The Surprising Science of Giving (and Why It’s Good for You): Asha Curran
Hack Your Happiness24 Huhti 2025

The Surprising Science of Giving (and Why It’s Good for You): Asha Curran

Asha Curran turned a simple idea into a global movement. The GivingTuesday founder joins Mercedes and Anastasia to share the backstory behind this global organization, and the benefits of generosity. Asha explains how anyone can give, in ways aside from financial, shares her thoughts on how technology will impact the future of philanthropy, and recalls some of the most memorable GivingTuesday donations. Listen in to learn how you can make a difference, tips to becoming more generous, and the vast personal benefits of helping others.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:20) How Asha Got Started

(03:23) The Problem With Plans

(03:50) Asha's Greatest Challenge

(05:22) What Inspired GivingTuesday?

(09:02) The World Is A Better Place Than It Seems

(12:06) Asha's Top Three Tips

(16:34) The Most Surprising & Meaningful GivingTuesday Contributions

(19:50) What Role Does Tech & Social Media Play In Philanthropy?

(23:36) How Can I Give Back/Support My Community?

(25:16) GivingTuesday Spark

(28:16) What Brings Asha A Small Bit of Happiness?

(29:40) Asha To Her Teen Self

(30:46) Asha's Motivational Quote

(32:02) Key Takeaways

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