A World On Purpose

Malte Hagemeister and Kristian Nord, founders of California Music, are continuing to push the creative boundaries in music, film, and advertising. With over 8 million records sold and 60 Gold and Platinum records awarded, Malte and Kristian are innovative composers and producers looking to bring purpose into the world of music and use their art for a better cause. Hear how these two are using their talent to inspire and create meaningful collaborations of purpose in the music industry.

Chance Foreman, founder of That Step Productions, believes in the power of using filmmaking to bring meaning and purpose into people's lives. After moving to Venice CA, Chance began his career working with award-winning directors Josh and Rebecca Tickell on the film “Kiss The Ground.” Today, Chases makes it his mission to continue working with impactful people in the hopes of creating films with integrity, direction, and purpose. Hear how he takes "That Step" in helping to better the world through media.

Shelby Scarbrough, author of “Civility Rules! Creating A Purposeful Practice Of Civility” & founder of Practical Protocol, began her career as a political appointee in the Reagan and Bush administrations. Today, Shelby is helping to shed light on the power of practicing civility and the meaningful impact it can hold on society. In this episode, Shelby discusses her inspiring upbringing in politics among figures such as Nelson Mandela and how she found her #pivot2purpose by building practices of civility.

Krista Kleiner, former Miss Philippines and now founder of The One Heart Movement, shares her journey of growing up in adversity and witnessing Filipino nurses risking their lives on the front line of the COVID pandemic. Feeling inspired by their effort during these challenging times, Krista begins her story with a movement that has inspired millions around the world. Hear how she takes the world by storm in her effort to raise awareness for healthcare workers, racial injustice, and the environment.

Starting her career as an NFL cheerleader and managing publicity for the Raiders, Nicole Rodrigues ventured into the world of public relations head-first. With over 21+ years of experience in PR and becoming a powerhouse founder of two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation, Nicole has paved the way as a public relations and marketing pro. In addition to being a CEO, Nicole is also the host of the Youtube show Beverly Hills's Boss, and author of the Beverly Hill's Boss book. Listen to how her purpose origin story has not only led her to making an impact within her own career, but also within the careers of the next generation leaders. Bio: samantha@nrprgroup.com Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group, is a recognized public relations expert, digital and social media marketing pro with 20+ years of experience under her belt. In her tenure, she has developed and successfully executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business, including: Yahoo!, Dolby, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation, Hulu, M-GO, Toon Hero, Demand Media, Heal, MOBITV and the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders. Nicole has repeatedly been celebrated as an innovative leader in her industry, most recently as a Stevie Award winner for Communications, Investor Relations, or PR Executive of the Year. She was also awarded PR Daily's “PR Professional of the Year” Award (2019), Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR - PR Professional Who Makes a Difference” Award (2018), a Gold Award for “Public or Media Relations Professional of the Year” in Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR,” and PR News' Top 50 Game Changers in Public Relations (2017). These awards are confirmation of her mission to meaningfully disrupt the way in which public relations are done in the modern era. In 2017, Nicole launched NRPR Group's Corporate Social Responsibility Program: Make It Happen, which blossomed into her second venture, the Young Dreamers Foundation. Young Dreamers is Nicole's answer to the next generation in need of positive role models they can admire (industry leaders, celebrities, athletes, etc.) and the tools necessary to help them thrive forward through any of life's ups and downs. Her goal is to help foster a community of emotionally intelligent young leaders who will spark a positive ripple effect as they grow into the professional world. Nicole is also the author of Beverly Hills Boss, a business and life skills book aimed at helping others, like herself, who dream of leading despite any humble beginnings or obstacles. Through her book, readers gain inspiration and actionable insight for growing as a person and in their careers. She is also the host of the Beverly Hills Boss show on YouTube. Nicole takes great pride in being a former NFL cheerleader, having spent several years cheering for the famed Oakland Raiders. Today, she continues to cheer on her “new team” at NRPR and is a graduate from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. She is currently an EMBA candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management, class of 202 Websites: https://nrprgroup.com/ Social Media Info for NRPR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrprgroup/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRPRGroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrprgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRPRGroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRPRGroupTV All Social handles of Nicole Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerpr/?hl=en Nicole's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRodPR Nicole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerpr/

Shaahin Cheyene, aka the “Willy Wonka of Generation X”, is widely known for founding Accelerated Intelligence, the leading brain health supplement manufacturer in the US. Shaahin is also an award-winning business mogul, author, filmmaker, and inventor. In this episode, Shaahin describes his difficult upbringing and how his passion for entrepreneurship has led him from earning zero income and sleeping on a beach to a multi-million dollar career that has surpassed Fortune 500 companies in sales.   Bio: (cheyeneshaahin@gmail.com) During the Iranian Revolution of 1978, Shahin's family had to escape to survive and ended up finally migrating to Los Angeles, Ca . At 15 years old Shaahin left home with nothing but the clothes on his back and created over a BILLION dollars in revenue by inventing the legendary smart drug known as HERBAL ECSTACY. These childhood experiences had a major impact on his perspective of freedom, hard work and entrepreneurship. Later Shaahin went on to invent Digital Vaporization (the forerunner to today's vapes) and start a number of successful businesses with a couple notable failures. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence, Inc. a major Amazon FBA seller with millions in sales, the lead coach at Amazon Mastery where he teaches entrepreneurs how to CRUSH IT! on the Amazon platform and an active YouTube creator.   Shaahin is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in e-commerce, Amazon and the internet. He is described as the “Willy Wonka Of Generation X” by the London Observer and Newsweek and is one of the most forward thinkers in business – with his Amazon Mastery Course he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early on the Amazon platform to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior.   Websites: Social Media Info: @shaahincheyene @hacka_and_growrich www.fbasellercourse.com www.shaahincheyene.com   Bio: (cheyeneshaahin@gmail.com) During the Iranian Revolution of 1978, Shahin's family had to escape to survive and ended up finally migrating to Los Angeles, Ca . At 15 years old Shaahin left home with nothing but the clothes on his back and created over a BILLION dollars in revenue by inventing the legendary smart drug known as HERBAL ECSTACY. These childhood experiences had a major impact on his perspective of freedom, hard work and entrepreneurship. Later Shaahin went on to invent Digital Vaporization (the forerunner to today's vapes) and start a number of successful businesses with a couple notable failures. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence, Inc. a major Amazon FBA seller with millions in sales, the lead coach at Amazon Mastery where he teaches entrepreneurs how to CRUSH IT! on the Amazon platform and an active YouTube creator.   Shaahin is considered one of the leading global minds on what's next in e-commerce, Amazon and the internet. He is described as the “Willy Wonka Of Generation X” by the London Observer and Newsweek and is one of the most forward thinkers in business – with his Amazon Mastery Course he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early on the Amazon platform to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and consumer behavior.   Websites: Social Media Info: @shaahincheyene @hacka_and_growrich www.fbasellercourse.com www.shaahincheyene.com

Widely known for her work in science communications and world-renowned television shows such as “Xploration Nature Knows Best”, Danni Washington, AKA "Mocha Mermaid,” has paved the way for educating the youth on the importance of ocean conservation and mitigating climate change. Hear how her inspiring story has led her to a path to purpose in environmentalism, connecting to individuals around the world and becoming a role model for young girls all over the world thinking about pursuing a career in STEM. Bio: hello@danniwashington.com dw@danniwashington.com Danni Washington is fierce, focused, and on a mission. As a world-renowned television host and science communicator, Washington is the first African-American woman to host a nationally broadcast syndicated science television series. She is presently the host of The Genius Generation podcast produced by Seeker and Trax which spotlights young people behind an incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery using science. Washington also served as a correspondent on CBS's Mission Unstoppable, a weekly program highlighting fascinating female innovators thriving on the cutting edge of science, Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, a series predicated on ingenuity in biomimicry meant to expose younger generations to inventions inspired by nature. Additional projects include "Science the $#!* Out Of It," for the popular Facebook Watch vertical, Untamed Science for Pearson Publishing, and Ocean GEMS. Washington continues to educate youth on the importance of ocean conservation, STEM innovation and environmentalism using mediums that acutely connect: science, arts and media. Her simplification of what is at stake with our planet makes her a mainstay in conservation and STEM advocacy. Websites: https://www.danniwashington.com/ Social Media Info IG: https://www.instagram.com/danniwashington/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/danniwashingtonTV TW: https://twitter.com/danniwashington https://twitter.com/bigblueandyou https://www.instagram.com/bigblueandyou/ https://www.facebook.com/bigblueandyou https://bigblueandyou.org/

Ron Garan, former Air Force Colonel, NASA Astronaut, speaker & author of the critically acclaimed book, “The Orbital Perspective” and new book "Floating in Darkness,'' is a key believer that business enterprise can affect real long-term change. Hear how he activates his passion for protecting the planet by partnering with leading organizations around the world to help develop innovative ways that sustain life on earth for future generations. Also enjoy his wise words on the concept of a "Shared Humanity." Bio: ronaldjgaran@gmail.com Having enjoyed an illustrious career that has cemented Colonel Ron Garan's place as one of the world's most influential individuals, the iconic father of three is a decorated NASA astronaut, fighter pilot and test pilot, a humanitarian, and a social entrepreneur. As part of a select group of individuals who have been fortunate enough to see the world from space, Ron champions his “orbital perspective” message to improve life on earth. Ron is celebrated not just for his research in space but also for his humanitarian contribution to life on earth. Ron has spent 178 days in space and has traveled more than 71 million miles during 2,842 orbits of our planet. He flew on both the US space shuttle and the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, where he accomplished four spacewalks. Ron also spent eighteen days at the bottom of the ocean during a research mission held in the world's only undersea research lab, Aquarius. Later, Ron was assigned to the US Agency for International Development, leading the Unity Node project. The project's task was to develop a universal, open-source platform, enabling humanitarian organizations to work toward mutual goals. In 2007, Ron co-founded Manna Energy Limited. Created with the goal of leveraging the carbon market to finance humanitarian projects, Manna is the first organization in the world to register a United Nations Clean Development Mechanism carbon credit program for water treatment. From representing Manna as one of ten global innovators in the field of water purification during the inaugural Launch Water Forum to his role as advisor to the social business movement, Ron continues to work toward a cleaner, safer, and more peaceful planet. Ron's breakthrough book, The Orbital Perspective : Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles, is published by Berrett-Koehler. Websites: https://www.rongaran.com/ Social Media Info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astro_Ron Facebook (main page): https://www.facebook.com/RonGaran/ Facebook (book page): https://www.facebook.com/FloatingInDarkness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro.rongaran/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rongaran/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJoNIqXN7qcJ_0t70WgEN2Q

Natalie Rekstad, CEO & Founder of Black Fox Philanthropy, shares on her touching journey of growing up impoverished and the steps she had to take to turn adversity into a vehicle of change. Hear how she uses her passion for impact to build purpose within her own life and the lives of others through her innovative company that provides an open source fundraising blueprint to global and domestic non-profits. Bio: (natalie@blackfox.global, julie@blackfox.global) Natalie Rekstad leads a purpose-driven life as the Founder and CEO of Black Fox Philanthropy, a leading fundraising strategy firm serving global NGOs that exists to accelerate the social sector's effectiveness in solving complex problems on a global scale. As a B Corp social enterprise, Black Fox Philanthropy measures the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. Natalie helps build fundraising capacity for NGOs through a series of trainings held around the world, including as a delegate and contributor to the Skoll World Forum, Ashoka Arab World, Opportunity Collaboration, the ecosystem of the World Economic Forum, and has been chosen to be a delegate at TED 2022 in Vancouver, B.C. Natalie is a Women Moving Millions member and an MCE Social Capital Guarantor, a gender-lens angel investor, and is a newly minted member of the Founders Pledge. Further, she has been honored by Conscious Company Media as a “World Changing Woman in Conscious Business", and her firm, Black Fox Philanthropy, is proud to be selected as a B Corp “Best for the World” Honoree as a Changemaker. Websites: http://blackfoxphilanthropy.com/ Social Media Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-rekstad-she-her-1494805/ https://www.facebook.com/Rekstad99/ https://twitter.com/BlackFoxPhil https://www.instagram.com/natalierekstad/

As a young boy Sasha Strauss realized how powerfully influential TV advertising was over human free will & how that could be a power for bad or good. That realization, as well as being raised by parents who dedicated their lives to service, made him choose a path of good and kick started his 25 year career as a successful brand strategist. Hear how his company, Innovation Protocol, defined brands for leading corps, faiths, NGO's & academic institutions & taught how to integrate purpose into their message. Bio: (sstrauss@innovationprotocol.com, klarkin@innovationprotocol.com) Sasha Strauss teaches from 25 years in brand strategy, having defined brands for leading corporations, philanthropies, faiths, and academic institutions. Sasha's distinct and direct approach to how brands must be constructed and communicated is the foundation for his brand strategy firm, Innovation Protocol (IP). Their ability to inspire while they inform is why innovator brands like Nestlé, PayPal, LEGO, Google, Disney, and Korn Ferry have called on their consulting and thought leadership for 14 years. While running IP as Managing Director, Sasha concurrently teaches brand strategy at UCLA, USC, and UCI business schools.   Websites: https://innovationprotocol.com/ https://www.sashastrauss.com/

Meet Nathan Irons, founder of the new disruptive life insurance company called Bluestone Life. Before you hit the snooze button hearing the word “Insurance,” you are in for a fascinating story! Listen how this impressive systems thinking man walked a multi-faceted career path from the US Navy, finance, starting three businesses, all leading him to re-imagining the life insurance industry. Learn how the innovative "Premiums for Purpose" policies give back in real time & posthumously to people & the planet.   Bio: (Nathan.Irons@BluestoneLife.com, info@bluestonelife.com) Bluestone Life is Nathan's fourth company. Prior to Bluestone, he founded and ran a retainer-based fee-only wealth management firm that exclusively served entrepreneurs and closely held business owners. As a Practical Activist, he founded Bluestone because he wanted to help build a company that connected the financial industry to positive systems change. Bluestone's unique approach shows people how their daily decisions and financial choices impact the health of family, community and planet. He served in the U.S. Navy which included time on the first nuclear aircraft carrier - the USS Enterprise. The Navy drills into you the virtue of paying attention to detail, and the power of a well-functioning team – and basic training is where it starts. Born and raised in Vermont, he started Bluestone Life in the Green Mountains so he could reconnect with his heritage, nature, and spend more time with his family. When he's not reading a book, you'll find him at one of his favorite local farms like Bread and Butter in Shelburne, or enjoying Vermont with his family. Websites: https://www.bluestonelife.com/

Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, something can arise that completely changes the direction we thought we wanted, shifting us to things that actually end up being our purpose. That is the touching and uplifting story of Mitra Ahouraian, Esq. Listen to Mitra poetically describe life growing up as the daughter of Iranian Immigrants in Los Angeles, and being on the career path to medicine, when her father's unexpected illness shifted her original purpose to the impactful work she does now in law. Bio: (elena@nrprgroup.com, erin@nrprgroup.com, nicole@nrprgroup.com) Mitra Ahouraian, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney at Ahouraian Law, a full-service corporate and entertainment law firm based in Los Angeles, California. She holds degrees from both UCLA and Loyola Law School, with a specialty from UCLA in Entertainment Studies and an emphasis in Business and Legal Affairs. She's represented some of the most prominent actors, writers, directors, producers, models, influencers, financiers, and lenders in Hollywood, New York and more. Ahouraian's philosophy is that her clients have more than just a firm working on their behalf; they have personal advocates who care about the outcome. She prides herself in being strategic, prepared and personable. Her aim is to make the law more accessible to others, which is why she takes great pride in the time she takes sharing useful information through her YouTube and Instagram channels. You can find her online at www.Mitra-Law.com or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/hollywoodlawgroup and Instagram at @MitraEsq. Websites: http://www.mitra-law.com/ Social Media Info: ● IG: https://www.instagram.com/mitraesq/?hl=en ● Twitter:https://twitter.com/mitraesq?lang=en ● LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitraahouraian/ ● FB: https://www.facebook.com/mitraahouraianlaw

Michael Schibel had an epiphany that his successful career as a talent agent was both unfulfilling and not his life purpose. What did he do? He put his passion for travel since a teenager into action!  Quitting his job & selling it all, he left for what he calls his "grateful journey." The meaningful experiences on that trip sparked his brilliant new platform and podcast called "Travel with Meaning," Travel With Meaning is a lifestyle & content brand connecting people through authentic travel storytelling.  Bio: (mike@schibel.com ) Mike is a SoCal native who grew up at the beach, loving the ocean and riding waves. Exploring National Parks as a boy scout, traveling with family to their cabin in northern Minnesota and early adulthood traveling abroad led Mike on a transformational solo adventure around the world. His passion for building community and sharing impactful travel moments sparked the idea to launch Travel With Meaning a lifestyle and content brand connecting people through authentic travel storytelling. Have a listen to the Travel With Meaning Podcast as Mike interviews notable guests from around the globe whose travels shaped who they are today Websites: https://www.travelwithmeaning.com/ https://www.travelwithmeaning.com/podcast Social Media Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelschibel/ https://www.facebook.com/travelwithmeaning/ https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmeaning/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NYvcZYhdhySmA6s4jE54Q

Jon Macaskill (muh-KAS-kill) is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He was born in South Africa and moved with his parents and 4 siblings to the US when he was 7. He grew up in Ruston, Louisiana where he was an avid track and cross country runner. After graduating high school, he served briefly as an enlisted sailor in the Navy before receiving an appointment to the US Naval Academy. He has his BS in Mathematics and MS in Operations Research. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. After retiring, he served as the Deputy Executive Director and podcast host and producer for Veteran's PATH, a nonprofit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor. He now does keynote speaking engagements on developing leadership, grit, and resilience at the individual and organizational levels. He also owns his own mindfulness consulting company, Macaskill Consulting, LLC, bringing mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity. Jon's wife, Beka, also served in the Navy and is now a civilian Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Together, they are the proud parents of two, soon to be three, small children and recently after an adventurous 6 months as a family in an RV, they have settled in Colorado Springs. Websites: https://movement-rx.com/mindfulness-movement-rx-for-employees/ https://linktr.ee/JonMacaskill Social Media Info: Website: www.jonmacaskill.com/links LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill Instagram: @mindfulfrogam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulfrogman/ Clubhouse: @mindfulfrogman

Maggie Baird is not only the founder of LA based Support+Feed. She also happens to be the planet's coolest and supportive mom of the talented and loved musical siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas. Listen as Maggie shares her incredible purpose journey, her impactful role in the lives and industry of her children, and the details about her small but mighty NGO that's impacting climate crisis, food insecurity and feeding America's underserved nutritious plant based meals prepared by local U.S. restaurants.

Get ready to take flight as you hear this extraordinary career and life tale of Daniel Robinson, Founder & CEO of the innovative tech company Red6. Hear Daniel share the many complex and profound layers of his personal journey and the lessons that led him where he is today--revolutionizing augmented reality (AR) for military training applications worldwide with patented display technology that augments the joint space through a suite of AR products that support the synthetic training environments (STE).

Jorian & Topher Wilkins are the power couple, COO and CEO, behind the meaningful impact focused community & annual convening event called Opportunity Collaboration...OC for short. They each had pivotal moments when they realized the paths they were on did not align with their desires to do more for the world. Listen how those aha moments led to their brainchild of this mighty heart connecting experience referred to as the "un-conference" that delivers measurable global change from collaborating delegates.

At the very young age of 26 Carrie Rich, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Good Fund, experienced first-hand what it was like for someone of a senior position to see something special in her and become her mentor. That experience made her feel valued, heard, & like she could do anything. It also sparked her #pivot2purpose epiphany that if everyone had the opportunity to have a real mentor in a strategic way, they would have an additional edge to succeed at anything they chose to do as well...and so GGF was born.

Imagine conceptualizing and executing a HUGE undertaking, mobilizing Americans to hold hands in one continuous line across the country to raise money for poverty AND in an era with zero digital communication and barely a cell phone . That's exactly what Ken Kragen, Co-CEO of Good Hands Productions, not only executed but raised hundreds of millions.. Hear as this Legend in Purpose describes how he led many impact projects like Hands Across America and We Are the World & learn what's coming next.

Ever hear the term Employee Experience & curious what it means? Hear the story of my epic guest & seasoned Employee Experience Leader, Mark Levy and how he's been on the forefront of transforming the usual role of human resources beyond benefits, salaries and minimal requirements companies think make happy, engaged, loyal employees into something greater. Mark shares how he pioneered Employee Experience inside companies like Levis, The Gap, and Airbnb and the impact it made on his employees & his own life.

My life story was one of great adversity. When others ask how I got through it, I always tell them that living a purpose driven life-doing what I could to help people and the planet-was the course that lifted me out of many painful experiences and led to my resilience. Over the years while living my life and work on purpose, I met so many other incredible purpose driven people with great stories, I wanted to create a show that shined a spotlight on them and inspired others to recognize theirs.

Accomplishing any goals or dreams in life can be challenging enough, but imagine an unexpected and rare medical affliction paralyzing you at the age of 15, changing the course of those goals and dreams forever. David Cooks-Speaker, Educator, Coach, and Author of Getting Undressed: From Paralysis to Purpose, shares his compelling story of how becoming a T-6 paraplegic didn't derail his life goals or dreams, but in fact propelled him to accomplish more and enact his life's purpose.

It takes immense trust in one's self and vision for a better world to leave high level jobs at giant corporations that aren't in alignment with that vision. That was exactly the position that James Bidwell took as the co-founder and CEO of two companies called Re_Set and Springwise. Learn how taking a leap of faith starting these two companies that drive impact and innovation not only propelled him into living his purpose, but also inspired his efforts to help expand NGO 1% for the Planet into the UK.

What happens when an early passion for purpose intersects with a skilled career in tech? You get a genius innovator that creates one of the largest social media platforms focused on social impact by mobilizing communities to take action. Bart Meyers, Founder of Countable and Causes.com, shares how his his upbringing combined with a work project ignited his desire to become

Wellbeing engineer, teacher, self-defined neuroplastician Indy “Rishi” Singh has a diverse heritage rooted in purpose. As a Sikh child raised by Indian immigrant parents in the U.S, he endured racism & culture shock. A deep conversation with a guru led to the discovery that his purpose was to Co-found & co-collaborate an amalgamation of services for all humans in efforts to empower them by way of multiple tech platforms that teach emotional, social, and cognitive skills to kids, teens, & inner-children.

Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, Author, Philanthropist, Founder of Women Connect 4 Good, trailblazer for women's empowerment, had an epiphany as a little girl that “boys had more fun!” That early realization about the obvious inequalities between genders sparked a deep knowing that her life purpose was to leverage her skills, knowledge and wealth to achieve gender equality. Experience as a licensed therapist also taught her that to really #LiftWomenUp we need to learn that both genders are truly "In This Together."

Physical trauma oftentimes nudges us in the direction of purpose.  Laurie Mackenzie, Development Director for Canadian based NGO RAVEN Trust, shares how a head injury coupled with a family member's lineage to her indigenous heritage, instilled a massive desire to do more for First Nations and help protect the environment help dear. She also shares how these experiences led to her personal project of creating a program to change the hamster wheel of stress, anger and fear into enlightenment & positivity.

In the late 90's Sam Pardue, Co-Founder & CEO of Indow Windows, had an awakening. On a shared commute to work at Intel with environmental scientists, essentially climate crisis early adopters, discussions formed his views on climate & later became the motivation for creating a product that is part of the solution. Hear his powerful tale as well as his unique leadership supporting the hiring of refugees in the U.S. & Indow Window's Covid19 safety protocols adopted by over 500 companies in the U.S.

John Stix is co-founder of Fibernetics, Canada's top award winning workplace culture company & telecommunications innovator. He tells his story of hitting the wall, having built his dream company then finding he didn't want to be there. A set of circumstances changed his life and inspired his journey to transform his company & himself into a workplace innovation giant. Hear how he creates a safe place for his employees to realize their dreams & the added benefit of providing deep personal fulfillment. 

Though Laura-Doss Hertz & David Hertz, founders of Skysource.org, had their own individual paths to purpose through careers in advertising, photography & architecture, they both shared a passion for protecting water and the belief that it is human kind's most precious resource. This belief resulted in a life changing idea that fueled the innovation of the self-contained, sustainable energy-water generator called WEDEW to solve water scarcity. This also granted them the prestigious XPrize award in 2018.

Closing out 2020 on this New Year holiday week, A World On Purpose takes a hiatus from guest content to deliver instead the best clips from the terrific guest interviews in 2021.  We also share what kind of purpose driven, change making guests are coming in 2021 as well as some new exciting features of the show. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Avary Kent, Co-Founder of Conveners.org & ImpactAlpha, explores what it means to achieve the most leverage in life by aligning with others, guided by purpose at its core, & how often we stand in our own way because we decide something is impossible. She reveals the value in understanding frameworks as a key step toward building partnerships & creating the vision of the world we want to live in and shares about the positive impact alternative parenting had had for her child, family and career.

Founder Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, wise and loving founder of The Birthing Project now in 30 countries, shares her story of being a young girl at the epicenter of the civil rights movement and how that shaped the principles of her powerful organization. As she says, "We rest on the shoulders of those who have come before us." She also reflects on life lessons The Birthing Project gave her --the the gift of learning how to dwell in the light & the unexpected power in making the choice to minister to oneself.

Mahdis Keshavarz, founder of Make Agency, a PR agency focused on social justice, shares how being an Iranian immigrant in the U.S. inspired the inception of her unique, but much needed PR agency, and discusses how to maintain a social justice perspective in a chaotic PR world. She also shares how in order to make effective global change we need to look in your own backyard, just as she does, by leveraging her global work & her area of expertise to fuel results for causes close to her heart and her home.

Abbey Wimmeo, Co-founder and Co-CEO of EssuRents.com, shares an impressionable memory of how his mother's inability to get a simple bank account was due to lack of financial identity-- a problem that affects millions in the world. Hear how this inspired his brilliant platform solution designed to leverage one's rent, enabling and empowering one to buy a first home.Hear too how Esusu addresses the affordable housing shortage with their Rental Relief Fund created to support those affected by Covid19.

As the grandson and grand-daughter-in-law of legendary Jacques Cousteau, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau are not only carrying out the family legacy of ocean advocacy. They are also successful ocean explorers, activists, authors, & flimmakers in their own right. Listen as they share how a purpose driven life motivates their ocean saving initiatives, such as their youth strategy devised to empower youth through their family NGO Earth Echo International, & an oceans survival tool kit collabed with Oceans Unite.

Successful social entrepreneur and philanthropist Doug Pitt shares how best business practices are key to creating philanthropic powerhouses. He also describes how issues around the lack of accessible, clean water globally spoke to his soul and was a big first step into his passion for social impact. Hear too how Doug is taking another #pivot2purpose putting his hidden filmmaking talents to use on a project intended to spark dialogue around social justice, another issue that deeply speaks to his soul.

Kate Williams, CEO of global NGO 1% for the Planet, reveals how her #pivot2purpose came on an outdoor adventure gone awry, yet ended with victory and guided her to the purpose path she leads today. She describes how the significant pledge 1% FTP brands have made over the last 15 years totaling roughly 250 million dollars has translated to tangible impact on environmental causes and the NGO's that champion the planet. Hear too how 1% made a pivot from in an person network to digital in a pandemic world

Host Elissa Fisher Harris shares the origin story of A World On Purpose-- how the conscious actions of her impact heroes, Yvon Choinard, founder of Patagonia Clothing Company, and her in-laws, owners of Paradigm Winery, inspired her first real Pivot2Purpose with becoming a part of 1% for the Planet and eventually planting the seed for this inspiring new show about purpose.