Why “Solving Problems” Is Actually Holding Us Back (with Daniela Papi-Thornton from Systems. Change. Educators. Unite.)
From System Catalysts by Hueman Group Media
May 19, 2026 · 42 min · Season 5 · Episode 4
About this episode
Daniela Papi-Thornton discusses the limitations of trying to 'solve' complex social issues and the importance of inner work in systems change.
Daniela Papi-Thornton is an educator whose work focuses on systems-led leadership. Today, she explains why complex social issues can’t simply be “solved,” how philanthropy can better support systems change, and why inner work may be one of the most overlooked parts of systems change. Learn more about Systems. Change. Educators. Unite: https://www.systemschangeeducatorsunite.com/ Girltrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/girltrek-when-black-women-walk-together-things-change If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.systemcatalysts.com/newsletter Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit https://www.systemcatalysts.com This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of System Catalysts or Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Daniela Papi-Thornton
Topics covered
- systems change
- philanthropy
- leadership
- social issues
- inner work
Keywords
- systems-led leadership
- philanthropy
- social issues
- inner work
- systems change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Systems. Change. Educators. Unite., Girltrek, Hueman Group Media
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