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Your brain isn't broken, it's overloaded. When the news cycle never ends, notifications pile up, and work and family pressure hit at once, stress squeezes your attention down to survival mode. That narrow, defensive mindset keeps you productive in the shortest term, but it also crushes the one thing that matters more and more in the AI era: creativity. We talk about why knowledge work is shifting away from repetitive tasks and toward original thinking, and how constant “mental noise” can quietly steal your best ideas. Then we shift gears to something most riders already feel but may not have named. Motorcycling forces present-moment focus in a way screens never will. You can't safely check emails while chasing the perfect line through a corner. Your eyes, body, and mind lock onto the road, the bike, the grip, the timing, the smoothness. That focused attention declutters the mind, lowers the internal chatter, and creates the quiet space where insight can finally surface. If you've ever had a surprising idea appear mid-ride, there's a reason for it, and we break it down in plain language. To make it real, I share one of my favorite Colorado stories: the Carousel of Happiness in Nederland. Built by Vietnam veteran Scott Harrison, it's a living example of how distraction-free, repetitive craft can turn pain into purpose and create joy for an entire community. We end with a simple challenge: when you feel stressed, unfocused, or creatively blocked, don't reach for the screen. Suit up, go ride, and see what shows up in the quiet. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a riding friend, and leave a review so more motorcyclists can find Peace Love Moto.Episode Sponsor: https://www.vikingbags.com/https://www.vikingbags.com/collections/bmw-r-1250-gs-adventure-touring-hard-side-casesSupport the showBecome a Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126578/supporters/newBuy Ron a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/peacelovemotoGear Up at the Shop: https://peacelovemotostore.com
Read my new book, "The Price of Becoming." www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a non-profit that has raised over a billion dollars and funded tens of thousands of water projects to bring safe drinking water to millions. He previously spent a decade as a New York City nightclub promoter before a dramatic career shift led him into humanitarian work. Key Learnings Scott started a charity: water with $20 from a birthday party. Then $15,000... Twenty years later: over a billion dollars raised, 21 million people served. He says it should be 10 to 100 times more. The cure for water already exists. We're looking for water on Mars while 700 million people drink dirty water on Earth. We solved this hundreds of years ago. We just haven't implemented it. 25% of the money sitting in American donor-advised funds would give every human on Earth clean water. That's parked philanthropic capital. Already tax-benefited. Just waiting. The goal is always 10X what you're doing. If we raised a million last year, we want ten this year. If we raise $100 million, we should raise a billion. The opportunity is always orders of magnitude larger than the moment. Show, don't bullet. Scott shows 210 photos in a 45-minute keynote. No PowerPoint. Single images. A story unfolds frame by frame. Be early to the technology. First charity on Instagram. First to hit a million Twitter followers. First to use VR. The question is always the same: how does this new thing further the mission? The 100% model: solve for the cynic. Public donations go to one bank account that funds only water projects. Overhead is raised separately from entrepreneurs and business leaders. Then track every donation to a specific village. Don't be mid. Scott's 11-year-old daughter says nobody wants to be mid. Excellence is a core value. There's a lot of mid out there. Design everything. The fact cover sheet. The PowerPoint. The website. The package. "We're always dating." If the message comes in an ugly package, you're at a disadvantage before you start. Treat the donor like a Michelin three-star guest. If a restaurant can think that carefully about a meal, you can think that carefully about a donor who can save a million lives. The Goldman Sachs partner who changed Scott's paradigm. Before making an eight-figure ask, Scott asked a partner: "How does it feel when people ask for a lot more than you expected?" The expected answer was irritated, offended, put off. The actual answer: "I feel flattered that they think I would be that generous." People are generous. The well is there. You just have to drill deep enough. Scott has spent 20 years asking for too little. That might be his next obsession. People give to people, not causes. A dynamic leader who transfers their enthusiasm gets the donation. The cause doesn't. Most of the donations Scott and his wife give are to people, not topics they were already passionate about. Talk 10% of the time. When Scott meets a donor for the first time, he wants to know their whole life story. Their marriage. Their kids. What they wanted to be when they grew up. Be genuinely curious or don't bother. Hire for integrity, humility, curiosity, and energy... 16,000 applicants for 36 roles last year. Energy matters most. Someone who can get you fired up about pickleball, Patagonia, or a new running shoe is exactly who you want on the executive team. The dinner test for hiring: Can you imagine having this person at your home for two hours at dinner? And wanting to keep them for another hour? Get the whole life story. Scott wants the arc from the beginning to the present in an interview. If someone can't tell their own story coherently, they probably don't know themselves yet. The 11-year-old with the piggy bank. He told his parents he was going to fund a whole village. They told him to set a realistic goal. He went knocking on doors. He came back with $10,000. Scott's experience lab in Nashville. A 60-minute immersive tour. A 100-degree room with a treadmill where you carry a 40-pound water vessel. Microscopes that show you parasites. A VR film that ends in celebration. The "give shop," not the gift shop. 53% of visitors donate. 10,000 visitors. $3.9 million raised in year one. Scott's champagne moment: a single billionaire who picks water. The water sector doesn't have one. Republicans and Democrats agree on it. Atheists and people of faith agree on it. Everyone has to drink. Reflection Questions What is the 10X version of your current goal? Where are you asking for too little because the smaller ask felt safer? Who in your work or life is the Michelin three-star guest, the customer, donor, or partner who deserves your most thoughtful experience design? When was the last time you went 10% talking, 90% genuinely curious about someone else's story? More Learning: #290: Scott Harrison – Redemption, Compassion, & The Transformative Power Within Us #680: Scott Galloway - Don't Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Talent #682: Will Guidara - Adversity is a Terrible Thing to WasteAudio Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:18 Welcome Back, Scott Harrison 02:56 From a $20 Bill to Over $1 Billion Raised 04:59 Why the Goal Should Always Be 10X (or 100X) 07:54 Storytelling: How to Get People to Care About a Problem They Don't Feel 10:30 Being Early to Instagram, Twitter, and VR 16:10 Radical Transparency: The Bank Account That Built Trust 19:51 The Beauty of a Healthy Obsession 21:22 Drilling Deep for the Artesian Wells of Generosity 25:04 What It Feels Like in the Room When Generosity Breaks Through 27:01 "Nobody Wants to Be Mid." 30:56 Design Everything: We're Always Dating 32:13 Treat Your Donor Like a Michelin Three-Star Guest 35:39 Selling With Integrity: Talk 10%, Listen 90% 39:15 16,000 Applicants for 36 Jobs: What Scott Looks For 43:12 The Power of Vulnerability in Hiring 45:39 Inside the Nashville Experience Lab 50:34 The Champagne Question: A Billion-Dollar Vision 52:10 The 11-Year-Old Who Raised $10,000 Door-to-Door 54:25 EOPC
In this solo episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis reflects on some of the biggest lessons he's learned from an incredible lineup of past guests, including Josh Peck, Scott Harrison, Jack Carr, Jordan Harbinger, Randy Couture, Joe Gatto, Donald Miller, George Kamel, and more. Drawing on conversations with entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, authors, and thought leaders, Travis uncovers the recurring themes that separate successful people from everyone else. From the power of generosity and networking to the importance of systems, environment design, and earned confidence, this episode is packed with practical wisdom that can help anyone build a more successful and fulfilling life. On this episode we talk about: Why access and opportunity often come from simply asking and leading with generosity The hidden costs of success, including burnout, identity shifts, and personal sacrifice How systems consistently outperform motivation when it comes to achieving goals Why changing your environment is often the fastest path to personal reinvention How confidence is built through action, repetition, and evidence—not positive thinking Top 3 Takeaways Relationships compound when you lead with generosity. The most successful people focus on helping others without keeping score, creating opportunities that often come back in unexpected ways. Systems beat motivation every time. Long-term success in business, health, and finances comes from creating repeatable processes rather than relying on willpower. Confidence is earned through action. The people who appear confident aren't necessarily fearless—they've simply accumulated enough evidence through repeated practice and experience. Notable Quotes "Access comes from asking." "You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your habits." "Confidence is the receipt you earn from multiplied effort over time." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com Podcast: https://travischappell.com/podcast A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!The fitness coach who spent 30 years hiding the secret that started it all.Scott Harrison built one of the world's biggest online fitness programmes - 77 countries, tens of thousands of participants, a 100% success rate across chronic illness. But behind the results was a man who had been badly bullied at 13, carried an eating disorder through marriage and fatherhood, went through divorce, and lost a son. In this episode he strips it all back: where the darkness came from, how long he carried it, and why he wouldn't change any of it.We also get into the fitness myths Scott has spent eight years dismantling. Why calorie deficit is the wrong focus, how you can party twice a week and still keep your results, what food actually does to your hormones, and what it really took to turn Rylan Clark from a malnourished nine stone into the person he became. One of the most honest conversations we've had on Stripping Off.Chapters0:00 - Coming Up0:05 - Intro0:48 - A Life Changer in Fitness, Nutrition & Mindset2:37 - The Six Pack Revolution Programme4:06 - Why Calorie Deficit Is the Wrong Approach6:07 - How to Get Drunk AND Have a Six Pack!7:02 - Extreme Fat Loss Results. 100% Success Rate10:10 - What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Starting?12:45 - How Food Rebalances Your Hormones15:44 - Bulimia18:44 - Martial Arts, Discipline and the Ripple Effect22:02 - Fitness Myths Debunked28:25 - Training Rylan Clark and Elite Athletes29:10 - Inside the Six Pack Revolution31:25 - Final ThoughtsFollow Scott HarrisonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamscottharrison/Website: https://thesixpackrevolution.com/ Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.
Scott Harrison is the founder of Charity: Water, one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the world focused on solving the global clean water crisis. Over the last 20 years, charity: water has raised more than a billion dollars and helped bring clean drinking water to more than 20 million people around the globe. But before becoming one of the most respected voices in philanthropy, Scott spent a decade as a top nightclub promoter in New York City living a life fueled by status, excess, and addiction. In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of the biggest lessons and takeaways from his recent conversation with Scott, including what it really takes to reinvent your life, why environment matters more than willpower, and how radical transparency became charity: water's greatest competitive advantage. On this episode we talk about: How Scott Harrison went from elite nightclub promoter to founder of a global nonprofit Why sometimes you have to hit the bottom of the wrong life before building the right one The power of changing your environment to change your identity How asking “What's the opposite of my life?” can lead to transformation Why charity: water's radical transparency model changed the nonprofit industry The hidden problem with chasing status, wealth, and external validation Why clean water is one of the world's most solvable humanitarian crises How Scott leveraged his marketing and promotional skills for meaningful impact What most people misunderstand about “rock bottom” moments The importance of honesty when reinventing yourself and your purpose Key Takeaways Sometimes the “wrong life” has to fully collapse before the right one can emerge Your environment shapes your future more than motivation does Radical transparency builds trust faster than persuasion The skills you developed in your old life can become tools for your new purpose Notable Quotes “Sometimes you have to go all the way to the bottom of the wrong life before you can build the right life.” “The environment is the intervention.” “What would the opposite of my life look like?” “More won't fix it.” Connect with Travis: Instagram: @travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit www.fanvue.com today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if one of the world's most solvable problems remains unsolved… simply because most of us never have to think about it? In this preview episode of Travis Makes Friends, Travis sits down with Scott Harrison, founder of Charity: Water, to unpack a staggering reality: 700 million people still lack access to clean water—and the biggest barrier isn't technology, it's attention and funding. Scott shares how his organization has already helped over 21.6 million people across 29 countries, and why that progress, while meaningful, is still just a fraction of what's possible. Scott breaks down the evolution of the clean water movement—from early challenges around sustainability and infrastructure to today's highly effective, locally tailored solutions. With a portfolio of over a dozen technologies, from wells to solar-powered systems, the problem is no longer how to deliver clean water—it's how to scale it. And according to Scott, the number is surprisingly within reach: about $100 billion could bring clean water to everyone on Earth in as little as a decade. The conversation highlights the hidden cost of water scarcity, especially for women and girls. In many communities, they spend hours each day walking to collect unsafe water—time that could otherwise go toward education, work, or building businesses. Scott shares powerful data and stories showing how access to clean water can reduce disease by up to 80%, keep girls in school, and unlock entire local economies almost overnight. Travis and Scott also explore why this crisis remains so underfunded. In developed countries, clean water is so accessible that it's virtually invisible—something we use dozens of times a day without a second thought. That disconnect, Scott explains, is the core challenge: people don't rally around problems they've never experienced. You'll also hear how charity: water is rethinking philanthropy through initiatives like The Spring, a subscription-style giving model that allows everyday donors to contribute monthly and see exactly where their money goes. With billions of dollars sitting in donor-advised funds, Scott makes the case that solving the global water crisis is less about innovation—and more about mobilization. If you've ever wondered how one resource could impact health, education, gender equality, and economic growth all at once, this preview offers a compelling answer—and a clear call to rethink what's possible. Hit play to hear why the solution to one of humanity's oldest problems might already be in our hands—and what it would take to finally finish the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A motorcycle road can take you somewhere beautiful, but every so often it takes you somewhere Truly Amazing. We point our ride toward Nederland, Colorado, tucked along the Peak to Peak Highway, to visit a place I can't stop talking about: the Carousel of Happiness. It's a must-stop for a Colorado motorcycle ride, but it's also good for your Soul.I'm joined by Burt Rashbaum, a poet, musician, novelist and Carousel Operator who sometimes dances in it's center with a clown nose on. Burt shares how a kid from Brooklyn fell in love with the Rockies, why Nederland feels like a haven for outsiders and artists, and what he's learned from meeting people from around the world one conversation at a time. If you're hungry for things to do in Nederland, Colorado that aren't touristy and still feel personal, you'll want to hear what he describes.We also dig into the origin story that gives the carousel its weight. Scott Harrison, a Vietnam veteran, began carving as a way to heal and to honor friends he lost. That grief turned into something public, musical, and stubbornly hopeful. Burt tells stories of veterans being seen, older riders weeping without warning, disabled kids lighting up with pure joy, and why the motto “Don't Delay Joy” is more than a nice slogan.Resources:https://carouselofhappiness.org/From Where We CameOf the Carousel (Poems)Becoming an AmericanTears for My Mother A Century of LoveEPISODE SPONSOR: Viking Bagshttps://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebagsSupport the showTags: Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.
This week I sat down with one of the coolest people I've ever met. @scottharrsion is the founder and CEO of @charitywater, a nonprofit organization that hasfunded over $1 Billion for clean and safe drinking water projects for over 20 million peoplearound the worldFrom being a top nightclub promoter to becoming the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2024 Scott is one of the most influential social entrepreneurs of our timeWe talk about how calling often finds you when you stop chasing it, why proximity to pain changes everything, and how a simple ideas can make the biggest impact. His idea of “what if 100% of donations went straight to the work” helped spark a global movement bringing clean water to millions of people Scott shares about building a culture of generosity, raising kids with perspective, dreaming again at 50, and why comfort might give you everything except your callingThis conversation is about purpose, conviction, and refusing to live in apathy when the need is so great.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel
An episode with a special guest! Scott Harrison, celebrity personal trainer and founder of The Six Pack Revolution invites Sophie Forrest-Lavery from Forrest Group into his home to talk about her experience with the programme. https://thesixpackrevolution.com/ https://www.theforrestgroup.co.uk/Support the show
What if the differences between us aren't the problem, but the gift? This January and February, NDC is stepping into a new series on Generations. We're exploring the stories, questions, and faith journeys that shape each generation.
Get free marketing videos from Donald Miller every week at: https://WeeklySoundbite.com/ Nonprofit leaders often feel stuck between wanting to make a real impact and struggling to get people to care. With attention spans shrinking and skepticism about charitable giving growing, how do you break through the noise and actually inspire action? You're constantly trying to build trust with donors and rally support, but even when the mission is noble, the response can feel underwhelming. What if your biggest hurdle isn't the cause itself, but the way you're communicating it? In this episode, host Kyle Reed sits down with Scott Harrison, founder of Charity: Water, to uncover how a simple, clear message has raised over $1 billion and served more than 20 million people. Scott shares how he turned birthdays into global fundraisers, built trust with a 100% donation model, and why nonprofits must innovate their messaging like any modern brand. Tune in for practical messaging insights that apply to every mission-driven leader. Help Scott continue giving people access to clean water at: https://www.charitywater.org/ -- Click HERE to get in-person help creating your marketing at the next available StoryBrand Your Business LIVE event! Click HERE to find a StoryBrand certified marketing coach to help you grow your business! Learn how to make your marketing and messaging work using a proven framework in the updated book, Building a StoryBrand 2.0. Order it now on Amazon or wherever you buy books!
MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE THROUGH 12/31 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH 12/31 On their fourth annual remembrance of Pearl Harbor, the lads hop in their B-17's and throw Los Angeles into chaos as they cover Steven Spielberg's notorious 1979 WWII flop: 1941. Topics include the duality of Jon Belushi, the real-life horror of the Zoot Suit Riots, and the difficulties of delivering a punchline when everyone around you is screaming. Media Referenced in this Episode: 1941. Dir. Steven Spielberg. 1979 “Civilian Casualties: Pearl Harbor”. National Park Service. Last updated September 18th, 2024. “How Pearl Harbor created a climate of fear” by Daniel Greene. CNN. December 7th, 2016. “Inn Owner Tells of Shelling; SUBMARINE SHELLS A CALIFORNIA PLANT U.S. MAINLAND SHELLED” by The New York Times. February 24th, 1942. Remember Pearl Harbor! By Thomas Blake Clark. Modern age books. 1942. Steven Spielberg's 1941 | The Making Of. “The 1942 Battle of L.A.” by Scott Harrison. The Los Angeles Times. February 23rd, 2017. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Something Special” // Written and performed by A.J. Ditty // Music: “Inkwell Hell” by Kristopher Maddigan
What does the Kingdom of God look like? Jesus said it looks like giving a cup of cold water in His name. In this message recorded at Charity: Water's Experience Lab in Franklin, Tennessee, Pastor Levi sits down with founder Scott Harrison to discuss one of the most tangible expressions of the Gospel—bringing clean water to people who don't have it. Since 2018, Fresh Life has partnered to bring water to 17 communities (and counting)!This conversation will inspire you to see how the Kingdom breaks in through the simplest acts of love.GIVE YOUR YEAR-END OFFERING:Be a part of building the Kingdom: https://freshlife.church/give/NEXT STEPS:Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contactRegister your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-godGive a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/giveSUBSCRIBE:Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63eDon't miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT ON SOCIALS:Website: https://freshlife.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlifeYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life's ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus' grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.
“Transformation isn't about the perfect body — it's about the person you become along the way.” — Scott Harrison My latest Beliefcast episode is with Scott Harrison, bestselling author, mindset expert, and founder of The Six Pack Revolution, one of the most impactful transformation programs in the world. Scott has helped tens of thousands of people across 90+ countries completely reshape their lives through structure, accountability, nourishment, and emotional clarity. His new PAUSE program for women in menopause is changing lives globally. In our conversation, Scott opens up about his own struggles, the moments that broke him open, and the mindset shifts that lead to sustainable, life-changing growth. This episode is packed with truth, structure, compassion, and tools anyone can use, no matter your age, starting point, or circumstance. This one will change the way you think about transformation.
What if giving could be joyful instead of guilt-driven? In this episode, Jamie Goodwin, professor at Wheaton College, shares how her background in global churches, journalism, and teaching led her to a deeper view of generosity. We talk about practical ways to give—like giving circles and hybrid nonprofit models—that engage communities and reflect diverse cultures. From Cuban “bean crossing” traditions to pandemic-era giving at the family table, Jamie helps us think about how generosity shows up in real life. This episode challenges us to lead with grace, build trust, and create inclusive spaces where giving feels meaningful—not performative. Listen in to learn more: (02:46) Supporting Dreams for Sustainability (07:25) Navigating Grace Amidst Overwhelming Need (14:22) Rise of Collective Giving Circles (25:50) Importance of Celebrating Giving (28:12) Celebrating Meaningful Acts of Giving Resources Jamie Goodwin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the M.A. in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership program, which is part of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College. The Johnson Center on Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University provides many resources to guide collective giving programs. https://johnsoncenter.org/collection/giving-circles/ Scott Harrison writes about Charity Water's practices of gratitude in his book, Thirst , co-authored with Lisa Sweetingham. Global Trust Partners helps grow cultures of giving around the world (https://gtp.org/). Participation in Giving Tuesday giving programs can take many forms, as seen in The Oaks Academy's Million Minutes Campaign. ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @drjamieaten | @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee waived for the HDL M.A. program with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, we explore how focused, distraction-free riding delivers both joy and a path to purpose. Scott Harrison's Carousel of Happiness shows how a quiet craft can heal trauma and grow into a gift for the world.Go out for a ride. Give yourself that essential period of unstructured, distraction-free thinking. An act of Mindfulness that may change your life. Tags: Mindfulness, Motorcycle riding, mindful motorcycling, motorcycle therapy, nature connection, peace on two wheels, Rocky Mountain tours, rider self-discovery, spiritual journey, motorcycle community, open road philosophy.
Episode 72 - Janey talks with Scott Harrison - fitness expert, trainer, coach, chef and founder of The Six Pack Revolution - about PAUSE, his program for peri-menopausal women focused on exercise, nutrition and mindset. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
Destination rides in the mountains of Colorado can be magical. Hidden in the mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, sits a treasure unlike any other. A treasure built and shared by a Vietnam veteran, Scott Harrison.In this deeply moving conversation with Allie Wagner, the Carousel of Happiness Outreach Director and podcast host, we discover how this labor of love has transformed nearly 1.2 million riders. Allie shares fascinating insights about the carousel's unique features – from the meticulously researched animals to the "Somewhere Else" wall where visitors honor loved ones who have passed. She explains the almost magical effect the carousel has on visitors, who often find themselves moved to tears or compelled to share their life stories upon entering.For motorcycle enthusiasts traveling Colorado's stunning Peak to Peak Highway, the Carousel of Happiness offers more than just a charming stop. It provides a rare opportunity to reconnect with childlike wonder and presence – similar to the feeling riders experience on the open road. As Allie beautifully articulates, joy is our birthright as humans, something we intuitively understand as children before life's complexities create distance from that truth.Whether you're planning a ride through the Colorado mountains or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation reminds us of the profound impact one person's healing journey can have on the entire world. The carousel stands as a testament to resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of not delaying joy – a three-minute ride that just might change your perspective on what matters most.Carousel of Happiness podcast CBS On the Road featuring Scott Harrison and the Carousel of HappinessCBS Sunday Morning with Steve HartmanAtlas Obscura feature
What turns a good idea into a movement? In this episode, Jon and Becky explore how purpose—when it's clear, actionable, and rooted in emotion—becomes the driving force behind real change.You'll hear how Scott Harrison rebuilt trust in giving through Charity: Water, how Sara Cunningham sparked a nationwide movement with Free Mom Hugs, and how Aidan Reilly and Ben Collier launched The Farmlink Project by picking up the phone.Through these stories, Jon and Becky share how to clarify your “why,” invite others in, and take that first meaningful step. Because movements don't need perfection—they need purpose that moves people.Tune in for a practical, heartfelt roadmap to turning belief into bold, inclusive action. Learn:How to transform personal passion into collective actionHow to remove barriers preventing people from participatingStrategies for decentralizing decision-makingEmbracing creativity in addressing social challengesUsing personal experiences to inspire collective actionUnderstand how to build trust and transparencyGaining confidence in taking initial steps towards creating changeRecognizing the power of community-driven initiatives.Episode HighlightsDefining Movement Fundamentals (03:44)How to Build Community Engagement (05:45)Learning to Overcome Trust Barriers (12:36)Personal Storytelling as Motivation (17:19)Innovative Problem-Solving (20:11)Practical Movement-Building Strategies (24:11)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/633Episodes Mentioned: Scott Harrison: https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/369Sara Cunningham: https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/8Aidan and Ben Collier: https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/300Thank you to our partners
Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker (University of Michigan Press, 2025) works within the logics of queer time to reanimate East German subjectivities in the 1970s and 1980s beyond the narrative of the German Democratic Republic's long march towards demise. While East Germany certainly ended in dissolution, not all East Germans experienced late socialism in a singular manner. Rather, even after a generation of building socialism, East Germans under Honecker continued to pursue a range of socialist presents and a multiplicity of socialist futures up to and beyond 1989. This edited volume utilizes queer temporalities to interrogate how individuals lived non-normative possibilities in a highly normative world. Whether one was an apparatchik, artist, or alcoholic, the everyday interactions, experiences, and rituals of late socialism proved crucial to establishing the conditions around which subjecthood was constructed. Despite stereotypes of apathy and inertia, East Germans lent a considerable dynamism to their society, and by generating a cacophony of opinions and a heterogeneity of ideas, they constantly transformed state socialism. By foregrounding socialist subjects and the iterative nature of socialism during these decades, this volume paints a richer portrait of East Germany—one that illuminates how East Germans imagined their futures in a society whose collapse they could not foresee. Scott Harrison (he/him) is a historian of modern European and global histories with a focus on LGBTQ+ histories. Scott is an award-winning educator of student-centered teaching in both secondary education and higher education. He currently works as a social studies teacher in the greater Boston area. Katharine White (she/her) is a historian of modern German history. Her research interests include German history in transnational perspective; international youth culture in the long-1960s; and the antecedents to and long-term impacts of Nazism globally. Katharine currently works in the museum-world of Washington DC while maintaining an active research agenda. Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker (University of Michigan Press, 2025) works within the logics of queer time to reanimate East German subjectivities in the 1970s and 1980s beyond the narrative of the German Democratic Republic's long march towards demise. While East Germany certainly ended in dissolution, not all East Germans experienced late socialism in a singular manner. Rather, even after a generation of building socialism, East Germans under Honecker continued to pursue a range of socialist presents and a multiplicity of socialist futures up to and beyond 1989. This edited volume utilizes queer temporalities to interrogate how individuals lived non-normative possibilities in a highly normative world. Whether one was an apparatchik, artist, or alcoholic, the everyday interactions, experiences, and rituals of late socialism proved crucial to establishing the conditions around which subjecthood was constructed. Despite stereotypes of apathy and inertia, East Germans lent a considerable dynamism to their society, and by generating a cacophony of opinions and a heterogeneity of ideas, they constantly transformed state socialism. By foregrounding socialist subjects and the iterative nature of socialism during these decades, this volume paints a richer portrait of East Germany—one that illuminates how East Germans imagined their futures in a society whose collapse they could not foresee. Scott Harrison (he/him) is a historian of modern European and global histories with a focus on LGBTQ+ histories. Scott is an award-winning educator of student-centered teaching in both secondary education and higher education. He currently works as a social studies teacher in the greater Boston area. Katharine White (she/her) is a historian of modern German history. Her research interests include German history in transnational perspective; international youth culture in the long-1960s; and the antecedents to and long-term impacts of Nazism globally. Katharine currently works in the museum-world of Washington DC while maintaining an active research agenda. Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker (University of Michigan Press, 2025) works within the logics of queer time to reanimate East German subjectivities in the 1970s and 1980s beyond the narrative of the German Democratic Republic's long march towards demise. While East Germany certainly ended in dissolution, not all East Germans experienced late socialism in a singular manner. Rather, even after a generation of building socialism, East Germans under Honecker continued to pursue a range of socialist presents and a multiplicity of socialist futures up to and beyond 1989. This edited volume utilizes queer temporalities to interrogate how individuals lived non-normative possibilities in a highly normative world. Whether one was an apparatchik, artist, or alcoholic, the everyday interactions, experiences, and rituals of late socialism proved crucial to establishing the conditions around which subjecthood was constructed. Despite stereotypes of apathy and inertia, East Germans lent a considerable dynamism to their society, and by generating a cacophony of opinions and a heterogeneity of ideas, they constantly transformed state socialism. By foregrounding socialist subjects and the iterative nature of socialism during these decades, this volume paints a richer portrait of East Germany—one that illuminates how East Germans imagined their futures in a society whose collapse they could not foresee. Scott Harrison (he/him) is a historian of modern European and global histories with a focus on LGBTQ+ histories. Scott is an award-winning educator of student-centered teaching in both secondary education and higher education. He currently works as a social studies teacher in the greater Boston area. Katharine White (she/her) is a historian of modern German history. Her research interests include German history in transnational perspective; international youth culture in the long-1960s; and the antecedents to and long-term impacts of Nazism globally. Katharine currently works in the museum-world of Washington DC while maintaining an active research agenda. Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies
Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker (University of Michigan Press, 2025) works within the logics of queer time to reanimate East German subjectivities in the 1970s and 1980s beyond the narrative of the German Democratic Republic's long march towards demise. While East Germany certainly ended in dissolution, not all East Germans experienced late socialism in a singular manner. Rather, even after a generation of building socialism, East Germans under Honecker continued to pursue a range of socialist presents and a multiplicity of socialist futures up to and beyond 1989. This edited volume utilizes queer temporalities to interrogate how individuals lived non-normative possibilities in a highly normative world. Whether one was an apparatchik, artist, or alcoholic, the everyday interactions, experiences, and rituals of late socialism proved crucial to establishing the conditions around which subjecthood was constructed. Despite stereotypes of apathy and inertia, East Germans lent a considerable dynamism to their society, and by generating a cacophony of opinions and a heterogeneity of ideas, they constantly transformed state socialism. By foregrounding socialist subjects and the iterative nature of socialism during these decades, this volume paints a richer portrait of East Germany—one that illuminates how East Germans imagined their futures in a society whose collapse they could not foresee. Scott Harrison (he/him) is a historian of modern European and global histories with a focus on LGBTQ+ histories. Scott is an award-winning educator of student-centered teaching in both secondary education and higher education. He currently works as a social studies teacher in the greater Boston area. Katharine White (she/her) is a historian of modern German history. Her research interests include German history in transnational perspective; international youth culture in the long-1960s; and the antecedents to and long-term impacts of Nazism globally. Katharine currently works in the museum-world of Washington DC while maintaining an active research agenda. Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies
Send us a textThe Peak to Peak's very own Scott Harrison recently sat down with Steve Hartman in a segment for his program on CBS Evening News, On the Road. In celebration of the man and his passion project, The Carousel of Happiness, today's Audio Library segment focuses on articles written by or about Harrison and the carousel that has brought joy to thousands. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below!If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com and/or our podcast host at media@themountainear.com! Head to our website for all of the latest news from peak to peak! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website! Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear! Listen and watch on YouTube today! Share this podcast around by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout!Thank you for listening!
Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker (University of Michigan Press, 2025) works within the logics of queer time to reanimate East German subjectivities in the 1970s and 1980s beyond the narrative of the German Democratic Republic's long march towards demise. While East Germany certainly ended in dissolution, not all East Germans experienced late socialism in a singular manner. Rather, even after a generation of building socialism, East Germans under Honecker continued to pursue a range of socialist presents and a multiplicity of socialist futures up to and beyond 1989. This edited volume utilizes queer temporalities to interrogate how individuals lived non-normative possibilities in a highly normative world. Whether one was an apparatchik, artist, or alcoholic, the everyday interactions, experiences, and rituals of late socialism proved crucial to establishing the conditions around which subjecthood was constructed. Despite stereotypes of apathy and inertia, East Germans lent a considerable dynamism to their society, and by generating a cacophony of opinions and a heterogeneity of ideas, they constantly transformed state socialism. By foregrounding socialist subjects and the iterative nature of socialism during these decades, this volume paints a richer portrait of East Germany—one that illuminates how East Germans imagined their futures in a society whose collapse they could not foresee. Scott Harrison (he/him) is a historian of modern European and global histories with a focus on LGBTQ+ histories. Scott is an award-winning educator of student-centered teaching in both secondary education and higher education. He currently works as a social studies teacher in the greater Boston area. Katharine White (she/her) is a historian of modern German history. Her research interests include German history in transnational perspective; international youth culture in the long-1960s; and the antecedents to and long-term impacts of Nazism globally. Katharine currently works in the museum-world of Washington DC while maintaining an active research agenda. Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies
With access to clean water remaining a pressing issue in our world, charity: water stands out as a beacon of innovation and change. Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing and Growth (and a semi-regular guest on The Rainmaker show), shares insights into how the organization is transforming the way it engages with the world, driven by a relentless mission to provide clean water to every person on the planet. In our conversation, Brady the power of curiosity, a trait that fuels his (and the entire team's) approach to innovation at charity: water. Working alongside the organization's founder Scott Harrison, who embodies […] Chapters (00:00:00) - Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast(00:01:01) - Meet Charity Water's Chief Marketing Officer(00:02:50) - Dave Raley on His 'Superpower'(00:03:43) - Charity Water Executive Director on Innovation(00:07:37) - What's the Balance Between Innovation and Change at Charity Water?(00:12:18) - The Nonprofit Organization's Attention Challenge(00:15:18) - Creating a Charity Experience Lab in Franklin(00:18:11) - The World Without Water Experience(00:24:08) - Small Nonprofits: The Next Step in Innovation(00:29:57) - How to get in touch with Charity Water(00:30:36) - The Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make(00:31:04) - A Request for the Rainmaker Podcast
What if your birthday could change lives?In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Houchin, founder of Sonder Bakehouse, a passionate fundraiser, and a longtime advocate for Charity: Water. Kayla shares how a book and a single birthday campaign turned into over $100,000 raised (and counting!) to bring clean water to communities worldwide. We talk about the power of starting small, how joy and creativity fuel sustainability in fundraising, and why showing up with purpose can inspire a whole town to rally behind your mission. From auctioning cakes to hosting galas, Kayla proves that you don't need to be a full-time nonprofit pro to make a massive impact—you just need clarity, consistency, and a little courage to ask. Whether you're planning your first peer-to-peer campaign or dreaming of a million-dollar impact, Kayla's story will reignite your belief in grassroots fundraising and remind you why the why matters most.Topics:Kayla shares how reading a book led her to start her first birthday fundraiser for Charity: WaterKayla explains how she raised over $100K—one cake (and birthday) at a timeHow tapping into joy fuels both donor enthusiasmInside Kayla's first gala with Scott Harrison from Charity: WaterPowerful stories from the front lines of grassroots givingHow staying connected to purpose helps you push past discomfort and keep goingFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. What's Actually Working in 2025 - Free Registration HereResources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links
Some announcements carry more weight than others, and this one comes straight from the heart. Peace Love Moto is now officially sponsoring two remarkable Northern Colorado nonprofits that embody the spirit of joy, healing, and community connection.The Carousel of Happiness in Nederland stands as a testament to resilience and wonder. My friend Scott Harrison, a Vietnam veteran who found solace in a tiny music box during combat, dedicated 26 years to hand-carving 56 magnificent animals. These creatures now bring joy to visitors from around the world as they ride the restored 1910 carousel to the melodies of a century-old Wurlitzer band organ. It's a place where joy isn't just an emotion – it's a tangible presence, carefully crafted and freely shared.Just minutes from my home, Hearts and Horses offers another kind of healing magic. This therapeutic riding center serves children with disabilities, veterans battling PTSD, and individuals with dementia through equine-assisted therapy. With approximately 30 horses and a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers, they create safe spaces where physical and emotional healing blossoms through the unique bond between humans and horses.These initiatives have awakened something profound in me – a calling to create more meaningful connections with you, my listeners. While I may record this podcast from my son's former bedroom in Loveland, the feedback I receive suggests many of you crave authentic experiences: riding Colorado's back roads, witnessing nature's magnificence, and meeting extraordinary people making a difference in our world. I'm actively exploring ways we might connect beyond these audio episodes – perhaps through shared motorcycle journeys where together we can seek that elusive peace of mind we all desire. The path forward isn't entirely clear yet, but the destination feels right – finding joy, purpose, and connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Stay tuned as this vision takes shape.Support the show
Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water, a nonprofit that has funded over 171,000 projects to bring clean, safe, drinkable water to more than 20 million people across 29 countries. Unfulfilled from a decade of living the fast-paced extravagance of a nightclub promoter, he decided to seek a more purposeful life. He parted toward West Africa to serve as a volunteer in a hospital, where he witnessed first hand the devastating impacts of dirty water on the health and lives of people in developing countries. Join us as we unravel Scott's journey –how this experience began a profound transformation so he turned his life around and built an organization dedicated to providing drinking water to millions around the world. We discuss the challenges faced in this transition, the global water crisis, the role of women in water collection, and the importance of education and sanitation. Scott also reflects on his childhood experiences and the pivotal moments that led him to seek true happiness beyond material success. Scott is the author of the New York Times bestselling book "Thirst" and has been recognized in Fortune Magazine's 40 under 40 list, the Forbes Magazine Impact 30 list, and in Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business issue. Listen to the story that will challenge you to think differently about giving and inspire you to create meaningful change in the world. Key Takeaways and Topics: Scott Harrison's transitioning from nightclub promoter to philanthropist. Charity Water's vision was to provide clean water to every person in the world. 703 million people currently drink contaminated water. 80% of those without water live in rural areas. Women and girls bear the burden of water collection. Lack of water and sanitation leads to girls dropping out of school. Scott's childhood shaped his caregiving role and independence. A moment of clarity led Scott to seek fulfillment beyond wealth. True happiness is found in purpose, not material possessions. The pivotal moment that led to a desire to serve others. Scott's experiences in Liberia highlighted the dire need for clean water. Sharing stories helped build awareness and engagement. Art exhibitions became a means to raise funds for humanitarian efforts. Scott's vision to reimagine charity with creativity and transparency. Promoting the right cause is crucial for impact. Visual storytelling can evoke stronger emotional responses. A clear solution to a problem can drive donations. Creating a business model that ensures transparency builds trust. Emotional experiences can motivate people to take action. The 100% model attracted donors who wanted to see direct impact. Financial crises can lead to innovative solutions and growth. Learning from failures is essential for organizational improvement. Effective risk management is key in charity work. Building strong relationships with donors can lead to long-term support. Failures can lead to significant growth and learning. Radical transparency is essential for restoring trust. The subscription model significantly increased revenue. Personal fulfillment often outweighs financial gain. Integrity is the most important value in leadership. Perseverance is key during challenging times. The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor and host of The Failure Factor. For more info visit https://meganbruneau.com Learn more about Charity: Water: https://www.charitywater.org Sponsor a water project: https://www.charitywater.org/donate Buy the book: https://www.charitywater.org/thirst Ig: https://www.instagram.com/charitywater In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charity-water Follow Scott Ig: https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottharrison1 Follow Megan Ig: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com Themes: Charity Water, Scott Harrison, clean water, global philanthropy, water crisis, women empowerment, education, sanitation, personal journey, faith, personal growth, humanitarian work, clean water, charity, transformation, service, awareness, community, mission, charity, fundraising, storytelling, business model, emotional impact, nonprofit, marketing, visual communication, donor engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, integrity, failure, purpose.
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water, shares his remarkable transformation from a life driven by addictive pursuits to a mission dedicated to global water access. He reveals how leaving behind self-serving habits and embracing a profound spiritual awakening enabled him to discover true purpose and mobilize change through the power of storytelling and personal skills. Scott explains how witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of dirty water in impoverished communities redefined his vision and ignited his passion to bring clean water to every human being on the planet, ultimately transforming his own life and the lives of millions.➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/o67malv3ygs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-harrison-founder-of-charity-water-from/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45kQleAa8LjUriDBwmKeM0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ed speaks with Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of Charity: Water. They discuss his journey from nightclub promoter to non-profit founder, how his organization leverages technology to enhance its transparency, and the key strategies behind his fundraising success. Learn more about Charity: Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recorded for release W/C 24th March 2025 This week we find out about 'Dear Evan Hansen' at the Grand, 'Anything Goes' at the Garrick and the tour of 'Farm Boy' Across the nation. Will Mellor talks commitment, Izzie Balmer collections and Scott Harrison physique. We also find out about the Compton Care Golf Day.
How can Lent be a season that is good for our faith and lives? Join us for this series of Leaning into Lent.
Let us know if there's a topic you'd like us to cover! Welcome back to Green Industry Perspectives! In this episode, Jay Worth welcomes Scott Harrison to the show! Scott's an unusual guest for Green Industry Perspectives; he's not in the Green Industry. Rather, he's a professional negotiator. With a background in the oil and gas industry, Scott had to learn (and master) the art of negotiation to be successful. In his career, he's led negotiations for over 25 years in over 40 countries around the world. Today, he runs Apex Negotiations. He trains executives around the world on how to conduct their own high-stakes negotiations. He is a member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators, co-lead of the Entrepreneur's Mentoring cohort for Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, and a member of both the International Association of Facilitators and the International Coaching Federation. In addition to all this, he volunteers his time with Babseacle, a pro-bono organization that trains lawyers and other government officials throughout Southeast Asia, where he now resides. In this episode, Scott walks us through the keys you need to keep in mind to succeed in every negotiation: preparation, keeping a relationship-focus, and strategic flexibility. ---Check Out the SingleOps Events Page!Check Out the LMN Events Page!---Sign Up for Scott's NewsletterFollow Scott on LinkedInFollow Apex Negotiations on LinkedIn
On this week's episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Founder & CEO of charity: water, Scott Harrison. Scott is the founder and current CEO of Charity: Water, a non-profit that strives to bring clean water to rural communities around the world. Will and Scott discuss Scott's background (2:07), a decade working in nightlife (4:09), shifting from nightlife to non-profit (17:18), Scott's first humanitarian mission in Liberia (21:08), and the importance of storytelling (25:20). Scott talks about creating charity: water (34:27), the logistics of bringing water to as many people as possible (40:22), growing charity: water (44:00), Scott's WHOOP data (56:23), and how to donate to charity: water (1:00:02). Resources:Join The SpringScott Harrison InstagramCharity: Water InstagramCharity: Water WebsiteFollow WHOOP:www.whoop.comTrial WHOOP for FreeInstagramTikTokXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInSupport the show
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What can leaders learn from this mindset of continuous striving, even after achieving significant success? How can leaders apply this approach of transparency and trust by integrating these types of feedback loops into their own businesses? Can you share a story about the work Yum! did to address food insecurity across the world? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!
If you want to ignite your creativity and develop great ideas, you've got to understand the power of pattern thinking. It's the ability to spot what's working for someone else, and then adapt it to your own situation to create something new. And this episode's guest is an outstanding pattern thinker. Scott Harrison is the founder of the nonprofit charity:water, which works to bring clean, safe water to the more than 700 million people in the world who need it. Listen to this conversation to see pattern thinking is helping him do it—and how you can put this skill to work in your world, too. You'll also learn: How to build a compelling brand What a major career pivot looks like The power of storytelling One way to keep your blindspots from setting you back Here is the article David mentioned: Six practical ideas to transform your business with the power of pattern thinking ——— FEATURED RESOURCES The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
Scott Harrison spent a decade as one of the top nightclub promoters in New York City. After 10 years, he was broken and needed a radical change. Today, he shares how he used his skills as a promoter and storyteller to bring clean water to millions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-radical-change-scott-harrison/
I think at the end of the day we'd all give up anything, happiness, acclaim, status, just about anything, just to have purpose. Something we cared to wake up to and pursue that had any meaning to us. And I'm going to take that beyond family, which I'll speak to in a moment. But I find we often handicap our thoughts towards purpose and calling by feeling it must be huge. It must be super altruistic. It must be saving the world. In the last episode I talked with Scott Harrison, celebrity humanitarian who has taken 1 out of 6 people in the world having access to clean water down to only 1 out of 10. Amazing. Truly. Yet the greatest benefit of purpose is not what your purpose does for other people, but what your purpose does for you. I didn't have Scott on the show to talk about the people he saved. I had him on the show to talk about how he saved himself. This is about you. Anyone you help is just collateral benefit. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyou Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/kevin Go to Quince.com/drives for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Go to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discount Join thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply in minutes at meetfabric.com/WHATDRIVESYOU. If you're concerned about OCD, visit NOCD.com to schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I bring you a great story of…drive. And the fruition I find most people experience, where we start off in life driven by our base desires and find the shallowness and meaninglessness of it and wonder if this is all life has to offer. I've known of Scott Harrison for many years, but never got the chance to dig into his story and drive myself. Scott is founder of charity:Water and has literally put a dent in the global clean water crisis. He's been so successful, not only do celebrities want to hang with him, but he's become a celebrity himself. Scott's story began by abandoning his faith-based upbringing to spend almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City. He had great success in driving other people to drink themselves into oblivion and made the nightclubs a lot of money. He was literally paid to party and he imbibed to the fullest degree with drugs, alcohol, sex and everything that goes along with it. As his soul began to dry up, he took a sabbatical to volunteer on a hospital ship as a photojournalist. While in Africa he witnessed people drinking out of a cesspool of water he wouldn't have used to clean his glasses. He returned to New York City two years later and put his promotional skills to work to found the non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Scott has not only made a global impact for clean water but today he's changing how we view and do charity at large. Following is my conversation with Scott to understand what has driven him. You'll hear his story and his infectious drive for his chosen devotion, clean water. You may not want to devote yourself to clean water, but this show will increase your drive to devote yourself to what you feel called to. You can get Scott's full story in his book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World. Got a comment or question about an episode? Want to ask a question about your drive? Email me. I don't want to just talk to you here, I want to talk with you. kmiller@kevinmiller.co. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyou Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/kevin Go to Quince.com/drives for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Go to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discount Join thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply in minutes at meetfabric.com/WHATDRIVESYOU. If you're concerned about OCD, visit NOCD.com to schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 594: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) explain what's happening with GameStop AGAIN and how Keith Gill turned $56k into $210M with memes. — Show Notes: (0:00) Roaring Kitty's $200M GameStop holding (8:41) Is Keith Gill the most genius creator behind a brand? (14:53) Where did the $65M come from? (17:44) The 7 Stages of GameStop FOMO (20:00) Ryan Cohen's activist investments in GameStop, Bed Bath and Beyond (26:34) Shaan's honest take on paternity leave (31:53) Painting the windows black (35:42) Zach Pogrob's The Year of Obsession (37:03) What's the deal with run clubs right now? (39:19) Sexy faces and sexy paces (42:04) Endurance event businesses (45:06) Opportunity: The suburban Iron Man (51:19) Scott Harrison gives Shaan unsolicited feedback — Links: • [Steal This] Get our proven writing frameworks that have made us millions https://clickhubspot.com/copy • wallstreetbets - https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/ • Unusual Whales - https://unusualwhales.com/ • WSJ on Ryan Cohen - https://tinyurl.com/4zue9xps • Wander - https://www.wander.com/ • The Lehman Trilogy - https://thelehmantrilogy.com/ • The Year of Obsession - https://tinyurl.com/4nsrh689 • Nick Bare - https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness • RAWDAWG - https://www.instagram.com/rawdawgrunclub • River - https://www.getriver.io/ • 29029 Everesting - https://29029everesting.com/ • Rock n Roll Running - https://www.runrocknroll.com/ • thespeedproject - https://www.instagram.com/thespeedproject • Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered Customer Platform and watch your business grow https://clickhubspot.com/fmf — Enter to win a free trip at https://www.wander.com/mfm and use code MFM300 at checkout for $300 off your booking. — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Scott Harrison was living a life of desolation and despair? Drowning in a sea of empty pleasures, his soul craved something more. Witness a powerful transformation, a journey from the depths of despair to a life-saving mission. Scott Harrison, once a high-powered nightclub promoter, unveils the dark secrets of his past and the rock bottom that forced him to confront his reality. But from the ashes rose a burning passion to change the world.Join us as we delve into the story behind Charity Water, an organization dedicated to bringing clean water to millions in need. Discover how Scott Harrison found redemption and ignited a global movement that's transforming lives.This is a story of hope, of finding purpose in the face of immense pain. It's a testament to the human spirit's ability to rise above and make a difference. Prepare to be inspired!To learn more or donate, visit charitywater.orgYour Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.
Dive deep with Scott Harrison as he unveils his transformative journey from nightlife impresario to championing the cause of clean water with Charity Water. This episode sheds light on the stark realities of water scarcity affecting millions and the monumental efforts needed to combat this global crisis. Discover how personal redemption and a commitment to service can lead to profound global change. Join us as we explore the dedication behind providing sustainable water solutions to those in dire need, proving how one person's vision can ignite a worldwide movement. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the age of 28, Scott Harrison walked away from his career as a top nightclub promoter in New York to volunteer on a hospital ship in West Africa and discover his true calling. In this episode, he tells Brian how, with no money or experience, he founded charity: water, an organization that has raised over $740 million to bring clean drinking water to more than 18.4 million people around the world. YOU WILL LEARN:· How his childhood shaped him. · How he came to a radical decision to reset his life. · How he built one of the most trusted nonprofits in the world. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: charity: water “Thirst,” by Scott Harrison NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “703 million humans are poisoning themselves today because of the situations they were born into. And it's a solvable problem.” – Scott Harrison “We literally know how to help 100% of the people on earth get water, but we haven't chosen to do it. We haven't built the will, the determination. We haven't built the movement. We haven't raised the resources to do it. But that's what keeps me so excited.” – Scott Harrison “I feel so fortunate, at 28, to have realized there would never be enough. There would never be enough - someone would always have more.” – Scott Harrison “I just encourage people to ask a different question: how can I use my time and my talent and my money in the service of others?” – Scott Harrison“It almost is intoxicating when you're moving from a life of accumulation, of collecting the markers of success, to then saying, ‘Well, what if my life could benefit others?'” – Scott Harrisonitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The thrills of pleasure-seeking don't last long before we need even more. And when the excitement isn't enough, what is? Scott Harrison's life as an elite nightclub promoter was an unending cycle of drinking, drugs, models, and fast cars. After ten years, his vices caught up with him, and a health scare forced him to reflect on his life. Scott felt decadent, wasteful, and morally bankrupt. He decided to completely reverse course. Scott spent the next 2 years in West Africa on board a nonprofit hospital ship, where he saw a level of human suffering that led him to his true calling. Today, solving the global water crisis is Scott's life's work, and he's built one of the most trusted nonprofits in the world to do just that. His organization charity: water has raised over $750 million, helping more than 17.4 million people access clean drinking water. Scott shares with me the painful road that led to his transformation and why living a life of service can be a path toward redemption. This...is A Bit of Optimism If you would like to help solve the global water crisis, visit: charitywater.org For more on Scott, check out: his book ThirstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the five years since Scott Harrison's first appearance on Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, the nonprofit organization he founded, charity: water, has scaled 5 times over. In this episode, he and host Bob Safian reflect on that journey by revisiting some of the stories and lessons from his original episode, and Scott shares new lessons of scale he's learned since.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, we look at a boxer, with a familiar nickname, who came from a long line of boxers. His hard nosed style brought him all the way to championships, but seemingly overnight, everything changed. His drinking got out of control, and he seemed to punch everyone he met. This includes everyone from cops, to grocery store employees, to several people at a brothel, and many, many more. This makes him an international criminal, and ends any hopes of having a legendary career!Come from a long line of fighters, punch a man because he doesn't want you to steal his car, and never let the cops into your car, after you've crashed it, while holding a bottle of booze with Scott Harrison!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing a conversation I had back in 2018 with Scott Harrison. We discuss the profound impact of perspective and empathy, the unique connection people feel when they give to individuals rather than just causes, and the joy that comes from generosity. We dive into the importance of storytelling in promoting causes, and the personal growth both of us have experienced from our past mistakes. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to find deeper meaning in their actions, understand the power of narratives, or simply be inspired by the transformative journey of giving.