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Forward ObsessedTransforming Data Ownership Into A Connective Force With Aaron LylesAaron Lyles is the Founder and CEO of CommonAlly, a company that builds two-sided marketplaces to connect organizations with hard-to-reach communities in a way that empowers people and gives them agency over their data. Aaron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he started a snowboarding magazine in high school despite challenges with ADHD. This experience taught him the value of passion, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. After college, Aaron founded a photography firm called Pixel Lab, which later evolved into a video production collective called Multiple Mammals.
The idea for CommonAlly was born out o...
2024-05-021h 18
GoalChatConversation on Giving Back with Howard Brodwin, Zak Karsan, and Anh NguyenOn this Episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Howard Brodwin, Zak Karsan, and Anh Nguyen about Giving Back. Howard Brodwin is the Founder of Sports and Social Change and Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer of CommonAlly; Zak Karsan is Co-Founder & CEO of SecureEDEN and on the Board of Directors for Scleroderma Foundation New England; and Anh Nguyen is the Founder of Amplified Marketing and the Houston Leadership Board Chair for the Arthritis Foundation. The trio shares their connection to giving – how they got involved in their respective organizations, their take on the giving mindset, and the “reality check...
2021-11-251h 02
The CommonAlly ChroniclesAmericans and the Future of AI: The Russell Wald InterviewPolicy Director at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), Russell Wald, opens up about the world of AI and its impact on our society. Tune in as we chat about deepfakes, Waze, human bias, international implications and how all of it affects our democracy.
Stanford University Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: https://hai.stanford.edu/
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
2021-02-0551 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesBuilding an Equitable Economy with John ChiangJohn Chiang is a Fellow at the USC Center for the Political Future was the former California State Treasurer and ran for Governor of California in 2018. But his humble beginnings and compassionate view on the world has set an example of how economics and empathy play a vital, collaborative role in our society. This interview goes deep on why.
CommonAlly
2020-11-1243 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesBuilding Healthy Communities with AltaMed's Jennie CarreonJennie Carreon is the Associate Vice President of Civic Engagement at AltaMed. She has worked for labor organizations, a California Governor, the Mayor of Los Angeles and currently AltaMed Health Services, one of the largest federally qualified community health centers in the nation, developing and implementing political strategies to support long term sustainability. Today we talk about the intersection of healthcare and voting as we dive in on AltaMed's strategy for longterm voter engagement.
My Vote. My Health
CommonAlly
2020-10-2737 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesEvangelical Atonement with Reverend Rob SchenckWe know it’s hard AF to find love and respect in a world that is brimming with animosity, but it’s fair to say that we aren’t getting anywhere divided. So today we chat with Author & evangelical leader, Rev. Rob Schenck who had a late-in-life epiphany that changed his heart and mind on abortion, same-sex marriage, 2nd Amendment rights and the Republican Party.
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Costly Grace: An Evangelical Minister's Rediscovery of Faith, Hope & Love
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2020-09-141h 18
The CommonAlly ChroniclesRethinking the Healthcare System: The John Baackes InterviewNot every CEO gets their start on a caddy scholarship, but for La Care Health Plan CEO, John Baackes, it's part of what helped him carve out a unique niche in the healthcare industry; one lead by compassion and common sense 😮 Who knew that was possible?? In our interview, John clarifies the ins and outs of alllllll the endless healthcare options and how LA Care might just have a model worth replicating.
LA Care: http://www.lacare.org/
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
2020-09-0251 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesThe Rise of Gen-Z & The Fate of TikTok Culture: The Julia Terpak InterviewWith TikTok in the admin's crosshairs, we link up with @genzconnect's Julia Terpak--one of the platform's stars--to see what that fate looks like and how Gen-Z is leading the way in a content-driven revolution that just might save the planet.
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2020-08-1345 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesAsylum in America: The Astrid Melendez InterviewAt just 13-years-old, Astrid Melendez fled death threats, economic hardship and the only world she knew to reunite with her mother in the safe asylum of America. But without any connection or understanding of the language and culture, her struggles only continued. However, her story doesn’t end there. Astrid quickly learned the language, became a vocal advocate for undocumented immigrants and a major leader in her community before going on to become the Salutatorian of her high school in Los Angeles. Now, she’s telling her story to the world and we had the privilege of hearing that stor...
2020-07-2940 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesCOVID-19 And The Music Industry: The Giovanni Piacentini InterviewWhen live music events disappear and the crowds trade their amphitheater seats for headphones, it’s inevitable that the music industry must evolve. Giovanni Piacentini is at the forefront of that evolution. As an extremely talented orchestra/chamber ensemble composer and a Teaching Fellow at the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA, Gio has evolved right alongside the art form he loves. In this interview, he talks with us about the future of music, teaching through the uncertainties of a pandemic and how he’s finding optimism and creativity along the way.
Giovanni Piacentini: https://www.giov...
2020-07-1340 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesA Promising Path In Politics: The Sean Lee InterviewSean Lee is a Youth Advisory Council Member, former intern for the California State Assembly and an active member of the Asian American community in Los Angeles. As a youth leader, Sean sees the importance of taking a specific stance so his voice is clearly heard. Today we’re hearing that voice out and seeing how his groundwork is inspiring young people to become leaders in their communities.
CommonAlly - https://www.commonally.com/
Center for Asian American United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) - https://www.causeusa.org/
2020-07-0338 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesWeaving All Sides Together: The Kristin Hansen InterviewAfter 25+ years in the tech industry, Kristin Hansen made a sharp pivot into cross-partisan political and social reform work. Kristin hasn’t looked back since. Now, as she continues her quest to raise awareness of this reform space, we sat down to talk with the Civic Health Project Exec. Director about the causes of polarization and the potential solutions through her work with AllSides Connect, the Weaving Community campaign and her role at the Civic Health Project.
Civic Health Project: https://www.civichealthproject.org/
AllSides Connect: https://www.allsides.com/connect
Weaving Community: https://weaving.us...
2020-06-2232 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesSolutions for Housing and Homelessness: The Steve Pontell InterviewWhen it comes to the affordable 🏠 housing industry, one man is helping clear the way for a long lasting solution that puts people first. Steve Pontell is the President & CEO of the National Community Renaissance and has dedicated his life to building an equitable future that addresses effective affordable housing and solutions to homelessness in our communities. Today we sit down to talk about what progress looks like.
National Community Renaissance: https://nationalcore.org/
The CommonAlly Chronicles: https://www.commonally.com/chronicles
2020-06-1947 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesHow to come together on Climate Change: The Benji Backer InterviewWhen it comes to reaching across the aisle to fight for the environment, Gen-Z is leading the charge. One of the leaders in that fight is Forbes 30 Under 30, Benji Backer, the President and Founder of the American Conservation Coalition and a senior at the University of Washington. Benji sat down with us to talk about the common threads between liberal and conservative youth and what we can all do to play a role.
American Conservation Coalition: https://www.acc.eco/
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
2020-06-101h 01
The CommonAlly ChroniclesUnder the Hood: Daryl Davis, the KKK & The Possible End of RacismAs an author, speaker, storied blues musician and race relations expert, Daryl Davis has balanced a music career with cause-based work around ending racism. Daryl has helped hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members to renounce their ideology and relinquish their robes to him. He’s become an infamous bridge builder in a time when unity is needed more than ever. Today we’re learning how all of us can go from dialogue to action.
2020-06-051h 52
The CommonAlly ChroniclesCompromised during Coronavirus: The Mercedes Yvette InterviewMercedes Yvette
Actor, Model, Lupus advocate
After a very public announcement on America’s Top Model, Mercedes Yvette instantly added Lupus advocate to her resume. Now a working mom, model, actress, artist and advocate, she sits down with us to discuss what it’s like staring down a pandemic that is particularly dangerous for anyone with a compromised immune system.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
2020-05-2920 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesMaking the Invisible, Visible: The Nancy L. Cohen InterviewAuthor of "Delirium: The Politics of Sex in America," and leading national expert on the intersection of gender and American politics, Nancy L. Cohen talks about the importance of women’s care work, the potential for positive post-pandemic shifts and the potential bad actors who are exploiting the pandemic to push through long standing reactionary goals.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Nancy L. Cohen: https://nancylcohen.com/
2020-05-2833 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesDispelling the Myths of Normal: The Rania Batrice InterviewRania Batrice:
Political, Policy and Non-Profit Operative
Co-Founder of the Love And Freedom Project, former 2016 Deputy Campaign Manager to Bernie Sanders, Board member of Change the Ref and March for Science and Partner at WIN, (to name a few accolades!), Rania knows a thing or two about fighting on behalf of others.
In this interview we discuss the ongoing fight against equality, potential common ground on the gun violence issue, the dangers of quarantining with an abuser, the optimism of nonpartisan youth leadership and the myth of returning to normal.
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2020-05-141h 00
The CommonAlly ChroniclesYouth Leadership In Action: The Ahamed Bermudez InterviewAhamed Bermudez
High School Senior, Youth Advisory Council Member
After his mother experienced a debilitating car accident, Ahamed was determined to better understand the system his family was at the mercy of. That self-propelled research inspired a new-found interest in politics. Now a Youth Advisory Council Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute member and a newly accepted UC Davis freshman, Ahamed talks immigration, state and federal resources and what it’s like to be a part of the next generation of Latinx leaders.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Ahamed Bermudez: https://www.in...
2020-05-1222 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesAddiction in a time of isolation - The Katie Macbride InterviewFreelance writer, Katie Macbride (Rolling Stone, Playboy, BuzzFeed, Vice, Daily Beast) chats with us about the potential triggers of addiction in a time of isolation. Tune in to hear Katie's expertise on the challenges of a virtual 12-step program, the emergence of video conference trolls and ways to both provide and seek help both during a global pandemic and beyond.
Enjoy!
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Katie Macbride: https://katiemacbride.com/
2020-05-0822 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesListening to opposing viewpoints: The Kamy Akhavan interview
Executive Director of USC’s Center for the Political Future, former CEO of nonpartisan platform ProCon.org and expert on polarization, Kamy Akhavan is the perfect guest to talk about the future of politics post pandemic. We discuss ways to bridge the divide, explore potential campaign strategies for the run-up to November and scratch the surface on what life looks like for college-age students. Tune in!
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Kamy Akhavan: https://dornsife-center-for-political-future.usc.edu/
2020-05-0655 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesBuilding a healthier healthcare system: The Glena Cheng InterviewDr. Glena Cheng, MD
Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician
Thrust directly into the eye of this pandemic, Glena stares down the beast of COID-19 as a pulmonary ICU doctor. What she sees could save your life. We touch on critical virus protection, the current state of healthcare and what mental health implications come with such a deadly virus.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
2020-05-0439 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesLeading the future: The Matt Deitsch Interview22 year old Matt Deitsch isn’t your typical youth organizer. He’s a NYT Bestseller, Co-Founder of March for our Lives, Headcount Board Member, Clio Award Winner, Cannes Lion Winner, International Peace Prize Winner and ran strategy for Sen. Bernie Sanders + Amnesty International. Yeah… so we talk about some stuff :) You might want to listen.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Matt Deitsch: https://twitter.com/mattxred
2020-05-0251 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesArt & Activism: The Jammal Lemy InterviewFrom helping mobilize March For Our Lives, a worldwide youth-led movement against gun violence to blazing a new path as founder of MODEMA Studios--a multilingual creative studio, Jammal Lemy knows a thing or two about putting something special into action. We chat with Jammal about how activism is being redefined, how the pandemic sees race and what it means to find commonalities in one another.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Jammal Lemy: https://www.jammallemy.com/
2020-05-0246 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesAn Optimist for the Environment: The Jonathan Parfrey InterviewClimate Resolve's Jonathan Parfrey joins us to take the pulse of our planet in this thought-provoking interview. He shares his thoughts on what society's temporary pause means for the environment, the intersection of COVID-19 and climate change, how we can turn local action into global impact, and so much more! As founder and Executive Director of Climate Resolve, former Commissioner at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and founder of CicLAvia, Jonathan has spent a lifetime fighting for our planet and you won't want to miss this chat!
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2020-04-2938 min
The CommonAlly Chronicles2 minute meditation with Headspace's Andy PuddicombeHeadspace Co-founder, Andy Puddicombe walks us through a special, short meditation you can do right in the comfort of your own home. Take it from me, I'm impossible to sedate and this did the trick ;) You gotta try it!!
- Aaron Lyles,
Co-founder, CommonAlly
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
2020-04-2404 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesOverworked & Underliving: The Celeste Headlee InterviewLong-time reporter and host for NPR and PBS, TED speaker and best-selling author of Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, Celeste Headlee shares expert advice about ways we can reestablish the boundaries between work and home in a time when the two are more blurred than ever.
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Celeste Headlee: https://www.celesteheadlee.com/
2020-04-2131 min
The CommonAlly ChroniclesAt home with Headspace: The Andy Puddicombe InterviewHeadspace Co-founder, Andy Puddicombe sits down (remotely of course!) with CommonAlly Co-founder, Aaron Lyles to discuss mental health in a time of world-wide quarantine. This episode dives into the new world of remote work, instant home-schooling, mindfulness, how Headspace is making a difference in the current Coronavirus pandemic and so much more. ** Bonus meditation in this episode!
Enjoy!
CommonAlly: https://www.commonally.com/
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/
2020-04-2038 min
Darrell Hammond Saves The WorldEpisode 9: Shelter for the Politically HomelessOn this episode, Darrell Hammond and Louie Sabatasso welcome guests Bridget Phetasy and Aaron Lyles. Topics include the plethora of nicknames developed by Trump for his political opponents, South Lawn Trump makes a return, and the push for a bigger voter turnout regardless of election results. Bridget Phetasy Dumpster Fire (https://www.youtube.com/user/phetasy/)CommonAlly(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_xrXtEhtsrJeSfrBGKcqw)Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to The Summit at the Improv on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and more! The Summit at the Improv is recorded...
2019-11-191h 18Darrell Hammond Saves The WorldEpisode 9: Shelter for the Politically HomelessOn this episode, Darrell Hammond and Louie Sabatasso welcome guests Bridget Phetasy and Aaron Lyles. Topics include the plethora of nicknames developed by Trump for his political opponents, South Lawn Trump makes a return, and the push for a bigger voter turnout regardless of election results. Bridget Phetasy Dumpster Fire (https://www.youtube.com/user/phetasy/)CommonAlly(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_xrXtEhtsrJeSfrBGKcqw)Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to The Summit at the Improv on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio and more! The Summit at the Improv is recorded...
2019-11-181h 18