The Negative Space Podcast
The Negative Space Podcast
Podcast Description
In a moment where collective progress faces unprecedented obstacles, The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, this seven-part series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fuelling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into various themes including environmental activism, gun reform, free speech advocacy, digital safety, humanitarian efforts, reproductive rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Episodes feature discussions such as the Surfrider Foundation's battle against climate inaction, Moms Demand Action's fight for gun safety, and the role of public libraries in preserving free access to information.
In a moment where collective progress faces unprecedented obstacles, The Negative Space from The Anthem Awards colors in the unseen challenges and triumphs shaping the future of the impact industry. Hosted by Anthem General Manager Patricia McLoughlin, series digs into the motivations, grit and innovations fueling top leaders’ advocacy in 2025.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if we’ve been trying to solve the wrong problem? In this episode of The Negative Space, Patricia McLoughlin sits down with Chad Houser, founder and CEO of Café Momentum, to explore how a restaurant became a catalyst for transforming the lives of justice-involved youth. Together, they discuss the power of second chances, the systems that too often hold young people back, and why creating opportunity begins with seeing potential instead of labels.
In this episode:
- How one volunteer experience inspired the founding of Café Momentum
- Why justice-involved youth don’t need fixing—the systems around them do
- The powerful combination of workforce development, education, and mental health support work together to create lasting change
- Why redefining success is essential when supporting young people with different life experiences
- What it takes to scale a social innovation model while earning trust in new communities
- Why collaboration—not competition—is critical to creating meaningful social impact
- How curiosity can challenge assumptions, shift narratives, and build stronger communities
Café Momentum
- Website: https://cafemomentum.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafemomentum/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cafemomentum/
The Anthem Awards
- Website: https://www.anthemawards.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthemawards/?hl=en
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthem-awards/
Set the new standard for good and enter your impact work into the Anthem Awards before July 31st!
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