The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building community and learning from one another is always the goal.
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building com...
10 Feb 2026
Science of Good: Rosie Drumgoole
In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Rosie Drumgoole, CEO of Chicago Cares, an organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteers to build stronger and more unified communities in the windy city. Rosie discusses the organization's mission to act in solidarity with community leaders and the importance of leveraging relationships and resources to support local needs. The dialogue explores the evolution of community engagement, especially under the pressures of current social and econo...
26 Aug 2025
Science of Good: Dr. Lila Anna Sauls
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building com...
14 May 2025
Science of Good: Mark Horvath
In this episode, Mark Horvath, founder of Invisible People, shares how a successful television career, then eight years of homelessness, led him to become one of the most impactful content creators in the nonprofit space. As we discuss the importance of authenticity in social-cause storytelling, the conversation delves into the nuances of content creation for nonprofits, corporate partnerships, and the challenges and opportunities in driving change through new media. 00:00 Introduction to Ma...
17 Mar 2025
Science of Good: John MacPhee
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building co...
20 Feb 2025
Science of Good: Akiera Gilbert
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building co...
3 Feb 2025
Science of Good: Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle is the president and CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School. In his 35-year career, Kevin has been a licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, professor and nonprofit executive. But substance use disorders and mental health have been at the center of his efforts in each role. Here he discusses mentoring the next generation of helpers and what it's like to do so from behind such a famous name in the recovery movement. Who is Kevin Smith: Kevin is the firm’s leadi...
4 Nov 2024
Science of Good: Maritza Wong
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building co...
21 Oct 2024
Science of Good: Gelasia Croom
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building co...
13 Sept 2024
Science of Good: Candace Lightner
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral change principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building co...
18 Jul 2024
Science of Good: Bonnie Kapp
In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie Kapp.
President of New Morning (https://newmorning.org/), Bonnie oversees the largest state-based contraceptive access initiative in the country. The No Drama (https://www.nodrama.org/) program is credited with a 44% drop in unplanned pregnancies from 2017 to 2020. Here, she talks with Roshanda and Kevin about the comprehensiveness required for this kind of impact and how research, program design, and adaptive leadership can benefit causes of all stripes.
Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnieakapp/).
Who is Kevin Smith:
Kevin is the firm (https://fgsakes.com/)’s leading expert in harnessing behavioral science for social impact. He has directed research-driven communications programs that benefit the public good for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies throughout an agency career that included stops on Madison Avenue. Today, Kevin helps clients apply behavioral economics as a strategic clarifier in developing communications that help people adopt life-changing behaviors. To that end, he has recently directed the largest statewide contraceptive access initiative in the US, resulting in a 44% reduction in the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Follow Kevin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithatriggs/).
Check out Kevin’s insights (https://fgsakes.com/insights).
Who Is Roshanda E. Pratt: Roshanda specializes in unearthing the factors behind human behaviors and articulating stories that move people to action. It’s expertise borne of her background as a journalist and researcher and honed through many years as a communications and public relations specialist. An established online influencer and accomplished instructor in building brand visibility, Roshanda works with other specialists in the firm to develop and implement consumer awareness and education content across all platforms, from video production and social media to traditional earned media and community relations.
Follow Roshanda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandaepratt/).
21 May 2024
Science of Good: Nicole Taylor
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral science principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building c...
21 May 2024
Science of Good Ep2: Nicole Taylor
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral science principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building community and learning from one another is always the goal.
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Taylor. As Executive Director, Nicole leads a dedicated team of change-makers at Congregations For Kids, an advocacy organization working to support the foster care system.
Here, she talks with Roshanda and Kevin about the biggest challenges, opportunities and misconceptions facing cause leaders in her orbit.
Congregations for Kids (https://www.cfknc.org)
Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-taylor-9610a4a/)
Who is Kevin Smith:
Kevin is the firm (https://fgsakes.com/)’s leading expert in harnessing behavioral science for social impact. He has directed research-driven communications programs that benefit the public good for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies throughout an agency career that included stops on Madison Avenue. Today, Kevin helps clients apply behavioral economics as a strategic clarifier in developing communications that help people adopt life-changing behaviors. To that end, he has recently directed the largest statewide contraceptive access initiative in the US, resulting in a 44% reduction in the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Follow Kevin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithatriggs/).
Check out Kevin’s insights (https://fgsakes.com/insights).
Who Is Roshanda E. Pratt: Roshanda specializes in unearthing the factors behind human behaviors and articulating stories that move people to action. It’s expertise borne of her background as a journalist and researcher and honed through many years as a communications and public relations specialist. An established online influencer and accomplished instructor in building brand visibility, Roshanda works with other specialists in the firm to develop and implement consumer awareness and education content across all platforms, from video production and social media to traditional earned media and community relations.
Follow Roshanda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandaepratt/).
7 May 2024
Science of Good Ep1: Tamika Felder
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral science principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building community and learning from one another is always the goal.
In this episode, we sit down with Tamika Felder. Tamika founded Cervivor in 2005 after her own cervical cancer diagnosis. Since then the organization has become a global force against the disease, advocating for better patient care, public policy, and vaccine adoption.
Here, she talks with Kevin and Roshanda about stigma, resilience, and what needs to change about the public education surrounding HPV immunization.
Connect with Tamika on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamikafelder).
Cervivor (https://cervivor.org/)
Who is Kevin Smith:
Kevin is the firm (https://fgsakes.com/)’s leading expert in harnessing behavioral science for social impact. He has directed research-driven communications programs that benefit the public good for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies throughout an agency career that included stops on Madison Avenue. Today, Kevin helps clients apply behavioral economics as a strategic clarifier in developing communications that help people adopt life-changing behaviors. To that end, he has recently directed the largest statewide contraceptive access initiative in the US, resulting in a 44% reduction in the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Follow Kevin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithatriggs/).
Check out Kevin’s insights (https://fgsakes.com/insights).
Who Is Roshanda E. Pratt: Roshanda specializes in unearthing the factors behind human behaviors and articulating stories that move people to action. It’s expertise borne of her background as a journalist and researcher and honed through many years as a communications and public relations specialist. An established online influencer and accomplished instructor in building brand visibility, Roshanda works with other specialists in the firm to develop and implement consumer awareness and education content across all platforms, from video production and social media to traditional earned media and community relations.
Follow Roshanda on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandaepratt/).
7 May 2024
Science of Good: Tamika Felder
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral science principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building c...
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