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Ep 227: Chasing Chasing Amy – The Story of Sav Rodgers Feature Doc
Sav Rodgers This week, I have the pleasure of revisiting my 2021 interview with the talented filmmaker Sav Rodgers as he unveils his latest documentary, “Chasing Chasing Amy,” at the esteemed Tribeca Film Festival. Sav’s work is not merely a coming-of-age narrative, but it also offers an introspective journey of
Ep 226: Making Every Moment Count: A Tribute to My Mother
This week, I offer a brief reflection. Sitting at JFK, drafting these words while Descript’s AI creates an overdub of my voice, I prepare for a sorrowful journey. I’m on my way back to the UK to bid farewell to my beloved Mother who passed last week. My mother’s journey
Ep 225 Exploring AI Ethics and the Future of Humanity: An Interview with John C Havens
This week in light of the ongoing debates and discussion over the impact of Generative AI on work, society, and humanity I am publishing a re-edit of an interview from 2019 with John C Havens, the Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on AI Ethics and their Sustainability Practice
Ep 224: Omar Freilla Another Seven Minutes Of Soundbites
TL:DR If you’re short on time, here are seven minutes of soundbites from Omar Friella – the Bronx-based social entrepreneur, movement builder, and founder of Collective Diaspora, the growing global community of Black cooperatives & Black-led cooperative support organizations. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or
Ep 223: Omar Freilla Collective Diaspora Founder – In Seven Minutes
TL:DR If you’re short on time, here are seven minutes of soundbites from Omar Friella – the Bronx-based social entrepreneur, movement builder, and founder of Collective Diaspora, the growing global community of Black cooperatives & Black-led cooperative support organizations. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or
Ep 222: Omar Freilla – Building Community Self-Determination Through Cooperatives
Omar Freilla is co-founder and steering committee member of Collective Diaspora, a global community of Black cooperatives & Black-led cooperative support organizations. Omar is a serial trailblazer, social entrepreneur, and movement builder dedicated to community self-determination and regenerative economies. Drawing from his experiences growing up in the South Bronx and
Ep 221: Maff Potts – Camerados Founder Seven Minutes of Soundbites
TL:DR If you’re short on time and want to be inspired and uplifted, here are seven minutes of soundbites from Camerados founder Maff Potts. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode. It refreshingly good If you are enjoying the show
Ep 220 Maff Potts – The Power of Human Connection: Bridging Social Issues With Friends and Purpose
This week’s guest, Maff Potts, is the pioneering force behind Camerados, an ever-expanding global social movement centered around one simple yet powerful concept: Public Living Rooms. Designed to foster a sense of togetherness within our communities, these spaces provide a welcoming environment where people can come together, share a cup
Ep 219: Morgaine Gaye – Food Futurologist’s Seven Minutes of Soundbites
If you’re short on time and want some hear some of Food Futurologist Dr. Morgaine Gaye’s trend insights then here are 7 minutes of soundbites. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full episode. It’s a shorter than normal 42 min episode
Ep 218: Morgaine Gaye – Food Futurologist’s Trend to Table Insights …And Shared Life Lessons
This week’s interview is a wee bit different from normal as I welcome back a previous guest Food Futurologist and director of Bellwether Food Trends, Dr. Morgaine Gaye. Morgaine explores food and eating from a social, cultural, economic, branding, and geo-political perspective. She also consults food companies, developing new products
Ep 217: Simon Boyle – Seven Minutes Soundbites – Pt 2
Seven minutes of snippets from my conversation with Simon Boyle, the London-based change-maker and visionary behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2004, Simon began transforming the lives of London’s homeless population through food and cooking. 🍽️ In 2010 Simon’s partnered with PwC to launch Brigade Bar+Kitchen in
Ep 216: Simon Boyle – Seven Minutes Soundbites – Pt 1
Seven minutes of snippets from my conversation with Simon Boyle, the London-based change-maker and visionary behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. In 2004, Simon began transforming the lives of London’s homeless population through food and cooking. 🍽️ In 2010 Simon’s partnered with PwC to launch Brigade Bar+Kitchen in
Ep 215: Simon Boyle – Reconstructing Lives Through Food and Cooking
This week’s guest is Simon Boyle, a London-based difference-maker and driving force behind the Beyond Food Foundation and Brigade Bar+Kitchen. Since 2004, he has devoted his energy to helping London’s homeless population rebuild their lives, sharing his passion, expertise, and knowledge of food and cooking. In 2010, Simon partnered with
Ep 214: TL:DR Bracken Darrell, Logitech CEO – Seven Minute Soundbites
TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some hear how Logitech CEO Bracken Darrell is transforming forward to build a more sustainable carbon-positive business and hear some of his wisdom then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle,
Ep 213: Josie Naughton Choose Love CEO and Negar Tayyar – Urgent Ask For Turkish and Syrian Earthquake Humanitarian Aid
And Josie Naughton Choose Love CEO, and Negar Tayyar, Co-founder of the Global Wholebeing Fund, have recently returned from Turkey and Syria. There, they witnessed the ongoing crisis and urgent needs of people affected by the February Earthquakes. Although the crisis might not be in the news, help is still
Ep 212: Bracken Darrell – Transforming Forward, Design Thinking and Sustainability – Insights from Logitech CEO
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Bracken Darrell, CEO of Logitech, to the podcast. In this concise episode, Bracken, a distinguished industry leader, difference maker, and captivating storyteller, offers his insights on life, leadership, learning, the significance of design thinking, Logitech’s commitment to sustainability, maintaining agility, and cultivating values of
Ep 211: Nima Mirpourian – A Journey To Helping Clients Build Personal Brands through Social Storytelling.
On this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Nima Mirpourian, the multifaceted founder of Will Be Live, a personal branding and talent management firm that assists a diverse clientele of CEOs, creators, and entrepreneurs in enhancing their social presence and establishing new ventures. Hailing from Tehran, Iran, Nima’s remarkable journey
Ep 210: Phil Adams Brand Strategist – Seven Minutes Soundbites – Part Two
Brand Strategist – Phil Adams – TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some hear Phil Adams’s life lessons and the work he is doing to reimagine democracy, then here are 7 minutes of soundbites. If you have time on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the
Ep 209: Phil Adams – Seven Minutes Soundbites
Overview My guest this week is Phil Adams. Phil is an Edinburgh-based independent brand strategist, consultant, writer, and documentary filmmaker. I briefly crossed paths with Phil in the mid-90s at the legendary Edinburgh ad agency Leith. Phil is not your average ad guy. The fusion of his engineering first principle
Ep 208: Phil Adams – Applying First Principles Thinking And Storytelling to Solve Brand Problems and Reimagine Democracies
Overview My guest this week is Phil Adams. Phil is an Edinburgh-based independent brand strategist, consultant, writer, and documentary filmmaker. I briefly crossed paths with Phil in the mid-90s at the legendary Edinburgh ad agency, Leith. Phil is not your average ad guy. The fusion of his engineering-first-principle problem-solving ability,
Ep 207: Lenore Anderson – Seven Minute SoundBites
If you’re short on time and want to hear how Lenore Anderson is advocating for Smart Justice Policy Reform and Creating Safer Communities to break the cycle of victim trauma, then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites. If you do have the time, on a run, cycle, or drive,
Ep 206: Lenore Anderson – Breaking the Cycle of Trauma, Smart Justice Policy Reforms and Creating Safer Communities
Lenore Anderson This week’s guest is Lenore Anderson. Lenore is Co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, one of the largest reform advocacy organizations in the US, that combines smart policy reform with grassroots organizing to replace reliance on incarceration with more effective public safety solutions. With deep
Ep 205: Dr. Melanie van De Velde – Seven Minute Soundbites
Leading Like A Genius TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some topline insight into the thinking and work of Melanie Van De Velde, then here are 7 minutes of key soundbites. If you do have the time on a run, cycle, or drive, check out the full
Ep 204: Dr. Melanie Van De Velde – Leading Like A Genius To Ace Sustainability and Change the World
This week’s guest is Dr. Melanie Van De Velde. Melanie wholeheartedly believes that we can make this world a way better place. As Founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie and her team support business leaders and MBA students from around the world with insights and tools to help them create
Ep 203: Marianna Koval – Seven Minutes of Soundbites
Invest NYC TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want some topline insight into the work of Marianna Koval in bringing transportation equity and economic opportunity to New York’s Bronx neighborhood by enabling increased e-bike access through The Equitable Commute Project, then here’s 7 minutes of key soundbites. If
Ep 202: Marianna Koval – Delivering Equity and Economic Opportunity Though E-Mobility
Guest Overview This week’s guest is Marianna Koval. Marianna is the Director of Invest NYC, SDG at the NYU Stern Center For Sustainable Business. Invest NYC SDG is a multi-year initiative that aims to build a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy in New York City by using the
Ep 201: Barbara Daoust – Seven Minutes of Soundbites
TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want to hear some of Barbara’s wisdom and insights into how we affect change in our lives, unleash your creativity, unlock the power of the unconscious mind, achieve one’s goals, and develop a growth mindset, then here’s 7 minutes of key soundbites
Ep 200 – Barbara Daoust – Unleashing Creative Potential, Changing Personal-Realities, To Unlock Dreams
Barbara Daoust is this week’s guest. She has lived a transformational life. From acting, directing, and storytelling, she is now an internationally respected Author, Speaker Success Coach, and Business Growth Accelerator. For me, Barbara understands how our minds are coded and how to unlock the changes people desire, to
Ep 199: Don Smith Seven Minutes of Soundbites
TL:DR – If you’re short on time and want to hear some of the gems of wisdom, life philosophy, and his transformation journey from ad creative to the inventor, here are 7 minutes of critical soundbites from Don Smith. If you have time on a run, cycle, or drive, check
Ep 198: Don Smith – Living, Creating and Inventing Guided By An Emergent Mindset
Don Smith is this week’s guest. I won’t say much about Don other than he is an inspiring example of how transformation can occur in one’s life if you set your mind to it, take bold actions, and seek help and advice from experts. From a career as an advertising