People are the Answer: Recent Episodes
People are the Answer
In this episode, Mohan and Jeffrey discuss Mohan’s moving around the world growing up, his career path to social impact, his incredible work to give young people a voice in change at OurTurn, and how he’s using music as a vehicle for impact… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tf-QsR3ar9U Learn more: Recording date: 4/19/23 Host:...
In this episode, Jason and Jeffrey discuss Jason’s journey from a tough, rural upbringing to being a seasoned entrepreneur, serial unicorn breeder, and making jobs more accessible and people-focused. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SmiFu0xp3FE Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 3/15/23 Jason: Twitter – https://twitter.com/jasonradisson Instagram...
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Steve and Jeffrey discuss Steve’s career journey to ultimately finding his calling supporting local businesses in Charleston, SC and improving their chances at success Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KIcVag8mVU Learn more: Recording date: 3/2/23 Lowcountry Local First: Website – https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/ Facebook...
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Will and Jeffrey talk about Will’s journey to becoming a musician, going from all about rock and roll to a family man, the accident that almost took his life, using music to create positive change, and much more… Watch this episode on...
In this episode, Meredith and Jeffrey discuss how she went from being an off-shore oil and gas engineer to eventually becoming entrenched in the education space and making it more effective, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Recording date: 3/1/23 Meredith: https://twitter.com/mereolson VELA: https://www.Velafund.org https://www.instagram.com/velaedfund/ https://www.facebook.com/VelaEdFund https://twitter.com/VelaEdFund https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCEts4U-PzzulEsSpuC9dA Bio: Meredith leads...
In this episode, Ana and Jeffrey discuss Ana’s career journey, how she was drawn into the criminal justice reform, and how she’s ended up going further than she even could have dreamt. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WROp4iIBFFs Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 2/28/23 Ana: https://twitter.com/anarzamora...
In this episode, Andre and Jeffrey discuss how ForceMetrics is activating public safety data to better serve our communities, being the son of Jamaican immigrants, his journey to the IVY league, FBI, and beyond, including time as an EMT and Firefighter. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvcezujteG0 Learn more: Recording date: 1/27/23 Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andremcgregor/ ForceMetrics:...
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case In this episode, Lydiah and Jeffrey discuss Lydiah’s journey through her life and career, starting 8B, and why this cause is so important to the future of our world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dH-JA4F4xrk Learn more: Recording date: 2/6/23 Lydiah: https://www.instagram.com/drlydiahkbosire/ https://twitter.com/drlydiahkbosire/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlydiahkemuntobosire/ 8b:...
In this episode, Nyesha and Jeffrey discuss Nyesha’s career journey, what it’s like being on TV, how food can bring people together, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLtTVfy1d7M Learn more: Recording date: 12/5/22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyeshajoyce/ Website: https://www.nyeshaarrington.com/ TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4owe_WdBs Plateworthy with Eater: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Sr228v7G2sTyVfh8tsHePY Chef Nyesha J. Arrington has been in love...
In this podcast episode on creating change, Tess and Jeffrey discuss how her years abroad influenced her desire to create change, being a “Kiva Boomerang”, the incredible impact that can come from micro-loans as low as $400 and from an individual lending as little as $25, why Kiva gift cards are the best gift cards,...
In this episode, Mason and Jeffrey discuss how Mason got into cannabis policy and how legalization impacts so many other policies, the late, great Steve Fox, the stunts they pulled to get media attention, his work at VS Strategies, and more… Watch this episode on YouTube Mason Tvert is a partner at VS Strategies based...
In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss how Brian ended up at Stand Together, the several important issues Stand Together is working on, including education, health care, and criminal justice, and much more… why he’s the luckiest guy in the world, and that we must unite with anyone to do right and no one to...
In this motivational podcast, Laura and Jeffrey discuss improving the community through business and philanthropy, her life and career journey, how overcoming great loss can be put to great use, her various business and media endeavors, volunteering and fundraising experience, and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube Laura Patrick is an attorney, entrepreneur, and...
In this influential podcast episode, Kelly and Jeffrey discuss transforming education, the issues with our current education system, and our need for critical pedagogy in the classroom. We also dive into Kelly’s background in nuclear fusion, his time in the energy sector, teaching kids how to code, founding Prenda and more… People Are the Answer...
In this inspirational podcast episode on releasing creative potential, Greg and Jeffrey discuss Greg’s passion for releasing the infinite creative potential in every human, his music career, software endeavors, his many learnings along the way, and more… People Are the Answer is a podcast on social entrepreneurship, social impact, philanthropy and much more. Watch this...
In this podcast episode on social justice, Jared and Jeffrey discuss fixing inequalities, racial disparities, a broken criminal justice system, criminal justice reform, his career journey through the middle east, law school, becoming a civil rights attorney, being in a dad garage band, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Jared Fishman is the...
In this episode, Kasey and Jeffrey discuss her time living in The Netherlands, her finance and operations background, and how she got into profit for purpose and helping companies affect change, among much more… Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: RTV website – https://www.risetogetherventures.com/ RTV LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-together-ventures/ Kasey Lundquist Reiter is co-founder and...
In this episode, Chris and Jeffrey discuss Chris’s difficult upbringing that had him at funerals every month, how he turned his life around while incarcerated, his rampant helping of others, starting businesses, creating art since he got out, and much more Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more: Chris: Website – http://chriswilson.biz/ Book – https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FRTZXBS?tag=randohouseinc5760-20...
In this episode, Amanda and Jeffrey discuss cannabis data, drug policy, psychedelics, growing your own medicine, social work, sportscasting, failing out of college, web3, and more. People are the Answer is a podcast on social impacts, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and much more. Amanda Reiman is Vice President of Public Policy Research for New Frontier Data and...
Eli and Jeffrey discuss Eli’s life and career journey, and his massive efforts and impact in internet, energy, and aerospace policies, among other sectors in this episode of People are The Answer, the podcast on philanthropy, entrepreneurship, social impacts and much more… Eli Dourado is a senior research fellow at the Center for Growth and...
People are The Answer is a podcast on social impacts, philanthropy, and much more. In this episode, Maggie and Jeffrey discuss her immigration to the US as a child and her struggles through the foster care system. Maggie also discusses how she ended up at Dartmouth College, her philosophy background, her years living in India...
People are the Answer is a podcast on social impacts, social entrepreneurship, and more. In this episode, Harley and Jeffrey discuss Harley becoming homeless as a teenager, turning to drugs, spending over a year in prison, and his journey through education and founding a company that helps people with convictions find jobs. Harley Blakeman is...
In this episode of People are the Answer, Doug Berman and Jeffrey M. Zucker discuss the social impact and human elements of criminal justice and drug policy. Doug takes you through his career journey, and much more… Professor Douglas A. Berman is Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at The Ohio State University...
Rabbi Ari Sytner and Jeffrey M. Zucker discuss Ari’s career and life journey from becoming a Rabbi to becoming a couples counselor, and much more on this episode of People are the Answer, the podcast on social entrepreneurship, social justice, social impacts, and nonprofits. Rabbi Dr. Ari Sytner is a passionate marriage therapist, licensed clinical...
In this episode of People are the Answer, a podcast on social entrepreneurship, social impact and more, Todd Rose and Jeffrey M. Zucker discusses going from failing out of high school to becoming a Harvard professor, collective illusions, the importance of social trust, and much more… Todd Rose is the cofounder and president of Populace,...
In this episode of People Are the Answer, a podcast for positive change, Justin Kahn and Jeffrey M. Zucker discusses Justin’s career journey, growing up adjacent to the VA system, and the process of starting, and exiting, the telehealth company TruClinic. We dive deeper into his current endeavors in personal liability insurance, his cat that...