Social Impact Leader

About Social Impact Leader

The Social Impact Leader Podcast explores the ambitious world of change-makers through interviews with pioneers in business, sports, activism, and entertainment. Hosted by Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People - get curious about the balance between empathy and productivity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or simply curious about making a difference, this podcast will be your guide.

Publisher

WABE

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jul 2021

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Layers of Leadership

   Matt Reynolds interviews Jeff Shinabarger, Chanel Dokun, and Christina Cummings about Plywood People's "Layers" program, which fosters community and helps leaders address challenges, offering insights into honest leadership.

2. 

   1 Jan 2025

   Wrapping it Up, with LaTasha and Jeff

   In the season finale of the Social Impact Leaders Podcast, host Jeff Shinabarger takes the guest seat as producer LaTasha Brown flips the script and interviews him. They dive into Jeff's journey as the founder and executive director of Plywood People, reflecting on the organization's 15-year impact and the progress it has made. Jeff shares his vision for the future, insights on leadership, and the transformative experiences from his recent sabbatical. Don’t miss this inspiring and candid conversation to close out the season. Follow: instagram.com/socialimpactleader socialimpactleader.com Follow: instagram.com/plywoodpeople plywoodpeople.com This Podcast is brought to you by WABE, part of the NPR Network. wabe.org/podcasts Edited By: DJ OP Diggy Produced By: LaTasha Brown Music By: DJ OP Diggy See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   18 Dec 2024

   Social Impact Leader Series ft. Chantel Cohen

   Social Impact Leader Chantel Cohen shares her insights on the vital connection between mental health and business management, empowering leaders to amplify their impact.

Who has been a guest on Social Impact Leader

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Shinabarger
• Chanel Dokun
• Christina Cummings
• Chantel Cohen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

58 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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