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This is CandorRecapturing our attention, building resilience, and bringing compassion into the workplace with Lori Schwanbeck, Mindfulness based emotional intelligence consultantToday’s episode features Lori Schwanbeck. Lori is a passionate advocate for creating lives of meaning and engagement in both personal and professional realms. In this conversation we hear about her journey from marketing, to psychology and mindfulness, how we can start to recapture our attention so we can live fully, bringing compassion and gratitude practices into the workplace, and the potential benefits of wider adoption of nature-based mindfulness.Lori Schwanbeck’s Bio:With a backgro...
2022-05-081h 08This is CandorSustainable and social good investing with Zécca Lehn, General Partner of Responsibly VenturesOn today’s episode I’m joined by Zécca Lehn. He’s the General Partner of Responsibly Ventures, backing U.S. PreSeed startups in both Social and Sustainable Tech. Zécca shares how his upbringing in an off grid house on San Juan island laid the early foundations for caring about sustainability and how he achieved a 20 year goal to be investing in sustainable companies. His diverse portfolio of investments has a strong track record and you’ll hear about his process and what is perhaps an u...
2022-04-191h 31This is CandorLearn impact measurement strategies with Laura Budzyna, Associate Director for Innovation Practice at MIT D-LabOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Laura Budzyna. She’s the Associate Director for Innovation Practice at MIT D-Lab. We chat about MIT D-LABs unique design mindset approach to development, different impact measurement strategies, and how you can make data more fun. Laura Budzyna’s Bio:Laura Budzyna is a global development practitioner and evaluator committed to participatory, flexible, and learning-focused measurement for the social impact sector. Specializing in the evaluation of innovat...
2021-02-051h 25This is CandorChanging the narrative around Muslim Women and supporting girl’s education with Jana Amin, Egyptian-American AdvocateOn today’s episode I’m joined by Jana Amin. Jana is a 17-year-old Egyptian-American advocate for changing the narrative around Muslim Women and gender parity.In this episode Jana discusses:Hosting 17 speakers, ranging from Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of the Malala Fund to Nibras Khudaida, Refugee and Human Rights Activist, on her 17th birthday to bring awareness to the millions of girls that are estimated to have dropped out of school and will not return because of the pandemic. How she organize...
2021-01-151h 04This is CandorBringing the science-based benefits of mindfulness to schools and businesses with Curtis Smith, Founder of Moment of MindfulnessOn today’s episode I’m joined by Curtis Smith. Curtis is the founder of Moment of Mindfulness where he empowers corporate and educational communities to activate their best intentions through culturally responsive and evidence-based mindfulness tools.In this episode Curtis discusses:Co-founding a school and leading the character development curriculum.How he expanded mindfulness programs to 1000’s of scholars in 33 NYC public schools and design workshops for Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper...
2020-12-271h 07This is CandorBuilding a rewarding career with Paolo Gallo, Author of The Compass and The RadarOn today’s episode I’m joined by Paolo Gallo. He’s the author of “The Compass & The Radar: the art of building a rewarding career while remaining true to yourself” and the founder of Compass Consulting. Previously he served as Chief HR Officer at the World Economic Forum and Chief Learning Officer at the World Bank. In the conversation, Paolo discusses some of the essential tools for a successful career, helpful exercises that he uses as a career coach, leadership traits needed...
2020-12-0941 minThis is CandorCultivating mental hygiene and breaking mental health stigmas with Dr. Raghu Appasani, Founder and CEO of The MINDS FoundationOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Raghu Appasani. Raghu is a psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate, and the founder & CEO of The MINDS Foundation, a mental health nonprofit focused on bridging the gap between western and eastern practices to create a wholesome society.In this episode, Raghu discusses the importance of mental hygiene, breaks mental health stigmas, and shares his vision for a world where anyone, anywhere can access the mental health resources they need wh...
2020-11-1746 minThis is CandorElevating innovators and activists with Carolina García Jayaram, Executive Director of The Elevate Prize FoundationOn today’s episode I’m joined by Carolina García Jayaram, the founding executive director of The Elevate Prize Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to amplify the impact of innovators, activists and problem-solvers. In its first year, the global entrepreneurship competition powered by MIT SOLVE had nearly 1300 applicants from 119 countries. There are 10 winners who receive funding and embark on a 2-year program. In addition, they’re building a powerful platform to mobilize communities...
2020-10-2643 minThis is CandorAdventuring with purpose and finding your place in the environmental movement with Gregg Treinish, Founder and Executive Director of Adventure ScientistsOn today’s episode I’m joined by Gregg Trienish, the Founder and Executive director of Adventure Scientists. Since their founding in 2011, Adventure Scientists has sent thousands of volunteer adventurers on missions to collect data from remote, difficult-to-access locations for scientists and conservation partners. Gregg's passion for scientific discovery, exploration, and adventuring with purpose is evident. Sixteen years ago he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and in 2008 National Geog...
2020-10-1645 minThis is CandorCollaborative investing in world changing start ups with Trish Costello - CEO and co-founder of PortfoliaOn today's episode, I'm joined by Trish Costello. She's the founder and CEO of Portfolia, which offers a radically different investing process designed for women and other emerging investors. They're building a movement to collectively invest in diverse founders solving problems that were often previously ignored, like in women's health, active aging, and financial justice. Trish talks about:Why Portfolia is full sail ahead investing in world-changing startups and raising funds even amid...
2020-08-2950 minThis is CandorEntrepreneurship, remote work, privacy and more with Paul Jarvis - Author of Company of One and co-founder of FathomMany of the guests on This is Candor question the status quo. This is certainly true of today’s guest, Paul Jarvis. Paul is a designer, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s the author of Company of One which explores why bigger isn’t always better in business. He’s also the co-founder of a privacy web analytics product called Fathom and shares his ideas around work and business in a weekly newsletter, the Sunday Dispatch. Much of the conversation with Paul is centered around entrepreneu...
2020-08-1246 minThis is CandorPatrick Walker - Co-founder of Uptime AppOn today’s episode I’m joined by Patrick Walker. Patrick is a co-founder of Uptime app, a next-generation learning app that feeds curious minds with curated videos from the world’s leading experts. We talk about his background in education, journalism, and social media, Uptime app’s launch on Earth day, and why the word “care” is planted at the heart of everything Uptime app does. Guest Bio:After 20 years building and launching some of the world’s most innovative digital video services, Patri...
2020-06-2544 minThis is CandorThe world's first initiative to measure human rights with Anne-Marie Brook - Co-founder of HRMIOn today’s episode I’m joined by Anne Marie Brook. Anne-Marie is the Co-founder of the Human Right Measurement Initiative, or HRMI. HRMI is the first organization to track the human rights performance of countries. We recorded this conversation a few weeks ago and bringing awareness to HRMI is more relevant than ever with the movement for racial justice. HRMI’s data shows how the U.S. ranks poorly on human rights measures like safety from the state and extrajudicial killing. In addition, Afri...
2020-06-1238 minThis is CandorPodcast BlackoutThis week there will not be a regular episode of This is Candor. Instead, I’m participating in #PodcastBlackout to amplify black voices. Please refer to the following links to learn about and support the movement for racial justice. Donate:Black Lives MatterThe Bail ProjectNational Bail Fund NetworkNAACP Legal Defense FundACLULearn and take action:Read How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.Watch13th.Take the Implicit Association Test, a tool from Harvard University to assess your own...
2020-06-0702 minThis is CandorArt as the highest form of hope with Samantha Stein - Artist at WombkindOn today’s episode I’m joined by Samantha Stein, a technologist, writer, and artist. Samantha was named a World Economic Forum Media Leader for the years she spent predicting the consequences of emerging technologies and is currently focused on mental health and the digital subconscious. Her art is produced under the name WOMBKIND and explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, consumerism, and compassion. She’s also the Chief Strategy Officer at QEDIT, a start up focused on ensur...
2020-05-2951 minThis is CandorJamie Alexander - Director of Drawdown Labs at Project DrawdownIn today’s episode of This is Candor I’m joined by Jamie Alexander, founding Director of Drawdown Labs at Project Drawdown. “Drawdown” refers to the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Project Drawdown has created a comprehensive list of the most substantive solutions to global warming to get us to Drawdown. Jamie and I talk about her career path that led her to Project Drawdown, solutions to the climate crisis th...
2020-05-2144 minThis is CandorMadeline Holland - Co-CEO at Talent Beyond BoundariesOn today’s episode of This is Candor I’m joined by Madeline Holland. Madeline is the co-CEO of Talent Beyond Boundaries, or TBB for short. Talent Beyond Boundaries is the only organization in the world connecting refugees to international job opportunities, opening labor mobility as a complementary solution to traditional refugee resettlement. We talk about her journey from intern to co-CEO at TBB, how TBB is helping fill essential skills gaps amidst the pandemic, and how we can prepare ...
2020-05-1330 minThis is CandorOcean conservation with Cristina Mittermeier - Nat Geo photographer and co-founder of Sea LegacyOn today’s episode I’m joined by Cristina Mittermeier. Cristina has been a writer, conservationist and photographer for the past 25 years. She has an expansive life resume that includes being the co-founder of Sea Legacy, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the ocean, showcasing her photography in hundreds of publications, being named as one of the World’s top 40 Most Influential Outdoor Photographers by Outdoor Magazine and being named one of National Geographic’s 2018 Adventurers of the Ye...
2020-05-1237 minThis is CandorEmpowering Climate Activists Across Africa with Vanessa NakateOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Nakate. Vanessa is climate activist and the founder of the Rise Up movement. We talk about her path to climate activism and how she's empowering climate activists across Africa. 📍 Kampala, Uganda---🎙️ Hosted by Megan Doepker📝 Show notes: https://www.thisiscandor.com/podcast/vanessa-nakate💡 Feedback? Suggestions for a guest or topic? Email megan@megandoepker.com
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