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Through honest reflections and practical insights, our guests share how they’ve navigated career shifts, aligned their work with their values, and contributed to social impact in complex and changing environments.


Whether you’re considering a transition, working in the impact space, or simply curious about where purpose can take you, this series offers real-world stories to inspire and inform.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Marshall Institute https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4o2waki9siykeob30mz3vffe2j0b?.jpg Impact Careers with Carlos Miranda Episode 6 - Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children Episode 6 - Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children In Episode 6, Carlos talks to Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children and an alumnus of the Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE) at LSE.

Richard has built his career at the intersection of business strategy and social purpose. He has held senior leadership roles at some of the UK’s largest mutuals, including the Co-operative Group and John Lewis Partnership, where he developed strategies to balance profit and purpose, supported the growth of employee ownership, and launched innovative ventures like John Lewis Financial Services and the Co-op’s online pharmacy.

In 2022, Richard joined Action for Children, where he now leads strategy, impact, business planning, risk, and improvement. Alongside his professional career, he has served as Chair of Trustees for Childreach and sits on the Board of Trustees at the New Economics Foundation.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 30 September 2025 via LinkedIn and Instagram live stream.

]]> In Episode 6, Carlos talks to Richard Bryars, Director of Strategy and Implementation at Action for Children and an alumnus of the Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE) at LSE.

Richard has built his career at the intersection of business strategy and social purpose. He has held senior leadership roles at some of the UK’s largest mutuals, including the Co-operative Group and John Lewis Partnership, where he developed strategies to balance profit and purpose, supported the growth of employee ownership, and launched innovative ventures like John Lewis Financial Services and the Co-op’s online pharmacy.

In 2022, Richard joined Action for Children, where he now leads strategy, impact, business planning, risk, and improvement. Alongside his professional career, he has served as Chair of Trustees for Childreach and sits on the Board of Trustees at the New Economics Foundation.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 30 September 2025 via LinkedIn and Instagram live stream.

]]> Buzzsprout-18265089 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 1541 full false Episode 5 - Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment Episode 5 - Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment. Hana’s career has taken her from Lesotho to Vancouver - starting at Kick4Life F.C., an award-winning sport-for-development nonprofit, to now helping Canadian Premier League teams use their operations to support youth and community well-being. She is also an alumna of the Executive MSc in Social Business & Entrepreneurship.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 16 September 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hana Taiji, Director of Purpose at SixFive Sports & Entertainment. Hana’s career has taken her from Lesotho to Vancouver - starting at Kick4Life F.C., an award-winning sport-for-development nonprofit, to now helping Canadian Premier League teams use their operations to support youth and community well-being. She is also an alumna of the Executive MSc in Social Business & Entrepreneurship.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 16 September 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> Marshall Institute Buzzsprout-17897710 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1618 full false Episode 4 - Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google Episode 4 - Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google. Within his role, he looks after a $150M a year investment portfolio that supports interventions which aim to boost access to education and economic opportunities, as well as foster stronger and more resilient communities while ensuring that emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence benefit people across society equitably. 

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 2 September 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> In Episode 4, Carlos talks to Hector Mujica, Head of Americas Philanthropy at Google. Within his role, he looks after a $150M a year investment portfolio that supports interventions which aim to boost access to education and economic opportunities, as well as foster stronger and more resilient communities while ensuring that emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence benefit people across society equitably. 

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 2 September 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> Marshall Institute Buzzsprout-17897622 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1411 full false Episode 3 - Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group Episode 3 - Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group In Episode 3, Carlos talks to Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group, where Ian develops strategic, data-driven social impact plans for countries like Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. Before joining the LEGO Group, Ian spent over 8 years in the non-profit and international development sector focusing on healthcare, early childhood education, and clean water access

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 1 July 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> In Episode 3, Carlos talks to Ian Chen, Social Responsibility Lead for the APAC region at the LEGO Group, where Ian develops strategic, data-driven social impact plans for countries like Indonesia, India, and Vietnam. Before joining the LEGO Group, Ian spent over 8 years in the non-profit and international development sector focusing on healthcare, early childhood education, and clean water access

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 1 July 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> Marshall Institute Buzzsprout-17483260 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100 1467 full false Episode 2 - Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase Episode 2 - Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase In Episode 2, Carlos talks to Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase. He leads the firm’s corporate sustainability activities outside the US, guiding the development and execution of its sustainability strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders and industry initiatives.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 17 June 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> In Episode 2, Carlos talks to Luke Nelson, Head of International Sustainability at JPMorganChase. He leads the firm’s corporate sustainability activities outside the US, guiding the development and execution of its sustainability strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders and industry initiatives.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 17 June 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> Marshall Institute Buzzsprout-17388519 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1526 full false Episode 1 - Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute Episode 1 - Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute In Episode 1, Carlos talks to Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute, where she cultivates relationships with experts and researchers across academia and nonprofits to inform, amplify, and evolve the Trust Institute's research. Her career spans across fostering social impact partnerships, community organising, political fundraising, and advocacy for numerous national and international nonprofits.

Caitlin Semo is also an alumna of the LSE Marshall Institute's Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship, and she earned her BA in Politics from New York University.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 3 June 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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]]> In Episode 1, Carlos talks to Caitlin Semo, Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Events at the Edelman Trust Institute, where she cultivates relationships with experts and researchers across academia and nonprofits to inform, amplify, and evolve the Trust Institute's research. Her career spans across fostering social impact partnerships, community organising, political fundraising, and advocacy for numerous national and international nonprofits.

Caitlin Semo is also an alumna of the LSE Marshall Institute's Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship, and she earned her BA in Politics from New York University.

Carlos Miranda is a social entrepreneur and Practitioner in Residence at the Marshall Institute. Carlos is the founder of I.G. Advisors and has worked across philanthropy, nonprofit strategy, and tech-for-good, advising major global institutions and building social ventures over the past 15 years.

This episode was recorded on 3 June 2025 via LinkedIn Live stream.

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