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About Isaac MacDonald:In his eight-year tenure at Trepwise, Isaac has consulted with over a hundred organizations and initiatives, including the New Orleans Youth Master Plan, the Jazz & Heritage Festival & Foundation, and the Orleans Public Defender's Office. He received his B.A. in Urban Studies at Brown University, where he started the Urban Journal, an annual publication focused on building and sustaining the urban environments of the future. Before relocating to New Orleans, he worked at several environmental nonprofits in Washington, D.C. Isaac is a 2015 Venture for America Fellow and a 2021 New Leaders Council Fellow, and serves as Treasurer for the local chapter of the Sunrise Movement. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Isaac MacDonald discuss:Nonprofit organizational challenges in changing political landscapesReimagining leadership structures in social impact organizationsGovernment funding and nonprofit sustainabilityCommunity-driven transformation and place-based solutionsAdapting organizational models to complex environments Key Takeaways:To build long-term resilience, nonprofits should reduce their reliance on unpredictable government funding by developing diverse revenue sources, including earned income and creative funding models.By moving away from rigid hierarchies, organizations that embrace shared leadership structures can foster a more collaborative culture, promote innovation, and respond more effectively to change.Community-led efforts, rooted in local knowledge and shared values, offer a strong alternative to top-down approaches—allowing solutions to emerge from those closest to the challenges.Navigating today's dynamic political and social environments requires nonprofits to stay nimble. Embracing flexible, adaptive models can enhance responsiveness and support collective problem-solving. "One of the things that we're seeing right now is that nonprofits are experiencing multiple layers of uncertainty.” — Isaac MacDonald Connect with Isaac MacDonald:  Website: https://trepwise.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-macdonald-28229067 & https://www.linkedin.com/company/trepwiseX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/trepwiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trepwise See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

"The critical zone are the things that impact humans and animals on the earth, more so than a lot of other parts that geophysicists might study." Kamini Singha explores the fascinating world of the Earth's critical zone. This episode uncovers the significance of this thin skin of the Earth and its profound impact on human and ecological systems. In this episode, we talk about: > The definition and importance of the Earth's critical zone > Challenges in studying the critical zone and the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration > The role of geophysics as a "macroscope" to study large-scale subsurface processes > Specific examples of geophysical methods used to study critical zone processes > Insights from Kamini's research on solute transport and groundwater remediation > Emerging trends in hydrogeophysics and critical zone science > The importance of understanding geophysical measurements in complex Earth systems Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical zone's role in addressing major Anthropocene issues such as freshwater supply, groundwater quality, and climate regulation. This episode is a must-listen for geophysicists and anyone interested in the intersection of geoscience and environmental sustainability. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BLUWARE Bluware's InteractivAI is a human-powered AI seismic analysis tool, revolutionizing the way geoscientists extract value from seismic data. Unlike traditional seismic interpretation tools that just "check the box" for AI through black box algorithms, InteractivAI puts the interpreter in the driver's seat by presenting an intuitive, live feedback loop. Users experience a faster and more comprehensive interpretation, leading to higher-confidence decision-making. Learn more at https://bluware.com. GUEST BIO Kamini Singha is a University Distinguished Professor and the Associate Dean of Earth and Society Programs at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research interests are focused on hydrogeology and environmental geophysics. Dr. Singha is an award-winning teacher, a recipient of a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER award and the Early Career Award from the Society of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, a Geological Society of America Fellow, and a former Fulbright Scholar. She served as the U.S. National Groundwater Association's Darcy Lecturer in 2017 and was the AGU Witherspoon Lecturer in 2022. She earned her BS in geophysics from the University of Connecticut and her PhD in hydrogeology from Stanford University. LINKS * Learn more and register for the 2024 Near Surface Global Lecturer (30 September or 19 November) -> https://seg.org/education/lectures/near-surface-global-lecture-singha/ * Interview transcript -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmzLFHnHI2ugHVAZOd_pT3xRcg4YHsvo/view?usp=sharing SHOW CREDITS Andrew Geary at TreasureMint hosted, edited, and produced this episode. The SEG podcast team comprises Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis. If you have episode ideas or feedback for the show or want to sponsor a future episode, email the show at podcast@seg.org.

Mentors have the opportunity to provide valuable, trusted advice to the individuals they work with, but those relationships are often formed haphazardly. One team of entrepreneurs is working to pair ascending college students with recent graduates who can mentor them through the college selection process. Pairing them effectively requires a lot of data, and more empathy, but it is well worth the effort.  In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Jason Edmonds. Jason is the Co-Founder & COO at Mentee and 2023 Venture for America Fellow. He's a lifelong learner passionate about operational systems and product development. He's a startup enthusiast that seeks to revolutionize the college admissions industry with efficient, impactful solutions. In this interview, Jason is open about his experience as an entrepreneur and professional relationship builder: How he turned a ‘fun' summer project into a tech based startup The most empowering and the most challenging parts about being an entrepreneur The approach he uses to balance creativity and brainstorming with sustained operational growth Links: Jason Edmonds on LinkedIn

Discover why Dr. Scott W. Tinker (Chairman of the Switch Energy Alliance) asks leaders "what's the question?", how he succeeded by "saying yes a lot", and when he said to "follow the money trail"! (14 minute episode). ============================================= CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: ⁠Dr. Scott W. Tinker, Chairman of Switch Energy Alliance, CEO of Tinker Energy Associates, and Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology. Scott Tinker brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. Dr. Tinker is Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology, and a professor holding the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. With Director Harry Lynch, Tinker co-produced the award-winning documentary films Switch and Switch On, which have been screened in over 50 countries. Dr. Tinker founded the nonprofit Switch Energy Alliance, whose educational materials appear from schools to board rooms globally. Tinker is the host of PBS Energy Switch, an energy and climate talk show appearing on over 200 PBS stations nationwide, and Earth Date, featured weekly on over 450 public radio stations in all 50 United States. In his visits to more than 60 countries, Scott has given over 1000 keynote and invited lectures. Dr. Tinker presented a TEDx talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment. Scott serves on public company boards and science councils, Trinity University's Board of Trustees, and is an angel investor who has helped bring companies from startup to acquisition. His writing has appeared from Forbes to Fortune to Scientific American. Dr. Tinker has served as president of several international professional associations and is an AGI Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, AIPG Parker Medalist, and a Geological Society of America Fellow. For more information about Switch Energy Alliance; https://switchon.org For more information about Earth Date; https://www.earthdate.org/   For more information about Dr. Scott W. Tinker's TEDx Talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment; https://youtu.be/hnT-PYHaSxA?si=ST321FXkrggYHGf4 ======================================== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: ⁠Birgit Kamps⁠. Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. She is able to help investors and executives quickly discover blind spots holding their organization back, and accelerate leadership effectiveness. In addition, Birgit is the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%, and most recently for having the "top 1.5% global podcast" ranking in its category; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ceoblindspots.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To ask questions about this or one of the 200+ other CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠birgit@ceoblindspots.com⁠

Scott Tinker brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. Dr. Tinker is Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, and a professor holding the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. With Director Harry Lynch, Tinker co-produced the award-winning documentary films Switch and Switch On, which have been screened in over 50 countries. Dr. Tinker founded the nonprofit Switch Energy Alliance, whose educational materials appear from schools to board rooms globally. Tinker is the host of PBS Energy Switch, an energy and climate talk show appearing on over 200 PBS stations nationwide, and Earth Date, featured weekly on over 450 public radio stations in all 50 United States. In his visits to some 60 countries, Scott has given over 1000 keynote and invited lectures. Dr. Tinker presented a TEDx talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment. Scott serves on public company boards and science councils, Trinity University's Board of Trustees, and is an angel investor who has helped bring companies from startup to acquisition. His writing has appeared from Forbes to Fortune to Scientific American. Dr. Tinker has served as president of several international professional associations and is an AGI Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, AIPG Parker Medalist, and a Geological Society of America Fellow. https://switchon.org/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Michigan voters may see a much-anticipated abortion rights ballot measure in the upcoming election. The group Reproductive Freedom for All submitted a record-breaking 752-thousand voter signatures in July in support of a plan to embed reproductive rights in the state constitution.  However, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers meets tomorrow, and may decide to change the language voters would see on the ballot. Reporter Clara Hendrickson explains why Reproductive Freedom for All is now pushing back on the potentially misleading language that the state election supervisor initially drew up for petitions. GUEST:  Clara Hendrickson, Report for America Fellow with the Detroit Free Press _____ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nassir Criss is an Associate at Sixty8 Capital and Venture for America Fellow. Underrepresented founders (including black founders) of all types are top of mind with "Nas". After watching a company accept it's first large check, Nassir wen from being an observer to a doer.Nas is now one of VCs rising personal brands and work horses, uniquely positioned to talk about the reality of bootstrapping as a startup founder and so much more. Learn more once you download and subscribe. See you inside the episode!  Take a peak to discover more about Nassir Criss, Sixty8 Capital and Venture for America.Questions Answered Inside:1. Would childhood Nas be friends with Nas today?2. Is bootstrapping in VC still cool?3. Do customers and clients want education (or just the answer)?Connect with Nassir and Sixty8 Capital using the links below:Website: https://www.sixty8.capital/Nassir's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassir-criss-b048a4120/Nassir's Email: nassir@sixty8.capitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nassircriss/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixty8capitalVenture for America Fellowship: https://ventureforamerica.org/Remember to Subscribe and Leave a Review

This week I speak with my friend from college, Topiltzin. After graduating Yale, he became a Venture for America Fellow and joined Honeycomb Credit instead of taking Google up on their return offer. Hear about how he thought about what he wanted out of his first job and how he navigates a job with no roadmap. This episode is best for: those thinking about taking the "risky" path; making it into the startup world with a liberal arts background Contents: 1:00 - Meet Topiltzin 03:18 - Venture for America, why Topiltzin pursued that path, and how he became a fellow 11:33 - Getting matched with start-ups and how he chose Honeycomb Credit 24:33 - Starting at Honeycomb Credit and how Topiltzin's role has evolved 29:50 - Day-to-day at Honeycomb Credit (the good, the bad and the ugly) 35:59 - Lessons learned --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sara-isabel-seymour/support

Dr. Corinne Leach, PhD, MPH, MS, is a gerontologist, digital health strategist, and behavioral scientist, who serves as the Senior Principal Scientist, Behavioral Research, at the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/). Dr. Leach, leads survivorship research on behalf of the Population Sciences group, serving as the Principal Investigator of the American Cancer Society (ACS) survivorship cohorts, and as the ACS-lead for the ACS-National Cancer Institute online self-management platform, Springboard Beyond Cancer, a novel eHealth tool that empowers cancer survivors to better manage their cancer-related symptoms, live healthier, and improve their communication skills about cancer (as well as other health conditions), during and after treatment. Dr. Leach's cancer survivorship research focuses in the areas of aging, cancer-related symptom assessment, and chronic disease self-management, and her research aims to improve the understanding of: behavioral factors that contribute to healthy aging and the best way to promote them, the unique experiences of older cancer survivors, such as physical late effects and psychosocial issues, and ways to improve survivors' self-management of cancer-related issues. Dr. Leach also studies accelerated aging after a cancer diagnosis, including the accumulation of multiple chronic conditions after a cancer diagnosis, and she evaluates the benefits of health behavior interventions, such as chronic disease self-management. Dr. Leach is also a Gerontological Society of America Fellow, member of the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG), Scientific Advisory Committee member for Pack Health and Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Adjunct Professor at Emory, Rollins School of Public Health, Susan B Anthony Aetna Award Winner for Excellence in Research on Older Women, American Public Health Association (APHA), and has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Leach has an MPH from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a PhD in Gerontology from University of Kentucky, and an MS in Experimental Psychology from Villanova University.

Sean Wen is the co-founder of Pinch Boil House & Curry Boys BBQ. Hear about Sean's journey from working at a startup, making his way over to Geekdom, to chasing his dream and opening two San Antonio restaurants that have quickly become local favorites.

In this episode, we interview Jared Eummer. Jared Eummer is a young entrepreneur who has a demonstrated history of delivering high level partnerships across several different platforms and industries. Graduate of coveted HBCU Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Jared got his start in marketing early on as a Venture for America Fellow, and then as one of the founders of Dream Marketing Group, which hosted events alongside talent such as DJ Khaled, Meg Thee Stallion, Da Baby, and more. Jared has been able to take his love of sports and combine that with his entrepreneurial genius working with the Cleveland Cavaliers on brand partnerships. He now has a new business venture, one that you will soon see on television; Athlytic. Athlytic is a fully integrated marketplace that will help bridge the gap between brands and student athletes. With the new laws passing in multiple states allowing student athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeliness soon, Athlytic will be one of the first platforms to help educate, support, and connect student athletes to brand partners. In this episode we talk how Athlytic will be used to help student athletes find opportunities. We uncover everything behind what makes a good partnership and the do and don't with NIL. Get our Rookie Mistakes course to help you avoid the common mistakes young athletes make from a financial and career perspective. This course will help give you the playbook you need to give yourself the best chance for financial success and more. https://afrugalathlete.thinkific.com/courses/rookie-mistakes For more information on how to be smarter with your money check out our website at www.afrugalathlete.com Follow us on Social Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/afrugalathlete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrugalAthlete LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-frugal-athlete/ Follow Amobi Okugo [Founder] Twitter:https://twitter.com/amobisays Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amobisays/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo/ Website: https://www.amobiokugo.com/

Ayushi Roy, a Fellow at the New America Foundation and Director, State & Local Technology at 18F joins the show to discuss how technology is supporting digital equity in citizen service deployment. We also discuss how governments are prioritizing CX, where organizational leadership should focus when deploying a digital transformation strategy, and lessons she has learned throughout the pandemic.

Tonight we have with us a guest who, at just the age of 22 years-old has already given back so much to the sport of tennis. This guest recently graduated from Long Beach State University where she competed at the collegiate level and was named 2nd Team All-Big West her Junior Year in both singles and doubles, and is now in the midst of her first year as part of Tennis for America, a new program formed by the ITA, where she is currently working for the Sloane Stephens Foundation. We are happy to have with us on tonight Natalia Munoz. Find "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis": Tennis Channel Podcast Network: https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/10/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtsidewithbeilinsontennis Instagram: https://instagram.com/court_side_with_beilinson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Court_Side_w_BT Website: https://www.beilinsontennis.com/

Amy Nelson is the CEO of Venture for America, a non-profit mobilizing the next generation of entrepreneurs. This week, Kathleen and Daniel (a Venture for America Fellow himself) speak with Amy about the barriers to entrepreneurship, what it's like to take on the CEO role, and choosing a career that indicates your values. Amy also talks about what it was like being the only single mother in her Stern full-time MBA class and why we should push our institutions to be more equitable and inclusive. Hosted by: Daniel Yellin & Kathleen Dillon Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka

We are super pumped to have with us on tonight Gabby Hesse, who at the age of 22 has already given so much to the sport of tennis. Gabby recently graduated from Florida Southern College where she competed at the collegiate level, and is now in the midst of her first year as part of Tennis for America, a new program formed by the ITA. Hope you enjoy this fun discussion with Gabby! Find "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis": Tennis Channel Podcast Network: https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/10/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtsidewithbeilinsontennis Instagram: https://instagram.com/court_side_with_beilinson Twitter: https://twitter.com/Court_Side_w_BT Website: https://www.beilinsontennis.com/

In this episode, Eric Brotman and cohost Renée Winsky are joined by Dr. Jean Accius '14 to discuss how leaders can address inequities in the workplace and the aging population, and how to reinvent the system in order to move forward with stronger practices to ensure quality care for all. The principals of a good leader during crisis, focusing on COVID-19, the impact of the pandemic on the economy, and racial unrest The three ways for leaders to initiate and create solutions in order to move forward How to avoid complacency when it comes to your organization’s engrained systems and structure Meet Dr. Jean Accius Dr. Jean Accius '14 is a senior executive and nationally recognized thought leader on aging, longevity, health and long-term care policy. He is a tri-sector leader with deep knowledge and a wealth of experience having served in senior level positions across private, public and nonprofit sectors. Dr. Accius is the Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership with AARP. In this role, he provides strategic direction, leadership and technical expertise championing new ideas, framing thought-provoking perspectives and driving bold solutions to change systems and improve the lives of all as they age both domestically and internationally. Dr. Accius has been quoted by or appeared in numerous media outlets, including TIME Magazine, USA Today, Reuters, Politico, Next Avenue, ESPN’s Undefeated, Congressional Quarterly’s online arm and the Huffington Post. The National Academy of Social Insurance recognized him as one of the new generations of social insurance leaders in the country.  In 2018, Dr. Accius was recognized as a Gerontological Society of America Fellow, one of Black Enterprise magazine’s 2018 Modern Men of Distinction and a recipient of the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund 40 under 40 Award. In 2019, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Sharecare, a digital health company, awarded him with the prominent “Sharecare Award”.  The Daily Record recognized him as a 2019 Influential Marylander for sparking innovation and progress, shaping and enriching his community and knowing how to get results that better the state and serve the needs of residents of all ages. Dr. Accius has held a variety of board and advisory positions including Justice in Aging, the American Society on Aging, Leadership Maryland, the Long-Term Care Quality Alliance, the Florida State University Alumni Association, the South Florida Institute on Aging Policy Council and the Editorial Advisory Committee for Generations, the journal for the American Society on Aging. He is also a lifetime member of Leadership Maryland.  He is an Executive Leadership Council Fellow and holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration and a master’s degree in aging studies from the Claude Pepper Institute at Florida State University, and a Ph.D. in public administration from American University.  Dr. Accius is also a member of the Vanguard group at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business Corporate Innovation program. https://www.leadershipmd.org/engaging_leaders.html

Micky Wolf is a Venture for America Fellow and the Director of Programs at Dent Education. In this interview, Micky shares his journey with social entrepreneurship and demonstrates that the path to success is not a straight line. He currently works in Baltimore with Dent Education, empowering student entrepreneurs to discover and develop their creative potential. Our interview also features Di'Ja Thompson, a high school junior working with Micky at Dent building PPE to keep the Baltimore community safe.According to Glassdoor, Fellow salaries at Venture for America can range from $38,000 - $51,941.You can reach out to Micky through his LinkedIn profile.Instagram - @denteducation @venture4america

Bloated often? Unsure about what to do to help your gut or confused on what supplements and vitamins you should be taking?? We will break down the manual techniques you can start doing today to help reduce that bloat and we go into a very informative interview with guest Sara Cullen, CEO of GEM, the anti-vitamin. A healthy gut makes a healthy body. To check out GEM and start your anti-vitamin, click here: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1487305&u=1799406&m=94525 What You Will Learn: PT Pearl: Gut Mobility | Tools and Techniques to Reduce Bloating 03:13 - What is motility? 11:41 - What fascia is and why it matters to gut health 13:56 - Why diaphragmatic breathing helps gut health 18:36 - Techniques and positions that help motility for the colon To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/SVQbHyAdQVE Interview with Sara Cullen: @daily_gem 25:41 - Sara’s background and initial journey with creating GEM 26:49 - What Sara found in supplements that were not acceptable to her 31:13 - How to identify the supplements you should avoid 37:02 - How to understand the amount of superfoods you should consume daily 42:04 - What bioavailability means to GEM and why it’s important 47:14 - Why GEM is geared specifically for women About Sara Cullen: Meet Sara, the founder of GEM, a pioneer in nutritional science producing convenient, real food products that optimize daily health. Sara has a BS in international agricultural development studies from Cornell University and has worked with women entrepreneurs and farmers in sustainable food networks all over the world, from Morocco and Kenya to India and Vietnam. As a 2x entrepreneur in the food & beverage world, and a former Venture for America Fellow, Sara is passionate about redesigning a healthier future for women and fundamentally changing the way we nourish ourselves. Items mentioned in this episode include: The Mobility Method: https://www.docjenfit.com/mobility Coregeous Ball by TuneUp Fitness: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/?rfsn=2660179.4964a0 Gut Mobility on Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B3n6FE_jO1x/ Gem’s Website: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1487305&u=1799406&m=94525 15% OFF VivoBarefoot Shoes with code “OPTIMAL15” at checkout: https://bit.ly/3cDHcAx Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TOBpodcast/message

Sara Cullen is the founder of GEM, an algae-based science company working to simplify daily health habits. GEM makes real food products that optimize daily nutrition. Sara has a BS in international agricultural development studies from Cornell University and has worked with women entrepreneurs and farmers in sustainable food networks all over the world, from Morocco and Kenya to India and Vietnam. As a 2x entrepreneur in the food & beverage world and a former Venture for America Fellow, Sara is passionate about redesigning a healthier future for women and fundamentally changing the way we nourish ourselves. More about this episode: https://eftp.co/gem Learn how Eat For The Planet can help your brand: https://eftp.co/services Twitter: @nilzach

Beyond Prisons Co-host Kim Wilson interviews Michelle Jones about her work as an artist, activist, and historian. Michelle shares the projects that she’s currently working on and she reflects on what it’s like to be a third-year graduate student working on her dissertation proposal. She speaks to Kim about reentry for women in Indiana, having a soft place to land after incarceration, and her fight for sentence modification so that she could attend grad school after having spent 20 years in prison. Michelle speaks candidly about what it means to her to have a spiritual practice, her art installation “Point of Triangulation” and the need for arts-based research. They round out the hour by addressing the problematic notion of exceptionalism with regards to prisoners and former prisoners, Michelle’s response to being "thingified" by the media, as well as what it was like to have academics attempt to co-opt the work that she and other women historians did inside. Michelle Jones is a third-year doctoral student in the American Studies program at New York University. She is interested in excavating the collateral consequences of criminal convictions for people and families directly impacted by mass incarceration, in addition to participating in a scholarly project challenging the narratives of the history of women’s prison with a group of incarcerated scholars. While incarcerated, Michelle published and presented her research findings to dispel notions about the reach and intellectual capacity of justice-involved women.   Michelle’s advocacy extends beyond the classroom through collaborations and opportunities to speak truth to power. While incarcerated, she presented legislative testimony on a reentry alternative she created for long-term incarcerated people that was approved by the Indiana State Interim Committee on the Criminal Code and SHE has joined the advisory boards of the Lumina Foundation and the Urban Institute.    She is a founding member and chair of the board of Constructing Our Future, a reentry alternative for women created by incarcerated women in Indiana. She is A 2017-18 Beyond the Bars fellow, a 2017-18 Research Fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University, and a 2018-19 Ford Foundation Bearing Witness Fellow with Art for Justice, a 2019 SOZE Right of Return Fellow, a 2019 Code for America Fellow, and A 2019-2020 Mural Arts Fellow. Michelle is currently under contract with The New Press to publish the history of Indiana’s carceral institutions for women with fellow incarcerated and formerly incarcerated scholars. As an artist, Michelle is interested in finding ways to funnel her research pursuits into theater, dance, and photography. Her original co-authored play, “The Duchess of Stringtown,” was produced in December 2017 in Indianapolis and New York City and her artist installation about stigma, “Point of Triangulation,” ran September 26, - October 1, 2019 in New York. Support our show and join us on Patreon. Please listen, subscribe, and rate/review our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and on Google Play Join our mailing list for updates on new episodes, events, and more Send tips, comments, and questions to beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com Kim Wilson is available for speaking engagements and to facilitate workshops. Please contact beyondprisonspodcast@gmail.com for more information Twitter: @Beyond_Prison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondprisonspodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondprisons/ Hosts: Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein Music: Jared Ware

  Today we welcome back Dan Roselli, Co-Founder and Managing Director of QC Fintech, and Sarah Smith, Program Manager for QC Fintech and a 2016 Venture for America Fellow. Dan, Sarah and the rest of the team at QC Fintech are bringing Charlotte its’ first venture conference - the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference on November 20, 2017.  The event will be hosted at Barings brand new global headquarters which is right across the street from Packard Place - home of QC Fintech. Our conversation covers a wide array of topics mainly centered on what is the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference and how it can and will impact Charlotte’s startup ecosystem moving forward.  As such we cover the following and more: Why do a Fintech Venture Conference in the first place? What’s it been like for the QC Fintech accelerator to expand from 1 class to 2 classes this year? What has it taken to develop and host a Fintech Venture Conference in Charlotte? What is the next mountain to climb for Dan, Sarah and the rest of QC Fintech? Speaking of mountains, listen to the 2011 launch of Packard Place and how it jumpstarted Charlotte’s startup scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1HFGhHdo7M Is there a missing component in the Charlotte startup scene right now? How important has it been to have Barings be the sponsor of the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference? Is QC Fintech and the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference an economic development recruitment tool for Charlotte? How can Charlotte compete against London and New York as a Fintech hub? Next week, we have the first part of a two part interview with the founders of Qbrics, Qoins, and Capway and then have a Thom Ruhe from NC IDEA.  So stay tuned for a number of great interview on the horizon for the Charlotte Angel Connection. For more information on the companies presenting at the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference, please see the list below: · Honeyfi · uBack · Ceterus · VITAL4DATA · Medxoom · Trust Stamp · WalletFi · Yellow Card Financial · Accelerator Partner The Venture Center: Monotto & LumoXchange · Accelerator Partner SixThirty: Cheddar & Painless1099 · Accelerator Partner MACH37: ThreatSwitch & NormShield · Catapult · MyLumper · Payzer And the list of fantastic companies in QC Fintech Class 7 is: · CapWay · QBRICS · Veriphy Analytics · Hardbacon · Speakalytics · Qoins · Tookitaki · Remotize · Quarule

We are excited to present our very first interview with a VFA Fellow on the Venture for America Podcast! This week Jeremy talks to Brian Rudolph, Co-Founder and CEO of Banza, a chickpea pasta company aiming to do for pasta what Chobani did for greek yogurt. In this interview Brian shares the trials and tribulations of perfecting a difficult recipe, scaling to service hundreds of grocery stores around the country, convincing his older brother to leave a stable job in private equity to join the company, and what is feels like to be the first VFA Fellow to hire another Fellow.

The Michigan Citizen Newspaper presents podcasted interviews with participants of Techonomy Detroit 2014. Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different hosts the series of interview shorts recorded Tuesday September 16, 2014. This interview features Charlie Molthrop. Charlie is a Venture for America Fellow working with Next Energy in Detroit.

How can government become more transparent, collaborative and inclusive? The Open Gov conference call series focuses on case studies, challenges, ideas and solutions from communities across the country that are working to open up and invite people in. Featuring Alissa Black, Director of Government Affairs for Code for America, Nigel Jacob, Co-Chair of the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, and Aaron Ogle, Code for America Fellow in Philadelphia. Recorded on March 24, 2011. Call notes available online at bit.ly/feUp6L.

How can government become more transparent, collaborative and inclusive? The Open Gov conference call series focuses on case studies, challenges, ideas and solutions from communities across the country that are working to open up and invite people in. Featuring Alissa Black, Director of Government Affairs for Code for America, Nigel Jacob, Co-Chair of the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, and Aaron Ogle, Code for America Fellow in Philadelphia. Call recorded on March 24, 2011. Call notes online at bit.ly/hfAZLY.