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Ep 244: Gavin Fernie-Jones – The Reluctant Leader of The Re-Action Collective
Gavin Fernie-Jones Today I am joined by Gavin Fernie-Jones – a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament to embracing change, resilience, and the power of community. Discovering his love of the outdoors in Peak District in the UK, he moved to the French Alps to manage chalets, before
Ep 243: An Existential Conversation with ChatGPT
An Existential Conversation with ChatGPT In this fascinating interview, ChatGPT (referred to as ‘Carla’) discusses its core objectives, its influences, its limitations, and its future implications. Topics discussed include AI’s impact on society, children’s education, policy recommendations for education reform, the impact of AI on the creative industry, and strategies
Ep 242: Edward Molkenboer’s Social Impact Tour- Harnessing the Power of Story
Until the age of 38 Edward Molkenboer impacted people’s lives through the ads he created. Having launched his ad agency at the age of 18, and after 20 years of success Edward was hit by an existential realization that set him on a new path of impact; social not commercial.
Ep 241: Caroline Arditti Sunshine Maker Seven Minutes of Soundbites
Caroline Arditti Sunshine maker, and community builder shares her experience of initiating ‘Sunshine Hour’, a Zoom-based platform to connect and uplift a diverse range of people in light of quarantine worldwide. Beginning early during quarantine with a handful of participants from her personal network, ‘Sunshine Hour’ rapidly expanded to more
Ep 240: Unleashing Creativity and Building Community with Caroline Arditti
Caroline Arditti In today’s episode, we speak with Caroline Arditti, a Paris-born creative force whose mission is to make the world more human and help people feel more alive. Caroline shared her journey from working in corporate communications and PR to founding Sunshine Makers, an experiential agency that’s creating positive
Ep:237 Nonflict – Stephen Hecht And The Path to Peace, Rejecting Violence for Our Shared Humanity
NONFLICT – The Path to Peace This week, in light of the recent and extreme escalation in violence in Israel and Gaza, and the resultant rage and outrage that’s consuming our news and social feeds I’m publishing this episode with some trepidation but in the hope that it will instill
Ep:236 Power For All – Kristina Skierka – Seven Minutes of Soundbites
Power For All – CEO – Kristina Skierka TLDR If you’re short on time here are seven minutes of soundbites from difference maker Kristina Skierka – theSan Francisco based founder and CEO of Power For All, a global campaign to provide universal energy access by 2025 to the 85% of
Ep:235 Kristina Skierka – Fueling Universal Energy Access by 2025
Kristina Skierka This week’s guest is Kristina Skierka, a genuine difference maker and true catalyst for change in the global energy sector. As the CEO and founder of the Power for All campaign Kristina has been instrumental in shaping a movement with a truly audacious vision and goal of: powering
Ep:234 – Ashley Usiskin: Learning To Help Ourselves By Helping Each Other
Ashley Usiskin Overview How do we encourage more people to accept help when it’s offered, and ask for help when it’s needed? That is the big question this week’s guest difference maker Ashley Usiskin is focused on answering. With a successful career that spanned branding, marketing and start-ups across 4
Bonus Episode: Morgaine Gaye – What Do Recipe Books Really Sell?
As a break from the norm, this week I’m dropping a series of daily short bonus interviews with previous guest Dr Morgaine Gaye the food futurologist. Today’s Question What Do Recipe Books Really Sell? Social Links Instagram Facebook Linkedin Email
Bonus Episode: Morgaine Gaye – Why The Fat Free Fad Of The 80’s Made Us Fat ?
In today’s bonus drop from food futurologist Dr. Morgaine Gaye, Morgaine discusses the question of why the fat-free fad of the 1980s made us fatter. How does that work? Today’s Question Why The Fat-Free Fad Of The 80’s Made Us Fat? Social Links Instagram Facebook Linkedin Email
Bonus Episode: Morgaine Gaye – Innovations In Food Waste
As a break from the norm, this week I’m dropping a series of daily short bonus interviews with previous guest Dr. Morgaine Gaye the food futurologist. Each day Morgaine will answer a question related to food and food trends. Morgaine is a fount of food-related knowledge. I hope you enjoy
Bonus Episode: Morgaine Gaye – Why We Eat Insects
Today’s Question Do We Really Eat Insects? As a break from the norm, this week I’m dropping a series of daily short bonus interviews with previous guest Dr. Morgaine Gaye the food futurologist. Each day Morgaine will answer a question related to food and food trends. Morgaine is a fount
Bonus Episode: Morgaine Gaye – Why Smell Makes Us Buy What We Don’t Want?
As a break from the norm, this week I’m dropping a series of daily short bonus interviews with previous guest Dr. Morgaine Gaye the food futurologist. Each day Morgaine will answer a question related to food and food trends. Morgaine is a fount of food-related knowledge. I hope you enjoy
Ep 233: Dave Birss – Seven Minutes of Soundbites on Effective Use Of A.I.
TLDR If you just want the top AI tips and techniques from Prompt Engineering Expert Dave Birss then here are 7 minutes of soundbites to spark some inspiration. If you have time then do check out the whole episode as Dave has a wealth of knowledge that may well challenge
Ep 232: Dave Birss – Supercharging Our Creative Potential Through Effective Use Of A.I.
My guest this week is Dave Birss. With over 30 years of experience in creativity, technology, and innovation Dave has become a highly respected and sought-after public speaker and trainer of creative minds. Dave has taken everything he has learned over the past three decades to become a polymath who
Ep 231: Global Green Economy Index Creator Jeremy Tamanini – Seven Minute Soundbites
If you’re short in time but interested in the climate and sustainability challenges we face then here are seven minutes of sound bites from Jeremy Tamanini, founder of Dual Citizen and creator of the Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI) If you do have the time, you’re on a run cycle
Ep 230: Jeremy Tamanini – Using Storytelling and Data to Accelerate More Sustainable Future
Jeremy Tamanini is founder of Dual Citizen and creator of the Global Green Economy Index™ (GGEI). For the past decade, Jeremy has collaborated on projects with governments, businesses, and international organizations at the intersection of data and sustainability. He has worked in over 30 markets, ranging from the government of
Ep 229: Jon Alexander – Citizens – Seven Minutes Soundbites
My guest this week is Jon Alexander, the author of “CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us,” and the co-founder of the New Citizenship Project; a strategy and innovation consultancy with a mission to catalyze a shift to a more participatory, citizen-led society and driven by
Ep 228: Jon Alexander- From Consumer to Citizens; Unlocking The Power of Citizen-Led Change
My guest this week is Jon Alexander, the author of “CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us,” and the co-founder of the New Citizenship Project; a strategy and innovation consultancy with a mission to catalyze a shift to a more participatory, citizen-led society and driven by
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