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What Makes a Generation: A Crash Course on Boomers, Millennials, and The Other Generational Archetypes with Dr. Steve Shepard
By Dr. Lynda
Dr. Steve Shepard, founder of the Shepard Communications Group, is a sought-after leader in speaking, writing, photography, and audio and video production, all of which he considered hobbies that he loves doing.
47 minutes
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Breaking Down Barriers and Crushing Stereotypes with Karl Sona
By Dr. Lynda
Karl Sona is a barrier-breaking entrepreneur who inspires minority to create generational wealth, and individuals to make a life they want to live.
53 minutes
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The Conspiracy of Goodness in Scuba Diving and Bee Farming with “Merman” Mike Pelley, Timothy Paule, and Nicole Lindsey
By Dr. Lynda
Mike is a scuba diver whose passions are retrieving valuables and trash. Timothy and Nicole founded Detroit Hives to turn vacant lots into bee farms.
74 minutes
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The Best Leaders Don’t Know All The Answers with Drew Dudley
By Dr. Lynda
Drew Dudley is a renowned best-selling author and dynamic international leadership speaker heard by over 250,000 people across 5 continents.
72 minutes
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A Storyteller’s Thoughts about Philanthropology with Craig Martin
By Dr. Lynda
Craig is a storyteller with a keen eye for the unique, extraordinary, and the bizarre. He shares his story of finding good in people and philanthropy.
56 minutes
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Interrupting Negative Self-Talk and Seeking Joy with Sydney Weiss
By Dr. Lynda
Sydney Weiss is a lawyer and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast, telling heartfelt stories on self-love, joy, and connection.
50 minutes
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Making Food Memories with Chef Yadira Garcia
By Dr. Lynda
Yadi Garcia is a community foodtivist and proud Dominicana, she calls herself ”The “People’s Chef” and believes that food ties all people together.
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Traveling and Storytelling with Earl Bridges
Earl Bridges, of The Good Road, talks about his pursuit of addressing the world’s most pressing problems with a passion for traveling and storytelling.
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Breathe Better with James Nestor
How can we know that we are really alive? Is breathing an enough indication of life? In this episode, we have James Nestor, a science journalist who has written about the science of breathing.
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Difference Between Urgent and Important with Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Our thought leader for today is Rabbi Daniel Cohen, a mentor, guide, and motivator known for his compelling narratives and navigational guides.
[ Podcast ]
Shine Bright Like a Diamond Under Pressure with Dan Diamond, MD
Hear insights from Dan Diamond, MD, a first responder to disasters across the globe from Hurricane Katrina to the Haitian Earthquake.
[ Podcast ]
No Children Left Behind with Mark Redmond
Today’s episode is with Mark Redmond, a thought leader already in his 39th year of supporting young people from very tough circumstances to succeed despite the odds.
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Small Things that Make a Big Difference; The Shoe that Grow with Kenton Lee
An interview with Kenton Lee, a speaker and the Founder of Because International, an organization that provides growing shoes to children in need.
[ Podcast ]
More Unites Us than What Divides Us; The Beauty of Positivity with Marco Santini
An interview with Marco Santini, an NYC-based artist, fashion designer, photographer, and inventor who draws inspiration from inclusion, positivity, and language.
[ Podcast ]
It Came in a Package I Never Expected; Building a Gratitude Economy with Hope Zvara
By Dr. Lynda
One thing Thought Leaders have in common, is that they combine unlikely things to create change. Today’s thought leader Hope Zvara is a perfect example.
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Good Thing, Bad Thing, Who Knows? Silencing the Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar Rao
By Dr. Lynda
Hear from Dr. Srikumar Rao, a world-renowned happiness guru and Founder and CEO of The Rao Institute which is dedicated to helping individuals live lives of extraordinary accomplishment and deep fulfillment.
[ Podcast ]
The Overview Effect; Falling Back in Love with Human Potential with Maryliz Bender
By Dr. Lynda
As divided as we may be, you only have to look up and realize we are united under one sky. This is the passionate message of today’s thought leader Maryliz Bender, a space journalist who Co-Founded Cosmic Perspective.
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See without Eyes and Repurpose the Brain with Daniel Kish
By Dr. Lynda
What if I told you that you don’t need eyes to see? Today’s thought leader is the ‘real-life-Batman’ Daniel Kish. Daniel is an expert in human echolocation and one of the world’s foremost inspirational speakers.
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Educate the Consumer and Optimize the Food Industry with Ben Conard
By Dr. Lynda
Today’s thought leader is Ben Conard, founder of Five North Chocolate, a healthy chocolate snack company empowering farmers and celebrating diversity by committing to fair-trade.
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Institutionalizing Hopes and Dreams For Children with Linda Cliatt-Wayman
By Dr. Lynda
Today’s episode is with the retired principal, book author, and thought leader, Linda Cliatt-Wayman. Linda Cliatt-Wayman is a renowned education leader with an unwavering belief in the potential of all children.