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Emily interviews Elvin Aghammadzada, an AI Architect at NVIDIA.
Elvin discusses his work on large language models, AI systems, and mentoring engineers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's future impact on workplaces and society, reflecting on his journey from a passion for mathematics to a career in AI.
He also shares his views on AI in education, the significance of supercomputers, and the potential for young innovators to transform industries with fresh perspectives.
01:39 Understanding AI and Its Implications
04:28 A Day in the Life at NVIDIA
06:42 Opportunities in AI
08:29 Matters.com Speed Round
14:27 Final Thoughts
More here on Elvin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvin-agammed/
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In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Olivia interviews Samantha Holland — a cancer survivor, resilience coach, and former Disney VIP tour guide — to talk about transforming pain into purpose.
At just 34, Samantha was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and rare forms of breast cancer. What saved her life was early detection, a trust in her intuition, and a medical team that truly listened.
Samantha opens up about:
- Navigating identity shifts during and after treatment
- The emotional aftermath of remission and “the silence” that follows
- Why she rejects the idea that “everything happens for a reason”
- Her philosophy of giving purpose to pain to create meaning and resilience
- The power of storytelling, community, and mental health awareness
💗 Connect with Samantha:
🎧 Podcast: Just Happy to Be Here (Spotify)
🌐 Website: GoBeyondNegative.com
📱 TikTok & Instagram: @SammyJo757
Resilience #CancerSurvivor #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #PurposeThroughPain #MentalHealthMatters #BeyondNegative #Inspiration #PodcastInterview #StorytellingMatters #WomenEmpowerment #FindingMeaning #SurvivorStory #DisneyCastMember #LifeAfterCancer #HealingJourney
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In this episode of Matters.com Presents, we interview Anne Catherine Bédard — chemist, artist, and founder of Lab Coat and Leggings — to talk about blending science, creativity, and authenticity.
Anne Catherine shares how a simple adult coloring book during recovery sparked a life-changing journey of self-discovery. From feeling “too nerdy for sports” and “too sporty for science,” she found empowerment in embracing all sides of herself — scientist, athlete, mother, artist, and entrepreneur.
They explore the importance of representation for women in STEM, the role of creativity in science, and how letting go of perfectionism can lead to healing, confidence, and authentic living. Anne Catherine also introduces her empowering Science Girly and Sports Girly coloring book series that encourage kids to dream big and color outside the lines — literally and figuratively.
The episode wraps with a Matters/Not Matters speed round, covering topics from AI and art therapy to pizza and personal branding.
🔗 Connect with Anne Catherine Bédard:
🌐 Website: LabCoatandLeggings.com
📚 Coloring Books: Science Girly & Sports Girly on Amazon
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labcoat_and_leggings/
ColoringOutsideTheLines #WomenInSTEM #ScienceAndArt #Authenticity #Creativity #ArtTherapy #STEMInspiration #WomenInScience #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #PodcastInterview #LabCoatAndLeggings #AnneCatherineBedard #MattersPodcast #Empowerment #STEMWomen #BoldAndBrilliant
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Olivia interviews Mark Foreman, Co-CEO of Buzz 3D, a company pioneering interactive virtual shelves that merge AI shopper research and behavioral data to transform the way retailers understand consumer decisions.
Mark shares his journey that led him to challenge what he considers one of the most overlooked aspects of e-commerce: the scrolling product grid. He explains why the digital shelf needs to mirror the in-store experience to drive engagement, satisfaction, and sales.
Together, they discuss:
- 🛒 How in-store shelf design influences shopper behavior.
- 🤖 Why AI is a game changer for understanding consumer intent.
- 🧠 The emotional and practical gap between physical and digital retail.
- 🌐 How VR, e-commerce, and behavioral insights intersect to shape the future of shopping.
- ☕ Plus: a fun speed round covering AI, virtual reality, coffee, vacations, sports, and space exploration.
“Why are we still shopping online the same way we did 30 years ago? The world is ready for a more beautiful, more human digital shelf.” – Mark Foreman
https://www.web.buzz3d.com/
Ecommerce #RetailInnovation #DigitalShelf #Buzz3D #AIinRetail #ShopperMarketing #VirtualShelves #RetailTech #FutureOfShopping #ConsumerBehavior #Podcast #TechTalk #VirtualReality #MattersPodcast
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In this episode of the Matters.com podcast, Olivia interviews Melissa Fors Shackleford — a healthcare marketing strategist, author of Harnessing Purpose, and advisor helping leaders align their mission with their message.
Melissa shares her perspective on finding personal fulfillment in marketing, emphasizing that authentic connection — not manipulation — is what drives meaningful brand relationships. She discusses why purpose-driven brands outperform their competitors, the importance of authentic leadership, and how values-based communication shapes trust in today’s transparent, social-first world.
The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities in healthcare marketing, the transformative potential of AI, and how leaders can model purpose through action.
The Matters or Not Matters speed round covers topics from branding and vacations to reality TV, cryptocurrency, and more.
Whether you’re a marketer, leader, or simply someone seeking deeper alignment between your work and your values, this episode will inspire you to find your North Star — and help others find theirs too.
🔗 Connect with Melissa Fors Shackleford:
- 💼 LinkedIn: Melissa Fors Shackleford
- 🌐 Website: MelissaForsShackleford.com
- 📘 Book: HarnessingPurpose.com
PurposeDrivenMarketing #AuthenticLeadership #HealthcareMarketing #MissionAndMessage #HarnessingPurpose #BrandAuthenticity #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipMatters #AIinMarketing #CorporateSocialResponsibility #BrandPurpose #HumanConnection #MattersPodcast #MelissaForsShackleford
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Olivia interviews Kat Anselmo — a yoga teacher and health coach who helps people reconnect with their authentic selves through mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery.
Kat shares her powerful personal story of transformation — from supporting a partner’s health crisis to navigating heartbreak, and ultimately creating a one-year “contract with herself” to find her purpose. Through yoga, meditation, and holistic health practices, Kat discovered the importance of taking action, creating balance, and choosing the life you want to live.
✨ Topics we cover:
- Why a contract with yourself can be life-changing
- How yoga and meditation became tools for healing
- The importance of mindfulness and being present
- Building confidence and resilience through movement
- Why holistic health is about more than diet and exercise
- The joy of “soul food” like pizza and gelato 🍕🍨
Kat’s story is a reminder that while we can’t control everything in life, we can control how we show up for ourselves.
🔗 Find Kat online:
- Website: www.KatsYoga.com
- Instagram: @kat.anselmo
YogaJourney #MindfulnessMatters #SelfDiscovery #HolisticHealth #LiveYourBestLife #FindYourBalance #WellnessJourney #MindBodySoul #YogaForLife #MeditationPractice #InnerPeace #YogaEveryDay #MovementHeals #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #TransformationJourney #ConfidenceMatters #HealingThroughMovement #MattersPodcast #InspiringStories #LifeLessons #PodcastInterview
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Olivia chats with Jennifer Finch — musician, writer, and cultural storyteller best known as the bassist for L7. Jennifer brings her signature raw honesty and humor as she talks about why digital media literacy should be part of education, how counterculture fuels creativity, and why pizza might matter just as much as music.
From recovery to writing, coffee to community, Jennifer shares what truly matters to her — and reminds us that storytelling and connection are at the heart of it all.
👉 Explore more of Jennifer’s projects at jenniferfinch.com
#JenniferFinch #L7 #MattersPodcast #MusicAndRecovery #DigitalMediaLiteracy #Counterculture #StorytellingMatters #FeminismMatters #PunkRock #PodcastConversation #WhatMatters
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In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Olivia chats with John Fuhrman — Senior Manager with LegalShield Business Solutions, bestselling author of 11 books, Navy Veteran, and award-winning entrepreneur.
John shares why independence—both financial and personal—matters most at this stage of his life, and how affordable legal support can transform the way individuals and small businesses handle everyday challenges. From avoiding costly crises to protecting employees with legal benefits, John explains how LegalShield makes legal access simple, affordable, and stress-free.
We also dive into his entrepreneurial journey, the surprising history of barbecue and brisket, and why empowering others to succeed brings him the most joy.
👉 Learn more about John’s work:
🌐 Website: JohnFuhrman.LegalShieldAssociate.com
LegalShield #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #LegalProtection #BusinessMatters #JohnFuhrman #AffordableLegalHelp #MattersPodcast #BarbecueStories #WorkFromAnywhere
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In this episode, Kate Torode shares the story behind Chicken Nugget Girl — a hilarious, heartfelt “memoir in disguise” that turns everyday chaos into comedy. Drawing on her own life, Kate talks about midlife crises, rediscovering dreams, and the power of humor to process life’s messiest moments.
She opens up about how personal experiences shaped her character Mallory, why laughter is essential to survival, and the challenges of being both an artist and a self-promoter in today’s social media-driven world.
What You’ll Learn
- The origin of Chicken Nugget Girl and how Kate transforms disasters into comedy gold
- What a midlife crisis really means — and why it can be an opportunity for reinvention
- The double-edged sword of AI for writers and creators
- Why stand-up comedy matters as a mirror of society
- Kate’s honest take on social media as both a tool and a trap
- How humor, art, and openness about mental health keep us connected
Kate’s Takeaways
- “A midlife crisis is really a chance to ask: do I keep doing what I’m doing, or do I finally follow my dreams?”
- “Humor isn’t optional. Without it, life would be unbearable.”
- “Mental health matters as much as any other health condition — and we need to talk about it openly.”
Connect with Kate
- Website & updates: KateTorode.com
KateTorode #ChickenNuggetGirl #MidlifeChaos #ComedyWriting #HumorHeals #MattersPodcast #MattersDotCom
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Matthew Campobasso opens up about what truly matters to him at this stage in life and career. With 20+ years of experience in law, he explains how Stoic philosophy helped him shift his perspective — from chasing money and titles to focusing on balance, authenticity, and relationships.
He shares what it’s like teaching future lawyers, why he believes success is more about how you show up than how much you bill, and how being a dad shapes his outlook. We also dive into his personal “aha” moments with Stoicism and wrap things up with a fun Matters speed round.
What You’ll Learn
- Why priorities change as we move through life
- How Stoic ideas can help manage stress and pressure in high-stakes careers
- The difference between thinking like a lawyer and being one
- Why money and titles don’t equal happiness
- How authenticity and daily interactions shape your legacy
- The role of Peloton, journaling, and even video games in Matthew’s balance
Matthew’s Takeaways
- “The best way to teach kids to live a good life is to live one yourself.”
- “We can’t control what happens, but we can control how we respond.”
- “Life is a series of interactions. Always aim to make them better, or at least not worse.”
Connect with Matthew
- Follow him on LinkedIn
MatthewCampobasso #StoicLawyer #MattersPodcast #law #Stoicism #StoicWisdom #BalancedLife #AuthenticLiving #LifePhilosophy #MindfulLeadership #LawyerLife #LegalLeadership #CareerBalance #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipMatters #GrowthMindset #LiveAGoodLife #AuthenticityMatters #ParentingWithPurpose #LegacyBuilding
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In this episode of the Matters.com Presents Podcast, Olivia sits speaks with Allen Spence, a U.S. Congressional candidate and seasoned FinTech professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial markets.
Allen shares what matters most to him right now—defending the health of the republic, protecting freedoms, and strengthening the economy. From his perspective on tariffs and constitutional checks and balances, to the future of AI, cryptocurrency, financial regulation, and education, Allen explains how these issues connect to America’s prosperity and liberty.
He also dives into:
Why he believes bad economic policies are hurting Americans
The First and Fourth Amendments under threat
The importance of fair and transparent financial markets
How AI will drive the next wave of productivity
His stance on education, public schools, and career paths
The role of crypto and blockchain in global payments and efficiency
Why freedom of speech is the foundation of democracy
And even his personal passion for coffee and insights on the stock market
Allen’s campaign is built on economic prosperity, transparency, and maximizing individual utility.
🔗 Learn more & follow his campaign: Spence2026.com
AllenSpence #USCongress #Economy #Freedom #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #FinancialMarkets #StockMarket #EducationMatters #USConstitution #FreeSpeech #ChecksAndBalances #PodcastInterview #PoliticalPodcast #FinTech #MattersPodcast #Spence2026
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In this episode of Matters.com, Emily sits down with Heather Johnson, the Queen of Copycat Recipes, food and travel blogger, and winner of Guy’s Grocery Games. With over 6 million page views in 2024, Heather shares what truly matters to her — from simple joys like naps, her dogs and cats, to the inspiration she finds at the beach.
Heather dives into:
- How food and travel shape her life and career
- Her most popular copycat recipe (yes, the legendary Casey’s Breakfast Pizza 🍕)
- Why the air fryer is a game-changer for cooking for one
- The rejuvenating power of the beach and travel inspiration
- What it was like to win Guy’s Grocery Games and get praised by Guy Fieri himself
- Her take on what matters (and what doesn’t) — from mental health and dogs to books and politics
Heather also gives us a peek at what’s next, including her upcoming trip to Aruba, and where you can follow her adventures and recipes.
📍 Follow Heather:
- Blog: TheFoodHussy.com
- Instagram: @FoodHussy
- TikTok: @TheFoodHussy
FoodBlogger #CopycatRecipes #AirFryerCooking #FoodAndTravel #HeatherJohnson #MattersPodcast #ComfortFood #GuyFieri #FoodieLife #CaseysBreakfastPizza #FoodInspiration #TravelEats #BeachVibes #FoodBlogging
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In this episode of Matters.com, Emily sits down with Hudson Turman, an 18-year-old nationally ranked debater (3rd in the U.S. for Big Questions Debate) to talk about the power of communication, civic engagement, and the role of debate in shaping future leaders.
Hudson shares:
Why speech and debate matters more than ever in a digital-first world.
How blending technology and in-person communication makes debate even stronger.
The family story that inspired his journey into competitive debate.
What it’s really like to compete at national tournaments.
A speed round on topics from rhetoric and civic engagement to lacrosse, hot honey, and self-driving cars.
💡 Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or lifelong learner, Hudson’s perspective will inspire you to think differently about how we communicate and engage with the world.
📍 Follow Hudson’s journey: Instagram → @HudsonTurman_19
📍 Learn more: Matters.com
SpeechAndDebate #DebateLife #Rhetoric #PublicSpeaking #CriticalThinking
GenZVoices #FutureLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #StudentVoices #BigQuestions
CivicEngagement #LeadershipMatters #EducationMatters #LifelongLearning #InspiringVoices
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Svati Patel shares her powerful journey of adopting Rani, a rescue dog from Puerto Rico. We talk about the stereotypes around rescue dogs, why they end up in shelters, and how adoption truly saves two lives.
Svati also shares her fostering experiences, and why rescue dogs aren’t broken—they’re just waiting for love and a second chance.
👉 Key takeaway: When you adopt, you don’t just rescue a dog—you change your own life too.
🔗 Connect with Svati on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/svati-patel-366a7a5
🐾 Learn more at Petfinder.com
AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #PetAdoption
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Mike Zeinfeld interviews Laura Richards, a bestselling author and speaker who helps women heal and rebuild after experiencing narcissistic abuse. Laura shares her personal journey of living with a covert narcissist for 33 years, how she discovered the concept of narcissistic abuse, and the importance of spreading awareness. She discusses the traits of narcissists, their manipulative tactics such as gaslighting, and the devastating impact on victims' self-esteem. . The conversation also touches on various related topics, including mental health, social media's influence, and the importance of support systems.
00:19 Understanding Narcissistic Abuse
02:11 Personal Journey and Realizations
04:59 Empowerment and Moving Forward
07:06 The Role of Social Media
08:18 Next Level Thoughts on Narcissism
10:42 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters
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https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/free-gift-from-laura
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Welcome back! We interviewed Avelyn Simons, an award-winning high school drama teacher, director, and performer. She discusses the significant impact of arts education on students.
With 18 state nominations under her belt, Avelyn shares her journey from performer to educator, the challenges she faced, and the rewards of seeing her students grow.
She elaborates on the transformative power of public speaking classes, the importance of taking risks in directing complex shows, and the broader life skills students gain from theater.
00:16 Avelyn's Journey to Teaching
01:40 Impact of Arts Education
03:20 Challenges and Successes in Directing
04:33 Personal Stories and Student Growth
07:55 Risk Taking in Theater
10:03 Speed Round
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avelyn-mae-simons-5ab747248/
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We’re switching things up and doing a podcast profile — and this one’s a standout. Mike interviews Amanda Trisdale about Leta’s Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life) — a podcast she hosts with her 13-year-old daughter, Leta.
The show explores the powerful intersection of dance and neurodiversity, with real stories, advocacy, and rhythm to spare. Amanda shares how a random social media hack sparked the idea for the podcast, Leta’s success in the tap world, and how they launched a nonprofit dance studio designed for autistic dancers. And of course, we close with the Matters.com speed round.
00:21 The Origin of the Podcast
01:03 Leta's Journey in Dance
01:39 Challenges and Advocacy in Dance
02:56 Purpose and Structure of the Podcast
05:21 Seeking Guests...
06:16 Speed Round: Topics that Matter
https://www.letatapstyles.com/
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In this episode, we speak with Grant McCracken, founder of DarkHorse Security, about his mission to make cybersecurity accessible and affordable for organizations of all sizes. Grant discusses the importance of proactive security, especially for smaller organizations, and his efforts to eliminate barriers to effective cybersecurity. Additionally, the episode features a rapid-fire speed round covering topics such as skiing, artificial intelligence, pizza, exercise, video games, mental health, entrepreneurship, effective altruism, duck fashion shows, toe wrestling, and antibiotic resistance.
00:24 The Importance of Cybersecurity
00:52 Making Cybersecurity Accessible
02:16 Grant's Personal Journey
03:44 Speed Round: Matters or Not
06:22 Serious vs. Ridiculous Topics
11:29 Conclusion and Contact Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmccracken/
https://darkhorse.sh/
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In this episode, Maria Moreno, a certified pediatric sleep and motherhood coach, shares her insights on the importance of sleep for parents and children. Maria discusses her personal struggles with sleep deprivation and its impacts on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. She emphasizes the societal pressures that equate exhaustion with productivity and success, and she offers practical advice for parents to prioritize rest amidst their busy lives.
00:18 The Importance of Sleep
01:01 Societal Pressures and Sleep Deprivation
03:35 Sleep Tips for Parents
06:00 Speed Round: What Matters?
09:20 Conclusion and Contact Information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindfulmother/
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In this episode, Mike Zeinfeld interviews Shoshana Rosenfeld, an executive coach who specializes in helping leadership teams enhance emotional intelligence, trust, and performance. Shoshana emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in effective leadership. She shares her own transformative experience leading a rope team on Mount Rainier and discusses how focusing on control over connection impacted her team negatively.
00:15 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
01:48 A Personal Story of Leadership and Growth
04:26 Key Takeaways on Leadership
05:29 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters
Follow Shoshana or reach out here:
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Why does performance matter to Paul Fernandez?
We interviewed Paul Fernandez about how he helps ambitious founders scale through performance marketing, persuasive content, and strategic clarity. Paul breaks down performance into confidence, adaptability, and persuasion, emphasizing the importance of bringing the right energy to each interaction. We also cover Paul's perspective on branding, the transcendence of music, the uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence, and the unification brought by sports. In our Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, Paul shares his views on coffee, branding, competitive duck herding, and data colonialism.
https://www.thegrowthguys.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-a-fernandez
00:26 The Concept of Performance
03:09 Authentic Performance
03:55 Brand Performance
06:09 Speed Round: Matters or Not Matters
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Empowering Moms: Self-Care, Confidence, and Pursuing Dreams with Mary Dibble
Why should self-care matter to overwhelmed moms? We interviewed Mary Dibble, a heart-centered coach, about how moms can embrace self-love, self-acceptance, and pursue their dreams while raising their children. Mary shares her personal journey of transformation and the importance of modeling self-care for children. She discusses how external factors can reflect internal struggles and offers steps moms can take to rebuild their confidence and thrive. The episode also features a fun speed round called 'Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters' where Mary shares her thoughts on various topics, from motherhood and work-life balance to extreme ironing and duck fashion shows.
00:12 Embracing Self-Love and Self-Care as a Mom
02:29 Recognizing the Signs of Self-Neglect
04:16 Mary's Coaching Approach
05:39 Speed Round Fun
09:58 Wrapping Up and Contact Information
https://www.marydibblecoaching.com/
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We interviewed Lyndsey Getty, speaker, author, and founder of the Thoughtful Method Company, about her dedication to 'thought literacy'. Lyndsey discusses the significance of understanding and managing thoughts, its impact on emotional intelligence, and how it transformed her life. She highlights the need to make psychological concepts accessible to improve self-awareness and mental health. Additionally, Lyndsey shares insights on her books and the practical applications of thought literacy in both personal and professional contexts.
00:12 The Importance of Thought Literacy
01:10 Personal Journey with Therapy
02:38 Impact of Thought Awareness
03:46 Professional Applications of Thought Literacy
05:10 Books and Methods for Thought Processing
05:55 ChatGPT and Thought Processing
08:20 Matter Speed Round
More from Lyndsey:
https://thoughtmethod.com/
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Why does empowering kids matter to Scott Feld? We interviewed Scott about how his work as a children's author and coach led him to focus on building confidence and resilience in kids through storytelling and play-based learning. Scott discusses his new book, 'Dax to the Max,' and he shares stories of how these tools have helped children discover their inner strengths. We also delve into his personal inspiration—his own son, Dax—and take a fun turn with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters segment, touching on topics from children's literature to artificial intelligence.
00:13 Empowering Kids Through Inner Superpowers
01:18 Play-Based Learning and Real-Life Examples
03:01 The Story Behind 'Dax to the Max'
04:41 Speed Round: What Matters and What Doesn't
https://www.scottfeld.com/
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Why does fulfillment matter to DJ Dickerson Alejandrino? We interviewed DJ about his journey from flunking out of college to becoming an advocate for a Pleasure Led Life. He discusses transitioning from achievement-focused living to fulfillment-driven existence, realizing the importance of living authentically rather than conforming to societal expectations. DJ shares insights on balancing work, goal-setting, parenting, and personal values. He also touches on how he teaches these values to his children and the significance of self-awareness in making decisions that align with one's true self. The episode concludes with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters segment, where DJ gives his quick takes on various topics, including work-life balance, emotional intelligence, and more.
00:15 From Academic Failure to Medical School
01:22 Realizations in Medical School
02:04 Switching to a Fulfillment-Driven Life
04:40 Teaching Values to Children
05:16 Living a Pleasure Led Life
06:24 Speed Round: Quick Insights
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We interviewed Amanda Graham, Speaker and Writer about how her struggles and hardships led her to introspection, and ultimately transformation. Amanda discusses her journey through a personal crisis, what she learned from Steve Jobs' motivational advice, and how working on her internal issues helped her leverage her gifts and abilities. She emphasizes the importance of introspection, self-analysis, and accepting one's neurodivergence. The episode concludes with a Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, where Amanda shares her thoughts on creativity, storytelling, comedy, and more.
00:09 Amanda's Life-Changing Crisis
02:44 The Wilderness Period
03:33 Building a Strong Foundation
05:34 The Importance of Introspection
06:45 Speed Round: What Matters?
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Why does burnout matter?
We interviewed Dr. Rubin, a Harvard-trained Functional Medicine Doctor and TEDx speaker, about her journey through burnout, its causes, and ways to manage it. Dr. Rubin shares her personal experiences with burnout in medicine and motherhood and discusses the distinctions between different types of stress and burnout. She offers strategies to help people, particularly women, prevent burnout and reclaim their health and happiness. The speed round covers her thoughts on topics like breath work, pets, travel, sports, AI, and reality TV. Dr. Rubin also speaks about her upcoming podcast, Outsmart Burnout, which recently launched.
00:18 Personal Experience with Burnout
01:20 Understanding Stress vs. Burnout
02:47 Strategies to Combat Burnout
05:06 Mindset and Self-Reflection
07:29 Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters
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Why does understanding autism awareness matter to Francesca Perceval?
We interviewed Francesca, an executive coach, HR leader, and proud neurodivergent professional, about her late autism diagnosis and its impact on her life and career. Francesca shares her journey from misunderstanding autism based on old stereotypes to becoming an advocate for greater awareness and support in the workplace and society. She discusses the concept of masking, the Double Empathy Problem, and how these affect neurodivergent individuals. Additionally, Francesca delves into how her diagnosis led her to embrace her interests and start Sparkly Frog Coaching to help others. Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters covers topics like neurodiversity, workplace inclusion, emotional intelligence, and more.
00:20 Understanding Autism in the Workplace
00:47 Francesca's Late Diagnosis Journey
02:20 Challenges and Realizations Post-Diagnosis
07:56 The Double Empathy Problem
08:52 Speed Round: What Matters?
11:28 Francesca's Coaching and Contact Information
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Why does autism matter to Shea Belsky ? We interviewed Shea Belsky, an autistic self-advocate and tech lead at HubSpot, about his experiences and the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodiversity. Diagnosed at a young age, Shea shares his journey of finding his voice, the significance of shattering stereotypes, and his efforts to educate people on inclusivity and accessibility. In our Speed Round (Matters, Not Matters), Shea weighs in on various topics ranging from education to virtual reality.
00:21 Shattering Stereotypes About Autism
02:06 Shea's Personal Journey with Autism
03:04 The Importance of Self-Advocacy
04:34 Educating Others About Neurodiversity
06:22 Common Misconceptions About Autism
07:39 The Role of Social Media and Community
08:43 Speed Round: What Matters to Shea
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Why does farmer mental health matter? We interviewed Kessley Rogers, a licensed professional counselor, about the mental health crisis among farmers, a largely overlooked at-risk community. Kessley shares her insight on the unique stressors farmers face, including economic burdens, isolation, and generational pressures, which significantly contribute to high suicide rates in this group. She also highlights the importance of acknowledging these struggles and the value of seeking mental health support. In the Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters, Kessley shares her views on topics from mental health to pizza.
00:17 The Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers
02:01 Challenges Faced by Farmers
04:16 Supporting Farmers' Mental Health
08:14 Statistics on Farmer Suicides
10:14 Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters
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Creating Consent-Forward Theater Spaces with Veronica Dress
Why does consent-forward theater matter to Veronica Dress? We interviewed Veronica about how she founded 'The Dress Rehearsal' and her role as an intimacy director dedicated to inclusive, consent-forward sexual health education and creative storytelling. In the interview, Veronica discusses the passion behind fostering environments where artists can thrive, the critical importance of advocating for boundaries in performance spaces, and the transformative power of authentic connection and communication. She also reflects on the history of intimacy direction in the theater industry, its impact following the Me Too movement, and her approach to teaching self-advocacy and authenticity.
00:18 Creating Consent-Forward Theater Spaces
01:25 The Role and Impact of an Intimacy Director
03:59 Challenges and Advocacy in Theater
05:43 Veronica's Background and Personal Journey
10:12 Speed Round: Matters, Not Matters
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Embracing AI Optimism: A Conversation with Chris Single
In this episode, we speak with Chris Single, a self-proclaimed AI optimist and founder of his own agency. Chris shares his insights on the importance of AI, addressing both the fears and the potential benefits it brings to our lives. He highlights his experiences using AI for writing books, speaking at TEDx events, and consulting with businesses. The discussion covers the future of AI, its impact on jobs, privacy concerns, and the role of AI in personal and professional life. Chris emphasizes the importance of embracing AI as a tool to improve human experiences and touches on various related topics in a rapid-fire segment.
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00:18 Embracing AI: Overcoming Fear and Distrust
01:10 The Practical Uses of AI Today
03:45 AI's Impact on Jobs and Society
05:21 The Future of AI: Superintelligence and Beyond
08:08 The Ethical and Social Implications of AI
10:11 Speed Round: Matters/Not Matters
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Dierdre Irwin, a Florida water conservation coordinator, and Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development for Hydraloop in North America, share insights into the current state of water resources in Florida. They discuss the impacts of over-pumping from the Floridan Aquifer, the shift towards alternative water sources, and the role of greywater recycling. The episode also highlights the importance of education, economic incentives, and regulation in promoting water conservation and sustainable practices. Interviewed by Abigail Bassett.
00:17 Florida's Growing Population and Water Demand
00:47 Current Water Management Strategies
02:25 Water Recycling in Florida
03:12 Regulation and Certification in Water Recycling
05:09 Educating Builders and Homeowners
07:39 Economic Incentives for Water Conservation
10:04 Expanding Water Conservation Efforts Nationwide
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In this episode of Solvecast, host Kristen Espinosa interviews Jason Lorber, president of Aplomb Consulting, about effective change management strategies. Jason discusses the importance of empowering teams, the role of leadership in setting the vision, and the critical impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He shares insights from his experience, including success stories and the value of tapping into individual and organizational strengths. This episode emphasizes the necessity of leader involvement and authentic employee engagement for transformational change.
00:31 Understanding Resistance to Change
01:02 Empowering Teams for Effective Change Management
02:12 Case Study: Mental Health Organization
05:00 The Role of Leadership in Change Management
06:22 Long-term Mentality and Change Management Principles
06:54 Identifying and Leveraging Employee Strengths
10:30 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Change Management
We interview Jason Jacobsohn, venture capitalist and founder of Propellant Ventures, about effective strategies in business networking. Jacobson emphasizes the importance of relationship-building over transactional interactions, advocating for an approach that values long-term connections and trust. He discusses prioritizing thought leadership and the 'pay it forward' mentality, suggesting these methods foster goodwill and professional connections. The conversation offers insight into being approachable on LinkedIn and ensuring meaningful engagement with potential connections.
01:58 The Power of Paying It Forward
02:44 Embracing Thought Leadership
03:34 Overcoming Networking Challenges
04:36 Leveraging Online and In-Person Networking
05:41 Mastering LinkedIn for Networking Success
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In this episode of Solvecast, we discuss the critical water crisis with Melissa Lubitz, Director of Business Development at Hydraloop North America. Melissa emphasizes education as a key role in her work, advocating for decentralized, in-home solutions to significantly reduce water usage and contribute to a sustainable water economy. State-level successes in incentivizing greywater recycling in new developments are shared, alongside the potential for greywater recycling devices to save significant amounts of potable water and reduce infrastructure strain.
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00:18 The Critical Water Scarcity in North America
01:14 Government vs. Individual Responsibility in Water Conservation
02:09 Innovative Solutions: Greywater Recycling and Circular Economy
04:01 The Financial Aspect of Water Recycling Technologies
05:38 Advocacy and Education: The Path to Sustainable Water Use
08:38 The Impact of Greywater Recycling on the Water Crisis
10:48 Closing Thoughts and How to Get Involved
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Beverly talks with UCLA colleague Alex Nascimento about blockchain, crypto investing and Alex's focus on the Latin American market.
Beverly Macy speaks to Natalia Aranovich of Aranovich Law Firm about the legal implications of NFTs.
We speak to Noah Rosenblatt, Founder and CEO of UrbanDigs, on the current state of the real estate market.
We speak with with Ashleigh Corker Co-Founder Proto101, on the ethics of fast fashion and the sustainable supply chain. For more information, please visit www.solvecast.com.
We speak to Michael Lenox, Professor Darden School of Business, on solving for climate change and more.
We speak to Dawn Ringrose of Organizational Excellence Specialists on the key factors that impact organizational excellence.
Dawn Ringrose is an author on Flevy, the marketplace for business best practices. She also teaches a 7-week Flevy Executive Learning (FEL) program on organizational excellence.
We speak to Cynthia Fishman, Director and Founder of the Biomimicry Design Alliance on biomimicry, sustainability and more.
From pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, the benefits of space are now within reach for almost any industry. We speak to Cynthia Bouthot and Jonathan Volk of Space Commerce Matters on the far-reaching impact of space commerce.
We speak to Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Inc. on the impact of work from home on real estate and more. Jonathan Miller is President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., a real estate appraisal and consulting firm he co-founded in 1986. Miller Samuel provides appraisal and consulting services on as much as $5 billion worth of property per year in the New York City metropolitan area. Jonathan is a real estate analyst and a state-certified real estate appraiser in New York and Connecticut, performing court testimony as an expert witness in various local, state and federal courts across the U.S. He holds the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) and Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designations. He is an Appraiser "A" Member of the Real Estate Board of New York and a former two-term President of RAC, a national organization of appraisers who specialize in providing valuation solutions for complex residential properties
What is the impact of vacant land on a community?
From sustainability to inequality, Ariam Ford, executive director of Grounded Strategies, is interviewed by Karrah Krakovyak on the far reaching implications of vacant land and the amazing work that Grounded Strategies is doing to solve this problem.
"Studies show that, for example, if you grow up next to a concentration of vacant lots, because we know it's a systemic issue and it's related to all issues of social justice, you are more likely to be sicker over the course of your lifetime. You're more likely to make less money than other counterparts in your cohort. You're like more likely to have a score lower on tests or have more mental stress."
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Hub → Racism
I also want to highlight that Portland has been a very we have a very racist, white dominant history as a city. And we're as a community working to dismantle that racism that's been institutionalized and internalized in most of us. And how can we do that? Utilizing The Redd facility and creating access for opportunity and shifting power to folks who have been marginalized out of the system. And what does that look like and how can we create a platform for it, with the infrastructure that we have and the gathering spaces. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/19070-building-a-sustainable-and-just-food-system-with-emma-sharer-ecotrust-investments [more]
Hub → Food production
Also I think another huge layer to this community benefits the collaborative piece, right? So there's, sometimes a hundred businesses onsite at once doing, not in the COVID era, but pre COVID doing their business and whether it's producing or warehousing or whatnot. And then they're collaborating with each other. And I feel like in our very broken sort of commodity size food world, that doesn't exist. So finding that is really important. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/19070-building-a-sustainable-and-just-food-system-with-emma-sharer-ecotrust-investments [more]
Hub → Food distribution
Hub → Food Industry
Hub → Food
So I think what is truly valuable from a food business perspective is you typically start with your warehouse somewhere, your kitchen, somewhere, your buyer, somewhere, and The Redd. Not that everything has to be in one spot, but is a really nice spawning ground. So to speak. Or a food business to start. And that's because you can make your product in one of the kitchens, you can store your product with beeline. One of our tenants who manages the warehouse and then have it delivered by beeline. And, or be connected to the local grocery market in town, new seasons, for example, which is a big partner of ours in The Redd ecosystem. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/19070-building-a-sustainable-and-just-food-system-with-emma-sharer-ecotrust-investments [more]
Food production → Sustainability
Hub → Food
Our program team at Ecotrust on the food side, did this study to understand where the gaps were in getting locally sourced produced, raised meats, produce seafood into the hands of people and our community. And what came out of that study was cold storage, dry storage, kitchen, production, space ,events, community gathering spots. And that is what The Redd is now. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/19070-building-a-sustainable-and-just-food-system-with-emma-sharer-ecotrust-investments [more]
Katherine Camp from P4G partnerships discusses the importance and impact of the 2030 sustainability goals.
We interview Michelle Eger, Co-Founder and CEO at BIOMILQ on how her company is solving for infant malnutrition, breastfeeding and more through innovations in food technology .
Linda Hodo interviews Kimberli Jeter, Founder River Wolf Group on creating a purpose driven organization.
Some highlights:
Experimenting → Businesses
You're not going to get everything right the first time. And that's okay. And that's what being an authentic, person and a corporation is all about, right? It's our learning journey and our growth. So really that, that focus on evaluation and learning, and then being able to pivot when needed is important. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]
Purpose → Businesses
Purpose driven organizations are known to grow three times faster than organizations of similar size. There's demonstrated impact that employees and purpose-driven organizations 90% of them say they're willing to go the extra mile for their organization. And we know employee engagement is a problem across the board. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]
Diversity → Supply Chain
And looking for that external lens is being able to take a look at our supply chain. So now I said our people, we're good. We're working on our diversity here. What are we doing about our supply chain is our supply chain diverse? Have we even looked at and considered diversifying our supply chain? http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]
Diversity → Businesses
I think right now, one of the first steps to really look at, in terms of authenticity is around diversity inclusion. There have been $46 billion in commitments around diversity inclusion. So I think that's the first part to check is how are we treating our people? What is our diversity look like from our frontline employees all the way up to the board? How are we distributed? How are we paying our employees? Are we paying equitably across gender, across ethnicities and really using the data within the organization to do that first self-check. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]
Authenticity → Businesses
The first step is really about authenticity and having an organization be true to, why it was started, how it was created and really live that purpose, but incorporated into its DNA and have it drive the decisions and have it drive the impact it wants to have in the community. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15345-creating-a-purpose-driven-organization-with-kimberli-jeter-founder-river-wolf-group [more]
Karrah Krakovyak interviews Illah Nourbakhsh Professor at Carnegie Mellon University & Director of the CREATE Lab. They discuss creating meaningful change by employing historical data and explorable imagery in online resources such as EarthTime.
Data Visualization to Climate Change
When they see the earth being warm. It's one thing when they see the rate at which the earth is warming now, compared to 20 years ago, a hundred years ago, they become almost panicky and they become convinced that we have to do something about it now. And that sense of urgency. That's really important in that kind of rhetorical communication that you're trying to do to get somebody to care, not just enough to agree with you, but enough to decide they need to actually set aside some time to help you get the job done http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab
Data Visualization to Housing Discrimination (United States)
But we have maps that show demography of eviction, demography of home ownership, the number of people by race, by color of skin who are denied mortgages by mortgage application. And we can show their salary level. So we can show that make enough money for the mortgage, but they just don't get the mortgage. And so by showing historical red lining and then superimposing that with these kinds of demographies, we've got the entire Pennsylvania housing commission now working on new mortgage vehicles. So that African-Americans and vulnerable populations can get mortgages because then you have much lower cost of living relatively speaking than rental, especially in a city like Pittsburgh. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab
Data Visualization to Solar Power
Our maps have certainly been used for example, to look at solar panel policy changes along the East coast because we can show every installation of every solar panel on the East coast over time. And so you can see glaring changes in States like Delaware, where they don't have good subsidies, right next door to states like Massachusetts, where they have fantastic subsidies. And the difference is basically stunning. So you've seen that kind of policy at the national level where people drive policy decisions http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab
Data Visualization to Nonpartisan
We're doing that because we believe a more informed populace is able to make more rational decisions and have common ground with each other so that we don't have as much divisiveness in society. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab
Data Visualization to Deforestation
And we sit them on stools and give them a deep dive image show of this and you should see their expressions because we can show the trees falling and then the Amazon, and then we can zoom out until you see both the East and West coasts of South American continent. And now you understand the vastness of forest loss and when you show somebody like that instead of a chart when you showed it visually like that, they buy into it, they get it and they ask the question, okay, what'd you do about it? So they move on from doubting the data to wondering about the solution. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab
Andrew Fanara interviews Doug Gatlin, CEO of Green Seal, on the impact of of cleaning products on human health in the workplace.
"The pandemic is a backdrop to help increase awareness of the overuse of cleaning chemicals....using the right kinds of chemicals can do a lot towards your sustainability and your human health goals."
"Fragrances are one of the most common sources of allergy attacks and asthma attacks. And the fragrance is very interesting. It's funny how you can buy a product that's considered to be fragrance-free and then there's actually still fragrances in it to make it fragrance-free. So it's with some of our neurology, the stuff that affects sense and smell and everything. We screened for chemicals, which are known to cause asthma, as well as some of those which are known to cause cancer or be endocrine disruptors."
"We had commercials on TV that were showing these guys in these Tyvec suits. That, it looked like they were going after some kind of a. Bio hazards on the moon or something. And that's understandable because it was the most visible, but radically overuse of cleaning chemicals can actually cause harm. It builds up there. There's an accretion and dosing a space in hazardous chemicals isn't necessarily going to do anything to stop spread the spread of COVID-19, but it can enhance led to some health consequences"
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Sarmed Rashid, former Opioid Epidemic Manager at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, speaks about the opioid epidemic. From mental health to the impact of Covid-19, Sarmed provides a comprehensive breakdown of some of the causes of the epidemic as well as potential solutions.
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Inequality to Covid-19
We've seen that the COVID-19 epidemic or pandemic has especially affected them some of the most vulnerable populations. So homeless populations and criminal justice populations, especially. And these are also populations that are more predisposed to deal with substance abuse issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has just exacerbated a lot of the underlying conditions of the opioid epidemic. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15292-opioid-epidemic-tackling-community-decay-and-loneliness-with-sarmed-rashid [more]
Telehealth to Opioid Epidemic
Just as workplaces have shifted to a more virtual a more virtual set up, what we've seen is like tele-health taking off in ways that it hadn't before. The government has relaxed a lot of laws that prevent prescript prescribers from fully using telehealth to, for example, prescribing medicine. So like actions like that have helped increased access to treatment for a lot of folks. Same thing with virtual recovery support services. So what we've seen right now is a lot, is that a lot of these virtual recovery groups have turned to zoom and Skype to help hold some of the sessions. And it may not be as effective as in-person, it's still significantly better than not having anything at all. htt... [more]
CPR to Opioid Epidemic
A lot of people talk about Naloxone, which is this kind of miracle drug that can revive someone who's having an opioid addiction. But you don't necessarily need to have this drug in order to save a life. Someone who has overdosed can be revived with chest compressions and rescue breaths. And I just generally encourage everyone to get CPR training. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15292-opioid-epidemic-tackling-community-decay-and-loneliness-with-sarmed-rashid [more]
Stigma to Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the role that stigma can play... personal stigma, institutional stigma in preventing people from getting treatment and then maintaining their recovery. I think being knowledgeable about the kind of larger context that gave rise to addiction can help undermine the belief that some people might have that this is a personal failing and also being aware of our language. There's been a significant amount of research that using certain words over others may make it more difficult for policymakers to pass legislation that deals with this or makes it more difficult for doctors and other healthcare providers to treat those with addiction. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15292-... [more]
Unemployment rate to Opioid Epidemic
We've also seen a lot of research that talks about the effects of joblessness on deaths of despair which includes overdoses, suicides and alcohol misuse. In short, places that experienced high level of joblessness are also places that experience high levels of deaths of despair. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15292-opioid-epidemic-tackling-community-decay-and-loneliness-with-sarmed-rashid [more]
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How can we use technology to empower citizens to engage and take action to improve air quality? We speak to Matt Mehalik, Executive Director for The Breathe Project and adjunct faculty at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University about solving for air pollution using a suite of technology tools in partnership with an engaged community.
Blocks(TM) in this podcast:
Hurricanes to Air Pollution
There are so many Chemical plants that exist in the Houston area. They're very active. As hurricane Harvey did such damage in Houston and the aftermath of documenting how all those plants released huge amounts of pollution into the air because their operations were disrupted by a hurricane. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15273-civilian-scientists-air-quality-tech-innovation-with-matt-mehalik [more]
Manufacturing Industry to Air Pollution
And so we can zero in on the need to regulate and enforce what happens with a few key facilities. Most of them are old steelmaking facilities and Coke making facilities...It has technology that dates back to the 1970s. So it's 50 years old and the company hasn't been investing in, improving it. In fact, what US Steel has done over this past year is take the money that it's made and invested in new facilities in Arkansas and Alabama, and not doing anything to repair the problems in Southwestern, Pennsylvania, which is where that company started, by the way. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15273-civilian-scientists-air-quality-tech-innovation-with-matt-mehalik [more]
Communication to Air Pollution
So for decades, a lot of these communities have been ignored despite and during truly awful air quality conditions with high incidents of families being disrupted by disease directly attributable to air emissions. So it's at its core it's an environmental justice issue. The many of these communities are finding their voice by creating a space where people can feel like they can voice their concerns, participate by recording. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15273-civilian-scientists-air-quality-tech-innovation-with-matt-mehalik #50 #air-pollution [more]
Smartphones to Air Pollution
And on any given day, the map, we can map out where the bad smells are flowing through the atmosphere around Pittsburgh. And those data points correlate with what we see on monitors. And so it helps us detect, so human smell is very sensitive. And the It's a good monitoring technique too, to tune into when something smells bad. And it's one data point that can be combined with what the monitors are showing, what the cameras were showing. We've seen many incidents where some people in a community will smell something. They'll report it on Twitter and recorded on the smell Pittsburgh app that will prompt us to go and look at cameras. And lo and behold, many times we see. Two hours before that... [more]
Camera to Air Pollution
One of the challenges of air quality work is that unless you see visible pollution, smoke plumes coming out and settling in over communities, which unfortunately continues to happen in Pittsburgh, but not every day is like that... So the cameras allow people to see where pollution comes from. They're trained on the major point source pollution facilities are around Pittsburgh and we can see what's happening 24/7. http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15273-civilian-scientists-air-quality-tech-innovation-with-matt-mehalik #50 #air-pollution [more]
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We speak to Ariane Laxo, Sustainability Director and associate Vice President of design firm HGA. Our discussion today covers the intersection between sustainable initiatives and the world of architecture and design. To Ariane, addressing the climate crisis is of paramount importance. She says that from a scientific standpoint “we know that the next ten years are critical to counteract climate change.”
So what can architecture and design do to proactively face down this crisis? And what actually constitutes a sustainable built environment? Ariane poses these questions to herself at each design juncture. To her, a sustainable building comes down to one encompassing question: “How can we design in ways that help people thrive and don’t negatively impact human health?”
To address these questions, Ariane first outlines her industry’s overall carbon impact. The building industry itself produces a huge amount of global CO2 emissions, in fact, according to Ariane, about 28 percent yearly. Construction materials are another 11 percent on top of that. Including transportation industries (which are closely tied to the built environment), about half of global CO2 emissions originate in Ariane’s industry.
So, these things considered, how has the architecture and design industry gone about solving for a decrease in carbon output? Ariane points to a number of global initiatives beyond her own organization. Architecture 2030 has spearheaded change by proposing a goal of net zero emissions for participating architecture firms by the year 2030. She also mentions the International Living Future Institute and their Living Building Challenge, as well as the International WELL Building Institute as leaders in industry sustainability initiatives. She says that though there is competition in the industry, that when it comes to sustainability there exists a desire to share knowledge and information to help everybody solve for sustainability.
Ariane says any truly sustainable approach must be a comprehensive strategy, taking into account the ways in which the built environment impacts not just those who dwell within those environments, but must reach all the way to those who initially create construction materials. Too often these materials can cause chemical harm (from “chemicals of concern” in industry lingo) in the creation process, so sustainable thinking aims to put human health at the forefront, from materials to finished product. In short, “human health is non-negotiable.”
HGA’s end-goal is for each project to incorporate “regenerative design,” which Ariane describes as “projects [that aim to] give more back than we take.” Presently such an outcome isn’t yet feasible with each project, but HGA is on course to get closer to this aim as time goes on.
For HGA and Ariane, what solving for climate change in architecture really boils down to is a reduction in carbon. But for Ariane personally, she asks herself this question: “How can I help educate and inspire the people who have the power to make decisions, to make these choices for this collective good? … How can we help folks see that their decisions have this huge ripple effect?” Ultimately, Ariane conceptualizes her work as “solving for changing minds even more so than just solving for climate change.”
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We're signing off for 2020. But we wanted to leave you with 16 inspirational quotes from some of the amazing people we interviewed that turned Covid-19 lemons into lemonade.
From an MLB TV announcer discussing the surprising advantages of broadcasting games from home… to a school consultant explaining how Covid-19 can transform education for the better… to a futurist painting a picture of how the pandemic will change our office lives, take a look at these inspiring stories on SolveCast.
John Ray transforming education during Covid with Stephanie Vaughn
Frank King mental health during Covid w/ Chris Clews
Jason Benetti MLB broadcasting during Covid w/ Connor McKnight
Ben Relles and Good To Vote registers 500k+ people during Covid w/ Connor McKnight
Mark Silberman best business practices and litigation during Covid w/Keri Roberts
Danielle Davis College and Covid w/ Melanie Breunig
Felix Böck on responsible manufacturing and consumerism during Covid w/Andrew Bernier, PhD
Kate Everson on fundraising during Covid w/Stephanie Vaughn
Jeffrey Softcheck on communicating Covid data w/Marc F. Pelletier, PhD
Jay Morris on leadership during Covid w/Linda Hodo
Bruce Thomson on supply chain resiliency during Covid w/ Morten Seja
Rich Kleinman on retail during Covid
David Timis on future of work after Covid w/Morten Seja
Elizabeth Monoian and Robert Ferry on sustainability
How do we solve for the restoration and preservation of historical pop culture and literary landmarks? We speak with Danny Boy O’Connor—artist, designer, rapper, and founding member of House of Pain—about his drive to do just that with the cultural legacy of the famed 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film, The Outsiders. Danny joins us from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he created and oversees The Outsiders House Museum as executive director.
The film is an iconic one, based on an equally iconic novel written by a fifteen-year-old girl, pen name S.E. Hinton. Think: “Stay gold, Ponyboy.” Its narrative centers on rival teen gangs, class conflict, and the mid-1960s “American outlaw as personified by the brat pack” (in Danny’s words).
Danny first saw The Outsiders in theaters upon its release when he was a teenager. For Danny, the film was a “pivotal” moment and quintessential “coming of age film,” witnessed as he himself was coming of age. It gave him something to relate to, to feel represented by, to escape into, and to help cope with the pain of adolescence in a broken home. As an adult, he honors the impact the film had upon his life through cultural preservation.
What started as a coincidental trip to filming locations in Tulsa during a La Coka Nostra tour turned into a now full-time pursuit to preserve film history. When the opportunity arose to purchase the house featured in the film, Danny jumped in to express his passion for pop culture history. His solution? Starting a museum through collective effort.
The project started with completely rehabilitating the house, which had fallen into extensive disrepair. Realizing the enormity of the task, Danny reached out through online fundraising and over the course of three and a half years got the job done. And once the house was finished, it came time to fill it with film artifacts. He began with one poster, and has since amassed the largest S.E. Hinton and The Outsiders collection in the world.
Past pop cultural moments are, according to Danny, “part and parcel of the making of us.” Both Hinton herself (who turned her academic struggles into widespread literary success) and the film’s characters offered Danny and countless other eighties teens a narrative that framed the underdog as the hero, that placed emphasis on the value in found family, and that gave hope to those with unlikely backgrounds. This is what Danny seeks to appreciate and share with others through his drive to open a crowdfunded, volunteer-run museum that educates and benefits its local community and beyond.
Now, especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Danny recognizes the “warm fuzzy blanket” that nostalgic reflection and historical appreciation can offer in turbulent times. He looks forward to the day the museum can properly resume operations, but in order to do so outside support is needed to keep things rolling. To pitch in, visit the museum’s website here, where you can be included in the house itself by sponsoring a personalized engraved legacy brick.
We speak to Daniel Ruben, FoodTech advisor to the Rockefeller Foundation and others, about the future of food. Right off the bat, Daniel points out the consequential role food plays in all our lives. First, he specifies that “today, the number one risk factor for disease, disability, and premature death is poor diets.” This translates to roughly one in five deaths, or over ten million people yearly.
Another main concern for global populations and modern food is the environment. According to Daniel, the current food system utilizes “70 percent of fresh water, half of vegetative land, and is responsible for […] a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions.” To move forward from these pitfalls, Daniel says we must focus on creating a system that is “more nourishing, more environmentally sustainable, and more resilient.”
So what needs solving? In our interviewee’s opinion, these three things: increased productivity in emerging markets, reduction of food waste, and creating diets that are both more sustainable and more nourishing. Luckily, there are a cohort of startups looking to solve these problems.
When asked to name a few, Daniel first mentions Impossible Foods in the US, an initiative to offer plant-based meat proxies. He also signals to work being done optimizing alternatives for animal feed habits, and suggests checking out Netherlands-based Protix for their approach to creating a more circular food system. For a company solving for food waste prevention, he points to Apeel Sciences, also in the US. There are, he says, numerous companies beyond these three hard at work on every facet of the food system.
Daniel’s prediction for the future of food is, in short, technology. He specifies increased automation, more sophisticated AI and data capabilities, and agricultural systems that will incorporate satellites, drones, and more. These tech aspects, paired with cultural shifts in food habits and alternative diets, are on the horizon of our current global food systems.
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In this episode of SolveCast, we talk to Kaitlyn Chana. Kaitlyn is founder of Reel Stories Real People, a grassroots organization dedicated to giving a voice to positive causes through video-based media.
In middle school, Kaitlyn fell in love with storytelling, an event which snowballed into her becoming an advocate for untold stories. As a reporter, she often spoke at schools, where she noticed "a disconnect of how we talked about eating disorders and mental illness in the classroom." Kaitlyn was frustrated with the lack of conversations and solutions around eating disorders, a problem with which she herself was all too familiar.
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We speak to Professor Johan Wiklund of Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management about his thoughts on the connection between ADHD and entrepreneurship. With over twenty-five years of research under his belt, he has a lot to share.
Johan points out that an important distinction to make between the characteristic “inability to focus” for those with ADHD is that, in fact, it’s an inability to focus on things they don’t like.
One solution? “If you want to be an entrepreneur with ADHD, it’s critically important that you get other people to do those boring tasks.” He tells us this theme has arisen time and again in the ten studies he has conducted throughout six countries worldwide.
Important too is recognizing that those with ADHD with face unique challenges in life. Schooling can be a struggle and employment options are limited. From this, though, arises a “tenacity” and “level of resilience” that neurotypical people might not develop with as much rigor. The ability to think creatively and productively in the face of adversity is an absolute benefit to entrepreneurship.
When asked about what the main takeaways for entrepreneurs with ADHD are, Johan had this advice:
1. Outsource—i.e. get somebody else to do your business books and “boring stuff.”
2. Schedule—Despite being structure-averse, it can nevertheless be beneficial to incorporate some into your day-to-day to avoid burnout. He says, “Get discipline in terms of eating and sleeping and exercising.”
3. Self-insight—Know your strengths and weaknesses.
4. Self-care—Johan’s studies have shown those with ADHD require more self-care than the neurotypical. Specifically, “mindfulness, meditation, and exercise are about as effective as the traditional medicines” prescribed for ADHD.
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In this episode of SolveCast, we speak David Timis, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Outgoing Curator at Brussels Global Shapers Hub. The Global Shapers Community is a collective of young people aimed at finding solutions and creating policies to change the world for the better.
There’s no mistaking that stereotypical office life has been turned on its head in these past months. Due to both the pandemic and tech developments, work and education are now "gravitating around technology" more than ever.
David offers his analysis of how the coronavirus has accelerated work life into an entirely new landscape - one that might be here to stay even after the virus is long gone. Whether the greatest changes look like “hybrid-mode” office and home schedules, increased “digital skilling initiatives,” or simply heightened attention to employee mental health, David believes that they reveal something authentic about modern life.
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Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian are the founding Co-Directors of The Land Art Generator, a hub for creative competition, education, and research for a renewable energy future. In this episode of SolveCast, they discuss the importance of a cultural revolution on how we view energy, and the small (and big!) steps that we can all take to advance imaginative solutions for the pressing energy problem.
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We speak with Pastor Laura Browder about approaches to creating space for the LGBTQIA+ community within religion. Laura’s lifelong aspiration had always been toward church leadership—until she realized she was gay and felt she was “disqualified” from that future. However, after being directed to a queer-affirming church (New Abbey in Los Angeles), Laura has cemented her drive to create a safe space for the queer community.
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We speak with Gary Kash, President of Gary Kash Marketing Insights, on helping organizations create an emotional connection with their customers using a strong brand strategy.
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How does the world solve for sustainable leather? We speak with Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, founders of Desserto, about their innovative leather-alternative startup.
Their solution? Leather derived from cactuses. As Mexico’s most abundant plant with quick-rate biomass growth and requiring little irrigation, the two entrepreneurs had an inkling this could be a new way forward. After a year and a half of trial-and-error laboratory tests incorporating numerous scientific disciplines, they cracked the code.
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Can online influence be leveraged to impact real-world change? And can social media really be a positive galvanizing force? We speak to Ben Relles, who has teamed up with headcount.org to help tackle voter registration and turn-out in the upcoming election.
As Head of Innovation at YouTube Originals, Ben understands the strong relationship that creators have with their online fan bases. Ben realized that even though creators have millions of engaged fans, traditional “get out the vote” messaging wasn’t necessarily motivating action.
So he started something called “Good To Vote,” outside of his job at YouTube. The basic premise, he decided, would be to inject gamification into online talent’s social messaging.
To date, the group have completed over a hundred of these programs with actors, musicians, and celebrities. As of publishing, they’ve registered 160,000 new voters and an additional 400,000 have verified their registration.
Examples of 'Good to Vote' initiatives:
-a Mean Girls cast reunion
-Samuel Jackson teaching fans to curse in 15 languages
-Jeff Goldbloom re-enacts a scene from Jurassic Park
-a GLOW cast reunion
-a David Dobrik-led Tesla giveaway (which drove a whopping 120,000+ registrations).
-Josh Gad recapping all of Avengers as the voice of Frozen’s Olaf
-Florence Pugh teaching us how to cook
-and more
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If you live in Illinois, be sure to tune in to this SolveCast Covid-19 data update.
We discuss the rising Covid-19 cases in Illinois. And, we bring in Ryan Kuo, on an Illinois school board, to discuss the complex factors that go into making decisions for a school system.
Even if you do not live in Illinois, you may find the conversation interesting as across the country local school boards are in unprecedented situations having to make decisions that have significant impact on communities .
Hosted by Marc Pelletier and Mike Zeinfeld
Data as of 10-14-2020.
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How can entrepreneurship also be a benefit to the world? We find out in our discussion with one business leader who solves for reinforcing the principles of circular economy while creating minimalistic, innovative designed consumer products.
Over 100,000 chopsticks are thrown away every single day in Vancouver, Canada. Felix Böck, CEO of ChopValue, discusses creating a circular economy-driven business that transforms this waste into high quality consumer products, furniture and decor.
Hosted by:
Andrew Bernier, PhD
Sustainability, Education Equity and Systems Thinking Research/Design
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Is the news making you angry? You’re not alone.
We speak with Dr. Alison Dagnes, professor of Political Science at Shippensburg University, about specific tactics we can all use to manage our emotional response to media consumption. In her book Super Mad at Everything All the Time she presents specific tactics to navigate our relationship with the media. According to Dr. Dagnes, "We are increasingly being encouraged by different media outlets (as comedianJohn Mulaney puts it) to be ‘super mad at everything all the time.’"
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Interviewed by:
Scott Mitchem
LinkedIN
Tatiana Bailey, Director of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum, discusses income inequality in the United States and how it has been amplified by Covid-19.
Contributing factors discussed:
-Groups with less income and wealth have less influence in private organizations and government.
-Disincentive to work when income is low.
-Infrastructure and spending is less in marginalized neighborhoods.
-Political distortions such as gerrymandering.
-Income inequality is more pronounced in the United States than in other developed nations.
-Covid-19 has hit lower income segments harder.
Potential solutions:
-Paid sick leave.
-Reduce leverage of large companies who have significant leverage due to economies of scale and barriers to entry.
-Ban stock buy-backs and capital distribution during Covid-19.
-Raise taxes for higher income groups.
-Close tax loopholes for wealthy individuals and corporations.
-New deal 2.0 - National training campaign, green jobs, infrastructure investment, etc.
-Investing in green technologies, which can generate jobs.
Tatiana Bailey
Executive Director of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Economic Forum
Interviewed by:
Morton Seja
Economic Growth Advisor
LinkedIn
If you live in Illinois and follow the latest local Covid-19 data, you will want to tune in to this update.
We speak to Jeff Softcheck, healthcare consultant, who has been tracking Illinois data on his Facebook page.
This update is as of 10-1-20.
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What can employers do to address employee opioid addiction and substance abuse?
As the devastating numbers of opioid addiction, overdoses and deaths continue to escalate, so do the threats facing families, careers, businesses, communities and the economy. With over 75% of Americans struggling with substance use disorder actively employed, this crisis continues to present new and complex situations for employers to navigate.
By exposing the horrific realities of the opioid epidemic, Cheryl Canzanella shares her husband’s journey through active addiction, road to recovery and his final battle lost to overdose.
She sheds light on the profound impact within the workplace as employers face absenteeism, lower productivity, higher turnover, retraining, increased workers comp claims, disability and health care costs. As an employer, what steps are you taking to manage the risks associated with opioid abuse? Are you prepared to guide your employees through this unforgiving battle? Can you identify the warning signs? Do you know what questions to ask or resources to offer?
Cheryl Canzanella
cherylcanzanella.com
Interviewed by Chris Clews
Speaker/Author of the book series
“What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today’s Workplace”.
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Telecommuting can be difficult. For an MLB TV announcer, it's a whole new ballgame. Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster Jason Benetti discusses solving for the challenges of covering MLB games in a world of social distancing, interviewed by Connor McKnight. For example, learn how Jason fine-tunes his ability to inject energy into the broadcast from 1000s of miles away by practicing on Playstation's MLB The Show. As with many industries, there are also some upsides to the forced innovation from Covid-19, such as the ability to cover more games due to less required travel and bringing in unique guests to the broadcast booth via video-conference.
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Frank King, suicide prevention speaker, discusses specific steps people can take to care for their mental health during social distancing.
Interviewed by Chris Clews
Speaker/Author of the book series
“What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Today’s Workplace”.
Frank King
http://www.yourtedxcoach.com
Frank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. Depression and suicide run in his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. A Motivational Public Speaker who uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. And doing it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth, and doing it with humor. He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing. The right person, at the right time, with the right information, can save a life.
Keri Roberts interviews Mark Silberman about the key factors that businesses should be thinking about to avoid litigation and disruption during Covid-19
Mark Silberman
Partner, Benesch Law Chair, White Collar, Government Investigations, & Regulatory Compliance Vice-Chair, Health Care
Experienced trial lawyer, healthcare attorney, and litigator. Practice focuses on helping healthcare professionals and businesses navigate the complex and changing landscape of healthcare with an emphasis on achieving governmental and regulatory compliance. Concentrates on managing internal and external healthcare investigations, False Claims Act cases, white collar criminal defense, all forms of healthcare litigation, and all aspects of the Illinois Certificate of Need program.
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Interviewed by Keri Roberts
Brand & Content Marketing Strategist
www.thebrandingconnection.com
On potential litigation due to Covid:
"Increase communication. If you have a reason for what you are doing and you can articulate why you are doing that, it's going to put you in a better position."
On employees and business stakeholders who do not feel comfortable going back into the office:
“At the end of the day, your employees will remember how were they made to feel. They will have different disappointments, different frustrations and problems but at the end of the day, did they feel safe did they feel respected, did they feel taken dare of?""
How can businesses handle customers coming in that refuse to follow mask wearing policies?
"You need to have a policy. You need to have it published. And you need to have it posted. The sign on the door is good, but it's better to have someone at the door who is not letting people come in so you don’t have the confrontation inside the business instead of outside."
What do businesses need to do who received PPP loans to prepare for the aftermath of Covid?
"The advice I give to people is document, document, document. The government is at some point going to be coming back and asking for documentation and information to explain what did you do with the money, did you follow the rules, and since the rules are changing, you need to not only be able to explain what you did but also what information was available when you dit it."
Connor McKnight speaks with Rich Kleinman, Head of US Research and Strategy at Lasalle Investments, about disruption in the retail space due to Covid-19.
Covid-19 has not only reduced retail revenue, but it has significantly accelerated retail disruption. Retail revenues are down, leaving some tenants unable to meet their obligations. This presents a challenge for landlords as they grapple with the need to balance short term options, long term strategy and the difficult externalities presented by the pandemic. Additionally, tenants have decisions to make: do they pay their rent, renegotiate or perhaps even close their doors? Rich explains the dynamics of the relevant stakeholders, including from the tenant perspective. This is a ubiquitous problem that impacts not only retailers across the globe, but also the communities these retail centers occupy.
How can governments and community leaders enhance their communication strategy during crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic? Entities around the globe are challenged to motivate the public to act for the greater good yet few seem to be applying scientific rigor in crafting communications.
Erez Yoeli, from MIT Sloan School of Management, is interviewed by Afroze Ali, strategist and author, about three key insights to drive a more effective communication strategy:
1) Communicate the benefit to the community
2) Make the ask unambiguous, categorical ,and concise
3) Generate the impression that others expect compliance
This discussion is beneficial for public health departments, community leaders, brands and more.
For a more detailed discussion, please visit the full paper here.
Erez Yoeli
Afroze Ali
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