Inspiring, educating and advising listeners on how to combat what feels like a closed-door system, "Breaking In" is an extension of SeriesFest's mission to champion and empower artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. Guests include working professionals in television such as executives, producers, agents, directors, writers, actors, and independent content creators who share their insider knowledge.
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Nonprofit Expert Leah Kral Shares Insight on Innovation for Social Change
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Send us a text How can your nonprofit embrace design thinking and experimentation to maximize your impact? Leah Kral, shares insights from her book, "Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results". She shares how she turned 20 years worth of PowerPoints from workshops and convert them into book form. She…
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Aleksandra Brankov Connects Community Over Coffee With Cafilia
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Send us a text What if you could support local coffee shops and be sustainable with your coffee habit at the same time? Aleksandra Brankov shares the story of Cafilia - a sustainable local coffee club that's transforming the coffee scene in Cleveland and soon launching in Columbus, Ohio. Cafilia's unique subscription model allows coffee lovers to c…
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Reimagining Lost Productivity with Social Friday
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Send us a text Fikret Zendeli shares the vision of Social Friday - an innovative global CSR initiative aimed at transforming unproductive Friday afternoons into opportunities for community service and team building. Fikret shares his journey repurposing Friday afternoons at his company into a movement that bridges the gap between businesses and the…
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Tara Barauskas On Building Success in Affordable Housing at Community Corp
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Send us a text Tara Barauskas shares the work at Community Corp of Santa Monica, and their transformative approach to creating affordable housing and fostering community resilience. She takes us on a journey of how their initiatives not only provide homes but also build sustainable and inclusive communities, illustrating the profound social impact …
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Measuring What Matters with Ethos Tracking
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Send us a text Emily Kane Miller shares the journey of the Saas platform, Ethos Tracking, highlighting their mission to transform social impact through data-driven insights. This podcast shares how Ethos Tracking is redefining philanthropy and corporate social responsibility by providing actionable metrics to measure, manage, and magnify the real-w…
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Sip.ph and the Eco-Entrepreneurship Journey of Pocholo Espina
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Send us a text Pocholo Espina, founder of SIP PH, shares his transformative journey from a diver witnessing the impacts of plastic pollution to becoming a sustainability pioneer. He delves into the challenges and triumphs of introducing eco-friendly alternatives like metal straws in the Philippines and building a product based company aiming to ins…
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Tech Pioneers of Uganda: era92 Creative is on a Mission to Employ 10,000 Youth
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Send us a text The inspiring journey of Emmanuel Trinity Nsaabanye, founder of era92 Creative, highlighting how his enterprise is combatting youth unemployment in Africa through creativity and technology. It explores era92's innovative approach to empowering young people with skills in design and digital technology, transforming their lives and com…
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Unity in Diversity: Insights from DEI Champion Lachandra B Baker
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Send us a text Lachandra B. Baker, founder of LBB Edutainment, delves into the transformative power of empathy and inclusion in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sharing her personal journey and professional insights, Lachandra illustrates how empathy can break down barriers and foster authentic, inclusive environments. Read the …
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Neil Mehta's Givey Story From Tech to Charity
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Send us a text Neil Mehta, CEO of Givey, discusses how the platform is revolutionizing charitable giving by supporting small charities through digital innovation. He shares his journey from the tech industry to social entrepreneurship, and how Givey makes giving a seamless part of daily life, empowering local communities and driving grassroots chan…
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Aaron Westbrook Crafts Empowerment & Innovation with Form5 Prosthetics
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Send us a text Aaron Westbrook, founder of Form5 Prosthetics, shares his journey from a teenager with a limb difference to an innovator revolutionizing the prosthetic industry. Aaron shares the journey and evolution of Form5, showcasing how 3D printing technology and community collaboration are creating bespoke, functional prosthetics - but most im…
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Cultivating Better Conversations With Ethical Storytelling
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Send us a text Levis Nderitu shares the importance of ethical storytelling, shedding light on the newly launched "Ethical Storytelling Toolkit." This resource, rooted in community voices and values, seeks to promote dignified, honest narratives while also touching upon Levis's work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PATH. It's a journey into re…
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How Tahlayah Launched Carry A Mood to Weave Streetwear with Mind Care
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Send us a text Dive into Tahlayah's unique journey of using street fashion as a vehicle for mental health advocacy through her brand Carry A Mood. Through workshops and community engagement, the brand aims to shatter stigmas and empower individuals to express themselves. Listen as Tahlayah discusses the transformative power of fashion, the importan…
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Measuring Your Social Impact the Easy Way with SureImpact and Sheri Chaney Jones
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Send us a text Sheri Chaney Jones, the founder of SureImpact and Measurement Resources, offers her unique insights into measuring social impact. She emphasizes the importance of impact measurement for social enterprises, explaining its role in justifying investments and distinguishing organizations from competitors. Sheri introduces listeners to th…
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StrongMinds and the Quest for Global Mental Health Accessibility
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Send us a text Sean Mayberry, the founder and CEO of StrongMinds, shares about the challenges of providing mental health services in Africa and how StrongMinds has managed to overcome them. The organization's mission is to democratize mental health by making it simple and accessible to everyone who needs it. StrongMinds uses a unique approach to co…
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Reshaping Communities and the Upcycle Part Shop Journey with Nicole McGee
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Send us a text Nicole discusses her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how the Upcycle Part Shop has evolved into a beacon of sustainability, collaboration, and creative resourcefulness. A key aspect of the organization's success has been building strong relationships within the local community, fostering a sense of mutual trust and support. The co…
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Muravah Foundation and Holistic Community Empowerment through Chocolate
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Send us a text Dive into the remarkable work of the Muravah Foundation and its founder, Bob. Dedicated to eradicating poverty in rural regions of the Philippines, Bob takes us on his journey from sponsoring a child in Manila to realizing the need for a comprehensive approach. Through their holistic strategy encompassing education, healthcare, and j…
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Dieu-Anh (Annie) Tran Reveals a Global Perspective on Social Impact
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Send us a text Jump into a riveting chat with the vibrant Annie Tran, a social entrepreneurship consultant all the way from Vietnam! We journey across the world, uncovering the unique landscape of social entrepreneurship in Vietnam and Columbus, Ohio. Discover how legal recognition shapes these enterprises and get inspired by the heart-led entrepre…
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Franklinton Cycle Works’ Mission for Transportation Equality
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Send us a text Franklinton Cycle Works, founded by Jonathan Youngman, is a non-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing affordable transportation and promoting transportation equity. They offer a bike co-op, educational programs, and workshops to teach bike maintenance and repair, while also connecting with the community throug…
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Send us a text Kristen Brown speaks of her social venture, Rela, aimed at revolutionizing the way people connect with art. Rela offers a subscription service for both commercial and residential spaces, making it easy for anyone to engage with local art and support artists. Kristen shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she overcame, and…
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Graham Stewart Revolutionizes Textile Production with Fiber52
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Send us a text Fiber52 is a new and sustainable way to bleach and dye cotton, replacing heavy chemicals with a bioprocess, saving water, time, and energy. Graham Stewart, the founder, talks about the environmental issues in traditional textile production and the benefits of Fiber52. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping Peopl…
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Discover Your Agency for Social Change with Teresa Chahine
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Send us a text Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Connect with Teresa ChahineBy Adam Morris
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Koko The Shop & Adria Hall: A Haven for Everything Sustainable
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Send us a text Koko is a refillery and a sustainable living shop based in Columbus, Ohio. Aidra Hall founded the shop because she wanted to make an individual's journey into sustainability easy and accessible. (And beautiful!) Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit Koko The Shop…
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Dominique Hadad Makes Sustainability Easy with Green Scope Consulting
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Send us a text Dominique Hadad started Green Scope Consulting, after winning the President's Prize at OSU, to fulfill her dream of making Columbus a city that has no collective footprint. She shares her story, her love for the environment, and her insight into how businesses can fulfill their sustainability goals. Read the full transcript and show …
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Alina Boyte Uplifts Social Entrepreneurs at the Changemaker Institute
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Send us a text Alina Boyte shares her experience from developing social enterprises at the Changemaker Institute, and insight into intellectual property law for social entrepreneurs. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Helping People Visit the Changemaker InstitueBy Adam Morris
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Alexander Clemetson Makes Awesome Dirt with Together We Compost
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Send us a text Alexander Clemeston shares his experience launching his social enterprise, Together We Compost, a community-focused compost collection service. Launching in 2021, he built this service to make it easy for people to start composting while engaging marginalized communities and building a fair wage company. Read the full transcript and …
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Donna Sikyta Finds New Life for Textiles with The Sustainery
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Send us a text Donna Sikyta, founder of The Sustainery, discusses a solution for diverting material waste from landfills and incinerators. The Sustainery is a B2B marketplace offering solutions that support a circular economy by connecting fashion designers with sustainable and unused materials. Environmentally conscious designers can rely on the S…
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Send us a text An introduction to season two of People Helping People, as we journey into sustainable innovation and a deep dive into sustainable product design. In this episode, we explore a broad overview of what this means, and some of the avenues that we’re going to explore in season two. Read the full transcript and show notes Visit People Hel…
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The O2 Conference Sparks Social Impact Through Youth
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Send us a text David White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in Columbus, along with the funding and support they need to realize their ideas. Their conference for 2022 is coming up, and for me personally, it'…
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Special Live Episode: Terry Washington, Music & Visual Content Executive, Zane Ryder Management
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For this episode, Randi and the SeriesFest team traveled to Berkeley, California for a special live taping on the University of California campus. Our special guest, Terry Washington, brought his unique perspective on both the television and music industry to the students, staff, and audience. This special program is presented in partnership with X…
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Karl Sona of the Kas Company Works to Normalize Minorities in Corporate Business
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Send us a text Karl Sona is the founder of the Kas Company, which connects black-owned businesses to corporate brands, and hosts the Dear BLK CEO podcast. He is a strong advocate of representation that provides a way for people to see themselves in various roles, particularly minorities. Through working together, companies can create a new atmosphe…
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S2 E13: Jessika Borsiczky, Writer/Director & Executive Producer
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On the season finale of Breaking In, Kaily sits down with Writer, Director & Executive Producer, Jessika Borsiczky. Jessika talks about her industry path, upcoming projects, and the unique challenges she faces as a creator. Jessika Executive Produced ABC’s "Flash Forward," and has run television programs including Showtime’s "House of Lies," starri…
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S2 E12: Krista Vernoff, Showrunner/Exective Producer, "Grey's Anatomy," "Station 19" with Special Guest: Jay Hayden
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In a special SeriesFest Insiders episode, Kaily chats with Krista Vernoff about how she came to Shondaland, and the challenges of showrunning for both "Grey's Anatomy" and "Station 19." Actor, Jay Hayden also joins the conversation as a special guest. Krista was Head Writer and Executive Producer of “Grey’s Anatomy” for the first seven seasons and …
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S2 E11: Chris Wagner, Founder/CEO, White Label Productions
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Today, Kaily and Randi sit down with Chris Wagner, Founder and CEO of White Label Productions. Chris chats about the void he found in the industry for creating his own production company and some of the popular shows he produces, including "The Masked Singer," and "Savage X Fenty Show, Volume 3." With 20 years of experience, Chris has overseen more…
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S2 E10: Schele Williams, Musical Theatre Director, Hidden Figures, Aida
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On today's episode, Kaily sits down with renowned musical theatre director, and founding member of Black Theatre United, Schele Williams. Schele breaks down her industry path, as well as her latest projects, including the children's book, Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History. Profiled as "Variety's 2020 Top 10 Broadway to Watch," …
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Katherine Ann Byam of Dieple Helps Companies Transition to Sustainability
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Send us a text Katherine Ann Byam brings people to think about sustainability, the after-effects connected to small choices, and reimagining capitalism. Katherine is the founder and CEO of Dieple, a data-driven consultancy firm that helps companies with their triple bottom line to thrive with purposeful, sustainable work. The initiative values crea…
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S2 E9: Sarah Burgess, Head Writer & Showrunner, "Impeachment: American Crime Story"
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On today's special SeriesFest Insiders episode, Randi discusses "Impeachment: American Crime Story" with Head Writer, Showrunner & Executive Producer, Sarah Burgess. Sarah is a New York playwright and screenwriter. Her play Dry Powder won the 2016 Laurents Hatcher Prize, was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and was nominated for an Ol…
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S2 E8: David Person, Director of Original Programming & Production, IFC
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On today's episode, Kaily sits down with David Person, Director of Original Programming & Production at IFC. David talks about his interesting path through the industry and the fine art of pitching projects. David currently co-oversees IFC TV’s linear originals in development and current programming, and he recently joined AMC Studios where he deve…
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S2 E7: Tamir Muhammad, Producer Of Film & Television, Founder of Populace
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Today Randi is sitting down with Tamir Muhammad, producer of film & television, and Founder of Populace. Tamir discusses his fascinating career while also talking about his love for working with new stories and artists. Tamir previously oversaw OneFifty at Warner Media (formerly Time Warner Inc.), including developing & producing the original slate…
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S2 E6: Claire Taylor, Director of Programming, SeriesFest
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This week, Kaily sits down with SeriesFest Director of Programming, Claire Taylor. Claire talks about exciting opportunities at the nation's premiere episodic festival as well the important value festivals still hold for content creators. A proud member of SeriesFest since 2015, Claire currently serves as the Director of Programming where she overs…
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S2 E5: Nick Morton, Producer/Comedian, Whitewater Films
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On today's episode, Randi chats with Producer/Writer/Comedian Nick Morton. Nick lets us in on the process of creating and shopping two independent pilots, while also maintaining a career as a comedian and podcaster. Nick Morton is a writer, producer and stand-up comedian. He wrote the recent pilot “Cooper’s Bar” which stars Rhea Seehorn (Better Cal…
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S2 E4: Lisa Ammerman, Partner & Executive Producer, Treefort Media
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On this episode, Kaily & Randi are speaking with Lisa Ammerman, Executive Producer and Partner at Treefort Media. Lisa discusses her path through the industry, from late night television to embracing the unique and new challenges in the world of podcasting and audio storytelling. Lisa Ammerman has more than 20 years of experience as a producer, jou…
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S2 E3: Sherwin Shilati, Director, "Lucifer," "Trinkets," "Riverdale"
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Today, Kaily chats with television and film director, Sherwin Shelati. Sherwin carves a unique path through the industry by helming one of the very first successful webisodic series', leading him on a path to directing episodes for "Lucifer," "Trinkets," and "Riverdale." By the age of 23, Sherwin had worked on hit television series, "Lost" and dire…
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S2 E2: Emily Best, CEO & Founder, Seed&Spark
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On today's episode, Kaily and Randi sit down with the Founder & CEO of Seed&Spark, Emily Best. Emily shares her unique story of becoming an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Seed&Spark’s platform and national education program have helped thousands of bold storytellers raise millions to bring to life entirely new s…
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S2 E1: Katie Lowes & Adam Shapiro, Actor/Creators
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In the season two premiere, Kaily sits down with actors, Katie Lowes & Adam Shapiro. The real-life couple discuss navigating the challenges for young artists trying to break in, and creating work that reflects who you are as an artist. Best known for starring as Quinn Perkins on the ABC hit series “Scandal,” Katie is a force on stage, screen and be…
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House of Eden Studio Markets Social Enterprise Services with Rachel Whitworth
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Send us a text Rachel Whitworth leads the House of Eden Studio, a marketing and consulting agency supporting non-profits and social impact businesses. She speaks about measuring, communicating, and showcasing impact cultivated through the good business of social entrepreneurship. Rachel is also a catalyst behind Hello Good World, a way for social e…
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Ever Widening Circles Part II: Gratitude Economy
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Send us a text Dr. Lynda Ulrich of Ever Widening Circles share insight into this emerging gratitude economy and how we can transform our world with how we direct our attention. Dr. Lynda gives her observation on how we're scanning the world at all times now for who can help us survive and thrive. That search and leaning into goodness combined to sp…
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Amanda Greenwood Creates Change that Blossoms with Petals that Inspire
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Send us a text Amanda Greenwood of Petals that Inspire reveals how combining passion and purpose sets the foundation for a thriving social enterprise. She discusses working with youth, building a business with passion and purpose, and staying connected to the community through her love of flower arrangement. Amanda shares how Petals that Inspire br…
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Kiss Nuka Shows Life Unfolding in a Story of Music, Artistry, and Activism
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Send us a text Kiss Nuka speaks about artistry and activism, sharing her insight into creativity, empowering people, and connecting work to social impact. Kiss Nuka tells her personal story of finding her passion towards social impact concerns, along with her realization of the importance of having a community. People sometimes have some skill, tal…
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E10: Jacqueline Pereda, Creator/Actor, "Generation Por Que?"
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Today, Kaily chats with Jacqueline Pereda, creator of the HBO Latino short pilot "Generation Por Que?" Jacqueline talks about the challenges of being an independent creator and the path to her first TV pilot being picked up by HBO. Jacqueline has written, directed and produced over 20 comedic shorts and musical parodies in NYC and on her YouTube ch…
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David Aspinall, CEO of Auticon US, Leads with Great Tech Employment for Autism
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Send us a text David Aspinall, CEO of Auticon US shares how companies can thrive hiring employees on the spectrum who excel in technology. Auticon is a technology company focused on creating jobs for people with autism by tapping into their natural skills and abilities. As the company developed, they found a great model for those on the spectrum to…
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