Changing the Story

Here is an audio file of a sermon I gave at the Unitarian Society of Amherst on July 11, 2021.

Hear the story of our 2020 season and remember why driving sustained change needs the confluence of art and technology. Topics discussed in this Episode The value of Art + SDGs + Technology Our Guest Janet Rafner @jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. ... Read more The post Farewell to 2020. Artistic Intelligence with Neil's Magic Formula. appeared first on Changing the Story.

How do we optimize human creativity? Experience the Crea Blender,! A special supplemental episode to the story of Janet Rafner and the Center for Hybrid Intelligence. Our Guest Janet Rafner@jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. She was formerly a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, with degrees in physics and studio ... Read more The post The Crea Blender. Artistic Intelligence with Janet Rafner, Researcher and Fulbright Fellow. appeared first on Changing the Story.

A reflection on what 2020 has brought to us, and how we will move to our next normal in 2021. Topics discussed in this episode: The tragedy of 2020 The explosion of disruption How you can create the next normal in 2021 Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota: Visit our website: https://ctscast.com/ ... Read more The post Dumpster Fire or Opportunity?: Changing the Story celebrates 2020! appeared first on Changing the Story.

Things do happen by chance. Hear the story of Jon Shower, who shares how each of us can chart an amazing path by learning from his journey from Marine to tech entrepreneur. Our Guest Jon Shower was in the Marine Corps through the mid 2000's and attributes a lot of who he is today and ... Read more The post Do you want to drive garbage trucks?: Changing the Story with Jon Shower, Marine & CEO of iNK. appeared first on Changing the Story.

What is the future of human-computer interaction? Will this lead to a set of digital rights? The answers lie in the combination of art and technology to create the sense of possibility. Hear the story of Oriana Persico and Salvatore Iaconesi, found inspiration, disruption, and love through their exploration of artistic intelligence. Our Guest Salvatore ... Read more The post Angel_F. Artistic Intelligence with Oriana & Salvatore, Artists & Disruptors appeared first on Changing the Story.

What's more important for students to learn? Hear the story of Matty West, who has unlocked the secret of building critical thinking skills. Our Guest Matty West believes that complete strangers can do things for others with unconditional love and that it can make a huge difference in people's lives. He wants to empower, challenge, ... Read more The post Decentralized Command: Changing the Story with Matty West, Teacher & Author appeared first on Changing the Story.

Everyone has a billion dollar idea, but how many people have the will to do it? Hear the story of Danny May, who pursued his passion and went from plumber to AI pioneer. Our Guest Danny May is a global AI tech entrepreneur and industry speaker who founded Lingmo, a digital, AI-Powered translation software provider. ... Read more The post Don't Do It for the Money: Changing the Story with Danny May, CEO of Lingmo appeared first on Changing the Story.

The Beatles covering today's popular songs? Four chords that can evoke any emotion? Hear the story of LJ Rich, who is classically trained in music but likes to improvise as she taps into her superpower to transform music (with a little help from AI.) Our Guest LJ Rich @thisisljrich View Artist Profile Lj Rich is ... Read more The post The Synesthesia Superpower. Artistic Intelligence with LJ Rich Technologist, music artist, inventor and NASA Datanaut appeared first on Changing the Story.

A moment of reflection on 2020 and why we should be grateful (despite all the bad.) Topics discussed in this episode:  Grateful for what we have Covid-19 is bad but also the great accelerator Changing The Story Podcast with Michael Ashley & Neil Sahota:   Visit our website: https://ctscast.com/  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://ctscast.com/#subscribe  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheStoryPodcast  ... Read more The post The Great Accelerator: Changing the Story celebrates Thanksgiving 2020! appeared first on Changing the Story.

How will machines make us more human? The secret lies in opponent theory. Hear the story of Reeps One, who decided, after 50,000 years, to disrupt the human voice and unlocked a much deeper set of mysteries and perhaps the ultimate confluence of man and machine. Our Guest Reeps One @reeps1 View Artist Profile Harry ... Read more The post The 2nd Self. Artistic Intelligence with Reeps One, .Conductor, Artist & Musician. appeared first on Changing the Story.

Legal services are undergoing massive change. What does this mean for you? Hear the story of Mei Tsang, who shares law firms are morphing their talent management and team resiliency to improve client service. Our Guest Mei Tsang is an intellectual property partner at the prestigious business litigation and intellectual property firm Umberg/Zipser LLP.  She ... Read more The post The Next Normal for Law: Changing the Story with Mei Tsang, Partner at Umberg/Zipser appeared first on Changing the Story.

Tired of short term thinking? Missing key opportunities? Hear the story of Jose Ramos, who has tapped into mindfulness to refocus business leaders on creating sustained value. Our Guest Jose is a builder who loves to turn ideas into their physical reality. He is a 2nd year Sloanie and currently doing a summer internship at ... Read more The post The Compassionate Leader: Changing the Story with Jose Ramos, Founder of Mindfulness & Leadership appeared first on Changing the Story.

How do we optimize human creativity? Hear the story of Janet Rafner, as she taps into hybrid intelligence, the synergy between humans and AI, to unlock the power of human creativity for good to drive initiatives like citizen science. Our Guest Janet Rafner@jrafner View Artist Profile Janet Rafner is a doctoral researcher in hybrid intelligence. ... Read more The post Hybrid Intelligence. Artistic Intelligence with Janet Rafner, Researcher and Fulbright Fellow. appeared first on Changing the Story.

How do we get students ready for the future of work? Why do we still use 19th century teaching techniques in our schools?. Hear the story of Jon Cassie who is transforming the educational system into personalized learning. Our Guest Jon Cassie is the Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. ... Read more The post We Are Teachers of People: Changing the Story with Jon Cassie, Director of Innovation appeared first on Changing the Story.

Get the balance right. That's the eternal struggle for all of us. Hear the story of Todd Gray, who has mastered this seesaw and shares his secrets on how we can achieve equilibrium. Our Guest Todd Gray is a 35 year professional fine artist and entrepreneur. (And of the most humble people you'll every meet.) ... Read more The post Hippie on a Yuppie Income: Changing the Story with Todd Gray, Artist appeared first on Changing the Story.

What's different about artists and scientists? While both are experimental, artists have more freedom because they don't lose credibility while being creative. Hear the story of Maella Clarke, who is leading the charge for us to be part artist and part scientist as she unlocks the sound of data. Our Guest Majella Clarke@majella.clarke View Artist ... Read more The post What does data sound like? Artistic Intelligence with Majella Clarke, .Conductor, Artist, AI Strategist. appeared first on Changing the Story.

What if you had your own AI best friend — someone who understood you as a person? Advances in perceptual AI and Big Data get to know us better — even our irrationality of ourselves, it's becoming increasingly possible AI can serve as our very own companion. Hear the story of Khizer Khaderi as he ... Read more The post J.A.R.V.I.S. Made Real: Changing the Story with Khizer Khaderi, CEO of Vizzario Inc appeared first on Changing the Story.

Do you wish to escape from the shackles of IT infrastructure: CPU, memory, storage, cost? It's no longer a pipe dream. It's a reality decades into the making, thanks to Corent Technologies. Hear the story of CEO Feyzi Fatehi on how they are FINALLY democratizing software. Our Guest Feyzi Fatehi is CEO of Corent Technology, ... Read more The post Disrupt BIG Things: Changing the Story with Feyzi Fatehi, CEO Corent Technology appeared first on Changing the Story.

What do we take for granted? Consider the ritualistic sounds of footsteps or ringing bells. What if we could create from this? What if we could bring back historical figures through sound art? Hear the story of Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, as transforms the mundane into a beautiful symphony of wonder. Our Guest Budhaditya Chattopadhyay @budhaditya View ... Read more The post “Resurrecting” Gandhi: Artistic Intelligence with Budhaditya Chattopadhyay, Media Artist. appeared first on Changing the Story.

What do you do when life hands you lemons? That's what happened to our guest when he was diagnosed with Duchenne's Disease as a child. Hear the story of Elijah Stacy, who shares his wisdom on how to overcome adversity and become a champion against life's challenges. Our Guest Elijah Stacy suffers from a genetic ... Read more The post Do Things That Suck: Changing the Story with Elijah Stacy, Destroy Duchenne Founder appeared first on Changing the Story.

Could we live forever? There's a lot of attention on tapping into genetics to unlock immortality. However, why aren't there more stories about using genomics to prevent disease and viruses? Hear the story of Dr. Maher Albitar, who shares his story on advancing genomic science with emerging technology to tackle the key health problems we ... Read more The post Powered by DNA: Changing the Story with Dr. Maher Albitar, Genomic Testing Cooperative appeared first on Changing the Story.

AI is driving social science investment. Perhaps AI and art is actually making us more human? Hear the story of Valentine Goddard, as she pioneers the unique combination of art, AI, and the law to power civil engagement and sustainability. Our Guest Valentine Goddard@gabelle View Artist Profile Lawyer, mediator, inter-art curator and artist, Valentine Goddard ... Read more The post The World of Machine Perspective. Artistic Intelligence with Valentine Goddard, Founder of AI Impact Alliance. appeared first on Changing the Story.

Can a machine understand culture? There's a huge movement in using AI to preserve culture, traditions, and language. What's more, there's a major push to tap into AI to protect ocean health and identify new sources of energy. Hear the story of Brian Dolan, who shares his secrets on how we're making these things happen. ... Read more The post Three Simple Rules: Changing the Story with Brian Dolan, CEO of Verdant AI appeared first on Changing the Story.

Want to help with carbon missions? Trying farming. Seriously. Hear the story of Stella Liu, who shares her journey of being a climate change warrior by tapping into the opportunities around agriculture and emerging technology. Our Guest Stella Liu is currently Product Manager at Indigo Agriculture, a VC-backed unicorn startup, where she is helping the ... Read more The post Crops Against Climate Change: Changing the Story with Stella Liu, Product Manager at Indigo Agriculture appeared first on Changing the Story.

Ecosystems have become the lifeblood for innovation and the hub for entrant, skill professionals. Hear the story of Meow Wolf, which has built an ecosystem of artists through their highly immersive and interactive art such as the House of Eternal Return. Our Guest Meow Wolf@meowwolf View Artist Profile Chadney is a lifelong artist who's explored ... Read more The post The Experience Economy. Artistic Intelligence with Chadney Everett and Conor Peterson of Meow Wolf. appeared first on Changing the Story.

Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use.  Our Guest After graduating from Cornell, Fred Castellucci took over the family business & changed the direction of Castellucci Hospitality Group from a single restaurant ... Read more The post The Intimate Food Experience: Changing the Story with Fred Castellucci, Owner of Castellucci Hospitality Group appeared first on Changing the Story.

Is there too much plastic? Other landfill materials? EcoCare is leading the sustainable value chain by example.Hear the story of Kaveh Mostafavi, who shares how industry and agriculture is redefining supply and waste for planet and profit.  Our Guest Kaveh Mostafavi is the founder and CEO of EcoCare Supply, a wholesale distribution firm focused on ... Read more The post The 360 Sustainability: Changing the Story with Kaveh Mostafavi, CEO of EcoCare appeared first on Changing the Story.

We seek inspiration, and sometimes that unlocks the imagination of many people. Imagine a piece of art that generates other works of art derived from it. Now dream of focusing this on exploration. Hear the story of Sofia Crespo, who is using AI and art to visualize artificial life extracted from organic life. Our Guest ... Read more The post Generative Lifeforms. Artistic Intelligence with Sofia Crespo, Digital Artist. appeared first on Changing the Story.

Technology has changed the adult entertainment industry, especially in creating deeper fan experiences. Interestingly, so has diversity and inclusion and sexual harassment. Hear the story of Kelly Holland as she takes us behind the scenes in the adult entertainment industry. Our Guest In 2008, Kelly Holland transitioned from a documentary filmmaker and journalist to become ... Read more The post Adult Entertainment YouTubification: Changing the Story with Kelly Holland, CEO of Chick Media appeared first on Changing the Story.

What's the perfect world? How about every child being matched with loving (foster) parents? Hear the story of Meldie Moore, who shares the joy and challenges of adoption and building a foster family. Our Guest Meldie Moore, a former prosecutor, uses her expertise in trial and negotiation to help grow & strengthen families. Meldie practices ... Read more The post Foster = Nurture: Changing the Story with Meldie Moore, Founder of Moore Law for Children appeared first on Changing the Story.

Art in a box? You might be one just one person — but through AI breakthroughs, you can augment your musical abilities. Exponentially. This means you have the percussion, the guitars, the horns, the strings, and they all come to a moving crescendo through the synthesis of human and machine. Hear the story of Alex ... Read more The post Blowing Mozart's Mind. Artistic Intelligence with Alex Braga, Evolutional Artist appeared first on Changing the Story.

Looking to be more sustainable with energy? Think about leveraging your roof. Hear the story of Steve Thrall, who shares how industry is embracing clean energy and expanding its use. Our Guest Steve Thrall is a renewables advocate who is committed to leading the transition to a clean energy world. He is the Director of ... Read more The post Not Zero, Be Net Zero: Changing the Story with Steve Thrall, Director at Planet Ark Power appeared first on Changing the Story.

How can we never get a check up on the health of our brain? It's a big gap in overall selfcare, especially when it can signal early detection of things like heart disease. Hear the story of Marinela Gombosev, who maps our health through our brain. Our Guest Marinela Gombosev is CEO of Evoke Neuroscience, ... Read more The post Minding the Mind: Changing the Story with Marinela Gombosev, CEO of Evoke Neuroscience appeared first on Changing the Story.

Streaming video on the Internet? The rise of influencers? Incredibly, these were ideas once shot down but did not dissuade our guest from pioneering new channels for the disenfranchised people to tell their stories. Hear the story of Taryn Southern, as she pioneered the use of video to empower the next generation of influencers and ... Read more The post 21st Century Influence. Artistic Intelligence with Taryn Southern, artist and storyteller. appeared first on Changing the Story.

In the near future, your lawyer may be an AI robot. But does that bring better justice? Hear the story of James Lee (CEO) and Thomas Suh (President) of Legalmation, who share how they're using technology to transform how we perform legal services. Our Guests James M. Lee is co-founder and CEO of LegalMation. He ... Read more The post “Breaking” the Law: Changing the Story with Legalmation, Pioneers of AI & the Law appeared first on Changing the Story.

It’s September in Western Massachusetts, the time of asters and goldenrod. Have you noticed that the purple flowering aster and the yellow flowering goldenrod seem to find each other in the meadow? Do they choose to grow together or it is just that we notice them when they are close because they look so beautiful … Continue reading Asters and Goldenrod →

In a world of social media, we're constantly trying to be a highlight reel. But does that bring success? Fulfillment? Hear the story of Ryan Foland, who illustrates being real and having experience trump everything else. Our Guest Ryan Foland is a high energy speaker, podcast host, and author who believes in simplicity and of ... Read more The post Ditch the Act: Changing the Story with Ryan Foland, Speaker, Podcast Host, & Author appeared first on Changing the Story.

Our Guest Erica Tandori@ericatandori View Artist Profile Erica Tandori is a legally blind artist, researcher and academic, exploring the intersection between art, vision loss and science. Erica's PhD focused on capturing the entoptic effects of macular dystrophy through art, conveying an ‘eye-witness' account of blindness. As Artist in Residence at the Rossjohn Infection and Immunity ... Read more The post Unlocking Your Inner Eye. Artistic Intelligence with Erica Tandori, a Legally Blind Artist appeared first on Changing the Story.

How do we find our voice? How can we share the stories everyone needs to hear?. Hear the story of DeShuna Elisa Spencer, who created kweliTV to share the stories of global black culture. Our Guest DeShuna Elisa Spencer is the Founder & CEO of kweliTV, which celebrates global black culture through curated, undiscovered and ... Read more The post Mission Over Money: Changing the Story with DeShuna Elisa Spencer, Founder & CEO of kweliTV appeared first on Changing the Story.

We have global challenges that can no longer wait. How will we tackle them and create a brighter tomorrow? The answer lies with kids, who are the future. Hear the story of Heidi Cuppari, who is laying the groundwork for all of our children to build the future we need. Our Guest Heidi is a ... Read more The post Building the Future We Need: Changing the Story with Heidi Cuppari, CEO of Dream Tank appeared first on Changing the Story.

What's the best way to tackle a problem in the workplace? Prevent it from happening in the first place. Hear the story of Ben Mones, who is melding human and AI to improve talent screening to identify troublesome work behaviors before they actually happen. Our Guest Ben Mones is the CEO of Fama, an AI-based ... Read more The post Achieving Serenity in the Workplace: Changing the Story with Ben Mones, CEO of Fama appeared first on Changing the Story.

How important is women's health? Do we even fully understand the challenges and complexities involved? The impact is vast, and everyone is affected. Hear the story of Melissa Burton, who is shining the light on how women's health impacts each one of us from our wallets to our hearts. Our Guest Melissa Berton is an ... Read more The post The Tampon Tax: Changing the Story with Melissa Berton, Academy Award Winning Producer & CEO of the Pad Project appeared first on Changing the Story.

What will the next normal be like? How will we reduce the administration burden and extraneous people contact during the pandemic? Hear the story of Mani Veluthakkal and Abhi Mukherjee, who are using AI to help people and small businesses tap into resources like the Paycheck Protection Program. Our Guest Mani Veluthakkal is the CEO ... Read more The post Everyone Is Getting Inspired by Skynet: Changing the Story with Mani and Abhi of Nirveda Cognition appeared first on Changing the Story.

Implicit bias is a struggle we all face, especially in trying to create a more diverse and inclusive world. Hear the story of Ivan Williams, who transformed from chemical engineer into a Hollywood champion against bias by tapping into the power of storytelling. Our Guest Ivan Williams is an executive producer and an Executive Vice ... Read more The post Don't Feed Your Bias: Changing the Story with Ivan Williams, EVP of Scenario Entertainment appeared first on Changing the Story.

Artists are innovators. Why don't we tap into this pool of disruptive entrepreneurs more often? Hear the story of Alice Loy, who enables and empowers creatives to unlock opportunities and build new business ventures. Our Guest Alice Loy is the CEO and co-founder of Creative Startups, a global startup accelerator for creatives. She has lived ... Read more The post Get Ready to Kiss a Lot of Frogs: Changing the Story with Alice Loy, CEO of Creative Startups appeared first on Changing the Story.

Everyone has a BILLION dollar idea, but how do you capitalize on it? Hear the story of Saurabh Suri on how knowing your bliss leads to value creation and successful business ventures. Our Guest Saurabh Suri is the Managing Partner and. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, and mo st ... Read more The post Want Success? Find Your Bliss.. Changing the Story with Saurabh Suri, CerraCap Ventures CIO appeared first on Changing the Story.

Leaders have playbooks and it starts with your origin story. Do you know yours? Hear the story of Ed Tyson, who has crafted leadership SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all of us to grow our careers. Our Guest Ed Tyson is the CEO of PerSynergy Consulting and author of the book, From Expert to Executive. ... Read more The post What's Your 5 Second Origin Story? Changing the Story with Ed Tyson, CEO of PerSynergy appeared first on Changing the Story.

We all have problems. And we all want to be heard. When we focus on sharing our truths through storytelling, we can tap into the power of aggregation. Hear the story of Patrick Beggs on how helps people craft narratives to realize their goals. Our Guest Patrick Beggs is a narrative strategist, who helps organizations ... Read more The post Pain. Perspective. Power: Changing the Story with Patrick Beggs, Host, Business As Unusual Podcast appeared first on Changing the Story.

Feeling overwhelmed by all your tasks? Success lies in being comfortable when you're uncomfortable. Hear the story of Rob Angel who went from being a server to the creator of an international best-selling board game by embracing his discomfort. Our Guest While waiting on tables, Robert Angel created the international best selling board game, Pictionary. ... Read more The post Do or Do Not. Trying is Dead. Changing the Story with Rob Angel, Author, Inventor of Pictionary appeared first on Changing the Story.

​​Showing anger, sadness, or fear in public is not okay in most societies. But this stigma is really a source of power. Hear the story of Leisa Reid who shows us how to flip our “weaknesses” into strengths. Our Guest Leisa Reid is the Founder of www.GetSpeakingGigsNow.com. She mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want ... Read more The post Vulnerability = Invincibility: Changing the Story with Leisa Reid, Founder Get Speaking Gigs Now appeared first on Changing the Story.