energizing and timely conversation on the future of local news. From ...
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In this rich and timely episode of The PlayFull Podcast, host Kristine Michie reconnects with Glen Galaich of the Stupski Foun...
On this episode, Kristine Michie sits down with activist, strategist, and co-founder of the 22nd Century Initiative, Read more
In this powerful continuation of The PlayFull Podcast’s Brave Voices series, host Kristine Michie brings together a chorus of extraordinary changemakers—visionaries i...
In this moving kickoff to The PlayFull Podcast’s new “Brave Voices” series, host Kristine Michie is joined by Edgar Villanueva—author, activist, and founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project—for a vulnerable, powerful conversation about truth-telling, repair, and joyful resistance. With deeply personal stories and bold new initiatives, Ed...
We had to rewind this episode from just a few months back because Nancy’s reporting on DEI has become the Bible for those following this issue. In just the last week, Amazon, McDonald’s, and Merck shareholders and boards have all resoundingly rejected proposals to retreat or scale back on their diversity and equity initiatives! They join o...
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In this audience-favorite rewind episode, we explore the power of play, joy, and inclusive storytelling for driving transformative social change with Ada Williams Prince.
Known widely for her work with Melinda Fr...
In this milestone 100th episode of The PlayFull Podcast, Kristine Michie closes the Just Transition series in conversation with philanthropic futurist Trista Harris. ...
On this episode of The PlayFull Podcast, host Kristine Michie welcomes Dimple Abichandani, a seasoned advocate and new author (her book, A New Era of Philanthropy, is out this week!), for a deep and energ...
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