During this 40th episode of Breakthrough Builders, host Jesse Purewal reflects on the 39 episodes produced thus far. It’s part year-in-review, part host-tells-all as he sits down with Studio Pod Media’s TJ Bonaventura and the team behind the show for an enlightening conversation about storytelling with empathy, favorite moments with guests, and everything in between (there’s even some hockey talk).

(0:57) Describing the show’s origins and evolution

(8:45) Jesse identifies four main themes of the show so far w/ episode reflections

(15:14) The importance of empathy: why we all need to be continuously understood, and re-understood

(17:08) Looking ahead to 2022

(17:57) Favorite pods, the Dream Guest, & more: Jesse answers a lightning round of questions from the Breakthrough Builders team

Referenced Episodes

Building with Purpose: Robert Chatwani

The Spirit of Possibility: Gurdeep Pall

Creating Customer Love: Sheila Vashee

Embarking on Purpose: Lakshmi Shenoy

Authoring Encouragement: Sean Taylor

Discovering Vulnerability: Brad Balukjian

Inclusive Inventor: Jenny Fleiss

Faith in the Future: Rob LoCascio