Political Hope with Indy Rishi Singh: Recent Episodes
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Are you looking to explore the lives, events, and minds that were and are pivotal for human progress? Welcome to Political Hope - a multi-dimensional, positivity-based experience that features inspiring interviews with a spectrum of personalities, interactive Mind Sports debates, and explorations into what moves and shapes us. Not always overtly political, the shows are meant to empower listeners to recognize their inherent voice and ability to enact progress in their local and global communities. I'm Indy Rishi Singh, social innovator and entrepreneur, and your host on this fascinating and enlightening journey. So join me, and let's move forward... together.
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In this episode of Political Hope, host Indy Rishi Singh sits down with Nessa Richman, a 30-year veteran of domestic food systems change and the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council . Together, they explore how over 300 Food Policy Councils across the nation are acting as hidden engines for civic engagement, community health, and food sovereignty. Drawing from her new book, Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being , Nessa breaks down how local communities can bridge political divides, build collective power, and transform their regional economies from the kitchen table to the town hall.
📚 Featured Resources & Links: * Nessa's New Book: Grab a copy of Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being via Routledge. * Book Companion Site: Explore additional tools, praise, and insights at fpcbook.com . * Rhode Island Food Policy Council: Learn more about Nessa's ongoing statewide leadership and policy initiatives at rifoodcouncil.org. * Click "Launch Interactive Dashboard" to see current national food policy councils: https://foodpolicynetworks.org/councils * National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: https://sustainableagriculture.net/
https://kismatforpeople.com/
https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
We often look at our local tax and administrative offices as cold, bureaucratic black boxes. But what if we brought real-world, transparent leadership into the heart of our county systems, treating the public not as numbers, but as partners?
Today, we are talking about transforming government operations from the ground up with Kismat Kathrani. Kismat is a software technology entrepreneur and community advocate who has built successful self-funded businesses and created thousands of jobs over the past 18 years. Now, he is stepping up to run for Contra Costa County Assessor with a powerful vision: to bring private-sector innovation, ethical leadership, and true data-driven modernization to a crucial office.
He is here to break down how we can slash property tax appeal wait times through streamlined digital systems, safeguard our data, and restore public trust through complete transparency.
https://www.contracostavote.gov/4026_en/
https://www.markwinne.com/
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/road-to-a-hungerfree-america-9798765132340/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Today, we are diving deep into the blueprints (or green prints) of food democracy with Mark Winne. For over forty years, Mark has been at the forefront of the food justice movement, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and structural policy. As a co-founder of some of the nation's very first Food Policy Councils, he took food out of the realm of simple charity and turned it into an act of local self-governance.
Through his acclaimed books like Food Town, USA, Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart Cookin' Mamas and Closing the Food Gap, Mark has spent decades documenting how communities can reclaim their food systems from corporate monopolies. His work proves that when you organize municipal food policy around equity, you don't just feed people—you build community wealth, improve public health, and revitalize local economies.
He is here to remind us that a resilient democracy begins at the kitchen table and the town hall.
In this episode of Political Hope, we explore the radical reimagining of farming and community economics through the visionary work of The Farmers Land Trust. Co-founder Ian McSweeney brings his deep expertise in real estate and conservation to dismantle traditional ownership models, crafting the legal and financial blueprints necessary to liberate land from the speculative market. Alongside him, co-founder Kristina Villa leverages her experience as a farmer and communicator to center equity and storytelling, ensuring that land access serves as a foundation for social justice and community health. Together, they are pioneering the "Farmland Commons," a transformative approach that decommodifies the earth to create a permanent, community-held resource for generations of regenerative growers.
https://www.thefarmerslandtrust.org/
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https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/
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https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben
https://www.cultivatingself.org/ https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/
In this episode of Political Hope, we sit down with Christina Hildebrand, the visionary founder of A Voice for Choice Advocacy (AVFCA) , to explore the front lines of medical freedom and consumer transparency. A relentless force in Sacramento, Christina has transformed grassroots concern into high-impact legislative action, championing the fundamental right to informed consent and bodily autonomy. From her landmark work on AB 1989 for menstrual product transparency to her current leadership on SB 1266 to ban toxic bisphenols from children's products, Christina's efforts prove that dedicated advocacy can shift the political landscape. Join us as we celebrate her commitment to protecting health rights and learn how A Voice for Choice is empowering Californians to reclaim their agency in an era of expanding mandates.
https://substack.com/@avoiceforchoice
https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/about-avfc-avfca/
https://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/more-meal-lunchtime-lesson-japans-shokuiku
https://cafamiliesforhealthrights.org/
https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Let's explore the architecture of a more empathetic future alongside Alvin Graylin, a global tech visionary and co-author of Our Next Reality . Known for his viral TED Talks and leadership within the Virtual World Society, Alvin is a leading voice on the "Bridge to One" initiative, a movement using immersive technology to transcend physical boundaries and foster deep human connection. Drawing from his extensive work in XR and AI, Alvin presents a critical choice between three diverging paths for our species: a future dominated by tech-driven inequality, a descent into global conflict fueled by technological competition, or a collaborative "Bridge to One" that leverages technology for the common good. Join us as we discuss how we can steer toward this third direction, ensuring the next reality we inhabit is one of shared abundance rather than digital division.
https://ournextreality.com/
https://substack.com/@awgraylin
https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/
https://www.ted.com/talks/alvin_w_graylin_manoush_zomorodi_3_possible_futures_for_ai_which_will_we_choose
https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/bridge-to-one
https://www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/category/Alvin+W.+Graylin
https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben
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In this episode, we dive into the mission of Resilient Peeps, an Oakland-based collective led by Shirah Wagner that is reimagining emergency preparedness as an act of radical community solidarity. At a time when political systems often feel fragile and social fabrics are fraying, Resilient Peeps suggests that our greatest hope lies not in bunkers or isolation, but in the strength of our neighborhood networks. Wagner and her team translate complex federal procedures into inclusive, "people-friendly" strategies—ranging from situational awareness in volatile contexts to mutual aid organizing. By framing preparedness as "resilience as rebellion," they offer a powerful antidote to fear, proving that when we organize for the worst, we actually build the trust and connection needed to make our everyday lives better. It's a vision of political hope rooted in the belief that while the systems above us may falter, the people beside us are exactly who we need to survive and thrive.
https://www.piedmontaveresiliencecommittee.com/
https://www.resilientpeeps.com/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Kate Hoepke founded the Village Movement California organization and led the San Francisco Village (one of the largest in the country) for over a decade. She is the epitome of community building, founding more than 40 Mothers Clubs in the SF Bay Area and being deeply involved in the field of aging since 2001.
https://villagemovementcalifornia.org/
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https://www.smcgov.org/district-5/loneliness
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Alexander "Brave Journey" Sterling is a pioneering financial leader and the CEO/co-founder of Turtle Island Community Capital (TICC), a Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to promoting economic sovereignty, climate justice, and cultural revitalization across Indigenous communities. With two decades of experience in clean energy and impact investing, and ancestral roots in the Ramapo Lenape Nation, Sterling works to build a regenerative capital ecosystem that honors traditional governance. He is a prominent voice challenging the status quo of impact finance, championing the view that "catalytic capital" must genuinely be the "first mover," taking on risk to unlock much-needed funding for historically excluded fund managers and entrepreneurs, thereby shifting power and resources where they are needed most.
https://turtleislandcommunitycapital.org/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-sterling/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAFtezgugMA
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Today, we're joined by a distinguished leader in the fields of conservation and community advocacy, José G. González. Since his appointment in late 2023, Mr. González has been serving as the Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District, where he has been instrumental in leading the district's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We'll be discussing his ongoing work to enhance park accessibility and diversify the workforce. We'll also explore how his foundational work as a conservationist and artist, driven by the philosophy of empowering communities to "carry your culture everywhere you go, including the outdoors," continues to shape his vision and leadership within the park district.
https://www.josegagonzalez.com/
https://www.ebparks.org/about-us/whats-new/news/east-bay-regional-park-district-announces-new-equity-officer
https://linktr.ee/josebilingue
https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship
https://debunkedbynature.com/pre-order
https://www.eatyourhealings.com/
Today, we're joined by Mollie Engelhart, a chef, author, and regenerative rancher who has lived through a profound ideological shift. As a lifelong liberal and celebrated vegan chef, Mollie believed she was doing her part for the environment. But her journey from a Los Angeles restaurateur to a farmer on Sovereignty Ranch taught her that nature has its own truths.
Mollie's new book, "Debunked by Nature," shares her story of confronting uncomfortable realities on the farm—realities that challenged her long-held beliefs about food, soil, and society. Her work in regenerative farming isn't just about cultivating healthy land; it's about building a resilient future. Through community stewardship, she demonstrates that true change comes from the ground up, not from the top down.
This conversation will explore how Mollie's experiences have redefined her relationship with political activism, leading her to question partisanship and advocate for a "radical centrist" approach. We'll delve into how reconnecting with the earth can lead to a new understanding of our place in the world and a fresh perspective on what it means to create a more sovereign, resilient future for all.
Learn more about Mollie Engelhart's journey from veganism to regenerative farming.
A Conservative Regenerative Farmer's Journey With Mollie Engelhart
Ben the Laughtersaurus
https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben
https://dianacantureyna.substack.com/podcast
https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship
Our guest, Jayda Greco, is a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, where she focuses on the intersection of healthcare and law. With a deep background in digital health, she's an expert in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, including privacy, compliance, and reimbursement.
https://www.mwe.com/insights/food-as-medicine-a-deep-dive-into-reimbursement/
https://academic.oup.com/healthaffairsscholar/article/2/2/qxae013/7595880
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Today, we're incredibly honored to feature Raji K. Brar, a true trailblazer whose journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels of public service is nothing short of remarkable.
Born and raised in Fresno County, Raji's story is rooted in the hard work and determination of her immigrant parents from Punjab, India, who started their lives as farmworkers. That foundation propelled her to earn degrees in biology and healthcare administration from Cal State Bakersfield, eventually leading her to play a key role in her family's thriving real estate and development firm, Countryside Corporation.
But Raji's impact extends far beyond business. In 2006, she shattered barriers by becoming the first Sikh woman ever elected to a municipal government seat in California, joining the Arvin City Council. This historic achievement earned her the prestigious Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly. She's a four-time gubernatorial appointee and lends her expertise to influential boards like the California Chamber of Commerce and Kern Medical. Most recently, Raji was appointed as a Trustee on the California State University Board, a testament to her dedication to education and public service. Beyond her impressive professional and political career, Raji is also the co-founder of the Bakersfield Sikh Women's Association, a powerful organization dedicated to empowering her community through health, wellness, and educational initiatives. ... https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/board-of-trustees/meet-the-board-of-trustees/Pages/raji-kaur-brar.aspx ... https://shiningsikh.com/meet-raji-kaur-brar-a-trailblazing-sikh-woman/
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https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben
Allison Pyburn is a consultant and writer specializing in global economics, monetary policy, environmental stewardship, and complex securities. She is the founder of Victoria Aelius, an advisory firm dedicated to assisting individuals and organizations in smoothly transitioning to emerging new economic models. Join her substack: @beyondfourthdensity
With extensive experience in financial journalism, Allison is an expert in complex securitization and has closely tracked significant financial strategies, with her work cited in major publications and official reports like the Financial Crisis Inquiry Report. Her career began with a focus on the intersection of money, power, and stewardship, reflecting a deep passion for humanity and environmental well-being. Allison's insights are particularly relevant to "Political Hope" as she helps to reimagine economic systems for a more just and sustainable future.
https://muckrack.com/allisonpyburn/bio
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https://letsrethinkthis.com/our-newspaper/culture/item/divine-right.html
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www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/18/facts-about-student-loans/
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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263333/us-bishops-and-jubilee-usa-urge-trump-to-pursue-debt-relief-during-2025-jubilee-year
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Our guest is Dr. Rudolph "Butch" Ware, the California Green Party candidate. A distinguished Associate Professor of History at UC Santa Barbara, specializing in African and Islamic intellectual history, Dr. Ware brings a unique blend of academic rigor and lifelong activism to his campaign. He's also a prolific writer, author of works such as "Jihad of the Pen: The Sufi Literature of West Africa" and "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Epistemology in West Africa," and even an artist as one half of the hip hop duo Slum Prophecy. Having previously served as the Green Party's 2024 vice-presidential nominee, Dr. Ware is now focused on California with a platform advocating for single-payer healthcare, free higher education, and a transformative approach to social and environmental justice. Join us as we explore his vision for a revolutionary change in the Golden State.
https://www.butchware4gov.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Jihad-Pen-Sufi-Literature-Africa-ebook/dp/B07RCBR79M
https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Quran-Education-Knowledge-Civilization/dp/1469614316
https://linktr.ee/slumprophecy
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Erica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires. She is a seasoned strategist, an author, and a fearless advocate for economic justice. She's appeared on countless media outlets, always pushing for policies that promote a more stable, prosperous, and equitable nation.
https://costoflivingexemption.com/
https://patrioticmillionaires.org/
https://patrioticmillionaires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-MONEY-Agenda-America-250.pdf
https://decidersmovie.com/
https://livingwage.mit.edu/
https://patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives/america-needs-our-cost-of-living-tax-cut-act/
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Tatheer Adnan worked as a data scientist for two years before transitioning into public service at LA County. Her roles have ranged from managing data and systems for nonprofits receiving the federal ARPA grants to leading operations at Housing for Health. A strong advocate for bringing engineering and systems-thinking into local governance, Tatheer is passionate about the intersection of policy, programs, and science. She recently became involved in local politics to help shape decisions that directly impact her work and community. She officially begins her term as the Social Service Provider on the Downtown LA Neighborhood Council on July 1.
https://www.iamascientist.info/tatheer-adnan
https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/city-map/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/ x https://bioticship.com/ x https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Ruth Andrade is an embodiment of the feminine divine operating in a way that empowers all beings, in the modern world, with actual funding and organizational support. Her work with Lush Cosmetics has transformed the landscape of ecological and sustainable business. Ruth co-founded Regenerosity with the incredible goal to empower regenerative cultural practices around the world. She is also a leader with Re-Alliance, a coalition of global superheroes that respond to disasters and displacement.
https://www.regenerosity.world/
https://www.youtube.com/@regenerosity_world/videos
https://www.re-alliance.org/
https://springprize.org/
https://www.lime.org/lime-basics/uses-of-lime/construction/soil-stabilzation/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Lamisa Chowdhury is a leader in creating systemic evolution. She is currently the Program Officer at Patagonia, and leads the Thriving Communities program. She has deep roots with agriculture, both from growing up in Kansas to supporting rural communities across the country and the world.
https://bioticship.com/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/reclaiminghealthcarefellowship
Drea Burbank is a brilliant delinquent savant. She is an MD, technologist, and serial entrepreneur. Her work with Savimbo is changing the future of the Amazon by empowering farmers and communities with resources to thrive while they steward the Amazon. Drea is also passionate about preventative medicine and is a wealth of wisdom about important intersections in our society.
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Danya Pastuszek is a leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. She is the President and CEO of the Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement and has been an executive with the United Way of Salt Lake. Danya is committed to serving the community and reimagining ways for all peoples to have a healthy life of possibility and meaning.
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https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/05/successfully-orchestrate-collective-action/
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https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/5590
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Nathan is a leadership, campaign, and activism trainer, and among other roles is the Director of Community Organizing at the Leadership Institute.
He has overseen hundreds of volunteers, campaign staff, and operatives across the United States, and trained over 10,000 activists from every state and dozens of countries.
He led the charge on lawsuits in California and legislation in Arizona which protected the freedom of speech at 66 public universities.
In 2020 through 2022, he organized business owners and activists in Los Angeles county in mass civil disobedience against lockdowns and mandates.
Now, he's working on a national project to make government accessible to everyone.
Nathan's linktree, with links to sign up to volunteer for the Magellan project, and resources that have been built from this project: https://linktr.ee/nfatal
The publicly viewable data compiled for California by the Magellan project https://tinyurl.com/MagellanAmerica
To collaborate with me to build volunteer-driven community projects that give people more power over their own lives, email Nathanifatal@gmail.com
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Richard Bradbury is an authentic regenerative farmer, a real estate entrepreneur, and someone who cares about how money effects everyone, at every level of the system. He has experience in a wide variety of industries, and his perspective is critical in the movement for healthier Americans and more diverse and resilient ecosystems.
https://calbizjournal.com/pricing-integrity-richard-bradburys-commitment-to-fair-ranch-valuations/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-bradbury-670027122/
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https://www.landleader.com/our-agents/rich-bradbury
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https://deepcast.fm/episode/dirt-under-your-fingernails-with-rich-bradbury
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https://ryanflahive.com/rich-bradbury/
California Doughnut Economics Call for Partnerships: https://givebutter.com/C8K0e7
Donna Morton is a steward of money and financial energy. She is the co-founder of Edge Finance and has supported communities and projects with financial literacy.
https://financingedges.com/
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Jasmine Banks is a social good executive leader leading by example. She just launched Generation Common Good, a movement to organize around intergenerational inheritance of common good. She and her partner also facilitate Parenting is Political. Jasmine is also the Executive Director of UnKoch My Campus.
https://generationcommongood.org/
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http://www.unkochmycampus.org/
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https://www.parentingispolitical.org
Jose Vega is the kind of brave leader we need in Congress. He is a leader in the movement for peace founded by the LaRouche’s.
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https://www.vegasarepeacefund.org/
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Amy Anderson is social entrepreneur embodying both sustainability and civic duty. She is the co-founder of Homeboy Threads which is a premiere apparel/textile enterprise in Los Angeles. Amy has been an integral part of Homeboy Industries, which trains and supports formerly gang-involved incarcerated youth and adults into being contributing members of our community.
... https://www.cultivatingself.org/yoga-4-healthcare
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Minto Roy is actualizing entrepreneur, embodying values and virtues while creating successful business. He is the Co-Founder of Sugar Sheet Paper and is also a radio show host in Canada, hosting the Careers Today show. Minto regularly gives keynotes and lectures at conference, universities and business communities.
... https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/service-page/civic-entrepreneurship-cohort
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https://socialprint.com/
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/service-page/civic-entrepreneurship-cohort
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-regenerative-civic-engagement-indy-rishi-singh/
Jon Connors is a quintessential evolution of entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Restore-A-Thon which are community restorations through collective action. Jon has a deep experience with both conservative and liberal thinking, and is determined to build bridges for new ways of thinking, and doing.
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Thank you to Basil Childers for producing this a with Better Worlds. Stay tuned for Better Worlds productions: https://www.betterworlds.com/
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https://www.restore-a-thon.com/tulsa
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QDiq-kWYjGnsOodjDQe3Wgp9vS36KXWR/view
Gisele Huff is the wise grandma our society needs to be able to thrive. She is the founder of Gerald Huff Fund For Humanity and was also the executive director for the Jaquelin Hume Foundation which focused on improving the education system in America. Gisele is also the author of Force of Nature, a book about her journey surviving the Holocaust and turning her experience into supporting others.
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
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https://fundforhumanity.org/
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https://fundforhumanity.org/force-of-nature/
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https://www.yesonmeasure118.com/
Ted Rau is a seeker of harmonious group coherence. He is the co-founder of Sociocracy For All and the Governance Lead at Dark Matter Labs. Ted is the prolific author of “Many Voices One Song”, “Who Decides Who Decides” and “Collective Power”. He consults organizations and communities to be healthier and more resilient.
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
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https://www.sociocracyforall.org/
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https://www.sociocracyforall.org/books/
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https://wiserorganizations.org/
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https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2023/07/childrens-parliaments-empower-social-change
Amar Kaleka is an award winning storyteller and advocate for common sense. He has created successful documentaries like Sirius, which is available on Amazon Prime, and started Never-ending Light Productions. Amar ran for Congress in Wisconsin after the horrific Oak Creek Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting which took his father’s life.
https://medium.com/@ArmKaleka/the-positive-currency-act-07968aee1e59
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https://medium.com/@ArmKaleka/who-is-amar-singh-d80f74a9b912
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https://www.amazon.com/Sirius-Dr-Steven-M-Greer/dp/B00MYI84O0
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https://caldec.org/
Marti Brown is a courageous local government practitioner and City Manager with the City of Willows. She has also been a city manager for Marysville, California and performed a variety of civic duties in other communities throughout California. Marti exemplifies consistent and persistent civic duty as she connects her business acumen to serving the community in both short and long term interest.
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https://caldec.org/
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/
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Samantha Skenandore is one of the most important tribal and environmental justice leaders in the world. She advises tribal and corporate clients on federal Indian law and tribal law. Samantha has been a justice for the Ho-Chunk Nation and has critical experience bridging tribal communities with corporate and political powers.
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https://bravamagazine.com/samantha-skenandore-native-voices/
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https://www.quarles.com/newsroom/news/samantha-skenandore-reelected-to-fourth-term-as-chair-of-indian-land-tenure-foundation
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https://theorg.com/org/cana-foundation/org-chart/samantha-skenandore
Ayesha Ali is a regenerative policy advocate. She is the co-founder of InCommon, which is building community-first food systems across the United States. Ayesha is also the Community Manager for Kiss the Ground, a nonprofit focused on education around regenerative agriculture and the guiding principle of the documentaries, Kiss the Ground and Common Ground.
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/fire ~ Build a regenerative coalition with Cosmic Labyrinth edutainers
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https://incommongroup.com/
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https://kisstheground.com/
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https://www.farmaid.org/issues/farm-policy/the-latest-updates-on-the-2023-farm-bill/
CAFF is the quintessential Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Their efforts provide family farmers with all kinds of resources, from money to tools to education on how to be regenerative. This conversation features an actual family farmer, Elizabeth Vaughan, who was a total champion coleading the 36th Annual Small Farm Conference that I got to host a panel in. Jamie Fanous also joins us as she is the Policy Director, consistently showing up in Sacramento to create funds and opportunities for small farmers to thrive in California.
Support the Dharma https://tr.ee/H8FpX_r07K
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https://caff.org/
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https://caff.org/directory/
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Audrey Fillon and Victor Vorski are regenerative leaders producing the Gathering of Tribes Festival in Portugal in 2024. They are cooperating on an incredible regenerative festival in the forests of Portugal, inviting leaders from around the world to experience a full circle regenerative experience.
https://gatheringoftribes.earth/
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https://www.instagram.com/gatheringoftribes24/
Donate to www.CultivatingSelf.org to support the Food As Medicine certification project for Health Justice & Equity
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Jess Yupanqui Feingold is an incredible leader, facilitating collaboration and potential through impact investing and community activation efforts. She is a co-CEO at Common Future. Jess has also worked deeply with Kiva, which launched the World Refugee Fund, and Ashoka Changemakers. She also serves on the board of the Community Credit Lab.
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https://www.commonfuture.co/
Isaias Hernandez a dedicated descendant of ancestors, devoted to improving environmental literacy though creativity, storytelling, and embodied education. His media platform is called QueerBrownVegan and he studied environmental science at UC Berkeley. Check out either or both web series: Sustainable Jobs and Teaching Climate Together.
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https://www.queerbrownvegan.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@queerbrownvegan
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Rollie Olson is a democratic activator. He is a program manager at Interfaith America, facilitating and sharing the Faith in Elections Playbook grant. Rollie also served with Congressman Dean Phillips practicing the civic approach of “radical hospitality.”
https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/faith-in-elections-grant/
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https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/playbook-elections/
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https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/grant-civic-elections/
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Jeremy Lent is an author and activist, opening windows of insight into patterns that lead to destruction and regeneration. The Web of Meaning is an amazing book integrating perspectives from modern science and traditional wisdom. Jeremy is also the founder of the Liology Institute, which is fostering a worldview enabling humanity to thrive sustainably on this planet. Jeremy regularly appears on podcasts and YouTube channels around the world.
https://www.jeremylent.com/
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https://deeptransformation.network/feed
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https://www.jeremylent.com/the-web-of-meaning.html
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Asher Jay is the quintessential modern seer, mystic, intuitive, channeling her art for goodness. She is the Founder of Henoscene, a community-driven blockchain application driving integrity into corporate and environmental justice commitments. Asher is a National Geographic explorer, a speaker, and a writer. She is an avid advocate for nature, sitting on boards of nonprofits and advising many others to have integrity with nature and humanity.
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Raj Balkaran is a scholar, seeker, and librarian of wisdom. He is the author of The Stories Behind the Poses, an amazing book about the mythology connected to the asanas. Raj is a Chaplain at McMaster University, a teacher with the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, a podcast host for the Indian Religions show, and the director of The Indian Wisdom School. He is graciously offering this community a free course. Use the code “GRACE”.
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Mackenzie Feldman is a guardian of nature and humanity. She is the Founder of Re:Wild Your Campus, which is on a mission to eliminate synthetic and harmful pesticide use at universities, colleges, and grade schools and to transition to organic land stewardship. She Is currently a Food and Sustainability Research Fellow with Data for Progress and has been honored for her tremendously courageous work to evolve the culture at colleges to become more ecoconscious.
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Samuel Underhill is a genz activator. He is the executive director of ActivateGenZ, which is a student-led organization connecting young Americans to civic opportunities ranging from internships to volunteering to scholarships and paid opportunities. Samuel was a student fellow with the Bill of Rights Institute and is currently a student at the University of Alabama.
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Lindsey Washburn is the quintessential social impact leader, focusing on creating technology that supports democracy and community. She is the founder of Know Your Local which advocates for citizens to engage with their local government. Lindsey also cocreated a children’s book series with Imran Haider called Ava and Ari which follows their journeys into local city government. She is also in the inaugural cohort of All Tech Is Human.
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Andrew Funk is a social impact activist for homeless people. He founded the Homeless Entrepreneur, which does important work in guiding folks out of homelessness into security and possibility. Andrew’s advocacy has led him to reimagine and encourage a transformation in how society understands homelessness and how financial systems should be proactive about supporting the transition away from a growing global population of homelessness.
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Anne Sheridan and Chad Baron are collaborators with Degrowth California. They are a community helping facilitate education, conversation, and action within the state and country.
https://degrowthcalifornia.org/
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Cosmic Labyrinth at Bhakti Fest
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Parul Punjabi Jagdish is a leader living the purpose to trust life fully, fearlessly, and serve all beings, human and non-human. He is the CEO of AIME Inc. Parul has been around the world, working in various industries, from corporate strategy to policy-making.
https://aimementoring.com/
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https://ikslab.deakin.edu.au/
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https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/nasa-study-kids-creative-geniuses/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/indyrishisingh/
https://www.democracyfundersnetwork.org/resources/betterfuturesreport
Should we start hosting a monthly gathering to explore this report and build relationships focused on positive visioning, collective imagination, abundance mindset?
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Kimo Alameda is running for mayor in the County of Hawai’i. He’s a local native Hawaiian, with deep knowledge and understanding of local traditions and values, and he’s also a trained psychologist. Kimo was most recently the Vice President of business operations at Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, CEO at the Bay Clinic, and instrumental in providing mental health services to all kinds of folks throughout the island. Kimo was also lead on the Hawai’i Island Fentanyl Task Force.
https://bigislandnow.com/2023/07/13/dr-kimo-alameda-informally-announces-2024-run-for-hawai%CA%BBi-county-mayor-on-54th-birthday/
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https://bigislandnow.com/2023/06/17/throwing-a-shaka-alameda-encourages-students-to-save-hawaii-and-keep-aloha/
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Camron Hurt is a political scientist, honoring his ancestors by promoting voting and effective civic engagement. He is the Program Director at Common Cause Hawai’i and is a Commissioner in the City and County of Honolulu. Camron is also a soccer and track and field coach.
https://www.commoncause.org/hawaii/
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https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/the-civil-beat-editorial-board-interview-camron-hurt-of-common-cause-hawaii/
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https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/
Tyson Yunkaporta is a man that walks between worlds. He is a member of the Apalech Clan of Western Cape York, a renowned academic, and a senior lecturer on Indigenous knowledges. Tyson’s book, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, has provoked all kinds of conversations and collaborations around the world.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tyson-yunkaporta-on-pattern-kinship-and-story-in/
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https://www.aurukun.qld.gov.au/
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
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What Thomas Paine did for the American Revolution with the publication of Common Sense, Marilyn Ferguson does for the transpersonal revolution.
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Marilyn Ferguson is one of the preeminent thinkers, gatherers, and interpreters of research on the cutting edge fields of human consciousness. The Aquarian Conspiracy, published in 1980, has sold millions of copies, is continuously in print, and was hailed as the "handbook of the New Age," by USA Today.
In her newer book, Aquarius Now, movement pioneer Ferguson reexamines the paradigm shift to a more mindful society. She sees us caught in a mindless materialism that threatens our material existence. We are seduced by what she calls the 'Cult of Numbers', obsessed with competition, with winning and losing, afraid of anything that can't be seen or measured, and in the grip of an economic model that says only that which generates economic growth is worth pursuing.
What can we do?
Ferguson boldly tells the truth we have no enemy except ourselves and the mess we've made individually and collectively by refusing to see what we're doing to our own bodies, to society, and the Earth itself. We've refused to consider the clues in front of our faces. The imbalance we see outside ourselves only mirrors the imbalance within. The way to heal the imbalance is to heal ourselves. The way to heal ourselves is to pay attention, to witness.
We need to take responsibility for our own actions. We need to heed the words of the myriad teachers and skills at our disposal. We need to learn to rely on our own "radical common sense." The task is not to climb a mountain, but to navigate a river. We have to stop thinking of ourselves as conquerors and start thinking of ourselves as fellow travelers' with other human beings and every living being on this planet, including the planet itself.
Ferguson dares to ask the question, "Can we change?" and concludes that we can and we must change. The Age of Aquarius will occur when we want it to occur.
Heather Kimball is Councilwoman for District 1 of the County of Hawai’i. She is a scientist and a caring community member on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Heather and her colleagues are inviting the community to support Bill 48, which creates an “Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience.”
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https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/09/candidate-qa-hawaii-county-council-district-1-heather-kimball/
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https://www.flipsnack.com/hamakuatimes/haamakua-times/full-view.html
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/
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Suzette Brooks Masters is a social entrepreneur creating positive, pluralistic change in our society. She is a lawyer with significant experience supporting immigrants and refugees. Suzette advises a variety of foundations, non-profits, and advocacy programs with strategy and implementation. Imagining Better Futures for American Democracy is a 73 page report that initiates the intentions of the Democracy Funders Network.
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https://suzettebrooksmasters.medium.com/reversing-imagination-atrophy-a-new-years-resolution-for-our-times-139baeb758b5
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https://thefulcrum.us/reimagining-american-democracy-as-governance-for-the-future
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https://medium.com/guild-of-future-architects/in-the-year-2030-ce68aecfca91
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/indyrishisingh_civicliteracy-localgovernment-civicengagement-activity-7071715469514215424
Forrest Landry is a perennial inventor. He has developed software on a variety of large scale software systems. He has invented and founded a portable vaporizer made of wood. Forrest is a 3rd generational master woodworker, a philosopher, and a researcher on a variety of very important modern issues.
Ephemeral Group Process: https://mflb.com/egp_4/egp_index_out.html
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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-governance/podcast/7-forrest-landry-principles-live
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41819174-the-effective-choice
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/event-details/civic-action-for-the-healthcare-community
Dr. Scott Grosskreutz a radiologist on the Big Island of Hawai’i and a member of the Hawaii Provider Shortage Crisis Task Force. He served in the US Navy as a Commander, a Hyperbaric Physiologist, and an Undersea Medicine Doctor on the US Michigan nuclear submarine. Scott’s efforts have included introducing important state legislature which would support more private practice in rural areas of Hawai’i that are in critical healthcare deserts.
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https://stateofreform.com/commentary/what-theyre-watching/2020/04/what-theyre-watching-dr-scott-grosskreutz/
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https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/20/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-lacks-hundreds-of-physicians-needed-to-sustain-the-population/
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https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/646-hospitals-at-risk-of-closure-ranked-by-state.html
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https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2017/may/09/buurtzorg-dutch-model-neighbourhood-care
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https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/medical-octor-sells-practice-opens-up-farmacy-using-food-as-medicine/
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Leif Grünewald is an indigenous ally, an advisor and consultant, and an educator. His newsletter, Indigenous Insight, shares valuable knowledge and perspectives from indigenous peoples and philosophy. Leif also writes and shares about how financial policy-making can look to social anthropology to respect and even integrate indigenous wisdom towards healthier and harmonious financial practices.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Native_People_(Brazil)
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Reggie Hubbard is the quintessential teacher of the “beginner’s mind”, introducing meditation and movement practices to a variety of spaces, including government, organizations, and conscious communities. He recently managed MoveOn’s Washington DC presence bringing meditation practices to politicians and their staff.
https://activepeaceyoga.com/
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https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/permission-and-refuge-meditative-livestream-experience
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What if we checked in with ourselves as much as we check our phones | Reggie Hubbard | TEDxSaoPaulo
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https://www.businessinsider.com/progressive-prince-yoga-meditation-burnout-capitol-hill-biden-democratic-politics-2021-5
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https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/500727-i-am-a-black-progressive-political-activist-this-is-my-message-for/
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Trisha Beck was a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives for two separate terms and has been an educator at the University of Utah. She has been a long time advocate for children with disabilities, education, healthcare accessibility and human services. Trisha has taken some tough shots from toxic politics, and exemplifies courage and forgiveness in how she continues to show up for the community, with grace and compassion.
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https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng
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https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Roger Berkowitz is the Founder of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and Professor of Politics, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College. He is a prolific author and editor and won the 2019 Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought given by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. Join the weekly newsletter Amor Mundi.
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https://sherminvoshmgir.medium.com/token-economy-b5a28d4b63f
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https://medium.com/token-kitchen/separation-of-money-state-302bc8caa138
Reflecting on Presentation regarding "Community Healing Gardens"
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Richard Ha is a Hawaiian with a heavenly heart. He is the author of “What Would Our Kupuna Do?” and an experienced farmer on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Ha Ha Ha is Richard’s blog and he is also the current chair of Big Island Electric, a community owned electric company. https://www.youtube.com/@keokiandmalia4683 ...
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Brittany Zimmerman is a woman on a land-based mission to revitalize how we energize our lives. Now the CEO of Yummet, she is the youngest person ever to be named a NASA Principal Investigator and has been an aerospace engineer focused on bio-regenerative and physical-chemical life support systems. Brittany is now focused on bringing space technology to Earth, to communities that can benefit from technology that safely converts trash, solid and liquid waste, and plastics into by-products that support humankind and nature alike.
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Andre Thomas and Todd Levinson are the luminaries stewarding the show, Healing Race. Andre is a community leader in the American South and Todd is an advocate for effective civic engagement. They are both committed to having and hosting difficult conversations about race and empathetically addressing the topics many avoid in the modern media.
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https://trillmba.com/healing-race-andre-todd/
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https://1619education.org/about-1619-project
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https://sedonayogafestival.com/
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Kimberly Young-McLear is a whistleblower and advocate for the silenced. She served as a Commander in the US Coast Guard and has worked with the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Kimberly is a recipient of the Whistleblowers Award and is currently developing an art activism project that highlights the power of music for social change.
https://www.whistleblowers.org/righttheship/
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https://www.diversityinc.com/coast-guard-lt-cmdr-kimberly-young-mclear-to-receive-whistleblowers-award-2/
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https://uscga.edu/academics/majors/electrical-engineering/ee-faculty/kyoung-mclear/
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https://www.brainline.org/author/kimberly-young-mclear-phd
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
PUNA CDP Meeting for February 27
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604735066
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Agenda for 2/27
https://records.hawaiicounty.gov/WebLink/1/edoc/121722/2023-02-27%20Puna%20CDP%20Agenda%20Final.pdf
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Civic Engagement event
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https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1867-frederick-douglass-describes-composite-nation/
Renée Smith is gracious gatherer and host of loving communities. She is the Founder and CEO of A Human Workplace and a keynote speaker around the world. Renee championed an effort to create a more human-centered and effective workplace at the state of Washington with Results Washington.
https://www.reneesmithspeaks.com/
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https://www.makeworkmorehuman.com/
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https://sedonayogafestival.com/
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https://lucidityfestival.com/workshops-presentations/indy-rishi-singh/
Adriana Aguilar is a community and economic development specialist in Los Angeles. She is a fantastic Program Manager with Civic Wellbeing Partners and is a consultant for organizations and projects that are in need of effective strategy. Adriana is a board member with The Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights and advocate for better housing and conditions for people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
https://www.wellbeingmicrogrants.org/
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https://www.instagram.com/chirla_org/
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https://consciouscityguide.com/event/cosmic-labbing-ep-2/
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https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Lauren Paul is a prolific public advocate empowering all kinds of individuals and communities throughout the United States of America. She is the Director of Partnerships & Policy at Common Future and writes terrifically insightful articles on Medium. Lauren received a degree in Peace and Justice from Tufts University.
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https://www.radicalpragmatism.org/
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https://www.commonfuture.co
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https://thepersuadersbook.com/
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www.DemocraSEE.club
Daniel Gaztambide is a quintessential student of psychoanalysis. His book, “A People’s History of Psychoanalysis: From Freud to Liberation Psychology” is profoundly insightful and he is also a professor and director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology at the New School for Social Research. Daniel is a recipient of the “Teacher of the Year” award by Mount Sinai St Luke Department of Psychiatry and is a prolific performing poet on the NYC spoken word scene.
https://drgpsychotherapy.com/
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https://www.amazon.com/Peoples-History-Psychoanalysis-Liberation-Psychoanalytic/dp/1498565743
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https://analytic-room.com/essays/liberation-psychology-daniel-jose-gaztambide/
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https://www.newschool.edu/nssr/faculty/daniel-gaztambide/
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Gabe Johnson is a councilman for Maui County in Hawai’i and represents Lāna’i. He recently got voted in for his second term and is a farmer and educator.
https://gabe4council.com/
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Catalina Langen thrives when others thrive with her. She is the Co-Founder of Civic Wellbeing Partners and a Fellow at The Schumacher Institute. Catalina served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Santa Monica as well as the Civic Learning Coordinator for CSU San Marcos.
https://santamonicawellbeing.org/
https://santamonicawellbeing.org/findings/economic-opportunity
https://santamonicawellbeing.org/findings/community
https://santamonicawellbeing.org/findings/health
https://conversayer.net/unspoken/catalina-langen/
Cultivating Self: Rejuvenating Healers through Community
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Navroop Sahdev and Don Griswold are beacons of hope in the world of economics and tax law. Navroop is the Founder & CEO of The Digital Economist, an impact organization focused on building a human-centered global economy. Don is a constitutional tax lawyer, regular contributor to Bloomberg, and the founder of the Tech for Transparency Initiative. They are both spearheading movements that are encouraging transparency and responsibility by the biggest players of the global economy.
https://www.thedigitaleconomist.com/
https://www.africacoalition.com/
https://news.bloombergtax.com/tax-insights-and-commentary/billion-dollar-tax-cheats-require-a-healthy-dose-of-sunlight
If you are interested in joining the Tech for Transparency™ initiative alongside the world's top data scientists and anti-corruption activists, ► please send us an expression of interest at info@thedigitaleconomist.com
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Jay Ponti is bringing a renaissance to activism at a critical time for our country. Jay was an important organizer for the Occupy Movement and a consultant for important and revolutionary campaigns like Bernie Sanders and Shahid Buttar. He co-founded the #BankExit Divestment Campaign with Jane Fonda and many other influential advocates and was at the frontlines of Standing Rock. Jay is currently offering Be The Revolution trainings across the country for all kinds of activists that need to improve their effectiveness while also mitigating activist burnout.
https://betherevolution.us/
https://jayponti.com/
https://summit.betherevolution.us/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG4EW6OUIQY
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Christina Weber is a powerhouse entrepreneur and relationship coach. She is the founder of We Deepen, an organization dedicated to improving human connection in its many forms. She is also the podcast host of Deepen with Christina, a sister podcast of Political Hope. Christina is also the driving engine of “Feminine Weapon Day” which raises money every year to support children in difficult circumstances.
https://wedeepen.com/
https://wedeepen.com/deepen-with-christina
https://network.wedeepen.com/home
https://www.feminineweapon.com/
https://network.wedeepen.com/c/calendar/10th-annual-feminine-weapon-day-austin-tx
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Luwayo Biswick is community leader educating the Malawi people about regenerative farming and permaculture. He is the Founding Director of Permaculture Paradise Institute and an expert on agro-ecology. Luwayo is a beacon of hope and nourishment in Malawi as he also consults and guides impoverished communities to grow their own food, manage their water systems more sustainably, and provide education that empowers localization.
https://permacultureinstitutemw.com/
https://agroforestryrc.org/projects/central-malawi/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRlzZuk37pdMxR3Wk1mVfw/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5tcs-WZkU
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Aarathi Krishnan and Sophia Robele are international development experts that are leading the charge to include disenfranchised communities in policy making. They have created and promote The Inclusive Imaginaries Toolkit which catalyzes forward-looking policy making through civic imagination.
https://www.undp.org/asia-pacific/publications/inclusive-imaginaries-catalysing-forward-looking-policy-making-through-civic-imagination
https://www.dismantlingthemasterstools.com/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Shermin Voshmgir is an evolutionary systems architect interested in building a more inclusive, collective Web3 socio-economic system. She is the founder of Token Kitchen and the author of Token Economy, one of the most important disseminations on blockchain technology. Shermin has started a data driven regenerative farming project in Portugal and is an advocate for the most vulnerable. She has also been Director at Cryptoeconomics Research Lab and Founder of BlockChain Berlin.
https://shermin.net/
https://token.kitchen/
https://shermin.net/interviews-articles
https://shermin.net/videos-podcasts
https://shermin.net/token-economy
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Assessment-of-carbon-sequestration-and-the-carbon-Lopez-Bellido-L%C3%B3pez-Bellido/955bafbad6ed99bfa7e054dcf00e560441ed4c3a
Find yourself in the LABYRINTH
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Decriminalize Nature is a policy focused movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants, restore a relationship between human health and wellbeing with nature, and improve socio-economic conditions for communities. Larry Norris is a scientist and educator, along with a Co-Founder of Decriminalize Nature and also the nonprofit, ERIE (Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education). Carlos Plazola is also a Co-Founder with Decriminalize Nature and a consistent advocate for vulnerable communities through civic engagement and community activation. The Decriminalize Nature project has a variety of concurrent movements going on that anyone can learn more about or join.
https://www.decriminalizenature.org
https://www.decrimnaturemi.org/
https://erievision.org/
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/where-are-psychedelics-legal-or-decriminalized-in-the-us
https://resources.platform.coop/resources/swarmwise-the-tactical-manual-to-changing-the-world/
https://www.decrimnaturemi.org/?page_id=8708
John Roulac is a regenerative leader in deep integrity with conscious and reflective entrepreneurship. He founded Nutiva and Executive Produced the documentary Kiss the Ground. He has also co-founded the nonprofits ARC, Agroforestry Regeneration Communities, accelerates food forests around the world and the Great Plains Regeneration, which supports farmers and ranchers with a just transition to regenerative farming. John is also available for speaking engagements about healthier food systems and more resiliency based entrepreneurship.
https://johnroulac.com/
https://kisstheground.com/take-action/
https://agroforestryrc.org/
https://greatplainsregen.org/
https://johnroulac.com/articles/
https://johnroulac.com/making-americas-rivers-blue-again-connecting-the-dots-between-regenerative-ag-healthy-waterways/
https://johnroulac.com/from-corrupted-to-trusted-liberal-americas-shifting-perceptions-of-the-fda/
https://wedeepen.com/
https://democrasee.club/
Alex fisch is a quintessential civic servant. He was formally the Mayor of Culver City and is now a Councilman running for reelection. Alex is also a Deputy Attorney General for the California department of Justice.
https://www.alexfisch.com/
www.DemocraSEE.club
www.wedeepen.com
Buddy Akacic is a superior senior serving society with a scintillating sense of silly seriousness. He has been a mental health counselor and also managed Blues and Soul musicians in the 70’s and 80’s. Buddy is a senior activist in the Bay Area, supporting the mental, physical and spiritual health of seniors at the Albany Senior Center, North Berkeley Senior Center and St. John’s Community Center in El Cerrito. Every Sunday, people in the community receive his weekly grassroots local news blog that keeps everyone up to date on city hall and commission/committee happenings, community offerings, and interesting ideas.
Send email to buddyakacic@gmail.com if you want to be added to Buddy’s Senior Summary
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/12/23/in-brief-east-bay-senior-of-the-year-to-be-awarded-in-el-cerrito/
Buddy Akacic is a superior senior serving society with a scintillating sense of silly seriousness. He has been a mental health counselor and also managed Blues and Soul musicians in the 70’s and 80’s. Buddy is a senior activist in the Bay Area, supporting the mental, physical and spiritual health of seniors at the Albany Senior Center, North Berkeley Senior Center and St. John’s Community Center in El Cerrito. Every Sunday, people in the community receive his weekly grassroots local news blog that keeps everyone up to date on city hall and commission/committee happenings, community offerings, and interesting ideas.
Send email to buddyakacic@gmail.com if you want to be added to Buddy’s Senior Summary
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/12/23/in-brief-east-bay-senior-of-the-year-to-be-awarded-in-el-cerrito/
Katie Barr is a regenerative academic, offering her brilliance to support local farmers, build food equity, and improve public health through healthier regional food systems. She recently published Farm Stops, a practicum, and How to Start a Farm Stop, an illustrated guide to starting one. Katie is also a farmer herself and is a regional food distributor for The Common Market.
https://issuu.com/katbarr123/docs/farm_stop_report
https://issuu.com/katbarr123/docs/how_to_start_a_farm_stop
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2022-07-29/farm-stops-a-new-way-to-enhance-local-and-regional-food-systems/
https://seas.umich.edu/news/meet-future-behavior-education-and-communication-katie-barr-ms-22
https://www.thecommonmarket.org/
https://www.argusfarmstop.com/
Katie Barr is a regenerative academic, offering her brilliance to support local farmers, build food equity, and improve public health through healthier regional food systems. She recently published Farm Stops, a practicum, and How to Start a Farm Stop, an illustrated guide to starting one. Katie is also a farmer herself and is a regional food distributor for The Common Market.
https://issuu.com/katbarr123/docs/farm_stop_report
https://issuu.com/katbarr123/docs/how_to_start_a_farm_stop
https://www.resilience.org/stories/2022-07-29/farm-stops-a-new-way-to-enhance-local-and-regional-food-systems/
https://seas.umich.edu/news/meet-future-behavior-education-and-communication-katie-barr-ms-22
https://www.thecommonmarket.org/
https://www.argusfarmstop.com/
Tracy L. Barnett is a people’s journalist and journalism educator. She is the founder of The Esperanza Project, an online magazine covering sustainability initiatives in the Americas. Tracy is a Pulitzer grantee and has published in Al Jazeera English, Huffington Post, USA Today and Esquire Latin America. She is a former editor at the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express and teaches journalism & writing at universities and community organizations.
https://www.esperanzaproject.com/
https://cosmopandemic.esperanzaproject.com/
https://consejodevisiones.org/en/
https://pulitzercenter.org/people/tracy-barnett
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Tracy L. Barnett is a people’s journalist and journalism educator. She is the founder of The Esperanza Project, an online magazine covering sustainability initiatives in the Americas. Tracy is a Pulitzer grantee and has published in Al Jazeera English, Huffington Post, USA Today and Esquire Latin America. She is a former editor at the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express and teaches journalism & writing at universities and community organizations.
https://www.esperanzaproject.com/
https://cosmopandemic.esperanzaproject.com/
https://consejodevisiones.org/en/
https://pulitzercenter.org/people/tracy-barnett
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David Kim is running for Congress, to represent Los Angeles District 34. David served as an elected neighborhood council board member and investigated corruption, labor cases, and supported vulnerable parents in LA County as an attorney focused on immigration. His platform is focused on community-based leadership that seeks to co-govern with the community, directly communicate with community members, and follow-up with responsible coordination of relevant parties.
https://www.davidkimforca.com/
Support: https://www.patreon.com/politicalhope
The Plant Based Treaty is a global and local grassroots political movement to Restore key ecosystems, forests and landscapes, Redirect resources and people power away from animal-based food systems to plant-based systems, and Relinquish any ecosystem degradation due to animal agriculture. Cities across the world have signed on as well as important community leaders, scientists, and influencers. Visit the website www.Plantbasedtreaty.org to learn more or sign and share it yourself!
https://plantbasedtreaty.org/the-pbt/#relinquish
https://plantbasedtreaty.org/campaign-hub/
https://plantbasedtreaty.org/who-has-endorsed/
https://youtu.be/6qJLU1f2rtg
https://torontocowsave.com
https://wedeepen.com/
https://democrasee.club/
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Corey Rosen is an economic physician dedicated to healing our modern economy. He is the founder of NCEO, The National Center for Employee Ownership. Corey has written and contributed to dozens of books and most recently published, Ownership: Rethinking Capitalism, Companies, and Who Owns What. His work has been critical in the successful California legislation that supports transitions to employee ownership and ESOP’s (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
https://www.nceo.org/publication/ownership-reinventing-companies-capitalism-and-who-owns-what
https://www.nceo.org/article/state-legislation-employee-ownership-0
https://www.nceo.org/articles/employee-ownership-100
https://www.nceo.org/NCEO-Speaking-Consulting-Staff/id/53
https://trackbill.com/bill/california-senate-bill-1407-california-employee-ownership-act/2231174/
https://www.nceo.org/
https://wedeepen.com/
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
https://www.patreon.com/politicalhope
Erika Feresten is a champion working towards the greatest good. She is a certified coach for leaders from all walks of life and is active as Chair with Health Care For Us, a non-partisan, non-profit organization of volunteers championing California single-payer health care. Erika is also a contributing author of the groundbreaking book, “Winning Without Compromising Yourself: Unlocking Personal and Professional Mastery in the Political Arena.”
https://hc4us.org/
https://hc4us.org/analytics/
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1400
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22MjXYamNMA
https://hc4us.org/what-is-single-payer-2/
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003013
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Without-Compromising-Yourself-Professional/dp/B007WI1SMM
https://wedeepen.com/
https://www.cultivatingself.org/
Nik Bertulis is a serious serial cooperative founder, collaborator and water systems expert. He is the Director at Ritual Biology and Chief Technology Officer at Deep Blue Institute. He co-founded Dig.coop and was faculty in the Environmental Management and Sustainable Science Program at Merritt College in Oakland, CA.
https://ritualbiology.com/
https://www.deepblue.institute/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0MRXCtki4
https://www.scribd.com/podcast/593114066/Episode-11-Nik-Bertulis-on-Pee-Poo-and-Symbiogenesis
Ava Mateo is the amazing kind of young leader that can inspire an entire generation. She is the Executive Director of 18by Vote and is focused on a masters from Columbia University Teachers College that focuses on Sociology and Education. Ava coordinates important collaborations with 18by Vote while studying the influence of youth-led organizations and youth educational programs across the country.
https://18byvote.org/
https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/18by-vote-claiming-your-voice
https://www.representwomen.org/ava_mateo
https://www.turnoutpac.org/18by-vote-uplifts-youth-voters-grantee-spotlight-ava-mateo/
https://circle.tufts.edu/explore-our-data/youth-voting-and-civic-engagement-america
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Manu Meel is the kind of charismatic bridge builder that America needs. He is the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth led nonprofit that creates spaces for college and high school students to discuss polarizing political issues. Manu has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and serves on the boards of Convergence, American Promise, and Bridge Alliance.
https://www.bridgeusa.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tytls8hWfCA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iuuSDtxlv7siAmQqyYAqL
https://charleskochfoundation.org/stories/the-science-of-bridging-divides/
Kathryn Goetzke is a living example of courageous hope. She is the founder of iFred and the author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope. Hopeful Minds is an iFred award winning program that teaches critical hope skills to youth across the country. The Hopeful Cities program seeks to operationalize hope throughout the city. Look out for The Mood Factory, a vehicle to improve moods from all walks of life.
https://kathryngoetzke.com/
https://www.ifred.org/
https://hopefulminds.org/
https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Little-Book-about-Hope-Paperback-9781631958427/131247127
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKIDAefojOo
https://themoodfactory.com/
Michael Tivana is a lifelong student committed to nourishing Nature and community. He is the Founder and Chief Root Vegetable of Ono Gardens in Big Island, Hawaii. He is also the President of the Hakalau Farmer’s Market and Food Share and a leader in connecting local farmers with their community. His nonprofit, Ono Seeds is dedicated to preserving important natural information and providing education for future farmers and gardeners. Michael also published a book worth checking out named Beyond Iraq: Surviving Globalization.
https://onogardens.com/product-catalog-2/
https://www.hakalauhome.com/vendors.html
https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Iraq-globalization-Michael-Tivana/dp/B0006S8HQU
Dr. Lindsey Jarrett is a sensational social scientist and community based leader. She has a doctorate in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas and is the program director and principal investigator at the Center for Practical Bioethics. Dr. Lindsey is also the co-founder of Music Across Borders, which provides sustainable music education to people around the world, including Uganda!
https://www.practicalbioethics.org/
http://musicacrossborders.org
https://youtu.be/OU345NPjUuQ
Jamie Kinder is the first female Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania. She studied Sociology and African American Studies at Edinboro University and is the co-owner of Evolution Printing Services. Jamie ran and won with a cooperative campaign with two other candidates who ran for City Council.
https://www.cityofmeadville.org
https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/jaime-kinder-becomes-first-female-mayor-of-meadville/
https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/kinder-sworn-in-as-citys-first-female-and-black-mayor/article_10590cf0-6cfd-11ec-a062-ab4f7ae0f439.html
https://www.facebook.com/Evolutionprintingsystems
https://www.voteformeadville.com/
Thom Pulliam is a master brand strategist and consultant. Thom is the Director of Pursue Blue and started a nonprofit called Unicorn Talent Club. His past clients include Netflix, HBO, Electronic Arts, YouTube, Adidas, and Cisco. Thom has also worked for the biggest NYC and LA branding agencies.
https://www.thompulliam.pro/
https://www.pursue.blue/
https://www.facebook.com/UnicornTalentClub/
Morvareed Salehpour is an experienced lawyer with a tremendous understanding of modern technology law. She is the President of the Santa Monica Bar Association and a Board member and Co-Event Chair of the UCLA Law Women LEAD. She has been a judge for startup competitions and shares regular law related tip on YouTube and Linkedin.
https://www.salehpourlaw.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw30JSk95L5mW26327NFSDQ
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morvareedsalehpour/
https://www.joinideas.org/speaker/morvareed-salehpor/
Charles Eisenstein is a quintessential philosopher daring to illuminate in our modern Dark Age. He’s a prolific writer, in fact, check out his most recent book: The Coronation. I enjoyed reading “The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible” “The Agent of Humanity” and “Sacred Economics”. Charles is regularly writing inspiring essays on his substack. He is a regular guest speaker on Commune as well as Aubrey Marcus’s podcast. His conversation with Russell Brand was incredibly revealing of the system we are all swimming in.
https://charleseisenstein.org/
https://charleseisenstein.org/books/the-coronation/
https://charleseisenstein.substack.com/
Russell Brand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dP2VoY5Olk
Aubrey Marcus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPlieDxiaI
www.CosmicLabyrinth.world
www.regenerateamerica.com
Dr. Devatma Dubey leads by example, dedicating his life to Sanskrit and the protection of the Vedas and Indian traditions. He left his MBA and important management position with a bank to co-found the International Chandramauli Charitable Trust and Yoga Mission. Dr. Devatma and his colleagues run a primary school, an after school program and a residential education program for the neediest children in the Varanasi area in India. He has a Phd. In Sanskrit Literature and Mimamsa Philosophy and gives regular lectures throughout the country of India.
https://yogamission.uk/
https://www.chandramauli.org/abouts.html
https://www.kashiyogafestival.org/dr-devatma-dubey
Neal Walia is a progressive candidate for Congress in district 1 of Colorado (Denver) and a dedicated grassroots organizer. He has worked for the State of Colorado as well as the National Governor’s Association. Neal has had the opportunity to publicly debate his opponent and has been hyper focused on a greener economy, housing and healthcare. He’s endorsed by presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson.
https://nealwaliaforcongress.com/
https://youtu.be/lEgnGYhyF_M
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfDI_3dlrjU/
Richard Foster-Fletcher is a knight in shining armor advocating for human value based ethics in Ai, the metaverse, and the digital future. He is an Executive Chair with MKAI, a bridging community for Ai and Web3 development and regulation. MKAI stands for Morality and Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence. Richard is well versed and educated in ethics and acts as an advisory member with the United Nations as well as the IEEE. He also has a podcast called Boundless.
https://fosterfletcher.com/
https://mkai.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mkai/
https://boundlesspodcast.co.uk/
This is a special Political Hope episode featuring an Open Letter and call to action to Yoga Alliance as well as to all who value yoga to Shape a Better Future for Yoga. The authors of this call to action go through the document with me as we explore their intentions and perspectives. This was a fun political experiment and I hope you find it as valuable as I did. Thank you to Bari Gratton, Meghan Maris, Courtney Ng, Gayatri Sehgal and Shou Wang for being cooperative leaders in this shared call to action. Please take a short moment to review the open letter for yourself or you can look at it as we discuss it.
bit.ly/DearYogaAlliance
https://linktr.ee/goddessgaya
https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/instructors/meghan-maris
https://www.wayfindingpartners.com/wayfinding-team-members-source/courtney-ng
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-bari-gratton-myth-movement-music-valley/
Shelby Hartman is a journalist building community around psychedelics. She is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of DoubleBlind, a radically inclusive biannual magazine and media company covering global stories about psychedelics. Shelby publishes and has published articles with Vice, Playboy, LA Weekly, Herb, and Rolling Stone to name a few. She even covered elections, protests, and other breaking news with CBS News.
https://doubleblindmag.com/author/shelby-hartman/
https://shelbyhartman.contently.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/DoubleBlind
https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2019/08/01/an-interview-with-doubleblinds-shelby-hartman-and-madison-margolin-psychedelics-explored/?sh=aa852b46dc4c
Majdi Gaith is a bridge builder for all kinds of communities that are seeking to build trust. He is a Trust & Safety Operations professional with experience working with Meta formerly known as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and the UAE. Majdi is a bridge builder, especially for the Palestinian and Israeli people. Majdi is also a seed investor for the delicious Afghan Burrito and is a pro at baking baklava.
https://www.afghanburrito.com/
Emma Chow is a regenerative champion, focusing her energy on the food system, organic farming, the environment and humanity. She is MacArthur Foundation alum, leading a food initiative team to redesign Big Food. Emma has been a researcher, a fellow and an intern at a variety of sustainability focused organizations. Emma is also a meditation teacher and has published a piece titled: Cities and Circular Economy for Food
https://thebeautifultruth.org/my-life-on-purpose/emma-chow-my-life-on-purpose/
https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/2022/02/22/emma-chow-eliot-beeby/
https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/cities-and-circular-economy-for-food
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Dawn Ortiz-Legg is an energy advocate and running to continue being a Supervisor in San Luis Obispo County. Her diverse experience allows her to communicate and connect with both sides of the political theatre. Dawn combines her experience in solar energy, PG&E, and other energy/land companies to invite evolution to the energy sector in her community. She impresses on developing local economy in San Luis Obispo and inspiring others to run for local positions that can positively effect their communities.
https://www.dawnortizlegg.org/
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The Defenders of Justice are 4 women collectively running for different LA County Superior Court Judge bench seats. They have all been criminal defenders and are planning to change the issue that hardly any current judges in LA County have criminal defense experience. Holly Hancock is a leader in expunging records and has experience as an elected union official with the Association of Flight Attendants. Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes works with all kinds of grassroots organizations in LA County and also developed a Compassionate Lawyering training program. Carolyn Jiyoung Park focuses on civil rights, labor and tenant matters and has been a powerful 1st amendment right advocate for peaceful protest. Anna Reitano focuses on juvenile court and representing children and is also a union representative for public defenders. I recommend checking out their website, TheDefendersofJustice2022.com and learning more about them and the values they value.
https://thedefendersofjustice2022.com
https://youtu.be/m4617oIRq7E
https://hancock4judge.com/
https://www.lashley-haynesforjudge2022.com/
https://www.parkforjudge2022.com/
https://www.reitanoforjudge.com/
Gabe Johnson is living example of local leadership. He is currently a County Councilman for Lana’i in Maui County and is also Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee. Gabe is an organic farmer using Aloha Aina practices and is pushing for agricultural parks and small farm support. He lived and taught in Japan and was a teacher in Lahaina Intermediate School. Gabe is passionate about housing and has proposed a budget that deserves attention from Maui residents and people all around the country.
http://gabe4council.com/
http://mauicounty.us/johnson/
https://www.mauinews.com/opinion/columns/2022/05/maui-county-2023-budget-a-moral-document-to-be-proud-of/
https://www.mauicauses.org/maui-causes-31-gabe-johnson-maui-county-council-candidate-from-lanai/
Jonah Martin Lion is running for Mayor of Maui. He is a former firefighter and the founder of the Djedi Academy. Jonah is running with Campaign ALOHA, a Pono movement to restore culture, revitalize the people, and regenerate the land.
http://campaignaloha.com/
https://conventionofstates.com/news/maui-freedom-fighters-take-the-mic-at-freedom-rally
Paul Deslauriers is steward of community organizing. He is currently the Executive Director of the Maui Pono Network and has been ED for Community Restart in Massachusetts. Paul has been a grassroots organizer and supporter for his entire life, authoring several books about the importance of it. He has experience working and supporting the Alaskan Inuit, Icelandic and Hawaiian communities.
https://reclaimparadise.org
https://www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/overcoming-corporate-rule-a-success-story/
https://reclaimparadise.org/product/reclaim-paradise-reset-for-the-common-good/
https://books.apple.com/us/book/grassroute-guide/id452164375
https://www.alibris.com/HOME-RULE-vs-CORPORATE-RULE-RESET-for-the-Common-Good-Paul-C-Deslauriers/book/49702911
Della Duncan is a renegade economist, a teacher coach, and a leader in promoting alternative economics around the world. She hosts a great podcast called Upstream and is a senior fellow of Social and Economic Equity at III in the London School of Economics. Della is also deeply supportive of Fritjof Capra’s Systems View of Life course and the Gross National Happiness perspective of economic development. She is also the founding member of Doughnut Economics California Coalition.
https://www.upstreampodcast.org/
https://doughnuteconomics.org
https://www.capracourse.net/
https://inglesidecommunitypower.com/
https://www.dellazduncan.com/
https://www.kosmosjournal.org/kj_article/cultivating-right-livelihood/
Adam Fishman is a superlative environmental impact leader and systems innovator. Onora creates clear and easy climate action steps for local communities and youth. Fish Innovation Lab supports projects that are aligned with a vision of a healthier and happier world. Adam studied at Dartmouth College and is receiving his MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. He played lacrosse for Team Israel and continues to share his love for the game.
https://www.onoraglobal.com/
https://www.fishinnovationlab.com/
Jamie Joyce is the interdimensional librarian we all need at this moment of information confusion. She founded The Society Library, a non-profit that constructs a database of argumentation from every point of view on social and political issues. Jamie is passionate about intellectual freedom and a more diverse and better informed public using innovations like the Internet Government. Jamie is also a board member for Wikitongues, a project that is archiving and supporting languages from around the world.
https://www.societylibrary.org/
https://wikitongues.org/
https://www.internetgovernment.org/
https://uxdesign.cc/evolving-text-on-the-web-7b9304e6e2fc
https://medium.com/@societylibrary
Patrick Utz is a focused genius and CEO, co-creating Abstract.us - a policy innovation that analyzes and tracks bills and allows for real-time collaboration for any organization seeking to improve policy making and decision making. Patrick studied electrical engineering at Loyola Maymount University and also served as president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Abstract continues to grow, and I encourage anyone seeking to improve their communities to check it out. https://www.abstract.us/
Patrick on Nerds for Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UolLaGQBPKA
Kiki Falconer is the embodiment of feminine power in action. Conscious City Guide has featured more than 12,000 transformational events and is a growing space for inspired experiences and conscious, impact-focused community. Kiki was a creative advisor for Kiss the Ground and is one of the best creative directors I know.
https://consciouscityguide.com/
https://www.kiki-falconer.com/
Dr. Ravit Dotan is real life avenger. She researches and educates about Ai Ethics and has a pedigree that includes the University of Pittsburgh, UC Berkeley, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ravit is also approaching the Ai and machine learning space in a proactive way by participating in impact investing as a consultant and educator. She has several terrific published pieces about machine learning and Ai ethics. Check out her Collaborative meeting guide.
The Values Encoded in Machine Learning Research Theory choice, non-epistemic values, and machine learning 5-Minute Fellows: Ravit Dotan Collaborative Classes and Conferences: A How-To Guide Episode sponsored by Conscious Planet : Save Soil https://consciousplanet.org/
Enjoy this excerpt from R. Buckminster Fuller that still resonates in our current political/social climate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckminster_Fuller
https://www.amazon.com/R-Buckminster-Fuller-education/dp/0870232762
Mr. Fuller interview: https://youtu.be/AVwCYKH8DqQ
Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ1PkrumLPc
Olivia Robinson is an active solutionary with all the communities she serves. As an Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Service at Pepperdine University, she builds relationships around serving community needs. As the CEO of BlackDollar, Olivia facilitates economic solutions for black owned businesses. She’s also given a terrific TEDx speech titled “Love Warriors: Arming Ourselves with Radical Love.”
Olivia's website: https://oliviavictoriarobi.wixsite.com/oliviarobinson
BlackDollar: https://www.blackdollarapp.org/home
Olivia's TEDx speech: https://www.ted.com/talks/olivia_robinson_love_warriors_arming_ourselves_with_radical_love
Charlie Chaplin's Great Dictator speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8HdOHrc3OQ
Ebony Utley is a quintessential entrepreneur and advocate for knowledge and resource sharing. She is a professor at Cal State Long Beach and the Associate Director at the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Ebony is also an amazing yoga teacher, sharing valuable mind-body-spirit tools with a spectrum of communities. Check out her books, Rap and Religion, and He Cheated, She Cheated, We Cheated and other published essays and pieces.
Ebony's 2022 SJE course: https://www.csulb.edu/institute-for-innovation-entrepreneurship/programs/social-justice-entrepreneurship
Ebony's yoga offerings: https://www.theebonyyoga.com/
Ebony's books:
https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/He-Cheated-She-Cheated-We-Cheated/
https://www.amazon.com/Rap-Religion-Ebony-Utley/dp/1499680929/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1401847858
Ebony's articles/essays:
http://theutleyexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Designing-Love-1.pdf
http://theutleyexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Friends-with-Benefits.pdf
Indy's cooperatives:
https://democrasee.club/
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/
Mollie and Ryland Englehart are sister and brother. Mollie runs Sow A Heart Farm and has produced award winning films and is the owner of Sage Vegan Bistro as well as KindKreme. Ryland is the executive director of Kiss the Ground, the movement and the documentary film narrated by Woody Harrelson. He is a co-owner of Cafe Gratitude and published a great article in Huffington Post titled “Gratitude is the Best Sauce.” They are both deeply committed to living regeneratively with the land and the farmer/worker community and are major advocates for love, peace, and freedom.
free Social Justice Entrepreneurship course from CSULB's Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
https://www.csulb.edu/institute-for-innovation-entrepreneurship/programs/social-justice-entrepreneurship
https://www.sowaheart.com/
https://kisstheground.com/
Seneca Scott may be the next mayor of Oakland, California and is deeply rooted and in service to the city. He has been an avid labor rights organizer and leader, receiving a BS from Cornell University in Labor and Industrial Relations. Seneca co-founded Bottom’s Up Community Gardens and founded Oakhella to celebrate and share arts, music and food. Seneca also runs Neighbors Together Oakland which is dedicated to building unity and preparedness in its neighborhoods. This interview was amazing and I’m excited that people like Seneca are running for office, especially because of his stance on upholding free speech, the rights to our body’s health and wellbeing, and to solutionary thinking and doing. https://senecaforoaklandmayor2022.com/
Read an interview with Seneca here
This show is sponsored by www.CultivatingSelf.org a nonprofit supporting nurses facing burnout and compassion fatigue
Payton Silket is an embodiment of political hope. At 23, he is a minister in his church, consulting on community issues, he’s graduated with a masters in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine Law, and has already won several awards for leadership. Payton has a great TED called Embracing Reconciliation: How Hugs Can Heal Our Broken World that I really recommend. Our conversation is a journey that is both spiritual and political.
Loyal to my Soil (supporting inner city kids with free baseball equipment and mentoring/coaching) https://app.mobilecause.com/e/XBB0vQ
Payton's TED: https://www.ted.com/talks/payton_silket_embracing_reconciliation_how_hugs_can_heal_our_broken_world
Book Payton read from: https://www.orbisbooks.com/radical-reconciliation.html
David Leon is the co-founder of Farmer's Footprint with Dr. Zach Bush and a former executive with the sustainable soap company De-Fishing Soap. He's a tremendous ally for nature and Earth. David focuses on storytelling and community building to support an inclusive and integrative regenerative movement.
https://farmersfootprint.us/
Farmer's Footprint film: https://vimeo.com/farmersfootprint
Join the FF community https://community.farmersfootprint.us/
Raman Frey is the co-founder of Camp Earnest and Good People Dinners. He has meaningful experience in Silicon Valley in both the business and technology communities. Raman is also a brilliant modern philosopher, with terrific essays on Medium.
https://www.ramanfrey.com/
https://www.gpdinners.com/
https://ramanfrey.medium.com/
https://www.campearnest.com
Reinette Senum may be the next governor of California. She shows up with courage in the face of censorship and is taking a stand for medical freedom and common sense. In this interview, we learn about her guiding 7 generation philosophy, her awareness and intention to flip her family’s legacy, and her intention to evolve governance. Enjoy the interview and I hope the hope is contagious!
https://www.electreinette.com/
https://www.electreinette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RS-for-Gov-_-Contract-With-Californians.pdf
Reinette's TEDx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Iki1thD7k
Reinette's article about censorship: https://reinettesenum.medium.com/uncensoring-the-censored-a4e90269966c
Reinette's great grandfather, General Funston https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24212
Reinette's blog: https://www.thefoghornexpress.com/
Dr. Mirei Takashima Claremon is the founder of Illumirai, a director of strategic planning with Global Green, and a professor at UCLA. She is a brilliant behavioral scientist and educator, focusing on the Behavioral Sustainability movement that leverages insights from behavioral science and cross-cultural research. Mirei is a global citizen and shares her insights with policymakers and business leaders. She also leads service initiatives to nourish college students in need.
Asher Luzzatto is running for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022. He’s a lawyer that has experience fighting for civil rights, is a seasoned and successful developer with featured articles in The Real Deal, and a caring and compassionate community leader. Asher is also committed to developing evolved governance through technology including cryptocurrency and blockchain. He is a part of a civic engagement project, Common Ground Coin.
Julie Oliver is the executive director at Register2Vote.org and most recently narrowly won a seat in Congress in Texas’s 25th House District. She is a healthcare finance expert and a former Medicare mom with experience of what’s it’s like to be a struggling American. Julie is a terrific leader, leading by example, and continues to be an empowering voice in communities across the physical and digital spaces.
Luigi DiMeglio is a seasoned news producer and a dedicated journalist. He’s worked on one of the top business programs on Fox News and is a line producer for Cheddar News. Luigi was also an intern at the Daily Show and was a managing editor of a local news outlet in Connecticut before moving to Manhattan. Luigi also has a YouTube channel called Foundation Era that discusses the popular Asimov Apple show, Foundation.
Robyn O’Brien is the co-founder of rePlant Capital and an advocate for healthy soil and healthy food. She’s been called “food’s Erin Brokovich”, has best-selling books, and some of the most important TED Talks out there. Robyn is also a professor, a mother, and a leader in technology focusing on sustainability. She continues to be an advocate for farming as well empowering rural communities across the United States of America.
Aura Vasquez served as Commission on the LA Board of Water and Power. She reminds me of Dolores Huerta, maybe a Columbian modern version. Aura recently ran for LA City Council and nearly made it and I hope she runs again. She is an amazing advocate for humankind, plant kind, and all beings. Aura is the quintessential story of an immigrant that rises in her love of America and the vision of a democratic republic that serves the people and its needs. SHOW LINKS: * https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-himi-vasquez-20171020-htmlstory.html * https://lasentinel.net/aura-vasquez-a-commissioner-who-plays-by-her-own-rules.html * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kamlCLwl75qgmRZnazcUw/about * https://www.instagram.com/auravasquezofficial/ * https://www.facebook.com/Auravasquezofficial
Amy Storer is a National Security Analyst with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is also a professor at Miami Dade College and actively volunteers with the National Child Protection Task Force. Amy focuses on solving cases related to sex trafficking, human slavery, and child exploitation. This Political Hope conversation brings to light the good work people like Amy are doing to protect and save children and teens, and the kinds of things we can do and learn about to support people like her.
https://followmoneyfightslavery.org/team/amy-storer/
https://www.accesswire.com/621740/Amy-Storer-Delivers-Powerful-Speech-on-Human-Trafficking-with-Irex-Delivering-Promising-Solutions
https://spencerlodge.tv/127-professor-amy-storer-on-preventing-human-slavery-child-exploitation/
Jeff Krasno is a multi-potentialite and host of the podcast, Commune. He is also the co-founder of Wanderlust and the author of Conscious Capitalist. Jeff is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul100 and is regularly facilitating conversations with some of the greatest leaders and visionaries in the world. This Political Hope conversation is full of ideas and discussions about governance, history, and living with wisdom in a post-pandemic world.
https://ww2.onecommune.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commune-with-jeff-krasno/id1409479503