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Responsible Disruption is a podcast that explores the intersection of social innovation and design. This podcast aims to bring listeners on a journey of discovery and conversation as the hosts delve into the latest thinking and trends in these areas. From interviews with leading social innovators and designers to in-depth discussions on the design process and its applications, this podcast is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration for anyone interested in creating positive change in the world. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, tune in and join the hosts as they explore the power of design to drive social impact.The Social Impact Lab (The SIL) is a collaboration between J5, a service design studio and United Way of Calgary and Area. The SIL pairs J5’s design methodology and United Way’s connection to the community to cultivate innovation and growth in the social sector in Calgary.
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Signup to Generate a PitchResponsible Disruption is a podcast that explores the intersection of social innovation and design. This podcast aims to bring listeners on a journey of discovery and conversation as the hosts delve into the latest thinking and trends in these areas.
Responsible Disruption is hosted by The Social Impact Lab. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Mina Demian, How Non-Profits are Using AI" (30 April 2025, 34 minutes), "Alex Sarian, the Audacity of Relevance: Critical Conversations on the Future of Arts and Culture" (11 March 2025, 39 minutes), and "Cutting the Ribbon on Season 3" (11 March 2025, 10 minutes).
Responsible Disruption publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for Responsible Disruption is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Responsible Disruption requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Responsible Disruption's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Responsible Disruption are Design Services and Business & Management Consulting. Responsible Disruption has an education audience.
The Social Impact Lab hosts Responsible Disruption, an education podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #26
<p>We’re diving into a topic that’s sparking a lot of conversation in organizations and the non-profit sector, what is the role Augmented Intelligence in innovation and grant writing. Our guest is Mina Demian a startup...
Episode #25
<p>In this episode of Responsible Disruption, we kick off our season by exploring how the arts sector is recovering from a challenging period marked by low attendance and funding struggles. Host Monique Blough is joined...
Episode #24
<p>Welcome to the third season opener of Responsible Disruption! Join our hosts—Monique Blough, Beth Ed, and Melissa Skowron—as they introduce themselves and give a sneak peek into all the interesting conversations in...
Episode #23
<p>In this season finale, all three hosts—James, Monique, and Sydney—come together to reflect on an incredible year of conversations, learning, and growth. Over the past year, the podcast has explored a wide range of...
Episode #17
<p>In the last episode of our design series, Sydney Johnson sits down with Tim Chen, Team Lead at J5 Design and co-founder of local community Service Design YYC, to discuss the Delivery phase of the Double Diamond...
Episode #21
<p>In this episode, host Monique Blough is joined by James Gamage, Director, Innovation and The Social Impact Lab at United Way of Calgary and Area, and Michael Procee, a Calgary-based energy professional at TC Energy...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode, host James Gamage delves into digital government transformation with guests Fouad Jallouli and Sheldon Bauld, who are instrumental in The Government of Alberta's digital initiatives. They discuss...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, host Sydney Johnson is joined by co-founders Shahr Savizi-Smed and Amanda Ovaici as they take us through the journey of creating Fuckup Nights YYC, a platform dedicated to destigmatizing failure in...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of Responsible Disruption, host Monique Blough is joined by Claire Reid, Chief Impact Officer, and Heather Senecal, Director of Learning and Evaluation, both from United Way of the Greater Capital...
Episode #17
<p>In the third installment of the Design101 series, host Sydney Johnson interviews Julie Kuhn, a UX Designer from J5 Design, about the Develop phase of the design process. Julie shares insights on prototyping...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of Responsible Disruption, host James Gamage is joined by Erin Kaipainen, the Director of Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode, host James Gamage interviews Amanda MacIntyre-Steel, a Complementary Curriculum Specialist with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). Amanda is a strong advocate for design thinking in teaching and...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, James Gamage sit down with Margeaux Montgomery, an educator at the Innovative 2School program in Calgary. 2School brings the classroom into vibrant community settings, challenging students to think...
<p>In this episode, Monique Blough speaks with Crystal Fernando, founding partner of WhatBox Innovation Partners, a company dedicated to helping leaders and teams navigate the complexities of the modern world. With over...
Episode #12
<p>In the second installment of our Design 101 series, we delve into the define stage of the double diamond framework. Host Sydney Johnson sits down with Kristofer Kelly-Frere, Creative Lead at J5 Design, to explore the...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, Karen Ramchuk, President & CEO of WINS, shares the journey of WINS as a charity operating a social enterprise. She discusses WINS' innovative approach to achieving social impact and financial...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, Monique Blough hands over the reins to Daisy Giroux, Woodland Cree from Driftpile First Nation and Strategy Lead for United Way's Akaks'timan Indigenous Strategy. Daisy leads a profound discussion on...
Episode #9
<p>Join us in this episode as we explore the dynamic world of community hubs and startup communities with Ken Bautista, co-founder at Makespace and Flightpath Ventures, and Maria Topolnyski, manager of Community Hubs at...
Episode #8
<p >In this episode of Design 101, join host Sydney Johnson and guest Rhea Kachroo, a seasoned Service Designer from J5 Design, as they delve into the essential "Discover" phase in the design process. Rhea shares her...
Episode #7
<p >In this episode, we delved into the critical topic of protecting innovation, spotlighting the compelling journey of Local Laundry, founded by Connor Curran, and the challenges they faced in safeguarding their...
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