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The Unmistakable Creative PodcastListener Favorites: Thibault Manekin | How to Create Something Larger Than Yourself - Part 2Thibault Manekin is a pioneer for change who aims to inspire entrepreneurs and change-makers to keep dreaming and to fight the good fight. Thibault shares his personal story while also diving into the core message of his book. Our hope is that you will be inspired, encouraged and empowered to create something larger than yourself. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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2025-02-0341 min
Larger Than YourselfBen Nichols: Humble ServiceBen Nichols is a third generation marine who epitomizes the concept of a humble servant leader. Whether leading troops in Afghanistan or running Harkins Builders here in America, Ben is committed to giving everyone a platform, a voice, and a seat at the table. At a time where building consensus and getting people on the same page can seem overwhelming, Ben helps us see that not only is it possible, but that it is critical to the success of the growth of the ideas that we work on and champion.
2024-01-101h 34
Larger Than YourselfSekwan Merritt: HopeSekwan Merritt is magic. His smile, his beautiful heart, and his hope are just a few of the things that separate him from the rest of us. Sekwan never let a 25 year prison sentence slow him down. If anything, it motivated him to dig deeper, find his freedom, and answer the calling to change the world for him and for everyone around him.
2023-08-201h 22
The Henry George School Podcast84. How you can become bigger than yourselfMr. Manekin is a social entrepreneur and community organizer from the Baltimore area. I first met him at a professional development training camp where he gave a speech about social entrepreneurship and how we can become the change within the communities that we want to see. Thibault is the cofounder of PeacePlayers and Seawall. PeacePlayers is an international non-profit that helps bridge divides and empower youth through sports and education. Seawall is a real estate development company that operates as a social business. Collaborating with the community, Seawall has successfully renovated and developed quintessential parts of the Baltimore area...
2023-08-1025 min
Larger Than YourselfVictoria Thompson: A Better HustleVictoria Thompson spent years hustling in the squeegee business, which has been one of the most polarizing topics that we’ve faced in Baltimore in a long time. Her recent leadership in the Squeegee Collaborative, where a group of Baltimore leaders and squeegee workers came together to listen to each other and map out a path forward that would be in the best interest of all those involved, has changed the landscape in our city, and is a beautiful reminder of the importance of listening deeply.
2023-06-2358 min
Transforming CitiesThibault Manekin of SeawallOn this episode, I’m speaking with Thibault Manekin, Partner at Seawall.
Growing up in Baltimore City, Thibault wrestled to understand why we, as human beings, seemed so divided. He continued to ask himself what causes the divides that separate races, cultures, and communities and what can be done to bridge them.
Since 2007, Seawall has been an impact-driven company made up of passionate social entrepreneurs who believe in re-imagining the real estate industry, believing that all facets of the built environment should be used to empower communities, unite our cities, and help launch powerful ideas th...
2023-05-311h 20
Larger Than YourselfShelonda Stokes: We CouldMy friend Shelonda Stokes is the glue that is helping all of Baltimore stick. Her life’s quest to blaze an equal trail for women and people of color has led her to a point in her career where the social capital that she possesses, used correctly, just might be the tipping point that Baltimore needs to thrive together.
2023-05-151h 00
2 Pages with MBS149. From the Vault: How to Surrender to Your Heart: Thibault Manekin, author of ‘Larger than Yourself’ [reads] ‘The Alchemist’Today, we're pulling one of our best episodes from the vaults, featuring the brilliant Thibault Manekin.Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesIf you had the chance to listen to my recent interview with Zach First, you heard us talk about how in a time of turbulence, organizations - whether big or small - can be candles in the darkness, and how being a manager means being a barrier against tyranny. That’s all good in theory … but how do you start a movement in prac...
2023-05-0245 min
Larger Than YourselfLuke Cooper: Who Cares?Luke Cooper is on a quest to level the playing field for entrepreneurs of color. Raised surrounded by drugs and violence, as a young boy he watched his father get sentenced to 20 years in prison. If it wasn’t for a strong mom, a short ride in a Cessna airplane, and a science fair he won at 12 years old, Luke’s life would have looked a lot different. As he says, he probably would be dead. Luke’s story on how he realized that he controlled his own destiny, which led him to start and sell some very successful tech c...
2023-04-211h 42
Larger Than YourselfAlicia Wilson: The Seed PlanterAlicia Wilson is the mightiest person I know. Her ability to navigate community, and life, in a way that is transparent, humble, and compassionate have landed her in some of the most important conversations in Baltimore, throughout the country, and now around the globe. Alicia’s courage to take on world-changing challenges without ever forgetting how she got there, or who she really represents, are all a part of her inspiring magic.
2023-02-201h 20
Work Pod | Work 2.0 & Future Of Work Upgrades#FutureOfWork & Building Larger Than YourselfIn this session, Thibault Manekin, author of Larger Than Yourself, discusses some of the points in his book about turning an idea into a large-scale movement. His vast on-the-field experience on working on massive social initiatives gives us an insider's story on how companies, leaders and employees can dream big, challenge the status quo and undertake disruptive projects and assignments in an organization.
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From the time he was little growing up in Baltimore City, Thibault wrestled to understand why we as human beings seemed so divided. He...
2022-06-161h 062 Pages with MBS103. How to Surrender to Your Heart: Thibault Manekin, author of ‘Larger than Yourself’ [reads] ‘The Alchemist’=> Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2PagesIf you had the chance to listen to my recent interview with Zach First, you heard us talk about how in a time of turbulence, organizations - whether big or small - can be candles in the darkness, and how being a manager means being a barrier against tyranny. That’s all good in theory … but how do you start a movement in practice? Thibault Manekin is a commercial real estate entrepreneur. He might not seem like my usual guest...
2022-05-3145 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastThibault Manekin | How to Create Something Larger Than Yourself - Part 2Thibault Manekin is a pioneer for change who aims to inspire entrepreneurs and change-makers to keep dreaming and to fight the good fight. Thibault shares his personal story while also diving into the core message of his book. Our hope is that you will be inspired, encouraged and empowered to create something larger than yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
2022-04-2041 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastThibault Manekin | How to Create Something Larger Than Yourself - Part 1Thibault Manekin is a pioneer for change who aims to inspire entrepreneurs and change-makers to keep dreaming and to fight the good fight. Thibault shares his personal story while also diving into the core message of his book. Our hope is that you will be inspired, encouraged and empowered to create something larger than yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
2022-04-1841 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThibault Manekin: Inspiring Change through Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Community BuildingJoin host Rob Lee in an engaging episode of The Truth In This Art podcast as he sits down with Thibault Manekin, a dynamic individual known for his roles as a speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and community organizer. As the co-founder of Seawall Development, he is dedicated to reshaping the real estate landscape and fostering unity within communities. Thibault's impactful journey extends from his transformative experiences in South Africa to his current endeavors in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, his involvement with the international nonprofit Peace Players highlights his commitment to utilizing basketball as a powerful tool for promoting peace and bridging...
2022-04-0444 min
Don’t Miss: This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Larger than Yourself by Thibault ManekinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/94037to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Larger than Yourself
Author: Thibault Manekin
Narrator: David DeVries
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 02-22-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: New Business Enterprises
Publisher's Summary:
It’s an age-old question: Why do some great ideas or inventions take off and soar while others never get off the ground? Today, with more and more young entrepreneurs seeking to incorporate social justice, economic equity, climate concerns, and communal health into their endeavors, the need for practical-yet-think-big answers is great. Thibault Manekin has a few.
2022-02-229h 41
Larger Than YourselfCharlotte James and Undrea Wright: Sacred MedicineCharlotte James and Undrea Wright believe deeply in the healing powers of plant medicine. Our conversation explored how their personal journeys with psychedelics led them to create The Ancestor Project, which uses these sacred medicines to co-create a collective liberation.
2022-02-071h 36
Larger Than YourselfArtie Gonzales: Facing Our DemonsAt 16 years old, Artie Gonzales was already deep in the gang world when he took the life of another man, was tried as an adult, and caught a life sentence in the California prison system. 21 years later, through hard personal work, Artie was released as a model prisoner and has since become a leader in his community, an advocate for legislative reforms, and a member of several social justice organizations.
2022-01-211h 20
Larger Than YourselfAshley Williams: Seeing Beyond the PatternsAshley Williams is on a quest to make sure that the youth of this world, our future generation, have the emotional intelligence needed to thrive in these incredibly challenging times. It’s as important to her as math, English and science, and it can no longer be overlooked. Her edu-tech company, Clymb, is reimagining what’s possible by not accepting the status quo.
2022-01-061h 03
Charm City DreamersThibault Manekin - Lexington MarketBothered by how real estate and the control of land seemed to have done more to divide us as people than actually bring us together, in 2006 Thibault moved back to Baltimore where he helped start Seawall, an impact driven company made up of passionate social entrepreneurs who believe in re-imagining the real estate industry as we know it. Seawall believes that all facets of the built environment should be used to empower communities, unite our cities, and help launch powerful ideas that create important movements. Since its inception, the company has focused its energy and resources on providing discounted ap...
2021-12-1932 min
Experience by DesignDesigning Empowerment from the Inside Out with Thibault ManekinWhen the world can feel more divided than ever - whether polarizing politics, climate change or economic uncertainty, ethnography reminds us to come back down to earth, and into the lives of people. Because the truth is, if we want to see systemic change, and address issues larger than ourselves, we actually have to start with everyday experience. And being willing to go against the grain, challenge the status quo.Thibault Manekin has a habit of putting himself into uncomfortable situations of the extraordinary kind. In his new book Larger than Yourself, he chronicles the various moments...
2021-11-241h 00
Larger Than YourselfJohn Brothers: The Community BuilderDr. John Brothers is the glue that is quietly and humbly holding Baltimore city together. Our conversation covered everything from his growing up in deep poverty, to his ability to see the beauty in even the most challenging places, to his unique approach to leading the T. Rowe Price Foundation’s quest to reimagine the role of philanthropy within communities.
2021-08-251h 09
Larger Than YourselfMonique Smith: MissingMonique Smith was abducted as a baby and raised by an abusive woman who claimed to be her mother. It wasn’t until she was in her 30s that Monique began to put the pieces together. Today, Monique is on a quest to discover her true identity and to create a movement to support families of missing children.
2021-08-041h 01
Larger Than YourselfKondwani Fidel: Are We Going To Be Ok?Kondwani Fidel is a Baltimore legend. Known for his ability to use words to stir an awakening and deep emotion, Kondwani’s poetry, lyrics and books are both asking and answering our toughest questions. Kondwani’s ability to be real and vulnerable have propelled him forward onto a national stage where he’s using his platform to inspire critical change.
2021-07-211h 15
Larger Than YourselfLola Manekin: Conscious CreationLola Manekin is my wife, my oracle and one of the most powerful healers that I’ve ever met. In this conversation, which was rooted in creation, we dove deep into marriage, children, birthing ideas, the universes’ wisdom, and trusting ourselves to find our paths.
2021-06-241h 39
Larger Than YourselfEthan Lipsitz: The Love ExtremistIn 2017, Ethan Lipsitz was diagnosed with brain cancer. Rather than giving up, this challenged him to face his mortality and reorient his priorities around health and love. From that period onwards Ethan founded the Love Extremist project, a platform that empowers people to become activists for love. Today he works with companies, schools, communities and organizations to facilitate important conversations and practices that bond groups, empower health and cultivate creativity, action-oriented love.
2021-06-161h 01
Larger Than YourselfSheela Murthy: Reimagining Immigration LawSheela Murthy has lived an incredible life. Born and raised in India, Sheela's parents instilled a work ethic in her that propelled her onto a global stage. Armed with a law degree from Harvard, and based on her own poor experience in optioning a green card, Sheela set out to reimagine immigration law as we know it through the Murthy Law Firm.
2021-06-0955 min
Larger Than YourselfTara Ryan: Heal the HealersTara Ryan is the founder of the Heal the Healers Project, a powerful nonprofit that provides emotional support for nurses on the front lines. Driven to serve based on life threatening burns Tara experienced when she was only nine months old, and the trauma that came with it, Tara has committed her life’s work to taking care of others.
2021-06-0352 min
Larger Than YourselfJoe Jones: Dismantling PovertyJoe Jones is the founder and CEO of the Center for Urban Families. Addicted to heroin, selling drugs, and arrested before he was legally able to drive, Joe decided he had a larger purpose in life. He set out on a journey to create an organization that would dismantle poverty, and he’s systematically chipping away at that every single day.
2021-05-191h 02
Larger Than YourselfBrandon Scott: Why Can't We?Brandon Scott is the 52nd mayor of Baltimore City and he’s on a mission. As 37 years old, he’s the youngest mayor Baltimore has had in over a hundred years. In this episode Brandon talks about his lifelong passion to serve his city, his commitment to reimagining what it means to be an elected official, why he is challenging the status quo, and the hard questions he’s asking that will eventually move the needle.
2021-05-1230 min
Larger Than YourselfD. Watkins: My Brother's KeeperWatkins is a New York Times bestselling author, world renowned speaker, editor and teacher. In this inspiring conversation, D. and I talk about being a new dad, about him being a product of the crack era and living to be able to tell that story, about the racism and crime that are crippling our country, about the importance of building community and more importantly, protecting that community once you’ve made it.
2021-05-051h 05
Larger Than YourselfAaron Henkin: The Story ListenerAaron Henkin is an award-winning radio journalist and podcaster. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding how his radical agenda to show up with no agenda led to the creation of the hit series, Out of the Blocks, and how it grew into a movement that reimagines radio as we know it.
2021-04-211h 03
Larger Than YourselfEricka Alston-Buck: I Am ExtraordinaryEricka Alston-Buck is a divine force whose life work has been to amplify the voices of change agents and magnify the work being done by others to positively impact the world. In our conversation we discuss her being tested as a genius at eight years old, the weight of having her first child at 15, her recovery from being addicted to crack cocaine, her creating the Kids Safe Zone in response to the Freddie Gray uprising, and her burning question of Why is this all OK?
2021-04-141h 00
Larger Than YourselfNnadagi Isa: Dope Toilet PaperNnadagi Isa is the co-founder of Lor Tush, an incredible company that is reimagining toilet paper as we know it. In this episode, we discussed the influence of growing up in America with Nigerian parents, her experience being homeless, the music album she helped go platinum, and the creativity that brought Lor Tush to life.
2021-04-0756 min
Larger Than YourselfDaniel O'Connor: Media HumanizedDaniel O’Connor is the founder and chief storyteller behind Panacea, an amazing organization that is healing communities, one complicated conversation at a time. Dan saw a lack of positive narratives in the media around themes of love, empathy, and forgiveness and decided to do something about it, which launched him on a journey that may just unite the world.
2021-04-0149 min
Larger Than YourselfFagan Harris: The Social Justice WarriorFagan Harris is the co-founder and CEO of Baltimore Corps. He’s also one of my heroes and one of the most thoughtful people I know. In the episode we talked about hustle, the Rhodes Scholarship, death, life, purpose over profit, nonprofit vs. for profit, Baltimore Corps, Lexington Market, and the fight for racial equity.
2021-03-241h 08
Larger Than YourselfJoe Mechlinski: Authentic RelatingJoe Mechlinski is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur who believes that an engaged workforce is the key to unlocking human potential. More importantly, he’s one of my best friends. In this episode, the two of us covered love, plant medicine, parenting, trauma, equality, complicated conversations and his exciting new book.
2021-03-171h 14
Larger Than YourselfBree Jones: Development Without DisplacementBree Jones watched her hometown of New Rochelle, NY become gentrified so fast that by the time she tried to do something, it was already too late. Vowing to find a solution, Bree moved to Baltimore and founded a community led real estate company called Parity, whose mission is to renovate abandoned buildings to create affordable home ownership and prove that you can do development without displacement.
2021-03-1045 min
Build Your PathThibault Manekin (Partner, Seawall) Sponsored by Harkins BuildersYou ever stop and think about the built environment? Our homes, workplaces, schools, stores, roads, bridges...even the cell towers and electric grid that gives us the magic of the Internet? It is all around us. Someone designs, builds, and maintains it. Why not you?
Matt Pyne explores the careers of the passionate people that do built environment. Their stories may surprise you, and some may be just like you.
Thibault Manekin is a Partner at Seawall Real Estate. He's here to tell his story.
https://www.seawall.com/
Sponsored by Harkins Builders: www.harkinsbuilders.com/
2021-03-0313 min
Larger Than YourselfDelali Dzirasa: FearlessDelali Dzirasa is the future. His story about the hustle and hard work that led him to create Fearless, a tech company whose mission is to build software with a soul, was so inspiring. Delali shows us all how much more successful we can be when we chase purpose over profit.
2021-03-0356 min
Larger Than YourselfSimon Cataldo - Harlem LacrosseSimon Cataldo shares his fascinating life journey that led him to reimagine the game of lacrosse. The story of how Harlem Lacrosse came to be has very little to do with the actual game, it’s all about how the sport itself, looked at differently, can change the life trajectory of our most forgotten and disenfranchised youth.
2021-02-251h 00
Larger Than YourselfShelley Halstead - Black Women BuildShelley Halstead's burning desire to know why things are how they are, led her around the world, and eventually to Baltimore where she launched Black Women Build, a homeownership and wealth building initiative that trains Black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing by restoring vacant and deteriorated houses in West Baltimore.
2021-02-171h 05
Larger Than YourselfDavid Slomkowski: Athletes Serving AthletesSports enthusiast and three-time All-American athlete, David Slomkowski, combined his love and appreciation for the athletic spirit with his entrepreneurial prowess to create Athletes Serving Athletes. The organization is committed to helping athletes with disabilities find opportunities to participate in mainstream sports while ensuring they and their families feel loved and included.
2021-02-1245 min
Larger Than YourselfJonathan Rose - The Co-CreatorJonathan Rose is a socially conscious innovator and leader in the real estate world and beyond. Since founding Jonathan Rose Companies in 1989, he’s been on a mission to repair the fabric of cities, towns, and communities by delivering visionary projects that are affordable, environmentally responsible, and socially conscious.
2021-02-0438 min
Larger Than YourselfSean Smeeton - Inspiring ChangeSean Smeeton didn’t just want to re-imagine the ice cream industry, he wanted to empower others along the way. Beginning as a local non-profit and later transitioning to become a worker-owned-purpose-driven cooperative, Taharka Brothers is now a majority black owned business that has built its reputation as one of Baltimore's favorite ice cream vendors.
2021-01-2848 min
Larger Than YourselfDavid Sullivan - Radically TransformingDavid Sullivan is a huge believer that Entrepreneurship is a mindset that can be applied anywhere. His ability to listen deeply and see the gaps led him to found Till, a company that empowers renters to thrive in their homes by radically transforming rent into a positive and personalized financial experience.
2021-01-2052 min
Larger Than YourselfDonald Manekin - The Humble Servant LeaderDonald Manekin defines the servant leader role. From serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Baltimore City Schools to helping reimagine real estate with Seawall, Donald has distilled the powerful lessons learned from his father––to lead humbly, with love, by listening deeply––and decades of community-minded work experience into his forthcoming book: The Inside Out Company.
2021-01-1248 min
Larger Than YourselfEric Jackson - Dismantling Food ApartheidAfter coming face to face with the human cost of food apartheid, Eric Jackson founded the Black Yield Institute in 2015. A Baltimore-based, black-led action network and think tank, Black Yield is determined to generate solutions for the systemic problems plaguing black and brown communities from within those communities themselves.
2021-01-0340 min
The Entrepreneur Evolution43. Episode 22: Thibault Manekin: Building with a purpose for the communityToday we are joined by Thibault Manekin, a purposeful and driven community leader. In this episode, Thibault shares with us his early work making a global impact at Peace Players, a program challenging the hate that is driven by the fear of our differences through the game of basketball. We then learn more about his local community impact through his work as a partner at Seawall.
Manekin truly believes in re-imagining the real estate development industry so that the built environment empowers communities, unites our cities, and helps launch powerful ideas. To date, Thibault is busy with a n...
2020-12-0158 min
Larger Than YourselfAmi Taubenfeld - Dignity of ChoiceAfter her daughter was diagnosed with autism, Ami Taubenfeld found herself searching for programs offering adequate support for autistic individuals and their families. As the search wore on, Ami took matters into her own hands, launching Itineris–an agency that would give her, her daughter, and others the help they need.
2020-12-011h 01
Larger Than YourselfAlex Smith - The Urban GardenerSent to prison at age 18, Alex Smith discovered a love and a talent for gardening while incarcerated. After graduating from the STRIVE program at Baltimore’s famed Center for Urban Families upon his release 15 years later, he went on to found Division Street Landscaping, a social enterprise that creates pipeline partnerships for fellow formerly incarcerated individuals.
2020-11-231h 06
Larger Than YourselfFernando Reis - The Power of OneAfter suffering extreme physical and emotional pain throughout his life, Fernando Reis created an innovative treatment protocol that has helped thousands around the world heal their imbalances. His Bioenergetic Medicine school in Brazil helps people understand the power they have to change their own destiny.
2020-11-1659 min
Larger Than YourselfBrian Murray - Trusting CommunitiesBy investing in places and people, Philadelphia-based Shift Capital and its founder, Brian Murray, connect the economic and social dots to create opportunity for all. Employing what they call the Whole Neighborhood approach, Shift is on a mission to create inclusive, equitable communities that do more than survive — they thrive.
2020-11-101h 13
Larger Than YourselfDanna Thomas - Teacher RevolutionariesAfter encountering the challenges teachers face firsthand, Danna Thomas realized that the educators who support school children need a support system of their own. She created Happy Teacher Revolution, an international movement with the mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers everywhere.
2020-11-021h 02
Larger Than YourselfFreeman Hrabowski - Educating with GritAt age 12, Freeman A. Hrabowski was arrested during Martin Luther King Jr.’s Children’s Crusade in 1963. Decades later, that same activist spirit led Hrabowski to become President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Through his work as an author, advocate, educator, and mathematician, he has reimagined public higher education in Baltimore and beyond.
2020-10-191h 06
Larger Than YourselfAlex Lofton - Respect. Empower. Include.After his own experiences on the Obama campaign showed him the power of movements, Alex Lofton wanted to find a pathway to stronger schools and safer communities. He co-founded Landed in 2015 to help educators, healthcare workers, and first responders finance and purchase homes in tricky markets like San Francisco, Seattle, Hawai’i, & Boston.
2020-10-121h 07
Larger Than YourselfJamie McDonald - The Movement BuilderAfter nearly two decades in investment banking, Jamie McDonald turned her attention and entrepreneurial interests toward the generosity economy. Before founding Generosity Consulting, where she advises socially motivated CEO’s and visionaries to drive change, Jamie founded GiveCrops, a community-building and online-giving software platform connecting nonprofits and educational institutions to digital givers, which became part of the Network for Good.
2020-10-051h 14
Larger Than YourselfRich Orosco - Street By Street, Block By Block, One By OneIn the quest to bring the world’s game to the world’s city, Los Angeles Football Club reimagined what a sports team could be. LAFC’s Executive Vice President of Brand & Community, Rich Orosco, helped pioneer a supporter-first approach that made space for a vibrant community unlike any other LA has seen. Instead of a sports team with a great fan base, LAFC has become an unstoppable community first and foremost, with a great sports team attached to it.
2020-09-281h 02
Larger Than YourselfShelly Bell - Black Girl VenturesWith chapters in Birmingham, Durham, Houston, Miami and Philadelphia, Black Girl Ventures has raised over $1 million for Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. Founder Shelly Bell is a venture catalyst, tech entrepreneur and international speaker who exemplifies the creative spirit and tenacity of her organization.
2020-09-141h 06
Larger Than YourselfQuentin Vennie - How Are You Reimagining Possibility?Facing an addiction to prescription medication and struggles with mental health, Quentin Vennie found his own way out through yoga, meditation and juicing. Through his work as a social entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the memoir Strong In The Broken Places, he aims to guide others down their own path toward a healthy and thriving lifestyle.
2020-09-101h 13
Larger Than YourselfErricka Bridgeford - Stop ShootingFor most of her adult life, Erricka Bridgeford has worked to bring peace to the streets of Baltimore. From advocating to repeal Maryland’s death penalty in 2009 to founding the Baltimore Ceasefire initiative in 2017, Bridgeford’s focus is on fighting violence with compassion, understanding, and inclusiveness. In 2017, she was named Marylander of the Year by the Baltimore Sun.
2020-08-311h 19
Larger Than YourselfLondin Angel Winters - Awakening Women's PowerBuilding on years of training as a coach and intuitive healer, Londin Angel Winters discovered a modality of intimacy focused on the body instead of the mind. To help modern women reclaim their power, Londin co-wrote the bestselling book, The Awakened Woman’s Guide To Everlasting Love and co-created The Yoga of Intimacy with her partner Justin Patrick Pierce.
2020-08-241h 08
Larger Than YourselfJustin Patrick Pierce - Alpha Sacred SexualityAuthor and teacher Justin Patrick Pierce leverages a lifetime of spiritual practice into practical lessons in how to fully embody an honest and meaningful sexuality. Working in tandem with his partner Londin Angel Winters, Justin is the founder of The Yoga of Intimacy, a series of workshops designed to bring tangible change to couples and individuals.
2020-08-171h 21
Larger Than YourselfSantia Deck - Rewriting The RulesAfter excelling at track and field in college, Santia Deck embarked on an athletic journey unlike any the world has ever seen. Recently making history by becoming the first female American football player to sign a multi-million dollar contract, she continues to spread her message of personal and female empowerment through books, TV, modeling, speaking, and fitness training. Running full-speed ahead toward her own dreams of success has opened up paths for so many others.
2020-08-1050 min
Larger Than YourselfWendy Kopp - All Children EverywhereGrowing out of Teach For America’s commitment to improving educational equity for students in the United States, Teach For All is a global network dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for children. Wendy Kopp, the founder of both organizations, has spent the last three decades working to eliminate systemic inequities in education.
2020-07-2852 min
Larger Than YourselfSamuel Hoi - Artfully Bursting BubblesThe Maryland Institute College of Art’s president Samuel Hoi is committed to amplify the intersection between artistic creativity, education, community action, and society. Through the power and transparency of mission and vision, open leadership, and a listen-first approach, he has empowered students to exercise their social imagination and impact by rethinking the idea of the ‘college campus bubble.’
2020-07-211h 10
Larger Than YourselfSarah Hemminger - Weaving A New Social FabricSarah Hemminger’s work weaves a support network that helps young people reach their full potential. The organization she founded, Thread, connects Baltimore City teenagers in the lowest 25% of their high school class with volunteers who do whatever it takes to help them prepare for their future. Through friendship, encouragement, and increased access to resources, Thread provides teens with the strong social fabric they need to thrive.
2020-07-131h 16
Larger Than YourselfBart Harvey - Leveling The Playing FieldBart Harvey, through lessons learned from his visionary mentor—the late Jim Rouse—has dedicated his life to empowering communities by using housing and community building to level the playing field for our country's most underserved populations. Bart helped take Jim’s early idea for Enterprise Community Partners and grow it into a billion-dollar organization that reinvests its economic success into the communities that need it most.
2020-07-061h 27
Larger Than YourselfLane Harlan - Filling The Community VoidLane Harlan has completely reimagined the food and beverage industry by leading with her purpose and never deviating from her core beliefs. Everyone who walks through the doors of any of her three bars and restaurants—W.C. Harlan, Clavel, and Fadensonnen—shares the same sense of ownership in their success as Lane.
2020-06-291h 39
Larger Than YourselfChris Wilson - A Master Plan For AllAs a minor, Chris Wilson was sentenced to natural life in prison for taking another man's life. Refusing to accept that as his fate, Chris came up with a plan to reinvent his life, which led to his release 16 years later. In 2019, Chris published his book The Master Plan and dedicated his life to getting it into every single prison in America. His story offers a roadmap for those whose lives are directly impacted by the criminal justice system, as well as anyone who wants to make a major change in their work or personal lives. Chris has channelled...
2020-06-2257 min
Larger Than YourselfTom Hewitt - Surfers Not Street ChildrenSurfers Not Street Children combines surfboards, waves, and mentorship to reintegrate homeless youth back into society. Since 1998, founder Tom Hewitt has worked to identify street children in South Africa, Mozambique, and the United Kingdom and guide them towards a life of independence, hope, and surf.
2020-06-171h 07Larger Than YourselfMatt Rivitz - How To Bankrupt BigotrySleeping Giants was founded when Matt Rivitz created an anonymous Twitter handle to inform advertisers that their ads were being used to fund racist and sexist content online. From a single Twitter account, Sleeping Giants has grown into a global movement dedicated to fighting online hatred and demonstrating how to hold the world’s biggest brands accountable.
2020-06-101h 06Larger Than YourselfDevin Allen – Stepping Off The PorchOn April 18, 2015, the city of Baltimore erupted in mass protests in response to the brutal murder of Freddie Gray by police. Amateur photographer Devin Allen was there, and his iconic photo of the Baltimore uprising became a viral sensation and landed on the cover of Time Magazine. From that point forward, Devin was propelled onto an international stage. Yet, even with his rapid rise to fame, and major cities across the country calling his name and promising massive opportunities and financial success, Devin never lost focus of what’s most important, his city of Baltimore and giving the...
2020-01-301h 13
Charm City DreamersThibault Manekin- Seawall Development & PeacePlayers InternationalThibault Manekin is one of the co-founders of Seawall Development and original founders of Peaceplayers International. Learn how Thibault has been uniting communities through creative ideas and re-developing the built environment.
2019-07-0632 min
This is Capitalism: Inspired, Explained, In FocusThibault and Lola Manekin of Seawall and Movement LabRay Hoffman introduces the guests for this episode. “Is there such a thing as entrepreneurial love? After visiting Thibault and Lola Manekin, I’m inclined to think there is because in talking to Thibault, Co-Founder of a remarkable property development firm called Seawall, and his wife, Lola, who created a wildly popular space known as Movement Lab, I learned about an entrepreneur’s love for the city of Baltimore, an entrepreneur’s love for teachers and abandoned buildings from the 19th century, and for clients and residents of all shapes, colors, and sizes. I first met Thibault and Lola outside...
2019-06-1242 min