Play It Forward

Ever wonder what the connection between an Academy Award-nominated Holiday movie and PeacePlayers' core values is? Us too! That's why we've brought back the host of the PopViolence Podcast, Tim Rasmussen, to discuss the critically acclaimed 2019 animated film, Klaus. In today's holiday, bonus episode of Play It Forward, a social justice podcast presented by PeacePlayers, you'll hear Chinny, Emmett, and Tim discuss the animation style, the stereotypes of Christmas and Holiday movies, whether or not Tim thinks the Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas movie AND the systems of violence and oppression that exist within our societies, even during the holiday season. This is a great, light conversation for anyone who enjoys a holiday movie, and also enjoys thinking more critically about the media we consume over the holidays. Be sure to follow and listen to Tim's podcast, PopViolence: movie/film reviews that interlace critical perspectives about violence, justice, conflict, and peace! Follow it on Instagram @pop.violence Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission of growing a youth-led movement to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

The insightful, intelligent, and generally magnificent Nichol Whiteman of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation joins Play It Forward, the social justice podcast, presented by PeaePlayers for the season 3 finale! Our hosts explore Nichol's career path from Wall Street to Los Angeles, and the lessons she learned along the way that enabled her to lead with authenticity, compassion and service to others. Nichol share's plenty of advice that you can use for your personal and professional growth, so we recommend you grab your favorite dipping sauce because she serves up a 40-piece McNugget size of wisdom in this episode! Follow Nichol on Instagram @ceonichol Follow the LA Dodgers Foundation on Instagram @dodgersfoundation Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

In today's episode of the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers, power couple Evan Unrau and Seb Kimyacioglo share their personal journeys from playing collegiate basketball to falling in love. Seb Kimyacioglo is a former professional basketball player having won trophies with Galatasaray in Turkey, represented Turkey at the Rio Olympics, and now works for the FOX corporation! Evan, also a former professional basketball player, went down the coaching route and shares with us some of those experiences that led her to her current role as director of PeacePlayers Los Angeles. We ultimately arrive at how their two journeys were interconnected and led them both to be confident and comfortable with who they are, which allows them to be their fullest selves in their relationship with each other, their peers, and the people they engage with. AND we also get to hear who they think would win in a one-on-one match-up. As Chinny says at the top of the episode, we were originally hoping to share this during Pride month in June, BUT let's make EVERY month PRIDE MONTH! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Have you ever wondered how sports and diplomacy intersect? Well in today's episode of the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers, you'll get a lot of answers to that curiosity! Travis Murphy is a former Foreign Service Officer and the former Senior Director of International Government Affairs for the NBA. Our hosts and Travis discuss immigration, identity, and the important role that sports plays in breaking down barriers and building connections. You'll even get to hear about Travis' relationship with NBA star, Tacko Fall! To learn more about Travis' new venture, visit https://jetrglobal.com/! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintland @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Jessica Gelman is the CEO of the Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), co-chair of the MIT Sloan Data Analytics Conference, AND is in the Harvard University basketball Hall of Fame! This was an incredibly fun conversation where our hosts of the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers dive deep with Jessica into the power and the challenges that face the “4th industrial revolution” that has seen data become an asset. They also discuss Jessica's career as an athlete and how it relates to her journey as a trailblazer in the sports analytics field. Lots to learn and take away from this conversation; we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Learn more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world by visiting our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist specializing in addressing anxiety in children and adults. What's that got to do with the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers? WELL, we hear from Lynn [something about bringing ppl in that don't believe anxiety is a thing], and the relationship between sports and anxiety - the positives and negatives. The real-world lessons that we often lift up from sports - failure, pressure, success, teamwork - are essential experiences that are also applicable to anxiety and our mental health. But before all that she shares her recipe for addressing anxiety, you'd be surprised how easy it is! Learn more about Lynn's work, and her podcast, by visiting her website https://www.lynnlyons.com/ Learn more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world by visiting our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Myriam Glez is a former synchronized swimmer who competed in the Olympics for both France and Australia. She didn't peek there, she's on Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers, now! The social justice podcast is hyped to continue its long swimming tradition of having Olympians join to discuss their personal journeys and transitions from competitive sport to everyday life. Myriam shares with our hosts her experiences in synchronized swimming both in and out of the pool, the lack of diversity in synchronized swimming, the athlete's journey, and how that journey can often contribute to a crisis of identity when transitioning out of the sport. You'll also hear one of our more heated Lightning Rounds, where Myriam tells us precisely what she thinks of the question, “Art Museums or History Museums!” Visit Athletes Soul for more information on the work Myriam does! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Author, private investigator, first responder, and Syracuse University Hall of Famer Jennifer Murphy joins the Play It Forward podcast presented by PeacePlayers to discuss her multifaceted career. The author of First Responder: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Death on New York City's Front Lines shares with the social justice podcast how sport helped her to create community when she needed it most and learn to celebrate other people's wins. We also hear how she sees her role in helping to address the lack of representation as it relates to women in the first responder space. This is a fun, mostly light-hearted conversation, and we can't wait for you all to hear more. And when you're finished listening, don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts AND Spotify!! Learn more about Jennifer by visiting her website! Follow her on Twitter Follow her on Instagram Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Do we have a special episode for you! Play It Forward and PeacePlayers United States are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with a group of fantastic guests who are all experts in their field of sport for development and sport for good. We have Sally Nnamani of PeacePlayers United States; former Olympic fencer Nzingha Prescod; Kelsey Moore, the Director of Made To Play NIKE's Social and Community Impact; and returning champion, Dr. Sarah Hillyer of the University of Tennessee's Center for Sport, Peace & Society. From how Title IX has personally impacted their lives to the various initiatives you can get involved in to support girls' access to sport, you'll not want to miss a single second of this social justice podcast as these women bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas that will leave you feeling empowered, courageous, and ready to put in the work to make tomorrow better than today. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Happy 50th Anniversary Title IX!! Kelsey Moore - https://www.nike.com/made-to-play Nzingha Presord - https://pisteacademy.org/, @pisteacademy Dr. Sarah Hillyer - @sportandpeaceUT Sally Nnamani - @peaceplayers_us, @sallyonna Dr. Sarah's resources: Women from college courts to boardrooms Catch Them Being Good: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Coach Girls Strong Women. Better World: Title IX's Global Effect Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

In today's episode of the social justice podcast, Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers, hosts Chinny and Emmett have a phenomenal conversation with Shane Young and Leroy Taylor of Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR). Similar to PeacePlayers, MICR uses sport as a tool to create positive, impactful change, and we explore what that looks like and more. Shane is the co-founder and shares with the team the power of DEI and the importance of being self-aware; Leroy, MICR alumni and current coach with the organization gives insight into how MICR impacted his life. Lots to love, and lots to learn in this one, you'll not want to skip past it! Learn more about Memphis Inner City Rugby by visiting their website https://memphisinnercityrugby.org/ Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

Chinny and Emmett explore PeacePlayers' core value of Inside Out Transformation with a legend in the Massachusetts basketball scene, Chris Herren. Chris' story of fame and addiction is well documented in the 30 for 30 documentary, Unguarded, so in today's conversation with the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers, Chris shares valuable advice he received during his road to recovery, and how he approached his recovery like a basketball player would approach their journey to excellence on the court, by putting in the work! We also hear about Emmett's relationship to Chris, and the important role Chris has played in inspiring athletes and young people across Massachusetts, and beyond! CONTENT Warning: this conversation explores the ups and the downs of substance abuse and addiction; listener discretion is advised. To learn more about the work Chris is doing, visit https://chrisherren.com/. Follow the Herren Project on Twitter @HerrenProject Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

It's here! The trailer for S3 dropped today. New episodes will begin airing on June 13th; that's just two weeks away! While you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, rate and review the show! It helps us reach even more people that need to hear the voices of those working to promote peace and equity in their networks. Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Leif Frymire

It's a Play It Forward special episode!!! For Black History month, our friends from PeacePlayers United States asked us to help raise awareness on the interconnectedness of Sport, Social Justice, and Civil Rights, especially as it pertains to the messages and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To do just this, we convened an expert panel of individuals who are all working to build peace and equity in their respective fields. Renata Simril of LA84 and so so so much more; former NBA player, professor at Columbia Law and returning guest Len Elmore; and PeacePlayers United States very own Executive Director, Adam Johnson! In this special episode of the social justice podcast Play It Forward, you'll hear from our guests on how they are incorporating Dr. King's legacy and work into their lives, and advice for overcoming racial and gender barriers. Oh, and you best believe they hit on ALL of PeacePlayers core values: seeing people as people, inside out transformation, and building a culture of collaboration! We hope you enjoy this brilliant conversation as much as we did! Follow our guests on Twitter! Renata Simril: @RenataAngeleno Len Elmore: @LenElmore Adam Johnson: @adamj24 Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy

Do we have a phenomenal Season 2 finale for you all, today! Our hosts of the social justice podcast Play It Forward presented by PeacePlayers are joined by an incredible trailblazer in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion field; Mr. Omar Brown is the Senior Vice President, People & Culture of the BIG10 Conference. Throughout the episode we hear about Omar's journey from finance, to human resources and consulting, to the position that he now finds himself in with the BIG10, or as he calls it, HR+. Chinny and Emmett ask Omar the hard questions like what is the BIG10 doing to ensure there is more diversity AND inclusion in the athletic departments across the conference, and surprisingly, you'll hear how Omar relates diversity and inclusion to Trail Mix. Omar provides some tips and tricks for getting hired, and how we all can be more intentional about our actions and words. You might be tired of hearing us say it, but grab your pencil and a piece of paper, you'll want to take notes for this one! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Fred Turner, Executive Director of the sport for good organization Beyond Sport, joins the pod from his offices in London, UK to discuss the transformative power of sport to build peace! In today's conversation of Play it Forward, a social justice podcast, you'll hear his response to “What message would you slap on a billboard?” and how that is very closely linked to the work that he does with Beyond Sport and his own upbringing. Much of the conversation is focused on the importance of collaboration, and how sport can be utilized to unite, inspire, and educate when used with intent. You'll also learn more about Beyond Sport's FREE to use Racial Equity Assessment Tool that was designed to help other organizations and companies better understand how they might be perpetuating racial inequities. The free REAL Tool is a product of Beyond Sports 2020 Collective Impact Award supported by The DICKs Sporting Good Foundation, and was co-designed in partnership with Beyond Sport, PeacePlayers United States, Memphis Inner City Rugby, America SCORES NY and the LA Dodgers Foundation www.beyondsport.org Twitter: @BeyondSport Instagram: beyondsport Link to Racial Equity Assessment Tool - https://www.beyondsport.org/articles/announcing-a-new-tool-for-us-youth-sport-organizations-to-address-racial-inequity/ Follow Fred on Twitter @FredTSport Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Hosts Chinny and Emmett are joined by two powerful leaders in their respective fields of peacebuilding and sports: Karen Doubilet is the Executive Director of PeacePlayers International, and Dr. Sarah Hillyer is the director of the Sport, Peace & Society Center at the University of Tennessee. In today's episode of Play it Forward, a social justice podcast, we explore their origin stories - how they took two seemingly different paths, but found themselves working to improve the lives of others and build peace through sport. Throughout the conversation themes of confidence, leadership and competition in sports are raised as it relates to not just their personal journeys, but the journeys of millions of girls across the world. Karen speaks to the relationship of competition and retention in sports within PeacePlayers, and Dr. Hillyer addresses and speaks to society at large. This a wonderful conversation that we hope leaves you all feeling as inspired as we are! Content Warning: Brief discussion of disordered eating. For more information on the Center for Sport, Peace & Society visit: https://sportandpeace.utk.edu/ And follow them on social at: Instagram @sportandpeaceut Twitter @SportandPeaceUT YouTube UT Center for Sport, Peace & Society Facebook @TheCenterForSportPeaceSociety Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Trevor Ringland, joins Chinny and Emmett of Play it Forward, a social justice podcast, to explore how sport can accommodate multiple identities, and provide an alternate route to violence. For those unfamiliar with “The Troubles'' of Northern Ireland this episode is for you. Trevor's personal history with the conflict, and how he, along with the likes of PeacePlayers and many others, are working to maintain and promote peace in Northern Ireland are at the forefront of this conversation. While there are moments where the conversation strays into some of the darker elements of conflict and violence, the conversation always steers back into the positive power of friendship and sport for those that choose to embrace it! Follow Trevor on twitter @trevor4change To learn more about the work PeacePlayers Northern Ireland is doing, visit their social channels: Twitter: @peaceplayersni Instagram: @peaceplayers_ni Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Ever wonder what the connection between an Academy Award nominated Holiday movie and PeacePlayers' core values is? Us too! That's why we've brought back the host of the PopViolence Podcast, Tim Rasmussen, to discuss the critically acclaimed 2019 animated film, Klaus. In today's holiday, bonus episode of Play It Forward, a social justice podcast presented by PeacePlayers, you'll hear Chinny, Emmett and Tim discuss the animation style, the stereotypes of Christmas and Holiday movies, whether or not Tim thinks the Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas movie, AND the systems of violence and oppression that exist within our societies, even during the holiday season.This is a great, light conversation for anyone who enjoys a holiday movie, and also enjoys thinking more critically about the media we consume over the holidays. Be sure to follow and listen to Tim's podcast, PopViolence: movie/film reviews that interlace critical perspectives about violence, justice, conflict, and peace! Follow it on instagram @pop.violence Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission of growing a youth-led movement to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Batouly ‘Toolyyy' Camara, Forbes 30 under 30 Sports 2021, sits down (virtually) with Chinny and Emmett of the Play it Forward Podcast to explore the intersectionality between sport and religion, girls in sport, and more! Get that pen and pad out to take notes as this young leader drops so many nuggets of knowledge, it will be tough to keep up. From what drives Batouly to keep pushing the boundaries of sport and culture; her inspiration for starting Women and Kids Empowerment (WAKE); to providing new, exciting and different opportunities for women and kids across the world. We are excited to give her, and the important work WAKE does, a platform. Enjoy! Follow Batouly on social media, Instagram: @toolyyy Twitter: @BatoulyCamara Learn more about WAKE by visiting https://wake-academy.org/ Women and Kids Empowerment on Facebook and LinkedIn Instagram: @w_a_k_e_ Twitter: @WomenandKidsEm1 Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

The accomplished and distinguished Don Showalter (@dshow23) joins Chinny and Emmett of the Play it Forward Podcast, a social justice podcast presented by PeacePlayers, to discuss the myriad aspects of coaching basketball at the youth level, from it's positive benefits to mental and physical health for boys and girls, to some great tips for coaches and parents on what really matters when coaching youth. Don also reflects on the changes he's seen in the youth coaching realm as young people, and coaches, have become more comfortable talking about their mental health challenges. This conversation could have gone on for hours but we've trimmed it down to the essentials, so we hope you like it, and we encourage you to take notes! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Damien Mander is a former Iraq War veteran that used the skills he developed in the Australian Special Forces to found the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) that provides training to local communities in Zimbabwe, and beyond, on how to protect and conserve the native animal population of Africa from poaching. Hosts Chinny and Emmett of the Play it Forward Podcast presented by PeacePlayers explore with Damien the moments where he realized this passion to conserve and protect the environment turned to purpose. And in one of Play It Forward's more inspiring conversations, we also hear how the IAPF stumbled onto one of Africa's most successful and sustainable community development programs to date; oh, and it's also led by some of Africa's most vulnerable population, women that have experienced great trauma. This program, and these women, are known as the Akashinga. Today's episode features strong language and depictions of violence against women and animals, viewer discretion advided. To learn more about the work Damien is doing visit the links below: International Anti-Poaching Foundation - https://www.iapf.org/ National Geographic short on Akashinga - https://youtu.be/WUYQS40I9mw Twitter: @IAPF Instagram: @int.anti.poaching.foundation Facebook: @iapf.org Facebook - Akashinga: @Akashinga Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

As a part of PeacePlayers' 20th Anniversary celebrating and highlighting former participants, coaches and staff, Chinny and Emmett of the Play it Forward Podcast sit down with former participant, and current PeacePlayers South Africa Executive Director, Nasiphi ‘Nas' Khafu. This is a very special episode. Nasiphi was gracious enough to open up her personal journey from growing up in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to becoming the Executive Director of PeacePlayers in South Africa, in Durban. Through her story, we learn about resilience, the power of inside-out transformation, and how collaboration with friends and peers has helped her reach her goals. And in between, we also learn about the challenges South Africans' are facing, and how PeacePlayers is working to address them. CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, Nas shares about familial loss, and the challenges South African women face including but not limited to HIV/AIDS and rape. Viewer discretion advised. Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Joanne Pasternack is the CEO of Oliver+Rose, and formerly Vice President of Community Relations for the Golden State Warriors and the Executive Director of the Warriors Community Foundation. These are just a FEW of her credits. Her involvement in sports philanthropy is far reaching and speaks to her passion of helping others find their passions. Building off of Play it Forward's previous season's conversations with the great Alana Beard who spoke on the transition from athlete to professional, and Alisha Greenberg's insight into holding charities accountable to the communities they serve, Joanne sheds light on what it means to support athletes and help them realize they are more than just athletes. To learn more about her work and the opportunities Joanne mentioned in the show visit: Athletes' Voices - https://www.athletesvoices.org/ Oliver+Rose LLC - https://www.oliverrosellc.com/ Joanne's Over-due Book Club - https://www.oliverrosellc.com/books Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission of growing a youth-led movement to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Dan Grunfeld is the son of famous NBA and USA Basketball legend Ernie Grunfeld, whose parents survived the Holocaust and fled Communist Romania to New York City when Ernie was 8; Ernie would go on to become one of the great basketball players of his generation. All of this and much much more is immortalized in Dan's new book By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, A Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream. Dan sits down with Chinny and Emmett on the Play It Forward podcast: presented by PeacePlayers to discuss the book, his inspiration for writing, why his Grandmother is THE goat, and reflects on his own experiences of living abroad and playing basketball professionally. Through it all, we come to understand the true power of seeing the humanity in others, and how sport can help us do that. This is a brilliant conversation that we hope you all enjoy! And don't forget to buy Dan's book by pre-ordering or purchasing from your local bookstore! Follow Dan on twitter @Dan_Grunfeld Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Do we have an episode for you! The Play it Forward Podcast's Season 2 opener is an inspiring conversation with the former Vice President & Managing Director of NBA Africa, and the President of the Basketball Africa League, Mr. Amadou Gallo Fall. He speaks to Chinny and Emmett, hosts of the sport and social justice podcast, in-depth on the power of sport, in this particular case basketball, to transform people's lives for the better. Through his story, we hear how basketball transformed his life, and how that motivated him to build Sport for Education and Economic Development (SEEDs), and how he is leveraging his network and contacts to build a better future for the young people of Africa. We also get to hear his answer to, “What message would you put on a billboard for millions of people to see?” We hope you leave today's episode of the Play it Forward podcast feeling as energized and motivated to build a better, more peaceful and equitable world, as we did! To learn more about SEEDs visit https://www.seedproject.org/new-page-10 For more information on the film, “Elevate”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1634138/ Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to create a network of young leaders who are building a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Hosts Chinny Nwagbo and Emmett Shepard are back for Season 2 of the Play It Forward Podcast: a social justice podcast presented by PeacePlayers where we are lifting up the voices and stories of those working in their communities and networks to promote peace and equity. This season, we've got an all-star guest list that will have you asking and demanding for more. Join us each week as we dive deep into each guest's personal journey in the world of peace, justice and equity. From the plains of Africa to the estates of Belfast, each guest brings a unique set of experiences that will demonstrate the power in seeing the humanity in others, learning to look inward when addressing conflict, and the power of collaborating with others to achieve your goals. Each guest is inspiring positive change in their networks and communities, and we are privileged to share their stories with you! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission of creating a network of youth leaders to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing: LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by: LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

And that's a wrap! Season 1 is officially over and we sit down with a few people that have made the podcast possible. Chinny and Emmett are joined by Andrea Johnson of PeacePlayers Chicago; Dock Leath of PeacePlayers Detroit; and Leif Frymire with PeacePlayers Global Support Team. The team shared moments from season 1 that left them inspired, laughing and wanting more. They also give shout outs and high fives to each other and the other PeacePlayer staff that made the Play It Forward Podcast possible. Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple and let us know what you thought of season 1 via social! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Writer, teacher, facilitator and podcaster, Chad Ford, joins host Chinny Nwagbo and co-host Emmett Shepard for an all encompassing discussion on what it means to express the radical concept of ‘dangerous love'. The conversation ranges from uncomfortable conversations, conflict transformation, to the potential implications and challenges of ‘dangerous love' for young people and people of color. If you'd like to learn more about Chad Ford and the work he does, or are interested in purchasing his book “Dangerous Love”, visit his website https://dangerouslovebook.com/. Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Olympian and Doctor Sophia Papamichalopoulos joins Chinny and Emmett to discuss what it's like to pursue sports as a career and achieve the ultimate goal of representing your nation at the Olympics, and what it's like after you've reached that pinnacle. In this joyous episode we also learn about the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, its sporting culture, and how after reaching her first dream to represent Cyprus at the Olympics, Sophia's new dream is to unite the nation through sport… Just like PeacePlayers! To learn more about Sophia, follow her on instagram @spapamichalopoulos Check out the IOC's Young Leaders Program at https://olympics.com/ioc/sport-and-active-society/young-leaders And be sure to follow PeacePlayers Cyprus on their instagram @peaceplayers_cy to learn more about the work they're doing using basketball to unite Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Trailblazer Alisha Greenberg sits down with Chinny and Emmett to share her insights into the niche world of sports philanthropy. Together, they break down some of the misconceptions that come with sports philanthropy; and how it's important to find a balance between listening to nonprofits and the communities they work while also holding those nonprofits accountable. This is a great one for all who want to learn more about the non-profit field and the work it takes to accomplish your mission! To learn more about the organizations Alisha mention in the episode, visit the websites below: Sports & Entertainment Impact Collective - https://www.seicollective.com/certification Robert Wodd Johnson Foundation Sport Award - https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/features/sportsaward.html Sports Philanthropy - https://www.sportsphilanthropy.com/ Check out the “JMB Sports Podcast for Kids” for your sports updates! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Hana Mire is a Somali documentarian working to change the perceptions of people around the world through her work, including her unreleased project “A Nation's Hope;” a story on two generations of the Somali Women's basketball team. She shares with Chinny and Emmett how she first got into filmmaking, and what drove her to pursue the story on the women's team. Through their conversation, we learn the power that cinema can have in changing perceptions and inspiring others to create positive change. Want to learn more about Hana and her project? Follow her on Instagram @hana.fab8, and don't hesitate to DM her if you are interested in supporting “A Nation's Hope.” Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

In today's episode, Chinny and Emmett welcome Tim Rasmussen who not only has a degree in Peace Transformation, but is also the host of the podcast Pop Violence. The Play It Forward team borrows Pop Violence's concept of reviewing “movie/films that interlace critical perspectives about violence, justice, conflict, and peace” by discussing the film ‘Sound of Metal'. Through their conversation, themes from the movie begin to align with some of PeacePlayers core values such as ‘inside out transformation' and ‘seeing people as people'. Listen to learn how! For those who have not yet seen ‘Sound of Metal', We forgot to provide a description of the movie in the episode so here's one from Rotten Tomatoes: “During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. Utilizing startling, innovative sound design techniques, director Darius Marder takes audiences inside Ruben's experience to vividly recreate his journey into a rarely examined world.” Love movies and peace building and social justice? Be sure to check out Tim's podcast, PopViolence and follow its instagram account @pop.violence for news on the show! Chinny and Emmett were guests on the show and they discussed the movie ‘Invictus'! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by Le Baron “Dock” Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by Le Baron “Dock” Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Today's episode is a spectacular one. Chinny and Emmett are delighted to be joined by Raptors 905 Vice President of Basketball & Franchise Operations, Courtney Charles. From taking his son to high school for the first time to the Toronto Raptors front office, Courntey shares with us the power of looking inside ourselves to recognize our full potential, and by overcoming that mental hurdle, we can fully realize the number of opportunities out there for us. Not just that, but by looking inward before looking outward, we can see people not as objects, but as people. Lots of great learning in this one, so be sure to listen to the whole thing! Check out the Fifty for Free organization here, https://fiftyforfree.com/ Learn more about East Metro Youth Services here, https://www.ementalhealth.ca/index.php?m=record&ID=10099 Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath

In this wide sweeping conversation, hosts Chinny and Emmett sit down with legendary basketball player, broadcaster, and professor, Len Elmore! They dig into what made Len an all time rebounder in college and his career in the NBA, what it was like to call nationally broadcasted basketball games, and how he views athletes' role in the past, present and future of social activism. Hearing Len's passion and insight was a real pleasure and we hope you enjoy it! Follow Len on twitter @LenElmore, and here some more reading recommendations from Len! The Autobiography of Malcolm X The Revolt of The Black Athlete - Harry Edwards The Heritage - Howard Bryant Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by LeBaron Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by LeBaron Leath

Have you ever wondered what makes a professional athlete tick? How do the elite executives function? In today's episode, Chinny and Emmett delve into the subject with an expert in the field of performance psychology, Brian Levenson. They discuss some of the 12 strong skills Brian coaches his clients in before they delve into the differences between preparation and performance. Our hosts ask the hard-hitting questions and Brian provides insightful answers that we hope will leave you all wondering what you can do to improve your performance! To learn more about the subjects discussed in today's episode, visit Brian's website https://www.strongskills.co/, check out his book Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance, and give his podcast “Intentional Performers” a listen! Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Being a professional athlete is a dream come true for many. But what happens if that dream ends abruptly or comes to its natural conclusion? Are athletes prepared for life after sport? In today's episode with legendary WNBA all-star Alana Beard, Chinny and Emmett dive into what it takes to be a professional female athlete and how the women's basketball game has changed over the years. From there, Chinny and Alana delve into the lack of equitable options for female athletes once their careers have come to end. There are really great lessons to be had from today's conversation on equity and being your authentic self. We hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Alana's initiative's Transition Play and 318 Foundation here - https://transitionplay.com/, https://www.318foundation.org/. Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

Chinny and Emmett are joined this week by one of the biggest names in Sports Agency, Arn Tellem. They dive right in by asking Arn what was the last thing he did for the first time and how that relates to his current role as the Vice Chairman of the Detroit Pistons. From that personal conversation, they discuss how we can become agents for change no matter where we find ourselves in life. To learn more about the Pistons Community Conversations, visit https://www.nba.com/pistons/why-detroit-pistons-encouraged-youths-lead-conversation-during-community-zoom-call Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/play-it-forward-podcast/ and check out our social handles. The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire Rifka Miyara The Play It Forward podcast is edited by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Animation, music and sound effects created and designed by: Le Baron “Dock” Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins

From the incredible non-proft of PeacePlayers International, comes a new and fresh podcast called Play It Forward. Through the lens of activism in sports presented by PeacePlayers International, Chinny Nwagbo and Emmett Shepard will host conversations with youth leaders, community organizers, industry experts and those using sport as a tool for positive change around the world. They both firmly believe that the way to a more peaceful and equitable society, starts with an uncomfortable conversation about issues that affect us all. And, The Play it Forward Podcast: allows us to shift perspectives and see the humanity in others.