Social Situation

Welcome to Social Situation, a podcast where we dive into the game-changing world of social impact with industry leaders. We talk about the current and future state of social impact, bridging the gap between for-profits and nonprofits, and why taking values-informed risks is key to making a real difference. Social Situation is hosted by Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke, and presented by Elevate Social Impact and Orgmatch.

Social Situation is a business podcast hosted by Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke hosts Social Situation, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Future of Social Situation

  Feb 12, 202633 minS1

  <p>Trevor and Erin sit down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts reflection and forward-looking reveal. They look back on what Social Situation became over time, including the unexpected moments, the big themes that kept resurfacing, and what they learned from hosting conversations in public rather than keeping them in their heads. Along the way, they share some behind-the-scenes stories: what surprised them, what challenged them, and which ideas changed shape once they met real people with real lived experience.</p><p>But this isn’t just a look back. Trevor and Erin also share what’s next...

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  Episode #1

  Finding Fast Friends and Building Genuine Community

  Jan 8, 20261h 11mS1

  <p>Building community isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about creating connection that actually lasts.</p><p>In this episode of Social Situation, hosts Trevor Loke and Erin Mogel sit down with Taylor Harrington, Head of Community at Dreamers & Doers, to break down how to make friends faster (without being weird about it) and how to design real community in a world full of surface-level networking.</p><p>Taylor shares the practical mechanics behind belonging: how to start conversations that go somewhere, how to turn “nice meeting you” into genuine relationships, and how to build communities people want to show up fo...

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  Episode #16

  Putting We Over I: Collective Leadership & Community

  Dec 11, 202558 minS1

  <p>What happens when we stop optimizing for I and start building for we?</p><p>In this episode of Social Situation, hosts Trevor Loke and Erin Mogel sit down with Lis Best, founder of Girls Club Collective, to talk about what it really takes to build brave, generous communities in a world obsessed with personal brands and individual success.</p><p>Lis shares the story of launching her business in 2020, how her background in sustainability, communications, and government affairs shaped her approach to leadership, and why she believes community is a powerful antidote to burnout and isolation—especially for fo...

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  Episode #15

  Creating Opportunity for New Entrepreneurs

  Sep 19, 202542 minS1

  <p>Founder & CEO of Rising Kitchens Lauren A. Silverstein, Ph.D. joins Trevor and Erin to talk about building high-impact organizations, measuring what matters, and creating real opportunity in food entrepreneurship. Practical frameworks, no fluff.</p><p><br />Booking note: Lauren also speaks and facilitates on impact strategy & measurement—connect with her on LinkedIn to inquire.<br />Presented by Elevate Social Impact & Orgmatch • Hosts: Trevor Loke & Erin Mogel</p>

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  Episode #14

  Mentoring for Impact

  Jun 12, 202546 minS1

  <p>In this inspiring episode of Social Situation, Trevor and Erin sit down with Walter Mendenhall — former NFL player, educator, and founder of the Male Mogul Initiative — to explore the power of mentorship and leadership in transforming young lives.</p><p>Walter shares his journey from the football field to the frontlines of community leadership, and how he’s helping youth become heroes in their own neighborhoods. The conversation dives deep into what it takes to inspire purpose, resilience, and service in the next generation — and how we can all play a role in building stronger, more empowered communities.</p>

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