People are the Answer
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHow innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges.
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Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.
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93: Steven Mosier on his upbringing, design, hockey, and his podcast
May 29, 2024 14:15 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, Steven and Jeffrey discuss his hard-working upbringing in Michigan as a prolific art student, how he got into hockey, his move east in 2000, his hockey story, starting his podcast, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/iaqvClKaJ-k Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/30/24 Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smosier/ https://www.instagram.com/coach_steve94/ Cross Ice Pass & SYP: https://...
92: Sanjay Rawal on peace via arts, sports, food systems, and social justice
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this episode, Sanjay and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing as the son of two Indian immigrant professors, why college is a waste, moving to NYC to be part spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy’s community, making films, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_Bzue3rFmiQ Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/24/24 Sanjay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-rawal-586108247/ https://www.instagram.com/mrsanjayr/ Illum...
91: Brian Abrams on AI for peace building and conflict resolution
May 16, 2024 17:52 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/8/24 Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/ B Ventures Group: https://www.bventuresgroup.com/ Bio: Having ma...
90: Stacey Putka on upbringing, Miss Colorado, and helping others
May 08, 2024 15:46 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-FRzTgKLvEA Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/4/24 Stacey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-putka/ https://www.instagram.com/stacey_c_putka/ Breakthrough: https://www.linkedin.com/company/timetobreakthrough/ https:...
89: Kevin Lavelle on creating comfy shirts, building better baby monitors, and more.
April 30, 2024 20:21 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/2/24 Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlavelle https://kevinsla...
88: Ethan Nadelmann on his educational journey through Harvard, transitioning from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, and more.
February 28, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode, Ethan and Jeff discuss receiving multiple degrees from Harvard, his transition from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, orchestrating vast changes in drug policy issues, podcasting, and more. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6OHOqD8W5jI Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 12/20/23 Ethan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethannadelmann/ https://www.instagram.com/enadelmann/ https://www.ted.com/talks...
87: David Weild IV on opportunity, a great equalizer in society
February 21, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss his journey from Molecular Genetics to finance, his friendships with Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson, his transformational work on getting the JOBS Act passed, and how providing financial opportunity can continue to be a great equalizer in our society Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BcYwprEn0QQ Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 1/11/24 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wei...
86: Terrence Gallman on years in prison, Wall Street, movie production
February 14, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIn this episode Jeffrey chats with Terrence about his tough upbringing, lengthy prison sentence, ultimately landing a job on Wall Street then starting his own firm after release, and the adaptation of his autobiography into a feature film. Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 12/6/23 Terrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-gallman-9b08101a/ https://www.instagram.com/terrencelgallman/ https://www.facebook.com/terrence.gallman.3 ...
85.2: Host Jeffrey M. Zucker on criminal justice reform, drug policy, and what's next
February 07, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBWe continue this week with part 2 of a very special episode as our producer Kait Grey sits down with our host and podcast creator Jeffrey M. Zucker, as they discuss his work in start-ups, movie production, and more of his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. If you missed last week’s post, head back an episode to part 1 where we discuss his growing up in the South, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and his early endeavors in hospitality. Watch this epis...
85.1: Host Jeffrey M. Zucker on early entrepreneurship, hockey roots
January 31, 2024 22:53 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kait discuss his growing up in the South and starting his career young at the Carolina Ice Palace, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and lessons learned while being a young entrepreneur in hospitality. We talk about his work in cannabis, as well as his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. We also cover his goals for this podcast and his forthcoming movie, The Late Game…episode 2 coming next week. Watch this episode on YouTub...
84: Gillian Rabin on impact filmmaking and women’s rights
January 22, 2024 17:58 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, Gillian and Jeffrey discuss her lifelong passion for being on stage, acting and production, desire to tell important stories, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lSfcw68eaPg Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 11/29/23 https://gillianrabin.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gillian_ray https://www.instagram.com/gillianrabin/ https://www.facebook.com/gillian.rabin/ https://www.l8theofficial...
80: Julie Christeas on sustainable filmmaking
January 10, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIn this episode, Julie and Jeffrey discuss her journey from immigrating from Greece at a young age to growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey, her unexpected path to becoming a producer, her impact on Jeff’s production career, how taking care of the environment is a win-win for impact and business, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O4gwHSzyCSI Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 9/18/23 https://www.tandem...
83: Madison Margolin on Journalism and her Jewish Psychedelic Journey
January 09, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn this episode, Madison and Jeffrey discuss her Hindu-influenced Jewish upbringing, how she became a journalist, the important role psychedelics have played in her life and Judaism, her living part-time in Israel and being there during the start of the current war, her book, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LP561tXLBfA Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 10/27/23 https://twitter.com/margolinmadison h...
82: Dissecting the social impact of the Barbie movie
January 09, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis episode features a deep dive on the master class in social impact that is the Barbie movie with friend of the podcast Megan Gregory, our editor Nick Case, and our producer Kait Grey. Regardless of how you felt about its messages, there’s no denying that this was a new way of deeply weaving impact into film Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dRtxJTOInb4 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 11/1/23 Chapters 0:00 - Intros 5:4...
82: Madison Margolin on Journalism and her Jewish Psychedelic Journey
January 03, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn this episode, Madison and Jeffrey discuss her Hindu-influenced Jewish upbringing, how she became a journalist, the important role psychedelics have played in her life and Judaism, her living part-time in Israel and being there during the start of the current war, her book, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LP561tXLBfA Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 10/27/23 https://twitter.com/margolinmadison h...
81: Dissecting the social impact of the Barbie movie
December 20, 2023 11:45 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis episode features a deep dive on the master class in social impact that is the Barbie movie with friend of the podcast Megan Gregory, our editor Nick Case, and our producer Kait Grey. Regardless of how you felt about its messages, there’s no denying that this was a new way of deeply weaving impact into film Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dRtxJTOInb4 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 11/1/23 Chapters 0:00 - Intros 5:4...
80: Laxmi Parthasarathy on reestablishing trust in journalism
December 11, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode, Laxmi and Jeffrey discuss her multicultural upbringing, underrepresentation in media, working in radio in Rwanda, the complexity of launching global news bureaus, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/keFJS7cm6Fw Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 9/18/23 Laxmi: https://www.instagram.com/lsarathy/ Global Press: https://globalpressjournal.com/ https://www.globalpress.co/# https://www.i...
81: Laxmi Parthasarathy on reestablishing trust in journalism
December 11, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode, Laxmi and Jeffrey discuss her multicultural upbringing, underrepresentation in media, working in radio in Rwanda, the complexity of launching global news bureaus, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/keFJS7cm6Fw Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 9/18/23 Laxmi: https://www.instagram.com/lsarathy/ Global Press: https://globalpressjournal.com/ https://www.globalpress.co/# https://www.i...
79: Lindsay Luttrell on producing Culinary TV that changes lives
November 15, 2023 15:32 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Jeffrey discuss her journey to becoming an emmy-nominated Food TV competition show producer and what a deep impact some of these shows have on so many lives and how beautiful meal experiences bring people together. We also talk about her incredible podcast, Table 5, where she has intimate conversations with renowned chefs. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TuJlOnOb9gA Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Re...
78: Braden Fineberg on making it easy to create and manage non-profits
November 08, 2023 22:03 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this episode, Braden and Jeffrey discuss Braden’s founding of Ribbon, a platform that makes it easier to start nonprofits while efficiently managing their complexities. They discuss his upbringing in Texas, his time at companies like Matterport and Tesla, his founding of Round Up, and how his mom’s diagnosis led him through a struggle-filled attempt to start a non-profit, ultimately culminating in Ribbon… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgwYsfh6o18 Learn m...
76: Craig Kramer on global mental health
October 28, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Craig and Jeffrey discuss Craig’s brief political career, time in Korea, world travels while helping to create impact in healthcare, his deep dive in mental health and how it was personal for his family, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BYZ_HLhK9ew Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 8/23/23 https://www.edelmanglobaladvisory.com/contact-us https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigkramer1/ ht...
77: Nitzan Pelman on using social capital for growth
October 27, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this episode, Nitzan and Jeffrey discuss her upbringing in an orthodox Jewish community, her work at Teach for America, founding ReUp Education and eventually ClimbHire and how to use social capital for growth… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xY1H839fhJI Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 9/6/23 https://climbhire.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/climb-hire/ https://twitter.com/climbhireco https://www.face...
77: Craig Kramer on global mental health
October 23, 2023 09:45 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Craig and Jeffrey discuss Craig’s brief political career, time in Korea, world travels while helping to create impact in healthcare, his deep dive in mental health and how it was personal for his family, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BYZ_HLhK9ew Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 8/23/23 https://www.edelmanglobaladvisory.com/contact-us https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigkramer1/ ht...
75.2: Ethan Nadelmann on the state of the Middle East
October 17, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 78 MBUnfortunately, in this week’s episode, we really couldn’t avoid the negative while Jeff speaks with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of Drug Policy Alliance. Initially, this episode was scheduled to dig into drug policy. However, given recent events in the Middle East, Jeff and Ethan’s Jewish heritage, and Ethan’s background in politics, they just didn’t feel right discussing anything else. Join us for an impassioned and informative conversation… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AliP...
76: Ethan Nadelmann on the state of the Middle East
October 17, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 78 MBUnfortunately, in this week’s episode, we really couldn’t avoid the negative while Jeff speaks with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of Drug Policy Alliance. Initially, this episode was scheduled to dig into drug policy. However, given recent events in the Middle East, Jeff and Ethan’s Jewish heritage, and Ethan’s background in politics, they just didn’t feel right discussing anything else. Join us for an impassioned and informative conversation… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AliP...
75: Dr. Roxy Manning on having antiracist conversations
October 05, 2023 18:32 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Roxy Manning and Jeffrey discuss her books “Having Antiracist Conversations” and “The Antiracist Heart”, her immigration to the US and the bullying that accompanied it, her education and career, a major health scare, non-violent communication and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FE3bEw0xj58 Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 8/15/23 Dr. Manning: https://linktr.ee/roxymanning https:/...
74: Henk Rogers on Tetris, climate action, space exploration
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this episode, Jeffrey chats with Henk Rogers, a serial entrepreneur best known for bringing Tetris to the world, but his story goes way beyond video games. Henk’s a climate activist, space explorer, and entrepreneur who is on a path to get Hawaii to 100% renewable energy. Henk and Jeff discuss his upbringing, the Tetris story/movie, his work in climate action with Blue Planet Alliance, and his efforts in space exploration… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ODpZeThujw4 Lea...
73: Jaime-Jin Lewis on making childcare more accessible
September 15, 2023 21:06 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode, Jeff chats with Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, where they’re working to make childcare as accessible as possible. A 2021 David Prize winner, Jaime-Jin has also been named one of the most 100 Influential People in Care. They discuss her being born in South Korea and growing up in the US, how hospitality work helped build a foundation, getting engaged in impact in NYC, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmBZ0y18nYA Learn more: Host: Jef...
72: David Homan, super-connector, on the power of trust and trusted relationships
September 07, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss the power of trust and trusted relationships and how he leverages that with Orchestrated Connecting. We also discuss his childhood, his music and non-profit careers, a more recent start-up endeavor, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0SfWWDqgNc Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 7/26/23 https://orchestratedconnecting.com/ https://orchestratedopportunities.com...
71: Sarah Peyton on the power of relational neuroscience
August 30, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 7/25/23 In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Sarah Peyton , a relational neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and author of multiple books. They discuss her traumatic upbringing in Alaska, working as a translator on a Soviet fishing boat, her draw to relational neuroscience and bringing it to others, the importance of self-compassion, and much more… ...
S7E10 (episode #70): Jason Mendelson on applying VC skills to Criminal Justice Reform
August 21, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIn this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Jason Mendelson, a recovering Venture Capitalist, attorney, CJR advocate, musician, producer, and all-around badass changemaker and entrepreneur. They discuss his upbringing, the injury that led him away from music for a time, becoming a venture capitalist, and more. He’s written and recorded his own album, played in various bands, and produced for stars like Aloe Blacc, Payge Turner, and many more and also founded CJR organization Breakthrough. Watc...
S7E9 (episode #69): Barry Friedman on reforming policing, alternatives to police response, and more
August 11, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Barry Friedman, NYU professor, author of critically acclaimed The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution and Unwarranted: Policing Without Permission, as well as founder of the Policing Project at NYU. They discuss Barry’s career journey, his experience on 9-11 and how it changed his perspective, the supreme court, front-end accountability for police and the role every citizen can...
S7E8 (68): Salen Churi, VC, on supporting innovation through policy change
August 02, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIn this episode, Jeff sits down with his friend Sal Churi, Founder and General Partner at Trust Ventures, a VC firm that helps portfolio companies navigate and change regulatory issues that are impeding their progress and their positive impact on society. They discuss Sal’s family history that includes surviving the holocaust and fighting in wars, his growing up in Ohio, and how he transitioned from a law professor to a policy-focused Venture Capitalist, and more… Watch this episode on YouT...
S7E7 (episode #67): Martin Richardson on healing the hockey community
July 26, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode, the first in-person video recording for the show, Martin and Jeffrey discuss Marty’s career as a controller and CPA, how DAWG Nation started, what led him to dedicate himself to the org full time 5 years ago, his college soccer career, building an accessible ice rink, and much more. We even dig into my own passion for hockey, its influence on my life, and my ongoing work with his organization Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q0lCuruqT4M Learn more: Host: Je...
S7E6 (episode #66): Daniel Emr on rescuing and restoring victims of human trafficking
July 19, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn this episode, Dan and Jeffrey discuss Dan’s spending most of his teenage years in Ukraine, why he left a cushy engineering job to tackle human trafficking, whether legalizing and regulating sex work will help to alleviate the issue or not, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MqBP6BqW8hE Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 6/7/23 Dan’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-emr-29b06335/ Worthwh...
S7E5 (65): Barb Clapp on jointly creating jobs and improving senior care
July 12, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode, Barb and Jeffrey discuss her career and entrepreneurial journeys, starting and growing Dwyer Workforce Development to improve senior care and provide job opportunities, including facilitating a $590 million business acquisition and conversion to non-profit, her passion for helping animals, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FdS-rz9okm0 Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 6/6/23 Barb: Li...
S7E4 (episode #64): Renée Rosillo on supporting founders from underserved communities
July 05, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn this episode, Renée and Jeffrey discuss her growing up in Mexico City, Venture Capital, AI, Web3, the importance of propping up underserved founders, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yKCMLk2vj1Y Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 5/31/23 https://www.reneerosillo.com/ https://twitter.com/rerosillo https://www.instagram.com/0xrerosillo/ https://www.joinprism.xyz/ https://www.founderfamilia.com/ https://...
S7E3 (episode #63): Lindsay Siegel on early stage impact investing, tackling racial wealth gap
June 29, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Jeffrey discuss her early career and how a few different leaps of faith had incredible impact on her career path and world view, her work with early-stage start-ups and helping them engrain impact and good values into their businesses, tackling the racial wealth gap, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3WoKZXWQzbw Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 5/3/23 https://www.lindsaym...
S7E2 (#62): Bryan Stern on helping Americans and allies escape war zones, views from the 9/11 rubble
June 25, 2023 18:22 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, Bryan and Jeffrey discuss his experience at ground zero on September 11, his long military career, how he was motivated to do all that he could to bring Americans home at any cost, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Y4a7328ODo Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 5/2/23 https://www.projectdynamo.org/ https://www.instagram.com/projectdynamo/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectDYNAMOorg/ https://www....
S7E1 (episode #61): Jai Kensey on creating true social impact through business
June 14, 2023 14:16 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this episode, Jai and Jeffrey discuss her growing up in Southern California and finding her way east, the various roles that taught her how to be successful in the communications space, her desire to create positive impact, how she ended up at GTI, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZeblxdyNVfM Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 5/18/23 Jai’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jaikensey GTI: https://ww...
S6E10 (episode #60): Aloe Blacc on fostering change with music, biotech
June 08, 2023 12:45 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, Aloe and Jeffrey discuss Aloe’s relationship with music, what he learned in the corporate world before going into music full time, how artists can create change, his upcoming cause-themed album, his work in biotech, and much more, covering issues like healthcare, criminal justice reform, poverty, and beyond… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d4MqLu2WrKc Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 5/17/23 Aloe...
S6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs
June 02, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBS6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs In this episode, Ibrahima and Jeffrey discuss Ibrahima’s immigration at a young age from Guinea, Africa and navigating his new home, his educational and career journeys, how he helps small businesses, the incredible number of acronyms in the non-profit and government worlds, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qs_Dcfs8Gis Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: ...
S6E8 (episode #58): Brian Vicente on a patient-first approach to drug reform, starting a top law firm, and more…
May 24, 2023 12:45 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss Brian’s growing up as the son of an immigrant, playing soccer, finding his calling to fight the war on drugs, being an advocate and attorney for patients in need, founding a premier law firm, starting businesses, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jfCxwHXzY7o Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/27/23 Vicente LLP: http://VicenteLLP.com/ https://www.linkedin.c...
S6E7 (episode #57): Roger BelAir on how pickleball is changing prisoners’ lives
May 17, 2023 12:45 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode, Roger and Jeffrey discuss Roger’s career through banking, motivational speaking, and writing financial books–and how that took him to bringing Pickleball to prisons Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3eXBvHynYM0 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/26/23 Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-belair-80314111/ https://www.facebook.com/belairr/ [email protected] Conscience VC: https://www.linkedi...
S6E6 (episode #56): Dr. Kortney Ziegler on transactivism, financial assistance software, and more…
May 12, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney’s growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/25/23 Kortney: http://kortneyrziegler.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kortney-ziegle...
S6E5 (episode #55): Suzanne Torregano & Bryoni Prentice on giving opportunities to girls in STEM
May 08, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBIn this episode, Suzanne, Bryoni, and Jeffrey discuss how they ended up at Electric Girls, the importance of women’s representation in STEM and beyond, how their inspired students go on to inspire others, and much more … Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bsgCDii5ycs Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/20/23 Bryoni: https://www.instagram.com/bryonicatering/ Bryonicatering.com https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/hall...
S6E4 (episode #54): Mohan Sivaloganathan on the importance of young voices and troublemaking for the status quo
May 01, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this episode, Mohan and Jeffrey discuss Mohan’s moving around the world growing up, his career path to social impact, his incredible work to give young people a voice in change at OurTurn, and how he’s using music as a vehicle for impact… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tf-QsR3ar9U Learn more: Recording date: 4/19/23 Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Mohan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan/ https://twitter.com/mdotsiva OurTu...
S6E3 (episode #53): Jason Radisson on unicorns and making jobs more people-focused
April 19, 2023 17:09 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s journey from a tough, rural upbringing to being a seasoned entrepreneur, serial unicorn breeder, and making jobs more accessible and people-focused. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SmiFu0xp3FE Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 3/15/23 Jason: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasonradisson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jradisson/ Kitcaster - https://kitcast...
S6E2 (episode #52): Steve Fletcher on the impact and importance of local businesses
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve’s career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU Learn more: Recording date: 3/2/23 Lowcountry Local First: Website - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryLocalFirstCertified/ Inst...
S6E1 (episode 51): Will Hoge on sending a message with music
April 05, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 72 MBHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Will and Jeffrey talk about Will’s journey to becoming a musician, going from all about rock and roll to a family man, the accident that almost took his life, using music to create positive change, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8yiqUImckJg Learn more: Recording date: 3/7/23 https://www.facebook.com/willhoge https://www.instagram.com/willhoge/ https://twitter.com/WillHoge ...