Making Impact

In this special summer episode kicking off Season Two, Michael Tessler steps in for Traci Donnelly to interview someone who has made a real impact on his own life: Pete Hare, Executive Director of the Keewaydin Foundation.Tessler isn't a neutral host on this one. He went to Camp Keewaydin. This place shaped him. And in this conversation, he and Pete make the case that 130 years of tradition isn't a history lesson. It's an answer to a very current problem. They talk about screens, about what gets lost when kids never unplug, and about why the woods, water, and shining green canoes still provide something that AI can never replace. For more information on Make An Impact visit www.makeanimpact.org or to learn about the Keewaydin Foundation visit www.Keewaydin.org

This week on Making Impact, Traci Donnelly is joined by poet and The Reel Rejects host Aaron Alexander for a beautiful and deeply honest conversation exploring identity, bullying, body dysmorphia, anxiety, and the healing power of art therapy. Together, they unpack a side of Aaron rarely seen, reflecting on how creativity becomes a refuge, a path toward self-understanding, and a powerful tool for survival and growth.

In this week’s episode of Making Impact, host and President of Make An Impact, Traci Donnelly, sits down with Brandy Curry, Chief of Staff at the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, creative leader, and producer of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of impact storytelling and how to navigate today’s political realities while continuing to do essential, mission-driven work.

On this week’s episode of Making Impact, Barbara Mulvee—Make An Impact board member and former Executive Director—joins Dr. Claire Wang (stepping in for Traci Donnelly) to explore how the Impact Collaborative pillar is transforming the way organizations work together to create real, lasting impact.

In this special episode of Making Impact, Dr. Claire Wang steps in for Traci Donnelly to host an insightful conversation with Lisa Harris about one of the core pillars of Make An Impact. Together, they explore how our expanding network of purpose-driven organizations and innovative impact solutions is reshaping the way communities access support, build capacity, and drive meaningful change.

What makes a story powerful enough to change a life?In Episode One of Making Impact we sit down with Greg Alba, creator of The Reel Rejects, to explore the emotional force of storytelling and how it shapes the way we see ourselves and the world.Hosted by Traci Donnelly, President of Make An Impact, this conversation brings together Dr. Claire Wang, Executive Director and data scientist, and Michael Tessler, award-winning producer and CEO of Multihouse. Together, they dive deep into the art, science, and heart behind stories that move us, and why impact storytelling matters now more than ever. Don't forget to like and subscribe or visit makeanimpact.org to learn.