Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Buffett

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE/VOTE FOR?Home Depot co-founder, GOP donor Bernie Marcus dead at 95. Berne endorsed Trump in November… 2023 and said two years ago that “Nobody works, nobody gives a damn. Just give it to me. Send me money. I don't want to work — I'm too lazy, I'm too fat, I'm too stupid. We used to have free speech here. We don't have it. The woke people have taken over the world. You know, I imagine today they can't attack me. I'm 93. Who gives a crap about Bernie Marcus?” WHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?Lead “Independent” Director Gregor BrennemanCEO Ed Decker already on boardDoesn't have to sit on any committees (all other independent directors sit on at least two)$380,000 in pay last year to meet 11 times; one of two directors who didn't even give to charity as part of the board's matching charitable contribution programHas an actual voice that matters (14%); CEO has 25%Director Gerard Arpey$315,000 despite low pressure (only 3% influence)No leadership rules: sits on Nominating Committee with four other directors and FInance Committee with 5 other directorsDoesn't even have a “Real” job: says he has been a partner in Emerald Creek Group, a private equity firm since 2012. Prior to his retirement in 2011, he served as CEO of AMR CorporationEmerald Creeks's website is a picture of an orange grove. In the “news” section of the website the last listed event was from November 29, 2011: Arpey Joins Emerald Creek GroupMeta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes.Meta will allow U.S. government agencies and contractors working on national security to use its artificial intelligence models for military purposes.Meta said that it would make its A.I. models, called Llama, available to federal agencies and that it was working with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen as well as defense-focused tech companies including Palantir and Anduril.Meta's move is an exception to its “acceptable use policy,” which forbade the use of the company's A.I. software for “military, warfare, nuclear industries,” among other purposes.WHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?Meta Platforms Emperor Mark Zuckerberg72% influence; 61% voting powerWorld's 4th richest person: ~$200BBlah blah blahMeta director John Arnold1% influenceMember on only one committee (Audit & Risk) with 4 other membersNo other directorships; only have a BAreceived an $8M bonus from Enron just before the company filed for bankruptcy; the largest cash bonus ever distributed by the company. Known as "king of natural gas”You work at a place named after you (Arnold Ventures) and you're still just the co-founder and co-chairYour board appointment was announced on Valentine's DayPay will be roughly $500,000 annually. He also received two initial equity grants worth $1.4M In 2007, Arnold became the youngest billionaire in the U.SBoeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly StrikeLeaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers district in Seattle said 59% of members who cast ballots agreed to approve the company's fourth formal offer and the third put to a vote.The new contract will raise wages more than 43 percent cumulatively over the next four years, an improvement over the two previous offers. The first proposal would have raised wages just over 27 percent.The deal also includes a $12,000 ratification bonus, which is four times as much as the bonus in the initial offer, and productivity bonuses.However, Boeing refused to meet strikers' demand to restore a company pension plan that was frozen nearly a decade ago.Bank of America analysts estimated last month that Boeing was losing about $50 million a day during the now-ended strikeWHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?Current CEO Kelly Ortberg, who inherited a messOr former CEO David Calhoun, who got to step down when he felt like it and got $98M in total summary compensation since 2020Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis SettlementUnder the agreement, which wasn't an admission of wrong doing or liability by Kroger, the company agreed to pay about $1.2 billion over 11 years and around $177 million over a six-year period, each in equal installments. WHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?CEO and Chair Rodney McMullen since 2014$94M pay since 2019; ; holds $350M in Kroger stockPay ration 502:1; median associate for 2023 was $31,302; received $600k in dividend payments in 202492% shareholder supportNora A. Aufreiter, chair of the Public Responsibilities Committee that met a whopping 3 times last year; served on our Public Responsibilities Committee for nine years, the last four as chairDirector Emeritus of McKinsey & Company; retired in 2014 after more than 27 years with McKinsey$321,000 last year; holds $3M in Kroger stock98% support from shareholders; 99% last year2% board influence despite having served for a decadeElon Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformationFalse or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the U.S. election have amassed 2 billion views on social media platform X this year, according to a report by non-profit group Center for Countering Digital Hate.The platform is also playing a central role in enabling the spread of false information about the critical battleground states that will likely determine the outcome of the presidential raceWHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?Someone who drives a TeslaOr someone who drives literally anything else, including the vehicle from this headline: Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-wasteSouthwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as board chair following Gary Kelly's retirementThe airline brought in the co-founder of India's largest carrier Indigo to its board in July despite criticism from Elliott Investment Management at the time.Gangwal bought Southwest shares worth more than $100 million last month before the airline settled its boardroom feud with Elliott in a deal that allowed CEO Bob Jordan to retain his job by making bigger board-level concessions.Co-founder IndiGo Airlines, former CEO and Chair at US Airways Group; served on the boards of CarMax, Office Depot, OfficeMax and PetSmartWHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?Rakesh Gangwal Former Southwest CEO and Chair Gary Kelly who remains on the board at Chairman EmeritusNow longest-tenured independent director Douglas BrooksNo leadership roles; owns over $2M in stock; made $305K for board service last year(iii) while serving on the Board, free travel on Southwest Airlines for the Director, the Director's spouse, and the Director's children, as well as 50 one-way flight passes annually that may be used for free travel on Southwest Airlines on an unrestricted basis, and an additional 50 one-way flight passes annually for use by qualified charitable and 501(c)(3) organizations;(iv) subsequent to Board servicea lifetime privilege of 50 one-way flight passes annually that may be used for free travel on Southwest Airlines on an unrestricted basis;lifetime free travel on Southwest Airlines for the Director and the Director's spouseif the Director is deceased, free travel on Southwest Airlines for the Director's spouse for the lifetime of the spouse$75,000 cash when he retiresBarry Diller calls timing of The Washington Post's non-endorsement a ‘blunder'To Barry Diller, a friend of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the decision for The Washington Post not to endorse a candidate in tomorrow's presidential election was “absolutely principled” — and poorly timed, he said MondayWhich Barry Diller directorship would you vote for?Expedia Group (27%)Chair and Senior Executive $7MMore influence than CEO Peter KernNearly $2B in equity; about 49% in voting powerThe Coca-Cola Company (8%)$12M in shares; $300k annual pay; 3 board committeesMGM Resorts (9%)One committee no leadership; no board pay; IAC owns 20% of MGM equity ($2.3B)IAC (65%)Chair and Senior Executive $3M43% voting power; $650M equityLet's end in Omaha, where the small Nebraska district may decide our next president: Warren Buffett skipped endorsing a presidential candidate this election as many CEOs retreat from politics. WHO WOULD YOU RATHER BE?America's cuddly rich man Warren Buffett, 93 years old and currently 7th richest in world at ~$140B, who doesn't even have to take a stand.Or nepo babies Howard Buffett and Susan Buffett, who sit on the Berkshire board and will be inevitably looked at as failures when the company loses its luster after daddy dies.Or non-Berkshire director and nepo baby Peter Buffett who, after dropping out of Stanford University, used the proceeds of his inheritance from his grandfather to pursue a career in music

Hemos alcanzado los 1.000 episodios y lo hacemos prácticamente a la vez que cumplimos 30 años: este programa se emitió por primera vez (en una emisora de radio convencional y en directo) el 17 de mayo de 1993. Como el episodio anterior coincidía con un especial sobre la música ambiental/espacial (ya sabéis: los episodios acabados en cero) y como la efeméride cumpleañera coincidirá precisamente con el siguiente episodio y como el episodio de hoy es justo el 1.001 y no sé si necesitaremos de otros 30 años para llegar al 2.001, parecía que todo estaba predestinado. Mike Oldfield, Richard Strauss, The Alan Parsons Project, David Arkenstone, Himekami, Vangelis, William Ackerman, Peter Buffett, Massive Attack, Joël Fajerman, XII Alfonso, Australian X, Nina & Jonathon Miles, Gandalf, Patrick O'Hearn, Mars Lasar, Johann Strauss Jr. El playlist detallado con enlaces a las audiciones íntegras de cada álbum: lostfrontier.org/episodios/2023/1001.

"Come on," I hear you say. "They must be taking the piss now." "I know they claim to 'serve up hot takes like you wouldn't believe', but charity? Really? They had a go at CHARITY? Someone needs to finally put a stop to these edgy socialists who pathetically think it's progressive to be 'controversial'. This isn't helping anyone. What could possibly be wrong with CHARITY?"Join Glen, Helen and Matt as they skewer the do-gooders and expose the charity myth. They talk about the efficacy of charity, the scam that is philanthropy, and the unholy marriage of money and morals that is the latest trend of 'Effective Altruism'.  What is the role of charity in our society? How does philanthropy fundamentally undermine democracy? And when WILL Glen decide to go to therapy? Let us know how wrong we are by sending targeted abuse at us on Instagram or Twitter, or by emailing us at casementsleftovers@gmail.com. Other bits:Peter Buffett on the 'Charitable-Industrial Complex': https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/27/opinion/the-charitable-industrial-complex.html 

Credits: Transcript: Gane Ryan Duenas. Theme music: Peter Buffett. Opening intro: Jimmy Buff.

Hay momentos en la vida en que llueve y hace frío (y hablo metafóricamente). Más a menudo de lo que deseamos, las cosas no vienen bien dadas; pasamos por momentos lóbregos, por ciertas penalidades, por algunas desazones. Y en esos momentos de lluvia y frío, buscamos refugio: en las personas queridas, en los amigos, en quienes nos conocen y nos comprenden. Y —también— en la música. Airyn & JM Mantecon, Patrick Lenk, Miledh, Peter Buffett, Karl Jenkins, Michael Nyman, Robert Schroeder, Lethave Plank.

NoVo's plans in Kingston This week in La Voz en Breve, journalist Mariel Fiori has a show on politics and health. She spoke with Peter Buffett, co-president of the NoVo foundation that funds a multitude of projects in the city of Kingston, about his motives for "turning money into love" in this area, the criticism he has received, and what the plan consists for 10 years. In addition, journalist Amy Goodman says that we are in Code Red: the climate emergency caused by humans demands immediate action. Los planes de NoVo en Kingston Esta semana en La Voz en breve, la periodista Mariel Fiori tiene un programa de política y salud. Conversó con Peter Buffett, co-presidente de la fundación NoVo que financia una multitud de proyectos en la ciudad de Kingston sobre sus motivos para “transformar el dinero en amor” en esta área, las críticas que ha recibido y en qué consiste el plan de 10 años. Además, la periodista Amy Goodman dice que estamos en Código rojo: la emergencia climática causada por los humanos exige una acción inmediata.

Excluded workers fund, mutual aid and the delta variant This week in La Voz en Breve, journalist Mariel Fiori has a show on politics and health. The very good news is that the New York State Department of Labor has already opened applications for the Excluded Workers Fund, which gives funds of up to $ 15,600 to immigrant workers who have not received federal or pandemic aid previously, and I gave you the details. Peter Buffett, President of the NoVo Foundation, which finances the operations of Radio Kingston, and other community projects, shared a letter he wrote for the Kingston community that Mariel read today in Spanish. In addition, Kwame Holmes, one of the administrators of Kingston Mutual Aid, spoke about what is happening with this solidarity initiative, a group of people who help each other, without judging each other. The Delta variant of the coronavirus is among us and Dr. Marta Sánchez of the Institute for Family Health answered our questions. Her recommendation: vaccinated or not, wear masks in all indoor public settings, such as supermarkets, shops, and offices. Fondo de trabajadores excluidos, la ayuda mutua y la variante delta Esta semana en La voz en breve, la periodista Mariel Fiori tiene un programa de política y salud. Una muy buena noticia es que el Departamento de Trabajo del estado de Nueva York ya abrió las solicitudes para el Fondo de Trabajadores Excluidos, que dan fondos de hasta $15,600 a los trabajadores inmigrantes que no han recibido ayudas federales o pandémicas previamente, y Mariel dió los detalles.Peter Buffett, Presidente de la fundación NoVo, que financia las operaciones de Radio Kingston, y otros proyectos comunitarios, compartió una carta que escribió para la comunidad de Kingston que hoy Mariel leyó en español.Además, Kwame Holmes, uno de los administradores del Kingston Mutual Aid, habló de qué está pasando con esta iniciativa solidaria, un colectivo de gente que se ayuda entre sí, sin juzgarse. La variante Delta del coronavirus está entre todos y la doctora Marta Sánchez del Institute for Family Health respondió nuestras preguntas. Su recomendación: vacunados o no, usar mascarillas en todos los entornos interiores públicos, como supermercados, tiendas y oficinas.

In the first segment, Tiokasin talks with returning guest Max Wilbert about the new book that he co-authored with Derrick Jensen and Lierre Keith titled, “Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It” (Monkfish Press Publishing Company, 2021). Max is a writer, organizer and wilderness guide, and has been part of grassroots political work for nearly 20 years. He’s an author and his essays have been published many places, including CounterPunch and Dissident Voice. Max has been involved in fighting both Canadian and Utah tar sands, in resisting industrial-scale water extraction and deforestation in Nevada, in advocating for the last remaining wild buffalo in Yellowstone, in solidarity work with Indigenous communities in British Columbia, and in campaigns against sexual violence. Order the book at: https://bit.ly/3sZgYQqTiokasin welcomes back Peter Buffett in the second segment. Peter, a long-time friend of “First Voices Radio,” is a well established musician, composer and producer as well as Co-Chairman of the NoVo Foundation. Highlights of his music, film and television work include the Fire Dance scene in the Oscar winning film Dances With Wolves, the entire score for 500 Nations the 8 hour miniseries for CBS produced by Kevin Costner, and winning an Emmy for his album, Ojibwe. As Co-Chair of the NoVo Foundation, Peter helps guide the strategic plan and serves as a member of the NoVo Grants Committee. Peter and Tiokasin will discuss Peter’s song, “Land of the Free.” Listen here: https://youtu.be/pHNQ9ixx5XEMusic Selections:1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)Artist: Moana and the Moa HuntersCD: Tahi (1993)Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)(00:00:44)2. Song Title: Land of the Free (released as a single on April 6, 2021)Artist: Peter BuffettLabel: N/AYouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VLfU-NjC0mw(00:54:48)3. Song Title: Oh, What a WorldArtist: Kacey MusgravesCD: Golden Hour (2018)Label: MCA Nashville Records(00:57:33)

The GameStop short took many by surprise and brought the world of short selling into the mainstream. Join us for this in-depth panel moderated by Eric Schleien of the Intelligent Investing Podcast with Jake McClure of The Personal Wealth Coach Podcast and Rick Bloom from Rick Bloom Talks Money on the nuances of what actually happened, and how all the pieces fit together. Eric Schleien's Book Thank you for supporting the podcast. My new book, Principles of Power, is now on Amazon. I would be incredibly grateful and humbled for a purchase with an honest review. About Principles of Power "Principles of Power can be related to as an advanced Coaching Handbook for Leaders. 
If you are a leader, an aspiring leader, a coach, consultant, or program facilitator, this book is designed for you. The material is delivered inside of a modern leadership context of service and contribution. 
Eric features many partnerships in Principles of Power. His inclusion of useful quotes from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Werner Erhard, Nassim Taleb, Seth Godin, and many other leaders attests to the thinking and the research that went into the writing of this book. 
It is now undeniable that the understanding and implementation of powerful Listening, authentic Relationship, and a recognizable Permission to Lead, are cardinal distinctions of effective leadership. 
The word, 'cardinal' has a Latin root and means ‘hinge' – like a hinge on a gate. So, like a hinge, cardinal distinctions are connected to every nuance of leadership. You will see these distinctions in action in the background of Eric's many leadership conversations. 
Authentic Relationship, for example, is essential to the effectiveness and empowerment of the participants and the leader. If authentic Relationship is missing, any outcome or result devolves to the result of domination or force, and is not an outcome of effective leadership.
Consider this: Leadership is granted by the permission of those being led. Take a moment and allow that to sink in. The job of the leader is that of an environmentalist, providing the space for people to collaborate, flourish, and create. These two different activities, management and leadership are often commingled, especially in business schools and in the workplace. They are distinct and operate under different rules and measures. It's like Checkers and Chess – Same game board, different games with different rules and outcomes.
Disentangling and distinguishing the two arenas of activity grants power to both managers and leaders.
 So, the fundamental exercise of listening for people's greatness is in the background of every sentence in this book. And there is much more…
Principles of Power is strongly influenced by the transformational work of Werner Erhard. Much of the author's thinking is also grounded in the classic distinctions of Tribal Leadership and the thinking of Warren Buffett and his partner, Charlie Munger. 
Those, plus Eric's own extensive practical experience renders Principles of Power to be an extremely useful ‘go-to' resource, filled with useful, implementable information, sprinkled liberally with memorable quotations from intelligent diverse sources – all apt and worth adding to YOUR leadership lexicon." - John King, co-author of Tribal Leadership Other Resources Eric Schleien discussing GME Puts Eric Schleien discussing why he hates shorting stocks - GME Finance Podcast Week About Eric Schleien Over the past decade, Eric has trained thousands of individuals including board members of public companies and Fortune 500 CEOs. Eric specializes in organizational culture and has become a leading authority on organizational culture in the investment industry. Eric has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GuruFocus, and was featured in Warren Buffett's Biography, “Of Permanent Value.” Eric is also a certified Tribal Leadership consultant with over a decade's worth of experience in the field of transformational coaching. Since 2012, Eric has specialized in producing breakthroughs at the level of organization. He's also the co-creator of the Udemy course, Leadership By Design. Eric also hosts The Intelligent Investing Podcast which is a business/value investing podcast. Eric loves interviewing interesting people and has interviewed Warren Buffett's son, Peter Buffett, Jimmy Fallon, and former adult film star, Bree Olson as well as over 100 interviews on his podcast. Eric currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Granite State Capital Management, LLC and runs a real estate investment and consulting firm, Wyoming Warehousing & Safe Deposit Company. About Jake McClure Jake McClure has been working with his father and partner, Jeff in finance since January of 1991. In 2010 he completed business studies for his designation as Certified Investment Management Analyst® at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. In 2007 In concert with Jeff, he founded an objective, fee-based fiduciary service in The Personal Wealth Coach, an SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Jake is married to Alissa, a cellist, and a world traveler. They have two children. Jake is also a successful artist, having been commissioned by the Austin Ballet's BATS to create the 2011 annual Long Award, and has had showings of his artwork in many public places. Jake has also given musical business advice to several major recording labels and production companies. His passion lies in finding the links between economics, art, and music, then defining those links in the lives of his clients.   About Rick Bloom  Rick is a partner and co-founder of Bloom Advisors and the law firm of Bloom, Bloom & Associates. He is a licensed attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), and financial advisor. Additionally, Rick holds the Series 65 license. Rick currently hosts the podcast "Rick Bloom Talks Money" and writes a weekly financial column in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. He served as host of the popular “Money Talk” radio show on WXYT-AM 1270 and the “Rick Bloom Show” on WDTK-AM 1400. Rick was a featured writer of regular financial columns for the Detroit News and Oakland Press and also aired twice-daily business updates on the Michigan Radio Network. He has been recognized by a variety of esteemed financial publications and has been named a top financial advisor for several years. He has presented at conferences and given speeches to hundreds of business and civic organizations throughout his career and has made appearances on both radio and television. Rick is a member of the Fidelity Investment Financial Advisory Council. Rick is an honors graduate of both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan Law School. Help Out The Podcast If you like The Intelligent Investing Podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 30 seconds to do and makes a huge difference! You can also join the Facebook page!       You can subscribe to the podcast on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Podbean iHeart Radio YouTube CONTACT ERIC SCHLEIEN Facebook  |  LinkedIn  | Twitter  | YouTube | GSCM | Instagram Email: IntelligentInvesting@gmail.com  

Peter Buffet is a well established musician, composer and producer as well as Co-Chairman of the NoVo Foundation. Highlights of Peter’s music, film, and television work include the Fire Dance scene in the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves"; the entire score for "500 Nations" the 8-hour miniseries for CBS produced by Kevin Costner; and winning an Emmy for his album, "Ojibwe." As Co-Chair of the NoVo Foundation, Peter helps guide the strategic plan and serves as a member of the NoVo Grants Committee.In the second half-hour, we feature an interview that was conducted a few days ago with Manuel Rozental and Pablo Millalen. Manuel is a Colombian activist, researcher and community organizer. He has been involved for four decades with grassroots political organizing with youth, Indigenous communities, and urban and rural social movement. Pablo Millalen, Mapuche, is a member of the Comunidad de Historia Mapuche, a collective of Indigenous, Mapuche researchers based in Temuco, Chile. He is a doctoral student in Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

"Tidak masalah seberapa besar rumah kita, yang penting bahwa ada cinta di dalamnya" (Peter Buffett)

Peter Buffett is a musician, author, philanthropist and co-president of NoVo Foundation. With his varied background, he presents his thoughts on “What could possibly go right?” including:That we are in a rebirth moment, though this beauty and change can be a painful process.That we are “a species out of context” and the pandemic is changing our relationship to education, food, neighbors; everything is up for grabs.That homeschooling has children and parents alike reconsidering what education and learning can be.That there’s a rising wider awareness around the inequality of many systems. That those with privilege should be listening closely to others with fewer opportunities and move resources towards new imaginative spaces and a more equitable world.That in considering the question of “What could possibly go right?”, we need to think about whose version of “right” we’re looking at.That we need to hold space for vulnerability and recognition that we are all flawed human beings, working to heal from backgrounds with ancestral trauma - a beautiful but slow and sometimes painful process.Learn more: https://bit.ly/pci-wcpgrseriesSupport the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/support-what-could-possibly-go-right/)

My guest today is Peter Buffett. Peter is a musician, composer, author, and philanthropist. Peter is an Emmy Award winner, New York Times best-selling author and co-chair of the NoVo Foundation. We discuss music, community, philanthropy, and finding one's note in life. This is a very different episode much more about life in general, with no business or investing discussed. Like his father Warren, Peter has the gene for phrasing ideas in memorable ways, and I think you’ll find many great phrases in this chat that will stick with you. I’ve been thinking about Peter's idea making sure those in your life are safe, seen, and celebrated ever since our chat. Please enjoy. For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrick_oshag  Show Notes 1:27 - (First Question) – Welcome and small talk 1:35 – Why Peter is in Kingston and how it plays into his foundation work 4:01 – How moving from the city to the country changed Peter 6:27 – Seeing connections vs living abstractions 7:30 – What is the Nova Foundation 11:03 – Historical points that inform his views 13:51 – Identifying qualitative negative side effects and which ones they are attacking 17:51 – What makes for effective community  20:22 – Linkage between consumption and individualism 23:55 – The cultivation of work ethic, curiosity, and education             23:57 – Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment 27:22 – Early exploration of his curiosity 32:26 – What has music taught Peter about music that is unique to that experience 34:26 – Most memorable question a person has asked Peter at his concert and conversation series 36:46 – What makes for good relationships, in particular marriage 42:03 – What keeps people from putting in the work into a relationship 45:11 – What he has learned about being a good friend 46:29 – How does one person have a relationship with a large community 49:21 – Dark sides of the philanthropic world             49:54 – The Charitable-Industrial Complex 53:21 – Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America 55:55 – What one spot would he send everyone to learn 57:48 – Traumas and helping people find their note             57:49 – The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma             1:00:38 – How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence 1:02:24 – What is he most interested in right now: how to best use Nova’s funds 1:04:45 – Lessons from family 1:07:22 – Kindest thing anyone has done for Peter Learn More For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast.  Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on twitter at @patrick_oshag

Creating systems change is complex. There is no one blanket solution to solving the social issues of our time. This week Peter Buffett, co-president of the NoVo Foundation, and Delores Bailey, Executive Director of EmPOWERment Inc., start to dig deep into the historical, psychological and systemic challenges to creating a community where civil rights are based on actual human dignity and purpose

253 - Peter Buffett Peter Buffett is a prolific composer of music and also a New York Times best-selling author. He has recorded 17 studio albums, 2 EPs and 33 singles. Many of his compositions have been heavily influenced by Native American music, but he has never limited himself to a single genre. In Kevin Costner's acclaimed 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” the Fire Dance music was provided by Peter Buffett, one of the most crucial parts in the film. Peter Buffett is the author of the book Life Is What You Make It, in which he shares the story of his pursuit for fulfillment in life. You will find Peter Buffett to be a laid-back and yes, inspiring man. You will enjoy his perspective right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Support The Paul Leslie Hour by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-paul-leslie-hour

Esta semana el Perpetuum Mobile se llena de clásicos básicos. Ha sido sin querer, sin haberlo pensado de antemano. Poco a poco la lista de temas se ha ido llenando de piezas clásicas de la new age, de la música electrónica y del minimalismo, a veces en su versión original y otras en nuevas versiones hechas por otros artistas. El resultado final es una selección musical realmente interesante. Podréis escuchar piezas de Oystein Sevag, Chris Spheeris & Paul Vouduris, Puck Fair, George Winston, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Peter Kater, Armand Amar, Peter Buffett, Jeroen van Veen versionando a Max Richter y a Ludovico Einaudi, Mike Oldfield, Vangelis, Suzanne Ciani y Jean-Michel Jarre. Más contenidos sobre Perpetuum Mobile: https://goo.gl/yp5Pju Síguenos en Facebook: https://goo.gl/yVkhnw Síguenos en Spotify: https://goo.gl/u3UFrj Síguenos en Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/112680150441479402905 Si quieres ponerte en contacto conmigo puedes escribirme a jaume@quedamosenhuesca.com

Peter and Jimmy are joined in the studio by two extraordinary women: Jennifer Buffett, co-president of the NoVo Foundation (and Peter's wife) and Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues, V-Day and One Billion Rising!

En el episodio de esta semana tendremos como clásico básico una composición de Paul Winter que nos va a permitir trazar un panorama musical que transcurre por diferentes años, estilos e instrumentos. Escucharemos piezas de Kate Bush, Peter Buffett, Paul Winter Consort, David Lanz, James Maloney, Estas Tonne, 2002, Ian Ritchie y Paul Mounsey. Más contenidos sobre Perpetuum Mobile: https://goo.gl/yp5Pju Síguenos en Facebook: https://goo.gl/yVkhnw Síguenos en Spotify: https://goo.gl/u3UFrj

BONUS EPISODE w/ Peter Buffett by GDA Speakers

Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as an Emmy Award winning musician, composer, philanthropist and author. He began his career as the musical mind behind many of the early MTV bumpers of the '80s, and the climactic crescendo in the memorable "Fire Dance" scene in 1990's Oscar winning film Dances with Wolves. Peter is the co-president of the NoVo Foundation and co-chair of its Board of Directors. In partnership with his wife, Jennifer, he helps to guide NoVo’s vision, strategic mission, and program development. The NoVo Foundation focuses it's efforts in four key areas: Working sysetmically, they invest in the world's largest under-valued asset by Advancing Adolescent Girls' Rights; Ending Violence Against Girls and Women; Advancing Social and Emotional Learning; and Promoting Local Living Economies. Buffett's inspiring book, Life Is What You Make It, has been translated in over 15 languages and has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide. Described by former President Bill Clinton as "a wise and inspiring book that should be required reading for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world" Life Is What You Make It is about following one's passions over conventions, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to the fullest.

For today’s Humanosphere podcast, we’re talking with Peter Buffett, musician, author, activist and youngest son of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Peter Buffett may be more low-profile than his father. But he is a lot more outspoken when it comes to politics, equity and what he thinks humanity needs.

For today’s Humanosphere podcast, we’re talking with Peter Buffett, musician, author, activist and youngest son of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Peter Buffett may be more low-profile than his father. But he is a lot more outspoken when it comes to politics, equity and what he thinks humanity needs.

For today’s Humanosphere podcast, we’re talking with Peter Buffett, musician, author, activist and youngest son of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Peter Buffett may be more low-profile than his father. But he is a lot more outspoken when it comes to politics, equity and what he thinks humanity needs.

In 1990, Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves set the film world alight, and won seven Academy Awards in the process. But what about the score? In this episode, we take a look at the music of John Barry – who, although best known for his Bond scores, here manages to create something at once completely Barry-esque and wholly unique for a film about the flawed myth at the heart of American cinema’s greatest genre: the Western. Episode notes: 2:58 – Dances With Wolves as a Western 6:00 – An indie production and adaptation 9:30 – John Barry 10:21 – Basil Poledouris’s near miss with Dances With Wolves 12:40 – The John Dunbar theme, and comparisons with Lonesome Dove and Legends of the Fall 14:30 – The John Barry ‘mythic’ mode, comparison with Out of Africa and Chaplin 18:30 – The ‘breathing’ nature of the John Dunbar theme, and his pop music origins 21:50 – Solo trumpet version of the Dunbar theme, comparison with Legends of the Fall 24:00 – Dunbar theme on harmonica, and the use of harmonica in Barry’s work 26:11 – The threatening, solo flute version of the Dunbar theme 28:24 – Mournful version of the Dunbar theme for the slaughtered Buffalo 30:35 – The ‘album version’ of the Dunbar theme during the hunt, with comparison to Barry’s 007 theme 34:15 – The ‘film version’ of the hunt theme, with comparison to The Big Country 37:25 – The love theme 41:35 – The ‘Two Socks’ wolf theme 44:37 – Comparison with A View To A Kill 46:33 – The Sioux motif 49:50 – Traditional musical representations of Native American clichés, comparison with The Searchers 52:10 – The Pawnee motif 55:00 – Development of Pawnee motif with threatening children’s themes 59:23 – Brusque French Horn performance of the Pawnee theme 1:00:25 – Comparison with The Living Daylights 1:02:33 – Leaving Fort Sedgewick and the travelling music 1:06:22 – The Buffalo motif, and comparison with The Living Daylights 1:10:10 – Andrew’s argument that the music represents the film’s geography 1:11:25 – The fire dance by Peter Buffett 1:14:05 – Barry’s compositional style and his legacy We’d love to hear from our listeners – get in touch via Twitter, and if you like The Art of the Score, please take a moment to subscribe, rate and comment.

When you're the son of one of the richest people on earth, what does that do to your sense of self? Hear about Peter Buffett's new album, Songs In The Current, what philanthropic cause resonates with him the most and how his father's relationship to work and money kept the family grounded.

This episode Derek sits down with Peter Buffett, the son of the famous investor, Warren Buffett. Peter became famous not for his investing and banking skills but for his work in music and composing. He and his wife now run a non-profit charity, NoVo, which works to empower women and girls as the primary agents of change throughout the world. Find out more about what it was like to grow up as a Buffett, and more about how he and his wife decided to spend so much of their time, money, and effort focusing on the rights and conditions for women around the world.

I really liked how this one turned out; the back half was entirely improvised and I was having a ton of fun. Hope it helps you make something great! Tracklist: 12:02pm Mike Mills by Air on Talkie Walkie (-) 12:06pm Rained The Whole Time (Nicholas Jaar Remix) by Shlomo on - (-) 12:11pm Recurring by Bonobo on Recurring - The Live Sessions EP (-) 12:16pm Language of Memory by Obfusc on Midnight Dome (-) 12:20pm Starlights by Tracy Chattaway on Nightsky (-) 12:24pm A Mobile Over Your Head by Lullatone on Songs That Spin in Circles (-) 12:27pm Autumn Leaves by Imagined Herbal Flows on Floating EP (-) 12:30pm Reel 6 Break 4 (Live Studio Sessions) by Pretty Lights on A Color Map of the Sun (-) 12:33pm Fifth Ave by Gold Panda on Companion (-) 12:37pm Parks by Four Tet on Pause (-) 12:40pm Fragile Memories by Mokhov on Halcyon Days (-) 12:43pm From Where You Are by Peter Buffett on Inside Looking Out (-) 12:48pm Distant Graphite by Blazo on Colors of Jazz (-) 12:49pm Starlit Skies (Emancipator Remix) by Pretty Lights on The Hidden Shades (-) 12:54pm The Fourth Magi :: Side B :: For Romance by Clive Tanaka y su orquesta on Jet Set Siempre 1 (-) 12:59pm Law of Nature by Sixfingers on Midnight Finger Gymnastics (-) 1:02pm Awake by Tycho on Awake (Ghostly International) 1:06pm Out of This World by Michael Menart on Even if It Isn't Right (-) 1:09pm I Felt Fuzzy by Kelpe on I Felt Fuzzy EP (-) 1:12pm 自核 / Jikaku - Michita Remix [Instrumental] by Kaigen, Shing02 on 自核 / Jikaku (-) 1:17pm Del Ray by Sola Rosa on Get It Together (-) 1:20pm Petite by N'To on Petite (-) 1:26pm Not Going Back to the Harbour (Dauwd Remix) by Lanterns on the Lake on Low Tide (-) 1:29pm Youandewan by 1988 on 1988 (-) 1:38pm Move by I'm Not a Gun on We Think As Instruments (-) 1:41pm Simagism by Pogo on Star Charts (-) 1:44pm Assassinator by Copy on Hair Guitar (-) 1:48pm Make Love by Daft Punk on Human After All (-) 1:52pm The Quiet Before the Storm (Thunderbirds are Now! Remix) by From Monuments to Masses on Schools of Thought Content (-) 1:54pm Le Long De La Riviere Tendre (Album Version) by Sébastien Tellier on Le Long De La Riviere Tendre (-)

Peter Buffett - What's it like to be the son of the richest man on Earth? This week we interview Peter Buffett, youngest son of the "Oracle of Omaha" and once dubbed "richest man on Earth", Warren Buffett.  In this interview we ask Peter what it was like to have a household name as a father, what advice did his dad pass along to him, how did the shadow of his last name affect his childhood, and what went on behind the scenes at the Buffett family dinners. This unique upbringing and lessons learned are the foundation for his New York Times Bestselling book, Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment. Additionally, we discuss his esteemed music career which includes winning an Emmy Award and composing the most famous scene in the film Dances with Wolves. Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as an Emmy Award winning musician, composer, philanthropist and author. He began his career as the musical mind behind many of the early MTV bumpers of the '80s, and the climactic crescendo in the memorable "Fire Dance" scene in 1990's Oscar winning film Dances with Wolves. Peter is the co-president of the NoVo Foundation and co-chair of its Board of Directors. In partnership with his wife, Jennifer, he helps to guide NoVo's vision, strategic mission, and program development. Buffett's inspiring book, Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment, has been translated into over 15 languages and has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide. Described by former President Bill Clinton as "a wise and inspiring book that should be required reading for every young person seeking to find his or her place in the world" Life Is What You Make It is about following one's passions over conventions, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to the fullest. "The secret to my dads success is his ability to be dispassionate or unemotional. He is incredibly rational - he doesn't allow his emotions to play any role in his decision making." -Peter Buffet Quotes from Peter:  What we learn in this episode: Is Warren Buffett a ruthless businessman?  When did Peter know his home life was abnormal?  How do you find your path to fulfillment? How did Peter end up writing the score for the "Fire Scene" in Dances With Wolves? Resources: Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment http://www.peterbuffett.com/ http://novofoundation.org/

Picking up where the short introductory excerpt left off, this next segment from our long conversation finds Peter Buffett and myself discussing the influence that growing up Midwestern had on both of us, and how these early experiences of community have shaped—for the better (we hope)!—the way we each try to talk about systemic challenges […]

The following segment is an excerpt and preview of a conversation that took place between myself and Peter Buffett: composer, chairman of the NOVO Foundation, and son of investor Warren Buffett. Peter’s op-ed last year in the New York Times on the “charitable industrial complex”—retweeted over 8000 times and liked and shared by over a […]

It's "Giving Tuesday" on December 3. Following Black Friday, on Giving Tuesday people all across the United States will be kicking off the holiday season not with shopping, but with giving. In just its second year, Giving Tuesday is attracting thousands of participants large and small. Whenever haves help have-nots that's worthy of praise. Still, when massive global corporations want praise too, I get a little queasy. Don't get me wrong, GRITtv is viewer supported. We're all for charitable giving and every day, we're reminded of just how much generosity is out there. This year, an anonymous donor enabled us to hire a third team member and start a podcast. We thank that donor daily. But the massive corporations taking part in Giving Tuesday aren't anonymous. They want positive pr, and for that they deserve serious scrutiny. Take Verizon. For Giving Tuesday, the Verizon Foundation will contribute they say to three large non-profits as per the votes of Verizon workers. The company calls it giving back and “giving voice” to employees. Call me cynical, but I bet most Verizon workers would have preferred more voice and fewer give-backs in their contracts. Over the last decade Verizon's forced concessions on everything from wages to pensions to job security and the right to organize. Giving Tuesday's nice but Verizon workers give back every day. IT's the same with Google. Google's co-hosting a Giving Tuesday "Hangout-a-thon” for charities and socially conscious businesses. Lovely, but if they had a real social conscience, Google would let less of its wealth hang out in tax shelters. Last year, Google dodged about $2 billion in income taxes by funneling revenues into a Bermuda shell company. What they give on Tuesday will be pennies on what they'd owe if they were to pay their fair share on tax day. And poor taxpayers might need less charity. At Microsoft, well, at Microsoft, they're matching dollar for dollar the contributions given to a group of youth charities on Giving Tuesday. It must be some mistake, but I've read the site five times and it seems to me that the tenth most profitable corporation in the world has set a goal for the GivingTuesday campaign of just $50,000. As the Verizon Foundation puts it, on Giving Tuesday “giving back has never been easier.” For huge corporations, it's also never been cheaper. For more qualms about charities, check out my interview with Peter Buffett who says philanthropists like himself should aim to put themselves out of business. You can see all GRITtv's interviews, free at www.GRITtv.org. And if you are that anonymous donor, Thank you again. Anyone out there want to fund that staff person for a second year? For more information on GRITtv and how you can be a part of it, go to GRITtv.org.

Peter Buffett recently accused charities of philanthropic paternalism. What does this mean and why does it matter? The post Episode 142: One-Two-Three-Fourlosophy first appeared on Bad Philosophy.

Peter Buffett recently accused charities of philanthropic paternalism. What does this mean and why does it matter?

You missed this one. We know you did, because we've been watching the numbers. No worries; we did it at an odd day and time, so it was easy to miss. Here's the thing, though: it was too good for us to let you miss it. So rather than leave it on the shelf, we've decided to go ahead and re-run it this week. Trust us...you'll be glad you didn't miss it after all. No need to say thank you...just send wine. :-) Here's what you missed:  Join Jerry and Jackie as we do a special Tuesday episode of the Powder Keg of Awesome with special guest Peter Buffett! Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as a professional musician, composer, philanthropist and author. Buffett's latest venture is his inspiring book, Life Is What You Make It. The title, now available in paperback, has been translated in over 15 languages and has sold nearly half a million books worldwide. Personal and revealing, instructive and intuitive, Life Is What You Make It is about following passions over conventions, transcending your circumstances or status, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to its fullest.  

Join Jerry and Jackie as they talk about, among other things, yesterday's epic interview with Peter Buffett. As usual, we ended up all over the map, with the key theme: getting vulnerable. How do you get vulnerable with other people? What happens? Jerry and I get into one of our legendary debates over “how much is too much” when sharing stuff with new people, in new situations. One phrase we agree on: “You gotta practice showing up and telling the truth”. 

Join Jerry and Jackie as we do a special Tuesday episode of the Powder Keg of Awesome with special guest Peter Buffett! Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 30 years as a professional musician, composer, philanthropist and author.  Buffett's latest venture is his inspiring book, Life Is What You Make It. The title, now available in paperback, has been translated in over 15 languages and has sold nearly half a million books worldwide. Personal and revealing, instructive and intuitive, Life Is What You Make It is about following passions over conventions, transcending your circumstances or status, taking up the reins of your destiny, and living life to its fullest.

At this moment in history, we're faced with one of the biggest choice points we have ever encountered. Individuals are making choices to change their nations; nature is giving us a wake-up call; economies are struggling; and for many of us, the future looks uncertain. Yet people are also rallying to have a voice, awakening from their apathy of previous decades. Collectively and individually, we are being given the opportunity to make extraordinary choices in order to change where we are headed.   Choice Point: Align Your Purpose, features insights from some of the world's leading change-makers-including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Sir Richard Branson, Dr. Larry Dossey, Scilla Elworthy, Jack Canfield, Peter Buffett, Alison Pothier and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 4th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to David Hamilton, Ph.D. co-author of Choice Point, as his discuss how to understand your world like never before, how to align your own true purpose with the patterns of the universe, and how to be the change that you want to see in the world around you.

I have had the privilege of visiting the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia two times and plan on going back every year. Many people have not heard of this region - a vast network of islands - stretching along the coast of B.C. to Alaska. This magical kingdom, where salmon is the foundation of the ecosystem, is a last bastion for everything wild and wonderful in Canada - from Orcas to Grizzlies - Humpback Whales to Wolves -and, of course, the legendary Spirit Bear, found only in the Great Bear Rainforest. This bio-treasure should be cherished and protected, but surprisingly, the Canadian government could risk it all - for oil.Calgary-based Enbridge Inc., wants to run an oil pipeline from Alberta through the Great Bear Rainforest,and the government supports it. Fortunately there is a growing coalition of First Nations, Environmentalists and concerned citizens who oppose the project, knowing that all it takes is one spill and goodbye salmon...which means goodbye Spirit Bear. I would like to give special thanks to Ian McAllister from Pacific Wild, for acting as a consultant on this podcast. Please support Ian's efforts to save the Great Bear Rainforest by visiting www.pacificwild.org. I also want to thank the great musicians and natural sound artists who contributed to this show: David Arkenstone "Yosemite," Attilio Casati "Reflections," Peter Buffett "Northern Morning," and Peter Davidson "Soft Light." Natural sounds by Dan Gibson.

Two hundred years ago, the larger than life abundance of animals and wilderness in this country lent itself to superstitions and tall tales. Myths grew up around animals and people which weren't always accurate, but alot of fun to tell. One animal which became the object of fear and mythical evil was the wolf. We now know that wolves are far from evil and play a very important role in forest ecosystems, keeping deer and elk populations in check. But perhaps equally as important is the role the wolf played in the lives of native people for hundreds of years. Tribes like the Nez Perce of Idaho greatly admired the wolve's hunting prowess and familial structure, and adopted many of the wolve's traits into their own tribe. Join me now for a journey into the world of wolves. Special thanks to the wonderful musicians and sound artists who contributed to this episode of Our Blue World: David Arkenstone "Yosemite," Peter Buffett "Yonondio," Alasdair Fraser "Lament for Hetch Hetchy." Natural sounds from Dan Gibson and Lang Elliott.

To bring his book alive, Buffett has crafted Life Is What You Make It: A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett, a live music event that incorporates multi-media and personal stories to give the audience an authentic, inspirational, and impactful evening. Using his own life story and experiences as illustration, Buffett ultimately conveys that its;'s ones values---and what we are able to give back to society---that shape and define us as individuals. Buffett's integrity, candor and musical talent make for and uplifting and rewarding evening that resonates with every audience member looking to lead a more fulfilling life and leave a meaningful legacy. For more information, please visit www.peterbuffett.com

Interview with Peter Buffett, Emmy Award-winning composer and producer. The son of Warren Buffett, Peter will tell us about his new book, "Life is What You Make It" and how to turn challenging situations into creating the life of your dreams.

Peter discusses how his book’s message applies to listener’s lives and careers. He hits on topics such as the fear of failure, the pressure to find career passion, and why success is what you make of it.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Buffet on the phone. She will be the speaker this Friday at the power of the purse luncheon. The Women's Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is hosting Jennifer Buffet to inspire and encourage women in our community to make a difference, and to invest in the women and girls of Middle Tennessee.Here is a link to listen to our conversationhttp://ftp.wrlt.com/production/tunedin/10/100419JenniferBuffet.mp3 Here is a link to the free Tuned In podcast on ituneshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tuned-in-blog/id356852223 For 11 years, the Power of the Purse® Luncheon and tribute book have celebrated and honored women, raising more than $1 million for The Women's Fund. Since the inception of the Fund, hundreds of Middle Tennessee nonprofits have received grants to help women and girls in need.Here is a write up about the event, including how to get ticketshttp://www.nowplayingnashville.com/event/detail/168599/The_Power_of_the_Purse_Luncheon About The Women’s FundThe Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, established in 1994, provides grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofit organizations serving the interests of women and girls through education, health and human services, victim’s support services, domestic violence intervention, drug rehabilitation, and job training. The Women's Fund was established both to raise women's awareness of their philanthropic potential and to increase and perpetuate financial support for community programs directly addressing the needs of women and girls. Past Women's Fund grant recipients include American Association of Refugee & Immigrant Women, Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Mending Hearts, The Next Door, and Renewal House, among others. Visit www.thewomensfund.com for more information, or call The Community Foundation at 615-321-4939.  Jennifer Buffett is Co-Chair and President of the NoVo Foundation (Latin NoVo: change, alter, invent), a philanthropic organization focused primarily on the empowerment of women and girls. She is responsible for the day-to-day and strategic direction of NoVo and shares Board leadership of the foundation with her husband, composer and producer, Peter Buffett.In December 2009, Jennifer and her husband were named among Barron’s top 25 most effective Philanthropists. In September 2008, Jennifer and Peter received the Clinton Global Citizen Award for their “visionary leadership and sustainable, scalable work in solving pressing global challenges.” Presenting the award to the Buffetts, former President Bill Clinton said, “The Buffetts are leading an inspirational campaign to improve the status of women and girls across the globe. Their innovative approach to philanthropy has leveraged the capacity of existing organizations to affect real, positive change.”  NoVo Foundation’s approach is to invest in long-term strategic initiatives that lead to systemic change rather than short-term small granting.Among various investments, NoVo partners with the Nike Foundation on a $100 million effort, The Girl Effect, which is focused on bringing more resources to adolescent girls as the solutions to alleviating poverty worldwide. The Girl Effect aims to prove the critical and transformative power of an adolescent girl and affect large institutional change on behalf of girls. NoVo also supports strategic work globally to strengthen the movement to end violence against women and to support women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings.In the U.S., NoVo works to support strategies addressing Work-Life family balance policy, Title IX, gender justice and empowering women and girls in the most marginalized situations. NoVo aims to infuse social emotional learning (SEL) in school cultures nationwide as a strategy to revitalize learning, end violence, and nurture a generation of competent and creative citizens. The Foundation views evidence-based SEL as the way to move schools towards becoming more nurturing and supportive places that give students a sense of well being, meaning, and healthy relational capacities for fulfilling, positive, and productive lives.Jennifer’s work in philanthropy began in 1997 when her in-laws, Susan and Warren Buffett, placed Jennifer and Peter in charge of a charitable fund. Her early work was focused primarily on social services in Wisconsin. During this time, Jennifer helped launch the Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association to advance practice and policy around healthy social and emotional development for young children. In 2006, Warren Buffett sparked a major increase in the foundation’s assets with a pledge of $1 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock, and the Buffetts commenced a strategic planning process that led to a targeted set of initiatives.Jennifer earned her way through college and a BA in journalism and communications at the University of Wisconsin. She is a Board member of the Nike Foundation, V Day and serves on the International Center for Research on Women Leadership Council. 

Peter Buffett, a well-established composer/producer, has released his third vocal album, IMAGINARY KINGDOM. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett began his career in San Francisco writing music for commercials. He has eight released albums on Narada, Epic and Hollywood labels as well as six releases on his own label - including the EMMY award winning CD, Ojibwe. Buffett also composed and produced the score for the Duncan Group production of WISCONSIN – AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT, a regional EMMY award winner. Highlights of his film and television work include the Fire Dance scene in the Oscar winning film Dances With Wolves, and the score for 500 Nations, the eight-hour miniseries for CBS produced by Kevin Costner. Buffett's theatrical production, Spirit – The Seventh Fire, originally launched as a successful PBS pledge event, was located on the National Mall for the Smithsonian's opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. As co-chairman of the NoVo Foundation, Buffett helps guide the strategic plan that he and his wife Jennifer will implement with a small dedicated staff over the coming years. http://peterbuffett.com http://youtube.com/isound1

Buffett's full-bodied electronic sound and rock-influenced accessibility make his music a congenial transition between the lighter pop instrumentals that have flooded the market and artists who are pushing the boundaries of modern electronic music with more challenging fare. The Nebraska-born pianist went to Stanford University, where he converted his Bay Area apartment into an efficient recording studio that provides soundtracks for numerous advertising, television, and film companies. Upon hearing of Kevin Costner's plans to create the movie Dances with Wolves, Buffett sent the actor a copy of his album One by One, which featured several cuts inspired by the plight of Native Americans. Costner was impressed enough to use some of Buffett's music in the film. Buffett's four Narada recordings combine a flair for drama and cinematic-style electronic orchestrations with his interest in Native American cultures. His later albums feature a progressively more prominent use of acoustic timbres, both sampled and authentic. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide (This podcast was originally posted in the Fall of 2006.)