#52: Every guest issue from 2022

A Pass It On Holiday special

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As is custom for the last issue of the year, we’re paying tribute to all 14 incredible guests we’ve learnt from since January. From demystifying the metaverse and introducing design thinking, to teaching anti-racism and fighting gender-based violence, this year’s guests have inspired and challenged us with every issue. If you’re planning to spend some time reading under a blanket this Holiday, this recap’s got you covered. Scan, bookmark, and enjoy.

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The Pass It On Chronicles - 2022

Understanding the metaverse

Andy Hood - VP Emerging Technologies at WPP

Everyone was talking about the metaverse in January this year. But not many people actually understood what it was. So Andy took over Pass It On to break down the metaverse in simple terms and share what it meant for non-profits.

👉 Read Andy's takeover

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Talking about race

Jon Cornejo Jara - Campaigner and anti-racism consultant

Why do white charity leaders need to talk more about race? How can non-profits build anti-racism into their brand and marketing? And what can the tech sector learn from this? Jon's answers are candid, thought-provoking, and challenging.

👉 Read Jon's Q&A

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Increasing your impact

Teresa Torres - Author, speaker, and founder of ProductTalk

Teresa is one of the world's leading voices on modern product development. She talked to me about building a customer interview habit, achieving and measuring outcomes, and why Tech should check its hubris.

👉 Read Teresa's Q&A

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Developing your communication style

Remy Ferber - Strategist and verbal designer

Does the way you talk to your team match how you want to lead? If your answer is no or not sure, this issue is for you. Remy will also teach you how to adapt your tonality to your audience and situation and level up your written communication.

👉 Read Remy's takeover

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Tapping into communal genius 

Russell Davies - Writer, strategist, VP Marketing at Bulb

Russell is a jack of all trades, with a career ranging from creative agency to public sector to tech startup. But there's one thing all Russell's experiences have in common: people. And that's where the magic lies.

👉 Read Russell's Q&A

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Finding your place

Annie Mbako - Tech diversity ambassador, Operations Lead at Diverse & Equal

"It's still the norm for me to be the only woman and/or Black person in the room, and that needs to change." The brilliant Annie Mbako tells us why she ditched a successful finance career to diversify the tech world.

👉 Read Annie's Q&A

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Creating gender equity

Lisa Hey and Sofia Seawell - FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders

Women make up most of the social impact sector workforce but are still underrepresented at the leadership level. If you want to know what you can do to change that, you’re in the right place.

👉 Read the takeover

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Thinking creatively

Sinéad Molloy - Head of Marketing at Media Trust

Creative teams assume that great ideas come from thinking outside the box. In reality, it's often the opposite—great ideas come from constraints. Sinéad lays out three simple yet highly effective techniques for embracing your limits.

👉 Read Sinéad's takeover

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Becoming a feminist leader

Leila Billing and Natalie Brook - Co-founders of We Are Feminist Leaders

How should traditional forms of leadership evolve? Why should we be mentioning love, leadership, and workplaces in the same breath? Co-founders Leila and Natalie answer these questions and more in this eye-opening interview.

👉 Read the Q&A

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Building a tech non-profit

Jehron W. Petty - Founder and CEO of ColorStack

On a mission to get more Black and Latinx students into great tech careers, computer scientist Jehron has built a non-profit that’s fulfilling its mission through a software-first mindset, and it's leading to fantastic results.

👉 Read Jehron's Q&A

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Embracing design thinking

Katie Kirsch - Designer and founder of Twenty

Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process popular in the tech world. Discover how the methodology freed Katie from her perfectionism, empowered her to find her purpose, and taught her the importance of leading a career filled with play.

👉 Read Katie's Q&A

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Changing attitudes

Wiliam Lutz - Non-profit executive director and founder of Pinnacle Strategies

"People who come to non-profits aren't simply problems to fix. They are beings who are often stuck, caught in transitory situations, and can't easily see a way out." Bill reminds us of the non-profit world's unique challenges and responsibilities. 

👉 Read Bill's Q&A

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Empowering activists

Hansel McKoy, Digital strategist and founder of Protests Global

Protests are more widespread and frequent than ever before. But today, it's not a given that they're safe and legal. Hansel shares how and why he's on a mission to build the world's first global protest platform.

👉 Read Hansel's Q&A

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Leading in the open

Hera Hussain, Founder and CEO of CHAYN

A highly awarded non-profit leader, Hera's achieved great things on her mission to end gender-based violence at Chayn. Here she opens up about her challenges as a founder and explains why it pays to be publicly honest and vulnerable.

👉 Read Hera's Q&A

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My heartfelt thanks to all of this year’s guests for sharing their stories and knowledge. And to each and every one of you for reading, liking, and sharing.

If you’ve appreciated any of these newsletters, would you forward this issue to someone you know?

The more we spread the word, the greater our community grows.

See you in 2023!

Lauren