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People are the Answer106: Taylor West on advancing psychedelic policy, aligning incentives with humanity, and mindful parentingSHOW NOTES:Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/NO9xrHpgBOcIn Episode 106 of People Are the Answer, Taylor West, Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, joins Jeffrey Zucker to discuss her path from political advocacy to pioneering work in psychedelic-assisted therapy policy. Taylor opens up about the human side of policymaking, the challenges and revelations of parenting, and her vision for realigning economic incentives to better serve humanity. A powerful conversation on healing, storytelling, and purposeful change.Chapters:0:00...2025-06-251h 36
People are the Answer105: Bennie Fowler on NFL Transition, Leadership, and Finding Purpose After FootballSHOW NOTES:Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Eu4LRqArAj4Bennie Fowler is a Super Bowl-winning former NFL wide receiver turned leadership coach, speaker, and author. Drawing on his experience with elite teams and iconic quarterbacks, he now empowers individuals and organizations through mentorship, mindset training, and purpose-driven communication.Chapters:0:58 - Intro2:33 - What Motivates You?7:07 - Where Did You Grow Up?10:42 - Giving Back16:00 - Collegiate Ball21:53 - Peyton...2025-06-1852 min
People are the Answer104: Pamela Metzger on Systemic Justice ReformWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j_ArBxK8GfkPamela Metzger, Director of the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU, shares her transformative journey as a dedicated public defender who navigated the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, advocating for thousands of detainees in New Orleans. Discover how this life-changing experience led to systemic reforms in criminal justice, focusing on the right to counsel and prosecutorial practices. Learn about the innovative approaches being implemented to ensure justice and empathy in the legal system.Chapters:0:00 - Clip2025-02-261h 16
People are the Answer103: Pip Lawrence on growing up on the nonprofit world, neuroscience, Wall Street in ‘08, and psychedelic therapyShow notes:
In this episode, Pip Lawrence, the co-founder and Managing Partner of Delphi VC, and Jeffrey Zucker discuss growing up in the nonprofit world, neuroscience, Wall Street in ‘08, and psychedelic therapy.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Delphi VC
4:03 - What Motivates You?
8:24 - What Made You Want to Give Back?
11:30 - From College to VC
18:46 - Cognitive Neuroscience and Art
26:27 - Psychedelics
32:44 - Balancing Mission and Impact
38:26 - Delphi's Portfolio
45:38 - Toxins in Cannabis
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People are the Answer102: Dr. Rick Doblin on activism, psychedelics, epigenetics, and generational traumaDr. Rick Doblin, founder of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and Jeff Zucker discuss activism, psychedelics, epigenetics, generational trauma, and more.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/xlsVDPRvDtE
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:34 - People are the Answer
4:37 - Put it Into Practice
5:56 - Intention
10:24 - Fear and Motivation
12:05 - What Motivates You?
19:45 - How Relatives Coped with the Holocaust
24:36 - Epigenetics of Trauma
26:29 - Giving Back in Early Life2024-12-181h 16
People are the Answer101: Cortney Woodruff on democratizing world class educationShow notes:
In this episode, Cortney and Jeffrey discuss his learnings in his grandparents grocery store as a kid, his dedication to academics, how he sometimes spent years opening up opportunities, building and growing a business that helped fitness trainers build thriving businesses, living all over the world, changing education, and much more
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qknWDZeSCDw
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
2024-11-201h 22
People are the Answer100: Alex Hodara and Vin Vomero on first venture together, developing projects, and their wild tripsShow notes:
In this episode, Alex, Vin, and Jeffrey discuss their first venture together, developing projects, and their wild trips. They talk about the significance of the pod’s 100th episode, parenting philosophies, AI, the future, Gushers and more
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/w9y0lTmzEg8
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Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 10/23/24
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People are the Answer99: Bill Hughes on creating education-to-workforce models and removing barriers to jobs for those qualified but lacking degreesShow notes:
In this episode, Bill and Jeffrey discuss his unique path from Harlem through prestigious educational institutions, ultimately leading him to degrees at Harvard and MIT and working in software. After spending 9 years helping an education business with their digital transformation, he created JobReady, developing career-aligned course collections, enabling job seekers to follow pathways that lead to jobs and promotions. We discuss the company’s exit, how he found Education Design Lab, the lives changed along the way, and much more!
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People are the Answer98: Shireen Jaffer on her journey from Pakistan to the US at age 7, the duality she experienced growing up in Palo Alto, transforming educationShow notes:
In this episode, Shireen and Jeffrey discuss her journey from Pakistan to the US at age 7 and the incredible sacrifices her parents made to make it possible. We also cover the duality she experienced growing up in Palo Alto, the variety of jobs she worked from ages 12-18, when she realized what’s valuable in life vs. in our educational system, transforming education, and much more
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-y4xdKbGgSY
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People are the Answer97: Rob Kramer on creating generational wealth for the formerly incarceratedShow notes:
In this episode, Rob and Jeffrey discuss Rob’s career journey, including time as a singer-songwriter, creating various software businesses, fighting to bring clean water to people in need, crypto, and much more
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/692yswK9-nI
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 8/1/24
Rob:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robkramerpurposelab/
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People are the Answer96: Skippy Mesirow on Healing Our Politics, filming in Laos, love for Aspen, importance of self-awarenessIn this episode, Skippy and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing, working in the Obama campaign and other political endeavors, his time filming a travel show in Laos, his love for Aspen and the effort he’s put toward that, the importance of self-awareness and vulnerability.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/yLq9212ki2w
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 8/6/24
Skippy Mesirow:
https://www.linkedin.co...2024-09-111h 29
People are the Answer95: Alison Blair on journey from stage actor/producer to NPO admin, power of teaching kids to recognize harmful relationships, her folk-rock bandIn this episode, Alison and Jeffrey sit down to discuss her journey from stage actor and producer to non-profit administrator, the power of teaching kids to recognize harmful relationships, her folk-rock band, Little Deep, and much more
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/6h68_8rMmLM
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 7/9/24
Alison:
https://www.instagram.com/iamalisonblair/?hl=en
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People are the Answer94: Christina Dent on approaches to addiction that reduce crime and empower familiesShow notes:
In this episode, Christina and Jeffrey chat about her incredible book, Curious: a foster mom’s discovery of an unexpected solution to drugs and addiction, as well as how End It For Good has evolved since their last conversation and the “staircase to recovery” as well as growing support for different types of recovery journeys.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/me_HTcqo-P4
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case2024-08-141h 27
People are the Answer93: Steven Mosier on his upbringing, design, hockey, and his podcastIn this episode, Steven and Jeffrey discuss his hard-working upbringing in Michigan as a prolific art student, how he got into hockey, his move east in 2000, his hockey story, starting his podcast, and much more.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/iaqvClKaJ-k
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/30/24
Steve:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/smosier/
https...2024-05-2958 min
People are the Answer92: Sanjay Rawal on peace via arts, sports, food systems, and social justiceIn this episode, Sanjay and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing as the son of two Indian immigrant professors, why college is a waste, moving to NYC to be part spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy’s community, making films, and much more.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_Bzue3rFmiQ
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/24/24
Sanjay:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-rawal-586108247/
https://www.in...2024-05-221h 05
People are the Answer91: Brian Abrams on AI for peace building and conflict resolutionIn this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/8/24
Brian:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/
2024-05-161h 16
People are the Answer90: Stacey Putka on upbringing, Miss Colorado, and helping othersIn this episode, Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people.
Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-FRzTgKLvEA
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/4/24
Stacey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-putka/
https://www.instagram.com/stacey_c_putka/
Breakthrough:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/timetobreakthrough/
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People are the Answer89: Kevin Lavelle on creating comfy shirts, building better baby monitors, and more.In this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more!
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/2/24
Kevin:
https://www.linkedin...2024-04-301h 38
People are the Answer88: Ethan Nadelmann on his educational journey through Harvard, transitioning from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, and more.In this episode, Ethan and Jeff discuss receiving multiple degrees from Harvard, his transition from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, orchestrating vast changes in drug policy issues, podcasting, and more.
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6OHOqD8W5jI
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 12/20/23
Ethan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethannadelmann/
https://www.instagram.com/enadelmann/
2024-02-281h 35
People are the Answer87: David Weild IV on opportunity, a great equalizer in societyIn this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss his journey from Molecular Genetics to finance, his friendships with Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson, his transformational work on getting the JOBS Act passed, and how providing financial opportunity can continue to be a great equalizer in our society
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BcYwprEn0QQ
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 1/11/24
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-weild-iv-03...2024-02-211h 26
People are the Answer86: Terrence Gallman on years in prison, Wall Street, movie productionIn this episode Jeffrey chats with Terrence about his tough upbringing, lengthy prison sentence, ultimately landing a job on Wall Street then starting his own firm after release, and the adaptation of his autobiography into a feature film.
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 12/6/23
Terrence:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-gallman-9b08101a/
https://www.instagram.com/terrencelgallman/
https://www.facebook.com/terrence.gallman.3
GIG Group:
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https://www.instagram.com/urbanren/
https://twitter.com/urbanren1
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https://www.amazon.com/LOVES-JOURNEY-Road-Less-Traveled...2024-02-141h 14
People are the Answer85.2: Host Jeffrey M. Zucker on criminal justice reform, drug policy, and what's nextWe continue this week with part 2 of a very special episode as our producer Kait Grey sits down with our host and podcast creator Jeffrey M. Zucker, as they discuss his work in start-ups, movie production, and more of his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. If you missed last week’s post, head back an episode to part 1 where we discuss his growing up in the South, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and his early endeavors in hospitality.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSGC8WB...2024-02-071h 28
People are the Answer85.1: Host Jeffrey M. Zucker on early entrepreneurship, hockey rootsIn this episode, Jeffrey and Kait discuss his growing up in the South and starting his career young at the Carolina Ice Palace, the incredible legacy his parents bestowed on him, and lessons learned while being a young entrepreneur in hospitality. We talk about his work in cannabis, as well as his advocacy work in drug policy and criminal justice reform. We also cover his goals for this podcast and his forthcoming movie, The Late Game…episode 2 coming next week.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hC3BlY5QvKA
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People are the Answer84: Gillian Rabin on impact filmmaking and women’s rightsIn this episode, Gillian and Jeffrey discuss her lifelong passion for being on stage, acting and production, desire to tell important stories, and much more.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lSfcw68eaPg
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 11/29/23
https://gillianrabin.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@gillian_ray
https://www.instagram.com/gillianrabin/
https://www.facebook.com/gillian.rabin/
https://www.l8theofficialshort.com/
https://w...2024-01-221h 20
People are the Answer80: Julie Christeas on sustainable filmmakingIn this episode, Julie and Jeffrey discuss her journey from immigrating from Greece at a young age to growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey, her unexpected path to becoming a producer, her impact on Jeff’s production career, how taking care of the environment is a win-win for impact and business, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O4gwHSzyCSI
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Editor: Nick Case
2024-01-101h 25
People are the Answer83: Madison Margolin on Journalism and her Jewish Psychedelic JourneyIn this episode, Madison and Jeffrey discuss her Hindu-influenced Jewish upbringing, how she became a journalist, the important role psychedelics have played in her life and Judaism, her living part-time in Israel and being there during the start of the current war, her book, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LP561tXLBfA
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 10/27/23
https://twitter.com/margolinmadison
https://www.instagram.com/madisonmargolin
https://ww...2024-01-091h 19
People are the Answer82: Dissecting the social impact of the Barbie movieThis episode features a deep dive on the master class in social impact that is the Barbie movie with friend of the podcast Megan Gregory, our editor Nick Case, and our producer Kait Grey.
Regardless of how you felt about its messages, there’s no denying that this was a new way of deeply weaving impact into film
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dRtxJTOInb4
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date:
11/1/23
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0:00 - Int...2024-01-091h 39
People are the Answer81: Laxmi Parthasarathy on reestablishing trust in journalismIn this episode, Laxmi and Jeffrey discuss her multicultural upbringing, underrepresentation in media, working in radio in Rwanda, the complexity of launching global news bureaus, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/keFJS7cm6Fw
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 9/18/23
Laxmi:
https://www.instagram.com/lsarathy/
Global Press:
https://globalpressjournal.com/
https://www.globalpress.co/#
https://ww...2023-12-111h 18
People are the Answer79: Lindsay Luttrell on producing Culinary TV that changes livesIn this episode, Lindsay and Jeffrey discuss her journey to becoming an emmy-nominated Food TV competition show producer and what a deep impact some of these shows have on so many lives and how beautiful meal experiences bring people together. We also talk about her incredible podcast, Table 5, where she has intimate conversations with renowned chefs.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TuJlOnOb9gA
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Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 10/3/23
Table 5 podcast:
https...2023-11-151h 20
People are the Answer78: Braden Fineberg on making it easy to create and manage non-profitsIn this episode, Braden and Jeffrey discuss Braden’s founding of Ribbon, a platform that makes it easier to start nonprofits while efficiently managing their complexities. They discuss his upbringing in Texas, his time at companies like Matterport and Tesla, his founding of Round Up, and how his mom’s diagnosis led him through a struggle-filled attempt to start a non-profit, ultimately culminating in Ribbon…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgwYsfh6o18
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People are the Answer76: Craig Kramer on global mental healthIn this episode, Craig and Jeffrey discuss Craig’s brief political career, time in Korea, world travels while helping to create impact in healthcare, his deep dive in mental health and how it was personal for his family, and much more…
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 8/23/23
https://www.edelmanglobaladvisory.com/cont...2023-10-281h 02
People are the Answer77: Nitzan Pelman on using social capital for growthIn this episode, Nitzan and Jeffrey discuss her upbringing in an orthodox Jewish community, her work at Teach for America, founding ReUp Education and eventually ClimbHire and how to use social capital for growth…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xY1H839fhJI
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 9/6/23
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People are the Answer75.2: Ethan Nadelmann on the state of the Middle EastUnfortunately, in this week’s episode, we really couldn’t avoid the negative while Jeff speaks with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of Drug Policy Alliance. Initially, this episode was scheduled to dig into drug policy. However, given recent events in the Middle East, Jeff and Ethan’s Jewish heritage, and Ethan’s background in politics, they just didn’t feel right discussing anything else. Join us for an impassioned and informative conversation…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AliPtZ8NnM4
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People are the Answer75: Dr. Roxy Manning on having antiracist conversationsIn this episode, Dr. Roxy Manning and Jeffrey discuss her books “Having Antiracist Conversations” and “The Antiracist Heart”, her immigration to the US and the bullying that accompanied it, her education and career, a major health scare, non-violent communication and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FE3bEw0xj58
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 8/15/23
Dr. Manning:
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https://roxannemanning.com/
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People are the Answer74: Henk Rogers on Tetris, climate action, space explorationIn this episode, Jeffrey chats with Henk Rogers, a serial entrepreneur best known for bringing Tetris to the world, but his story goes way beyond video games. Henk’s a climate activist, space explorer, and entrepreneur who is on a path to get Hawaii to 100% renewable energy.
Henk and Jeff discuss his upbringing, the Tetris story/movie, his work in climate action with Blue Planet Alliance, and his efforts in space exploration…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ODpZeThujw4
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People are the Answer73: Jaime-Jin Lewis on making childcare more accessibleIn this episode, Jeff chats with Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, where they’re working to make childcare as accessible as possible. A 2021 David Prize winner, Jaime-Jin has also been named one of the most 100 Influential People in Care. They discuss her being born in South Korea and growing up in the US, how hospitality work helped build a foundation, getting engaged in impact in NYC, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmBZ0y18nYA
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People are the Answer72: David Homan, super-connector, on the power of trust and trusted relationshipsIn this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss the power of trust and trusted relationships and how he leverages that with Orchestrated Connecting. We also discuss his childhood, his music and non-profit careers, a more recent start-up endeavor, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0SfWWDqgNc
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 7/26/23
https://orchestratedconnecting.com/
https://orchestratedopportunities.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfKlXohGGw
https://orchestratedconnecting.co...2023-09-071h 33
People are the Answer71: Sarah Peyton on the power of relational neuroscienceHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 7/25/23
In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Sarah Peyton , a relational neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and author of multiple books. They discuss her traumatic upbringing in Alaska, working as a translator on a Soviet fishing boat, her draw to relational neuroscience and bringing it to others, the importance of self-compassion, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-icowJ2jwl0
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People are the AnswerS7E10 (episode #70): Jason Mendelson on applying VC skills to Criminal Justice ReformIn this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Jason Mendelson, a recovering Venture Capitalist, attorney, CJR advocate, musician, producer, and all-around badass changemaker and entrepreneur. They discuss his upbringing, the injury that led him away from music for a time, becoming a venture capitalist, and more. He’s written and recorded his own album, played in various bands, and produced for stars like Aloe Blacc, Payge Turner, and many more and also founded CJR organization Breakthrough.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zrppDxI_5T0
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People are the AnswerS7E9 (episode #69): Barry Friedman on reforming policing, alternatives to police response, and moreIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Barry Friedman, NYU professor, author of critically acclaimed The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution and Unwarranted: Policing Without Permission, as well as founder of the Policing Project at NYU. They discuss Barry’s career journey, his experience on 9-11 and how it changed his perspective, the supreme court, front-end accountability for police and the role every citizen can play in it, alternative response initiatives, how entertainment can normalize issues, and much more…
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People are the AnswerS7E8 (68): Salen Churi, VC, on supporting innovation through policy changeIn this episode, Jeff sits down with his friend Sal Churi, Founder and General Partner at Trust Ventures, a VC firm that helps portfolio companies navigate and change regulatory issues that are impeding their progress and their positive impact on society. They discuss Sal’s family history that includes surviving the holocaust and fighting in wars, his growing up in Ohio, and how he transitioned from a law professor to a policy-focused Venture Capitalist, and more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7a5QrV8-YY
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People are the AnswerS7E7 (episode #67): Martin Richardson on healing the hockey communityIn this episode, the first in-person video recording for the show, Martin and Jeffrey discuss Marty’s career as a controller and CPA, how DAWG Nation started, what led him to dedicate himself to the org full time 5 years ago, his college soccer career, building an accessible ice rink, and much more. We even dig into my own passion for hockey, its influence on my life, and my ongoing work with his organization
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q0lCuruqT4M
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People are the AnswerS7E6 (episode #66): Daniel Emr on rescuing and restoring victims of human traffickingIn this episode, Dan and Jeffrey discuss Dan’s spending most of his teenage years in Ukraine, why he left a cushy engineering job to tackle human trafficking, whether legalizing and regulating sex work will help to alleviate the issue or not, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MqBP6BqW8hE
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 6/7/23
Dan’s Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-emr-29b06335/
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People are the AnswerS7E5 (65): Barb Clapp on jointly creating jobs and improving senior careIn this episode, Barb and Jeffrey discuss her career and entrepreneurial journeys, starting and growing Dwyer Workforce Development to improve senior care and provide job opportunities, including facilitating a $590 million business acquisition and conversion to non-profit, her passion for helping animals, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FdS-rz9okm0
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 6/6/23
Barb:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-clapp/
Instagram - https://www.in...2023-07-121h 00
People are the AnswerS7E4 (episode #64): Renée Rosillo on supporting founders from underserved communitiesIn this episode, Renée and Jeffrey discuss her growing up in Mexico City, Venture Capital, AI, Web3, the importance of propping up underserved founders, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yKCMLk2vj1Y
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Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 5/31/23
https://www.reneerosillo.com/
https://twitter.com/rerosillo
https://www.instagram.com/0xrerosillo/
https://www.joinprism.xyz/
https://www.founderfamilia.com/
https://twitter.com/founderfamilia
https://minervarobotics.com/
https://www.beondeck.com/
Bio in Renée’s word...2023-07-051h 19
People are the AnswerS7E3 (episode #63): Lindsay Siegel on early stage impact investing, tackling racial wealth gapIn this episode, Lindsay and Jeffrey discuss her early career and how a few different leaps of faith had incredible impact on her career path and world view, her work with early-stage start-ups and helping them engrain impact and good values into their businesses, tackling the racial wealth gap, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3WoKZXWQzbw
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
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Recording date: 5/3/23
https://ww...2023-06-291h 01
People are the AnswerS7E2 (#62): Bryan Stern on helping Americans and allies escape war zones, views from the 9/11 rubbleIn this episode, Bryan and Jeffrey discuss his experience at ground zero on September 11, his long military career, how he was motivated to do all that he could to bring Americans home at any cost, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Y4a7328ODo
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 5/2/23
https://www.projectdynamo.org/
https://www.instagram.com/projectdynamo/
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectDYNAMOorg/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/projectdynamo/
https://www.youtube.com/@projectdynamo1711
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atfZ2651_Zg&feature=youtu.be - Gr...2023-06-2555 min
People are the AnswerS7E1 (episode #61): Jai Kensey on creating true social impact through businessIn this episode, Jai and Jeffrey discuss her growing up in Southern California and finding her way east, the various roles that taught her how to be successful in the communications space, her desire to create positive impact, how she ended up at GTI, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZeblxdyNVfM
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 5/18/23
Jai’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jaikensey
GTI:
https://www.insta...2023-06-141h 05
People are the AnswerS6E10 (episode #60): Aloe Blacc on fostering change with music, biotechIn this episode, Aloe and Jeffrey discuss Aloe’s relationship with music, what he learned in the corporate world before going into music full time, how artists can create change, his upcoming cause-themed album, his work in biotech, and much more, covering issues like healthcare, criminal justice reform, poverty, and beyond…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d4MqLu2WrKc
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 5/17/23
Aloe:
https://www.aloeblacc.com/
http...2023-06-0856 min
People are the AnswerS6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneursS6E9 (episode #59): Ibrahima Souare on empowering community entrepreneurs
In this episode, Ibrahima and Jeffrey discuss Ibrahima’s immigration at a young age from Guinea, Africa and navigating his new home, his educational and career journeys, how he helps small businesses, the incredible number of acronyms in the non-profit and government worlds, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qs_Dcfs8Gis
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/28/23
NYPACE:
2023-06-021h 20
People are the AnswerS6E8 (episode #58): Brian Vicente on a patient-first approach to drug reform, starting a top law firm, and more…In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss Brian’s growing up as the son of an immigrant, playing soccer, finding his calling to fight the war on drugs, being an advocate and attorney for patients in need, founding a premier law firm, starting businesses, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jfCxwHXzY7o
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/27/23
Vi...2023-05-2454 min
People are the AnswerS6E7 (episode #57): Roger BelAir on how pickleball is changing prisoners’ livesIn this episode, Roger and Jeffrey discuss Roger’s career through banking, motivational speaking, and writing financial books–and how that took him to bringing Pickleball to prisons
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3eXBvHynYM0
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/26/23
Roger:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-belair-80314111/
https://www.facebook.com/belairr/
BelAirR@gmail.com
Conscience VC:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscience-vc/
Bi...2023-05-1753 min
People are the AnswerS6E6 (episode #56): Dr. Kortney Ziegler on transactivism, financial assistance software, and more…In this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney’s growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/25/23
Kortney:
http://kortneyrziegler.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kortney-ziegler-65885845/
Well-Money:
https://well-money.com/
Id...2023-05-121h 11
People are the AnswerS6E5 (episode #55): Suzanne Torregano & Bryoni Prentice on giving opportunities to girls in STEMIn this episode, Suzanne, Bryoni, and Jeffrey discuss how they ended up at Electric Girls, the importance of women’s representation in STEM and beyond, how their inspired students go on to inspire others, and much more …
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bsgCDii5ycs
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/20/23
Bryoni:
https://www.instagram.com/bryonicatering/
Bryonicatering.com
https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-cookie-challenge/photos/meet-the-competitors
Elec...2023-05-081h 17
People are the AnswerS6E4 (episode #54): Mohan Sivaloganathan on the importance of young voices and troublemaking for the status quoIn this episode, Mohan and Jeffrey discuss Mohan’s moving around the world growing up, his career path to social impact, his incredible work to give young people a voice in change at OurTurn, and how he’s using music as a vehicle for impact…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tf-QsR3ar9U
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/19/23
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Mohan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan/
https://twitter.com/mdotsiva
...2023-05-011h 13
People are the AnswerS6E3 (episode #53): Jason Radisson on unicorns and making jobs more people-focusedIn this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s journey from a tough, rural upbringing to being a seasoned entrepreneur, serial unicorn breeder, and making jobs more accessible and people-focused.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SmiFu0xp3FE
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 3/15/23
Jason:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasonradisson
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jradisson/
Kitcaster - https://kitcaster.com/jason-radisson/
Shift One:
...2023-04-191h 06
People are the AnswerS6E2 (episode #52): Steve Fletcher on the impact and importance of local businesses
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve’s career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU
Learn more:
Recording date: 3/2/23
Lowcountry Local First:
Website - https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LowcountryLocalFirstCertified/
Instagram - ht...2023-04-121h 23
People are the AnswerS6E1 (episode 51): Will Hoge on sending a message with musicHost: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
In this episode, Will and Jeffrey talk about Will’s journey to becoming a musician, going from all about rock and roll to a family man, the accident that almost took his life, using music to create positive change, and much more…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8yiqUImckJg
Learn more:
Recording date: 3/7/23
https://www.facebook.com/willhoge
https://www...2023-04-051h 18
People are the AnswerS5E9 (episode #49): Ana Zamora on funding just change in the criminal justice systemIn 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 Tru...2023-03-161h 32
People are the AnswerS5E7 (47): Lydiah Kemunto Bosire on the importance of African youth to our futureHost: 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://ww...2023-03-011h 33
People are the AnswerS4E10 (episode 40): Greg Spero on releasing creative potential in every humanIn 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregspero/
Pitch: Website - http...2022-10-191h 32
People are the AnswerS4E9 (episode 39): Jared Fishman on fixing inequalities in the justice systemIn 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-innovation-lab/
YouTube - https://www...2022-10-121h 04
People are the AnswerS4E8 (episode 38): Kasey Lundquist Reiter on empowering start-ups to affect changeIn 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 that empowers growth stage companies to reimagine the ways their business assets and core strengths ca...2022-10-061h 10
People are the AnswerS4E7 (episode 37): Chris Wilson on going from incarceration to serial impact entrepreneurIn 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/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chriswilsonslife/
...2022-09-2852 min
People are the AnswerS4E6 (episode 36): Dr. Amanda Reiman on cannabis, psychedelics, and moreIn 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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/personalplants Twitter - https://twitter.com/PlantsPersonal YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...2022-09-212h 03
People are the AnswerS4E5 (episode 35): Eli Dourado on increasing innovation and economic growthIn 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
YouTube - ht...2022-08-311h 04
People are the AnswerS4E4 (episode 34): Maggie Lin on immigrating into foster care and exiting the systemIn 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/thefosternation/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com...2022-08-251h 19
People are the AnswerS4E3 (episode 33): Harley Blakeman on creating job opportunities for fellow people with convictionsIn 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 Bla...2022-08-101h 47
People are the AnswerS4E2 (episode 32): Douglas Berman on the human element of criminal justice and drug policyIn 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 Center, housed in the Moritz College of Law. Berman...2022-07-271h 44
People are the AnswerS4E1 (episode 31): Rabbi Dr. Ari Sytner on kidney donation, grieving, counseling, and more…In 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 kidney donor. He is a graduate professor of social work at Yeshi...2022-07-201h 46
People are the AnswerS3E10 (episode 30): Dr. Michael Barnes on teaching, ed tech, and investing part of your rent, and more…In 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, Gardenio, Uinclude
Michael Barnes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Viva...2022-06-221h 41
People are the AnswerS3E9 (episode 29): Todd Rose on individuality and collective illusionsIn 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 po...2022-06-081h 27
People are the AnswerS3E8 (episode 28): Justin Kahn on the importance of of a legal defense plan and moreIn 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 having an economically successful business...all while having some fun along the way. He views...2022-06-011h 12
People are the AnswerS3E7 (episode 27): Veronica Wright on the importance of drug legalizationIn 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 advocate for criminal justice reform. As a strong advocate for such issues as...2022-05-181h 11
People are the AnswerS3E6 (episode 26): Alexys Feaster on the mindset of success and moreIn 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 of influence in sports, entertainment and busines...2022-05-111h 18
People are the AnswerS3E5 (episode 25): Amy Barch on better re-entry and reducing recidivismIn 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 individuals earn their GED. Turn90 (formerly Turning Leaf) has received national attention for its inno...2022-05-041h 25
People are the AnswerS3E4 (episode 24): Antong Lucky on criminal justice reform and ending gang violenceIn 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 and former leader of the Dallas 415 Blood Gang, is now the President of Urban...2022-04-271h 11
People are the AnswerS3E3 (episode 23): Patrick Fitzgibbons on criminal justice, mental healthIn 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. He is also a military veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC. Patrick holds advanced degrees...2022-04-201h 03
People are the AnswerS3E2 (episode 22): Dr. Nicole F. Roberts on global health, ending food insecurity and its effects, and moreIn 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 exploitation, and the founder of Health & Human Rights Strategies, a...2022-04-131h 46
People are the AnswerS3E1 (episode 21): DA Beth McCann on improving our criminal justice systemIn 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 this, she served 8 years as the State Representative for House District 8 in North and Central Denver. She spent several years in the Col...2022-04-061h 12
People are the AnswerS2E10 (episode 20): Alice Marie Johnson on making the most of prison and sentencing reformIn 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 received worldwide attention when Kim Kardashian West advocated for he...2022-03-091h 41
People are the AnswerS2E9 (episode 19): Jason Wang on second chances after incarcerationIn 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 of 15, Jason Wang was given a 12-year sentence at a m...2022-03-021h 10
People are the AnswerS2E8 (episode 18): Tabreez Verjee on mission driven techIn 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 Franc...2022-02-231h 21
People are the AnswerS2E7 (episode 17): Patrick Bryant on entrepreneurs giving back to the communityIn 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 offices around the US 25 years ago, his bio is then a ste...2022-02-161h 20
People are the AnswerS2E6 (episode 16): Halim Flowers on starting an empire while incarcerated, sentencing reformIn 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 my love revolution. Through my love revolution, my purpose is to live the...2022-02-091h 50
People are the AnswerS2E5 (episode 15): Sihyun Choi on investing with an ecosystem view toward impactLearn 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 transformations in society and advance its mission; and (2) Stand Together Foundation (S...2022-02-021h 37
People are the AnswerS2E4 (episode 14): Troy Dayton on drug policy and experiencing joyIn 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 r...2022-01-261h 18
People are the AnswerS2E3 (episode 13): Heidi Drauschak on changing how political policy worksIn 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. In her free time, she travels the country in...2022-01-191h 10
People are the AnswerS2E2 (episode 12): Jake Kloberdanz on cause-centric commerceIn 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.
Since launching ONEHOPE in 2007, Jake has successfully raised more than $100 million to help grow the brand from zero to ov...2022-01-131h 15
People are the AnswerS2E1 (episode 11): Dr. Marion McNabb on public health, cannabis research, working in EthiopiaIn 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. McNabb is the CEO of 510 Innovations, a human and data sciences think tank serving the healthcare, cannabis, and entheogenic plant medicine indu...2022-01-051h 22
People are the AnswerEpisode 10: Victor Nguyễn-Long on marketing for good and stopping Asian hateIn 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, and activism. Most recently, he spent the 2020 election as Creative Director for ACRONYM and led creative production for their $100 million digital effort to hel...2021-12-081h 35
People are the AnswerEpisode 9: Moe Brown on perseverance, listening, and going from athlete to congressional nomineeIn 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...
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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 approach and achieve winning outcomes by establishing processes that identify, meet, and sustain winning objectives.
Moe is...2021-12-011h 27
People are the AnswerEpisode 8: Mara Gordon on treating seriously ill patients with cannabis around the world and on NetflixIn 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
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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 pioneer in medicinal cannabis globally.
Aunt Zelda’s™ line of products are the result of years of research & development...2021-11-241h 21
People are the AnswerEpisode 7: Evan Nison on the path from activism to entrepreneurship and how they intertwineIn episode 7, Evan and Jeffrey discuss how activism can lead to entrepreneurship, changing drug laws, and life…
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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 Marijuana Venture’s 40 under 40 and High Time’s 100 Most Influential People in Cannabis. He also received a pen used to sign t...2021-11-1737 min
People are the AnswerEpisode 6: Reilly Pharo Carter on life, education, and the state of the world…In 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+ years she has worked to develop and advance policy, guide political stra...2021-11-1037 min
People are the AnswerEpisode 5: Kim Napoli on becoming an activist and leader in MA cannabisIn 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 assisting clients in the creation, implementation, and progress made towards their goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion. She also works to e...2021-11-0355 min
People are the AnswerEpisode 4: Christina Dent on changing minds on drug policy in the deep SouthIn 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...
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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 earned a degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Christian Ministry from Belhaven University.
As a...2021-10-271h 05
People are the AnswerEpisode 3: Andy Lipman on battling cystic fibrosis and empowering other CF warriorsIn 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 life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). At 48, his life expectancy now exceeds the expected. Andy is a positi...2021-10-2045 min
People are the AnswerEpisode 2: Karen O’Keefe on ending the drug warIn this episode, Karen and Jeffrey discuss ending the drug war, education, human rights, and Bike advocacy…
As the director of state policies at the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), Karen manages grassroots and direct lobbying efforts in state legislatures for the nation’s leading marijuana policy organization.
Working closely with local allies and lawmakers, her team led the successful advocacy campaigns to pass more than a dozen medical cannabis and decriminalization measures through state legislatures. Her department also spearheaded the campaigns that made Vermont and Illinois the first two states to legalize marijuana for adults’ use le...2021-10-1340 min
People are the AnswerPreview: Alex Hodara on investing in educationPreview of episode 1 in which Jeffrey and Alex have an engaging discussion covering entrepreneurship, education innovation and Alex’s program Rocket Club, and why it’s important to build confidence at a young age.2021-09-1502 min