About the Series
Build for Impact is podcast series dedicated to exploring the world of social enterprise. The goal is to create a space where ideas meet action—where listeners walk away not only inspired, but equipped with knowledge and insights that they can use.
Through the series, we aim to:
- Highlight inspiring founders and leaders in the social enterprise space
- Explore innovative business models that drive both impact and revenue
- Share practical insights for aspiring and established changemakers
- Discuss the realities—the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, investor, policy maker, or simply someone passionate about purpose-driven work, the podcast series is designed for you!
Season One (Feb-Mar 2026)
Jamie Kwong
Executive Director
Ottawa Safety Council
John Heckbert
Executive Director
Operation Come Home
Susan Ingram
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa
Ric Allan-Watson
Director of Food Services
The Ottawa Mission
Looking Ahead
Season Two is now in production. Be on the lookout for new episodes soon!
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the City of Ottawa for its funding support of the podcast series.
