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2 episodes with tchala
2 episodes with tchala
In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino speaks with Olowo-n'djo Tchala about building Alaffia, a mission-driven consumer brand rooted in ethical sourcing. (00:00–01:30) Olowo-n'djo shares his upbringing in Togo and how it shaped his vision for a new economic model. (01:30–04:30) He explains how Alaffia organizes women-led cooperatives to produce shea butter and connect them to global markets. (04:30–08:30) The discussion covers fair trade economics, including paying above-market wages while maintaining strong margins. (08:30–13:00) They explore how Alaffia scaled into a national brand through persistence, retail distribution, and product-market fit. (13:00–17:00) Finally, Olowo-n'djo reflects on challenges with outside investors and why maintaining mission alignment is critical for long-term success. (17:00–22:00).
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Roberto: Ability to “channel empathy” as the key skill that drives his success.When Roberto Milk, Co-founder and CEO of NOVICA and Handmade.com, and his friends were still in college, they dreamed of building a business that could change the world. Today, they're achieving that vision at scale by empowering artisans in developing economies to sell their handmade goods directly to consumers. Since its launch over 20 years ago, NOVICA has sent over $142 million to more than 10,000 global artists.“We wanted to figure out a better way [for artisans] to access the market,” Roberto explained. “We built a system around being close to the artists through these Artisan Empowerment Hubs.”These hubs—located in countries like Bali, Brazil, Peru, and Guatemala—allow artisans to set their own prices, access 0% interest microcredit, and retain control over their creations. The model also preserves cultural heritage by sustaining endangered art forms while fostering economic independence for artisans, many of whom are women supporting families in their communities.Roberto's personal connection to this mission is rooted in his family history. “My grandmother on my Peruvian side was an artisan,” he shared, revealing his understanding of the challenges talented creators face. Artists are often geographically distant from buyers and hampered by middlemen, leading to slim profits despite their valuable craftsmanship. NOVICA addressed this gap by restructuring supply chains and creating digital tools to remove barriers for artisans.Now, NOVICA is raising capital for its next phase of growth by broadening investor participation through a StartEngine campaign. On the platform, anyone—not just accredited investors—can invest in NOVICA for as little as $300. Investors also gain perks like discounts or elevated customer status on NOVICA's website. “It's almost like democratizing on the investment side,” Roberto said, emphasizing how the crowdsourcing model aligns with the company's mission.Driven by their success, Roberto and his team recently launched Handmade.com, a complementary marketplace that leverages AI to help artisans manage their own product listings, allowing NOVICA to scale globally.“We're eyeing the $100 million mark,” Roberto shared. “With Handmade.com and other innovations, we're positioned to grow quickly while staying true to our mission.”By building solutions that uplift global artisans, NOVICA demonstrates how social entrepreneurship can make a lasting difference—preserving culture, creating livelihoods, and connecting communities.tl;dr:NOVICA empowers artisans globally, sending them $142 million via artist hubs in 10 countries.Roberto Milk's family connection inspired the creation of NOVICA to disrupt traditional supply chains.NOVICA is scaling through a StartEngine campaign, allowing anyone to invest for as little as $300.Handmade.com expands NOVICA's mission by using AI to help artisans self-manage product listings.Roberto credits “channeling empathy” as key to overcoming obstacles and driving social impact success.How to Develop Channeling Empathy As a SuperpowerWhen asked about his superpower, Roberto identified the ability to “channel empathy” as the key skill that drives his success. “The process of building a social impact company is really hard,” he explained. “Channeling empathy...has helped us push through and succeed because there was no plan B.”Empathy is at the heart of the NOVICA model. By deeply listening to artisans' struggles, needs, and dreams, Roberto and his team designed solutions that respect their craft, such as creating empowerment hubs that treat artists like “queens or kings.” These hubs provide not only financial tools like microcredit but also dignity, collaboration, and access to global markets, enabling artisans to thrive.One artisan, Leoncio Tinoco, an award-winning master weaver from Peru, struggled to make a living despite his expertise. NOVICA commissioned him to create a stunning tapestry depicting the iconic Afghan refugee girl from a National Geographic cover. The project brought Leoncio much-needed income and connected him with global recognition. The finished piece now resides at National Geographic's headquarters, symbolizing the power of empathy to change lives.Tips for Developing Empathy as a Strength:Listen Intentionally: Take extra time to fully understand others' words, emotions, and perspectives before responding.Practice Awareness: Be open to inspiration from conversations, meetings, or everyday experiences.Focus on Impact: Prioritize solutions that help others thrive while preserving dignity and culture.Build Relationships: Collaborate with individuals as partners in shared success, not just as contributors to your goals.By following Roberto's example and advice, anyone can make channeling empathy a skill. With practice and effort, this could become a superpower that enables greater impact in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRoberto Milk (he/him):Co-founder & CEO, NOVICA & Handmade.comAbout NOVICA & Handmade.com: NOVICA is an established, mission-driven leader in the global artisan marketplace, with over $20M in revenue and global infrastructure already in place. Handmade.com is its new growth division, built to scale that foundation through a social, video-first platform designed for discovery and direct connection. Powered by authentic from-the-workshop maker videos and curated influencer collaborations, Handmade.com is built for scale and positioned to lead the next era of story-driven global commerce. Backed by NOVICA's track record of delivering $142M+ directly to makers, it unlocks powerful network effects between artisans, tastemakers, and consumers worldwide.Website: handmade.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/novicaOther URL: startengine.com/novicaBiographical Information: Roberto is an industry pioneer and expert. The Schwab Foundation named him an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur, the World Economic Form recognized Roberto as a Young Global Leader, The Young Presidents Organization awarded him a Global impact Award, Cause Artist named him one of its 40 Social Entrepreneurs to Watch, and América Economia awarded him their Cultural Preservation Award. Prior to co-founding NOVICA in 1999, Roberto worked as an investment banker for Prudential Securities, where he helped raise more than $1 billion in capital markets transactions, M&A transactions, and venture capital financing. He graduated with honors from Stanford University in 1995, with an AB in International Relations.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/roberto-milk-1686/Instagram Handle: @robertomilk1 Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include Frontier Bio, High Desert Gear, and Mission Booster. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.ICW 2026 Keynote Kickoff - Apr 13 | 10:30–11:00 AM PT - Tim Draper kicks off ICW 2026 with insights on backing transformative startups. Set the stage for three days of pitches, panels, and competition.Creators as an Asset Class - Apr 13 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Brian Belley explore creator investing as a new asset class. Learn the opportunities, risks, and emerging playbook.Group A Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Devin Thorpe, Hugh McDermott, and Wendel Afonso present live pitches. Vote for the top startup advancing to the Championship.Group B Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Paul Lovejoy, Sona Shah, Joe Schaeppi, and Hiten Sonpal pitch live. Cast your vote and back the strongest founder.Capital Dept: Diversifying the Capital Stack - Apr 14 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Kelley Frank, Brian Belley, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Yael Weiss, and Wendel Afonso share proven fundraising strategies. Learn how to plan, launch, and close a successful raise.Group C Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Justin Renfro, Franck Lahaye, and Trevor Legwinski feature in this live pitch round. Watch, evaluate, and vote for the standout startup.The Listing Playbook - Apr 14 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Ajay Tandon, Chris Lustrino, and Gregg Jaclin discuss post-raise pathways. Learn how startups prepare for listings and liquidity.Group D Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Chase Collins, Amanda Benaim, Arthur Erickson, Chad McClennan, and Cole Shepherd pitch live. Vote for who advances to the final round.Beyond Stocks: Alternative Investing - Apr 15 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Darren Rovell explore collectibles and alternative assets. Discover trends shaping modern portfolios.Group E Pitch Session - Apr 15 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Eitan Charnoff, Teddy Lyons, Annette Azan, Jaeson Bang, and Jeremy McCool present the final pitches. Last chance to vote before finalists are selected.Compliance & Regulatory Landscape - Apr 15 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Brian Belley, Andrew Stephenson, and Jason Fishman cover key regulations. Understand disclosures, protections, and what's changing.Championship Pitch & Closing - Apr 15 | 2:00–3:15 PM PT - Chris Lustrino, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons host the final round. Watch the winner crowned and ICW 2026 conclude.Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT): Join Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week for an interactive roundtable + networking on building a career in sustainable fashion—whether you're exploring a new path, considering a pivot, or looking to drive impact from within your current role. Hear practical insights from professionals across apparel/footwear, government, technology, and finance, and leave with clearer next steps (bring your lunch; refreshments served). Limited space—registration subject to approval (Chatham House Rules apply). Register: https://luma.com/yyz01e4iFashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM EDT): Join Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week 2026 for a high-energy session on how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping fashion—featuring a policy panel on sustainability standards and supply-chain transparency, curated networking across government/industry/creatives, and a sustainable fashion showcase spotlighting circular designs from DC-area makers. Limited space—registration subject to approval. Register: https://luma.com/1ns7cqsjEarthstock Summit, Ojai, CA, May 29-31: The Earthstock Regenerative Summit in Ojai brings together leaders and community members for panels, workshops, films, music, and hands-on projects focused on regenerative agriculture, ecological design, resilience, health, and sustainable living.Save the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We share educational information—not investment advice. Some links may generate compensation. See our full disclosure.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Suresh: Ability to blend strategy, vision, and action to expand organizational and personal impact.Swan Impact Network takes angel investing to the next level by combining traditional financial returns with social impact. Led by Executive Director Suresh Sundarababu, the organization serves as a lifeline for mission-driven founders determined to tackle societal challenges. In today's episode, I spoke with Suresh about the innovative approach at Swan, including how they're reimagining the world of angel investing.“We equally care about impact and return on investment,” Suresh explained. “Any good value proposition can also be good for the world.” Swan Impact's model creates opportunities for even smaller investors, lowering thresholds to democratize angel investing. For accredited investors, the required minimum investment is just $5,000—shattering traditional barriers to entry that often lock out purpose-driven individuals.Swan's approach also welcomes younger members into the ecosystem, providing them with the time and mentorship opportunities to participate meaningfully even before fully entering the world of angel investing. “The associate group… allows for those who care about impact, especially the younger generation, to come in,” Suresh shared.The organization actively supports high-impact businesses across sectors like clean tech, life sciences, financial empowerment, and education. Among its many success stories are Skyven Technologies, a clean tech company maximizing the efficiency of industrial steam use, and Binary Bridge, which offers portable medical records solutions for underserved, remote areas in developing countries.But Suresh insists Swan's role extends far beyond writing checks. He explained, “Writing a check is the least of what we want to be known for… More important are the knowledge share, the bouncing board that founders don't usually have.” Swan's ability to provide strategic guidance ensures the businesses they fund are not just surviving but thriving.Under Suresh's leadership, Swan Impact Network is proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand. By opening doors for diverse founders and democratizing angel investing, the organization exemplifies how capital can be a force for good in the hands of those strongly committed to creating a better world.If you're looking to support—or become—a founder driven by purpose, Swan Impact Network might just be your next step.tl;dr:The Swan Impact Network combines meaningful social impact with financial returns to support mission-driven founders.Accredited investors can start with $5,000 investments, giving everyday people better access to angel investing.Swan provides mentorship and guidance, ensuring founders grow their businesses with strategic support.Suresh's superpower for scaling initiatives combines vision, strategy, and action for maximum impact.The associate program educates young members and diversifies angel investing for new generations.How to Develop Scaling for Impact As a SuperpowerSuresh's superpower is scaling initiatives for impact by quickly forming strategies and building teams. “At the most fundamental level, I'm a thinking partner when it comes to scaling anything,” Suresh explained. He highlighted his natural ability to blend strategy, vision, and action to expand organizational and personal impact. Whether scaling a startup, a team, or even parenting his two young boys, Suresh uses this innate skill to amplify positive outcomes.Suresh shared an anecdote about his time working at National Instruments, where he played an essential role in helping the company grow from $125 million in revenue to $750 million during his tenure. Describing the keys to this success, he highlighted the belief in shared purpose and working toward impactful goals in collaboration with smart, like-minded individuals. The culture of trust and the commitment to scaling responsibly defined this success narrative.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Craft a Personal Purpose Statement: Write down your purpose to clarify your priorities and sustain focus.Identify Your Unique Strengths: Reflect or ask others for feedback to uncover your natural talents.Stay Aligned With Your Values: When your work or impact detours from your purpose, be quick to course correct.Combine Vision With Action: Set long-term goals (your flag) while identifying concrete next steps to maintain momentum.Collaborate With Like-Minded Individuals: Surround yourself with people who share your values for increased synergy and trust.By following Suresh's example and advice, you can make scaling for impact a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileSuresh Sundarababu (he/him):Executive Director, SWAN Impact NetworkAbout SWAN Impact Network: SWAN, founded in 2015 in Austin, has grown into a multi-state 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of 120+ members who have invested over $18 million in impact-driven companies. With a mission to make life better for people and the planet, SWAN pairs investment with education, equipping both founders and investors to drive meaningful impact and return on investment.Website: swanimpact.orgBiographical Information: Suresh Sundarababu is a seasoned executive leader with nearly 30 years of experience scaling global organizations. As Executive Director of SWAN Impact Network, he partners with purpose-driven ventures to create meaningful impact and stakeholder value. Guided by the ethos “not trying to change the world, but the world I touch,” Suresh blends multicultural insight with strategic acumen. His trusted leadership and organizational intelligence make him a valued thinking partner for driving transformative change.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/suresh-sundarababu-a128b93Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, and High Desert Gear. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Platform Leaders Workshops Program – 5th ICAFR (Málaga, April 8–10, 2026): Join GECA and EDFA for hands-on, interactive workshops for crowdfunding platforms and ecosystem builders—covering investor UX & engagement, secondary markets/technology/tokenization, and platform data & research—plus dedicated peer exchange with global platform leaders. Register: https://www.crowdfunding-research.org/pagoICW 2026 Keynote Kickoff - Apr 13 | 10:30–11:00 AM PT - Tim Draper kicks off ICW 2026 with insights on backing transformative startups. Set the stage for three days of pitches, panels, and competition.Creators as an Asset Class - Apr 13 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Brian Belley explore creator investing as a new asset class. Learn the opportunities, risks, and emerging playbook.Group A Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Devin Thorpe, Hugh McDermott, and Wendel Afonso present live pitches. Vote for the top startup advancing to the Championship.Group B Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Paul Lovejoy, Sona Shah, Joe Schaeppi, and Hiten Sonpal pitch live. Cast your vote and back the strongest founder.Capital Dept: Diversifying the Capital Stack - Apr 14 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Kelley Frank, Brian Belley, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Yael Weiss, and Wendel Afonso share proven fundraising strategies. Learn how to plan, launch, and close a successful raise.Group C Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Justin Renfro, Franck Lahaye, and Trevor Legwinski feature in this live pitch round. Watch, evaluate, and vote for the standout startup.The Listing Playbook - Apr 14 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Ajay Tandon, Chris Lustrino, and Gregg Jaclin discuss post-raise pathways. Learn how startups prepare for listings and liquidity.Group D Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Chase Collins, Amanda Benaim, Arthur Erickson, Chad McClennan, and Cole Shepherd pitch live. Vote for who advances to the final round.Beyond Stocks: Alternative Investing - Apr 15 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Darren Rovell explore collectibles and alternative assets. Discover trends shaping modern portfolios.Group E Pitch Session - Apr 15 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Eitan Charnoff, Teddy Lyons, Annette Azan, Jaeson Bang, and Jeremy McCool present the final pitches. Last chance to vote before finalists are selected.Compliance & Regulatory Landscape - Apr 15 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Brian Belley, Andrew Stephenson, and Jason Fishman cover key regulations. Understand disclosures, protections, and what's changing.Championship Pitch & Closing - Apr 15 | 2:00–3:15 PM PT - Chris Lustrino, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons host the final round. Watch the winner crowned and ICW 2026 conclude.Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT): Join Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week for an interactive roundtable + networking on building a career in sustainable fashion—whether you're exploring a new path, considering a pivot, or looking to drive impact from within your current role. Hear practical insights from professionals across apparel/footwear, government, technology, and finance, and leave with clearer next steps (bring your lunch; refreshments served). Limited space—registration subject to approval (Chatham House Rules apply). Register: https://luma.com/yyz01e4iFashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM EDT): Join Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week 2026 for a high-energy session on how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping fashion—featuring a policy panel on sustainability standards and supply-chain transparency, curated networking across government/industry/creatives, and a sustainable fashion showcase spotlighting circular designs from DC-area makers. Limited space—registration subject to approval. Register: https://luma.com/1ns7cqsjSave the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We share educational information—not investment advice. Some links may generate compensation. See our full disclosure.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Dan: Ability to unite people around a meaningful mission.America's deepening polarization is creating profound challenges. Democracy depends on finding common ground, yet politics have entered an era of what Director and Producer Dan Partland calls “extreme negative hyper-partisanship.” In a recent conversation, Dan discussed his upcoming documentary, UNFIT TOO, a sequel to his widely acclaimed film #UNFIT, which dissected the psychology of Donald Trump. This time, he seeks to look beyond Trump and Trumpism to examine how America can navigate out of this political and cultural divide.Dan explained the gravity of the situation, emphasizing how populism on both the right and left distorts democracy. “Populism is really about power...a ruthless majority,” Dan said. “Democracies can easily slip into that...what the study of psychology tells us is that these people are frequently...compelling...but it isn't necessarily good for the world.” Building on this analysis, the new documentary explores how polarization, populism, and societal divisions threaten democracy's core values of negotiation and representation.The concept behind UNFIT TOO takes the mission one step further: finding actionable strategies for individuals and communities to bridge the gaps between ideological divides. Dan sees this challenge reflected everywhere—from political discourse to fractured family dinners. He explained, “Every single family has been affected by this negative hyper-partisanship...What's the appropriate disposition towards that problem? How do you engage with people who you feel so different from?”As compelling as #UNFIT was in analyzing Donald Trump's leadership style, this sequel focuses on solutions. Dan noted that UNFIT TOO isn't just about diagnosing the current crisis but finding pathways to a more collaborative and functional democracy. The documentary aims to give audiences practical tools to discuss and address difficult, deep-rooted divides.Dan and his team are raising capital for UNFIT TOO through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. This approach reflects Dan's belief that business interests and philanthropy can align to create both cultural and social impact. Those interested in supporting the project can visit the campaign at s4g.biz/UNFIT.The success of #UNFIT, which became the top-selling documentary on Apple and a cultural phenomenon, is a testament to Dan's ability to tackle controversial and challenging topics in a meaningful way. UNFIT TOO promises to be equally impactful—a documentary that not only informs but also empowers Americans to reclaim the true spirit of democracy.tl;dr:Dan Partland's new documentary UNFIT TOO explores solutions to America's extreme polarization and populism.The film builds on the success of #UNFIT, examining Trump's psychology and its impact on politics.Dan describes populism as a key threat to democracy's representation, collaboration, and common-ground solutions.The sequel aims to provide tools for healing divides within families, communities, and broader political contexts.UNFIT TOO is raising funds via Wefunder, where business and philanthropy align for cultural impact.How to Develop Mission-Driven Leadership As a SuperpowerDan's superpower is his ability to unite people around a meaningful mission. Describing his work on documentaries like #UNFIT and now UNFIT TOO, Dan shared how engaging in mission-driven projects has fueled his work ethic and collaborations. “I really believe in... unifying people around a sense of mission,” Dan explained. For him, creating films that address real-world problems and inspire compassion in culture brings purpose to his work: “By aiming the lens at the real problems of real people, you engender more compassion.” Dan believes that great storytelling isn't just entertainment but a vehicle for social good, fostering collaboration and actionable impact.One project that exemplifies Dan's mission-driven approach was a documentary show embedded in a suburban high school, documenting students' trials and experiences. To align the production with the school's educational mission, Dan and his team created a filmmaking curriculum. This approach added value not only for the documentary but also for the students and community, demonstrating how mission-based work can serve diverse goals. Dan shared, “Creating this educational component...helped align with the project's objectives, amplifying the subjects' voices while advancing media literacy.”Tips for Developing This Superpower:Align Your Work with a Greater Purpose: Look for ways to connect your goals to real-world impact.Unify Teams Around Shared Missions: Create a sense of collective purpose for a project's success.Seek Collaborative Win-Wins: Ensure your work benefits stakeholders and participants in meaningful ways.Focus on Amplifying Social Good: Go beyond storytelling to highlight actionable change in your work.Cultivate Empathy Through Action: Use every opportunity to foster understanding, compassion, and collaboration.By following Dan's example and advice, you can make mission-driven leadership a skill. With practice and effort, you could develop this superpower to create impact and drive meaningful change in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDan Partland (he/him):Director and Producer, UNFIT TOOAbout UNFIT TOO: UNFIT TOO is a feature-length documentary film being made to meet America's timely, urgent, and challenging moment.Website: wefunder.com/unfittooCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/UnfitMovieCompany Twitter Handle: @duty2warnBiographical Information: Dan Partland is a veteran documentary producer and director whose work has defined nonfiction film and television over the past two decades. A two-time Emmy winner for Best Nonfiction Series and a two-time nominee for PGA's Nonfiction Producer of the Year, he began his career apprenticing with cinema verité pioneer Albert Maysles before founding the New York-based indie collective OTHER PICTURES (OPIX). There, he produced acclaimed projects including Welcome to the Dollhouse, which won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, and The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack, a genre-defining documentary that also earned a Special Jury Prize at Sundance. He later co-created the groundbreaking series American High with RJ Cutler, winning an Emmy, and went on to executive produce and showrun A&E's Intervention for 14 seasons, producing over 150 episodes and helping reshape the national conversation on addiction.Partland has continued to push boundaries in documentary storytelling, serving as showrunner and director for CNN's The Sixties and later founding DOC SHOP, producing projects like Netflix's Afflicted, CNN's American Style, and TNT's American Race. In 2020, he directed #Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump, which became iTunes' best-selling documentary of all time. In 2022, he was tapped by Rob Reiner to direct God & Country, a powerful exploration of the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States. Across his career, Partland has consistently combined cinematic storytelling with cultural insight, using film as a tool to explore complex social, political, and human issues.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/dan-partland-34a0575Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, High Desert Gear, and Pump for Joy. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Platform Leaders Workshops Program – 5th ICAFR (Málaga, April 8–10, 2026): Join GECA and EDFA for hands-on, interactive workshops for crowdfunding platforms and ecosystem builders—covering investor UX & engagement, secondary markets/technology/tokenization, and platform data & research—plus dedicated peer exchange with global platform leaders. Register: https://www.crowdfunding-research.org/pagoICW 2026 Keynote Kickoff - Apr 13 | 10:30–11:00 AM PT - Tim Draper kicks off ICW 2026 with insights on backing transformative startups. Set the stage for three days of pitches, panels, and competition.Creators as an Asset Class - Apr 13 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Brian Belley explore creator investing as a new asset class. Learn the opportunities, risks, and emerging playbook.Group A Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Devin Thorpe, Hugh McDermott, and Wendel Afonso present live pitches. Vote for the top startup advancing to the Championship.Group B Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Paul Lovejoy, Sona Shah, Joe Schaeppi, and Hiten Sonpal pitch live. Cast your vote and back the strongest founder.Capital Dept: Diversifying the Capital Stack - Apr 14 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Kelley Frank, Brian Belley, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Yael Weiss, and Wendel Afonso share proven fundraising strategies. Learn how to plan, launch, and close a successful raise.Group C Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Justin Renfro, Franck Lahaye, and Trevor Legwinski feature in this live pitch round. Watch, evaluate, and vote for the standout startup.The Listing Playbook - Apr 14 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Ajay Tandon, Chris Lustrino, and Gregg Jaclin discuss post-raise pathways. Learn how startups prepare for listings and liquidity.Group D Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Chase Collins, Amanda Benaim, Arthur Erickson, Chad McClennan, and Cole Shepherd pitch live. Vote for who advances to the final round.Beyond Stocks: Alternative Investing - Apr 15 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Darren Rovell explore collectibles and alternative assets. Discover trends shaping modern portfolios.Group E Pitch Session - Apr 15 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Eitan Charnoff, Teddy Lyons, Annette Azan, Jaeson Bang, and Jeremy McCool present the final pitches. Last chance to vote before finalists are selected.Compliance & Regulatory Landscape - Apr 15 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Brian Belley, Andrew Stephenson, and Jason Fishman cover key regulations. Understand disclosures, protections, and what's changing.Championship Pitch & Closing - Apr 15 | 2:00–3:15 PM PT - Chris Lustrino, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons host the final round. Watch the winner crowned and ICW 2026 conclude.Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT): Join Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week for an interactive roundtable + networking on building a career in sustainable fashion—whether you're exploring a new path, considering a pivot, or looking to drive impact from within your current role. Hear practical insights from professionals across apparel/footwear, government, technology, and finance, and leave with clearer next steps (bring your lunch; refreshments served). Limited space—registration subject to approval (Chatham House Rules apply). Register: https://luma.com/yyz01e4iFashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM EDT): Join Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week 2026 for a high-energy session on how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping fashion—featuring a policy panel on sustainability standards and supply-chain transparency, curated networking across government/industry/creatives, and a sustainable fashion showcase spotlighting circular designs from DC-area makers. Limited space—registration subject to approval. Register: https://luma.com/1ns7cqsjSave the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Mark: Refusal to give up, no matter the obstacles.Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance, is transforming capital markets by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to raise capital and for everyday investors to participate in early-stage investments. Using regulatory innovations like the JOBS Act, Mark has developed strategies to make capital formation easier, faster, and more accessible. His work effectively democratizes Wall Street, opening doors for smaller businesses and leveling the playing field for individual investors.Mark explained how the traditional investment model excluded non-accredited investors from participating. “The rich were getting richer,” he said, “while everyday Americans who wanted to support businesses and be part of their growth were left out.” Regulations like Reg A+ under the JOBS Act have changed the game, allowing companies to crowdfund investments while offering liquidity through public markets. This enables “individual investors to get the same access the Wall Street elite always had.”Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance, will be speaking at SuperCrowd26, featuring PurposeBuilt100™. His session, "What Actually Scales: What Survives and What Doesn't," will offer invaluable insights into building sustainable, scalable ventures. Don't miss this chance to learn from an industry innovator. Register now at https://supercrowd26.comNant Global Finance is leading the way by utilizing these updated frameworks to innovate the capital markets. In 2017, Mark spearheaded the first Reg A+ company to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Since then, similar groundbreaking successes have followed, including the public offering of Newsmax, which raised capital from over 30,000 investors. These milestones highlight a future in which smaller businesses can access public markets without the overwhelming costs associated with traditional IPOs.Part of Mark's mission is to support entrepreneurs who start their journeys with limited capital and resources. Through regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns, Nant Global Finance provides a way for smaller businesses to generate significant capital in ways that mirror traditional IPOs. As Mark noted, “Customers can become shareholders, and shareholders can become customers—it's self-fulfilling.”Mark's approach to capital markets is clear: combine technology and progressive regulations to create wealth-sharing opportunities on an unprecedented scale. Whether you're a business owner with a bold vision or an investor eager to support innovative ideas, this model offers a tangible path to meaningful impact.By creating these opportunities and reconnecting public markets with smaller enterprises, Mark is building a Wall Street that serves both investors and entrepreneurs alike.tl;dr:Mark Elenowitz shares how new laws under the JOBS Act are democratizing early-stage business investments.Nant Global Finance creates new opportunities for small entrepreneurs to raise capital through Reg A+ IPOs.Mark highlights his pioneering efforts, including the first Reg A+ listing on the New York Stock Exchange.Through resilience and creativity, he overcame obstacles to design innovative solutions for emerging markets.Mark's inspiring determination reminds entrepreneurs to embrace persistence as a key to long-term success.How to Develop Unyielding Determination As a SuperpowerMark's superpower is his refusal to give up, no matter the obstacles. He shared, “I've never been one to accept what everyone else is doing without trying to find an alternative path.” Mark explained how this perseverance has fueled his career, allowing him to see possibilities others overlooked. By tackling challenges like modernizing Wall Street and introducing blockchain-based securities, Mark leverages his unrelenting drive to empower others. “I've been an entrepreneur all my life…I earned everything I had,” he said, highlighting how resilience has shaped his approach to business and life.One of Mark's defining moments came during the 2010 collapse of the Chinese cross-border M&A market. Overnight, he faced the stark reality of managing a firm of over 70 employees with no revenue. Standing at a crossroads, Mark embraced the newly emerging JOBS Act as an opportunity to build something transformative. This pivotal decision not only saved his business but laid the foundation for his industry-changing work in crowdfunding and democratizing capital markets.Tips for Developing Determination:Learn from mistakes and consistently use them as stepping stones for growth.Identify risk as an opportunity—take calculated risks to achieve meaningful goals.Challenge conventional paths and always seek creative, alternative solutions.Embrace resilience by committing to your vision, even in the face of setbacks.Focus on persistence by breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.By following Mark's example and advice, you can make unyielding determination a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMark Elenowitz (he/him):CEO, Nant Global FinanceAbout Nant Global Finance: Nant Global Finance, Inc. (“NANT”) is a next generation blockchain enabled financial services company that is creating a fully integrated capital markets platform combining U.S. broker capabilities, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and blockchain technology. NANT brings together three U.S. registered broker dealers, two U.S. transfer agents, a global exchange operator, proprietary software and blockchain infrastructure, a portfolio of blockchain patents and significant marketing support from the Los Angeles Times Media Group, including its partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) for floor-based broadcasting.Website: nantglobalfinance.comBiographical Information: Mark Elenowitz is a Wall Street veteran with over 35 years' experience. He co-founded a boutique investment bank that was based in Manhattan and its online capital formation platform BANQ® (www.banq.co) *, both which have been instrumental in laying down the framework for Regulation A+ crowdfunding offerings. The methodology Mark Elenowitz structured is what led the first successful Reg A+ IPO to list on a National Securities Exchange — the New York Stock Exchange — with other Reg A+ offerings following the blazing trail. He is a noted speaker at Small Cap and Reg A events, including the SEC Small Business Forum, and has been profiled in BusinessWeek, CNBC, and several other publications. Mr. Elenowitz also was a member of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Private Markets Executive Advisory Board tasked with developing DTCC's new Digital Securities Management (DSM) platform.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/mark-elenowitz-45a438Personal Instagram Handle: @mark.elenowitzSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, High Desert Gear, and Mission Booster Procurement. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Platform Leaders Workshops Program – 5th ICAFR (Málaga, April 8–10, 2026): Join GECA and EDFA for hands-on, interactive workshops for crowdfunding platforms and ecosystem builders—covering investor UX & engagement, secondary markets/technology/tokenization, and platform data & research—plus dedicated peer exchange with global platform leaders. Register: https://www.crowdfunding-research.org/pagoICW 2026 Keynote Kickoff - Apr 13 | 10:30–11:00 AM PT - Tim Draper kicks off ICW 2026 with insights on backing transformative startups. Set the stage for three days of pitches, panels, and competition.Creators as an Asset Class - Apr 13 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Brian Belley explore creator investing as a new asset class. Learn the opportunities, risks, and emerging playbook.Group A Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Devin Thorpe, Hugh McDermott, and Wendel Afonso present live pitches. Vote for the top startup advancing to the Championship.Group B Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Paul Lovejoy, Sona Shah, Joe Schaeppi, and Hiten Sonpal pitch live. Cast your vote and back the strongest founder.Capital Dept: Diversifying the Capital Stack - Apr 14 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Kelley Frank, Brian Belley, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Yael Weiss, and Wendel Afonso share proven fundraising strategies. Learn how to plan, launch, and close a successful raise.Group C Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Justin Renfro, Franck Lahaye, and Trevor Legwinski feature in this live pitch round. Watch, evaluate, and vote for the standout startup.The Listing Playbook - Apr 14 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Ajay Tandon, Chris Lustrino, and Gregg Jaclin discuss post-raise pathways. Learn how startups prepare for listings and liquidity.Group D Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Chase Collins, Amanda Benaim, Arthur Erickson, Chad McClennan, and Cole Shepherd pitch live. Vote for who advances to the final round.Beyond Stocks: Alternative Investing - Apr 15 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Darren Rovell explore collectibles and alternative assets. Discover trends shaping modern portfolios.Group E Pitch Session - Apr 15 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Eitan Charnoff, Teddy Lyons, Annette Azan, Jaeson Bang, and Jeremy McCool present the final pitches. Last chance to vote before finalists are selected.Compliance & Regulatory Landscape - Apr 15 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Brian Belley, Andrew Stephenson, and Jason Fishman cover key regulations. Understand disclosures, protections, and what's changing.Championship Pitch & Closing - Apr 15 | 2:00–3:15 PM PT - Chris Lustrino, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons host the final round. Watch the winner crowned and ICW 2026 conclude.Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT): Join Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week for an interactive roundtable + networking on building a career in sustainable fashion—whether you're exploring a new path, considering a pivot, or looking to drive impact from within your current role. Hear practical insights from professionals across apparel/footwear, government, technology, and finance, and leave with clearer next steps (bring your lunch; refreshments served). Limited space—registration subject to approval (Chatham House Rules apply). Register: https://luma.com/yyz01e4iFashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM EDT): Join Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week 2026 for a high-energy session on how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping fashion—featuring a policy panel on sustainability standards and supply-chain transparency, curated networking across government/industry/creatives, and a sustainable fashion showcase spotlighting circular designs from DC-area makers. Limited space—registration subject to approval. Register: https://luma.com/1ns7cqsjSave the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Patrick: Ability to envision opportunities that create shared value through connection and collaboration.Patrick A. Howell is a rare combination of humanitarian and financier, blending his deep expertise in capital market formation with a passion for helping people. In today's episode, Patrick revealed that his approach to finance begins and ends with humanity, challenging us all to see the human stories that underpin every decision.Patrick credits much of his perspective to his upbringing, pointing out how his parents influenced his values. “My father always invited me to elevate myself to my highest potential. My mother taught me to do good inside the world,” Patrick shared. These foundational values have shaped an extraordinary career infused with purpose.At Global Market Intelligence & Media, where he serves as CEO, Patrick's vision is rooted in building connections that create “win-win-win-win” outcomes. He explained, “I think there's no reason why we can't do business in such a way where it enhances everybody—the person doing the business, the person receiving the business, and all the others involved.” This commitment to equitable, human-centered solutions is the hallmark of his work.Patrick also hosts a podcast called Global I Am, which highlights inspiring stories and groundbreaking ideas across culture, finance, and innovation. Through his podcast, he amplifies voices from diverse backgrounds while demonstrating the ways business and humanity can intersect to create meaningful change.In addition, Patrick is preparing to release his highly anticipated memoir, Getting Deals Done, in August. The book promises to offer a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable journey, blending personal stories with insights into capital market formation and strategies for creating impactful connections. “It's my story in many ways, but also the story of several mentors,” Patrick said, offering listeners a glimpse of what's to come.Patrick's belief in the transformative potential of finance has deep roots. Drawing on examples like his efforts to diversify funding and catalyze financial empowerment, Patrick reminded listeners that true impact is driven by relationships and shared vision. “It always comes back to recognizing what's special about the people with whom we engage on a day-to-day basis,” he emphasized, illustrating how purpose and profit can indeed coexist.This conversation inspired me to reframe finance as a tool for collective good. Patrick masterfully shows us how the financial world can serve not only economies but also humanity, often bridging cultural and economic gaps to create opportunities that matter.With leaders like Patrick paving the way, we're reminded that our superpowers—whether insight, vision, or empathy—can be real changemakers in every facet of our lives.tl;dr:Patrick Howell shares how his upbringing shaped his humanitarian approach to finance and culture.Getting Deals Done, Howell's upcoming memoir, offers insights into impact-driven leadership and capital markets.Howell uses his Global I Am podcast to amplify diverse voices and foster meaningful global connections.Global Market Intelligence & Media builds solutions for equitable and transformative opportunities in underserved communities.Howell's visionary connection building inspires a future where humanity and business thrive together.How to Develop Visionary Connection Building As a SuperpowerPatrick's superpower is his rare ability to envision opportunities that create shared value through connection and collaboration. As he put it, “Networking is a very powerful ability, but I also love business development in the context of that networking.” What makes his approach remarkable is his focus on fostering relationships grounded in humanity. Patrick explained, “I think there's no reason why we can't do business in such a way where it enhances everybody...a win-win-win-win situation.” This people-first strategy shapes the way he builds bridges across industries and continents.Patrick demonstrated his superpower while working alongside his team at Global Market Intelligence & Media to reverse-engineer the transatlantic slave trade into a “transatlantic peace and prosperity trade.” Together, his team succeeded in securing a major agricultural grant to help create economic and technological opportunities across the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond. The collaborative process not only strengthened his team's operations but also fostered connections that highlighted the mutually beneficial impact of their visionary work.Tips for Developing This Superpower:Build relationships rooted in shared values instead of focusing only on short-term goals.Surround yourself with diverse individuals who inspire and challenge you to think bigger.Envision solutions where everyone benefits, including people, communities, and organizations.Maintain a daily spiritual practice for grounding and inspiration.Act with confidence and remain focused, even when projects feel overwhelming.By following Patrick's example and advice, you can make visionary connection building a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfilePatrick A. Howell (he/him):CEO, Global Market Intelligence & MediaAbout Global Market Intelligence & Media: Investor Relations & Investment Banking Consultation.Website: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-i-am/id1872536884Other URL: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782344/getting-deals-done-by-patrick-howellBiographical Information: Patrick A. Howell is an award-winning financier, author, and business development leader with nearly 35 years of experience spanning from San Francisco's Market Street to Wall Street. He is recognized for his unique ability to bridge the worlds of capital formation and creative storytelling.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/howell1banker2importer3publishPersonal Instagram Handle: @getting_deals_done Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/BankerWriterVisionarySupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, High Desert Gear, and Mission Booster Procurement. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. 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Enjoy this insightful conversation with Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia! He shares with Elisha the process of how he started fair trade cooperatives to support farmers & makers to employ their vast knowledge to create excellent products while protecting the power of collective bargaining. He shares the process of bringing traditional African values and knowledge to fair trade and why it's important to consider the production structure of our goods, not just the materials. Learn how implementing an ‘investment forward' strategy creates a more stable community future. Finally, he shares the challenges and opportunities for adapting policies and certification standards shaped by Western belief systems into local community contexts and the impact of adapting key elements of a community-centered model so that more people can gather under the fair trade umbrella. Visit fairtradela.org/podcast for show notes and exclusive discounts.
This Week on Tatooine Sons:Some of the scenes in Episode 9 of Andor were the most disturbing - and cringy - yet. But nothing was more fascinating than watching the fantasy world that Kino Loy had constructed in order to maintain hope collapse all around him. We talk about all of these moments along with a preview of Wakanda Forever and a look back at the characters from Willow in preparation for the series releasing later this month.THIS is Tatooine Sons!
Agency of One - Take the stress out of hiring a freelancer or full-time employee. Learn moreAgency of One - Podcast Pilot - The Easiest Way to Launch a Podcast for Your Startup. Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through personal care products.Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia, was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo. Growing up and working to support his family, he witnessed firsthand the injustices and inequalities many of the women in his village faced daily. After moving to the United States and going to University, he felt the responsibility to fight the injustices that existed in West Africa.In 1996, Tchala met his partner Prairie Rose Hyde, who was invited to his village as an environmental volunteer in the Peace Corp. Inspired by a shared calling to do right by the world, Alaffia, a social enterprise, was born. With an understanding of the value of indigenous West African resources and sustainable business ideologies, the two launched Alaffia's first shea butter collective in 2003 and in 2004 established the Alaffia headquarters in Olympia, Washington.For the last nearly 20 years, Tchala's green and fair trade organization has created sustainable programs in West Africa that have improved the lives of over 250,000 individuals. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia's beauty and personal care products are returned to communities in Africa, such as those in Togo and Ghana, to fund their multiple empowerment programs including Maternal Care, Reforestation, Regenerative Agriculture, Eyeglass, Bicycle and in 2021 Female Genital Mutilation Eradication.Since inception, they have built 16 schools, planted over 99,000 trees, provided more than 10,000 bicycles and 30,000 eyeglasses, donated school supplies to more than 37,000 students, and funded over 6,500 births. How does it work? Women's cooperatives in West Africa handcraft indigenous ingredients, such as unrefined shea butter and African black soap, using traditional African methods. Products are then finished at Alaffia's U.S. headquarters in Olympia, Washington. Proceeds from the sale of their personal care products are returned to communities in Africa, such as those in Togo and Ghana, to fund their community programs.Today, Alaffia is available in Whole Foods nationwide and continues to redefine the natural products industry through its values of Beauty, Equality and Empowerment, fair trade, and safe, efficacious hair, face and body care.Agency of One - Take the stress out of hiring a freelancer or full-time employee. Learn moreAgency of One - Podcast Pilot - The Easiest Way to Launch a Podcast for Your Startup. Learn more---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.Listen to more Causeartist podcast shows hereFollow Grant on Twitter and LinkedInFollow Causeartist on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
I AM BLACK | Season 2: Episode 3 Athlete, activist, author, and former NFL player, Michael Bennett, along with Athletes for Impact celebrate the beauty and resiliency of the African Diaspora with family and friends. The beginning of the event started out with greetings, connecting and a whole lot of food hosted by African Chop House. Michael Bennett gives a warm welcome to the audience and explains why he's doing this event, and the main focus of it. “So this is a great opportunity to not focus on the victimization of it but focus on how we're building…”.Guerline M. Jozef, President of the Haitian Bridge Alliance started off the panel by focusing on what's happening down at the Mexican border. She starts to become emotional when explaining how the Haitians who made the journey from Brazil to the United States were being whipped by white people on the back of horses. She explains how the people are just trying to escape their internal crisis by seeking refuge through the United States. A woman in the crowd speaks up and asks the group “What are the plans to teach us how to fish?” when referring to the analogy of giving a man a fish. The Co-Founder of ‘Black Lives Matter', Patrisse Cullors and the Founder of Alaffia, Olowo n'djo Tchala both respond to the woman. Patrisse explains how the black community needs to create things that are self-sustaining, and that can be reused, shared but also taken care of over time by other black people. She refers to using black farmers as a way to teach people how to take care of a water source over long periods of time. Olowo explains how he would set people up in the right situations for success if he can. He can teach his students what to do and how to do it, but ultimately it is up to them whether or not they try and get a job and perform the task at hand. Michael ends the panel by thanking everyone for showing up and thanking the hosts for the conversations that were made. WATCH MORE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/IAMATHLETE Follow I AM ATHLETE: Official Site: https://iamathletetv.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iamathlete Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAMATHLETEpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamathlete/... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamathlete_po... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-am... Follow HOUSE OF ATHLETE: Official Site: https://houseofathlete.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofa... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houseofathlete Apparel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofathl... HoA Supplements: https://houseofathlete.com/supplements #IAMATHLETE #BiggerThanAPodcast #BrandonMarshall #MichaelBennett #Black #BlackHistory #February #BlackHistoryMonth
My guest this week is Olowo-n'djo Tchala. Born in the village of Kaboli, Togo, West Africa near the border of Benin, Olowo-n'djo grew up sharing an 8'x10' room with seven siblings and his mother. Although they did not always have enough, his mother, Ina, instilled in him the importance of kindness and generosity by always sharing what they could. Unable to afford school fees, Olowo-n'djo dropped out of school in the sixth grade to help support his family. After meeting his wife he founded Alaffia in 2003. In 2004, armed with his understanding of the value of indigenous West African resources and sustainable business ideologies, he launched Alaffia's first collective. Alaffia continues to redefine the natural products industry through its values of beauty, equality and empowerment. Alaffia handcrafts award-winning clean, green beauty and grooming products and is a social enterprise on a mission to invest in a more equitable future. 4:25 – My personal testimonial I'm such a huge fan of Alaffia. My son Amos, who is almost 6, had horrible eczema as a child. We tried everything. Somebody recommended Alaffia to me, and I became a believer. It was safe and smelled amazing. It was a lifesaver. 6:09 - Olowo-n'djo 101 He sees Alaffia as everybody's brand, not just his. He feels honored to do something that he believes in. 10:43 – Meeting his wife Olowo-n'djo's wife, Rose, studied chemistry and is from Washington state. He decided to follow her because, “You have to follow the one that touches your heart.” 14:38 – Meaning of Alaffia Alaffia means peace and health. His beauty brand represents a social movement, not just a business. 18:55 – How his business sprouted Olowo-n'djo's mother instilled a sense of responsibility in him. He wanted to be a subway engineer at one point to help find clean water. 21:20 – Fair trade model Alaffia has gone above the idea of the “fair trade” model. He is setting a standard for other companies. 24:36 – Funding births Olowo-n'djo has funded over 6,500 births. 29:24 – Women's issues I am so grateful to Olowo-n'djo for talking about important topics, like women's' maternal health. Women often have to advocate for themselves, so it's nice to see a man advocating for us. 33:53 – Biggest challenge The biggest challenge he faces depends on the day. The challenges are continuous, and there are incredible difficulties. 37:09 – His products Alaffia makes a lot of bath products, but they also make creams for moisturizing the skin. 41:29 – Get to know you Who would play him in a movie? He would play himself. Who would play his mom in a movie? His aunt FEATURED QUOTES I don't want anyone to feel sorry for us. We have so much to offer the world. I get to do something that I deeply and profoundly believe in, really deep in my heart and my soul. CONNECT: https://www.alaffia.com/ About Olowo-n'djo Tchala: Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia, was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, Africa located in the Central region near the border of Benin. Growing up, he shared an 8' x 10' room with his mother and seven siblings. Olowo-n'djo's mother taught him the importance of kindness and generosity and by the age of five, Olowo-n'djo was working on the family farm to help support his family. After meeting Prairie Rose Hyde, who was serving in the Peace Corps at the time, he came to the United States and worked his way through school, eventually graduating from the University of California, Davis with a degree in organizational theory. Shortly before graduation, Olowo-n'djo and Rose felt they had the responsibility to fight the injustices that existed in West Africa. They founded Alaffia, which handcrafts award-winning clean and fair trade beauty and grooming care. The organization advances gender equality and alleviates poverty through the fair trade of indigenous African resources such as unrefined shea butter, African black soap, coconut oil and neem extract. Thank you to our partner of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order!
In episode 120 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through personal care products.Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia, was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo. Growing up and working to support his family, he witnessed firsthand the injustices and inequalities many of the women in his village faced daily. After moving to the United States and going to University, he felt the responsibility to fight the injustices that existed in West Africa.In 1996, Tchala met his partner Prairie Rose Hyde, who was invited to his village as an environmental volunteer in the Peace Corp. Inspired by a shared calling to do right by the world, Alaffia, a social enterprise, was born. With an understanding of the value of indigenous West African resources and sustainable business ideologies, the two launched Alaffia's first shea butter collective in 2003 and in 2004 established the Alaffia headquarters in Olympia, Washington.For the last nearly 20 years, Tchala's green and fair trade organization has created sustainable programs in West Africa that have improved the lives of over 250,000 individuals. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia's beauty and personal care products are returned to communities in Africa, such as those in Togo and Ghana, to fund their multiple empowerment programs including Maternal Care, Reforestation, Regenerative Agriculture, Eyeglass, Bicycle and in 2021 Female Genital Mutilation Eradication.Since inception, they have built 16 schools, planted over 99,000 trees, provided more than 10,000 bicycles and 30,000 eyeglasses, donated school supplies to more than 37,000 students, and funded over 6,500 births. How does it work? Women's cooperatives in West Africa handcraft indigenous ingredients, such as unrefined shea butter and African black soap, using traditional African methods. Products are then finished at Alaffia's U.S. headquarters in Olympia, Washington. Proceeds from the sale of their personal care products are returned to communities in Africa, such as those in Togo and Ghana, to fund their community programs.Today, Alaffia is available in Whole Foods nationwide and continues to redefine the natural products industry through its values of Beauty, Equality and Empowerment, fair trade, and safe, efficacious hair, face and body care.Listen to more Causeartist podcasts hereHuge thanks to our Causeartist Partners - Check them out hereCheck out:ImpactInvestor.io - Discover impact investors from around the world.Podcast Made with TransistorPodcast cover design Made with CanvaBuild amazing web platforms with Webflow
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Join Jay on today's Black Entrepreneur Blueprint episode # 370 as he talks with the founder of Alaffia Skin & Haircare Mr. Olowo-n'djo Tchala. Olowo-n'djo takes us on his amazing entrepreneur journey from poverty and dropping out of school to building a multimillion-dollar business that cultivates beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa through the fair trade of indigenous resources and community empowerment projects such as maternal health care, education, and agriculture. Visit https://www.alaffia.com/
Using indigenous natural resources like shea butter, black soap and neem tree extracts to create beauty products, Alaffia is a social enterprise that is empowering women and transforming communities in West Africa. Togolese co-founder and CEO Olowo-n'djo Tchala shares Alaffia's journey and mission of fighting gender inequality and alleviating poverty through its fair trade business. The post Against Gravity Ep. 8: Changing Lives Through Social Enterprise with Olowo-n'djo Tchala first appeared on PICHAstock.
If you shop at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target or Walmart you have likely seen these wonderful fair trade products on the shelves. It is one of the first clean lines that I tried back when I first began my green journey and it remains a favorite. You'll find Alaffia products all over my home! Even my family likes them which is saying something because my boys resist my eco freako ways. Not only is Alaffia making high quality clean, earth conscious skincare accessible, CEO & Founder, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, a Togolese native is making a powerful impact on a global level for social justice shaping the future of business, sustainability and philanthropy. He has been empowering and giving back to communities in West Africa for nearly two decades through the fair trade of indigenous resources and community empowerment projects. Alaffia is a sterling example of social responsibility from every aspect. This is seriously one of the most meaningful conversations I have had on Clean Beauty Scene. We discussed many important issues. Creating a sustainable economy and providing jobs for women in Togo is one of Olowo-n'djo's top priorities. Alaffia has directly improved the lives of over 250,000 individuals in Togo. Proceeds are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. Olowo-n'djo explains how the ingredients they use benefit and nourish your skin but also how they are ethically sourced and why that is incredibly important. You are going to learn a lot from this conversation, I know you'll enjoy it and be inspired. Links & Resources mentioned: Alaffia Book a complimentary consultation call with Kelly and get on the path to reaching your health and weight loss goals. Download Kelly's free toolkit: Clean Your Beauty Routine & Boost Your Metabolism Join us on FB & IG: Savvy Girl's Organic World Facebook Group Instagram @kellybonanno @alaffia p.s. I would love it if you left me a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, select 'listen in Apple Podcasts', choose the 'ratings and reviews' tab to share your thoughts. I would be most appreciative, thank you!
On this episode, the guys talk to Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder & CEO of The Alaffia Foundation, (TAF). TAF is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to empower African communities through the advancement of Fair Trade, education, sustainable living and gender equality. They execute their Alaffia Empowerment Projects in Togo, West Africa that support Fair Trade producer communities. TAF provides a platform for individuals and organizations around the world to partner with Alaffia, by sharing resources, skills, time and money. This public support is critical to Alaffia impacting more lives in Togo. Empowerment Projects are Alaffia's mission in action, funded by the sale of their products. Targeted development ensures basic needs are met for a dignified life. This allows Togolese communities to provide their skills and knowledge to the rest of the world and rise out of poverty. 01:21 – Justin shares how listeners can find GCP online, Olowo-n'djo talks about how often he gets to go back home to Togo, and talks about where he grew up in Togo. He discusses when he began to understand ways he could help uplift the African people, what life was like for him as a child in Togo, and explains how that experience has drove him to do what he is doing today. He talks about how TAF came to be, how the creation of the products was a way for them to generate money to support their mission, and how their business not only helped with creating jobs in Africa, it also created jobs locally as well. 13:13 - Olowo-n'djo talks about how he ended up in Olympia, where the name of the company came from, and the real meaning of Alaffia. He talks about what some of the difficulties are in getting out of poverty, the guiding principles of the organization, and the importance of us to see the world as one community. He talks about the importance of having to do multiple things to make an impact on poverty, the reasoning behind planting 90,000 trees, and how deforestation is contributing to starvation. 25:52 - Olowo-n'djo shares that 1 of 16 women in Togo have a chance to loose their life in giving birth, the impact that has on the children they leave behind, and discusses the schools that Alaffia has built. He talks about the other project of donating bicycles Togo, the impact that has on preventing children from dropping out school, and the amount of human trafficking that is happens in Togo. He talks about the importance of family and culture to him, how the company blew up in 2018, and the organizations intent to make their products accessible and affordable to all American communities. 39:08 – Olowo-n'djo talks about the want to give everyone the ability to give in the world, the fact that changes can be made by things as simple as being mindful about what you purchase, and what he does to relax and have fun. He talks about exercising daily being important to him and that though he knows Alaffia has made a huge stride on removing poverty, he always feels like there is more to do. The guys closedown the show reflecting on the amazing conversation. Thank you Olowo-n'djo for joining the podcast and sharing the awesome things TAF is doing! Special Guest: Olowo-n'djo Tchala.
My next guest is Olowo-n'djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8' x 10' room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n'djo Tchala. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guest is Olowo-n’djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8’ x 10’ room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n’djo Tchala. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
My next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, Bevy shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. Bevy served as moderator on Bravo TV's revolutionary talk show, “Fashion Queens," and was a co-host on the nationally syndicated entertainment news program, “Page Six TV". Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Bevy Smith. My next guest is Olowo-n'djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8' x 10' room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n'djo Tchala. My next guest is Dr. Geneva Williams. After a 40+ year career as an award-winning, innovative nonprofit leader, Dr. Geneva Williams reinvented herself as an author, international speaker, podcaster and title-holding advocate for women to live fit, fine and a vibrant life. She shares how she went from her stellar career as a President/CEO, becoming a widow after four decades of marriage, still raising two millennials at home - to becoming the oldest contestant to win the Ms. Black Fit & Fine pageant, to being recognized as a leading Michigan businesswoman, and going on to star in her first television commercial. My next guest is Corey Wilcox. He is the inventor of the Roto Brain. Roto Brain enhances memory, critical thinking skills and will test your IQ. He has dreamed up dozens of innovations, and solutions to every day problems for well over a decade. His endurance has yielded him an overnight success with acquiring investors. Now, he has multiple ideas in various stages of production. He is the owner of a startup and has aspirations that reach into multi-media entertainment. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Corey Wilcox.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, Bevy shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. Bevy served as moderator on Bravo TV’s revolutionary talk show, “Fashion Queens," and was a co-host on the nationally syndicated entertainment news program, “Page Six TV". Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Bevy Smith. My next guest is Olowo-n’djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8’ x 10’ room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n’djo Tchala. My next guest is Dr. Geneva Williams. After a 40+ year career as an award-winning, innovative nonprofit leader, Dr. Geneva Williams reinvented herself as an author, international speaker, podcaster and title-holding advocate for women to live fit, fine and a vibrant life. She shares how she went from her stellar career as a President/CEO, becoming a widow after four decades of marriage, still raising two millennials at home - to becoming the oldest contestant to win the Ms. Black Fit & Fine pageant, to being recognized as a leading Michigan businesswoman, and going on to star in her first television commercial. My next guest is Corey Wilcox. He is the inventor of the Roto Brain. Roto Brain enhances memory, critical thinking skills and will test your IQ. He has dreamed up dozens of innovations, and solutions to every day problems for well over a decade. His endurance has yielded him an overnight success with acquiring investors. Now, he has multiple ideas in various stages of production. He is the owner of a startup and has aspirations that reach into multi-media entertainment. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Corey Wilcox.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
On this week's comic book review podcast: Radiant Black #1 Image Comics Written by Kyle Higgins Art by Marcelo Costa Sweet Tooth: The Return #4 DC Comics Written and art by Jeff Lemire Eternals #2 Marvel Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Esad Ribić Low #26 Image Comics Written by Rick Remender Art by Greg Tochhini Rorschach #5 DC Comics Written by Tom King Art by Jorge Fornés Daredevil #27 Marvel Written by Chip Zdarsky Art by Marco Checchetto and Mike Hawthorne Birthright #46 Image Comics Written by Joshua Williamson Art by Andrei Bressan Black Hammer: Visions #1 Dark Horse Comics Written by Patton Oswalt Art by Dean Kotz Future State: Dark Detective #3 DC Comics Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg Art by Dan Mora, Carmine Giandomenico Future State: Teen Titans #2 DC Comics Written by Tim Sheridan Art by Rafa Sandoval Future State: Robin Eternal #2 DC Comics Written by Meghan Fitzmartin Art by Eddy Barrows Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #2 DC Comics Written by Dan Watters Art by Leila del Duca Future State: Green Lantern #2 DC Comics Written by Geoffrey Thorne, Robert Venditti, Josie Campbell Art by Tom Raney, Andy Tong, Dexter Soy Future State : Justice League #2 DC Comics Written by Joshua Williamson, Ram V Art by Robson Rocha, Marcio Takara Future State: Kara Zor-El Superwoman #2 DC Comics Written by Marguerite Bennett Art by Marguerite Sauvage Critical Role: Vox Machina: Origins: Series III #1 Dark Horse Comics Written by Jody Houser Art by Oliver Samson Thunderbolts #2 Marvel Written by Matthew Rosenberg Art by Juan Ferreyra Undiscovered Country #12 Image Comics Written by Scott Snyder and Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Leonardo Marcello Grassi The Last Witch #2 BOOM! Box Written by Conor McCreery Art by V.V. Glass American Vampire 1976 #5 DC Comics Written by Scott Snyder Art by Rafael Albuquerque Black Panther: King in Black #1 Marvel Written by Geoffrey Thorne Art by Germán Peralta Bliss #5 Image Comics Written by Sean Lewis Art by Caitlin Yarsky Orcs #1 Kaboom! Written and art by Christine Larsen Home Sick Pilots #3 Image Comics Written by Dan Watters Art by Caspar Wijngaard SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Full Episode Transcript Alex: What is up, everybody? Welcome to The Stack. I'm Alex. Justin: I'm Justin. Pete: I'm Pete. Alex: And on The Stack we talk about a bunch of books that come out this week, kicking it off with Radiant Black number one from Image Comics written by Kyle Higgins, art by Marcello Costa. This is of course, as you could probably tell from the number one and totally new book. And the premise is a Downer's luck author who has not gotten jobs for a while, heads back home, encounters something weird and may or may not become some sort of a superhero, pretty typical setup. But I really liked how this was executed personally. I thought the designs were great and I'm very excited to read this going forward. What did you guys think? Pete: I agree. I was really impressed with this setup. I mean just seeing this guy cry when he goes through early, really makes you, “Oh, you're rooting for this person.” And then just the way he falls into is very interesting. And the design of the suit and stuff is really fantastic. I think this does a great job of getting you excited for a new series. Justin: Yeah, this had some vibes of invincible to me very much Early Kirkman stuff. Pete: Sure- Justin: And both in the writing and the art. And yeah, it was an interesting launch. I was very triggered by a writer who struggles to work- Pete: Wow- Justin: Because that's a constant stress. Pete: The douchey friend reminded me of you. Justin: Oh, that's so interesting. The animal, I think it was some hamster or rat that was dead next to the tracks. It reminded me of you. Pete: Oh, wow. That's really fucked up. Alex: So in the back matter, Kyle Higgins talks a little bit about how he was inspired while he was writing Power Rangers- Pete: Yeah- Alex: And that really firmed a bunch of stuff up in Bye-Bye and for the- Pete: Yes, big time- Alex: About the world what is going on here. But I think what he's done is he found a really grounded way of taking this Power Rangers concept, making it feel afresh, make it feel new. And it's a lot of fun. I'm excited to read more of this. Alex: Next up Sweet Tooth return number four from TC Comics so written and art by Jeff Lameer. We get some big answers here about what's been- Pete: Yeah- Alex: Going on with this rebooted- Justin: Yeah- Alex: Sweet Tooth. Justin, I know you've been concerned about the end game here. So how did you feel about this issue [inaudible 00:02:34]? Justin: This issue did a lot for me. I think we got to learn a lot of the backstory here and what I love about the take here, and it reminded me of a lot of the later stuff. The later arcs on the original Sweet Tooth. The way that Jeff Lameer combines in the writing, the ideas of scientists who become religious fanatics, breaking that dichotomy between science and religion and showing that the real danger is when fanatical people actually have the tools they need to cause real problems for the planet. Justin: That's when we as a society get into trouble. I think it's on display again here. And this is such a great issue to really flash out the mythology. We get to hear a little bit of why the people in charge of this newer world are motivated to do what they do and it's great. Pete: I thought the stuff about the shirt was very sweet and touching. Alex: There's some stuff about Sweet Tooth shirt, particularly that was such a big thing back in the old book. And that gets called back here. I agree, really good issue, very excited to see how this all starts to wrap up, going over to a Turtle's number two from Marvel written by Karen Gillan, art by [inaudible 00:03:48] where we left off in the last issue, Thanos was attacking some of the members of the Eternals. So one of the Eternals had been murdered. Usually not a problem. It turns out it is a little bit of a problem here- Pete: There's a problem- Alex: But you get some big revelations and explanation of what's going on. One- Pete: Yeah- Alex: Of my favorite things about this book is it is revealed. I don't know if it was real to the first issue, but it's revealed here in a very funny and very Karen Gillen way that the person who is narrating this, is the eternal machine that helps resurrect the Eternals, but that machine is broken. And just the way that is executed, the way that tells the story of the series feels so unique and exciting to me. Pete: Yeah. I was- Justin: Totally the narration is funny, it's sort of irreverent. It feels like you're hearing the Karen Gillan, basically make fun of the characters in the book that he's currently writing, which I think is so great. Pete: Yeah. I was really impressed with this. You got a big Eternals movie coming out from Marvel. So I feel like this does a great job of getting people excited for that. Eternals to me never really was something I could latch onto, but I'm really into this book. I think it's a really cool setup of a what's the problem is and what's going on and what's going to happen. And I'm really looking forward to it. Art's fantastic. A really fun time jumps stuff here. Yeah. And even there's sweet touching moments where they make mistakes. And I was really impressed with this. This is a really solid book. Justin: And their R is so good. It feels so big mythology while also having great comic book action at the same time. This comic is really just delivering on all the fronts you want. Alex: Well, on that note, let's turn a bit to low number 26 from Image Comics written by Greg Takini- Justin: Oh, here we go- Alex: This is the last issue of this book. Justin, this has been one of your favorite books for a very long time. How do you think it wrapped up? Justin: Great. Just so good. Rick Rimenda. I don't know how, I mean, we talked to him about this book a few weeks ago and it was on the podcast. And I don't know how he writes his books. When does he think of the ending? Because he really does such a good job with endings in a lot of his work. He's able to tie up the character arcs, the emotional arcs as well as just the central theme and leave you thinking and feeling a certain way, in his last issues, it was same with Black Science. Justin: And this issue is just beautifully done. You see that… And I don't want to spoil too much of it. Because I think you really need to read this and take it in. And I want to reread the entire series to really get every ounce of story out of it. But it's about a family at the end of the day. And you get to see that land in a way that is tragic, heartbreaking, but beautiful and sentimental at the same time. Pete: Yeah. I mean, this is the sweetest most moving way Rimenda could kick you in the nuts. He's still going to get you, but this is done so well. And it's so moving. It's really impressive. The art is just… A lot of times when you're dealing with different worlds, different ideas, the art can get too crazy, but it's done in such a way that it shows grace and beauty and different things. Pete: The layering to it is really impressive. There's different characters that aren't human that are very humanized, it's really amazing and impressive the way this all ties in. This got really weird at times, but man, does he land this so well. Justin: And he- Pete: He does it so well, it really does make you want to be like, “Wait, I want to go back and see that beginning again.” Justin: If I may just get your jacket book quote correct. I think it's a beautiful kick in the nuts that makes you turn and say thank you to the nut kicker. Pete: Right. Justin: Peel the page. Alex: Next step Rorschach number five from DC Comics written by Tom King art by Hori Fornace. I hesitate to say it was my favorite issue so far, but this is the one to me that really felt like- Justin: Yeah- Alex: It pulled back the veil on what's happening potentially where this book is heading. We've had this guy investigating this mystery. There was an attempted presidential assassination, but somebody dressed as Rorschach and somebody dressed as a cowboy. Alex: The first couple of issues have been really building up, was investigator looking through this mystery. And if I was to purely speculate for a bit, we found out that this cowboy character has been going up to people and telling them, “Hey, you are the reincarnation of Rorschach. His energy with Dr. Manhattan Blue is hemp, has gone into various people. You and Rorschach, come with me, let's do vigilante justice.” Pete: That'll pick up line. Alex: That'll pick up line. I think whether that is true or not, that's what's happening to our main guy, right? He is going to get to a place where either he becomes Rorschach or even thinks he is Rorschach and maybe starts to think this is true. Justin: Well, he believes that he's Rorschach at the end of the day. I think that's just smart. Alex: Well specifically because the theme that Tom King is dealing with here is conspiracy theories. And I think this is a little bit about how the deeper you get into conspiracy theory, the more things start to look like conspiracy, and the more it starts to become believable, whether you're investigating it or whether you're the one who's putting it out there. Justin: Yeah, I think that's such a smart take because my takeaway from this issue specifically… I mean, last issue, we talked about this a little bit because it was tricking people into believing certain things and them taking it to the extreme where they end up- Alex: Right- Justin: Believing it above everything else in their lives. Also very topical thing going on in our real world. And in this, this issue is about masks. And then we have this character who's running for president to try to take down a Robert Redford who's won for like five terms in a row. And he's shitting on wearing mask because he is so comfortable believing a bunch of nonsense maskless. Justin: And the people that wear masks are quote unquote, hiding their beliefs, their identities, whatever, yet this person is so brazen and out there saying nonsense. He doesn't have to hide even the craziest opinions that he has. That was my takeaway from this, is just, the people that wear the mask are maybe the people to trust more so. Pete: I agree with… It's all been, a lot more is solidified, click into place here. Tom King, just piece meals information as he twists and turns stories. But this is one of my favorite issues for sure. And the last couple of panels, just absolutely fantastic. And so cool. Yeah, I thought this was a great issue and I'm very excited for more. Alex: I agree, next up Daredevil number 27 from Marvel written by [inaudible 00:11:20] who is on the live show this very week, talking about this book, art by Marco Maketto and Mike Hawthorne. This book we're dealing with the King Black crossover while Electra is filling in for Matt Murdock fighting on the streets of New York. Matt is trapped in prison and has been infected by [inaudible 00:11:36] the God of the Symbionts. So we're getting these dual stories going on and they're both very good. Justin: I was really impressed with this. I thought the way they handled Matt Murdoch's belief in religion and God when it came to, what the fuck is, the King of black, what's his name there? Alex: Knull. Justin: Knull, thank you. Yeah, I thought that was so great. And so well explained in such a way that really felt like Matt Murdoch character. I was really impressed with that. It was crazy to hear, to be like, “Yeah, religion, I don't know.” Because it really felt like he was coming from a place, for this, but I guess he just really gets in the head of his character so well. Justin: But yeah, I thought this was really a great, fantastic, hold it up over time issue of Daredevil, really interesting. It's all of the characters really doing their own thing in their own way, right down to kingpin and a lecturer as Daredevil. I was really impressed with the art and everything that happened in this issue. Pete: It's really rare when a book can continue its story through a crossover and the crossover actually enhances a lot of the themes that we're dealing with. Justin: Yeah. Pete: And this book really does it. And the only thing that was missing was a scene where Foggy was sitting alone in his apartment, which is what he does a lot. And a symbiont comes up, jumps on him and then the symbiont is like, “Eh nevermind.” And just goes on to just someone else or just to wrap around a mouse or whatever. Justin: Yeah. Well, Foggy wins again. Alex: Next up Birthright, number 46 from Image comics written by Joshua Williamson and art by Andre Bresson. This is kicking off the final arc of this book. As we start to wrap up this story here, everybody's picking up the pieces by finally taking down the God King Lore. We get some flashbacks back to the world that Mikey and friends were living in for a very long period of time. What'd you think about this? I think we felt like everything wrapped up really nicely in the last couple of issues. And now we have more Birthright. Justin: We have this and four more issues. This is another one of my favorite books coming to an end in a great way. The fact that we had the big battle the land of the last arc, we get to see a nice epilogue an emotional- Alex: Oh yeah- Justin: Epilogue, which is what again, about family and about what it means, despite all the crazy shit going on in our lives. What do we chase after when the going gets tough? And in this case, family, I love this book. Pete: It's really dawning on me that family's important. I think comic books might be right. It's crazy. No, I agree, Justin, this is really impressive. What they're doing afterwards, this huge thing, it's kind of like, okay, onto the next adventure. No, they're really sitting in this aftermath, exploring other things that maybe they could have talked about more while all this madness was happening. I was really impressed with the relationship stuff in this, very moving, this book continues to be amazing. Alex: Next up Black Hammer visions never went from Dark Horse Comics written by Patton Oswalt art by Dean Cots. This is the first issue of course, of this anthology telling stories about the Black Hammer characters from creators. Other than Jeff Lameer, we've been really big fans of the miniseries, they've been rolling off here. These are these one-shots. Alex: I thought this as usual was absolutely great. This is a one-shot story that mixes up Black Hammer and Ghost World of all things and awards as a coda to Ghost World while still telling a story of Gail for the Black Hammer universe. Absolutely wonderful. I was completely surprised by this. Did not see this coming from Patton Oswalt at all. Really good one-shot comic book. Pete: Patton Oswalt, really getting into the comic book game. Justin: Yeah, I was really impressed with this. This wasn't just a comedian doing bits. This was really smart, very moving stuff, such a cool story, the way everything tied in and fit with this world. I was really impressed with this. I really liked the setting of it. I thought it was great. The art's glorious. Alex: Yeah, really good stuff. Next, oh God. Pete: I agree as well. Sorry. Really got into the fact that he was able to bring Ghost World into it, was clearly something that he loves. He's got some Amy Mann quote lyrics from at the end of the book and still be telling a story that fits seamlessly into this world and is fun, funny with good reveals. It's really great. Alex: Let's jump into our Future State block, where we talk about all of the books that have come out for future change. Justin: Oh yeah. Alex: And just to read down the list this week, we've got Future State, Dark Detective, number three. Future State Teen Titans, number two. Future State [inaudible 00:16:38], number two. Future State Superman and Wonder Woman, number two. Future State Green Lantern number two. Future State Justice League, number two. And Future State [inaudible 00:16:46] Superwoman, number two. I got to admit, I'm a little slightly with Pete here where they definitely hit me this week where I was like, “Oh, there's a lot of books we're reading, oh boy.” Justin: Yes. It is a lot, but- Alex: Fuck this guy- Justin: The stories are, so they get to- Alex: [inaudible 00:17:01]- Justin: Go off in a lot of different directions. And if we're going to dive into our faves I'm going to give it up for Future State Justice League number two, which I really liked the way they went here by having the white Martian takeover. And it became about all the different heroes identities, and the fact that they need to connect with each other or else nothing, or else they're just weaker as a team. And I liked that as a theme, it was something I didn't see coming really in the last issue they laid it out and this really paid it off. I thought it was just really well done. Pete: Yeah. I completely agree. I love Justice League, amazing art, The White Martian story was great. And also having Joe, the new Green Lantern, he was the best Green Lantern of all time. It was just fantastic. And it made the book so much better and the backup story was great. Magic is hope motherfuckers, I thought that was great. I thought [inaudible 00:18:03]- Justin: The Justice League dark story. Pete: Yeah. Alex: The other thing I mentioned that I thought it was interesting about this week is we're getting two things here, right? One, we're getting the wrap-up of these future state stories, but also we're getting teases for what's down the road. And DC has started to announce that some of these titles are continuing in different forums. For example, Wonder Woman is continuing as Wonder Girls, or we're going to get that there. Alex: I think, I'm forgetting which other ones are going to continue, but certainly there's teases at the end of a couple of these for how they're going to flesh out in different storylines. Green Lantern number two ends with the tease of Green Lantern 2021, which does seem again, Joe, from- Pete: Oh, yeah- Alex: Fire sector is going to be fighting Hell Jordan in the subway. So that should be fun to watch. Justin: Yes. Alex: The one that- Justin: Great crew- Alex: Really jumped out to me, I love the first issue of this, and I love the second issue of this too. Future States Superman, Wonder Woman, which is of course, teaming up the characters, but sending them off on these very different stories, Superman fighting Solaris, [inaudible 00:19:00]. Wonder Woman trying to have a race around the universe with the Sun God from her culture. I just really liked how these characters related. I thought there was a fun tone to it. The art was really nice as well, and it felt like an enjoyable all ages title, but with these new Superman, Wonder Woman characters and it made me really delighted to potentially follow them going forward. Justin: I agree. And this felt really mythological, the whole thing felt it could have been something in the back of an Edith Hamilton book that you read in school and were pleasantly surprised how much a comic book it was. Pete: Oh, wow. I really liked Kara Zor-El Superwoman, number two. The art was just so phenomenal and I really liked the character design for Superwoman amazing, just cool [inaudible 00:19:57] like dragons. Very enjoyable. I've been enjoying that series as well. Alex: Now let me ask you Pete, at the end of this book we leave Kara Zor-El buried next to her dog Krypto. Pete: Right. Alex: Would you feel if you were awesome shared a grave with them a dog, would you be like, “That's it.” Or in your case, I guess it'd be a cat. Pete: Well, currently, I mean, don't put shit like that out there. I don't want my cat to die, but- Alex: I'm not saying your cat's going to die, but someday it will. Pete: Oh, that's fucking heartbreaking, man. Justin: Is your cat like a [inaudible 00:20:32] where if your cat dies, you have to be buried alive with the cat? Alex: Yes. Pete: I hope not. I don't want to do that, but yeah, I love that. I thought that was super sweet. Alex: Sorry man your cats live at will, it's going to happen. I have your cat's [inaudible 00:20:51]- Justin: You can't sign it with a [inaudible 00:20:52]- Pete: My cat can't read. So it's going to be fine. Justin: The cat doesn't have to read, [inaudible 00:20:57]- Alex: I explained it very clearly to your cat, your cat agreed- Justin: Put a little ink print. Pete: [inaudible 00:21:03] my cat then, I'll see you in court. Justin: Lapage versus Whiskers of some sort. All the way to the Supreme court, what's your cat's name? Pete. Pete: It's a very long name. I call her Caboots. Alex: Why are you being secrective about this? Justin: Do we not have time to get into this? Pete: It's a very long name. Justin: Okay. Are you worried about threading tape on it? Because I talked to the engineer and we actually have the tape. We can run it. So go ahead. Lay out the whole name, I guess. Pete: Okay, fine. It's kitten NASCA of the Valley of the wind Lapage Thomas. Justin: Aw, that's very cute. Alex: That's very cool. Pete: I call her Caboots. Justin: Well, I look forward to visiting your grave in the Valley of the wind. Pete: Nice. Justin: Your shared grave. Alex: Alright. Why don't we move on from Future State and talk about critical Role Vox Mac- Pete: Wait- Alex: Oh, there's other things you wanted to talk about? Pete: Yeah it's- Alex: We've got also Dark Detective. We've got Teen Titans. We got [inaudible 00:22:07] Turtle. Pete: Yeah. I wanted to talk about Dark Detective. I really thought it was a great issue. Justin: It's great. Pete: I love this tech Batman versus future Batman. The two designs are really cool and it's fun to see them go head to head. And to [inaudible 00:22:27] guys so drones are scary and I'm just putting that out there now. Drones are going to be very scary in the future. Justin: Yeah. You mean the nano drones that are hovering right around your head even as we speak. Pete: Yeah. I'm sure they're out there, but also I checked out a DC Love is a Battlefield. [crosstalk 00:22:47]. There was very durable. They did a lot of coupling up for Valentine's day. And Tim Seeley did a Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn love story. It was just so great. So touching. Justin: It is amazing how you do this every week and in such an odd way. I really liked Dark Detective as well. The front story has been one of my favorites of this run. And just a quick rundown of the rest, Green Lantern too, I thought the setup for the next issues, I was really into the Green Lantern 2021 coming forward with how Jordan felt like a nice starting point going forward. And I liked the Robin Eternal issue here as well with Tim Drake, really suffering from some juicy Lazarus problems. Alex: I agree. Next up, critical role [inaudible 00:23:37] series three, number one from Dark Horse Comics written by Jody Houser, art by Oliver Samson in this book, we're getting a bunch of fantasy stuff is happening. What did you guys think? I'm sorry. I'm just not very familiar with critical role. So I read this and I was like, “Yes, this is a fantasy world.” But funny. I get it. Pete: Yeah. I think this is a fun adventure book, a bunch of people teaming up going on adventures. Joining fight clubs. I thought the arts fantastic. Some fun storytelling. I thought this was a cool team to get behind. I'm very excited to see where this goes. Justin: Yeah, I agree. I was concerned with the fight club that they fight in teams and how do you really judge on a team? If we were to fight another trio, how would we know we were an evenly balanced team? Pete: If we won, we would be good. Alex: So Pete is the tank, right? Justin: Yeah, that's what we say off mic. Alex: Justin, you're the thief, you're quick and sneaky. Justin: That's okay. Alex: And I'm white like [inaudible 00:24:45]- Pete: You're the evil mastermind. Justin: You're the baby hands- Alex: Baby hands. Justin: Every trio has them- Alex: Crucial. Pete: The tank, the thief- Justin: Yeah, you're a boss baby [crosstalk 00:24:55]- Alex: I'm a muscle. Pete: Justin's [inaudible 00:24:58]- Alex: I'm a boss baby back in business. Justin: Now streaming on Netflix- Pete: Justin's a face man. He can talk his way into anything. Alex: There we go. Justin: We're quite a trio. None of those things we're fighting by the way just so we're clear. Alex: Thunderbolts, number two for Marvel Comics written by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Van Ferrari. This is tying into the King and Black event. Lots of goopy stuff going on this week- Justin: Goopy- Alex: More [inaudible 00:25:21] to come. Here we get a bunch of villains, have tried to rescue maybe, or work with Norman Osborn to find out some information from him. So they spent a lot of time in Raven Croft. I always want to say Arkham, but it's not Arkham, it's Raven Croft. Justin: It's close. Alex: And it's super fun as usual. Justin: How could you mix those two up Alex? How would you mix those two things up? Alex: They're two- Justin: It's impossible. There are two very different in [inaudible 00:25:45] in two very different universes. Alex: You right, I'm sorry. Super fun bits in here, in particular. And I feel Matthew Rosenberg is just writing for the bits for some of these things where just, what is it? Mister Fear says something to Kingpin. He doesn't realize he's of the zoom and Kingpin is, “Hey, Taskmaster you're here.” And he's, “Yeah.” He's like, “Okay, punch Mister Fear.” And he punches Mister Fear, Norman Osborn getting too close to the zoom and his whole face filling it, just fun, it's a fun book to read. I had a blast reading it across the board. Pete: Yeah. I think he does great on team books. This was fun. I also really to see Taskmaster around, so I thought this was a lot of fun, great kingpin stuff. The art's great. This is just a fun book. Justin: Yeah. It's a great mix of real good comic storytelling, good fights. Character-driven stuff, even characters we don't really see a lot. I really liked this new star character that the series that we read six months ago now. Seeing her hair, it's great. Really well-written but also very fun, funny, and still tying into this goopy old crossover. Pete: And also, you got to be wary if you just find… Nobody's just taking a nap in the bush. You got to be careful. That's all I'm saying. I don't want to give things away, but that was creepy. Alex: I hope this comic continues. I don't know if it will, but this is the sort of thing where I could see Wilson Fisk having a bunch of villains going on disposable missions. Most of them getting killed, not coming back alive, betray each other. It's suicide squad without the bombs in the head, but it's fun to read and he's writing the hell out of it. So I'll definitely read more. Alex: Next up Undiscovered Country, number 12 from Image Comics written by Scott Snyder and Charles Soul art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Leonardo and Marcello Grassi. This is tying up the second arc of this book, unity in a huge fashion, propelling us into the next arc of the book. This is a wild ride as usual, incredible visuals throughout. Justin: Yeah. Alex: Particularly with this issue, we had Scott on the show a little while ago and he was talking about how he and Charles are writing the movie. I do not know how they're writing a movie of this. It's just so big. Everything that happens. Justin: It would be crazy to boil this arc down to one set piece. Because that's what it would have to be, sort of. I would think. Pete: I don't know how- Justin: The comic, you get the emotional beats are here, it's wild storytelling. There are so many ideas here. I mean, it's the same stuff we always compliment this book about, but they just continue to really find the balance of giving this… In this book, there's this very wild escape. It plays a Super Mario kart race for a portion of it. But then you get this really great heartfelt moment where to the main characters, the brother and sister are talking to their images of their parents and it's great. Pete: Yeah. There's so much to this comic. There's so much happening. It can be a little crazy, but man, does it deliver? And the big monster aspect in this issue was just glorious and so cool that a six shooter was really crazy. This was really cool also, they thought this place that they're out was one thing and it turned out to be something different, really great ideas going on in this book. Pete: I mean, I did think it was a little bit like, “All right, when it's these young kids.” And they're like, “This is old technology, the first iPod, how do you even use this?” I was, “Okay. All right.” But really impressive fun stuff. Art's really unbelievable. This continues to be such a scratch your head, what's happening, but then delivers really well. Justin: Yeah. And the last page reveal is just a hundred percent fun. Alex: It's great stuff- Justin: It's like, “Okay. Yeah, let's get fun.” Alex: I'm in, I'm on board. Love it. Can't wait for the next arc. Next up, The Last, Witch, number two for BoomBox written by- Justin: Oh man- Alex: Connor MCcury art by [inaudible 00:30:09]. You guys have been buzzing about this book. Pete: [inaudible 00:30:13]. This book is buzzing. This book is so good- Alex: Buzzing. First. So we got a girl in a small town heading off to a witch's tower. Just wants to check it out a little bit, things pick up and this issue where I was, “Did I miss an issue? Is this issue, number three, what's going on here?” Because this is insane from the first page with witches eating people and powers and everything. What do you guys about this book in particular? Pete: Well first off, the art is really unbelievable. It feels like an amazing animation and still form… The characters designed in the witches and the faces and the different kind of glowing things in them are really cool. This is moving, it's intense, it's sentimental. The little part where the kid is like, “I told you, it was so awesome.” Yeah, I'm really impressed with this book. I didn't think I would like it so much. The grandma smoking a cigar is glorious. Justin: You love a good grandma, who doesn't love a good grandma? Alex: You love a grandma. And you Pete, you know that's a blunt dude, you know she's [inaudible 00:31:20]. Justin: She's far from [inaudible 00:31:22] bro- Alex: She even says, she's like, “Let's get this Juniper going around the room.” Justin: Honestly. I know we're joking about it, but Pete, you are very into grandma's and comics from this to watching Future. I'm sure there's a couple of others I'm forgetting- Alex: And real life. He loves a grandma. Justin: You should release your own podcast where you count down the top 10 grandmas of all time. Pete: Oh that'd be cool. I could do it. But yeah, I think this book really took me by surprise and is really impressive. I cannot wait for more. Each issue continues to give us such a great movement for the story. Yeah. I'm really impressed. Justin: I love the art in this a lot. It reminds me of some classic Ralph [inaudible 00:32:08] animation style getting in like, the old habit series back in the day. And to your question earlier, Alex, why we think it's such a buzz, buzz, buzzy book. It moves quickly. It's both fun, lighthearted, welcoming us into this world. It's scary at times. But it's always just driving the story forward in a well done, confident way. It's just a good book. There's a little mystery going on at the end. We get a lot of mythology building here and cabins in the woods. Watch out. Alex: Yeah. All right, everybody that has been our buzz-buzz busy [inaudible 00:32:48] book of the week. Let's move on and talk about American Vampire 1976, number five from TC Comics written by Scott Snyder, art by Rafael Albuquerque. Talk about things getting big- Justin: [inaudible 00:32:59]- Alex: In this issue, our heroes are fighting a bunch of giants, encounter a council of vampires, tons of mythology dump in this issue are going on here as we're on to the end game, seemingly of American Vampire. Another great issue, but it's just wild to me that we are so far into the road of this book and they're still laying down huge pieces of the mythology. It's very impressive. Justin: Yeah. And it all fits. It all feels very deliberate and they've done a great job of setting up a villain that is worse than everything else we've seen it before. And the way that they're able to keep, Skinner's such a central part of this character just by the fact that he's been devamped and he's just sort of, “Ah, I don't know what I'm doing. I'm just hanging around.” And he's still such a fun character, is great. Pete: Yeah. Scott Snyder knows what the fuck he's doing when it comes to writing comic books, because this is really impressive, so well done. After all these arcs you would think that maybe the ideas would get a little, “All right, we're going to try.” But man just delivers hard on every issue. The last panel reveal on this was really unbelievable. I can't say enough about the art. These two teaming up is just magic. Alex: Next up Black Panther, Keegan Black, number one written by Jeffery Thorn art by Jermaine Peralta in this issue, as you can probably imagine these symbionts are attacking Wakanda and they start to fight back. What'd you think about this issue? Another book that feels it was inspired by, “Hey, what characters have black in their name? Let's put them in the Black King and Black Event.” But personally I think it panned out a lot better than you might expect based on that. Pete: I was really impressed with this book. Also, I didn't expect to get choked up but there was a moment where Black Panther and Siri see each other and give each other a hug. And I got a little choked up because I was, “That's never going to happen in TV or movies and we're never going to get to see that.” And it got me a little bit, which I wasn't ready for. Justin: It's funny you say that Pete, because I was thinking the same thing. It's so rare, I think in a comic book, where from the adaptation to the movie has such an effect on reading the comic book going forward. Because I do feel, when I see Black Panther, I'm just, “Oh, there's a loss there.” Pete: Yeah, It's tough yeah- Justin: I view the character in the way that it's never happened to me before. And I just can't imagine it has happened before. And to see this, I don't know, does that harm the Black Panther character in the Marvel universe? The fact that Chadwick Boseman was such an icon for the role and then died. And is it going to stay with us for forever? I guess would say. Pete: I wonder because it's like, the comic came first. They should be able to do what they want, but man, it was just… I was having a hard time reading it. I was really getting choked up and being, “Ah, I don't know, what did you just say? Series Black Panther and not kind of deal with it just so you don't have these kinds of reactions.” But that doesn't seem fair. Alex: I do think there's something to be said. I agree with you guys. I had the exact same reaction emotionally and there was a brief thought of you're saying, Pete, should they retire to Tchala as Black Panther for a while? Which sounds insane. But just to get around that uncomfortable sad reaction that you have, but I would say no, you keep it going because it is a tribute to how powerful he was as the character that even though he passed away in a very untimely manner, the character continues and it does pay a tribute to him by continuing to exist, by continuing to have these ventures. And as long as they keep being good and they keep treating the character in a good way, that does pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman's performance in a back way as well. Pete: Now I do want to talk a little bit about this issue, not you know talking about that. I thought this was a great issue of Black Panther, lot of cool things and the call back to one of Black Panthers enemies was such a cool idea to help stop this menace. I was really impressed with the writing on this and there's really cool, beast showdowns here. Yeah. Wow. What an awesome issue. What amazing art. This was really cool. Alex: Next up Bliss, number five from Image Comics written by Sean Lewis, art by Caitlin Yarsky. In this issue, we're getting a bunch of backstory about what's going on with our father character who was going up against the main antagonist of this book. We find out how he broke out of the hold of this drug. I guess you can call it a drug. Bliss, how he worked his way forward. Meanwhile, we're following his son as he is trying to track down his dad, I believe. Still some incredible imagining coming out of this book, even five issues in. Justin: This reminded me of, and maybe this is a stretch. Do tell me. It's a reverse never-ending story? Alex: Oh wow. Interesting. Justin: I guess it's just like the never ending story. The dad is going on the adventure and the kid is [inaudible 00:38:35] hearing the dad adventure. Pete: That's a way to reverse Everett Dick story, as [crosstalk 00:38:43]- Alex: You said, the kid being directed to the drug, it's the dad and then- Justin: What I was thinking about was the fact that it's the dad going on the adventure and the kid is hearing this stories- Pete: Riding a dragon means drugs. And then- Alex: I always describe, I don't know if you guys do this too, but I always describe 13, going on 30 is a double reverse pig. Pete: Exactly. And you talk about that a lot, especially in your work as a critic. Yeah. Alex: I try to relate everything back to 13 going on 30 if I can. Pete: Seven a movie. Yeah, I thought this was a really beautiful issue. Unbelievable. This story continues to move forward in a great way. You go from absolutely hating this dad to maybe there's something that could be done. Yeah, I'm just really impressed with this story. And then fun kind of join us next time. And they got the AOC with the scales of justice. I thought that was crazy cool. Alex: What? Pete: The character designs are very interesting. Justin: I will say to Pete's point, I don't think it's actually AOC, but the woman in the preview for next issue looks just like AOC. Pete: It's AOC dude. Alex: Next step Orcs, number one from Kaboom written by and art by Christine Larson. This is pretty much you could do that you could expect from the title. It's a bunch of adventure in Orcs. [inaudible 00:40:07] it's Kaboom, it is very all ages. I thought this was a delightful, fun book to read with some great character designs. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Pete, I imagine given its similarity to other things like Head Lopper and whatnot, you might've liked it as well? Pete: Oh, I really loved it. I especially loved the first story, thought it was really cool. It's fun to see things that are cute be violent. But man, it was fun- Justin: Yes. Are you Soggy or Jimbo that little bunny? Pete: Yeah. I think that… Don't call him little. You [inaudible 00:40:41]- Justin: Oh, I thought you weren't going to take the bait and then you did. [crosstalk 00:40:45]- Pete: It was like that fish that swims by, and you're, “Wow, I missed it.” And then it's, “What's that? Is that a worm?” Justin: [crosstalk 00:40:53]. Fish. I love worms. I'm a fish. I love worms even though I never encounter them because I live in the water. But let try that worm it's exotic to me, because it lives over the ground. Pete: Yeah. The arts in this is really cool. It's all ages, but really it doesn't feel it's pandering to children or anything like that. There's a lot of cool action and adventure. I think this is a cool book. Alex: What I like about this is, it's an Orc, never ending story. Pete: I thought it to be more of a 13 going on 30 myself. Oh wow. Justin: I really did like this. Especially the first bit that ends up being the grandma Orc telling a story, Pete. Grandma Orc you must be just basically coming in your pants because you've seen grandma here. Pete: I wouldn't go that far, but then I like how the grandma trips out a little bit. That was fun. Story times over, I'm getting fucked up. Alex: I'm sorry, just to ask, would you not let me go that far to edge her about grandmas. Let's go down. Pete: What? What did you say? Alex: Nevermind. It's not important. Justin: [inaudible 00:42:24] broke man. Pete: Anyway. Good book. Justin: [inaudible 00:42:27] book. Pete: [inaudible 00:42:28], I'm fine. Justin: You're trying to take the baton, Pete? Pete: I don't know. Yeah. Justin: Some are homesick pilots- Alex: Yeah. Go for it. Number six, Pilots Image Comics written by Dead Waters, art by Casper Winguard. We've been really enjoying this book, I think it's so many things at the same time, but essentially it's about a girl in a punk band, maybe a heavy metal band who discovers a haunted house has to recover a bunch of ghosts, but it's so much more than that. So many different things going on. It ramps up the premise at exactly what's happening. Every single issue ends with a wild visual at the end here. This is great. I really enjoy reading this. Justin: Yeah, me too. It was one of my favorite new books out there. Talk about visuals, the visual of the sort of videotape ghost. Alex: Yeah. Justin: It was haunting. Alex: Yeah. Justin: I want to see that for sure. I want to see that in some movie or film or TV show. So good. Pete: Yeah. I also really liked lessons in this, they're like, “Yo, if you're going to join a band, it is hard, it is grueling and you might get trapped in a house and not be able to make it out.” So you got to be ready for that. Also don't fucking go into other people's houses. All right. It's not going to end well. Justin: Two lessons. Pete: But the art is just fantastic and they really try different, the crackly, black panels that they have that look an old book in the middle of the comic is just really cool and creepy and sets this cool tone. They keep using this shot of this window in this creepy house almost looking like it's about to explode. I'm really impressed with what they're doing with this book creatively and how they're telling this story. It keeps being just fantastic every issue. Alex: Great stuff. If you'd like to support our show, patrion.com/comic book club, also we do a live show every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM to Crowdcast and YouTube come hang out. We would love to chat with you about comic books. iTunes, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, or the app of your choice to subscribe and listen to the show. comicbookclublive.com for this podcast and more at comicbooklive on Twitter. Until next time. 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This week we cover the final reunion episode of RHOBH. We cover the jaw dropping actions throughout the ladies of Potomac episode this week. We discuss Ashley's unique marriage, explaining it to her mom and the ladies and then the ending physical altercation! In DISH we get in to Tchala's Merch and tagline for the season! We talk about Garcelle's first guest on The Real! With Below Deck Med we get in to Jess and Rob's drama and trying not to get all therapist on them! We also discuss the cucumber incident between Tom and Aesha! We end with the ladies of New York discussing the continuing argument between Tinsley and Dorinda who has just been nasty. We also talk about the BS of Luanna "picking up' a man for Leah. That and all on this weeks episode! Check us out on Social Media!Reality Report WebsiteInstagramTwitterHave a comment or suggestion?Email us!: Realityreportpodcast@gmail.com
This week in Disney News, we pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Boseman passed away on Friday from colon cancer. Known for his roles as Jackie Robinson in 42 and Tchala in The Black Panther and other Marvel movies, Boseman's powerful portrayal of strong, proud, wonderful black men helped tell the stories of people too long kept in the shadows. He helped give representation to the underrepresented. He will truly be missed. It's hard to now talk about other Disney news, but there is some, so I guess I'll move forward. Mulan will be released on Disney+ in December, just 3 months after when it'll be out on streaming services to be purchased for $30. We discuss how we think this will impact its performance. Also, Disney has a new Haunted Mansion reboot movie in the works with writer Katie Dippold, who (most notably for me worked) on the glorious show Parks and Rec. Lastly, Disney announced that despite canceling Mickey's-Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, they're still decorating, having special character cavalcades, making special desserts, and letting ADULTS WEAR COSTUMES!!!! Just go to Disney any time between September 15 and October 31 to experience this awesome opportunity! This week we continue our Overrated/underrated series. As per the norm, we look at the amazing website touringplans.com and use their rating system of 1-5 (one being exceptionally bad to five being amazing) to determine what rides we think are too hyped and which need to receive more love. We go far, far away to Tokyo DisneySea this time. We struggle a bit with the difficult task of trying to find overrated rides in what’s an exquisitely done park. We flourish and actually agree a lot on many of the rides that are underrated. How is it possible that a roller coaster gets a 1? Should a carousel be ranked higher than a 2.5? Is the ride with the most buzz worth waiting 1.5 hours? We’ll answer this and so much more! Thank you for checking us out this week! Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps us keep doing this and reach a larger audience. Also, if you know someone who loves Disney and likes podcasts, send them a link to our podcast. The more traction we gain, the better we can make this! You guys are awesome!! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon
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The biggest episode in the M.C.U., Avengers Endgame was released this weekend. Along with everyone else on the planet we returned once again to the cinema and discuss it all in our Avengers Endgame Movie Review Podcast. We discuss all of the big moments, cameos and deaths and twists in our SPOILER FILLED chat. Main artwork is by Matt Ferguson from his Odeon exclusive Avengers Endgame poster Synopsis for our Avengers Endgame Movie Review 2018 Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely After the devastating events of Thanos’ snap the remaining Avengers along with Captain Marvel go after Thanos, but despite Thor’s vengeance the universe remains in ruins and the deep loss of friends persists. But an unexpected visit to Avengers HQ from Ant-Man offers new hope of a time travel plan B to reverse the snap. With the help of the remaining allies, a reluctant Iron-Man and Captain America put aside their differences and the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions. As they go on the hunt for the Infinity gems to restore order to the universe, Thanos becomes aware of this threat against his mission by torturing Nebula. As he arrives on earth, with the Black Order, to destroy the Avengers the forces collected against him come together in an epic battle for the fate of the Universe. Captain Marvel Movie Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron ManChris Evans as Steve RogersScarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanov / Black WidowChris Hemsworth as Thor Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Ronin/ HawkeyeMark Ruffalo as Hulk / Bruce Banner Josh Brolin as ThanosKaren Gillan as NebulaDon Cheadle as War MachinePaul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-ManWith Brie Larson as Carol Danvers Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen StrangeGwyneth Paltrow as Pepper PottsChadwick Boseman as Tchala the Black PantherDanai Gurira as OkoyeZoe Saldana as GamoraLetitia Wright as ShuriTom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-ManAND Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Joseph Fury https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JsvRc6fdPy9SXRLe5zyz1 Here's our spoiler filled discussion of Avengers Infinity War in case you want to catch up. Thanks so much for listening to our Avengers Endgame Movie Review we love to hear from listeners about your thoughts on all of our podcasts so please send yours to feedback@defenderstvpodcast.com join us on facebook at Facebook.com/groups/defenderstvpodcast or follow us on Twitter @defenderscast and you can now record your thoughts for the podcast directly from our website tvpodcastindustries.com by clicking the “Send Voicemail” button. We will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in July with the Nick Fury and Peter Parker in Spider-man is released on the 5th of July 2019. We'll be back to the small screen later this year with our final Marvel Netflix reviews of Jessica Jones Season 3. Stay subscribed and we'll let you know as soon as we have a release date. We're also covering the current Doctor Strange comic run over on our Strange Tales on Defenders TV Podcast. Thanks for listening John, Chris and Derek Defenders TV Podcast Date recorded: 28/04/2019Date published: 01/05/2019MP3, 133.10 mins, 96kbps, 91.7MB All images and audio clips are copyright of their copyright holders no infringement is intended. The music for this episode "Fighting Against Our Will" by Ask Again is licensed under an Attribution License.
The biggest episode in the M.C.U., Avengers Endgame was released this weekend. Along with everyone else on the planet we returned once again to the cinema and discuss it all in our Avengers Endgame Movie Review Podcast. We discuss all of the big moments, cameos and deaths and twists in our SPOILER FILLED chat. Main artwork is by Matt Ferguson from his Odeon exclusive Avengers Endgame poster Synopsis for our Avengers Endgame Movie Review 2018 Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely After the devastating events of Thanos’ snap the remaining Avengers along with Captain Marvel go after Thanos, but despite Thor’s vengeance the universe remains in ruins and the deep loss of friends persists. But an unexpected visit to Avengers HQ from Ant-Man offers new hope of a time travel plan B to reverse the snap. With the help of the remaining allies, a reluctant Iron-Man and Captain America put aside their differences and the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions. As they go on the hunt for the Infinity gems to restore order to the universe, Thanos becomes aware of this threat against his mission by torturing Nebula. As he arrives on earth, with the Black Order, to destroy the Avengers the forces collected against him come together in an epic battle for the fate of the Universe. Avengers Endgame Movie Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron ManChris Evans as Steve RogersScarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanov / Black WidowChris Hemsworth as Thor Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Ronin/ HawkeyeMark Ruffalo as Hulk / Bruce Banner Josh Brolin as ThanosKaren Gillan as NebulaDon Cheadle as War MachinePaul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-ManWith Brie Larson as Carol Danvers Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen StrangeGwyneth Paltrow as Pepper PottsChadwick Boseman as Tchala the Black PantherDanai Gurira as OkoyeZoe Saldana as GamoraLetitia Wright as ShuriTom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-ManAND Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Joseph Fury https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O9AqlrztRXNaVcy0AWUxT Here's our spoiler filled discussion of Avengers Infinity War in case you want to catch up. Thanks so much for listening to our Avengers Endgame Movie Review we love to hear from listeners about your thoughts on all of our podcasts so please send yours to feedback@defenderstvpodcast.com join us on facebook at Facebook.com/groups/defenderstvpodcast or follow us on Twitter @defenderscast and you can now record your thoughts for the podcast directly from our website tvpodcastindustries.com by clicking the “Send Voicemail” button. We will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in July with the Nick Fury and Peter Parker in Spider-man is released on the 5th of July 2019. We'll be back to the small screen later this year with our final Marvel Netflix reviews of Jessica Jones Season 3. Stay subscribed and we'll let you know as soon as we have a release date. We're also covering the current Doctor Strange comic run over on our Strange Tales on Defenders TV Podcast. Thanks for listening John, Chris and Derek Defenders TV Podcast Date recorded: 28/04/2019Date published: 01/05/2019MP3, 133.10 mins, 96kbps, 91.7MB All images and audio clips are copyright of their copyright holders no infringement is intended. The music for this episode "Fighting Against Our Will" by Ask Again is licensed under an Attribution License.
The biggest episode in the M.C.U., Avengers Endgame was released this weekend. Along with everyone else on the planet we returned once again to the cinema and discuss it all in our Avengers Endgame Movie Review Podcast. We discuss all of the big moments, cameos and deaths and twists in our SPOILER FILLED chat. Main artwork is by Matt Ferguson from his Odeon exclusive Avengers Endgame poster Synopsis for our Avengers Endgame Movie Review 2018 Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo Written by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely After the devastating events of Thanos’ snap the remaining Avengers along with Captain Marvel go after Thanos, but despite Thor’s vengeance the universe remains in ruins and the deep loss of friends persists. But an unexpected visit to Avengers HQ from Ant-Man offers new hope of a time travel plan B to reverse the snap. With the help of the remaining allies, a reluctant Iron-Man and Captain America put aside their differences and the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions. As they go on the hunt for the Infinity gems to restore order to the universe, Thanos becomes aware of this threat against his mission by torturing Nebula. As he arrives on earth, with the Black Order, to destroy the Avengers the forces collected against him come together in an epic battle for the fate of the Universe. Avengers Endgame Movie Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron ManChris Evans as Steve RogersScarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanov / Black WidowChris Hemsworth as Thor Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Ronin/ HawkeyeMark Ruffalo as Hulk / Bruce Banner Josh Brolin as ThanosKaren Gillan as NebulaDon Cheadle as War MachinePaul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-ManWith Brie Larson as Carol Danvers Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen StrangeGwyneth Paltrow as Pepper PottsChadwick Boseman as Tchala the Black PantherDanai Gurira as OkoyeZoe Saldana as GamoraLetitia Wright as ShuriTom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-ManAND Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Joseph Fury https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O9AqlrztRXNaVcy0AWUxT Here's our spoiler filled discussion of Avengers Infinity War in case you want to catch up. Thanks so much for listening to our Avengers Endgame Movie Review we love to hear from listeners about your thoughts on all of our podcasts so please send yours to feedback@defenderstvpodcast.com join us on facebook at Facebook.com/groups/defenderstvpodcast or follow us on Twitter @defenderscast and you can now record your thoughts for the podcast directly from our website tvpodcastindustries.com by clicking the “Send Voicemail” button. We will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in July with the Nick Fury and Peter Parker in Spider-man is released on the 5th of July 2019. We'll be back to the small screen later this year with our final Marvel Netflix reviews of Jessica Jones Season 3. Stay subscribed and we'll let you know as soon as we have a release date. We're also covering the current Doctor Strange comic run over on our Strange Tales on Defenders TV Podcast. Thanks for listening John, Chris and Derek Defenders TV Podcast Date recorded: 28/04/2019Date published: 01/05/2019MP3, 133.10 mins, 96kbps, 91.7MB All images and audio clips are copyright of their copyright holders no infringement is intended. The music for this episode "Fighting Against Our Will" by Ask Again is licensed under an Attribution License.
Hey guys, this week we have a special episode of Movie Podders. We go into full spoilery details about the smash hit, Black Panther. Royalty free music from Bensound - Happy Rock       Â
Bem amiiiiiiches das interwebs, sejam bem vindos a mais um podcast das tretas! Primeiramente vamos mandar o MP3 Skype recorder tomar no cu, por culpa dele perdemos um pedaço do começo deste episódio, pois é galera, estamos enfrentando problemas para conseguir gravar o podcast, todos os programas bons estão parando de funcionar no Skype e só está sobrando os merdas! E como era de se esperar, assim como a maioria dos outros podcasts, hoje vamos falar de Guerra Civil, Evandro, Sir Vinnie, Godoka, Tom, e o convidado Inacreditável Neo se juntam para falar do melhor filme do ano (até 31 de Julho) O vilão foi bom? O pai do Tchala se vestia de Pantera Negra? Melhor Homem Aranha? Tommy Lee Jones sempre foi velho? Tudo isso e outras merdas logo abaixo! http://www.superamiches.com/bem-amiches-120-guerra-civil/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superamiches/support
In this edition of the Mother's Market Radio show, we talk with Allafia founder Olowo-n'djo Tchala about the Allafia organization, it's mission, and how you can get involved.
In this edition of the Mother's Market Radio show, we talk with Allafia founder Olowo-n'djo Tchala about the Allafia organization, it's mission, and how you can get involved.
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