Maverick Collective by PSI

If love was an Olympic sport, we are sure Pradyumna Kumar (PK) would be a medalist 🏅 A street artist, PK rode 7,000 miles from India to Sweden on a bicycle for the woman he loved. His journey across 10 countries is a testament to the power of love, courage, kindness, and determination. You can read all about it in "The Amazing Story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love" by Per J. Andersson, recommended by Cristina Ljungberg for our #SummerReadingList. How far would you go for love? 🚴♂️ 🌏 📚 #TrueStory #Inspiration #Love #Perseverance #CulturalJourney

📚 We just finished reading "Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hammer's Enduring Message to America" by Keisha N. Blain! 📚 Hamer’s story is a testament to the power of resilience in the face of systemic oppression, and Blain not only illuminates her relentless fight for racial and economic justice but also draws vital connections to today’s struggles, reminding us of that the fight for freedom and equality continues, and we all have a role to play. Have you read it? #SummerReadingList #SocialJustice #CivilRights #Activism #ExperientialPhilanthropy https://lnkd.in/eFwRzR7U

Our #ReadingList spotlight today is "My Beloved World", Justice Sonia Sotomayor's autobiography. ⚖ From her beginnings in the Bronx to becoming the first Latina on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sotomayor embodies resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her journey reminds us that our backgrounds do not define our potential and that there is power in relying on others, asking for help, and building strong personal relationships! Read along with us - https://lnkd.in/eFwRzR7U #Inspiration #JusticeSotomayor #Trailblazer #Equality #RoleModel #Diversity #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #ExperientialPhilanthropy #Impact #PhilanthropyJourney

Today's #ReadingList read comes from Maverick member Amanda - Essentialism by Greg McKeown. “Talking about self-management, I read Essentialism this last year and loved it. It helps you think about what is really important and where you should focus.” Essentialism is more than a #timemanagement strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, and then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter. We hope it is as helpful to you as it was to us! https://lnkd.in/gucPAJE #experientialphilanthropy #impact #philanthropyjourney #genderequality #balance #essentialism #priorities

When was the last time you were bored and didn't reach for a screen? This summer we are challenging ourselves to embrace #boredom and practice what Manoush Zomorodi calls "sustainable productivity" in her book "Bored and Brilliant". Join us and let your mind wander and your creativity flow! If you enjoy the book, subscribe to her podcast "Note to Self". https://lnkd.in/gfgApske #experientialphilanthropy #impact #philanthropyjourney #genderequality #boredom #creativity #techcleanse #summerreadinglist

Have you read The Defiant Optimist? We are loving it! Despite growing up with constrained life choices, Durreen Shahnaz became the first Bangladeshi woman to work on Wall Street. Durreen rose to global leadership in impact investing guided by "#defiant_optimism" — the stubborn belief that systems benefiting only a few can be changed to help many. Join us as we read along to learn how she uses capital markets to help those in need, especially women and girls! #experientialphilanthropy #impact #philanthropyjourney #genderequality #socialimpact #defiantoptimist #summer

📢 New episode! Like planting seeds and waiting for them to grow, building trust can be challenging and painstakingly long, especially with multiple stakeholders involved. However, establishing this foundation of trust is essential to transforming broken systems. Take, for example, the systems that keep farmers hungry and surviving on just $1 a day. One Acre Fund’s journey is a testament to the power of cultivating strong, trusting relationships. By partnering with farmers and government agents, they’ve provided supplies and training farmers need to thrive, revolutionizing the lives of 4.8 million farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa—and counting. Listen as Matthew Forti and Doreen Ndishabandi share the secrets behind One Acre Fund’s success. From building credibility to forging lasting relationships, they prove that building trust between the most disparate of parties is not only possible but yields impactful results. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gaC7NCGY —— Special thanks to the team who made this episode happen: 🎙️ Hosts: Jeffrey Walker and English Sall 👋 Guest: Matthew Forti, Managing Director, and Doreen Ndishabandi, Senior Director and Global Chief of Staff, of One Acre Fund 🎥 Producer: Hueman Group Media 🤝 Partners: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, New Profit, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Echoing Green, Maverick Collective by PSI, Virgin Unite, Synergos , Forward Global, NEXUS Global, Boldly Go Philanthropy, Skoll Foundation, and The Aspen Institute

📢 Our Summer Reading List is here!! ☀ 📚 Each summer, we use the reading list to energize and connect our community, provoke our thinking, and introduce new voices that can help shape and influence our work. This year's reading list delves into the crucial #balance between work and rest. Over the next few weeks, we will share titles focusing on balance as a tool for nurturing creativity, fostering connections, and maintaining our energy to shape a better world. Read along with us! 📖 https://lnkd.in/eFwRzR7U #experientialphilanthropy #impact #philanthropyjourney #genderequality #balance

Are you a passionate change-maker looking to take some inspiration on the road this summer?  Look no further! Listen and subscribe to the System Catalysts Catalyst’s podcast. Maverick member English Sall and co-host Jeffrey Walker bring together philanthropic leaders working on some of the world’s biggest challenges who share their stories and offer insights on creating systemic change. Check out their helpful Introduction to Systems Change guide with accompanying episodes for you to dive deeper. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecwqsmCg #impact #experientialphilanthropy  #philanthropyjourney

The Maverick community is endlessly inspired by member, activist, business leader, and philanthropist Suzanne Lerner's energy and lifelong commitment to advocating for gender and racial equality. We had to learn more about what inspires and motivates her through life's ups and downs!  Here is what she had to say 👇 #genderequality #racialequality #experientialphilanthropy #impact #philanthropyjourney #globalhealth