Latest Lisa ludwinski Podcast Episodes
Andrew Heinrich, Founder and Executive Director, Project Rousseau
That Made All the Difference - November 23, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if every child had access to higher education? Advocate Andrew Heinrich discusses finding his purpose helping young people from underserved backgrounds, and how the smallest moments can make the biggest impact. Learn about what inspired him to start such a vital organization at a young age ...
Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org and WaterEquity co-founders
That Made All the Difference - November 16, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if clean water could help women achieve true equality? Learn about how actor/writer Matt Damon and engineer Gary White are combining practical solutions with storytelling to help create global access to clean water. Hear what inspired their work and what they learned along the way.
Jeni Britton, Founder & Chief Creative Officer Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
That Made All the Difference - November 09, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if you really listened to the kid in you? Entrepreneur Jeni Britton discusses how a childhood inspiration led her to see owning a business as an act of fellowship. Hear how starting small and always improving were her “secrets” to building a successful business and a better world.
Adrian Grenier, Actor, Environmentalist and Impact Investor
That Made All the Difference - November 02, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if solving for climate change started with you? Hear actor Adrian Grenier reflect on becoming a committed environmentalist and what his journey means to him. In a wide-ranging conversation, he talks about moving from New York City to a Texas farm and finding ways to build a better world on ...
Catherine Coleman Flowers, Environmental Justice Activist
That Made All the Difference - October 26, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if where you were born inspired your life’s work? Hear how growing up in the rural South drove Catherine Coleman Flowers to become one of America’s top advocates for environmental justice. From clean water to climate solutions, Catherine has fought tirelessly for the place she calls home.
Savita Subramanian, Head of ESG Research, BofA Global Research
That Made All the Difference - October 19, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if doing well and doing good could go hand in hand? From climate solutions to the pursuit of equality, Savita Subramanian talks about her journey and current day work in this insightful discussion. She also talks about her own background and how she found her calling.
Listen to the trailer for Season 4 of That Made All the Difference
That Made All the Difference - October 12, 2021 12:58 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if you were inspired to build a more sustainable future? Join Bank of America's Alicia Burke for a series of in-depth conversations with guests like Jeni Britton of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, environmental justice activist Catherine Coleman Flowers and actor Adrian Grenier. It's all about ...
Henry Louis Gates Jr., Professor, Harvard University
That Made All the Difference - August 02, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if your love of history could help unite us all? Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. discusses discovering a passion for history, his own genealogical roots, and helping others do the same. Hear about his latest documentary, ‘The Black Church,’ the history of the African-American experience and the d...
Vincent Beckman, Restaurateur and Worker Advocate
That Made All the Difference - July 26, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if embracing your roots led you to your passion? Vincent Beckman, worker advocate and founder of the Chicago restaurant Tanta, sat down to discuss rediscovering his Peruvian heritage through food. When the pandemic hit, his work with the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project became mor...
Arian Simone, Fearless Fund Cofounder
That Made All the Difference - July 19, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if your fearlessness gave others the courage to succeed? Arian Simone, cofounder of the Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund built by women of color for women of color, spoke about her background as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. When Arian turned to investing, she saw the potenti...
Connie Chung Joe, CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice LA
That Made All the Difference - July 12, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if you could put an end to harmful stereotypes? Connie Chung Joe discusses her background and career spent fighting for equality. As a global pandemic combined with long-standing prejudices, she worked even harder to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and help bridge other commun...
Yvonne Orji, Actor, Comedian and Author
That Made All the Difference - July 06, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if comedy brought communities together? Yvonne Orji has a background that's as unique as her acting and stand-up performances. Nigerian born, with a childhood spent growing up in America, she discusses finding her gold and breaking through by being herself.
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian
That Made All the Difference - June 28, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhat if finding your voice helped heal a nation? In this episode, host Alicia Burke sits down with Lonnie Bunch to discuss developing his passion for history and finding his calling at the Smithsonian. It's a conversation that encompasses both his journey and present-day work showcasing objects ...
Listen to the trailer for Season 3 of That Made All the Difference
That Made All the Difference - June 18, 2021 17:07 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWe live in a changing world, but who's working to change it for the better? Join host & Bank of America executive Alicia Burke for a series of in-depth conversations with scholars, artists and advocates like Yvonne Orji, from HBO's Insecure, and Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian. It's a...
Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy of Patagonia
That Made All the Difference - September 21, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsVincent Stanley joins “That Made All the Difference” to share why the company, its founders and its employees are guided by one mission: ‘protecting our home planet’. Also, he shares the secret to changing people’s minds and the profound, yet underestimated power of a small group of dedicated pe...
Marc Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League
That Made All the Difference - September 14, 2020 14:31 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsCivil rights leader Marc Morial comes to ‘That Made All the Difference’ to discuss his time as mayor of New Orleans, today’s challenges, and what it will take to build a more just, equitable and inclusive society.
Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS
That Made All the Difference - August 03, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsCivil rights activist Janet Murguía joins ‘That Made All the Difference’ to discuss her upbringing as the daughter of immigrant parents and how that experience informs her life’s work advocating for Hispanic/Latino civil rights and battling systemic inequality.
Ken Burns, Filmmaker, Returns
That Made All the Difference - July 27, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsFilmmaker Ken Burns returns to "That Made All the Difference" to reflect on the past few months, and talk about why he believes that society has an opportunity to turn this 'completely unique moment' in history into meaningful and positive change.
Lisa Ludwinski, Head Baker and Owner of Sister Pie, Returns
That Made All the Difference - June 29, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsLisa comes back to “That Made All the Difference” to share how necessity transformed her neighborhood bakery into an essential hub for community support – and why sourdough makes her dance
Sal Khan, Educator and Founder of Khan Academy, Returns
That Made All the Difference - June 22, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsSal Khan returns to That Made All the Difference to discuss how he, his family and Khan Academy are managing through the crisis — and to share a bit of his vision for the future of education.
Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University
That Made All the Difference - June 15, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsDr. Frederick joins That Made All the Difference to discuss how his career as a surgeon has influenced his work as an educator, administrator and champion of underserved communities, and why he believes we may be on the cusp of the next "golden generation."
That Made All the Difference Season 2 Trailer
That Made All the Difference - June 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsHost Alicia Burke connects with notable guests like Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, the president of Howard University, and Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, to explore how they are responding to the events of today and what they're doing to better themselves, their community and the world.
Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global
That Made All the Difference - October 14, 2019 02:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsArianna worked around the clock on her company HuffPost until she collapsed on the floor. This “wakeup call” launched a new mission: To help people avoid burnout.
Sal Khan, Educator and Founder of Khan Academy
That Made All the Difference - October 07, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWhen Sal tutored his young cousin long-distance in math, it sparked the inspiration for a non-profit that would provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Loretta Claiborne, Chief Inspiration Officer, Special Olympics
That Made All the Difference - September 30, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsLoretta and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, discuss how Loretta moved past her disabilities – and her critics – to become a repeat gold medalist.
Lisa Ludwinski, Head Baker and Owner of Sister Pie
That Made All the Difference - September 23, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsLisa explains the inspiration behind her much-loved Detroit bakery, which has a hyperlocal vision, a broad influence and pies with buttery, flaky crusts.
Ken Burns, Filmmaker
That Made All the Difference - September 16, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsKen opens up about the emotional moment with his father that inspired him to become a filmmaker — and how choosing New Hampshire over New York helped him make a bigger impact.
Dan Harris, News Anchor and Author
That Made All the Difference - September 09, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsAfter Dan had an on-air panic attack, he realized he had to stop chasing the adrenaline he was accustomed to as a war correspondent and find healthier ways to attain happiness.
Introducing That Made All the Difference
That Made All the Difference - August 20, 2019 22:09 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsSometimes, one moment can change everything. In this new podcast, premiering Sept. 9, host Alicia Burke explores the defining moments that inspired achievers to make a difference.
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