With 2.3 million people in its jails, the US has the highest incarceration rate in the world - accounting for nearly 20% of those imprisoned globally. The communities most impacted in the US are communities of color.

With 2.3 million people in its jails, the US has the highest incarceration rate in the world - accounting for nearly 20% of those imprisoned globally. The communities most impacted in the US are communities of color. This episode highlights the efforts of three organizations that seek to support those re-entering society and do so in a way that reduces recidivism while ensuring dignity. We explore some of the issues, factors to keep in mind to ensure successful programming, and where...

Consciously developing food and fibersheds is one way to build human, social, natural and financial capital in rural communities.

Consciously developing food and fibersheds is one way to build human, social, natural and financial capital in rural communities.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally.

At their earliest stage, entrepreneurs generally get funding from friends and family – those supporters culled from alumni groups, professional connections, and longstanding familial and social networks.

At their earliest stage, entrepreneurs generally get funding from friends and family – those supporters culled from alumni groups, professional connections, and longstanding familial and social networks.

This is the story about an innovative initiative that protects tropical rainforests through the direct trade of strategic understory crops that provide sustainable livelihoods for the rural poor, and community-based conservation commitments

This is the story about an innovative initiative that protects tropical rainforests through the direct trade of strategic understory crops that provide sustainable livelihoods for the rural poor, and community-based conservation commitments

Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, returns for a second interview.

Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, returns for a second interview. We discuss how the first year of their 100K Mask Challenge has gone, the impact of taking the challenge across the US, and to 7 other countries including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, and India. We explore some of the initial findings with the masks submitted thus far, how teachers and principals are responding to the Challenge, and how you can bring the Challenge to...

En este episodio, tocamos algunos temas del anterior episodio acerca de la neurociencia, nuestros relatos propios, y la autopercepción.

En este episodio, tocamos algunos temas del anterior episodio acerca de la neurociencia, nuestros relatos propios, y la autopercepción.

Have you ever felt the need to have a meaningful conversation about racial equity or LGBTQ inclusion but were unsure where to begin? Have you wondered how to create a safe, brave space that fosters radical openness and collaboration amongst participants? Whether you're working at the community level, in a school, an organization, or within a team, this episode is for you. My guest, Rachel Rosen will share her experience creating safe spaces and cultivating leadership on equity and...

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally. Join us as we discuss leadership blindspots, self-awareness, systemic issues, and the critical importance of aligning diversity, inclusion and equity efforts with core values and culture.

Mono-cultural organizations or communities don’t happen by accident. Neither do dynamic, diverse, inclusive cultures whether organizationally or communally. Join us as we discuss leadership blindspots, self-awareness, systemic issues, and the critical importance of aligning diversity, inclusion and equity efforts with core values and culture.

An interview with Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, and some of the young men in the program. We discuss - how Mr.

An interview with Mr. Ashanti Branch, M.Ed, the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, and some of the young men in the program. We discuss - how Mr.

This is the story about an innovative initiative that protects tropical rainforests through the direct trade of strategic understory crops that provide sustainable livelihoods for the rural poor, and community-based conservation commitments