Podcast appearances and mentions of shane feldman

Shane Feldman, author of A Kids Book About Community, talks about how community can be created through sharing your experiences with people and inviting others to join your circles.A Kids Book About Community (view book)Full Book Description:Every kid wants to feel like they belong somewhere—and they do. We're all part of a community even if we don't know it yet. Community is about action, about sharing the things that are important to you with others to create bonds and experiences that will stay with you forever. This book is meant to help kids find where they belong and remind them they are never alone.About the Author:Shane Feldman believes community is the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. Recognized by The White House and United Nations for his achievements in community leadership, Shane is the founder and CEO at COUNT ME IN, the world-renowned social entrepreneurship incubator that originally started as a small school project. Connect at ShaneFeldman.com.Interested in bringing Shane Feldman to your school or event? Visit topyouthspeakers.com*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details. 

This week, Hope and Wade sit down with our friend and speaker, Shane Feldman. Shane is the Founder & CEO of Count Me In, a worldwide social entrepreneurship incubator and community. He's also been recognized by the White House, Prime Minister of Canada, the United Nations, and has been named one of North America's Top 40 Under 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders. He shares about the importance of community building and creating a welcoming environment for ALL students. It's a powerful and important conversation for all educators. Learn more about Shane at shanefeldman.com and cmimovement.com. You can also see Shane at our 2022 National Conference this summer in Orlando.

Courage, community, and coming out over and over.Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this episode of LGOtv with special guest, Shane Feldman. Shane Feldman believes community is the answer to every question, and the solution to every problem.Shane Feldman - Entrepreneur, Frequent Flyer, Gay Best Friend.Recognized by The White House, Prime Minister of Canada, and United Nations for his achievements in community leadership, Shane Feldman helps leading brands optimize team culture, leadership, engagement and retention.Shane is the founder of COUNT ME IN, the world-renowned social entrepreneurship incubator and community of 10.2M people across 104 countries. Started as a small project out of Shane's high school locker, over the past 10 years COUNT ME IN has launched more than 30,000 ventures worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service.Having researched community leadership and human behavior in 28+ countries, Shane has uncovered universal strategies that make teams click and businesses thrive.Shane has been featured by Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and is the subject of a TV series from A&E

The Back Of The Class is PACKED this week as Preston get's together with her older brother (Shane Feldman) and his 2 BFF's (Adam Johns & Juan Bendaña) for a great season 4 finale! Philosophical topics covered in this episode: Utilitarianism, Egoism, Hedonism, Altruism, and Categorical imperatives. 50 solid minutes of hilarious conversations including; Fate, drip coffee, Shanes lack of logic, panini's, Harry Potter, returns on investments, Oprah, pencil sharpeners, burritos and donuts, pedophiles, underwater trains, Make A Wish foundation, overpopulation, fat men, the white saviour complex, Mr. Monopoly, margaritas, and Neil Degrasse Tyson with the body of 'The Rock'. ----- Thanks for listening to this bonus episode for Back Of The Class! If you'd like bonus content, exclusive merchandise, and other fantastic rewards, head over to patreon.com/botcop If you liked what you heard and wanna stay informed, you can check out our socials INSTAGRAM: @backoftheclass.pod TWITTER: @botcopPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jordyn-preston/message

The Teen Leader Podcast with Lucas Lunzmannwww.TheTeenLeader.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterShane Feldman | Episode #20Shane is the founder and CEO of COUNT ME IN, a world-renowned social entrepreneurship incubator. What started as a small project in his high school locker, now is made up of 10.2 million people in 104 countries. It has launched more than 30,000 ventures worldwide, contributing to over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service. Shane also does keynote speaking for companies, groups, and organizations.Community Leadership: Every successful venture in this world is based around community. We must be able to listen to understand, not just to respond. Giving members and those around a sense of ownership in something is critical.Social Dilemma: A recent documentary about the power of Social Media. This directly pertains to teens and how society currently functions. To combat this, Shane offers some tips about "Architecting Your Day.""We can't do everything about everything, but we can do something about something." - Shane FeldmanLinks:https://www.shanefeldman.com/https://www.cmimovement.com/Instagram***Enjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. This is the greatest way to support the show and encourage guests to join!For show notes, links, and other past guests, visit https://www.theteenleader.com/podcast-1

How do we build deeper connection, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of belonging all while dealing with uncertainty like we’ve never experienced before? Spoiler: it isn’t just the sweeping changes we make, but the little shifts and actions we take as we express empathy and compassion. In this episode, we hear from the founder of Count Me In and global keynote speaker, Shane Feldman as we talk about community and what we can do to be a better teammate and friend.Fore more information about Eric and his work visit ercitermuende.com

Virtually, our lives seem to be very much connected and highly intertwined with many others. But regardless of how connected we all believe we are through our phones, computers, and social media, the truth is that these factors are often disconnecting us. This week on the podcast, host, Sarah Anne Stewart, sits down with keynote speaker, Shane Feldman, to understand how, by traveling the world, he has discovered the fundamental ways to come back to the community. This podcast will open your eyes and uncover the truth about how deeply our world is lacking connection, and why, more than ever, we need to come together, mentor one another, and learn new ways to thrive as a collective.

Virtually, our lives seem to be very much connected and highly intertwined with many others. But regardless of how connected we all believe we are through our phones, computers, and social media, the truth is that these factors are often disconnecting us. This week on the podcast, host, Sarah Anne Stewart, sits down with keynote […]

Today's episode features Shane Feldman, a bright and young entrepreneur and keynote speaker and founder of Count Me In. Shane now focuses on uplifting businesses through connecting and cultivating its employees and customers. A visionary speaker with a...

For this episode, Daniel Harmon sits down with world renowned speaker, Shane Feldman. Shane talks about how his life crisis became a catalyst for finding his true passion in life. Shane also shares important lessons he’s learned about building a sense of community in the workplace. 5:01-Shane’s from POOP to GOLD moment10:48- How to build a value based culture 14:30- How to foster creativity17:30- How to network effectively 20:45- 3 tips to making a real impactYou can find links to Shane Feldman's website and other ways to get in contact with him below. If you’re interested in learning more about Harmon Brothers, you can grab a copy of our book at harmonbrothersbook.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Episodes published every Tuesday at 6 am EST. We’ll see you on the next one. Find Shane Feldman here: https://www.shanefeldman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanefeldmanhttps://www.instagram.com/shane_feldman/?hl=en

19. In this episode of 5 Core Life, Will Moore sits down with special guest Shane Feldman to discuss Shane's personal struggles and how he transitioned into success. As a young entrepreneur, Shane built a business “Count Me In” which started as a high school project and has now grown to become so much larger. "Count Me In" is a global social entrepreneurship incubator aimed at motivating high school and college students around the world by building community and connecting with others. Shane shares his 8 key values: gratitude, growth, inclusivity, individuality, integrity, optimism, sustainability, and thoughtfulness; he further details his transition from struggles to success. Shane's story shows that it's never going to be a smooth ride. Shane found his purpose allowing him to hit the reset button to change where he was headed. Some tips Shane shares include how important it is to make goals, take breaks throughout the day, and recognize a single win each day to keep your momentum going. Are you ready to fire on all cylinders? Let's go! More about Shane Feldman: Shane Feldman has traveled the globe, researching leadership and human behavior across 28 countries. His inspiring sessions offer key insights, equipping corporate audiences with the tools they need to build trust, increase engagement, boost retention, and empower human connection at every touchpoint. In this digital age of distraction and disconnection, we're facing a community crisis spanning all generations. Companies are finding it increasingly challenging to engage and retain top-tier talent and customers. Shane's customized and instantly implementable keynotes offer key strategies to build thriving teams and attract loyal customers. His unique approach will help you connect with coworkers and customers more effectively, and allow you to become a true community builder within your company. Shane leaves audiences with strategies to build successful relationships, and consistently cultivate compelling connections with talent and customers. To learn more visit: www.shanefeldman.com MORE ABOUT 5 CORE LIFE: The show consists of interviews and discussions with top entrepreneurs, top leaders in their field, and regular folks on what it means to live a #5CoreLife. Click the link to learn more about The 5 Core Life Podcast: www.mooremomentum.com/5-core-life-podcast WHAT'S YOUR CORE SCORE? Take the FREE Life Evaluator Quiz to see where you currently stand in your five cores: www.mooremomentum.com/free-li... Like and subscribe! FIND ME ON FACEBOOK, IG, or TWITTER: @mooremomentum JOIN MY GROUP TO CREATE A MILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESS ⬇️ www.facebook.com/groups/buildamilliondollarbiz/ SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY BLOG AS WELL! www.mooremomentum.com/blog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5corelife/message

The Left of Str8 Radio Network is a progressive talk radio channel, created by Scott Fullerton, for the LGBT Community and it's Allies, with shows of interest in Entertainment, Foodies, Current Events, Pop Culture, and Mental Health.  Current shows include the "Left of Str8 Show," " Voices for Change 2.0," and "The Randy Report."  5-19-2020:  Today's Guests: We start off with our Friday Fitness Minute with our Special Correspondent this week Jason Caseres, then I interview one of the TOP Leadership Keynote Speakers around, Shane Feldman, and I finish with Writer, Comedian, and Actor, Bill DiPiero. 6-9pm EST:  The "Left of Str8 Show," interviews Celebrities, Personalities, and Organizations in the areas of  Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Pop Culture, and Advocacy of interest to the LGBT Community and it's Allies.  Now in it's fifth year, this is the flagship show on Left of Str8 Radio.  You can subscribe to the Podcast over on Spotify at THIS LINK.  Follow on social media at Twitter/Instagram: @leftofstr8 and on Facebook at Left of Str8 Show If you would like to advertise on any or all of our shows on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, contact Scott for great deals and low cost ads that will reach 1,000's of targeted customers.  Email us at Scott@leftofstr8.com All Music played on ANY program on the Left of Str8 Radio Network has been provided and licensed directly with written permission from the artist or producer.  Documentation is on file at the Left of Str8 Radio Studio in  Youngstown, Ohio.

The Left of Str8 Radio Network is a progressive talk radio channel, created by Scott Fullerton, for the LGBT Community and it's Allies, with shows of interest in Entertainment, Foodies, Current Events, Pop Culture, and Mental Health. Current shows include the "Left of Str8 Show," " Voices for Change 2.0," and "The Randy Report." 5-19-2020: Today's Guests: We start off with our Friday Fitness Minute with our Special Correspondent this week Jason Caseres, A Last Second Addition, my buddies Del Shores and Emerson Collins pop by to talk about their Sordid Lives fundraiser for independent theatre companies across the country. then I interview one of the TOP Leadership Keynote Speakers around, Shane Feldman, and I finish with Writer, Comedian, and Actor, Bill DiPiero. 6-9pm EST: The "Left of Str8 Show," interviews Celebrities, Personalities, and Organizations in the areas of Entertainment, Foodies, Books, Pop Culture, and Advocacy of interest to the LGBT Community and it's Allies. Now in it's fifth year, this is the flagship show on Left of Str8 Radio. You can subscribe to the Podcast over on Spotify at THIS LINK. Follow on social media at Twitter/Instagram: @leftofstr8 and on Facebook at Left of Str8 Show If you would like to advertise on any or all of our shows on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, contact Scott for great deals and low cost ads that will reach 1,000's of targeted customers. Email us at Scott@leftofstr8.com All Music played on ANY program on the Left of Str8 Radio Network has been provided and licensed directly with written permission from the artist or producer. Documentation is on file at the Left of Str8 Radio Studio in Youngstown, Ohio.

The World’s Largest Millennial-led Movement We are more depressed, anxious and isolated… and it’s impacting our leadership Shane Feldman is the Founder & CEO of “Count Me In”. He's the visionary behind the world’s largest millennial-led movement. Over the past decade, Count Me In has initiated tens of thousands of projects worldwide, contributing a value of over 2.6 Billion Dollars to the global economy through service. Shane has been featured on Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and his documentary TV series from A&E follows his community building work. Shane has spoken to audiences around the world., and he has been recognized by The White House and The United Nations for his achievements in community leadership. More: https://www.shanefeldman.com/

Shane Feldman: Count Me In!The World’s Largest Millennial-led Movement.We are more depressed, anxious and isolated… and it’s impacting our leadershipShane Feldman is the Founder & CEO of “Count Me In”. He's the visionary behind the world’s largest millennial-led movement. Over the past decade, Count Me In has initiated tens of thousands of projects worldwide, contributing a value of over 2.6 Billion Dollars to the global economy through service. Shane has been featured on Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and his documentary TV series from A&E follows his community building work. Shane has spoken to audiences around the world., and he has been recognized by The White House and The United Nations for his achievements in community leadership. More: https://www.shanefeldman.com/To find out more about hiring Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist for your organization: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you tune into podcasts and on traditional radio stations across the US every Monday and Thursday. Look for us on on ROKU TV too. Thank-you to you for making us the #1 podcast globally for Fortune 500 listeners! And with a potential reach of 2.5 to 4 million listeners for every show, we’re also honored and grateful to be cited in INC.com as The #1 Podcast To Make You a Better Leader. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shane Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In. He is the visionary behind the world's largest millennial led movement inspiring youth to be positive change agents. Over the past decade, Count Me In has initiated 10’s of thousands of projects worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service. Shane has been featured by Larry King, Dr. oz Forbes, People Magazine, and his documentary TV series from A&E follows his community-building work. Shane has spoken to audiences around the world, and he has been recognized by the White House and the United Nations for his achievements in community leadership. Shane shares his journey as it begins in high school when he started in a new school, feeling alone and unhappy.  He tried to convince his guidance counselor to transfer him to a different school and the counselor encouraged him to get involved with a variety of activities before he gave up on the school.  As puts it, Count Me In, was born out of his high school locker as a community-building activity between his high school and a few other schools. It took off in ways he never imagined, and he has grown it for the past 11 years into the international youth community-building organization it is today. In this episode we discuss: The story behind how Shane’s company was born out of his locker when he was in high school. How he became a CEO at 19 and his belief in being a learning leader as CEO and how he believes that makes him approachable.  The experience Shane had when he needed to get unplugged. He visited Southeast Asia and in Vietnam, he found a sense of community that he knew he needed to apply to his life and his company.  Shane’s belief in the importance of connection and building a sense of community, no matter what job, career, or industry you are in. How he leads from the inside out.  Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcasts/ - episode 051

Discover powerful steps everyone can take to build a strong community - both at work and in their homes. Learn which country is by far the best at community building and examples of what they do that most of us in North America fail to even consider.   * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com**   Shane’s BIO: Shane Feldman helps audiences activate the leader within and connect more authentically with colleagues and customers. As the Founder & CEO of Count Me In, Shane is the visionary behind the world's largest millennial-led movement. Over the past decade, Count Me In has initiated tens of thousands of projects worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service. Shane has been featured by Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and his documentary TV series from A&E follows his community building work. He has worked with some of the world's most dynamic companies including Google, Microsoft, and The Walt Disney Company, and been recognized by The White House, The Prime Minister of Canada, and The United Nations for his achievements in community leadership, and for empowering human connection to optimize planet, people and profit.     Links to Shane: http://ShaneFeldman.com http://Twitter.com/ShaneFeldman http://Instagram.com/Shane_Feldman http://Facebook.com/shanefeldmanofficial http://Linkedin.com/in/shanefeldman     Books Recommended by Shane: This Is Day One (Drew Dudley) Braving the Wilderness: (Brené Brown) Life Is Good: The Book (Bert and John Jacobs) YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com

Sane Feldman is a keynote speaker helping audiences connect more authentically with colleagues and customers. He's also the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the world's largest millennial-led movement. He's been featured by Larry King, Dr.Oz, Forbes, People Magazine and more. Shanes work is inspiring many young and old, to build a community to feel supported and to experience life with. He shares some great tips on how to find more connection within our lives and our work space and the importance of listening. You can find Shane through his website www.shanefeldman.com. Todays episode is sponsored by NuPasta, the grain free pasta alternative. Made from the kanjac root and low in carbohydrates. I'm obsessed with the noodles and enjoy them with a pesto sauce or my new spinach and garlic sauce I've created. From August to November 2019, use the discount code "MUVE10" on www.nupasta.com and try all three of their delicious noodles. I'm confident you will enjoy these precooked noodles as much as I do! Happy healthy cooking!

Mark is joined by 24 year old speaker Shane Feldman to discuss the importance of community in all aspects of life, from work to school to the home. Shane shares how this stems from his own desire for community as a young man, and the things he believes are holding us back from connecting with each other. 

Welcome back! Today we have a really cool interview with Shane Feldman. Shane has basically become an expert in community and building more community into your life in this era of constant unrelenting distraction. Shane is the founder, visionary, and CEO of Count Me In. Count Me In is his youth-led movement which basically started as a small project that went viral and has evolved into a global phenomenon. It is committed to transforming the way teens see themselves in connection to the world through volunteerism, community, and mentorship. It is now the largest youth-led organization on the planet. Since the first program in 2011, Count Me In community members have organized and supported hundreds of service projects, contributing to over 100 million volunteer hours logged, which is valued at over $2.3 billion. Shane has been featured by Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, and People magazine, and has been highlighted in a documentary TV series on A&E. He's spoken with and worked with some of the most dynamic companies on the planet including Google, Microsoft, and Walt Disney, and has been recognized by the White House, the prime minister of Canada, and the United Nations. Please enjoy my wide ranging conversation all about community with Shane Feldmann! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Shane Feldman is the Founder and CEO of Count Me In, a movement turned global brand valued at over $2 billion. He has been featured on Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine and on a documentary TV series from A&E.

Episode 145 with Shane Feldman of Count Me In

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2GxPQnq. Entering a new school in an unfamiliar community, feeling alone and isolated, then 13-year-old Shane Feldman took the advice of a mentor to get involved with school clubs and service organizations. He enjoyed it so much, he organized an event across seven high schools to engage other kids who felt as isolated as he had. That event, where he hoped to get 50 students to participate, ultimately brought together 400. The following year, the event attracted over 1,000 students from 30 schools. Those humble, but promising beginnings to Count Me In have now reached over 10 million people around the world. Feldman, now 23, describes it as the “largest youth-led organization in the world.” Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2GxPQnq. Check out my free webinar where I share the secrets of successful nonprofit crowdfunding at http://crowdfundingforsocialgood.org.

At some point in our lives, we all experience a feeling of loneliness. It’s a natural human experience and for some, the struggle is worse than others… but it can be a struggle nonetheless. And loneliness doesn’t discriminate based upon age… but I’d venture to say that for kids and teens today, the feeling of loneliness can be crippling. I know for me, I struggled with feeling lonely a lot growing up. I was bullied in elementary and middle school and I never felt like I fit in. There were days where I’d wake up and I wouldn’t want to go to school… I’d fake sick hoping I could avoid the lunch cafeteria for another day. I just felt lost and I didn’t know what to do… I eventually learned ways to cope with that feeling and make a solid group of friends, but those years were so hard. have you ever felt that way? Was this something you ever struggled with? How did you handle it? Did you go with the motions or do you decide to take matters in to your own hands? My guest this week is Shane Feldman, the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the largest youth-run organization in the world that has impacted over 10 million youth in over 100 countries. The organization inspires youth to be positive change agents in their community, and aims to transform the way teens see themselves in connection to the world through volunteerism, community, and mentorship. With Shane at the helm, Count Me In is a global leader in immersive and practical student leadership training and community building, and Shane now travels the globe sharing his story and inspiring corporate and educational audiences to create an inclusive culture of connection. Shane is currently on the A&E docuseries “Undercover High” and has been featured on the Hallmark Channel, CBS, Fox, Yahoo, and the Huffington Post. I loved my time with him and I know you will love this episode! About Shane: Shane Feldman is an internationally recognized youth empowerment expert, motivational speaker, producer, and social entrepreneur. As Founder and CEO of Count Me In, Shane is the creative strategist and visionary behind the world’s largest youth-run organization that has impacted over 10-million youth in over 100 countries. Shane appears in the new docuseries “Undercover High”, premiering on A&E this fall. The eye-opening television series takes a first-hand look at the inner-workings of the universal American experience of life in public high school. The groundbreaking series sent Shane back to high school, embedded as a teenager, to uncover what life is really like for a public high school student today. As a child of divorce, Shane was constantly moving with his mom, lacked consistent male role models, experienced relentless bullying, and felt socially isolated. He had moved upwards of eight times before entering high school. After moving to yet another brand new city, Shane was rejected by his first choice school, and entered 9th grade desperate for a positive experience, but instead felt lost and invisible. With the help of a very committed guidance counselor, Shane became active in local clubs, theater and volunteerism. Getting involved turned Shane’s life around, and inspired him to launch a school project to help his peers find their passion through community involvement. What started as a small project remarkably went viral, and has since evolved into the global phenomenon known as Count Me In. Born out of Shane’s own challenges and experiences, Count Me In inspires youth to be positive change agents in their community. With Shane at the helm, Count Me In is a global leader in immersive and practical student leadership training, and community building. Over the past decade, the organization has inspired tens of thousands of youth-led volunteer projects, equating to over 100-million hours of community service worldwide, worth $2.4 billion. Once socially isolated, Shane is now a renowned youth advocate committed to energizing those who feel lost or disenfranchised as he once did. As an expert on the power of positivity and human potential, Shane travels the globe sharing his story, inspiring corporate and educational audiences to create an inclusive culture of connection, and helping them uncover their value and potential. Shane has consulted for Microsoft, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), GEAR UP, the International Student Leadership Conference, and Pencils of Promise. He has appeared on national media, was recognized by The United Nations Youth Assembly and the President’s volunteer initiative, Serve.Gov, and was named on Youth In Motion’s 20 Under 20 list. Connect with Shane and Count Me In: http://shanefeldman.com/ https://www.cmimovement.com/ https://twitter.com/shanefeldman https://www.facebook.com/shanefeldmanofficial https://www.instagram.com/shane_feldman/ The 3-Minute Video Every Student Needs to See: https://youtu.be/BpMq7Q54cwI Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. 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Grants Rants Small Talk: Shane Feldman, A&E's Undercover HighShane Feldman, from A&E's Undercover High, A Motivational Speaker and CEO/Founder of Count Me In talks about his experience going back to high school as an undercover student, education and reality TV. How can we better the next generation? What can parents, teachers and schools be doing to help kids. Shane spent one semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. This interview commentates on his experience and the changes that came with it. https://www.cmimovement.com/https://www.facebook.com/cmiCountMeInwww.shanefeldman.com Support the Rants: www.harrys.com/grantsrantsPatreon.com/grantsrants

Shane Feldman is a global youth empowerment expert, TV personality, motivational speaker and critically acclaimed producer. In 2017, A&E docu-series "Undercover High" was launched. In this podcast we discuss what he witnessed, and the trends parents and teachers need to be aware of, and what students should be working toward. Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In, the largest youth-led organization in the world. Born out of what Feldman describes as a challenging transition into high school in 2008, Count Me In is an entirely student-led charity and global brand that helps young people find their passion through community involvement.

Lonely and struggling with the transition to high school, Shane Feldman asked to transfer schools. His guidance councillor agreed… on one condition. Living up to that condition spawned an international movement that has touched millions of lives, and thrust Shane—one of Canada’s “Top 20 Under 20”—into a life of leadership he never envisioned.

How many 20 year olds do you know that you can find on Wikipedia? Here is Shane's bio from Wikipedia: "Shane Feldman is a motivational speaker and critically acclaimed producer.[1] He is one of Canada's Top 20 Under 20.[2] Feldman is the founder and CEO of Count Me In,[3][4][5] the largest youth-led organization in North America. As CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) at Count Me In, Feldman is the creative strategist behind the organization's core programming,[6] which help young people find their passion through volunteerism. The unique initiative connects youth with community opportunities and causes matching their interests, inspiring local involvement, leadership, and social innovation.[7][8]"   Plugging into his community in Grade 9 literally changed his life.  “Getting involved was the key to all things awesome.”  What started in 2011 as what was supposed to be a 50 student assembly in his high school, turned into 400 students from 7 schools. The momentum quickly grew and in 2012 the gathering included 1000 students from over 30 schools. Today Count Me In has produced 7 major events, 2 global broadcasts, impacted 10 million in about 104 countries around the world.   “Your age does not define your potential.“ Shane is living proof of this statement.   Shane learned early on how to turn your pain into purpose.  He made the choice to look for the good in anything.  The starting point is being authentic, being your true self, and looking for the good that is in you that you can share.  You have it in you to do something positive for someone else and in doing so you cannot help but feel good yourself.  Smile at someone, hold the door for someone, strike up a conversation with a stranger on the bus.  It is as simple as brightening someone's day to brighten your own.   To make someone happy just think about what would make you happy. Do that.   We talk about the potential loss of connection that social media could create.  Shane talks about the upside of the uber connected world.  Count Me In has leveraged the internet to provide a global broadcast that has inspired millions.  Shane believes we will get back to increasing that connection with the prevalence of video.  "You can’t rely on technology to create deep meaningful relationships."     If you are growing up feeling connected to your community then you are not going to make those bad choices.  You are going to strive to do your part in making a positive difference. Shane believes that a legacy isn’t something you leave, it is something you live.     When surrounded with all these choices of what to do with your time you are tempted to ‘waste time’ chasing fun but when you realize that these are not isolated blocks of time but a limited resource connected to your entire life and the total block you have, you become more mindful of how you spend it.  If you think of time like your financial resources and budget you tend to spend it more wisely.  That’s not to say that down time is wasted.  His definition of wasted time is doing any sort of activity that removes you from your life.  That takes you away from your authentic self.  Shane shares a time where he struggled with being a workaholic at a young age, going to bed with his lap top.  We talk about the risks, downsides and the toll that this can take on your life.   On Personal development. Personal reflection - some might call it meditation but Shane trys to start and end his day reflecting on how he spent his day.  Being mindful you can make the choices that are congruent with who you want to become.   Physical Activity - walking meetings, jogging. Movement, whole body involvement is important for idea generation.  Shane learned this by studying Shakespeare.  His drama teacher told him that shakespeare isn’t something you learn but something that you feel. When you want to be super productive you are able to visualize more when you are moving, your brain is just “glowing”.     Shane’s definition of success: personal satisfaction and happiness.  Being able to wake up every morning and smile at yourself for yourself simply for being who you are.     How does Shane keep his ego in check given the massive success at a young age?   Self reflection is the key.  The bigger the movement became the more he realized he could easily lose sight of what was real and what was marketing.  He saw it happen in other areas where individuals led with their egos and not their hearts.  This realization had Shane become very mindful of why and how he made decisions.  Success and fame is not really about ego.  It is about finding a message or story that resonates with the masses.  While Shane is following his purpose he has ‘surrendered’ to the world and follows his gut.     I asked Shane about the potential of making the very youth he intends to inspire feel unworthy by being such a large example of making an impact. If he fears that he will set the bar too high. I had recently listened to Brene Brown talk about this. The concern is that the message that we have to do these huge, extraordinary things can set us up for feelings of unworthiness.  Set us up to feel like we are never enough.     The message of Count Me In is more about what you CAN do not what you MUST do. The message is to make a change locally.  You don’t need to get on a plane to make a difference.  You don’t need a ton of cash. Start small, start local.   On Parenting Teens A lot of parents look at teenagers as this weird, eery brand new animal they have never seen before.  Shane talks about the similarities between teens and toddlers (trust me, I have a teen who sometimes acts like a toddler).  They both have that youthful, innocent enthusiasm.  They both have a certain curiosity and a need to explore.  As parents the best thing we can do is to give them guidance and that safety net to call home while they explore their individuality.  Demonstrate that they have the freedom to explore but still allowing that safety net.  The more they feel valued the more they’re going to a grow into a physically and mentally stable adult.   We discuss the Count Me In 4 day Leadership summit and the transformative impact that it had on Shane.  He talks about how it was the most meaningful and fulfilling event he has ever produced.   We wrap up with Shane sharing his story of some friends who started an initiative called #founda50.   I was so impressed with Shane's passion for what he does that I decided to sponsor a youth to attend Count Me In's Leadership Summit.   Resources: Count Me In Movement CMI Leadership Summit Shane's personal website Shane's Wikipedia page The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer Brene Brown   Topics We Explore:   Shane tells the story of how he created the largest youth run conference on the planet. Guarding against Ego Surrendering to what is Parenting Peer pressure The fact that possibilities are endless regardless of your age We talk about the power of perspective. We talk about a Pay it Forward movement called Found a fifty