Playspace Ideas to End Playspace Inequity Kaboom with James Siegal

Episode 228: James Seigal, Senior Fellow at Kaboom!, talks about solving playspace inequity, his changing definition of success, and crypto philanthropy. Guest Biography James Siegal is Senior Fellow for KABOOM!, the organization dedicated to ending playspace inequity. Siegal served as KABOOM! CEO for five years, during which time he accelerated the organization’s work through public-private partnerships, extended its reach with philanthropy, drove innovation in playspace design, and sharpened its focus on racial equity. Prior to KABOOM!, James served as Chief of Staff for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports citizen engagement to address community challenges through AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund and other programs. James has broad experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including serving as Vice President of Nonprofit Programs and Practice at the leading non-profit coalition, Independent Sector. He also served as Registration Section Chief and Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau and associate at the global law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. James and his wife enjoy spending time playing with their three kids. In this episode, you'll learn: How spaces for play can spark change in a community Why MacKenzie Scott’s gifts are different from many of her fellow philanthropists Crypto philanthropy, the intersection of web3, and social impact Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/228 Find more from our guest: Twitter LinkedIn Kaboom! www.kaboom.org YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Mentioned in this episode: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP KABOOM! Launches 25 in 5 Initiative to raise $250 Million towards Mission to End Playspace Inequity; Receives $14 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott The Giving Block BBB GiveSafely DoinGud NFT Money Reimagined Podcast with Michael Casey - CoinDesk Future Foundation // Dave Kim Thanks for Listening and Watching! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.