EP 38 A Documentary to Inspire Intergenerational Social Activism
“I believe that legacy is not what you leave when you're gone, but rather what you live every single day.”
In 1995 our guest, Barbara Greenspan Shaiman, founded Champions of Caring, an organization dedicated to empowering youth to become social activists.
Thirty years later, the organization has worked with over 10,000 high school students, inspiring them to contribute over 1 million hours of service locally, nationally, and globally.
Today at 76, Barbara is actively working on a documentary, "The Coral Ring Legacy," which further spreads her message of positive social change.
This documentary, inspired by her mother’s “Mench Test” and a family heirloom with a powerful story, highlights the long-term impact of Champions of Caring and promotes intergenerational collaboration for social good.
Throughout our conversation you can hear how Barbara’s life is informed by the lessons of resilience, kindness, and social action instilled by her parents, both Holocaust survivors.
Barbara uses The Mench Test to challenge herself and others to act with kindness and compassion daily. She believes everyone can make a difference through small, meaningful actions.
I know this episode will inspire you to live your legacy now!
Visit championsofcaring.org, watch the "Coral Ring Legacy" trailer, and please contribute to the organization's mission.
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Listeners, please remember – you have so much to give – don’t let those internalized ageist beliefs prevent you from pursuing new dreams and opportunities – no matter your age.
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Barbara G. Shaiman
Founder/Principal
Noted educator, businesswoman and social entrepreneur, Barbara has used her skills and ability to empower others to create social change.
She began her career as a teacher, developing curriculum for at-risk youth, and later directed Eisenbud & Associates, an executive search firm that specialized in recruiting physicians and healthcare executives nationally. As a leader in this field, she presented frequently on human resources issues at conferences.
In 1995, she founded Champions of Caring, a non-profit organization that has empowered more than 10,000 youth in Philadelphia and South Africa to become leaders in service and active, engaged citizens.
The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Barbara’s mother was incarcerated in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and is the sole survivor of a family of 65 people. Her father worked for Oskar Schindler, on whose story Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List was based. This family legacy, coupled with her professional experience and work with Champions of Caring, have motivated Barbara to help others to live their legacies.
For 20 years, Barbara has created programs that have inspired and empowered youth with the skills to create service projects to address local and global issues and create cultures of caring within their schools and communities.
With her strong background in human resources, entrepreneurial spirit, and 30+ years speaking publicly, Barbara created Embrace Your Legacy to share her message and encourage youth and adults of all backgrounds, locally and internationally, to… Read More
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