The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World

Apr 25 2024
The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World artwork

Whether you’re ladling soup at a local shelter or attending a UN Peace Conference, those who devote their lives to the service of others are often exhausted and in need of a little break. Welcome to the PlayFull Podcast, bringing fun to the serious work of changing the world. I’m Kristine Michie, myself 5 decades into trying to make the world a better place. Join PlayFull as we meet movement builders from around the world and learn about the problems they’re solving, the systems they’re disrupting, and the ways they take breaks in the midst of it all.

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