A podcast featuring the activists, artists, and politicians working to make the world a better place, with host Elianne Ramos. If you’re looking for encouragement, information, and inspiration to pour into the causes you care about, listen up.
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GAGV Founder Jonathan Lowy on the Global Case vs. Gun Violence
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Host Elianne Ramos discusses the polarizing topic of gun violence with Jonathan Lowy, president and founder of Global Action on Gun Violence. The discussion centers on the impact of the gun violence epidemic both domestically and abroad, its devastating toll on families and communities, and the novel approach his organization is taking to hopefully…
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Wine To Water CPO Richard Vanderburg on Why Access to Water Is a Human Right
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Want to learn about the innovative ways organizations are tackling the global water crisis? Look no further. In this insightful interview, Richard Vanderburg, Chief of Programs at Wine to Water, shares the organization's mission to bring clean water to communities around the world. You'll learn about their unique approach, which involves tailored s…
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Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta on Countering Fascism in America
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In this special episode of "One-on-One with Elianne," host Elianne Ramos interviews the legendary civil rights icon, Dolores Huerta. Huerta earned her spot in U. S. history books for co-founding the United Farm Workers and for coining the slogan "Sí, se puede," which was later adopted by President Obama during his presidential campaign. Throughout …
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Author and CEO Marta Tellado on Taking Back our Power as Consumers
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From her humble beginnings as a Cuban refugee to a meteoric career in the worlds of public service and philanthropy, Marta Tellado, Author of Buyer Aware and CEO of Consumer Reports, has learned her share of what she calls "lessons in courage." In this insightful interview, Marta shares some of those lessons as she dives into her new book, Buyer Aw…
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Advocate Jeni Putalavage-Ross on the Joys of Giving
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We've all heard the saying "it is better to give than to receive," and for many of us, there is a certain truth in that sentiment. Giving — whether in the form of time, energy, or money — can be one of the most fulfilling activities we take part in, bringing a profound joy that few things can rival. As a long-time advocate, Jeni Putalavage-Ross has…
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Filmmaker Brandon Smith on Documenting Oppression
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Filmmaker Brandon Smith joins host Elianne in a discussion about deconstructing anti-blackness, transmuting Millenial angst into art, and why it’s important for young people of color to document their experience with oppression. He also discusses his latest documentary film, St. Louis Untold. Brandon Supports: Action St. Louis, a coalition focusing…
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Musician Pedro Giraudo on Loving Your Craft
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Thanks to his bold compositions fusing tango, jazz, and classical music, Latin Grammy award-winning composer Pedro Giraudo is considered to be one of the most creative and daring musicians on the scene today. In this episode, he discusses his experiences as an Argentinian in the U.S., the music masters who inspire him, and the sacrifices one must m…
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Activist Heather Booth on Staying Resilient to Change the World
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You may not know Heather Booth, but you should. A true 'mother of movements,' with an advocacy and organizing career spanning 6 decades, Heather Booth has been at the center of the fight for almost every single critical issue in this country since the 1960s. Her legacy is so powerful she has not one but two films out now about her body of work. In …
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Comedian Sarah Cooper on Using Humor to Raise Awareness
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If there was ever proof that immigrants are vital to the literal survival of the USA, here's Exhibit A: Jamaican-born actress, comedian, and best-selling author Sarah Cooper, the woman who almost singlehandedly helped America survive both the pandemic AND the Trump years. In this first episode of 1 on 1 with Elianne, guest Sarah Cooper shares her t…
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Is doing good an instinct we’re born with or is it something we do for clout? Why would anyone even bother to help others? These are the kind of questions host Elianne Ramos will be exploring every week as she talks to activists, celebrities, politicians, and all-around cool do-gooders she's met along her path. Come along and get inspired! Follow t…
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