Podcasts about Better World

Andrew Slack, comedian and writer of Orphans, Empires, and the Search for a Better World, discusses the hidden history of corporate power, the mythic roots of American identity, and how hope - and solar panels - might just save us all.Team Human is proudly sponsored by Everyone's Earth.Learn more about Everyone's Earth: https://everyonesearth.com/Change Diapers: https://changediapers.com/Cobi Dryer Sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Use the code “rush10” to receive 10% off of Cobi Dryer sheets: https://cobidryersheets.com/Support Team Human on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamhumanFollow Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff:Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/douglasrushkoffBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rushkoff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaedrich Olsen is an author, speaker, and spiritual guide specializing in Norse mysticism and runic wisdom. For more than three decades, he has taught how the runes function as living intelligences, gateways for transmuting shadow, awakening the higher mind, and aligning with the powers of gods and ancestors. His lifelong path weaves together Norse studies, paranormal exploration, and shadow work. Raised in a haunted home and trained in séance and channeling, Kaedrich developed an early communion with advanced beings known as the Whisperers, granting him rare insight into the afterlife and the energetic interplay of the unseen. This foundation allows him to guide seekers through shadow work, spirit communication, and ancestral practices with both sacred depth and practical clarity. He is the author of Runes for Transformation (Red Wheel/Weiser) and has been featured on Gaia's Beyond Belief, Open Minds, Deep Space, and AncientCivilizations, the Paraflixx Network, and leading podcasts including Aubrey Marcus, Paul Chek, Jimmy Church, and Patty Negri. Kaedrich's work invites seekers to step into the mythic current of their lives—living the wisdom of the runes, reclaiming power from the shadows, and walking in authenticity under the guidance of gods and ancestors.

Holy Shed Presents | Better Religion for a Better World - Better Humans for a Better World (Part 5) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

What does it mean to live life fully — without any unfinished business? Today's guest, Diane Button, knows the answer. As a compassionate end-of-life doula and author of What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living, she's spent years walking beside people at the end of life — and she's learned lessons that help all of us live more fully right now. In this podcast conversation, Diane shares what she's learned about forgiveness, gratitude and legacy — and how each of us can create peace long before the final chapter. You'll hear touching stories of regret, reconciliation, and joy — including how one man's “joy counter” became a simple but profound reminder to notice beauty in everyday moments. If you've ever wondered how to live more intentionally, strengthen your relationships, and make sure nothing important is left unsaid — this episode will move you, inspire you, and change how you think about how you want to use your time. Diane Button joins us from California. ________________________ Bio Diane Button is a founding partner of the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance in Northern California, a frequent podcast guest, and best-selling author of several books related to end-of-life, meaningful living, and the growing impact of death doulas worldwide. She is an instructor at the University of Vermont's End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program and was a former board member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA). She holds a master's in counseling psychology from Goddard College in Vermont. Her master's thesis, The Components of a Meaningful Life, became the genesis for her life's work of supporting people to find meaning, comfort, joy, and peace in life and in death. Diane's best-selling books have been featured on numerous programs and podcasts, inspiring others to leave a meaningful legacy. Her other books include the best-selling titles Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary Day which combines the insights gained from her research on "The Four Pillars of a Meaningful Life," with over a decade working with hospice and doula clients in their final days and The Doula Tool Kit: The Complete Practical Guide for End-of-Life Doulas & Caregivers, which was co-authored by Angela Shook and Gabby Jimenez. In October of 2022, during the pandemic, Diane wrote an article that went viral article for Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper that remains widely-read and one of their most popular articles. What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living is her latest book, written at the invitation of Maria Shriver and published by Penguin Random House. Diane is also a breast cancer survivor. Immediately following her diagnosis of breast cancer at 48, Diane and her young children established the nonprofit Dream of a Better World. Through grassroots fundraisers and local events, they have supported underserved children and families around the world. Their motto is: “You're never too young or too old to make a difference!” _________________________ For More on Diane Button Website __________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like The Well-Lived Life – Dr. Gladys McGarey Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller The Inspired Retirement – Nathalie Martin __________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill ...

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In the final chapter of The Scarcity Trap, we ask the most important question: Now that we know the psychology, what do we do? Host Danny argues that for decades, anti-poverty efforts have suffered from a massive "psychological blind spot," often creating systems that tax bandwidth and erode dignity. This episode lays out a new vision for building solutions, centered on three core principles of "Designing for Dignity": Free Bandwidth, Don't Tax It: The revolutionary psychological impact of unconditional cash transfers and why trusting people with money is so effective. Build On-Ramps, Not Obstacle Courses: The importance of simplicity and removing the "administrative burdens" that prevent people from accessing the help they need. Foster Connection, Don't Isolate: Why the most successful programs are those that intentionally build social capital and community support. We conclude the series with a powerful call to shift our perspective from one of judgment to one of empathy and understanding, armed with the scientific knowledge to build a more compassionate and effective world. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!

Dr Braxton is a Christian, whereas Dr Pinn is a Secular Humanist. While their respective traditions have often stood in bitter opposition, in a deeply divided world, Braxton and Pinn demonstrate that constructive dialogue is essential. This “master class” offers a compelling model for engaging across religious, ethical, and cultural differences. Through frank, personal, and deeply informed discussion, Braxton and Pinn tackle urgent topics such as ongoing violence against historically minoritised communities, the rise of religiously unaffiliated groups, and the Black Lives Matter movement. They also delve into profound philosophical questions of religion, moral evil, and hope. Discover how open exchange, respecting rather than masking differences, fosters the common good. This unique event invites us to learn how to be better people who can, in turn, transform our world into a more inclusive and loving place. Brad R. Braxton is President of and Professor of Public Theology at Chicago Theological Seminary. He is the Founding Senior Pastor of The Open Church and formerly served as the Director of the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. His most recent book is 'Open: Unorthodox Thoughts on God and Community'. Anthony Pinn is the Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of Humanities and professor of religion at Rice University, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Professor Extraordinarius at the University of South Africa and a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School. He received his BA from Columbia University, Master of Divinity and PhD in the study of religion from Harvard University.

In this conversation, Doug Behrens, CEO of Catalina Crunch, shares the inspiring story of the brand's inception, rooted in founder Krishna Kaliannan's personal journey with Type 1 Diabetes. The discussion delves into the early success, fast growth, and eventual plateau of the brand that warranted a new approach if they wanted to grow past $75 million. Doug highlights the need for profitability in today's market, which empowers them to grow without the need for outside capital, and explains how they took a fresh look at their products and team to reignite growth – emphasizing the importance of mainstream taste, brand authenticity, and consumer trust as they push toward $200 million this year. We wrap up with Doug sharing his vision for a kinder, more sustainable world through better-for-you snacks.Takeaways:Krishna's journey began with a personal need for better snacks.Catalina Crunch started as a DTC brand but retail unlocked real growth.The brand focuses on snack nostalgia while providing healthier options.Doug emphasizes the importance of appealing to mainstream taste when scaling food products.Transitioning from founder-led organization to a scale-experienced leadership team is crucial.Maintaining authenticity and trust is vital for brand success.Profitability is prioritized over speed of growth in today's market.Consumer preferences are shifting towards healthier, low-sugar, high-fiber, and high-protein options.The company is methodical about product expansion and innovation.Sustainability and community connection are key to a better world.Sound bites:“He realized, holy cow, I can actually scale this.”“They decided to take it to retail and built it to about a $75 million business the end of 2023.”“The keto trend was on its way down and we were positioned as a keto brand.”“Taste is king of everything.”“Retailers are making decisions inside three to six months. You either have an item that performs or it's gone.”“He stays incredibly frugal in everything he does. For example, if you want to spend more marketing, you have to have more sales.”“Being able to build this business profitably without having to raise more and more money is pretty impressive”“You've got to have purpose has to be aligned with consumer values.”“I think a brand that puts people first, pays people fair, safe working conditions, dignity across everything they do is important.”Links:Doug Behrens - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-behrens-43bb422/Catalina Crunch - https://us.catalinacrunch.com/Catalina Crunch on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalina-crunch/Catalina Crunch on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catalinacrunch/Catalina Crunch on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/catalinacrunch……Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 The Genesis of Catalina Crunch08:53 Founder Versus Operator15:01 Navigating Product Innovation and Market Trends20:57 The Importance of Authenticity and Trust26:46 Profitability and Sustainable Growth32:56 Future Vision and Market Opportunities38:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs44:56 Building a Better World Through BrandsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we calculate chance, and how we fool ourselves with it. In this episode, Jack Russo talks with Stanford's Professor Sam Savage, the mind behind Probability Management, about the hidden math driving our biggest decisions. From budget-airline safety stats to coffee-cancer myths and courtroom data battles, they expose how flawed models warp policy and perception. Sam reveals how “auditable uncertainty” and stochastic data could make AI not just faster, but wiser, turning probability into the next great language of power in law, medicine, and beyond.   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

Michael A. Kozlowski lives in Detroit, Michigan with his fiancé, Christen, and a whole gaggle of animals. He is an engineer, a singer/songwriter, an avid golfer, a huge sports fan (especially of his hometown Lions), and loves traveling and exploring. Michael has written a range of books and stories in the horror fiction and paranormal investigation genres, including the first two books in his mystery/suspense/zombie apocalypse thriller mashup, Angel of Death and Fallen Angel, and Visible Ink Press' American Ghost Stories. Mike (his mom is really the only one that calls him Michael) has written several short horror fiction stories for various magazines and online publications, many of which can be found in his collection, Some Days Suck, Some Days Suck Worse. Two horror/suspense thrillers in his John Angel series, Angel of Death and Fallen Angel, are currently available with two more books currently in development. His first venture in to the “unexplained” genre was American Ghost Stories: True Tales from All 50 States is available online and in a bookstore near you. Mike continues to write in the paranormal and horror fiction genres. You can keep up with his goings-on at his websitewww.mikekozlowski.com

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a Better World (Part 4) Control or Kindness? (I know what I want!) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible. *Btw the music video I played at the end (cut from this platform for copyright reasons) can be found on this link to YouTube; https://youtu.be/LMXwBmZV8xg?si=uKVtFyKojLdlJRk4 Song by Frank Turner, arrangement by Dr. Jeremy Fox. Featuring Avery Johnson (soloist), Safiya Simpson (soprano), Aviana Gedler (soprano and viola), Hannah Goodwin (alto), Kasey J. Domer (tenor), and Tommy Boynton (guitar). Be More Kind Music and lyrics by Frank Turner History's been leaning on me lately. I can feel the future breathing down my neck. And all the things I thought were true When I was young, and you were too Turned out to be broken, And I don't know what comes next. In a world that has decided That it's going to lose its mind – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind They've started raising walls around the world now Like hackles raised upon a cornered cat. On the borders, in our heads, Between things that can and can't be said, We've stopped talking to each other And there's something wrong with that. So before you go out searching Don't decide what you will find – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind. You should know you're not alone. And trouble comes, and trouble goes. How this ends, no one knows. So hold on tight when the wind blows. The wind blew both of us to sand and sea, And where the dry land stands is hard to say. As the current drags us by the shore, We can no longer say for sure Who's drowning, or if they can be saved. And when you're out there floundering Like a lighthouse we will shine – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind. Like a beacon reaching out To you and yours from me and mine – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind In a world that has decided That it's going to lose its mind – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Joan Slonczewski is a microbiologist at Kenyon College and a science fiction writer who explores biology and space travel. Their books have twice earned the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel: "A Door into Ocean" and "The Highest Frontier". Their latest novel is "Minds in Transit". With John W. Foster and Erik Zinser, they coauthor the textbook, Microbiology: An Evolving Science.In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what's real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?"Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Clips00:51 Welcome03:10 Joan's Intro- Catholic Italian/Polish immigrant background "I project that into my thinking about the world... we're all immigrants one way or another"- Molecular microbiology at Kenyon College- Quakerism "quite consistent actually with the experimental world"- #scifi writing and Minds in Transit "the protagonist is an artist whose mind is filled with sentient microbes" & machine minds "she has to negotiate with her house as an intelligent entity"- The Mike Levin Sentientism episode & multiple levels of organisation, intelligence, analysis- "What is intelligence... on multiple levels"- Studying individual microbes / bacteria "organs for sensing and response"- "How do we know what they [the microbes] might be thinking or feeling"- "The microbial communities of our gut act as part of our brain... contribute to how our own brains think and feel"- Writing Brain Plague "That's my science fiction universe... but it's almost become real... we think of microbial communities as part of our brain"- Challenging our concept of intelligence: "What does it mean that a part of our intelligence and response is determined by a community of microscopic bacteria?"- Catholic parents "they did not practice religion at all but I think they inherited a strong sense of righteousness and justice from the Catholic tradition"- "A strong materialist tradition"... Father an IBM physicist, nominated for the Nobel prize re: work on magnetism- Mother a violin teacher- "I grew up with a sense of science and music... largely as a material worldview"- "Before I could read and write I knew I that I was going to be a scientist like my father"- Writing a first "scientific paper" in crayon- "There was never a question that I viewed the world in scientific terms... anything, to be true had to be recognised byexperiment"09:46 What's Real?27:00 What and Who Matters?01:14:57 A Better World?01:31:45: Follow Joan:- Minds in Transit at Bookshop.org- Joan's Home Page- Joan at Kenyon College- Joan on Wikipedia- Quakers in the UKAnd more... full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

We're excited to welcome Pastor Luke Eicher from Sturgis, Michigan, as he brings a powerful message centered on the key verse: “But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Pastor Luke will reveal how the words of Jesus bring cleansing, healing, peace, and freedom.Come expectant to hear the “Better Word” - a word that carries the power to break addiction, silence anxiety, and set you free from every bondage!

In this conversation, Lex Evan ®, founder and CEO of Lexington Bakes, discusses the growth of his brand, focusing on the wildly successful launch of his new chilled oat bars and the strategic decisions made to optimize product offerings for retail. The conversation highlights the brand's commitment to organic ingredients and radical ingredient transparency, the challenges and successes in co-manufacturing, and the importance of maintaining product quality. Lex discusses the recent $1 Million investment round and how that will help unlock the next stage of growth, including new product innovations, scaled manufacturing, and increased marketing efforts. As he grows the brand, Lex plans to remain committed to sustainability and organic ingredients, emphasizing the impact of consumer choices on the planet.Takeaways:Lexington Bakes focuses on luxury baked goods with organic ingredients.The brand emphasizes radical ingredient transparency for consumer empowerment.Oat bars were developed and launched in under three months.The oat bars have significantly less sugar, yet still taste indulgent.Packaging design has evolved to enhance clarity at retail and appeal for social media posting.The brand is optimizing product sizes to drive trial and increase velocities in retail.Lex raised $1 million to enhance marketing and production.Finding the right co-manufacturer was a significant challenge.Maintaining product quality is crucial for brand integrity.Lex's oat bar launch received amazing consumer feedback, retail traction, and a Good Housekeeping Award.A new peanut butter cookie formula increases the protein content.The brand focuses on using organic ingredients for sustainability.A better world means making conscious consumer choices.Sound bites:"We make luxury brownies, cookies, and oat bars from scratch with real organic and air trade ingredients – no naughty ingredients."“The oat bars have 40 % less sugar than our cookies and brownies.”"I got very lucky finding the right co-manufacturer."“We won two good housekeeping best snack awards, one of which is for the oat bar that I developed in three months.”"We sold 30 or 40 units in two hours."“We're going to be more nutrient dense than one of the most prominent protein cookies out there.”“We all have the power to make decisions that positively impact.”Links:Lex Evan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexevan/Lexington Bakes - https://lexingtonbakes.com/Lexington Bakes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexingtonbakesLexington Bakes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lexingtonbakesLexington Bakes on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lexingtonbakesLexington Bakes on X - https://x.com/lexingtonbakes…Elk Marketing - https://elkhq.com/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Lexington Bakes05:16 The Journey of Oat Bar Development12:51 Consumer Response and Market Strategy18:56 Packaging Evolution and Design Optimization30:41 Bootstrapping and Growth Strategies39:00 Navigating Co-Manufacturing Challenges40:58 Celebrating Wins and Learning from Challenges51:45 Product Innovations and Future Plans57:37 Vision for a Better WorldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo welcomes SC Moatti, CEO of Mighty Capital and author of Mobilized, for a deep dive into how venture capital must adapt to the realities of a post-AI economy. Moatti explains how artificial intelligence is extending human capability across mind, body, and spirit, creating a new generation of “invisible products” that anticipate user needs without direct interaction. She and Jack explore the evolution of entrepreneurship from mentorship-driven beginnings to today's data-fueled, capital-efficient startups, and how VCs can stay relevant amid these rapid shifts. Moatti shares insights from scaling Mighty Capital toward a billion under management, the rise of AI-powered deal flow, and why education, authenticity, and adaptability will determine which investors (and which ideas) will survive the next decade of innovation. https://a.co/d/hsWXKLy https://mighty.capital/   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️    

When the film The Matrix hit theatres in 1999, the basic plot of humanity being hijacked into a false reality struck a chord. Many people back then sensed something wasn't quite right with the world—that "something else" was going on. Today, many researchers and professional journalists, from Tucker Carlson to Naomi Wolf, are proving peoples' instincts right, exposing the staggering depth and complexity of the assault on humanity and our basic freedoms—from COVID to Deep State corruption to AI to social credit scores to the endless wars in the Middle East, etc. So far few have realized there is something behind the conspiracy theories and the corrupt men and women involved in them. There is another layer to humanity's alarming trajectory that must be exposed before it can be fully understood, halted, and reversed. The source and nature of the matrix goes far deeper than greed and madness. For thousands of years, every culture on Earth has described a hostile, invisible intelligence bedeviling humanity, dragging us down. The ancient Greeks called this influence the Archons—malevolent beings controlling people's thoughts, feelings and actions. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung called this invisible force “antimimos, the imitator and evil principle,” equating it with the Antichrist. Native American tribes call these beings wetiko and windingo. Christianity and the well-oiled entertainment industry have unwittingly (or otherwise) trivialized this parasitic intelligence in its depiction of Satan or the devil. Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom is designed to help people finally see this ancient, interdimensional force, understand its agenda, recognize its blatant presence behind globalist machinations and events, learn how to break free of its controlling influences and stand up in their true power and create the New Heaven and the New Earth. CATE MONTANA is a professional journalist specializing in the fields of psychology, spirituality, consciousness, alternative medicine and health. Cate Montana has written several very different books: An exposé on social sexual manipulation, Gender, Patriarchy& Sexual Mind Control: Breaking Free; a thorough explanation of the ego and the conscious state called "enlightenment," The E Word, Ego Enlightenment & Other Essentials [Atria2017]l; a feminist memoir, Unearthing Venus: My Search for the Woman Within [Watkins2013], and a spiritual novel, Apollo & Me [Rampant Feline Media 2019]. She is the co-author of The Heart of the Matter with Dr. Darren Weissman [Hay House 2013], and Ghetto Physics: Redefining the Game, co-written with William Arntz [Lord of the Wind Press 2012]. Cate speaks and teaches about consciousness, ego development, spirituality and the nature of interdimensional influences. www.catemontana.comcmontana.substack.com

As Michigan reclaims its identity as a hub of American innovation, the next industrial revolution looks far different from the assembly lines that once defined it. New initiatives like the forthcoming University of Michigan Innovation Center, alongside grassroots movements such as Black Tech Saturdays, are powering that resurgence. Together, they reflect a statewide belief that technology can build communities and create opportunity for all. According to Startup Genome's Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Detroit is now one of the top emerging startup ecosystems in the world, underscoring its accelerating momentum in innovation and impact.At a time when automation and AI continue to reshape industries, can technology be the tool that rebuilds communities, expands opportunity, and ensures shared prosperity in the next era of American innovation?In part two of this three-part series on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski continues his in-depth chat with Dug Song, the co-founder of Duo Security and founder of Song United. Building on the first episode's exploration of how technology can be a force for good, this installment shifts the focus to how that vision is taking shape across Michigan's growing tech ecosystem. Stefanski and Song examine Detroit and Ann Arbor's shared momentum, the role of social capital in driving inclusive growth, and how community initiatives are redefining innovation and impact in real time.Key Points of Conversation:Social capital as the missing link: Michigan is rich in human, intellectual, and cultural capital, but Song argues that social capital — the networks and trust that connect people — is what truly drives innovation.Inclusive investment and ecosystem building: Dug's post-Duo mission is to invest in underrepresented founders, community-led organizations, and policy reforms that foster equity in tech and venture capital. He believes lasting innovation requires businesses to reinvest in the communities where they operate, creating shared prosperity across Michigan's economy.Detroit's global momentum: Detroit's growing startup ecosystem, bolstered by Ann Arbor's research and talent base, illustrates how the two cities function as a single innovation corridor. Together, they position the region as one of the world's fastest-emerging tech hubs — proof that innovation and impact can scale together.Dug Song co-founded Duo Security, one of the most successful cybersecurity startups in U.S. history, which was later acquired by Cisco. He now focuses on driving inclusive innovation through strategic investment, philanthropy, and policy advocacy across Michigan's growing tech ecosystem. As a lifelong advocate for entrepreneurship and community building, Song has supported Black Tech Saturdays and invested in over fifty venture funds. Many of those funds are led by underrepresented founders, helping shape Michigan's path toward a more equitable innovation economy.

Detroit is redefining its role in the next era of American innovation. The conversation has shifted from what to build to how to build it in ways that deliver lasting impact. The goal is to do so sustainably, inclusively, and with the community at its core. The state's growing network of research universities, multi-billion-dollar investments in innovation centers, and the rapid expansion of tech entrepreneurship mark a new phase in Michigan's resurgence. Yet, a deeper challenge remains even as new facilities rise. Social and entrepreneurial infrastructure must keep pace with physical development if this progress is to last, a point echoed in research showing that many innovation districts underperform when real estate outpaces ecosystem investment.At a time when many cities are investing heavily in innovation districts, only to see them sit half-empty, what truly makes an innovation ecosystem thrive and stay alive?In the final installation of this three-part series on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski continues his in-depth conversation with Dug Song, the co-founder of Duo Security and founder of Song United. Drawing from the insights shared in Part 1 and Part 2, this final installment explores how Detroit's resurgence depends not just on attracting companies but on cultivating founders, density, and opportunity from within. Song reflects on his experience investing in startups from Kenya to Germany and shares how those lessons can guide Detroit's own path forward.Main TakeawaysBeyond Bricks and Mortar: Song warns that building facilities alone won't guarantee innovation. True progress depends on social infrastructure — founders, local networks, and community spaces that create density and activity.From Local Roots to Global Reach: Through his investments in ventures like Gropius (a modular housing company) and BAMF Health, Song is connecting Detroit's innovation corridor to international opportunities while ensuring the benefits flow locally.Entrepreneurship as Ownership: Song highlights how wealth and innovation grow when everyone has a stake. His vision of shared ownership and cross-sector collaboration reframes Detroit's startup movement as a model for inclusive, community-based growth.Dug Song is the co-founder of Duo Security (acquired by Cisco in 2018) and founder of Song United. A University of Michigan graduate, Song is deeply involved in regional development initiatives across Detroit and Ann Arbor, serving on multiple advisory boards and investing in community-driven ventures worldwide. His work bridges technology, policy, and social impact, making him one of Michigan's most influential changemakers in tech and entrepreneurship.

Much of the world around us—our workplaces, products, and public spaces—was never designed with everyone in mind. That oversight can create barriers, limit performance, and even put people at risk. But when ergonomics meets universal design, inclusion becomes innovation.In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we hear from two leading voices in human factors and ergonomics: Bobbie Watts, past president of IISE's Applied Ergonomics Society, and Anuja Patil, current president and risk control director at CNA Insurance.Together, they unpack how universal design principles are reshaping the way we work, build, and live—from accessible workplaces and flexible production lines to AI-powered safety systems and healthcare environments designed for all.

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a better world (Part 3) Christian Nationalism and the divine art of being kind Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting some of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Technology is evolving faster than ever, and with that acceleration comes the question of whether we're using it to make the world better or simply faster. As automation, AI, and cybersecurity shape the future of work and life, leaders are reexamining how innovation can drive not just profit, but progress. Michigan, once the cradle of the industrial revolution, is once again emerging as a hub for digital transformation and inclusive growth. It's a powerful example of how technology for good can align innovation with community impact.So, what does it really take to build technology that uplifts people, doesn't replace them, and strengthens the middle class in a rapidly changing world?In this first installment of a three-part series on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski sits down with Dug Song, co-founder of Duo Security, who now channels his focus into philanthropy and community innovation through his family foundation in Detroit. Together, they explore how Detroit's innovation legacy and his own unconventional journey from hacker to entrepreneur shape his belief that technology for good can (and must) be a bridge between innovation and impact.In this episode, Dug and Ron discuss:Early Curiosity and Innovation: How a childhood surrounded by entrepreneurship and technology led Dug from early hacking to building security systems for the University of Michigan.Building a Unicorn: The founding of Duo Security, Michigan's first unicorn, and how Dug's approach to ethical hacking and scalable tech reshaped enterprise security.Technology as a Great Equalizer: Why Dug believes technology can rebuild the middle class, uplift communities, and redefine Michigan's role in global innovation.Dug Song is a cybersecurity entrepreneur and investor best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Duo Security — Michigan's first tech unicorn, acquired by Cisco — where he later served as Chief Strategy Officer for Cisco Security. With deep expertise in Zero Trust architecture, SaaS growth, and enterprise security innovation, he has helped shape national strategies for emerging technologies through his work with the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Today, as founder of Song United and co-founder of the Song Foundation and Michigan Founders Fund, he advances inclusive entrepreneurship and “technology for good” initiatives across Michigan and beyond.

In this conversation, Whitney Douglas, Director of Sales at Living Alchemy, discusses the transformative power of fermentation in health supplements and its historical significance. She explains how Living Alchemy uses fermentation to enhance the potency and digestibility of their products, emphasizing a holistic approach to nutrition. The discussion also covers the launch of their new book, 'The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation,' which aims to educate readers on the benefits of fermentation and provide practical tips and recipes. Whitney shares insights on the importance of returning to natural health practices and the need for unity in the wellness community.Takeaways:Fermentation enhances the potency and digestibility of supplements.Living Alchemy focuses on whole plant supplements for holistic health.Their new book aims to educate on fermentation and its benefits.Fermentation has historical significance in health practices.Customer feedback drives product development at Living Alchemy.The shift towards natural health is gaining momentum.Fermentation can reduce anti-nutrients in food.Connection to nature is essential for health and wellness.Personal growth often involves deconditioning from societal norms.A better world is about unity and connection. Sound bites:“Curcumin is fat soluble, but when you ferment the turmeric root, the curcumin becomes water soluble, making it more easily absorbed into your body.”“I do feel like there's that shift is coming where, you know, but we're going back to nature, whether you want to call it rewilding, remembering, it's happening, you know?”“I'm starting to realize that like, in the West anyways, everything that you should be doing is somehow removed from your life and then sold back to you as a service or product.”“we know how important gut health is to the rest of the body, especially when it comes to the immune system and cognitive function, cardiac function.”"Tend to your inner garden."“Go fermental.”“Holy basil makes a great tea and it's already wonderful. But then you ferment it and then it just turns into like the next level.”“The process took three years. To stop writing the book was the hardest thing about writing the book because draw the line in the sand at some point and agree that it's done.”“Divided we are not strong."Links:Whitney Douglas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-douglas-36110512/Living Alchemy - https://livingalchemy.com/The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation - https://livingalchemy.com/products/the-living-alchemy-book-of-fermenationLiving Alchemy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealalchemyusa/Living Alchemy on X - https://x.com/TherealalchemyULiving Alchemy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-alchemy-fermented-supplements/…Philosopher Foods Fermented & Sprouted Nuts - https://philosopherfoods.com/…The Gene Keys Book - https://genekeys.com/product/the-gene-keys-paperback/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Living Alchemy and Fermentation06:13 The Science of Fermentation and Its Benefits08:54 Holistic Health and Whole Plant Nutrition12:10 The Evolution of the Supplement Industry14:58 Addressing Health Concerns Through Natural Solutions17:55 Product Development and Customer Feedback21:07 The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation23:51 The Historical Context of Fermentation26:52 The Future of Living Alchemy and Customer Engagement34:33 Understanding Fermentation and Its Importance35:37 The Journey of Writing a Cookbook38:12 Exploring Unique Recipes and Their Significance42:44 The Collaborative Process of Recipe Development44:29 The Challenges and Surprises in Fermentation47:13 The Impact of Fermentation on Health49:21 Reflections on the Book Writing Experience51:01 The Role of Authenticity in Personal Growth57:47 Envisioning a Better World Through UnitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hrish Lotlikar of the Superworld app interviewed me in 2025. Watch the video on their channel You might enjoy it. Here's what the Superworld Channel wrote:  What if you could leave behind the corporate grind and explore the world—without a trust fund? That's precisely what Francis Tapon did. After earning an MBA from Harvard and working in Silicon Valley, he walked away from it all to spend five years traveling through every country in Africa and 3.5 years exploring Eastern Europe. In this episode of Building a Better World with Hrish Lotlikar, Francis shares: ✅ The biggest misconceptions about "dangerous" countries and why most are safer than you think ✅ How he picked up 3,000 hitchhikers across Africa and what it taught him about humanity ✅ Why leaving behind a traditional career was the best decision of his life ✅ His top strategies for traveling on a budget—without sacrificing incredible experiences ✅ What his upcoming book, The Unseen Africa, reveals about the world's most misunderstood continent

What if “living large” actually meant living small? I had the opportunity to sit down with Robyn Yerian to talk about the Tiny House Living movement and how downsizing can actually expand our possibilities. From sustainability to creativity, Robyn shares how reimagining the spaces we live in opens doors to building something new—not just for ourselves, but for the world around us. This conversation is about more than tiny homes—it's about bold choices, meaningful change, and designing a life that leaves the world better than we found it. What's one small change you've made that had a big impact? This episode and more are available on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

Michelle St. John is the founder and director of VinE (Veganism in Education). VinE aims, through education, to encourage the development of empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision making, She has background in law, having worked as a Crown Prosecutor, a Magistrate and as guest lecturer on English Law at the Jagiellonian University, Krakow.Heather Marshall is a Senior Lecturer and Religious Education PGCE Course Leader at  Edge Hill University . She is a specialist in #religiouseducation pedagogy but also has interests spanning diversity in learning environments, the impact of digital technologies on teaching, teacher identity formation, education policy, and effective assessment strategies. She is a VinE ambassador.In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what's real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?"Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Clips00:53 Welcome03:00 Heather's Intro- Teaching kids, now teaching teachers and research- Richard Twine episode04:11 Michelle's Intros- Polish & English parents- Social anthropology- Law (barrister and magistrate), human rights and justice- Vegan at 50 "that was the big change... human rights, animal rights, hand in hand"- "Education was a key for change... because in my owneducation I hadn't been given that opportunity to explore the moral status of animals"- Marc Bekoff, Melanie Joy episodes- Founding VinE "This is where we begin"- Launching resources with Angela Hill from RE Today  ⁨@re-today-services⁩  - Ethical veganism as a worldview (featuring religious andnon-religious ways in like #Sentientism)- Spirited arts competition with the @animalinterfaithalliance- Partnering with The Vegan Organic Network@GrowingGreenVideos 07:53 What's Real?Heather- Not brought up spiritual but a deep interest in religion and society- "I've got quite a secular worldview... but I understand the importance of religion... the impact... why people might want to be involved in that"- Critical thinking & questioning "I am quite scientific"- As a social scientist "I do recognise that things are beyond the physical as well"- Interested in psychology and how the brain works- Not so concerned about the metaphysical e.g. "whathappens after death"- "That probably seems a bit weird for someone that teaches RE (Religious Education)... I'm interested in other people's beliefs and why they might believe it... but I'm not that interested in exploring it for myself"17:31 What and Who Matters?50:02 A Better World?01:27:00 Follow Heather and Michelle:- VinE- VinE on Insta- VinE on LinkedIn- Heather at Edge HillAnd more... full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

In this episode, Rick shares an exciting announcement about Voices of Impact: Stories from Social Impact Heroes — the new book born from the heart of the I Spark Change Podcast.He reflects on the journey of I Spark Change, from its beginnings in 2020 with his first book 12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World, to nearly 170 inspiring podcast episodes featuring extraordinary changemakers who are reshaping the world through kindness, courage, and purpose.This episode is a celebration of how stories unite us and ignite transformation. Rick reveals how Voices of Impact honors 17 incredible co-authors — from visionary leaders to everyday heroes — each sharing their personal journey of creating meaningful change. More than just a book, it's a movement reminding us all that one story, one voice, and one action can spark ripples of impact around the world.Tune in to hear how this new chapter of I Spark Change invites YOU to be part of a growing community of impact heroes.

Is California's housing market headed for a major correction or another boom? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and mortgage lender Joe Cucchiara cut through the noise to expose the bubbles, risks, and hidden opportunities shaping the current real estate landscape. From Palo Alto's skyrocketing values to San Diego's emerging openings, they dissect regional dynamics, climate risks on coastal properties, and the forces that could spark major shifts. The discussion then widens to explore how stock market tremors and the rise of AI are reshaping strategies for both investors and professionals. https://fortune.com/2025/08/26/stanford-ai-entry-level-jobs-gen-z-erik-brynjolfsson/   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

A dead man blackmails a U.S. senator. A shadowy syndicate unleashes financial chaos. Awar hero must risk everything to save her family and the country she swore to protect. From Robbie Bach, former Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft and author of The Wilkes Insurrection, comes a riveting new contemporary thriller that blends cutting-edgetechnology with political danger in a way only he can. The Blockchain Syndicateimagines a world alarmingly close to our own, and it's just one wrong move away from collapse.Bach's insider knowledge of the tech world and his deep involvement in civic and policy circles lends a chilling authenticity to this thriller. With themes ripped from current headlines, AI, disinformation, political extremism, and digital vulnerability, The Blockchain Syndicate is not just a suspenseful read; it's a wake-up call. Robbie Bach joined Microsoft in 1988. Over the next twenty-two years, he worked in business leadership roles, including supporting the successful launch and expansion of MicrosoftOffice. As Chief Xbox Officer, he led the creation and development of the Xbox business, including the launch of the Xbox and its highly popular successor, the Xbox 360.In 2015, he published his first book, Xbox Revisited: A Game Plan for Corporate and Civic Renewal. His debut novel featuring Tamika Smith, The Wilkes Insurrection, was published in 2021.

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a better world (Part 1) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting some of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Listen to Rabbi Jenna's 5786 Kol Nidre sermon on the power of imagination, delivered on October 2, 2025. 

In this week's episode, we dig into the paradox at the heart of the spiritual path: how to surrender to life's unfolding while still staying fiercely committed to your dreams.This conversation was sparked by a listener question that felt so alive for both of us right now:"Hello universe. I keep circling around the same dilemma. How do I balance surrender with my own will and desires? I have clear dreams for my life and business, and I feel called to pursue them, but how do I know when I'm gripping too tightly in control versus when I'm actually being asked to stay committed and persevered despite the obstacles? Sometimes devotion and discipline feel like the opposite of surrender. How do I weave them together? Signed God, take the wheel, but not my dreams."We get real about:The subtle difference between devotion and self-abandonmentWhy “should” is almost always a red flag that you're forcingLearning to trust life moment by moment (even when things fall apart)How attachment to a specific outcome often masks the deeper desire underneathFinding the wisdom inside the “gripping” without bypassing or bulldozing over itAlong the way, you'll hear stories about our own messy edges with business, health, parenting, and money—and how the practice of surrender meets the daily reality of deadlines, big goals, and longing for stability.✨ If you've ever wondered how to trust life without losing sight of your dreams, this episode is for you.A Gentle & Fierce Path Forward: A Workbook for Staying Present, Committed and Resourced in Times of Crisishttps://portal.kyleycaldwell.com/gentle-fierce-workbookEvaSign up for Awakening for FREEhttps://dogged-trailblazer-8821.kit.com/756fe8553dEva's instagram: @iamevaliaoBook a discovery call with EvaKyleySign up for upcoming FREE  Workshop - Torchbearer: Build a Business That Builds a Better World https://portal.kyleycaldwell.com/torchbearer-workshopKyley's Instagram: @kyleycaldwellKyley's free mini-course

In this conversation, Sara Stender Delaney, founder of Sarilla Beverage, shares her journey from her roots in Vermont, to her transformative experiences in Rwanda, and what inspired her to create a non-alcoholic organic tea spritzer company. She discusses the challenges of launching a beverage brand, the importance of regenerative agriculture, and her commitment to social impact and mental health. Sara emphasizes the need for personal growth and responsibility in creating a better world, highlighting the interconnectedness of health, community, and sustainability.Takeaways:Sara's entrepreneurial journey was influenced by her experiences in Rwanda.The connection to Rwanda inspired Sara to focus on regenerative organic supply chains.Sarilla Beverage was born out of a desire to create non-alcoholic options for health-conscious consumers.Sara emphasizes the importance of personal growth and healing in her journey.The challenges of product development include navigating market demands and consumer preferences.Regenerative agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming and environmental health.Sara's nonprofit work in Rwanda focuses on trauma healing and entrepreneurship training.The beverage industry requires constant adaptation and learning from failures.Sara believes in the power of community and support for mental health.A better world involves individuals taking responsibility for their health and well-being. Sound bites:“I consistently had the opportunity to quit or fail or close. There's always that possibility.”“I think it's important to stay grounded, but also connected to a big vision and sometimes just to trust that the universe will show us opportunities along the way that we can't even plan for.”“The last thing we need is another generic consumer product… the only thing we might need more of is like brands making a difference and making an impact.”“With my own sobriety journey, I was just feeling consistently like something was missing for me and my friends and people I knew who were not drinking alcohol.”“It's 100 % regenerative. They just don't have the certification yet.”“It's like, instead of just taking and taking from Mother Earth, it's like we have an exchange.”“We're finding is that plants grown in regenerative soil are better for humans as well.”“There's so many systems ripe for change.”“I would like to see more people showing up in their healthy self.”“I've seen firsthand the ripple effect of unhealed trauma on families, on communities, on villages, and on generational impact.”Links:Sara Stender Delaney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastenderdelaney/Sarilla - https://www.drinksarilla.com/Sarilla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/drinksarilla/Sarilla on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drinksarilla/Sarilla on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrinkSarillaSarilla on X - https://x.com/drinksarillaSarilla on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@drinksarillaSarilla on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drinksarilla…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Sarilla Beverage and Its Origins14:50 The Impact of Rwanda on Sara's Journey24:50 The Birth of Sarilla Beverage31:45 Product Development and Challenges38:52 Navigating the Beverage Industry39:50 Building a Supportive Network50:55 Understanding Regenerative Agriculture01:05:09 Envisioning a Better WorldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flying Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Anomalous Objects, Foo Fighters, Ghost Rockets, Phantom Airships, Chariots of the Gods–whatever you call them, strange things have haunted our skies since the dawn of time. Are they invaders from outer space as imagined in Hollywood movies? Are they the product of psychological, sociological, and cultural factors? Are they non-terrestrial intelligences who are intimately linked to humanity? Instead of wrestling with theories and speculation, Nigel Watson speaks directly with 'ordinary' people in the United Kingdom who have reported seeing UFOs and a wide range of startling associated phenomena, that in the past were considered by UFO investigators as too far-fetched or 'crazy'. His decades-long research shows how UFO encounters can often escalate from simple sightings of lights in the sky to sightings of alien entities, robots, men in black, and angelic beings. UFO witnesses and experiencers can also be plagued by a life-changing poltergeist or other ghostly experiences, telepathic messages, alien communications, strange coincidences, visions of the future, and abductions. Many of the stories might seem like science fiction or the very stuff of nightmares, yet they are told by people of different age groups, social backgrounds, and locations. Whatever the answer, if there is any one answer, this is a fascinating look at how UFO experiences have evolved in the UK and reflect similar worldwide changes in our relationship with the unknown.

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a better world (Part 1) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting some of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comI thought I would answer some questions, address some common comments, and dive into the intentions, vision, and deliberate foundations of my podcast to help paint a bigger picture that is often hard to illustrate when all that you guys see is the final production. I wanted you to have an understanding of what happens behind the scenes, the thought I put behind virtually every single detail of this show, and how we can all do better to be supportive of survivors and of our community by seeing things from a different lens. And why it's important to look through different lenses! This is a solo episode with just me - I felt called to discuss the topics in this episode and hope it also helps open you up to new perspectives and understandings!I love you all!CONNECT WITH EMMA / THE IMAGINATION: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheImaginationPodcastEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastSupport the show

THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE: Today's Fireside is a call to remember the potency of your attention, energy and belief in MORE possibility, wonder, awe, healing and love. That when we choose to believe and act with the belief that what we want to create more of in the world isn't just needed, but POSSIBLE, that's when we create the ripples and change the energetic frequency of the world. You are part of a great whole... playing your instrument just the way that you crave to, activates and churns the orchestra to life. What would happen if we chose to believe that the craving/longing/invitation we see in the lives and businesses we want to create are not only meant for us, but they're meant for the world?! That's how we usher in that new paradigm. It first begins with each of us deciding we ARE powerful and we WILL see love change the world, because it first changed us.---------------------------------------- "A better world isn't naive - it's overdue." ALISA VALDES-RODRIGUEZhttps://alisav.substack.com/p/she-cried-mexicanas-first"No Such Thing As Flightless Birds" - Ashley Miller https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkhnLaPyyt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==---------------------------------ABOUT: Welcome to a Fireside Friday Recording. Every Friday morning I tap in and pour out messages and words meant to fuel your fire, Fire Starter! These messages are to encourage, empower and activate you deeper in your calling and initiatives that you want to see through. grounding and encouragement every Friday morning.Want to add this to your calendar?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/TTRcWzjtiMhNZR2k6⁠⁠

Every Friday night from May through November in New York City, Union Square transforms into a circle of unity, creativity, and raw Hip Hop brilliance. This video essay explores Legendary Cyphers — a grassroots gathering where freestyle rap, poetry, music, and community collide to show the true power of Hip Hop culture.From the late founder Daniel “Majesty” Sanchez to today's artists and organizers who carry on his vision, Legendary Cyphers represents more than music. It's a living blueprint for community building, equity, leadership, innovation, and collaboration. In this video, journalist and cultural strategist Manny Faces unpacks how a cypher becomes a classroom, a stage, a sanctuary, and a microcosm of what society could be if we embraced Hip Hop's deeper ethos.

In this conversation, Bryon White, co-founder of Yaupon Brothers, discusses the unique qualities and benefits of Yaupon, the only caffeine-containing plant native to North America. He shares insights into the history of Yaupon, its cultivation, and the innovative flavored blends that have emerged. The discussion also covers their recent influencer branded products and the importance of building authentic relationships with influencers for successful marketing. We discuss the challenges faced by the CPG industry, and the role of regenerative agriculture in sustainable farming practices. Bryon emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to understand their customers and the significance of leaving the world better than we found it.Takeaways:Yaupon is the only caffeine-containing plant native to North America.Historically, Yaupon was widely consumed across various cultures for its energizing and medicinal properties.Yaupon offers a smoother taste compared to traditional teas due to its lower tannin content.Theobromine in Yaupon provides a chill energy boost without jitters.Yaupon Brothers focuses on cultivating unique varietals for better tea production.Flavored Yaupon blends have gained popularity, appealing to a broader audience.Building authentic relationships with influencers can lead to successful collaborations.Regenerative agriculture practices are integral to Yaupon cultivation.Entrepreneurs should prioritize understanding their customers before launching products.The CPG industry faces challenges with rising costs across the supply chain, local production is a big win.Sound bites:“Yaupon has been associated with mental, spiritual, and physical purity for at least 8,000 years, probably longer than that. And only in the last 150, 200 years has it really sort of been forgotten about.”“Yaupon is the only caffeine source native to North America.”“It's very similar to tea in terms of its caffeine content, but with a higher ratio of theobromine to caffeine, meaning that it's a way more chill experience.”"Flavored Yaupon blends have gained popularity."“Yaupon is the only caffeinated holly native to in North America. The other two are in South America and those are yerba mate and wayusa.”“Yaupon trees provide habitat for wildlife, they provide food for pollinators, they help stabilize the soil, and when we harvest the trees, we tend to put the woody material from the harvesting process back into the soil, so there could be like a carbon sequestration component as well.”“We were able to give Uncle Pappy a way to monetize his following without doing things that he wasn't comfortable doing. Without selling out, so to speak.”“We have a 5 % give back to Friends of the Everglades, which was something that Uncle Pappy cared about a lot and something that we jive with.”"The CPG industry faces rising costs and challenges.""Social media has made us dumb and inconsiderate."Links:Bryon White on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryon-white-b9b172b0/Yaupon Brothers - https://yauponbrothers.com/Yaupon Brothers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YauponAsiTea/Yaupon Brothers on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yauponteaYaupon Brothers on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hGFk-WriknjdCK0iqF0MQYaupon Brothers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yauponbrothers…Black Drink, A Native American Tea (Book) - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/black-drink-a-native-american-tea/2851945/item/28550797/#edition=3163440&idiq=33503911…Uncle Pappy Florida Chai - https://yauponbrothers.com/products/yaupon-tea-uncle-pappys-zippacket-16Uncle Pappy on Instagram - https://www.everglades.org/Uncle Pappy on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@unc.pappyUncle Pappy on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7arn0PnTCPNbAKRzNhD-vQFriends of the Everglades - https://www.everglades.org/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Yaupon and Its Significance05:50 Health Benefits and Unique Qualities of Yaupon08:48 Consumer Reactions and Perceptions of Yaupon11:41 Yaupon Varietals and Flavored Blends14:41 The Founding Story of Yaupon Brothers17:41 Processing Yaupon and Its Accessibility20:45 Affiliate Marketing and Influencer Collaborations23:48 Successful Collaborations and Product Development26:45 Future of Affiliate Marketing and Building Relationships41:51 The Shift in Investment Landscape44:52 Challenges in Starting New Ventures47:44 Influencer Collaborations and Market Expansion52:37 Embracing Regenerative Agriculture58:03 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:06:32 Defining a Better WorldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Create a better world today!: Thursday, September 25, 2025Do you want to go deeper with me? Book me for a keynote, workshop, or coaching.Subscribe to get my message delivered daily: https://www.michaelallosso.com/goodmorning.html——————May your morning begin shattering expectations right out of the gate. I hope my message brings a smile to your face. May you gain knowledge, become inspired, or collect a trivial fact that you might use in a contest someday.-------For the past 30 years, I've changed my phone message EVERY SINGLE DAY! It's a daily activity, as automatic as brushing my teeth.​ I actually do 2 unique messages daily: one on my cell phone and one on my landline. The time has come to share them. (Perhaps the time has come to get rid of my landline?

What can the Mayans teach us about resilience, community, and sustainability today? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Peace Corps volunteer Chris Hansen to uncover how timeless traditions are fueling modern change in rural Guatemala. From worm composting and mushroom farming to poultry co-ops led by women, Chris shares how grassroots projects are reshaping villages and creating new opportunities. Alongside these successes, he reflects on the setbacks (false FBI arrests, lost scholarships, and career hurdles) that tested his resolve and deepened his perspective. Together, Jack and Chris explore how ancient wisdom and modern innovation combine into a blueprint for sustainable living in the 21st century.   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

The Buddhabrot Fractal–Dr. Harry Shirley is a researcher, writer, and speaker exploring the striking and strange intersection of psychology and mathematics. He discovered that the Buddhabrot mathematical image may act like a map of the human mind. His work has been featured in top journals and podcasts, where he shares a fresh way of seeing reality–one that connects math and mind in ways we never imagined would be possible. His groundbreaking work bridges mathematics, mysticism, and Jungian thought. His debut book, Shiva's Fractal, unveils the Buddhabrot fractal as the first archetypal form to emerge from the mathematical void, an image that links psyche and cosmos. With illustrations by Emmy Award-winner Mark Wooding (After Skool), the book offers a visionary new model of reality rooted in number, symbol, and transformation.

Tom Cledwyn describes himself as the "chief emailer" at Drop Dead Generous (he's actually the co-founder). Inspired by Chris Anderson's (of TED) book, "Infectious Generosity", Tom and his co-founder John Sweeney set up DDG as an experiment in sparking creative, fun, hopefully infectious generosity. They're giving away half a million dollars in $500 chunks to people who want to do something kind for someone else (whether human or not).In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what's real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?"Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Clips01:15 Welcome- Our introduction by Zoe Weil. Her two Sentientism episodeshere and here04:00 Tom's Intro-  @dropdeadgenerous  "It is a little left-field"- Background in advertising, design and creative roles "A marketing guy"- Working at Meta "for my sins" in Singapore and London- Doing "silly boy experiments... self-discovery... in the direction of service and doing good and trying to  make adifference"- Now bringing marketing & creative skills directly into the space of social good- "Championing kindness, generosity and giving... my heart and head have fallen into alignment for the time being"06:04 What's Real?- Family and community "that didn't really hold religion particularly closely", despite attending church schools- Shifting from apathy about religion to "I became a quite aggressive #atheist "- If someone had asked Tom as a child "Do you believein God"... "I would have thought you were referring to Le God, who is Matthew Le Tissier, Southampton's best ever football player... now, unfortunately, a very strange conspiracist"- "I don't think I really asked myself those questions... I felt totally detached from it [religion]"- "The history of war. How often it seemed, and stillseems, that religion plays a big part in what people are fighting for or against... I found that very hard"- Reading the story of Prometheus stealing fire from Zeusand giving it to the people, then being eternally punished- "That story really framed what I felt... religion wasa real was also a real shame... it seemed to give people an opportunity to put, through faith, whether their accountability, responsibility or hope in the hands of something other than themselves"- "Angry teenage years"- Moving to London "A big place to be lonely in... Ihave a history of depression"18:40 What Matters?42:45 Who Matters?01:02:20 A Better World?01:24:42 Follow Tom:- Drop Dead Generous project- @Dropdeadgenerous- Tom on LinkedIn - Tom@dropdeadgenerous.org- The DropDeadGenerous ideas voicemail podcastAnd more... full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there!

In this week's episode, transformative Jewish thinker Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg joins us for a rich conversation about morality and justice, and how we as educators can empower our students to imagine a brighter future. Rabbi Danya sheds light on how the Torah's earliest stories, values, and the practice of teshuvah can become teaching tools for possibility, integrity, and ethical living. Just in time for the High Holidays, Rabbi Danya explores how we can nurture a generation capable of imagining a more just and compassionate world. I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff, Illustrated by Julie KwonResource Guide: On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya RuttenbergThis episode was produced by Dina Nusnbaum, Miranda Lapides, and Rina Cohen Schwarz. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. 

In this conversation, Simón Sacal, CEO and co-founder of Solely, shares his journey toward building a company focused on creating healthy fruit snacks made entirely from real fruit. He explains the challenges of using real fruit in manufacturing, the importance building a reliable supply chain, and how the patented innovations that unlocked their ability to make indulgent yet nutritious products. He then shares vision for the future of the company, advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs, and how he believes that aligned incentives in the food system can lead to a better world.Takeaways:Solely aims to revolutionize fruit snacks by using only real fruit.The evolution of fruit snacks from their original candy origin.Using real fruit in manufacturing presents unique challenges.Organic sourcing is a priority, but making indulgent yet nutritious whole food snacks is their purpose.Eliminating waste in the supply chain is crucial for efficiency.Building strong relationships with farmers is essential for success, especially when using whole, fresh ingredients.Innovative manufacturing processes allow for shelf-stable fruit products without preservatives.Future growth will focus on expanding product lines while maintaining quality.Aspiring entrepreneurs should ensure their product solves a real problem.Business must be treated as a sustainable venture, not just a passion project.Sound bites:“So I have a very, very long story. I've been doing this for more than 25 years.”“We're designed to crave sweetness, and in nature the only place that you find sweetness is in fruit.”"We help farmers use 100% of what they grow.”“All the incentives are aligned and everyone makes money from each other's success.”“The process has to be very mild to the fruit. And then you need to manufacture it in a way that you don't need preservatives.”“It's all about the basics. This is not rocket science. The product has to taste amazing. It has to be priced in line with everything else. It has to communicate well to the consumer. It has to have a market fit.”“To make a product out of fruit, you need to create the whole supply chain and understand how to do it in a way that's profitable, that works for the supply chain, for the farmers, for you.”“At the end of the day, it's just a great product that checks all the boxes.”Links:Simуn Sacal on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim%C3%B3n-sacal-05265715a/Solely - https://solely.com/Solely on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solely-inc/Solely on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solelycleanfood/Solely on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solelyfruit/Solely on X - https://x.com/solelyfruitSolely on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@solelyfruit…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Soli and Its Mission06:00 Revolutionizing Fruit Snacks: The Soli Approach09:03 Challenges of Using Real Fruit in Production11:59 The Importance of Organic Sourcing14:54 Understanding the Complexity of Food Production18:05 The Role of Waste in Food Systems20:57 Building Relationships with Farmers24:02 Soli's Commitment to Sustainability and Health34:09 Supporting Farmers Through Sustainable Practices38:47 Innovative Manufacturing for Healthy Products46:51 Future Growth and Product Innovation52:41 Advice for Aspiring Food Entrepreneurs56:40 Personal Insights and Reflections62:19 Creating a Better World Through Aligned IncentivesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angels are real! -An overalls-clad angel appears before dawn at a convenience store at a delicate time and is nowhere to be found to thank her - A near-fatal train accident leads to a Near-Death Experiencer becoming a world-renowned composer, author, and artist - A devastating tornado leads to children having sightings of beautiful angels - Plus over 20 more miraculous encounters. Enjoy miraculous stories from real people from all over the world. If you're skeptical that angels exist, prepare to believe. And listen to the Real Life Angel Encounters podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this conversation, Rona Williams, Senior Director of Strategic Innovation at Bragg Live Foods, shares insights into the company's rich legacy, innovative product development, and commitment to wellness. She discusses the importance of maintaining brand integrity while navigating market trends, the role of B Corp certification, and lessons learned from her previous experience in the toy industry. Rona emphasizes the significance of efficacious ingredients in their products and offers advice for aspiring marketers. The conversation also touches on creative uses for apple cider vinegar and the vision for a better world where everyone has access to healthy food.Takeaways:Bragg Live Foods is a legacy brand with a focus on innovation.The company supports plant-based diets and wellness.Maintaining brand integrity is crucial for legacy brands.Efficacious ingredients are essential for consumer trust.B Corp certification aligns with Bragg's values of wellness and community.Lessons from the toy industry can apply to food marketing.Storytelling is key in marketing and brand positioning.Creative uses for apple cider vinegar extend beyond consumption.Access to healthy food is a fundamental right.Younger generations are more open to exploring diverse career paths.Sound bites:"We're a hundred plus year old startup."“Becoming a B Corp was a natural extension of who we've always been.”“60 % of our management team is women.”“Acetic acid is the compound within apple cider vinegar that brings forth the efficaciousness, if you will, or the benefits.”“With 750 milligrams of acetic acid, it's been shown to support healthy weight levels, blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels.““We ensure that every serving has that 750 milligrams of acetic acid in it so that when you're consuming you have those benefits as well.”“People are using our pineapple turmeric ACV, which is absolutely delicious and perfect for summer, in all things, including salad dressings and mocktails.”"Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an amazing for hair."“If you're in marketing, being a good storyteller is super critical because if your message doesn't ever come across, then you're not being effective as a marketer.”“Everyone deserves to have access to good food, housing, and education”Links:Rona Williams on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronawilliams/Bragg - https://www.bragg.com/Bragg on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bragglivefoods/Bragg on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bragglivefoods/Bragg on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bragg/Bragg on X - https://x.com/bragglivefoodsBragg on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2abWlKZUOCSDoYg0ORz6EgBragg on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/bragglivefoodproducts/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to Bragg Live Foods and Rona Williams06:04 Exploring Bragg's Product Range and Legacy08:45 Innovation and Product Development at Bragg11:47 Consumer Insights and Market Research15:01 The Role of B Corp Certification18:02 Sustainability and Packaging Innovations20:50 Maintaining Brand Integrity and Focus26:12 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar34:21 The B Corp Movement and Community Engagement37:24 Transitioning from Toys to Food Marketing40:38 Finding Your Niche in the Food Industry45:36 Advice for Aspiring Marketers53:18 Personal Insights and Career Advice57:36 Creative Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar60:07 Building a Better World Through Access to FoodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SummaryIn this conversation, Eric, the founder and creative director at Cosmic, discusses the intersection of digital strategy and social impact. He shares insights on how organizations can effectively engage their communities through authentic storytelling and marketing. The discussion covers the evolution of Cosmic as a niche agency, the challenges of social impact marketing, and the importance of building meaningful connections in a crowded digital landscape. Eric emphasizes the need for organizations to find their unique purpose and to measure their impact beyond traditional metrics, advocating for a more authentic approach to marketing that resonates with audiences.TakeawaysCosmic specializes in helping social impact organizations tell their stories effectively.The transition to a niche focus can be challenging but rewarding.Authenticity in messaging is crucial for engaging audiences.Building a community around a cause is more effective than traditional marketing.Digital storytelling plays a vital role in social change efforts.Organizations must measure impact in meaningful ways, not just through vanity metrics.Finding purpose in marketing can lead to more fulfilling work.The balance between marketing and authenticity is essential for long-term success.Investing in core channels like websites and email is crucial for sustainability.The future of digital experiences lies in fostering genuine connections.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Social Impact and Digital Strategy02:37 The Evolution of Cosmic and Niche Specialization05:41 Navigating the Challenges of Social Impact Marketing08:42The Importance of Authenticity in Messaging11:34 Building Community and Engagement in Social Impact13:59 The Role of Digital Storytelling in Social Change17:21 The Future of Digital Experiences and Community Building19:59 Measuring Impact and Success in Social Marketing23:00 Finding Purpose in Marketing and Business Practices25:21 The Balance Between Marketing and Authenticity28:27 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysCredits:Hosted by Ryan Roghaar and Michael SmithProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Show: eggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOnStitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

What did the MIT AI Report overlook and why does it matter now? On today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo sits down with Dr. Yon Chung, CEO of Florence AI Incubator, to expose the hard truth behind today's AI gold rush. With failure rates topping 90%, they reveal how corporate leaders are charging ahead blindly, risking the same fate as past tech bubbles. While AI promises to turbocharge all forms of knowledge work ranging from legal practice to education, it still stumbles when it comes to creativity and judgment. The conversation unpacks unicorn startup myths, lean AI-driven teams, and why those who truly master AI could become the irreplaceable power players of the next decade. https://futurism.com/ceo-layoffs-automation-ignitetech   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️    

Jack Toohey is a content creator and activist know for his videos unpacking topics like housing affordability, masculinity, and climate change. Now he's turned his passion for exploring the big topics of our time talking to experts and everyday people, into his first book: Better Things Are Possible. Jack sits down with Abbie to chat about how he got his start, the 'manarchy', climate anxiety, and much more. LINKS Follow Jack on IG at @jack_toohey Buy Jack's book Better Things Are Possible: https://linktr.ee/jacktoohey Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Jack Toohey @jack_toohey Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimballDigital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hillIt's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.