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Tim Ward is co-author of the book Pro Truth: A Practical Plan for Putting Truth Back into Politics. He’s on the Board of Directors that oversees the Pro Truth Pledge, founded by his co-author Dr. Gleb Tsipursky. Together they wrote Pro Truth to help people protect themselves from the lies of politicians, and to create a pro-truth movement that they believe is essential for democracy. Tim is also a...

Robert Viney is a former nuclear powered submarine officer, US Naval Academy graduate, and Cold War and Vietnam War Veteran. He served as a Marketing Executive at Procter & Gamble, Chief Marketing Officer, at Arm & Hammer Household Products, and SVP, CMO, COO for several digital marketing startups. Robert authored a chapter for the book “When Core Values are Strategic”.   Following a 30-year caree...

Brendan Gaughran holds a degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Connecticut and his MBA from Bentley University. Brendan has spent 15 years in the Healthcare field and was an executive for a major nutraceutical manufacturer before starting multiple companies of his own, the latest being Liver Medic. He conducts health lectures to both physicians and the public. His research focuses pri...

Arnie, for more than 35years, has been an educator, speaker, corrective exercise specialist, consultant, business owner and coach throughout his life, guiding people successfully through any physical, mental, emotional or professional experience and life stage. He is a specialist with overcoming life’s challenges, having helped busy professionals and others, attain the clarity they need to set and...

Mark Heathco was born and raised in North Hollywood, California, went to North Hollywood High school, and played football for the North Hollywood Huskies In 1978.  He joined the Army and went to Basic and advanced training at Fort Benning. Upon completion, his assignment was to South Korea, where he served in the 2ND Infantry Division from 1978 to 1991 with nine rotations to the Demilitarized Z or...

Paul O’Brien is the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA, based in Washington, DC.  Previously, Paul was at Oxfam America. During the pandemic, Paul co-led Oxfam’s worldwide influencing network’s efforts to change government policies, corporate practice and public opinion. For the last decade, he oversaw Oxfam America’s advocacy with the US government and corporations. He has been an ad...

Stephanie Miller is the author of Zero Waste Living, the 80/20 Way: The Busy Person’s Guide to a Lighter Footprint. She is passionate about helping busy people understand the profound difference they can make on the climate and waste crises through their individual actions. She founded Zero Waste in DC to focus on the application of zero waste strategies that have a real and sustainable impact. Wi...

Glenn Klein is an author, life coach, podcaster, award-winning radio talk show host, entrepreneur, former summer camp owner/director. Father of six and grandfather of two. He resides in Tampa, Florida. While almost all went through the initial shock, fear, and economic shutdown due to Coronavirus, Glenn Klein responded fearlessly with skepticism, positive proposals, and predictions from the beginn...

  Dr. Claire Nelson is Chief Ideation Leader of The Futures Forum, a research and education practice specializing in bringing the power of strategic foresight and the discipline of sustainability engineering to challenges facing organizations and communities. A member of the Association of Professional Futurists, she serves on the Board of the World Futures Studies Federation and as Editor-At-Larg...

As a lawyer, scholar, author, and climate warrior, Alan Miller has repeatedly been in the room where it happened: where policies on climate change and ozone depletion have been made and negotiated – often making a difference. Starting with his contributions to the successful protection of the ozone layer in the late ‘70s, his career included directing a center on global environmental policy at the...

Dr. Deb L. Morrison works at the intersection of justice, climate science, and learning. She is a climate and anti-oppression activist, scientist, learning scientist, educator, mother, locally elected official, and many other things besides. Deb works in research-practice-policy partnerships from local community to international scales. She works to iteratively understand complex socio-ecological...

Tom Bowman is an advisor, speaker, and changemaker who believes that the solutions to even the world’s toughest problems are within our grasp. His gift for distilling complex problems and scientific information to their central nugget empowers people to take ownership and act.   As principal of Bowman Change, Inc., Tom works with people and organizations who care deeply about their communities and...

Dr. Joseph Trunzo is Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He also serves as the Deputy Director of Bryant University’s Center for Health & Behavioral Sciences and is a practicing clinical psychologist. His research and clinical work focuses on treating anxiety and mood disorders, especially in those suffering from Lyme disease, cancer, and...

Bart Édes is a policy analyst, commentator, and author of Learning From Tomorrow: Using Strategic Foresight to Prepare for the Next Big Disruption (2021). He studies the rise of Asia, innovation, the sustainable development goals, and transformative trends reshaping the world. Since December 2020, he has served as a non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studie...

Tim is the publisher of Changemakers Books, which produces books about personal and social transformation. He is the creator of the Resetting Our Future book series (which we are going to talk about today). He is also expert in international development & envirionment communications. In this capacity he has traveled the world and delivered workshops in over forty countries– as far flung as Nepal,...

 Known as a Renaissance Man, Damon "DaRil" Nailer wears many hats.  Among them are author, speaker, leadership trainer, consultant, and educator.  Because of his rich and diverse experience, Mr. Nailer possesses a wealth of knowledge in the following areas: educational, entrepreneurial/business, religious, entertainment, relationships, leadership, communication, and parenting. As a result of his t...

Stephanie Wilson-Coleman lives her inspiration as the Founder and CEO of The Champagne Connection. ( www.champagneconnection.com ). She is the author of four published inspirational books. The newest book Creating a Masterpiece from a Master Mess has quickly become a favorite of many. She is also the host of the favorite cable access television show A Sip of Inspiration. ( www.asipofinspiration.co...

Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a TEDx speaker and international bestselling author of over 60 books. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he started Credibility Nation, a credibility movement, delivered a TEDx, wrote a book, created courses, and is working on revising the definition of credibility in the dictionary. He's an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created tw...

Seth Pearson is a Self-Love Warrior based in Seattle, WA. He is the host of the Love Amped podcast and facilitates events and life coaching sessions in the area. Seth helps people understand that anything is possible. He is an expert in compassionate communication and effective boundary setting. He is creating relationships that last a lifetime. He is seasoned in psychedelic experiences. He has co...

Our Guest today is Nicole Delacroix Blogger; author; IT professional; avid Tweeter; closet Anglophile; and member of the Atlanta Writer’s Club with addictions to British tea, Doctor Who and soccer. With a strong will and precocious nature, she is the atypical Southern belle, preferring science and reason. Diversity extends to her writing as well as she writes about anything that strikes her intere...

Shalanda's background is a unique blend of marriage & family therapy and organizational development. Therefore, she enjoys helping individuals as well as organizations reach their goals and increase productivity. She believes that issues at work affect our personal lives and issues in our personal lives affect our job performance. As a result of this fact, she works with individuals on their time...

Stephen Krasner was born in Washington, D.C., growing up in the Maryland suburbs before attending the University of Hartford where he earned his undergraduate degree and later earned his Masters degree from The New School.  He has been a regular contributor for the HuffPost and the Good Men Project, works as a paralegal in New York, ran for elected office, managed political campaigns and spent two...

SCOTT duPONT is a professional actor, host, and producer splitting his time between Hollywood, CA & Orlando, FL. Scott’s interest in health started while studying pre-med at Rollins College. Years later, it was revealed on America’s Health Network that Scott had the “youngest Fitness Age™ of anyone the network had ever tested to date” due to his diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Ironically, Scott was...

Tony Muñoz is the founder and Chief Recovery Officer of altered state, a wellness lifestyle and recovery coaching platform. Through alteredSTATE, Tony works with executives and professionals to overcome drug addiction, alcoholism, and other life obstacles. He believes that recovery is about more than just stopping the addictive behavior; it’s about becoming physically and mentally fit so that clie...

Chris Young and his wife Verena Young founded Soul Quest Church of the Mother Earth in September 2013. Soul Quest’s purpose is to protect the practice of North and South American Spiritual traditions, spiritual ceremonies, sacred practices and natural healing ways. At a young age, Chris heard the call to be of service to humanity and in 1996 he received a certificate in Phlebotomy and Medical assi...