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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S5E10 (episode #50): Meredith Olson on transforming education through entrepreneurs
March 24, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn this episode, Meredith and Jeffrey discuss how she went from being an off-shore oil and gas engineer to eventually becoming entrenched in the education space and making it more effective, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Recording date: 3/1/23 Meredith: https://twitter.com/mereolson VELA: https://www.Velafund.org https://www.instagram.com/velaedfund/ https://www.facebook.com/VelaEdFund https://twitter.com/VelaEdFund https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCEt...
S5E9 (episode #49): Ana Zamora on funding just change in the criminal justice system
March 16, 2023 15:19 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this episode, Ana and Jeffrey discuss Ana’s career journey, how she was drawn into the criminal justice reform, and how she’s ended up going further than she even could have dreamt. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WROp4iIBFFs Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 2/28/23 Ana: https://twitter.com/anarzamora https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-zamora-6180ab17/ The Just Trust: https://www.thejusttrust.org/ https://...
S5E8 (episode 48): Andre McGregor on activating safety data to improve communities
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn this episode, Andre and Jeffrey discuss how ForceMetrics is activating public safety data to better serve our communities, being the son of Jamaican immigrants, his journey to the IVY league, FBI, and beyond, including time as an EMT and Firefighter. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvcezujteG0 Learn more: Recording date: 1/27/23 Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andremcgregor/ ForceMetrics: https://www.forcemetrics.ai/ Other resources: https://elkkids.org/ Mr R...
S5E7 (47): Lydiah Kemunto Bosire on the importance of African youth to our future
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Lydiah and Jeffrey discuss Lydiah’s journey through her life and career, starting 8B, and why this cause is so important to the future of our world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dH-JA4F4xrk Learn more: Recording date: 2/6/23 Lydiah: https://www.instagram.com/drlydiahkbosire/ https://twitter.com/drlydiahkbosire/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlydiahkemuntobosire/ 8b: https://www.8b.af...
S5E6 (episode 46): Chef Nyesha Arrington on breaking barriers with thoughtful food
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode, Nyesha and Jeffrey discuss Nyesha’s career journey, what it’s like being on TV, how food can bring people together, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLtTVfy1d7M Learn more: Recording date: 12/5/22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyeshajoyce/ Website: https://www.nyeshaarrington.com/ TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4owe_WdBs Plateworthy with Eater: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Sr228v7G2sTyVfh8tsHePY Chef...
S5E6 (46): Chef Nyesha Arrington on breaking barriers with thoughtful food
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode, Nyesha and Jeffrey discuss Nyesha’s career journey, what it’s like being on TV, how food can bring people together, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLtTVfy1d7M Learn more: Recording date: 12/5/22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyeshajoyce/ Website: https://www.nyeshaarrington.com/ TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4owe_WdBs Plateworthy with Eater: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Sr228v7G2sTyVfh8tsHePY Chef...
S5E5 (episode 45): Tess Murphy on how micro-loans are changing the world
December 23, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Tess and Jeffrey discuss how her years abroad influenced her desire to create impact, being a “Kiva Boomerang,” the incredible impact that can come from loans as low as $400 and from an individual lending as little as $25, why Kiva gift cards are the best gift cards, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TOml6XzWvPM Learn more: Recording date: 11/16/22 Tess: Connecting Around a Shared Purpose - ideas to engage employees & customers - https://as...
S5E5 (45): Tess Murphy on how micro-loans are changing the world
December 23, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Tess and Jeffrey discuss how her years abroad influenced her desire to create impact, being a “Kiva Boomerang,” the incredible impact that can come from loans as low as $400 and from an individual lending as little as $25, why Kiva gift cards are the best gift cards, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TOml6XzWvPM Learn more: Recording date: 11/16/22 Tess: Connecting Around a Shared Purpose - ideas to engage employees & customers - https://as...
S5E4 (episode 44): Mason Tvert on cannabis being safer than alcohol led to legalization
December 07, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this episode, Mason and Jeffrey discuss how Mason got into cannabis policy, the late, great Steve Fox, the stunts they pulled to get media attention, how legalization impacts so many other policies, his work at VS Strategies, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zM9JXjVXL5k Learn more: Recording date: 11/14/22 Vicente Sederberg LLP - https://vicentesederberg.com/ VS Strategies - https://www.vsstrategies.com/ Marijuana Policy Project - https://www.mpp.org/ Stud...
S5E3 (episode 43): Brian Hooks on scaling what’s working to maximize impact
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss how Brian ended up at Stand Together, why he’s the luckiest guy in the world, and that we must unite with anyone to do right and no one to do wrong. They speak of several of the important issues Stand Together is working on, including Education, Health Care, and Criminal Justice, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UCnBEyw_lMc Recording date: 11/3/22 Learn more: Stand Together: https://standtogether.org/ Stand Togethe...
S5E02 (episode 42): Laura Patrick on improving the community via business and philanthropy
November 16, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, Laura and Jeffrey discuss how she uses business and philanthropy to improve her local Charleston community and beyond… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a043DKLzLsU Learn more: Recording date: 11/2/22 Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellepizzle/ Next Page Podcast: https://linktr.ee/nextpagepodcast 4 Corners Productions: https://www.4cornersproduction.com/ https://www.facebook.com/4CornersProductions/ https://www.instagram.com/4cornersproductions/ Bay...
S5E1 (episode 41): Kelly Smith on micro schools transforming education
November 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey discuss Kelly’s background in nuclear fusion, his time in the energy sector, teaching kids how to code, founding Prenda, the issues with our current education system, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xznYnuT3CM0 Learn more: Recording date: 8/26/22 Prenda: Website - https://www.prenda.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/prendalearn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prendalearn/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/chann...
S4E10 (episode 40): Greg Spero on releasing creative potential in every human
October 19, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIn this episode, Greg and Jeffrey discuss Greg’s music career, software endeavors, his many learnings along the way, his passion for releasing the infinite creative potential in every human, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/T69ciFvnCjk Recorded: 8/26/22 Learn more: Greg: Website - https://www.gregspero.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gregspero/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregspero YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCON3ixoHJ46HXlkQR4ttdw Ins...
S4E9 (episode 39): Jared Fishman on fixing inequalities in the justice system
October 12, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn this episode, Jared and Jeffrey discuss Jared’s career journey through the middle east, law school, becoming a civil rights attorney, being in a dad garage band, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Justice Innovation Lab Website - https://www.justiceinnovationlab.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lab4Justice Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lab4justice/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lab4Justice LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/justice-in...
S4E8 (episode 38): Kasey Lundquist Reiter on empowering start-ups to affect change
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this episode, Kasey and Jeffrey discuss her time living in The Netherlands, her finance and operations background, and how she got into profit for purpose and helping companies affect change, among much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: RTV website - https://www.risetogetherventures.com/ RTV LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-together-ventures/ Kasey Lundquist Reiter is co-founder and GP of Rise Together Ventures, a hybrid venture and philanthropy firm tha...
S4E7 (episode 37): Chris Wilson on going from incarceration to serial impact entrepreneur
September 28, 2022 17:48 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode, Chris and Jeffrey discuss Chris’s difficult upbringing that had him at funerals every month, how he turned his life around while incarcerated, his rampant helping of others, starting businesses, creating art since he got out, and much more Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Chris: Website - http://chriswilson.biz/ Book - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FRTZXBS?tag=randohouseinc5760-20 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wilson-905a7963/ Instagra...
S4E6 (episode 36): Dr. Amanda Reiman on cannabis, psychedelics, and more
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn this episode, Amanda and Jeffrey discuss sportscasting, failing out of college, social work, drug policy, cannabis data, psychedelics, growing your own medicine, web3, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T71gjS_d48Q Learn more: Amanda: Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmandaReiman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandamendoaklandish My Personal Plants: Website - https://www.mypersonalplants.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personalplants Faceboo...
S4E5 (episode 35): Eli Dourado on increasing innovation and economic growth
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode, Eli and Jeffrey discuss Eli’s life and career journey, and his massive efforts and impact in internet, energy, and aerospace policies, among other sectors. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Eli: Website - https://elidourado.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/elidourado The CGO: Website - https://www.thecgo.org/ Donate! - https://www.thecgo.org/donate/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/centerforgrowthandopportunity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgousu Yo...
S4E4 (episode 34): Maggie Lin on immigrating into foster care and exiting the system
August 25, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Maggie and Jeffrey discuss her immigration to the US as a child and struggles through the foster care system, as well as how she ended up at Dartmouth College, her philosophy background, her years living in India and Mongolia, her journey of starting and growing Foster Nation, and much more…here is Maggie Lin on People are the Answer. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Foster Nation: Website - https://www.fosternation.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/th...
S4E3 (episode 33): Harley Blakeman on creating job opportunities for fellow people with convictions
August 10, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this episode, Harley and Jeffrey discuss Harley becoming homeless as a teenager, turning to drugs, spending over a year in prison, and his journey through education and founding a company that helps people with convictions find jobs. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Honest Jobs Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin Harley’s Instagram Twitter Book - Grit: How to Get a Job and Build a Career with a Criminal Record Harley Blakeman is the Founder and CEO of Honest...
S4E2 (episode 32): Douglas Berman on the human element of criminal justice and drug policy
July 27, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, Doug and Jeffrey discuss the human element of criminal justice and drug policy, Doug’s career journey, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Doug’s Twitter, Blog Ohio State Drug Enforcement and Policy Center Referenced study on cannabis making people more empathetic Professor Douglas A. Berman is Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Executive Director of the Drug Enforcement and Policy ...
S4E1 (episode 31): Rabbi Dr. Ari Sytner on kidney donation, grieving, counseling, and more…
July 20, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode, Rabbi Ari Sytner and Jeffrey discuss Ari’s career and life journey from becoming a Rabbi to becoming a couples counselor, and a lot of job and educational experiences in between… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Rabbi Sytner’s Website Book: The Kidney Donor’s Journey Book: The Ultimate Relationship Workbook for Couples Rabbi Dr. Ari Sytner is a passionate marriage therapist, licensed clinical social worker, author, inspirational speaker, rabbi, and proud kidne...
S3E10 (episode 30): Dr. Michael Barnes on teaching, ed tech, and investing part of your rent, and more…
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBIn this episode, Michael and Jeffrey discuss his journey from teacher to founder, exiting TeacherTalent, starting Viva, and his incredible learnings along the way…major discussion of Viva Fund begins at 59:22 Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: https://viva.fund/ https://www.instagram.com/vivaequity/ https://twitter.com/VivaEquity https://www.facebook.com/VivaEquity https://www.linkedin.com/company/vivaequity/ https://twitter.com/PolicyRiot Portfolio highlights: Creation Crate...
S3E9 (episode 29): Todd Rose on individuality and collective illusions
June 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode, Todd and Jeffrey discuss going from failing out of high school to a Harvard professor, collective illusions, the importance of social trust, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Populace.org Toddrose.com Twitter.com/ltoddrose Laboratory for the Science of Individuality Collective Illusions book Dark Horse book The End of Average book Square Peg book Todd Rose is the cofounder and president of Populace, a think tank committed to a positive-sum w...
S3E8 (episode 28): Justin Kahn on the importance of of a legal defense plan and more
June 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, Justin and Jeffrey discuss Justin’s career journey, growing up adjacent to the VA system, the process of starting and exiting telehealth company TruClinic, his current endeavors in personal liability insurance, his cat that thinks she’s a human, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Reepher website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Justin is passionate about social entrepreneurship and the belief that a company can provide for the social good while still h...
S3E7 (episode 27): Veronica Wright on the importance of drug legalization
May 18, 2022 14:49 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn this episode, Veronica and Jeffrey discuss her career path, how she changed her mind on drugs and why they should be legal, balancing her 9-5 with her nonprofit work, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: NCDL website, donate Veronica Twitter Veronica Wright is the founder of the National Coalition for Drug Legalization, a nonprofit (501 c 3) that supports drug legalization through research and community outreach. She is a blossoming community leader and change adv...
S3E6 (episode 26): Alexys Feaster on the mindset of success and more
May 11, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIn this episode, Alexys and Jeffrey discuss her career journey, how she had to change her mindset to be successful, what it’s like being a female, black founder, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Alexys Instagram Kinship Advisors website, Instagram, LinkedIn Protege website, Instagram, LinkedIn Jrue and Lauren Holiday’s JLH Fund website, donate Alexys Feaster is the Founder and CEO of The Kinship Advisors, a social impact advisory firm that partners with people...
S3E5 (episode 25): Amy Barch on better re-entry and reducing recidivism
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn this episode, Amy and Jeffrey discuss her path to starting Turn90, what the future holds for the organization, second chance hiring, reducing recidivism, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Turn90 website, donate, print shop, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Amy Twitter In 2012, Amy Barch founded Turn90, nonprofit with the mission to help men succeed after prison. Prison reentry became her life’s passion after an internship in a local jail helping incarcerated indivi...
S3E4 (episode 24): Antong Lucky on criminal justice reform and ending gang violence
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode, Antong and Jeffrey discuss Antong’s path including starting the Bloods gang in Dallas at age 14, reforming himself while incarcerated, dedicating his life to ending gang violence, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Antong Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn Urban Specialists website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Heal America website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Get Antong’s book Todd Rose’s books Antong Lucky, the founder a...
S3E3 (episode 23): Patrick Fitzgibbons on criminal justice, mental health
April 20, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Patrick and Jeffrey discuss criminal justice reform, unique needs of first responders for mental healthcare, Patrick’s own recovery, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: CJ Evolution Podcast website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Get Patricks book Evolve FHE website, Shatterproof First Responders’ Program, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in various capacities....
S3E2 (episode 22): Dr. Nicole F. Roberts on global health, ending food insecurity and its effects, and more
April 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn this episode, Nicole and Jeffrey discuss making dents in food insecurity and human trafficking, having a bias for action, the best part of the SuperBowl, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Global Good Podcast Feed a Billion website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Donate! $1=1 meal!; volunteer Nicole Instagram, Twitter, Forbes Dr. Nicole F. Roberts is the Executive Director of Feed A Billion, an international nonprofit that feeds girls around the world to prevent...
S3E1 (episode 21): DA Beth McCann on improving our criminal justice system
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIn this episode, DA McCann and Jeffrey discuss her career journey, changing laws at the legislative level and seeing them in action as DA, changing the criminal justice system, para-skiing, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Denver District Attorney website Denver DA Twitter Denver DA LinkedIn Restorative Denver The Conflict Center Juvenile Diversion Program Turning Over a New Leaf Beth is the current District Attorney in Denver, having been sworn in on Jan 11, 2017. Prior to...
S2E10 (episode 20): Alice Marie Johnson on making the most of prison and sentencing reform
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn this episode, Alice and Jeffrey discussed her journey to and from prison, making the most of time incarcerated, criminal justice and sentencing reform, the importance of telling stories of the incarcerated, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Alice Instagram, Twitter Taking Action for Good Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Alice’s book: After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom Alice Marie Johnson is a former federal prisoner turned advocate who r...
S2E9 (episode 19): Jason Wang on second chances after incarceration
March 02, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s very difficult upbringing as a child of immigrants, how he ended up in the criminal justice system, and ultimately how he changed his life and the lives of many others for the better. Along the way, he became an entrepreneur, a catalyst for change, and an incredible example for those re-entering society after incarceration. Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: FreeWorld website, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin Jason Twitter At the age...
S2E8 (episode 18): Tabreez Verjee on mission driven tech
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn this episode, Tabreez and Jeffrey discuss mission driven tech, the entrepreneurial journey, how people interact with money, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Tabreez Instagram, Twitter Devoted Health Long-Term Stock Echange (LTSE) Kiva.org Watsi.org Tabreez: Greetings everyone! I’m ethnically Indian with a family from east Africa and a Persian name. I grew up first in Brazil and then moved around various cities in the Midwest before settling in the San Fra...
S2E7 (episode 17): Patrick Bryant on entrepreneurs giving back to the community
February 16, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIn this episode, Patrick and Jeffrey discuss Patrick’s entrepreneurial journey, giving back to the community and to entrepreneurs, diving with sharks, and more… Learn more: Patrick Website, Instagram, Twitter Code+Trust Shine Papers GoToTeam Teamphoria Event.Gives The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Patrick Bryant is a co-founder of Code/+/Trust software development firm in Charleston, SC. After co-founding his first company, Go To Team (broadcast video services) and taking it to 20 off...
S2E6 (episode 16): Halim Flowers on starting an empire while incarcerated, sentencing reform
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, Halim and Jeffrey discuss the need for criminal justice reform, Halim’s 22 years in prison and the policy it led him to pursue, the incredible creative empire he’s building, and more… Learn more: Halim website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Ideallionaires Instagram Rising DC artist defies stereotypes while delivering a powerful message Halim: “My mission is to love everyone unconditionally all of the time. I use photography, painting, poetry, and spoken word to further ...
S2E5 (episode 15): Sihyun Choi on investing with an ecosystem view toward impact
February 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBLearn more: Stand Together Stand Together Foundation Stand Together Ventures Lab Sihyun LinkedIn In this episode, Sihyun and Jeffrey discuss the state of impact and how to measure it, the role of innovation across for and not-for profits, and so much more. Sihyun Choi leads two groups within Stand Together: (1) Stand Together Ventures Lab (STVL), the early-stage venture investment arm of the Stand Together Community that seeks out disruptive ideas in the market to drive exponential tr...
S2E4 (episode 14): Troy Dayton on drug policy and experiencing joy
January 26, 2022 20:26 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn this episode, Troy and Jeffrey discuss drug policy reform, how to experience more joy and connection in life, and much more… Learn more: Troy Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Make That Change Reflections Retreat August 11-14 in Saratoga Springs MPP MAPS SSDP The Arcview Group Troy: I spent most of my adult life working to legalize drugs because I thought that the worst thing was to put someone in prison for what they put in their body. At some point I realized that living in mental...
S2E3 (episode 13): Heidi Drauschak on changing how political policy works
January 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn the 3rd episode of season 2, Heidi and Jeffrey discuss playing the policy game while trying to change it, crowdfunding change, RV life, and more Learn more: CrowdLobby website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter; Heidi Instagram, In Search of Bliss blog Unaffiliated: How to get involved in local politics Heidi is a government and policy consultant with experience on the campaign trail, at the White House, and in the lobbying industry. She holds a JD and MBA from the University of Richmond....
S2E2 (episode 12): Jake Kloberdanz on cause-centric commerce
January 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn episode 2 of season 2, Jake and Jeffrey discuss cause-centric commerce, democratizing the wine industry, giving hope, and much more…. Learn more: One Hope Wine website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube; 20/20 Collective; After the Fire USA; Fume Brands website; Instagram Jake Kloberdanz founded ONEHOPE in 2007 where he has served as CEO for 13 years. ONEHOPE empowers people to share wine and give hope by powering over 3,000 in-home and virtual wine tasting experiences monthly. S...
S2E1 (episode 11): Dr. Marion McNabb on public health, cannabis research, working in Ethiopia
January 05, 2022 22:41 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIn the season 2 opener, Marion and Jeffrey discuss Marion’s public health work, cannabis research, living and working in Ethiopia, and much more… Episodes are now available on YouTube, and season 2 episodes will all include videos of the interviews! Learn more: Cannabis Center of Excellence DONATE, website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter; The Phoenix Art Project Etsy, Instagram, Facebook; 510 Innovations website, Instagram, Facebook; Marion LinkedIn Marion McNabb, Dr PH, MPH Dr. ...
Episode 10: Victor Nguyễn-Long on marketing for good and stopping Asian hate
December 08, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn episode 10, Victor and Jeffrey discuss Victor’s Vietnamese-American upbringing, how he went from studying engineering to a career in marketing, voter turnout activism, raising millions to stop Asian hate, bridging the political divide, Web3 and NFTs, and much more... Learn more: Victor’s Instagram, Twitter; ACRONYM; Stop Asian Hate; Civics interview referenced Victor Nguyễn-Long is a Vietnamese American freelance Creative Director working at the intersection of pop culture, politics, a...
Episode 9: Moe Brown on perseverance, listening, and going from athlete to congressional nominee
November 30, 2021 23:27 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn episode 9, Moe and Jeffrey discuss why listening is so important, his football career, working for the SC Department of Commerce, running for Congress, his new consulting firm, and much more... Learn more: Process First website; Moe’s: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn PFC is a strategic business development, brand & culture enhancement, public relations & communications firm based out of Columbia and Fort Mill, SC. At PFC, Moe works with clients to build winning cultures through a team app...
Episode 8: Mara Gordon on treating seriously ill patients with cannabis around the world and on Netflix
November 24, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn episode 8, Mara and Jeffrey discuss cannabis treatment protocols and education, global patient access, and much more... Links: Aunt Zelda’s, Zelira Therapeutics, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Weed the People on Netflix, Mary Janes: The Women of Weed Learn more: Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s™, Octopi Wellness, and Zelda Therapeutics (now Zelira Therapeutics). She specializes in the development of cannabis treatment protocols for seriously ill patients, and is a pionee...
Episode 7: Evan Nison on the path from activism to entrepreneurship and how they intertwine
November 16, 2021 23:43 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn episode 7, Evan and Jeffrey discuss how activism can lead to entrepreneurship, changing drug laws, and life… Learn more: NisonCo website, Instagram, LinkedIn; Evan Instagram; National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML); Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP); Marijuana Policy Project (MPP); Death with Dignity; Camp Friendship Evan Nison has helped reform cannabis laws since 2008 and is the youngest member of the NORML National Board of Directors. He was included in...
Episode 6: Reilly Pharo Carter on life, education, and the state of the world…
November 10, 2021 02:35 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, Jeffrey and Reilly discuss life, education, and the state of the world…a little more background noise than preferred in this one, as it was the first in-person recording of PatA, and our children are playing in the room above us, but it’s a great listen nonetheless... Links: You can reach Reilly via email at reilly at rpcconsult.com; Open Systems Institute Reilly brings over a decade of experience as a leader in Colorado's education policy landscape. Over the last 10+ year...
Episode 5: Kim Napoli on becoming an activist and leader in MA cannabis
November 03, 2021 04:37 - 55 minutes - 30.7 MBIn episode 5, Kim and Jeffrey discuss Kim’s journey to becoming an activist attorney, seeing her future husband speak years before meeting, Massachusetts cannabis, and much more… LINKS: Kim's Instagram, Vicente Sederberg Law Firm, Trella (winner of BU Competition 3), 5th Annual BU Competition event registration: November 10, Kim Napoli is the director of diversity, equity & inclusion at Vicente Sederberg LLP. As a member of the firm's new Impact & ESG Practice Group, she is responsible for...
Episode 4: Christina Dent on changing minds on drug policy in the deep South
October 26, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn episode 4, Christina and Jeffrey talk about why her feelings changed on drugs and addiction, changing minds on drug policy in the deep South, growing up there, and more... Learn more: EndItForGood website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Conference: SHIFT from Drug War to Drug Health; Christina Instagram, Christina Twitter, Christina Tedx Talk; Chasing the Scream book Christina is a writer, TEDx speaker, and perpetual question asker. She grew up in a conservative, Christian home and earn...
Episode 3: Andy Lipman on battling cystic fibrosis and empowering other CF warriors
October 20, 2021 02:20 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn episode 3, Andy and Jeffrey dug into Andy’s fight to conquer Cystic Fibrosis, books he’s written, love of sports, running with the Olympic torch, and more... Follow Andy and The CF Warrior Project on Twitter: @CFWarriorProj; Instagram: @CFWarriorProject;TikTok: @cf_warrior_project ; and Facebook: Andy-Lipman. Check out Andy’s website at cfwarriorproject.org. Andy Lipman has cystic fibrosis, but cystic fibrosis will never have him. On his 38th birthday, Andy passed the current median lif...