Transformations, Interviewing World Changers

GenZ Brianna Cea, founded Generation Vote to get GenZs and Millennials involved in the political process. One of the big focus is on voter suppression which has been targeted toward young people by taking away places to vote on college campuses and not accepting certain voter IDs. Generation Vote is now located in New York and Florida but will be branching out to involve more young people in other states. She has some great insights into why the young now really want to vote and how they are becoming more involved in local politics. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WorldChangers)

At age 9, Katie Stagliano grew a cabbage that weighed over 40 lb. She took it to a shelter where it was prepared and served to over 200 people. That set Katie on fire and she started a garden with various vegetables to feed more people who were food insecure. Katie, now in her early twenties, has started kids from 9-16 all over the country growing food to help those in need. And, is branching out to other countries. Katie is typical of Gen Z's determination and entrepreneurial spirit.

Cherry Steinwender, pulls no punches - Center for the Healing of Racism is not about diversity, or inclusion. It's about the racism that exists in our country and the work needed to change it. This powerful interview shows the way and gives great hope. It shows what we can do when we make the decision.

When he saw the people in Venezuela, suffering under the dictatorship there, it touched John Miles, a digital entrepreneur. He partnered up with another entrepreneur and they decided the best way to help was to find a way to employ these educated, talented and hard-working people. He also paid them in US dollars because the Venezuelan currency would lose it's value very quickly and people could not provide for themselves and their families. He came up with the idea for iWorker, which pairs talent like web design, social media skills, etc. to business who need these skills. Soon he had 7,000 companies on board and over 350 skilled workers, some of whom are now employed by these companies as regular employees via Zoom. His work enabled many of the workers to leave Venezuela to the safety of other countries to live a safe and normal life.

SQuire Rushnell ( yes the Q is supposed to be capitalized), coined the word, "Godwinks" which is now in the dictionary and means events and happenings that have no logical explanaton other than coming from a spiritual force. Based on that he wrote a series of books telling about the many Godwinks happening for people who had sent him their stories. He also along with his actress wife created Hallmark Godwink movies and is now creating inspirational cards and other products based on those wonderful unexplained happenings. This will help you remember the Godwinks in your own life because they are there.

When faced with several instances of life-threatening illnesses, Michael H. Ballard decided that doctors would not decide his fate. Instead he found ways to heal himself and restore his health. When his young daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Michael decided the same thing and she is now older and healthy. Realizing how powerful his discoveries were, Michael decided to share his techniques with others and created workshops and talks to do that. Amazing and powerful interview.

With the pandemic going on most of us have forgotten about climate change and how it is still impacting our world even with everything else going on. Jamie Margolin is the founder of Zero Hour which is focusing on corporations and government to pay attention to the current problems and the the devastation hanging over us ad the permafrost from the Artic melts and releases carbon and other harmful elements into our atmosphere plus the fact that the Arctic is heating up faster than any other place on earth currently.

Every person I interview teaches me something valuable. As I look over all of the interviews there are certain understandings I've come away with and I want to share them. These World Changers have so much to teach us about what's possible and I would like to speak for them as a collective. Enjoy the video and thanks.

Growing up in a impoverished section of Nairobi, Albert made the decision to help others who were in the same circumstances. He created Slumcode as a place where education, entrepreneurship and the ability to be sustainable could be taught to change the circumstances of children, youth and women. His photo is of his climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro was to raise money and bring attention to Slumcode . Watch the video: March2Greatness:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeUqK8O5Ro4 which will give you an idea of the excellence and energy of Slumcode.

Coming from a migrant worker family, Donna thought she was locked into the cycle of poverty until someone helped her to get a degree, which opened many doors and let her to finally get her Ph.D and become and inspiration for many caught in poverty. She formed Communication Across Barriers to spread hope to people who though they had no options. Dr. Donna is an inspirational speaker, workshop leader helping people understand poverty and how it impacts people and what needs to happen to end it.

From a history of child abuse to someone who has won 6 Emmys as a TV producer and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. She created The Apology which has influenced people all over the world. She created Project Forgive to help people understand what forgiveness can do for them and that it is a continuing process not a one time thing.

Going from being in the car with her Dad driving to vote and seeing him shot, putting out fires from crosses being burned at the end of their driveway, Cleo Scott Brown, got an education and went to work for a big company. She was the only female, person of color in the executive suite.When they executives went to a meeting and after went to look at BMW cars, Cleo, who was in the market for a car for her son, realized that she couldn't buy him one because as a young black male he would be at risk of being stopped.Putting all of this together Cleo wrote some powerful books to wake people up and started History Matters Institute and now travels all over the country helping people understand what really went on and is still going on for the African-American community. An important episode to watch.

When Katie was a teacher in a poorer area she found out that her students never owned a bike, something she loved from her own childhood. And, for these children, the bike was a means of escape from an abusive home and a chance to see friends for support and a chance to experience joy in an otherwise dismal world. She contacted a bike manufacturer, did social media and got invited on all major news networks and the Steve Harvey Show. Going Places was off and running and now every year there is a new bike with cool colors and a cooler name. Plus Katie has done it again and gotten Halloween costumes for kids who never had them. Now she has more she is planning. Join us for Katie's next steps and her inspiring story for helping kids find joy.

Steven Sedylmayr is a serial entrepreneur with many patents under his belt. But when he went to buy a water filter for his family he realized that while pure water is necessary it's in short supply. Bottled water was often not pure and the filtration systems didn't do what they were supposed. He developed a system that gives water that is 100% free of contaminants, this based on results from several independent laboratories. Divinia Water is the only one so far to fit into that category. He has now developed water purification systems that can be used by cities and states so people have contaminant free water.His gave up a lot to do this and you will be inspired by everything he had to overcome.

Abeer Seikaly, is an architect living in Jordan. She has designed portable huts woven of natural wool which keeps out rain, wind, sand and keeps the temperature constant. to make sure these huts would work, Abeer took one to Mt. Everest and spent a night which proved there would work they way they were designed. The designs are being reviewed and produced to help the huge refugee population in the area.

Marshall Saunders took what he learned through micro-lending to poor countries and lobbying for changes to create something that touched him deeply- Climate Change. He created The Citizen's Climate Lobby now all over the world and calling attention to that crisis to our government and our corporations and businesses.Since this interview Marshall has passed on but his work is still going on.

Even at 4 years old Saniya-Simone wanted to do things way beyond her hears. She then asked her mom if she could help her write a book. Now at 13, Saniya has a clothing business, a jewelry business, a foundation where she travels all over the world to help other girls and young women know their worth and also start their own businesses. By the way, none of this is coming from her mother who is her helper. It's all Saniya-Simone.

Julian Starks, photographer and documentary filmmaker, became aware of the fact that wild animals are facing extinction. It touched him deeply and he created Visions of the World to bring attention to their plight. His new book "Life Behind Bars" is soon to be released is filled with riveting and beautiful photos of the wild animals that will take your breath away.

Ateba came from an abusive and poverty-stricken background but went on to get several degrees including a Ph. D from John Hopkins. She created Shoe Revolt where she go celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker to donate shoes to auction off raising money to save children from sexual trafficking.Her not for profit, Unreasonable Kids, is teach kids 7-17 how to be social entrepreneurs. There's so much more. Watch and be amazed!

Pivot helps young people ages 12-24 with housing, counseling, food, staying in school, job training and everything any one of them needs. They have a peer teen group which also works with them. Their point of view is when a young person acts out they don't need punishment, they need empowerment and a place to learn skills which is working so well that participants who have been helped stay in touch and keep the team updated. Pivot has even gone as far as making sure kids know how to contact them by having stores, libraries, fire departments, police, churches, etc. know about their programs. Plus they keep expanding and offering new kinds of support.

As part of the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, at Medford High, Emily McDaid founded Common Ground. She began it because she became aware there were whole groups of students not meeting and interacting with one another. One of the groups was students with disabilities. She felt that students should be segregated and all should know one another. She also felt that students with disabilities were being left out of sports and student activities and she worked out ways they would be included thus changing student life for everyone. She is on a mission to have Common Ground included as a course even after she leaves Medford High https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5G3tB86F5k6JhvcHHMu3tg/videos

Diving off the Great Barrier Reef, Ian helped pull out a dead sea turtle. Looking into its eyes he knew it was trying to tell him something. When they opened it up they found a plastic bag, bottle caps, etc. That turtle changed his life in an amazing way. Thurs Ocean Crusaders was born.

Feeling he was dying inside Leon left his safe stockbroker job in London and set off around the world to prove that people are kind. Without any money and relying on people for fuel for his vehicle, food and a place to sleep, Leon found some very surprising and heart-warming things about people. You will be surprised on what people helped and those that didn't.

Crystal Chigbu and Irede Foundation help children born with a disability in their limbs to lead normal lives. Her view: Nothing is impossible! It started when her daughter had a leg amputated and needed an artificial limb. That young girl now dances, swims, cycles and the Irede Foundation is now helping children like her. This is a story of hope, inspiration and the unlimited power of humans.

Kelin Mark, principal of 7 & 8 grades decided that the young men in his high school needed exposure to a different way of thinking if they were going lead productive lives. He borrowed from a friends book, Young Men of Purpose and started a program teaching students how to interact with teachers, family, each other and what appropriate behavior was. He also had them dress in shirt and tie and took them to various college campuses so they could see what they could have if they applied themselves. He also taught them critical thinking, which he had found lacking. He is turning out successful, conscious, young men who apply critical thinking to make good choices.

This amazing man just passed this week. He will be remembered for his dedication to helping address climate change in Congress, business and communities around the world. His also helped with monies in third world countries. He was a concerned and committed citizen of the world

An former combat Marine, Bryan was a co-found of Veteran's Community Project. All of the founders are combat Marines. Their commitment is that no matter what a veteran needs they will find a way to connect them with a resource or help develop one. They never turn any veteran away. They have also built 75 tiny homes for homeless veterans and are moving into other cities to do the same kinds of service. Part of their mission is to integrate veterans into the community and the community into the veterans so there is inclusion and understanding.

Kate Nevin is a financial consultant in New York, but when she came to Charleston, SC and married, she saw how development was changing neighborhoods, pushing out those who couldn't afford the newly hiked rents. She decided to help keep the neighborhoods together by bringing in outsiders to events and activities where they interacted with the locals. She did it by having very unusual events which you will hear.

At 4, Syaniya-Simone asked her mother to help her set up a lemonade stand. A few years later she asked for help to write her first cookbook. Now at 13, Saniya has a jewelry company, a clothing company. She gives workshops for young women of color and gives talks to adults. She is working on her next book and has traveled all over the world. Prepare to be amazed!

Earl was the founder of Good Done Great, tracking corporate giving and sold it to be free to go back on the road, which is his love. With a missionary father, Earl grew up in Vietnam after the war. Listen to his hair-raising adventures on this interview as he and his good buddy travel to the far reaches of the world barely escaping with their lives.